I wanted to do it!

Thanks Luke!

While I still have a few hours left of November where I'm at, I might as well make a post on here now.


Should I lock the November one, or would that be unfair to folks in the US, such as me?

Thanks Luke!

While I still have a few hours left of November where I'm at, I might as well make a post on here now.


Should I lock the November one, or would that be unfair to folks in the US?
Keep it open for a while longer as it's still November in the US (this is a predominantly US board after all)

Keep it open for a while longer as it's still November in the US (this is a predominantly US board after all)

That's true...after all, I'm in the US, as I always have been.


I may or may not be back online later, though. I hope I'll have an opportunity get online tomorrow.

Still got a few hours of November here, but TOMORROW I will be standing in line at the post office to buy stamps and mail christmas cards out.

Also I hope to put my tree up tomorrow and do dishes (once again) I don't know how we get some many dirty ones so fast.  I swear I don't cook that much.  ;D

I went shopping for my gift exchange gift here, but could only find a few small things.  Nothing especially exciting.  I wish I were a better shopper.  At least I got my mom and dad crossed off my Christmas list.  NO idea what to get my brother either.  *sigh*  :-\\

Well the sun is out after the mental weather we had last night, still very windy though. Himself has just gone to buy eggs, bacon and bread for breakfast and I'm about to open the first door of my advent calendar!  :)

I moved these quotes from November because I think it very important that Howard get this.

Quote from: Howard on November 30, 2007, 03:11:12 PM
I'm having a good day so far.I was talking with my job coach and he was telling me things to do with all my saved money like invest in gold nuggets,sell my Michael Jackson memorabilia,Penny Power magazines or just go on Ebay and buy stuff that'll go up in value many years from now.

Quote from: Gis on Today at 05:11:13 AM
Howard this man is not a very good job coach judging by things you have told us on here and he DEFINITLY does not know what he is talking about when it comes to finance! Please don't listen to him!


Gis is absolutely right.  DON'T DO IT Your coach is way way off base, this is so egregious your job coach should be reported.  I have worked in investments, and I am a collector and am very familiar with the collectors market.  Investing in collectibles is the absolute worst thing anyone can do because it is subject to the whims.  Remember Beanie Babies? Remember Cabbage Patch Dolls?  Well people who were foolish enough to get caught up in those collectible frenzies will never recover.  Even the proven collectible market, like stamps and baseball memoribilia has its pitfalls. The collectibles market it for people who already have money to burn, because that is what happens a lot, they get burned.  Considering your income bracket the best you should do is putting your money in IRAs' or CDs' at your bank. If I was there I would be tempted to punch your job coach in the mouth.

I think Howard is worried about investing it in CDs or in the bank because Social Security can track investments thru banks and once you aquire so much in assets, well then you don't get Social Security disability anymore (or at least a very reduced rate anyways).

That is my guess why he wants to do it in tangible goods even if it isn't the smartest option.

That is just an assumption, of course.

I think Howard is worried about investing it in CDs or in the bank because Social Security can track investments thru banks and once you aquire so much in assets, well then you don't get Social Security disability anymore (or at least a very reduced rate anyways).

That is my guess why he wants to do it in tangible goods even if it isn't the smartest option.

That is just an assumption, of course.


Disability works differently.  He is not on welfare so different rules apply, it would be better for him to speak to someone in the Social Security Office, or have his parents handle the excess, they, I am sure, have his best interests at heart.  That job coach still should be reported because the idea of suggesting that his money goes into collectibles is still egregious.

I moved these quotes from November because I think it very important that Howard get this.

Quote from: Howard on November 30, 2007, 03:11:12 PM
I'm having a good day so far.I was talking with my job coach and he was telling me things to do with all my saved money like invest in gold nuggets,sell my Michael Jackson memorabilia,Penny Power magazines or just go on Ebay and buy stuff that'll go up in value many years from now.

Quote from: Gis on Today at 05:11:13 AM
Howard this man is not a very good job coach judging by things you have told us on here and he DEFINITLY does not know what he is talking about when it comes to finance! Please don't listen to him!


Gis is absolutely right.  DON'T DO IT Your coach is way way off base, this is so egregious your job coach should be reported.  I have worked in investments, and I am a collector and am very familiar with the collectors market.  Investing in collectibles is the absolute worst thing anyone can do because it is subject to the whims.  Remember Beanie Babies? Remember Cabbage Patch Dolls?  Well people who were foolish enough to get caught up in those collectible frenzies will never recover.  Even the proven collectible market, like stamps and baseball memoribilia has its pitfalls. The collectibles market it for people who already have money to burn, because that is what happens a lot, they get burned.  Considering your income bracket the best you should do is putting your money in IRAs' or CDs' at your bank. If I was there I would be tempted to punch your job coach in the mouth.


I know what you're talking about Danoota.Putting my money in certain places may be harmful or hurtful so it's best not to invest in gold nuggets.

I know what you're talking about Danoota.Putting my money in certain places may be harmful or hurtful so it's best not to invest in gold nuggets.


Collectibles, Howard, Collectibles.  They are the very worst investment there is.

Holy crap, I didn't even realize it was December yet.

I'm excited! On Friday, one of my favorite musicians, Orion Rigel Dommisse, is coming to a town that's about 20 minutes from where I live, and putting on a show for $3. I just found out that I am, indeed, off that day. Hopefully I can get someone to go with me. Oh well, though. If not, I'll be glad to fly solo. Not many of my friends would like her anyway.. =P.

With a lazy day at home, watching cricket on tv in the morning and some of the movie "Babe: Pig In The City" and hammering the keyboard with some of the tunes from the opera Carmen. I am off to see (and hear) a concert tonight featuring Beethoven's 9th Symphony.

