42

[RICHARD]

It's the "answer to the life/universe" week!!

My attempt at a free-form Thursday....

NO DOTD this week.....


Everyone is on their own.....Except Mario....
That kid gets into more trouble....
;)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Are you abandoning ship this week?
Do you REALLY want to leave us on our own?
Just because Mark Martin didn't win the Daytona 500, is no reason to pout! There's a whole season for him to win!

It's 61 here. I'm having a cherry limeade to celebrate! YIPEEEE!!!
I brought my own since Mario ate all the cherries last time. While I don't mind sharing, I'd rather not have a monkey paw finshing around in my soda trying to grab the cherry out, so I put a lid on it!:D

[PJ's Mom]

I'm so confused. :eek:

Ok, so that's nothing new for me...

[slick]

Mario, I'm afraid, is still recovering from the weekend trip; he went a little "ape" in Seattle.

Well, since it's a free form bar this week, I think I'll just slip behind the bar and whip up a batch Margaritas. I'm feeling like a trip to Margaritaville. Anyone want to join me???

Laurie.....check in please.

Gini......where are you????

[Miss Meow]

I don't know what I'll have to drink yet, but I'll propose a toast to Jo and Amy, in memory of Binx and Smokey :(

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by PJ's Mom
I'm so confused. :eek:

Ok, so that's nothing new for me...


42

42 is the number from Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy from which all meaning ("the meaning of life, the universe, and everything") could be derived.
A BBC radio script based on Adams' book contains the following lines:


("Cave man" lays out following sentence in Scrabble stones: "What do you get if you multiply six by nine?")
Arthur: Six by nine? Forty-two? You know, I've always felt that there was something fundamentally wrong with the Universe.
(Faint and distant voice:) Base thirteen!
For the literal-minded and those unfamiliar with terms like "base thirteen," this is a number system in which the number 10 is equivalent to our more familiar decimal 13. A base-13 number 42, therefore, is the same as four 13s plus 2, or decimal 54. So "six by nine" (six times nine) or decimal 54 is, in base 13, 42. For the mystically inclined, 42 in base 13 is the same as 110110 in binary (base 2). This could mean almost anything, and many Adams fans have spent untold hours discovering all of the places where the number "42" pops up. For example, there are many mentions of the number in the Book of Revelation. Others have made a game of finding 42s, such as these:

The angle at which light reflects off of water to create a rainbow is 42 degrees.
Two physical constants in the universe are the speed of light and thediameter of a proton. It takes light 10 to the minus 42nd power seconds to cross the diameter of a proton.
The sum of the ordinal alphabetic positions of the initials (SPG) for Stan (P.) Gibilisco, an oft-published science and technology writer, is equal to 42 (S=19, P=16, G=7).
A barrel holds 42 gallons.
(It should be noted that all of these 42's are base 10, not base 13.)


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I am not abandoning thursday's, I just thought that we needed a break from the 'structured'
formats we always do.....Order anything you like!!


MOFF,

Cherry limeade....I did buy Cherry Kool aid this morning...
lol, Mark didn't lose the race, He never got started!!!:eek:


MM,

I know-and poor Rough neck.......That story didn't help any...


Slick,

Just don't call me parrothead....:confused:

[catland]

To Smokey and Binx - you will be missed.

I need a double Margaritaville right about now - Slick - ever have Margarita's with a swirl of Sangria? Very good - I had that when I was in Texas last September.

Work kind of sucks here today - the "reorganization" continues and I learned yesterday that a long time employee is being laid off on Friday. She doesn't even know yet and I have to stay quiet. (I know this because I'll be doing some of the work that she currently does).

[slick]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Slick,

Just don't call me parrothead....:confused:
OK, if you don't call me birdbrain :D

I toast in memory of dear Binx and Smokey. May they RIP.

Catland: we had that about 8 years ago. Restructuring??? I call it massive firing. The famous last words around here was "We just don't see a future for you here." Hope she has another source of income. Help yourself to the pitcher on the bar.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Can't stick around long because the boss is here, so I'll just quick sneak in, grab one of those margaritas and see you all later!

To Binkx and Smokey! :)

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by slick
Restructuring??? I call it massive firing. The famous last words around here was "We just don't see a future for you here." Hope she has another source of income. Help yourself to the pitcher on the bar.

I found out about being "RIF'ed" (reduction in force) when the big boss and my boss came to my office, the Big boss asked me what my job description was.....I told her "Data Clerk"-
My boss said, "You mean 'Dead End' clerk..."


I got my revenge tho....I wrote a letter and a week later she was shown the door.....
:p

I'm having a double shot of Jack........

Toast-

To all our dear friends that are frolicking amongst the clouds and the rainbows.

[lbaker]

I'm here. Worn out from the show but here anyway (don't want to lose all that overtime I made working the weekend and Monday holiday time ;) ). Had to stick a sock in Mario at the airport. Slick, what if he had "gone off" there :eek: , can you just see me explaning Mario to the security guards!! OK everyone, Slick gave me a Mario clone as a present and of course I had to name him Mario. His arms & legs go all screwy and he makes this great, loud noise. Sometimes he does it when he's just sitting there I found out, you don't need to excite or tickle him or anything. We laughed so hard (at so many things) I'm sure people thought we were wack-o. Lots of stories to tell but I'm dry, let me get a few drinks first :p Gini, is your computer still broken? I'll call you tonight (if Slick doesn't get me all tipsy).

[Corinna]

Usual format? We have a format? I need something to day the boy got his new truck and he played chuffer to me . I need nerve meds. New drivers!!!!!!!
It's been a week so far( is it the weather)
sounds like every one is having it too. I won't go in to it all but just let me get a vodka and diet coke.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by lbaker
Sometimes he does it when he's just sitting there I found out, you don't need to excite or tickle him or anything.

