Red-Ringed Tupperware Party with (ineffective) Tin Foil Hats

[Woolburr]

Yep, you've asked! :)
Mooo = Muuu

Oh, and I started a thread a couple of weeks ago for posting your voice. It somehow got sidetracked within two posts...:rolleyes: And apparently I sound like a Russian telemarketer. LOL

You don't sound like a Russian telemarketer...you have a very nice voice....but what I think Ronnie was trying to say is that English is not your first language. Sometimes he does say some strange stuff!

[puddlepirate44]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh....this is why my shoot got canceled.


I live in the South....this isn't supposed to happen!

Your shoot got cancelled because your HHR has an acute case of dandruff? Odd, that. :shock:

[Permagrin]

I_wish_claire's_voice_thread_had_taken_off.

yes, but I could never figure out how to download my voice :lol:

Yep, you've asked! :)
Mooo = Muuu

Oh, and I started a thread a couple of weeks ago for posting your voice. It somehow got sidetracked within two posts...:rolleyes: And apparently I sound like a Russian telemarketer. LOL

I'd hate to think what people would have thought I sounded like...

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh....this is why my shoot got canceled.

I live in the South....this isn't supposed to happen!

...it could just be cotton?
(will make for some nice landscapes you know...)

Moo: Simplistic Cow
Mohe: Cow of German descent
Mauh: Cow from New England
Mo: Cow with an unfortunate speech impediment
Mu: Cow of distant Polynesian heritage
MuMu: Cow of distant Polynesian heritage given to wearing odd, long draping clothes.
Meaux: Cow breeded specifically to produce milk for French cheeses
Moeau: An ancient dialect of Cow, orginating from Latin.
MOOOO: Southeastern US Cow, primarlily in the Carolinas
Moo': Cow for "I would like a three shot grande breve latte, please." (notice the accent on the last "o")
M'o: Cow slang. Loose translation, "Nice spots."

Just trying to help out here.

ROFLMHO! Leave it to you :lol: :lol:

[Claire]

Moo: Simplistic Cow
Mohe: Cow of German descent
Mauh: Cow from New England
Mo: Cow with an unfortunate speech impediment
Mu: Cow of distant Polynesian heritage
MuMu: Cow of distant Polynesian heritage given to wearing odd, long draping clothes.
Meaux: Cow breeded specifically to produce milk for French cheeses
Moeau: An ancient dialect of Cow, orginating from Latin.
MOOOO: Southeastern US Cow, primarlily in the Carolinas
Moo': Cow for "I would like a three shot grande breve latte, please." (notice the accent on the last "o")
M'o: Cow slang. Loose translation, "Nice spots."

Just trying to help out here.

LMAO
Best post in ages. :D

[Woolburr]

Not_quite_so_stealthy_now!
Good_hot_tub_night,_then.

Certainly hard to convince anyone they would want to go camping in that....yes...this might be a good evening to take a dunk in the ole tub of hot.:D

[puddlepirate44]

LMAO
Best post in ages. :D

Apparently, I need to add "Muu". I'll do that now.

[Permagrin]

Moo: Simplistic Cow
Mohe: Cow of German descent
Mauh: Cow from New England
Mo: Cow with an unfortunate speech impediment
Mu: Cow of distant Polynesian heritage
MuMu: Cow of distant Polynesian heritage given to wearing odd, long draping clothes.
Meaux: Cow breeded specifically to produce milk for French cheeses
Moeau: An ancient dialect of Cow, orginating from Latin.
MOOOO: Southeastern US Cow, primarlily in the Carolinas
Moo': Cow for "I would like a three shot grande breve latte, please." (notice the accent on the last "o")
M'o: Cow slang. Loose translation, "Nice spots."
Muu: Scandinavian Cow (thanx to Claire.)

Just trying to help out here.

Hey, maybe when the aussie/NZ contingent gets on, we'll find out what cows say down there...or do you already know? :lol:

[puddlepirate44]

Hey, maybe when the aussie/NZ contingent gets on, we'll find out what cows say down there...or do you already know? :lol:

I can guess. It's difficult since "Cow" is such a living and elastic language. The Australian version would, no doubt, be morphed with an Aboriginal dialect. Something like, "MooO'oaho" That's just a guess. I'm guessing that Googling this wouldn't turn out so well.

[wu_wei0]

LMAO
Best post in ages. :D
I_agree!_LMBO!_
Permie,_you_got_a_winner_there!

Certainly hard to convince anyone they would want to go camping in that....yes...this might be a good evening to take a dunk in the ole tub of hot.:D
Used_to_winter_camp_often_when_I_lived_in_the_Sier ras.__Cross_country_ski_and_pack_out_to_the_hinter land.
Fun_when_young_and_a_portable_sleeping_bag_heater. ;);)__who_knows_about_now._haven't_been_camping_si nce_Josh_moved_to_mn.

[wu_wei0]

Sounds_almost_like_an_island_in_Hawai'i.___Interes ting
How_about_a_translation_for__"Mmmmmmm"???

[wu_wei0]

"Meaux: Cow breeded specifically to produce milk for French cheeses"

My_cats_speak_french!!!

cool

"Mooooi":_Self-centered__cow?

[Claire]

Bedtime now.Nite!

I'll await Pirate's duck dictionary!

[Permagrin]

I can guess. It's difficult since "Cow" is such a living and elastic language. The Australian version would, no doubt, be morphed with an Aboriginal dialect. Something like, "MooO'oaho" That's just a guess. I'm guessing that Googling this wouldn't turn out so well.

You're right...googling didn't help. Neither did babelfish.com. Just have to take your word on it I guess.

I_agree!_LMBO!_
Permie,_you_got_a_winner_there!


Used_to_winter_camp_often_when_I_lived_in_the_Sier ras.__Cross_country_ski_and_pack_out_to_the_hinter land.
Fun_when_young_and_a_portable_sleeping_bag_heater. ;);)__who_knows_about_now._haven't_been_camping_si nce_Josh_moved_to_mn.

I think so too Wu. (bats eyes coyly in hopes someone in particular is paying attention ;)).