Sig is here and we are moving along with the walls in the living room.  We will paint, then go out for pizza  :)

Sig is here and we are moving along with the walls in the living room.  We will paint, then go out for pizza   :)
Thanks for the idea of pizza, that should round the evening off well.

Sig is here and we are moving along with the walls in the living room.  We will paint, then go out for pizza   :)



Painting and pizza- two of my favorite things. Sounds like a great day.

Painting and pizza- two of my favorite things. Sounds like a great day.



I hate the painting.  How about this, you do the painting and I will do the pizza  ::)

I hate the painting.  How about this, you do the painting and I will do the pizza   ::)


Deal. But.. .. can you at least let me lick the plate that the pizza was sitting on..?  :\'(

Deal. But.. .. can you at least let me lick the plate that the pizza was sitting on..?  :\'(


I'll bring you a whole slice, and I won't even eat the cheese off of it first.  ;D

I moved these quotes from November because I think it very important that Howard get this.

Quote from: Howard on November 30, 2007, 03:11:12 PM
I'm having a good day so far.I was talking with my job coach and he was telling me things to do with all my saved money like invest in gold nuggets,sell my Michael Jackson memorabilia,Penny Power magazines or just go on Ebay and buy stuff that'll go up in value many years from now.

Quote from: Gis on Today at 05:11:13 AM
Howard this man is not a very good job coach judging by things you have told us on here and he DEFINITLY does not know what he is talking about when it comes to finance! Please don't listen to him!


Gis is absolutely right.  DON'T DO IT Your coach is way way off base, this is so egregious your job coach should be reported.  I have worked in investments, and I am a collector and am very familiar with the collectors market.  Investing in collectibles is the absolute worst thing anyone can do because it is subject to the whims.  Remember Beanie Babies? Remember Cabbage Patch Dolls?  Well people who were foolish enough to get caught up in those collectible frenzies will never recover.  Even the proven collectible market, like stamps and baseball memoribilia has its pitfalls. The collectibles market it for people who already have money to burn, because that is what happens a lot, they get burned.  Considering your income bracket the best you should do is putting your money in IRAs' or CDs' at your bank. If I was there I would be tempted to punch your job coach in the mouth.



I know what you're talking about Danoota.Putting my money in certain places may be harmful or hurtful so it's best not to invest in gold nuggets.



Collectibles, Howard, Collectibles.  They are the very worst investment there is.



I agree with Danoota, Howard. That is the worse investment you can make. Most people know that I collect coins. I don't collect as an investment, I collect because I love them-and that is why most people collect whatever. Things are only worth what someone is willing to buy it for. You may have something that some people value at so much money but if no one is willing to buy it for that price-then it is not worth it. You should talk to someone at your bank. Most banks have financial advisers who KNOW what they are talking about and can give you some GOOD advice as to where to invest your $$$. Even putting it in a savings account would be better than investing it in collectibles.


Cat

I hate the painting.  How about this, you do the painting and I will do the pizza   ::)
I would settle for just the pizza.

I'm going to try to find a new mattress and box springs. Shopping for these is as big a deal as buying a car, so chances are good I won't have anything tonight.

The warranty finally came through on our "old" (read: 8 months) pair that is so badly bowed it's like sleeping in a hammock.

Thing is I really don't feel up to it today.

Ant

I'm going to try to find a new mattress and box springs. Shopping for these is as big a deal as buying a car, so chances are good I won't have anything tonight.

The warranty finally came through on our "old" (read: 8 months) pair that is so badly bowed it's like sleeping in a hammock.

Thing is I really don't feel up to it today.

Ant



Just remember, don't pull that tag off or the mattress police will come and get you.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat

Collectibles, Howard, Collectibles.  They are the very worst investment there is.


Yeah,Who'd want gold nuggets? I'm not a big money maker or invest banker.I'm not investing in anything that I don't even need.Even My Parents think so.

I agree with Danoota, Howard. That is the worse investment you can make. Most people know that I collect coins. I don't collect as an investment, I collect because I love them-and that is why most people collect whatever. Things are only worth what someone is willing to buy it for. You may have something that some people value at so much money but if no one is willing to buy it for that price-then it is not worth it. You should talk to someone at your bank. Most banks have financial advisers who KNOW what they are talking about and can give you some GOOD advice as to where to invest your $$$. Even putting it in a savings account would be better than investing it in collectibles.


Cat


Even my Parents think it's a bad investment.

Having a good day so far.It was just today was very cold during the afternoon,very blustery at Pathmark.I only hate when customers yell at me when there are no carts at all and I can't help it,I'm not a magician,just a cart collector. ::)

I'm going to try to find a new mattress and box springs. Shopping for these is as big a deal as buying a car, so chances are good I won't have anything tonight.

The warranty finally came through on our "old" (read: 8 months) pair that is so badly bowed it's like sleeping in a hammock.

Thing is I really don't feel up to it today.

Ant


I told Rice that if he gets a good tax return, we are trading in the beat down mattress we have. That thing is messed up. :P

We went to IKEA today (44 miles away in Schaumburg). When we left, it was just overcast and cold. We come out of IKEA (where I managed to spend $100 without trying), and it's snowing a tiny bit. We hit the mall to eat some lunch, come out of there, and there's a freakin' snowstorm! Needless to say, it took almost an hour and a half to get home.

Now I'm here, willing myself to clean up this place. ::)

With a lazy day at home, watching cricket on tv in the morning and some of the movie "Babe: Pig In The City" and hammering the keyboard with some of the tunes from the opera Carmen. I am off to see (and hear) a concert tonight featuring Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
I 'm back home from the concert, and I will write out a full report tomorrow.

might see a music show.
Which show would that be?

