Let's Celebrate! We Won!

[Terri]

<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'>Are you ready for some http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif I've made Stan's special inaugural blend. The president would be so envious. However, if he wants to stop by we'll brew a new pot just for him. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

There was a car bomb near the Australian Embassy in Baghdad last night. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

Are you ready for more inaugural events today? There will be a special brunch, a celebration of freedom on the Ellipse and several candelight dinners. Doesn't it sound like fun? Wish we could all go. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/f_bubbly.gif

One bit of good news concerns a federal court ruling that supporters of the president can reserve the best spots on the parade route and don't have to share them with protestors. The communist group ANSWER had sued to try to get the best spots. Probably thought they should stand on the Capitol steps. Cretins! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Hey! How about if ANSWER is given a spot next to the Australian Embassy in Baghdad. Works for me. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

The anti-aircraft missile systems are up and 100 blocks of downtown DC will closed off. This would not be a good time for the governor of Kentucky to lose his bearings in the air. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/no.gif Not good at all.

Today was Kerry's first appearance in the Senate since he's been touring the world running down the president and the country. Of course he spent this first day running down Condi Rice. Were any of you watching the last 90 minutes or so? It was all Kerry. Nearly everyone else had gone. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

If he thinks badgering a woman 10 times smarter than him for the TV camera will help him win the next election he should wise up. What a dope. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/madgo.gif Maybe he can run with Barbara Boxer and be first http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif

Ok, let's enjoy the day and not let the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif spoil it. Anger is theirs. We won. Be happy. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Words of Wisdom: "I spent a little time in Europe recently, and I have one simple message: Get over it. Get over it. President Bush is our president for the next four years, so get over it and start to act in your interest, Europe," ~ Joe Biden, hmmm...didn't think he was that smart. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif of the Day: We went in to rescue Iraq from Saddam Hussein, now I think we have to rescue our policy from ourselves," ~ Sen. John Kerry, knew he wasn't smart. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif

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

[Revalamb]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/star2.gif GOOD MORNING U.S.A. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/star2.gif

30F in Winnemucca with a high later today of 40. Almost summer in the Humboldt Valley.

<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: We went in to rescue Iraq from Saddam Hussein, now I think we have to rescue our policy from ourselves," ~ Sen. John Kerry, knew he wasn't smart. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif[/QUOTE]
At least we don't have to save the U.S. from him. Proof there is a GOD. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif 1Corinthians 2:7-8 http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bible.gif But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notworthy.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">The anti-aircraft missile systems are up and 100 blocks of downtown DC will closed off. This would not be a good time for the governor of Kentucky to lose his bearings in the air. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/no.gif Not good at all.[/QUOTE] Maybe Mikey moore will float into the missile radar. Hey we could hope. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tank.gif

[Danny]

Hi.

Hey Stormy, you have me concerned about not having a working heater. I hope you are bundled up at least. Use all the blankets, quilts and other covers you can get your hands on to keep warm.

<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: We went in to rescue Iraq from Saddam Hussein, now I think we have to rescue our policy from ourselves," ~ Sen. John Kerry.[/QUOTE]
Does this even make any sense? Somebody give me something to throw at him!

As he was trying to sound like a Senator yesterday, I did notice he was barely keeping his head up when boring the hell out of Condi with his meaningless lecture speach yesterday! Almost as if he was shameful of something. Maybe it was just me? Who cares right? "W" gets innaugurated tomorrow and that's all that matters.

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif Tonja, Katy, Billy, RIM, OhioBushSupporter and for some reason I just went blank........

Now I remember, Old Man, will you stash a couple of donut's for me? Dave will have been here and long gone already by the time I return, so I'd appreciate the stash-a-roo if you would please... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif Thanks buddy.

Mornin Revalamb.

[lovingarmywife]

Morning dearies,
*Well, my cold or whatever it was got worse and worse as the day progressed...to the point that I was worried that it might have been the flu! *But then, after a dinner of sloppy joes (about the only thing the hubs can make that doesn't involve a grill or MRE's), and a nyquil, and tuck into bed...such a sweet hubs....and I woke up a little sore in the throat, but basically better. *I can even laugh without going into a coughing fit tiday! *YIPPIEE!!! *But I did notice that hubs was coughing alot before he went to PT...he came home sore in the legs, but not coughing...I think he might have it, but unless he's near to the death bed, he won't go to sick call...this is from the man who broke his foot during PT, and continued to run that morning, went to work, and then 2 more days of PT on it, before it was finally so swollen that he couldn't get his boots on!!!! *Had to have surgery, and a little bone removed in the end!!!! *And *month home! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif *Which was mostly a yukky month, since he was pretty much bed ridden for 3 weeks of it...but then, we snuck off to Busch Gardens the weekend before he was due to return to work...LOL *Since he was still on crutches, and a military member, we got all kinds of special treatment, and it was a blast! *Anyway...before I really start to babble...


Basheva, if we could get oranges..... *LOL *Actually, this time of year we keep Clementines in the kitchen, and Rosie and I always have an afternoon snack of them...this year's crop from Spain was really nice...a little smaller than usual, but oh so sweeeeeet! *And mega juicy! *And the one's from Isreal were wonderful as always, but have to be eaten outside, as they are soooooo juicy! *It's impossible not to make a mess with them! *LOL *

I see the first survivor winner is a loser! *He failed to mention his winnings to the IRS!!!! *And also forgot to file the $300K that he received to co-host some radio show...so now, he could be facing 10 yrs in jail!!!! *PLUS $500K fine!!! *Shoulda just payed the taxes!!!! And he didn't think he'd get caught?http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif *He won the money on national TV!! *DUH!! * *here's the article (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=25;t=18231;r=1;&#top)
Along the same crazy lines...a seeing eye dog at the Pistons-Magic game got confused about where the restrooms were during 1/2 time, and poo'ed on the court!!! *LOLOLOL *Must have been expressing his feelings on Basketball! *LOL *I'm not a basketball fan either... *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif * article link is here (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=1;t=18232;r=1;&#top)
OK, off to read about the real news

[Revalamb]

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John Kerry did it again. He says the elections were "faulty". He claims that "In Republican run precincts, Democrats had to wait 3, 5, 7, and as much as 11 hours to cast their ballots while Republicans, 10 minutes, in-out and on their way home." Same machines and everything.
Where does this guy come from? I can understand and he may be able to prove as much as 1-3 hours in some precincts, (Repub. and Dem. as well). But give me a break. I would like to see one person that had to wait in line for 11 hours to vote. The polls are only open, in most states, 12 hours. He is going to have to show me where anyone hit the polls at 7am and didn't vote till 6pm. (except for poll workers.) This has got to be another http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif OF THE DAY: type statement.
Hi pRIMrose & Im4atbrka. Saw you two in the hallway. Turn some lights on.

[Ohiowoman]

Good morning, all!

Okay, my goal for today is to be more mellow. No more high blood pressure over the Dims and their foolishness. Condi Rice is perfectly capable to taking them on and demolishing them while still showing the great dignity and class that her accusers lack.

I think the pod people have taken over Joe Biden's body and replaced him with someone who (occasionally) makes sense. At least he's able to face reality.

Kerry is a sore loser. That's the long and the short of it. He won't accept any of the responsibility for it (because it CAN'T be his fault!) , so it has to be someone else's fault. Like those evil http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rwbelephant.gif

Law, I saw a story about Richard Hatch in the paper this morning and has the same thoughts as you. The guy wins a million dollars and is all over the media and he doesn't report his winnings to the IRS? Doofus.

