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Good morning all. That moving head ad is disturbing.

Oh, there you are, Perry. -Phineas -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Fri Mar 19th, 2010 at 09:10:44 AM EST

Morning boran2!!! I agree about the ad but I guess it represents the empty bobbleheads we have in DC.

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Fri Mar 19th, 2010 at 09:27:45 AM EST
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Then they need a lot more heads in that ad. ;-)

Oh, there you are, Perry. -Phineas -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Fri Mar 19th, 2010 at 11:49:45 AM EST
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Woo Hoo -- Spring! (4.00 / 4)

Well almost but it's close enough to 1:32 p.m. that I'm calling it.

The daffs are getting close enough to call too.

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Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Mar 20th, 2010 at 06:23:33 AM EST

Morning Miss Andi!!! Love the photo. Daffodils and Dogwood blooms always remind me of spring.

I am kind of excited about going to my county Democratic convention today since I will see a lot of people I have not seen in over a year. Of course, this will be the first time they have seen me hobbling with a cane but I can deal with that since it is my reality. LOL

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Sat Mar 20th, 2010 at 06:42:53 AM EST
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I imagine you've got plenty of signs of spring going already. But we will catch up soon. :)

Have a great time! And I know you'll take your most stylish cane and everybody will be wowed by how cool you are.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Mar 20th, 2010 at 07:19:58 AM EST
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We're getting up into the 70s this weekend! YAhoo!

"Life is always better with clean pants."

by CabinGirl on Sat Mar 20th, 2010 at 07:46:39 AM EST
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We will only get in the 50's and it is pouring rain and we are having a thunderstorm. It will make the walks from the bus stations fun.

I will be using this cane today. LOL

Wish the pictures were better but they were taken with my phone.

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Sat Mar 20th, 2010 at 07:59:38 AM EST
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I'm hoping you can stay dry and have lots of fun catching up with old friends!

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Sat Mar 20th, 2010 at 08:17:44 AM EST
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Thanks!!! The rain is letting up some. Hopefully, it will let up more at least till I am in the convention center. LOL

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Sat Mar 20th, 2010 at 08:26:15 AM EST
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There are a few around town that are in full bloom now. What a welcome sight!

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Sat Mar 20th, 2010 at 08:37:06 AM EST
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One patch of the daffodils opened up yesterday. Plus a few of the maples are fringed in red. Spring has arrived. Now all I need is green.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 06:13:01 AM EST
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http://tinyurl.com/ykm6yl4

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I haven't seen daffodils yet but I have seen what I think are cherry trees in bloom as well as a few other types of trees. Of course we don't get the type of winter the rest of you do. LOL

Had a great time yesterday except when I had to walk through a 8inch deep puddle to get to the convention center. I am glad I was wearing my Speedo water treaders. They are some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned and I found them got $14 at TJ Max. LOL

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 07:33:17 AM EST
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Re: Woo Hoo -- Spring! (4.00 / 5)

Still in Speedos at your age. That's impressive. ;)

by Second Nature (denn1214 at gmail) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 07:43:30 AM EST
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ROTFLMAO!!!! Trust me it is just the shoes. I would scare the hell out if anyone but a chubby chaser in speedo swimwear.

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 07:46:27 AM EST
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Yes. Most of us sensible and mature people have long since given up wearing budgie smugglers.

by canberra boy (canberraboy1 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 08:53:01 AM EST
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Yes but I will admit they look hot on someone with a body by god or gym. LOL

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 09:12:00 AM EST
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Makes me think of Annabel Crabb's hilarious description of Tony Abbott:

[P]rancing about in the shallows wearing naught but a scrap of lycra, a lifesaver's cap and a fascinatingly goatish pelt.

by keres on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 06:50:30 PM EST
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Re: Woo Hoo -- Spring! (none / 0)

I was interested to see a report that some of Tony Abbott's colleagues are concerned that he is portraying too much of an 'action man' image to be considered prime minister material...

by canberra boy (canberraboy1 at gmail dot com) on Thu Mar 25th, 2010 at 08:38:34 AM EST
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Not surprising -- just consider the bodies of a lot of the guys we see running shirtless (otoh, there are some guys I see running shirtless whose bodies I am happy to consider).

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 07:55:30 AM EST
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Living in a college town I see lots of guys running shirtless that I would..... never mind. LOL

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 07:57:50 AM EST
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Re: Woo Hoo -- Spring! (4.00 / 5)

It's always the wrong guys who wear the least amount of clothing.

by Second Nature (denn1214 at gmail) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 08:05:25 AM EST
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So true it's not funny. :(

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 08:12:18 AM EST
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Yep. Especially at the beach...

