Isnt' it Thursday yet?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I need a drink.

[catland]

be vewwy vewwy quiet - I have a spare key. We can sneak in the back and I'll find you something to drink. ;)

[Corinna]

Hey lets get lisa (K&L) in here too I can't beleive how stupid people in her town are!! Give me one too I'm so upset she sent me a calendar that has some of the kitties on it. It's so sad.
Glad CJ is doing better.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Shhhh....thanks Catland. Looks like I'll only be needing one, so thanks for sneaking in for me. :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Well, scoot yourselves on over and make room for me!

I can't believe it's only Tuesday! This week has been a month long!!!! I have a cold so I'll mix myself a hot toddy with plenty of lemon and honey!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

c-r-a-a-a-s-h....tinkle...tinkle...pwoosssshhh...

OMG you guys! Sorry about that! I was just trying to clean out the cooler so it would be fresh and clean for when the bar really opens up. I reached behind some bottles and got clumsy and knocked them all onto the floor ! Drat, now I have more cleaning to do. Isn't it amazing how the pressure from shaken up beer can spurt the beer out of the bottle without exploding the cap off? Wonder how it does that. Oh drat again, I just remembered the mop is in the L & F. Somebody come get me if I'm not back out in an hour or so.....

[catland]

I hope we don't get caught. hee-hee.

Corinna - thats so nice to think of Lisa, I'll save a place by the fire if she wants to stop by.

[slick]

:eek: What are you guys doing in here? The bar hasn't officially opened up yet. Oh well, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Slide over guys.
**plunks down on the couch**
I guess you've got a lot of celebrating to do Debbie. So glad for you and CJ. If you don't mind, I'm going to light a couple of candles in the window for those Pet Talkers that need prayers.

[RICHARD]

HEY......WHO IS DOWN THERE.....MARIO?????

MARIO??????


Mario's in his room........


Damn vermin......Hey.......Oh my!

I heard the noise and thought that.....

Here, let's light a fire and get this thing going in grand style.....


Let me send the Zippy-bot into the L&F for that mop!!!


Catland.....Next time just turn up the jukebox and I'll know who
is there..;) ;)

And you have the honor of naming the DOTD for this week!


I was on my way to work and had a Mountain Dew on the seat...

I hit the brake, the can rolled off the seat, I just missed getting the can before it hit the console...


pppppsssssssssssssssstttttttttttt


All over......thank god it was a diet soda....the sugar would have made me sticky for the rest of the day......

-:rolleyes: :eek: :confused:

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Uh, OH! BUSTED!!!!:D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by RICHARD
I hit the brake, the can rolled off the seat, I just missed getting the can before it hit the console...

pppppsssssssssssssssstttttttttttt

All over......thank god it was a diet soda....the sugar would have made me sticky for the rest of the day......

-:rolleyes: :eek: :confused:

Whew! Glad we don't have to sneak around anymore. Sorry, Richard, it's not catland's fault, I needed a drink - bad! ;)

And the story about the beer bottles comes from my most recent experience in bringing groceries home. I obviously packed them in the back of the Tracker wrong, because when I swung the back door open, the 6 pack (that cost me $7.00!) slipped out. By the time I could catch it, 3 of the bottles had hit the ground. None of the bottles broke, one of them blew it's cap, but the other two just started foaming all over - bottle and cap intact. I never saw that happen before so I was amazed it could happen! :eek: So, I ended up with 3 bottles of beer for $7.00. Good beer, but way too much money. Next time I'll be sure and pack the beer further in so it can't fall out! :rolleyes: Which reminds me....I need to wash that jacket before I go someplace where it wouldn't be a good thing to be smelling like beer.....;)

Speaking of beer, now that the cooler is all nice and clean, I'll take a nekid beer. Haven't had one of those in a loooonngg time. And could Peanut please have a very soothing, calming camomille catnip tea? She's going to need it in the next coming days. ;) :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

How could I forget?
I need 4 catnip teas, please.
Could you make Leonardo's a double. He had to go to the white coat yesterday. He has an upper respitory infection. He's doing great but still hasn't forgiven me, yet.

Could I have some veggie soup too? :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
Could I have some veggie soup too? :)

OMG, MOFF, your mention of veggie soup reminded me....eeewww...

Just this last weekend I made some of my infamous creamy veggie soup, the one I had posted the recipe for awhile back. Well, Terry wanted me to make it thicker, so I did! The first night it was ok, but the second night...after being in the refrigerator.....it was just gross! It was sooo think we couldn't hardly put the spoon through it! I started to warm it up, knowing it would get runnier as it warmed. When I uncovered it the first time it was like hot lava bubbling up or something! It was like jello and it wiggled when the bubbles came up through it! It was soooo gross, but we both laughed so hard....then threw it down the garbage disposal. After seeing that neither one of us could bring ourselves to eat it. He said "Don't they make paste out of flour and water?" I said "yes, not to mention the fat from the butter and cheese...." and it was down the drain before we could think twice. :p Such a waste, but next time I won't make it quite so thick. :rolleyes: :D

[slick]

Debbie....I made that soup a couple of months ago and got the idea of adding broccoli to it. No good. It got really overdone and the broccoli got mushy and broke up all over the soup. Yuck. I also tried to freeze some for lunches. No good either. When it thawed out it got all watery. I think I'll stick to chicken soup.

Bartender....just sneaking on for a minute. Any chance of getting a nikked beer? Tanks....:)

**waves** Hi Connie and company.

[RICHARD]

LOLOL,
Nekkid beer, broken beer, cheesey soup and broccolli....

No one better blame Mario about 'putting on the airs', I know it's all of you!!!

T&p

Nekkid beer, Camomille CNT for the Tubster, Cracker Jack, want something???

DONE!

MOFF,
Veggie soup, reg CNTs, One double..Leonardo?

it's for your own good!

DONe!

Slick,

Nekkid beer, hold the broccolli.

Done!

[catland]

This is great. I open the doors and Richard ends up doing all of the work. :D

Now I need to thing of a DOTD. Talk about pressure. (I do take bribes;) )

[lbaker]

Jeezie peezie.. you guys are encouragable, incorrigible..whaaatever, all of the above. Food for tommorow is "TRAUMA FOOD" (thanks T&P) whatever comfort food you remember and want. AND.. tah dah, lest we forget.. January 15, Saturday - is Mario's 1st year anniversary at THURSDAY'S :D hip hip hooray! ha ha Mario, bet you thought I forgot! Open the dooooor, Richard! Oh, ooops someone already did :o Sorry Catland. Belly up to the bar my friends, I'll handle the next round while Richard and Gini try to dry out. Put your wet socks next to the fire but open the window first please :p

[gini]

SQUISH - PLOP SQUISH - PLOP

Sorry guys, my shoes are making funny sounds, I guess it is all of the water in them.

