Monday, January 10, 2005

[lpara]

<span style='font-family:Trebuchet MS'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:blue'>Good Monday To You! Welcome to the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif water hole . . . where all the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif is strong and the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chatter.gif is pleasant http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif and there's always a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cup.gif or two of hot chocolate or a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/kettle.gif is http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whistle.gif for tea-lovers . . . if you can't find it here . . . there's no such thing! </span>

<span style='color:green'>Wise Words

"This great controversy brings to mind a favored insight of mine. Society divides between the intelligent and the unintelligent, the gifted and the ungifted, but the most significant divide resides between the agreeable and the disagreeable. The disagreeable are forever out there disturbing the peace and claiming they do it for high moral purpose. Sometimes they do, but not always; and they often make social contact social conflict
for no good reason." --R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr.</span>

<span style='color:teal'>Things to Read in the Forum

Colin Powell says not all the money will go to the Tsunami countries at once (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=3;t=17946;r=1;&#top)

Sean Penn says critics of his activism should 'shove it right up their xxx'...


MOST SNOWFALL IN SIERRAS IN NEARLY 90 YEARS...

Exit Polls: Abbas Wins Palestinian Vote (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=3;t=17947;r=1;&#top)</span>

<span style='color:purple' >Words to Use
debouch \dih-BOWTCH ("OW" as in "cow")\ verb

1 : to cause to emerge : discharge
*2 : to march out into open ground : emerge, issue

At their democrat leader's signal, the cockroaches debouched from under their rocks into the open abyss of irrationalism by challenging the electoral votes of the 2004 election. George W. Bush is President of the United States. DEAL WITH IT! </span>

<span style='color:black'>Have a great day, everyone! And as you go out and about, remember to pray for our president, his cabinet, our military who are fighting or are in harm's way, or even those stationed here who are serving their country . . . they all need our prayers http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sunspin.gif</span></span></span>

[Danny]

Safari- the DOD's new "adopt a Terrorist" effort has yet to debouch throughout the nation. But is well underway, we just don't see it yet.

Most likely Sean Penn is a good candidate for this...

[Stan75d2]

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To Sean Penn,,,,upa http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usa.gif

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[Singapore Joe]

Hi All,

Interesting local article from the local paper. It turns out that not all monetary pledges actually translate into actual cash to the disaster relief victims. In past disasters, about 15% of the pledges were actually translated into dollars. While the Straits Times did not go into specifics of the American involvement, Germany's pledge was conditional on resolving the Sri Lanka and India (Kashimr) issues. You have to wonder what some of the other countries decided to "condition" when making their pledge. Ours should have been $350M and they can choose 100 liberals to help them rebuild.

As a side note, I've received no response from Michael Moore on his specific donation to the victims. I guess he needs his profits to keep his weight up.

Joe

[Revalamb]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif GOOD MORNING U.S.A. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif

Ahhhhh... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif *that hit the spot.

Temperature in Winnemucca is 36F and snowing again. *This is more snow in 1 week, than we've had in the last 5 years altogether. *I-80 at Reno,(Donner Pass, CA.) is closed. *Freeway to Carson City from Reno is closed. *US-50 across the center of the state (E-W) closed. Hwy-95 near Denio, North of Winnemucca is closed. *I-80 E. of Winnemucca to Elko, Wendover and Salt Lake, Chains or snow tires.

Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whistle.gif

* * * * http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif Le 18:22 http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination

* * * * http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif Le 20:13 http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

As with my 2 above postings of Leviticus, I guess I am guilty of a hate crime. *Praise the Lord. And I sure am happy that I do not live in Philadelphia. (of course, it may not matter with the web)
"FREE THE PHILADELPHIA FOUR"

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Sean Penn says critics of his activism should 'shove it right up their xxx'...
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As for Sean Penn... Try it fool... Make my day. *
Besides Sean, I don't critisize your activism, since I have seen none that helps anyone but yourself.

[lovingarmywife]

heehee...I got away with it...I did NOT do trivia yesterday!! I'm such a rebellous one. LOL OK, now that I have been a non-conformist, and flaunted it, I'd better get to it before ya'll come after me with pitch forks. LOL

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">What do you think has been the most significant technological advance for home use?
Cell phones...hubs can call me from anywhere (except Iraq back in March 2003...go figure)

What do you consider as your best talent?
tough one...I have two loves in my life (I'm not talking about friends and family)...playing the cello, and riding. And the two aren't related, so how do I compare playing the Elgar Cello concerto to competing in 3 day eventing? I guess on a technicality, I'd have to say playing the cello, since I majored in Cello performance in college...but I could have gone to Merideth Manor and majored in Equestian Management...LOL And I did ride on the college equestrian team... LOL And since college, I've made more $ in horses than music...not to mention, I actually like teaching children to ride...I don't really like teaching children music. Alas, I am babbling, and forgot that there are more questions to answer. LOL

What do you wish you could do better?
at the moment, I wish that I could play that Army video game better...I get too worked up in close firefights, and panic! Then I get killed. LOL Then hubs has to laugh, and say he's glad that I'm not one of his soldiers... so then I have to http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif at him. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif In a larger scale, I wish that I had more patience, and less grudge holding.

What is the worst decision you have ever made? becoming engaged my freshman year of college to my highschool "sweetheart" who was really just not a nice guy (the not so sane stalking type I later discovered).

What is the best decision you have ever made?
Ditching the aformentioned LOSER . And going to Lowes Hardware one evening in search of a new toilet seat...and instead run into (literally) the love of my life (but we didn't know it yet...heck, we didn't even know eachother)...of course, as a result, someday we are going to have to tell gradnkids that we met over toilet seats.... *BLUSH*

How far would you drive for a "real" bargain?
depends on the bargain...big sale, I'll drive to Darmstadt (about 1/2 an hour on the Autobahn). Amazing cello or horse, to the ends of the earth (hubby willing)

What is your favorite way to relax?
Curled up under the covers, surrounded by pillows, with a good (ie not from the book section of the gas station) book...or mucking stalls...those who aren't horsey folk are probably turning up their noses...but in the quiet of a stall, applepicker in hand, one can contemplate life, plan one's next adventure, plan the next prank on the hubby, go over that last dressage class, or clear ones mind completely, with nothing to interupt one's thoughts, other than a whicker from the next stall, or the fact that the horse belonging to the stall you are in somehow managed to poo in his water bucket...EWWWWWWWWWW WW! LOL I can almost smell the hay now...

What do you think should be the government's top priority in 2005?

To me, getting rid of the illegals.
But since, in reality, we all know that is not going to happen, I will settle for heightened efforts to bring more young people into our military. Oh, that's not realistic either, is it? Neither is kicking the UN in the pants, shoving the dems to the curb, chucking stupid judges, or shipping Bush critics to France. Um, I guess that I will ask that they protect the good that we still have, since asking them to remove the bad is too much. I won't even ask that they not add anymore bad, since I know that is too much.

What do you consider to be the most important domestic issue in the
country today?

Illegals
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THERE, I did the trivia...I took about 40 mintues to do it, and wrote novels for many answers, but I was a day late and a dollar short, so I had to make up.

[stormy]

MOrning, LAW,

Now, just for the record, I don't use a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif s pitchfork, I use a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rockingchair.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif

Now, you better be good or I still may chase you--I always love reading your replies--you're the only one who writes longer answers than I do! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lol.gif

You have a good day, Little One--really good to see you back! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

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[lovingarmywife]

Oh dear, am I THAT long winded? LOL http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *hides behind kitchen counter from the flying http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rockingchair.gif *

You see dear Stormy, your long posts are focused, and to the point...I flit like a little butterfly from one point to the next, hitting a few other points in between. The good news is that I don't speak like this in real life. LOL I just type like this. I guess that's my wierd quirk...I must have been undersocialized in internet communication as a child...oh wait...that's right, no internet as we know it when I was a child (lpara, I know that you will understand this babble trip LOL)

[lovingarmywife]

Not sure where to stash this little tidbit, so advice is appriciated.

