I am thirsty today, but not for alcohol like my daughter at college tells me is what "thirsty thursday" means....but I'm all dried out and scratchy throated from a cold again...ugh!!

Dad did well on his stress test. Heart rate was a little elevated, so they changed a med, but otherwise he's good to go for surgery Monday...yay!! Keep the good thoughts and prayers coming...

Nice day with Annie(son's GF) yesterday......future daughter-in-law???? maybe...



We stopped for lunch and this pond was nearby...we BOTH had the idea to take pics...we are ALOT alike...they do say men pick women like their Moms!

anyhow...Tara...hope Rasta is alright....

Hugs to all....

good MOrning Donna! Glad to hear that your dad is ready for surgery - I hope all that goes well!!

Gentle hugs for Rasta! Bill - I hope Mrs. T is feeling better!

I dropped of the planet last night - kidlet 'crisis' no one wanted to go to bed........



Gorgeous morning here, rain in forecast - though I am OK with that - melt that snow!
Good Morning everyone!

Good morning BT.

Morning all! Sorry about the sleepless kids Eileen. Donna - hoping the surgery goes well. I've got big hugs for Rasta girl!

As of right now, Vicki (the woman I do KARE with) is in surgery. She is donating her kidney to her sister. We had another friend donate a kidney to a relative about a year ago and that person is still having serious problems. This terrifies me as Vicki cannot be out of commission for a year. I'm hoping Vicki's surgery goes well. The critters need her!

Morning Jerry. You snuck in there.

Eileen, hope you have a good day!!

Tara, BIG hugs and prayers for Rasta. I'm sorry to read about her fall Hoping she's back on the mend VERY soon. Love that gal!

Super T, gentle hugs to Karen. Sounds like a horrible fall. Glad she got prompt care and is on the mend. Hugs to you, Holle and her.

GMJ, Good Morning Tribs - thinking of your friend!, Good Morning KIV!!!

Our thoughts and prayers for Vicki, sister and you (left to take care of Kare)! Is it a muddy mess there? Have you recovered from the hot salsa? Oz misses you (so do we).

Thanks Eileen! She is going to need all of the good thoughts she can get.

Thanks Judy! It is unbelievably muddy here and now it is pouring out. Yuck! I left the pony inside this morning. Thankfully he is in an extra large stall. I'm doing my first solo stitches removal on Friday. Wish me luck!

And that salsa - wow! Wes just ate it like it was nothing. Not me. For anyone who likes spice, google Cajohns. You can order from their website. Wow!!! They have a great variety of salsas and spices.

Tell Oz (and the two of you) that I miss you guys as well! Hutch is trying his hardest to put out as much fur, but he just doesn't have the same type of coat.

Judy...did you see the other thread? Dinner at Bobbejans on the 16th. What do you think?

Let's smile.

Hollywood Squares:


Q. Paul, what is a good reason for pounding meat?
A. Paul Lynde: Loneliness!
(The audience laughed so long and so hard it took up almost 15 minutes of the show!)

Q. Do female frogs croak?
A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough.

Q. If you're going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be
A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.

Q. True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000 years.
A. George Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes.

Q. You've been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably a man or a woman?
A. Don Knotts: That's what's been keeping me awake.

Q. According to Cosmopolitan, if you meet a stranger at a party and you think that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he's married?
A. Rose Marie: No wait until morning.

Q. Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older?
A. Charley Weaver: My sense of decency.

Q. In Hawaiian, does it take more than three words to say 'I Love You'?
A. Vincent Price: No, you can say it with a pineapple and a twenty.

Q. What are 'Do It,' 'I Can Help,' and 'I Can't Get Enough'?
A. George Gobel: I don't know, but it's coming from the next apartment.

Q. As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less with your hands while talking?
A. Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing old question Peter, and I'll give you a gesture you'll never forget.

Q. Paul, why do Hell's Angels wear leather?
A. Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.

Q. Charley, you've just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any during the first year?
A. Charley Weaver: Of course not, I'm too busy growing strawberries.

Q. In bowling, what's a perfect score?
A. Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy.

Q. It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects at nudist camps. One is politics, what is the other?
A. Paul Lynde: Tape measures.

Q. During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?
A. Rose Marie: Unfortunately Peter, I'm always safe in the bedroom.

Q. Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?
A. Marty Allen: Only after lights out.

Q. When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose do?
A. Paul Lynde: Make him bark?

Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to?
A. Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark.

Q. According to Ann Landers, is there anything wrong with getting into the habit of kissing a lot of people?
A. Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army.

