Thursday #153 To Peep, or not to Peep....

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

....that is the question.

I think Slick had a great idea for a DOTD, so I just had to come open up the bar and try it out - a Peeptini! Unfortunately I couldn't find ingredients on the web site she posted, so....I think I'll start with Gin....and....Peeps! ;) :D

[lbaker]

In order to see if they float on the bottom like raspberries, we are definately going to need a bigger glass Debbie :eek: :D Oh, can you make mine with vodka? I really don't care for gin at all. GinI yes, gin no. :p

[slick]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid203/pd6fe1b4ca052fd35d063fc32a8a86a0d/efa79f47.jpg
Don't have time to do a whole lot of research but this is what a Peeptini looks like. There are also blue and red Peeptinis. Don't have time to do an indepth search for the recipe.

Whatever it is, I'll take two please and will check in later. :)

Of course, there is always this:
http://www.marshmallowpeeps.org/index.html
Click on the gallery then click on the year....to see lots of peep pictures. :)
If you click on Tour, you can tour the Peep factory.
Not that you folks might have anything else productive to do... :rolleyes: :D

[RedHedd]

Almost lunchtime and I'm starving! How about a Peep-Ka-Bob? I wonder - do they taste just like chicken? :D :rolleyes: :p :D

[slick]

Oh yes, I'm on the same time zone as you RH. You know, the weather here is so beautiful with nice warm sunshine, how about I roll out the BBQ and get it cleaned up. Maybe when DavidP gets back from his J-O-B we can convince him to do the cooking. After all, isn't it a man's job??? ;)

Oh Mario, you've been eating peeps again haven't you?? Let me get that sticky marshmallow stuff out of your hair.

Vodka Peeptini's anyone?? :D

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Am I going nuts, or not?? In my opinion it is still Wednesday here. So in the USA it is even afternoon on Wednesday :confused: :confused:

Who cares, lol! I NEVER drink alcohol, so how about an alcohol free Peptini? With a bag of salty chips please :p

[lbaker]

We have three different time zones in the U.S. - well 4 counting mountain time. Then of course there's daylight savings time which throws everybody a loop. Clocks go up, back and sideways - depending on local decisions. American Indians can pretty do what they want if they live on a reservation. So you see - it's clear as mud :rolleyes: :p

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Almost lunchtime and I'm starving! How about a Peep-Ka-Bob? I wonder - do they taste just like chicken? :D :rolleyes: :p :D

Where's the smilie that's rolling on the floor kicking his legs when you need it?! You have me in hysterics here, Redhedd!! :D :D You've been coming up with some pretty deep questions of late. I think we need a few peep-ka-bobs and peeptinis to contemplate all this..... :D :D

[RedHedd]

Oh yes, I'm on the same time zone as you RH. You know, the weather here is so beautiful with nice warm sunshine, Sunshine? Where? What is it? We're "celebrating" day 23 of rain! Us Peeps are getting soggy!

[Karen]

Lut, it's Wednesday aftrnoon, but it's already Thursday in Australia, so we figue we'd better open the bar.

Pah! Who says cookin' is a guy's job?

Umm, a Peep-ka-bob tastes just like a S'more, but without the chocolate and graham crackers. Pretty messy without the crackers, if ya ask me, and careful, don't burn yourself!

It is sunshiney and warm here today - the rest of you might not think of 59 degrees F as warm, but we do!

[davidpizzica]

Oh yes, I'm on the same time zone as you RH. You know, the weather here is so beautiful with nice warm sunshine, how about I roll out the BBQ and get it cleaned up. Maybe when DavidP gets back from his J-O-B we can convince him to do the cooking. After all, isn't it a man's job??? ;)

Oh Mario, you've been eating peeps again haven't you?? Let me get that sticky marshmallow stuff out of your hair.

Vodka Peeptini's anyone?? :D
Hi, Slick! I'll get Orc to haul out the BBQ and I'll get it cleaned up and ready. It's close to 60 degrees and sunny in Pittsburgh and it's almost BBQ weather. I can use a peep martini right now!

[Corinna]

Hi all I'll take a DLC how about some good old burgers for the grill.
The wather here is funky rains ,sunny then snow flakes . staying in and sewing a new skirt.

[Lady's Human]

After MUCH research, I found a listing of ingredients, but no amounts. Creme de cacao, vodka, and cream.

What the heck, I'll start experimenting, any volunteers to help? :p

[captain]

Lut, it's Wednesday aftrnoon, but it's already Thursday in Australia, so we figue we'd better open the bar.


Yeh - that's right, blame Australia for the early bar opening ....:D

I usually blame New Zealand ..... they are 2 hours ahead of us ...:D

I would like a Peep(gini)tini please ...

[moosmom]

I'll take one of them Peeptinis, only with Vodka! Thanks for the DOTD, Slick. Thanks for opening up the bar early, Deb!

[RedHedd]

I always figured it was past noon somewhere in the world ..... throw another Peep on the Barbie! I'm staying away from the PeePee-tini's :D One CNT for the road, please ;)

[slick]

Things not going well at work.....I need a really strong Lemon Drop please. Ta!

[Lady's Human]

Red, one CNT comin' at ya!

Slick, Lemon drop tea? You got it! (You want anything in that?)

Anyone for some Peepkabobs hot off the grill?

Donna, you're a brave soul, let's see if I can remember how to mix (hic) this right :p

[RICHARD]

I'll flip the burgers and the PEEPs if no one minds....

