Good morning folks. You can sort yourselves out for breakfast until Patrick lights up the grill but lunch today will be traditional roast beef and yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, leeks carrots and cauliflower. Anyone up for making dessert, we have ice cream.
All the dive gear is in the bag and Oscar has taken up residence on them in order to stop us going.
Hope you had a good nights sleep PS and you did the right thing with the pup. Sometimes it's hard to put ourselves first!
Hope Al is good Tom! I gave Oscar a big hug from you and also an ear scratch, I knew you would have wanted that.
I have posted a dive computer problem on another thread. HELP
Hope you all have a lovely day. 9Three sleeps and away )

Good morning Julia and BT'ers who follow.
I'm so excited for you, Julia. Bon in 3 sleeps.

PATRICK! Please open the grill or it's yogurt for my breakfast.

I had a super day yesterday. After spin class I'll tell you about it. In the mean time I have to get some chores done.

Good Morning Julia and Linda and all! I hope everyone is having a great weekend! We all have a bugaboo, no oinking and it will be gone by next week!

I am going back to bed!! Have a great morning!

Poor Eileen and family. Get better way before next Friday!

Julia, my wife's grandmother was from Yorkshire. When she was alive, God rest her soul, I would make a prime rib at Christmas, and Lil would make the Yorkshire pudding. I have so many fond memories of Lil and I being in the kitchen together, drinking a beautiful wine, and making dinner for everyone. She had that wonderful British wit, and always put a smile on my face.

Good morning all.

Julia, my Riley and Wilbur were both royal pain in the butts last night. Wilbur kept pulling my blanket off of me and Riley wouldn't leave my face alone. He does love his kisses - THA BRAT

Check out Caribe Inn, WannaDive and Buddy's for the best deals on wrist mount computers. Good luck, safe travels and have a great time!!!

Eileen, I still can't understand why you want to work with all of them little germ factories

Linda, don't we have an exciting day planned? Same here, Pam and I set aside today to do some Fall Cleaning and have the smooth skin kids on line to do theirs as well. Sadly, it looks like crappy weather (surprise) is moving in this afternoon. I really want to ride but.... must keep Tha Boss happy too - DANG IT;-{)} sighhhhhhhh. She won't ride in the rain tomorrow but, I will Might have to trade this model in for one that isn't afraid of "heavy dew" KIDDING, DON'T TELL HER I SAID THAT!!!

Patrick, come out, come out where ever you are.

Skippy, read your post about the tenderloin, that recipe seemed a bit much, hope the meat wasn't a waste. Sammiches? Is it still good enough for sammiches?

Off to make a late breakfast, it's a problem having city slickers for family, they will sleep the best part of the day. Nothing fancy like the short order grill but, there will be; cinnamonamonamon(sp?) rolls, maple cured bacon, eggs to order, o.j., sumatran/french roast blend and earl gray for those that like tea (hackkkkkkkkkkkk)

Hi Jim Bob, those memories are the best.

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I want to show off my green fish that I got from Cindy R. I missed out on most of the auction so Cindy and I worked out a deal.

Don't let the hair (or face) scare you. I'll tell you the rest of the story when I get back.

Got to go.

Fop!

Good morning, gang!

Eileen, get better SOON!! Sorry you all have a bug. Hugs and prayers that it's gone pronto.

Linda, you look fab & I love the masterpiece fish!!! I think Cindy could be busy soon
Great work!!!

Everyone is in slow mo at this house. NO open windows for us as it's in the low 40's. No rain thankfully but very thick cloud/overcast. Pfffft on fall. Just bring on friggin winter if it's gonna do all this weather!

Good Morning Everyone!!

I'm lovin' this weather!! It's 49 and the windows ARE open here!! Got my big fuzzy robe on and fuzzy slippers!

I slept so good last nite with the windows opened. Ahhhh, Fall is here!

Yesterday in the mail I got my beautiful stained glass BT flag, to go with my dive flags I got last year!!! Beautiful Beckee!!!!

Good lord, PS 49 and windows open? You be a brave woman LOL!

Glad you own a Becky masterpiece!!!

Becky girl, just catching up on last night's thread. Will be sending up prayers for your Grandma and her medical team/caretakers!!! BIG hugs to you, my friend! Keep us posted as we'll be here for you.

Good morning all!

Glad the flag got there in one piece Pegi! Hope it looks great.

Thanks for the prayers, Kobi... we can definitely use them.

I'm off to do some bookwork/organizing... gosh I hate this stuff!

