The 42nd TPBM "Support Your Local Coffee Baker" Random Chat

[misspix]

Okay, because us TPBM'rs tend to bend the rules in the competition thread, this thread is for us :D
This is for general chat and off TPBM topic items. Enjoy!

Edit 07/14/07: For those who may wander by, stop in and say hello :D We are a friendly, albeit odd, bunch and welcome any and all.
A little history; this thread was created to un-clutter The Photo Below Me (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=675619)thread. If you would like to meet the cast, so to speak: CLICK (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=3536384&postcount=53468)

TPBM/RRTP Group Texting Codes (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=11598994&postcount=4480)

Useful Stuff for TPBM Players (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6729297&postcount=6908)

In the TPBM Pub all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the pets are above average
~Garrison Keillor. Kinda.

Tupperware Ranch Index (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2938145&postcount=32784)

Facebook Tupperware Ranch Group (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tupperville-Ranch-Cartoons/375293560008?ref=nf)

Previous Thread was HERE (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=948756)

TPBM 41 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=948756)
TPBM 40 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=925722)
TPBM 39 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=906731)
TPBM 38 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=888800)
TPBM 37 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=872637)
TPBM 36 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=854335)
TPBM 35 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=833856)
TPBM 34 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=814930)
TPBM 33 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=798351)
TPBM 32 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=784691)
TPBM 31 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=9054607#post9054607)
TPBM 30 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=759496)
TPBM 29 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=746092)
TPBM 28 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=732681)
TPBM 27 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=718733)
TPBM 26 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=704764)
TPBM 25 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=694276)
TPBM 24 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=683310)
TPBM 23 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7632377)
TPBM 22 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=658510)
TPBM 21 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=646172)
TPBM 20 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=636336)
TPBM 19 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=625674)
TPBM 18 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=615175)
TPBM 17 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=604067)
TPBM 16 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=596978)
TPBM 15 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=585693)
TPBM 14 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=568161)
TPBM 13 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=552866)
TPBM 12 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5923319#post5923319)
TPBM 11 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5657626#post5657626)
TPBM 10 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=498653)
TPBM 9 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=483953)
TPBM 8 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=465293)
TPBM 7 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=445108)
TPBM 6 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=426441)
TPBM 5 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=426441)
TPBM 4 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=396658)
TPBM 3 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=379170)
TPBM 2 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=350763)
Where it all started. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=213538)

The Original The Photo Below Me Game Thread. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=181036)
TPBM (2) (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=394791)
TPBM (3) (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=675619)

[Belmondo]

Thanks, Jon. Another fine job.

[BearLeeAlive]

I'm fading too. But, before I curl up with a furkid or three...

And, Happy Birthday, Jim!

Well done, Z!



Happy Birthday, Jim!
Hey, don't push it, I still have an hour to go. ;)
And, thanks. :D

[Belmondo]

From here, you still have two hours to go, and I don't expect to be conscious then, so Happy Birthday!!

[BearLeeAlive]

Smooth move. :D

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO CAT AND WADE

[short5]

Happy Birthday Jim!

Thanks for the move, mods.

[poppie guy]

Smooth move. :D

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO CAT AND WADE

Happy birthday in an hour!:D

[BearLeeAlive]

From here, you still have two hours to go, and I don't expect to be conscious then, so Happy Birthday!!
Thanks Tom, enjoy your period of unconsciousness.

[short5]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO CAT AND WADE

[BearLeeAlive]

Thanks Zane & Mike.

I am off to visit the sandman. Toodles. :D

[misspix]

Nice move, Jon and Chief :D Thank you for all you do to keep us pubbed!

[Woolburr]

Pocket camera wall art.
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v16/p982269918-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p1037493212/e3a8c3fde)

[Belmondo]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO CAT AND WADE

I really couldn't have said it better. Come to think of it, I didn't.


What ^^he said.

[monkeygirl]

Happy Anniversary Cat and Wade.

Happy Birthday Jim

Jenn - I finally got to watch the video with the IPAD band. That was cool.

Thanks for the smooth move.

Crissa, the therapy dog is cute and does look a bit like a fox.

Zane, cute photo of the boys.

Night all.

[Belmondo]

Happy Anniversary Cat and Wade.

Happy Birthday Jim

Jenn - I finally got to watch the video with the IPAD band. That was cool.

Thanks for the smooth move.

Crissa, the therapy dog is cute and does look a bit like a fox.

Zane, cute photo of the boys.

Night all.G'night, Kiddo.

[misspix]

I will process a batch of shots this weekend for the walls. Promie :)

[misspix]

With that, I bid you all g'night!

[short5]

Good night Terri, dream bad.

[short5]

Got mints?
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/963571135_ZuCaB-XL.jpg

[monkeygirl]

Night Chief and everyone else. Sweet dreams to all.

[short5]

http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/651293675_WWEr2-XL.jpg

[short5]

Night Heather, have a good night.

[JWright]

Since I was last out of the pub, I turned off all the lights and locked the doors. Lisa, don't worry about the Spam... I remembered to bring it.

Jenn, your iBand video was interesting, but just wrong on so many levels...

[Belmondo]

Just a reminder:

Moderators are strong, smart, and worthy of respect at all times.

http://www.pbase.com/grumpus/image/99787933/original.jpg

[short5]

Loverly, Tom. :lol:

[JWright]

That stare is enough to cause any goat to faint...

[Woolburr]

Guess this is the "funny" thread.

[Permagrin]

hey, who's baking coffee??!! lol Nice move!

WOol, pretty landscape!

Random cuteness to kill end the thread with
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/963571678_6A7PM-XL.jpg

SEE!! Look at Bob here...he's totally doing that whole cheeky (i.e. I'm too sexy for my hooves...too sexy...) thing he does :lol:

I liked your other horse photos too.


Since I was last out of the pub, I turned off all the lights and locked the doors. Lisa, don't worry about the Spam... I remembered to bring it.



next time, I'm shipping it to the Brazilian rain forests. If you hang on to it, then you go too. :lol:

Just a reminder:

Moderators are strong, smart, and worthy of respect at all times.


Dang. calls 911

[short5]

Lol, hi Lisa

[Belmondo]

Well, it's time for bed. I popped 3 Tylenol PM's a little while ago, and they should kick in pretty soon. I don't want to be anywhere other than in bed when that happens. The last story on the news was about a 7-year old shelter dog a fellow adopted ---






---- 18 years ago. (doing the math in my head)


That's 25 years old. 175 dog years!!

That's old.


Nighters, folks.

[Permagrin]

Hola Zness.

[Permagrin]

G'night Chief.

[Permagrin]

CAT & WADE:
http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v1/p980575064.gif


JIM
http://lcimages.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v25/p977093261.gif

[DDA]

Happy Anniversary Cat and Wade.

Happy Birthday Jim


Quoting can be soooo convenient :o

Jim, I like your new sig ;-)

[DDA]

A little bit of wall "art"

December 2nd...

