Tuesday in the Precinct! [Archive]

Terri

01-11-2005, 12:20 AM

<span style='color:#B92C15 '><span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'>http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif Good Morning http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif *</span></span>

<span style='color:navy'>Welcome! *Are you ready for a tremendous Tuesday? I am. Let's start it off with some nice strong hot http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif full of Stan's secret ingredient. *Wonder what this stuff does. If I ever find out I may have to cut back on some folk's consumption. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif

Very interesting findings of the panel who investigated the CBS News debacle. In spite of issuing a report full of condemation and the firing of 4 people they managed to clear the boss and the very biased Dan Rather. In my opinion, no one should ever trust CBS News again. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/it.gif

I don't think we've seen anything yet from the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif *They plan to investigate hangnails from now until they regain power. Funny that they don't realize that will probably keep them out of power until they quit obstructing. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.gif

According to Gallup the president's approval rating has risen to 52%. Don't you know that must really chap the hide of the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Columnist Jack Kelly predicts that the president will appoint the first Black Chief Justice (Clarence Thomas) and the first Black female justice in the person of Janice Rogers Brown whom he describes as, "Condoleezza Rice with a law degree. She is a bright, articulate, black woman who accomplished much despite growing up in the segregated South. No one can call her unqualified on the basis of her resume." *Works for me. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

Really bad weather in the west. Very scary when the hillsides start letting go. We have mudslides in areas of Colorado but we're even more prone to avalanches. We've had a lot of snow lately in the mountains. Of course it's nothing to compare with the California snows but we have had numerous avalanches including some across major highways. Cars were trapped by one on Monarch Pass, although not in it. It was 15' deep across a 3 lane highway. It really pays to be careful in snow country. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ssnoman.gif

North Korea has banned long hair on men because it "consumes a great deal of nutrition" and could thus rob the brain of energy. *That explains a lot, actually. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Words of Wisdom: "These problems were caused primarily by a myopic zeal to be the first news organization to broadcast what was believed to be a new story about President Bush’s TexANG service, and the rigid and blind defense of the segment after it aired despite numerous indications of its shortcomings." ~ Report on CBS News

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif of the Day: "I moved into the White House and I became a part of the internal workings of the Carter administration. That precedent has been sustained throughout all the later vice presidents, which has made the office more important." *~ Walter Mondale, bragging he was good for something. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

God Bless our great country. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif *May Freedom ever ring!</span>

lpara

01-11-2005, 12:55 AM

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">North Korea has banned long hair on men because it "consumes a great deal of nutrition" and could thus rob the brain of energy. That explains a lot, actually. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif[/QUOTE]

Me thinks the real reason for the hair standard is Kim Jong Poop (or whatever his name is) doesn't want competition in the chia hair department.

Hope all is going well for you, Granite. I've been thinking about you and praying for you and your family.

Good Night Everybody! Will be http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad1.gif around my little humble abode tomorrow. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bawl.gif The college guys will be going back in the late morning or early afternoon. I shall really miss them. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Off to beddy-bye . . . TTFN http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

Revalamb

01-11-2005, 02:33 AM

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif GOOD MORNING U.S.A. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif

34F here in Winnemucca, still snowing lightly, should have 2-3 more inches by daylight. Wow! Tahoe has 19' of snow.
Donner Pass has more than 14'. This ain't inches people, but FEET. The Left Coast has more water than they can maintain. Flooding, houses gone, Mud flowing like water. As a matter of fact, houses flowing like water.

Lord help these people. Sow your kindness on them, deliver them from danger. Amen

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">North Korea has banned long hair on men because it "consumes a great deal of nutrition" and could thus rob the brain of energy. That explains a lot, actually.[/QUOTE]
Barbers in North Korea probably need the business. It can't be for health reasons.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif of the Day: "I moved into the White House and I became a part of the internal workings of the Carter administration. That precedent has been sustained throughout all the later vice presidents, which has made the office more important." ~ Walter Mondale, bragging he was good for something. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif[/QUOTE]
He doesn't even realize that he never resided in the White House. The VP lives a couple blocks away. Typical http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif believes anything they tell themselves.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">According to Gallup the president's approval rating has risen to 52%. Don't you know that must really chap the hide of the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif [/QUOTE]
Strange, he steals the election and has an approval rating comparable to his share of the votes. Go figure.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Hope all is going well for you, Granite. I've been thinking about you and praying for you and your family. [/QUOTE]
Same here GR. We have a prayer meeting tonight and your family will be included. God Bless.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Columnist Jack Kelly predicts that the president will appoint the first Black Chief Justice (Clarence Thomas) and the first Black female justice in the person of Janice Rogers Brown whom he describes as, "Condoleezza Rice with a law degree."[/QUOTE]
Works for me too. If true, maybe the court will be viable again.

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif 1Peter 2:13-18 http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

Well time to say Goodnite, 12:30am here. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blumoon.gif May God Bless all you http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/members.gif

pRIMrose

01-11-2005, 03:53 AM

<span style='color:0066ff' >Good Morning on this fine Tuesday! http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/smilies0991.gif</span>

OMG! I'm hearing Jimmy the Peanut expound his dubious wisdom on the early morning edition of Hardball. And I haven't even had my first cup of http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif yet. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/aiw/help.gif

My heart goes out to those in CA who are losing their homes to the mudslides. I can certainly relate. It doesn't matter how expensive your home is, when it is destroyed you are devastated. I lived in LA the first ten years of my life and remember the earth tremors. Very scary. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif We have a similar situation here in Florida with people who persist in building expensive homes in areas that are known to flood from time to time. Hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes can hit people anywhere they build ~ but IMO it isn't wise to build on a floodplain or the sides of mountains that are notorious for collapsing in torrential rains. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.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">Columnist Jack Kelly predicts that the president will appoint the first Black Chief Justice (Clarence Thomas) and the first Black female justice in the person of Janice Rogers Brown.[/QUOTE]

Excellent! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

GR ~ blessings to you and yours in your time of sorrow. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad1.gif

Laurie ~ I think you have timed things just right. By the time Joseph goes away to college, Luke and David will be graduated and back home. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/avion.gif<span style='color:red'><span style='font-size:15pt;line-height:100%'><span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>~~Maximize Your Day~~></span></span></span><span style='font-size:7pt;line-height:100%'>{Thanks Jeff!}</span>

lovingarmywife

01-11-2005, 04:15 AM

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> North Korea has banned long hair on men because it "consumes a great deal of nutrition" and could thus rob the brain of energy. That explains a lot, actually. [/QUOTE]

What about women?