[Bigdog]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">John Kerry did it again. He says the elections were "faulty". He claims that "In Republican run precincts, Democrats had to wait 3, 5, 7, and as much as 11 hours to cast their ballots while Republicans, 10 minutes, in-out and on their way home." Same machines and everything.[/QUOTE]

Just more proof that they still think they can say anything that pops in their head and people should believe them - let them keep thinking that!
I live in a mostly Republican precinct but doubt that has any effect on how many machines we have or how well they work. I stood in line for a two hours to vote and I am sure some Dems were there as long, but no longer!

[ParakeeTeacher]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif Good morning, one and all, from cold little Mt. Dora. *The sun is just starting to peek out, but it is still mostly dark outside. *Going to spend the day watching whatever C-Span shows of today's Inaugural events. *

I'm still http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/em31.gif reeling over Joe Biden's comments! I didn't think he had it in him, either, Terri! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/clap.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">We went in to rescue Iraq from Saddam Hussein, now I think we have to rescue our policy from ourselves," ~ Sen. John Kerry, knew he wasn't smart. [/QUOTE] You know...some people make me wonder about their mental stability...while others just open their mouths and confirm my suspicions! What a mar-rooooon! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.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 see the first survivor winner is a loser! *He failed to mention his winnings to the IRS!!!! *And also forgot to file the $300K that he received to co-host some radio show...so now, he could be facing 10 yrs in jail!!!! *PLUS $500K fine!!! *Shoulda just payed the taxes!!!! And he didn't think he'd get caught? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif[/QUOTE] Hey...I think this is just his way of getting inside the "big house" so he can be some bad boy's love muffin! He'll be in "Hog Heaven" as my http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/granny.gif used to say! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

LAW, I sure hope you and your hubby get to feeling better! *Rosie...stay away from mommy and daddy! Or wear a surgical mask! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.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">Along the same crazy lines...a seeing eye dog at the Pistons-Magic game got confused about where the restrooms were during 1/2 time, and poo'ed on the court!!! *[/QUOTE] A dog finally did what a lot of us Magic fans would have liked to have done a long time ago...made his "statement" as to how the Magic play! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif * Good dog! BTW, that organization is located right across the entrance road to where Amanda and Tim live. *It is a first-rate facility and they do a great work!

So, I guess now Lurch will show up for meetings? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif Right...as long as there is a Republican that he can trash, otherwise he will continue to be AWOL! Like I said...what a mar-roooon!

So ANSWER wants the best seats...NO! Now, run along like the good little minions of Communism you are and hide your sorry selves under your rock! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pauk.gif

Now...Mr. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif you know you will never be without donuts, brownies, cookies and all of that other stuff as long as certain people are around. *It doesn't matter what time you get back here...there will always be a stash of goodies available for you! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/granny.gif Stormy, hope you are warm and doing all right! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif There...that should give you some body heat and make you feel loved at the same time!

Well, the sun is breaking through and it is a pink morning in my little piece of Mt. Dora. *I feel a rumbly in my tumbly and a need for coffee, so I'll "exit, stage left" for now.

Good morning OM, Bigdog, OhioWoman, Revalamb, Terri, Mr. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif , LAW, and I think I just bumped into Katy and pRIMMIE and was that http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/flower.gif Flower, too? *I love bumping into people that smell good...what kind of perfume do you ladies wear? *Smells good! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

BBL
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Tonja

[pRIMrose]

<span style='color:0066ff' >Morning http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif</span>

Running really late this morning. And it's http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/frozen.gif and I would rather stay home and snuggle down into my comforter and finish reading Newt's book ~ but alas, not to be. Work beckons. Brrrrrrr!

Rev ~ yep, that was Katy and I groping our way down the dimly lit hallway. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif Really need to do something about that hallway light. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

Have a great day and save a KK for me ~ I'll need one by the time I get home from work.

http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/avion.gif~~BBAW~~>

[flowerpower]

Good morning everybody!!! Yep, Tonya it was me....and I wear Chanel Coco. Thanks!!

We have the replays this morning..of the bad barbara...OH pleeeese!!! enough!

Its time to celebrate..party time....our man won!! Yaaaaa George!!

Terri...I think you are right....we could give all those disenting groups....a lovely place in downtown Bagdad!! Works for me too!!


Off to finish....what I started....and then off for work....I shall return...TTFN!!

[Revalamb]

Morning pRIM and Danny D. Maybe we can get someone to replace a few bulbs. I stuck my hand into a Jelly KK, didn't see it til too late. LOL but I do like strawberry. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif

Have a nice day. God Bless

[Froufrou]

GOOD MORNING ALL YOU WONDERFAFFLE PEOPLE!

<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'm not a basketball fan either... *[/QUOTE]

OHNO! *Must be you had to watch the Magic too often! *Shaq is my least favorite player, even though he is from San Antonio. Too much mouth, too much flab, just too much wrong stuff and not enough good stuff.

It's a cool 48 here this morning. *We have to dress warm flower and layer, layer, layer. *

Rev, Prim, Terri, Tonja, Danny and my dear ohiowoman I hope you and all the rest of these dear gopusafolks have a fantabulous day! *You too LAW even if (gasp) you aren't a basketball fan!

[Terri]

Still thinking about the surreal sight of loony Kerry sitting there in the Senate surrounded by empty desks, because nearly all the other senators had gone home, just pounding away and lecturing Dr. Rice all by himself. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

Not only does George Bush defeat all his enemies, he drives them http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif in the process. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Imagine the good laugh that the White House had over that one. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

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[Granite River]

Good morning 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">I wear Chanel Coco. Thanks!![/QUOTE]

Sounds yummy, but is it fattening. Only one way to know I guess. A double blind study.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Joe Biden, hmmm...didn't think he was that smart.[/QUOTE]

Let’s remember that old Joe has a history of stealing the words of others so thinking that these are his smart words may be a mistake. But, I guess he is smart enough to know that they are smart words.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> In Republican run precincts, Democrats had to wait 3, 5, 7, and as much as 11 hours to cast their ballots while Republicans, 10 minutes, in-out and on their way home.[/QUOTE]

How did the Republicans know which of the people at the polls were dems and where did the dems wait while the Republicans went in to vote?

[Froufrou]

It must have been quite tireseome for Condi to keep her composure with the Biotch Boxer. I wonder how she was able to keep her eyes open for Kerry?

[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"> Shaq is my least favorite player, even though he is from San Antonio. Too much mouth, too much flab, just too much wrong stuff and not enough good stuff.
[/QUOTE]

Shaq was born on a military base overseas...AFN has these info-mercials...and one tells me all the time that he, and Christina Agulera, and a whole bunch of other pop culture names were born overseas because a parent was in the military. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

But to be honest, basketball has always been boring to me. Not sure why...just holds no appeal.

[termind]

Howdy Y'all!

Another day to take in all the celebrations and festivities surrounding the inauguration. I'm really pumped, and to show it, we're having lots and lots and lots of 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 to celebrate with...

...and a big bunch of http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallkk.jpg holes for Danny to throw at Kerry on the TV. (Old habits are hard to break, aren't they?)

Folks, if you read the news about the Board of Directors at the real http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallkk.jpg Korporation firing the CEO, don't fret. The virtual side of the http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallkk.jpg operation continues. Our accounting sheets don't have to restated. We get 'em right the first time.