499021

499022

[neil_r]

Hanging Hat

[Becky N]

Nice Digs

LONNIE which anniversary is this, I know Cat and Wade got married in Las Vegas then a more formal ceremony later, I think the Las Vegas date is February 15th. This I know this date from screwing it up a couple years ago thinking it was on Valentines day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM
You'll catch up to me yet. :p

G'MAE all.

[FocalPrincess]

Just a reminder:

Moderators are strong, smart, and worthy of respect at all times.

http://www.pbase.com/grumpus/image/99787933/original.jpg

Nuts, wiping coffee off the screen. Needed that, thanks! :)

next time, I'm shipping it to the Brazilian rain forests. If you hang on to it, then you go too. :lol:Ooooooo, you're SMART! I like!! :)

Ugh, morning-ish all. Its nearly still dark here...wtf is up w/that? Could use some good thoughts today, some fairly major crap going on here that could end up affecting our little fam, should end up ok but still stressful, especially for hubs. :confused::(

Hope everyone has a good day.

[Becky N]

DIANE/JENN prayers and good thoughts to the both of you and yours.

ZANE sorry about the dispatch, looks like it was a non-event on the snow. *shrugs* Carry on.

[Skrim17]

morning, nice new diggs.

One for the walls

http://skarimbas.smugmug.com/photos/1126653739_YK3mS-L.jpg

Happy Birthday Jim!!!!!!!!! (loved the shots of your brother's dog, she is stunning!)

Happy Anniversary Cat and Wade!

[FocalPrincess]

Thanks Becky, sorry (?) you didn't get snow, lol. We could use some here...apparently the SOUTH (NC area) has been getting kind of hammered and we've seen nary a flake. The kids are rather anxious, lol. Guess in a way I am too...they play outside till they're numb and then sleep soooooooooooo well.

Crissa, therapy dogs are so cool. Bet they've done your guys a world of good...do any have allergy issues that prevent them from being able to interact? Trainer friend had a registered therapy Akita until a couple years ago...Isa was really neat...and when Blondie was little we'd go over, Blondie would hang out in the exersaucer thingy and just watch Isa walk back and forth, like a fashion model or something...she'd giggle/squeal and Isa would stop to sniff/lick...made us giggle every time.

[Becky N]

No sorry on the snow, Diane. Just reporting the weather fizzled out from the forecast.

It's like I told my son after hearing this from a friend "Little boys that lie grow up to be weather forecasters."

[FocalPrincess]

lol that's cute

[thomascanty]

Hey, don't push it, I still have an hour to go. ;)
And, thanks. :D

I was tired and didn't want to wait another hour or two before going to bed... ;)

LONNIE which anniversary is this, I know Cat and Wade got married in Las Vegas then a more formal ceremony later, I think the Las Vegas date is February 15th. This I know this date from screwing it up a couple years ago thinking it was on Valentines day.

According to my cell phone reminder thingy, today is the Las Vegas anniversary. The ceremony for family was on the day after Valentine's Day - February 15.

[thomascanty]

A little something for the walls:
http://www.ldphotography.net/eeTravel/images/medium/40D_Carson_Pass_013.jpg

[Skrim17]

No allergies Di, we do have two who are terrified tho, so they go out to the store or something with staff while lily visits.

[Woolburr]

I was tired and didn't want to wait another hour or two before going to bed... ;)



According to my cell phone reminder thingy, today is the Las Vegas anniversary. The ceremony for family was on the day after Valentine's Day - February 15.

I went back and re-read the thread from last year looking for a clue....didn't find one....but Pea has an anniversary coming. And today also marks the one year anniversary of Zelda coming to live with us....what an amazing transformation....she really fit in.

[thomascanty]

Happy Annibirthisary, Zelda!

[mtnphtgrphr]

Jenn - I finally got to watch the video with the IPAD band. That was cool.
Isn't it cool! hehehee
Thanks Becky, sorry (?) you didn't get snow, lol. We could use some here...apparently the SOUTH (NC area) has been getting kind of hammered and we've seen nary a flake. The kids are rather anxious, lol. Guess in a way I am too...they play outside till they're numb and then sleep soooooooooooo well.

We got ice in the mountains but reports from a friend in Raleigh... they have snow this morning... We started out this morning with a 2 hr delay for schools... Then they closed schools... and according to a friend of mine... it's slicker than snot on a doorknob out there... I suppose the jack-knifed big rig on I-40 is proof of that... Dreading going to work...

[Harm]

For the walls:
http://harm.smugmug.com/photos/1126399069_ddQVG-XL.jpg

Happy Anniversary Wade & Cat
Happy Birthday, Jim

[Becky N]

According to my cell phone reminder thingy, today is the Las Vegas anniversary. The ceremony for family was on the day after Valentine's Day - February 15.

Thanks for the clarification. Those Freita's folk like to keep our gray matter churning.:D

[mtnphtgrphr]

I went back and re-read the thread from last year looking for a clue....didn't find one....but Pea has an anniversary coming. And today also marks the one year anniversary of Zelda coming to live with us....what an amazing transformation....she really fit in.
Has it really been a year since you got her?!?! WOW!!!!!
Happy Annibirthisary, Zelda!
THAT^^^^ :lol: :lol: :lol:

[thomascanty]

Thanks for the clarification. Those Freita's folk like to keep our gray matter churning.:D

I know they also had a third ceremony, but for some reason I never entered that date into my cell phone's app. :confused:

[thomascanty]

Woohoo! I finally did it! I invented a word that Google had never heard of!!!
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/googlewhack.jpg

[Harm]

Woohoo! I finally did it! I invented a word that Google had never heard of!!!

well done to you!!

You would make Dr Samuel Johnson, very proud of you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOSYiT2iG08 <-- Lonnie is clearly in this scene...

[DDA]

A little something for the walls:
http://www.ldphotography.net/eeTravel/images/medium/40D_Carson_Pass_013.jpg

Liiiiiiike!!

Woohoo! I finally did it! I invented a word that Google had never heard of!!!
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/googlewhack.jpg

:lol:

[thomascanty]

well done to you!!

You would make Dr Samuel Johnson, very proud of you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOSYiT2iG08 <-- Lonnie is clearly in this scene...

:lol: :lol:

Liiiiiiike!!

I had a feeling you'd like that one.

[monkeygirl]

Morning everyone. 5 am is way to early to be up in my book.

Night Heather, have a good night.

Thanks Zane. Slept fairly well until I was awaken by a long haired kitten that wanted to cuddle.

Just a reminder:

Moderators are strong, smart, and worthy of respect at all times.

http://www.pbase.com/grumpus/image/99787933/original.jpg

Nice photo Chief.

Nuts, wiping coffee off the screen. Needed that, thanks! :)

Ooooooo, you're SMART! I like!! :)

Ugh, morning-ish all. Its nearly still dark here...wtf is up w/that? Could use some good thoughts today, some fairly major crap going on here that could end up affecting our little fam, should end up ok but still stressful, especially for hubs. :confused::(

Hope everyone has a good day.