Sounds like a teenager.....;)

Corrina,

Prayers for you...Vodka and DC!!

DONE!

Once the custom accessories start to go on then you can really worry.:eek:

[Corinna]

They already have! Thats ok he works hard for his money and he pays for his own stuff. Its a nice 1987 dodge dakota.
At least he can now drive himself to work and places. It was weird having him drive me to job interveiws instead of the other way around.

[G.P.girl]

I have pound cake.

[slick]

Wow, it's been a busy day for me, but I've got time to play now.

I see that the Margaritas are all gone, so I'll just make another pitcher. Hmmmm, red or green?????

[lbaker]

I just wrote you all great stuff about my evening with Slick and this great flight attendant on the plane that just loved Mario (Mario behaved himself and really liked looking out the window) Just now the "kids" got on the phone and broke up my response. Short version, she ended up buying Mario a beer on the flight and told me Mario & I would have to share :p I am NOT making this up.

[slick]

Originally posted by lbaker
I just wrote you all great stuff about my evening with Slick and this great flight attendant on the plane that just loved Mario (Mario behaved himself and really liked looking out the window) Just now the "kids" got on the phone and broke up my response. Short version, she ended up buying Mario a beer on the flight and told me Mario & I would have to share :p I am NOT making this up.
What????:eek: You took Mario on the plane???? I thought maybe he would be tucked away in your suitcase.:D That's too funny. I really wish I would have thought it out more and put a diaper on him. BTW it will be another week or so before I get the pictures developed.....as promised, I'll let you see them first :eek:

[lbaker]

I shed tears of laughter with Slick and just now am shedding tears of saddness for Johanna & Binx. RIP Binx, be happy.

You guys should have heard Slick on the elevator while we were going down to dinner - from the Consierge (sp?) Lounge, don't you know - ain't what you know it's WHO you know. hahaha. and this guy is on his cell phone REAL loud, talking about this WEIRD WOMAN that answered his phone call about 3 or so a.m. the night before. He kept say "Weird Woman" a lot. After about the third time he said "weird woman" Slick says "that would be me". Straight faced :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by G.P.girl
I have pound cake.

DUDE!!!


I'll buy you a pop if you share????


Laurie and slick...

And both of you are coming out in July???

There may still be time to close the borders.....;)

[captain]

I'll have a vodka, lime and soda thanks.

Cheers to darling RB fur-kids ..... and {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} to their parents

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by captain
I'll have a vodka, lime and soda thanks.

Cheers to darling RB fur-kids ..... and {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} to their parents


You can have a double...


DONE!

[slick]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Laurie and slick...
And both of you are coming out in July???
There may still be time to close the borders.....;)
Yup, we will both be there with boobs (oooops,) I mean "bells" on.
Laurie: don't forget, what happens at the party, stays at the party ;) :eek: Keep 'em guessing, that's what I say!! Shhhh, don't tell them about the tail!!!!

Oh and Richard, when I ordered a double Caesar, it came with skewered prawn and a cherry tomato. I've been spoiled now. :D

[captain]

Thanks RICHARD - I usually orders doubles, ..... dunno why I didn't this time, but as usual the EXCELLENT barperson picked up my error :D


Originally posted by slick
Oh and Richard, when I ordered a double Caesar, it came with skewered prawn and a cherry tomato. I've been spoiled now. :D

Double caesar = as in Salad?
What is that - how is a salad ordered as a double?

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by captain
Thanks RICHARD - I usually orders doubles, ..... dunno why I didn't this time, but as usual the EXCELLENT barperson picked up my error :D



Double caesar = as in Salad?
What is that - how is a salad ordered as a double?

Bloody Caesar

1 1/2 oz. Vodka, Dashes of Worcestershire, Tabasco, Salt, Pepper & Lime juice, Clamato juice to fill

Build in above order in a Tall glass, Garnish with a Celery stalk & Lime wedge


Captain...

this drink is absolutely wonderful on a sunday morning while surrounded by your pets, newspaper and loved ones....

CHEERS!!!

[G.P.girl]

Originally posted by RICHARD
DUDE!!!


I'll buy you a pop if you share????



sure dude! i've been hiding it from my family, so i still have a bunch left!;)

[Corinna]

Ok you guys can't do this to me I live so vicarsely through you. HOW WAS SEATTLE? Did you leave it standing? Please oh please huh huh PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I need another vodka and dc. Pound cake we got any cherry sryup left here?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Clamato juice to fill


I thought that stuff was about to explode in Phred's refrigerator! And now you're drinking it on a Sunday morning!? With the furkids in attendance!!!? :eek: :eek:

Slick, I think I should have learned your trick of feeding Max chicken a few years ago......men. :mad: :rolleyes:

I need about a triple margarita right now, and a new battery for my computer because this one's about to go dead and I don't want to go upstairs and plug it in because "he's" up there. And I'm not talking about Tubby. ;) :rolleyes:

[slick]

Originally posted by Corinna
Ok you guys can't do this to me I live so vicarsely through you. HOW WAS SEATTLE? Did you leave it standing? Please oh please huh huh PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
I need another vodka and dc. Pound cake we got any cherry sryup left here?
:D :D :D My mouth shall remain shut until Laurie gets here tomorrow.:p All I'm going to say is that I laughed so hard my face hurt!! :D

Vodka and DC with cherry topped pound cake DONE!

Hi Debbie: triple Margaritaville for you DONE!