I was taking one of the vocabulary quizes on that website mentioned down in humor...I couldn't get beyond this one...the sentence had me rolling...

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Foes and friends alike know the Senator to be an oportunist of the most perfidious kind. [/QUOTE]

Wonder if they had any particular Senators in mind when writing that http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I do hope that the MIL is fine...how's the weather been in Long Beach? Strange weather all around...even here...it's not snowing, or even cold. We are having a heat wave. My mom said that she's having a heat wave in NC too...one of her duckies is sitting on a nest (and has been since before Christmas)!

Anyway, off to lunch. Enjoy your morning coffee, and breakies dearies in the states!!!! LOL

KatyJ

01-11-2005, 05:48 AM

Good morning from somewhat foggy Jacksonville, Florida. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif *The http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sun1.gif is going to be out very soon. *

This morning, I woke up and headed to the Y before it opened at 5:00. *It felt so good. *I worked out the liberals out until they said "mommy". http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Why didn't CBS fire Dan Blather Teflon Blather? *They can't see he didn't do anything wrong? *Give me a break! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fire.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/banghead.gif *CBS says they are going to be a fair and balanced news station. *Until, they make changes to their evening news and 60 minutes, I will never watch anything from that station again except for sports. *

I am not going to watch Survivor anymore in protest. *The last Survivor was very poor. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsdown.gif *They used a lot of dirty language on the last one.

Walter Mondale wasn't even elected to the White House. *Do we need to send him a telegram to remind him?

Barbers in North Korea must need the business.

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

Revalamb

01-11-2005, 05:53 AM

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Why didn't CBS fire Dan Blather Teflon Blather? They can't see he didn't do anything wrong? [/QUOTE]
I'm going to check and see how much CBS stock Blather owns. Could be why nothing sticks.

pRIMrose

01-11-2005, 06:01 AM

http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/hapbrth.gif to dirtdart!

flowerpower

01-11-2005, 06:02 AM

Morning all!!

So the North Koreans want them to cut their hair??? Somehow I am not surprised at anything that comes from them.

Mondale...Carter...U GH!!!!!!

Sad about California. Although it seems to happen quite often there..its still a beautiful place.Have several friends there...one in the mountains...one in stockton and one in westminster. Need to call to see if everybody is ok...

I will return! TTFN

pRIMrose

01-11-2005, 06:05 AM

Mornin' LAW, Rev, flower & Katy! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

Katy ~ it's pea soupsville here too.

KatyJ

01-11-2005, 06:10 AM

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif Dirtdart! *

Our cold weather will return this weekend. Highs in the 40s and 50s with lows in the 30s. *

Primrose, may I please borrow your cold emoticon?

pRIMrose

01-11-2005, 06:32 AM

http://img.villagephotos.co m/p/2003-10/419342/ColdSign.gif Here ya go Katy. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Bigdog

01-11-2005, 06:39 AM

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">I moved into the White House and I became a part of the internal workings of the Carter administration. That precedent has been sustained[/QUOTE]

There were internal workings during the Carter administration?? Hmmmm... Must have happened while I was taking a 15 minute nap.

KatyJ

01-11-2005, 07:20 AM

Good morning Danny. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif *

I am off to do some schoolwork before I have to leave for work.

I will see everyone later on this evening. *Have a great day. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

Der Alte

01-11-2005, 08:17 AM

Good Morning All: Awoke to another beautiful day - the temp was at 37 degrees but is supposed to be in the mid 60s later today. We are due to return to winter on Friday. This stretch of 60 and 70 degree weather has been welcomed by my heat pump. We will probably be looking at an increase in electric rates since they lost money for the last few weeks http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Peanut Carter looked like he was in the right place with the Palestinians. He couldn't say enough good things about them. Wonder how he would feel if the blew up his peanut fields?

A busy day ahead of us - we took one of our dogs in for treatment last night. He has hurt his leg or hip and the doctor will x-ray him this morning. We are hoping its nothing serious - he is almost 10 and weighs in at 90 pounds.

Teflon Rather apparantly got away with it again, but CBS has lost it all by not canning him. An apology to Bush and firing Dan Blather would have really helped CBS.

Have a great day.

-30-

Jeff

01-11-2005, 08:34 AM

Good morning, All,
Happy Tuesday to each of you and greetings from "The Heartland" - Oklahoma.

I see the scapegoat collective gave up their sacrificial lambs to the alter of continued deception. CBS let the guilty go free and save face while the underlings and one talking head go away in a flurry of excuses and cover up. No wonder I never watch the CBS news.

Mondale.... see there? Time doesn't always heal all things...

I like that North Korean excuse for shorter hair on men. I'm gonna use that one on my son and see if it works! hahahahahahahahahaha sheesh.

Well, gotta run. Y'all have a blessed day and don't forget that this day was created just for you by God Almighty so that you can put to use all the gifts He gave you to help make your home, your office, your community, your state, and your country a better place to live. May God, with His infinite love and mercy, watch over you, lead you, and impart His wisdom to you today. Keep smiling and maximize your day!

