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Sep 10, 2010 11:01 |  #1231

Mike you ready for another kid yet?


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:):):)looks around room innocently


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Any other news?

  • Crissa: Got in a fender bender with the trailer hitch that was on the back of an Arcturian Solar Destroyer. Which, of course, inflames the debate as to whether or not the Arcturians should have drivers licenses at all. Ever.
  • Paula: Was recently discovered to be the last known member of the Quinton Royal House. Because of this, she is the de-facto ruler of the Quintonians and has the option of setting up court in the palace known as the "House of the Angry Moon." Unfortunately, this "house" is, in fact, an abandoned strip mall in downtown Detroit. Paula is not sure of her plans for this palace.
  • Harm: Won the Pancake Head Lottery in Massachusetts. Furthermore, he does not have to share the winnings with anyone else. He has opted to take the tax hit and decided to take all the winnings at once. In a bold move, he spent all the money to purchase a 20 oz. Coke.
  • Deb: Has decided that she really likes small dogs and has adopted three more little puppies: Oslo, Moscow and Berlin. She's thinking of getting more little dogs, but is quickly running out of European capital names for them.
  • Jim: Was recently named "Best Carpenter Wearing Only An Apron" in the vastly popular "Polar Bear Woodworks" magazine. Remember, this is Canada we're talking about here....
  • Jenn: Is so fascinated by her "New To Her" 5D, "George", that she has broken with tradition and asked it to marry her. Apparently, in North Carolina, this is OK. Her boys, though very fond of the camera, are not too sure that this is the best thing for their mom. They fear that the lack of back and forth communication will wear thin over time. Their wedding rings will, of course, be red.
  • Cat: Has, after much counseling, decided that not all animals need to be rescued. This was a tough turning point in her life. It came about when, in a heart to heart talk, Permie told her that Velociraptors were, indeed, extinct and beyond rescuing.
  • Chet: Is pregnant. Let's not go there, K?
  • Wool: Has done the unthinkable.... He now is shooting Nikon. He owns a D700 and a D3x as well as a full bag of various lenses. As surprising as this is, there are those of us that know that this turn of events is due mainly to Wool's overuse of his wife's Epi pen and the inordinate intake of what he calls "Benedrly Shooters".
  • John W: Has admitted to Heather that, although he is an avid zoo fan, he cannot stand monkeys. Last we heard, John is doing fine in ICU and the doctors expect that he will have full use of his jaw sometime in 2012.
  • Heather: Has, as a means to comfort John in his recent condition, decided to play her full collection of CD's of Gregorian Chants done by Howler Monkeys.
  • Zane: Has made a pilgrimage to Oregon with his wife, Leyla. It was a great time to see them over here. There has been reports, however, that Zane has gone "native" and has been seen to be wearing tie-dye shirts under his flannels, running through the old growth forests and hugging random trees. Apparently, he has been petitioning the POTN Moderators to change his screen name to "Bark Lover".
  • Becky: Has been very supportive of her husband's political career. Unbeknownst to Curt, however, Becky has put her name on the ballot as well. She is very excited and very hopeful for the next election even though Illinois has never had "Baroness Extraordinaire" in an election before.
  • Lonnie: Recently confessed that, although he still likes pink, most of his pink attire was originally red and then faded. We, as a united front, applaud his honesty and openly mock his futile attempts to excuse away his pink predilections.
  • Terri: Has finished her first book, "If You Show Me Another Spider or Clown Picture Again, I'll Gladly Rip Out Your Genetic Code From You and Your Descendants". We expect great things from her first foray into the literary world and look forward to its many promised sequels, like, "Look, Oompa Loompas Are Creepy. Deal With It or I'll Be Forced To Crush Your Skull With a Volcano". Advanced sales will start very soon.
  • Jon: Was happy to announce that he has recently been elected as Prime Minister of the Graxflin Nation of Blanderscoot. What he was not happy about was the fact that he has to wear a dead Dungeness crab on his head during his entire term.
  • Belmondo: Came clean about all those long trips that he makes on a somewhat regular basis. We now know that he is, in fact, a part of the very secretive Zombie Eradication Division of California. As a key member of ZED, the Chief and the team he commands is required to respond to any Zombie outbreak in Californian region. Considering L.A. and San Francisco, it's no wonder that he's always on the road.
  • Sid: Was recently seen purchasing many boxes of ammunition, some rounds as large as .50 cal. When asked why the excessive amount of ammo, he replied, "I have to go on a road trip with Chris." This seemed to answer all questions.
  • JJ: Has recently finished his fifteenth trip to the Caffeine Rehab Farm near where he lives. His extreme addiction to caffeine in all forms has riddled his life with shame and regret. The rehab was very difficult and longer than expected. At one point, his survival was iffy. As he emerged from the Farm, his hopes were high and gave us all promises that the dark Caffeine Haze Days were a thing of the past for him. He left the press conference, waving to his supporters and made his way to the nearest Java Jolt Express Cafe across the street.
  • Chris: Took the plunge and has had a "bit of ink" put on his body. We all support his decision, although his initiation into the world of Tattoo seemed a bit much to many of us. Usually, when a person gets their first tattoo, they get something small and they get it placed in some discreet place, like on their upper arm. Not our Chris, though. No sir. No going half way with him. The full scalp tattoo saying, "Meany Lives Here" was a bold move, to be sure.
  • Jay: Has always been admired for his airplane photography. We have recently discovered that his artistic ability doesn't end there! While in an obscure record shop in Newark, some of our members found some CD's of Jay's musical talents. It seems that our intrepid Flying Photog is also an accomplished Harpist and travels the country attending various Renaissance Faires playing his harp while he is dressed up as Sammy the Satyr. Who knew.
  • Tif: Is the world's best daughter.
  • Didier: Who is our traveling photographer, took the plunge and recently purchased the new Canon 70-200 II. What most don't realize is that Didier also purchased the Do It Yourself "Xankranck's Time Buster Portal" from Home Depot. He plans on taking his camera with the new lens back through time to take digital shots of historic events. We have since dissuaded him from going to Hiroshima.
  • Neil: Is woefully absent. His last missive to us all stated that he was going to take some time off to enjoy some of the prettier places on the globe. We're all happy for him as he rarely gets to go see anything nice, ever. I mean, the guy vacations at places like the South of France, Sicily or Malta. That's gotta suck. Here's to you, Neil. May you find better vistas to shoot in places like Buffalo, Fresno or Amarillo.