Oh dear, here I am being barperson again when Richard said it was a free for all.

Free???? No bar tab to worry about???

[Corinna]

Man you guys are so MEAN!!!!! (pouting bottom lip stuck out) Laurie hurry back .
Thanks for the vodka and dc. Great pound cake. !!!!:eek: :D

[trayi52]

Mario went on the plane, or do I have the wrong Mario? Or have you guys been drinking so much that you are seeing two Marios.

Thats a scarey thought! Anybody been to ebay and seen what they are auctioning off this week??

I think I'll have a beer and since Mario has been so good for some reason give him a beer too.

[dukedogsmom]

Here's the latest from Ebay and they've been reported. Totally sick.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3176746235&category=317
And let's have a toast to Binx and Smokey. It's going to be a long day at work today and Margaritas happen to be my favorite. That'll make the day go faster.

[Corinna]

Good morning all ! Gee nobody in the bar On THURSDAY! I guess I'll just have to make so choc.chip cookies to get every body here. (goes to kitchen starts making warm,gooy and delisous cookies)
Well mario I should have known you'd be the first in line for a nice warm cookie. Here have a nice glass of milk with that. (i'm carring on a converstion with a monkey) I need help here guys.

[trayi52]

Corinna, when he starts smacking his lips back at you then you will know he is talking to you too.

Well I think I will start out with a nice Hot Buttered Rum this morning to warm up my bones.

Where is everybody, work? Sleep?

[dukedogsmom]

Now how did you know that chocolate chip cookies are my most favorite thing? And a cold glass of milk to go with it. So good! Yep, I'm at work. Flopping from here to Yahoo and back. It is very quiet here today. Wonder where everyone is? And, we never say the q word here at work. It's a sure jinx.

[Corinna]

I think they are off hearing the Seattle expolits and leaving us out of the loop. (hee hee) I guess he is talking to me a lot of smacking going on.
One HB for you. Hows your weather there ? we are having rain , but still about 3 feet of snow on the ground.

[Corinna]

You snuck in Dukes mom Have all the cookies you want. One glass of cold milk.
Done!

[Logan]

Richard, I'm going to settle for a Diet Coke this afternoon. I am doing a presentation with my boss and need to be "on top of my game". I'll be ready for something else later!!! ;)

[trayi52]

Thanks for the drink, Corinna. Our weather is the sun is shining and it is a little on the cool side. Snow is all gone. Oh well it was fun while it lasted!

Yeap Mario is communicating with you. That is his way of talking to you. Now when he starts screaming bloody murder, RUN! He hardly ever gets that excited though, he is a pretty good boy. Sometimes he gets jealous though.

[slick]

GOOOOODDDD MOOOOORRRRRING!!!!!

I guess I'll start off my usual way, double BM!! Let's see now, where would I find some cooked prawns??

[lbaker]

I know this neat little place in Seattle that's right on the water and they even have a little shuttle bus that picks you up and drops you back off at your hotel. Watch out though... should something strike you funny and you start laughing so hard it comes out your nose the bartender is likely to cut you off ;) At least that's what I hear :rolleyes:

[RICHARD]

Good Morning.

tray,

two beers for you and Mario.

DONE!

Logan,

DC for you ...knock em dead!

DONE!


Slick,
Double bm

i'll cook some up for you....I don't like frozen shrimp....

DONE..

[slick]

Originally posted by lbaker
I know this neat little place in Seattle that's right on the water and they even have a little shuttle bus that picks you up and drops you back off at your hotel. Watch out though... should something strike you funny and you start laughing so hard it comes out your nose the bartender is likely to cut you off ;) At least that's what I hear :rolleyes:
Yeah, that BT was quite the young stud; not hard on the eyes at all!!! :) :) I don't remember your nose leaking :confused:

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by lbaker
Watch out though... should something strike you funny and you start laughing so hard it comes out your nose


Geez, thanks for representing PT.....;)

[G.P.girl]

eeeeeeh.....coffee please....just, woke, up

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by lbaker
Watch out though... should something strike you funny and you start laughing so hard it comes out your nose the bartender is likely to cut you off ;) At least that's what I hear :rolleyes:

You guuuuysss!!! I'm sooo jealous! It sounds like you just had such a great time! I don't remember the last time I laughed so hard I spewed from the nose. :p ;) :D :D

I'll take another margarita. It's another one of "those" days. :rolleyes: Retirement, take me away!!!

[RICHARD]

GP...

Coffee!

DONE!

T&P,

Trust me! You'd remember spewing.....especially thru the nose!!:eek: :eek:

Double Margie.

[slick]

I honestly don't remember Laurie spewing out her nose.....

unless....

that's when I was sticking a prawn in my ear :D :eek:

Laurie: did you speak with Gini last night??? I'm really getting worried :(

[lbaker]

Slicks margarita's vs Richards Slushies. OH BOY, in July we can have the great American SlushOff! Or would that be MargOff? I volunteer to be a judge :p I'm bringing out a tray of scallops wrapped in bacon and fresh from the grill in a few minutes. Still working on stuff I brought back from the Annual Meeting. GUESS WHAT WE HAD IN THE NEXT AISLE OVER IN THE EXHIBIT HALL? Three live cloned mules :eek: They were from the Univ. Idaho and were all under a year old. They were sooo neat. I am not making this up. Slick saw them too. And no, we hadn't met for morning BM's before getting to the show :p My Mario clone wanted a mule ride and I had to bribe him with beer so he wouldn't pout and cause a scene :rolleyes: Slick, take that prawn out of your ear again

[emily_the_spoiled]

I am glad to see that I am not the only person out there who is having one of "those days". It feels like I am in a Ground Hog rerun and every day is a Wednesday :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I think that I definitely need a margartia (or maybe even two) :D

dukedogsmom, you will be happy to know that they have removed that auction from ebay.

