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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:27:42 PST   Listings
Kansas took care of Texas, without problems. Tennessee faces Vandy tonight. Things are getting very interesting in college basketball. Who will win the ACC? Tech? Florida State? Maryland? Clemson? (who is missing from this picture?)
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-09-10 at 06:15:30 PST   Listings
Oh! It's The Devil Went Down To Georgia. I can feel it in my bones. We're waiting for the next snow.
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-09-10 at 06:13:46 PST   Listings
Well, I didn't find anything about running in the lyrics I found.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:12:42 PST   Listings
Hehehe! That's what I was thinking!
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-09-10 at 06:09:50 PST   Listings
Fire on the mounta, run boys run. That works for me. *grin*
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:01:30 PST   Listings
Ribbons, your new name always makes me want to sing the Marshall Tucker song Fire on the mountain. Don't know why it just does.
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-09-10 at 05:56:29 PST   Listings
Good mornin'!! I'm still feeling good about the Saints win. The South's gonna rise again. Maybe.

Jred, I feel the same way about Oprah. I know all about her good works but anyone who takes the American public for as much as she has should be doing good works.

Plume, give yourself a kick start. If you know what that is. :-)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 05:49:07 PST   Listings
Forgot the RIMSHOT.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 05:48:15 PST   Listings
For VT: !!!!

While a farm girl was milking a cow, a bull tore across the meadow toward her. The girl did not stir, but continued milking.

Observers, who had run to safety, saw to their amazement that the bull stopped dead within a few yards of the girl, turned round and walked sadly away.

"Weren't you afraid?" asked everyone.

"Certainly not," said the girl. "I happened to know this cow is his mother-in-law."

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 05:22:49 PST   Listings
Good morning folks! Temps have climbed up to a respectable 22 this ayem, but the sun could show her pretty little face for a minute.

Bama, cute picture of Howard, what a pink mouth. Your current painting situation reminds me of an incident I experienced back in my painting days. I was on a job in a brownstone on Beacon Hill painting with a crew of guys. The lady of the house had beautiful antiques throughout the whole house. She also had a thing for expensive oriental rugs in every room of the house. We had our crew of three regular painters and one extra fill in from Southie. We covered all the furnishings and the floors with drop clothes. Here we are painting away while the lady of the house was out for the day, or so we thought. Seems the new guy didn't pay attention and let his drop cloth get all scrunched up exposing the rug. Yep, he spilled paint all over the oriental rug right at the same time the lady of the house was walking up the front steps. The very moment he spilled the paint her cat was walking through the room as she was walking through the door. He picked up the cat and smeared her into the paint on the floor as if she was the one who spilled the paint. The lady fell for it, the cat was off to the groomers, and we didn't get thrown off the job. I had to admit it was the best thinking on your feet I have ever witnessed.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 05:19:02 PST   Listings
The dooferati's 2-6" turned out to be a dusting of snow. The cold front did show up and it is a not so quite balmy 13 degrees. Last year, at this time, we had played 3 rounds of golf, in the 60's. None so far this year, and no sight of anything close to a reasonable temperature for teeing off.

One trouble of winter, is that you get so much time to see things that need to be done. I will be insulating the garage, adding storage shelving in the rafters of same, eliminating disposable items on the garage shelves, painting the garage doors on the inside, adding seals to the outside of the garage doors, etc. WAIT! It is too dang cold to do those things, as they require open garage doors. How soon is April?

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 05:04:45 PST   Listings
Morning. Feeling under the weather, today; so is DH. Not sure what the day will hold, as both SIL's may want to get out and do something. Thinking it would be wisest to conserve energy, and take nap before they call around ten.

Bama, love the picture of Howard; Puff has the same reaction to menthol that Sophiedot does. I rub a wee bit onto his stufed toy of choice, and it's good for at least 30 minutes of cat happiness.

Stay warm, safe and dry; we're awaiting more rain. *Bah* BBL.

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 04:52:06 PST   Listings
Good morning,
T-Gal, ya'll are learning the meaning of Manana, and its ok, just take that cold weather with ya when ya go.:)

I have not watched Oprah in 20 years. She made me mad that long ago and I have never forgiven her.
Ya;ll have a good one, I am almost ready for my daily ROS.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 03:14:14 PST   Listings


Over second and third cups (of coffee) flow matters of high finance, high state, common gossip and low comedy.
Published in the New York Times, 1949

Posted by   ( )   on Feb-08-10 at 20:33:59 PST   Listings
I could use some extra better. I think I'll take it.
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-08-10 at 19:54:39 PST   Listings
Hey Y'ALL! I got as much "out" stuff done as possible today. We have another week of snow ahead of us. There are seven counties, including mine, that have really been slammed and it is not letting up. Tonight and tomorrow is not expected to be as bad as last week. Be happy for small blessings, I guess.

T-GAL, did you mean to not answer my question about where you're going next? :-)

Howard is showing us his fiercest RRRAAWWWHHHR!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:28:05 PST   Listings
....Oh, there's an extra 'better' down there if anyone needs some ...
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:27:44 PST   Listings
....Oh, there's an extra 'better' down there if anyone needs some ...
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:18:41 PST   Listings
Can't believe everyone has gone to bed ... must be something good on the toob ... guess I'll get back to my book!
Niters to all ... see y'all tamale....
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:02:01 PST   Listings
HARUMMMPH! Got booted...

Sorry about your upcoming storm, JERSEY.... No, the MH is not fixed yet .... DH is feeling better a little better ...
and our weather is supposed to topple, too, compared to what we've had so far! REDDE will be getting her alpaca sox out for sure!!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:36:41 PST   Listings
Hi from calm before the storm NJ -- looks like we're not going to dodge the next snowstorm, predicting 6 to 12 inches. And the Virginia/DC area is expecting another foot of snow.