Q. It is the most abused and neglected part of your body, what is it?
A. Paul Lynde: Mine may be abused, but it certainly isn't neglected.

Q. Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head, what was he trying to do?
A. George Gobel: Get it in his mouth.

Q. Who stays pregnant for a longer period of time, your wife or your elephant?
A. Paul Lynde: Who told you about my elephant?

Q. When a couple have a baby, who is responsible for its sex?
A. Charley Weaver: I'll lend him the car, the rest is up to him.

Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they?
A. Charley Weaver: His feet.

Q. According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in bed?
A. Paul Lynde: Point and laugh

WE DON'T STOP LAUGHING BECAUSE WE GROW OLD, WE GROW OLD BECAUSE WE STOP LAUGHING!

Thanks Jerry!

Good Morning Everybody!

Looks like the sun might be starting its vacation here. Can't complain though! We've had some really pretty days!

Donna, cool pic as always!

Bill, hope Karen heals quickly and comfortably!

Tara, please give Rasta a hug and scritches from our pack

Jerry loved that show!

Good morning Bill.

Hope you have a few fun days ahead of you?

It looks like it! Also means I'm not likely to be posting unless I buy a laptop! LOL

Donna, I was so interested in the pic I missed that everything is a go for your dad! Thoughts and prayers will be with you and him

Good morning everyone. Lots of running around today but wanted to say hi.

Jerry, I loved that show and Paul Lynde and Charlie Weaver were always so funny! Thanks for the giggles.

Super T, sorry to hear about Mrs. T, I send good healing vibes her way!

Tara, big pets and hugs for Rasta.

Mr. Bill...have a super marvelous time. Shop like you mean it and be nice to the Diva! I'll text you if I find anything other than Ricks landscaping card.

Donna, good thoughts for your dad and you.

Tribs, I hope everything goes well with your KARE person, thats quite an honorable thing she is doing.

Tribs i believe that today is World Kidney day..
here is the LINK

Freddie!!!! That is amazing. I don't think she knew. I will save the link for her. Thanks so much for finding it.

RA, thanks! She is an incredible person. My mantra for today is - please let Vicki be OK!

Hey Everyone!!!

Don't have time to read the thread. We got some scary weather here!!! I'm on my laptop, and should turn off the internet completely. But just wanted to check in. Major wind, rain, hail and tornadoes being called for here. My brother lives up at the "Camp" that my ex owns, and he's getting hit hard right now, but says he's ok....
I'm sitting here, downstairs w/ the windows open, and a wonderful breeze blowin' thru...I'll close it all up when it hits here.

Just wanted to check in and haven't turned on this laptop in a while!!!!!

Donna, Great pic and good vibes to your Dad!!!

Tribs, same for you friend...I hope all goes well. Whata good sister!!!!!good vibes going to her too and her sister!!

OK, sorry if I missed anyone, but GOOD VIBES TO EVERYONE!!!

Bill, SO get a laptop!!! They do come in handy!!

Morning. Good wishes to all that need them.

Man, I should be long gone to work, but it is so slow....even worse than last year, really. I'll scrape by, but I've never had this kind of down turn....

Bill, I got a little netbook to travel with when I went to New York last year, and it's great...cost nothing, packs in my travel bag easily, and lets me keep my business running while I'm not at my desk. I do NOT take it on vacations....gotta cut the cord now and then.

I'm laughing at myself, telling you how bad business is, then telling you about something I bought. But I bought it when there was more business...

CB, stop it!

Babbling or complaining, Jerry...I seem to have done about half each.....

Yes.

CB, I'm with Jerry, STOP IT!!! You need things to keep yourself going, SO WHAT if things are slow...If you can get something that you need/want....GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!

Heck, I'm living in this big house and G is having to live/work in GA. Yet things we NEED, well, we have them. I'm so into the Furkids right now. I just want them all "good to go" when we move. That'll give me time to find a GOOD vet up there. Ya gotta do what you gotta do!!!

I just wish this was all over. I haven't even started packing. I'm gonna be pretty dang busy for the next month. I told G that we need the small house w/ the cheap rent, then we can get all financial stuff taken care of. We COULD save money for dive trips, but I told him I don't want to even THINK of Dive Trips until we have everything else taken care of. Then, we can get married and live happily ever after!!! OH MY, that makes me laugh!!!!! I can't even fathum that one!!!!! But he's such a good guy, how could I not????

I think this storm is moving around me. I can hear the thunder, but it's far off. But I know there is more coming. I guess I need to do another check on the weather........It's just nice sitting here w/ the windows open and the breeze blowing thru. I'm good....