Mary-Lou

01-11-2005, 08:36 AM

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to my dear friend Dirtdart! Twas I that invited him to the Forum! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

It's Tuesday, and I need to leave for work.

lpara

01-11-2005, 09:15 AM

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif dirtdart wherever you are http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

For those who have Directv . . . I noticed last night they have changed Discovery Wings channel to the Military channel http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif I liked the Wings channel, but I'll like the Military channel too . . . it showed a lot of neat training things and even some real footage of Iraq, etc. I wonder who's behind it.

We watched "24" last night for the first time. Interesting to see how they portray terrorists . . . as really cold and heartless and disgusting. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif Will be taping that show for the boys now http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Off to help them make sure they have everything!

Charie

01-11-2005, 09:29 AM

Good morning http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif ns. *The http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sun1.gif is shining and it's 17F. in east central Wisconsin.

Ah yes, Dan is still going to sit in his news reader's chair and stare basilisk-like at those who are staring at him. (He doesn't blink)

Mapes has got to be a piece of work. *She dug *into the story about the prez for 5 years and then deliberately lied about his staying out of the service when she knew before the story was aired that the prez had volunteered for service in Vietnam.

Just heard that Michael Chertoff has been picked for the Homeland Security top job.

Jeff, I've heard that time wounds all heels! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Dirtdart! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif to you and many more! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cake.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fwork.gif

Those dirt slides are horrible! *I can't imagine anything much worse. *If you're caught in one you don't die very fast the way you do in water. *It doesn't take much dirt to be heavy. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ugh.gif

Jimmy Carter gives Christians a bad name. *He's so busy going all around the world to fix this and that. *He's like a maggot working its way through a dead porcupine!! *Another http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ugh.gif

Ran into an old acquaintance in the grocery store yesterday and she said she'd seen Colin on TV. *She said it was in a church but she couldn't quite remember where or when. *It was news to me! *He called yesterday. *I asked him about it and he said, "Oh yeah. *We did a video of some church music for a church that has a service on TV every Sunday morning. *They use it quite often." *Now I ask you, wouldn't you think he'd maybe mention this to his mother and father? *He said, "They're asking for more but we have to learn more numbers." *Sons are really different than daughters. (Besides the obvious differences.) *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Charlie just reported a minister died in the pulpit as he was saying, "When I die I'll go to heaven....." *Medical people in the congregation tried to revive him but he was probably dead before he hit the floor.

Time to get ready to go to the big town. *Have to take in a few pix for the newsletter. *I did a whole page on the collection we did for the troops. *I received an e-mail (forwarded by his mother) from one of the troops thanking us for sending the boxes and enclosing a picture of the whole platoon. *That just spun off a whole page. *Hey! *I'm such an idiot! *I could send that page to Terri and she can re-size it for me. Then those of you who took one of the names to write to can at least see your guy even though I don't have a list that matches names and faces.

Terri, it did a weird thing. *It was one of those huge pix but at the end it sized itself to about a 4x6 pic. I don't know how that translates into pixels.
Buh-bye! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

P.S. *I still have 2 soldiers who I haven't found a penpal for. *This really doesn't have to be much. *Even a letter once a month helps to fill in the slack.

Terri

01-11-2005, 09:47 AM

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http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif <span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'>Dirtdart!</span> http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif

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Charie, send me the picture and send me one of your last two names too. Is one of them female by any chance?

RIM, you poor girl. I can't imagine starting my morning with Hardball. Would ruin my entire day. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Basheva

01-11-2005, 09:54 AM

Rain

Rain

Rain

That's what it did all night and that's what it's still doing. *

oh yes....

Good Morning Everyone!

We have two little pumps going in a corner of our yard which tends to flood a bit - but it's not at all keeping up. *This house has been here for 50 plus years, and has seen many a rain storm, so at least its history is on our side.

I haven't turned on the news yet, but I know what's coming. *Mudslides in places where there are always mud slides. *Houses coming down in places where they were never meant to be built.

Pollution all up and down the coast because Mexico doesn't process their sewage. *Did you know that we process a great deal of their sewage, but it's just not enough - cuz there's a huge population down there.

Library morning for me.....it will be interesting to see how many roof leaks there are. *Hopefully I can walk today in between the rain drops. *I should be able to do that, just a jeté or two.

I am reading this extremely interesting book called: "The Last Jews of Cochin." *It's about a very old (VERY OLD - pre-Christ) community of Jews in India. *Then the Christians came and the two communities lived side by side. *They are still there, except many of the Jews eventually went to Israel. *

Anyway, it's really really interesting.

Just received notice that another article of mine was published - that's three for this month.

Another - a big one - is due to be published next month. *Was just informed of that too. *So, it's been a productive and satisfying morning professionally speaking.

Hope everyone is having a productive and satisfying day!

Old Man

01-11-2005, 10:21 AM

Happy Birthday Dirtdart http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif
Let's celebrate with a Donut.

Will keep the folks in the mudslike areas in our prayers. Also, a lot of flooding here in Arizona along the Verde.

stormy

01-11-2005, 10:53 AM

GOOD MORNING, YA'LL

Just heard our local talk show interview Michael Medved (a conservative talk show host) and author of "Right Turns". He said when he went to Yale, the main theme there was not to turn out like John Kerry! He said, even in college, he was a pompous http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif and talked to everyone like he was talking to a bleacher full of people! Was so disgusting! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tqrolleyes.gif

My grandson went to take a test yesterday to go into the USAF. I'll certainly hate to see him leave the area and I don't know yet how he did on the test, but since he's pretty sharp (not because he's my grandson-he just is), so I'm hoping he did well! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Supposed to be back down in the 20s and 30s later this week--I told ya'll yesterday that the high temps would change--we have all 4 seasons--we just never know when they'll be! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif

Jeffie, SO GOOD to see you posting again--you give us all a lift with your blessings on us from the Almighty, of course! I'd still like to know where that other Okie is keeping himself--reckon I better call him and make sure HE's OK!!

