Thursday 127, A 'Homely' Thread??

Home, home on the range
Where Rascal, Emma and Annie all play
Where the house starts to teeter
With the water from the heater
And the plumber comes and spends the whole day.
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THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME I HAVE STARTED THIS THREAD...


First I want to say that we have a theme for NEXT weeks thread.

It involves a time machine, school and ??????

Be prepared.

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This week is dedicated to all the folks who know their plumber's , electrician's and gardener's and
handyman's phone numbers by heart.

I have to look up a DOTD... but I just wanted to open so we can all relax for a bit...

The plumber
The raker
The dry basement maker

Insurance men come
They all smile and nod
They aren't looking angry
Or snarling, my God!!

*shhhh, let's not wake Gini up... she deserves nice dreams*
Sweet Annie - our Hero Cat of the Day :)

Do you mean homely as in ugly ? :eek:

Could I get a big cherry vanilla coke, four catnip teas and lots of crossed fingers for me? I go get the BP checked tomorrow morning.

Sure hope it's down. I don't think I can take a third BP pill. I can hardly stay awake now. :(

Is Mario redecorating the bar this month? :D

Does having my building manager's phone number on speed dial count? I don't know anyone's number anymore! I just push buttons! :p

I found out the other day that for the past 6 months, I was living on top of a natural gas leak :eek: !

The gas company says the whole building gets a refund, due to the error. I'm really glad now that we got evicted! I found out though that the management place is trying to rent out the building again :mad: . Somehow that should be illigal.

Anyway...three CNTs and a double whatever for me...I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.

Hmmm....I wonder if anyone knows the number for a good electrical contractor? My doorbell at work hasn't worked in about a year now.... :rolleyes:

I'll just join Gini in finishing off the green slushies. Haven't had one in a while and I think I'm going through withdrawals.

(FYI - I work for an electrical contractor!) :rolleyes: (I believe it's a case of the shoemakers kids going barefoot.....)

My wife knows the number to the plumber/electrician/carpenter/etc. maintenance person by heart. It's my cell phone number if I'm not home, or "Dear, the ______ isn't working right, can you fix it?"

I'll take an irish coffee, should go REAL well with the flexoril and naproxen I just took.

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Originally Posted by Lady's Human

My wife knows the number to the plumber/electrician/carpenter/etc. maintenance person by heart. It's my cell phone number if I'm not home, or "Dear, the ______ isn't working right, can you fix it?"

I'll take an irish coffee, should go REAL well with the flexoril and naproxen I just took.

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LOLOL,

Good one!

Cyber booze is quite alright taken in conjunction with any prescription medicines.

Irish coffee, heavy on the Irish, easy on the Columbian...DONE!

T&P,
Electrical contractor??

And THANKS AGAIN!

What a shocking revelation..My dad made bricks and we lived in a wood house..go figure... ;)
Slushies? DONE!!


DJ,

WHAT?????? LUcky you.

CNT and a double slushie...DONE!

Hi Redd.

Buy you a B-day drink?
DONE!


MOFF,

I meant as in Homely good!!
A CVC, 4 Cnts and everything crossed.....do not worry everything will be alright.

Remember, your BP is always normal at Thursdays!
DONE!


Laurie, I talked to the Ginster yesterday. She was in remarkably good spirits!
She was still woozy from the firemen at her door. ;)

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Originally Posted by Lady's Human

My wife knows the number to the plumber/electrician/carpenter/etc. maintenance person by heart. It's my cell phone number if I'm not home, or "Dear, the ______ isn't working right, can you fix it?"

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Hehe! Me and the hubby both do that to each other, depending on what the issue is. We've both have lived in places where things need to be fixed and we've just kind of learned what works and what doesnt (most often the most difficult way!)

I'll have another slushie, in observance of the best part of the day...

5pm!! :D

Anything on DOTD yet? Whatever it is, I'll take one. It will help work be a little easier. I don't know any handmen's phone number but I wouldn't mind a fireman stopping by to see me, as long as it wasn't business!!

I'm ready for a drink!

Sometimes I'm thankful I rent, I just call the landlord.

Since Richard is AWOL, I've taken it upon myself to pick the drink of the day. It has to do with plumbers. Taken from idrink.com

2000 Plumbers
Ingredients: 0.5 oz Lemon Lime Soda
0.5 oz Blue Curacao
0.5 oz Lemonade
0.5 oz Spiced Rum
0.5 oz Mango Rum

Directions: Combine the Captain Morgan Original spiced rum and Parrot Bay mango rum in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Add the blue curacao, shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Add Sprite and lemonade, and serve.

Enjoy everyone! I will serve doubles but you have to leave your car keys with Mario. Good luck on that one!