Any news on Krispy?

Let's see...Weather on CH. 13..CHECK. Beer, CHECK. Cooler in case electric goes out, CHECK. Furkids in room w/ me, Check. Candles, check. I think I'm good to go.....So, IT'S ALL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guys, I am so lucky....I have this funny little skill that makes me a very decent income....I look and the folks working with dignity at minimum wage and I know I'm a spoiled brat. But I like to work, and I take pride in my little business, so I can't help but look around and think....WHAT'S GOING ON????

PS, the thought of moving gives me cold sweats...I'd rather eat rocks. I'd come help you pack if I could....

Yeah, WHERE is SHE??????????????
I know she's playin' on FB sometimes....

Morning BT
Thanks for the scratches and hugs for Rasta - she's got Daddy home with her all day today and tomorrow. I'm going to see about starting her on the steroids... we'll see.

Tribs, major good vibes for Vicki --- truly wonderful what she's doing and it must be a Good Omen that it's on Kidney Day!

Donna hugs and vibes for your dad too! Thanks for the duck picture - very well done

CB, must be time to fly? Things will pick up... soon my friend, very soon!

We've got one day of beauty-gorgeous so I've come into work in my running clothes... as soon as I can I'm going to go out and enjoy a slothful jog along the waterfront Get a little Vitamin D infusion!!

PS, sounds like a good plan. Save a bit for a cushion - as long as we have our health and our loved ones, every day is a blessing!

Billy, I can't believe that you don't have a laptop!!! Please rectify that PRONTO!! oh and have a GREAT time too ♥♥

HI, TARA!!!!

Jerry, Krispi is playing mafiawarsfarmvillefinalfantasyaquariumwarswackamole on FB, but she cant post to BT from work. I haven't heard much personal news from her, but she's very active in mafiawarsfarmvillefinalfantasyaquariumwarswackamole, so I'm guessing she's good!

Reading without my reading glasses.

"I have this funny little skull that makes me a very decent income"

Is CB working in a side show?

I can honestly say that moving just makes me sick!!!!! Everytime, I get pnumonia!!!!

We are leaving a very gihugic house for a very small 2 bdrm., 1bath. But it does have a really cool "garage" that's right outside in the backyard...I can use that for painting, storage, etc. And the fenced yard is HUGE!!!! Calypso can run again!!! And it's 4 blocks from the water/downtown St. Mary's. I can walk the dogs down there/and lose weight!!! We can save $$ and live just fine. I just think this is a much better idea than paying $1300 a month to live in a big house that we DO NOT NEED!!!! We need to get life straightened out first. I want a cushion!! I want a big fluffy, down feather CUSHION!!!!!

Jerry, you are our Special Need Moderator....we love you....

Thank you CB!!!!!! THAT'S what she's doing!!!!!LOL

Yeah, we are all gonna take the Short Bus to come visit you and Louise!!!!!!

Superturtle, I hope the wife is okay.

Tara, take care of that girl. Not saying you aren't, just saying.

From a family friend comes:

Getting a hairdryer through Customs ...


A distinguished young woman on a
flight from Ireland asked the Priest beside her, 'Father, may I ask a favor?''
Of course, child. What may I do for you?'
'Well, I bought an expensive woman's electronic hair dryer for my
mother's birthday that is unopened and well over the Customs limits

and I'm afraid they'll confiscate it. Is there any way you could carry it

through customs for me? Under your robes perhaps?'
'I would love to help you, dear, but I must warn you: I will not lie.'
'With your honest face, Father, no one will question you.'




When they got to Customs, she let the priest go ahead of her.

The official asked, 'Father, do you have anything to declare?'
'From the top of my head down to my waist, I have nothing to declare.'
The official thought this answer strange, so asked, 'And what do you
have to declare from your waist to the floor?'
'I have a marvelous instrument which is, to date, unused.'

Roaring with laughter, the official said, 'Go ahead, Father. Next!'

click

We NEED JELLO!!!!

Nice to see you, Tom....

Off to feed the neighbor's cat....she took in one of my refugees, so now I get to feed it whenever she's gone.

She(neighbor, not cat) likes to take a bus to the casinos with her Fun After Fifty(o.....m.....g) Club now and then.....

Here's how I feel about BT

Better when we're together ♥♥♥♥

Tom

scritches and scratches for the kitty

Jerry, I still have a can of SPAM in my pantry from the MM we had at my house... I'll bring it to yours. K?

Tara, I like that. A new motto....IT'S BETTER WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER AND YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.

HI TOM!!!! Good one!!!