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Sep 10, 2010 11:14 |  #1234

Miniflash wrote in post #10884822 (external link)
Mike you ready for another kid yet?

Enhh... Almost. we're saving for a house at the moment, Once he's getting ready for Kindergarten we'll entertain the idea of another (Mostly because of childcare cost)

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So, I really haven't missed much, then?


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Sep 10, 2010 11:15 |  #1235

Guineh wrote in post #10884916 (external link)
So, I really haven't missed much, then?

Pretty much "same ol', same ol'", yeah.


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Sep 10, 2010 11:18 |  #1236

... This weekend I plan to dump some more photos on you guys. We had a good recent visit to OKC, Went to the OKC bombing memorial, and took the boy to the science museum.

That kid freaking loves airplanes and helicopters for some inexplicable reason! He literally could have spent all day at the aviation exhibit. Running from plane to plane shouting "Propeller", "Wings!" "Rudder!" "Stabilizer", "Landing Gear" etc... I was afraid his head was going to explode from all of his excitement.

Wonder how he'll do at the airshow this year?

And did I tell you he has the same level of excitement for violins?


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Sep 10, 2010 11:33 |  #1237

lol Dans the one whos loving animals ..hes got them Velcroed to Kona and Hales nose


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Sep 10, 2010 11:51 as a reply to  @ Miniflash's post |  #1238

*snicker*

Bristol?

Zoot's in for a bit of a shock in a month or two, when Pacha refuses to allow his Mahout on any more . . .