I think that we should all have a drink in rememberance of Binx, Smokey, and Rough Neck who are now watching over us...

[RICHARD]

As long as you weren't sticking a pram in your ear.


ETS,

Two, one for each hand......
Join the club!


DONE!

Laurie,

There are some mules jokes that I am gonna pass on...:eek:

[slick]

Those mules were really cute and they looked quite fluffy to me. There were 3 of them and when I asked about them, the host started going on and on about DNA and using all this scientific talk; my eyes just glazed over. Sadly no one was allowed to pet them.

Lunchtime here. I think I'll just make myself another BM - just a single this time. I've got a long afternoon ahead of me.

Bring on the mule jokes :D :D

[lbaker]

Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time,
which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath.

This made him what?

Oh man, this is good.......
You'll love this...

A super callused fragile mystic plagued with halitosis.

OK, I'm still suffering from jet lag and think I'll go home. No, no.. no need for applause ;)

[slick]

GROAN!!!!!!! Good thing you didn't tell that one at dinner; I would have spit my scallops all over the place.

Us? Represent Pet Talk? :D :eek:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

OMG, Laurie!!! All I can say is THANKS! I needed that! :D :D LOL ROTFLMAO!

[catland]

Sorry I'm so late to the party. Got any more of that shrimp on the Barbie? or am I in the wrong thread.;)

Think I'll try one of those nekkid beers.:p

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by catland
Think I'll try one of those nekkid beers.:p

Mmm....we haven't had those for awhile because we ran out and Terry hasn't made it up to WI to replenish our stock lately.

But since this is a cyber bar, and they never run out of anything....

Richard, Slick, whoever's bartending, can we have a couple of nekid beers hear please? :D

[Corinna]

Just what jobs do you two have that you are allowed to see the cloning results? Or was that before or after the bar?
I can't beleive you told that gandhi joke (groan) Sounds like Seattle wasn't safe after all.

Guess I 'll do the honors 2 nekid beers.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

Richard, Slick, whoever's bartending, can we have a couple of nekid beers hear please? :D

two nekkid cold ones....I'd give you a six pack but you wouldn't post until tomorrow:eek:

Thank you Corrina!!

[slick]

Sorry Richard, I'm a little behind today....

**snicker** "little behind??" **snicker, snort**

I'll try to keep up, but I thought you said we all had to help ourselves today :confused:

LOL Corinna, that was before the bar.

[Corinna]

seriously what do you guys do that you are allowed to see cloning results? I find the whole subject interesting. I haven't formed a total opinion on the subject yet.
I am leaning toward stem cell research for human deseases (being diabetic might have something to do with that)But not sure as that conflicts with my stand on abortions(not starting a debate!!!)

[slick]

Originally posted by Corinna
seriously what do you guys do that you are allowed to see cloning results? I find the whole subject interesting. I haven't formed a total opinion on the subject yet.
I am leaning toward stem cell research for human deseases (being diabetic might have something to do with that)But not sure as that conflicts with my stand on abortions(not starting a debate!!!)
Hey, I was only at the conference as a Guest of Laurie's. You'd better ask Laurie about her job description.

The Conference is a yearly one that's put on by AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) and this year it happened to be in Seattle. The general public is allowed to go (for a fee I think) and there are information booths and all kinds of science education booths for children. The cloned mules were in a section of their own, but I'm not sure who sponsored by.

Check this out: http://www.aaas.org/meetings/

There were all kinds of seminars as well. I was only there for 1 night so did not get to attend much, but what I saw was very interesting.

I'm sure when Laurie logs on she can tell you more. I may not have all the facts straight :rolleyes:

[dukedogsmom]

That is so cool ref cloned mules! Too bad you didn't get to pet them. Did you get pics? I'll get to read my response from Ebay when I get home. I was one of the ones that reported it. Will be interesting to see what happened. Oh, they might not tell me. Hey, today is my Monday and Friday! I took tomorrow off so I have a 4 day weekend! So, give me a double of whatever you've got. I'm ready to celebrate. Got about 45 more minutes of work left.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
Hey, today is my Monday and Friday! I took tomorrow off so I have a 4 day weekend! So, give me a double of whatever you've got. I'm ready to celebrate. Got about 45 more minutes of work left.

rub it in....

Double Margie!


Done!

[trayi52]

Well I think I'll take one for the road, a nice cold beer will do. I am going to an auction! LOL, hope there is nothing like what was on ebay there!! ewwweeeeee!

Be sure to let us know what ebay had to say about THAT auction. I think it would be very interesting to know what was really going on.

Slick, sounds like you and Laurie had a blast! I am so jealous. Did you really stick a shrimp in your ear?? What a woman!!

Take care of Mario for me, make him be good. Give him a beer and he should be a pretty good boy. Your going to have to tell me about the other Mario...

Willie

[Corinna]

Ok thanks, Laurie!!!!!!!!!! nosey minds want to know.
Willie , have fun at the auction. I love them miss the one we used to have weekly, they closed. I'll keep an eye on the little man , here's being a good little gentleman to day.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

A strawberry smoothie, Richard.

Hectic week, but hey! I gots a boyfriend! *does a little dance*

[G.P.girl]

you do? cool! is he hott? if you don't mind my asking;)

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Of course! *hehe*

[G.P.girl]

haha
can i have a smoothie too? please?

[trayi52]

Well I am back, didn't see anything at that auction I wanted. So I guess I'll take a giant sized beer!