Bama, poor furkids! Their routine is really being upset -- not only strangers in their house, but things moved around, and strange noises and smells.

T-gal, is all well with the motor home? And how is DH?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:18:22 PST   Listings
Good evening....still here....
Loved the scroll, sorry to hear about the furkids' painting
experience, nice to have a Mom-made 'tent' for tomorrow ...
LOVED GINNY's bulls articles ...
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 17:44:34 PST   Listings
of=on...Y'all probably figured that out already.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 17:43:24 PST   Listings
ginny...I agree...That is why I keep my hair cut real short...As long as it keeps my head from getting sunburned, I'm okay...Thomas' teeth may be stained but they are sharp and he knows how to use them...Never try to rub his belly while he is taking a nap...He doesn't like it...The bite marks of the back of my hand are healing up nicely.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 17:37:06 PST   Listings
gadda - my best friend in high school, claire, was also given huge doses of tetracycline for something stained her teeth, but she still has them.

teeth are more important than hair. hair is vastly overrated.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 17:26:54 PST   Listings
What a cute photo of Howard...As a kitten, Thomas was given large doses of tetracycline to treat feline infectious anaemia...It stained his teeth...This is why he seldom smiles for the camera...We are just happy that the tetracycline (and a blood transfusion) saved his life...I can't imagine not having him around.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 17:22:35 PST   Listings
So, it's g'night? Seeyabye.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 17:00:38 PST   Listings
I have plenty of mentholatum in various pots and potions. Herself the Obscure has finally come out to say hi and eat, but she now knows where tomorrow's hidey place is. She's tried it out for some hours now. Poor furkids.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:54:06 PST   Listings
i'm thinking that for around $4, bama could buy a jar of mentholatum and be sophie's heroine forevah. cheaper than shrimp.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:38:29 PST   Listings
Or he could just be politicking for some shrimp. Creamed, on toast points, garnished with red caviar.

It's little Sophiedot who needs comforting. Is she still hiding? Perhaps a creme de menthe parfait would approximate menthol.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:37:08 PST   Listings
I think cats yawn like that in order to subtly display their weaponry, like the Mafioso casually letting his jacket drop open on a shoulder holster.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:26:05 PST   Listings
bama does not. She's wiser. The vet wants to schedule him for a teeth cleaning soon. It will be his second visit for that and they'll knock him out beforehand. All I have to do is catch him and put his butt in a carrier. All I have to do....
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:20:44 PST   Listings
well of course he does, birdsis, bama flosses them.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:18:23 PST   Listings
jaxie - Got no clue. They'll be playing hidey cats again tomorrow and Wednesday. Sophiedot has already found the tent/blankets/table thing and hasn't emerged, not even for a snack. This is a very traumatic ordeal.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:14:10 PST   Listings
Howard has beautiful teeth!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:13:22 PST   Listings
horrifying, but she is also showing the world how child molesters operate. and that is a knowledge the world's children need.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:10:17 PST   Listings
italicitis. no symptoms, and then all of a sudden...

obviously howard favors the style of jackson pollock.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:08:42 PST   Listings
Holy smokes -- Oprah is disturbing [she's interviewing four men about their history of abusing children].
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:05:42 PST   Listings
who cares how it looks if he likes it?

it's good to be king (of your own little world) tom petty
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:05:16 PST   Listings
Bamaj: That's so funny -- I wonder what it is about that cloth that has him so infatuated.

Cats are goofy.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:53:25 PST   Listings
could be the coming thing. Decor a la dropcloth.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:45:15 PST   Listings
if he likes it That much, you should keep it. you could lay it in the other computer chair.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:31:58 PST   Listings
Goodness. He's like menthol Sophie on that thing. Just one pic for now. You can't scare me...look how brave I yam when strangers aren't here.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:11:38 PST   Listings
or you could just trade a new dropcloth for the love object...
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:06:40 PST   Listings
and don't you know he hates the paint smell. howard deserves shrimp tonight for the trauma.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:05:02 PST   Listings
that is a beautiful accent. i worked with a nurse from there. her voice was so lilting and musical no matter what she was saying:)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:04:58 PST   Listings
Something on one of the dropcloths the painters left has captured Howard's fancy. I do believe he's in love with it.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:03:45 PST   Listings
Those Watusi cattle are from another planet! I've never seen those before, although I knew there were cattle in Africa.

Bama, it says a lot for Howard that he was disgusted enough to discuss it. Men hate to talk.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 14:59:34 PST   Listings
Josh, the main painter, has the coolest accent. I noticed it when he came for an estimate and today I asked where he was from. Trinidad.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 14:49:17 PST   Listings
i am certain that howard did not like wearing the dropcloth.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 14:46:53 PST   Listings
evening, y'all. i'll bet new orleans was beyond wild last night. i'm feeling lighthearted myownself.