Sooooo, let me share with you my idea of I AM WOMAN..........I CAN DO THIS...........(pump out the basement and garage).

Got the basement down to a tolerable level - and it started to rain like - well , you know, pretty hard.

So, I race outside with my trusty pump and umbrella......put the pump in place - go find the extension cord..........plug it in..........and VOILA! Look at that, all by myself I created a living fountain of rainwater. I forgot to put on the hose to the pump.
Not only is rain pouring all over me - water is shooting straight up into the air from the pump.

What I said - out loud, could not be printed on this family friendly site.

I need a hot drink.........anything....just strong! I want you to know that I didn't get to bed until 3 AM - playing in the rain water.

But I also want you to know..........that I have realized that if this is the worst thing I have to deal with - I am way ahead of the game!

Lost and Found - HA! That's nuttin..........compared to the stuff that floated around in my basement. Where did it come from????
YUCK!

My drink, please, bartender?

[lbaker]

shhhh, we must be vewy vewy quiet.... let's let Gini sleep in this morning Had a late night myself, talking with Phred re: road trip to WV, late call (from Eastern time it was late anyway) with West Coast. Yadda yadda... but at work bright and early - well, I'm early anyway, still deciding about the "bright" part :rolleyes: Anything left over in the kitchen? Quick to stir up? Need my coffee before I can tackle cooking. Oh dear, I only was able to get SOME of the decorations out of the L&F for Mario's party before I became skeered of the strange noises from there - oh, maybe that was just the noise from Gini's squishy shoes :o nevermind

[slick]

Oh my.....I've been over on the cat side catching up on things and I didn't even think to wander over here.
Good morning Laurie...did you manage to get things sorted out with Phred? I know, I know....be quiet already. Sheesh, it's only 5:45am here...maybe I should go back to bed.

I've taken off Gini's shoes and placed them by the fireplace. Hopefully by the time she gets out of bed they will be dry. Watch that L&F Laurie. I refuse to go in there again.:eek:

[Pit Chick]

Originally posted by gini
SQUISH - PLOP SQUISH - PLOP
Sorry guys, my shoes are making funny sounds, I guess it is all of the water in them.

That's ok, that's the sound rubber makes when it gets wet. :cool:

Has anyone thought of a DOTD?

How about a Colorado Bulldog? It seems like more of a breakfasty type drink. Kinda. :rolleyes:

[lbaker]

I'm not sure where this old Bulldog is from but:

1 1/2 ounces cherry brandy (Mario is with you so far)
3/4 ounce light rum
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
3 or 4 ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass.

um, you can try it first PitC :eek:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Hmmm...that Bulldog sounds like a little much this early in the morning. I think I'll start out with a coffee with some of Slick's Baileys in it. That's considered a trauma drink. The more trauma the more Baileys. :D

Laurie, I think we might need some new decorations for Mario this year since I think I saw some of them floating around in Gini's basement. Hope none of the real toxic stuff from the L & F leaked into her basement, we may have to get the haz-mat guys back here to help her clean it out! Speaking of haz-mat guys....Slick, remember the tall one, chiseled features, just a touch of gray in his side burns to make him look distinguished? Well....he stopped by my house the other day to help with cleaning up CJ's diarrhea (peeee---yew!). He said to say hi to everyone at the bar, especially you. He remembers getting stuck in the L & F with you last year. :D Also said his crew might be stopping back someday because they had such a great time. :D

It's almost 11:00 am here already, time to start thinking about lunch, so since it's trauma food day today, how about continuing with that pizza we started last week? Pepperoni and extra cheese sounds wonderful to me, with some yummy cheesy garlic bread. MMMmmmmm....M!

[Pit Chick]

I thought Colorado Bulldogs are supposed to have milk in there somewhere :confused:

[wolflady]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Hmmm...that Bulldog sounds like a little much this early in the morning. I think I'll start out with a coffee with some of Slick's Baileys in it. That's considered a trauma drink. The more trauma the more Baileys. :D
...

*peeks into room*
Can I come in? One of these coffees with Slick's Baileys in it would be great!
Speaking of Slick's Baileys, did I tell you that I made some over the Christmas holiday?? It was an absolute hit! Yum!! :D :D

At least there is some sun out today...finally! I swear I saw Noah in his Ark when I was commuting into work yesterday....:rolleyes:

[lbaker]

Home made pizza with fresh herbs of course, pepperoni with extra cheese for T&P and double sausage for Richard. Shrooms are OK but I would rather go real light if there's any green peppers (a little goes a loooong way). mmmmm, cheesy garlic bread! Now you're talking! Slicks special coffee, boy - that Baileys can be habit forming. Hey Debbie, if you see that Haz-Mat guy again ask him if his brother is interested in leading a trail ride in July ;)

[Jadapit]

Is it ok if I sneak in here?:p A Colorado Bulldog does have milk. It's so yummy!! Here is how it's made. Here is a drink just for you pit chick.......The Colorado Pit Bull!:D I think I need one of those.;)

Colorado Bulldog
1 shot Vodka
1 shot Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
Milk
1 splash Coca-Cola






In a shaker mix Vodka, Kahlua, and milk. Pour into a rocks glass and add a splash of Coca-Cola.


Colorado Pitbull





3 shots Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
3 shots Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
3 splashes Cream
3 splashes Coca-Cola






In a shaker mix Spiced Rum, Kahlua, and Cream. Pur into a mason jar filled with ice and add a splash of Coca-Cola. Garnish with a couple of Filberts.

[Corinna]

Gini , I would love plop splish. we are going to be getting an artic strom this week not a high above 4 degrees ,we won't even talk about the lows at night. then 35 mile anhour winds for chill.
Can I crash on the couch here? I need a HBR please!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

HI! everyone!
I need to grab a cherry vanilla coke and 4 cat nip teas and then run. I have a splitting headache from my cold but mostly because we have THUNDERSTORMS moving in. (Thank you California! ;) )

I'll try to pop back in later, but no promises.

:D

[catland]

I thought I'd make a new "official"Thursdays thread but that didn't seem to work so I'm moving my DOTD post over here and deleting that one.

MoMo 1 cvc and 4 cnt's - sorry about the headache.

Corinna, on HBR - Done.

Jadapit - have I seen you here before? one CPB for you.

I'll heat up the oven for the pizza.

[Pit Chick]

Thanks Jadapit, I'll take both, one for each hand. :D :cool:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Anybody know how to edit the title of a thread? Since catland's "official" Thursday 83 thread didn't fly (I saw it but couldn't respond because the dreaded boss was here) I thought I'd add the 83 to the title of this one, but it didn't work.

I don't see the DOTD's defined again Catland, but I'll take one of the second one, the one with the Southern Comfort and...?