No sn*w yet... but a good hard frost on the ground this morning. Winter is coming very early this year and it's gonna be a bugger, I think!

Morning! Been taking it slow this morning, breakfast done and paper read, day 4 or is it day 5 of rain, rain and more rain, and it is not over, got this coming now~ http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20091018/NEWS01/910180355/1006/Weather-to-get-worse-before-it-gets-better Mother Nature is not being very kind at the moment.

Off to see what trouble I can get into today.

Not brave, I just love cold weather!!! I was in heaven last year at Jerry & Louise's!!

Beck-ee, sending hugs and prayers for your grandma too. You know, I read the threads, but by the time I'm posting, I forget what I read.

Debbie, trouble is always at our house so come on down

Becky, I agree about winter. It's knocking on our door. I have a feeling it will come sooner rather than later & be here a while.
B*stard!!!!

I had a bit of a rest - Tom - it's no different than home LOL!

Thank-you - I should be fine, only a bugaboo. Nothing my soup will fix!

Beck-ee - hugs and thoughts coming your way.
It is cold but at least it is sunny outside. Our yardwork is close to being finished, a job for Joel!

Eileen, enjoy soup! That's what I'm having for breakie, lunch and dinner LOL! Love my diet
Healing hugs coming your way.

I'm worried about germs on a plane. Shoot, I'll take snakes on a plane over germs on a plane any day LOL!

Good morning to all..sunny and high of 75 today

here in Ft. Worth. Tom I'm planning on that

wind therapy..

I agree, I think the winter is coming earlier and

will be much worse this year. That will be a

nice thing for you P.S.!!

Julia, have a wonderful trip!

Eileen A BIG "Get well soon" to all in your

household.

Linda.. cool fish!

Debbie~~I'm praying to the real estate gods LOL

To everyone who needs them..Big, warm hugs!

Hi everyone who's posted since my last post!

The weather is nice here - finally! While driving east to the gym the blue skies and sunshine was in front of me. Behind me - over the Gulf o Mexico were DARK grey skies. It's 57 and windy. Perfect for the last day of the Jazz Festival in Clearwater.

Good Morning everyone!
It was 85 here yesterday and feels very warm again this morning (sorry) several of you will be warming up soon as you hit the ground running in the Nevada desert!

Becky ~ so sorry to hear about your grandmother you will both be in my thoughts!

Tom ~ Ride baby, ride!! glad to hear about Al!!

Linda ~ you look lovely and so does your green fish (just like the one TOM stole from me!)

PS ~ windows open in 49 degree weather???YIKES!!

Eileen ~ please get better quickly!!!! you need LOTS of energy!!

And last but not least Julia ~ I have been thinking of you and hoping things are looking brighter. I think 3 days from now they will be looking a lot brighter!! Safe travels and I hope Oscar gets over the fact that he will not be joining you on this trip!

Oh! Kobi, FF ~ It's game on chicky!!!! I spare no mercy, even for friends!! LOL!!

Look what I found. Remember Sparta the Mean Kitty?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-1wj6s1Bq0&feature=player_profilepage

Nice cat!

Good morning

I opened some windows just now and that's where you'll find Ashlee....untill I start up the big mean vacuum cleaner.

Speaking of wind.. I stopped at the north side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on my way to yesterday's adventure near Bradenton. There were a few kite boarders catching the wind. They expected 25 mph later in the day - and got it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ1lMABioOg&feature=player_profilepage
This guy did a little jump for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7anRoKwMaw&feature=player_profilepage
This is how they bring down the kite when they want to stop. He already brought in his board.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOzt78yiE0c&feature=player_profilepage

Yes, and the nice cat likes money.

LOL, RA
I responded to your idle threat on our FF page LOL! How funny and HOW bad do I s*ck?!?! UGH

Linda, LOVED your pictures from the festival. Nice gathering for sure.

We are being lazy at this house. Windy, cold and just a good day to stay in and.............PACK FOR VEGAS!!!

No trouble to get into, so off to have the eyes examined, need a new script for the new dive mask I bought. (darn bi-focals)

Now Debbie! You just didn't look hard enough for the trouble LOL!

Good luck with the dive mask RX. I am hating my new bi-focal contacts. In fact they are siting in solution and have been for over a week. I will have to attempt to wear them for 30 days and suffer!

I ditched the progressive lens crap! I tried them for a month and the entire time felt like I was dizzy! I do not need reading glasses just for distance but I cant read close up with my glasses on so now I just peer under them! OY! I'm getting old!!!