my favorite commercial was the one about the longhorn and the clydesdale. the most scared i ever was for my horse was when we were working a herd of watusi /longhorn crosses. the mamas put their babies in a little pack and then backed in against them leaving them protected by a ring of those horns which they were all shaking at us. i bet they are tough on lions. a couple of other murderous uneven tempered breeds are the santa gertrudis and anything else with brahman in it. (the old ranchers i know who own them pronounce the word bray'mer, and so do i out of respect. and they are the most beautiful breed of cattle, if not the nicest.) no wonder the people in india let the brahmans do whatever they want to: they can't stop them and above all else they don't want to make 'em mad.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 14:45:06 PST   Listings
...And the painters have left for the day. They got a lot done in the short time they were here. The furkids hid under the bed in my room but at one point a highly perturbed Howard made an appearance and LOUDLY proclaimed his dissatisfaction with the whole thing. Tomorrow they'll both have to hide somewhere else so I've made them a tent by throwing blankets over a table in this room that go all the way to the floor (no painting in here). Once they get that single wall in the big den done the cats can hide under the sofa in there and have access to their boxes in the utility room. Courage, kids.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 13:13:13 PST   Listings
50% chance of rain and t-storms
Click for Victoria, Texas Forecast
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:16:34 PST   Listings
Painters are here. Let the fun begin. :-)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 09:35:20 PST   Listings
Thanks
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 09:18:58 PST   Listings
JAXIE, when you're thru unsnarling,, yes, thank you! Tate and I went for a loooong walk on the beach and she got some free run time when we were between groups of walkers, so she's happy and tired! (Wish I could say DH feels better, but he's still snarfy!!)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 09:13:17 PST   Listings
I meant to delete that last sentence, not applicable to pellet guns.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 09:08:22 PST   Listings
Vanessa - Generally, eBay doesn't allow listings for BB guns, pellet guns, air rifles, or air pistols because they generally shoot a metal projectile, and they're considered weapons in many states. However, having said that, listings are allowed for airguns that aren't considered air rifles, and you can use the word "BB" to describe the ammunition for a BB gun.


You can use the words “Gas Blow Back” or “GBB” to describe a replica firearm with that feature.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 09:08:03 PST   Listings
Boy, lots of folks in the area are heading to the Olympics. I talked to someone yesterday who is leaving Wednesday; he has tickets to the opening ceremonies and all sorts of events. He's sweating the opening ceremonies because they usually include synchronized audience participation. He said "I just know I'll be the one holding up the red flag while the rest of the stadium is holding up with the white flag." LOL.

Vancouver is having one of the warmest winters on record [cannot remember the exact stat]; they have been trucking in snow for the venues closest to the city. I gather that Whistler has plenty of snow so no problems there.

Three in a row -- I'm off to the corner to try to unsnarl my checking account.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 09:01:13 PST   Listings
Vanessa: Somewhere there is a list of eBay's prohibited auction items; you might want to search that for guns.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 09:00:03 PST   Listings
I'm a white wall person as well; though I'm taking a big risk by looking at pale yellow paint chips for our guest room. :-)

T-gal: Are you all feeling better this morning? I hope so!

Car racing is a total mystery to me; it doesn't seem to be a big sport on the west coast [or at least among folks that I know].
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 08:45:05 PST   Listings
Congratulations to the Saints!!!

grams...I sent a request using your email address.

I know even less about NASCAR than I do football...However, I do enjoy drag racing...Except for the fumes and noise...I prefer to watch it on TV.

bamaj1...I hope your painters show up soon...I like white walls...All of my junk priceless treasures show up better...That windmill painting would really stick out ;o)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 08:44:03 PST   Listings
I have an antique pellet gun, like a bb gun but shot by spring, so not really a high pressure shotter would it be ok to list it in an auction?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 08:37:59 PST   Listings
Doncha just HATE that????? Are they in the same town?? Sound like wimps, driving-wise!!! Sheesh!
Oh, and sorry about the back, BAMA !!! Those clocks are heaaaveeeee!~
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 08:29:16 PST   Listings
Well, t-gal...speaking of the painters, they called about 8:30 to say they wanted to watch the weather. It's now almost 10:30 and they haven't called back and they're not here. The roads aren't bad. We have now about an inch of snow and that's supposed to turn to rain later. Good thing I brought some work home.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 08:21:10 PST   Listings
Oh, geez, BAMA !!!! The painters can take down those down before, and they'll have clean hands before they start !!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:57:27 PST   Listings
Good morning from very sunny NJ -- only 27°F, going up to 33. They are taking snow for Wednesday -- waiting to see what happens; perhaps I'll have a snow day from school.

T-gal, I hope the MH gets fixed today and that you and DH feel better.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:52:52 PST   Listings
i dont know how accurate the news forecaster is but tues and possible thursday is suppose to rain they were saying every three days it suppose to rain and its suppose to be a bit cold as far as it being sunny i dont know here any ways it funny weather changes to many times and what i heard is that dale jr is suppose to start the race in third place what do you think of the female driver
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:26:15 PST   Listings
Another fly-by-post:

I will be doin' the Charleston with my sisters-in-law, today. As DH and I spent more time away from the house than in it. I'm hurrying around, giving the main rooms of the house a lick and a promise cleaning. Bath looks great; the kitchen is passable; just need to spiffy the LR, and then - myself. Saving the biggest project for last.

Waving .. enjoy your day!

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:11:36 PST   Listings
Samae? Well, there's an extra "a" if anybody needs it.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:10:05 PST   Listings
Samae colors as before, t-gal. The house is very dark and the walls need to be light. Not exactly all ready for the painters, but as much as I can be. Still down in my back from waltzing the grandfather clock into the middle of the living room and I can't get up on a stepladder to take down the bedroom curtains and rods.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:08:16 PST   Listings
Just looked at Weather dot com and NOAA. Sunday at Daytona is supposed to be low 60's. The iffy portion is the weather for the qualifying races on Thursday.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:05:08 PST   Listings
...time for a walk with the Tate...
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 05:59:26 PST   Listings
...guess I forgot Daytona is this weekend ... LOTS of peeps will be sitting for hours! Not fun in the rain!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 05:56:12 PST   Listings
SNOW in beautiful H and no pre-warning?? WOW, you''re up and at 'em and prolly ALL ready for the painters! What color are you doing this time, BAMA????
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 05:50:48 PST   Listings
goodmorning did every one enjoy their weekend we had sun bit cool though nice were not expect rain til tuesday im glad though got to catch up on all my laundry sat and some on sunday my drier broke down so i hang them up in my back yard which they dried quickly very happy for the weather this weekend, suppose to rain like every three days which sat and sun is the daytona 500 were going to have a lot of visitors here which i hope the weather holds for them, dont awant to see any body get hurt accidents with all the driving roads being wet it can get bad well any way have a great day take care be safe
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 05:50:38 PST   Listings
Morning. Hoorah for the Who Dats. The city of New Orleans needed the lift. I've been out to the office to start my email out of office message, and made breakfast, waiting now for the painters to arrive. And what's this white goopy stuff falling from the sky? The deck is white, but no mention of this by the whether weenies here.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 05:49:35 PST   Listings
I am happy your home team won JRED!.....40 years is a long time to wait. They all look estatic on tv. They will be partying ALL week!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 05:25:47 PST   Listings
Good morning! Beaautiful sunrise!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 04:59:08 PST   Listings
I had two horses in a two horse race. Although I was slightly in favor of Indianapolis, I was not disappointed with the Saints win. Good for New Orleans. Lots of leftovers from the gathering here, so I should not need to cook for a while.