Anybody ever have onion rings on a pizza? I think we should try it, just for MOFF. :D

Laurie, hopefully there won't be a need for him at my house anymore - hopefully - but if I do see him I will most certainly ask! Nothing like a good trail ride with an even better guide. :D

Jadapit, it's ok to sneak in, but sneaking isn't really necessary, just bust them doors down and come on in! Oh, you should probably know though, a good joke is required of all newcomers before you can get a drink....along with an ID. ;) :D

[RICHARD]

Hey Catland,

Can you change the thread title???

Thank you for helping me out.....I can in thru the back door...

ba dump...


I am busy today so I'll peek in time to time.....I have to work....:(


I wish I could say DONE to this pile of trash..

[Jadapit]

Thanks!:D I will have to think of a joke. Wow it's been a long time since I've been asked for my ID!;)

[davidpizzica]

Hi, everyone! What's the DOTD today? Whatwever it is I'll take one. We're finally starting to dry out in Pittsburgh. I hope the same can be said for California!

[catland]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

I don't see the DOTD's defined again Catland, but I'll take one of the second one, the one with the Southern Comfort and...?


DOH - sorry about that. In honor of the crappy weather, my two DOTD choices were either

Ice Pick
1 1/4 oz. Vodka, Iced Tea
Pour over ice in a Collins or Tall glass, Garnish with lemon wedge

or,

Warm Blonde
Equal parts of; Southern Comfort & Amaretto
Layer in a pony or shot glass.

T&P - on WB for you.
David, which one would you like?

[slick]

OK, I'm totally confuzzled....:confused: but never mind.....I'm up to my eyeballs in spreadsheets. I can manipulate a cell like you wouldn't believe it....:D :D

An Ice Pick sounds good. I'll take a double then I have to concatenate.....:) :D :eek:

[catland]

T&P - as creator of this thread, you are the only one who can edit it. Go to the very first post of the thread and click the "Edit" button.

Oh yeah, its #89, not 83.:D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by catland
T&P - as creator of this thread, you are the only one who can edit it. Go to the very first post of the thread and click the "Edit" button.

Oh yeah, its #89, not 83.:D


LOL,

Sorry, I am totally screwed up..

The sun's been out two days in a row and I was late a total of 1.5 hours to work in three days....:eek:

I am running on panic today.

THIS is gonna be a 'thursday' to remember.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
I'll take a double then I have to concatenate.....:) :D :eek:

Eeewwww.....now you're starting to sound my instructor, Slick! If you have time, check back a few of my posts. The haz-mat guy is looking for you. :D

Catland, I tried editing in the "subject" field. It edited in my post, but the title didn't change. I even went in and changed it to 89 from 83 and still no change in the actual title. :confused:

I think I need another WB to contemplate all this. Preferably a MALE WB. ;) :D

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by catland
Warm Blonde
Equal parts of; Southern Comfort & Amaretto
Layer in a pony or shot glass.

Can I upgrade that pony to a horse? It's one of those days...


Also, how about a toast to Phred and his daring adventure to rescue a dog in the hill cun'ry? (For those that don't know about that, look in dog rescue.)

Here's to a safe return!

[lbaker]

Speaking of blondes......

An Irishman, a Mexican and a Blonde Guy were doing construction work on scaffolding on the 20th floor of a building. They were eating lunch and the Irishman said, "Corned beef and cabbage! If I get corned beef and cabbage one more time for lunch, I'm going to jump off this building."

The Mexican opened his lunch box and exclaimed, "Burritos again! If I get burritos one more time I'm going to jump off, too."

The blond guy opened his lunch and said, Bologna again! If I get a bologna sandwich one more time, I'm jumping too."

The next day, the Irishman opened his lunch box, saw corned beef and cabbage, and jumped to his death. The Mexican opened his lunch, saw a burrito, and jumped, too. The blonde guy opened his lunch, saw the bologna and jumped to his death as well.

At the funeral, the Irishman's wife was weeping. She said,
"If I'd known how really tired he was of corned beef and
cabbage, I never would have given it to him again!" The Mexican's wife also wept and said, "I could have given him tacos or enchiladas! I didn't realize he hated burritos so much."

Everyone turned and stared at the blonde's wife. The
blonde's wife said, "Don't look at me. He makes his own lunch.”

ba da bing

[dukedogsmom]

I'll have a WB. Sounds delicious. Here at work and can't wait to go home. Let's also be thinking about Sandra as she's not only had the loss of her father but also her brother within a week of each other, I think. Here's to everyone that's lost a loved one. Now, what's Mario up to? I haven't seen him yet.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
I'll have a WB. Sounds delicious. Here at work and can't wait to go home. Let's also be thinking about Sandra as she's not only had the loss of her father but also her brother within a week of each other, I think. Here's to everyone that's lost a loved one. Now, what's Mario up to? I haven't seen him yet.


Poor Sandra. I know that feeling...six months was enough for me....I cannot imagine a week.

Mario is with me.....His pulling reports out of the printer!!!

Warm Blonde. DONE!

Laurie, LOLOLOLOL
good one!

Slick,
Ice Pick, DONE!

Catland,

I'm here to help!!!!

David,

How's about a warm Blonde?

DONE!

Jada....

Welcome to the Bar!



Zip,

A Large Warm Blonde Horse???
:confused: DONE?

[catland]

2 WB's, one for T&P and one for DDM - Done.

LB - LOL:D

Zippy - upgrades always allowed. done.

Richard - sorry you are in such a rush - would a WB help out your situation?

Slick =concatenate("2","Ice"," ","Picks"," - "," DONE")

David - still waiting for your order - Ice Pick or Warm Blonde?
:p

How 'bout you Jadapit - ready to order yet?

[catland]

ACK - Richard - I didn't see you behind the bar there. Now everyone has two drinks.

enjoy.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Just popped in while we are between storms to snag a slice (or two) of pizza! YUMMY! Onion rings on pizza! I think you may have something.

Nuts, it's thundering again. Got to go! Here's a jar of cherries for Mario!:D

[Pit Chick]

I had two drinks until Mario stuck his tail in my CB. I let him finish it.

Let me get a Blue Hawiin this time.

[slick]

Originally posted by catland
Now everyone has two drinks.
....and there's supposed to be a problem with that??? :D :D You don't see me complaining......
A thought.....if I combine cells within a spreadsheet does that mean it will grow into a new baby spreadsheet??? :eek:

[wolflady]

*meekly raises hand*

I'm here too!! :( That's ok...I'm used to it :p
Actually, since I didn't get my first order and it's now the afternoon, a WB would be good.

Pizza sounds absolutely delish...and at Thursday's I can eat as much as I want and not gain a pound! :D (it's definitely better than this slim fast crap that I'm drinking...ugh). Heck, I even look better too at Thursdays! :p LOL Perhaps it's because everyone is drinking though... :o LOL

[gini]

That's alright, Karen, I didn't get my drink either..........

Now, I want two..........:D

[Jadapit]

Heres my joke. It's not that good but hey it's a joke.:p

A blonde calls Delta Airlines and asks, "Can you tell me how long it'll take to fly from San Francisco to New York City?"