I haven't ever camped in the winter...I get frostbite just thinking about it!

[puddlepirate44]

Sounds_almost_like_an_island_in_Hawai'i.___Interes ting
How_about_a_translation_for__"Mmmmmmm"???

Geez, I'm not a linguist here! :)

Besides, "Mmmmmm" is the sound cows make when bulls present them with diamonds, chocolates and/or, well, other stuff. :rolleyes:

[Woolburr]

This is it...I promise no more bad snow pics after this one.
http://www.pbase.com/image/71344610.jpg
Such a rarity though...I can't resist.

[wu_wei0]

Geez, I'm not a linguist here! :)

Besides, "Mmmmmm" is the sound cows make when bulls present them with diamonds, chocolates and/or, well, other stuff. :rolleyes:
Like_moooorning_coffee_in_some_pastures?

[puddlepirate44]

I'll await Pirate's duck dictionary!

Oh, man, this is taking off... Now I won't get anything else done until I get that out of my head! :)

[wu_wei0]

You don't sound like a Russian telemarketer...you have a very nice voice....but what I think Ronnie was trying to say is that English is not your first language. Sometimes he does say some strange stuff!
She_has_a_rather_enticing_voice.

[Woolburr]

"Meaux: Cow breeded specifically to produce milk for French cheeses"

My_cats_speak_french!!!

cool

"Mooooi":_Self_centered_french_cow?

Isn't everything *rench self-centered?;)

[puddlepirate44]

Like_moooorning_coffee_in_some_pastures?

In some pastures, sure. I'll go with that version. It's safe.

[Permagrin]

This is it...I promise no more bad snow pics after this one.
Such a rarity though...I can't resist.

Very PRETTY! Nice cozy neighborhood really fits the photo too!

Like_moooorning_coffee_in_some_pastures?

more like evening wine ;)

and Puddle, "diamonds, chocolate and mmmmmm"?
(I have always liked how you think...) :lol:

[Woolburr]

Geez, I'm not a linguist here! :)
:rolleyes:

Nobody is going to argue that point with you!....Some of those were just plain bad....:lol:

Best leave the Moo translations to the experts.....just in case.

[puddlepirate44]

"Mooooi":_Self_centered_french_cow?

Edited. Thanx.

[wu_wei0]

μουγκρητό:_Greek_cows_in_cool_shoes.

[wu_wei0]

Very PRETTY! Nice cozy neighborhood really fits the photo too!


where?__Never_mind._I_found_it._Nice_pasture,_Wool .

[puddlepirate44]

Nobody is going to argue that point with you!....Some of those were just plain bad....:lol:

Best leave the Moo translations to the experts.....just in case.

Just some? I was shooting for a 100%.

[Permagrin]

where?

here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2368333&postcount=3165

[puddlepirate44]

?????????:_Greek_cows_in_cool_shoes.
??-??????:_Russian_cows_drinking_vodka?

Hey, that's cool. Nice to know Cow's can be so cosmopolitan, and speak with funny letters, too. I don't think I can "edit" the burgeoning Cow Dictionary with Greek or Cyrillic; I have a difficult enough time with American. :) You can, though!

[liza]

Actually, I have buried people. It has been TREMENDOUSLY draining on me. It's bad enough having to send others off, it is far worse watching everybody break down around you. Thank god I don't expect any more in the near future.

The thread "take DSLR to family funeral?" is just wierd. I wouldn't even take myself if I could. I'll pay my respects in my own way which is more meaningful to me.

I hate funerals, too. I already told my boys that I don't want one. To me our burial customs are appalling. I'd much rather be cremated and have my ashes scattered in a pasture where I used to play as a child.

Now if everyone only had Verizon Wireless...."Can you hear me now?" :p

I have it, and it sucks!!! Too many dropped calls.

Certainly hard to convince anyone they would want to go camping in that....yes...this might be a good evening to take a dunk in the ole tub of hot.:D

Move over, Wu and I may have to join you. It's just too darned cold. :)

[Woolburr]

μουγκρητό:_Greek_cows_in_cool_shoes.

OK....where did the "award winning" Russian Moo go?

По-русски....we need those vodka swilling cows over here.

[puddlepirate44]

The Cow Dictionary, ver. 2.0:

Moo: Simplistic Cow
Mohe: Cow of German descent
Mauh: Cow from New England
Mo: Cow with an unfortunate speech impediment
Mu: Cow of distant Polynesian heritage
MuMu: Cow of distant Polynesian heritage given to wearing odd, long draping clothes.
Meaux: Cow breeded specifically to produce milk for French cheeses
Moeau: An ancient dialect of Cow, orginating from Latin.
MOOOO: Southeastern US Cow, primarlily in the Carolinas
Moo': Cow for "I would like a three shot grande breve latte, please." (notice the accent on the last "o")
M'o: Cow slang. Loose translation, "Nice spots."
Muu: Scandinavian Cow (thanx to Claire.)
MooO'aoh: Aboriginal/Australian Cow (specifically, the Northern Territories and Outback regions)
Moooi: Self-centered, egotistical, narcissistic Cow (thanx to ~w)
μουγκρητό: Greek cows in cool shoes. (thanx to the ever lingual ~w)
По-русски: Cows swilling Russian vodka (or "wod-ka") (~w again.).
Мычать-From our Russian cows.
Meugler-Literal French translation....I want to see and hear that one. (Wool)
Mugido-The Spanish cows seem to have a bit of a problem too. (Wool x2)
Muhen-Kuh...for the Germanic folk (Wool x3)

Just trying to help out here.

[wu_wei0]

OK....where did the "award winning" Russian Moo go?

По-русски....we need those vodka swilling cows over here.
Russian_Vodka_doesn't_last_long.

Plus,_I_think_it_is_inaccurate._I_need_to_do_some_ resarch_but_it_is_hard_with_my_little_challenge.

[Woolburr]

I have it, and it sucks!!! Too many dropped calls.

Move over, Wu and I may have to join you. It's just too darned cold. :)

Wow...I haven't dropped a single call since I switched...I used to have US Cellular...only reason I switched is because they didn't have a reasonable plan that offered coverage in NY...I have Verizon coverage in all of North America for less money....couldn't pass that up.