The Nationl Defense University in DC is having an Eisenhower Symposium Jan 26-28. Cost is between $100-200 depending on whether you are a student or not. It looks VERY VERY interesting. Wish that I could go. Unfortunately, I got word of this VERY late, and registration closes on the 12th. So, if anyone is up to late minute plans...here's the deal for you! LOL I'm going to let my brother know about this...and he'll be thrilled that our Daddy is currently TDY in DC, so he'll have a place to stay! LOL
Anyway, here's the website with the details:
Ike Symposium (http://www.ndu.edu/icaf/ike/)

[pRIMrose]

<span style='color:0066ff' ><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Good Morning!</span></span> http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/sun01.gif

Another wonderful Monday http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif <span style='font-size:7pt;line-height:100%'>(since I don't have to go to work).</span> http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

My answers to the trivia from yesterday:
1. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/compute.gif (I neglected to say that I meant in the last 10 years.) Oooops! http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/aiw/blush2.gif

2. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/aiw/lazy.gif

3. Communicate. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chatter.gif

4. Not finishing college.

5. Getting a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/compute.gif

6. Since all the bargains are an hour away, I'd say 50 miles or about an hour.

7. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/aiw/lazy2.gif

8. Illegal immigration and open borders.

9. Illegal immigration and open borders.

Now I'm sure you all would like to know the results of my thoroughly scientific survey http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

Out of 30 respondents to questions 8 & 9:

Question 8 = 16 Some form of illegal immigration.

Question 9 = 20 Illegal immigration (which also included a few other concerns.)

Isn't it nice to know we are all (mostly) on the same page. I'll be sure to mail this to FOX (both of them) ASAP. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Laurie ~ I just love Emmett Tyrrell ~ how many people do you know of with four double consonants in their name. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif And his vocabulary is awesome. I always have a dictionary handy when I read his articles. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Sean Penn says critics of his activism should 'shove it right up their xxx'...[/QUOTE]

Such style......

Such grace......

So debonaire.......

Perhaps he should hook up with Turayzaaaah and have an XXX shoving contest. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif

SJoe ~ http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bawl.gif I'm so distraught. I have been breathlessly awaiting your report from Michael. Are you sure you put enough postage on your letter? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

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It's contagious isn't it? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/smiley_sunshine.gif

LAW ~ How's Tyr and the "gurgling" water dish? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

Hi stormy ~ glad to see you're keeping the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rockingchair.gif oiled up and ready. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

I really enjoyed reading all your trivia answers yesterday. If you get a knock on your door and a man in uniform is standing there, think nothing of it. He's just making mental notes. They promised me at HQ that they wouldn't haul any of you off to the pokey. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif

http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/avion.gif<span style='color:red'><span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>~~Have A Great Day~~> </span></span></span>

[lovingarmywife]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> LAW ~ How's Tyr and the "gurgling" water dish? [/QUOTE]

Well she drinks out of it, the old bowl is gone, but she still eyeballs it like a drill instructor on a new recruit, and barks when it "backchats" her, but not a gruffly anymore. She does still tend to keep herself between it and me, and when I change it, she doesn't take her eyes off of it, and she keeps her ears uber-perked...always ready to defend me against the evils of water bottles. LOLOL Such a sweetie! What would I ever do without her? I might be attacked by a stray gurgler! LOL

[pRIMrose]

That's so sweet LAW ~ give Tyr a big hug from me. Nothing greater than a loyal doggie. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

[flowerpower]

Good morning!! Is it monday all ready??


LAW reading your posts....I think you could have a good time anywhere you were. I admire those who write well....and you do.
I enjoy reading everyone's posts on here. I however, do not write a great deal. My brain seems to run around in circles sometimes. I write like I speak..fast and to the point. Not much embelishment here. Reading the posts every day...is like checking in with old friends..and I like it. So glad I found you all here. You have been a comfort many times and during the election...a safe place with friends of like minds. Thanks everybody!

Now after this...I need coffee! I hope that Dave will be on his ususal job this morning. I feel a sugar attack coming on! I shall return..TTFN

[flowerpower]

LAW...glad Tyr is tolerating his new water dish. I have a bird who considers himself my protector. He protects me from telephones,broom handles, vacuum cleaners..and whatever bad thing might come my way. The only problem with this...is should any of your fingers be in his way...chomp! I try to be very careful...and keep him away when these tasks are occuring!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[KatyJ]

Good morning everyone from Jacksonville, Florida. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

Today, I have the day off from work. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif * I am going to spring clean my bedroom, read and study my chapter. *I am http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crossfingers.gif to have this chapter done by the end of the week. *Also, this morning I am heading to the Y for a weight/cardio machine workout. *This week and next week, I will row for 30 minutes.

I will http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pop.gif in time to time to see what everyone has been http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chatter.gif. *It will be good to see Nancy in here again.

Yesterday, we talked about blessings. *Here is mind. *I am bless to have a wonderful family, particularly what we all had to go through with my brother. *I am bless to have my health. *I am also bless to come into the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif forum each and every day. *I have met some wonderful http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/members.gif. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

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[termind]

Howdy Y'all!

Greetings from springtime. I know there's lots of snow and rain out west, but I've still got to brag about our North Texas weather yesterday--sunny and 74`F. Now don't ask we about next weekend. They're saying teens and even single digits. Must be Texas weather. Go figure.

Despite the nice weather and my getting a lot of outside stuff taken care of yesterday, I still managed to prepare our Monday morning http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallkk.jpgs, http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallchockk.jpgs, http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallsprinkles.jpgs, http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallcreams.jpgs, and http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smalljelly.jpgs. Enjoy!

Y'know, the libs are so upset that the Constitution allowed President Bush to steal yet another election, I bet that even if Kerry had won they be clamouring that they shouldn't have to wait until January 20 to take office. I mean after all, it just the Constitution that requires it.

And to Sean Penn, I think I'll start a little activism of my own. I think I'll start actively not paying my good money to see your movies. There! Go shove that!

My busy Monday starts soon. Y'all have a great day.

Later...

[ParakeeTeacher]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif Good Monday morning, everyone, from very, very, very foggy little Mt. Dora! *I'm glad that none of my loved ones has to drive very far this morning! *The fog is that bad! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif Jonathan has to be at work by 10:00 so I am hoping that most of this will have burned off by 9:00. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/worry.gif

LAW, I just realized that you and I somewhat write alike...(we use lots of the little dots ... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ) *LAW, as you may know my husband is on a race team and the cars are Porsches...yet most everyone in our family drives a BMW. *Anyhow, he has been to Germany several times and declares that it is his wish to one day take me to Germany. *He said I'd love it! *When I read your posts, I think he may be right! *The only two foreign countries that I'd be interested in visiting are Germany and Italy...perhaps England, but I'm not fond of the driving on the left! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

Katy, you have a wonderful day off from work! *Girl, you deserve it! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flower.gif

Speaking of http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flower.gif ...Good morning, Flower! *Yesterday, I believe you said something like you weren't good at anything...sorry if that is incorrect...but I thought how erroneous that was! *You are wonderful at arranging flowers and decorating a room and mostly at bringing us cheer! *Okay, so bookkeeping isn't your strong suit...hire a bookkeeper and then you can spend more time with us! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

pRIMMIE, I can't believe with all of the development going on here in Florida that they haven't built a mall or shopping center in Zolfo Springs, yet! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif Unbelievable! *Our mall in Eustis isn't nearly as wonderful as the ones in Orlando or even Sanford, but, we are getting a new Lowes and Target right here in Mt. Dora! *I am sooooooo happy! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif If you get tired of Zolfo Springs...which I'm sure you never will, but incase, you can find rural property here in Lake County and we could go shopping and you'd love Mt. Dora! *All those little shops. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Mr. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif said: <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Safari- the DOD's new "adopt a Terrorist" effort has yet to debouch throughout the nation. But is well underway, we just don't see it yet.

Most likely Sean Penn is a good candidate for this...

[/QUOTE]And Babs...and the Kerry-Heinzes...and soooooo many, many, more...ooooo, more...Moore! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Out.

Well, I have a lot of mischief to get into so I must light afar under myself and get movin'! *

Hi, Dave...don't work too hard! *You and Katy are such "sweet" http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/heartbeat.gif !