DONE! :D

[slick]

Ah Tea???? Sorry LH...make that a double strong Lemon Drop Martini please!!!

Come here Lady....Gini and I need some doggie therapy.....

Hey Richard.......welcome back! :)

[Lady's Human]

HEY! Who Let him out of the L+F :eek: :eek:

Want anything, Barkeep?

[RICHARD]

HEY! Who Let him out of the L+F :eek: :eek:

Want anything, Barkeep?


Internet access ALL DAY LONG! :rolleyes:


how's about a Tequila Gimlet?

Please? :D

There is something wrong about a peep skewered thru the bod! :eek:

Hi everyone..I miss you all this much...( )

Yes Mario, I will give you a kiss...

Lady a scratch, and Possum a scritch.


M and I,


LOL here in Thursdays a calendar is just a piece of paper with squares on it.!

[davidpizzica]

Red, one CNT comin' at ya!

Slick, Lemon drop tea? You got it! (You want anything in that?)

Anyone for some Peepkabobs hot off the grill?

Donna, you're a brave soul, let's see if I can remember how to mix (hic) this right :p
LH, do you need another victim, uh, volunteer?!

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Hey LH, I'll try a peeptini, now that the kids are a-bed i can have some fun.

[Lady's Human]

Three more test peeptinis, there ya go, mArio, easy on the creme....


One takillya gimlet (One takillya, two takillya three takillya FLOOR!) mixed "special : : D for the barkeep!

[DJFyrewolf36]

Hey everyone!!

Hope everyone is having a peep-tastic day. Funny that you all mention peeps...I adopted a plush peep from the impulse holiday section of the grocery store not too long ago...he's blue :D. Ive attached a picture for reference...anyone have any name suggestions?

I'll take a peep-tini, and 5 CNTs...gotta prep for the two fosters that are arriving this weekend!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/DJFyrewolf36/4b_1.jpg

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Ive attached a picture for reference...anyone have any name suggestions?

Uuuummm....how about Peep? :confused: Sorry, I'm just SO creative and original when it comes to naming things. ;) :rolleyes: :D

I'm with Laurie in that I really don't like gin a lot. I discovered when I was young that gin taste like pine needles and scotch tastes like cardboard. Soooo.....I think I'll have a slushie - neon green to match the peep floating at the bottom of it. ;) :D

David had Orc bring in some wood, so I've got a nice fire going. I'm just going to put my feet up, kick back and relax awhile if you all don't mind. :)

[slick]

**plunks down**
Mind if I cop a squat beside you Debbie?? I'm tired tonight and could use some downtime too! A large slushie for me too Bartender!! Thanks. Now this is what I call a good time. Roaring fire, great company of friends and the four-leggers. I could stay here all night long. :)

Nice to see you back DJF! :) Sorry, no name suggestions here....I have no creativity at this time of night.

[DJFyrewolf36]

LOL T&P...don't feel bad. The most creative suggestion Ive gotten so far is Little Blue Peep...and my car is the Little Blue Pill...

Hmmm Separated at birth? lol

[RedHedd]

DJ Those Plush Peeps are SO cute! How about naming him/her/it Little Blue Peep? :rolleyes: :p :D

[Lady's Human]

Okay,

One pitcher of slushies.... Neon green, as per request.

I just hope the lightstick fluid is potable....LOL

Just don't get them anywhere near the fire, they're a little on the strong side

[Lady's Human]

Eeeww....


Melted marshmallow all over the grill, an empty slushy pitcher, Martini glasses everywhere, I guess I shouldn't have sampled so much last night!

Anyone for some bacon and eggs with biscuits and gravy?

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Eeeww....


Melted marshmallow all over the grill, an empty slushy pitcher, Martini glasses everywhere, I guess I shouldn't have sampled so much last night!

Anyone for some bacon and eggs with biscuits and gravy?

Sounds good to me. Would you like me to make some pancakes with blueberry sauce on the side? Where did we put the whipped cream? Mario didn't get hold of it did he? Lady why do you look whiter than usual? :D

[davidpizzica]

Sounds good to me. Would you like me to make some pancakes with blueberry sauce on the side? Where did we put the whipped cream? Mario didn't get hold of it did he? Lady why do you look whiter than usual? :D
LH, can you make that two orders? I'm very hungry having come from getting bloodwork done and I had to fast. I hate that!

[Corinna]

Could I have some of those Pan cakes too? hold the blueberries need the sugarless sryup. (geesh I had being diabetic)

[slick]

Oh I'm starving this morning too! I'll take some bacon with biscuits and gravy. Thanks! Today is going to be very hectic for me so probably won't get a chance to check in much. Hope you all have a good Thursday! :)

[gini]

Good morning everyone.......ooohhh, just look at those pancakes and berries.
I would love an order, please.

Blue peeps? Well, folks, they are called BLEEPS! Now was that so hard?

Yes, another wonderful day at work awaits me.............I can hardly wait :D

This place is really a mess...........but we sure do have fun, don't we?

[davidpizzica]

Could I have some of those Pan cakes too? hold the blueberries need the sugarless sryup. (geesh I had being diabetic)
Me, too. Corinna!

[lbaker]

Hey, guess what! Slick is talking about a having a Custard Stand or something in another thread ;) YUM! Save some for me Slick :D

[Killearn Kitties]

Where does Two Socks come into it anyway?? I'm confused! I don't want two socks for my breakfast!

[lbaker]

LOL LOL Lady & Possum probably would if they are like my dogs, especially if they've been worn :eek: :o Don't worry Karen, Two Socks is rarely seen in these parts ;) too many people, and Peeps would give him a headache.