I have room for 6 in the tub.

[Woolburr]

Russian_Vodka_doesn't_last_long.

Plus,_I_think_it_is_inaccurate._I_need_to_do_some_ research_but_it_is_hard_with_my_little_challenge.

When I translated it...it came up with "award file".....:p

[wu_wei0]

When I translated it...it came up with "award file".....:p
see._maybe_it_is_Vodka_induced_russian_slang_for_"Mmmmmmm"

Verizon_doesn't_cover_my_area___but_Cingular-says_they_don't_either.__I'll_have_to_agree.

[Permagrin]

Wow...I haven't dropped a single call since I switched...I used to have US Cellular...only reason I switched is because they didn't have a reasonable plan that offered coverage in NY...I have Verizon coverage in all of North America for less money....couldn't pass that up.

I have room for 6 in the tub.

Me neither...I like verizon. I and do like that friends/family plan. We too used to have US cellular and were always getting billed for some overage or other.

(pssst, Wool, room for 6 means, you, a companion, two glasses and two candles...gotta read the fine print on that manual there....)

[Woolburr]

Мычать-From our Russian cows.
Meugler-Literal French translation....I want to see and hear that one.
Mugido-The Spanish cows seem to have a bit of a problem too.
Muhen-Kuh...for the Germanic folk

[Permagrin]

see._maybe_it_is_Vodka_induced_russian_slang_for_"Mmmmmmm"

Verizon_doesn't_cover_my_area___but_Cingular-says_they_don't_either.__I'll_have_to_agree.

So how do you call out then? smoke signals?

[Permagrin]

Hey guys and gals, all this hot tub talk (just an assumption there) got me a dinner invitation....so I'm off to get ready to go ;) ttfn

[Woolburr]

Hey guys and gals, all this hot tub talk (just an assumption there) got me a dinner invitation....so I'm off to get ready to go ;) ttfn

Never pass up a hot dinner date!

[puddlepirate44]

For Claire:

Quack: Duckspeak. The translation could mean anything from "Cognito, ergo sum" to "Gee, this pond makes my butt really cold."
Ca-whaick: Alabaman Duck
Ckwac: Bosnian Duck
Kwaak: Finnish Duck
Qwk: A Duck whose first language is not Duck, but rather Polish.
Quook: Duck completely inebriated on Chardonnay. Just Chardonnay.
Quack: (2) A Duck with a bonafide PhD.
Kw'yak: A Duck from the various Inuit tribes of Northern Canada and Alaska.
Moo: A seriously conflicted Cow, completely raised by a flock of Ducks.
Kuakk: A single malt scotch and soda. Rarely used.
Quackeauxcis: Duck from Quebeck.
Qack: Mergansers. They don't care about u.

Up for editing, obviously.

[wu_wei0]

Never pass up a hot dinner date!I_bet_she_said_"Mmmmmm"
hot_dinner_date_in_kansas_in_the_winter:Turn_up_th e_furnace_when_you_eat_a_spinach_salad_and_drink_a _beer.

[puddlepirate44]

I_bet_she_said_"Mmmmmm"
hot_dinner_date_in_kansas_in_the_winter:Turn_up_th e_furnace_when_you_eat_a_spinach_salad_and_drink_a _beer.

No bull, worth his salt, ever "mmmm's" and tells.

[theflyingkiwi]

I am going to come back when this cow and duck talk ends :)

[puddlepirate44]

I am going to come back when this cow and duck talk ends :)

I'm done. It's out of my system now. I feel better, thanx.

[wu_wei0]

I'm done. It's out of my system now. I feel better, thanx.
I_hope_not.

Hey--your-wife-was_going_to_dinner.
YOu_better_get_going_or_you'll_get_left!

[Lightstream]

mmmm..cow and duck talk.

*plans menu*

Steak and duck.. I wonder if the two should be allowed to mix...

Yes.. card carrying member of the People Eating Tasty Animals chapter. http://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/cow.gifhttp://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/chainsaw.gifhttp://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/cheeseburger.gifhttp://pix.lightrefineries.org/img/beer.gif

[PetKal]

I can really sense the steam temperature rising in LordV's and Racketman's heads as we speak.....the relief valves gonna burst open any time now. Oh god, this feels so good, thank you guys.:evil: :evil: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

I can really sense the steam temperature rising in LordV's and Racketman's heads as we speak.....the relief valves gonna burst open any time now. Oh god, this feels so good, thank you guys.:evil: :evil: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Tis only a matter of time....They need some serious stress relief. I see even f/stop got in on the act.

[saravrose]

oh christmas tree.. oh christmas tree.... I went out and bought a tree today.. and the shiny ornaments and a star that lights up and a star on top... starting to feel just a little bit like christmas.. I'm gonna take a picture in a minute.. right now i'm eating hagen dazs...

sari

[Woolburr]

oh christmas tree.. oh christmas tree.... I went out and bought a tree today.. and the shiny ornaments and a star that lights up and a star on top... starting to feel just a little bit like christmas.. I'm gonna take a picture in a minute.. right now i'm eating hagen dazs...

sari

Proof that not all holiday spirit is 80 proof. Glad you got a tree.

[PetKal]

Tis only a matter of time....They need some serious stress relief. I see even f/stop got in on the act.

Yup, the "ducktherapy";)

[wu_wei0]

oh christmas tree.. oh christmas tree.... I went out and bought a tree today.. and the shiny ornaments and a star that lights up and a star on top... starting to feel just a little bit like christmas.. I'm gonna take a picture in a minute.. right now i'm eating hagen dazs...

sari

I_bet_it_is_a_lovely_tree!
I_may_get_my_first_one_in_years_this_season.
With_the_kids_(and_Bean)_coming_this_year,_I_feel_ the_desire.

[Lightstream]

wu: Suffering from the time-honored problem of spacebar failure? You wouldn't be the first.. I remember some of my fellow IRC'ers ended up typing like that when their spacebar went south.

We always keep redundant computers (1:1 ratio - one hot standby for every primary machine) to combat this and other kinds of ill-timed failures..