The agent replies, "Just a minute..."

"Thank you," the blonde says, and hangs up.

I would love a warm blonde it goes along with my joke.;)

[slick]

Here Gini...you can have my second one as long as you don't mind an Ice Pick.... :eek:

**waves** Hi Karen....so you made Bailey's at Christmas! Welcome to my world. Only 6 months to go before you're sipping some in Gini's back yard...assuming it will dry up by then.

[RICHARD]

Thanks for sharing Slick!!

Jada,

LOL.....I wish I could travel that fast...

Warm Blonde.....DONE!

Wolflady,

Sorry, I only went back so far and started to see repeat posts....


Two drinks for you...DONE!

PC,
Blue Hawaiian.......There's an Elvis joke in there someplace!
DONE!

Thanks for the Cherries MOFF...

[gini]

Aw, Slick, thank you!

[wolflady]

Originally posted by slick
Here Gini...you can have my second one as long as you don't mind an Ice Pick.... :eek:

**waves** Hi Karen....so you made Bailey's at Christmas! Welcome to my world. Only 6 months to go before you're sipping some in Gini's back yard...assuming it will dry up by then.

Looking forward to it! Hmmm...hopefully Gini's backyard will be dry by then. I bet Mr. Fish is having a great time with all of this water! :p

Since we have been throwing around the idea of a horseback ride over the BBQ weekend, I thought I would supply this blonde joke to go with my WB...

A blonde decides to try horseback riding, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience. She mounts the horse unassisted and the horse immediately springs into motion. It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the blonde begins to slip from the saddle. In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip. She tries to throw her arms around the horse's neck, but she slides down the side of the horse anyway. The horse gallops along, seemingly impervious to its slipping rider. Finally, giving up her frail grip, she leaps away from the horse to try and throw herself to safety. Unfortunately, her foot has become entangled in the stirrup and she is now at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves. As her head is bopped against the ground, she is mere moments away from unconsciousness when to her great fortune...

The Walmart manager sees her and shuts the horse off.

(this situation is actually pretty similar to one my husband had...and it was a real horse! :eek: Hence the reason he's not so fond of them...)

[Pit Chick]

I've had a similar situation also, with a real horse. The horse went into water and then didn't want to keep going, so as I was getting off to lead it out ......... that's about all I remember. I found out later that the horse had a bad experience with water once. It's not as much fun riding a horse upside down :rolleyes:


What did the blonde say when she found out she was pregnant?

Are you sure it's mine?

[Corinna]

Here is a pan of fresh baked brownies (plain no additives ) and a big pan of hot chocolate. got keep warm some how.
Don't m mind me Ive got cabin fever. 2 1/2 weeks no car and 2 1/2 ft of snow. not walking any where next few days expecting 35 mph winds. Thank dog I got a ton of books from the library today. I guess I'll get alot of spinning and sewing done too. so I' ll be checking in a lot.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by catland
DOH - sorry about that. In honor of the crappy weather, my two DOTD choices were either

Ice Pick
1 1/4 oz. Vodka, Iced Tea
Pour over ice in a Collins or Tall glass, Garnish with lemon wedge

or,

Warm Blonde
Equal parts of; Southern Comfort & Amaretto
Layer in a pony or shot glass.

T&P - on WB for you.
David, which one would you like? An ice pick for me, catland because according to the weather for Pittsburgh tomorrow I could probably use a real one!!

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by wolflady
Looking forward to it! Hmmm...hopefully Gini's backyard will be dry by then. I bet Mr. Fish is having a great time with all of this water! :p

Since we have been throwing around the idea of a horseback ride over the BBQ weekend, I thought I would supply this blonde joke to go with my WB...

A blonde decides to try horseback riding, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience. She mounts the horse unassisted and the horse immediately springs into motion. It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the blonde begins to slip from the saddle. In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip. She tries to throw her arms around the horse's neck, but she slides down the side of the horse anyway. The horse gallops along, seemingly impervious to its slipping rider. Finally, giving up her frail grip, she leaps away from the horse to try and throw herself to safety. Unfortunately, her foot has become entangled in the stirrup and she is now at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves. As her head is bopped against the ground, she is mere moments away from unconsciousness when to her great fortune...

The Walmart manager sees her and shuts the horse off.

(this situation is actually pretty similar to one my husband had...and it was a real horse! :eek: Hence the reason he's not so fond of them...) I had a similar experience! In Pittsburgh there is an amusement park called Kennywood. When I was real young they had pony rides there. I was sitting on the pony and the attendant slapped the pony's behind to get it going. Well it went and I could feel the saddle slip! I tried to stay on, but I fell to the side and hit my chin against the guardrail! My mom was really mad at the attendant. To this day I still have a scar on my chin (now hidden by my beard).

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by wolflady
[B]The Walmart manager sees her and shuts the horse off.
[B]

Grrooooooaaannn! I was waiting for the punch line and I don't know what I was expecting, but it sure wasn't that. LOL :D

As usual, I know a ton of blonde jokes, but I can't think of any right now....must be having a blonde moment. :rolleyes:

SLICK! Since you are busy concatenating all over the place, I thought I'd repost this for you. Didn't want you to miss it.

Laurie, I think we might need some new decorations for Mario this year since I think I saw some of them floating around in Gini's basement. Hope none of the real toxic stuff from the L & F leaked into her basement, we may have to get the haz-mat guys back here to help her clean it out! Speaking of haz-mat guys....Slick, remember the tall one, chiseled features, just a touch of gray in his side burns to make him look distinguished? Well....he stopped by my house the other day to help with cleaning up CJ's diarrhea (peeee---yew!). He said to say hi to everyone at the bar, especially you. He remembers getting stuck in the L & F with you last year. Also said his crew might be stopping back someday because they had such a great time.

I'll have another WB! Terry called and said CJ walked within a foot of Peanut with no hissing! Now if he'll just quit with the squinty eyes at me.....;)

[wolflady]

Debbie, LOL :D Great news about CJ and Peanut! :D


Oh no!! Pit and David, not very good horse riding experiences, eh? :(
My only negative experience with horses is when I was on a trail ride one time, I have a really gassy horse! :eek: LOL It was a stinky ride...and now that I think back...a certain Seinfeld episode comes to mind....Beano anyone?

[zippy-kat]

I've broken a total of 4 bones riding horses but I've never had a negative riding experience! ;)

If you're gonna ride, you're gonna fall sooner or later!

[Pit Chick]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
If you're gonna ride, you're gonna fall sooner or later!

I was dragged and then fell....and from what everyone else says, I kinda bounced when my foot came out of the stirrup and I landed head first into an ant bed. Talk about bad luck. Oh well, I was back to riding a few months later. :D

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
I've broken a total of 4 bones riding horses but I've never had a negative riding experience! ;)

If you're gonna ride, you're gonna fall sooner or later!