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh, my father-in-law's labrador used to love socks! Well labradors will eat anything, won't they? Aww, what a lovely girl she was (when not running about with grotty old socks).

[gini]

Would you just look at that - Slick DID open a Custard Stand in another thread. And she didn't even tell us about it.

Oh, I do so love old fashioned frozen custard. You can't get it on the west coast. I hope she brings some into the bar. Maybe if we ask her really nicely.

Grotty socks.........now THAT is a new one around here. :D :D

[slick]

:D :D :D :D OMD....That's just what I love about Pet Talk. You leave a little tidbit on another thread and someone comes along, picks it and runs with it. God I love this place!!!

Well, my major screwup from yesterday has been fixed, I think! Thank goodness for backup tapes......Gini??? ;)

Oh and someone mentioned Networking?? I can do that. All you need is a PDC, some workstations with an ISP and hook them through a VPN....oh yes and you need Cat5 cables as well.

Any chance of getting a Spanish Coffee??? Off to work I go. See you all later.

[RedHedd]

Well I started the morning with water leaking through the ceiling in my living room. At least with the construction going on it was coming through the opened up ceiling and not destroying the plaster. Idiot men in the apartment above me, who have lived in this 100 year old building with steam heat for over 50 years, did NOT know that you're supposed to regularly drain the valves on the steam heat registers and the darned thing was leaking into MY apartment! Geez! Where's their sign? :rolleyes:

I had to leave for work so left a dishpan under the leak. Now I just hope my goofy boy Mishi doesn't drink that water - UGH!

One Peep-tini for me, but hold the -tini :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh and someone mentioned Networking?? I can do that. All you need is a PDC, some workstations with an ISP and hook them through a VPN....oh yes and you need Cat5 cables as well.

Slick, I think she was talking more about peer-to-peer networking where all need is a router and some cat5 - much more easily done in a bar than a VPN. ;)

It's happy hour here (12:53 pm) so I'm up for a slushie.

Right now it's about 68 degrees outside, and it's about 64 in the office! I had to go to lunch just to warm up. :rolleyes: But my furnace problems are coming to an end - they're installing a new one as I speak! Wooo hoooo!!!! Hope they finish today.......matter of fact, I think I'll change my drink to something warm....hmmm....warm slushie doesn't sound too appealing....

[Corinna]

i was wondering what kind of Networkingwas being discussed in that thread. please really how old does she think we are? Lot older and wiser than her 30 years.
I would like a DLC going baby shopping with daughter before we both go towork this evening. gosh that feels good and bad at the same time to say.
Before some wise A$$ says any thing no not shopping for a baby. Just stuff for one. Ok :D :D :D

[Killearn Kitties]

Hi ho, hi ho .....

Well why don't I get the coffee instead of frightening people with my singing? I've finished work now, and I'm just waiting for my dinner being ready. Our clocks went forward last weekend, so the time difference is even bigger this week. One Spanish coffee for Slick! Have a good day. Praise be for backup tapes!

[Killearn Kitties]

I'll have to learn to type faster! How about a warm Spanish coffee, Debbie? I'm frightened to ask this, Corinna, but is DLC a drink? Where will I find it? Is it related to TLC? :D

[RedHedd]

I just recevied a reminder in my E-mail about San Francisco's St. Stupid's Day parade - it's a San Francsico tradition for April 1 and this year it's on a Saturday! My favorite part of the parade occurs in front of the Pacific Stock Exchange Building, except they turn it into a SOCK exchange! :D Yup! Socks flying all over the place - it's HILARIOUS! :D

[Killearn Kitties]

:eek: Would those be clean socks????? Do you have pictures? Should we pile into Davidp's car and head out to San Francisco?

[RedHedd]

http://www.saintstupid.com :D

[Killearn Kitties]

Hey! If this is the 28th parade, that means that the one and only time I was in San Francisco, there was one on while I was there! And I missed it! Boo hoo!

[Lady's Human]

I left my socks

In SanFrancisco

out on the street

They call to me..........

[gini]

I left my socks

In SanFrancisco

out on the street

They call to me..........


And we are awfully glad that you did!!! :eek: :eek:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

bye bye Miss American Pie
Drove my chevy to the levy
But the levy was dry
Them good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die.

Everybody now!

And they were singing bye bye Miss American Pie
Drove my chevy to the levy
But the levy was dry
Them good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye
Singin' this'll be the day that I die
This'll be the day that I die.


Oops, sorry, got caught up in the song. :o Karen, good thing we're not singers in our day jobs. ;) :eek:

A SOCK exchange? Too funny! :D

[lbaker]

Would those be grotty socks?? The San Fran dogs must just looooove St. Stupids Day :D :rolleyes:

[RedHedd]

OMG! What happened? :eek: There's socks and BLEEPS EVERYWHERE! Mario, Orc, come help me sort these socks. :D

EDIT - found a picture! The Pacific Sock Exchange! :D
http://www.saintstupid.com/fcllpics/ss2004/squid/Thumb_img_5259.jpg

[slick]

**sings**
Bye Bye Miss American Pie
Drove my Chevy to the....

Oh, it's already been sung?? Hey my voice isn't that bad! :eek: :D

Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me

Wow...a flashback from the 60's!!