Tonight the Texas Society of Washington, DC, is puttin' on the Black Tie and Boots Ball to celebrate the President's inauguration. It's a mere $1,000 a ticket, so I had to turn down the invitation (insert tongue firmly into cheek here), but nothing says I can't wear my black boots to work today--so I did. Shined 'em up, too. Just a subtle little way of enjoying the victory.

Senator Kerry, a Vietnam veteran, had eight or nine months in the spotlight to learn the lesson about spouting off bovine stuff when it comes to foreign policy. Yesterday's show in front of the cameras proves he didn't do a good job of learning the lesson. But, his performance does give us more reason to be so very grateful to the American people and their political wisdom.

I'm rambling, so I'm going to go.

Later...

[ArmyWife]

Good Morning from another chilly part of the country. *Starting to finally feel like winter around these parts.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">John Kerry did it again. *He says the elections were "faulty". *He claims that "In Republican run precincts, Democrats had to wait 3, 5, 7, and as much as 11 hours to cast their ballots while Republicans, 10 minutes, in-out and on their way home." *Same machines and everything.[/QUOTE]

Dan and I stood in line for 3 hours the day we voted, along with I'm sure some Indies and Dimwits. *Yes, there was complaining - the elections clerk admitted, and apologized, for not being better prepared for the turn out. *She stated in the 20 years she had been doing that job, she had never seen such a turn out. *Dan said it did his heart proud to see it, because "that's why I wear this uniform". *

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">But I did notice that hubs was coughing alot before he went to PT...he came home sore in the legs, but not coughing...I think he might have it, but unless he's near to the death bed, he won't go to sick call...this is from the man who broke his foot during PT, and continued to run that morning, went to work, and then 2 more days of PT on it, before it was finally so swollen that he couldn't get his boots on!!!! *Had to have surgery, and a little bone removed in the end!!!! [/QUOTE]

My husband does the same thing! *Won't go to the PA for nothing -- will go to work so sick he can hardly move, do PT and then crash on the couch in his office. *(Good thing he's a 1SG sometimes) *He says he's not going to go sit in a crowded clinic with other sick folks and get sicker and just have the PA tell him "take some motrin, drink plenty of fluids and get some bed rest" - something Dan says he's old enough to figure out by now! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *Men in the military must have been issued hard heads in basic training.

<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 did the Republicans know which of the people at the polls were dems and where did the dems wait while the Republicans went in to vote?[/QUOTE]

Ack -- don't say that too loud, we're all going to have to start wearing them stupid red or blue bracelets when we vote !!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Bubba is much better, eating some snack bones this morning. *If you want, I have posted a picture of our boys on my website (look in my profile for the link).

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Jo

[lovingarmywife]

Just wanted to let ya'll know that I edited my post on the first page to include new and improved links. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.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 husband does the same thing! Won't go to the PA for nothing -- will go to work so sick he can hardly move, do PT and then crash on the couch in his office. (Good thing he's a 1SG sometimes) He says he's not going to go sit in a crowded clinic with other sick folks and get sicker and just have the PA tell him "take some motrin, drink plenty of fluids and get some bed rest" - something Dan says he's old enough to figure out by now! Men in the military must have been issued hard heads in basic training. [/QUOTE]

Well, I will admit that the PA's are pretty dumb...and the "well how much does it hurt on a scale of 1-10" is a joke...considering that my husband ran on a broken foot for 3 days, a sore throat isn't going to get a high rating from him...but that doesn't mean he's not contagious! DUH! Not to mention what about females who have had kids...Nothing but labor is going to get a 10 since 10 is supposed to be the worst pain ever felt! LOL Good thing neither of our guys are pvts...or they'd have their rears handed to them for their sickness tactics! LOLOL I've caught mine asleep in his office too! LOL

[Jeff]

Happy Wednesay People!
It's a clear, crisp, pretty day here in northeast OK. And by golly, we're keeping it! But you can come here and enjoy it, too, if'n ya want to.

This just in: John Kerry - actuaries predict if he continues to talk that within the not too distant future, there's a 7% chance he might, maybe, could possibly actually "say" something of value. You may begin holding your breath........now.

Since this is my "brag on your kids" week....There are a lot of things my 17 year old son and his friends could be doing in the evening to pass the time. Many of those options are not good but I don't worry about him choosing one of those. Why not? Last night was a typical scenario. He and best friend went to a rock climbing gym for some exercise, then came home to study together for a test, and then - this is the fun part - asked several of us adults who'd just finished our own bible study to join them in a discussion of the pros and cons of infant baptism and whether or not we go straight to heaven when we pass or what really happens. It was fun and very interesting and educational and they were truly captured by God's wisdom. My son - future pastor, bold in his faith, and trusted by his dad when he walks out the door. Yes, I do sleep well, thanks. Why do you ask?

Okay, gotta run. God bless you one and all and always remember and never forget that it's not enough to have a plan - you have to make that plan happen for it to be of any value. Walk strong in your faith; trust in the Lord; follow His ways and you won't be able to help but live an exciting life. Keep smiling and maximize your day.

[Duncan]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">"In Republican run precincts, Democrats had to wait 3, 5, 7, and as much as 11 hours to cast their ballots.[/QUOTE]

Seems pretty clear there was a lot of soul-searching going on in those booths when a Dem got inside. "Do I really want this clown and clownette to rule over me?"

Saw BOR last night, the only thing I can remember is my good good friend Ellis Hennican was on.... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.gif If FoxNews decides Ellis is just too annoying for their audience, he can always do cartoon voices....man, it just grates on my cochlea!!!

[Mary-Lou]

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OK folks, here it is:
http://advision.webevents.y ahoo.com/scp....d=14994 (http://advision.webevents.y ahoo.com/scp/viewer/index_new2.php?clien t_id=1172&event_id=14994)

JibJab's latest offering "Second Term" is hilarious! I especially like all the dems in a boat w/o a paddle! It was on FOX this morning.

I have a migraine, so I have to attend to it. I hope I'll be able to post some more later. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

[Der Alte]

Good Morning All: Whew, its cold here in NC - woke up to 10.6 degrees. Its already up to 21 and is supposed to be up to the high 30s this afternoon.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">John Kerry did it again. He says the elections were "faulty". He claims that "In Republican run precincts, Democrats had to wait 3, 5, 7, and as much as 11 hours to cast their ballots while Republicans, 10 minutes, in-out and on their way home."[/QUOTE]
Don't hit him to hard - part of what he said is correct. Years ago I was assigned to a precinct that was mostly black, ie., Democrats - they had four machines and three were for Dimocrats and one for Republicans. When we arrived to vote there was a very long line and a man asking your party affiliation. Being Republican we were sent to the single machine and were in and out in about 10 minutes. On leaving we noticed that most of the voters in the Dim line were right where they were when we went in. Oh, by the way, the precinct was being run by Dimocrats.

I have watched the Boxer/Rice conversation on FOX about 6 times. I know that it is only a repeat but I swear that Boxer sounds more stupid each time.

Have a great day.

-30-

[ParakeeTeacher]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif Thanks Mary-Lou for the link to JibJab! *It was hilarious!! *Hope your poor head gets to feeling better! *I've had a sinus headache for the past 2 days. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ugh.gif You're too nice for migraines...so Migraine GET LOST! There... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/clap.gif (not clapping, but rather dusting off hands... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/doh.gif )That should do it! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif Hi Jeff...you son is a real "chip off the ol' block" ! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

Good morning, DA, Duncan, ArmyWife, FrouFrou, and the esteemed GR! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notworthy.gif Dave...kudos on the akkounts at KK http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif...you make us proud!