With a lazy day at home, watching cricket on tv in the morning and some of the movie "Babe: Pig In The City" and hammering the keyboard with some of the tunes from the opera Carmen. I am off to see (and hear) a concert tonight featuring Beethoven's 9th Symphony.



I hear Beethoven's 9th and that is it. The tune is then stuck in my head FOREVER.  :D ;D ;D  It's a good think I like it.


I 'm back home from the concert, and I will write out a full report tomorrow.



Looking forward to hearing about it.



Cat

No sleeping in today, geez, Diane woke me up at 830am. dang!!!  So we took a morning drive to San Jose & picked up Julie for the weekend. She's now crashed out on the couch, Diane's out shopping for garland for our Christmas tree (hallelujah!) no more tinsel!  I went and bought a Oakland Raiders tee shirt at JC Penney to wear to the game in Oakland tomorrow against the Denver Broncos. My pal always takes me to one game a year with his season tix, and tomorrow is the day. those fans are stupid crazy there  :D  

Got my haircut the other night in downtown Danville and they have all the huge trees and some business's decorated with lights so it looks awesome at night. I'm gonna try to get some pics, especially of the one giant oak tree in the middle of the road. I think Jessica & Rice have seen this wonderful visual.

I 'm back home from the concert, and I will write out a full report tomorrow.
Beethoven?

Beethoven?
Does the bear in the woods...

Does the bear in the woods...
a bear wherever he wants...

Beethoven?

9th.

Just remember, don't pull that tag off or the mattress police will come and get you.  :D ;D ;D ;D



Cat


Well, a new mattress will have to wait. Apparently only the box springs were warrantied, and the store di not get the fax from King Coil yet with that tidy little bit of information.

In the meantime, I've been reading more on buying mattresses - I've found out some pretty good things which will help when we do get a new set.


I told Rice that if he gets a good tax return, we are trading in the beat down mattress we have. That thing is messed up. :P

We went to IKEA today (44 miles away in Schaumburg). When we left, it was just overcast and cold. We come out of IKEA (where I managed to spend $100 without trying), and it's snowing a tiny bit. We hit the mall to eat some lunch, come out of there, and there's a freakin' snowstorm! Needless to say, it took almost an hour and a half to get home.

Now I'm here, willing myself to clean up this place. ::)


I know the feeling. I'm trying a different approach: I'm trying to will the house into cleaning itself up. It seems to be backfiring at the moment as the cat coughed up his weekly hairball just a few minutes ago.

Ant

9th.
and you derived much pleasure from this concert?

and you derived much pleasure from this concert?
Oh yes!

Oh yes!
that's good to hear. did they play any classic rock?

that's good to hear. did they play any classic rock?
What they played will be in my report tomorrow.

What they played will be in my report tomorrow.
something to look forward to

something to look forward to
I will used my best English for it.

something to look forward to
There will be pictures too.

There will be pictures too.
wonderful. I need to get some pics of our Christmas tree. Diane & Julie just finished decorating it and it looks beautiful! dazzling. and no tinsel! in fact, there are no ornaments on it yet, just colored lights and garland & it looks fine but I think they have a ton of ornaments to hang on it. there is a baby's 1st Christmas ornament with 1 year old Julie pic on it  :\'( 

I know the feeling. I'm trying a different approach: I'm trying to will the house into cleaning itself up. It seems to be backfiring at the moment as the cat coughed up his weekly hairball just a few minutes ago.

Ant


I gave up. I put Jason's clothes in the new dresser, and that's about it. :P

If I feel like it, I might do the dishes.

Can't wait to hear Phillip's report!  I bet it was a great concert.

Mike, I'm glad you are happy with the tree, but I'm guessing you are feeling a wee bit sentimental when you saw the Baby's first Christmas and baby pic of Julie?

We had a great day except that Micah isn't feeling well.  We did the Dawg Days at Ferris, got the cake, and checked into the Holiday Inn so Micah could finally have her swimming party.  They swam for quite a while (I did the jacuzzi for a little while), then we walked down the hall to Bennigan's for dinner.  Unfortunately, we were so late that the servers had all left, so there wasn't anyone to sing Happy Birthday to her.  Back in the hotel room now, waiting to see what the weather is going to do because it will affect our plans tomorrow (whether we go to GR to the mall or not).  The funniest part was my mom calling to make sure we weren't out on the roads tonight (and she thought we had called her).  She also needed to vent because my dad is getting worse mentally.  I feel so bad for her and wish I could be over there more often.  We are going over next weekend and I'll do all the cooking and give her a break with my dad.  Of course my brother called simply to ask about the weather and tell them it is 80 in FL.  I know he thinks it is funny, but for me the novelty has completely worn off.  We are in MI and he is in FL, it is December...duh, of course it is nicer down there than here!!!  He needs to realize that not all of us are in a position (unemployed) to drop everything and move across country to live with someone we met online.  Besides, someone needs to be close to the folks now.  My mom simply told him that she was talking to him from the garage because she was trying to scrape a path to the back door and since it was snowing, sleeting, etc. she really didn't have time to talk.  :)  I was proud of her.

Happy December everyone--I think it is going to be a wonderful month!!!!  :)

Wow..December already..hard to believe.

Today was crazy. I awoke at 9 am (after having only slept for 2.5 hours...due to a SUPER long phone conversation...which I totally enjoyed, btw ;))....then I had to run some errands....and then tonight was our first production of our Christmas program. It went really well..but I am so tired! :P

Bleh! Can't believe 2007 is nearly over! And Christmas in just over 3 weeks...  8-P

Can't wait to hear Phillip's report!  I bet it was a great concert.

Mike, I'm glad you are happy with the tree, but I'm guessing you are feeling a wee bit sentimental when you saw the Baby's first Christmas and baby pic of Julie?