I'm goofy today. May I please have a double Lemon Drop tini??? That will make me more goofy but hey...would you want me any other way??? ;) :D

Hmmmm, a Saint Stupid costume for the airport....there's food for thought! :D

[Corinna]

KK. it's a Diet lime coke. I just love them there are one of the flavored coke products here inthe states.
Have we changed thems to sixies day. if so how about a little iron butterfly?

[RICHARD]

Three more test peeptinis, there ya go, mArio, easy on the creme....


One takillya gimlet (One takillya, two takillya three takillya FLOOR!) mixed "special : : D for the barkeep!


Thanks to you, sir...

I love the spring colors of the peeps...
and the colors of socks.


Did anyone hear about the buring of the socks the other day?

It's some kind of ritual at a boat/yacht club.....

Hi everyone,

glad to see you all are having fun...I am at a co-workers desk at the moment...

this guy rocks......he lets me use his machine.....


But I do have to go now!


DONE? :(


LOLOL, should we have Karaoke day next week?

[RedHedd]

Did anyone hear about the burning of the socks the other day?

It's some kind of ritual at a boat/yacht club..... I DID hear about that .... can you imagine what it smells like? :eek:

[lbaker]

The burning of the socks happens every year on the docks in Annapolis Maryland, down the road a piece from me. It's a spring sign of getting the boats ready and taking off the winter socks to go out on the Chesapeake Bay. Oyster season is about done on The Bay and softshell crabs are about ready, the good 'uns are starting to feed and get FAT and meaty!! Too early for the really good crabs but enough to get the juices flowing :D Crab cakes in July are a given, no worries mates ;)

[Lady's Human]

Laurie, I just had dinner and you're getting me hungry with tales of softshell crabs, crabcakes, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


NOT FAIR! :D

[lbaker]

LH, that's the idea *heh heh heh*

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

LOLOL, should we have Karaoke day next week?

Sounds good to me though the animals might not like it. :D

[DJFyrewolf36]

Blue peeps? Well, folks, they are called BLEEPS! Now was that so hard?



Bleep...great now I have a blue plush obcenity...at least it's censored though. :D

I wish I could go to the Sock Exchange...eh I have a whole bag of mismatched socks, maybe I could start a tradtion here *evil grin*

[Corinna]

I'll take a glass of iced tea please just back from my oreintation . they will be making the scheduale up monday.

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

I'll take a glass of iced tea please just back from my oreintation . they will be making the scheduale up monday.

Let me get that for you Corinna, since no one else seems to be around to do it.
DONE! :D

Did I do that right?

Anybody else need anything?

[Corinna]

are we the only ones left? Thanks for iced tea. what movie would you like to watch I have just about any thing B&W.of bad horror

[Kfamr]

*peeps in* Hey All...
I've got some extra creamy toffee chocolate bars to pass around...Now, now.. share!! :p


I'll take 3 Greenie Teas for The Muttlies (Simba says "Hi Lady") and a glass of iced water with lemon for myself.


*sends Corinna a gallon of Chick-fil-A iced tea* Our tea is addictive... promise! There are people who come thru and buy a gallon EVERYDAY. :eek:

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

are we the only ones left? Thanks for iced tea. what movie would you like to watch I have just about any thing B&W.of bad horror

How about Casablanca, haven't seen that in a long time.

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

*peeps in* Hey All...
I've got some extra creamy toffee chocolate bars to pass around...Now, now.. share!! :p


I'll take 3 Greenie Teas for The Muttlies (Simba says "Hi Lady") and a glass of iced water with lemon for myself.


*sends Corinna a gallon of Chick-fil-A iced tea* Our tea is addictive... promise! There are people who come thru and buy a gallon EVERYDAY. :eek:

Ooooooh, these chocolate bars are heaven, they'd go great in some homemade vanilla ice cream.

3 Greenie Teas for the Muttlies and iced water with lemon, you got it. Too bad LH is asleep I'd ask him to bring the ice cream maker. :D

[Lady's Human]

<SLAM>

Grunt,,,,


Someone say something about an ice cream maker? Just make sure it doesn't get into the L+F, MJ might get upset if we couldn't find it.

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

<SLAM>

Grunt,,,,


Someone say something about an ice cream maker? Just make sure it doesn't get into the L+F, MJ might get upset if we couldn't find it.

I went and got everything we need. Are there any more of those candy bars left? Or we could just make peep flavored ice cream?

LH, would you like an Irish? Or just the coffee heavy on the caffine? :)

[RedHedd]

Yumm! I'll have a scoop of that ice cream, but why is it BLUE? :eek: :D

I know I'm over the edge and PT has completely affected my life when I find myself at home on a Thursday evening, Googling Plush Peeps AND finding them! Bids are closing soon on E-Bay! :D

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Yumm! I'll have a scoop of that ice cream, but why is it BLUE? :eek: :D

I know I'm over the edge and PT has completely affected my life when I find myself at home on a Thursday evening, Googling Plush Peeps AND finding them! Bids are closing soon on E-Bay! :D

Blue peeps were the only ones I could find. And we were out of the candy bars. Ya know it's amazing what kind of flavors you can make for ice cream.

[Karen]

Well, and I did pour some blueberry tea in, so it'd be really blueberrybluepeep ice cream!

Shall we name the flavor Little Bloo Peep? (Sounds better than Bleep Ice cream!)

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Well, and I did pour some blueberry tea in, so it'd be really blueberrybluepeep ice cream!

Shall we name the flavor Little Bloo Peep? (Sounds better than Bleep Ice cream!)