Oh by the way dukedogsmom, I went on ebay and done a search on buy-polar and she still has her lovely teapot for sale. She is also offering to break up with your boyfriend, or quit your job for you!


BREAK UP/ QUIT JOB SERVICE
...that's where I come in. I will politely (or psychotically -- your choice) break up for you. I will phone your boyfriend, disguising my voice like yours, or muffling it through tube sock. Then I "pull the trigger" on him while you're out clubbing it!!! Isn't that great? I will also quit jobs for you; any job. I have VAST personal experience in this area. NOTE: Quitting jobs with no notice will be subject to a small premium. I usually like to offer one or two weeks, but again, the choice is yours! Please contact with questions or concerns.

She is still using the same picture too! Wow! ;)

Okay, where my beer??

[mahayana]

Hey, guys!

Now you've got "Margaritaville" playing over and over in my head...we should fix that jukebox!

(xylophone intro)

"Livin' on spongecake...watchin' the sun bake...all of the tourists, all covered with oil...

"Blew out my flip-flop...stepped on a pop-top...

"But there's juice in the blender...soon it will render...that frozen concoction that helps me hang on...Wastin' away again..."

(kicks jukebox)

"I was drunk...the day my mom...got out of prison...and I went...to pick her up...in the rain...

"but before I could get to the station in my...pick-up truck...she got runned over by a damned old train..."

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Hey everybody - WAKE UP!!!! It's Friday!!!

And....are you ready.....it's my birthday!!! Yep, 42 years ago right about this time my mom was swearing she was never going to let my dad touch her again! :p :D

They tell me my older brother (2 years older) hid under the bed when they brought me home from the hospital. Guess I scared him. :cool:

I think I've had enough margaritas for one week, so lets see....what other kind of drink do I like....I'm giving up Coke for good and today's my first day without so I'm dying for one of those, but I'll take a pass.

Hmmm..oh I know, how 'bout one of those cherry lime aids that MOFF is always drinking? That sounds good to start the day off with. We'll get to the hard stuff later....

And Mario's been such a good little monkey this week that I think he deserves a beer too. :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

And you know, just as I was clicking out of this thread, I realized that the title of the thread is 42! Richard, you're a genius! :D

[Corinna]

I guess thats what we get for being open after hours:rolleyes:
I'm doing the worried mom thing today. The boy is off on an adventure (first one alone in his new truck ) taking brother in law to the doc. and his buddy with hiim in to thebig city.Why is it hso hard to let go!!! I know hes 20 but hes the one that almost died twice and has a slower learning pace so hes about even with his 17year old buddy. The buddy just came back from Montana youth challange(pre boot camp for kids having trouble in reg school , he did so well that he can pass boot camp in the summer and go right into the navy or marines (he wants to fly jets)
I think I need a rum and dt coke today.

[lbaker]

T&P's Mom, your 42 birthday is the 42nd week of Thursdays :eek: That's amazing and you should sit in the chair of honor *quick, someone clean off a chair by the fireplace* and let us serve you whatever you want... and plenty of it :D Something special to munch on perhaps? Mahayana, you do have the strangest music going through your head sometimes. Wasn't the country/western tune from someone (can't remember who) who said the perfect song must have the words "mother, drunk, train, prison & pick-up truck" ? Who was that? Oh well... one less brain cell to work with.

[Corinna]

Happy Birthday!!! I've been 42 for almost a year no problems in fact I think I actually like getting older . No one believes me even when I have my 20yr and my22yr with me. I even got carded at the grocery store for wine the other day. (wonder if he was just making me feel better)
Enjoy the once in a lifetime day.!!!:p :p

Cherry limeaid !!
as Richard says DONE!!!

[catland]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
And you know, just as I was clicking out of this thread, I realized that the title of the thread is 42! Richard, you're a genius! :D

Could the universe be any more cosmically (sp?) balanced?

A big Hippo Birdies to you T&P - I'll buy you that drink. I think I'll start my Friday morning with one of Richard's famous Bloody Ceasars.

Corrinna - you still get CARDED? I should have that problem- but hey, that's great - enjoy it while you still can.;) True story, once when my husband and I went out to dinner, they carded him but not me - ok I am four years older than him but I'm not a cradle robber! I was probably near the age of 42 at the time.:eek: )

[Corinna]

Hey Mario has a nice carrot cake muffin with a candle in it for you. **** take it to t&P's mommy *** ( whole bar singing ) Happy birthday to you Ok enough we sound like cats strangling. But you get the picture>:)

[Corinna]

The best part of the story was Clarissa (22Yr daughter) was there and didn't get carded!!:) The Ben (20yrson ) laught so hard at it thought they would kill each other. Once mymom intrduced me to our new vet as here sister. She was about 45 and I was 13. May dad always calls me by his favorite sisters name. I'm surprized I wasn't named Anna. Parents what can you do?!