I've fallen off of 4 motorcycles and never broken a bone.....I won't ride anything that doesn't have brakes.;)

We were in Mexico and I was on the back of a horse my brother was 'driving'.....NEVER AGAIN.....


David,

Ice pick?

DONE!

[Pit Chick]

Originally posted by RICHARD
I won't ride anything that doesn't have brakes.;)


What about a mechanical bull? It has a stop button.

[slick]

Just stopping in for a quick minute folks....I need another Ice Pick please. LOL


Slick, remember the tall one, chiseled features, just a touch of gray in his side burns to make him look distinguished?
Debbie, how could I forget? That was one of the most memorable experiences of my lifetime. Please, oh please, send him back.;)

Horses?? In 2001 I went on a 6-day cattle drive through BC. It was really hard work but the second best vacation I've ever had. My horse's name was Sierra and she was the best...so very patient with a city-slicker on her back. But oh....that first night found me in the medic tent.....my tailbone was rubbed raw from the saddle. A few beer in the the Beer Tent though and the pain was all gone. :D

Ooops, gotta go. I hate when work interferes with Thursday's....I have have to retire so I can cyber-drink all day. :D

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Poor Sandra. I know that feeling...six months was enough for me....I cannot imagine a week.

Mario is with me.....His pulling reports out of the printer!!!

Warm Blonde. DONE!

Laurie, LOLOLOLOL
good one!

Slick,
Ice Pick, DONE!

Catland,

I'm here to help!!!!

David,

How's about a warm Blonde?

DONE!

Jada....

Welcome to the Bar!



Zip,

A Large Warm Blonde Horse???
:confused: DONE? Uh, RICHARD, I already have a warm blonde, Donna!

[wolflady]

Slick, that is so neat! I always thought that going on a cattle drive or some sort of ranch vacation would be so much fun! Kind of like City Slickers! ;)
My sister fell off a horse and broke her wrist right before my wedding. She had to get pins. You would never be able to tell in my wedding pictures though! My photographer was pretty good about positioning her so her big cast wasn't showing. Even if it did, it wouldn't have mattered, because the color of it matched the bridesmaid's dresses: maroon! LOL :)

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Pit Chick
What about a mechanical bull? It has a stop button.

lolol,

John Travolta, I'm not.

:confused: :eek:

Slick,

Ice pick, Done!

David,

Get all you can NOW!!

--------------------------------

Blondes 'to die out in 200 years'


Scientists believe the last blondes will be in Finland

The last natural blondes will die out within 200 years, scientists believe.
A study by experts in Germany suggests people with blonde hair are an endangered species and will become extinct by 2202.

Researchers predict the last truly natural blonde will be born in Finland - the country with the highest proportion of blondes.

But they say too few people now carry the gene for blondes to last beyond the next two centuries.

The problem is that blonde hair is caused by a recessive gene.

In order for a child to have blonde hair, it must have the gene on both sides of the family in the grandparents' generation.

Dyed rivals

The researchers also believe that so-called bottle blondes may be to blame for the demise of their natural rivals.

They suggest that dyed-blondes are more attractive to men who choose them as partners over true blondes.

But Jonathan Rees, professor of dermatology at the University of Edinburgh said it was unlikely blondes would die out completely.

"Genes don't die out unless there is a disadvantage of having that gene or by chance. They don't disappear," he told BBC News Online.

"The only reason blondes would disappear is if having the gene was a disadvantage and I do not think that is the case.

"The frequency of blondes may drop but they won't disappear."


Anyone know any red head jokes????
:confused:

[momoffuzzyfaces]

What are all these horses doing in here?

Weird, Weird weather here. It was 63 then dropped 20 degrees in one hour, then another 10. Rained most of the day and evening. Now we are under ice warnings for tonight. Well, DUH! Water when it freezes makes ICE!

Mario, come have a beer and keep me company for a bit.

[lbaker]

A bottle of Bubbly all around with a toast to Phread who is on his way back from West-by-doG-Virginny with Zip's Grandpa's rescued dog Bowser. Just got off the phone with him and wish a hardy HI-YO-SILVER to you Phred! Yippy Ty Oh Tieaye for our side! :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by lbaker
A bottle of Bubbly all around with a toast to Phread who is on his way back from West-by-doG-Virginny with Zip's Grandpa's rescued dog Bowser. Just got off the phone with him and wish a hardy HI-YO-SILVER to you Phred! Yippy Ty Oh Tieaye for our side! :D Great news indeed!
Did they say that the cat has a home now? I wasn't real clear on that one! I sure hope so!

I wonder if Cinder & Smoke and Katt will have a new brother? :D

[slick]

I guess everyone on the East Coast has gone to bed so I'd better be quiet!!!! Think I'll sneak behind the bar and get myself a BM to go.....after all, this is my 8,000th post.....hee hee.

Look at Richard....he's at 6998...two more for him and he's another milestone!!

[Corinna]

Slick can you grab a diet soda from back there for me? I'll sit by the fire with you and wait for the haz-mat guy. we got 6" of snow today. Iguess i'm stuck at home again tommorrow still no car.

[wolflady]

Originally posted by slick
I guess everyone on the East Coast has gone to bed so I'd better be quiet!!!! Think I'll sneak behind the bar and get myself a BM to go.....after all, this is my 8,000th post.....hee hee.

Look at Richard....he's at 6998...two more for him and he's another milestone!!

Cheers Slick! Happy 8000! :D :D I'll join you and Corinna for one more drink before sleepy time;)
**hugs**

[gini]

After reading about Bowser under Dog Rescue, I ran right over here to the bar.

I would like to buy a drink for everyone that stops by - tonight, tomorrow - whenever. Just please, raise your glass and toast PHRED! Now that is what I call a real man!

Slick you been yapping it up over 8,000 huh? Every single one of them wonderful - just like you!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

'Morning everybody!

Oops....sorry, is everyone still sleeping? :confused:

Well too bad, 'cause we've got some celebratin' to do today!!!

Slick hit a milestone, I hit a milestone, Richards about to hit a milestone....didn't Zippy recently hit one too? And it's Mario's one year anniversary! So many milestones to celebrate, so lets get on with it.

As they used to tell Terry in the Marines....
<toots out revelry on pretend trumpet>
Get up you pukes! Get up, get up, get up!!!

I've got a lot of work to do today, so I'm going to start my day with a nice large coke, easy ice.

Now come everybody, the decorations are almost done and the party is about to start! Mario, sweety, can you hand me some of that crepe paper to string around the chandelier? Oh, you want to hang it? Ok, but no swinging on the chandelier, you know the supports not that strong after that last incident. :D

[lbaker]

Stringing popcorn for a Christmas tree is one thing. Stringing blueberries and cherries is a MESS! No Mario, I don't think I can string bananas or beer cans :rolleyes: Oh well, as long as it makes Mario smile! Congrats everyone! Large coke, easy ice... DONE. Just make sure you stop by later for something a bit stronger ;)

[slick]

Good morning everyone. I've just finished going through the Bowser thread and my eyes are leaking so badly. I need something warm and fuzzy to hold....oh Max, come here sweet boy! :)
I'm going to have another really busy day as well so will only be stopping in from time to time. There's so much celebrating to do and I'm going to try and not miss out on any of it.