Kobi, go back and add a flex player, your down one player who could potentially score points for you!! (I am taking this way too seriously!!) LOL

GOOD AFTERNOON TO ALL OF MY BT FAITHFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE GRILL IS UP AND COOKING...... I HAVE RIBS ON THE TOP RACK SLOW COOKING IN THE SMOKE. ALSO HAVE A PRIME RIB SLOW COOKING IN THE SMOKE ALSO. SHOULD MAKE FOR A GOOD LUNCH AND DINNER FOR ME AND WHO EVER DROPS BY...........

GRILL HOUSE CHILI IS GOING ON NOW TO GRAB SOME OF THE HEAT SO LUNCH TOMORROW IT WILL BE WELL SEASONED WITH THE PEPPERS AND SPICES AND TASTE ALL SO GOOD.....

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND A BETTER WEEK.

SEE SOME OF YOU IN VEGAS BE READY TO BE REALLY TRUELY HUGGED. AIN'T THAT RIGHT TOM AND JERRY!!!!!!!!

Kobi, I never did well with contacts, so still got glasses. My script is not too bad, only for seeing far, pretty much stays the same, however, the bi-focal part of my dive mask needs a new script. Been five years, so pretty good with the old mask. Got a new nice teal colored one I plan on putting the script in once I get the deed done.

And, yup, my glasses have bi-focals in them too, shoot, that took me two years to get used to, but never got used to the contacts, so ditched them.

Yep, that's how I felt Jerry!! LOL

Tommy, got studs on the bike yet?
I have some old chains that might work.

It's spitting snow, how so very nice. It's to damn early for this ••••! MAKE THE VOICES STOP DADDY!

Jerry, that is what I see with my glasses off LOL! Perfect capture

RA, will go back to check my FF boys! Tells you how much I'm NOT paying attention. Yes, you're too serious LOL! But that's good!!!

I am better (I usually am during the daytime). I did make cookies, made it all better! Oh, a glass of wine too...

No snow yet... I am hoping for November for us for our first snow fall. I remember last year I made the smurfette for BH I think before this month was over!

Did someone say "WINE"?

It must be time?

Glad you are feeling better lady from Canada

This is gonna be backwards - SURPRISE!!!

Eileen, have another glass of wine and eat another cookie

Kobi , Mee-Chelle, R.WOW!!!, no riding here, just worked on cleaning this shack all day - all good because, WEATHER FORECAST IS CALLING FOR SUN TOMORROW Pam is making a beef stew, this place smells awesome - mmmmmmmmmm!!!

JERRY, IT'S BEEN SUNNY HERE ALL DAY I know - BM. Lunch here was leftover tenderloin on a crispy baquette with some fresh spinach, some tomato over which I drizzled.... bit of 1st c.p. evoo which had a few drops of that B.V. you sent my way mixed into it (I hide that stuff). Had some fresh mint so I made a N.A. mojito to go with it - good s**t!!!

Debbie, R.WOW!!!, youhaddayourglasses upside down. I have been through three prescriptions since going off of the meds, need to go get checked again as... I NO LONGER NEED BIFOCALS TO READ

Patrick, the ribs and prime rib sound delicious. Regarding the "hugs";

That was deer camp shhhhhhhh.
I was drunk, you were in a dress, that wasn't fair.
That wasn't me, it was Marcel


Yeah girls, be ready for big hugs in Vegas

P.S., Jerry's place does promote smiles, doesn't it

Linda, I would do that kiting stuff but, it involves going up and down. Never had trouble going up but, Humpty Dumpty here got all ******-up the last time he came down

I hate this time of year other than the fact that it also smells wonderful in here from the thyme, parsley, mint, etc. that Pam has pulled from the garden and a huuuuuuge highbiskits she brought in hoping it keeps blossoming. Oh carp, I'm getting too domesticated, better go sight in a few of the rifles!!! "Honey, I'm gonna go shoot at some things."

Gotta run before she tells me I don't want to pla..., er, practice with the firearms - Hugs to you all (legs down boys) - CYA

Are there a lot of carbs in wine? I'm dieting! LOL

It's not quite time here at our house but I just got my suitcase out to start packing some clothes. Let the fun begin....

Tom Thanks for making me smile. We really should pay you to do that LOL!
I know you do it for free cause you're awesome!

I hope Tara's having fun with her lipstickers!!!!
Also hope Mara is safely home from Houston.

It's quiet here today. I am going to head to tackle a few more errands and last minute purchases. See you guys later..............

Morning all

Cleaning on tap here...ugh...I need to furminate the dogs first, their winter coats are shedding, it's hair everywhere...YUCK!