Wool: the 80 proof stuff is the good stuff for those who are seriously fed up..

[wu_wei0]

wu: Suffering from the time-honored problem of spacebar failure? You wouldn't be the first.. I remember some of my fellow IRC'ers ended up typing like that when their spacebar went south.

We always keep redundant computers (1:1 ratio - one hot standby for every primary machine) to combat this and other kinds of ill-timed failures..

Wool: the 80 proof stuff is the good stuff for those who are seriously fed up..
Not_only_did_the_laptop_Keyboard_go_south,_my_wire less_one_did_too.:(
Before_I_moved_here_I_always_had_enough_parts_to_b uild_a_couple_units_if_needed.
The_lcd_on_this_thing_went_out_a_year_ago._soon_th ere_will_be_nothing_left_but
the_buzz_of_the_faulty_fan.

[Lightstream]

Sorry to hear about that Wu... if I was nearby I would lend you one of my spares. Got way too many around.. side effects of being in the business :confused: I'm one of those folks who actually puts wear marks on keyboards - in a couple of months. You can't see the letters on some of my favorites!

Alternatively another trick to make it less obvious is to use your mouse to select a 'space', Ctrl-C to copy, then Ctrl-V to paste.. you'll paste a space each time. You only need to mouse-select-Ctrl-C the first time, once it's in the copy and paste buffer, just press Ctrl-V every time you want a space.

Get a nice desktop.....they tend to last longer :)

[Woolburr]

wu: Suffering from the time-honored problem of spacebar failure? You wouldn't be the first.. I remember some of my fellow IRC'ers ended up typing like that when their spacebar went south.

We always keep redundant computers (1:1 ratio - one hot standby for every primary machine) to combat this and other kinds of ill-timed failures..

Wool: the 80 proof stuff is the good stuff for those who are seriously fed up..

Yoda...seriously you jest...the good stuff is 151 proof....separates the men from the boys in short order. ;)

[Lightstream]

Yoda...seriously you jest...the good stuff is 151 proof....separates the men from the boys in short order. ;)


Ahh... someone who knows how to live! Problem is, 151 is outright illegal in most of the rest of the world. I'll have a sip when I finally manage to come over.

In case you're wondering.. yes someone stepped on my toes and I'm in a particularly nasty mood.

[saravrose]

Yoda...seriously you jest...the good stuff is 151 proof....separates the men from the boys in short order. ;)

Ahh... someone who knows how to live! Problem is, 151 is outright illegal in most of the rest of the world. I'll have a sip when I finally manage to come over.

In case you're wondering.. yes someone stepped on my toes and I'm in a particularly nasty mood.

ohh.. gentlemen.. I worry about anyone who takes pleasure in drinking flammable liquids... but to each their own...

without further ado.. My christmas tree... :D :D :D ..

(i'm feeling pretty proud of my very own christmas tree that I did all by myself so I want to hear nothing but ooohhh and aahhh and good job Sari my buddy Jason is going to be over in a little bit and i've already told him what his lines are... ;) )

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/IMG_6141.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/IMG_6161.jpg

[Woolburr]

ohh.. gentlemen.. I worry about anyone who takes pleasure in drinking flammable liquids... but to each their own...

without further ado.. My christmas tree... :D :D :D ..

(i'm feeling pretty proud of my very own christmas tree that I did all by myself so I want to hear nothing but ooohhh and aahhh and good job Sari my buddy Jason is going to be over in a little bit and i've already told him what his lines are... ;) )



oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh....aaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Tis a fine looking tree you have there...very cheerful and bright.

You are aware that even the 80 proof version is flammable? Not quite as good as the real high octane stuff...but will certainly singe your eyebrows if not careful! :lol:

You

[saravrose]

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh....aaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Tis a fine looking tree you have there...very cheerful and bright.

You are aware that even the 80 proof version is flammable? Not quite as good as the real high octane stuff...but will certainly singe your eyebrows if not careful! :lol:

You

yes but were allowed to put a stopper on those bottles.. it's the other stuff that has to have those safety tops on them that worry me... the ones that will combust if the temperature gets too warm.... ofcourse i've never actually seen a bottle blow up but it would be kind of interesting...

and thanks for the compliment on my tree I think I like it.. :D

sari

[Woolburr]

The bottle is not going to do anything in normal bar settings....in a fire...every bottle on the shelf poses a threat. It takes more to get wines and some of the cordials to ignite...as they have a higher water content...but heated enough...even beer can be ignited. Just have to boil off most of the water first. The good news about bar fires is they are very easy to extinguish....just add water.

[saravrose]

The bottle is not going to do anything in normal bar settings....in a fire...every bottle on the shelf poses a threat. It takes more to get wines and some of the cordials to ignite...as they have a higher water content...but heated enough...even beer can be ignited. Just have to boil off most of the water first. The good news about bar fires is they are very easy to extinguish....just add water.

luckily i've never experienced it.. don't think i'd want to.. but, if it weren't my fault, didn't cause too much damage and was easily taken care of it might be entertaining... I have seen a lot of kitchen fires..

[Lightstream]

The bottle is not going to do anything in normal bar settings....in a fire...every bottle on the shelf poses a threat. It takes more to get wines and some of the cordials to ignite...as they have a higher water content...but heated enough...even beer can be ignited. Just have to boil off most of the water first. The good news about bar fires is they are very easy to extinguish....just add water.

Woooooool is wiiiiiise in the matters of fire ;)

[Woolburr]

I was...until they took away my matches. :cry:

[Woolburr]

luckily i've never experienced it.. don't think i'd want to.. but, if it weren't my fault, didn't cause too much damage and was easily taken care of it might be entertaining... I have seen a lot of kitchen fires..

I'm trying to see if any of the test burns are online...a lot of the stuff is there...but you need the passwords to get to it...there is some very interesting video in existence.