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif Terri, http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/granny.gif Stormy, Stan75d2, Revalamb, Singapore Joe and all the others that I am bumping into in the hall and those afore mentioned! *

BBL
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Tonja
Out.

[Granite River]

Good morning all.

My dad died yesterday afternoon in the hospital out in Brownwood Texas. His health has been failing for a log tome and he was ready to go. I had seen him last Thursday and was going back with my daughters on Tuesday but now my brother and I will be going there today to tell my mother that Garland is gone. Mother is just across the street from the hospital in a nursing home with Alzheimer’s and other complications that have left her totally dependent on my Dad physiologically and emotionally. We are unsure just how bad this will be but we know it will be bad. We don’t know if we should try to take her to the funeral on Wednesday or not.

We are already working to move Mother closer to Austin so that we can be closer. We moved her to Brownwood in the first place so that she could be near her sister but Mother has not been very nice to her sister so we will try to move her in spite of the doctor saying that a move could make her catatonic. My Aunt Mary Joyce couldn’t take much more with Garland alive and there with Mother so we have to move her for MJ’s sake.

The last time I saw Mother, last week, she didn’t know who I was and decided that I must be her brother. My younger brother and I being there didn’t help settle her down at all and the nurses told me that no amount of medication seemed to help her when Garland was in the hospital. He had been in and out of the hospital with enphazima and the last time I saw him at the nursing home a few days before he went back to the hospital he was on oxygen and could hardly make it to the bathroom.

My wife is up so I have to get going.

[pRIMrose]

GR ~ I'm so sorry to hear about your father and your mother too. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif Please know that I will be praying that you find the strength to do what will be best for your mom. What a difficult time for you. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

Tonja ~ if it weren't for WalMart, we wouldn't have anything of consequence in the whole of Hardee County. I'm in Zolfo Springs and WalMart is north of Wauchula about two miles. About ten miles from where I live. The chances of Zolfo Springs ever growing (at least in my lifetime) are nil. I go to Sebring and Lakeland for the big malls.

Hi Dave, Katy & flower. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

[KatyJ]

GR, you are in my prayers. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif I'm sorry for your loss.

[ParakeeTeacher]

Oh, GR, I am so very sorry for your loss! *This will be a hard thing for you and your family to have to deal with, but please know that you and your entire family will be in my prayers. *You know this group...you will be well prayed for and God will see you through. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif

God bless and keep you! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif
Tonja

[ParakeeTeacher]

pRIM, you go to Sebring and Lakeland? *I was hanging out a lot at the Lakeland mall in November and December. *Amanda works in Lakeland and I had to go to work with her several times so we could drive to Clearwater for her fittings. *So...while she worked, I shopped. *Sebring? *Now there's a sleepy little town that is beginning to awaken. There have been times I felt like we lived in Sebring because of the races. *In fact, for years and years we always spent the day after Thanksgiving in Sebring for the SCCA races. *UGH! *That Publix could make you http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif ! *Well...if you ever decide to get out of Z.S. we'll find you some nice property here for your horses...I even know of a wonderful Vet for large animals! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif Oh...we could have such fun! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

[Froufrou]

GR - I am sorry for your loss and especially for your mom. Your Dad must have been very special to have been so loved. You were indeed fortunate to have him. As Tonja said, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[termind]

Be strong GR. Remember your Friends are here when you need us.

[lovingarmywife]

Dear GR, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[flowerpower]

GR so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.Anything I can do to help..I will.

[Der Alte]

GR, I know what you are going through and you are in my prayers. Be strong and we will always be here for you.

[Jeff]

Greetings All,
I've been gone a long time! Did you miss me? I missed you all. Anyway, it's good to be back in the forum.

GR, so sorry to hear about your dad. When my nephew was murdered back in 1993, my brother said this: " I don't grieve for Patrick. I'm glad for Patrick. I grieve for those of us left behind." My nephew and dad and you dad, GR, are in heaven and far better off than you and I are. My prayers are for you and your family for the peace of God Almighty to surround you all and while your eyes cry the tears needed to cleanse the soul, that your heart continues to smile for the joy of having your dad in your life.

Just wanted to say "hi" to you all and I'll be back more often now that things in my life have settled a bit. In the meantime, may God richly bless you all and may He grant you, this day, His wisdom to know the right direction to travel, the courage to go there, and the strength to carry on His work.

[lpara]

GR~~sorry to hear of your loss. You'll be in our prayers.

[lpara]

Welcome back, Jeff http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Bud Marten]

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GR; I really do feel your pain. My Mother had that dreaded alzheimer's and for the last 18 months, she didn't know me from Adam. She passed away at 94. My oldest Brother also had it and passed away at 83.
I suffer from emphysema and there are days when I pray the Lord will take me.
Each day seems worse than the day before and my activities are down to 'O' and I run out of air and am on oxygen 24/7......

Sorry to cry on your shoulder, you have enough of your own tears, but keep the chin up and remember the Lord is with you all the way......

[Mary-Lou]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif GR, I'm so sorry for your loss. It especially hit home to me, as just before I read your post I was talking to my Mom on the phone. My Dad has Alzheimers and my Mom is the only caregiver. For the past week he has been enraged about not being able to drive and taking it out on my Mom. My Mom was crying her eyes out on the phone to me, and i heard all kinds of confusion in the background. My heart aches for you, being on the other end of this ordeal, and here i am just starting with it. May God comfort you and your family and give you peace in your hearts.

[Basheva]

One wonders why the end of life is so difficult?

GR - My prayers are with you and your family. I pray the Lord will give you the strength you need.

.................... .................

May I still say Good Morning Everyone? Doesn't seem quite appropriate at this point - but it is good to see everyone - yes, it is.

Jeff - welcome back.

It rained heavily last night but there seems to be a slight break in the clouds at this time.

Monday is chore day, but when one hears the troubles of others, then the mundane chores of the day are welcome.

When we were at the movie yesterday we saw coming attractions which included a movie with Sean Penn. Sorry, Mr. Penn, you will have to earn your living sans any contributions from me.

Remember how you went to Iraq? Remember how you showed us the pictures of the starving Iraqi children? Remember how you said this was the fault of the United States?

Well, Mr. Penn, I suppose any of us could have made that mistake, however, since you now know who it was who stole that money that was supposed to feed those children, and it wasn't the United States - I have failed to hear your apology. Did I miss it?

You owe us all an apology. You smeared us all.

I don't blame you for your activism, but for your blanket condemnation of the United States with inadequate investigation and without an apology from you upon subsequent knowledge that you were wrong.

I don't hold your activism against you except that you did it in foreign lands. You went to foreign shores to condemn us. That's the act of both a coward and a traitor.

No, Mr. Penn, my money will not be going to enlarge your coffers. I know you won't starve, or even notice the difference, but I will know.

There was another movie trailer that did look good..."The Merchant of Venice." Three good actors are listed:
Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes. I am considering seeing this.

In case any if you missed my post yesterday about the movie we saw: "Sideway" - unless you love scripts that use the F word throughout, and some really raunchy explicit gratuitous sexual display, don't go see it. I felt dirtied afterwards.

Yes, I am both an old fashioned girl and a nerd.

What really gripes me is that it was recommended by someone who's opinion I value.

Anyway, hope you all have a great day, be useful, be good, and be kind to yourself.

[SORinTexas]

Good morning from foggy rainy East Texas.

GR- Sorry to hear about your Dads passing.

Bud, sorry to hear about your troubles too.

...Just remember.. we are all healthy in heaven..

[lovingarmywife]

speaking of movies, I am patiently (somewhat) waiting for Racing Stripes and Phantom to come out here. Phantom is opening here on the 20th...Racing Stripes, won't be here until next month....maybe...so frusterating! National Treasure and Spongebob Squarepants (whatever that is...apparently a cartoon about a sponge that wears pants, living in an ocean) are still playing here. ho-hum on the movie front here. I'm sure that ya'll will be able to see the films that I am waiting for before I will...please someone, go to see Phantom and tell me if the whole film is a beautiful as the trailer. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[Ohiowoman]

GR, I'm sorry for you and your family. We'll be praying for you.