Becky, hugs, and hugs to all else who need them today.

I need to print my tshirt today, we have to go by Kinkos so I think I'll do it there so WHN doesn't freak out over all the purple!

KIV, will you do my errands please?

I posted these on FF, but thought I'd share.

Baby scared of his own fart


worlds largest snake found dead


I like turtles and tube tops

Manly bloopers

To be fair, women bloopers

Agua bloopers


ok, off to furminate!

oh, I thought you said bloopers.

ok.....I'm home....it's !@#$%^&* COLD!!!!!
Last group of pics






LaDonna

kiv
can't wait to meet u
elaine

Yes Tom, BM!

I cut the tenderloin in half, did one half with the HR, way to much work. Other half was my creation. Sear, salt and pepper. When at 120, remove from over. Cover with a thick demi-glase, top with a table spoon of Hunter-Gathers, pop back in the oven, but broil for the last 5*.
Remove when at 125. Let stand for 5-10 min's.

Crispy on the outside, med rair in center. Cut 1" slice, cheddar cheese potatoes, nice old Zin.

Touch me in the morning, let the song birds sing there song.....LALALA

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welcome home LaDonna, you will get used to the cold unfortunately!!! loved all your photos and I am looking forward to seeing the rest ..

Cold ad rainy day here today so not much else to do but cook.. brownies DONE..
butternut squash in the oven

salad Done

stripped bass ready to go in the oven and scallops are ready to be sauteed in garlic
all this food we had to invite someone so they will be here around 4;30.. let the food fest begin!!!

I was just sent a web site that might you all might be interested in www.animalfriends-bonaire.com there is also a thread over in the Bonaire nature section... I plan to visit the next time I am on island and just maybe spread a bit of manure

Jerry could you please post the HG sauce on the food threads pretty please

Elaine, looking forward to seeing you too!

Freddie, thanks for posting that link. It's on my TO DO list next trip for sure. Looks like a great organization and they definitely have a need.

MF, it's on your IM.

Jerry, your creation sounds wonderful. Simpler is better all too often.

BROWNIES, FREDDIE MADE BROWNIES???? I like brownies, and circles. Can you make circular brownies? Mmmmmmmm, stack them with layers of ganache in between a little dollop of whipped cream (a pint ought to do) over em and
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"HONEY, I WANNA MAKE BROWNIES!!!"

Been yacking with MF, she's cooking up a storm.

We must be on her B list?

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Got the eye exam done. Now to figure out where to send mask to get my script and bi-focals in.
I have always bought sea vision in the past, this time I got a totally different mask, it is so much lighter and I just love the color!

Hey Tom, I have a pot roast in the oven too. The whole house smells mmmmm good~

Was in the mall, stopped by a store to get son a couple of black t-shirts he asked for, god knows why he wanted black, but anyway, they don't have any~put all in the back as too much winter stuff and X-mas stuff is out. The dude had to go in the back room and get them out for me. Hey, I know lots of folks who wear tees all year round. Rather odd, but got the tees, so all good.

Yummy, Brownies~ got a double choc. cake on tap here for dessert tonight.

Oh, lunch was an Auntie Anne's soft pretzel. Not good for the diet, but it was delish. Today is my eat what I want day, can ya tell?

Freddie, your dinner sounds wonderful! Been craving some scallops here.

I want a brownie. Freddie!

See you all in the morning.

Remember when I said it was spitting snow?
Well it's now a full blown storm.......GET MY GUN!

Wow...it's t-shirt weather here, buddy....sorry about that!

Hang in there Jerry! Warm weather is on it's way, I have been waiting for it through our 5 days of wind, rain and more rain here. Just checked our weather, and are ya ready for this? It is gonna be 70 degrees Tuesday and Thurday!!!!! WooHoo! and high sixties all the rest of the week and NO, NO RAIN!!! Will blow some of it up your way, it's bound to get there in a few days. Tom, you and Pam might want to ride south down this way.

Have started packing the rucksack,the camera gear is away. Have given Oscar his flea drops prior to his visit to cat prison, he goes tomorrow.
Going to sleep now then there will be just TWO MORE SLEEPS !!!

Hey! Did anyone watch the MSNBC news bit about balloon boy's family getting in trouble with the law? Terry called me into the living room to watch this .... I just had to share this with you all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbW-H-i-YU8&feature=player_profilepage

Sleep tight!

Wish me well....brand new "baby" I am, back on

the dating scene after 5 years with my guy..he

found a younger model But D*NM I

look good tonight

Sushi dinner with a new man **fingers crossed**

Happy Hump Day, I give up, it's snowing like hell, STOOP IT!