We had a great day except that Micah isn't feeling well.  We did the Dawg Days at Ferris, got the cake, and checked into the Holiday Inn so Micah could finally have her swimming party.  They swam for quite a while (I did the jacuzzi for a little while), then we walked down the hall to Bennigan's for dinner.  Unfortunately, we were so late that the servers had all left, so there wasn't anyone to sing Happy Birthday to her.  Back in the hotel room now, waiting to see what the weather is going to do because it will affect our plans tomorrow (whether we go to GR to the mall or not).  The funniest part was my mom calling to make sure we weren't out on the roads tonight (and she thought we had called her).  She also needed to vent because my dad is getting worse mentally.  I feel so bad for her and wish I could be over there more often.  We are going over next weekend and I'll do all the cooking and give her a break with my dad.  Of course my brother called simply to ask about the weather and tell them it is 80 in FL.  I know he thinks it is funny, but for me the novelty has completely worn off.  We are in MI and he is in FL, it is December...duh, of course it is nicer down there than here!!!  He needs to realize that not all of us are in a position (unemployed) to drop everything and move across country to live with someone we met online.  Besides, someone needs to be close to the folks now.  My mom simply told him that she was talking to him from the garage because she was trying to scrape a path to the back door and since it was snowing, sleeting, etc. she really didn't have time to talk.   :)  I was proud of her.

Happy December everyone--I think it is going to be a wonderful month!!!!   :)
Yeah Amy, I'm very sentimental when it comes to my daughter, and you know what it's like. She's 18, she took off in her car tonight to go to her friends 18th birthday party. Now I feel like pulling out some old photo albums of her when she was a little kid and sitting with Diane and tearing up together.  :\'(

I tell you what, I sure hope my daughter is as caring and concerned like you, when I'm an old man needing attention, although I'd rather be in good health. I applaud you for your love for your family.

What they played will be in my report tomorrow.
The report is now up and running in PPP as My Latest Concert Last Night

Well, in the time I was gone, I have been dedicating my time between family & getting the band promoted.

Mom is on a "mini-vacation", which means we get our lives back for a bit.

On a good note:
I have been able to get the band promoted into 2 top-spot gigs for February.
I was put in charge of promotions for the band about 1 1/2 weeks ago.
In that time, I lined up 2 gigs and have about 5 more I'm waiting to hear from.

And I have spent more time on family matters....so my time away has been well-spent.

Well I'm willing myself to go and do last nights washing up.........
Today the weather is so bad I plan to stay in and watch dvd's and *maybe* write a few christmas cards!!

Himself will be nursing a huge hangover I suspect. He went out last night to a work do that he really didn't want to go to planning to only stay for an hour or so.................Came home at 12.30 staggered about a bit, threw up and passed out.  ::)

Well, in the time I was gone, I have been dedicating my time between family & getting the band promoted.

Mom is on a "mini-vacation", which means we get our lives back for a bit.

On a good note:
I have been able to get the band promoted into 2 top-spot gigs for February.
I was put in charge of promotions for the band about 1 1/2 weeks ago.
In that time, I lined up 2 gigs and have about 5 more I'm waiting to hear from.

And I have spent more time on family matters....so my time away has been well-spent.
Welcome back buddy, you have been missed! Go and find the thread Hawk has left the building to see how much!  ;D

Welcome back buddy, you have been missed! Go and find the thread Hawk has left the building to see how much!  ;D

I did see that. I thank everyone for the kind words.
My return has been explained in my "Return of the Slayer" thread.

I did see that. I thank everyone for the kind words.
My return has been explained in my "Return of the Slayer" thread.
At this time of year should that not be return of the sleigh?

At this time of year should that not be return of the sleigh?

:D You funny girlie, you are!  :D

Well, in the time I was gone, I have been dedicating my time between family & getting the band promoted.

Mom is on a "mini-vacation", which means we get our lives back for a bit.

On a good note:
I have been able to get the band promoted into 2 top-spot gigs for February.
I was put in charge of promotions for the band about 1 1/2 weeks ago.
In that time, I lined up 2 gigs and have about 5 more I'm waiting to hear from.

And I have spent more time on family matters....so my time away has been well-spent.


Welcome back, you did cause quite a stir around here, oooooh I could just shake you

Welcome back, you did cause quite a stir around here, oooooh I could just shake you

But then, I'd be shaken, not stirred.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

But then, I'd be shaken, not stirred.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


::)  gotta love 'im

Welcome back, you did cause quite a stir around here, oooooh I could just shake you

BTW- I have not returned alone.

If you look, you'll see my wife Melissa has joined, also.

BTW- I have not returned alone.

If you look, you'll see my wife Melissa has joined, also.


Wife!, have you told her about us!  ooops  hehe, should I have put that here, .....really, we are just good friends.    8)

She is aware of the shenanigans out here.

She wants to try some of them.

Great, we could use a few more recruits to stir the pot.  A few more ingredients in the Stone Soup  :)

Bleh! Can't believe 2007 is nearly over! And Christmas in just over 3 weeks...  8-P


I know what happened?  ??? :o

Some light snow covering the city and cart collecting probably won't be that busy today.Today I have 2-7 so I'll see how much will be done today or hardly any.

Probably stick around the house today.  Seem to have a case of the Aztec Two Step    :-[

Probably stick around the house today.  Seem to have a case of the Aztec Two Step    :-[



What's That?  ???

Probably stick around the house today.  Seem to have a case of the Aztec Two Step    :-[
Is the Aztec Two Step anything like Montezuma's Revenge? 

Is the Aztec Two Step anything like Montezuma's Revenge? 




must sound painful. :o

must sound painful. :o
Painful and not very nice.

Painful and not very nice.


Maybe it's in her foot?