[pRIMrose]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif Achy breaky time. Been doing some much needed domestic engineering. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/melt.gif

Jeff ~ good to see you. Welcome back. We've missed you and your wonderful inspirational messages. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Tonja ~ my SIL lives in Leesburg. Mt. Dora is just a hop, skip and jump from Leesburg. The next time I plan to drive up that way I'll let you know. Maybe we can get together. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

Back to da chores! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/melt.gif

[Old Man]

GR - Our prayers are with you.

I'll Just grab a donut and head for the forum. Thanks, Termid.

[papajaxxx]

GR:
I too, am sorry to hear about your enormous loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you peace.

[Terri]

GR, I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your dad. I also identify very closely with your problem with your mother having had much the same situation. However, even though we worried a lot we were luckier in that my stepdad outlived my mother and was her caretaker for nearly 20 years. Medications act differently in Alzheimer's patients. And I understand about the funeral. I suppose it depends on if she realizes what is happening and insists on going. She may not. This is very difficult. My prayers are with you.

Jeff, it's good to see you back. Of course, we remember you.

Bud, hang in there. My husband has COPD too and it's not an easy disease.

Mary-Lou, my mother had it for 19 years. My stepdad took care of her at home as long as possible and then visited her every day, often twice a day, in a nursing home. I'm so sorry that your parents have this burden too.

Basheva, have your heard Charles Krauthammer going on and on about how good Sideways is? *I think I will pass based on your review.

And yes, Good morning is appropriate. *We'll just mix everything in here just as we would if we were gathered in the local cafe. It's ok.

It's nice to see all the family feeling in the Precinct. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

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Question 8 = 16 Some form of illegal immigration.

Question 9 = 20 Illegal immigration (which also included a few other concerns.)

Isn't it nice to know we are all (mostly) on the same page. *I'll be sure to mail this to FOX (both of them) ASAP. [/QUOTE]
Without better judges you cannot enforce existing laws or new ones. Judges have the last word on all issues. So, judges first to enforce the law on all important issues is what I will continue to say.

[pRIMrose]

Bud ~ I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time with emphysema. I know how debilitating it can be. My father had it. But every day that God gives us is precious. We just have to make do with what tools we have left. You'll be in my prayers and I hope each day will be better and that the bad days will be far apart. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

[Mary-Lou]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif Heads are rolling over at CBS. Naturally somebody will take the fall, even though the media bias and corruption goes all the way to the top, I'm sure.

[pRIMrose]

Isn't that a hoot Mary Lou? They've been scurrying around doing the "CYA" thing for weeks and the bottom finally fell out. All the mea culpas and pitiful excuses didn't work. Too bad. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bawl.gif

[Mary-Lou]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif I just heard something else on FOX. Al Zaquiri's claiming resposibilty for killing the deputy police chief. He's boasting about it on his WEBSITE! Can we just call his ISP server and get his address, so we can go there and kill him. I had to give my address to my ISP server to set up my website! [/sarcasm off]

But seriously folks, somebody is paying for that website. Follow the money.

[Charie]

Dear GR, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's death. I know it's even harder with your mom having alzheimer's. I think God will tell you what is the best road to take as far as your mother is concerned. I'm praying for you, your mother and your family.

[stan25]

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I<span style='font-family:comic sans ms'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>t is another http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/28.gif morning here in Riverton Wyoming. The current temp is 22 degrees and that is th real temp, not the wind chill temp. The high for the day is expected to reach the freezing mark. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif Here are the current conditions for the Riverton Wyoming area as of 10:20 mst.
UV Index: 0 Low
Dew Point: 19°F
Humidity: 86%
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Pressure: 29.88 inches and rising
Wind: From the North Northwest at 3 mph

I see that the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/f_coffee.gif is hot and strong. I see that Laurie has made it again today. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif That means that I won’t have to add the special ingredients today. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin5.gif I also see that Dave has restocked the daily http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallsprinkles.jpg, http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallchockk.jpg and http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallcreams.jpg locker this morning. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif

First thing off my thoughts and prayers go out to your and family in this time of grief, GR. I too know what it is like to lose a loved one to this dreadful affliction.

My contribution to the wise words of the day: California's Sierra Nevada Mountains continue to get more and more and more snow. More snow now than at any time in the past 90 years. If someone doesn't do something about this global warming we're all gonna die. ~Neal Boortz

Well folks, the liberals are throwing a hissy fit over the release of the CBS Memogate report and the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fire.gif ing of four C-BS people. They still think that Dan Rathernot had the goods on President Bush. It seems that they were hoping that the report would be buried. Well I have news for these people, it is not going t go away none too soon. The only one that s carrying anything about it is the Fox News Channel. “There is one good thing that has come of this; Richard Nixon has gotten his revenge,” says Rush. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif

There are also reports that the Rosen indictement is headed directly to the Hildabeast and this has already hurt her re-election chances and quite possibly her presidential apparations http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/clap.gif

Re Sean Penn. I never really did care for any of his films. I have known people like him and they have always been trouble makers. Personally I think that he is waste of human flesh.

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[Mary-Lou]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">There are also reports that the Rosen indictement is headed directly to the Hildabeast and this has already hurt her re-election chances and quite possibly her presidential apparations

[/QUOTE] cue "Hallelujah Chorus"

Now if we could just publish all those records that mysteriously appeared under her bed and all the Rose law Firm Junk and Whitewater Stuff. We've got four years, folks. Let's get crackin'

[ArmyWife]

GR, sorry to hear about your father. *No matter if you've been expecting it or not, it's hard. My blessing wishes go out to you and your family.

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Has anyone been able to get through the whole 234 page PDF file of the CBS report yet http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/huh2.gif I was going to download for "light reading" to my PDA and then about choked when I saw how many pages there were. *Guess I'll let my usual pundits handle it for me (Rush, Hannity, Ann, Michelle, etc).

BUT - it's good to hear some people got fired; yet the one person that should have been fired is still walking around getting paid for lying http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fire.gif *Should we be calling Dan Blather Teflon Blather now, after his buddy Teflon Bill? *Will wonders never cease.

Went to the doctor this AM for my 1st check up since being diagnosed with Diabetes, and the stupid meter I bought, it was 144 points OFF to the bad compared to the doctors test. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fire.gif *So I've been doing better than I thought I was doing the whole time!!!!!!! *I'm going to get it a new battree and a back up meter from WalMart.

Anyway, enough ramblings for now, must get back to work!

Jo

[Mary-Lou]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif Jo, a lying no-good sugar meter has caused you undue stress and concern! I'm glad you caught the mistake before you started increasing Insulin or some other horrible error! *UNBELIVABLE!

Anyway, re: CBS. Score ONE for the jammy-clad Bloggers!

[efildrah]

GR - I truly am sorry to hear about your loss and the challenges that face you and your family. You and all yours are in my prayes.

Bud, you are in my prayers also. Your struggle is beyond my imagination, you truly are a brave man.

Like Basheva, it seems difficult to wish everyone a happy, good morning, in light of the challenges that many are facing, but it is a good morning in the Lord.

Rainy, cold and sort of windy here in SLO Town, but nothing like LA and the mountains. Keep the families and victims of the storms all around the world in your prayers.

Who is Sean Penn?

I knew a bad Senator from New York,
Who's husband is a jerk and a dork.
She did things illegal,
And for years she did wiggle,
But finally got her day in court.

Ding dong the witch is dead...

Some one needs to kill mr z quick!

Like Old Man, I've had my donut and coffee, so I too am off to the forum. See you all later you wonderful, lovely, awesome people of GOPUSA!

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[lpara]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> So I've been doing better than I thought I was doing the whole time!!!!!!! [/QUOTE]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif GREAT NEWS!

I agree, Terri~~judges are important. Will the liberal judges hang on as long as they can so as not to let President Bush appoint one in his last term?

[Ohiowoman]

IMHO, heads may be rolling at CBS, but unless Rather's head is one of them, it's meaningless. He has always presented himself as someone who is very involved in the news-gathering process for the stories he presents (and, apparently, in the process of presenting fiction as fact). If people were going to be fired, he should have been first in line.