Yeah, I like that better than Bleep ice cream too. :D :D :D

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Well, and I did pour some blueberry tea in, so it'd be really blueberrybluepeep ice cream!

Shall we name the flavor Little Bloo Peep? (Sounds better than Bleep Ice cream!)

I just told LH the name of our new ice cream flavor and he says, "Boo" to Little Bloo Peep. :p

[Corinna]

Mention a movie andthey crawl out of the wood work. thanks for the tea Kay I'll never get to sleep now. agallon.

[lbaker]

Guts, grotty socks and bloo ice cream :confused: My, we certainly have had better fare at Thursdays. But then, after all, tomorrow IS St. Stupid day so I suppose it's fitting :rolleyes: :p

[Corinna]

I don't want to be the idoit of the bar but just what are the orgains of this day and WHy?

[Killearn Kitties]

Just a San Francisco take on April Fools Day, I assumed, but who knows, maybe there is an official reason! This is what the website has to say about the "pre-history". I think you should have another Diet Lime Coke before you wade through it.

"The church pre history as related by bishop joey, seminal and secular head of the FCLL, worlds fastest growing snack religion,150% less dogma (it's a lite religion) one holy day a year and april first is it.

And low, it came to pass that a table of four did sit and chat at new york city deli (now bagdad cafe) at the corner of 16th and market in the city of san francisco on a day in march 1979. And far and yon did their conversation wander thru subjects of art, life, politics and would a blintz be good to have with coffee about now. And so the wholy present four, Kate, Bob (no not that Bob. you're thinking of Connie and Bob),Ruthie and Ed did presently speak of matters of american society and a day hither to known as April Fools Day. The one known as Ed did remark on it that in comparison to older civilizations past and present, not much is made of this day in the USA ( this Ed having had too much education in matters less rewarding in a mammonish mode ).The medieval feast of fools in europe, the indian (dot, not feathers) holi day, the french poisson de avril, and others, all times of wild in the streets to let off the steam of existence ...all this and more did this Ed say unto said subject. And in our young land it is but a day to say "your sandals are untied" or "what's this apon your tie", yea, even the figure$ for hallmark cards purchased for 4/1 are meager. What's needed is that spirit of the holy fool, ,sun wu kong, anassazi, raven, coyote, groucho....in the face of the purveyors of the present day pressure pushers. And Low, it came to pass some more that this one of four called Ed did mutter the need for a parade thru the temples of our land, the civic symbols of the power that bind us to a slackless life. And low, the blintz did not sit well in his bowels and his brain did swirl in digestive confusion and regurgitate the combined intake of thought and conversation into the words..."SAINT STUPID'S DAY". The rest is history."

[lbaker]

Thanks for clearing that up Karen, I couldn't have said it better myself ~ oh, and by the way your sandals untied!!! :eek: Ha ha, made you look :D

[slick]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN!
So this is your special day. Bartender, give the pretty lady whatever she wants and put it on my tab.....just leave out the socks! :eek: :D

Good morning everyone. So it raining....and cold....and windy....and very grey....who cares? It's another Friday....payday....casual day.....and I'm loving it. :D I'll start off with a Spanish Coffee please. Might move on to something stronger later on; it depends on how work goes. :rolleyes:

Be good!

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh how kind, thank you! Perhaps just a small glass of something chilled while I do up my sandals. Hey at least I'm not wearing the socks with the sandals!

[gini]

Oh look - Mario has lined all of the stinkey socks on the rafters again...........well better those than other things he has put up there.
Lady, quit barking at him - he comes back down eventually.

Good morning everyone - did you see the sprinkles out on the deck?

I think I will have some of Slick's Baileys in my coffee and a dollop of whipped cream.

Karen - sit down - let us wait on you on your birthday. Yes, that big pile of presents in the corner are for YOU!!

[Corinna]

Thanks for umm.... clearing that up for me I think. better add a drop of something in my DLC .
Happy birthday.!!

[Killearn Kitties]

What, ALL of those parcels??? Oh how exciting this all is. Do you mind if I shake them all first, and poke them, and try to guess what they are?

[RedHedd]

Unlike most of the other nonfoolish holidays, the history of April Fool's Day, sometimes called All Fool's Day, is not totally clear. There really wasn't a "first April Fool's Day" that can be pinpointed on the calendar. Some believe it sort of evolved simultaneously in several cultures at the same time, from celebrations involving the first day of spring.

The closest point in time that can be identified as the beginning of this tradition was in 1582, in France. Prior to that year, the new year was celebrated for eight days, beginning on March 25. The celebration culminated on April 1. With the reform of the calendar under Charles IX, the Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved to January 1.

However, communications being what they were in the days when news traveled by foot, many people did not receive the news for several years. Others, the more obstinate crowd, refused to accept the new calendar and continued to celebrate the new year on April 1. These backward folk were labeled as "fools" by the general populace. They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other practical jokes.

This harassment evolved, over time, into a tradition of prank-playing on the first day of April. The tradition eventually spread to England and Scotland in the eighteenth century. It was later introduced to the American colonies of both the English and French. April Fool's Day thus developed into an international fun fest, so to speak, with different nationalities specializing in their own brand of humor at the expense of their friends and families.

In Scotland, for example, April Fool's Day is actually celebrated for two days. The second day is devoted to pranks involving the posterior region of the body. It is called Taily Day. The origin of the "kick me" sign can be traced to this observance.

Mexico's counterpart of April Fool's Day is actually observed on December 28. Originally, the day was a sad remembrance of the slaughter of the innocent children by King Herod. It eventually evolved into a lighter commemoration involving pranks and trickery.