We got a dusting, less than 1/2" overnight, but 2-5 coming today. Life is good.

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 04:42:55 PST   Listings
I bet they are still partying in the streets.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 04:33:52 PST   Listings
Its gonna be a better week. The Saints on top, the world has changed for tha better.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 04:33:27 PST   Listings
Good morning! Gotta love them Saints!

Tgal, bummer about the broken belt on the MH.

Jaxie, poor kit cat looks so tired.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 03:29:05 PST   Listings


The only thing keeping me from hurting you is that they don't serve Starbucks Community Coffee in prison.
Printed on a coffee cup

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 23:39:17 PST   Listings
I'm glad it was the MH and not T-belle what's broke! Tow trucks for those things are incredibly expensive, I'm told.

Yes, a furious cat can move faster than the human eye, I know that. Even old blind Bella could disappear when she heard the tiny sound of the pill bottle cap, no matter how careful I was--and I mean disappear. Once I made it back just in time to see a grey pencil tail whipping behind the drapes, fwip! but usually she just de-materialized.

I have never seen anything like that one lonnnnng TD the Saints made--OMG, so exciting! Mostly football seems to be little puddles of action divided by half-hours of blather, graphics and commercials, but today was swell. Hooray for Roussie and her team!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 22:01:28 PST   Listings
Congrats to those cheering for the Saints! Pretty good game for a Super Bowl. Our party troop was split on which team to cheer for, swayed somewhat by two native Indianans [is that a word?]. Fun day.

T-gal: Sorry for your part and cold woes. Hopefully tomorrow's a better day and you are on your way to the next adventure [where is the next adventure?].

Jersey: Have you tried pill pockets -- they help a bit if your cat is a chow hound. It's astonishing how fast an angry cat can move.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 20:06:18 PST   Listings
t-gal.......Hey, BAY, is it still raining in FL?.......Hey t-gal......dunno about FL but the rain'ah coming back in a day or so to Lower Alabama.......the wettest area in the Us
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 19:47:44 PST   Listings
Niters....
Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 19:35:46 PST   Listings
Well, REDDE, they say things happen in threes ... Tate, brakes on the car, and now this da** thang ... it's OVER!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 19:34:21 PST   Listings
T-Gal sorry ya'll got a broke part, and have colds. It is the land of manana ya know.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 19:03:24 PST   Listings
Heh for ROSY
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 19:02:51 PST   Listings
Heh,HEH!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 19:02:29 PST   Listings
What a great game! The Saints played some really gutsy football in the second half. Just watching Payton handing off the trophy to Brees -- woo-hoo!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 19:02:18 PST   Listings
well, it ain't raining in this part of florida. in this part of florida the sun is shining and all is right with the world. the saints whooped them other boys.

night, y'all. i need to go gargle.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:58:48 PST   Listings
Funny but not what I had in mind...
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:57:18 PST   Listings
Nope, them Saints held em down & scorched their hides!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:57:15 PST   Listings
Hey, BAY, is it still raining in FL?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:54:35 PST   Listings

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:54:32 PST   Listings
them colts didn't have a chance.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:53:30 PST   Listings
Me Too Ginnyrose
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:52:43 PST   Listings
Thank you Mr. Brees!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:52:01 PST   Listings
jred i am so Proud.

and i hope that some of my end zone dances have not permanently injured me.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:45:14 PST   Listings
WOO HOO!!!!! Good game, REDDE
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:40:58 PST   Listings
Good Lord willing?
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-07-10 at 18:37:13 PST   Listings
That's purty!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:35:15 PST   Listings

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:33:10 PST   Listings
who dat.......who dat!!!
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-07-10 at 18:31:50 PST   Listings
You gotta have heart!!!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:30:04 PST   Listings
**** willing and the creek don't rise ...
please fill in the blank for this older person
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 18:27:41 PST   Listings
Good evening (I guess considering) ~~
we are still in SPI, as DH found a broken belt somewhere this ayem, and no one works on Sunday here ...
So it was a putzy day, went to the SB party alone (he still feels worse than ever) and came home half-time to keep him company (and bring some food, which was great, home to him)
Hopefully, we'll be on the road tomorrow ... something, something (I can't remember) and the creek don't rise
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 16:28:19 PST   Listings
He does look more natrul yore way.:)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 15:35:54 PST   Listings
Dem Saints got big ol hearts.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 15:35:14 PST   Listings
jred - We don't want 'em going in the behind direction tonight. Hope this works.




Go, "Haints!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 15:34:07 PST   Listings
Back to reclaim my chair with or without motorized furball.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 15:33:44 PST   Listings
Roussie, did you see that one Saints player wiping his eyes? Sweet.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 15:33:08 PST   Listings
OK then! Having just watched a beautiful National Anthem in which every visible Saint had his hand over his heart, and in which every visible Colt did not--plus a coach whose eyes kept watching the clock--I know I made the right choice. Tsk.