Ya'll know what I did yesterday--twice I picked up my walker and walked to the kitchen and back---still too chicken to leave it behind, but it's certainly good to know that I am going to be able to walk by myself!! Of course, I may have overdone it just a bit, but once the new wears off of the day and my hip feels a little stronger, I'll try it again! For those of you who may think PRAYER DOESN'T WORK--Believe me, it DOES!! THANK you ALL so much!!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

GR, we're thinking of you today!

Ya'll have a great day!!

Stormy the OLD http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/granny.gif of http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif saying http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif to ALL

Charie

01-11-2005, 11:09 AM

Sorry, Terri. No women in the outfit. If I remember correctly, the unit is "in country" and living mighty rough. When the packages were delivered they probably thought it was water purification equipment coming! And more MREs. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

I'll PM your name to you.

stan25

01-11-2005, 11:39 AM

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<span style='font-family:times'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>It is another http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/52/26.gif morning here in Riverton Wyoming. The current temp is a 21 http://webpages.charter.net /connectingzone/nature/27.gif degrees right now. The forecast calls for http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/14.gif today and the next fews. The expected high is going to to near 33. Here are the current conditons for the Riverton Wyoming area as of 10:00 mst
UV Index: 0 Low
Dew Point: 21°F
Humidity: 100%
Visibility: 5.0 miles
Pressure: 29.61 inches and rising
Wind: From the West Northwest at 3 mph

Hmm, where is Dave this morning? The 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 supply is getting kind of skimpy. I do see that terri is on the stick this morning. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif It looks like there is plenty of the special ingredient http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif today.

A great big http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif to dirtdart. Here is a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cake.gif and a few http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggringift.gif s for you.

The President has nominated a Federal Appeals judge to be the new homeland security director this morning. He is one of the people whon investigated the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/witch.gif in the Whitewater case. So you can be sure the Hildabeast is going to do everything that she can do to keep him from being confirmed. The guy is also a very staunch conservative. Maybe he will close the borders. As you can expect the MSM is having a http://tcwozere.co.uk/smileys/vache.gif, because the Administration did not give them a a 24 hour heads-up

Hi Stormy http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif I saw basically the same interview on BOR last night. It is truly amazing when most of the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fire.gif liberals get out into the real world, they see the world in a new http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/light.gif Speaking of BOR, I see that Ann Coulter is getting to be regular on the tv Factor. Maybe he has also seen the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/light.gif

Hi LAW http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif </span></span>

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">For those who have Directv . . . I noticed last night they have changed Discovery Wings channel to the Military channel http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif I liked the Wings channel, but I'll like the Military channel too . . . it showed a lot of neat training things and even some real footage of Iraq, etc. I wonder who's behind it. [/QUOTE]

<span style='font-family:times'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>I like watching the Wings/ Military Channel. They usually have some very interesting programs on. Like during 2003, they did the whole year chronicling the evolution of the airplane from the Wright Bros to the Space Shuttle. They are supposed to have a bunch more programs like this in the future.

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efildrah

01-11-2005, 12:01 PM

Good Morninging (opps) Everybody! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Bravo for 52%, maybe we should start a pool and take bets for when GWB reaches 62%.

Hi Terri and Rev.

pRIM I experienced my first earthquake about a year ago and loved it. The hallway rolled up and down for about three seconds and my poor cat just froze with all her hair and appendages sticking out in every direction. I did feel sorry for her though.

LAW, I would say that perfidious describes about half of the current senators and house members as well. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Happy B'day dirtdart and have an extra donut since it's your birthday if there are any left.

DA - hope your puppy is okay and Jeff, thanks for the reminder and daily prayer.

Howdy to Katy J., flowerpower, bigdog and MaryLou.

"Maggots through a porcupine"? What a great line Charie. If you still have one left, could you send me one of the names by P.M.? Thanks.

Congratulation on publishing more articles Basheva, awesome! Who is the author of "The Last Jews of Cochin", is that a new book or an older one?

Hi Old Man.

Stormy, keep pushing that walker. My MIL has learned to really truck with hers and loves it. Hers has wheels and a little seat she can sit on when she gets tired.

Everybody have a happy day - I have to go to work shortly, so will go review the forum.

I guess I got long winded this morning and hope I didn't forget anyone.

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pRIMrose

01-11-2005, 12:57 PM

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/boots.gif Just got home from http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bowlingball.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bowlingpin.gif ~ it's a good thing it's good exercise. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif Did a little better this week than last ~ but not great. They put in new acrylic alleys after the hurricane(s) and the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bowlingball.gif acts entirely different now. Like it has a mind of it's own. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/alien.gif And hates the headpin. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

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http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif ~ Terri, if you think that's bad, I forgot to change channels (I get really tired of the ad nauseam replays on FOX at four in the morning) and Imus came on ~ that just about finished me off. The fact that I didn't bowl a 300 is a miracle. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif Now there is one uggy mean mouthed jerk.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">pRIM I experienced my first earthquake about a year ago and loved it.[/QUOTE]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/str.gif Different strokes for different folks efildrah http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif It's burned into my mind like it was yesterday. When I was about 8 or 9 years old there was a quake in Santa Monica. After things settled down we went out to look around. There was a big amusement park on the beach and we walked out on one of the boardwalks where the merry-go-round had been. All that was left was a huge hole in the pier and this eerie looking merry-go-round under the water beneath the pier. I've never forgetten it, or the huge craters in the ground where the earth opened up. So, you're welcome to the earthquakes ~ I'll take a hurricane any day. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

DA ~ You must be talking about Lucky ~ the Shepherd. Unless Blue or Tag gained weight. I sure hope everything is ok with him.