[lbaker]

My mom always would get confused and call my brother or me by the dogs name :rolleyes: Now she just calls everyone "dear" :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

After my parents' car accident, my dad was kinda loony because he banged his head pretty good. He introduced me to the nurse as his sister. :rolleyes: And he introduced my Aunt as his girlfriend. :eek: :eek: My mom was in her own hospital room but it would have been interesting to see how he introduced her. :p

Thanks everybody, I'll just sink into this comfy chair here...oh, why thank you so much Mario! How did you know carrot cake was my favorite? :D Although actually, as we were growing up, my mom would bake whatever kind of cake we wanted for our birthdays. I always chose the angel food with the colored speckles in it. So now I don't even have to ask. If I went home this weekend I know my mom would have it waiting for me. :D

Oh, and it's about 1 1/2 or so since I've been carded..... :)

[Corinna]

Well I guess we should start carding here in the bar ,since I see some of the younger ones occasionally do come in. Shall we start with you T&P ?
I am calling poor Ben by hubbys name or by Merlin. He just looks at me with the "Mom you poor looney lady"look and a says either I'm the blonde one (hubby has black hair) or I'm Ben , the less hairy one!
I guess as you age it's a waty of denile. Not the river.;)
What music can we play for you today?
I sure wish I could spell today!!!:confused:

[dukedogsmom]

Richard: I bragged too much too soon yesterday! I got called in today so I'm here at work :( So I can be in misery with everyone else. Happy Birthday T&P! Ugh, I'll be 40 later this year. Kay Ann's mom thought I was only 27! That really made my day. Hopefully I can keep that up. Guess since I'm at work I have to do without the alcohol. So, how about a Cherry slushie? That sounds really good. Does anyone remember those drinks that you could get from machine at convenience stores? They were called slush puppies.

[lbaker]

Corinna, if you go to www.aaas.org and click on "Family Science Day" you will find out more about the Association I work for and the cloned mules shown at our Annual Meeting. There is also a quote from yours truly :eek:

[slick]

Happy Birthday Debbie!! I remember 42..... Your drinks are on the house today....

no, I don't mean you have to climb on the roof......:D :D

Didn't sleep too well last night; worried about Gini and other stuff. I think I'll start off with a Spanish Coffee and work my way up. Got a busy day today; have to install software and ship out about 20 PC's today.

note to self: lift with the knees :eek:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
note to self: lift with the knees :eek:

You should have hired Richard for the day. I heard he's really good at stuff like that. You know, cutting wood, riding the rails, shipping PC's....:D

[RICHARD]

WOW,

happy friday and happy birthday, T&P!!!

And by the way, if I am genius the schools here in California are in bad shape!

T&P
A birthday Cherry Limeade...
DONE!

ILMAG,
strawberry smoothie,
DONE!

GP,

Smoothie?
DONE!

Corrina,
Rum and DIET Coke..
DONE!

DDM...
Slush Puppy...
DONE!

My mom goes thru all the kids names and then says,
"WHAT is your name?"


Tray,
Giant Beer..
DONE!

[slick]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
You should have hired Richard for the day. I heard he's really good at stuff like that. You know, cutting wood, riding the rails, shipping PC's....:D
Good thought. Hmmmmm I wonder how he is with a tape gun????:eek: :eek: I hope he's no Tim Taylor and tapes himself to the fence :D

[Corinna]

Thanks Laurie great site I put it in book marks. Gee a celeb in our midst.
I haven't seen Gini on in a while is she ok? Have you had a pm from her? Some thing we can pray for her for?

[Logan]

Happy Birthday, Debbie!!! You are not too far ahead of me, actually!!! :o I'll be 42 in September!!! :)

Hope you have a wonderful day!!

[Corinna]

well I have to leave for a while freind coming over to talk over starting a gift business and Ideas. So I'll be on later in the afternoon. Mario behave till I get back . Share the rest of the muffins.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Can I have a cold root beer?

Happy Birthday Debbie! I remember 42, it was a fun time!

Logan, Congrats on the 9000 + posts!

I'll buy a round for everyone!:D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
Can I have a cold root beer?

Happy Birthday Debbie! I remember 42, it was a fun time!

Logan, Congrats on the 9000 + posts!

I'll buy a round for everyone!:D


Cold Root Beer!!

Done.

Just talked to Gini,

She called and we chatted for a few minutes....she is o.k. and wants everyone to know she is getting
her new computer together and should be on line in a week or two...
:)

[slick]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Just talked to Gini,

She called and we chatted for a few minutes....she is o.k. and wants everyone to know she is getting
her new computer together and should be on line in a week or two...
:)
**sigh** thank you thank you Richard. I lost a couple hours sleep last night over her......I'm breathing a BIG sigh of relief now.

On that note, I'll take a double BM please :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Well, so far the birthday's going good. The boss is leaving me alone for the most part, the phone is not ringing, the doorbell is not ringing, pretty quiet around here in other words. :D

I'm trying to make a CD that will "autorun." You know, when you put it in the CD tray it automatically starts itself. Anybody know how to do this?

I'll have a Long Island Iced Tea, please. The cocktail hour has begun so bring 'em on! :D

Oh, and I guess I was feeling a little low this morning because Terry left without even saying happy birthday. I wasn't too surprised since he's been such a crab lately :rolleyes: and I got my present last night, but I thought he'd at least say happy birthday. Well, I just got a call from him and he was all apologetic. He knew today was Friday, but he thought it was the 19th. He thought the 20th was tomorrow and that's why he didn't say anything. He was really sweet about it - and said he'd take me to dinner tonight - so I guess I forgive him. :p

[Logan]

So glad to know that Gini is fine. Thanks, Richard!! :) I would guess that her PM and Email boxes are going to be overflowing!!!! :eek:

I'm with Slick, it's Friday afternoon, Gini is ok, so I'll take the Bloody Mary now, too!!! :D

[slick]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
I'm trying to make a CD that will "autorun." You know, when you put it in the CD tray it automatically starts itself. Anybody know how to do this?
I've never tried doing that but isn't there a file called Autorun.ini that needs to be on the CD??

[lbaker]

Count me in for the BM. T&P's birthday's working out OK, Gini's OK, it's Friday and for me it's PAYDAY This round is on me... Mario, get that look out of your eye, "this round is on me" is just an expression - stay away from that pitcher :eek:

[Corinna]

Glad to hear Gini is ok.
having a boring day girl friend called going to be late. so i guess i'll have a ice tea and wait here for her.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Thank you, Sir Richard!