Why is this CAT all over me? I sat down to watch the N.A. being sung and get teary, as usual, and there was Fitts who hasn't spoken to me all day, mew mew mew waah waah mow mow nyaaah wah mow. Rolling around, tapping me without and then WITH claws, finally a bite and shake of my hand, is-it-dead-yet style! Maybe he wanted to watch a different channel?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 15:22:46 PST   Listings
Well Thanky Rouxzyb. They need to win, it has to happen.:)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 15:19:52 PST   Listings
I'll be rooting for the Saints in Roussie's honor : )

I've got half a bag of chips, a Kit-Kat and 23 diet Cokes. And the remote.

I'm ready.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:33:54 PST   Listings

HEY, SHOCKEY WAY!

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:59:27 PST   Listings
Jaxie, poor Jack! I can sympathize on trying to get pills in him. When our Fudge was losing weight for unknown reasons (she was 17 at the time) and the vet wanted to run tests because it might be her thyroid and all I'd have to do is give her a pill every day for the rest of her life, I said no. Knowing how traumatized she was the few times we did have to give her pills, I knew it would not be worth it.

Rosie, you are so right about the change in routine trauma. Fudge was very indignant with changes. When DD (who was her original "mommy") went off to college, Fudge used to leave her hairballs on her bed. Eventually she became my cat. Anytime I went away (even if DH or DS was left at home to care for her), I would get the cold shoulder when I got back. She made sure you knew she was ignoring you.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:57:56 PST   Listings
Maybe make a purrito? (wrap him in a big towel, all legs inside) Have DH hold it tight at the shoulders so no paw gets through and you pull back Jack's upper jaw till the lower jaw opens; pop, push, snap shut and hold for the gulp.

It's not fun, but it's less bloody. I wish cats were more like dogs, and you could just poke the pill in a ball of Velveeta.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:48:17 PST   Listings
Rosy: Yeah, I think he's pretty pooped. I feel bad locking him in the bathroom, but, it's quiet in there.

He's on four meds -- pain killer, antibiotic and two that I cannot remember. He's dreadful to pill; we had quite the rodeo this morning!

He'll be on special food for the rest of his days [same stuff Ajax ate]; I guess the point of the special food is it dilutes the urine -- odd, eh? He still had crystals in his urine the night before he came home so they left the catheter in and flushed him out for another 8 hours.

Gotta get. Later!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:45:14 PST   Listings
Off to the Super Bowl party -- I hope the commercials are good! Have a good afternoon/evening.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:44:33 PST   Listings
Oh, what a touching picture! Poor little guy, clutching his dad's sock. He does look exhausted, but I'm sure part of that is the horrors of being boarded at the vet's and the procedure.

Do they think all the crystals are gone? Did they give him an acidifier or something to continue with?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:32:03 PST   Listings
Poor Jack is home -- sequestered in a bathroom, feeling pretty crummy. I snuck in and took this photo while he was sleeping -- I think DH's sock must make him feel better.

http://www.oopsmytiaraslipped.com/pets/jackfeelslousy.htm
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:07:11 PST   Listings
VT, hilarious about the Great Moose Invasion. One of those jokes that can be kept going for a satisfying long time. You simply must invite the neighbor over for some chocolate mousse one of these days LOL

It's clever of Miss Horse to go visiting, though. Wonder if she's found some place to slip through that you didn't know was there? Her secret getaway.

Oh! just realized some implications--I'm glad he's not a Shoot First Ask Questions Later guy!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:04:16 PST   Listings
...but of course I'm glad you had a good time, enough to compensate for a few gentle love bites from your devastated cat!

>snork<
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:03:20 PST   Listings
July, you'll just have to accept Beans' punishment for going away and leaving her. Not that she wanted to go along, just that you are NOT supposed to screw up The Routine. The Routine is sacred, don't you get it? Even moving furniture is a bad breach, and as for Food Lady and Food Daddy going away?! Not to be tolerated! Is she sitting in your line of vision with her back to you?

Um...where does she bite you? Do we want to know?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 10:54:04 PST   Listings
julyfly...I'm glad you made it home safely...And not broke...We are going to Laughlin in March...My favorite thing about going to Laughlin is the side trip we make to Oatman...I like the donkeys :o)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 10:52:09 PST   Listings
GO SAINTS!!!!!!

Hi ya to everyone that popped in!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 10:50:33 PST   Listings
The rain has moved through...The grill is ready for the pre game BBQ...Food and drinks at hand...I have no "football" clothes :o( ...Since the Superbowl is the only football game I ever watch, I root for both teams...I am never disappointed in the outcome :o)...May the team that scores the most points win!!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 10:07:01 PST   Listings
July: Glad you had a nice vacation! I was just contemplating what to wear to a Super Bowl party; think I'll wear a Packer t-shirt. :-)

Off to shower and get cracking. Later.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 10:01:27 PST   Listings
Bamaj: Ooops, never mind. I just read what your wrote about access.

Note to self: Read before posting.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 09:59:57 PST   Listings
Bamaj: Do you know the IP address of your work network? If so, you can remote in [start, all programs, accessories, remote desktop connection].

VT: Cute story about the horse/moose confusion. I think there is something very horse-like about moosies [though...shhhh...I think moose are goofily homely].
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-07-10 at 09:49:26 PST   Listings
Hello! The sun is out. I've been to church where I created coffee hour out of leftovers found in cabinets and the refrigerator. The folks in charge couldn't make it. There is a Carolina game at 2PM and that other game later.