[Lightstream]

I was...until they took away my matches. :cry:

:(

BTW, there is a big bushfire burning out of control in Australia and the weekend is forecast to be extraordinarily hot too.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/12/06/australia.fires.reut/index.html

[Woolburr]

They need the services of the A-Team.....these guys are in possession of the most awesome firefighting tool in the sky. IL-76 Waterbomber (http://www.waterbomber.com/)

[wu_wei0]

Cingularly poor service and now poor essential gags....this could be a long night. :(
I_guess_the_gag_was_a_poor_excuse_for_one--it_obviously_didn't_work_too_well.

[theflyingkiwi]

oh christmas tree.. oh christmas tree.... I went out and bought a tree today.. and the shiny ornaments and a star that lights up and a star on top... starting to feel just a little bit like christmas.. I'm gonna take a picture in a minute.. right now i'm eating hagen dazs...

sari

ooooh aaaaah, congrats on the xmas tree :) ya got any snow yet? I'm 100% sure where you are in the world so correct me if I am wrong that you will get snow at this time of year.

[liza]

Your tree is lovely, Sari! It has inspired me to pull mine down out of the attic and get the seasonal decorations out.

[saravrose]

ooooh aaaaah, congrats on the xmas tree :) ya got any snow yet? I'm 100% sure where you are in the world so correct me if I am wrong that you will get snow at this time of year.

yes i'm within ten miles of two ski resorts.. there is a LOT of snow enough that i'm a little uncomfortable driving around early in the morning or late at night.. I have a pair of snowboots that I wear to walk across the street and then change into my work shoes.. but, I love it. It's just sooo pretty and clean and makes everything look new. All of the photos that I took three months ago have to be retaken because the view has changed so much..

guilty of a http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/IMG_5452.jpgrepost but this is my home.. atleast for this year..

Your tree is lovely, Sari! It has inspired me to pull mine down out of the attic and get the seasonal decorations out.

thanks Liza.. I had been thinking about it and just decided to do something to remind me that Christmas is coming.. Ofcourse I need to get some shopping done dang near impossible up here and I might get to go home and be with family over Christmas Eve but just in case i'm not I figured might as well atleast make an attempt..

sari

[Woolburr]

Anyone that wants snow can have this mess we are getting tonight. Yucko!

[Woolburr]

I_guess_the_gag_was_a_poor_excuse_for_one--it_obviously_didn't_work_too_well.

When did you slip that one in? I missed it...:lol:

[puddlepirate44]

guilty of a http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/IMG_5452.jpgrepost but this is my home.. atleast for this year..sari

Sari, this is an awesome shot. I love this. I, of course, do NOT live in snow country, not really, and scenes like this make me wish I would just go out and at least visit a nice snowy area. Again, nice shot. I really like the trees off setting the snow.

Oh, and congrats on the tree. Oooh, and Aaaah.

[puddlepirate44]

Anyone that wants snow can have this mess we are getting tonight. Yucko!

Has it snowed a lot? Like, is it sticking?

[liza]

thanks Liza.. I had been thinking about it and just decided to do something to remind me that Christmas is coming.. Ofcourse I need to get some shopping done dang near impossible up here and I might get to go home and be with family over Christmas Eve but just in case i'm not I figured might as well atleast make an attempt..

sari

I haven't done any shopping, mainly because I've been broke until now. The print sale I made the other day gave me some much needed Xmas money. My son and I are going to do a little shopping tomorrow after his cast is removed at the doctor's office.

Anyone that wants snow can have this mess we are getting tonight. Yucko!

No thanks! I despise snow!!! Give me heat and sandy beaches any day. I'd much rather sweat than shiver.

[Woolburr]

Has it snowed a lot? Like, is it sticking?

It is now 16 degrees with 40mph wind gusts...we got about 3 inches...that is big here...schools are closed for tomorrow already. The big issue we have is not so much the snow...but the lack of necessary equipment to deal with it. People drive on the snow...pack it down...turns to ice...we have skating rinks...as soon as the sun comes out...it will melt and things will be fine again.

There were over 200 reported accidents between the first flake falling and the last news update. We have 2 interstates that pass thru...both are at a standstill at the moment...waiting for salt and sand to get spread.

[Woolburr]

No thanks! I despise snow!!! Give me heat and sandy beaches any day. I'd much rather sweat than shiver.

I hate to point this out to you....but living where you live...that is a bit unrealistic! ;)

[liza]

Your schools close for 3 inches of snow? Must be nice! We don't close unless we have about 5 to 6 inches on the ground. And I think school has been dismissed early for the weather twice in the last 15 years. People around here are pretty accustomed to the white stuff.

[liza]

I hate to point this out to you....but living where you live...that is a bit unrealistic! ;)

That's precisely why I plan to move to the southwest when I retire. ;)

[puddlepirate44]

It is now 16 degrees with 40mph wind gusts...we got about 3 inches...that is big here...schools are closed for tomorrow already. The big issue we have is not so much the snow...but the lack of necessary equipment to deal with it. People drive on the snow...pack it down...turns to ice...we have skating rinks...as soon as the sun comes out...it will melt and things will be fine again.

There were over 200 reported accidents between the first flake falling and the last news update. We have 2 interstates that pass thru...both are at a standstill at the moment...waiting for salt and sand to get spread.

Here in the mid-Willamette valley, it's pretty much the same. If there's the least amount of snow, the counties go into complete panic. We might have, at most, two plows in the area. But then, we have about 458 Big Ol' Pick'em Up Trucks that think they can do whatever they want in the snow just because they have 4x4. I dunno, but I think that 4x4 is just about worthless when all four tires hit ice...

OOP, gotta go, wife's calling!

[liza]

I prefer front wheel drive on snow and ice. You can go like crazy, but stopping can be problematic. :lol:

[Woolburr]

Your schools close for 3 inches of snow? Must be nice! We don't close unless we have about 5 to 6 inches on the ground. And I think school has been dismissed early for the weather twice in the last 15 years. People around here are pretty accustomed to the white stuff.

The problem is not with 3 inches of snow...it is with any snow....there is no snow removal equipment here to speak of. They can't justify the expense. The interstates get taken care of most of the time...some of the US highways get cared for....secondary roads (where most students live) get nothing. If the sun can't get to it and melt it...then nothing happens on that road until the sun can get to it. During the winter...it is not unusual for schools to not open until 10...so the roads will have some time to get sun on them.

[Woolburr]

Here in the mid-Willamette valley, it's pretty much the same. If there's the least amount of snow, the counties go into complete panic. We might have, at most, two plows in the area. But then, we have about 458 Big Ol' Pick'em Up Trucks that think they can do whatever they want in the snow just because they have 4x4. I dunno, but I think that 4x4 is just about worthless when all four tires hit ice...

OOP, gotta go, wife's calling!

4 wheel drive is worthless on ice...but try telling that to some redneck that just plunked his life savings down on one. The news tonight was littered with pictures of upside down vehicles...almost all of them were 4 wheel drive trucks. It does make it easy for them to rotate their tires when the truck is in that pose.

[liza]

The problem is not with 3 inches of snow...it is with any snow....there is no snow removal equipment here to speak of. They can't justify the expense. The interstates get taken care of most of the time...some of the US highways get cared for....secondary roads (where most students live) get nothing. If the sun can't get to it and melt it...then nothing happens on that road until the sun can get to it. During the winter...it is not unusual for schools to not open until 10...so the roads will have some time to get sun on them.

I couldn't imagine not having the big highway trucks with sand and salt loaded on the back. As for sun to melt the white stuff...we'll probably see that again in late March. :)

4 wheel drive is worthless on ice...but try telling that to some redneck that just plunked his life savings down on one. The news tonight was littered with pictures of upside down vehicles...almost all of them were 4 wheel drive trucks. It does make it easy for them to rotate their tires when the truck is in that pose.

Did they have gun racks in the back windows? :lol:

[Woolburr]

I'm used to NY....where they seldom close school for less than 12" of snow. Lots of big trucks and other equipment at the ready whenever the need arises. I have a sneaking suspicion that there are less pieces of snow removal gear in the whole state of NC than there are in St. Lawrence County, NY.

Most of the Bubba-boys with fancy trucks here are the city slicker type...you see an occasional gun rack...but they are not all that common. They would probably have heart failure if they saw my gun collection.

[Permagrin]

I'm used to NY....where they seldom close school for less than 12" of snow. Lots of big trucks and other equipment at the ready whenever the need arises. I have a sneaking suspicion that there are less pieces of snow removal gear in the whole state of NC than there are in St. Lawrence County, NY.

Most of the Bubba-boys with fancy trucks here are the city slicker type...you see an occasional gun rack...but they are not all that common. They would probably have heart failure if they saw my gun collection.

Bubba-boys...I like it. They're called "city councilmen" here :lol:

[liza]

Most of the Bubba-boys with fancy trucks here are the city slicker type...you see an occasional gun rack...but they are not all that common. They would probably have heart failure if they saw my gun collection.

Do you have an extensive collection? It's been years since I did any target shooting, although I do enjoy it.

[Maureen Souza]

Hi guys...just trying to get caught up on all your chat! Whew!
I have been a working fool for the past 2 weeks with another week to go... our hospital is running over with sick patients and we are all working over time. The bright side is that they are going to close us down for Christmas and New Years so I am willing to go for the trade off!

[Permagrin]

Hi guys...just trying to get caught up on all your chat! Whew!
I have been a working fool for the past 2 weeks with another week to go... our hospital is running over with sick patients and we are all working over time. The bright side is that they are going to close us down for Christmas and New Years so I am willing to go for the trade off!

MAUREEN, HI!
(how's that for an enthusiastic greeting from old friends?)

[Maureen Souza]

Thanks Lisa. I've been yearning to jump into some of these conversations but no time:(
Today Islept 3 hours, got up and mopped floors and paid bills. I am working primarily nights but throwing in an occasional day shift... I feel really out of whack.

I can do it for one more week, I know I can, I think I can....:confused:

[Permagrin]

Thanks Lisa. I've been yearning to jump into some of these conversations but no time:(
Today Islept 3 hours, got up and mopped floors and paid bills. I am working primarily nights but throwing in an occasional day shift... I feel really out of whack.

I can do it for one more week, I know I can, I think I can....:confused:

It does sound crazy! And I know how hard it is to balance everything and still "make" Christmas at home for everyone. It's almost over though and then you'll get to enjoy your family. Is everyone going to be at home this year?

Oh, I have to say that I've never heard of a hospital closing for Christmas...this is probably obvious but, what do they do with the patients that aren't ready to go home?

[Maureen Souza]

It does sound crazy! And I know how hard it is to balance everything and still "make" Christmas at home for everyone. It's almost over though and then you'll get to enjoy your family. Is everyone going to be at home this year?

Oh, I have to say that I've never heard of a hospital closing for Christmas...this is probably obvious but, what do they do with the patients that aren't ready to go home?
This is a private surgical hospital....on par with the Ritz! We just aren't schedueling anyone later than Dec 21st so all patients will be discharged by the 23rd:D

I am doing Christmas up at home this year...big dinner, all my kids and grandson, nieces, nephews, sister, bro-in-law. I worked last year and had Christmas at my sisters and daughters the years before so I am happy to have it at home.

[Woolburr]

Do you have an extensive collection? It's been years since I did any target shooting, although I do enjoy it.

Most of what I have left are long guns...I used to shoot trap and skeet competitively. Have several different side/side and over/under doubles. Have a few collectibles as well...including a National Wild Turkey Federation commemorative.

I only held on to 3 handguns...my Glock, a .41 magnum Smith & Wesson and a .380 auto.

[Permagrin]

Most of what I have left are long guns...I used to shoot trap and skeet competitively. Have several different side/side and over/under doubles. Have a few collectibles as well...including a National Wild Turkey Federation commemorative.

I only held on to 3 handguns...my Glock, a .41 magnum Smith & Wesson and a .380 auto.

Puddle's not online at the moment...just laying here reading, but he wanted to know the calibre of the glock...

[liza]

Most of what I have left are long guns...I used to shoot trap and skeet competitively. Have several different side/side and over/under doubles. Have a few collectibles as well...including a National Wild Turkey Federation commemorative.

I only held on to 3 handguns...my Glock, a .41 magnum Smith & Wesson and a .380 auto.