BBL to tease and torment. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
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Tonja

[Granite River]

I guess Y’all must have seen Joe B make a bigger fool of himself by saying that the definition of a trained Iraq in his mind is one able to step into the shoes of an American troop.

Now BB is making a statement rather than asking questions.

[Basheva]

Good Morning Everyone!

The more they re-play the Barbie diatribe the better it gets. The entire world gets to see a really nasty person in action. A "senator" with a very small "s" who sits on a very large "S".

Very lovely morning here and no one - I repeat no one - is going to spoil it for me. Sunshine, warm air, no clouds, and best of all.....

George W. Bush Will Be Sworn In As President Tomorrow

That's the important thing. BB is a speck of protoplasm on the nether regions of the body politic.

A few chores for me today, nothing I can't handle. Some gardening. Ballet class and a walk.

Finished that book: Last Jews of Cochin" - really really fascinating.

Now on to the bio of Teddy Roosevelt.

Another American with very large boots.

Mary Lou - sorry to hear about your migraine. Hope the sun shines for you really soon.

[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 It's an hour later and indeed, with the application of Imitrex, and hot compresses and herbal packs, the migraine is abating. Thank you for your prayers. I'm still working on it, but it is getting better.

There is a special place in heaven reserved for the inventors of sumatripton succonate, the active ingredient in Imitrex. At $90.00 a dose, it's still a bargain. ( Luckily my dear doctor gives me some free samples every once in a while, and Glaxo sends me $10.00 coupons for filling out headache surveys, and with insurance, it only ends up costing $45.00 for nine pills. Still , worth their weight in platinum for what they do.)

[lpara]

So . . . how do you think the vote will go? Dems . . . no? and Rebubs . . . YES!

Boxer already voted her very surprising http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tqrolleyes.gif NO, Kerry NO (another surprise) Finally DODD shows a little sense . . . YES. (even though he said something about if it were up to him the seat to his right would be empty! ~~ hey if it were up to most of us that seat would be empty . . . after all . . . kerry should have resigned his senate seat http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif ) I've been watching the whole thing. (had some sort of strange pain in my chest yesterday so just stayed in a chair all day http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif think it was related to esophagitis http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ugh.gif ) Saw Kerry sitting in his own little corner in his own little chair last night http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif He's still running. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif Who's the big guy who is always with Condi? He's older, but is he her body guard? Biden--YES! 2 Nays (jerks) 16 yays

GOOD MORNING! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sunspin.gif Hope you sickies feel better. It's cold, cold, cold here. Supposed to have snow and then later this week ice/sleet http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

I feel like I have no other recourse but to pray that somehow BB's constituency is "earthquaked" off the face of this earth . . . sorry . . . but they keep voting the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/witch.gif in . . . hope it won't eliminate any of my friends over there! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif

Well, since I did NADA yesterday . . . I have MUCHO to do today! TTFN! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif

[Froufrou]

M-L: *Poor dear. *I had a young neighbor with the same problem. *Hope it leaves you very quickly. *I can't imagine how you could play if you had one. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

[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">John Kerry did it again. He says the elections were "faulty". He claims that "In Republican run precincts, Democrats had to wait 3, 5, 7, and as much as 11 hours to cast their ballots while Republicans, 10 minutes, in-out and on their way home."[/QUOTE]

Oh yes, it is true. It is a tradition in the heavily populated Democratic portions of major metro areas. The patriotic people leave their homes at midnight, 1 am etc. and gather outside their polling places to wait for it to open. They have a "blockhead" party and celebrate by "basking in the momemt" of hope their candidate will overcome truth and logic.

Sometimes celebrities from ACLU come to "entertain" with presentations of past disenfranchisement law suits and court rulings on religious restrictions. Then they do a group cheer when the doors open and begin their process of voting.

Of course the first in line get to vote first, but they still have to wait when they go to the next precinct to vote again with the provisional ballot.

So you see it is true about their long waits.

Whew! Glad you guys are straigtened out about that. Well, I brought a sack so I can save some donuts for Danny. let's see a couple of http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallchockk.jpg and a couple http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallcreams.jpg and maybe onehttp://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/kk.jpg for me. Maybe I better take one more.

[Terri]

The Breaking News box above tells the story.

Condi is on her way to confirmation by the full Senate tomorrow.

Of course the 2 http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif were Kerry and Boxer! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.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 By being a mighty minority of TWO (!)Boxer and Kerry have proven both to their collegues and to the nation how much out of the loop they really are! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif What jerks!

Oh! This is so sad. This is from my old neighborhood.

Photo (http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/photo.adp?id=2005011 8201509990024)

[Terri]

Mary-Lou, I edited your post because the link was too wide and was stretching the page out of shape.

Here's a little tip.

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When posting a link, click on the http: button and paste in the link, click Ok and paste in a word or two, then click ok again. I usually use the word "More". Or you can use "Click Here".

That way you get a nice short livelink that doesn't break the tables. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

More (http://www.gopusa.com/)
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[Mary-Lou]

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sorry!

[Ohiowoman]

Such a shock that Boxer and Kerry were the 2 to vote against Condi. Of course, it had nothing to do with her qualifications. Kerry's angry that he isn't being inauguarated tomorrow so he could choose a fellow appeaser and Boxer is just a - well, you know what she is. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Old Man, are you sure there will be some donuts left for Danny later?

[Old Man]

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[Basheva]

Now tell the truth OM - you ate all the donuts and there's none left for Danny.

Laurie - I, too, hope that the earthquake you are asking for doesn't annihilate your friends in California. There's a lot of us here.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Oh yes, it is true. It is a tradition in the heavily populated Democratic portions of major metro areas. The patriotic people leave their homes at midnight, 1 am etc. and gather outside their polling places to wait for it to open. They have a "blockhead" party and celebrate by "basking in the momemt" of hope their candidate will overcome truth and logic. [/QUOTE]

You forgot to mention that on their way to the polling place they slog through ten feet of snow, all up hill for ten miles.

By the way, it's uphill both ways. That's part of being a democrat.

The last I heard Biden was pontificating (he never just speaks) and it sounded like he was going to vote no. Wonder how come he voted yes?

Onward to ballet class......arabesque , pas de bourrée...

[Froufrou]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">By the way, it's uphill both ways. That's part of being a democrat.
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[stan25]

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<span style='font-family:time'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>It is a nice http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sun1.gif morning here in Riveriton Wyoming. The current temp is 43 degress.The high is expected to get to 47 later Here are the current conditions for the Riverton Wyoming area as of 11:00 mst
Wind: From SW at 12 mph
gusting to 24 mph
Humidity: 56%
Pressure: 30.31 in.
Dew Point: 28°F

I am doing a lot better this morning. Although, I feel like that I have been drug through a small knothole twice backwards; I think that I am on the mend.

The Supremes have spoken again.They have turned the idiot Michael Newdow’s injunction to keep the opening inaugraual prayer down. Chief Justice Renhquist turned him down flatley.

How many of guys caught that woman from Vanity Fair complain about the $40 million that has been spent on the inaugauration? She knows that is money was all donated and has been minimal taxpayer dollars used. She also said that FDR had a low key inaugrauration for his third tem. The reason that it was low key was because FDR’s health was failing and he did not want the press to see this.

The latest on death toll from the tsuaumai has been raised to 225,000.

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BBL http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/salute1.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/heli1.gif</span></span>.

[termind]

M-L, another great JibJab link!!! It's getting a lot of e-mail sends. Thanks!

Just in case OM and Danny can't figure out how many is enough, here's another round of 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 for the rest of us.