WHAT JRED SAID!!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 09:14:04 PST   Listings
Early-Halloween: there's nothing any of us can do. Ebay is concerned only with the money it makes, and really doesn't care if buyers get stiffed. The number of fake artifacts, antiques, art - you name it - on Ebay is appalling. Buyers - beware. If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably IS. You can't warn anyone - that is considered Auction Interference, and could get you in hot water sooner than the seller with the fake merchandise. I'm sorry; I know this is not what you wanted to hear, but take it from someone who's already banged the gong about the same subject and gotten nowhere ... you're better off walking away, and forgetting what you know.

Plume

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 08:58:19 PST   Listings
Bama, I'm always waiting for the doorbell to ring and find it's someone here for my oldest child. As I almost never read the agreements that come with all of the various software programs that I install, I figure that somewhere along the line I signed something away. (Of course, both of my children are now adults, so I guess they are safe.)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 08:56:43 PST   Listings
Counterfeits on eBay

What can be done to stop counterfeit antiques on eBay? Right now ive856 is selling a fake China Scenic marble- if it were real it would be worth 5- 10,000, an obvious incentive to try to fake one. RIGHT NOW BIDDING HAS ALREADY PASSED $2,000 ON THIS CURRENT AUCTION!!!

I own one and have personally examined many- the one being offered is too lose in its painting technique. The originals were tighter and finer. The 'daisy' motifs at the poles would have more 'petals'. All horizontal break lines would be straighter and thinner, because these lines were not hand-painted free-form, but rather formed by placing the marble on a turning pottery wheel, turning the marble and touching a brush to create a perfect sharp line. The sky in the background would be fainter and would gradate more, lighter towards the bottom.

Seller says his in worn condition, but in fact no china scenics are in as clean condition as his- in reality, his is just sloppy, not worn. All these faults are clear in a famous book about China Scenic marbles.

THE BIGGEST GIVEAWAY IS NO CHINA SCENIC WAS EVER 2 INCHES!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 08:42:43 PST   Listings
Gotta go. CUL

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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 08:42:18 PST   Listings
http://wwoz-wm.streamguys.com/wwoz
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 08:36:21 PST   Listings
jersey - You're right. New levels of security mean I can no longer access office mail from home. Doesn't matter that nothing is classified. About all I can get to these days offsite is my timesheet. If you're a manager they'll have you sign away your oldest child in exchange for a protected Govt laptop.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 08:31:26 PST   Listings
Good morning from sunny NJ. Only 26°F with a breeze. They are talking snow for Wednesday -- waiting to see how much; that will be way more complicated than this last non-storm as it is a school and work day.

Bama, I assume because it's a top secret government account you aren't able to access it from the web, that's annoying.

VT, pretty funny about Jessie.

T-gal, feel better! Shouldn't be allowed to get colds while on vacation.

Rags, and what color will you be doing your nails? ;~)

I'll be rooting for the Saints later (as our Jets aren't in it).
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:55:29 PST   Listings
Ok, ny time is up! BBLM
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:54:36 PST   Listings
jred---I guess I agree since my Packers didn't make it!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:43:33 PST   Listings

WHO DAT NATION!

GEAUX SAINTS!

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:25:06 PST   Listings
t-gal---Beans bites DH very gently but with me it's "let's see if we can get that tooth to come out on the other side". I go through Neosporin like crazy but still have a lump. And it really hurts too. Bad Cat!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:21:14 PST   Listings
Hi Deb--nice to see you over here! Now I want you all to give me a kick in the butt if you see me on here after 45 minutes. I have an article to write, with pictures, due the 15th and I haven't even started. I've got to take pictures today for sure.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:15:07 PST   Listings
Tomorrow morning I have to zip out to the office quickly before the painters arrive. This morning I realized I forgot to set my email out-of-office message on Friday, and there are usually time-sensitive incoming items that shouldn't sit for 3 days. Hate when that happens.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:11:46 PST   Listings
linda5345.585 - The marking BP on the bottom of your pieces indicates they are silverplated "Britannia Metal," a type of pewter alloy.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:11:20 PST   Listings
Gotta 'tie things down' and get on the road ... see y'all from more northern climes (where I see it's cooler ~ ick)
Have a great day and a great Superbowl day whatever you're doing !!!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:01:37 PST   Listings
Yes, JULY .... welcome back and sorry about the lump! That's pretty funny....same place all the time ....they sure let you know how they feel, don't they?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:51:10 PST   Listings
Welcome back Nancy
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:44:39 PST   Listings
Hi ya Tgal! Nice to see you, but sorry your both sick. He has to chuckle after the fact.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:43:15 PST   Listings
Morning all---I've been gone for a while. We went to Laughlin, NV for a few days. Free flight and room. Didn't come back broke but didn't come back big winners either. It was fun. We had a wonderful day of nice slow rain when we got back. I'm hoping my little Royal Empress tree is still alive. I should know in a few days as it was 65 yesterday.