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #10884828 (external link)
  • Crissa: Got in a fender bender with the trailer hitch that was on the back of an Arcturian Solar Destroyer. Which, of course, inflames the debate as to whether or not the Arcturians should have drivers licenses at all. Ever.
  • Paula: Was recently discovered to be the last known member of the Quinton Royal House. Because of this, she is the de-facto ruler of the Quintonians and has the option of setting up court in the palace known as the "House of the Angry Moon." Unfortunately, this "house" is, in fact, an abandoned strip mall in downtown Detroit. Paula is not sure of her plans for this palace.
  • Harm: Won the Pancake Head Lottery in Massachusetts. Furthermore, he does not have to share the winnings with anyone else. He has opted to take the tax hit and decided to take all the winnings at once. In a bold move, he spent all the money to purchase a 20 oz. Coke.
  • Deb: Has decided that she really likes small dogs and has adopted three more little puppies: Oslo, Moscow and Berlin. She's thinking of getting more little dogs, but is quickly running out of European capital names for them.
  • Jim: Was recently named "Best Carpenter Wearing Only An Apron" in the vastly popular "Polar Bear Woodworks" magazine. Remember, this is Canada we're talking about here....
  • Jenn: Is so fascinated by her "New To Her" 5D, "George", that she has broken with tradition and asked it to marry her. Apparently, in North Carolina, this is OK. Her boys, though very fond of the camera, are not too sure that this is the best thing for their mom. They fear that the lack of back and forth communication will wear thin over time. Their wedding rings will, of course, be red.
  • Cat: Has, after much counseling, decided that not all animals need to be rescued. This was a tough turning point in her life. It came about when, in a heart to heart talk, Permie told her that Velociraptors were, indeed, extinct and beyond rescuing.
  • Chet: Is pregnant. Let's not go there, K?
  • Wool: Has done the unthinkable.... He now is shooting Nikon. He owns a D700 and a D3x as well as a full bag of various lenses. As surprising as this is, there are those of us that know that this turn of events is due mainly to Wool's overuse of his wife's Epi pen and the inordinate intake of what he calls "Benedrly Shooters".
  • John W: Has admitted to Heather that, although he is an avid zoo fan, he cannot stand monkeys. Last we heard, John is doing fine in ICU and the doctors expect that he will have full use of his jaw sometime in 2012.
  • Heather: Has, as a means to comfort John in his recent condition, decided to play her full collection of CD's of Gregorian Chants done by Howler Monkeys.
  • Zane: Has made a pilgrimage to Oregon with his wife, Leyla. It was a great time to see them over here. There has been reports, however, that Zane has gone "native" and has been seen to be wearing tie-dye shirts under his flannels, running through the old growth forests and hugging random trees. Apparently, he has been petitioning the POTN Moderators to change his screen name to "Bark Lover".
  • Becky: Has been very supportive of her husband's political career. Unbeknownst to Curt, however, Becky has put her name on the ballot as well. She is very excited and very hopeful for the next election even though Illinois has never had "Baroness Extraordinaire" in an election before.
  • Lonnie: Recently confessed that, although he still likes pink, most of his pink attire was originally red and then faded. We, as a united front, applaud his honesty and openly mock his futile attempts to excuse away his pink predilections.
  • Terri: Has finished her first book, "If You Show Me Another Spider or Clown Picture Again, I'll Gladly Rip Out Your Genetic Code From You and Your Descendants". We expect great things from her first foray into the literary world and look forward to its many promised sequels, like, "Look, Oompa Loompas Are Creepy. Deal With It or I'll Be Forced To Crush Your Skull With a Volcano". Advanced sales will start very soon.
  • Jon: Was happy to announce that he has recently been elected as Prime Minister of the Graxflin Nation of Blanderscoot. What he was not happy about was the fact that he has to wear a dead Dungeness crab on his head during his entire term.
  • Belmondo: Came clean about all those long trips that he makes on a somewhat regular basis. We now know that he is, in fact, a part of the very secretive Zombie Eradication Division of California. As a key member of ZED, the Chief and the team he commands is required to respond to any Zombie outbreak in Californian region. Considering L.A. and San Francisco, it's no wonder that he's always on the road.
  • Sid: Was recently seen purchasing many boxes of ammunition, some rounds as large as .50 cal. When asked why the excessive amount of ammo, he replied, "I have to go on a road trip with Chris." This seemed to answer all questions.
  • JJ: Has recently finished his fifteenth trip to the Caffeine Rehab Farm near where he lives. His extreme addiction to caffeine in all forms has riddled his life with shame and regret. The rehab was very difficult and longer than expected. At one point, his survival was iffy. As he emerged from the Farm, his hopes were high and gave us all promises that the dark Caffeine Haze Days were a thing of the past for him. He left the press conference, waving to his supporters and made his way to the nearest Java Jolt Express Cafe across the street.
  • Chris: Took the plunge and has had a "bit of ink" put on his body. We all support his decision, although his initiation into the world of Tattoo seemed a bit much to many of us. Usually, when a person gets their first tattoo, they get something small and they get it placed in some discreet place, like on their upper arm. Not our Chris, though. No sir. No going half way with him. The full scalp tattoo saying, "Meany Lives Here" was a bold move, to be sure.
  • Jay: Has always been admired for his airplane photography. We have recently discovered that his artistic ability doesn't end there! While in an obscure record shop in Newark, some of our members found some CD's of Jay's musical talents. It seems that our intrepid Flying Photog is also an accomplished Harpist and travels the country attending various Renaissance Faires playing his harp while he is dressed up as Sammy the Satyr. Who knew.
  • Tif: Is the world's best daughter.
  • Didier: Who is our traveling photographer, took the plunge and recently purchased the new Canon 70-200 II. What most don't realize is that Didier also purchased the Do It Yourself "Xankranck's Time Buster Portal" from Home Depot. He plans on taking his camera with the new lens back through time to take digital shots of historic events. We have since dissuaded him from going to Hiroshima.
  • Neil: Is woefully absent. His last missive to us all stated that he was going to take some time off to enjoy some of the prettier places on the globe. We're all happy for him as he rarely gets to go see anything nice, ever. I mean, the guy vacations at places like the South of France, Sicily or Malta. That's gotta suck. Here's to you, Neil. May you find better vistas to shoot in places like Buffalo, Fresno or Amarillo.

