here, hope yours is the same.

Another day of diving, napping, etc. in order here. First we have to finish cleaning up the mess the iguanas made yesterday

Be well, you sleepyheads.

Good Morning Tom! You mean you didn't clean up your mess last night?
Have a great dive and nap and dive and lunch and nap. .. . .. . . ...
It will be sunny here in my part of Florida today. It was sunny and 95 yesterday. I'll see if I can get Terry to mow our weeds today while I vacuum, dust and gather kitty hair. Then we'll see what kind of fun we can have the rest of the day.
I'm off to the gym for some torture. Later!

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Good RAINY Sunday Morning from the Poconos...

Here's some more practice pics from the woods...

Today after church I'm going to visit Andrea and take her and her friend shopping and to dinner....

Hope you all have a great Sunday and that all are safe and well!

Good Morning Donna, Feeling better today???

Hi Randy...not really much better...I'm hoping it's my allergies. the last pic I posted is my front lawn....my internet explorer isn't working so I'm using firefox and you can't see the rollovers!

Hi guys! We'll be doing our check out dive at the Yellow Sub this morning. Excited to get on our first dive!

TSA/Customs/somebody!! plowed thru our luggage and opened a powdered milk packet and it's all over one bag. ugh Other than that, no problems coming in.

See you guys later!

Kathy, I'm jealous! Wave to me from "my" pier later!!

Randy, did you get my email from last night?

gotta get dressed....happy day everyone!!

Donna, yes I did, Sorry I did not get back to you, wind and rain got really bad here with some tornado warning within a mile of us!!! electric was on and off all night.

Bon Dia all, a rainy dreary day in New England. We are very happy that it's going to be dry and beautiful all week, just sucky on the weekend.

Nice pictures, Donna. You have to love life in the woods.

Tom skip the naps and dive more, you lazy commie from Vermont .

Hey Cecil, Besides the weather I hope you are having a good day. Was that you that done a dive up there somewhere and posted some pics a week or two ago???

Morning all! The rain is still with us, but at least it is a lot cooler. Waiting for sleepy head to get up so we can go to breakfast. Daryl and Beaker woke up about 2 1/2 hours ago. I have know idea how he can sleep through them.

Nice woodsy photos there! It looks so inviting. Happy diving to all of you on Bonaire!

Cecil, if you was a nice guy you would come help me move 750 paving stones. 36 4x6x8 timbers and 50 bags of mulch. Yes, it't raining here as well. How f...... nice!

Randy, Cecil dove someplace around Porthsmouth NH a few weeks back I think?

Jerry...hirer a neighborhood kid to do the work. They have tons of energy to spare!

Good morning Tribs, Hope all of your babies are find!!!

Everyone is wet, but they will all survive. I'm hoping the storms did not cause too much damage in the wildlife world around here. We usually get in a few animals after storms. We will see what shows up in the next few days.

Just called and talk to Gregg. Debbie's husband and he said Tiffany and boyfriend are OK. I do believe some BTr's in Texas came to the rescue to help out. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for BT and it's resource of caring people.......

OK folks, times up! I'm starving so I am going to wake somebody up. Have yourselves a very relaxing and enjoyable Sunday!

Hey Jerry, I think that was it, there was a lot of life there that I just have never thought about being there, I am always learning, the good thing about the sport of diving it is always different!!! If I lived closer I would come help you move all of that !!!

Tom don't let Jerry's sour demeanor bothers you. Dive on and have a good day.........

Wow! Thanks for the update Patrick. BT rocks!
Now I'm outta here!

Patrick, thanks for the report we have been thinking about them. Hope you're having a great day.

Hi Patrick.

By Patrick.

GOOD MORNING BT PEEPS........

I am hung over from a long (6.5 hr.) drive home, from the beach, yesterday! Had a WONDERFUL time with my family though; I am blessed. We enjoyed FABULOUS weather despite Hanna's quick pass through Wilmington, NC last Saturday!

This trip was a gift from Rob and I, to my family. Everyone had such fun that, as long as our play money replenishes itself, we will make it an annual thang EVERYONE enjoyed each other's company, the accommodations & the weather! Rylan was a great little 13 month old niece and provided PLENTY of entertainment! She was really fun to watch in the surf and in the pool. I promise to share photos once I can sift through them

Ate some awesome food (sea and turf!) and us gals got in some serious retail therapy I LOVE Wilmington and Kure Beach area of NC.

Here are a few highlights but will share more later on after catching up on BT

* Sister has wreck last Friday PM prior to Saturday AM departure. She and Rylan were OK. Car? May be totalled! She, hubby & Rylan arrive at beach later that evening; SAFELY in a rental car!
Cost? A few wrecked nerves and time!!!