Hope everything goes well for you and Jenn. Text if you need to 'k

A little something for the walls:
http://www.ldphotography.net/eeTravel/images/medium/40D_Carson_Pass_013.jpg

Pretty Mountains Lonnie

I went back and re-read the thread from last year looking for a clue....didn't find one....but Pea has an anniversary coming. And today also marks the one year anniversary of Zelda coming to live with us....what an amazing transformation....she really fit in.

Glad Zelda fit in so well. Give her some skritches from everyone.

Woohoo! I finally did it! I invented a word that Google had never heard of!!!
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/googlewhack.jpg

Congrats Lonnie. How is your vacation going?

[neil_r]

Happy Birthday Jim

(It's way too cold to get nekkid .....)

[monkeygirl]

This is how I feel this morning...
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/65921244-6c77-4235-9643-46adba59f888.jpg (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/%3Ca%20href=)

[BearLeeAlive]

Good Day

Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes. Makes getting older more worthwhile. :D

Zane, always nice to see those handsome boys.
Pocket camera wall art.

Lovely shades of blue.
[/quote]

Just a reminder:

Moderators are strong, smart, and worthy of respect at all times.

What a handsome fella. :p
Jim, I like your new sig ;-)
Yeah, something I don't hear very often, so I wanted to wear it for a short while. :lol:

(loved the shots of your brother's dog, she is stunning!)
She is beautiful, and has caramel coloured eyes to match. :)
A little something for the walls:

Beautiful place, where is it? If you said I missed it.
I went back and re-read the thread from last year looking for a clue....didn't find one....but Pea has an anniversary coming. And today also marks the one year anniversary of Zelda coming to live with us....what an amazing transformation....she really fit in.
Wow, that seems fast. Congrats to the bunch of you on that relationship.
For the walls:

Pretty, where is that?
Lonnie is clearly in this scene...
Conspiculatingly paralike.

[BearLeeAlive]

Hard to believe that I will be as old as Neil for a few weeks. *shiver*

[Harm]

Pretty, where is that?

Sydney Harbour, coming from Hunter's Bay, looking towards Watson's Bay.

http://harm.smugmug.com/photos/1119565569_KP5hV-L.jpg

http://harm.smugmug.com/photos/1126397058_HkjuQ-L.jpg


Hard to believe that I will be as old as Neil for a few weeks. *shiver*

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[neil_r]

Hard to believe that I will be as old as Neil for a few weeks. *shiver*

It's not so bad, as someone once pointed out when you get to a certain age it takes you all night to do what you used to do all night :-)

[cfpackerfan]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!

Thanks for the Anniversary wishes everyone. :)

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. :oops: To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do. :lol: :oops:

Well, Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license. :lol:

We didn't have our 'Wedding' till Feb 15th.

[cfpackerfan]

Nice new pub. :) Sorry I missed the move.

Love the photos so far. Zane, you could post photos of the boys all day and it wouldn't bother me any. :)

HEY! Who brought the stinking spam??

[Belmondo]

It's not so bad, as someone once pointed out when you get to a certain age it takes you all night to do what you used to do all night :-)

It's largely an argument of convenience, but the older I get, the more I fall back on the hope that quality is far more important than quantity.

Lois just reminded me that we have an anniversary coming up in about a month. She asked what we were going to do. I told her I was going to try to find a place where they have live, nude mud-wrestling.

Or not.


Maybe we'll just go out to dinner.

[Harm]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!

Thanks for the Anniversary wishes everyone. :)

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. :oops: To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do. :lol: :oops:

Well, Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license. :lol:

We didn't have our 'Wedding' till Feb 15th.

Nice, Cat :) I am glad you laughed your arse off at your own wedding. Totally fits your character (even though I have not even met you!), and makes that day a little more memorable :) Happy Anniversary again!

[Harm]

oh, and did you ever buy back the china?

[thomascanty]

How is your vacation going?

Not bad. I haven't really done anything yet other than sleep and walk Minnie occasionally. I'm getting all my relaxing in so I'm ready to travel next week. :lol:

Beautiful place, where is it? If you said I missed it.

It's alongside Carson Pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, next to Silver Lake, about 20 miles south of Lake Tahoe.

[Belmondo]

Nice new pub. :) Sorry I missed the move.

Love the photos so far. Zane, you could post photos of the boys all day and it wouldn't bother me any. :)

HEY! Who brought the stinking spam??

Hey, Cat!!


Happy Anniversary to you and Wade!! Give yourself a day away from the kids.

[Becky N]

Woohoo! I finally did it! I invented a word that Google had never heard of!!!


Congratulations, and glad it happened here.:D

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do.

I can so picture this.:lol:

BTW, how old is Marian?:D;)

[neil_r]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!

Thanks for the Anniversary wishes everyone. :)

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. :oops: To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do. :lol: :oops:

Well, Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license. :lol:

We didn't have our 'Wedding' till Feb 15th.

Let's face it Cat, there are worse things to be in front of a judge for in Las Vegas :-)

But it does look like you got a life sentence ;-)

[Belmondo]

Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license. :lol:


Brings to mind this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTyD9pQK07s) video.

[Harm]

Let's face it Cat, there are worse things to be in front of a judge for in Las Vegas :-)

But it does look like you got a life sentence ;-)


:lol::lol::lol::lol:

You speak from experience, Neil?

[cfpackerfan]

oh, and did you ever buy back the china?No. :lol:

Hey, Cat!!


Happy Anniversary to you and Wade!! Give yourself a day away from the kids.Done!! :lol:



BTW, how old is Marian?:D;) 18. :lol:

Let's face it Cat, there are worse things to be in front of a judge for in Las Vegas :-)

But it does look like you got a life sentence ;-)LOL and TRUTH

Brings to mind this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTyD9pQK07s) video.Totally. LOL. Except, it was just the two of us, a court appointed witness, and the judge. LOL. Not a full church of family and friends. :lol:

[FocalPrincess]

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Heather sent Sasha a new toy...she wasn't sure what to think of it at first but can't let it alone now. BTW that isn't Sasha growling in the video....

http://www.vimeo.com/17887298

[monkeygirl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!

Thanks for the Anniversary wishes everyone. :)

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. :oops: To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do. :lol: :oops:

Well, Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license. :lol:

We didn't have our 'Wedding' till Feb 15th.

Sounds like you have some great memories.

[JWright]

next time, I'm shipping it to the Brazilian rain forests. If you hang on to it, then you go too. :lol:

Ooohhh... Promise? I've been to the rainforest. It's a cool place...

Ooooooo, you're SMART! I like!! :)

:p :p :p

HEY! Who brought the stinking spam??

:mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[cfpackerfan]

John, we'll be heading out here within the hour I think. Need to find a close store to get a couple things we need, then headed to Horton Plaza. I'll keep in touch by text.

[JWright]

John, we'll be heading out here within the hour I think. Need to find a close store to get a couple things we need, then headed to Horton Plaza. I'll keep in touch by text.

Jackets? ;)

[cfpackerfan]

Jackets? ;)We brought jackets. :lol:
Although it's pretty nice outside right now, aside from being a little wet.

[monkeygirl]

Cat there is a Walmart at 15 South and Aero Dr. or a Target on 163 and just South of the Balboa Exit

[JWright]

What kind of a store are you looking for? Maybe I can give some suggestions...