Pranks performed on April Fool's Day range from the simple, (such as saying, "Your shoe's untied!), to the elaborate. Setting a roommate's alarm clock back an hour is a common gag. Whatever the prank, the trickster usually ends it by yelling to his victim, "April Fool!"

Practical jokes are a common practice on April Fool's Day. Sometimes, elaborate practical jokes are played on friends or relatives that last the entire day. The news media even gets involved. For instance, a British short film once shown on April Fool's Day was a fairly detailed documentary about "spaghetti farmers" and how they harvest their crop from the spaghetti trees.

April Fool's Day is a "for-fun-only" observance. Nobody is expected to buy gifts or to take their "significant other" out to eat in a fancy restaurant. Nobody gets off work or school. It's simply a fun little holiday, but a holiday on which one must remain forever vigilant, for he may be the next April Fool!

[slick]

a British short film once shown on April Fool's Day was a fairly detailed documentary about "spaghetti farmers" and how they harvest their crop from the spaghetti trees.
:confused: You mean they don't grown on trees??? No wonder those spaghetti strands I planted last year haven't sprouted!! :(

Karen: parcels should not be poked, shaken or stirred before opening. ;) Enjoy! Yes Mario, you can have the ribbon.....it does make a nice necklace. :D

[lbaker]

Karen, neither should they be folded, spindled or mutilated UNLESS (here where it gets good) it's your BIRTHDAY! So shake, rattle and roll baby :D

[gini]

Oh Oh!!! One of Karen's packages is PURRING

[Lady's Human]

Ummmmm, Guys, are these packages safe?


One of them is ticking........ :eek:

[Killearn Kitties]

Phew, it was just an alarm clock in the ticking one! At ease folks!

Oh I can't wait to open the purring one!!! If it's a kitten, will he/she have to stay in the bar?

[Lady's Human]

If the purring one is a kitten, just keep the fuzzball out of the L+F and he's welcome. (I hope it's quick if it is a kitty, Lady LOVES to chase kittens)

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh no no! The L&F is no place for a kitten! The kitten would have to stay here by the fire!
Now Lady, it's not good to chase kittens you know. They are just babies and are good for cuddling! They can be your friends.

[slick]

**claps hands**
Is it true??? There is a kitten in there???? Oh please Karen, open it up right away. I can hardly wait to cuddle the little furball. :) Maybe it's another grey one...oh dear, what will Jessica, Samantha and Daisy have to say about that???

Lunchtime here. How about a little refreshment....say like a slushie???

[Karen]

Being that is a virtual bar, the kitten'll be hypoallergenic, right? Ooooh, open the box! And don't worry too much about Lady, she also is familiar with the "hiss/swipe/ouchie to the nose" hint that means "I'm not running, bug off!"

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Hey, what happened to Slick's custard stand? I went looking for it and couldn't find it. :confused: :rolleyes:

A kitten! Oh goody, goody goody! It's been sooooo long since I've had actual contact with kittens. I don't dare allow myelf.....

Karen, I can see you're one of those type of people that carefully open your gifts so you don't wreck the wrapping paper, but would you puh-leeze hurry so we can see the kitten! I bet it's a gray one too. Can't imagine anyone even considering giving you any other color. ;)

Other Karen, it's not that the kitten is hypoallergenic in the cyber bar, it's that you don't have any allergies! No body has high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, allergies or any ailment. We're all as healthy as can be and can eat and drink - and pet - as we please! :D

Slick, I'll join you in a slushie or two. Almost done with work here. I have a horrendous headache, but it's tempered by the fact that I have HEAT!!! It's sooo nice and toasty in here now with my new furnace. Froze my butt for a day and a half, but it was all worth it. :D

[gini]

Oh Karen, please hurry - do open the box. I will give you a hint.........it is ORANGE.

I just thought that Mario and Lady needed something to keep them in line.
HA!!

And we all want something to cuddle. ( no worries - about allergies or even fighting)

[gini]

Hey, what happened to Slick's custard stand? I went looking for it and couldn't find it. :confused: :rolleyes:



I think Slick's custard stand had a melt down - it's probably the heat from your new furnace Debbie! :D

[slick]

Custard??? EWWWW, I can't stand custard.....
get it....stand custard...custard stand???? :rolleyes: :p

Ok, Ok, no comments from the peanut gallery otherwise I'll sing Happy Birthday.....believe me, you don't want to hear me sing. :eek:

Don't forget, turn your clock ahead one hour tomorrow night. Does that apply to overseas people??? :confused:

Oh come on Karen, hurry and open the purring parcel.....pppallllleeezzzee??? Lady and Possum are sniffing it like crazy.

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Being that is a virtual bar, the kitten'll be hypoallergenic, right? Ooooh, open the box! And don't worry too much about Lady, she also is familiar with the "hiss/swipe/ouchie to the nose" hint that means "I'm not running, bug off!"

Yes Lady is quite familiar with that "game" and trust me she loves to play it. :)
I just hope Mario doesn't get any ideas about hanging the kitty in the rafters with the socks. :D

[Corinna]

Maybe Tyson Should warn her he got a bloody nose this morning not sre who the shot came from but it hit dead on.
I hope the purring package had a lovely meezer like many of the found kitties.

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh look!!! It's an ORANGE kitten!!! For me????? Oh thank you all so much! A beautiful little hypoallergenic fluffy orange kitten! Yes Lady, you can name the kitten. Hmm, I'm not sure if kitten is a he or a she.