Boring day.... we got a snow day. *sits all alone*

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Well, I just got a call from him and he was all apologetic. He knew today was Friday, but he thought it was the 19th. He thought the 20th was tomorrow and that's why he didn't say anything. He was really sweet about it - and said he'd take me to dinner tonight - so I guess I forgive him. :p

Don't worry, He is devoid of the Date/Birthday/Anniversary gene.....He's a guy, after all!!

Long Tea for YOU!!

DONE!

Corinna,

Same for you!!

DONE!

Logan, Slick and Laurie..

I open up the bar to suggestions and you all fall in line like little sheep...... ;)

A pitcher of BMs for the ladies...

DONE!


Hey,

Anyone want to join me?? I'm gonna do 'Margaritaville' while inhaling helium from T&P's
b-day balloons............:eek:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Don't worry, He is devoid of the Date/Birthday/Anniversary gene.....He's a guy, after all!!


I know, that's why I wasn't too upset. :rolleyes: :D

Slick, yes, it's needs that file, but where do I get that file from? Do you think I could just copy it from another CD?

Thanks for the Long Tea Richard.

<inhales deeply then pinches off balloon> <sung in high pictched, chipmunk voice> Wasting away again in margaritaville....

<still in chipmunk voice> Oh no, get Mario away from the helium!!! Drat, too late....

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom


<still in chipmunk voice> Oh no, get Mario away from the helium!!! Drat, too late....


LOL,

We were gonna serenade you with a Happy Birthday...
:D


Oh, and a toast to friends, pets, birthdays and milestones!!!

[slick]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Logan, Slick and Laurie..

I open up the bar to suggestions and you all fall in line like little sheep...... ;)
That's not b-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-d-d-d!!!:D :D

Debbie: my 3rd party tech person is in today and I've got some information for you. I'll email you to your hotmail account right now. It's not what you know, it's who you know :) :)

Remember the 3 chipmunks song from way back????

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by slick


Remember the 3 chipmunks song from way back????


ALVIN!!!!!!

[slick]

Oh Yeah!!! OK everybody take in a breath of helium.....ready now....let's sing


The Chipmunk Song

All right you Chipmunks!
Ready to sing your song?
I'll say we are!
Yeah!
Let's sing it now!
Okay, Simon?
Okay!
Okay, Theodore?
Okay!
Okay, Alvin? Alvin? ALVIN!
Okay!!!

Christmas, Christmas time is near,
Time for toys and time for cheer,
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast,
Want a plane that loops the loop,
Me, I want a hula hoop,
We can hardly stand the wait,
Please Christmas, don't be late.

Okay fellas, get ready.
That was very good, Simon.
Naturally.
Very good Theodore.
Ahkhkhkh.
Ah, Alvin, you were a little flat, watch it.
Ah, Alvin? Alvin. ALVIN!
Okay!!!

Want a plane that loops the loop,
I still want a hula hoop,
We can hardly stand the wait,
Please Christmas, don't be late.
We can hardly stand the wait,
Please Christmas, don't be late.

Very good, boys.
Let's sing it again!
Yeah, let's sing it again!
No, That's enough, let's not overdo it.
What do you mean not overdo it?
Overdo it?
We want to sing it again!
Now wait a minute, boys...
Why can't we sing it again?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thanks so much, Slick. :D

Well, I'm off to my birthday dinner, so you all behave until I get back. :D

[catland]

ah yes, the male gene. Its why we got married on 7/27 (just like the airplane), and why I start reminding him ahead of time that my birthday is coming up :D . Funny thing is, this gene is age related, as the years go by, I have to remind him more and more.:eek:

I'm glad Gini is no longer awol.:D

ALVIN! ---- O-KAY

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by catland
ah yes, the male gene. Its why we got married on 7/27





I guess 7/47 was out of the question???:confused:

[lbaker]

I'm confuzed. This one guy at the Show that shows up every year, is really weird.. we all know him. He showed up at my booth with a balloon on Valentines day (his last name is Valentine) and held it in his hand and said "Happy Valentines Day, want a hit?" and held the helium balloon out to me and asked me if I wanted to talk like Micky Mouse. Oh yeah, sure.. Scientists are very weird. Geez, I best go to bed.. just how long can I use this JetLag excuse? ALVIN!!! all right..

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by lbaker
"Happy Valentines Day, want a hit?" and held the helium balloon out to me and asked me if I wanted to talk like Micky Mouse. Oh yeah, sure.. Scientists are very weird. Geez, I best go to bed..

More than what I was offered for Valentine's....

:p

[slick]

OK, I've just finished packing and shipping all these PC's and I'm hot and sweaty :eek: :eek:

Please may I have a tall ice-cold beer????? Better make that two :eek: :eek:

Me??? Strong like de bull; but smell isn't everything!!!!:D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by slick


Please may I have a tall ice-cold beer????? Better make that two :eek: :eek:


one for each hand.....DONE!

[Corinna]

well Richard it has started in earnst now. The kid came home with a new steiro and cd changer in the new truck. :eek:
Now for the newest the neighbor with all the dogs is home and may not go to Arizona after all:p great teasing my dogs along the other side of the fence. guess I get more electric fencing.
Guess I need a hot buttered rum. Please.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Corinna
well Richard it has started in earnst now. The kid came home with a new steiro and cd changer in the new truck. :eek:
Now for the newest the neighbor with all the dogs is home and may not go to Arizona after all:p great teasing my dogs along the other side of the fence. guess I get more electric fencing.
Guess I need a hot buttered rum. Please.