It's just good to "see" you!!!!

It is SO dark here. In the house looks like midnite!!! And they are calling for the same weather tomorrow...GREAT.... At least I'm getting to use the laptop!!!

Oh and before I get sidetracked and forget....

on that 911 tape with the 7 year old!!! Man, he was a brave little guy but OMG that dispatcher.... what a HERO she was. I would not have been able to hold it together, especially after he started screaming....

Nothing but sincere amazement for dispatchers and our Ruthie.... unsung Heros for sure!

Thank You 911 Dispatchers!!

PS...we are having weather too. Lots of rain, clouds, and darkness off and on. Booooo to the bad weather.

Nice see all of you. We were (are) getting brownouts, so my computer is on and then off. Well...the battery kicks in, but the internet goes off. Grrr!

Good luck with the move! CB...glad you love your job - everyone should

Hugs to critters and their humans. Sorry if I missed someone. I'm typing fast before the next brownout. LOL

Tara, that's amazing. Such a brave boy...and "that was my sister screaming"...too funny.. TG they were all ok!!!

Tribs, this is just nasty ••••! Rita will NOT go out in the rain....piddle pads is the thing for the day!!!! Sorry you are having this weather too! It's starting to get cold too. I may have to shut the windows soon.

Calypso just curled up on the couch w/ the cats & Rita...normally that is NOT allowed. But if he feels safer there, it's ok. They are all together. So, that's good!!

They have to be adorable all curled up together! The sun is actually peeking out here. I'm not going to hold my breath because the sky is very dark out front, but the back looks a little better. LOL

Hey Tribs, We're getting your rain too. Nothing better than the smell of wet dog; especially FURRY wet dog!

We are planning on Bobbejan's several times while we're there so the 16th is good for us. The only other dinner we have scheduled is May 15th at Richard's. 23rd wedding anniversary on the pier BLISS

Tell Wes, Cajohn's has hotter salsa and sauces than Jolokia. Send me your list and I'll get them rounded up and out to you!

nice !

Now we all know that they don't have that kind of accuracy. Just sayin'

e.

well, I've never peed on the seat. Just sayin'

Tara, try doing it standing up and get back to us.

Afternoon EVERYONE!!!

Donna - wonderful Duck shot!! Good vibes to your Dad!!

Jeanine, Big HUGS to you, and gentle hugs to Vickie! That is a wonderful Gift she is giving - another person's life

Tara, gentle Hugz for Rasta!! Hope she is feeling better soon!!

I know I've forgotten hugs and well wishes - but I'm allowed!!! I'm almost as old as Dirt!!!

So, HUGS all ROUND, Good Wishes to those in need, and Kicks in the Rear for those that didn't before!!!!

Mrs. T. is going to be sore for a while, but she would be a LOT better if she would stop over doing it!!!

No sympathy here!!! But, she gets personal hugs anyway

Off to do a few errands, then take Miss Holle for a wander.

Bill

The urge to write you name in the snow with your own bodily fluids is kind of a sex linked characteristic. Just saying......

Quick hi before I run out the door for work. Have had the girls and we went to Montauk for lunch with Grandpa. Nice to be able to get out and about! I'm loving my freedom again. I did only 20 minutes on the treadmill, but that is better than none! Nathaniel should be walking in the door any minute, so off I go...see you from the dispatch desk

Good GRIEF!!!

Take too long to write a post, and things start getting Pithy around here!!!

Bill

Bill...gentle hugs to Mrs. T.

Ha, Bill...I laughed at that too.

Tom, have you ever seen an Indonesian toilet? a terra cotta-ish lab with a hole in the middle, and usually two nicely made footprints on either side of the hole for you to place you feet in? They're really kind of pretty....I tried to bring one home, but the cost to bring it on the plane with me was prohibitive....

Brings new meaning to "doing it standing up"...

CB, not yet I haven't. Can honestly say it's not on my bucket list either

Yeah, well, I'm in the minority on this, but around here, when we don't like something that much, I say, "It's like Bali....now you know.".

Travelling alone as a single woman didn't help; not very acceptable by local standards. I finally told them my husband was dead, and then they liked me better.

Sorry if I offend any Bali Lovers.....

Ever been to Paris?

Is that for men and women both, Jerry?

The travel books refer to the Indonesian method as "squat and slosh", which I am not mature enough to say with a straight face....

Tom you know us women folk don't let nothing touch in public potties....
that's why god gave us strong quads

Open for all CB.

It's changing now. Mens and womans rooms are the norm now. But just a short time ago.....not the case.

When I went to Italy, a few places had a similar set up. I passed.

Passed what?

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And the thread dives toward the nether regions.

I'm trying to stop myself from making a funny in Everything Else, but I'm losing the battle....

OMG

Go for it CB.

CB, go take a walk, bake a cake.

Jeanine, don't egg her on.

I'm going under my desk.......

"Ten foot poles.....Get your ten foot poles....get 'em while they're hot...."

Ok, that ought to hold me for now, Jer, just for you Moddies, I'll try to restrain myself....

I'll stop...for now. I have to go feed critters.

I feel like dancing.

I feel like drinking

I think he needs to get back to work......... too much sewing has corrupted his cells

I feel lucky

Hi Capt. - I'm working with sea glass today !

the Capt finished two projects this week..
or almost finished......


what you are not seeing is the beading that went in to both of these

sorry had to use the mod account to post

you have to show us what you are doing Timmmy Please

Beautiful work Princey...can you do something for my bathroom? Aquas or deep blues...

WOW! Beautiful work PrinceyPoooo Love the framing too.

Yes, Timmy can we have a peak?

I'm just waiting on the FedEx driver to come for his pick up then I'm going to go out for a little run.... I went out to get the mail and it's quite quite nice out.

Thank you all for a fun day.


Check Please.

I'm home with good news! Vicki is out of surgery and in recovery and doing well. Her sister is still in surgery. Thanks for all of the good thoughts.

Wow...those pieces are amazing! I'm always in awe at the talent of BT members.

Fantastic Tribs!!! I saw your post earlier and sent off prayers and good vibes. Keep us updated!

Great News Tribs

See ya'll in an hour or so -- I'll be the red-faced, sweaty, outta breath babe

Good news Tribs!

Tara ~ Guy is home????

Tink, CB, Kobi...all I can think of right now is pink juicy pears...I think I'm going to be sick! LMVA!!!

Freddie, does PrincyPoo really do those? They are awesome!

Good Evening guys and gals! Today was a miserable day at work....ugh...double ugh!! I need a drink! Seriously!!

LOL RA - I was going to go for a run but my iPod needs a charge so I'll wait a bit.

Whazzup with the pears? or do I really wanna know?

Donna, a drink? really?

If anyone needs a little good news/perspective this was posted on Grayson's journal:
"Grayson's scans came back clear. He is Cancer Free!"

Them is some good words!

Boom! That is fabulous news!

Donna...hang in there. I'll raise my glass to you as I have already poured me one.

OK, Tribs
Tara

Looks like I won't have to pee on your legs tonight!

Tara - you don't want to know!

I love when people don't read the thread, just posts at the end. It's so much fun to mess with them.

Hey! I read the thread!!!

Who are you messing with Jerry?

Yes, I want a drink....red wine would be good...with some strong cheese and maybe crusty bread...if one of you was here, I WOULD go out for a drink!

Make a grape juice spritzer, Donna!

don't have anything to make one with and it would be MUCH more fun if I had a BTer to sit and chat with!

I hear you on that one, Donna!

I'm still sitting at work for another 2+ hours. Time is ticking slowly away...

I'm here Donna, I have some nice port, some Old School Cabot cheese from Tom, it's a nice evening to kick back and enjoy our on line friends.

that sounds quite nice.... I think I shall join you in a bit

Time for me to close shop and head home to my happy slappy family

Have one for me Jerry...it is frowned upon for me to drink here at work for some odd reason

Sounds yummy Jerry! I'm trying to stay on line, but we keep losing power. Donna, I have red and white. How fast can you get here?

The big trick for us on the east coast is to not get sucked into the BS from the WC people. I think they think BatMan is real!

He loves Robin

I know I'm going to get some •••• from the WC people like, dude, you need a good colon cleansing, try some meditation, eat more greens.

LALALALA


BM.


Click!

sounds like a plan, Jerry...wine...cheese....friends...goodnight

Batman is real DUHHHHH!! Like dude, you are so gnarly when you make fun of us!

But listen up •••••...I'm a Sicilian New Yorker at heart..don't •••• with me!!! Smooches!

my last comment was for Jerry... cause he loves us WC'ers!

BIG JUICY PEACH!!!!!!

LOL......good thread and gooder emails

BLLLLECCCCH!!! hi Kobi!!!

Hey, Chica!
LOL.....I have been NOTHIN' but laughing the last little bit as I read through my stuffed box

I'm heading off here to pay bills. Yet, again, someone keeps giving these people my address!

CB, Cynde...you gals scared me
See ya tomorrow.

Sicilian New Yorker!