Friday in The Precinct, June 21, 2002 [Archive]

Terri

06-21-2002, 01:16 AM

http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bird9.gif *TGIF Folks! *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bird16.gif

How's everyone today? I didn't find a good news story so my good news today is that we all get to gather here in The Precinct and share our opinions and spend time together. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

It's fun hearing what makes up your day. Will lpara cook something good for us today? http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notworthy.gif *Is this the day that RIM will fire her boss? http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/red_eyes.gif *Or maybe Floridaguy will find an empty futon somewhere. :o *You just never know. Could be someone else who will be the story today. Step right up! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Check out some of the discussions in our Forum:
<ul> Immigration gadfly at odds with Bush (http://gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=29&topic=66)

Weeks before 1995 Oklahoma bombing, government warned of possible terror attacks on federal building (http://gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=8&topic=168)

Cheney Blames Leaks on Congress (http://gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=17&topic=73)

Importing people, exporting jobs (http://gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=22&topic=58)[/list]Words of Wisdom: "In the name of 'the war on terrorism,' the U.S. government kills Muslims in Afghanistan who have never lifted a finger against the United States, but refuses to profile Muslims on its own territory who might be planning terrorist incidents." ~~ *Paul Craig Roberts *~~ *

Link of the Day:
Democratic Party's One Minute Speech Maker (http://home.europa.com/~bknotts/speechmaker.html)

Please remember to pray for our President and for our servicemen and women who are in harm's way.
God Bless our great country. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif *May Freedom ever ring![/color]

Aberfoyle

06-21-2002, 03:04 AM

That's terrible to read about the gentleman in Arizona, Terri! Just awful--these fires!

Looking forward to the new software!

pRIMrose

06-21-2002, 05:20 AM

Good Morning http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif Terri, Aberfoyle & http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif *

* * * * * * * * * * * http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif"TGIVT"http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif
* * * * * * * * * * * * * T-six hours and counting.:yelclap: http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif

Gotta rush this morning ~ I open the store at 5:30. *Long stupid story ~ don't ask. :turquoiserolleyes:

Aberfoyle ~ I'm so sorry to hear about your neighbor's fire. *And I'm also sorry I dragged you and your shed into a family "crisis". *Looks like things have gotten entirely out of hand. *You can sell the futon and get a better lawnmower. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *Besides, I like Rex to be with me and if there's fleas :o there's no way I'm letting him crash on the dirt floor. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Laurie ~ http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif ~ I'll let you use your own judgement, I trust you implicitly. *If things get out of hand and the "wolf" comes calling you can do one of two things ~ kick him out or kick him out. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif *But I have it on good authority that he's really a pussycat in wolf's clothing (instead of a sheep) and cooks and cleans. *He might even bring a margarita or two. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif *

FlGuy ~ I'd be happy to share my "swale" with ya. *Bring a lunch. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif *

Terri ~ I really hope those terrible fires have all gone out by the time I get back from vacation. *This has just been really horrible. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Have a great day all ~ I'll catch ya later.

PS ~ Saber ~ don't give an inch girl. *Keep you know who on his toes. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
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Saber

06-21-2002, 07:50 AM

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HI all you cool, conservababe and conservadudes! Left myself a note last night at my computer desk so I wouldn't forget to watch Germany v. USA! COOL! Finally get to watch at a realistic hour! TURN IT ON and cheer for the good guys! Brian McBride is the star of the team, apparently, and he is from the HS about 2 miles from here. He is a major cool guy who goes back to his HS frequently. I understand he even buys the soccer team new uniforms every year!

FLg, sounds like you had a fun time last night wielding the gavel. Good thing you didn't invite any dems....you might have had to use the gavel in more ways than one to keep them in line! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Aberfoyle and Terri.....these fires are so widespread and scary. Guess that's one good thing I can say about Illinois. We aren't known to have these horrific fires. We've got other problems, but OH these fires. I really can't imagine the horror and destruction.

RIM! Sounds like a rotten 5:30 call for you, but you're almost there for vaca now! I'm excited for you http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif , but I'm gonna miss you something terrible! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif

Mark....I believe the word is "reciprocity". Can't believe you wouldn't remember that word guy! I've found it's a MOST important concept to attorneys! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif

You guys, you've really got to turn on the game! The US is BIG TIME putting pressure on Germany and Germany is the HEAVY heavy favorite. The US is attacking something fierce! I assume you're watching Aberfoyle! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

Rim/Ipara.....I'll do my cleaning duties after the game. I've got Orkin coming this p.m. to take care of those fleas. We wouldn't want REX to get infected! LOL

BBL.....:f_footprint s:

angelus

06-21-2002, 07:59 AM

I'm going to get right to the sermon this morning. *Since marriage seems to be a good topic to talk about, the reading today is from Ephesians 5:22-32.

Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. *For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the Church, his body, of which he is the savior. *Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gve himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. *In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. *He who loves his wife loves himself. *After all, no one eber hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church- for we are members of his body. *For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, *and the two will become one flesh. *This is a profound mystery-but I am talking about Christ and the church. *However, each one of you must also love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Here ends the reading.

OK, so what have we learned here today? *Well, let's deal with the wives. *The Bible says wives are to submit to their husbands as they would to Christ. *Obviously, Christ would not have you cause yourself harm, or beat you, or anything like that, or keep you oppressed. *Submitting to oppression is not what the Bible is saying or wanting here.
We all know about "Be ye not unequally yoked." *In other words, Christian marries Christian, or non-Christian marries non-Christian. *But a Christian is not to marry a non-Christian.
And that brings me to my point on husbands. *Husbands are to love their wives, and that doesn't just mean romantically. *They should love wives in a Christian way. *Nobody who is truly Christian, and living Christ-like, will beat their wives, or not allow them their own opinions, etcetera.
Just as we know that Christ will never leave us, so too should husbands never leave their wives. *I'm talking about the 8 hours a day spent putting food on the table (which both are equally capable of doing, not just husbands). *I'm talking about leaving the wife permanently, forsaking her.

Now, calling the husband the head of the household may sound a little old-aged in this new age we live in. *Well, so does the entire Bible. *In the age of "What's in it for me?" God still commands that we humble ourselves and work to help other people without thinking of rewards.

Now ladies, if the man isn't up to the challenge of being a good husband, beware. *If he loves you, he'll show it by the little things. *He'll let you have your own opinions. *He won't stop you from seeking employment. *He won't beat you, cheat on you (you think Christ ever cheated on the church?), or all the other bad things out there. *And if he does any of these things, your obligation to him is null and void. *Not loving one's wife as one loves himself is un-Christ-like. *Therefore, if he beats you and does not beat himself (and how many times have we seen a husband beat himself?) then you have no obligation to him, as he is obviously not in the Christian light. *And if you are, then staying with him means mixing light with darkness, and being unequally yoked, and that too is not good.

The Grace of God be with you all now and forever. *Amen.

OK, now that I've given the sermon this morning (up and at 'em early today!), I can just talk. *I get to see my girlfriend today after she gets off from McDonald's (and gets a shower so she doesn't smell like a big french fry, her words not mine). *The poor dear has been working since 5:30 this morning . . . sounds like someone else here, RIM . . . *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

I got my computer fixed yesterday, completely de-bugged it and got rid of those pesky viruses (same virus in two files actually). *Starting on the first Tuesday of July, I work at my alma mater helping their band. *That will be fun. *I've worked with the sax section the past 2 years and I don't mind bragging a bit that they are the most improved section in the band. *Of course, I got lucky and good players got in when I started teaching, so it wasn't like it was a Mr. Holland's Opus or anything. *I think I'll work with clarinets this year. *Oh boy . . . . *I'm in trouble, http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Well, in other news, I heard that there was some rain and humidity yesterday in Colorado that helped slow one fire, but winds pushed another one further. *May God send 2 days of rain to that area to quench the blazes. *Just as Christ calmed the storm, I pray that He will calm the fires.

Well, I'm off to clean the bathroom. *The cat has decided that she will no longer use the litterbox, but she'll be happy to go beside the litterbox. *Leave it to a cat.

Well, maybe I'll have my 2 http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cup.gif this morning first.

SueElise

06-21-2002, 09:17 AM

Good morning! Well, I'm going to avoid housework for another day and head back to the beach. I am really enjoying this lazyness. I wonder if there's a way I could do this for a living and still get paid?

Angelus - your cats penchant may be a sign of a health problem - best to check it out before it becomes a habit. On the other hand, mine uses the bathtub if I've let his box get too full.

Well, I think I might be able to find a good news story, Terri, so I'm going to go hunt for it. See you all later!

Btw - it took me nearly 20 minutes to read all of yesterday's posts!

Aberfoyle

06-21-2002, 09:30 AM

Oh, SABER... Isn't that something? The USA played far superior to Germany but they lost... I'm so sorry. And England lost to Brazil as well. My two teams that I was really screaming for!!!

Oh, well.. They played absoluely great. You sure have some great players there.

It won't be long now, RIM, till you're "on the road again"!! Just want you to know, there are no fleas here! But... Oh well... I'll just pack up the futons!

Fires have to be absolutely the worst destruction. I won't forget yesterday. It was funny to see myself on TV last night!

Talk to you all later...

angelus

06-21-2002, 09:31 AM

Sue - My cat is nearly as old as I am. She's either 19 or 20, not sure exactly. It's probably that her legs are too stiff to climb into the litterbox, since she can barely walk now (but she sure can meow with the best of them, and she seems to be trucking right along, only slowly).

SueElise

06-21-2002, 09:39 AM

Oh, Angelus - that is a hard time for an elderly cat. My own started having that problem a few months before he passed away (the saddest thing of my life - I'd had him for nearly 18 years). One thing to look into - if it's "arthritis", sometimes the vet can do something - mine gave my kitty a cortozone shot, which kept him pain free and able to move about easily (including climbing, jumping, and getting into and out of his box) for months. I think it was a real blessing for me and for Kitty.

SueElise

06-21-2002, 09:49 AM

I found one! A Good News Story!!!!! Stem-Cell Advances in (adult - sic) Rats Have Potential for Humans (http://story.news.yahoo.com /news?tmpl=story&cid=68&ncid=716&e=12&u=/nyt/20020620/ts_nyt/stem_cell_advances_i n_rats_have_potentia l_for_humans)

laughin

06-21-2002, 09:50 AM

OK folks, this is to brighten your day and maybe your life... ENJOY!

http://www.Act-of-Kindness.com/

Terri

06-21-2002, 09:51 AM

Good Morning All! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/28.gif

The front page of the site is full of good articles this morning. If anyone is looking for one to post you can't go wrong there. I picked up a couple that we might enjoy talking about.

The President announced his plan for a healthier America yesterday. I put it in Current Events. This is an original GOPUSA news story. We'll be seeing more and more of those soon.

The SCOTUS announced a capital punishment decision yesterday that is going to have a huge impact on our legal system. This one is in Current Events also.

Didn't post this one but thought it was interesting that some fellow in Las Vegas is reporting that he overheard a conversation on his cell phone plotting a terrorist hit on Vegas on July 4th. I think the whole country will be nervous that day.

I'm supposed to be mopping the kitchen floor. Going to go finish that up and then come back to catch up on all your posts. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/JEDIpinkietoo.gif

Der Alte

06-21-2002, 10:03 AM

Good Morning All: I see where American Patrol put the Tancredo poll up for all to use. So far it has had 10,000 sign the petition and hes hoping for 1 million. Hope he gets that and more. I was going to send Ipara some rain yesterday, but none showed to send. The weather people are now saying that there might be some isolated showers here in NC, but nothing looks very promising. I'm lucky that I also have a well for watering and washing the car - its been getting a good workout for the last month.

Was sorry the US lost to Germany but they played a good game and got the respect of the Germans.

Hope everybody has a great Friday.

Saber

06-21-2002, 10:18 AM

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I think the whole country will be nervous that day.[/QUOTE]

I'm already getting a case of the nerves, Terri. My son will be in South Florida over that weekend. I would like to kill these terrorists myself.

Terri

06-21-2002, 10:57 AM

OK, the floor is clean. I was not intended for housework but the darned place seems to get dirty anyway. *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

I'll pass along any updates that I get on the AZ fires. They sound about as bad as ours. *Not sure what today will bring but the firefighters are hoping for good conditions again. One problem is that the country is running out of these kinds of firefighters. Some are coming from other countries but the it's grim.

Aberfoyle, I'm looking forward to our move too. Some things will be a little different in the new version. I don't think anyone will have any problems but we want you to know that you can e-mail any of the moderator staff to get answers to questions.

Everyone who wants one will need to choose a new avatar once the new software appears. They will be bigger and not the same ones.

RIM, are you leaving tomorrow?

Saber, I didn't see the game. Too bad we lost but maybe next year! *

Angelus, I think you raise a very interesting subject this morning. If you would start a discussion on this in the Culture section of The Family Hearth, I would comment. Having been married for a very long time I want to weigh in. *

SueElise, I think you should avoid housework and go to the beach everyday. Well, maybe a day here and there in the house so you don't have to get a scoop shovel. *Vacation is to be enjoyed!

Hi laughin! I'm all for more kindness so I'll check out your link. We don't have instant links here so we have to do the code thing but that will change in the new version. Stay tuned!

Der Alte, thanks for the update on the Tancredo petition. I hope it does well. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

Saber, I suppose everyone is a little nervous but I don't think this story passes the smell test. The guy went to the FBI and the media immediately. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.gif

angelus

06-21-2002, 11:08 AM

Well, looks like I may NOT get to see my girlfriend today. Apparently McDonald's here has a habit of telling people they must work from (for example) 5:30 am until 9:45 am and then keeping them until 10http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif0 at night, without giving them a bathroom break if they need it. That makes me so mad! I think I'll boycott McDonald's now until they start letting their employees work reasonable hours and let them use the restroom, for goodness sake! OK, off to the Culture forum (hint hint Terri)

Terri

06-21-2002, 11:24 AM

Wow! Does she really have to work that late, Angelus? *I don't like Mickey D's anyway. Okey dokey, I'll join you there when I get back from a marathon trip to town. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.gif *

lpara, I hate shopping!! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

angelus

06-21-2002, 11:37 AM

Well, I exaggerated a tad. I know, shame on me. I should've made that clear earlier, sorry. They don't tell her when she gets off. They tell her it'll just be 15 more minutes or so, and 5 hours later, she's still there. It was only 2 hours yesterday, and today we are counting still. She was supposed to be off work an hour and a half ago. I'll keep you informed.

06-21-2002, 11:46 AM

Top of the Mornin' to Ya! TGIF Hope everyone is having a great Friday. Angelus, good posts on marriage, and I look forward to seeing it in Culture thread, too for further advice giving.

Terri, hard to imagine you are the one having to mop your floor. There are no trained wolves or male foxes to do it for you? http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif I am not "intended" for housework either, but the foxhole gang is giving me little choice; clean or get out! BTW, I don't need to find an empty futon (although that would be preferable); I can cozy up just about anywhere, like a cat. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/28.gif I heard some of these news stories this morning on the radio, mainly about the rat test with stem cells (gist is they can come from normal bone marrow instead of just from embryos), and about the July 4 threat. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif Nice way to try to ruin our Independence Day celebration.

Saber, where in South Florida is he going? I have relatives all over the place down there (swarms even) mainly in western Broward County.

Ok, now down to more serious business. I want to know which of the foxhole gals brought the fleas into the shed floor in the first place. We are going to have to have her dipped whoever it is. I have my suspicions, but can assure you that this wolf's fur is clean (be it in sheeps clothing, or be it the clothing the sheep is in). http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif So, now I want Saber to get to the bottom of this, and use her cross-examination skills (if you hadn't noticed) to find out which of her foxmates did this. These fleas weren't here before... http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif Now, I am going to have to presume that if she cannot "discover" who brought the fleas, they might possibly be hers? http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

The US team is to be commended for how well they did, at least 2 rounds better than anyone expected. It is good to irritate a few other countries in international sports events with our athletes. I am not worried about them losing to Germany, as this is a long trend towards gradual improvement, and there will soon be the time we start regularly making it to the semifinals or finals. England lost today, too. My prediction is Brazil (to win overall), although I'm sure that is not going out on a limb.

RIM, have a safe and fun trip. I will check on the store for you to make sure everything is ok. You never know with a new bossman and all. Did you say I might bring a margarita or two, or that I might drink a margarita or two? http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/f_bubbly.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif and who is you know who? Anyone I know?

Well, off to read the threads. I also am going to maybe post an article or two in my paper which were good ones. BBL.

Floridaguy http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/angel.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif

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lpara

06-21-2002, 11:51 AM

[color=green]Good Morning everyone! *

I only have a minute~~being the "submissive" wife that I am, I have loads to do for my husband and he's not thrilled that I am http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/compute.gif 'ing every time he walks in the house! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif *Maybe we need to move his office at the church! *Not really, I do like having him here. *We have had some weird things going on~~the other night our car trunk was open and someone obviously went through the inside glove compartment. *They made a mess, but I guess nothing was taken. *It wasn't locked!! *It was in our driveway. *My husband is going to have our 2 oldest sons stay up a couple of nights to see what is going on.

Der Alte~~the first thing my friend and I said yesterday was "it'll probably POUR down today"~~since we are going to be OUT shopping~~NARY a DROP! *I've already watered my flowers this morning and some grass that looks http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dead.gif *I know where that K-Mart is, but I didn't know they had a chinese place there. *We have eaten at the Golden Corral across the street. *I like the Goodwill store over there too!

pRIM~~Hope you have a great vacation http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif *Can we have 3 women in charge while you are gone? *I'd feel "safer." *It won't be like 3 women in the kitchen, I don't think~~we get along just fine! :cheesy:

SABER~~I remember that "reciprocity" word from "Clear and Present Danger." *Maybe we can get Jack Ryan over to the ME. *SHOPPING~~http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif *HUNTING FOR BARGAINS~~http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif *FLEA MARKETS~~http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif *CONSIGNMENT SHOPS~~http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif *"HELP, I CAN'T STOP SHOPPING!"http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tearhair.gif

Angelus~~good job. *

FLguy~~Be good. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif

Aberfoyle~~thanks for the info on the game, Are you a http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/star2.gif now?

Terri~~we've already planned a bigger trip to a new mall in Durham next week! *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

I'll have to come back later to look at everything else! *Lookin forward to seein laughin's link.

Have a GREAT day EVERYONE! :wavey:Laurie:wavey:

Saber

06-21-2002, 11:53 AM

P.S. FLg......it was Rex who brought the fleas in but no one wants to blame him and make Head Mistress Rim mad....ya know how it is when she gets mad....we get alot of these...:mad: http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

See I love RIM too....that's why I tease her! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

06-21-2002, 11:57 AM

No Saber, Rex was dipped, too. But maybe, just maybe if RIM brought Rex in, even though we dipped Rex, some of his fleas jumped to a better host? http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif Better check RIM when she gets back in town. We can deflea the hole when she is gone, but no point in having her reinfest the place later. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif (sorry, RIM) :1luvu:

Saber

06-21-2002, 11:59 AM

Laurie, ME TOO ME TOO!

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Oh good grief....how I LOVE the Goodwill stores. Any scuzzy place is just fine. It's almost criminal the bargains I get. Since Terri doesn't like to shop..maybe you and I could go "hunting" while Rim's gone and leave Terri and Rex to fend off FLg.......LOL

Saber

06-21-2002, 12:01 PM

RIM OH RIM!!!!!!! Flg says Rex is a DIP!!!!!

Saber

06-21-2002, 12:06 PM

OK. It's official....my life is pathetic. I am actually sitting here about p'ing over this DUH thread. I'll get serious someday....I promise.......

Aberfoyle

06-21-2002, 12:27 PM

Greetings from http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag29.gif

FLg, you are so funny! Fleas?? I haven't seen fleas in about 10 years here. Guess it's our cold winters.

I watched the England game. I couldn't believe it. It was such a good game but so disappointing. I really wish that the World Cup was more often than every 4 years. That's just too long to wait till the next time.

Saber

06-21-2002, 12:57 PM

OK.................. MAJOR RANT ALERT............... .....

I'm getting serious............. ...:mad: http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

I've been finishing up "paying the bills" that I started the other day and got side-tracked half way through. Anyway...I was perusing my AT&T long distance bill since it's higher than usual this month...probably because my two sons keep calling their long distance girlfriends (but that's another story)....

There is a charge on the bill called a "Universal Connectivity Charge" on there of over &#3612.00 for the MONTH. It says that if you have questions about this charge to call this 1-800- number which I did. GET THIS!!! The GOVERNMENT requires all long distance carriers to charge a percentage of residential customers' bills (in this case 11.5%!!) to some Universal Connectivity FUND for poor people. SAY WHAT???????????????? ???????????? Is there EVER ANY END to the cradle to grave funding these people get???????????? EVER????????? I pay for a roof over their head, I pay for their heat, I pay for their air conditioning, I pay for their food, I pay for their healthcare! These are just off the top of my head! And NOW....I'm also paying for their phones!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What in the H-E-L-L is wrong with our politicians?? I'm starting to come to the conclusion that ALL.....ALL...incumb ents should be voted the hell out of office. To allow this Robin Hood country to get to the depths of socialism that we pay for every "darn" thing because we've worked our butts off to make a comfortable life....and they treat us like EVVVVVVVIIIIIIILLLLL LL RICHHHHHHHHHHHH people! OH GOOD GRIEF! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

Let's extrapolate a bit...&#3612.00 x 12 months = &#36144.00 A YEAR....JUST FROM ME....... to pay for people's phones.

Here's what this cold hearted rich conservative thinks. If you can't afford something....YOU DON'T GET IT! PERIOD! You either go without...or you work harder to make more money!

AND THEN THEY WANT A TAX REFUND WHEN THEY DON'T EVEN PAY TAXES!!!!!!!!!! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

Good thing we don't have a maximum allotment of smilies here!

I'm truly getting VERY VERY VERY uncompassionate with the "poor".

Saber

06-21-2002, 01:08 PM

I understand that the National Enquirer is coming out today with some very damning personal life info on some of the Smart "brothers". *The article says, apparently, that three of the Smart brothers, including the father of the missing girl, are involved in some kind of very kinky gay "coven".

The "compassionate" side of me (which is waning quickly) decided not to say anything about what I thought because it's so petty.....but that father does seem awfully "feminine" to me......not that that means he had anything to do with his missing daughter, but he seems very strange to me.......

OH, and the article says that the wives of these brothers know all about this "coven"!

(Edited by Saber at 11http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif9 am on June 21, 2002)

06-21-2002, 01:15 PM

Saber, if I buy you the tickets, can I send you to the movies? I hear there's a good matinee near you. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif ROTFL http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Love, Floridaguy :1luvu:

(P.S., I was just looking for the off switch):mdr11:

lpara

06-21-2002, 01:45 PM

just a little something to CHEER everybody UP:1luvu:

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(only 5 more months of this [color=red]HEAT!)

P.S. Saber~~LET'S GO! *I'm the world's best bargain hunter at the old Thrifty Stores! *

Saber

06-21-2002, 02:16 PM

Well shoot Flg.....I'm such a DUH that.....I don't GET it! Duh Duh Duh http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/JEDIpinkietoo.gif phones, taxes, rich republicans, gay "covens"............ ..matinees???? DUH You just want me to "go away".....is that it? DUH

laughin

06-21-2002, 02:18 PM

Well Saber, I use Marathon USA for my long distance, (when I don't use my cell phone). They give a percentage of your bill to the second amendment or Christian organization of your choice. I highly recommend it!

pRIMrose

06-21-2002, 02:19 PM

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I'll have you people know that Rex comes from good Republican stock and lives with the most Republican family this side of the Mississippi. (River that is.) And we ain't none of us "dips". http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/teeth2.gif *Republican dogs and people don't get or give fleas. *Get it? http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smash.gif *I'm really highly insulted and will be taking Rex with me on my trip to South Carolina, where people appreciate nice Republican dogs. *Hmmmmph! Fleas indeed. :turquoiserolleyes:

<serious mode>

Saber ~ I've said it and so has my hubby, right from the start ~~ this "Smart" story is elbizzaro. :o *There is definitely more to this than meets the eye. *As for the phone bill, I gave up on them long ago. *You have to be a Philadelphia lawyer to interpret all that gobbeldegook. And for the privilege of having the worst telephone service and lines in the state of Florida I get to pay, pay, pay. *Now I'm P.O.d ~ think I'll call Sprint and give em what for. *See what ya started. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Terri ~ I can't imagine anyone who doesn't like to go shopping. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif *Shopping is what I do best. Just ask Mr. Rim. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *I'm probably one of the few people who gets a thrill just going to the grocery store. :1luvu: Except in the winter ~ :turquoiserolleyes: ~ I'll let you figure out why. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif BTW ~ I'm leaving for Leesburg Saturday (tomorrow) afternoon and then from there to SC on Sunday. *I'll take a couple of pictures and try and post them while I'm there. * *

angelus ~ I'm with Terri ~ I'd like to see your article in a forum thread of its own. *When you have been married so long you can't remember being single you have lots to say. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Laurie ~ I think I'm leaving town just in time. *Looks like I've stirred up a hornet's nest. *I may have to shop around for a new foxhole while I'm gone. *When people accuse you of bringing in fleas it's time to say "adios". *I'll email you if I find something spectacular. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

FlGuy ~ yes, be sure to check the store while I'm gone. *At the rate they are going it might be closed http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dead.gif by the time I get back and I sure don't want to get there and find a sign on the door ~ "moved ~ no forwarding address" :o when I could be participating in all this "snappy reparte" (thanks Terri). http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Aberfoyle ~ I don't want you to believe a single word that "wolfie" says. *He doesn't fool me one bit ~ all wolves have fleas ~ they can't help it. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Sue E ~ glad you are having such a good time on your hiatus. *Do you have any sand fleas at the beach........errrr never mind. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif You'll be so relaxed and happy that going back to school will be a breeze. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

DerAlte ~ only 990,000 siggies to go ~ I did my part. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Yada, yada, yada, http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif if Fox doesn't start showing something besides Mr. Smart http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif I'm going to change to CNN. :o

(Edited by pRIMrose at 1:21 pm on June 21, 2002)

Saber

06-21-2002, 02:30 PM

OK you guys. My face hurts....I MEAN IT! My FACE HURTS! All this "funniness" is just what the doctor ordered for me today! LOLOLOLOLOL

Laughin, the "recording" at the 800 number said that EVERY SINGLE long distance provider is BY LAW obligated to contribute to this "poor phone fund" and they are all passing the "government bill" on to the customers. Check the fine print......... :ballpeenhammerhitti ngthemHARD:

Laurie, I'm so ready. My bills are paid and I'm ready for the next credit card transaction. LET'S GO!!!!!! In fact, I'm about to head out to find a baptismal present....any ideas? I wonder if I could find something snappy at the Salvation Army store? hmmmmmmmmm

RIM...bizarro it is. Be sure that is said with a crocked pinkie in the air though while drinking tea! OH...MY FACE HURTS!

Better send Rex the flealess, dipfree, Repub dog out to look for the AWOL Terri. She must be working too hard on our "update"!

Aberfoyle

06-21-2002, 02:40 PM

Talk about your face, SABER!! Mine is smarting! Even Geordie comes running in here every time I let out a "schnorkle" of laughter!!

I love to shop as well. I love walking around the supermarkets--especially in another country. I've been in England and someone says "Where would you like to go today?" and I say, "To the supermarket!"

Laurie, I forgot that this was the first day of summer! Oh, roll on autumn!

Elbizzaro--what a good word to describe this Smart story. And it seems to be getting worse!

Terri, what's the ETA of the new software? Is it expected in the next day or two? I can hardly wait!

Terri

06-21-2002, 02:44 PM

I have on my tinfoil hat. I'm not sure I need it but since I'm not sure what Saber and that guy from down south are talking about it seemed like a good idea. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hat.gif I disguised it in patriotic colors. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Good Angelus, I hope she gets off before midnight and doesn't smell like a french fry. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

lpara! You reminded me of a story about my son. Once when he was still home, about 19 or so, we were having problems with kids messing around the front of the house. So one night he took his sleeping bag out on the front lawn. Being the nervous mother that I am, I curled up on the sofa with the window open in case anyone bothered my 6' 3" baby. I heard him yell and sat up just in time to see an egg hit him right in the forehead. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif *

Whoosh! He was gone down the street and he came back dragging a kid about 13 years old. We called the boys parents and they were furious, no not with their kid, with us. It's 2 a.m. and it's OK for their kid to be out egging houses but we shouldn't interfere. The cops came, they took the boy and refused to accept the complaint from the other parent. The kid was released to them at the police station and is probably in the big house by now.

I'm sure glad there won't be 5 more months of hot weather here! Whew! Hopefully we'll be making snowmen 5 months from now. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Saber, that is not the only extra charge on your phone bill. It's loaded or at least mine is. I wonder if most people ever really look at those charges.

Flguy, the truth is that he does do a lot of the housework. But every now and then I just feel the need (guilt) to make my mark. We have a shiny clean kitchen floor. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif (no fleas)<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">BTW, I don't need to find an empty futon (although that would be preferable); I can cozy up just about anywhere, like a cat.[/QUOTE]Really?
Didn't look to me like you were having all that much luck. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Off to see what's in the news while I was prowling the aisles of Walmart. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.gif

Saber! Don't tell Bobby but I haven't done a thing today! I've been at Walmart ALL morning! *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

I can't post because everytime I preview someone else has posted and I have to go back and read it. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif

RIM, blue hair! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/anon.gif

laughin, how much do they charge? I think I pay 7 cents with Sprint.

You guys are all nutz! *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif *I love it! :1luvu:

Now see!!! There's Aberfoyle!!! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif If you guys all go to bed nicely on Saturday night we might be ready to go by the time you get up Sunday morning. That is an estimate if nothing derails us before then.

Anyone who would like to be my personal shopper can compete for the job here. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notworthy.gif

Saber

06-21-2002, 02:46 PM

OH Aberfoyle! The last time I let out a loud "guffaw" I scared my Maggie to death! She was sound asleep on the couch...on her back....and she about got whiplash flipping onto her front.

BTW....we have "Maggie" (short for Margaret) and "Thatcher". Both West Highland Terriers. My next dog is going to be named "dittos"!! LOL

Saber

06-21-2002, 02:53 PM

Oh, just listen to our Queen Bee tell us how she hates to shop....and then spends all morning at WalMart! :chuckle:

Aberfoyle....that's the ONLY shopping that makes me shudder.....grocery shopping.....:mr_yuk :

pRIMrose

06-21-2002, 03:28 PM

Terri ~ http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/anon.gif you got em too, huh? http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif *Your life isn't worth a plug nickel around here from November to April. :turquoiserolleyes: *

Saber ~ I love it ~ my next cat is going to be named "Ditto" too. *I say next because invariably one will show up. :o *I keep the local vet in a high tax bracket. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Laurie ~ it may be the first day of summer in North Carolina, but it's been summer for two months here in Florida. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/JEDIpinkietoo.gif *

(Edited by pRIMrose at 2:30 pm on June 21, 2002)

Terri

06-21-2002, 03:48 PM

Brett Michael Edmonds has been located in West Virginia, I think they said. Anyway he checked himself into a hospital there with a drug overdose. I really think this could be the guy but don't ask me why. :o

RIM, ours are permanent. Oh well, maybe I'll join them one day. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

pRIMrose

06-21-2002, 04:01 PM

Terri ~ bite your tongue ~ NEVER! :o

I also just heard about the Edmonds guy. You might be right ~ this sounds a little suspicious. Not good, I'm afraid. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Now is raining cats and dogs again and I've lost my satellite signal again ~ http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif ~ I wonder if DSL does the same thing when it rains ~ "poof". :o

SueElise

06-21-2002, 05:27 PM

Y'all are having entirely too much fun in here! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
Rim - haven't seen any sand fleas, but I'm bringing home enough sand each day to create a little beach in my bathtub! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

The whole Smart thing is very bizarro. It burns me up, however, how much attention is being given to this story, when hardly anyone remembers the little girl in Fl who's missing because the social services people only pretended to check up on her!

pRIMrose

06-21-2002, 07:51 PM

You're absolutely right Sue E ~ that case was deplorable. *And then they tried to blame it on Jeb Bush personally. *Like he can possibly know what goes on in each and every office of every department in his administration. *Sure he's the chief in charge and it ultimately falls on his plate but he can't personally interview and hire and do work evaluations on the thousands of people working for the State of Florida. *Some of that dead weight collecting tax payer money has to step up and be held accountable. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

Radical Conservative

06-21-2002, 09:56 PM

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Now is raining cats and dogs again and I've lost my satellite signal again ~ http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif ~ I wonder if DSL does the same thing when it rains ~ "poof". :o
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Mine doesnt :-D

Aberfoyle

06-21-2002, 10:20 PM

Greetings from http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag29.gif

I've been shopping. *Terri, please note!! *S-H-O-P-P-I-N-G!!

Laurie, you would have had a good time with me. *I saw cotton shorts, original price &#3629.99 and on sale for &#367.50...so I got two pairs. *T Shirts, original price of &#3624.99 and on sale for &#369.99 so I got two shirts!!! *I loved my shopping trip tonight! :1luvu:

Then I went and bought some salad stuff and I'm all ready for the Family Reunion Picnic tomorrow! *Now I hope it doesn't rain!

My next door neighbour booked a trip to Las Vegas leaving next Thursday and the friends that were going with her are scared due to the latest Terrorist threats on Las Vegas!

Now, what about this guy they've arrested in Martinsville, W. Virginia. *Did he kill the Smart girl?????? :shocked:

Now.... it's time for a http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cup.gif

Bye for now... *http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif *

(I just love that emoticon so very much!)

(Edited by Aberfoyle at 10:56 pm on June 21, 2002)

Terri

06-21-2002, 11:36 PM

SueElise, it is very unfair how little attention the other missing children get. I don't know how we can change the media. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

Hey! Rad Con! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I've been shopping. *Terri, please note!! *S-H-O-P-P-I-N-G!! [/QUOTE] http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.gif :turquoiserolleyes:

Her friends aren't scared to go to Las Vegas? I don't think I would be either if I wanted to go there, which I don't. http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Fire update! Our fire is in better shape tonight than it has been for a very long time but that is just relative. Some people on the north side of the fire have been allowed home. They are still planning for it to get out of control when the hot weather returns.

The Air Force Academy has drawn up a worst case evacuation plan and all of the FDs in our county were called to a meeting in case it becomes necessary to defend Colorado Springs.

Two other fires in the state worsened considerably today. One of them is burning million &#36 homes. The other has burned over 50 homes.

And a word about the other Terri. Her co workers are defending her loudly. They simply do not believe she did this on purpose. *Here's a link to Rocky Mountain News (http://www.rockymountainnew s.com/) for anyone who would like to see photos are more coverage.

I've heard no more about Arizona except a news report. It seems to be almost as big as the Hayman fire now and getting worse all the time.

lpara

06-21-2002, 11:55 PM

http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif Me Too! *I'ts very cutesie! http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

We have had a good night just chillin. *Our usual Friday night Family Night in the den watching old videos. *The two oldest are at the In-laws since yesterday morning. *They are helping them paint some cabinets and trim work and will be back tomorrow sometime. *They are also taping a bunch of macho movies they saw were coming on~~the reason they picked this particular time to go "help."

So what is peculiar about Edmonds? *That he o.d.? (how convenient) or what? *

I went shopping today too~~found 2 straw purses (aren't all the guys thrilled about now?} Buy one for discounted price (13.99) get the other for 1/2 price. *Shoes and Purses are my weakness. *Two purses for 21.00. *But, alas not quite as good as Aberfoyle's deals!http://gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif

Terri, let me PLEASE be your personal shopper. *Am I the first in line? *I can take your nickel and get a trunk load of good "stuff." *That's about how much my husband gives me and believe me~~I can spend it all day!

I heard Arizona's fires are already over 100,000 acres! *It's growing fast! *

I'm a teensy out of sorts today so Sorry, this is soooooooo boooorrrrrriiinnnggg ! *Can't get my mind in gear.

Saber, PowerNetGlobal ~~4.95 CENTS per minute for long distance (out of state) PLUS I get my internet with them now, PLUS we got an 800 number so my son could call us whenever he wanted to from college and that is also 4.95 CENTS per minute. *It's 15 cents a minute in state. *No hidden costs. *We don't call long distance in state very much so it's a great deal for us. *My son called 2 or 3 times a DAY when he first left for college. *Best thing we ever did was get an 800 number!

Good Night~~I'll go read for a while.

There was a lot of banter I didn't understand today~~blue hair? Hmmm, sounds like the boy down the street.

Sayonara! :cheesy: Have FUN pRIM!!! We'll MISS you! I'll try to be a good "in-charger."

Laurie