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Terri

10-14-2005, 12:01 AM

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Happy Friday! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sun1.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/daisy.gif

Iraq will vote on it's constitution tomorrow and early reports sound promising for passage. We'll get to see the purple fingers again. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

The NY Times has decided it can save $60K a day if it shrinks it newspaper size by one inch. Do I hear 2 ... do I hear 3? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

The Washington Monument was evacuated again yesterday after another bomb threat. This is becoming a habit in DC. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/shake.gif

Mardi Gras organizers say the celebration will be held in New Orleans in February come hell or high water. We've already had high water so I guess we know what is left. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif

Well hey, things could always be worse. (http://www.tonyrogers.com/humor/images/bush_vs_kerry_footba ll.jpg) http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
A little perspective is a good thing. (http://www.emlyn.net/images/content/kerry_football.jpg) http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif

All righty then! It's your turn. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chatter.gif

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif Interesting: http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif "Hillary Clinton is never going to be president of the United States. There is no more divisive figure in the Democratic Party, much less the country, than the former first lady. ~ Susan Estrich, 2003

"Mediocre people are, of course, entitled to representation. That's what Congress is for. But the federal courts are not a representative institution, and the charge of elitism is a strange one in this context. After all, it's called the Supreme Court, not the Court of Common Place." ~ James Taranto, Wall Street Journal

"Respectfully — and mindful that you have made it a point of personal pride throughout your administration never to admit a personal mistake (I know you said recently that you "take responsibility" for problems encountered during the federal response to Hurricane Katrina, but that's not the same as admitting you made a mistake) — I urge you to pull the nomination of White House counsel Harriet Miers to serve as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court." ~ Former Congressman Bob Barr

"The nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court is foundering, but President Bush is confident that she will be confirmed. Bush thus displays a touching faith in the power of hypocrisy, double standards, and contradictions to see his nominee through. The case for Miers is an unholy mess, an opportunistic collection of whatever rhetorical flotsam happens to be at hand." ~ Rich Lowry, National Review Online

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

Mary-Lou

10-14-2005, 12:12 AM

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 Argh! Those quotes are AWFUL! But I know you wouldn't post them, Terri, unless they were real quotes from real people. Make that real quotes from alledged people. Grrrr.

What is WRONG with these people. I've never seen such vitrol expended on such an inoffensive person. And by people who are supposed to be our FRIENDS.

Oh well, I just watched a really nice movie called "The Librarian". Sort of a "Geek becomes Indian Jones" movie. It cheered me up for a while!

No bad language, an implied love scene between people of the opposite sex, great scenery, action violence, and yummy special effects. Lots of "mystical legendary " stuff too. You can take Mom AND the kids.

Speedway

10-14-2005, 02:01 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">"Mediocre people are, of course, entitled to representation. That's what Congress is for. But the federal courts are not a representative institution, and the charge of elitism is a strange one in this context. After all, it's called the Supreme Court, not the Court of Common Place." ~ James Taranto, Wall Street Journal[/QUOTE]

Well, now that I understand why we strive to put mediocre people in Congress, life has new meaning. I understand now that Edward Kennedy is a perfect congressmen and we probably need to make sure that Mike Pence never gets re-elected. If I had only known we were looking for mediocrity all these years, I would have kept voting for Democrats.

Now for the SUPREME Court. Would somebody guide me to where I can find out why it was called the Supreme Court? I'm curious.

Supreme has a few definitions:

1 : highest in rank or authority <the supreme commander>
2 : highest in degree or quality <supreme endurance in war and in labour -- R. W. Emerson>
3 : ULTIMATE, FINAL <the supreme sacrifice>

I always thought it was the SUPREME Court because it was the ultimate, final decision. Nothing could be contested beyond this point.

Now I have James Taranto point out that I am wrong! It means the highest quality. Elite means the choice part, the best of a class, the socially superior part of society. Pretty much the same as Taranto's use of SUPREME.

Why didn't we want every court to be of the highest quality? Why only one?

I mean, I understand why we would have one ultimate authority, but I don't understand why we would only want one high quality court.

No wonder these Elitest Court judges feel that they should use foreign law to interpret the Constitutionality of our laws. They are above all of us commoners. Just think about the Mediocres who wrote the laws.

BTW, Rush says this war within our party won't hurt it. I can't see how it can help but hurt it. I don't care one iota if Harriet Miers is confirmed or not. If she isn't qualified, I don't want her on the court. I just don't know how to be a part of an organization that thinks I'm too stupid or too common (second-rate). Harriet Miers would run circles around me. If she's a dunce, what am I?

ParakeeTeacher

10-14-2005, 02:43 AM

Speed...you sound like I do in the GOPUSA Loft thread entitled The Virtues of a Vocal Citizenry. *Good rant, if I may call it that. You make excellent points...supreme, even! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bigsmile.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

Can you believe that Kerry just called me?! It is 2:30 a.m. and what in the world am I doing up? *But...good thing I was, because I told him I'd be ticked if he had awakened me! *Speed, I think you know where I'm coming from! It's hard enough to find Mr. Sandman!