[Becky N]

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Heather sent Sasha a new toy...she wasn't sure what to think of it at first but can't let it alone now. BTW that isn't Sasha growling in the video....

http://www.vimeo.com/17887298

This computer is w/o a sound card. Is it a ball she got? Curious as I'm always looking for something of Kong toughness for Baxter, otherwise it is in pieces within an hour.

[thomascanty]

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Heather sent Sasha a new toy...she wasn't sure what to think of it at first but can't let it alone now. BTW that isn't Sasha growling in the video....

http://www.vimeo.com/17887298

All I see is an image. No video.

Hmmm.... There is a notice at the top of the page that says they're having problems this morning, though. I guess I'll have to try later.

[Belmondo]

John, we'll be heading out here within the hour I think. Need to find a close store to get a couple things we need, then headed to Horton Plaza. I'll keep in touch by text.

I always had the feeling that Horton Plaza was designed by M.C. Escher. You look across the mall and see a store you want to go to.....

To get there, you have to go down two levels, cross to the other side, go up three levels, go back to the other side, go down one level, cross over again, and you're there!

[JWright]

This computer is w/o a sound card. Is it a ball she got? Curious as I'm always looking for something of Kong toughness for Baxter, otherwise it is in pieces within an hour.

It's a plastic ball that has a battery-powered voice inside that is activated by motion. It's made out of hard plastic and seems pretty tough. We found them at Bed, Bath and Beyond...

Buddy turned up his nose at it, but Wall-e sometimes bats it around the floor. Her favorite toy, though, is one of the other cats...

[thomascanty]

Ok, this is weird... With this image, using ACR in Bridge CS4, if I use the straighten tool to select the straight line where I colored this in with red:
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/sample.jpg

Bridge immediately crashes and Win7 comes up with a "Not responding" box. Every time. I even tried rebooting. I can straighten the image by selecting one of the other straight edges, but not that one. It works fine in Bridge CS5, though.

Why in the world would drawing a line with the straighten tool in that exact spot with this one photo cause Bridge CS4 to crash?!?

[FlyingPhotog]

Perhaps it's the ghost of "Ben" ?

[thomascanty]

Perhaps it's the ghost of "Ben" ?

:lol: I guess he doesn't like me touching the top of his headstone...

[Chet]

Hey we've moved, I never got the memo.

[Becky N]

It's a plastic ball that has a battery-powered voice inside that is activated by motion. It's made out of hard plastic and seems pretty tough. We found them at Bed, Bath and Beyond...

Buddy turned up his nose at it, but Wall-e sometimes bats it around the floor. Her favorite toy, though, is one of the other cats...

Thanks, I'll have a look at our BB&B.

[thomascanty]

Hey we've moved, I never got the memo.

Darn... He found us...

[JWright]

Thanks, I'll have a look at our BB&B.

If you can't find one, let us know and we can go look here...

EDIT: Found them on Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Qwerks-Talking-Babble-Large/dp/B000WHPIRQ

[dotTif]

*subscribing*

Happy Birthday Jim-Bear! Just so you know I decided you were less of an Eskimo and more of a Viking, they wore a lot of fur so it must have been cold, right? and instead of a tall ship, you have a canoe -- kinda a cultural downsizing thing. So happy birthday Jim-Bear the Viking :)

Happy Anniversary Wade and Cat! I love your wedding laughter story, it's perfectly you :D

[short5]

ZANE sorry about the dispatch, looks like it was a non-event on the snow. *shrugs* Carry on.I beg to differ. I have had crews out since 10AM. 21/2 hours sleep, gah.

Woohoo! I finally did it! I invented a word that Google had never heard of!!!
[img]http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/googlewhack.jpgLol!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!

Thanks for the Anniversary wishes everyone. :)

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. :oops: To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do.
Well, Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license.
We didn't have our 'Wedding' till Feb 15th.Great story!

Love the photos so far. Zane, you could post photos of the boys all day and it wouldn't bother me any. How about Bob and I doing a self portrait?
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/536751436_JjWns-XL.jpg

Let's face it Cat, there are worse things to be in front of a judge for in Las Vegas :-)

But it does look like you got a life sentence ;-)Lol!

Brings to mind this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTyD9pQK07s) video.Funny

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Heather sent Sasha a new toy...she wasn't sure what to think of it at first but can't let it alone now. BTW that isn't Sasha growling in the video....

http://www.vimeo.com/17887298
Cute! Holy hurricane:shock:

Ok, this is weird... With this image, using ACR in Bridge CS4, if I use the straighten tool to select the straight line where I colored this in with red:
[img]http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/sample.jpg
Bridge immediately crashes and Win7 comes up with a "Not responding" box. Every time. I even tried rebooting. I can straighten the image by selecting one of the other straight edges, but not that one. It works fine in Bridge CS5, though.

Why in the world would drawing a line with the straighten tool in that exact spot with this one photo cause Bridge CS4 to crash?!?Freaking spooky.

Yo. Nap time before I need to go back out check on my subcontractors. It is a bit like herding cats.

[Permagrin]

Morning. Had the bizarrest dream last night. lol

It was nice to wake up to a cool, crisp, sunny and NOT GLOOMY WET day.

A little something for the walls:
http://www.ldphotography.net/eeTravel/images/medium/40D_Carson_Pass_013.jpg

this is very pretty

I went back and re-read the thread from last year looking for a clue....didn't find one....but Pea has an anniversary coming. And today also marks the one year anniversary of Zelda coming to live with us....what an amazing transformation....she really fit in.

aww happy anniversary to her too. I'm glad she fit in so well.

It's not so bad, as someone once pointed out when you get to a certain age it takes you all night to do what you used to do all night :-)

hahahaha

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!

Thanks for the Anniversary wishes everyone. :)

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. :oops: To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do. :lol: :oops:

Well, Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license. :lol:

We didn't have our 'Wedding' till Feb 15th.

oh gosh, this is so you. I've never heard this story before.

[short5]

Hi Mouse, good timing ;) Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Permagrin]

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Heather sent Sasha a new toy...she wasn't sure what to think of it at first but can't let it alone now. BTW that isn't Sasha growling in the video....

http://www.vimeo.com/17887298

Wow she's very energetic isn't she? LOL
My dogs would so eat those toys/books scattered around.

[Permagrin]

Hi Mouse, good timing ;) Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

morning Z. Love the picture of you two.

[thomascanty]

How about Bob and I doing a self portrait?
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/536751436_JjWns-XL.jpg

Awwwwwww :D

[FocalPrincess]

No allergies Di, we do have two who are terrified tho, so they go out to the store or something with staff while lily visits.Awww, I get it. LOL! Till a couple of years ago, I didn't trust dogs past my own nose. It still takes me a while to warm up sometimes.

I went back and re-read the thread from last year looking for a clue....didn't find one....but Pea has an anniversary coming. And today also marks the one year anniversary of Zelda coming to live with us....what an amazing transformation....she really fit in.Aww, sweet Zelda. She's a cool pooch. :)

This is how I feel this morning...
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/65921244-6c77-4235-9643-46adba59f888.jpg (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/%3Ca%20href=)
Describes how we felt this morning, for sure. You know its bad when a normally energetic 7 y/o has no desire to get out of bed.