* Saturday night (day of arrival) our Mercedes G500 had a hiccup & burp while Rob and I were out to dinner!!! Sister and hubby were not there yet but thankfully car was able to be driven back to condo.
OFF to the 'Cedes dealership we went. She spent 3 days in their shop getting diagnosed & finally had new wiring harnesses and a few other things replaced. Cost? $886.30

* Shared a relaxing vacation with my hubby, my Mom & stepdad, my sister, BIL & little Rylan at a beautiful beach condo with NO internet access and limited cell service
Cost? PRICELESS!!!!!!





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Hey Kobi, been wondering about you !!!! Glad you had a great time and that everyone ended back home safe and sound.

Good Morning Everyone
I'm sorry I couldn't pop in lately --- I ran out of hours in the day while getting ready for company this weekend.
We had a nice time with our friends. They got here Friday morning and headed out yesterday after squeezing in as much as possible in 6 hours!!
Jerry, you would be soooo proud of Guy --- we had an amazing dinner of grilled lobster tails, bacon wrapped filet mignon, grilled asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes and corn w/homegrown red peppers. Dessert was simple -- thin mints

It was just wonderful.

Patrick thank you for the phone call and passing on that I was okay - you're a good BFAMAAF.

I'm glad to hear that Tiffany is okay - we kept checking in on Ike and then that horrific train wreck in LA. I can't wait to hear the BT stories of heroism --- we are a good bunch!

All of the sudden the house has gone from full to empty as our friends are gone and Guy is back on duty.... should be a quiet day for me and Rasta and the Boyz.

PS, have lost track of our countdown but know it's 9 days closer than when I left LOL!!! WOO HOO!!!!! Will call you later; have some things to share.

KOBI!!! I swear you and I are on the same wavelengths sometimes - not an easy task considering the different timezones

I'm so glad to hear your vacation went beyond expectations!!!

Look we even both did the surf and turf thang!!!

Good Morning Everyone!!!

Well, I'm just all smiley about Tiffany and wonderful BTer's!!! Man, how great are WE???
I've been so worried about her and her boyfriend. Whew! Thanks Patrick!!

Tribs, do you want a turtle to come live in your basement pond?? Oh, he's fabulously healthy....now...
I moved him back to his tank last nite and he's swimming around like a little sea turtle!!! How cute!!!

KOBI!!!! Woo Hoo!!! I'm so glad yall had a great time!! And the car got to go to a "spa treatment"...how cool it that???!!LOL
Good to have you back!!

I'm going to lay in the sun, no matter what, today!! I haven't gotten any sun lately and am in need of some rays! It's supposed to rain next week, because of Josephine...I am sick of rain and storms!!! I don't like Hurricane Season! It bites!

Hi Randy! Thankfully, everyone is home safely and gearing up for the work week ahead. My sister just got a nice promotion, prior to leaving for our vaca! She starts her new duties tomorrow; I am proud of her!

Missed everyone here!!!!

Boom, glad to see you again Good job, GUY, on cooking a fab dinner!!!

Kobi...We'll just go for 9 days closer. They changed FaceBook and now I can't find my countdown clock!!! Roy was at 230 something yesterday...so, WOO HOO!!! 230 SOMETHING DAYS!!!!LOL

Tara, that dinner looks TOO good!!!

I do like the Facebook changes...I have music on my topfriends page and it's playing now. All the songs I picked!! I got some Buffett jammin' right now!!!! Pirate looks at 40!! Where's Debbie, she loves this song!!?!!

Hey PS - you are now the Turtle Whisperer

Howdy Y'all and I'm back from work early today!!! have just posted the first captures of Kathy & Larry on the webcam thread

Hey and a BIG BT Welcome back....to....

Kobi, great to see you had some Quality Family time the last week, look forward to those schnuckelige pics of Rylan

.... &....

Tara, great to see you had great food & friends, I thought you were going to say that guy on the left is Guys brother, they look very alike!!!

just updated my countdown

Boom We do that a lot don't we?! LOL
Your weekend sounded fun and glad you shared it with great friends!!

PS, missed you girlfriend!!!!
Yea, the gal got a nice spa treatment LOL! Dam trip went even more expensive with that little repair but am thankful we had the moolah.

I drove home, yesterday, so Rob is feeling reFRESHED today and wants to ride his dirt bike! This means I have to ride along with him in the newly spa'd Mercedes up into the mountains My bike is at our shop so no dirt biking for me; I'm still whooped from all the driving anyway!