Anyways...they had to change a transmission on the car and were just getting into the hotel. So it was a late evening for him and he will be up and ready to head to the track by 6:00. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ugh.gif

Well, I went and checked out our new Target...I was disappointed. *Amanda's Target has a full grocery department complete with meat, bakery and produce sections...ours only has some refrigerated cases and shelf items. *I still have to go to Orlando to get my lo-carb tortillas and some great lo-carb spaghetti sauce. Rats! *But...they do have a Starbucks! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif

Katy, I hope Blackie is waiting at your door in the morning...er, today. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif My cat got out, and she has always been an indoor cat, but she came back after a day in the big world. *"It's scary out there," she purred!

Susan Estrich...was she smoking pot? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif She sounds like she's been smoking a lot of something! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.gif

Terri, love the "little perspective" photo...he looked like he was giving birth to his arm! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif The other was a great photo of our President! Ooooh yea! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Well, almost 3:00...guess I should try to sleep.

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

ParakeeTeacher

10-14-2005, 02:47 AM

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif Speed...I about died when I saw you and I are the only ones here!! *Now we can talk about everyone else! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mdr11.gif

Okay...on the count of three we turn off the computer...one, two, three...turn off the computer and go to bed! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ~poof~

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 05:49 AM

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

Black is still missing. *He has always responded to me whenever I call him. *He has never miss his meals and I am getting concern. *Please pray for me that he will show up real soon. *He is my buddy and friend.

pRIMrose

10-14-2005, 06:02 AM

http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/j0/book.gifARTICLES OF INTEREST

Al Qaeda Dupes Liberal Left Into Fighting Jihad (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=22;t=24591) - Frank Salvato

Freeh At Last (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=22;t=24588) - Oliver North

The Weight And Wait Of The House Leadership (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=23;t=24592) - Paul Weyrich

Conservative Disharmony (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=23;t=24589) - Lisa Fabrizio

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/chatter.gifTOPICS UNDER DISCUSSION

A House Divided: Manufacturing In Crisis (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=25;t=24573)

Human Smuggling Is Big Business (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=16;t=24490;st=0;&#entry229800)

TGImRepublican

10-14-2005, 06:14 AM

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Ahhh, Friday

Katy, hope you walk out this morning and Black is there and waiting.

The perspective photo http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif not very good form http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif Don't give up your day job John http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rotflo.gif Oh my, I caught that right away http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I guess it's time to dust off the Kerry/Edwards Ambiguously Gay Duo pic. I know that would get a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif again.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Iraq will vote on it's constitution tomorrow[/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif Just as the President said http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/twothumbsup.gif

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">this war within our party won't hurt it. I can't see how it can help but hurt it[/QUOTE]

Speed, I think he was pointing out that our party - unlike an un-named other one - can disagree and fuss a little but in the end we stand together. This is actually a good thing I guess, as that other party is turning cartwheels and thinking they are winning again.
The last election here - Hackett - lost to the Republican but declared it a victory - http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif thought I - but you know, the Dems on another site were just giddy (isn't that what they call themselves now) because Hackett ran in Ohio and got a few votes and lost/ie to them - A WIN.
With intelligence like that, how can a little Republican rift right now harm us http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

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pRIMrose

10-14-2005, 06:31 AM

Good Morning http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hat1.gif

Katy - I'm so sorry to hear about Black. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif *Maybe he's visiting a neighbor. *Has he been fixed - maybe he's just http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif *Anyway, I'm praying he will return soon. 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"> "Hillary Clinton is never going to be president of the United States. There is no more divisive figure in the Democratic Party, much less the country, than the former first lady. ~ Susan Estrich, 2003
[/QUOTE]

OMG - it truly must be "end times" - Susan Estrich dissing the http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/witch.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yikes.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">Mardi Gras organizers say the celebration will be held in New Orleans in February come hell or high water. We've already had high water so I guess we know what is left. [/QUOTE]

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On that note, I better head for the "repair room" and get ready for work. http://www.fancysplace.com/smileys/bye.gif

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 06:38 AM

Black has been fixed. This is not like him to miss two meals. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

flowerpower

10-14-2005, 06:40 AM

Good morning!

Katy...Keep looking for Black..he will turn up. He might have seen something he needed to check out...he could be hiding...or scared. I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

I am hoping that the Iraq voting goes down without a hitch. I know the terrorists are going to try their best to intimidate them so they wont vote...but I dont think they will succeed.Dear God please keep our guys safe.

Coffee is ready in the lounge. Its friday...so extra goodies hidden under the counter. Help yoursleves. TTFN!

Ohiowoman

10-14-2005, 06:50 AM

Good morning!

Susan Estrich has sure changed her tune! I heard her with Hannity earlier this week and she's touting Hillary as someone who could be elected. She emphasized how Hillary is in the "center". Personally, I think she's as liberal as she ever was, but she'll say whatever she believes will get her elected.

<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 last election here - Hackett - lost to the Republican but declared it a victory [/QUOTE]
I thought that was pretty strange, too, TGIR. The Dems were pretty much falling all over themselves, acting as though Hackett had actually won. It was very odd. I thought a victory occurred when you actually got more votes than the other person.

Mary-Lou, we watched "The Librarian" when it was first on. It was a decent movie. The plot was good and it was just nice to see something that wasn't full of sex and/or gratuitous violence.I saw on a web site (whose name I can't remember) that they're making a sequel, but I don't know when it will be shown. We're looking forward to seeing the new one.

BBL

termind

10-14-2005, 07:08 AM

Howdy Y'all!

Remembering the power of all those purple fingers...our friends in Iraq have the opportunity to show the rest of the World just how powerful freedom is. Best wishes to them.

A quick visit to drop off a fresh batch 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, then it's off for an early morning visit to the office. [hic] found the goodies to go with the coffee.

I'll be away for the weekend, so y'all have a great one. See ya' on Monday.

Bigdog

10-14-2005, 07:31 AM

Good morning all

Great fall weather is back, and I am caught up enough on "stuff" so that I can enjoy it a bit.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">BTW, Rush says this war within our party won't hurt it. I can't see how it can help but hurt it[/QUOTE]

What I heard Rush saying, and he was quite specific about it, was that the conservative movement would not be hurt. He did not say the same about the Republican party as a whole.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">"Hillary Clinton is never going to be president of the United States. There is no more divisive figure in the Democratic Party, much less the country, than the former first lady. ~ Susan Estrich, 2003
[/QUOTE]

Hmmmm ... Not sure I like this. Have never known Susan to be right about anything yet. Of course, she talks mainly to hear herself talk, so it's all rather meaningless.

Terri

10-14-2005, 07:39 AM

Twas a night short on both ends. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleeping.gif

You're all missing something very important about the Susan Esterich quote and that is the "2003" at the end of it. She has completely changed her tune again now and is touting Hillary.

Katy dear, I wonder if Black could have gotten into someone's garage or tool shed and is temporarily locked in? Can you walk the neighborhood calling for him and listening? Also look up trees and on roofs. Sometimes cats get chased by a dog or something and then find themselves in a place hard to get out of.

Also look in windows. I've been told that most often a cat will be thought lost and taken in by someone who means well but who should have left said cat alone to go home.

And check with the local animal control people. Some well meaning person may have taken him to the shelter.

I hope you find Black today. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 07:50 AM

Thank you Terri and everyone else. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif *

I am missing my buddy right now. *He is my companion. *I am currently making signs to be place all over the neighborhood. *Hopefully, something positive will turnout soon.

Terri

10-14-2005, 07:55 AM

Btw, the Oliver North column is very good today. pRIM posted it in Editorials on the news.

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 08:20 AM

I place double chocolate chip muffins in the lounge area.

I am currently making signs to be place in the neighborhood. *

I am too stress to go for my workout today.

I will check out and post in the other threads as soon as I am able.

TGImRepublican

10-14-2005, 08:21 AM

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif I stand corrected 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">What I heard Rush saying, and he was quite specific about it, was that the conservative movement would not be hurt. He did not say the same about the Republican party as a whole.[/QUOTE]

I didn't hear that part. Rush is on during my shift when I am in and out of the cruiser all the time.
I hope our party is not hurt as a whole.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Remembering the power of all those purple fingers...our friends in Iraq have the opportunity to show the rest of the World just how powerful freedom is. Best wishes to them.[/QUOTE]

BIG DITTO, couldn't have said it better!

Oh BTW, someone wanted a Buckeye recipe. I put one that I use in the "Living in Ohio" thread - sorry Terri, didn't remember the recipe thread until after I posted.
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Yummmmy, It's Apple time so today I think I'll make a big apple dish of some kind - Maybe Apple Crisp Hot and steamy with a dip of real Vanilla IceCream on top. OK, I am officially hungry.

CleosMom

10-14-2005, 08:26 AM

Katy ~ I am so sorry that Black is still missing. My girlfriend's cat took a little vacation not too long ago. She was frantic. The first few days, she spent every moment thinking and looking. It became a bit of an obsession, but she couldn't stop herself. After about five or six days she finally settled down a bit and started talking about getting a kitten. After eight days, she came home from work and ~ viola! ~ there was Oscar! Laying in the middle of her driveway (his favorite sleeping spot). He never apologized or explained.

Personal Observation: We (Republicans) control the White House; we control the Senate; we control the House; we hold the majority of governorships; we control the majority of the state houses. We won. Why are we behaving like losers? Why are we allowing the MSM, Democrats and any other critics to marginalize us? We have allowed our Party to become demoralized. I say "enough". It's time we become assertive. We must behave like the winners we rightfully are. We need a leader to sit us down, develop a plan for our nation's future and git er done! Where's Newt when we need him?

. . . . .where's Newt when we need him?

Okey Dokey. . . . think I'll step down off my soap box now. It can get pretty slippery up there!

Have a great day everyone. Oh, did I ever tell each and every one of you just how much I appreciate you?

Well. . . . I do.

Froufrou

10-14-2005, 08:28 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 just don't know how to be a part of an organization that thinks I'm too stupid or too common (second-rate). Harriet Miers would run circles around me. If she's a dunce, what am I?
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Me know. Me so feel the same.

And I don't give a clam about Susan http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/ostrich.gif

"Hey diddle, diddle
This here's a riddle
You'll figure it out
And soon...

Barney would http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif
To see such sport
While Terri has posted
The Goon!"

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coquet.gif Rah!

Terri

10-14-2005, 08:35 AM

CM, we have the numbers in the Senate but we don't really control it because of the RINOs who vote with the Democrats.

Actually Newt tried his hand with leading Republicans in the current Miers flap. Here's how it went here at GOPUSA.

Memo to conservatives: Trust Bush about Miers (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=22;t=24471)

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 08:38 AM

Good news!!! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif

Black has been found safe and sound! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif He was locked in my father's storage shed.

Thank you everyone. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

Granite River

10-14-2005, 08:53 AM

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">Also look in windows. I've been told that most often a cat will be thought lost and taken in by someone who means well but who should have left said cat alone to go home. [/QUOTE]

My neighbor is a catnapper. She has stolen three of the wife’s cats. If she would just get four more. Black may be out all night doing a Halloween run-through?

With al Zawahiri asking Zoocowy for money we can assume that Zoo has a lot of the money Saddam and his kids took from the bank. Zoo also has control of all available jihad money from around the world because – as President Bush has said – Iraq is where the Islamic jihad must win to keep their dream of World domination alive.

Did Y’all see Lewis Fairycon of Fox yesterday? He said that he was taken up into a space ship where the old dead leader of the Nation of Islam told him that President Reagan was planning a war against young black men. Then Reagan attacked Libya and Fairycon felt he had been right. Isn’t Libya occupied by Arabs, as the rest of north Africa is? I wonder how Lewis can stand with Islam when the Arabs in Africa are killing blacks all over the place just to get rid of them.

CSchultz

10-14-2005, 09:11 AM

Happy Friday All!!

It's munchkin land in Wamego this weekend.

The final surviving munchkins will be here for our "OZ toberfest" Celebration.
Misty and I made custom bottles of lotion for each of them.

We got a call from Meinhardt Raabe last night thanking us! (he was the munchkin who pronounced the wicked witch of the east dead.

Anyway, it's pretty big news around here.

The Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning in Aurora, Colorado has criticized Kansas for being to "unclear" regarding our science standards in regards to evolution.

I suppose they were expecting us to treat it as if it were a fact or something? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif
Perhaps they could be so kind as to provide us with some "proof" that we could include in the tests.

To work To work!

Looks like a couple of you were up late last night.

Well, I'd better get some work done. Gotta leave early tonight to get to Topeka for the weekend.

See Ya!
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CleosMom

10-14-2005, 09:27 AM

Katy - I'm so happy for you.

Terri - that's the glory of a rant! It isn't always rational ~ just passionate. BTW - thanks for the link. Lunchtime reading!

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 09:30 AM

Thank you Cleosmom.

Mary-Lou

10-14-2005, 09:33 AM

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A big HALLELUJAH for finding Black The Cat. To quote the OT Book of Proverbs: A wise person cares for his animals,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Proverbs 12:7 (I think) Anyway, I quote this whenever anyone says I'm silly for caring about my creatures. If GOD thinks that it is "wise", who am I to argue?

A big prayer today also for the people of Iraq. May their election go without a problem, a minimum of violence, and may the common people of Iraq prove once again to the world that they WANT democracy, for heavens sake!

I would love to see what the next legendary artifact the Librarian will be going after. Indiana Jones has already done the Lost Ark and The Holy Grail, so i guess it will have to be something different. I guess one could have some major fun with Pandora's Box!

The music in The Librarian was by Joseph La Duca. He also did the music for Hercules and Xena The Warrior Princess. Just a little trivia to start your day.

Hey...I'm not ranting! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

Mary-Lou

10-14-2005, 09:49 AM

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/usflag22.gif <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Did Y’all see Lewis Fairycon of Fox yesterday? He said that he was taken up into a space ship where the old dead leader of the Nation of Islam told him that President Reagan was planning a war against young black men. Then Reagan attacked Libya and Fairycon felt he had been right. Isn’t Libya occupied by Arabs, as the rest of north Africa is? [/QUOTE]GR, I can vouch for this. Farrakhan is from my old neighborhood in Boston, and has been telling his story about "The Mother Wheel" for years. He seems to have cobbled together this story from the first chapter of Ezekiel, the musings of Freeman Dyson, a little L.Ron Hubbard, and some revisionist "history" thrown in too.

Considering the genocide being committed by Ethnic Arab Moslems in the Sudan against Black African Christians, and the SLAVERY that continues to be perpetrated against persons of color in various North African and Middle Eastern countries, I can't understand why ANY American of African Ancestry would EVER EVEN consider adopting any version of Islam. Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Uganda, Sudan, Ghana, North Africa..it boggles the mind. My sister's pastor is from Ghana, and the conditions there are deplorable due to the depradations against BLACK Christians, and BLACK practitioners of folk religions. These are indigeonous people being tortured, enslaved, mutilated, and killed by Muslims. Although we can't go marching into every country to rescue everybody in the world from harm, I simply cannot fathom adopting the "religion" of the perpetrators of these crimes! It boggles the mind.

OK. Now I AM ranting! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 09:51 AM

We currently have 107 guests. *I will go into the kitchen and prepare a brunch buffet.

It is a beautiful day here. *It is http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sun1.gif and http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif. *It sure beats http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/fire.gif weather.

Gators will have a tough time against LSU.

FSU will beat Virginia.

Jaguars will lose to Steelers.

Falcons will beat Saints.

Mary-Lou

10-14-2005, 09:55 AM

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 09:58 AM

Brunch is being serve in the lounge. *

We have avocado salsa with tortilla chips, wontons with sweet and sour sauce, spinach dip in a white mountain bread bowl, pasta salad, potato salad, country fried ham, sausage patties and sausage links, bacon, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, grits, spinach pasta, fresh fruit featuring apples, grapes, strawberries, and raspberries, plus an assortment of danishes, muffins, and bagels. *Enjoy.

CleosMom

10-14-2005, 09:58 AM

ESPN Sports Anchor: *"Among this week-end's top match-ups is the first inaugural game between FrouFrou's Follies and CleosMom's Tulip TipToers. *Both teams are in top shape, as are their cheerleaders. *The nation holds it's breath waiting for the game to begin."

Edited to add: "Balls in your court Frou!"

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 10:02 AM

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Terri

10-14-2005, 10:04 AM

Katy, I'm so glad that Black is ok. I bet he was a hungry kittycat. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Here's my Buffet contribution for the day.

All we was doing' was a hangin' and little Koochie was sangin'
Mama I'm guilty of a hangin' out
I know it's a shabby old building but after all ain't we God's children
And Lord it's a good place for hangin' out

Let's all, and I do mean ALL, remember that this Precinct is a dang good place for hanging out. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 10:15 AM

Thank you Terri. *He was very hungry. *He was so sweet. *I love this cat.

You are right the precinct is a great place to hangout. *

Do you suppose SongUno4 may be opened tonight? *I have to close tonight and I won't be here to remind you.

CleosMom

10-14-2005, 10:16 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">Let's all, and I do mean ALL, remember that this Precinct is a dang good place for hanging out. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif[/QUOTE]

Terri ~ You are so right! I thank God every day for this wonderful group of people.

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 10:28 AM

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EdieJ

10-14-2005, 10:35 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">Yummmmy, It's Apple time so today I think I'll make a big apple dish of some kind - Maybe Apple Crisp Hot and steamy with a dip of real Vanilla IceCream on top. OK, I am officially hungry. [/QUOTE]

The apples on our old tree are ready to be harvested this weekend, so for dinner tomorrow night, we're going to have pork roast, fried apples and biscuits. *Ya wanna run up my way for dinner tomorrow night?

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Let's all, and I do mean ALL, remember that this Precinct is a dang good place for hanging out. [/QUOTE]

You are darn tootin'right about that! *Even when I don't post anything, I read as much as I can. *(Some days I just can't find the right words.)

Uh-Oh, so which network is carrying the Follies/Tiptoers? *That's a game I can't bear to miss! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif * Tomorrow is Buckeyes vs Spartans. *Oh, boy, do we have a tough one there. *Since my Mom got some of her post-college teaching credits from MSU and I went to OSU, it always makes an interesting day. *I just know deep down inside that MSU is going to win this one. *Especially if the Buckeyes play like they did last week. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

I sent President Bush a little note of encouragement. *Bless his heart. *I wouldn't have his job for all the tea in China, India...or even the universe. *Which reminds me, did anybody watch Jeopardy last night? *It's Kiddie time - all the contestants are between 10 - 12 years old. *There was this little fella last night that's got it all figured out. *He wants to be Governor of Wisconsin some day, but never President. *He doesn't want the Media following him 24/7. *SMART KID!

<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 Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning in Aurora, Colorado has criticized Kansas for being to "unclear" regarding our science standards in regards to evolution.

I suppose they were expecting us to treat it as if it were a fact or something? *
Perhaps they could be so kind as to provide us with some "proof" that we could include in the tests. [/QUOTE]
I just read something yesterday that the "scientists" have to go back and revise some of their thinking; apparently now they've found a fossil of some critter somewhere where they didn't think these guys lived. *"Exact Science" my http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jacka.gif *- *it's a THEORY, and should be taught as such, alongside other THEORIES such as Creation. *[/rant]

OK, I'd better get back to work. *Everyone have a lovely lovely day.

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Edie

editted to add:

Katy, I am SO glad that Black is back where he belongs. I was worrying right along side you! Thanks for letting us know he's OK!

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 11:24 AM

In two weeks, Florida vs. Georgia here at Alltel Stadium. I wish we had an alligator emoticon.

Ohiowoman

10-14-2005, 11:25 AM

Katy, I'm just peeking in to say I'm so happy Black was found!

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Let's all, and I do mean ALL, remember that this Precinct is a dang good place for hanging out. [/QUOTE]
You bet!

TTFN

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 11:34 AM

Who has Danny watch tonight?

Charie

10-14-2005, 12:02 PM

Not me, Katy. I couldn't keep up with that young whippersnapper!! And jet fuel for the old http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rockingchair.gif is too expensive. BTW, glad to hear Black is back! Sounds like a team cheer, doesn't it? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Should go to a http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif party for one of our younger Party members tonight, but that means I'd have to stay overnight and then I have to go into Appleton in a little while to take some photos and a layout to the printer.

Such breathless reporting about Rove going before the Grand Jury. You'd think an indictment was a verdict of guilty. The MSM is making the most of their opportunity.

Got to go! and YES, this is a good hangout!!

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KatyJ

10-14-2005, 12:20 PM

I am off to work.

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

Mary-Lou

10-14-2005, 12:34 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 My Oh My! I just watched a History program about the Soviet War in Afghanistan. We all know how this war was a contributing factor in the downfall of the Soviet Union, and how it was referred to as "The Soviet Union's Vietnam", how Jimmy Carter kept the USA out of the Olympics one year because of it, and how America aided the Mujahadeen *by supplying them with stinger missiles. We also know that Osama fought with the Mujahadeen, and it was in this capacity that he attained his power, combat experience, and hatred of the USA. Into the vacuum left by the USSR rushed the Taliban and the nascent Al Qaeda.Most people don't know WHY the USSR invaded Afghanistan in the first place.

Here is at least ONE of the reasons for the invasion. It seems, that, in order to help modernize Afghanistan (and presumably to make them better Socialists!) a group of Russian Ladies founded a school to teach women how to read. This so enraged the local Imam that a crowd of Islamic Fundamentalists invaded the Russian compound and killed all the teachers and students by beheading them.

I would have sent in troops too! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

Anyway, I am quoting this from the MILITARY CHANNEL which is rapidly replacing the HISTORY CHANNEL as my favorite. You airplane enthusiasts might remember that this used to be the "WINGS Channel" but now it encompasses so much more than airplanes!

CSchultz

10-14-2005, 01:04 PM

This is COOL!!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

We got Munchkins running around, a helocopter and an airplane flying over town, W.I.B.W. has their big sattelite truck in our parking lot.

Happy OZTOBERFEST EVERYONE!! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

Speedway

10-14-2005, 01:05 PM

Katy, I'm real glad that Black showed up with you going through any more stress!

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">ParakeeT ~ Speed...I about died when I saw you and I are the only ones here!! Now we can talk about everyone else![/QUOTE]

I just signed off about the time your post hit. I decided I had to go to bed and forget that half of my party thinks the other half (including me) is stupid. Maybe we can get together for a mid-morning gossip at another time.

P.S. Sorry your Target doesn't have the fun stuff you 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">TGImR ~ Speed, I think he was pointing out that our party - unlike an un-named other one - can disagree and fuss a little but in the end we stand together.[/QUOTE]

He gave an example of another time that Republicans had a bit of a tiff. Apparently during the 1976 convention, Republicans were pretty split between Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. The result was that Carter won.

But Rush said that was a good thing because in just 4 years the Republicans took over the White House and kept it for 12 years.

The only problem I see with Rush's thinking is that I barely survived Carter's presidency. If we had been at war, the country would not have survived.

I still remember in 1982, when my rent had finally doubled what it had been in 1980, that I thought I simply would not make it. Everything was not peachy keen the first 4 years of Reagan. If we get back to a Democrat controlled Congress, I can't imagine what will happen. I just don't want to see us go through 4 years of total destruction.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">TGImR ~ The last election here - Hackett - lost to the Republican but declared it a victory [/QUOTE]

Liberals apparently like to do that. Look at Al Gore, John Kerry & Schroeder (sp?) from Germany. Gore and Schroeder both declared victory. All were very slow at finally conceding defeat. Well, correct that, Gore has never conceded.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Ohiowoman ~ I thought a victory occurred when you actually got more votes than the other person. [/QUOTE]

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif Unless you're a lib!

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Bigdog ~ What I heard Rush saying, and he was quite specific about it, was that the conservative movement would not be hurt. He did not say the same about the Republican party as a whole.[/QUOTE]

I didn't hear it this way. But I only heard about a half hour of his show, so I could have missed it when he clarified what he meant. To me it sounded like he thought it could be a momentary set-back but that we would come out shining at the end of the set-back.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">CleosMom ~ After eight days, she came home from work and ~ viola! ~ there was Oscar! Laying in the middle of her driveway (his favorite sleeping spot). He never apologized or explained.[/QUOTE]

Don't you just hate it when they won't say anything? For all you know, He could have been out destroying his reputation (and maybe yours). People didn't snicker behind your back after this, did they?

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">M-L ~ I would love to see what the next legendary artifact the Librarian will be going after. Indiana Jones has already done the Lost Ark and The Holy Grail, so i guess it will have to be something different. I guess one could have some major fun with Pandora's Box!
[/QUOTE]

Okay, my interest is piqued (or is that peaked?). When was the first Librarian made? How can I see it? Is there a video to rent or buy?

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr class="standard"><td>Quote </td></tr><tr class="standard"><td class="QUOTE">Katy ~ Brunch is being serve in the lounge.

We have avocado salsa with tortilla chips, wontons with sweet and sour sauce, spinach dip in a white mountain bread bowl, pasta salad, potato salad, country fried ham, sausage patties and sausage links, bacon, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, grits, spinach pasta, fresh fruit featuring apples, grapes, strawberries, and raspberries, plus an assortment of danishes, muffins, and bagels. Enjoy.[/QUOTE]

Now this just stinks! I slept in and missed brunch! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bawl.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">Katy ~ I wish we had an alligator emoticon.[/QUOTE]

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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">M-L ~ how Jimmy Carter kept the USA out of the Olympics one year because of it, [/QUOTE]

This was on a long list of STUPID things Carter did!

Oh, and I agree. I can't imagine why we didn't support them in that. Oh yeah, Carter was in charge!

javajoy

10-14-2005, 01:10 PM

Good Afternoon,

Just dropping in to say HI. Not much in the mood to post.

Katy, I am so glad you found Black. I forgot about cats getting stuck behind closed doors. That same thing happened to my Sugar, she got stuck in the tool shed one time and another time under the kitchen sink. It is really worrisome, and such a relief when you find them.

Everyone is so right, the forum is a great place to hang out. I have just been enjoying reading today.

Have a good day!

Javajoy
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Mary-Lou

10-14-2005, 01:11 PM

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And the "bad guys' were very, very bad. No moral ambivalence.

Duncan

10-14-2005, 03:14 PM

O-Dubya:

That Estrich quote was from 2003. That was a million years ago, and I might add, before the President threw around Kerry like a rag-doll. She's grasping at straws and making less than truthful public statements regarding her support of Hillary and Hillary's chances.....which are astronomically low...trust 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">Anyway, I am quoting this from the MILITARY CHANNEL which is rapidly replacing the HISTORY CHANNEL as my favorite. [/QUOTE]

You and me, both, Mary-Lou. LOTS of good stuff, like Legends of Airpower and Battlefield, etc. One thing I would like them to do is change their theme trailers and stuff. Very monotonous! Recall: "It almost became...too easy." "It seemed like something out of Star Wars." "You can run but you can't hide."

TGImRepublican

10-14-2005, 03:34 PM

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Keep cooking like that OBS and you might just have a knock on the door. I'll swing by Dayton and pick up OW. Wow - That would be fun - 3 Ohio Girls eating pork and having a good time - No Muslim would come near us http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif
If only we all weren't so dern busy!

http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif Katy - Glad you found Black and he had been safe and sound the whole time http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yelclap.gif

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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">1976 convention, Republicans were pretty split between Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. The result was that Carter won.[/QUOTE]
http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mr_yuk.gif I remember that Speedway, Eeewww!

Speedway you are a hoot 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">People didn't snicker behind your back after this, did they?[/QUOTE]

I can see it now -- "OMG, What will the neighbors say"

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pRIMrose

10-14-2005, 04:41 PM

Katy - I'm http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/elefant.gif so happy that you found Black. *I've been thinking about the two of you off and on all day. *I was really praying hard that by the time I got home from work he would be back, safe and sound. *Another answered prayer. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif *Give him an extra http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grouphug.gif for me.

Terri - the part about 2003 just fell right through the cracks when I read the Estrich blurb. *I thought it sounded a little screwey - even for her. http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laff.gif

Now I'm headed to fluff the pillows. *BBL (maybe) http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

musicman

10-14-2005, 04:56 PM

Is it okay to show my face in the forum? I feel so out of the loop since it has been months since I have had any time to check up on what's been going on.

I can not even begin to tell you how incredibly busy I have been. It all boils down to this...Until August 16th I had one day off since Mother's Day weekend and that day was my birthday, July 4th. I did take vacation the last two weeks of August to Red River, New Mexico and returned home the day after Hurrican Katrina hit the Gulf Coast.

As many of you remember I told you at the beginning of the year that our church was given the funds to build a shower/laundry trailer. Our goal was to have it completed by September 1st...well guess what, we dedicated it on September 4th and it was immediately requested to go into service in Belle Chasse, Louisiana which is about 12 miles south of East New Orleans area. Here is a picture...

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I got to work it from September 11th thru September 19th! It was really great to be able to provide a hot shower and wash the clothes of those who are helping to make things better in that area. This included Red Cross Personnel, Military, Security and those working the feeding unit and chain saw gangs of the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Team.

One of the other reasons for working the trailer is that I had to create a training presentation for other relief workers to go and help man the trailer. It looks like the trailer will be there till at last the beginning of next year.

It would take way to long to tell you of all my experiences but I can tell you that while I was there we had to evacuate to the middle of Mississippi for Hurricane Rita. When we returned on Sunday afternoon our convoy took a wrong turn and we wound up right down on the ground next to the Superdome! The smell was horrendous and what we saw I will never forget. It is just like they say, TV does not do justice to the absolute destruction surrounding you. I will post more pictures later when I figure out what I am doing wrong in posting pictures.

Anyway it's good to FINALLY have time to spend a few moments in the forum. I have never forgotten any of you and beg your forgiveness for being gone for so long.

From the middle of Oklahoma...

EdieJ

10-14-2005, 05:04 PM

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If only we all weren't so dern busy!
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Some weekend when we're NOT so busy (umm ... and that would be WHEN http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif ), maybe we could all "meet in the middle" somewhere for lunch and shopping - like maybe around the Outlet area off of 71 between Cols and Cincy? *And maybe do some Christmas shopping? *Betcha we could find a restaurant there somewhere that has PORK! *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

And speaking of weekends, I'm about ready to start mine. *I tried turning my home computer on last night, and it actually cooperated for a few minutes, so maybe I'll be able to stop by at some point this weekend to see how everyone is. *http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crossfingers.gif

Homeward Bound - that's me http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif *Everyone have a wonderful blessed evening. *Remember our troops in your prayers.

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Edie

Duncan

10-14-2005, 05:06 PM

Wow, Kirk! Welcome back! Sounds like you've been busy indeed! Hope you make this a regular thing again!

EdieJ

10-14-2005, 05:08 PM

Had to come back to say: WELCOME HOME, Musicman!! *Wow, it's SOOOO good to see your font. *What a wonderful thing you are doing: truly living the hymn "Make Me a Blessing to Someone Today" ! *Glad you could stop in to let us know how you are doing. *We've missed you http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

God bless!
Edie

CleosMom

10-14-2005, 05:13 PM

Music Man - So so good to see you again! And I can't think of a better reason to be so so so busy! I think I can speak for all of us in saying that we would very much appreciate more information about Katrina and Rita.

I am going home (soon). Going to a conference tomorrow in Traverse City (200+ miles). I'm leaving at 4:30 tomorrow morning (:yikes:) and will drive home later in the day. Oh my. I really look forward to going, but why couldn't they hold the Northern Michigan Republican Women's Conference here in Southwest Lower Michigan? http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I'll be back Sunday. Unless, that is, I decide to come back to the office for whatever it is I'll inevitably forget to take with me tonight.

So much for good planning, etc.

I'm going to suggest that we pause a bit on Sunday and pray for all things related to the Harriet Miers nomination and confirmation process. Let's pray for peace, understanding, patience, and most important of all that God's will be done.

Love you friends. . . .

CleosMom

10-14-2005, 05:14 PM

Oh! Forgot to ask ~ Can I come shopping in Ohio too?

Duncan

10-14-2005, 05:15 PM

Oooops! Almost forgot before I fire down my computer for the day.

GO IOWA HAWKEYES! BEAT THE INDIANA HOOSIERS!!

Any Hoosiers here?

Edited to add: NO NO, Cleos!! Not shopping! We're talking college football!!

musicman

10-14-2005, 05:58 PM

I finally figured out what I was doing wrong in posting a picture. The post I posted a few posts back (??? did that make since?) now has a picture of the shower/laundry trailer.

I've also posted some pictures of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina here (http://www.gopusa.com/cgi-bin/ib3/ikonboard.pl?act=ST; f=13;t=24235;st=80;r =1;&#entry230647) in the October pictures forum.

Commodore Barrett

10-14-2005, 07:27 PM

The Commodore & his Lady unto the Forum: greetings from their soon to be new hometown, Butler, KY!!

This past week or so, the Commodore & his Lady have been exploring (in actuality, househunting) in the mighty metropolis of Butler, KY: population, 1200, counting the occasional CSX train and the visitors along Federal Highway #27. And several houses are in the Commodore's size & price ranges. As long as they are not in the Licking River flood plain range -- the Commodore remembers, bitterly, the 1997 Flood along the Licking & the Ohio River basins. He lost good friends, both within & without the Masonic Order, when Licking overfloweth all his banks that year; the night Licking overfloweth all his banks, he and his fraters were having fellowship in DeMoss Lodge when the Butler VFD ordered everyone out of the building, and for those who lived north of Butler to scram like mad. All hands moved everything in the basement of the Butler United Methodist Church building (next door to the Lodge) to the main floor, and then he left on orders from the Master for that year.

Butler had it easier when Licking overfloweth all his banks; Falmouth was devastated, big time. One of the KY State Police helicopters was in the air at first light, looking at the devastation that was Falmouth, and sent back to Frankfort & His Excellency the Governor:

"There is no Falmouth."

Eight years have passed since Licking returned within his banks; Falmouth & Butler have been rebuilt. The Trailer Court across from the Lodge, however, has been replaced by a Community Park.
And now that the Commodore & his Lady are moving to join the harmony of Butler, the Commodore's Lady will miss many of her friends in Newport. But she will have peace & tranquility; the local juveniles don't go around trashing the place, as they do in Newport.

So the Commodore will sign off in the Precinct, while looking through reaction to the latest SCOTUS incident. And listen to The Pines of Rome on the local PBS radio (WGUC, 90.9, Cincinnati).

melreid41

10-14-2005, 07:44 PM

Charie---Thanks for your answers!! I appreciate the help http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Katy - Glad your found your furbaby..I know that you were doing a little http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/happydance.gif when you found him!!

And I found the recipes page...some good eats over there...will share some of mine another time...

Hope you all have a great weekend and hope all your fav http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/football.gif teams win.

Melony

Mary-Lou

10-14-2005, 09:15 PM

Ohiowoman

10-14-2005, 10:36 PM

Shopping and food? Sounds like a plan to me!

Cleosmom 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">Oh! Forgot to ask ~ Can I come shopping in Ohio too? [/QUOTE]
The more the merrier! Come on down!

Hi, musicman! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/missyou.gif

Could SongUno be opened, please? Thanks!

KatyJ

10-14-2005, 10:36 PM

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

Will someone please open up SongUno? I can use a breather from this week's news. Thank you.

stormy

10-14-2005, 10:43 PM

Evening, ya'll,

OBS, I missed posting on your birthday, so before I forget it, want to say a big http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif to you and http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/HB.gif to Revalamb, as well! And, to anyone else I may have missed! Sorry I missed the proper days.

Kirk, you're a doll for doing all that you do---but, glad you took some time for yourself, as well. Bet your family was glad, too, huh? Really good to see you back!! Am truly enjoying your music, too! http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/yes.gif

Oh, Kirk, was going to tell you that I just listened to a lady who went down to Slidell to work with the animals and she stayed 12 or 14 days (she's from Orlando) and she's in a wheelchair!! She showed several slides and it was quite emotional for her, but she said she learned a lot about herself--that she wasn't nearly as weak as her friends and others around her seemed to think! She showed reunions of pets and owners, as well as how they are cared for until picked up by their owners or adopted because the owners can no longer care for them!

Now, on the Miers thing and all the talking heads--has anyone noticed how much they are quoting the MSM that they usually put down so disfavorably--or, am I the only one who pays attention to those little things http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif I am so tired of "know-it-alls", especially Ann Coulter--she has turned into the Republicans "susan estrich", IMNSHO!!

Well, on that happy note, I'll say goodnight and wish everyone a good night's http://www.gopusa.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sleepy.gif

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