My uncle is quite a fancier of the long guns, and has a room full of trophies to show for it. I, on the other hand, like handguns. I'd love to have a Glock for the durability.

[Permagrin]

Maureen your tree is lovely. I am putting mine up tomorrow. I can't wait...maybe it'll get me in the mood for the season!

We're doing dinner for everyone here this year...both kids will be home, parents, aunt/uncle...it'll be fun. I just need to start baking but it's SO hard when one diets to bake and NOT sample ;)

Sari, I AM SO proud of you for going and getting a tree and decorating! To quote our Aussie members, good-oh on you! Your tree is very pretty too!

[Woolburr]

Puddle's not online at the moment...just laying here reading, but he wanted to know the calibre of the glock...

Glock 27....in .40 caliber.

[liza]

How is the diet coming along, Permie? I'm still in a holding pattern at 136 pounds.

[Permagrin]

Glock 27....in .40 caliber.

he says "nice piece".
He also says that if you want, he can show you photos of his rubber band gun...he says he only has a single barrel because I won't let him have rubber bands anyway...

[Permagrin]

How is the diet coming along, Permie? I'm still in a holding pattern at 136 pounds.

Terrible. I'm eating right, exercising my buns off, every other day like clockwork and I gained two pounds. I don't get it....

[Woolburr]

he says "nice piece".
He also says that if you want, he can show you photos of his rubber band gun...he says he only has a single barrel because I won't let him have rubber bands anyway...

I had to put a grip extension on it...my hands are too big, but I love the gun...so I went with the mod. Tell him he is probably better off that way!

[Woolburr]

Hey Mo...you missed the bloody marys the other night. I made them special just in case you came in...but you were a no show....:(

[Permagrin]

Hey, we made bloody marys tonight...my first experience. Wodka is quite smooth actually.


Wool, he says "you're probably right...it's really hard to find a trigger guard for those clothes pin triggers..."

[Maureen Souza]

Hey Mo...you missed the bloody marys the other night. I made them special just in case you came in...but you were a no show....:(
Awwwww:cry: :cry:
I need you Now, Dan. I just told Skip I was making myself one and then heading off to bed. Trouble is, I am almost too tired to actually do it;)

[Maureen Souza]

Terrible. I'm eating right, exercising my buns off, every other day like clockwork and I gained two pounds. I don't get it....
Welcome to my world.
Actually, I bought new work uniforms last week... one size smaller than the last set. I am making progress, even if it is slow.

[Woolburr]

I could fire up the magic blender...do you mind if I use a blend of V-8 and tomato?

[liza]

Terrible. I'm eating right, exercising my buns off, every other day like clockwork and I gained two pounds. I don't get it....

Keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat. ;)

Welcome to my world.
Actually, I bought new work uniforms last week... one size smaller than the last set. I am making progress, even if it is slow.

Good for you, Maureen! :)

[Woolburr]

Weight gain at first is not uncommon...just don't give up the whole process too soon.

[Permagrin]

Welcome to my world.
Actually, I bought new work uniforms last week... one size smaller than the last set. I am making progress, even if it is slow.

That's really great Maureen. It is hard to lose so how cool to be in a new size!!




Keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat. ;)


That's what my husband keeps telling me....we'll just see how it pans out. For now, I'm pretty much sore right up to the next work out (joy) and missing chocolate :lol:

I won't quit Wool. I need to lose it, to help my hip so I'm determined. Plus, I'm tired of being exhausted after a day's hike...this should eventually help with that too.

[Woolburr]

Me neither...I like verizon. I and do like that friends/family plan. We too used to have US cellular and were always getting billed for some overage or other.

(pssst, Wool, room for 6 means, you, a companion, two glasses and two candles...gotta read the fine print on that manual there....)

Ya know Permie...sometimes room for six means just that too....put all the guests in the hot tub....and slide off somewhere else nice and quiet with the candles and the 2 glasses. ;)

[Permagrin]

Ya know Permie...sometimes room for six means just that too....put all the guests in the hot tub....and slide off somewhere else nice and quiet with the candles and the 2 glasses. ;)

;) makes total sense...don't know why I didn't think of that before....

[Woolburr]

You just don't have my devious mind...:p

And no...I didn't forget to include the companion...I just assumed that would be a given!

[Maureen Souza]

I could fire up the magic blender...do you mind if I use a blend of V-8 and tomato?
I managed to whoop together a V-8, vodka, Worcestershire and a celery stalk. No Tobascco tonight... I don't need the heartburn.. I need sleep!!!

[Permagrin]

You just don't have my devious mind...:p

Guess not Wool...I'm thinkin'...me, someone I think is cute (and who I happened to be married to), NO company AND a hot tub...well...that sounds pretty good too. Especially with the candles and glasses as a side ;)

oh, and I WAS assuming the companion...why else would you need the candles ;)

[Permagrin]

Hubby says you could need the candles to roast cheese-its so I shouldn't have assumed the companion after all...:lol: :lol:

[Woolburr]

I think the pirate had one too many cocktails at dinner tonight....rofl

[liza]

Guess not Wool...I'm thinkin'...me, someone I think is cute (and who I happened to be married to), NO company AND a hot tub...well...that sounds pretty good too. Especially with the candles and glasses as a side ;)

oh, and I WAS assuming the companion...why else would you need the candles ;)

Gee, I wasn't trying to horn in on anything. I just thought a hot tub sounded nice, given the 16 degree weather.

[Woolburr]

Guess not Wool...I'm thinkin'...me, someone I think is cute (and who I happened to be married to), NO company AND a hot tub...well...that sounds pretty good too. Especially with the candles and glasses as a side ;)

oh, and I WAS assuming the companion...why else would you need the candles ;)

You know...both versions can work...guess it just depends on the state of affairs!

[Woolburr]

Wu must have smoked her keyboard again. I can't believe she is missing hot tub discussions.

[Permagrin]

I think the pirate had one too many cocktails at dinner tonight....rofl

He says you're right...roasted cheese-it's over candles results in an unappetizing wax taste that you can't get out of your mouth. It's better to have a bon fire and see who can roast them w/o burning off ones appendages first. Then when you eat them, you are so thankful for the use of your arms, you don't notice the taste of the burnt cheese its anymore.