Sadly, I believe that Slick's last custard stand has gone to the great threadyard in the sky. RIP.

[RedHedd]

Sadly, I believe that Slick's last custard stand has gone to the great threadyard in the sky. RIP. I guess it was Custard's Last Stand? <group groan> :p

[gini]

Oh Karen, I am so glad that you like the kitten. Isn't he/she pretty?

Well, I certainly am glad that we are back to only one BAR at Pet Talk.

There just wasn't room for two.

(but I still want some frozen custard!)

[lbaker]

Karen, put the earphones on but this is for you (and selfishly us)

"Oh your sweet and shiney eyes, are like the stars - above Larado
Like meat and potatoes, to me

In my sweet dreams we are, in a bar - and it's my birthday
Drinking salty margaritas, with Fernando "

I personally find it outrageous that there are no Frozen Custard Stands in So California :eek: No twirly top soft icecream in a cone that can be dipped in chocolate or butterscotch? You must be depraved because you're deprived ;)

[Uabassoon]

I just finished painting the bedroom. I'm in need of a slushie and a hypoallergenic fluffy orange kitten, so please send them my way!

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Maybe Tyson Should warn her he got a bloody nose this morning not sre who the shot came from but it hit dead on.
I hope the purring package had a lovely meezer like many of the found kitties.

Oh she's come up to me with a bloody nose and a claw sticking out of her nose and she still goes back for more. :D

[Karen]

So what's Lady gonna name the new kitten? (Didn't know if she saw that she gets the privilege ...)

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

So what's Lady gonna name the new kitten? (Didn't know if she saw that she gets the privilege ...)

I talked to Lady and she wants to know why she should give her new toy a name. :D

[slick]

Goodness me...what in the world is that fluffy little thing doing wandering around all over the place? Come here sweetie.....oh you are so soft and huggable. Just listen to that purrrrr....a motor boat for sure. Happy purrrffffday Karen. Lady, :D just look at you with all those bows on your head!! Quick, where is the camera? This is a true Pet Talk moment if I ever saw one. :D

I worked late tonight, I'm very tired and could sure use a giant Lemon Drop 'tini. Anyone around to make me one...or two??? Oh well, I have the recipe here somewhere!

Night all. See you in the morning. :)

[DJFyrewolf36]

Yumm! I'll have a scoop of that ice cream, but why is it BLUE? :eek: :D

I know I'm over the edge and PT has completely affected my life when I find myself at home on a Thursday evening, Googling Plush Peeps AND finding them! Bids are closing soon on E-Bay! :D

You'll love your Peep :-) We're going to have to write up a care sheet for new Peep owners lol

[Oggyflute]

G'day all,
I must admit that I have tried some wine, that tasted like it had been strained through the makers socks, so I think I'll approach the DOTD a little warily,
and if no-one names there Peep Tom, I guess it's OK.
I was mightily intrigued about this blue home made ice cream though. Some vodka & blueberries, perhaps a little curacao, blended to a smoothie. We could call it a smurf. :D

[lbaker]

I think Tom is THE PERFECT NAME for a Peep! Why didn't I think of that :p Would anyone like something plain and normal to eat [plain & normal at Thursdays :confused: did I really say that :eek: ] Bleep snacks and Bloo ice cream are too much too early for me right now. After all this bleepin' peepin' stuff I don't even want anything sweet (although I do dearly love CinnaBons) but maybe just a nice omelet with a side rasher of crispy bacon and homefries. Fresh squooozed O.J. and hot strong coffee coming right up. I'll be in SoCal in a few days for a meeting so look out for the Beast from the East :p

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

I think Tom is THE PERFECT NAME for a Peep! Why didn't I think of that :p Would anyone like something plain and normal to eat [plain & normal at Thursdays :confused: did I really say that :eek: ] Bleep snacks and Bloo ice cream are too much too early for me right now. After all this bleepin' peepin' stuff I don't even want anything sweet (although I do dearly love CinnaBons) but maybe just a nice omelet with a side rasher of crispy bacon and homefries. Fresh squooozed O.J. and hot strong coffee coming right up. I'll be in SoCal in a few days for a meeting so look out for the Beast from the East :p

That sounds good let me help you with that Laurie, ha ha ha, look Lady still has a bow stuck to her head. She's depressed because LH had to go do army stuff this weekend. She misses her daddy. It'll be nice to have something to eat that isn't completely made up of sugar. :D

[gini]

Good morning everyone. I brought a friend this morning. Let me introduce Dr. Wonthurt. He just graduated from dental school and I told him that if he came down to Thursdays he could probably get his practice up and running in a hurry. I told him about the peeps and he just smiled a wicked smile. He wants me to be his first patient. :eek:

[slick]

**yawn** **stretch***
Hey everyone! The cold, grey, cloudy, dark, rainy weather up here made me sleep in a bit so getting a late start today. In fact, Max is still in bed. :rolleyes:

Have to work from home today so really could use a Spanish Coffee to get me jumpstarted.