For now, I'll just take a Spanish Coffee. Our high today is only going to be -1 cel (don't have a clue what this is in your language..) so I'm going to bundle up by the fire for a bit before I go to work.

Laurie, Debbie...how many more days before we meet up??? Can't wait.;)

[gini]

I've never had anyone call me a puke first thing in the morning, but here I am - up, just like you asked!:D

Have a great day everyone - and let's revel in all of the good things going on around here............yippee!

[lbaker]

182 days and counting... who's excited? ;) :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by slick
Debbie...how many more days before we meet up??? Can't wait.;)

Check out my siggy. This is counting until July 16th, so it might be a day or two off of when we actually meet up. :D

Geesh, I have to get to work now. Why must work interfere so much? :rolleyes:

[davidpizzica]

Debbie, I'm closing on a milestone, too! about 75 to go before I'm a double pillar!! I'll have a large coke too, please to celebrate.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by david p
Debbie, I'm closing on a milestone, too! about 75 to go before I'm a double pillar!! I'll have a large coke too, please to celebrate. Wrong! 71 away!

[catland]

Good morning everyone

well, its still morning here in the west although its almost lunchtime for east coasters and dinner time in Europe.

Congrats SLICK - congrats RICHARD - congrats T&P - just what is your milestone?

Congrats PHRED - looks like I have some reading to do over in dog-rescue.

momo - YIKES - sounds like you were in that recent disaster movie where the temperature drops rapidly, putting Canada and northern USA in a deep freeze. :eek: :eek:

lb - I thought you knew better than to let Mario have those cherries without supervision.;)

Slick - I'll join you in that Spanish coffee.:D

[Pit Chick]

Hey.....who threw that cherry?

Come back here Mario, that's not funny!!

[lbaker]

Hey, he knows your name is PIT Chick and he just thinks you must like it ;) Earlier today he was just mumbling over and over pitchickpitchickpitchick

[wolflady]

Originally posted by lbaker
182 days and counting... who's excited? ;) :D

Me! Me! Me! I can't wait!
Cheers to everyone who hit milestones! :D Heck, I think I even finally crossed 3000 :o

I'll take something warm as well...how about a hot toddy?;)
**hugs**

[K9soul]

I'll take something warming as well! It's -3 with -28 wind chill here today in central MN! How about a brandy, that sounds good. Congratulations to those who have reached or about to reach milestones! Here's to you, cheers!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

K9Soul!!! Welcome to Thursdays! I'm sure a brandy is on the way...don't know where the bartenders are today, but I'll get yours myself. You just sit still, although you're probably sick of sitting still already. ;)

Here you go, anything else we can get you? Hope the brandy doesn't mess with your pain meds or next thing you know you'll be dancing on the bar with Mario! :D

Catland, I just reached 9000 posts. Well....100 and some posts back I reached it. :rolleyes: I think it was over the weekend because I seem to remember seeing the thread Monday AM when I got in.

Another large coke easy ice for me. Checks are written, now onto the monthly and quarterly tax reports! :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Hi, everyone!

CHEERS FOR PHRED AND BOWSER!

Mario, what's this I hear about you having a special day today ?
Congratulations, sweetie! The bar just wouldn't be the same without you! gives mario a big hug

WE GOT SUNSHINE TODAY! (only 35 degrees from 63 yesterday, but no SNOW, ICE OR RAIN! so no complaints here.)
Been so long since I've seen the sun, I just keep looking outside!

Is there any chili made? I'd love a bowl and large cherry rootbeer.
And of course, 4 catnip teas for the kids.
:D

[Corinna]

I'll take a glass of water(:p ) started a new diet today for the first 2 days nothing but protien shakes and water. But I need to lose 30 lbs to get diabeties under better control. I want to do it before I start work in April.
Well its been quite the last couple of days. our angel Phred and all you yakkers. can you add lemon to that water cheersraises glass in the air

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
Hi, everyone!

CHEERS FOR PHRED AND BOWSER!

Mario, what's this I hear about you having a special day today ?
Congratulations, sweetie! The bar just wouldn't be the same without you! gives mario a big hug

WE GOT SUNSHINE TODAY! (only 35 degrees from 63 yesterday, but no SNOW, ICE OR RAIN! so no complaints here.)
Been so long since I've seen the sun, I just keep looking outside!

Is there any chili made? I'd love a bowl and large cherry rootbeer.
And of course, 4 catnip teas for the kids.
:D So, Connie, that's what that big light in the sky is called! I forgot what it looked like. BTW, are you sending all of our bad weather Pittsburgh way? We're due to get heavy rain and some thunder around 5:00.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by david p
So, Connie, that's what that big light in the sky is called! I forgot what it looked like. BTW, are you sending all of our bad weather Pittsburgh way? We're due to get heavy rain and some thunder around 5:00. David, I'm afraid it is heading your way.

But, please, feel free to thank California. They shared first! ;)

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
David, I'm afraid it is heading your way.

But, please, feel free to thank California. They shared first! ;) Oh, I forgot. Connie! You were just in the middle of all of this. What was that light called again? Sunshine?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by david p
Oh, I forgot. Connie! You were just in the middle of all of this. What was that light called again? Sunshine?
Yep, we were sitting here in the middle of the country minding our own business, when California decided to share. Then Canada decided to get in the act and shared their cold air. I guess we should feel honored that everyone shares with us. I hope the southern states share their warm air with us soon!

Yea, I hear tell that big old light is called sunshine. :D

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
Yep, we were sitting here in the middle of the country minding our own business, when California decided to share. Then Canada decided to get in the act and shared their cold air. I guess we should feel honored that everyone shares with us. I hope the southern states share their warm air with us soon!

Yea, I hear tell that big old light is called sunshine. :D Connie, I tuned in the weather channel and they said when this rain finishes with us, we will end up with 1-3" of wet snow!

[slick]

**runs in, grabs a double BM, and heads out again**

OMD, I wish I wasn't so busy....Hi and good-bye.....

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Me too, Slick, me too. :rolleyes:

Doesn't help that I have to leave at 3:00 pm for a doctors appt. Nothing serious, just a check-up on my thyroid lump to make sure it's still shrinking. :rolleyes:

I think I'll have one of the WBs to get me on my way....

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by david p
Connie, I tuned in the weather channel and they said when this rain finishes with us, we will end up with 1-3" of wet snow! Good luck with the snow!
Usually, when they say 1-3 inches of snow, we get double that, at least. When they say "flurries" we stock up for a month!

I saw a strange sight this morning. GEESE flying over! That's not strange, what is strange is they were flying NORTH. Not supposed to do that until SPRING! Maybe we are getting an entire winter in one month?:eek:

Who were those two blurs that just streaked through here??:D

[Corinna]

Moff I think I saw those gees too. I think the blurs were slick anddebbie.
I know i went to the store just a bit ago shelves looked a bit on the lean side. We are expecting that artic front tonight and through the weekend. highs to be 3 degrees. I think I'll just stay here by the fire.

[moosmom]

Okay, gimme a Bloody Mary, light on the Blood, heavy on the Mary. It's been a long week!! :rolleyes:

[davidpizzica]

Hi, Donna! Let me grab a DOTD (an ice pick) and we can sit down by the fire. {{{{HUGS}}}}

[Jadapit]

I have to laugh David because when I read your pots and see Donna I think your talking to me for a minute because my name is Donna also.;) Give me an ice pick also please and heres to you David and Donna!:D

[Jadapit]

Oop's I put pots instead of posts in that last one. Sorry about that. Hmmmm maybe I shouldn't be drinking after all huh? Lol...

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by Jadapit
Oop's I put pots instead of posts in that last one. Sorry about that. Hmmmm maybe I shouldn't be drinking after all huh? Lol... Jadapit, easy on those DOTDs! When I'm here I should call her Donna P.

[catland]

Yikes - I'm falling behind on the drink orders here.

David and the Donnas - how 'bout sharing a pitcher of Ice Picks. DONE.:D

oops - make that a BM for moo-Donna.;)

a WB for Debbie and if anyone sees Slick again, I'll get another BM ready for her. Stay warm momo. I'll toss a couple more logs on the fire:)

[moosmom]

It's snowing again here! It was 55 degrees out today, go figure!! :confused:

Ah, I'll have another bloody mary. I'll be next to Davidp near the fire, so bring it on over!!

Oh Daaaaavvvvviiiddd!!!!

[davidpizzica]

OOOOOOHHHHHH Donna P! I'm here. It's near 70 right now, but tomorrow they are predicting S-S-SNOW! I'm right here by the fire! I'll have some more of that ice pick.

[moosmom]

It's snowing here. Big flakes too. David, what are Ice Picks anyways???

[lbaker]

DAVID DAVID, DONNA DONNA RAM RAM ROMMA LONNA DING DONG ew eie eww ah ah ting tang ramma ding dong :o (I told the witch doctor.. )

[gini]

CUT LAURIE OFF! - NO MORE DRINKS!:D :D

[catland]

I'm out of here - I trust that I can leave the keys with the rest of you and there won't be any trouble locking up?;)

Donna - Ice Pick is the DOTD - vodka and Iced TEa. The other dring choice was a warm Blonde but David says he's already got one (you:cool: )

See everyone tomorrow.

[lbaker]

gee whiz Gini.. dang me, dang me... ought to get a rope and hang me...hang me from the nearest treeee.... sorry folks... it's been a long, long cuppla dayz
Gini, you aren't really mad at me are you? :confused:

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Now, kids,(l & g) play nice.
You are setting a bad example for Mario!;)

[slick]

What a long day it's been for me. I just got home from work and I'm tired and parched. I need a double BM pronto, preferrably with a prawn and cherry tomato. :D

Laurie, Gini would never, ever be mad at you...just look at the smilies beside her comment.

Catland, you've really outdone yourself today and I'm so, so sorry I was not here to give you a helping hand. Unfortunately, I won't be here tomorrow either but will check in when I get home.

Mario, come and sit beside Auntie Slick for a minute. I need a hug but before you do, please take those cherries out of your mouth.:eek:

[lbaker]

Boil and boil, toil and trouble... thunder storms, lightning and electric outages here in the Nations Capitol area :( We are back on now but my dears... this is very strange weather for mid-January. 70 degree high yesterday and high of 30 expected over the weekend :eek: :confused: My shoes are as squishy as Gini's after walking to the office from the Metro. YUK. Any dry wood left? Any Slick Bailey's left? ewww... wet monkey fur is as bad as wet dog! Love ya Gini... I was just kidding before Slick...

[gini]

Good Morning, Thursdays! Haven't checked the basement yet, I am just not up to it. So I decided to come to the bar instead for a big ol' BM!

Gosh, everyone here is having some kind of strange weather......either too cold, too wet, too everything.

Laurie, thanks for putting wood on the fire. Mad at you? Hee Hee, gotcha!

Work..........as a friend just told me..........you want to eat an elephant...........?? Just take it a bite at a time. So I guess I am eating elephant today and all weekend.

[K9soul]

Good morning and TGIF!! :D It's a beautiful sunny morning here but looks are deceiving :eek:. It is currently -24F with -40 windchill. You people in warmer places wanna share a bit? ;)

[lbaker]

PEE EWWW! I guess I should have rinsed my socks out before putting them in front of the fire. Dang, sorry 'bout that :o I think a BM is in order also Gini... allow me! Ah yes, with a prawn and a cherry tomato... hmmm, what to have for breakfast? Somehow leftover pizza doesn't cut it this morning.

[gini]

Well, Slick makes a great omelet....or how about some pancakes and thick slices of Canadian bacon? Some real maple syrup.........mouth starts to water!

Those were your socks Laurie? Good grief, I thought something died:D :D :D

[Pit Chick]

Originally posted by gini
Those were your socks Laurie? Good grief, I thought something died:D :D :D


:eek: Good Lord, throw those things INTO the fire. For a second I thought Mario let one rip.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

What a morning. Luke had to go to the white coats because he caught Leonardo's cold. Leonardo went Monday. (hides when it's med time but I AM determinded)

The car doors were frozen shut when I went to warm the car up. I finally got the one on the driver's side open but almost fell on my bum when it popped open.

Luke howled like a banshee all the way to the vet's office and all the way back. He is very unhappy with me. He got a shot to bring his 105 temp down and medicine to start tomorrow.

He is feeling better already and lying in the sun in a window watching birds. His little nose was so runny this morning, I bout drowned getting him in his carrier.

Then I changed their kitty litter and the trash bag broke open - on the bathroom carpet. SIGH!

Now, I'm cold and my nose is running too. I've had a cold for over a week myself.

I need some hot veggie soup and hot peach tea. 4 catnip teas for the kids, please. Make Luke's a double if you don't mind.

Isn't it SPRING yet?
:rolleyes:

[catland]

momo - yikes, what a day. I better fill your order on the double.

Laurie - you should know better than that! Taking socks out of the lost and found - you never know where they've been.

PC - fortunately for you, you haven't experienced Mario's <ahem> little gassy problem. when you do you'll wish they smelled as good as those socks.

K9 - its warmer here but we have freezing rain in tomorrow's forecast:eek: .