Nah. It's good. We worked out a mutually acceptable compromise. The Imperial Guard catch and cook a fresh one every day; I have fresh Dungeness Crab for dinner and wear the cleaned and dried shell the next day. Chris, however, has announced that he cancelled his plans to visit.


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Sep 10, 2010 12:05 |  #1239

Miniflash wrote in post #10885016 (external link)
lol Dans the one whos loving animals ..hes got them Velcroed to Kona and Hales nose

'Tis true! The dang cat's fearless.

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Nah. It's good. We worked out a mutually acceptable compromise. The Imperial Guard catch and cook a fresh one every day; I have fresh Dungeness Crab for dinner and wear the cleaned and dried shell the next day. Chris, however, has announced that he cancelled his plans to visit.

Ah, it's good to be the Prime Minister!


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Sep 10, 2010 12:15 |  #1240

that 20oz coke was great :D


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Sep 10, 2010 12:22 |  #1241

There no one to fear underdog is here :)


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Sep 10, 2010 12:28 as a reply to  @ Miniflash's post |  #1242

Morning.
I slept in til 10o'clock today. I haven't done that in ages!! WOOT! *Happy mouse strut*

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Hahaha, I have been loving the tunes! They are unexagerated real life.

truth

Love it! :D

yay

Fantastic results. I want.

you can have them all when I'm done

We are in Ashland Oregon for the night. I LOVE LaQuinta Inns. They are all dog friendly and all have in room spas available. I am pruney:cool:

lol. Glad you are enjoying your trip.

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Thursday night football....wasn't a bad game....at least the first half....second half was a snore.

I enjoyed the game. I always love it when football is back on. You are right though, the 2nd half was so boring. I kept expecting Favre to stage a comeback.

Guineh wrote in post #10884023 (external link)
Yeah... a boatload of rain, and tornadoes everywhere. We made it OK. I'm shocked the creek didn't rise out of its banks. (Especially since we just had a rate hike on flood insurance, special risk my @$$)

... Hmm... The puddling pirate and mouse appear to have acquired a small gray feline that apparently likes clawing the dogs and chewing on Pacha.

Any other news?

cute shots...can't believe he's old enough to ride bikes now.

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #10884922 (external link)
Pretty much "same ol', same ol'", yeah.

LOL! (you forgot me...I'm sure I'm out wreaking havoc somewhere)

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*snicker*

Bristol?

Zoot's in for a bit of a shock in a month or two, when Pacha refuses to allow his Mahout on any more . . .


Nah. It's good. We worked out a mutually acceptable compromise. The Imperial Guard catch and cook a fresh one every day; I have fresh Dungeness Crab for dinner and wear the cleaned and dried shell the next day. Chris, however, has announced that he cancelled his plans to visit.