I'll be baaaaaack later.........

Hey Roy!! Thanks!!
KOBI, 235 DAYS!!!!!

Tara, I AM a Turtle Whisperer...at least right now...he may be sick again in a little while He's just full of surprises!! Tell you what, as much as he hates those shots, and I despise giving them to him, he better not get sick again!!!! He should be the healthiest turtle in the world!

HI ROY!!!! Thanks for updating your countdown as it will help PS and I
Good to see you!!!!!

I better get a moooove on. I'm gonna sleep in the car though LOL!

Take a cooler, 'cause it's the weekend, which means...
IT'S TIME!!!!!

PS, you rock!!! Thanks for the countdown update and thanks for taking such awesome care of Henry!!! He's VERY lucky to have you!!!

I just might do that....plus I'll have time to pluck my eyebrows while Rob rides LMAO!!!

OK, I'm really leaving now.......

LOL!! Yeah, you may need some Crown to steady your hand!!!

Hi Roy The other fellow is Guy's best friend --- they've been best buds since highschool. They moved to Vegas a few years back.
Are you packed yet?? LOL!!!!

It was exactly one year ago today that Guy and I started our day of flights
In some respects it seems like yesterday while in others it feels like a lifetime ago.

I does feel like forever ago! We always take a vacation in July or August, and nothing this year. I just really want to go somewhere. Well, I want to run away from the real world, and I guess that's not too grown up. George is back to 7 days, open to close...so we hardly see each other again. I hate that.
Of course we did go again in Nov. and then I went in February...but still!!!

Tara !! only thing packed are some O-rings I've heard you need quite a few spare ones

Hi PegiSue It's certainly TIME here in Germany...6pm

soooo....

I'm sorry to hear that George is having to do 7 days again.... that's hard on the whole family. Did they lose an employee?

Yeah, girl... you're practically a Bonaire native as much as you've been on island

Okay, I'm going to give Rasta a quick walk.
Be back in 20 mins.

------ oops!!!! -----
I forgot to hit post before leaving
Well, Rasta is all walked, pooped and peed.

Just talked to Timmmy. He is now boarding his flight to Tampa from Newark. Yes they flew him to Newark NJ. and then back down to Tampa FL. and then on a two seater to Ft Myers Fl.

Boy Timmmy's arms are gonna be some-kinda tired when he gets home
Thanks for the update Bro!

Randy yes that was me, it was our normal local dive in York Beach Maine at the Nubble Lighthouse. We been once since then and we are in need of some nitrogen. Maybe next weekend.

Jerry since I have a new pile of dirt in my front yard that I am not going to move, I probably will not be by. Although I do profess a love of cutting timbers, something about running a chainsaw (I do wear a goalie mask).

Now there's a site... Cecil in a goalie mask with a chain saw.... move over Hanibal

Looks like I gotta sick kitty today....

I'm hoping it's just allergies but both eyes are runny and he just doesn't feel good. I hated to make him move off the keyboard but his typing skills leave a lot to be desired!

Ugh! We just lost our fox rehab cage. A tree came down on it. The good news is that there were no foxes in rehab.

I don't know how the people in the hurricane zones deal with this. We aren't getting even a fraction of the rain and it looks like a war zone around here. One of the car dealerships is completely under water, the Men's Warehouse is sandbagging, several main roads are closed - and this is just rain! Not even a hurricane. To all of you who live in those zones, I wish you much luck and a ton of patience.

Thanks for the updates Patrick!

Sorry about the sick kitty. He is adorable! I hope he feels better soon.

WHEW!!! It is HOT out by the pool!!! I just keep jumping in, I should just put my float in there!!! I just added "Come Sail Away" to my facebook page, now it's jammin'!!!! I love that song, it came on the stereo when I was outside and I figured I better add it while I remembered!!!

Bob Kitty doesn't look like he feels good at all
My little Bastian kitty is asleep on our bed. He's so cute. He has a Budah Belly!!

Tribs I second your Hurricane-zone thoughts... I don't think I could do it every year!

PS!!! Bastian pictures!!!! We NEED Bastian pictures!!!!! That's such great news about the budah belly - proof that you're doing a great job in loving him... Now Share woman!!!!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Bring on the kitten pics. We need to see some budah bellies!

OK, Rob got overruled. It's flippin' hot out there SO no go on the riding! We are veggin' and watching the plasma. Mow boy is mowing as it was a jungle when we got home and I could hardly see Miss Bubbles

Boom, gentle hugs to Bob. I hope he's better VERY soon. These furkids stress us so at times, ya know??!! Bits hadn't been herself and I was worried while we were gone. House sitter said she snapped back right after we left and is OK now; stinker knew we were going away!!!
I am going to schedule her for some blood work to give me peace of mind.

