The 44th TPBM Random Chat and Leg Lamp Compactor

cfpackerfan wrote in post #12596267
Stopping in real quick before bed. (I should have been in bed hours ago)

My Grandma died this morning. She'd been suffering with Alzheimer's for several years, and as hard as it is to let her go, we are thankful that she's finally freed from the ravages of that horrendous disease.

2 of our H.A.R.T. dogs died today as well.
Cookie, our little black poodle who had suffered terrible abuse.
And Nani, our old chocolate lab with cancer who had just been hanging on for the last few months.

It's been a rough day, and I'm not sure I can cry anymore.

I head to Colorado tomorrow morning to be with Grandpa for a few days.
I don't know if he's got internet or not. I'm taking my laptop just in case.
I'll check in when I can.

Love and hugs,
Cat

Sorry to hear about all that Cat. Hang in there - we'll say a prayer for you.

Miniflash wrote in post #12597005
Hi folks

Hey Deb

Miniflash wrote in post #12597075
Oh Zaney ..Happy homecoming to you ((((((((Zane))))))

Aww, thanks

CrazieCricket wrote in post #12597725
Welcome home, Z!!!!

Thanks Pea!

Skrim17 wrote in post #12598408
some video of my mom and dad singing in Delphi, Greece.

http://vimeo.com/24895​537

That is really fantastic and wonderful that you have it.

neil_r wrote in post #12598478
My cousin Harry (Jennings) has recently returned from Afghanistan so to unwind he and some of his army buddies have headed off to Nevada and California to unwind and have some quiet R&R.

There is a video of what they got up to which some of you may find fun.

LINKY

Gah

Permagrin wrote in post #12599418
honestly, it was all Greek to me...

NRLOL!

Jon wrote in post #12599910
Zane - welcome back!]

thanks!

Skrim17 wrote in post #12600550
tspin joining in the view

[IMG]http://skarimbas.smugm​ug.com …2tCPc/0/L/i-Kx2tCPc-L.jpg

Cute and nice veiw.

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #12600802
Oooh, there's something gonna happen here. I just know it.

Clicky:

[IMG]http://lcimages.z​enfolio.com/img/v22/p1​3073837-4.jpg[/IMG]

catch up there in a few.

Hi All.

Watching Boston kick Vancouver's butt in the final game of the Stanley Cup, 3-0 after 2. Not looking good for the Canucks, but to be honest, the Bruins have way outplayed them this series.

CAT, so sorry to hear of grandmother, and the two pups. Big Bear Hugs headed your way through the airwaves.

Skrim17 wrote in post #12598408
some video of my mom and dad singing in Delphi, Greece.

http://vimeo.com/24895​537

Nice.....

Skrim17 wrote in post #12597044
Is it bad that I keep clicking on my local news icon to see if Weiner has resigned yet?

No, he should, but it is kinda funny to note how the media reacted when certain presidents were playing with cigars and other politicians were having homosexual call boys, the talk of one side was "it's their personal business and should not be judged or talked about". Not being political just pointing out the consistent double standard the in the media.

Harm, quick, run into the streets and take pictures! I figure their is a party going on in Boston tonight.

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #12600802
Oooh, there's something gonna happen here. I just know it.

Clicky:]

Caught up, nice throttling. *wants Kim-chi*

short5 wrote in post #12580076
Crissa!The party is fine, most everyone speaks English as well as Turkish which makes it easier. I ended up the photographer for the day which also helps by giving me something to do. The food is over the top outrageously good. Everyone brought a BIG dish of something.

The mood has soured though as results come in. I know very little of the politics here, and we shouldn't go into it on the forum, but people are not happy with the results. The news is in Turkish but I will get more info later. I suspect the more conservative Islamist party has done better than expected by the party goers here.

Sounds like a great trip and fun party!