CBS President Les Moonves expressed regret and said the public has "a right to count on CBS news for fairness and accuracy." http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif

[Basheva]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Basheva, have your heard Charles Krauthammer going on and on about how good Sideways is? I think I will pass based on your review.
[/QUOTE]

Yes, Terri - that's one of the people "whose opinions I value" that I posted about and I made the decision to see that movie.

It never occurred to me that he would advocate such a film. It is R rated, but I have seen other R rated films that were not nearly like this and not gratuitous. For instance...Schindler 's list had nudity, but it was intrinsic to the story. In this movie it was not. And nudity was the least of it. Let's just say ....hmmm...it was an action film. Don't bother to go. Save your money.

The rain has stopped here. I don't want to hear anyone in the Water department saying anything about a drought or a water shortage.

However, the fire dept will now say that because of all the rain the plants and scrub will grow and we will have a huge fire season, so let's raise your taxes.

On the other hand, when there is a drought, the fire dept. says - we are having a drought and therefore everything is very dry and we will have a huge fire season, so we are going to raise your taxes.

Which brings me to another gripe or two or three...

When the new job creation figures come out everyone expresses disappointment because they didn't meet expectations. Whose expectations? Oh, I see you just set an expectation (some pie in the sky figure) and then you are all set up to be disappointed.

Same with the sales at Christmas time. The merchants just come up with a number they would like to see sales at, and when it doesn't get there - well, then the entire season is a failure.

Ok - I can do that too. I expect my income to increase 50% this year. Let's see if that works for me.

[Bud Marten]

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When it comes to figures (other than girls) I am at a loss on how to compute, I was told once that in big business, you project a figure for your next years budget, say $2M but you only took in $1M, you then write off a $1M loss and a deduction or write off for tax purposes. Now some of you are big money people, is this correct?

[Old Man]

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[/QUOTE]
This won't matter to the Liberals. Remember they overlooked every other scandal of the Clintons. It isn't what their candidates did in the past, it what they will do for the liberals now. Besides what's wrong with trying to beat the system. That is the whole goal of the Libs. Get all you can and then blame someone else for the problems they created. Works in social programs and they figure it will work here too. Just cry "right wing conspiracy" trying to keep the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/witch.gif from running.

To all my friends on the West Coast, I will also be praying for you. I see another system is building in the Pacific south of Hawaii and is supposed to come through your area in a day or two and then on to us in the Phoenix,Az area. We have been having problems too, but not a bad as you folks. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cloud.gif

[ParakeeTeacher]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif Good afternoon, everyone, from sunny and bright little Mt. Dora!

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif Jeff is back! *We did http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/missyou.gif Jeff! *Glad that everything is situated so that you will be gracing us with your beautiful blessings each day. *Yes...I know, God gives the blessings, but you wish them to us so beautifully! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

LAW...I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE PHANTOM! *I've seen the play twice...would have seen it three times, but I gave my really, really, really good ticket to my daughter's husband ("boy" friend at the time) but that's okay. *In fact, it was last January 15th that Kerry and I went to see it. *Even Kerry thought it was great, and he doesn't go in for plays! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ne_nau.gif

pRIM please let me know when you will be in Leesburg and we'll surely get to gether! *See...if you move from Z.S. to this area you can even be closer to your SIL! *It's a win-win situation! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

Basheva, Danny and I were just discussing the fact that they just don't make movies like they used to. *Example...Casablanc a, Sabrina, Now, Voyager, etc. The kind of movies where there was romance, but it was intriguing...not "in your face". It's too bad. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif *Oh, every now and then a good one comes along, but unfortunately those will usually have an actor or actress that has shot off his or her mouth so I won't put money in their pockets by seeing it. *What's a person to do? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

Mary-Lou, I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this terrible situation concerning your parents. Your mother is lucky to have you to talk to and cry with! *You're in my heart and prayers, as are your parents! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flower.gif
Bud, you are, too! *My brother was diagnosed with emphazema a couple of months ago...he's only 47. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif *He hasn't any of the usual signs yet. *They found it during an x-ray and a scan. *They first thought he had lung cancer, but all of the tests show it isn't cancer.

Okay...back to business...did I dream it or did I hear that they thought they had captured A.Z. ? *I guess this means they didn't, huh? *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fire.gif *

We can only hope that this will come back on the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/witch.gif but I think the Teflon description is pretty accurate. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fire.gif

Well, I've got things I should be doing, so I'll check back later.

Ya'll be good, now, ya hear?

BBL
Tonja http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[papajaxxx]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">you project a figure for your next years budget, say $2M but you only took in $1M, you then write off a $1M loss and a deduction or write off for tax purposes. Now some of you are big money people, is this correct?
[/QUOTE]

Projections are not taken into account for income tax purposes. Only real numbers should be considered.

Now, that's not to say that some people will lie, like Enron and WorldCom.

Now, the government is great for using fuzzy math. If they say that the budgets should increase by 3% per year and when they only increase 2%, they say they saved money.

It's like my wife finding a bargain and telling me that she saved some money.

[Old Man]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">It's like my wife finding a bargain and telling me that she saved some money.[/QUOTE]
That is good logic with me. Since I would have bought it anyway, I saved money. But, I don't buy things on sale unless I do want or need them. And, I will even wait for something to go on sale until I absolutely don't want to wait any longer or I need it right now.

It's like new cars. I won't buy one unless there is zero percent financing and that way I can leave my money in my investments making more money than the payment. If I take the money out, I not only have a car that is depreciating, but my investment return is decreased too. It also has to be an investment that makes more than the "cash back" substitute for the zero financing over the term.

Starting to get cloudy here in Phoenix and looks pretty dark north of us. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cloud.gif

[Basheva]

Tonya said:

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Basheva, Danny and I were just discussing the fact that they just don't make movies like they used to. *Example...Casablanc a, Sabrina, Now, Voyager, etc. The kind of movies where there was romance, but it was intriguing...not "in your face".[/QUOTE]

I have seen some good romances. *I thought The English Patient was terrific. *As soon as I saw it I knew it would win the oscar that year - that was well before it was even nominated. *

I also read the book. *Usually the book is much better than the movie, but not in that case. *I thought the book was terrible, but I adored the movie.

There was another film I saw that I enjoyed - but the name escapes me. *Something like: "The Widow of (some French Island). *It was about a woman who lived on a French Island (I think in the Caribbean) and she fell in love with a Frenchman who was condemned to death by guillotine (no, I'm not going to look up that spelling) and they had to send back to France for it. Took a year to get to the island. *And, all that time during the love affair they knew he was going to die. *WAH!

I am very bad at remembering names of movies. *And I'm really picky about what I go to see. *I don't like to get assaulted by a movie, like we did yesterday. *For the record, my husband agrees that the movie yesterday was trash.

OM said:

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">To all my friends on the West Coast, I will also be praying for you. *I see another system is building in the Pacific south of Hawaii and is supposed to come through your area in a day or two and then on to us in the Phoenix,Az area. *We have been having problems too, but not a bad as you folks.[/QUOTE]

I didn't realize you live in the Phoenix area. *One of my all time favorite hotels is there: *The Camelback Inn in Scottsdale. *And inside of the hotel is one of the few 5 Star restaurants in the USA: The Chapparal Room. *The lobster bisque was heavenly. *Same for the cherries jubilee. *I love when they have someone playing the harp *during supper.

We used to go there for Christmas. *One evening we walked in from a really cold blustery night - and entered this lovely old hotel which is built like an old Mexican hacienda. *Big beamed ceiling in the "living room/lobby" huge fire places with the fires crackling, Navajo rugs. *Pine smell. *And a heavenly chorus!!

Yes!! I am not making this up! *When we walked in we heard these angelic voices singing = not a tape - live! *

Some tv station was broadcasting from the hotel and this boys' chorus was singing. *

That place is really really special. *It was the place that Barry Goldwater went to on election night to wait for the votes to come in. *It's owned by Marriott and rumor has it was J. W. Marriott's favorite place.

It's easy to see why.

[Terri]

No, I won't be seeing Sideways. I can enjoy a movie if bad language and nudity are in context but not when it's based on that.

Does anyone here use Netflix? We've thought of subscribing but I doubt we would find enough movies that interested us.

[Revalamb]

GR, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a parent is very difficult even if you know it is coming. I know, I lost my father a few years back and couldn't even complete the eulogy. He was with cancer for a long time and even though he made his peace with God, I found it hard to lose him. Our prayers are with you in your time of loss. I pray that you recover from this difficulty and rebound stronger from the experience. Go with God and know that we are your friends and will help you in this time of need.
God Bless you always.
Rev.

[lovingarmywife]

hi, just popping in to say night night! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[ALLEN L. WELLS]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif GOOD AFTERNOON TO ALL IN THE PRECINCT TODAY. *IT IS A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN GOOSE CREEK TODAY. *72` AND PARTLT CLOUDY AND THE SUN IS SHINING.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Sean Penn says critics of his activism should 'shove it right up their xxx'... [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif I AM NOT SURPRISED AT SEAN PENN'S CHILDISH RESPONSE TO HIS CRITICS. *LIBERALS WENT CONFRONTED WITH THE FACTS ALWAYS RESORT TO THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR. *MOVE ALONG SEAN NOBODY IS LISTENING TO YOUR RHETORIC OR CARES ABOUT YOUR OPINION ON ANYTHING.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> MOST SNOWFALL IN SIERRAS IN NEARLY 90 YEARS... [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chatter.gif ALTHOUGH THE HEAVY SNOWS AND RAINFALL OUT WEST MIGHT BE TOUGH TO LIVE WITH RIGHT NOW I THINK THERE IS A GOOD SIDE TO THIS. *WHEN ALL OF THAT SNOW MELTS IT WILL PROBABLE GO A LONG WAY TOWARD REPLENSHING THE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES THERE.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Exit Polls: Abbas Wins Palestinian Vote [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif NO SURPRISE HERE! *I AM WAITING TO SEE IF HE MAKES ANY CONTRIBUTION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST OR IS IT GOING TO BE BUSINESS AS USUAL.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">You have to wonder what some of the other countries decided to "condition" when making their pledge. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif SINGAPORE JOE - THE ANSWER TO THIS ONE IS EASY. *WHEN COUTRY'S ATTACH CONDITIONS TO THEIR DONATIONS THEY KNOW PERFECTLY WELL THAT THEIR CONDITIONS WONT BE MET. *THEREFORE, THEY WONT HAVE TO SEND THE MONEY, BUT IT MAKES THEM LOOK GOOD AT THE TIME OF THE INITIAL EVENT. *I DON'T THINK YOU REALLY EXPECTED A RESPONSE FROM MICHAEL MOORE. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> heck, we didn't even know eachother)...of course, as a result, someday we are going to have to tell gradnkids that we met over toilet seats.... *BLUSH* [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif LAW - JUST A WORD OF ADVICE HERE - I THINK I WOULD LIMIT THE STORY TO JUST HAVING MET IN LOWE'S AND LEAVE OUT THE GORY DETAILS. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> My answers to the trivia from yesterday:
1. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/compute.gif (I neglected to say that I meant in the last 10 years.) *Oooops!http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif PRIMROSE - THAT DID MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHAT MY ANSWER WOULD HAVE BEEN - I WOULD HAVE PROBABLY ANSWERED CELL TELEPHONE ALTHOUGH I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THEY STARTED COMING TO USE.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Y'know, the libs are so upset that the Constitution allowed President Bush to steal yet another election, I bet that even if Kerry had won they be clamouring that they shouldn't have to wait until January 20 to take office. I mean after all, it just the Constitution that requires it. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif TERMIND - I AM AMAZED AT THE LIBERALS WHEN THEY INTERPRET THE CONSTITUTION. *IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO MATCH THEIR POINT OF VIEW. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> My dad died yesterday afternoon in the hospital out in Brownwood Texas. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif GRANITE RIVER - SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. *I HOPE THINGS WORK OUT FOR YOUR MOTHER.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Heads are rolling over at CBS. Naturally somebody will take the fall, even though the media bias and corruption goes all the way to the top, I'm sure. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/teeth2.gif MARY-LOU - UNFORTUNATELY NOT ENOUGH HEADS ARE ROLLING. *DAN RATHER AND ANDREW HEYWARD ARE THE FIRST ONES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRED.

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif EVERYBODY HAVE A GREAT DAY.

[EdieJ]

Hi all you good, kind and truly nice folks.

GR, I'd like to add my condolences. *That is a really tough situation for your family. *Prayers for God's healing touch for all of you.

Bud, just do what you can; we're so glad that at least you can come here and post. *Know that there are many prayers offered up for you from all corners of the country.

Hey, LAW, I have always said I'd rather muck 10 stalls than do one pan of dishes! * http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif *

I really wanted to see Racing Stripes too, until I found out that Whoopi Goldberg is one of the voices. *No way will I pay money to hear her braying http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif voice. *Ditto for Sean Penn. **Sigh* Where are the John Waynes of these times? *The passing of a great era and we didn't know it until it was gone.

So, everyone involved EXCEPT Danny-Boy Blather got the axe. *So much for "Fair and Balanced" http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.gif *

I've been hearing about the nasty weather the West Coast has been having. *Y'all have my sympathy. *Is this year weird weatherwise or is it just me? *(Don't answer that!) *Anyhow, hope everybody stays safe.

pRIM, if I'd have realized what you meant yesterday, my answer to question #1 probably would have been cell phones. Oh, well, I still love my microwave! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif How's your horse doing? Is the new medication helping?

Here's a big http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif for everyone. I am just so happy that I have found this place. It was a place of sanity in the insane pre-election world, and a place of comfort when things are not so great in the world now. Thank you to the Moderators who work so hard keeping it going.

Almost time to head home. *Have a blessed evening!
Edie

[KatyJ]

Hi everyone. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif *

I have been reading my chapter. *I am learning a lot about the internet. *Al Bore didn't invented. *It is really amazing how communication has change throughout the years at home and in business.

About movies, I wish movie producers would develop more musicals. *I love musicals when I was growing up. *I could watch those movies over and over again. *I love Music Man, Sound of Music, Showboat, State Fair, Singing In the Rain and others. *I miss watching the movies my grandparents and parents saw when they were growing up.

How about the old television shows? *Happy Days, The Brady Bunch, Family Ties, Emergency and others.

bbl http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

[stan25]

<span style='font-family:times'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>It is starting to look like this C-BS memogate report has the liberals ducking and running for cover. I have heard several of the MSM pundits question the intgerity of the individuals that conducted the investigation. I do believe that they were hoping that this report would clear poor ole put upon Dan Rathernot. I think that there are people who still think that the Bush National Guard story is still true http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif some of them contribute to Fox News.

Terri, I don’t subscribe to NetFlix, but I do belong to the Columbia House DVD club. They have a very good selection of current films that are suitable for family viewing. I just got the new Harry Potter DVD and I thought that it was excellent.

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[Old Man]

I like musicals too.
My favorite was Snow White although Pinoccio ranked pretty high as well.

Hi ho Hi ho it's off to work we go. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif

It has such a catchy sound to it. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

[pRIMrose]

Took a sabbatical from the news today ~ just couldn't stand to listen to the sameoh, sameoh one more time. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif Instead, I watched Wings Discovery ~ of course it was all about war too. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/str.gif So I decided to listen to music.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> How's your horse doing? Is the new medication helping?[/QUOTE]

Edie (OBS) ~ thanks for asking. Unfortunately she's no better. I've doubled the dose of steroids but the vet says that there's nothing more he can do for her. She may get better on her own for a time and then relapse. She doesn't seem to be in any pain and she eats good and the other end works fine too. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif Anyway, I'm trying to prepare myself for the inevitable. It never works, but I always try. That's the price you pay when you have pets.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">About movies, I wish movie producers would develop more musicals. I love musicals when I was growing up. I could watch those movies over and over again. I love Music Man, Sound of Music, Showboat, State Fair, Singing In the Rain and others. I miss watching the movies my grandparents and parents saw when they were growing up.[/QUOTE]

Katy ~ those were the movies I grew up on also. I guess that's why I watch TCM most of the time. Every now and then the FOX Movie Channel will have a "golden oldie" too. I'm happy to know that someone as young as you likes the old movies too. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Speaking of the old grey mare, I need to go give her some oats. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

[Terri]

There has been a very large mudslide in California. *

First report on Fox says that 15 houses were wiped out with at least 1 dead and a lot of injuries. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad1.gif

[stormy]

GOOD AFTERNOON, YA'LL

First things first--GR, I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm sure you know your Dad is in a better place! I remember the day after my daddy died, who was always extremely active, as I'm sure your Dad was, a preacher came over and said, "just think, today he can climb a peach tree"! Of course, he was probably already organizing a domino game or some kind of chore for the rest of the folks and making sure they got it done! But, keep in mind that you are in my prayers, also. It's never easy to say "good-bye" no matter the age or condition! We love you!!