LOL! It's supposed to be called 2000 flushes. I really had plumbers on the brain.

Richard, you'll be happy to know that I went to my mechanic and said "my friend Richard said I should ask for four of those round black rubber things." He handed me 4 washers. :rolleyes: :D Got a great deal on four Firestone Destination LE tires and now my truck rides like a limo. Set me back quite a penny or two, but it's worth it. All the reviews I've read have been good and you can't put a price on safety.

Could sure use a slushie right about now. Anyone want to join me? Tomorrow at work will be just as busy today so won't have much PT time...must make the most of it now.

Hi to everyone!

I wouldn't mind having a slushie. Been in Nashville all day, and could use one.

Did somebody say Mario is redecorating?!

How are you all doing tonight? Hope all are okay.

Willie :)

I see you two aren't brave enough for the DOTD so here are your slushies. Mario is the Master of the Keys tonight for those of you wanting to stay a while. And I don't know what theme he has for decorating. Don't let him get into any paint.

Val, I'd love a DOTD but it's that spiced Rum that wouldn't sit right. Maybe if you could sub some white rum...my tummy would like that better. ;) LOL, I love the website that came from....I Drink Dot Com. :D

Hi Willie. Been meaning to ask you about a "house" update and where you are now. I'm afraid I'm not on PT that much these days so I hope I have not missed a thread.

DDM, the blue Curacao always reminds me of TIDY BOWL, so I avoid those drinks. Please don't be offended, my plumber wouldn't be. :D

Richard, did your Dad huff and puff?

Slick - new wheels? Well, people were starting to wonder why you were driving around on your rims. :p Congratulations. Don't you just love home improvements/and car improvements. Always adds such a nice touch to the budget!! :( (as in - no food for groceries for the next month).

Is it still RedHedd's birthday - can we encourage Mario to sing to you? He does a nice warble of HAPPY BIRTHDAY! But be warned, he throws cherries at you after he is done.

Willie, I have thought about you a million times. I hope your new house is coming along well - and soon you can settle back down. Mario has been upset too.

If you want "homely" don't come by my place - carpeting ripped up - basement full of mud - firemen tracked stuff all through the house - ah, ain't life grand???

How could I even think of complaining? A prayer for everyone who has lost their entire home......and loved ones.........my problem is nothing!

A drink? It's either a rum and coke tonight - or maybe the all time favorite - a slushie. But then there is the apple martini - or maybe a cosmopolitan -
or a good ice cold glass of wine - but then there is a good beer too - I am filled with indecision.

I think I will call it a night - and check in tomorrow when I am firm in my decisions!

xxoo to all of you

Slick I got some new wheels yesterday. Well more like a new wheel. Monday I came home, got out of the car and heard the SSssssss of my tire leaking. I'm just thankful I had spent the extra money on the warranty for my tires.

Okay everyone. Time to wake up! I've got some fresh coffee made and it's about time for me to go home. Guess we'll have to send the Bloodhound out to find Richard. I noticed some of you decided to stay the night. You'll have to wake up Mario to get your keys. Have a good day, everyone!

Oh please Val, let's just let sleeping Mario sleep his wee monkey dreams. If anyone wants their keys I'll just scurry up to roof and see what I can find. Coffee smells good! How about some buttermilk pancakes with real maple syrup. We still have some that Mayor Karen sent over last year from her trip to Vermont I think it was. Shall it be sausage or bacon with our flapjacks this morning? How about BOTH! I woke up hungary. Well, seeing as how it's about six hours earlier in Hungary - those folks probably woke ME up :rolleyes: *sorry, guess I need more sleep* ;)

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Originally Posted by Lady's Human

My wife knows the number to the plumber/electrician/carpenter/etc. maintenance person by heart. It's my cell phone number if I'm not home, or "Dear, the ______ isn't working right, can you fix it?"

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That's the number I use as well, although since he doesn't get paid for his work he is often slow in responding. :p :rolleyes:

Val, the coffee sounds wonderful! So does the buttermilk pancakes! I'll take some of each.

My house is coming along pretty good right now. I'll tell you all about it when they get it finished. I'll take some pictures and show you what it looks like and tell you what my husband done to save money on his project. Building material is very high right now!

Willie :)

Good morning all sorry I'm so late , sooo much going on here. But the good news is I was just informed by hubby I may get to go to Washington state Oct 17th for a couple of days. Yahoo we thought the trip might be off but he's done enough work after his back surjury to allow us to go. I'm so happy I haven't seen my mom for a year!
I need somee caffine to get started this morning DLC please. Hate to drink and run but only a week left of work another YAHOO!!!!