One of my Yorkies (my little shadow) was completely hoarse when we got home. Poor little guy. He still hasn't got his voice back to normal which is really kind of nice since he can bark louder than the Elkhounds. They were sure glad to see us. Of course Beans, the cat bit me. She always bites me in the same spot. I think I have a permanent lump there.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:34:35 PST   Listings
JESSIE ... what a hoot! Hope you never put antlers on her! Neighbor must've felt sorta silly, eh, VT?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:31:24 PST   Listings
Good morning! The sun is out, and we both have miserable colds! ICK! Dinner was fun, but sad to leave these neat guys!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:10:54 PST   Listings
Whoops. Hit 2 keys at once there!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:09:44 PST   Listings
jred. Thanks for the info. A fgellow on the pottery chat board lives in Australia and told me it was a tourist piece. My wife just loves it though. Dan GO COLTS!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:04:42 PST   Listings
Percheron cross.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:54:25 PST   Listings
Rags, remember that moose out number horses here by about 20 to 1. Many a moose have walked right through my yard, heck last year one even came to drink from my pool.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:50:57 PST   Listings
Percheron or Belgian Draft? Be back later.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:49:58 PST   Listings
Off to a quest for groceries. Good news and bad news about the huge snowfall in DC. Bad news: the government has shut down. Good news: that could go on for a couple of days.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:49:40 PST   Listings
In the dark they can be confused Rags. Jessie is a big dark brown draft horse that a quick glance in the wee hours of the morning could be mistaken for a lady moose.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:47:18 PST   Listings
Horse VS> Moose? In my limited knowledge of moose (never seen one, but lot of pictures), they are quite different from horses. Let us start with antlers (male) or snouts.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:38:22 PST   Listings
My heart goes out to anyone that lost power due to the storm today. They just said half of DC is without power for super bowl.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:19:59 PST   Listings
Good morning folks! I'm up and going and have been for some time now. My tenant called me at 6 this morning and said he had a moose outside his window. A moose! I said "are you sure it's a moose and not a horse" It was a horse all right, my stupid horse. Apparently Jessie decided she wanted to go for a midnight stroll because she left her presents all over the yard. Problem is I still can't figure how the heck she got out none of the fences were down, and she is way too old to jump them. Gone for a scroll.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 04:56:17 PST   Listings
very foggy this morning

Click for Victoria, Texas Forecast
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 04:52:52 PST   Listings
Good morning to any early riser. Light snow in the Heartland of America. We are to get two storms, back to back. Depending on which of the dooferati you wish to believe, it will be 2-5", or 6-8+. This may interfere with our small Super Bowl party. I have a long shopping list of food, paper, etc. As the local Wally World Neighborhood Market (translation: grocery store only) is open 24/7, I will probably go over very soon. Then, clean house, do my nails, shovel the driveway, etc.

My coffee supply is busted, but do have some nice black pekoe. The bagels are fairly fresh, but any leftovers will be used as Go-Kart wheels on Tuesday. (recycle, reuse, find new uses).

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 20:23:06 PST   Listings
I had to post and run earlier...We've had rain most of the day...The lights started flickering so I shut down the computer.

I am headed over to Farmville to harvest my crops and do some construction on my horse stable :o)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 19:38:03 PST   Listings
Dan it is obviously australian folk art because it is made using a medium that is exclusively found in that country.
That doesn't mean it is a rarity, probably was made in large numbers and available quite reasonably. I recall such things made in the south with real pine tree bark, moss and other such things.
Same kinda thing.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 19:19:03 PST   Listings
Looking for help on this picture. Made of paperbark, and dried plants, with some actual painting. Made in Queensland. Has anyone ever seen anything like this? Thanks, Dan
http://img40.imageshack.us/g/paperbarkpicture003.jpg/
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 19:15:16 PST   Listings
Does anyone know what BP 38 is. I have some silverplated salt and pepper shakers and all it says on the bottom is BP 38.Thanks
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 18:54:13 PST   Listings
thanks etc/ruthie. yea, a strange evening.. i usually do not sell on ebay jan/feb because of snowstorm mail delays, etc, even though i am in florida. and last year, i stupidly listed a bunch of high dollar items to end on super bowl day..haha i won't do that again, thanks for replying. i will be back..suzanne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 18:18:14 PST   Listings
Hello TWOFRIEN, glad you stopped by, although few are here to greet you. This is kind of an unusual evening, perhaps everyone is shopping for the Super Bowl tomorrow night.

I'm really just a lurker, but stop by again some evening. Everyone will be glad to see you.

Ruthie
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:36:12 PST   Listings
PS both my hubby & i play guitar, in fact we met 30 years ago during an audition. we have many vintage instruments.
i agree with another poster: just list is nicely and klet it go. ebay is a good barometer for value.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:34:46 PST   Listings
Too much from the book was left out of the movie...If you have read the book you can fill in the gaps...I wish I had stayed home and watched the rain...Oh well...At least lunch didn't disappoint.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:33:30 PST   Listings
hi my first time on antique chat board. i have 6 cats, from one yr age to 10, buried a 20 year old last spring. all my cats are fixed and happy, i pay for others to have their cats spayed, etc. ok, i love cats! and also antiques.. been collecting/selling 25 years.
posssum? last week, a baby raccoon was on our back porch closed in with my deaf kitty, Baby. i heard noise, anyway after four trips up during the night, i finally found baby racoon, and mama was outside the porch looking in, i took Baby inside, then opened screen door, next morning they were gone into the woods. i love pottery, silver, jewelry, art. florida hurricanes of 2004 destroyrd my store, but i built it back up, now sell in the mall and do ebay, and also have an estate sales business. hi all.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:32:09 PST   Listings
ginnyrose...Our youngest son is a die-hard Dolphins fan...He has taken a lot of ribbing over the years...But he hangs in there :o)...He has two prized possessions...A Les Paul Gibson guitar that he worked summers, weekends and holidays during high school to buy and a Miami Dolphins jacket autographed by Dan Marino at a celebrity golf tournament somewhere in Florida...Our son was visiting his aunt and uncle, both avid golfers...They insisted that he go to the tournament knowing Dan would be there...At the opportune moment his aunt pulled the jacket out of her bag...It's a boys size small...It is framed and hangs in his living room.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:24:52 PST   Listings
i liked the book, too, gadda. thanks for the heads up. i'll skip the movie.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:12:05 PST   Listings
evening, y'all.

go saints.

on our bathroom door at work, All week there has been a picture of a hurricane with a colts horseshoe in the middle. our office managaitrix is from indianapolis. every year after the fish are knocked out (or don't even get in to begin with) i don't care who wins.