It's the small things in life that make you happy.....

(of course that includes a companion, wine & a hot tub, more often than not :lol: )

[Permagrin]

Gee, I wasn't trying to horn in on anything. I just thought a hot tub sounded nice, given the 16 degree weather.

oh hey, Liza, it was all of us...we invited ourselves to Wool's hot tub!

[Woolburr]

You are all welcome to hop in the hot tub...well......everyone but Dan...I don't want melted cheese gumming up my filter! He can come play only if he promises to leave the cheese alone.

[Permagrin]

You are all welcome to hop in the hot tub...well......everyone but Dan...I don't want melted cheese gumming up my filter! He can come play only if he promises to leave the cheese alone.

He says you drive a really hard bargain. It takes a real man (and a really big man) to get btw him and his cheese-its.

[liza]

Does he really like Cheese-its that much? My kids do, too, but they aren't my cup of tea.

[Permagrin]

Does he really like Cheese-its that much? My kids do, too, but they aren't my cup of tea.

He does. I hate them...they smell like old socks...and in 22+ years of marriage, I haven't been able to break him of the habit. I've tried every cheese cracker/chip under the sun too...

but he feels that way about the sauerkraut I eat too...

[Woolburr]

He says you drive a really hard bargain. It takes a real man (and a really big man) to get btw him and his cheese-its.

You might remind him I am in the neighborhood of 6'4" and 250....about the size I was when I played football...I've shrunk a little.;)

[Permagrin]

You might remind him I am in the neighborhood of 6'4" and 250....about the size I was when I played football...I've shrunk a little.;)

....he says to tell you he's not as tall as you but he's a big guy...and for a big guy (I AM quoting here) he can run really fast...and nobody can scream like a little girl, better than he can!

[Woolburr]

I have had a lot of guys say similar things over the years...I don't understand at all...I am but a gentle soul.

[Woolburr]

About time for Yoda and Claire to make an appearance.

[liza]

Any moment now....

[Permagrin]

About time for Yoda and Claire to make an appearance.

I know...it's about time someone else chimed in. I'm typing for two at the moment...

(he says that Grizzlies LOOK cuddly and docile too...)

[wu_wei0]

Hot_tub_talk_and_no_one_hollered_for_me!

ROFL_Puddle.
And_I_vote_with_wool.__Cheesits_float_nicely_for_a _bit_but_
feel_yucky_between_the_toes_when_they_soggily_sink _to
the_bottom.__or_so_I_would_guess.:)

[Woolburr]

I know...it's about time someone else chimed in. I'm typing for two at the moment...

(he says that Grizzlies LOOK cuddly and docile too...)

My plate says Yogi....Not Griz.............sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh

[Permagrin]

Hot_tub_talk_and_no_one_hollered_for_me!

ROFL_Puddle.
And_I_vote_with_wool.__Cheesits_float_nicely_for_a _bit_but_
feel_yucky_between_the_toes_when_they_soggily_sink _to
the_bottom.__or_so_I_would_guess.:)

He says only a a true cheesits fan would know the feeling of soggy cheesits btw. the toes :lol:

and WU we were hollering for you...

[liza]

Hot_tub_talk_and_no_one_hollered_for_me!



I told him to scoot over and make room for us! :lol:

[Woolburr]

Hot_tub_talk_and_no_one_hollered_for_me!

ROFL_Puddle.
And_I_vote_with_wool.__Cheesits_float_nicely_for_a _bit_but_
feel_yucky_between_the_toes_when_they_soggily_sink _to
the_bottom.__or_so_I_would_guess.:)

Big time mess...nope...you wanna play in my pool...then we go with my rules...no cheese anything....:rolleyes:

[Permagrin]

Hey guys, FYI I'm listening to Santana's "All that I Am"...this is a great cd...

[Permagrin]

Big time mess...nope...you wanna play in my pool...then we go with my rules...no cheese anything....:rolleyes:

YES! That means SAUERKRAUT IS STILL OKAY!

[wu_wei0]

Big time mess...nope...you wanna play in my pool...then we go with my rules...no cheese anything....:rolleyes:
Tell_permie_to_leave_the_fondue_forks_at_home,_the n.__She_was_such
a_little_devil_with_them_on_dry_land.__SOmebody_co uld_get_hurt
when_everything_is_all_wet_and_slippery.

[Woolburr]

Yep...good stuff...but it begs the question...

Oh...never mind...I'll behave.

[wu_wei0]

YES! That means SAUERKRAUT IS STILL OKAY!

Hooray!!
I_knew_I_was_saving_that_big_jar_for_something.:)

[Woolburr]

Talk about a jump....I'm thinking Santana and ended up getting forked.

[liza]

Oh, why behave? It's two in the morning, and no one is going to read it anyway. :D

[Permagrin]

Tell_permie_to_leave_the_fondue_forks_at_home,_the n.__She_was_such
a_little_devil_with_them_on_dry_land.__SOmebody_co uld_get_hurt
when_everything_is_all_wet_and_slippery.

Right, got it. NO FONDUE FORKS!

Yep...good stuff...but it begs the question...

Oh...never mind...I'll behave.

:lol: :lol: :lol: yer right...some things are better left unsaid.

[Woolburr]

The only rotten cabbage allowed is Kimchi

[wu_wei0]

Talk about a jump....I'm thinking Santana and ended up getting forked.
And_you_know_you_liked_it.

I_had_something_to_say_about_that_Santana_ref,_but _I_was_good_to.
What_a_strange_concept;)

[Permagrin]

Oh, why behave? It's two in the morning, and no one is going to read it anyway. :D

:lol: :lol: I just said the opposite. But it's only mid-night here so the discretion meter is still active. I don't think I mixed the bloody Mary right...4 to 1 but it doesn't seem to have affected me at all...

[Woolburr]

Oh, why behave? It's two in the morning, and no one is going to read it anyway. :D

Sometimes we get read...sometimes. We do...really...on occasion.