The condo at the beach had no internet service and cell was kinda spotty. I had to go into the sun room, off of our master bedroom, stand on one foot and chew gum to get a signal Our business was BUSY while we were gone; they had LOTS of emergencies. BIG work too so Bonaire bucks were being made while I was beaching it That's awesome!!!

Get this though. A few days prior to us leaving our office copier took a poop (it was almost 7 years old though). THEN the NEW toner I put into the fax machine, less than 3 weeks ago, decided to quit working!! Called my office supply chick and told her; it was replaced at NO charge. Something always happens prior to a vaca it seems; at least with us LOL!
THEN....computers took a poop while we were gone. I got that phone call early Monday morning to start the week off! Thinking maybe some corrupt files. My comptroller, who writes our programs, worked on that; THANKS be to logmein though so he could do that from 120 miles away in our old hometown!!!
I don't believe in Karma but, if I did, I'd swear she was after me LOL!!

Computers are still not working as of yesterday when I peeked in the office for a few. Will address that tomorrow. Will be starting my day off just peachy I am sure Trying to be positive BUT..........another get away might be in order!

Here's a little budah belly that lives with me. I know I have posted it before but it always makes me smile.

Tribs, sorry about Ike remnants causing havoc up your way! Stay safe and dry as best you can.

I am glad no furkids were injured with the tree falling This storm is going to affect many millions of people by the time all is done. I hate this time of year!

Morning all! Seems like we are all good and well on BT this morning?

Boom, great pics...we need to come up for a Saturday overnight...maybe in November? We loved that B&B we stayed in last year...could be fun? Like how I am inviting myself up to your house? I just love your patio...but the friends are even better...lol...

We had a busy day yesterday, West Marine was very generous again with donations, then we did some shopping for more door prizes, and the regional manager gave us HIS discount...boy were we surprised...I was like..hmmm....we need to do some more shopping...Michael slapped me and told me to not take advantage...I thought we would get a 10% discount at best, but when the tally was done...man...neato! The vous'ers will be very excited about all the gifts this year.

then we went to have happy hour with the owners of the restaurant (and also a tug, hh on their tug) to finalize the plans...they are donating all the booze and bottled water...

then we had dinner with other friends of a tug...whew...it was fun, but we are exhausted...now we need to lay the haul on the floor and count the numbers...i think we may be done...

ps, yes, bas pics...and glad henry is feeling better.

welcome back kobi...

Great kitty pic, Tribs That is SO worthy a good smile!!!

Yay!! Kobi -- all bucks are good but those bucks made while vacationing are suhwwweeeeet!!!
Hope your computers were just missing you and will greet you with the proper beeps and whistles tomorrow.

Okay, let's see that budah belly...

Thanks, Cynde!

Good grief, woman, you were doing some power shopping LOL! You made me proud
I know those gifts will be greatly appreciated. You done good.........

You guys wanna see MY buddah belly??!!! LMAO

I think I got one from all that good seafood eating we did at the beach! Let me get the camera..........

Great to see everyone back today.
My buda belly and Terry just got back from Best Buy. Yesterday we bit the bullet and purchased a new HD system for the living room. Over night Terry decided we needed to do the same for the bedroom, too. Once he gets it in his head he needs something I might as well just step aside. It will be nice once installed. Another good note is that all the Best Buy Rewards went to my account. I'm thinking new camera.

We should start a BT Budah Belly thread
Cynde you and Michael are always welcome! We definitely blew our wad (simmer down... I'm talking $$) on that meal. I don't think Guy will let me do the shopping anymore! But we hadn't seen our friends in over a year so it was worth every penny. That lobster tail was so big I couldn't eat the whole thing.

Tribs

Here's my contribution although he's a sumo.........



He sits in our living room LOL! I love him though and he's almost 2.5 feet tall. His name is in the pictures.
Bubbles didn't like him when she was wee little; me thinks she was skeered of his belly LOL!

Kobi...it's fun spending someone elses money! lol! I want some of those prizes for me though, we got some sweet stuff

Donna, great pics;)

Hi Linda!!! Sounds like Terry did some power shopping too; he's a good man!!!

Your new system sounds FAB; enjoy that for sure.

Sounds like a lot of fun Linda That's my kind of shopping --- home stuff or food! LOL
wana see my Budah Belly????

Kobi, You're priceless. I love your buda's name.

Tara, Yes.