Hi Jeff http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif ~ hope you don't mind me stealing your tag line. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrinangelA.gif Think of it as a loan. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Charie ~ I've already sent a phone card to my "soldier" but haven't heard whether he got it or not ~ but I know with all the Christmas mail, it could take awhile before I hear. Anyway, if nobody else takes the two you have left, I'll be glad to take another one. It's the very least I can do. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif

stormy ~ sounds like you're making real progress. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif I knew they couldn't keep a feisty http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/granny.gif like you down for long. I'm glad you're feeling better. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.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">Mudslides in places where there are always mud slides. Houses coming down in places where they were never meant to be built.[/QUOTE]

Basheva ~ I don't even want to get started on this. It's like dominos ~ one thing leads to another and first thing ya know I'm in a full blown http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/p/fasttalk.gifSuffice it to say, I totally agree. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.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">I like watching the Wings/ Military Channel. [/QUOTE]

Me too stan ~ for several reasons. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif But mainly, it's a welcome change from the "dead horse syndrome" that the news channels foist on us. I really thought it was interesting about the C-130's and how some of them were older than the men flying them.

OK ~ time to wrap up this novel and read a bit and maybe fluff the pillows. http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/aiw/biggrin.gif

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Mary-Lou

01-11-2005, 01:03 PM

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 Hi Y'all! Just dropped in to read the threads, give some lovies to the dog, and back to work.

Still working on getting paid for New Years Eve. It just isn't right.

Ande

01-11-2005, 01:23 PM

Good afternoon everyone http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Sure is interesting to watch all the Libs try and spin the CBS stuff..Interesting to see which Libs will be rushing to hire the ones that were fired...They should qualify for some really BIG positions. The more trouble they get in the more they are wanted.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> busy day ahead of us - we took one of our dogs in for treatment last night. He has hurt his leg or hip and the doctor will x-ray him this morning. We are hoping its nothing serious - he is almost 10 and weighs in at 90 pounds.
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How is your dog DerAlt?? Our Copper blew her knee out last fall and had to have surgery...she is doing great..there is a 6mo recovery periode so she is still restricted to the house or leash...has handled it well tho. It is amazing what they can take care of for these "furry kids" I am really glad I have Pet Insurance..Let us know how things go.

It is so winter here..Not that that is a surprise, but is suppose to be wind chills of 40 to 50 below tomorrow with snow and wind gusts to 50mph...Can we say a good day to hibernate and bake or read or a hundred other things. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Will check in later....A

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EdieJ

01-11-2005, 01:24 PM

Hello there! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif to everyone!!

Just http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pop.gif in for a minute to see how everyone is today. *Papajaxx, if I sneezed on my computer and yours picked it up and passed my virus on, sorry 'bout that. *I tried not to let that happen *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif *anyway, hope you're feeling better today. *Hot green tea laced with honey and lemon juice, that's my cure-all!

pRIM, I'm really sorry to hear about your mare. *As long as she's eating and happy, that's a good thing. *I know it's hard to prepare for the eventual day, and it is the price we pay for pets, but the love we get while we have them makes it SO worthwhile. *And they live in our hearts forever.

On a happier note http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif to Dirtdart! *Here's to many more http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cheers.gif !!

It's raining cats and dogs here, but nothing like what's been pounding the west coast. *We've been praying for all involved, including the safety of the rescue workers.

Mon-who?? *Oh, you mean the Peanutfarmer's errand boy?

OK, better get back to work. *Everyone have a blessed afternoon/evening!
Edie

Froufrou

01-11-2005, 01:26 PM

GREETINGS ALL YOU WONDERFAFFLE PEOPLE!

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I heard on Rush that the new Homeland Security chief (Chernoff?) was been through three prior judicial approvals. The ONE senator who voted him down? HILLARY CLINTON! Go figure!

Stan75d2

01-11-2005, 01:37 PM

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Who is this Ran Bather that everyone is talking about? I can't seem to find him on my radio ....what station is bsc? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotate_on_head.gif

I say http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif Dirtdart http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/stars.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cheers.gif
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The http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/snoman2.gif commeth...and I am again precluded from driving...gee! it's heck getting old! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

That grandson going into the USAF is gonna make you more proud than ever...
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I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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Basheva

01-11-2005, 02:14 PM

THE SUN IS OUT!

YES!

The rain is gone, sun is out, windy, and much cooler. Much cooler.

Efildrah 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">Congratulation on publishing more articles Basheva, awesome! Who is the author of "The Last Jews of Cochin", is that a new book or an older one?
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The authors are:

Nathan Katz and Ellen S. Goldberg.

I am only on page 39, but enjoying it immensely. Thank you for your congratulations, Efildrah. It does make me happy when my work is published.

Library only had two roof leaks.

Stormy - My son loved the Air Force. He was there for 8 years.

lovingarmywife

01-11-2005, 03:23 PM

DA, we send our hugs to your furry (well, our furry sends slobbery wet kisses, but the rest of us will stick with hugs).

musicman

01-11-2005, 03:36 PM

Good afternoon to all my fellow http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif ers! It is getting colder here in the middle of Oklahoma!

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">I'd still like to know where that other Okie is keeping himself--reckon I better call him and make sure HE's OK!![/QUOTE]
Nope! I haven't dropped off the face of the earth. I really haven't had any time to even know what's been happening in the world.

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days. I just haven't had the time to read all that has been happening here in the precinct.

I had to go to the big city last Friday and run errands for the church. I spent all day Saturday in front of my computer creating a video of my son and his bride as they grew up. We will show this at the beginning of the wedding. The rest of the time has been spent with church activities, tutoring and getting all the last minute wedding details tied up.

Being the father of the groom has been trying to say the least. I can't imagine being the father of the bride. The biggest problem has been trying to make all the arrangements long distance and depending on a love sick son to answer his cell phone when I need some information.

My son works for Fairfield resorts in Branson and he and his fellow workers have used their "points" to get us two-bedroom suites to stay in. We only have to pay $37 a night. He finally got around to getting the 6 suites reserved just yesterday. Talk about sweating BB's. 5 of those suites are for my family members. And to make matters more complicated the weather for this weekend is looking really dicey.