Let's see now...if Senator Kerry votes against Dr. Rice in committee, and he votes for her on the floor, then we'll have a four year long sound bite about how "I actually did vote against the Secretary of State before I voted for her."

[Froufrou]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">The latest on death toll from the tsuaumai has been raised to 225,000.
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Talk radio is saying it's the worst disaster of the century. When I heard that, I tried to imagine 'The Last Days of Pompei" but was unable to fathom that.

[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 Worst disaster of the Century? was he referring to the twentieth or the twenty first? After all, we are only five years into the twenty-first, so indeed it would be the worst of the twenty first...so far. As for the twentieth century, well there were some things that topped the tsunami in terms of lives lost. WW1, WW2, The Communist attempt to take over the planet, Roe V Wade, etc. Maybe he meant the worst NATURAL disaster. The UNNATURAL disasters , to be brutally frank, outdo the natural ones nearly every time. Not to minimise the Tsunami, but newspeople are often given to hyperbole.

The headache is gone! Hallelujah!

Frou Frou, the History Channel is doing a special on Pompei. I don't know what time but you might want to check it out.

[Stan75d2]

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Good Wednesday morning to you all http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Had a good trip on the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tread.gif this morning...went shopping and now the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/snoman2.gif commeth..looks like about 4 inches since I got home. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

How about those two http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif ses at the *hearing this morning.. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ne_nau.gif

Condi Rice was a lady that other one was a B http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/broomstick.gif

I'll have to tape the swearing in tomorrow...have an important meeting... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

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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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[Old Man]

We better hope Yellowstone doesn't erupt. As one of the world's largest volcanos that laid 3 ft of ash down in Iowa the last time it erupted (before I was born) and is supposed to be 40,000 years overdue for another blast (but who's counting), a very large portion of the U.S. population would be destroyed.

Kind of makes you glad to know where you will spend eternity. I don't see any indication of it happening in the next few lifetimes, but I never put anything outside the power of God and if he felt this nation was drifting too far away from Him, this would be a good way to get our attention. On the positive side, I think the "silent" majority is taking us back in the right direction by speaking up this last election.

[stan25]

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Frou Frou, the History Channel is doing a special on Pompei. I don't know what time but you might want to check it out.[/QUOTE]

Speaking of the History Channel, they are also doing a special bio on all of the Presidents from George Washington to George W Bush. I watch the first two episodes last night and will be watching the rest the series as it airs.

[Froufrou]

All - I just received an email about making insurance companies allow 48 hour stays following mastectomies. *Since Terri posted instructions here earlier, I will try to provide the link for those who wish to sign the petition:<a href="http://www.lifetimetv.com/reallife/bc/pledges/bc_mast_thanks.html" target="_blank">

Click here</a>

[lovingarmywife]

Hi all! *

I'm just writing to let ya'll know that I am starting a new thread down in member topics. *I read many books. *I love to read...usually, I have 2 or 3 books going at a time (I've always read like that). *And I'm always looking for recommendations. *So, since I know some of the rest of you are mega-readers too, maybe we can run a thread of recommendations, and notes on books that are obnoxiously boring, or poorly writen, or just plain DUMB (perhaps a certain Dan Brown novel comes to mind?). *Anyway, I'm going down to share the 3 books I am currently reading (2 are re-reads). *Please join in! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

edited to add:

Here's the link to the book thread! here (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=13;t=18245;r=1;&#top)

[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">Senator Kerry, a Vietnam veteran, had eight or nine months in the spotlight to learn the lesson about spouting off bovine stuff [/QUOTE]
Senator/Veteran, those are pretty strong words to use with trash like JK. Kinda lumps his kind in with us veterans and such. Just 'cause ya got the title don't mean nothin'. Lt. John Runnin' Skerry is an abomination.

The only thing BOVINE he ever spouted was pure Bull Manure. Thank God, he never got the title that counts.

[flowerpower]

Hello all!!

Ooh...I have been a very bad girl today...oh yes I have.
Went to pay a bill at a shop just out of town. Not but one or two people in there.. but soon another guy came in. The lady whose son owns this place..started talking about the inaguration..I thought to myself...this should get good here in a minute. I was right!! The guy that came in behind me...says and Yes we are all paying for it...before I could stop my mouth...I said. NO sir, it is paid for with private donations...you have not spent a dime of your money on this. He sort of glared at me...but I stood my ground...and he never said another word. I also told him I was a Republican.... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif I figured that would do him in.

I try to keep my mouth shut...but when someone who is not telling the truth..especially about the President...I cant stop it. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

I hope you all have had a good day..Glad your migrane is gone Mary_lou. I had one...for about a week....and now I see what people are talking about. It is not fun!

Back later...TTFN

[Froufrou]

Flower - Glad you're keeping warm! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif Guess you left one male visitor pretty 'steamed' too! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

I had a headache once that I could best describe as feeling seasick and like I just left a movie theater all at once. I wanted to curl up in a dark place and I was too ookie to get there! The diagnosis was 'cluster headache' (not to be confused with cluster flock.)

[termind]

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M-L, I think most dims would disagree. From all the moaning and groaning we've heard, I'm sure they truly believe the election of 2004 is by far the worst disaster (natural or manmade) of the 21st Century.

...and there goes flower, standing up for the President again...

Over lunch I had to listen to MSNBC playing in the background.

Subject: exit polls.
Problem: Were the exit polls really as bad as we're told?
Analysis: the networks were too quick to report actual results. They should have waited until the effects of the exit polls could be felt before telling the public the real numbers.

Do these people really think we're all as stupid as they want us to be?

[Original Rebel]

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GOOD EARLY SUNNY AFTERNOON EVERYBODY.

S'posed to be 60 degrees again today...got to 67 yesterday - 3 degrees from 70...Whoohaaa.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Now I remember, Old Man, will you stash a couple of donut's for me? Dave will have been here and long gone already by the time I return, so I'd appreciate the stash-a-roo if you would please... [/QUOTE]
Hey DannyD(ude), isn't that kinda like putting the fox in charge of the henhouse? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Yup, it sure sounds like a lot of sour grapes with the two Demoncrap pinheads that voted "no"...but did we expect anything else? They are so sure there opinions are so special...NOT!!!

flower, I'm so glad you are doing the "rebel" thing in your part of the country. I can't cover it all, ya know. Nowwwww, if we just had a few more covering the rest of the nutcase sections of the country who weren't afraid to stand up...we might start a "movement." http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

Okay, well, ain't got time to make any more comments...maybe later. I've always got one, ya know.

I'll be baaaaack... 'Til then, y'all behave. Have a donut.

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[Basheva]

I am really REALY REALLY getting excited by tomorrow!!

I think I might even allow myself a KK donut (22 fat grams and all) to celebrate.

Well, virtually speaking of course.

But my celebratory feelings are not virtual - they are actual.

We have to learn to take our victories and enjoy them with mucho huzannahs.

And stuff.

[pRIMrose]

Just got home from work. Had to stay two hours longer today because one of the girls went home sick. That means no afternoon http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/aiw/lazy.gif ~ and I guess I can also forget about any leftover KK's too. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bawl.gif I think I'm the hardest working retired person I know. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

flower ~ you go girl. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif

Haven't had a chance to read everything yet, so I'll BBL after I relax a little.

[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">Hey DannyD(ude), isn't that kinda like putting the fox in charge of the henhouse? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif[/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/angel.gif Who? Me?

Oh that reminds me of that old rock and roll song. "Who's always calling the teacher Daddy-O? Who? Me? Yes! You!

What was the name of the song?

[lpara]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/snoman2.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/snoman2.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/snoman2.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ssnoman.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ssnoman.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ssnoman.gif <span style='font-family:trebuchet ms'>is <span style='font-size:17pt;line-height:100%'>HERE!</span> <span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>A few inches in just a few hours and nobody expected it to be more than flurries. The local (Raleigh) news is showing impassable roads . . . it's bad. I went to Harris Teeter which is only about 2 blocks away. It was pouring snow at that time, but when I came out it had already stopped. We've already called off church for tonight as have all the other local churches. All the schools here closed early. I needed some buns http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin2.gif so we could have chicken sandwiches tonight . . . and half & half . . . I didn't need the regular staples that were going, going, gone fast! People were calling in saying it took them 45 minutes to go 1 mile as there is so much traffic and quite a few pile-ups! So glad I don't live in Raleigh any more!!!

Can't wait until tomorrow!! I have everything ready for a big Inauguration BASH!

Basheva~~not to worry~~it'll only get the ones who voted for BB (bettyboop) http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coquet.gif

Off to do some reading . . . TTFN</span></span>

[Froufrou]

Did someone invite a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/troll.gif to weigh-in on Mexico?

[bcdaley]

Has anybody heard that the CBS producers who were asked to resign over Rathergate have not done so? *I heard about it on Imus this morning. *Evidently this has been confirmed by CBS CEO Les Moonves. *Info here:
RatherBiased.com (http://ratherbiased.com/news/content/view/631/2/)

[termind]

Awright! Basheva takes a http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallkk.jpg!

A here's a few http://www.terminweb.com/weblog/images/smallkk.jpgs for the hard working pRIM!

Looks like the party's in full swing...

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Oh that reminds me of that old rock and roll song. "Who's always calling the teacher Daddy-O? Who? Me? Yes! You!

What was the name of the song? [/QUOTE]

That would be Charlie Brown by The Coasters. Click here for the lyrics (http://lyricsplayground.com /alpha/songs/c/charliebrown.shtml).

[EdieJ]

Howdy and good evening! Just http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pop.gif in for a second; gotta get headed home. Snow again. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif 2 1/2 hours to get here this morning, so am hoping the drive home won't be as bad. They say we're in for another whopper of a storm on Saturday. We'll stock up on goodies Friday and not have to go out in it at all. Potato soup sounds like a winner!

OK, gotta run. Everyone have a wonderful, blessed Inauguration Eve!! 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
Edie

God bless President Bush

[Basheva]

If anyone out there is not in full celebratory mode, I invite you to go back and read the precinct for election day in November. It was, as I recall, well over 20 pages long.

It was full of nail bitng, incipient heart attacks, strokes, pins and needles, hanging on by finger nails, teeth grinding, jaw clenching, clenched fists and toes, brain tics, scalp tingling, nerve twitching ANGST.

Remember that? Remember how we prayed, yelled, screamed, carried on, hoped, clasped hands, rang bells, yipped and hollered with one another that day?

Well, here we are folks.......the inauguration we were so anxious about is here....tomorrow....

REJOICE

[Terri]

OM, please forgive my ignorance and tell me more about the Yellowstone volcano. The last explosion before you were born. How did affect the rest of the country besides Iowa?

The Freedom Celebration is going on now but Fox and C-Span have both chosen not to show it. Arrgghh!

The Exit Poll report should be released this week. Maybe it was today. I think it's going to show they got the swing states wrong, all of them except W. Virginia. Is that an accident? I don't think sooooo. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/noway.gif

Off to find a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/troll.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif

[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">That would be Charlie Brown
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<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Who walks in the classroom cool and slow?
Who calls the English teacher Daddy-O?
Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown
He's a clown, that Charlie Brown
He's gonna get caught, just you wait and see
(Why's everybody always pickin' on me?)[/QUOTE]

Who walks in the Precinct cool and slow?

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE"> Potato soup sounds like a winner![/QUOTE] http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.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">It is little known that lying underneath one of The United States largest and most picturesque National Parks - Yellowstone Park - is one of the largest "super volcanoes" in the world.

snip

Scientists have revealed that Yellowstone Park has been on a regular eruption cycle of 600,000 years. The last eruption was 640,000 years ago…so the next is overdue. The next eruption could be 2,500 times the size of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption [/QUOTE] Yellowstone Volcano (http://www.solcomhouse.com/yellowstone.htm)

[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">How did affect the rest of the country besides Iowa?[/QUOTE]
Not sure if I can find the site again but here is something to think about for the next time.
<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Magma would be flung 50 kilometres into the atmosphere. Within a thousand kilometres virtually all life would be killed by falling ash, lava flows and the sheer explosive force of the eruption. Volcanic ash would coat places as far away as Iowa and the Gulf of Mexico. One thousand cubic kilometres of lava would pour out of the volcano, enough to coat the whole of the USA with a layer 5 inches thick. The explosion would have a force 2,500 times that of Mount St. Helens. It would be the loudest noise heard by man for 75,000 years, the time of the last super volcano eruption. Within minutes of the eruption tens of thousands would be dead. [/QUOTE]One of many sites on Yellowstone Volcano (http://armageddononline.tri pod.com/volcano.htm)

You realize if they are off by just 1,000 years, it won't matter much to several generations. If they are right, it won't matter much either since we can't do anything about it except be ready for the effects either directly or indirectly depending on where you live.More on damage an eruption would cause (http://www.rense.com/general41/yellowstoneupdate.ht m)
It sounds similar to what they said happened the last time, only there wasn't a society living in the area.

[Terri]

Thanks, OM!

Two things! I'm glad to know that you are less than 640,000 years old. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

And this is one of those things that there is just no use to worry about, so I guess I won't. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

[Terri]

Ooops! Just saw your last post.

Even though I'm not going to worry, http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif it would be interesting to have a thread on this, don't you think?

Then I can read along while I'm not worrying. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif

Will you start it OM, since you have a lot of resources? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crossfingers.gif

[stan25]

<span style='font-family:times'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'>Terri, the Yellowstone volcano would totally wipe out all of Wyoming, the same way that Mt Vesuious wiped out Pompii. We would never know what hit us. We would instantly be under tons of hot ash and magma. The hot spot of the Yellowstone volcano is right at Norris Junction.

You guys down there in Colorado would get a least a few minutes warning, but not enough to save any lives. The scientists believe that is what caused the last ice age.

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[Old Man]

It is started in misc. news.

[Original Rebel]

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OM, that was "Charley Brown"
Give me a minit and I'll remember who did it. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

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[Floridaguy]

Have read nothing yet since I've been back, but wanted to give Rex a break in the cold weather. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif *I am here, just been swamped with work and meetings the past 2 days. Headed now to a troop meeting in 5 minutes. I will be back later to talk about the troop trip this past weekend, the past few days, etc. Hope everyone is healthy and doing well. BBL, after the meeting. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

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[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">Give me a minit and I'll remember who did it.[/QUOTE]

Sorry, Dave beat you to it. Coasters.

But, I'll give you a mint anyway. I'd give you a donut, but I only have one left and I'm saving that one for DannyD.
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[Original Rebel]

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<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">But, I'll give you a mint anyway. *I'd give you a donut, but I only have one left and I'm saving that one for DannyD.[/QUOTE]
That's "minit" OM, you know 1/60th of an hour. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

Sheesh. *I think I'll go in search of a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/troll.gif . Hang on Frouf, help is on the way.