LOL!


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Sep 10, 2010 12:30 |  #1243

Nice for you mouse on the late morning sleep:)


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Sep 10, 2010 12:31 |  #1244

I woke up to a bad dream so I got up early .Stupid dream .


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Becky N wrote in post #10882009 (external link)
Got word tonight, Curt's opponent for the election withdrew on August 30th. The party had 9 days to caucus and add another candidate to the ballot, they did not. So it appears, Curt will be the only name on the ballot. Whew!!! :D

Nice!!!!

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oh I forgot to tell you guys one fun thing that happened during the renewal of vows...

We (myself, Cat, Chris & Dan) were taking photos & Wade was videoing...and some people came up to Dan and asked what we were doing & if Zane & Leyla were famous. Dan was so intent on getting ready for the ceremony that he did NOT take advantage of the moment and assure the onlookers that Z&L were visiting royalty. Silly boy that he is...:lol::lol:

hehehehehehehehehehehe​he

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Poor Pacha.

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Bwahahahahahahahahahah​ahahahahahaha I am loving Zoot toons!!!!!! What a riot this cat is!!!!!

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Love it! The only thing missing is you :(

Hahahaha! No, no you are not :lol:

Hahaha, I have been loving the tunes! They are unexagerated real life.

Love it! :D

Fantastic results. I want.

Back the 13th

Yay!

Terrible, everyone should know that, no mater what the movie says, there is no taming a dragon. They are like wolves, full of free will.

Hahahaha!

LOL!!!! We had the paparazzi following us up the trail!

LOL!

YO. I missed a lot of quotes, too hard to type on this laptop.

We are in Ashland Oregon for the night. I LOVE LaQuinta Inns. They are all dog friendly and all have in room spas available. I am pruney:cool:

ENJOY the rest of your trip! Sounds lovely!!!!