Hmmm, dentist?...no worries here. I floss and brush everyday and don't eat sweets. ;) :p

[RedHedd]

Some vodka & blueberries, perhaps a little curacao, blended to a smoothie. We could call it a smurf. :D :D Sounds like the perfect concoction for St. Stupid's Day! :D

[lbaker]

Gini, get me an appointment with Dr Wonthurt. Immediately. I think I have a broken tooth in the upper right quad of my mouth and it hurts like H-E- double hockey sticks :( I have an appt on Tues. one day before I fly outta here to SoCal. ) What if he want to... YUCK! ICK! Flying with a bad toofee is nasty :( I had something else to say but for the life of me I can't remember what :confused: must be the pain killers. OH, I remember.. my email thingy through work is out of order for today so I'll have to call you to check on next week. OUCH! This sucks :(

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Gini, get me an appointment with Dr Wonthurt. Immediately. I think I have a broken tooth in the upper right quad of my mouth and it hurts like H-E- double hockey sticks :( I have an appt on Tues. one day before I fly outta here to SoCal. ) What if he want to... YUCK! ICK! Flying with a bad toofee is nasty :( I had something else to say but for the life of me I can't remember what :confused: must be the pain killers. OH, I remember.. my email thingy through work is out of order for today so I'll have to call you to check on next week. OUCH! This sucks :(

That's what happens when you eat too many peeps. :p Where is that little orange dust bunny with feet? I brought him some kitty treats. How about some Salmon for lunch or dinner, depending on where you are, with some rice and veggies.

[lbaker]

Well I'm not an orange dust bun but some nice tender grilled Salmon with rice and veggies sounds like something I could handle. ooooo Buddy, bring it on :D

[gini]

D U S T - B U N N Y - W I T H - F E E T??? :mad: :mad:







:D :D

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Well I'm not an orange dust bun but some nice tender grilled Salmon with rice and veggies sounds like something I could handle. ooooo Buddy, bring it on :D

Here ya go, enjoy! Would you like something to drink with that?

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

D U S T - B U N N Y - W I T H - F E E T??? :mad: :mad:







:D :D

A cute dust bunny with feet. How about a puff ball with feet. :D :D :D

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Well it's 2pm here in NY, and sunny with some wind. I guess I'll open the bar by myself. Ok, well I finally found the lights now lets get some slushies going and something for lunch, maybe some Chinese food. Let's see a big pot of Wonton soup a couple few pupu platters, fried rice, lo mein, mu shui, of course some extra orders of crab rangoons, teryaki beef and egg rolls. I hope I'm not missing anything.

Yes Lady I'll share some teryaki beef with you. Here Mario, have some of the pineapple I got with the fortune cookies. Wait, yes you can eat the cookie too, but DON'T… …EAT… the fortune! :(

Uh oh. :(

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Boy with Richard and LH gone this weekend it's dead quiet in here. Where is everybody? :p

[davidpizzica]

It's not quite dead in here, LOH! I'm here to help you eat all of that oriental food and to keep Lady company and to keep an eye on Mario (or at least TRY to!) C'mon Lady, wanna snuggle with me?

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

It's not quite dead in here, LOH! I'm here to help you eat all of that oriental food and to keep Lady company and to keep an eye on Mario (or at least TRY to!) C'mon Lady, wanna snuggle with me?

Cool, thanks David, would you like a slushie or something a little harder? Here have some Wonton soup or what's your pleasure? I'll fix you a plate.

[davidpizzica]

LOH, are we and Lady it for the bar today? Thanks, a double slushie will taste real good, also a bowl of that won-ton soup will hit the spot!

[RICHARD]

did someone say trouble?


David,

One double and a side order of wonton?

Done!



LOH,

Nice siggy...

Wasn't Axel just a few weeks old just yesterday? :confused: ;)

Can i mix you up a slushie?

DONE!

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

did someone say trouble?
David,
One double and a side order of wonton?
Done!

LOH,

Nice siggy...

Wasn't Axel just a few weeks old just yesterday? :confused: ;)

Can i mix you up a slushie?

DONE!

Thanks, about the siggy and for the slushie! Yeah I know I keep asking myself where the last year and a half has gone.

Would you like some Chinese food? There's plenty here there doesn't seem to be anyone but you me David and Lady today. :)

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Well there doesn't seem to be anyone around tonight either. I have all this leftover Chinese food and I don't know what to do with it. I suppose I should put it in the fridge so LH, can have some later. Has anyone fed the Orc? Does he even eat? I wonder if I should feed him some of this Chinese food?

Mario stop throwing rice at him, haven't you tortured him enough tonight? Oh you know what I should probably feed the little orange fuzzy while I'm here too, poor little thing.

[Karen]

You feed the orange fuzzy, yup, the Orc eats whatever leftovers we put within arm's reach. It's like having a teenage brother around ...

No Chinese food for me, thanks, but leave it in the fridge (what you don't give to the Orc) and I'm sure someone will want it!

[gini]

Sorry I haven't been around - Is it 9:30 p.m. - no it must still be 8:30 p.m........who really knows?

Is that leftover Chinese in the fridge? Ummmm, those cartons smell yummy.

Where is everybody? Well, it is Sunday night - guess I will eat some food, clean up a bit, turn off the lights and lock up.

Orc, you be good now, all by yourself for the night.

[Lady'sOtherHuman]

Sorry I haven't been around - Is it 9:30 p.m. - no it must still be 8:30 p.m........who really knows?

Is that leftover Chinese in the fridge? Ummmm, those cartons smell yummy.

Where is everybody? Well, it is Sunday night - guess I will eat some food, clean up a bit, turn off the lights and lock up.

Orc, you be good now, all by yourself for the night.

Oh Gosh! I forgot to turn off the lights when I left last, Sorry guys! Well I don't know how much I'll be here today but I just started a fresh pot of LH's Royal Vinter coffee. It's really good stuff. I hope it will help everyone have a good Monday morning. :D