Maybe it's in her foot?
Aztec Two Step and Montezuma's Revenge have nothing to do with feet, but is does set you running.

Aztec Two Step and Montezuma's Revenge have nothing to do with feet, but is does set you running.


when she meant two step,I thought she meant her feet.

when she meant two step,I thought she meant her feet.
These condictions you do not wish to wander far.

Is the Aztec Two Step anything like Montezuma's Revenge? 



Yes, luckily I have some modern medicine to relieve the symptoms, but Jake is feeling poorly so we will just loll around the house today.

Yes, luckily I have some modern medicine to relieve the symptoms, but Jake is feeling poorly so we will just loll around the house today.
Settle down and watch a movie on a DVD with the pause button at the ready on the remote?

I have alot to do today... let's see what I actually get done...

1. Go to my husband's company's holiday brunch
2. Put up our Christmas lights and yard decorations
3. Set up my new computer (finally!) which arrived on Friday
4. A whole lot of laundry

and hopefully have a little time left over to watch some football....

So I was busy last night.

Me and my friend went out to watch the Mizzou - Oklahoma game. Anyway, one thing led to another and as per usual we were way way too drunk to drive anywhere.

So, he called his girlfriend to give us a lift.

She came up with a friend of hers and ended up staying at the same bar we were in for a while.

I go off to play darts with a guy I'd bumped in to that I knew from a while back.

I'm playing for about 20 minutes before I get a tap on the shoulder and my friend starts going in to this great diatribe about something or other, I won't go in to details but needless to say he was pissed off. Well, if said actions had in fact occurred I'd have been pissed off as well. At this point in time I figured the chances of my getting a ride were slim to nill so I did the normal and drank water for the next hour or so and shoved some food down my face so I'd sober up a bit.

Anyway, I turn my phone on this morning when I got up about a half an hour ago. Apparently this has been an on-going saga because his girlfriend is pissed off that we go out drinking so much. As he pointed out to her, both of us haven't lived in town that long and thus when either wants to do something, the list of possible drinking partners is limited. She'd managed to spin a web of lies and get him that pissed off at me but apparently it all became clear some time last night and he told her to go f**k herself.

If we were 13 this would be funny.. however at this point in life it's just a bit pathetic.

We went to a brunch that was put on by our accountant/friend for all his clients for his 20th anniversary of being an accountant. Man, there were A LOT of people there-in fact, they had 2 different times. We were all sort of counting the people and thinking if this guy made so much $$$ off of each one- :o :o :o  But, him & his wife are just super-nice people. In fact, I graduated with his wife and Carlos used to work with him. We also saw a lot of other people we haven't seen in a while. When he came around to our table, he joked that it was the "college" table because that was where most worked.


At least I was able to fit into a dress.  :D ;D ;D



Cat

This weekend I have been super-busy, preparing for final exams in my classes, which are only a couple of weeks away. I have lots of studying and work to do before then, which I have been doing (and still am; right now I'm just taking a break). So that's why I haven't been around here much. And there's a chance I might not be online much tomorrow either.

So I was busy last night.

Me and my friend went out to watch the Mizzou - Oklahoma game. Anyway, one thing led to another and as per usual we were way way too drunk to drive anywhere.

So, he called his girlfriend to give us a lift.

She came up with a friend of hers and ended up staying at the same bar we were in for a while.

I go off to play darts with a guy I'd bumped in to that I knew from a while back.

I'm playing for about 20 minutes before I get a tap on the shoulder and my friend starts going in to this great diatribe about something or other, I won't go in to details but needless to say he was pissed off. Well, if said actions had in fact occurred I'd have been pissed off as well. At this point in time I figured the chances of my getting a ride were slim to nill so I did the normal and drank water for the next hour or so and shoved some food down my face so I'd sober up a bit.

Anyway, I turn my phone on this morning when I got up about a half an hour ago. Apparently this has been an on-going saga because his girlfriend is pissed off that we go out drinking so much. As he pointed out to her, both of us haven't lived in town that long and thus when either wants to do something, the list of possible drinking partners is limited. She'd managed to spin a web of lies and get him that pissed off at me but apparently it all became clear some time last night and he told her to go f**k herself.

If we were 13 this would be funny.. however at this point in life it's just a bit pathetic.
too bad Andy, man, don't you hate being in the middle of that sh*t? well, he may end up taking her back and dumping you  :-\\  so don't be surprised if you lose your drinking pal.

I just got back from the Oakland Raider game, had a great time. got to see the rookie QB JaMarcus make his NFL debut, the Raiders beat up on Denver, and I even got to snuggle up with a Raiderette cheerleader for a cute lil pic, just her & me. They come up into the stands for photos with the fans. maybe I'll post it. now as soon as Julie has had dinner, we're driving her back to SJSU, which coincidently is where the cheerleader graduated, same school my kid goes too. that made me feel old, like her dad  :o  wait a sec. I am old!  ;D 

too bad Andy, man, don't you hate being in the middle of that sh*t? well, he may end up taking her back and dumping you  :-\\  so don't be surprised if you lose your drinking pal.

I just got back from the Oakland Raider game, had a great time. got to see the rookie QB JaMarcus make his NFL debut, the Raiders beat up on Denver, and I even got to snuggle up with a Raiderette cheerleader for a cute lil pic, just her & me. They come up into the stands for photos with the fans. maybe I'll post it. now as soon as Julie has had dinner, we're driving her back to SJSU, which coincidently is where the cheerleader graduated, same school my kid goes too. that made me feel old, like her dad  :o  wait a sec. I am old!  ;D 


Nah dude, I just got back from his house, we cooked chilli and watched football, he had nothing but bad things to say about her.. which is a shame, because I thought she was perfectly nice. Oh well, wadda ya gonna do.