"Life is always better with clean pants."

by CabinGirl on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 09:03:39 AM EST
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Glad the day went well, RF. And those shoes are very stylish and sexy ... just like you. :)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 07:53:01 AM EST
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Thank you Miss Andi!!! Although, I might get you a gift certificate for an eye exam. LOL

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 07:59:04 AM EST
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Hey, as my post above proves, I've still got the eye. :P

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 08:03:53 AM EST
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True and we do have so fun comparing notes on the Olympics. LOL

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 08:17:11 AM EST
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Re: Woo Hoo -- Spring! (4.00 / 2)

Yep, good times.

However, the dogs think good times is going for a walk.

See ya later.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 08:40:07 AM EST
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Oh shucks! (4.00 / 4)

Finn and I slept in, and now we've missed everyone...and here I am, rested and coherent enough to comment. :)

Another gorgeous day here. I think a walk with the babe is in order, and I'm hoping we can get the BooMan to leave CSpan behind and come with us for a bit...if not, maybe we'll get Grammy to go with us instead.

I can't believe how much of a difference the sunshine has made in my mood this year. I don't usually think I'm affected by the seasons that way, but this was a long winter. I'm loving the daffodils that popped out yesterday.

"Life is always better with clean pants."

by CabinGirl on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 09:07:01 AM EST

Re: Oh shucks! (4.00 / 3)

It's beautiful here! We're off to do a little shopping. Have a nice walk!

Oh, there you are, Perry. -Phineas -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 09:48:11 AM EST
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Re: Oh shucks! (4.00 / 2)

Looks like we may have rain headed our way later on. We've had the windows open the last couple of days, but today its a bit chillier. Maybe I'll get a little time in on the flower beds before the wet arrives. Enjoy your walk!

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Sun Mar 21st, 2010 at 11:55:45 AM EST
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Have A Bloomin' Good Week (4.00 / 4)

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Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 at 05:35:26 AM EST

Re: Have A Bloomin' Good Week (4.00 / 4)

Gorgeous Picture!!!! I have got to learn how to use the camera on my new phone so I can take pictures of some of the trees blooming before they all fade.

Hope you have a great Monday and the pack enjoys all the spring smells.

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by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 at 06:55:49 AM EST
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Re: Have A Bloomin' Good Week (4.00 / 3)

Get busy with that cell phone, RF! :)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 at 07:34:56 AM EST
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Re: Have A Bloomin' Good Week (4.00 / 3)

Lovely and a most welcome sight!

"I never trust people who don't laugh." Maya Angelou, March 5, 2009

by Indianadem on Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 at 07:08:39 AM EST
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Re: Have A Bloomin' Good Week (4.00 / 3)

Yep, the daffs are great to see but for me to feel that it's really spring, I need to see a lot more buds on trees.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 at 07:33:10 AM EST
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Re: Have A Bloomin' Good Week (4.00 / 2)

Very cool picture!

After a busy day at the client yesterday, I decided to sleep in a little this morning and just move at a relaxed pace today. I hope no one at work minds...I had to run down to the office in the pouring rain yesterday to pick up all the stuff for our meeting that no one took home with them Friday, which made yesterday morning a bit hairy. Plus CBtE had a dog bite thta got infected over the weekend...

"Life is always better with clean pants."

by CabinGirl on Tue Mar 23rd, 2010 at 07:08:01 AM EST
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Rainy Monday. We're getting rain later, as if things here aren't soggy enough. See ya later.

Oh, there you are, Perry. -Phineas -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 at 09:24:34 AM EST

I don't mind the rain but we lost the warm temps with it. Now we're going to spend most of the week in the 50s (after having hit 70 last week). :(

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Mar 23rd, 2010 at 05:49:51 AM EST
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Good morning!
Sunny, blue skies in Geneva - after 3 days of drizzle and gray skies. Forecast of 66 degrees.
Found a sub-let and moving in tomorrow, glad to leave the hotel.

by ask on Tue Mar 23rd, 2010 at 05:57:32 AM EST
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Hi ask. Great news on finding a place to live.

Did you see that the meetup is scheduled for June 26th? I sure hope that will work out for you.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Mar 23rd, 2010 at 06:35:10 AM EST
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Yes, I noticed that you settled for the Saturday. I'm definitely keeping that weekend in mind for one of my NY-trips, hopefully, work will not interfere.
Office environment here is quite nice, 10 min. bus ride from Geneva centre.

by ask on Tue Mar 23rd, 2010 at 06:43:57 AM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 5)

Congrats on finding a place, and the new workplace looks nice.

I hope you're able to make it back in June, we're planning on coming up then with Finn (and maybe a CB).

"Life is always better with clean pants."

by CabinGirl on Tue Mar 23rd, 2010 at 07:05:24 AM EST
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Time for Finn to discover the joy of gooey goodies?

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Mar 23rd, 2010 at 07:06:57 AM EST
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Finn's breastfeeding. He already knows the joys of gooey goodies.

by Second Nature (denn1214 at gmail) on Tue Mar 23rd, 2010 at 08:02:32 AM EST
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