Should have kept my mouth shut......

Hot buttered Rum....

DONE!

[Corinna]

I knew it would happen !! He has been hanging out with the son in law to be (car geek) Ben works hard doing hardwood floors so he can spend it as he wants as long he keeps his bills paid. Thanks for the HBR

[smokey the elder]

[i]...Scientists are very weird. ...ALVIN!!! all right.. [/B]

Hey, I resemble that comment!:D ;) :p

[Corinna]

I think I'm more like Dave ! Feels like it some days you think once the kids are grown you'd have your house back NOOO they just bring adult friends back for dinner with them.
Bright side I 'm glad they are all comfortable being here we aren't my old fashion square parents. we are cool. They are even using our langaue Scary!!!

[mahayana]

I was taking Jojo for a walk this morning, and saw the back door open at the Cyberbar...

What a week! Snow last weekend, then it hit 78 degrees on Thursday, big duststorm with red skies on Friday, it's supposed to rain today through Tuesday.

Do you mind if I put some daffodils in a beer bottle on the bar?

lbaker posed a trivia question:

" Mahayana, you do have the strangest music going through your head sometimes. Wasn't the country/western tune from someone (can't remember who) who said the perfect song must have the words "mother, drunk, train, prison & pick-up truck" ? Who was that? Oh well... one less brain cell to work with."

Hint...the answer is in one of the verses.

I was thinking of putting some jazz on the jukebox, I love everything with saxaphone solos. All I see here is "The Year Of The Cat," does anyone know how to add a couple of Stanley Turrentine CDs to the menu?

Anyway, there's some coffee on for anyone that needs a cup!

[Dogz]

Miss me?;)

You know what sounds good?

One of Richard's famous Shirley Temples.:)

[trayi52]

Yes, yes I need coffee and lots of it!

Sounds like your weather is just mixed up. I think ours is pretty mixed up here too.

But yes, the coffee sounds really good.

[Corinna]

I'll take a cup of tea.How about some of the Rippingtons I love thry dangerous curves album (are they albums any more?) Sun shining here but cold wind blowing.

[mahayana]

Willie, did you drink all the coffee? The water is hot for the tea, do you prefer any particular kind? I see some jasmine green tea bags, Earl Grey and English breakfast tea.

Tell me about the Rippingtons. I think it would be great for everybody to have their favorite music here!

Is a Shirley Temple the drink that makes you feel like tap dancing and singing "The Good Ship Lollipop"?

[trayi52]

Yes, I admit it I drank all the coffee. I'm still sleepy and I got up at 10.

So make us another pot of coffee Andy, or I'm going to go to sleep standing up. If I go to sleep, please don't hang me on a nail.

Anybody seen Mario? Or did he go home with Slick? :confused:

[lbaker]

I spoke with Gini for an hour on the phone yesterday. She's fine.. just going through Pet withdrawls... still has broken computer. Her work one doesn't have Internet hookup so she can still work, just can't keep up with us. Phred.. I'm p.m'ing you about something she said.
L

[gini]

Main part of computer arrived on Friday - got it together on Saturday - found some problems - had fun nine year old niece all day Sunday and part of Monday - tackled the computer problems
and after talking to Manilla - India - and Nova Scotia (seriously)
everything is working and here I am.

So I find out that Thursdays is now called 42. Yeah, I remember that age just like it was 300 years ago. (even though no one respects it, I am a senior member here).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBBIE - and many many more (a very late wish).

So I wade through nine pages and what do I find????

Mario is missing (have you checked the empty Budweiser boxes?)

Corinna is worried about son driving truck (yup, I sure get that one).

Stuff is coming out of somebodies nose....

Someone has something in their ear.........

Slick and Laurie have cloned WHAT???? (oooo, I want one!)
(oh sorry, I thought you said a man).

Empty margarita glasses are everywhere

Willy - who hung her up by the tag on her nightie? Wow, she is sound asleep.

Everybody is singing some wierd song about Mama under the train - oh dear.

And I just stopped by to whine about being away from the bar for over two weeks -

Now I know why they call it AA....................it stands for

AWFUL ATTITUDE

when you have been deprived of fun and good drinks and especially dear and good friends.

Richard, thanks for checking in for me and I apologize for taking you away from your work
:D

It is good to be back - ignoring laundry and housestuff, paying bills and all those life's endearing chores and just hang out here and have some fun.

A HUGE Apple Martini is my request...................in one of those really big martini glasses, not those little wimpy things that you can hardly pick up.

I missed you all terribly - and I say that stone sober before the Apple Tini is served..........

XXOO Gini

[momoffuzzyfaces]

WELCOME BACK GINI!!!
YOU WERE MISSED A LOT!!!

Even Mario has been crying in his beer!!!
(Mario, wipe the beer off your face before you give Gini, a 'Welcome Back' kissie.):D

[Corinna]

Are we continuing last weeks or are we going to start a new one?

[gini]

Corinna, it is my fault, I haven't been here for the past two weeks and I just had to post something.

I think "42" is probably closed............I just broke the lock and barged right in.:D

[Corinna]

Thats ok we ment to give you a key. HEHE Glad your back among the living. We sure missed you.

[trayi52]

Gini, I'm glad you came in and helped me down from the fan. I would hate to have been found like this when Thursday opened this week! And in my nightie too!:eek:

We are all so glad to see you, Mario is really happy to see you. He has been swinging from the rafters since you came in.

I think we should all have a drink to celebrate gini's return. I'm buying, so lets drink up!!!