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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....
;)

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

I'm so confused. :eek:

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

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????

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 :(

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

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

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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:

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).

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Originally posted by RICHARD
Slick,

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

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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.

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! :)

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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.

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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.

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).

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.

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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.

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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:

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.

I have pound cake.

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?????

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.

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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.

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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:

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

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

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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.....;)

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

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

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

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

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You can have a double...


DONE!

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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.....;)

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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

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

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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

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

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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?

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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!!!

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Originally posted by RICHARD
DUDE!!!


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

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

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?

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Originally posted by RICHARD
Clamato juice to fill

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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:

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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?

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: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???

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

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.

Here's the latest from Ebay and they've been reported. Totally sick.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...5&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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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!!! ;)

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.

GOOOOODDDD MOOOOORRRRRING!!!!!

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