Hey all!

A coffee and Irish Creme sounds great! I'll take that, and maybe something to CALM the kitties down. They wanted to play all night last night :rolleyes: .

I bet now they're sleeping...while I'm working! I think I need to make them get a job...:D

'morning everyone!

Gini, blue curacao and tidy bowl...too funny. :D No wonder they call it 2000 Plumbers. :D

Cafe' mocha sounds good about now. There's a nip in the air this morning and it's not supposed to get out of the 50's today....as compared to 86 yesterday! Yup, gotta love Chicago weather. If you don't like it, wait an hour and it will change. :)

Corinna, hope you get to take your trip! My best friend lives in Seattle and I got a call from her yesterday. She's coming to town for business. I just hope I'll get a chance to see her! It's been so hectic around here lately and every weekend we've got something going on out of town..... :rolleyes:

THE NEXT ROUND IS ON MEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!! :D

Just got back from the doctors. By cuff my bp was 196 over 100 BUT by the machine they hooked me up to it was 137 over 85!!!
That's as normal as I've ever seen it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just need to keep taking my meds and go back in A MONTH!!!!
HAPPY DANCE! HAPPY DANCE!

YES! MARIO, I'LL DANCE WITH YOU!!!
Um why are you jingling like that?
:eek: Where did you get all those car keys? :eek:
:D

YEA FOR MOFF!!! I'll dance with you both. Oh, car keys.. I thought they were castanets. Well jingle your little heart out Mario MOFF deserves a few laughs. ;) Way to go MOFF!

** runs in and up to the bar ** **puff puff**
Hi folks...work has got me running in circles so only have a few minutes to spare and only two threads I'm interested in right now. Thursday's of course :rolleyes:

Can I please have a double BM to go?? Thanks. Sorry I can't stop longer.

CONGRATULATIONS MOFF!!! I'm so happy your BP is down. :)

OK, off to check on Gini's thread now.

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Originally Posted by gini

Is it still RedHedd's birthday - can we encourage Mario to sing to you? He does a nice warble of HAPPY BIRTHDAY! But be warned, he throws cherries at you after he is done.

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No, that was Tuesday, but I'm still celebrating .... in honor of this week's theme, how about a screwdriver? :rolleyes: :p

Im not really sure what this thread is about :confused:
But I see everyone is having a drink so, I guess Ill join.
Ill take a Scotch neat. ;)
My husband would join us but he is busy fixing all the things I called him about. Maybe later. hee hee.
Congrats on your BP, being down Moff. :)
Sorry about your basement Gina, hope you get back to normal soon. :(
Hope everyone has a great evening. ;)
Hey, :D can I get a refill??

Hi, Just Me.
Don't worry, I'm not sure what this thread is about half the time either! :)
Just belly up to the bar and have a drink.
Watch you car keys. Mario our bar monkey mascot, likes to steal them. :D

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Originally Posted by just me

Im not really sure what this thread is about :confused:
But I see everyone is having a drink so, I guess Ill join.
Ill take a Scotch neat. ;)
My husband would join us but he is busy fixing all the things I called him about. Maybe later. hee hee.
Congrats on your BP, being down Moff. :)
Sorry about your basement Gina, hope you get back to normal soon. :(
Hope everyone has a great evening. ;)
Hey, :D can I get a refill??

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Welcome!

Thursday's is a weekly cyber bar......
We try to have a theme each week and a Drink Of The Day (DOTD)

We all get together and laugh, poke fun and giggle like maniacs

Before I forget, You must submit a clean joke for your membership card (which is totally imaginary.)

The one rule that we loosely enforce is...

There are no rules. We try to keep Thursday's as a kinda happy, no problems thread. You can check your cares and problems at the door but you MUST KEEP your sense of humor close at hand and questions and encouraged, welcome and answered.

Mario is a real entity, He belongs to Tray and is a capuchin monkey, who is our official unofficial mascot. He loves cherries and will be your friend id you bring him some...

One neat scotch with a refill??

DONE!

Redd,

A screwdriver!! LOLOLOL, I forgot about those...

DONE!

Slick,
Double Bloody Mary?
DONE!

HI Laurie,
How are you.

Tray, can we have a cyber housewarming party when it's done??

MOFF,

I told you that everything is 'normal' at Thursday's..
If you don't mind I'll take the next dance!.

Hi T&P

A thirty degree Shift? what's going on out there??? :eek:
Cafe Mocha? DONE..

DJ,
A dark room for the kitties to relax them??

Cafe and Irish Cream....DONE!

Hi Corrina,

A Diet Lime Coke? DONE!!

Pam and LH..

I have to LAUGH about your posts...