I have three daughters and I told them today at lunch that when they get married we (their parents) had better be living where the wedding will take place!

I will try to pop back in every now and then. I just want you to know that I haven't forgotten you!

pRIMrose

01-11-2005, 03:45 PM

Hi musicman ~ we knew you were probably going to be very busy with the wedding coming up. The movies will be a treasure for a lifetime. What a wonderful dad you are. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif Three daughters ~ http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/str.gif ~ just remember, we are good listeners. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Frouf ~ I heard that the new guy to head up HS is a tough cookie with miles and miles of credentials. An even better pick than Kerick(sp).

lpara

01-11-2005, 04:34 PM

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Found a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif site as I've been trying to get some parental ratings on tv shows, etc. to see what comes on BEFORE it comes on (or decide that it doesn't come on AT ALL!) Anyway . . . found this for current movies (in theaters) and other movies Kids in mind.com (http://www.kids-in-mind.com/m/manchuriancandidate. htm[/url) This link will take you to the Manchurian Candidate which I've heard is not so good politically, but I love Denzel Washington. The site rates it on three things . . . Sex/Nudity . . . Violence/Gore . . . Profanity. Then it has a description under each topic. It will come in so handy to look up any new or older movie before I buy a tape or dvd. Didn't see Sideways on there, Basheva . . . but Ocean's Twelve (which is showing in theaters now too was on there http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ne_nau.gif

Well, time to heat up the leftovers http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif Had a feast last night for their "last supper."

lpara

01-11-2005, 04:36 PM

PS~~forgot to tell pRIM that we decided to homeschool Joseph in college too http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif <span style='font-size:7.5pt;line-height:100%'>just kidding</span>

Revalamb

01-11-2005, 04:44 PM

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Being the father of the groom has been trying to say the least. I can't imagine being the father of the bride. The biggest problem has been trying to make all the arrangements long distance and depending on a love sick son to answer his cell phone when I need some information[/QUOTE]
Hey Musicman, I pray the wedding goes well Brother. Both my daughters were married close to the hometown. *My 2 sons that are married were married cross country. (Maryland and Florida) Close to home is better. Weddings are great, the prep can be harrowing. *Good fortune to ya.

Still snowing, our picnic table says 1'8" in the last week. *High today is 32F and the low tonight is supposed to be 32F. *The snow is insulating against increases or decreases in temp.
I left Chicago and my wife Vicky left Riverton, WY to get away from this white stuff. *Go figure.

We really need to pray for those folks in Alaska that lost their powerplant with a temp of -40F and a windchill of -70F. *It's been difficult even trying to get air support. *Everyone in the small town I guess have gathered into the community center to try to keep warm with propane heaters and wood stoves. *
Lord help these good folks to survive the freezing hardship. Amen.

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif Dirtdart and many more.

Well gotta pick the wife up from the Gym. She refuses to drive in this stuff. Take care all and God Bless

pRIMrose

01-11-2005, 05:02 PM

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Sex/Nudity . . . Violence/Gore . . . Profanity.[/QUOTE]

Well Laurie ~ if it has "Gore" in it, I for sure won't be watching it. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.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">PS~~forgot to tell pRIM that we decided to homeschool Joseph in college too http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif just kidding[/QUOTE]

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Basheva

01-11-2005, 05:04 PM

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Well gotta pick the wife up from the Gym. She refuses to drive in this stuff[/QUOTE]

Such a good husband!

I have one like that too. I have a big conference coming up in May and it's in Los Angeles. A place I will not drive.

The dear man didn't wait for me to ask him - he volunteered to drive me. This is really very generous since I will be involved with a conference for four days which means he's going to have to be sitting around a hotel by himself.

I am really quite excited about this and looking forward to it. But, I knew I wouldn't go if I had to drive. No way, LA.

Husbands are good to have. Yep. Always.

lpara

01-11-2005, 05:16 PM

That's funny, pRIM~~I never put Gore and Gore together before http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

stan25

01-11-2005, 05:17 PM

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">I left Chicago and my wife Vicky left Riverton, WY to get away from this white stuff. Go figure. [/QUOTE]

<span style='font-family:times'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>Geez I have lived here in the Riverton Wyoming area for 9 years and there have been only two winters in all that time, that there has been http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/snoman2.gif on the ground all winter. It is mostly brown and gray and windy.

I came here from Jeffrey City Wyoming, where we did get http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ssnoman.gif and deep drifts http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

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papajaxxx

01-11-2005, 06:46 PM

Basheva 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">Husbands are good to have. Yep. Always.

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Yep, once we get over 60, driving our wife around is about all we are good for. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Seriously, I see more old women driving their husbands around; why is that?

Charie

01-11-2005, 07:24 PM

pjaxx, its because for the most part they're younger than their hubbies and therefore can see, hear and react more quickly. *My own personal observances, you understand. *This doesn't happen to hold true in my family, as I'm the elder, but in most families it's the other way

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Still snowing, our picnic table says 1'8" in the last week. [/QUOTE]

You have a talking picnic table?? *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif *What won't they think of next??!!

We're lucky enough to be getting freezing rain right now. *Colin is out on the road tonight for a rehearsal in Green Bay, so that's been on my mind http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/worry.gif *Hopefully, if it's just too bad they'll spend the night where they are.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">He finally got around to getting the 6 suites reserved just yesterday.[/QUOTE]

I tell you, children can really be a trial sometime. *At least you DO have a place to rest your heads. *It was nice of his co-workers to help out with their points.

My gosh, $37 per night in Branson is like stealing the rooms! *And suites yet! *Wow! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/exclamation.gif

Best of all things, Music and I'm sure the Lord is watching over you.