Gini/Slick - great omlets:D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

'Mornin.....errr....afternoon everybody! Sorry I'm so late but I've had one hellava morning already! First of all on my way to work I got stuck in an accident. Wait, wait...nooo... I wasn't in the accident, but I was close enough behind it that when they shut the road down I couldn't go anywhere. I was stuck on a bridge with no way to turn around and no side street to cut off on. Sat there for at least 45 minutes....

.....which put me 20 minutes late for a union audit I had scheduled for this morning. Thankfully the auditor wasn't that busy so he had sat in his car and waited - whew! The union is worse than the IRS, so you don't want to be messing with their auditors!

Then I just get the auditor out the door and Terry's about 5 minutes away with some customers. We have a fantastic deli right down the street from us and he wants to bring his customers there and pick me up for lunch. Can't refuse that offer so at 11:00 am, I'm off to lunch!

Get back and the boss is here, and he's NOT in a good mood because we're excavating at a job and we hit a main power line! Not that big of a deal because it's not our fault - the line wasn't marked - but still a pain in the old behind because of all the phone calls and trying to figure out what to do now that we know there's a line there. Can't be putting a transformer pad over a line. :rolleyes:

Then we were expecting a deliver today which we hadn't gotten yet so I called on it, and the delivery got messed up and they won't be delivering until Monday, but we told the people we were going to be there Monday morning to do the job!

Fiiinnally, we got most everything figured out and the boss left - whew!

I'll take a nice tall WB to ease my nerves. Thank goodness it's Friday because if this were a Monday, I might just have to quit! :rolleyes: ;)

Hope everyone's day is going better than mine. Oh wait, to top it all off - or maybe what started it all - Jack wouldn't eat his pill pocket this morning so I had to grab him and shove it in again. He was being so good last night and was even sitting on my lap for awhile, and now I had to go ruin his trust again. :(

Calgon, take me away!!!

[Pit Chick]

Originally posted by catland
K9 - its warmer here but we have freezing rain in tomorrow's forecast:eek: .

How does that freezing rain work? Being down south, freezing isn't something we experience in the true sense. Is it frozen as it's falling or after it hits the ground. :confused:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

PC, the way freezing rain works here in Chicago is that the cars, ground, buildings, trees, everything outside is cold, so when the rain hits these items, it freezes instead of just running off. If it was frozen as it was coming down it would be sleet, not frozen rain. Frozen rain is actually much more damaging than snow because it's so much heavier, and because sometimes on the road it turns into black ice, which is ice that you can't see, so you don't know it's there so you don't slow down so you go flying over it at a high rate of speed, so you spin out, so you hit the car in the oncoming traffic, so you get a ride to the hospital in a nice big white boxy car with pretty red lights on it. ;)

[K9soul]

I remember a lot more freezing rain in the winter where I grew up in southern Missouri, we don't see it much in MN as it's usually too cold, so we generally get either sleet or snow. It sounds like everyone is having a hectic/crazy day today! Mine is pretty quiet and normal, though I keep letting myself get distracted from work. :rolleyes: I need to get a move on.

[RICHARD]

Happy Friday everyone.

A group done for everyone!!!

[catland]

Originally posted by Pit Chick
How does that freezing rain work? Being down south, freezing isn't something we experience in the true sense. Is it frozen as it's falling or after it hits the ground. :confused:

After it hits the ground. What happens is that there is a cold spell so that the ground surface is below freezing. Then above it is a layer of warm air. So the precipitation goes through the warm air, turns to rain, and then once it his the ground - turns to ice.

It is evil and mean. Imagine all your streets and sidewalks turning into a skating rink. Its very dangerous to drive in. Also, it will hang on trees and break limbs and hang on power lines and bring those down as well.

Right now there's just a chance that this stuff will hit - and just a few degrees temperature change can make all the difference.

[Pit Chick]

That sounds pretty bad. People in Houston can't even drive when it's dry outside, so when it rains all of the stupid drivers become wet, slippery, stupid drivers, I can only imagine what would happen if there was ice added to it. People were so dumbfounded by the snow here on Christmas eve, they decided to play in it instead of drive...thank God.

[K9soul]

Originally posted by catland
It is evil and mean. Imagine all your streets and sidewalks turning into a skating rink. Its very dangerous to drive in. Also, it will hang on trees and break limbs and hang on power lines and bring those down as well.

That's a good description, and really brings back some memories of the Missouri ice storms I grew up experiencing. We had one really bad one at Christmas when my grandpa was staying with us. The power went out and we had to use an old camp stove to cook with and a camping heater to keep warm. Outside off and on you'd suddenly hear this deafening *CRACK* when the tree limbs would split and go down. Definitely not fun!

Hopefully you will won't get hit with that nasty stuff!

[Corinna]

Hello all It just hit our high for the day -1 . suns out so its not so dreary. Depressed car was supposed to be ready , wrong part sent!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Maybe monday. (hubby home this weekend so he can take me out) 3 weeks with out car is a big bummer
Have we got any more suger free cocoa?

[lbaker]

Sugar free cocoa we have. Sugar free marshmallows? Nope. How about a baked apple? Very little butter and just a touch of brown sugar for anyone watching their sweetness intake (for health or diet reasons). LOTS of butter and brown sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon and/or nutmeg and maybe even some raisens for the others, like me :p I've never been accused of "eating for health". I eat for yummyness ;)

[gini]

Yeah, Laurie, I follow that thinking too............but WHY are you this tiny little sprite and I am Momma Mia?

[slick]

Hi folks, just stopping in for a moment on my lunch break. I'm still here formulating and concatenating away. Could use a double BM to go please. I'm off to quickly check the Bowser thread. See you all later.

[davidpizzica]

Originally posted by lbaker
Sugar free cocoa we have. Sugar free marshmallows? Nope. How about a baked apple? Very little butter and just a touch of brown sugar for anyone watching their sweetness intake (for health or diet reasons). LOTS of butter and brown sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon and/or nutmeg and maybe even some raisens for the others, like me :p I've never been accused of "eating for health". I eat for yummyness ;) Corinna, I'll also have a cup of sugar free cocoa. (I hate having everything sugar free!)

[Corinna]

It is the pits but after a while you do get used to it. I accdently bought a reg.soda started to drink it oh man it was HORRIBLE !!!!
That apple pie if you give me about 2 bites worth. Has any one read the new book" French women don't get fat."It is a new way of eating sounds like a good one

[gini]

Hi Laurie, yeah, I know, it is Saturday...........not Thursday, but I have cleared off this table here.............and I am ready for that arm wrestling contest right now.

Why wait until July?

Hmm, no bartender here, so I will help myself to some Bailey's to fortify myself.

[dukedogsmom]

Hey slick! How do you expect me to answer your pm if you've got that AND the email function turned off? I was happy to send you that Christmas card. Hope it made you all warm and fuzzy inside. Now, I've got to go night night. Have to get up at 5 and work.