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[Terri]

Welcome back, http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cowboy7.gif

Thanks OM, I think that should be an interesting discussion or at least a scary one. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shocked1.gif Both those graphics are government graphics? I think we're ok if they are but if not then we need to link to the second one.

Stan, maybe we'd have time to say a short prayer. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[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"> If anyone out there is not in full celebratory mode, I invite you to go back and read the precinct for election day in November. [/QUOTE]

Oh, yes, Basheva, I remember. That was the night I knew I'd found a home away from home. The Precinct that night was 59 pages long. I remember requesting chocolate to get me through the evening.

I'm ready for tomorrow. I have a little TV in my office so I can catch some of it there (no cable, so it'll have to be MSM *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif ). But the boss has cable in her office and she'll be watching on Fox (she got her picture taken with the President in October. We were so jealous!)

If Danny doesn't get here soon, that donut is going to be going, going, gone! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

So there's a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/troll.gif lurking about? I think I'll check it out.

[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">That's "minit" OM, you know 1/60th of an hour. [/QUOTE]
I knew I needed either new glasses or to lay off the grog. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pirate.gif <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>HIC</span>

Teri they are US Geological images, at least the first one is labeled such. If you like, it isn't that important on the 2nd link, it also comes from the same site and article, we can delete it if you feel it needs to be.

[Froufrou]

<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 knew I needed either new glasses or to lay off the grog. HIC
[/QUOTE]

OM - Never fear, here are my special beer goggles!

Oh, and please do as Terri suggested and start that thread on Yellowstone and the volcanoes. You know they are all connected. Shasta, Ranier, blah blah. Should not have removed my beer goggles... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Okay, everybody, bring that http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/troll.gif and let's have him walk the plank...!

[Original Rebel]

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Okay, where's the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/troll.gif? I've been to most of the posts, and I ain't found one yet.

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[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">start that thread on Yellowstone and the volcanoes. You know they are all connected. Shasta, Ranier[/QUOTE]

Good thought Froufrou. The post is on Misc. News and the link I used has several other links of interest.

"I can see clearly, now."

[Froufrou]

OR - My apologies, I thought it would be obvious that the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/troll.gif would enter under the "Crazy like a Fox" thread...

Maybe I am being a little obtuse...

[termind]

Basheva, your idea to re-live Election Night in the Precinct is a good one. I did so last night. All the emotions you cited are still there. What a night!

And, what a night tonight! I mentioned the Black Tie and Boots Ball in my post this morning...I just caught the tailend of a Fox visit to the Ball on the Shep Smith Show. Pretty http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif -- even http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif er that they're celebrating a fellow Texan.

And for the No Tie and Slippers Ball going full tilt here in our esteemed precinct, let's bring in some more 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 to go with the grog. In fact it's a good night for Frou's favorite -- http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/m1helmet.gif Artillery Punch http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/m1helmet.gif . And in fine Field Artillery fashion:

Ladies and Gentlemen, a toast to the President and First Lady of the United States! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cheers.gif

[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">Ladies and Gentlemen, a toast to the President and First Lady of the United States! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cheers.gif[/QUOTE]
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[Original Rebel]

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Okay, I guess I just skimmed over that one...since I saw Der Alte's reply, and it didn't sound too indignant, I didn't figure the guy(?) had gotten too radical.

Now that I've gone back and read what was said...he does have a modicum of GALL alright...but I prefer to think he has just hit the Kool-Aid too hard. *Notice, he hasn't been back to reply...so, he probably used up all of his ammo on one cheeeeep shot.

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[KatyJ]

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

I am late arriving in here today. *Every morning, I check my e-mail and yesterday's post before work. *I didn't have time to check in here in this morning.

We have every right to celebrate this week. *We worked so hard during the campaign, so let's relax and enjoy the fun. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif

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[Old Man]

This place amazes me. The way comments trigger other comments, ideas, questions. I love you people. I was just reading comments to Yellowstone and a question about time and my reply about some scientists rethinkng some geological theories reminded me of a theory I had heard about oil being a renewable resource instead of a static reserve. I found the link or at least, a link about it and put it in my last comment on Yellowstone.

I have seen this happen in other threads as people "brainstorm" and come up with variations of the same topic or thoughts that veer completely into a new area. I am just beginning to realize the power of this forum. I wish our politicians in office would make this required reading.

Dave, bring in more donuts and give one to everybody http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

[KatyJ]

OM, please make sure you save some Danny. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

[Froufrou]

OM - WOW! What a head rush! I love it when everything moves into a kind of circular logic, don't you? I really enjoy that thread of yours, but I am not real skilled in geography, although I liked it in school. What about the Tetons...?

[Charie]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/f_bubbly.gif To the President and First Lady! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/f_bubbly.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fwork.gif


Hi http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/gopusa.gif ns! My server was down most of the day and I almost went http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif I'm glad it came back in the nick of time, though, because one of the ladies on the exec. comm. board called to bawl me out about something that was in the newsletter. It's just something she just now saw because it's a notice at the bottom of the Lincoln Day dinner ad that's been there for at least 3 years and she just never noticed it. But then I heard one of our new members is on http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cloud9.gif because her picture was in the newsletter so that made it all better. There, there!

I'm staying in Appleton tomorrow night with one of my buds because of the Inaugural celebration. Should be fun. And I don't have to worry about http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ssnoman.gif on the way home. I've also discovered it isn't terrific fun driving the truck in a long dress and heels.

I was sent one of those "Not one d@m**d Dime e-mails by a friend who is so naive she said she though the $40 million should be used for tsunami relief, too. SO, I replied in a lengthy e-mail about the whole situation. Sure hope I've put her little mind at rest. That seems to be my raison d'etre.

Speaking of the French http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif I hear they're blackmailing the Thai people into buying 3 of their new Airbuses. Are the English in on those, too, or is that a joint Euro effort? What a bunch of whale $h]t http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pirate.gif s!! They're going to get their hands on our money no matter how they do it.

Katy, you're right. I plan to kick up my heels in grand style tomorrow night. Just hope I can mange to kick them up higher than my ankle. Or ............. on second thought, maybe not. I'd probably just kick myself in the ankle!

Finally got a thank you from the prez last week. It sounded a little uncertain, though. Maybe they're not too sure about sending a thank you to a Mr. Char. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

I lied. It actually came to Ms. Char. Floored me!

Termind, Termind, Termind! That's what I like my donuts stuffed with ----- thickened artillery punch. YOu make it the real way with gunpowder in it, don't you? Oh goody!! Oh happy day! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif

I've just made up my mind that there's to be no volcano erupting at Yellowstone, and you know how stubborn I am!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif So you can say all the prayers you want, Terri, but you don't have to worry about the eruption because there's not going to be one!!

Time to mosey around in the forum.

SY
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[KatyJ]

Ok, its time for me to go to sleep. *I won't be able to watch the President's big day tomorrow. *I have to work and earn my paycheck.

Good night everyone and I will see you tomorrow morning. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wavey.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 got in and found 108 e-mails! So I'll just post here quick and then check on the :troll; and then answer my mail.
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What was the name of the song?
[/QUOTE] OK two questions have been answered.
Charlie Brown

The Coasters.

Now my two cents:

written by Mike Lieber and Jerry Stoller.

Trivia question. From what cruise ship did Mike Lieber need to be recued from, when he first found out that Elvis would be recording "Hound Dog"?

[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">What about the Tetons...?[/QUOTE]
Froufrou asks, Froufrou gets.
<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">The Tetons are among the youngest ranges in the Rocky Mountains.