By the way, you might want to clear that cheerleader out of the trunk of your car before you go down to San Jose.

Nah dude, I just got back from his house, we cooked chilli and watched football, he had nothing but bad things to say about her.. which is a shame, because I thought she was perfectly nice. Oh well, wadda ya gonna do.

By the way, you might want to clear that cheerleader out of the trunk of your car before you go down to San Jose.
was she mad because he got too drunk with you?  my friends wives used to hate them going out with me because that usually was what happened, and of course it was my fault. my buddy's wife called me once to complain I kept her hubby out too late  ???  I told her she needed to rag on her hubby, not me. damn!  so you guys are still pals. chili and football to seal the deal. so was his girlfriend hot and should he have stayed with her? It sounds like they were on the way to being done anyway. so Mizzou won yesterday??


as for the Raiderette, she was so cute, and not too daughterly  ;D  I would have kept her if i could. I'll get a pic up soon, and if Lady Di pisses me off, I'll show her  ;D

was she mad because he got too drunk with you?  my friends wives used to hate them going out with me because that usually was what happened, and of course it was my fault. my buddy's wife called me once to complain I kept her hubby out too late  ???  I told her she needed to rag on her hubby, not me. damn!  so you guys are still pals. chili and football to seal the deal. so was his girlfriend hot and should he have stayed with her? It sounds like they were on the way to being done anyway. so Mizzou won yesterday??


as for the Raiderette, she was so cute, and not too daughterly  ;D  I would have kept her if i could. I'll get a pic up soon, and if Lady Di pisses me off, I'll show her  ;D


I think so yeah, but what do you expect? It's not so much one incident, it's because this is sort of a 3-4 nights a week thing.

I would have nailed her.

No, they lost.. .. it was bad.

I maintain, nylon rope, ball up a sock, gaff tape over the mouth, job done.

I think so yeah, but what do you expect? It's not so much one incident, it's because this is sort of a 3-4 nights a week thing.

I would have nailed her.

No, they lost.. .. it was bad.

I maintain, nylon rope, ball up a sock, gaff tape over the mouth, job done.
Can i presume that your basement is secure, no chance of escape  ;D      it's pretty cool at the Oakland Coliseum, before the game, about 12 of the 48 cheerleaders come up to mingle with all the pervs  fans.  It's no big deal and was more fun when I actually knew 3 of the cheerleaders, but they're not on the squad anymore.

So she wants a guy that will make her a priority over his friends??  good luck to her  ;D
so you would have nailed her, but not while she's with your friend right?  I misread the news about that game, sorry about that.

Can i presume that your basement is secure, no chance of escape  ;D      it's pretty cool at the Oakland Coliseum, before the game, about 12 of the 48 cheerleaders come up to mingle with all the pervs  fans.  It's no big deal and was more fun when I actually knew 3 of the cheerleaders, but they're not on the squad anymore.

So she wants a guy that will make her a priority over his friends??  good luck to her  ;D
so you would have nailed her, but not while she's with your friend right?  I misread the news about that game, sorry about that.


Yeah, I would.. but I wont.

I hear the Oakland fans are the closest thing to the real fans in Europe. I'd love to see what the guys out in Oakland would make of a game back home.

He was just a poor little Raider,
His face was all battered and torn,
He made feel sick,
So I hit him with a brick,
Now he's not laughing or singing no more!

Yeah, I would.. but I wont.

I hear the Oakland fans are the closest thing to the real fans in Europe. I'd love to see what the guys out in Oakland would make of a game back home.

He was just a poor little Raider,
His face was all battered and torn,
He made feel sick,
So I hit him with a brick,
Now he's not laughing or singing no more!
they are like a bunch on inmates from San Quentin on a weekend pass. you'd like them a lot Davey.  they're vicious. poor Broco's fans strutting down the stairs were given no mercy. they are verbally harrassed but all in good fun.

we drove to Boston yesterday to meet friends.  We went for an interesting lunch - it was a chocolate buffet.  I tried not to overdo it, it was lovely.  Then we went to the children's museum and had fun.  Today we went orienteering near Boston.  It was so cold.  Dai and I had underestimated quite how cold it was going to be and had to borrow snow pants for the children from our friends.

they are like a bunch on inmates from San Quentin on a weekend pass. you'd like them a lot Davey.  they're vicious. poor Broco's fans strutting down the stairs were given no mercy. they are verbally harrassed but all in good fun.


That's good to see, I hate all this "Good sport" bulls**t that has infected American sports.

I was giving some OU dudes a real hard time last night in the bar, got pretty much half the guys in the bar yelling at them, giving them all sorts of s**t.

If I had the wings of a sparrow,
If I had the ass of a crow.
I'd fly over Oklahoma,
And s**t on the bastards below!

That's good to see, I hate all this "Good sport" bulls**t that has infected American sports.

I was giving some OU dudes a real hard time last night in the bar, got pretty much half the guys in the bar yelling at them, giving them all sorts of s**t.

If I had the wings of a sparrow,
If I had the ass of a crow.
I'd fly over Oklahoma,
And s**t on the bastards below!
;D  you'd fit perfectly..                      ok, we're off to San Jose, see you guys later

;D  you'd fit perfectly..                      ok, we're off to San Jose, see you guys later


Have a good ride Mike.

Have a good ride Mike.
thasnks Andy, & I'm back. there was very little traffic on 680 tonight. 2 hours round trip, nice easy drive. I did have to park in the red to let her off because of all the other parents & students parked in the real parking spaces. Listend to goofy Christmas music on satellite radio on the way home, I'm talking hillbilly Jed Clampet  music, it was funny. I think that station is intentionally playing silly tunes. it was a unusual change.

So she wants a guy that will make her a priority over his friends??  good luck to her  ;D
so you would have nailed her, but not while she's with your friend right?  I misread the news about that game, sorry about that.
Can I swing this round here for a moment? How would you feel if 3 or 4 nights a week, EVERY week, Lady Di went out with a friend and got completely wasted.? Iin between she would be a hungover mess and when she was feeling ok on the phone to her buddy.

I hardly think the girlfriend was being unreasonable here and I'm pretty sure that this morning she's glad to be an ex! It's not a case of choosing friends over partners but making time for both.

Can I swing this round here for a moment? How would you feel if 3 or 4 nights a week, EVERY week, Lady Di went out with a friend and got completely wasted.? Iin between she would be a hungover mess and when she was feeling ok on the phone to her buddy.

I hardly think the girlfriend was being unreasonable here and I'm pretty sure that this morning she's glad to be an ex! It's not a case of choosing friends over partners but making time for both.
who the hell asked you  >:(     















;D  just kidding Gis and of course if the shoe is on the other foot, things look different. I've had that perspective and thinking thrown at me by the Lady herself and yeah, time for both, but your mate or spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend, SO  should be a priority.   i know it's one thing to say this, and another to do it.  my best friend at work is divorcing her hubby, a good friend of mine because he'd rather spend time with the guys than her. over the years it got to be too much and she's done. it is sad but he could have made some changes and not been so selfish. oh well  :(

Had a good family day, today.

Went out to dinner, then went bowling...Teela's getting pretty good, for a 6 yr. old!

Tomorrow, it's back to butt-busting, and promoting the hell out of the band!
Not to worry, though....we'll still be out here.

(I think Melissa's having fun here.....we got home- she came pretty much straight here!)

Had a good family day, today.

Went out to dinner, then went bowling...Teela's getting pretty good, for a 6 yr. old!

Tomorrow, it's back to butt-busting, and promoting the hell out of the band!
Not to worry, though....we'll still be out here.

(I think Melissa's having fun here.....we got home- she came pretty much straight here!)
good report Wayno.  and she's discovered the allure of the board. that's sweet  8)

Can I swing this round here for a moment? How would you feel if 3 or 4 nights a week, EVERY week, Lady Di went out with a friend and got completely wasted.? Iin between she would be a hungover mess and when she was feeling ok on the phone to her buddy.

I hardly think the girlfriend was being unreasonable here and I'm pretty sure that this morning she's glad to be an ex! It's not a case of choosing friends over partners but making time for both.
by the way Gis, I was being sarcastic when I said this "So she wants a guy that will make her a priority over his friends??  good luck to her " 

I wasn't being serious. Did you think I was because your reply leads me to believe that.  ???

Oh, I imagine she will either understand it, or read the posting later and see whatcha mean, Miko.

Oh, I imagine she will either understand it, or read the posting later and see whatcha mean, Miko.
yeah, she probably did, and was just adding anotherangle (2 cents)  & I felt a wee bit defensive, just wanted to make sure that my joking w/Davey is perceived as such and it probably was.  However, when my wife is brought in as an example, then that makes me feel like a point is being made  ::)

Well, Davey is a bit of a headcase, when it comes to humor.

In either event, points were indeed made, and humor was recognized, at least in my view.

When I am able to assign karma again, you will be among the first.

Well, Davey is a bit of a headcase, when it comes to humor.

In either event, points were indeed made, and humor was recognized, at least in my view.

When I am able to assign karma again, you will be among the first.
oh yeah, a real straight shooter he is  ;D    I hope you are right, Gis was just playing devils advocate. 
hopefully your karma willl go up as well. thanks

we drove to Boston yesterday to meet friends.  We went for an interesting lunch - it was a chocolate buffet.  I tried not to overdo it, it was lovely.  Then we went to the children's museum and had fun.  Today we went orienteering near Boston.  It was so cold.  Dai and I had underestimated quite how cold it was going to be and had to borrow snow pants for the children from our friends.



Ohhh, sorry that you came up here on a cold, cold, day.  Boston can be gorgeous on a nice fall day, but yesterday wasn't it.  What did you see in Boston?  I could recommend a couple of offbeat things if you are interested.  With kids keep in mind this for the spring(if I don't mention it now I will forget).  On Mothers Day they have a "Make Way For Ducklings" parade.  All the little kids dress up in duckling costumes and have a little parade when they return the bronze ducklings to the Public Garden.  It is great fun.  I don't know if you know of the book, it is a kids favorite over here.  It would be nice for your kids, I would advise it for Christmas.

http://www.farmettereport.com/blog/images/make_way_ducklings.jpg

What a day it was yesterday.New York didn't get much snow except maybe a coating to an inch and that was it.Did what I had to do and I took it slow because of frozen ice and sleet but overall not a bad work day.Today on my day off I'm going to buy me a Leather Bomber Jacket at Burlington Coat Factory for about 100-200 dollars(the most).

What a day it was yesterday.New York didn't get much snow except maybe a coating to an inch and that was it.Did what I had to do and I took it slow because of frozen ice and sleet but overall not a bad work day.Today on my day off I'm going to buy me a Leather Bomber Jacket at Burlington Coat Factory for about 100-200 dollars(the most).
We must see a picture of this jacket.

It was snowy and rainy overnight, pretty sloppy out there now, so we will do the same as yesterday, stick around the house. 

We must see a picture of this jacket.


http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTb_q0AlRHWm0BUkmjzbkF/SIG=12hmonh49/EXP=1196774452/**http%3A//www.newterritoryleathers.com/images/mens/Jpk3277Sm.jpg

Must be London Fog.

oh yeah, a real straight shooter he is  ;D    I hope you are right, Gis was just playing devils advocate. 
hopefully your karma willl go up as well. thanks
I was (playing devil's advocate that is.) Actually I meant to aim it more at Davey but he doesn't have an SO so I used yours as an example, no offense meant there!

I too know of a few failed relationships from that cause, my sister's for one.

Can I swing this round here for a moment? How would you feel if 3 or 4 nights a week, EVERY week, Lady Di went out with a friend and got completely wasted.? Iin between she would be a hungover mess and when she was feeling ok on the phone to her buddy.

I hardly think the girlfriend was being unreasonable here and I'm pretty sure that this morning she's glad to be an ex! It's not a case of choosing friends over partners but making time for both.


Oh I completely understand.. just don't care. It's not my business, know what I mean, so why drag me in to it?

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Must be London Fog.
The jackets look great!

I was in an old book store a few weeks ago and bought a 10 volume "Worlds 100 Best Detective Stories"  Ten volumes, but they are small books 10 short mysteries in each one.  I started volume one yesterday and it seems to be good fun, just the thing for these days stuck in because of of the miseries.

Well, Davey is a bit of a headcase, when it comes to humor.

that's what makes him so damn funny, in all honesty.

Ohhh, sorry that you came up here on a cold, cold, day.  Boston can be gorgeous on a nice fall day, but yesterday wasn't it.  What did you see in Boston?  I could recommend a couple of offbeat things if you are interested.  With kids keep in mind this for the spring(if I don't mention it now I will forget).  On Mothers Day they have a "Make Way For Ducklings" parade.  All the little kids dress up in duckling costumes and have a little parade when they return the bronze ducklings to the Public Garden.  It is great fun.  I don't know if you know of the book, it is a kids favorite over here.  It would be nice for your kids, I would advise it for Christmas.



We only went to the hotel for lunch then across to the children's museum.  On Sunday we went to Houghton's Pond near Blue Hills Reservation.  Dai did the Blue Hills Traverse race and I took some children around the children's orienteering course which basically just went around Houghton's Pond.  Then the children were on the playground and I was trying to keep warm until Dai finished his race.  The friends have invited us back for another visit (date uspecified).

That Mother's Day thing sounds really sweet!  Not sure if my two are a bit old for that now.  :-\\

Today was a late start day for the schools due to the black ice.  We can't get a car down our driveway (Dai tried!).  It seems to be thawing a little now, though it's still foggy/damp out.

I'm going to crawl under a rock and not come out for a long time...

I'm going to crawl under a rock and not come out for a long time...

What's up, Carol?

Bad day, or are you planning to hibernate?

What's up, Carol?

Bad day, or are you planning to hibernate?


Bad day.  Last month was bad too.

I just want to make it to the 19th so I can hit the road and have some fun in Florida for a few days...I only hope I make it 'till then.  :D

I'm going to crawl under a rock and not come out for a long time...


if you need to talk..PM me. :)

Bad day.  Last month was bad too.

I just want to make it to the 19th so I can hit the road and have some fun in Florida for a few days...I only hope I make it 'till then.   :D

Chin up, Carol. You'll make it.

You can PM me, also, if you think it will help.
I was once told I have a great pair of listening ears.....why d'ya think I run the bar, most of the time on here?  ;D

if you need to talk..PM me. :)


Awww, thanks.   :)


Chin up, Carol. You'll make it.

You can PM me, also, if you think it will help.
I was once told I have a great pair of listening ears.....why d'ya think I run the bar, most of the time on here?  ;D


Thanks.


You guys are the best.  You're making me cry, not sad but happy tears. 

Awww, thanks.   :)

Thanks.


You guys are the best.  You're making me cry, not sad but happy tears. 


awww...we love you girl! :)

I feel like the Genie on Aladdin:

"C'mere! Big group hug- group hug!"

I feel like the Genie on Aladdin:

"C'mere! Big group hug- group hug!"



ahaahaha....that made me laugh so hard!!! :D ;D ;D

Hey, Erin-

Did you know that your Karamel Count is the same as the beginning of my favorite decade?

Hey, Erin-

Did you know that your Karamel Count is the same as the beginning of my favorite decade?


totally cool! And, it just left my favorite decade! lol!

Received a rather surprising e-mail just a bit ago.

I had dropped off several Sampler Demo discs last week, in attempts to get the band bookings, right?
Well, one of them was dropped off @ the Downtown Chico Business Ass'n., or DCBA.

I just received an e-mail, asking for contact info.
This will be interesting to see wheree it leads.

Bad day.  Last month was bad too.

I just want to make it to the 19th so I can hit the road and have some fun in Florida for a few days...I only hope I make it 'till then.  :D


Sorry to hear it. I also have a great pair of ears if you need them.

Chin up until the 19th it will come before you know it.

Received a rather surprising e-mail just a bit ago.

I had dropped off several Sampler Demo discs last week, in attempts to get the band bookings, right?
Well, one of them was dropped off @ the Downtown Chico Business Ass'n., or DCBA.

I just received an e-mail, asking for contact info.
This will be interesting to see wheree it leads.
Woohoo fingers crossed!

that's what makes him so damn funny, in all honesty.


I like the Davey, he tells it like it is...not always eloquently but whatcha gonna do :D

I like the Davey, he tells it like it is...not always eloquently but whatcha gonna do :D
whachoo gonna do? get off your sofa, sponge off the toddler blood and slaughter everyone you've ever known, i guess. :P

I like the Davey, he tells it like it is...not always eloquently but whatcha gonna do :D


Sponge off the tod... wait..


whachoo gonna do? get off your sofa, sponge off the toddler blood and slaughter everyone you've ever known, i guess. :P


Right.

So I today I got my fees paid for the upcoming semester...I'm thinking that Spring 2008 is gonna be my last semester. Then I can finally get my degree. Woo hoo!! :D

The bad side is, it took a big chunk out of my savings account.