Hi Everyone...
Kobi welcome back you were missed.,. Your living room looks a bit Romanesque....
I love the photos of the furkids..they are so cute

Thanks for checking in on me Patrick, you are a good friend, unlike Cecil, never showed up, I went out and got a big bucket of KFC, a case of 16 oz Colt 45.

Welcome home KIV.

Wow! CC just woke up didn't it? Hey Kobi, we are finally getting a Costco. I just saw the building yesterday. It is about 5 minutes from my house.

BC, glad the shopping went well.

Boom, any chance your kitty got a hold of a spider? I had one that was allergic to spiders and she loved to hunt them. Everytime she caught one the eyes would water and swell up. We started keeping a stash of children's liquid benadryl on hand for her.

Ooops....I forgot to say this before - way to go on nursing Henry back to health.

Tara, I hope Kitty Bob feels better soon. Love his picture.
Tribs, The picture of Sasha makes me wonder how animals think. Was she hiding?

Here's a picture of Ashlee's buda belly.

And my wooden buda's reaction to Terry's Best Buy bill. HA!

Where's Bette today? I hope she has the day off.

Bette, Did you get my pictures/link to pictures?

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I can't do pics!! Well, if I do the "thingie" thing...but that takes so long!! I'll get some tomorrow, promise!! I have to get ready to go to my mom's for some "diner"!!!LOL and box wine!!!LOL-der!!!!!

Hey Linda! I have no idea what Sasha was thinking, but she does that often. We have to be careful in the morning when we get up because if she is not on the bed, she is sticking out from under it and we don't want to step on her.

Is Ashlee's nose black too? I love cats with cool nose colors.

Did Bette just tell us she has internet at home now? Come on Bette, knock off the diving, hanging out with whomever is on island and come chat with us!

Jerry...did you find someone to help with the yard work?

Nap time for me, have a fun afternoon kids.

I'm having MAJOR problems w/ FaceBook Chat...Bad timing too...Sometimes you just say stuff and need to reiterate...well, that's when it broke!!!

PS, enjoy diner We have one of those downtown LOL!

Tribs, BE STILL MY HEART! Living within 5 minutes of a Costco is skeery LOL! Thankfully I'm 20 mins away and ours is across town. Enjoy that store; we do a little too much!

Freddie/Jerry, thanks for the welcome back. I missed you guys; bad! No internet at the beach was just WRONG!!!
Freddie, our decor is eclectic. That pic was of Fat B&&tard in the catalog Rob bought him from.... LOL!

PS, I'm trying to upload pictures to my facebook. It is sooooo slow.

It's been fun hanging with you guys. I don't get to do it as much as I would like to. I have to run. Too much grading to do in between running the shop vac. Have a great day everyone!

LOL Kobi!! I thought you were growing fern and dirt in your living room!!!LMAO!!!!!

Linda, I think Facebook is having some probs right now....

I'm not liking the new FB format at all.
I am back to my b**chy self LOL!

Toodles, Tribs! Be safe and I'm sorry about all the water issues

Tribs...You may want to consider that downstairs pond...Just a thought...

LOL, ferns and dirt. Hey, that could be my living room after frick and frack get to chasing each other; Bon Bini and Bubbles

Jerry, see ya later. Woo Wee if you drink all that malt liquor you might not be feeling too FRESH tomorrow Do they really still make that sh** anymore?!? Colt 45?! LOL

Um, I can't remember how to turn the page even after Martin saved me weeks ago!

\url{url for new page,text...}

it's simple...

I can try the "old fashioned way"....

http://www.oldbonairetalk.com/newsgroup/messages/23830/376252.html?1221418986
Go there Oh, I don't have an "UP" arrow...

Something like this???

\link{http://www.oldbonairetalk.com/newsgroup/messages/23830/376252.html?1221418986,Something like this???}

Sorry for my error in my previous post. It's not \url{.... but \link{... SORRY...

Thanks, Martin! I guess I need to copy/paste that somewhere it won't get lost?! LOL!
No, I'm not blonde!

Ain't you've got a small notebook laying next to your system for tips and stuff??

LOL on the name Kobi
Hello Freddie
Adios Jerry - nap well.

Here is my budah


and I just have to share my wonderful ginger

the small purple flowers are my orchids

Small notebook next to my laptop?!?! Um, no Is that something one should do?
I'll just put that trick into Word somewhere then when the system crashes I won't be able to retrieve that either

Seriously, thanks for all the BT help for those of us that struggle.

Boom, NICE pics!!!

lol.. Kobi the home decor thingy.. we call eclectic "Late Attic" or "Early Dump" I am also eclectic but with a huge portion going to beachy..