Big brouhaha going on in Madison about minimum wage. *Madison wants to raise their own minimum wage because it hasn't been raised in Wisconsin for 7 years. So the governor says, "Let's raise it for the whole state" * Of course most of the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rwbelephant.gif s are fighting against it but are willing to compromise by raising it some. *Governor says it's his way or no way. *Along comes a DEMOCRAT legislator who explains very lucidly why it's a bad idea to raise the minimum wage and said all the things Republicans have been saying for years! *I almost fell on *my keester. Has anyone noticed that the nether region seems to have frosted over? *I don't get it!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT THOSE ROTTEN OLD SWINE AT THE AARP? *I'M READY TO GO THERE AND STRANGLE THOSE OLD F@R*S MYSELF. *WHO ARE THEY TO SCARE THE DUMB ELDERLY WHO ARE ONLY TOO WILLING TO BE SCARED ABOUT THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY. *HOW MANY TIMES CAN YOU TELL THEM IT WON'T AFFECT THEM AT ALL. *WOULDN'T THEY RATHER SEE THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN BE ABLE TO HAVE A BETTER OLD AGE THAN THEY DO? *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/madgo.gif * http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fire.gif

SYL

Terri

01-11-2005, 07:36 PM

Charie, I bet you think I forgot about the picture you sent me. Well, you're right. I did. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif I'll go size it and upload it and send you the link. Did you send me an address?

Just heard that Brit Hume will have a program on the president on Sunday. It's called George Bush Behind the Headlines. Should be good since Brit Hume is doing it.

KatyJ

01-11-2005, 07:56 PM

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

I am feeling a little bit under the weather right now. *

So, I am going to bed since I have to wake up early tomorrow to go to work.

Good night everyone and I will see you tomorrow. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

lpara

01-11-2005, 07:59 PM

I'm almost 4 years younger than my hubs so I guess I'll have driving him around as one of the MANY things to look forward to in our old age http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif Actually, when we're on a trip . . . I do a lot of the driving so he can read. Drives me bonkers to see him reading while he's driving. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif Even when we just go an hour away . . . he's got to have a book in his hand http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

My boys made it safely http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif They stopped at this neat Chinese buffet on the way there. It's about an hour before they get to campus and they said they definitely got their money's worth . . . never entered my mind that they didn't http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Charie http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif my picnic table talks too. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif

Basheva

01-11-2005, 08:11 PM

I am nine years younger than my husband. However, he is a LOT braver than I am. I also have a problem with any type of long distance driving - I fall asleep. Not for the entire way, but some of the way. This is not a good thing while driving.

Chick talk....guys ignore...you'll be bored to death...(of course the ladies might be too)

I just finished using up all the bits and pieces of yarn that people have been giving me. I make them into caps for new borns at the hospital. I've made over 30 of them since the end of November.

Now, my next project is to crochet a shawl. Actually it's a remake. I made myself a black shawl about 30 years ago and have just loved it to death. It's been around the world with me - a pillow in an airplane, a robe over a nighty, or a glamorous black shawl with an evening dress. It's a huge triangle with long long thick fringes.

Basheva <---------fringe freak

But, as much as I adore this shawl it's getting a bit ratty and I need to replace it. The problem is to figure out how I made it all those years ago and duplicate it.

At first I thought, since it's a triangle, that I would start from the long edge and decrease sequentially until I reach 0. But upon second thought, it's probably better to start with 0 and increase sequentially until it is the size I want.

Seems more logial. Sometimes I am logical - it's rare - but it does happen.

So, that's the next project. The old shawl is very large - head to toe and wraps around and around, so this should keep me busy for some time.

And outta trouble.

Yeh, sure.

Okay guys - you can peek now.

lpara

01-11-2005, 08:21 PM

LOL Basheva . . . I think from 0 to whatever is the way to go . . . unless you could sorta count how many rows the other one is. That's sweet that you make those little caps for the hospitals.

Ohiowoman

01-11-2005, 08:49 PM

Basheva, I found a a site with several shawl patterns, including triangular. I don't know if any of them are what you want, but it might be worth checking out:

http://www.crochetpatternce ntral.com/directory/shawls_etc.php

Just thought I'd do my part in trying to keep you out of trouble! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Mary-Lou

01-11-2005, 09:08 PM

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 Hi! I'm finally back and tuesday is just about over. Christianity Today's website has *a LOT of info on movies. Not only to they tell you the Sex Gore and Languange content, but also religious , occult, adult situations, drug and alcohal references, etc. Even something like harry potter has incantations, spells and, potions which might not be to your liking. i find that all these are conveyed in a non-judgemental manner so you can make your own decisions. Often times in these movies, there might be no sex or violence, but they might show a religious person in a negative manner, or show "majic" as a way of problem solving. At least you know in advance what to expect. BTW, they Loved "The Incredibles". I read the reviews of "The Passion" on this site before i went to see it, so i was well prepared for some of the unexpected scenes (like the uggy baby in satans arms, the crow doing his thing to the bad thief, etc) It didn't lessen the impact of the movie to be prepared in advance. Dr. James Dobson talks about movies on his site too. One does not have to be a Christian to benefit from these reviews, as one of the regular reviewers is Michael Medved. Anyway, I've saved a lot of $$ reading these well thought out and meticulous reviews, especially of the kid's movies.
http://www.christianitytoda y.com/home/entertainment.html

Floridaguy

01-11-2005, 09:12 PM

<span style='color:turquoi se'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>Good Evening!</span></span> Wow, I just beat the sending of Rex by RIM. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Welcome to our new members, er, since Sunday. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif Dirtdart http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggringift.gif

GR, condolences on your loss. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Busy, busy, since Saturday. Took Meryl out Sunday morning for breakfast for her birthday. My dad, grandmother, and great aunt were in town, so we all went out to a late lunch at Dacquiri Deck on Siesta Key (good food, good drinks). *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif My sister came over in the evening, to give Meryl (and me) our birthday presents, and I had bought Meryl a Chocolate ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery which was scrumptious (we skipped dinner).