Terri, 112None subscribes to netflix and she always seems very happy with it and she seems pretty picky to me!

Stan, is that the one that's coming out with the Porn films http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif One of the big DVD renters is--can't remember which one, but I know it wasn't netflix!

Oh, has anyone seen a review of Newt's book? Rush said he was criticizing the president in it--if that's the case, he certainly would never be considered for my vote. We have enough http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif sses doing that--we don't need http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif s doing it! That's my http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twocents.gif on that matter!!

Not much else to say--it's hot here! Low 80s, but I'm sure that will change--that's the one thing we can always count on--really, really hot one day and cold as the dickens the next!!

Ya'll have a good afternoon!

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[Terri]

The mudslide hit 4 blocks of homes in La Conchita which is north of Los Angeles. I guess they were in the process of evacuating when it let go.

Storm, thanks!

Stan, I subscribe to Columbia House' music club but I don't want to buy movies, just rent them.

And yes, it is the one that is going into the porn business.

[Revalamb]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Katy ~ those were the movies I grew up on also. I guess that's why I watch TCM most of the time. Every now and then the FOX Movie Channel will have a "golden oldie" too. I'm happy to know that someone as young as you likes the old movies too. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif[/QUOTE]
Seems to be quite a few of us raised on good movies and good actors/actresses.
Bogart, John Wayne, Jimmy Cagney, Walter Brennan, Peter Lawry, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis,Sammy Davis,Jr., Betty Davis, Mary Tyler Moore, Danny Thomas, Luciel Ball, Ricardo Montalban, Loren Bacall, Jackie Cooper, Rogers (Ginger and Roy) Bob Hope, George Burns, Micky Rooney and on and on and on. Gunsmoke, Death Valley Days, I Love Lucy, Odd Couple, Donna Reed, Dick Van Dyke Show, Mr. Ed, Wagon Train, Sky King, Gene Autry, Even the Mickey Mouse Club, Sherry Lewis & Lambchops, Happy Days and Bozo the Clown. We had kids shows, Teen shows, adult flics, Musicals, Commedys, Dramas and all clean.
I like WGN, TCM, and Hallmark for the oldies.
Oh I do regress... and I love it.

[flowerpower]

Hi everybody!!

So newt is criticizing the President?? And you did notice that The poodle is in iraq and syria?? Its all a ploy to run for the WH in 2008. No other reason. Newt is distancing himself and criticizing the President and the poodle is trying to make himself look better. Its all politics. I have a surprise for both of them. No vote from me!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

I think CBS is a day late and a dollar short. They should have cleaned house. Starting with rather. Wont be long..he will be gone.

Terri, I dont know about netflix...but it seems like the best deal. I am sure they have tons of movies..old and new.Check out their website...maybe you can get a little more info.

I hope you all have a good night...its almost time for Antiques Roadshow...MY fav!! Good night

[Ohiowoman]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">About movies, I wish movie producers would develop more musicals. *I love musicals when I was growing up. *I could watch those movies over and over again. [/QUOTE]
Katy, I love musicals, too. I bought albums of many of them over the years. Now I'm gradually getting CDs of my favorites when I can find them. Have you seen "1776"? I think you'd like that one.

Regarding CBS Memogate - I've heard that Rather and Mapes are still convinced that the information in the documents is correct, even if the papers themselves are forged. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *Bernard Goldberg will be on with Hannity and Colmes tonight, talking about this whole mess.

Well, I may go try the geography game again. I accidentally dropped New Jersey in the ocean, so maybe I can do better this time.

[KatyJ]

I didn't know you may buy musicals on cds now. *I am absolutely thrilled. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif

[KatyJ]

I played the U.S. geography game. *I am going to show this game to my nieces when they come up this weekend. *

I wanted to give Massachusetts a really nice bath. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif

[ghostwalker]

Can I bust in here for a minute and ask a question of Terri?

Is this supported by GOPUSA?

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Kid Rock is a popular vulgar rock-rapper.
The Detroit-based rapper dedicated his first album to songs about oral sex and who was voted the Sluttiest Male Celebrity at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.

Kid Rock's first album, "Grit Sandwiches for Breakfast," fixates on sex, including one song, "Yo Da Lin In The Valley," that describes the lyricist's exploits with multiple women in detail. Another similar tune is "Wax the Booty."

Also featured on his 1990 debut album is "Pimp of the Nation," which ironically takes a swipe at Bush's mother. The lyrics include:

Pimp of the Nation, I could be it
As a matter of a fact, I foresee it
But only pimpin' hoes with the big tush
While you be left pimpin' Barbara Bush

Some of Kid Rock's songs include the F-word in their title,.....

The performer's lyrics often center on the recreational nature of sex and speak of women as mere playthings.

[/QUOTE]

If this slime ball is to perform at the Inauguration of GWB, why did we bother to vote for morality and decency?!

What RINO invited this dirt bag to the wedding?!

[KatyJ]

I am off to bed. *Tomorrow morning, I am getting up at 4:15, so I can be at the Y before they open at 5:00. *I don't have to be at work until 10:00. *I will check in before I have to leave for work.

Have a great night everyone. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

[Terri]

Thanks for the all the neat movie replies. I did notice that NetFlix seems to have a lot of musicals.

We want to get an LCD TV so if we do we might join.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Is this supported by GOPUSA?[/QUOTE]
I don't think I've heard GOPUSA (Bobby) take a position on Kid Rock being invited to a GOP function.

If you're asking for my personal opinion, my understanding of it is that he may or may not have been invited to the twin's party.

It doesn't bend me completely out of shape. I would think he would probably keep it pretty clean for an inaugural party.

He has gone out of his way to support the troops in Iraq and I believe he also supported the president for reelection. A rap Republican, if he is one, would be a pretty rare creature.

I have no interest in his rap or dirty lyrics but I have seen him on some shows with country singers and he isn't all that bad a singer. Maybe he's growing up a little, who knows.

Btw, I should probably say that I probably would feel differently about other rappers. I just happen to have seen this guy on country music shows. And anyone who supports the troops will get a bit of a pass from me.

[Basheva]

Speaking of mud ......and slides...

Though the people who have lost their homes certainly do have my sympathy, they don't have my understanding.

Everyone here knows that the cliffs along the ocean are unstable. There are signs not to WALK on them, let alone BUILD on them.

If you look at some of the canyons that empty into the ocean you can readily see how unstable the ground is. One doesn't have to be a geologist or any other kind of 'gist' - it's visible to the uneducated eye of even an uneducated person as I.

People build here on very precarious hillsides along the ocean as well as inland. Again, one can SEE that it is a disaster waiting to happen.

There was a housing development here back in the late 1970's that we looked at when we considered moving "up" - but one look at the lay-of-the-land and I shook my head "no."

Sure enough about 6 months after people started moving in - the hillsides started giving way. People lost everything.

So, we just stayed in our old but lovable and convenient house. No fancy hills, no spectacular views, no terraced gardens. But at least it stays in one place.

No rain for a while now but we are told that there is much more on the way.

Meanwhile - you will be happy to know that the Tijuana River is flooding which means two things:

1. Mexico doesn't process its sewage but sends it directly out to sea through the River. Tijuana is a very large city - well over two million people. Yep - that's a lot of sewage. The ocean currents move it north, so the entire Southwest Coast of these United States are all contaminated as we speak/type. Don't you just love it?