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #12582382
I just read this article from B&H (sorry Adoramaadoramaadorama Helen about things that you should take with you if you go out shooting. It's a pretty good list. Here it is in case you don't want to read the article:

18 Important Items:

• Multi Tool
  
• Flashlight
  
• Tape
  
• Bug Spray
  
• Small Flash Unit
  
• TTL Cord
  
• Polarizing Filter
  
• Lens-Cleaning Cloth
  
• Monopod
  
• Tabletop Tripod
  
• Gloves
  
• Paper Clips
  
• Extra Batteries
  
• Ziploc™ Bags
  
• Plastic Trash Bag
  
• Mylar Emergency Blanket
  
• AM Radio
  
• Lighter/Torch

Not listed is the seabag need to carry all this stuff around.

Here's a list of things of 1 things that I think are essential for a shoot:

• Light saber
  
• Whoopie cushion
  
• Sextant
  
• Bag of pork rinds
  
• Big jug of Snapple
  
• Silly string
  
• Latest Outdoor Photographer mag
  
• Toilet paper (hey, why didn't B&H think of THAT?)
  
• Pack of breath freshening gum
  
• A Dan-o sandwich.
  
• Big box of fireworks
  
• A stack of comics
  
• Jell-O shooters
  
• Brass knuckles
  
• Wax fangs
  
• Skis or Snowboard
  
• Basketball
  
• Christmas snow globe.

ALL essential.

Bwahahahahahahahahhaha​hahah LOVE your list!!!!

cfpackerfan wrote in post #12596267
Stopping in real quick before bed. (I should have been in bed hours ago)

My Grandma died this morning. She'd been suffering with Alzheimer's for several years, and as hard as it is to let her go, we are thankful that she's finally freed from the ravages of that horrendous disease.

2 of our H.A.R.T. dogs died today as well.
Cookie, our little black poodle who had suffered terrible abuse.
And Nani, our old chocolate lab with cancer who had just been hanging on for the last few months.

It's been a rough day, and I'm not sure I can cry anymore.

I head to Colorado tomorrow morning to be with Grandpa for a few days.
I don't know if he's got internet or not. I'm taking my laptop just in case.
I'll check in when I can.

Love and hugs,
Cat

Darn cat... I"m so sorry for all the losses... (((((((HUGS)))))))


Been AWOL for a few days... a trip out of town... and I've been lost... lost in boxes and cleaning and furniture assembly! This was Alex's year to get a new bed (Sean got one last year). Because of job issues I had told Alex that I'd have to limit my spending... I found a great bed that Alex got excited about and a neat chest of drawers for him and spent half of what I spent on Sean's set up last year! So I am PLEASED...

My boys are with their dad until Monday morning But what that has meant for me... is that I have had the time to get into their rooms and sort through their stuff getting rid of broken and rarely used things! WOOT! It's created oodles of laundry (which I am fairly certain was all clean ) But the end result is two VERY clean rooms... several bags for charity.... several more bags for the garbage!

Tomorrow... I'm having a massage, manicure and pedicure...

Friday... I HAVE AN INTERVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!! It's not exactly what I want but is much better than some of the alternatives... So I am thankful!

After the interview I'm hitting the road again for a weekend away... home for a cook out with my dad Sunday evening.

Hi Jenn Here is to a good interview.

Hi Zane! Thanks!

Good night

Good Luck Jenn (and enjoy your mani/pedi)

Night Zane

ZANE thanks for quoting Crissa's link, I'm listening now. Very nice. Then I shall let my phobias go rampant and watch Neil's video.

And Kimchi is a Korean dish, fermented they say, I say more like rotten, vegetables mainly cabbage. If I recall it is mixed up in clay pots and the pots buried during the fermentation.

short5 wrote in post #12601339
Harm, quick, run into the streets and take pictures! I figure their is a party going on in Boston tonight.

From the news this morning it sounded like it was Vancouver that had the not so nice party. I don't get it and one of the reasons I'm glad I've never been swept up by sports.

JENN good luck at the interview.


During our walk this morning not only did I see a deer go behind a neighbor's house, but when she came out from the other side a fawn came with her. My day is made.

My watch has stopped, as in nothing, nadda, no display at all. Does that mean I don't have to go to work, since it won't be 8:00 until I get a new battery?

How gullible is your boss?

To be honest, half the time I don't think he knows I'm there unless I have to go to his office. He would notice stuff not getting done before he noticed I wasn't there. He may get a clue if he went a day or two without emails from me, however.