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do. :oops:

Well, Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license. :lol:

We didn't have our 'Wedding' till Feb 15th.Awww, neat story. :)

Cute! Holy hurricane:shock:

Yo. Nap time before I need to go back out check on my subcontractors. It is a bit like herding cats.You have no idea, lol. That's ALL from this morning...it was cleaned up last night. Sasha wore herself out, too.

Wow she's very energetic isn't she? LOL
My dogs would so eat those toys/books scattered around.Yes and no. She goes like MAD when she gets going, and watch OUT when she gets the rips, she'll literally knock you down (the kids head for higher ground) and has no coordination. Yet she's snoring next to me on the couch at the moment while I take a break, and just watches as I go through the house with different stuff that we're purging. I'm grateful, she's only chewed 2 stuffed animals in the time she's been here...and it was the kids' faults as much as Sasha's.

Does anyone else hate being stuck waiting for the phone to ring? Does nothing for my anxiety. :-| At this point, can't wait for the holidays to be over. Were it not for the kids, I think it would get passed over in this house this year. :confused:

[Becky N]

I beg to differ. I have had crews out since 10AM. 21/2 hours sleep, gah.

Should have come here, I don't think one flake fell last night.

Yo. Nap time before I need to go back out check on my subcontractors. It is a bit like herding cats.

:lol:

Sweet dreams Oh Master of the Salt Spreaders.

[Permagrin]

Jim, you HAVE to roast some Sigri and do a JBM roast (I did both mine to Full City) and let them sit separately for 3 days. Then blend and make some coffee. I blended at 50/50. OH MY GOSH it's the best blend I've ever had.

[thomascanty]

Does anyone else hate being stuck waiting for the phone to ring?

I can't even remember the last time I was expecting a call. And, it's pretty rare for me to actually answer the phone when it does ring. Usually, I don't even notice until hours later when I see the little flashing LED that's trying to tell me I have a voicemail waiting.

[Harm]

I gotta wait for Verizon to come over tomorrow morning. They never give an estimate time... Only "8-12". Thanks guys for being useless in letting me plan anything in the day!!

[BearLeeAlive]

Thanks for the additional birthday wishes.

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do. :lol: :oops:

Well, Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license. :lol:

We didn't have our 'Wedding' till Feb 15th.
Laughter is a great thing in a marriage, you might as well start out right. :lol:
Lois just reminded me that we have an anniversary coming up in about a month. She asked what we were going to do. I told her I was going to try to find a place where they have live, nude mud-wrestling.

Or not.


Maybe we'll just go out to dinner.
Or, maybe both. ;)
HAHAHAHAHA!!! Heather sent Sasha a new toy...she wasn't sure what to think of it at first but can't let it alone now. BTW that isn't Sasha growling in the video....

http://www.vimeo.com/17887298
The girl has lots of energy, I think she needs to go for a run. Too bad she did not live closer to Jasper, he could tire her out, and maybe she could wear him down some too. :lol:
Happy Birthday Jim-Bear! Just so you know I decided you were less of an Eskimo and more of a Viking, they wore a lot of fur so it must have been cold, right? and instead of a tall ship, you have a canoe -- kinda a cultural downsizing thing.

Kinda hard to keep a ship in my garage, so downsizing was a must. :lol:
It's not so bad, as someone once pointed out when you get to a certain age it takes you all night to do what you used to do all night
Noted for reference when I get to your age. ;)
Jim, you HAVE to roast some Sigri and do a JBM roast (I did both mine to Full City) and let them sit separately for 3 days. Then blend and make some coffee. I blended at 50/50. OH MY GOSH it's the best blend I've ever had.
I will have to try that. I just tried the JBM that I roasted to City+ this morning. It is good, but not as good as what you sent me. I will maybe do up more of it, plus some Sigri tonight to Full City, and play with them.

[neil_r]

I gotta wait for Verizon to come over tomorrow morning. They never give an estimate time... Only "8-12". Thanks guys for being useless in letting me plan anything in the day!!

Harsh ...

[FocalPrincess]

I can't even remember the last time I was expecting a call. And, it's pretty rare for me to actually answer the phone when it does ring. Usually, I don't even notice until hours later when I see the little flashing LED that's trying to tell me I have a voicemail waiting.
Must be nice. :-S

I gotta wait for Verizon to come over tomorrow morning. They never give an estimate time... Only "8-12". Thanks guys for being useless in letting me plan anything in the day!!Yes, that' for sure.

The girl has lots of energy, I think she needs to go for a run. Too bad she did not live closer to Jasper, he could tire her out, and maybe she could wear him down some too. :lol: I wish. Jenn saw what happens when she gets loose... :-s Nevermind the fact that she's the biggest weenie in the world...she was on our bed this morning and shivering...climbed under the covers and didn't come out till probably an hour later, lol! Every time we go out to potty, she shivers and wants to come right back inside, lol!

[Harm]

but at least i'll be upgraded to fibre optic internet... supposed to be faster!

[thomascanty]

Must be nice. :-S

Nice? Nah... Necessity. I've worked the graveyard shift for almost 27 years now. It only took a couple years for me to realize that most people who called in the middle of the day back then, waking me up, were telemarketers.

It didn't take long for me to find the "off" switch for the phone's ringer and let everyone important to me know there were better ways to reach me...

There have been laws enacted since then to help people like me, but I still find that the people who call me during the daylight hours are those I have no desire to talk to. So, I still keep the phone's ringer turned off out of habit. :lol:

[Miniflash]

Hi Everyone
Happy Anniversary Cat and Wade Many more to come to you both in peace and lots of love .
Birthday Boy Jim bear , have a few drinks for me while you celebrate still being younger than me !
(((((((((((jim))))))))))))))hope you have a great Bday .Oh and we need to see your grand babies i think they may be in collage .

Nice Pics everyone ..Zane your horses look great!

[Skrim17]

Did you go to the art thing last night Deb?

[neil_r]

So just as I am starting to understand where everything is on Facebook, they go and move everything......

My theory is...... Teresa opened a Facebook account last week. She has been tidying the place up.

[Harm]

So just as I am starting to understand where everything is on Facebook, they go and move everything......

My theory is...... Teresa opened a Facebook account last week. She has been tidying the pace up.

:D:D:D:D

I still have been too lazy to get one going

[Harm]

Gah, just found out that my Mentor in engineering, back in Newcastle has cancer. Poor chap has had an eye removed (originally eye cancer), but has now spread to his liver. Chemo next week for him. But the guy is still travelling for work and goes in/out of the office, and never told me... Poor chap, excellent guy who rode 16-18 miles each way on a cycle to work. I am in shock.

[mtnphtgrphr]

Woohoo! I finally did it! I invented a word that Google had never heard of!!!
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/googlewhack.jpg
Very funny!!!!! heheheheheh
This is how I feel this morning...
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/65921244-6c77-4235-9643-46adba59f888.jpg (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/%3Ca%20href=)
Giggle I understand that feeling MOST mornings!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM!

Thanks for the Anniversary wishes everyone.

19 years ago, today, I was a nervous teenager, holding the hand of a man I'd only known for 4 months, and standing in front of a judge in Vegas (no cheezy Elvis for us).
I was a hypoglycemic who hadn't eaten yet that day because I was too nervous, so my blood sugar was all whacky.
As soon as Wade got all serious, and started repeating his vows, I thought that was the funniest thing I'd ever seen (had never seen him serious before that point), and I laughed. Hard. The whole rest of the time. :oops: To the point that the judge asked if I was ok, and if this was something I really wanted to do. :lol: :oops:

Well, Wade married me, even though I laughed my butt off, and even though we had to pawn a set of heirloom china to have enough money for the marriage license.

We didn't have our 'Wedding' till Feb 15th.
*giggle*
Congratulations, and glad it happened here.



I can so picture this.

BTW, how old is Marian?:D;)
*giggle*
Let's face it Cat, there are worse things to be in front of a judge for in Las Vegas :-)

But it does look like you got a life sentence
Oh so true!!!
Brings to mind this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTyD9pQK07s) video.
OMG That was hilarious!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHA!!! Heather sent Sasha a new toy...she wasn't sure what to think of it at first but can't let it alone now. BTW that isn't Sasha growling in the video....

http://www.vimeo.com/17887298
Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha I love it!!!!
This computer is w/o a sound card. Is it a ball she got? Curious as I'm always looking for something of Kong toughness for Baxter, otherwise it is in pieces within an hour.
I will have to look up what Cooper has that he's yet been able to destroy...

This is IT (http://www.ioffer.com/i/kong-wubba-blue-dog-chew-toy-135402147)... He tore off the fabric covering... I took the small ball away... and the bottom ball is what he can't destroy! He's had it a year!!!

Awww, I get it. LOL! Till a couple of years ago, I didn't trust dogs past my own nose. It still takes me a while to warm up sometimes.

Aww, sweet Zelda. She's a cool pooch.


Describes how we felt this morning, for sure. You know its bad when a normally energetic 7 y/o has no desire to get out of bed.

Awww, neat story.

You have no idea, lol. That's ALL from this morning...it was cleaned up last night. Sasha wore herself out, too.

Yes and no. She goes like MAD when she gets going, and watch OUT when she gets the rips, she'll literally knock you down (the kids head for higher ground) and has no coordination. Yet she's snoring next to me on the couch at the moment while I take a break, and just watches as I go through the house with different stuff that we're purging. I'm grateful, she's only chewed 2 stuffed animals in the time she's been here...and it was the kids' faults as much as Sasha's.

Does anyone else hate being stuck waiting for the phone to ring? Does nothing for my anxiety. :-| At this point, can't wait for the holidays to be over. Were it not for the kids, I think it would get passed over in this house this year. ((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))

Must be nice. :-S

Yes, that' for sure.

I wish. Jenn saw what happens when she gets loose... :-s Nevermind the fact that she's the biggest weenie in the world...she was on our bed this morning and shivering...climbed under the covers and didn't come out till probably an hour later, lol! Every time we go out to potty, she shivers and wants to come right back inside, lol!That dog is ALL GO GO GO GO GO when she gets loose... and when you FINALLY catch up to her... and get your hand on her collar... She still wants to GO GO GO GO GO and nearly drags you off your feet! :lol:

Hi All... Need major positive thoughts for me... I'm applying to be part time faculty at the college where I work... this is a paddling up stream kind of thing... My boss (the department chair) doesn't like me (people who know her tell me that she feels threatened by my ability/knowledge)... SHE has to complete a reference form on me.... SHE will be part of the team that makes the decision... I want this... I SERIOUSLY want this... I applied for this job that i currently hold with the HOPES of moving up into the ranks of Faculty... My boss really doesn't like me... and that worries me that she will do what she can to blockade my getting that position... I meet the PREFERRED requirements for the position... So I'd appreciate any positive thoughts...

[Woolburr]

Jenn....have faith in your abilities....people will see beyond her.

[JWright]

HAHAHAHAHA!!! Heather sent Sasha a new toy...she wasn't sure what to think of it at first but can't let it alone now. BTW that isn't Sasha growling in the video....

http://www.vimeo.com/17887298

Actually, the ball was my idea... :mrgreen:

At this point, can't wait for the holidays to be over. Were it not for the kids, I think it would get passed over in this house this year. :confused:

With no family to speak of in San Diego, that's pretty much what we've done. No tree, no decorations, no Christmas cards sent and Heather usually work it so other employees can have the day off. It's just like any other day for us...

Hi All... Need major positive thoughts for me... I'm applying to be part time faculty at the college where I work... this is a paddling up stream kind of thing... My boss (the department chair) doesn't like me (people who know her tell me that she feels threatened by my ability/knowledge)... SHE has to complete a reference form on me.... SHE will be part of the team that makes the decision... I want this... I SERIOUSLY want this... I applied for this job that i currently hold with the HOPES of moving up into the ranks of Faculty... My boss really doesn't like me... and that worries me that she will do what she can to blockade my getting that position... I meet the PREFERRED requirements for the position... So I'd appreciate any positive thoughts...

If your current boss is only part of the team that would make the decision, hopefully the other members will see through her and select you anyway. Good luck!

Gah! It's already beginning. I just got my first 2010 tax form in the mail today...

[mtnphtgrphr]

Jenn....have faith in your abilities....people will see beyond her.
I am well suited for this... I love teaching... I have experience... I'm really good at what I do... but I also know that my boss has been here since the inception of the program in 1993... I have been told by those around her that she's threatened by me... I want this additional position... not only would it mean so much to me professionally... it would that much and more to my family... It would be a major income boost... I would still retain my full time day job and this would be part time above and beyond... I would be teaching online and hybrid classes... I want this... I'm thinking creatively on ways to show that I"m right for this position...

I have faith in me... but I know all too well how 'old girls club' my boss is... she has people 'spying' on me... I'm not doing anything wrong... and I'm extremely professional so I have nothing to worry about... but I know her dislike of me will weigh in... :confused:

[Permagrin]

afternoon *nods*

finished a tough photo edit earlier...now the ginger bread loaves are in the oven...

busy busy busy :D
It's nice to feel well enough to do stuff. Just sayin'



Jenn, I hope this works out for you. I'm sorry about your issues with your boss. Hopefully your skills will overshadow her feelings.

[Belmondo]

afternoon *nods*

finished a tough photo edit earlier...now the ginger bread loaves are in the oven...

busy busy busy :D
It's nice to feel well enough to do stuff. Just sayin'



Jenn, I hope this works out for you. I'm sorry about your issues with your boss. Hopefully your skills will overshadow her feelings.

We could sure use you down here right now.

[CrazieCricket]

Hi all!!!!!! Finally got the stupid dial-up disk thing today. OMG dial-up is soooooo freakin' slow! Good thing I got it though. Looks like I'll be here in Oregon for the month of January too. :confused:

So how is everyone? Looks like JimBear is having a Bday today? Happy Bday Bear!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BearLeeAlive]

Hi Paula, thanks. :D
Any package yet? I would be surprised.

I wish. Jenn saw what happens when she gets loose... :-s Nevermind the fact that she's the biggest weenie in the world...she was on our bed this morning and shivering...climbed under the covers and didn't come out till probably an hour later, lol! Every time we go out to potty, she shivers and wants to come right back inside, lol!
She wouldn't do too good here, our temps have dropped again. I do know lots of labs that have somewhat shorter hair that do good in the cold, though they do have that nice undercoat too.
So just as I am starting to understand where everything is on Facebook, they go and move everything......

My theory is...... Teresa opened a Facebook account last week. She has been tidying the place up.
:lol:
Gah, just found out that my Mentor in engineering, back in Newcastle has cancer. Poor chap has had an eye removed (originally eye cancer), but has now spread to his liver. Chemo next week for him. But the guy is still travelling for work and goes in/out of the office, and never told me... Poor chap, excellent guy who rode 16-18 miles each way on a cycle to work. I am in shock.
That's tough, Harm. Wishing the best for the fellow.
Hi All... Need major positive thoughts for me... I'm applying to be part time faculty at the college where I work... this is a paddling up stream kind of thing... My boss (the department chair) doesn't like me (people who know her tell me that she feels threatened by my ability/knowledge)... SHE has to complete a reference form on me.... SHE will be part of the team that makes the decision... I want this... I SERIOUSLY want this... I applied for this job that i currently hold with the HOPES of moving up into the ranks of Faculty... My boss really doesn't like me... and that worries me that she will do what she can to blockade my getting that position... I meet the PREFERRED requirements for the position... So I'd appreciate any positive thoughts...
Hey, maybe she wants you moving on. ;)
Don't sweat it, do what you can and it will fall into place for you.

[CrazieCricket]

No package yet, JimBear. :(

Guess I'll sign off for a bit. I'll be back later this evening though. :)

[Woolburr]

Hi Pea.....bye Pea.

[Permagrin]

man, sugar plum cakes are almost ready to go in the oven...


Dan took Kona out to play and Hale's been trying to stay in her crate. I can't figure it out. She hates the garage. And she doesn't like her crate. I'm guessing it's pouting.. I'm going to take her out in a bit. Gads I'm tired.


HI PEA! Nice to see ya.

[short5]

Nice? Nah... Necessity. I've worked the graveyard shift for almost 27 years now. It only took a couple years for me to realize that most people who called in the middle of the day back then, waking me up, were telemarketers.

It didn't take long for me to find the "off" switch for the phone's ringer and let everyone important to me know there were better ways to reach me...

There have been laws enacted since then to help people like me, but I still find that the people who call me during the daylight hours are those I have no desire to talk to. So, I still keep the phone's ringer turned off out of habit. :lol:If I don't know the number I generally don't answer. Oh and I rarely check messages anymore:lol: So if you are trying to reach me someplace other than text, email, potn, or FB, you are out of luck.

Nice Pics everyone ..Zane your horses look great!Thanks

Gah, just found out that my Mentor in engineering, back in Newcastle has cancer. Poor chap has had an eye removed (originally eye cancer), but has now spread to his liver. Chemo next week for him. But the guy is still travelling for work and goes in/out of the office, and never told me... Poor chap, excellent guy who rode 16-18 miles each way on a cycle to work. I am in shock.Very sad news.

Hi All... Need major positive thoughts for me... I'm applying to be part time faculty at the college where I work... this is a paddling up stream kind of thing... My boss (the department chair) doesn't like me (people who know her tell me that she feels threatened by my ability/knowledge)... SHE has to complete a reference form on me.... SHE will be part of the team that makes the decision... I want this... I SERIOUSLY want this... I applied for this job that i currently hold with the HOPES of moving up into the ranks of Faculty... My boss really doesn't like me... and that worries me that she will do what she can to blockade my getting that position... I meet the PREFERRED requirements for the position... So I'd appreciate any positive thoughts...Good thoughts, Jenn. I hope it works out for you.

Jenn....have faith in your abilities....people will see beyond her.That^

Hi all!!!!!! Finally got the stupid dial-up disk thing today. OMG dial-up is soooooo freakin' slow! Good thing I got it though. Looks like I'll be here in Oregon for the month of January too. :confused:

Pea! Nice to see you.

No package yet, JimBear. :(

What are you getting? Nosy folk wanna know.

[short5]

I am off again. I have been running nonstop except for two hours of attempted sleep midday. I have a final check of my sites to do, takes pictures there, and come home. Laters

[poppie guy]

Happy anniversary, Cat and Wade.

[Permagrin]

by Z.

Harm, sorry I missed your post on your mentor. I'm very sorry :(

[Permagrin]

Hi Sid. Enjoying your holiday? We're getting our tree tomorrow.

[Permagrin]

Dan dropped Kona of and took Hale out.

[BearLeeAlive]

What are you getting? Nosy folk wanna know.
I sent her my Syder2 calibrator. It took me a while to find the disk for it though. :o

[mtnphtgrphr]

afternoon *nods*

finished a tough photo edit earlier...now the ginger bread loaves are in the oven...

busy busy busy :D
It's nice to feel well enough to do stuff. Just sayin'



Jenn, I hope this works out for you. I'm sorry about your issues with your boss. Hopefully your skills will overshadow her feelings.
Thanks Lisa... I do hope the same...
Hey, maybe she wants you moving on. ;)
Don't sweat it, do what you can and it will fall into place for you.Yeah I think she'd really like it if I went elsewhere... she even tried to get me to apply for a position with a different agency :rolleyes: But I hope this does fall into place...

Good thoughts, Jenn. I hope it works out for you.
Thanks Z!

Harm I had to go back and see what Lisa was mentioning... I apparently missed it... I'm so sorry to hear that about your mentor... :( Cancer sucks!

[Jon]

Thanks, Jon. Another fine job.
Took 'em long enough. The coffee's probably stale, since I was expecting the rollover to be Tuesday night.

I know they also had a third ceremony, but for some reason I never entered that date into my cell phone's app. :confused:ISTR there's a 4th as well, somewhere in there. Happened recently.

Woohoo! I finally did it! I invented a word that Google had never heard of!!!
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/googlewhack.jpgCongratulations on your first Googlewhack!

Hey we've moved, I never got the memo.
You weren't on the list. for a reason
Darn... He found us...So That!

I beg to differ. I have had crews out since 10AM. 21/2 hours sleep, gah.

Lol!

Great story!

How about Bob and I doing a self portrait?
http://shortwave5.smugmug.com/photos/536751436_JjWns-XL.jpg

Lol!

Funny


Cute! Holy hurricane:shock:

Freaking spooky.

Yo. Nap time before I need to go back out check on my subcontractors. It is a bit like herding cats.Which of you had the camera? Must have been Bob - better angle on him. :{)#

I gotta wait for Verizon to come over tomorrow morning. They never give an estimate time... Only "8-12". Thanks guys for being useless in letting me plan anything in the day!!So go to work in the AM - they won't be there 'til 5 anyhow.