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  • Crissa: Got in a fender bender with the trailer hitch that was on the back of an Arcturian Solar Destroyer. Which, of course, inflames the debate as to whether or not the Arcturians should have drivers licenses at all. Ever.
  • Paula: Was recently discovered to be the last known member of the Quinton Royal House. Because of this, she is the de-facto ruler of the Quintonians and has the option of setting up court in the palace known as the "House of the Angry Moon." Unfortunately, this "house" is, in fact, an abandoned strip mall in downtown Detroit. Paula is not sure of her plans for this palace.
  • Harm: Won the Pancake Head Lottery in Massachusetts. Furthermore, he does not have to share the winnings with anyone else. He has opted to take the tax hit and decided to take all the winnings at once. In a bold move, he spent all the money to purchase a 20 oz. Coke.
  • Deb: Has decided that she really likes small dogs and has adopted three more little puppies: Oslo, Moscow and Berlin. She's thinking of getting more little dogs, but is quickly running out of European capital names for them.
  • Jim: Was recently named "Best Carpenter Wearing Only An Apron" in the vastly popular "Polar Bear Woodworks" magazine. Remember, this is Canada we're talking about here....
  • Jenn: Is so fascinated by her "New To Her" 5D, "George", that she has broken with tradition and asked it to marry her. Apparently, in North Carolina, this is OK. Her boys, though very fond of the camera, are not too sure that this is the best thing for their mom. They fear that the lack of back and forth communication will wear thin over time. Their wedding rings will, of course, be red.
  • Cat: Has, after much counseling, decided that not all animals need to be rescued. This was a tough turning point in her life. It came about when, in a heart to heart talk, Permie told her that Velociraptors were, indeed, extinct and beyond rescuing.
  • Chet: Is pregnant. Let's not go there, K?
  • Wool: Has done the unthinkable.... He now is shooting Nikon. He owns a D700 and a D3x as well as a full bag of various lenses. As surprising as this is, there are those of us that know that this turn of events is due mainly to Wool's overuse of his wife's Epi pen and the inordinate intake of what he calls "Benedrly Shooters".
  • John W: Has admitted to Heather that, although he is an avid zoo fan, he cannot stand monkeys. Last we heard, John is doing fine in ICU and the doctors expect that he will have full use of his jaw sometime in 2012.
  • Heather: Has, as a means to comfort John in his recent condition, decided to play her full collection of CD's of Gregorian Chants done by Howler Monkeys.
  • Zane: Has made a pilgrimage to Oregon with his wife, Leyla. It was a great time to see them over here. There has been reports, however, that Zane has gone "native" and has been seen to be wearing tie-dye shirts under his flannels, running through the old growth forests and hugging random trees. Apparently, he has been petitioning the POTN Moderators to change his screen name to "Bark Lover".
  • Becky: Has been very supportive of her husband's political career. Unbeknownst to Curt, however, Becky has put her name on the ballot as well. She is very excited and very hopeful for the next election even though Illinois has never had "Baroness Extraordinaire" in an election before.
  • Lonnie: Recently confessed that, although he still likes pink, most of his pink attire was originally red and then faded. We, as a united front, applaud his honesty and openly mock his futile attempts to excuse away his pink predilections.
  • Terri: Has finished her first book, "If You Show Me Another Spider or Clown Picture Again, I'll Gladly Rip Out Your Genetic Code From You and Your Descendants". We expect great things from her first foray into the literary world and look forward to its many promised sequels, like, "Look, Oompa Loompas Are Creepy. Deal With It or I'll Be Forced To Crush Your Skull With a Volcano". Advanced sales will start very soon.
  • Jon: Was happy to announce that he has recently been elected as Prime Minister of the Graxflin Nation of Blanderscoot. What he was not happy about was the fact that he has to wear a dead Dungeness crab on his head during his entire term.
  • Belmondo: Came clean about all those long trips that he makes on a somewhat regular basis. We now know that he is, in fact, a part of the very secretive Zombie Eradication Division of California. As a key member of ZED, the Chief and the team he commands is required to respond to any Zombie outbreak in Californian region. Considering L.A. and San Francisco, it's no wonder that he's always on the road.
  • Sid: Was recently seen purchasing many boxes of ammunition, some rounds as large as .50 cal. When asked why the excessive amount of ammo, he replied, "I have to go on a road trip with Chris." This seemed to answer all questions.
  • JJ: Has recently finished his fifteenth trip to the Caffeine Rehab Farm near where he lives. His extreme addiction to caffeine in all forms has riddled his life with shame and regret. The rehab was very difficult and longer than expected. At one point, his survival was iffy. As he emerged from the Farm, his hopes were high and gave us all promises that the dark Caffeine Haze Days were a thing of the past for him. He left the press conference, waving to his supporters and made his way to the nearest Java Jolt Express Cafe across the street.
  • Chris: Took the plunge and has had a "bit of ink" put on his body. We all support his decision, although his initiation into the world of Tattoo seemed a bit much to many of us. Usually, when a person gets their first tattoo, they get something small and they get it placed in some discreet place, like on their upper arm. Not our Chris, though. No sir. No going half way with him. The full scalp tattoo saying, "Meany Lives Here" was a bold move, to be sure.
  • Jay: Has always been admired for his airplane photography. We have recently discovered that his artistic ability doesn't end there! While in an obscure record shop in Newark, some of our members found some CD's of Jay's musical talents. It seems that our intrepid Flying Photog is also an accomplished Harpist and travels the country attending various Renaissance Faires playing his harp while he is dressed up as Sammy the Satyr. Who knew.
  • Tif: Is the world's best daughter.
  • Didier: Who is our traveling photographer, took the plunge and recently purchased the new Canon 70-200 II. What most don't realize is that Didier also purchased the Do It Yourself "Xankranck's Time Buster Portal" from Home Depot. He plans on taking his camera with the new lens back through time to take digital shots of historic events. We have since dissuaded him from going to Hiroshima.
  • Neil: Is woefully absent. His last missive to us all stated that he was going to take some time off to enjoy some of the prettier places on the globe. We're all happy for him as he rarely gets to go see anything nice, ever. I mean, the guy vacations at places like the South of France, Sicily or Malta. That's gotta suck. Here's to you, Neil. May you find better vistas to shoot in places like Buffalo, Fresno or Amarillo.

Bwahahahahahahhahahaha​haha and you bet your bottom dollar those rings are red! Can't have it any other way!

Guineh wrote in post #10884916 (external link)
So, I really haven't missed much, then?

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #10884922 (external link)
Pretty much "same ol', same ol'", yeah.

Bwahahahahahahahahahah​ahahahahahahahahahahah​aha


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