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the modern range is the product of uplift along the Teton Fault which began 9 million years ag[/QUOTE]

The Grand Tetons (http://www.winona.msus.edu/geology/travels/tetons/travel.html)which are next to Yellowstone have a much different history, but, who's to say the forces that caused one aren't related to other geology of the area. Just think this whole area was underwater and part the Western Interior Seaway. Do a search on that name and you will find maps that show how much of the U.S. was under water at one time.

Where I lived in Easter Az. was part of the shoreline at times of this huge seaway. I found all kinds of shell fossils and some are on display in the Chamber of Commerce office in Springerville, Az.

[ArmyWife]

Anyone else watching Fox? They are showing the Black Tie & Boots Ball and the VP just introduced the President. Laura looks amazing and of course he's just as handsome as ever. The girls are beautiful.

Jo

[Floridaguy]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Ok, made it back for a bit. Let's see... http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif to everyone who had one since Friday. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I will check out the Precinct since then tomorrow, hopefully.

The trip was a blast. The weather was cold (well, for Floridians). It got down to 0 with the wind chill on Sunday night/Monday morning *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif , and the static temps were in the high 20s/low 30s much of the weekend. We were on board the USS Yorktown, CV-10 in Patriot's Point, SC, which is the harbor area (Mt. Pleasant) of Charleston. We slept aboard the aricraft carrier Saturday & Sunday nights, in crew's quarters. We ate on board for breakfast Sunday through breakfast Monday morning. We ate at Melvyn's famous Charleston barbecue Saturday night. It was good. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

The USS Yorktown is now laid out as a museum. Various decks have tours you go on, and to do all 6 could literally take a whole day. The Yorktown was instrumental in WWII, particularly in the Battle of Midway. The carrier was featured in 2 movies, one, the Oscar winning "The Fighting Lady", and the other, better-known, Tora, Tora, Tora. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif I hope the boys learned a lot. Some of the original planes were on the flight deck, with the entry and most of the exhibits on the hangar deck. They had preserved famous planes of various types, from bombers, to F-14s, hellcats, and others, even a replica of the Apollo 7 space capsule (because the Yorktown also was the ship that rescued the capsule at sea), and a replica of the original Wright brothers aircraft. The hangar deck also had a Congressional Medal of Honor museum, very well done. In addition to the many parts of the Yorktown itself, there was also three other vessels available for walking tours at the port, including the last diesel-powered submarine (the SS Clamagore), a Coast Guard Cutter, and a Destroyer (USS Laffey, which survived 5 kamikaze direct hits and 3 bombs dropped on it). Very http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif . The boys earned about 2/3 of their Aviation merit badge, as well as the Historic Trails award. We got back late Monday afternoon.

I had my series of meetings the past 2 days, including the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers' Association Board meeting, and the Joshua Water Control District meetings yesterday, and an all-day Citrus Commission meeting in Lakeland today. Of course, that's no excuse for not reporting in. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

The scout meeting went well tonight. We had a Webelos den as our guests and the boys in the troop gave demonstrations on knots/lashings, first aid, and fire building. Hopefully, some of the 2nd year Webelos will be interested in coming into our troop at the end of February http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif . Another trip coming up is to Kennedy Space Center in March.

Tomorrow early morning, I am meeting movers to get that desk (still at Meryl's friends' house) to my office in Arcadia. I also registered for the Florida YRs quarterly meeting in February, volunteered to lobby in DC for 2 days with representatives of the Citrus Industry March 2 & 3, signed up for the Campaign Seminar put on by Campaigns & Elections magazine (the one promoted at the GOPUSA conference) in June, and a few other meetings/excursions. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

BBL (tomorrow)

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[lpara]

I'm watching and everyone looks really great http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

[termind]

The President made Texas look pretty good--likewise, Texas made the President.

A little inside knowledge for those of you who watched. The crowd sang a rendition of I've Been Working on the Railroad thinking that is the state song. WRONG! The state song is Texas, Our Texas.

You may also have noticed some people in the crowd raised their hands like their middle and ring fingers had been cut off. That's a really hokie hand signal. The President was appropriately diplomatic by showing his hand signal of the index, middle, and ring fingers signifying "W". That way he doesn't lose us Aggie voters.

Just inside stuff, that's all.

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[Ohiowoman]

Jo, thanks for the heads up. I switched over just in time to check 'em out. The President looks good in a tux.

Rory, it sounds as though you had a great trip. I don't know if I want to tell my son about it - he'll tell us that's where we should go on vacation. He loves anything involving the military (except for John Kerry *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif)

[Terri]

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If anyone out there is not in full celebratory mode, I invite you to go back and read the precinct for election day in November.[/QUOTE]

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You know, our threads do get long when everyone is happy. It's just so much more fun that way. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I'm listening to Bob Schieffer making his piddly little excuses for not allowing the White House a rebuttal to the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/frog.gif on their piddly little Sunday morning show that nobody watches. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

It was fun watching the Bush's and the Cheney's at the Black Tie Ball. Very http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

To our leaders! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/f_bubbly.gif

[Ohiowoman]

Terri, I turned it off before Schieffer was on. What was his excuse? I don't watch "Face the Nation". "Fox News Sunday" is much more fun, especially when Brit and/or Charles cut Juan "Meltdown" Williams down to size with just a few well-chose words.

[Basheva]

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Charie...whenever I have to drive while wearing heels, or even good dressy-ish shoes, I take along a pair of my regular walking shoes and wear them for driving.

I refuse to drive in heels. And driving really ruins a nice paid of shoes anyway.

And, if something should happen and I end up having to walk, like to a phone or something, I don't want to be in heels.

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I keep mentioning about celebrations because I think when a group has been in the wilderness for so long (40 years out of the majority in congress) it is possible to forget to enjoy victory.

Enjoy victory.

[Duncan]

Hey Viejo! (Old Man)

Your post about Yellowstone reminded me of when Mount St. Helen's blew its stack in 1980 or 1981...can't remember which. At any rate, here I was growing up in Iowa. I was either a senior in high school or a freshmen in college. About 48 hours after it blew, I recall going out to my car -- a fire engine red 1973 AMC Javelin (FYI)-- and noticed a fine patina of dust all over my car. I took a pinch of this fine powdery substance off my car and marvelled at nature's fury. Imagine! A volcano blowing up a thousand miles away and depositing ash on MY car. As I continued to marvel at nature's power, I turned my head up to notice that the fleet of earthmoving equipment was still hard a work about 3 football field away, converting a farm field into something that could be built on. My mind dredged up this thought: Boy...they're....sur e kicking up a LOT of......dust. Oh....no....I'm not just UGLY....I'm STUPID TOO!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bawl.gif

End of story

[Terri]

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[/QUOTE]
The usual drivel. He said they only have half an hour and Kennedy is such an icon of the party. He said he had 3 Republicans on one show and blah...blah...blah. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/barf.gif

[stan25]

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You guys are talking about some of my stomping grounds.

The Grand Tetons are well known for it seismic activity. I have personally expeirenced several tremors in the area. The main fault line runs just to the west of the Snake River. The was even one near Mackay Idaho in 1983, the did some major damage.

The area know as Quake Lake in Southwestern Montana, near the town of West Yellowstone is also a big seismic area.

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[Terri]

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Stan, we spent a few nights camping just above Quake Lake about 10 years ago. I had not heard the story of earthquake and the campground at the bottom of the canyon before that.

It was chilling and fascinating. I have to admit I was a bit nervous the whole time we were there but we really enjoyed the wildlife. There are a lot of moose in the area. Very http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif