Being Tuesday, and pre-HUMP DAY, we should all hold hands and just HUMMMMMMMM!

Fall is in the air, gets dark at 6:00PM. How depressing is that?

Time to pack, have a fun day everyone, I'll pop in later.

J.

I'm going to have fun today. Going shopping with a transexual client for hair extensions and beauty products (she's a cosmetician) at Sally's Beauty Supply. lol Maybe I'll get some for myself! We shopped for clothes Friday and that was a HOOT! She wanted things too low cut and tight, and I had to get her to understand that not everybody needs to see those b**bs all the time!

Oh I soooooooo agree. I used to show more cleavage than I do now. Now I'm much more self conscious about it - how weird is that.

I'm up to my eyeballs in work stuff but it was really sweet because the group of people that report to me got me a card and two pumpkin lanterns for Bosses Day - now that is just too sweet. And once again, I forgot it for my Boss. oh well - such is life.

Enjoy the day and shop away Kathy - shop away.

Jerry, just hide under the desk with the can and have the work force pack! I agree, it's getting dark early and light late...hard to get up in the morning now! It's around 60F, and Michael wants to turn on the heater, but I'm still running the AC!

Kathy, have fun shopping lol!

Mara, I didn't even know it was bosses day somewhere...lol...neither did anyone in our office though so I don't feel bad. Hang in thereg with work.

Let us all hold hands and light a unity candle.

Amen.

Kathy, that sounds like so much fun!! Have you seen Chris Crocker? S-He's got some things on YouTube. I just love Him-er! It's all just a hairflip, girlfriend!!

We did a Boss' Day breakfast this morning, and got her a tea collection and a nice card.

Jerry, did you get anything?

If it's not a PartyLite candle I don't want to light it - LOL~!

Pegi, no I haven't seen him. I'll look for him tonight. The client I'm working with...nobody KNOWS she's a he, she pulls it off well. But truly, she's a lot of fun. More girly girl than me!

Went down to 48 last night, heat is on....
All tropical plants are now indoors.

Kathy, my guys are totally clueless.

Boat Lady, one employee down, back problems?????
This is not going well!

I think you should get some guys off the street to help you pack Jerry. Maybe you can pay them with Hello K*I*T*T*Y gear.

Mara, thats not funny!

Why not - it kills two birds with one stone. Get your store packed AND get rid of your HK paraphanelia.

Mara, you sweet lady, just thinking of HK gives me gas!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh - didn't you get the HK room deodorizor?

HK Beano!

ahh - the little pink pills.

Bon Noche all.

Some hints for Halloween.

Please be safe and enjoy...


With Halloween upon us, it is worthwhile to remember a few simple rules to help keep this season healthy, happy and SAFE!!

Please use these helpful hints this and every year.

1. When it appears that you have killed the monster, NEVER check to see if it is really dead.

2. Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke.

3. Do not search the basement, especially if the power has gone out.

4. If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language which they should not know, shoot them immediately. It will save you a lot of grief in the long run. However, it will probably take several rounds to kill them, so be prepared. This also applies to kids who speak with somebody else's voice.

5. When you have the benefit of numbers, NEVER pair off and go alone.

6. As a general rule, don't solve puzzles that open portals to Hell.

7. Never stand in, on, or above a grave, tomb, or crypt. This would apply to any other house of the dead as well.

8. If you're searching for something which caused a loud noise and find out that it's just the cat, GET THE HELL OUT!

9. If appliances start operating by themselves, do not check for short circuits; just GET OUT.

10. Do not take ANYTHING from the dead.

11. If you find a town which looks deserted, there's probably a good reason for it. Don't stop and look around.

12. Don't fool with recombinant DNA technology unless you're sure you know what you're doing.

13. Dress appropriately. When investigating a noise downstairs in an old house, women should not wear a flimsy negligee. And carry a flashlight, not a candle.

14. If your companions suddenly begin to exhibit uncharacteristic behavior such as hissing, fascination for blood, glowing eyes, increasing hairiness, and so on, kill them immediately.

15. If you're running from the monster, expect to trip or fall down at least twice, more if you are female. Also note that, despite the fact that you are running and the monster is merely shambling along, it's still moving fast enough to catch up with you.

16. Stay away from certain geographical locations, some of which are listed here: Amityville, Elm Street , Transylvania, Nilbog (you're in trouble if you recognize this one), anywhere in Texas where chainsaws are sold, the Bermuda Triangle, or any small town in Maine .

17. If your car runs out of gas at night on a lonely road, do not go to the nearby deserted-looking house to phone for help. If you think that it is strange you ran out of gas because you thought you had most of a tank, shoot yourself instead. You are going to die anyway, and most likely be eaten.

18. Beware of strangers bearing tools. For example: chainsaws, staple guns, hedge trimmers, electric carving knives, combines, lawnmowers, butane torches, soldering irons, band saws, or any devices made from deceased companions.

19. If you find that your house is built upon a cemetery, now is the time to move in with the in- laws. This also applies to houses that had previous inhabitants who went mad or committed suicide or died in some horrible fashion, or had inhabitants who performed satanic practices.

20. Do not mention the names of demons around open flames, as these can flare suddenly. Be especially careful of fireplaces in this regard.

21. Do not go looking for witches in the Maryland countryside.

You guys!!! I love you!!!!

I cannot wait to see the new Hello ••••• Korner in the new store

I did hear a little ditty about it being bosses day. Ha....Rob left early since it's soup kitchen day at church sooooooo I'll give him his gift later It will be me NOT cooking LOL!


Kobi

Is there a full moon this Halloween?!

Very good stuff today!!!
Thanks!!
Cecil, I will print that out for my daughter that is obsessed with Halloween, haunted houses, scary movies, etc.

And this is my son!!!

Cecil - thank you so much for those hints. They are very timely! Tonight my dear friend and house/pet sitter is coming over to watch scary movies and have a sleepover. I'm going to email these to her immediately so that we can both be prepared! LOL!!! I made dinner (finally that pork loin with apples and onions and cinnamon/mace/cumin/allspice - the house smells so Fall-ish!), she's bringing the movie but we're both such whimps it will probably be something from Disney

Nobody gave me anything for bosses day (maybe I need to show more cleavage).... course I didn't get anything for the boss either I could really end up in a straight jacket on days like these.

Jerry, call your customers who still owe you $$ - let them work it off

Cynde, was Michael in agreement about the hotel? It's going to be fun, fun, fun!!

My automatic updates have sent my computer kaplooey.... hopefully I will 'see' ya'll before the end of the day. If not, play well, be nice, think of me often HaHaHa!!

Great pic of your son....with power tool Is he cutting a cake?

Up-date.

All the HK items are safely packed away under my desk. I don't think it would right to sell the HK sh$t, as it was a gift, so I will give a special some-one a gift as well.

PegiSue remeber that talk of letting your kids get away with murder???? JK!!!

Hi Kobi!!

Hi Boom....sorry about the puter problems. Have a great time with your pajama company tonight

I didn't get sh** for bosses day and I employ 9 sorry arses LOL!

I guess come Thursday (payday) we're even though

Uh oh....Indian giver on the HK sh*t

"He was a quiet boy."

And you know all those gifts were given from the heart of their bottoms!

Yes, that's my son cutting his Birthday cake!! Getting away with murder...I was standing pretty close....and I did tell him he didn't need another gun or 4-wheeler for his birthday...I can't believe I'm still here!!! That was a close call!!!LOL

I want to come over for the slumber party and watch "Escape to Witch Mountain" with you, Tara!!!

I'll bring Candy Corn & Sno-Caps!!!

Ooooo I love that movie Brings back memories of being young(er)

Can I come, I'll make some tapas for us.

How about this?
Grilled tenderloin medallions, in a BV and port wine glaze sauce sitting over creamy Parmesan risotto.

............................................................or....................................................................................

Cast Iron Grilled Organic Scottish Salmon in a mussel and caramelized fennel Scotch broth, haricot vert and Israeli couscous.

...........................................................or.......................................................................................

Deep fried...............

Cecil, lol, loved them

PegiSue, you are a GOOD mom...no matter what anyone says...lol!

Boom, good luck with the puter...and yes, Michael agreed I got the room with the jacuzzi...tee hee!

Jerry, don't be a "regifter" that is just WROGN...Kobi is right, those gifts were from the bottom of the givers hearts...

I found a can of spam in the pantry last night when I was looking for marinara sauce...things that make you go hmmmm....I actually made dinner, tortelini, marinara sauce, and spinich salad (all premade of course)...Michael and Dylon fainted...I had to revive them by making Punkie lick them on the face...

i made all those spelling errors on purpose...really

Three hours later and I think I've got the computer back to "normal"

Everyone is welcome - we'll have a pj contest - extra credit for barn doors

Jerry, I'll have the tenderloin please

I actually had to just complete a walk-in sale by hand ---- the HORROR!!! I had to hand-write the whole thing and use the calculator to add it up and figure tax.... talk about a scary movie!!!! Run, Hide... just don't go in the basement!

Okay, back to work. Jerry, put that box down and let the dudes handle it... you're the BossMan

Rasta says HI!!

I love Risotto!!! MMMMmmmm! Jerry has to come, he's gotta cook for us! And you know he's adorable in his long john jammies!!!
I'll bring the candy corn, sno caps, Escape from Witch Mountain & Return to Witch Mountain!!!!

Weeeeeee.....now everyone MUST post pics of themselves in THEIR pajamas Lord, goodness this could get good or could get us ALL SLAPPED

Barn doors? Is that the kind of dajamas that the bottom flap drops down? For a quick pee and release? With feet or without? hee hee

Boat Lady, got any extra back meds?

Jerry you have GOT to cook for all of us somehow and somewhere We'll pay; you cook. Deal?


KIV

Jerry, all out...and I need more!

Gotta run to soup kitchen, kids

Will check back later this evening.

Tara, enjoy the scary movies with your friend!

Jerry, easy on the pain meds and the lifting!

KIV

KIV, it would be my pleasure.
Drive up to Ma. I live in the very tip (NE) right off I-95. Just a nice day's drive.

OK - It looks like it's a pajama party at Jerry's house!!! YIPPEE!!!!

The Best Living Will I've Seen


I, MAXINE , being of sound mind and body, do not wish to be kept alive indefinitely by artificial means. Under no circumstances should my fate be put in the hands of pinhead politicians who couldn't pass ninth-grade biology if their lives depended on it, or lawyers / doctors interested in simply running up the bills. If a reasonable amount of time passes and I fail to ask for at least one of the following:

Glass of wine
chocolate
Margarita
chocolate
Martini
Cold Beer
chocolate
Chicken fried steak
cream gravy
chocolate
Mexican food
chocolate
French fries
chocolate
Pizza
chocolate
ice cream
cup of tea
chocolate
Chocolate
Sex
Chocolate

It should be presumed that I won't ever get better. When such a determination is reached, I hereby instruct my appointed person and attending physicians to pull the plug, reel in the tubes, let the "fat lady sing.," and call it a day.

Just had to share that email I just received... one of a thousand.... I've got a gremlin in my computer (keeps receiving the same junk over and over) and mice running around in the stock room.... I'm not liking today

MOVE!

Oh yeah.... it could be worse!! Thanks for the reality check Jerry... back to empty the traps. There will be wine tonight - and all for me, my friend only drink NA beer

Rasta say HI!!!

HEY ALL, THEY HAVE PRETTY FISH HERE!!!

Hey Jerry, should have been here last night could have used your help (eating anyway). We offered a few HA-UUUUUUGE aged NY Strips to the grill gods along with some portabellos and garlic baquets in Hato last night, served them with a nice tomato salad (forget trying to find cilantro or fresh thyme here buddy) and ......... BURPPPPPP!!!!

Cynde, I ate yours, hell of a job, but I love ya girl and didn't want you to feel left out. (Someone play "Ballad of the Green Berets" as I B.S. please.) LA-LA-LA-LA, LA-LA-LA-LA!!! SNORT

CYA FOLKS, EL FOGON IS CALLING.

It is good to be king

Hi Rasta!

Wine for me as well. A-hel-of-a-lot-of-wine!

Louise is cooking tonight.

Could be.
A) Chicken.
B) Pork roast.
C) Fettucini Alfredo
D) Pasta???
E) Shrimp scampi.

Tom, How's BOB doing?

When do we get pic's?
Play nice, no bail bondsman on Bonaire

tOM, glad it Was GoOD...BuRp...sNoRt...

hugs to all my buds

Jerry, I'm thinking about cooking again tonight...I wonder if Michael and Dylon will think I'm a stepford???

What are you thinking of cooking, I might be able to help?

Only if wear pearls, heels and a skirt while you are cooking Cynde.

oh yeah - and I forgot you have to add the little half apron too.

I found Bob on the webcams this morning, he was lurking in the archives. Not too happy none of us caught him.

Knit stockings, yah, knit stockings.
And singing some pretty French song.

OUI.

Debbie, please post it here.

O.K. Jerry, here it is:

judy agreed to pose with me and her golden with underwear on our heads...thought maybe someone wanted to know how to do it right?

so i owe you a pic

Not sure if thats BOB???

Tom knows better that he has to get much closer.

Hehe, so Bob made it to Bonaire.

I GOT a long hair extension thingie when I was shopping with my cosmetologist client today. It's gonna be a fun halloween!

http://www.sallybeauty.com/consumer/solutions/4-1.asp

They gave me the "professional" discount at Sally's. How could I resist? lol

Cyn, I AM a stepford for some reason. But, I think it's soup and grilled cheese tonight at this house.

That's BOB all right!

Thanks Miss Debbie.

Kathy - It's Bob's 2nd trip to Bon in two months...He went with me in Sept. and came home with Tara.

Well, Bob keeps passin' me by!
How did heck did a guy like Bob rate Bonaire twice?

Soups on. Ahhh, looking forward to a relaxing evening. Hope you all have one as well.

That's it for me. Cynde, you're on your own, sorry! There is always Frank and beans. (something about Mary)

Have a fun evening gang.
Chicken (A) it is. God, I dislike chicken, the girl has been cooking the same meals for years. Don't get me wrong, I love this lady, but, chicken!!! I'm not a food snob, I just don't like chicken. For my taste, I would rather eat lard.
Caymus loves chicken, so does Nicky, that's because when Louise looks away I feed them!
She always asks me if I want more, I just say." no sweetheart, I'm stuffed." Chicken, a starch (rice) and a veg. It's hospital food! She try's very hard, so I just go with the flow. Diner is a big deal at my house, we cook, chat, and spend the evening together, but not chicken night, I always find a reason to eat fast then escape.

Did I mention that I don't care for white meat or chicken?


I don't pay for chicken, so no check needed.

pssst Kathy - you have to send Jerry your address and ask for a visit....

I don't think Jerry likes chicken...? Hmmm....

I guess him makin' us wings for the slumber party is out...

LOL.. I was gonna suggest chickie kaBOB's but I guess that's out too!?!?!

BOOM...great email you got Thanks for sharing. I think I'm gonna add that to my living will right now LOL!


Kobi

Hello all,

I guess Jerry wouldn't like rattle snake either, because it tastes like...

Everyone seems like they are in fairly chipper moods today. I like it that way.

Hi Kiwi - I'll be chipper in about an hour and a half..... POP!!! goes the wine cork!

I'm just leaving that poor dead mouse with it's head smooshed in the trap... Guy can get him tomorrow. I know, that's really girly of me but I just can't do it, especially not after his buddy came running across the stockroom.... IIIIEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Think I'll try listening to the CarTalk guys (I download their shows on the internet) --- if they can't get my mind off the meeeces then it's time to go home.

Ewwww miceies It's getting that time of year around here. We pay for a miceie man (is that a real job?) to bait traps at our business. Thankfully it works and none of those vermin have been seen for years

Boom....forgive me for not saying HI to Rasta. My girls & I send her kisses all the way from VA

Evening Kiwi....where you been all day?!?! We were flying blind with out you

Hey Boom,
Hope you don't dream of zombie mice tonight...

Girlie is as Girlie does. Love Click & Clack!

Hi Kobi!
Under the desk again. In the words of Maynard G. Krebs... WORK! [This reference will be too obscure for almost anyone not under legal confinement] Flying blind is OK. Jerry's steady hand was on the tiller.

(Message edited by steve3453 on October 16, 2007)

Maynard G. Krebs

OMG, if their laughter doesn't make you smile or guffaw it's definitely time to pull the plug I can only get NPR to come in on my car, so I used to go and drive around on Saturdays just to listen. Thank God for the internet and iTunes

I also download Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me, Driveway Moments, Fresh Air and This I Know
really great to have on hand

Oh yeah!!! Maynard... I knew that sounded familiar
Good one, Kiwi!

Gilligan

Work stinks and it's really affecting my BT time. I'm gonna talk to my boss!

ROOOOOOOOBBBBBBBBBBB...........

The "G" stood for Walter. (Really!)

Boom....laughing is good

I LOVE John Boy & Billy's BIG SHOW every morning. That is some great humor from 6-10 am.

Well, Kiwi, you popped in late:0

Meece...we have had our own meece problems lately...had a "family" living in the closet, thought we got them (tiny tiny meece and two bigger meece)...then they moved to the pantry. We have these traps that don't kill them, you put food in it and then when they go inside to get the food, the trap door SLAMS SHUT and they are stuck. i still scream though when Michael let's them go on the back hill. Sometimes they jump out of the trap...EEK!

Hey Boom, how about "American Life"? I did 3 hours on the phones for the local NPR station, Friday. Yes... I am one of those people. LOL

Hi Kini!
The Bobs had me workin over...again.
Don't they (the mice not the Bobs)sneak back in from the back hill? Girls and mice. Oh sweet mysteries of life.

You are right Kobi --- laughter is key

Kiwi, that's what I get for doing the list by memory.... it's This I Believe (slight correction) and YES American Life.

I had to laugh at the Driveway Moments because when Guy and I were dating, my roommates teased the heck out of me because we used to spend hours sitting in the car in the driveway while chatting and listening to the end of some program or the other.... we still do that now

NPR is just an amazing resource -- good for you for helping... let me get my checkbook

Kobi, What is the "John Boy & Billy's BIG SHOW"?

Hi Boat Chick! Four more days to the Belly Up Bar

Kiwi, I was convinced that they were sneaking back in the house as soon as we let them go, but we haven't had one in about 5 days, so I'll keep my fingers crossed. The dogs are no good with them, they just sniff around like "hey, i think there are meece somewhere"...lol!

Don't be fooled... we thought we had conquered but I think they were just too busy laughing at us to come out and poop on everything.
Can I say POOP on this thread??

Boom,
I think you can say it, but if you don't like the thread, just say so.

OMG. I'm in tears most mornings on the 9 mile ride to work; just radio comedy in the morning. Redneck but SOO funny. They're on in Evansville, IN.
They have a segment called "married man". He drives around in a mini van; he's basically whipped It's just a hoot and good for the soul.


http://www.thebigshow.com/00webcast/webcast.html

Mice? Did someone say Mice?? We had a few visitors the past few days passing through, but I freak out when they get in the house. Yeah, you can set traps and get Momma and Popa mouse, but their kids still come back to haunt ya that were left behind. So, I had hubby set a zillion traps before they decide to set up house. Hope that works as it just started getting cooler out and this is the time when they all scramble looking for new digs. Oh and those little mouses are so tiny and light, a trap won't get them and they don't even stick to glue strips, but my JR sure did and boy that was a mess, I had to cut her fur a little bit to get it off her, didn't want to hurt her pulling it off, worse than a wax job for a doggie.

Hey, Boom! Did I miss something about the Belly Up Bar? Sounds interesting....

Oye....I have two great terrier hunters; if there are miceies in the vicinity they're on it! These two....GIRLS killed them a blind mole a few weeks ago. He made the mistake of popping his head out of the lovely hole he made in the yard and BAP.....Bits grabbed it and did her flying mole trick then Bini decided to see how far she could throw it and then the rolling started. WHY oh WHY on God's green earth do they have to roll on something?!?! Mole's, bird POOP, rabbit pellets?!?!?! OYE........

I have killer cats. No mice, chipmunks, rabbits or birds anywhere on the grounds or house.

Time to nosh a bit. I'll pop in later, ladies.

LOL...if we weren't allergic I'd have a Desert Eagle packing K I T T Y too

I hate it that I know you are talking about the Dobie Gillis show with Maynard G.Krebs.......

We are older than stone, Ms. Freddie. Older than stone...

Hi Freddie

I chimmed in "Gilligan" as that was my subtle hint that I sorta knew what yall were talking about....sorta.

Cynde and I and our Beaus and another couple are going there to enjoy a great band
Venice playing as the Pine Mountain Logs a cover band
at the Belly Up Tavern
Belly Up works for me!!

*** now, I started this post almost a 1/2 hour ago, so forgive me if there is posting between Debbie's and mine.... I had to go take that customer's $$$

Now I gotta run... it's time to put on the jammies and pour the wine

I'll check back in later.

Boom.....looks like a great weekend with good music for you guys Have a wonderful time.

Enjoy your jammie/movie night tonight too!

Kobi

They sound great, Boom. What fun! The next night is Junior Brown!
I wanna go to the Belly Up!!!

Well, I got home, and another mini mouse in the pantry trap...

I'm a little scared to go to the Belly Up again I have to admit, last time i was there, I was 21, and fell out of my girlfriends car as we got on the freeway...wasn't really too "lit" either...leaned against the door to talk to her and it wasn't shut...and roll I went down the iceplant. Had to have my ankle reconstructed...

Boom, you need an office cat!!!

Holy crap Cynde! Thank goodness you were NOT good and "lit" at the time.

Wear that seat belt this trip, & always, and NO falling out should happen Rubber side down girls.....


Kobi

They've improved door lock technology since then, Kini. You'll be fine.

You are kind of the bionic woman... "We can build her ankle better, stronger and faster!"

Sounds like you'll have a ball to me. Rock on girls!

Nerd, I am, I followed links from Belly Up out to the D. King Gallery. Might need to get one of those original Fillmore posters......

I'm going to the Monterey Music Summit this weekend I think. A little different then what Cyn and Boom are going to....The Roots are playing and I love them. My musical taste is probably very different than most people's here on BT but I have eclectic taste in EVERYTHING! Cyn, please don;t fall out of any cars this weekend!

I like it all, RosAnne. I wanna go too!!!

That's it for me. I'll leave the night light on in case anybody drops by.