2. The illegals will be fording the flooded river. No, they don't stop coming just 'cause it's raining/flooding. This means OUR Emergency workers will be up in helicopters at night trying desperately to pull them out of the River. Then they go directly to our hospitals. Guess who pays for all of that? Guess who risks their lives trying to save these people?

The Compassionate People of the United States of America.

Why am I feeling so feisty....I don't know...supper was very good.

[Terri]

Basheva, did you read Nancy Salvato's editorial posted in Editorials on Cultural topics? You'll like it. I did too.

[stan25]

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I am http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif at the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/withstupid.gif people who have built on the hillsides in California. Most of these people are the flaming inviironmentalsts who have told us over the years to stop building houses. Now they are the ones without any homes and no place to go. Does anyone think that they will apply for homeless benefits. Of course, they will blame this on President Bush when the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/raincloud.gif stop.

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[Original Rebel]

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GOOD EVENING EVERYBODY.

GR, let me say that I am so sorry to hear about your dad AND your mom. *Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
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Welcome to my club Basheva. *That's what happens when you get your fill of all the crap that is going on in this world.

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[Basheva]

Terri asked: <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Basheva, did you read Nancy Salvato's editorial posted in Editorials on Cultural topics? You'll like it. I did too.[/QUOTE]

Yes, I did like it - in the abstract.

From the article:

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But the reality is that when a house falls down off a cliff then firemen are brought in to rescue people if need be, the police need to secure the site so no one else will get hurt, and to keep further pollution from the tangled mess from happening. So, the taxpayer does end up paying.

The reality is a bit more complicated than the abstract.

In the same vein, of course, one could say let the people trying to cross the flooded TJ River drown. But you know we are not going to do that.

It's just not going to happen.

[papajaxxx]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif Goodnight All:

I'm feeling a little under the weather; feels like I am coming down with something.

Just got back from teaching ESL and really feeling tired. I wish I could take the time to read a few threads, but I need the rest. Maybe I will feel better tomorrow.

God Bless All!

[NWGOPMom]

GR - I just wanted to say that I am so sorry to hear about your father. It's always difficult to lose a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Mary-Lou]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif *First of all, i want to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers for my mom and dad.

As for old movies, I watched Key Largo last night in its entirety on Turner Classic movies in glorious black and white.

Bogey and Bacall! And a big Florida hurricane. Edward G Robinson! Oh it was terrific.

My Dad used to bring a 16 mm projector home from work and we would watch movies that he was working on. They were mostly Cold War Training films about the DEW Line and SAC, as Dad worked for Bell Labs, and was responsible for repairing and splicing the films. So as a little girl growing up in the fifties, I watched hours of films about radar emplacements in the Arctic, B52's, missile trajectories to and from the Soviet Union, etc. Last Night, on the turner classic movies, i also saw Dr Strangelove, a movie i had been obsessed with as a young teen, but hadn't seen in years. i was astounded at myself as i recited the movie nearly word for word with the TV. I even knew when the backround music was coming in., and sang along with Vera Lynn in the end with "We'll meet again". I guess i had been obsessed with Dr. Strangelove, because after being raised on B52 movies, i figured it really could have happened!

During the sixties, Dad brought home MUCH more fun movies, like
The Great Race", ALL of Nelson Eddy and Geannette MacDonald's movies, and an older version of The Phantom of the Opera, starring Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster and Claude Raines as the Phantom.The music was from Tosca, and a Russin style Opera that used the music from Tchaikovsky's fourth Symphony. We also had my FAVORITE comedy of ALL TME, Some Like It Hot.

[Charie]

pjax, hope you feel better. *Drink lots of water. *That works for me when I don't feel well. *I either http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.gif or it settles my stomach.

OM, hope you were listening to Rush today. *He was betting dollars to donuts. *I figured you'd be his next caller!

Did you see that FOX cancelled the Mickey Rooney ad in which he bared his butt for the camera. *Rooney at 84 must be getting senile and his wife right along with him.

I see Abbas has already been invited to the White House by the prez unlike Arafat who wasn't even allowed on the porch.

Why the heck is Newt criticizing the prez? * He must be trying for the leftwing vote! *I'm sick of all the politics that being played. *Heard some other senator shooting his mouth off (didn't recognize his name) and saying we must get out of Iraq. *The Senate and House *are full of traitors.

If Newt thought he was making headway with the conservatives he's barking up the wrong tree. *This is definitely politics at its worst!

Re: Memogate........... Mary Mapes knew before she issued the report about the president's service in the ANG that the president had volunteered for duty in Vietnam. *Lt. Bush was turned down because there were more men senior to him in training. *He was not yet considered experienced enough.
[from p. 129 of the committee report]

I'm sure no Dems/liberals will ever know that.

Got the newsletter all out after getting 3 new articles this morning. *This is the end, though. *I've said, "No". *Up to now I've been allowing people to send in articles 2 *- 4 days after the deadline. *No more!

The destruction from the rain is terrible out west. *I couldn't believe what I was seeing when I saw the evening news. *My gosh, if it isn't raging forest fires it's floods!

Around here, we think we have an out of control forest fire if it burns 20 acres.

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I think the Bush daughters instigated it, but I heard the White House nixed it. *That was at least 3 days ago so I don't know what the new news is. *Or the gnus knew, for that matter.

Sounds as though everyone is having as much fun with the Geography game as I did, even though I dropped Wisconsin into New England. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tqrolleyes.gif

[Old Man]

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I have no idea why you think I'd be interested in donuts, but since you brought the subject up, I see there are a couple left so I'll have one before I go to bed. Don't want them to go to waste.

[Terri]

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Well then, I guess I'll just have to turn down the invitation to their party. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

Btw, I'm listening to Sax by Candlelight, Greg Vail, tonight. Very soothing.

Basheva, I'm not so sure that Nancy's article should be, or even is, completely abstract. If people are determined to live in dangerous areas then I can see pulling them out of the mud and putting them in a public shelter, but I don't see the value in paying for the multi-million dollar houses sliding down the mountain. There is a time for compassion and a time for common sense.

Yes Stan, I think the porn company will even have a different name so that most people won't realize it is owned by Columbia House. I do have a credit card but it isn't used at CH for anything.

[Basheva]

PapaJ - hope you feel better tomorrow.

When I don't feel well - a cold coming on - I have a fresh orange. That always seems to help, even more than orange juice. Don't ask me why one would be more efficacious than another.

I keep oranges in the house just for that reason.

Spring must have sprung when I wasn't looking. Today I bought a basket of strawberries - the first of the season. They were only 99 cents. They are grown here in San Diego county.

Nasturiums are coming up and ready to bloom, geraniums are in bud, birds are getting busy, cat is looking hopeful (she's much to old to hunt), but even she blooms anew in the spring. As do I.

No rain at this time. All's quiet on the Western front, so to speak.

Those big musicals of the 1930's you have been discussing? Several of them were choreographed by my first ballet teacher. She was quite a special lady.

[Basheva]

Just saw your post, Terri:

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Basheva, I'm not so sure that Nancy's article should be, or even is, completely abstract. If people are determined to live in dangerous areas then I can see pulling them out of the mud and putting them in a public shelter, but I don't see the value in paying for the multi-million dollar houses sliding down the mountain. There is a time for compassion and a time for common sense. [/QUOTE]

Yes, of course.

And there is nothing in her article with which I disagree, but the reality is that when people make poor choices, even though we are not going to allow them to re-build, or allow them to get insurance (especially government funded insurance, etc.) there is still a cost to all of us.

Even when people comply with zoning laws which were designed to prevent these things from happening, things still happen. Sometimes it is the fault of the original building contractor. Sometimes it is a broken water pipe or an unknown or new underground stream.

I don't think there is anything that happens that doesn't impact others because we really all do live interdependently, even when we don't want to or don't want to admit it.

I think it is incombent upon government (because that is the enforcing agency) to see that zoning laws are in place that are reasonable and consonant with the necessities of the site, that construction practices are such that these things are minimized.

So, I do agree with Nancy's article, but there are other realities that intrude and therefore denial of responsibility on the part of innocent parties is not always completely possible.

[Terri]

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Not so sure that we won't pay to rebuild those house in similar spots but I always enjoy reading your thoughts even when I don't completely agree with them.

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