but this year i have a dog in the fight.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:08:46 PST   Listings
We went to see The Lovely Bones...I liked the book...Was not impressed with the movie...Except for Stanley Tucci...He was a good Mr Harvey...My husband did not read the book...He was totaled confused by the movie...Oh well...Late lunch at Carino's...I had the Chicken Scaloppini...It was good :o)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:51:51 PST   Listings
I'm just back from an early Valentine's dinner with DH. Next Sunday he's heading down to Brazil (10 pm flight), so rather than add to his stress by making him go out to a crowded restaurant, we had a nice quiet dinner at one of our favorite little restaurants.
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-06-10 at 16:50:56 PST   Listings
Y'all have fun. You missed a party on my back porch. Sorta. I opened the back door to take something to the big trash can and came face to face with the biggest possum I've ever seen. His head was the size of a football. I eased back into the house. He stood his ground. I pushed the door open again with great trepidation. I mean, he could have gone either way. He opted to leave the porch. He had been eating from Abbey and Kaney's dish. I used to bring it in at night but thought maybe one of them was visiting after dark and had become a very messy eater. I feel a little guilty for taking away his food source but he is not a welcome visitor.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:44:32 PST   Listings
Fly-by-post:

DH and I are going out to SIL & BIL's place to play Old Maid poker, have a few brewskis and BS with his visiting sister. Don't wait up, and don't worry - I'm the DD (designated driver).

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:36:14 PST   Listings
Going out in a minute to meet up withsome friends. Maybe dinner, pre-game whiskey drinks
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-06-10 at 15:24:38 PST   Listings
Jaxie, I have a friend whose white cat rides on the dashboard happy as a clam. Her name is Cracker. They moved away. I miss the cat. :-)
Posted by   ( )   on Feb-06-10 at 15:15:35 PST   Listings
T-GAL, you going home?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 13:50:43 PST   Listings
Jaxie, as in Charley who still runs and hides in the basement when the doorbell rings and who sometimes seems to forget he knows me if I leave the house for more than an hour? :~) Somehow I can't picture him performing in public (but I know he'd chase the red dot!)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 13:42:21 PST   Listings
Good evening...
Had fun with the girls this morning, and the gang is celebrating our departure with a dinner in town ... they said they'd miss Tate !!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 13:39:57 PST   Listings
Jersey: What?!!...you aren't going to traipse through a pet store with Charley to get him socialized? LOL. I cannot even imagine doing that. Dunno why that made me think of this, but, years ago I seemed to be on the same early morning time schedule as a young man. I would often see him driving his car with a white cat perched on the back of his seat, seemingly happy as a clam.

There was a little ditty in the exam room at the vet that said something like "Cats are smarter than dogs -- you will never see 8 cats harnessed together to pull a sled through the snow." Too true.

Off again to earn some cash to pay for that smoking hot vet bill. Ouch.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 11:20:57 PST   Listings
I was just reading an on-line article about our "snow"; apparently the air is so dry that the snow evaporated before it hit the ground. Not too far south of us, though, they got lots of snow and wind.

Funny article in our paper today about cats going through obstacle courses: http://www.northjersey.com/community/pets/83699647_Making_cats_jump_through_hoops.html

Unlike with dogs, you "lead" cats through with either a toy or a laser dot. I was thinking Charley might like doing that until I read the last paragraph: "The only preparation you need is that your cat has to be comfortable in strange places. Get it used to going out, for example to pet stores that allow animals." No, don't think so. ;~)
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 10:14:27 PST   Listings
Gotta scoot and attend to a long list o' things. Later.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 10:10:55 PST   Listings
Morning.

Bamaj: What a sad story.

Is anyone here impacted by all the snow? I just looked at a photos slideshow on msnbc. Wow. That's a lot of snow!

We are heading to a friend's house for a Super Bowl party; should be fun. I am impartial about the outcome -- do not really care who wins; a friend played for the Saints a million years ago so I'm leaning that way.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:16:46 PST   Listings
Bama, that's so sad. The news has been nothing but bad here, too. Earlier this week, a distraught grandmother killed her five year old and five month old grandchildren with a shotgun, before taking her own life with it. Her husband found them; I can't imagine what he and the children's parents are going through.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:13:58 PST   Listings
I read about the shooting yesterday...

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/02/06/alabama.student.killed/index.html?hpt=T2

We are hosting the Superbowl party this year...I guess I will be forced to watch some of it...I am not a football person...We will be watching it on our new LED tv hooked up to our new surround sound system...Maybe that will make it more enjoyable.

Scattered rain showers today.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:12:00 PST   Listings
Details are sketchy, jred. Apparently it was intentional. The shooter smuggled in a gun and had selected his target. 9th graders. They've only named the victim, not the shooter because he's a juvenile.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 08:46:45 PST   Listings
How awful! How did this happen? If not intentional?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 08:35:20 PST   Listings
Man, was I out of the loop on local news yesterday. Just opened the paper to find out there was a fatal shooting at a local middle school about 1:30 yesterday afternoon. A 14-yr-old boy was shot dead by another 14-yr-old boy.

Chilly, windy and rainy here. I see Washington DC is paralyzed. I know that's usually the case, but this time it's because of snow. Gone to pick up SuperBowl supplies. Serious nachos and hot dogs. Go Saints
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 08:33:00 PST   Listings
Good morning from cloudy NJ -- it's very odd, the weather map is showing that it is snowing here but there isn't a flake to be seen. Meanwhile, there's a ton of snow in the DC area -- I spoke very briefly with DD while we were driving to the hockey game last night, she was at her ambulance company (she was Duty Officer yesterday, but said it was 'all hands on deck'). Afraid to call her today.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 07:48:40 PST   Listings
Good mornin!
WHO DAT Weekend!

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