Actually, they made it on schedule with us - and I got the network set up just how I wanted it. Impressed the guy at that, since I had a patch panel all ready and that.

So just as I am starting to understand where everything is on Facebook, they go and move everything......

My theory is...... Teresa opened a Facebook account last week. She has been tidying the place up.Good an explanation as any.

Gah, just found out that my Mentor in engineering, back in Newcastle has cancer. Poor chap has had an eye removed (originally eye cancer), but has now spread to his liver. Chemo next week for him. But the guy is still travelling for work and goes in/out of the office, and never told me... Poor chap, excellent guy who rode 16-18 miles each way on a cycle to work. I am in shock.Sympathy.

I am well suited for this... I love teaching... I have experience... I'm really good at what I do... but I also know that my boss has been here since the inception of the program in 1993... I have been told by those around her that she's threatened by me... I want this additional position... not only would it mean so much to me professionally... it would that much and more to my family... It would be a major income boost... I would still retain my full time day job and this would be part time above and beyond... I would be teaching online and hybrid classes... I want this... I'm thinking creatively on ways to show that I"m right for this position...

I have faith in me... but I know all too well how 'old girls club' my boss is... she has people 'spying' on me... I'm not doing anything wrong... and I'm extremely professional so I have nothing to worry about... but I know her dislike of me will weigh in... :confused:
Go for it!

Thanks for telling the whole world where my sweetie and I are shacking up. :lol: :lol: :pWell, since you're married, what's the problem? You did get legally married at least once, didn't you?

*pikes, boarding hooks, muskets, grapplers, cutlasses, blunderbusses,... dang, where did I put the bayonets... gonna need those....*'S OK - I left some along with the Sgian Duhs, dirks, basket-hilted broadswords and claymores. Both plug and ring bayonets. Sized for everything from a Brown Bess to an Enfield.

A couple weeks ago I found an online deal I couldn't refuse, and I bought a Bowie knife with a 10" blade. Not long after it arrived, I damn near cut the tip of my right hand's middle finger off with it...

Two days ago, that same web site had another bargain I couldn't pass up. I wonder what kind of damage I'll be able to do to myself when this crossbow gets here...Better armour-plate the walls or you (or Kitteh) might be doing the damage to the neighbors.

I'm fading too. But, before I curl up with a furkid or three...

Happy Anniversary, C@ and Wadey-Cakes

And, Happy Birthday, Jim!That!

Isn't it always Cat and Wades anniversary?

What Lonnie said^^^
Only on days when it's Jim's birthday. :{)#

[Skrim17]

are you heading anywhere warm soon Jon?

[Jon]

Not until Feb. We're heading for Portland then. However, if we get 5 more flakes of snow, I'll probably find Ann gone when I get home from work, with a forwarding address of Rio.

[Skrim17]

lol, we haven't gotten any snow to speak of yet. Eli is quite distressed about it too!!

[monkeygirl]

Evening everyone. Crazy day at work. Just got my lunch break, and am glad it is Friday.

Gah, just found out that my Mentor in engineering, back in Newcastle has cancer. Poor chap has had an eye removed (originally eye cancer), but has now spread to his liver. Chemo next week for him. But the guy is still travelling for work and goes in/out of the office, and never told me... Poor chap, excellent guy who rode 16-18 miles each way on a cycle to work. I am in shock.

I'm sorry Harm. Hope the chemo helps.

I am well suited for this... I love teaching... I have experience... I'm really good at what I do... but I also know that my boss has been here since the inception of the program in 1993... I have been told by those around her that she's threatened by me... I want this additional position... not only would it mean so much to me professionally... it would that much and more to my family... It would be a major income boost... I would still retain my full time day job and this would be part time above and beyond... I would be teaching online and hybrid classes... I want this... I'm thinking creatively on ways to show that I"m right for this position...

I have faith in me... but I know all too well how 'old girls club' my boss is... she has people 'spying' on me... I'm not doing anything wrong... and I'm extremely professional so I have nothing to worry about... but I know her dislike of me will weigh in... :confused:

Jenn, I will keep positive thoughts about this new position. Hopefully people will look at your qualifications and how well you interview for the position rather than your Boss's viewpoint. The others on the hiring panel, may also know what she is like, and may make more points for you, since you have to work with her.

Hi all!!!!!! Finally got the stupid dial-up disk thing today. OMG dial-up is soooooo freakin' slow! Good thing I got it though. Looks like I'll be here in Oregon for the month of January too. :confused:

So how is everyone? Looks like JimBear is having a Bday today? Happy Bday Bear!!!!!!!!!!!!

HI PAULA

Zane, I love that photo of you and Bob.

Crissa, I will hope for snow for Eli's sake. Can't have the kid distressed about snow

[poppie guy]

Hi Sid. Enjoying your holiday? We're getting our tree tomorrow.
Lots of enjoying here. We stopped the tree thing several years ago and don't miss it.
lol, we haven't gotten any snow to speak of yet. Eli is quite distressed about it too!!
No snow to speak of here either.:D

[mtnphtgrphr]

Go for it!
That's the plan... If I don't try I won't get it...
Jenn, I will keep positive thoughts about this new position. Hopefully people will look at your qualifications and how well you interview for the position rather than your Boss's viewpoint. The others on the hiring panel, may also know what she is like, and may make more points for you, since you have to work with her.
Thanks Heather.

[thomascanty]

ISTR there's a 4th as well, somewhere in there. Happened recently.

I don't remember that one. Did they renew their vows at the same time as Zane and Leyla?

[BearLeeAlive]

lol, we haven't gotten any snow to speak of yet. Eli is quite distressed about it too!!
We got a couple inches today. It brightened things up nice.

[puddlepirate44]

For the walls:
http://harm.smugmug.com/photos/1126399069_ddQVG-XL.jpg

Really interesting geology in that. Is this in Oz, too?


http://harm.smugmug.com/photos/1126397058_HkjuQ-L.jpg

TOY. WANT.

I always had the feeling that Horton Plaza was designed by M.C. Escher. You look across the mall and see a store you want to go to.....

To get there, you have to go down two levels, cross to the other side, go up three levels, go back to the other side, go down one level, cross over again, and you're there!

HAHAHA!! You're right! I've never thought of it that way, buy you're so right!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM!!


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, CAT AND WADE!

[Belmondo]

HAHAHA!! You're right! I've never thought of it that way, buy you're so right!

I'm glad it's not just me. :lol:

[BearLeeAlive]

This old fella is off to my read then sleep. Later all. :D

[T.D.]

Woohoo! I finally did it! I invented a word that Google had never heard of!!!
http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf2/googlewhack.jpg

That's nothing.

This is my first attempt at a Lonniethomascantyism. :lol: :lol:

I crack myself up.

[thomascanty]

That's nothing.

This is my first attempt at a Lonniethomascantyism. :lol: :lol:

I crack myself up.

:p :p :lol:

Well, as soon as the Googlebot gets here, you have a winner...