Never mind, I feel better now.

Let's all call MF wishing her a Merry Christmas, then hang up. God I do love the dark side.

Need her number?

Happy Sunday BT Friends
I can't even begin to describe the wonderful weekend I had with my Lipsticker Walking Group.... I'll post pics in a bit but I missed you all too!

I need to get organized but I wanted to say HELLO and send HUGS all around
xo

Hold on Michelle, it's your turn to pick.

Have fun on your quest.

I want what ever Tara is smoking.

Me-Chelle, best wishes girl, you DESERVE to be happy. Your ex is a fool.

Debbie, I bet your house smelled wonderful.

Jerry, it got warmer here after the sun went down. I hope you enjoy your snow shoveling.

Hi Tara, glad you had a great weekend

Jerry --- just PURE Homegrown Friendship
and it's gooooooooood!

Tommy Boy, LICK IT!

Tara, it's pure love.

Hi Jerry...I'm working on it...

Good night folks, big hugs to you all.

Not tonight Jerry - thanks tho.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN7LW0Y00kE

Ruth, you are back!

No going MIA on me ok.

Not MIA completely, Jerry. Dealing with life...sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug. I've been the bug for a few weeks now. Hasn't been fun...

Ruth, glad your back with us. Hope you have calm in your life soon.

Third chorus Jerry....
"Let it snow
let it snow
let it snowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww"

Wanna borrow a shovel?

POOF

It's ok Tom, when I have 6" of snow on the ground, you will have 9' of that fluffy ••••. Like skiing?

Ruth, Big HUGS to you.

Michelle, Hope you have a wonderful time tonight, it can be fun kissing frogs to find a prince! Can't wait to hear if this frogs a prince or a toad! Ha ha... doesn't really matter as long as you have fun! We have to talk about ex's and younger models~I have a few ex's and I sure did kiss quite a few frogs, but your prince is out there and so much better than the old model!

Boom, glad you had a wonderful time this week-end.

now now boys there will be enough •••• errrr snow to go around for everyone soon enough..
Welcome back Ruth I am so glad to see you!!!!! call if you need a shoulder!!

Tara, glad you had a good weekend. We missed you, bunches

Can't wait to hear more about your gathering!

The natives have been restless, tonight, in this house. Pups driving us crazy. Want out, then back in, then back out. Over and over again; more than normal & all day/night long.

Rob's about had it with all of us. I told him if the girls can go to Vegas with me we'd all leave tonight LOL!

Michelle -- ditto in spades to what Jerry said -- enjoy the journey

Ruth here's to hoping the fact that you're back means things are getting on the good side.

Guy is on his way home, steaks are almost ready for the grill and pasta is on the stove.... I can't believe that I'm going to eat more today but --- by golly I sure am!!

This is my group minus one (good news is that she was feeling better today and their son who has a compromised immune system and had progressed to pneumonia is doing better ~ we were really worried about him)
with our Lipsticker flag that we each carried on the Avon 3Day 10 years ago

and enjoying the beach house and sunset

around the fire pit

we ate, we drank, we walked, we ate, we drank, we talked, we ate, we drank, and ate some more!!

Hiya Kobi

Did I mention that we laughed and ate and drank and laughed!!!

Awesome pictures!! You all are a beautiful group of woman/friends.
That friendship is such a gift!!!

YAY on the laughing. Sounds like one helluva get together. How were the accommodations? I am sure it was gorgeous; I remember you posting the link.

I wish you could sneak away next weekend too. I guarantee some more laughing We'll be dialing your number though!!!

Glad you're home safely, Tara.
Enjoy dinner with your boys & Ms. Rasta

Goodnight everyone. Will see you on the other side of night

Wonderful Tara!! I love all the smiles and happiness that seems so abundant! We will surely miss you next weekend girlie! I would suspect you may get drunk dialed a few times! LOL

After smoking bones all day sure they look happy!

JERRY!! HAAHHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Jerry, Tom, Boom and Debbie..thanks friends for

all the inspiration and support..this is a

brand new.."what the H*ll" ,that I'm dealing

with, but don't have time to waste moping

around on someone who obviously is NOT wort

it!!!

Sushi dinner was a success..date #2 is in the

works!! Baby steps, baby steps...my trust is

shattered, must be mended.

Ruth glad to see you back!! Whatever has been

going on in your life I sincerely hope it is

less of a burden..I can def. relate to pain !

{{{{{{{{HUGE HUGS}}}}}}