I am not trying to be disrespectful! But I cannot resist.

LH,

Your wife and Pam should not complain. Look at all the "different" guys that they have at their beck and call!!!!

and finally,

DDM,
Thank you for your holding down the place for me. It's been a hellacious two days....end of the quarter and report and numbers and ?????

Thanks tons!

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

MOFF,

I told you that everything is 'normal' at Thursday's..
If you don't mind I'll take the next dance!.

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DONE! ;) :D

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

Hi T&P

A thirty degree Shift? what's going on out there??? :eek:
Cafe Mocha? DONE..

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Nothing out of the ordinary, just typical Midwest weather, just ask MOFF.

MOFF is still busy dancing I see, so I'll try and explain. The weather changes in the Midwest. In winter it's cold and if we're lucky we get snow. In summer it's hot and if we're lucky we get rain. In between winter and summer, and summer and winter, we have what is called spring and fall respectively. In spring and/or fall, temps can vary drastically and we can get some dramatic weather such as hail storms, tornadoes (is that with or without an e?), floods, droughts, freak snowstorms, 70 degrees in January, 40 degrees in summer and 30 degree temperature swings at any moment. The ongoing changes tend to keep a Midwestern much more on her toes than the occassional earthquake or wildfire. :)

On a side note....I saw a girl two days ago, when the temp was 89, wearing Ugg boots. Rather than thinking how fashionable she looked with her dress and boots, all I could think of was how hot she must have been!

Just me, we also need to check ID's before we dispense alcohol to anyone. Didn't want you to think we're running a shady business here or anything. :)

Anyway, I'll have a slushie for now, and another in about 20 minutes as I head for home.

Oh, another thing Just me, you can consume as much alcohol you want here at Thursdays and you only get drunk if you want to. All food we serve has 0 fat, cholesterol, calories and sugar content, so no matter what you eat it won't hurt any special diets you're on. We tend to grieve as a group when necessary, and celebrate as a group as often as possible! Which reminds me - Way to go MOFF!!!!

Now, about that slushie.....

Oops, one more thing Just me. If you want to see what happens when Thursdays - our PT cyber bar - goes live, visit this thread 3rd Annual California BBQ

However, there are 93 pages to that thread :cool: so you might want to start at the back and read forward. :)

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Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

Nothing out of the ordinary, just typical Midwest weather, just ask MOFF.

MOFF is still busy dancing I see, so I'll try and explain. The weather changes in the Midwest. In winter it's cold and if we're lucky we get snow. In summer it's hot and if we're lucky we get rain. In between winter and summer, and summer and winter, we have what is called spring and fall respectively. In spring and/or fall, temps can vary drastically and we can get some dramatic weather such as hail storms, tornadoes (is that with or without an e?), floods, droughts, freak snowstorms, 70 degrees in January, 40 degrees in summer and 30 degree temperature swings at any moment. The ongoing changes tend to keep a Midwestern much more on her toes than the occassional earthquake or wildfire. :)

- Way to go MOFF!!!!

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Thanks Debbie!!!
Gosh you got our weather down pat!!! That 30 degree temp change was a real eye opener. We stayed in the low 50s all day today. It was near 90 yesterday. Never know how to dress!!!

I need to sit the next dance out. That Richard can really cut a rug!!! :D

Richard, it's about time you checked in! I had the Bloodhound out earlier trying to find you. I tried to hold the place together in between dispatching fights and such. I'm glad more have joined in the fun. I wish we could get some cooler weather! It's so hot and humid here. That's about all we ever get. Give me a drink to make me forget or at least not care about the weather.

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Originally Posted by dukedogsmom

Richard, it's about time you checked in! I had the Bloodhound out earlier trying to find you. I tried to hold the place together in between dispatching fights and such. I'm glad more have joined in the fun. I wish we could get some cooler weather! It's so hot and humid here. That's about all we ever get. Give me a drink to make me forget or at least not care about the weather.

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thanks again....
a 2000 Plumber? DONE!

LOLOLOL, I had seen that drink before and forgot all about it!

MOFF,
Is Mom Nature going thru the "change" or what??

Thank you for the dance. Now let's keep the BP DOWN, eh? ;)

T&P
One Road Slushie?

DONE!

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

MOFF,
Is Mom Nature going thru the "change" or what??

Thank you for the dance. Now let's keep the BP DOWN, eh? ;)

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You're very wlecome.

Don't know if Ma Nature is going thru the "change" of just a bad case of PMS!

Will try my best to keep the BP down. I get a third med if I don't!
I can hardly stay awake on two. :eek:

Hi - sorry it took so long to get here. I've been busy, busy, busy!

Is there any of Slicks Bailey's left?