Yesterday was a typically busy Monday, not even time to turn on the computer all day. Monday night I heard a lecture by Pam Stenzel sponsored by 2 right-to-life groups. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif I ran by Matt's this morning to update on campaign stuff, and give him his name tag (which I made him swear to wear constantly) http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif . Today, I had to run down to South Florida for some business contract review and discussions, then came back this evening. Tomorrow morning, I am headed to a FL Citrus Production Managers' Assoc. meeting near Sebring.

The campaign is coming along nicely. I set up a meeting in a few weeks with the E.D. of our local County Medical Society to get briefed on the medical community's issues in our area. Also set up more meet & greet/fundraisers, and started the ball rolling on a few more. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif Things are moving along fast, now. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

For 15 days every year, I am 4 years younger than Meryl, instead of 3. We are in those 15 days. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif (She gets the last laugh because she looks a lot younger than me).

BBL, lots of threads to attend to....

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag19.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cowboy7.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag4.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/star2.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flag17.gif *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif

Basheva

01-11-2005, 09:29 PM

Ohio Woman - what a great site! Thank you very much! The shawl they show under "Triangle Shawl" is about half the size of the one I am duplicating. Mine is literally from head to toe.

I started it - I am on row 6. The trick was to get it started, but after that's it's easy.

My problem is that I invent things as I go along and therefore, I don't have instructions to go back to when THIRTY YEARS later I want to do it again.

However, considering the age at which I am now, I don't think I will be doing this THIRTY YEARS from now.

But, I really liked that site - lots of great ideas.

Laurie....I would love to claim credit for making those new born caps. The truth is I love to keep my fingers busy and the family's drawers and closets are stuffed with afghans, sweaters, socks, shawls, kitchen wipe up cloths, etc.

Which reminds me....that's what I am giving next year for Christmas. This year I made four HUGE afghans for special friends. Next year I am going to make them each 6 kitchen wipe up cloths. That's what I use myself - made out of cotton yarn. They are so much better than anything I have ever bought. Last for years, absorbent, tough but not scratchy, just the right size, wash beautifully, etc.

It's not a glamorous gift but very useful.

By the way, one of the friends that I gave the afghan to this Christmas was just in the hospital with pneumonia. She told me she went to the ER all wrapped up in the afghan - she just loves it. And so did all the nurses. I thought it was really nice that she liked it enough to take it with her to the hosptial. Kind of like the Linus Project blankies we make for the kids.

We all have times when we need a blankie. I know I do.

ALLEN L. WELLS

01-11-2005, 09:38 PM

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif GOOD EVENING TO ALL.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Very interesting findings of the panel who investigated the CBS News debacle. In spite of issuing a report full of condemation and the firing of 4 people they managed to clear the boss and the very biased Dan Rather. In my opinion, no one should ever trust CBS News again. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/noway.gif I HAVEN'T TRUSTED CBS NEWS OR ANY OTHER MAIN STREAM MEDIA NETWORK NEWS FOR A LONG TIME. ANYTHING I CAN'T VERIFY ON FOX NEWS IS TOTALLY UNRELIABLE AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> I don't think we've seen anything yet from the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif *They plan to investigate hangnails from now until they regain power. Funny that they don't realize that will probably keep them out of power until they quit obstructing. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD THE DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO FIGHT THE PRESIDENT ON ABOUT EVERY ISSUE AND CONTINUE OBSTRUCTING HIS AGENDA. *I HOPE THEY DO BECAUSE THE RESULT WILL GIVE THE REPUBLICANS THE 60+ FILIBUSTERPROOF MAJORITY IN THE SENATE AFTER THE 2006 ELECTION. *BRING IT ON ON http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.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"> According to Gallup the president's approval rating has risen to 52%. Don't you know that must really chap the hide of the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/nopityA.gif COULDN'T HAPPEN TO A MORE DESERVING GROUP. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.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">Columnist Jack Kelly predicts that the president will appoint the first Black Chief Justice (Clarence Thomas) and the first Black female justice in the person of Janice Rogers Brown whom he describes as, "Condoleezza Rice with a law degree. She is a bright, articulate, black woman who accomplished much despite growing up in the segregated South. No one can call her unqualified on the basis of her resume." *Works for me. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif SOUNDS GOOD TO ME!!!

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif of the Day: "I moved into the White House and I became a part of the internal workings of the Carter administration. That precedent has been sustained throughout all the later vice presidents, which has made the office more important." *~ Walter Mondale, bragging he was good for something. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif THE LAST THING IN THE WORLD I WOULD BE BRAGGING ABOUT IS BEING AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE WORST PRESIDENCY IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. *HE SHOULD BE HANGING HIS HEAD IN SHAME.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Mapes has got to be a piece of work. *She dug *into the story about the prez for 5 years and then deliberately lied about his staying out of the service when she knew before the story was aired that the prez had volunteered for service in Vietnam. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif CHARIE - I SMELL A BOOK WRITTEN BY MAPES COMING IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *MAYBE SHE WILL TELL SOME OF THE DIRT ON THE CBS NEWS ORGANIZATION. *SHE CAN'T BE HAPPY BEING MADE THE SCAPEGOAT FOR THIS FIASCO. *WE HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE. 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"> Just heard that Michael Chertoff has been picked for the Homeland Security top job. [/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif CHARIE - I THINK HE IS AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR THIS JOB. *HE IS A REAL BULLDOG OF A LAWYER AND JUDGE. I REMEMBER HIM WHEN HE WAS THE LEAD COUNSEL FOR THE REPUBLICAN SIDE AT THE WHICE WATER HEARINGS. *HE WAS THE GUY THAT ASKED ALL THOSE QUESTIONS THAT GOT THE "I DON'T RECALL" REPLIES. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif