I finaly found a pic of mork cheerleading   ;D
:o ;DThanks....I'll just love THAT image in my head as I go to sleep soon ::) ;D

I love my TiVo!!!!!!!!!!  Everyone needs to go out and get one because they rule. :D

I love my TiVo!!!!!!!!!!  Everyone needs to go out and get one because they rule. :D
With the crappy dial-up connection that I have....I wish they made a Tivo for computers :-\\ :D

With the crappy dial-up connection that I have....I wish they made a Tivo for computers :-\\ :D


The phone company has some cheap plans for DSL.  It's really worth it for the amount of time you use the computer.  My Mom finally got DSL after years of dial up.  I don't see how you can stand it.  We have high speed cable which is not cheap, but my husband plays those internet games.

The phone company has some cheap plans for DSL.  It's really worth it for the amount of time you use the computer.  My Mom finally got DSL after years of dial up.  I don't see how you can stand it.  We have high speed cable which is not cheap, but my husband plays those internet games.
Well, I'm in the process of dumping Cable TV for satelite so in a while I should have DSL.....hopefully. Hey, I can only stand dial-up after not going to the library where they have DSL....I don't miss what I don't remember :D

Going to sleep now :D

had a fabulous day shopping Stateside with my best friend;just got home from a retirement party which was a blast  8)

Moving in 1 week :) I'm tired of my apartment.  Too crowded!

BBQ'ing this evening.. shame the weather sucks

Yesterday my eldest daughter took part in a local youth choir festival. Her school choir came second in their age group (under 11s), which was really unexpected, and they won a prize for "most promising choir".

I wasn't really expecting to enjoy the whole event much as often these performances are of a pretty low standard. However, all of the kids there were really enjoying it and some of the songs they sang were just great. I have to admit I was sitting there with a tear running down my face at one point from the sheer enjoyment and enthusiasm that the kids put into it, the looks on their faces and the wonderful sound of their singing. Plus it was a beautiful Spring day here in England with crystal blue sky and warm sunshine coming in through the windows. All in all it was a great event, I really enjoyed it :).

Yesterday my eldest daughter took part in a local youth choir festival. Her school choir came second in their age group (under 11s), which was really unexpected, and they won a prize for "most promising choir".

I wasn't really expecting to enjoy the whole event much as often these performances are of a pretty low standard. However, all of the kids there were really enjoying it and some of the songs they sang were just great. I have to admit I was sitting there with a tear running down my face at one point from the sheer enjoyment and enthusiasm that the kids put into it, the looks on their faces and the wonderful sound of their singing. Plus it was a beautiful Spring day here in England with crystal blue sky and warm sunshine coming in through the windows. All in all it was a great event, I really enjoyed it :).


Glad you enjoyed it  :)  and am glad that you shared it with us. It's moments like these that makes the milestones of life.

Yesterday my eldest daughter took part in a local youth choir festival. Her school choir came second in their age group (under 11s), which was really unexpected, and they won a prize for "most promising choir".

I wasn't really expecting to enjoy the whole event much as often these performances are of a pretty low standard. However, all of the kids there were really enjoying it and some of the songs they sang were just great. I have to admit I was sitting there with a tear running down my face at one point from the sheer enjoyment and enthusiasm that the kids put into it, the looks on their faces and the wonderful sound of their singing. Plus it was a beautiful Spring day here in England with crystal blue sky and warm sunshine coming in through the windows. All in all it was a great event, I really enjoyed it :).
That's great, maddog :)

had a fabulous day shopping Stateside with my best friend;just got home from a retirement party which was a blast  8)
Wait...I don't recall shopping with you ;D ;) Seriously, I wondered what they were talking about on the news yesterday when they said that something wonderful had happened in the US when you came over for a visit!

Yesterday my eldest daughter took part in a local youth choir festival. Her school choir came second in their age group (under 11s), which was really unexpected, and they won a prize for "most promising choir".

I wasn't really expecting to enjoy the whole event much as often these performances are of a pretty low standard. However, all of the kids there were really enjoying it and some of the songs they sang were just great. I have to admit I was sitting there with a tear running down my face at one point from the sheer enjoyment and enthusiasm that the kids put into it, the looks on their faces and the wonderful sound of their singing. Plus it was a beautiful Spring day here in England with crystal blue sky and warm sunshine coming in through the windows. All in all it was a great event, I really enjoyed it :).


That's lovely, Graham!  :)

I decided to work on my potter's wheel yesterday after months of being away from it.  To my surprise, I wasn't rusty at all.  I threw four pots and everything turned out just the way I wanted it to.  :)

I decided to work on my potter's wheel yesterday after months of being away from it.  To my surprise, I wasn't rusty at all.  I threw four pots and everything turned out just the way I wanted it to.  :)
That's terrific, Karen :)

had a fabulous day shopping Stateside with my best friend;just got home from a retirement party which was a blast  8)


Very cool. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. 8)

I decided to work on my potter's wheel yesterday after months of being away from it.  To my surprise, I wasn't rusty at all.  I threw four pots and everything turned out just the way I wanted it to.  :)


Very nice, Karen. Do you put an enamel design on them afterwards?  :)

Very nice, Karen. Do you put an enamel design on them afterwards?  :)


Thanks, Bobby!  :)

No, I don't put enamel on them.  I work with stoneware clay and then finish my pots with a nice ceramic glaze.

Thanks, Bobby!  :)

No, I don't put enamel on them.  I work with stoneware clay and then finish my pots with a nice ceramic glaze.


That is great. Do you make use for the pots you make or do you sell them on?

That is great. Do you make use for the pots you make or do you sell them on?


A little of both.  Most of the pots I either keep or give to family members as gifts, but I have sold quite a few of my pieces as well.  :)

BTW, I have quite a collection of coffee mugs in my kitchen.  Those seem to be my favorite thing to make.  :D

A little of both.  Most of the pots I either keep or give to family members as gifts, but I have sold quite a few of my pieces as well.  :)

That is really nice, Karen. Do you view pottery as a hobby and a side-line then?

BTW, I have quite a collection of coffee mugs in my kitchen.  Those seem to be my favorite thing to make.  :D

You'll never have to worry about what you are going to drink out of.  ;)

That is really nice, Karen. Do you view pottery as a hobby and a side-line then?

At this point, and since I am raising young kids right now, pottery is just a hobby.  I do have one student who comes over every Sunday for lessons.  I really enjoy teaching the craft to people.  :)

You'll never have to worry about what you are going to drink out of.  ;)

Very true!  ;)

At this point, and since I am raising young kids right now, pottery is just a hobby.  I do have one student who comes over every Sunday for lessons.  I really enjoy teaching the craft to people.  :)

Very good of you to help other people enjoy the hobby you love, Karen. Would you like to get your kids involved in it too?

Very true!  ;)

When you drop a mug, you can make another one.  :D

You don't encourage people to 'accidentally' drop mugs so that you've got a good reason to make another, do you?  ;)  ;D

Very good of you to help other people enjoy the hobby you love, Karen. Would you like to get your kids involved in it too?

My kids have dabbled in it a little.  The only thing is that I get stuck picking up all the millions of little bits of clay that get strewn from one end of the garage to the other.  ::) :D

When you drop a mug, you can make another one.  :D

I could, but fortunately I've never dropped one (knock on wood!)...

You don't encourage people to 'accidentally' drop mugs so that you've got a good reason to make another, do you?  ;)  ;D

LOL!  ;D

You're too funny, Bobby!

My kids have dabbled in it a little.  The only thing is that I get stuck picking up all the millions of little bits of clay that get strewn from one end of the garage to the other.  ::) :D

Lol. It probably sprays everywhere like a water sprinkler.

I could, but fortunately I've never dropped one (knock on wood!)...

Very good.  :)

LOL!  ;D

You're too funny, Bobby!

Thank you, Karen. I dabble in humour occassionally.  ;)

Lol. It probably sprays everywhere like a water sprinkler.

;D

Thank you, Karen. I dabble in humour occassionally.  ;)

And that's a good thing!  ;)

;D

And that's a good thing!  ;)


;)

It's Spring Today!! :D

It's Spring Today!! :D


Boing!  ;D

Wait...I don't recall shopping with you ;D ;) Seriously, I wondered what they were talking about on the news yesterday when they said that something wonderful had happened in the US when you came over for a visit!


typical male..it's all a blur    ::) ;D
yeah..the economy surged  :D ;)

typical male..it's all a blur    ::) ;D
yeah..the economy surged  :D ;)


;D

didn't even obsess over my ex-friend Matthew today and yesterday. :)



Howard

didn't even obsess over my ex-friend Matthew today and yesterday. :)


Wonderful news.  :D

Wonderful news.  :D



Yes.excellent news.goodbye to bad rubbish. :)



Howard

That's great news, Howard :)

Feeling great STILL beats feeling any way ;)

typical male..it's all a blur    ::) ;D
yeah..the economy surged  :D ;)
;D

just got back from a run..it's an awesome day!

just got back from a run..it's an awesome day!
Oh, first you don't go shopping with me and now you go for a RUN without me!! ;)

Oh, first you don't go shopping with me and now you go for a RUN without me!! ;)


ya snooze ya lose  ;) ;D

ya snooze ya lose  ;) ;D
;D Hey! You didn't ever TELL me your plans, Maria :D ;)

I have an appointment with the Supportive Employment Program most likely next week and I'll be getting a job coach Mrs.Savino and she'll help me find/keep the job.She'll also help me to fix my resume and update it.So,good things are happening.slowly but surely. :)



Howard

I have an appointment with the Supportive Employment Program most likely next week and I'll be getting a job coach Mrs.Savino and she'll help me find/keep the job.She'll also help me to fix my resume and update it.So,good things are happening.slowly but surely. :)



Howard



That's great news Howard, way to go

I went to a second-hand store today to buy some clothes (because I can never find clothes I like in the regular stores), and I bought 9 pairs of pants, 7 shirts, 3 dresses and 2 jackets for $109.00

AND I decided to take my chances by not trying on ANYTHING in the store... amazingly, when I got home, EVERYTHING fit!  :)

That's great news Howard, way to go



Thank You :)


Howard

I went to a second-hand store today to buy some clothes (because I can never find clothes I like in the regular stores), and I bought 9 pairs of pants, 7 shirts, 3 dresses and 2 jackets for $109.00

AND I decided to take my chances by not trying on ANYTHING in the store... amazingly, when I got home, EVERYTHING fit!  :)


Well, that's a stroke of luck. Very good news indeed, ADH13.  :)

making newer friends
going into Supportive Employment soon
and getting a part time job :)



Howard

I have an appointment with the Supportive Employment Program most likely next week and I'll be getting a job coach Mrs.Savino and she'll help me find/keep the job.She'll also help me to fix my resume and update it.So,good things are happening.slowly but surely. :)



Howard


Awesome Howard!  8)  You da man.  ;)

LB

Awesome Howard!  8)  You da man.  ;)

LB



Thanks LB :) I accomplished all that I wanted to in one year's time.


Howard

Way to go, Howard ;)

Way to go, Howard ;)



Thank You. :)


Howard

Thank You. :)


Howard
Your Welcome  :)

I feel that dumping an old toxic friend was the best thing I can do.I had to shrug him off my shoulders.



Howard

I feel that dumping an old toxic friend was the best thing I can do.I had to shrug him off my shoulders.



Howard
can't we all get along? (Rodney King)   ;D

can't we all get along? (Rodney King)   ;D
;D

Dug out a tape of the 2001 Monday Night Football opener featuring The New York Giants at The Denver Broncos...The night of September 10th...who knew it would be the last feel good before that horrible next day :\'( But at the time, I felt alright, as The Broncos won the game........

can't we all get along? (Rodney King)   ;D


friends come and friends go.He was a struggle in my life and I had to move on with MY life.


Howard

friends come and friends go.He was a struggle in my life and I had to move on with MY life.


Howard

everybody cums and cums again
If your name is on the guest list
No one can take you higher
Everybody says I've got
Great balls of fire  ;D

everybody cums and cums again
If your name is on the guest list
No one can take you higher
Everybody says I've got
Great balls of fire  ;D
Well, THAT'S the first thing I want to read when I wake up :P :D ;D

no good news today

Erin

^ sorry to hear that,girl  :(


just got in from a really good run..praying the weather stays good for a while  :)

everybody cums and cums again
If your name is on the guest list
No one can take you higher
Everybody says I've got
Great balls of fire  ;D


Would that happen to be good news? ;D



Howard

I'll be having an interview with Supportive Employment next week.This is basically what Supportive Employment does:


Supportive Employment works with adults who have suspected or diagnosed mental illness, helping them find and maintain employment of their choice. Supportive Employment job coaches help consumers identify jobs in the community and may work one-on-one with them or work with them in a group setting.

Job Coaches provide intensive training and ongoing follow-along for consumers. Additional services include on-site vocational evaluation, career exploration and vocational skills training.

Supportive Employment tailors its services to individuals' unique needs. Some consumers work one-on-one with a Job Coach to identify and obtain jobs in the community. Other consumers may need more assistance or a more structured environment. These individuals are able to work on Supportive Employment's Mobile Work Crews which provide maintenance and grounds-keeping services for Wake County Parks. Individuals may also work in one of two coffee shops called The Daily Grind which are operated by Wake County Human Services and which are located in two Human Services Centers.



Howard

just got in from a really good run..praying the weather stays good for a while  :)


Ran without me AGAIN, Maria ???  ;D ;)

no good news today


:\'( I hope you feel better tomorrow.  ;)

just glad spring is over :)



Howard

just glad spring is over :)


Is that in Howardland?

Spring just started man  ;) ;D

Is that in Howardland?

Spring just started man  ;) ;D


Yes.You're always welcome in Howardland. ;D



Howard

Is that in Howardland?

Spring just started man  ;) ;D


LMAO!!! I wanna go to Howardland. What's it like there? I doubt there are any sloppydonnas or cheapass stores in Howardland.  ;D

LMAO!!! I wanna go to Howardland. What's it like there? I doubt there are any sloppydonnas or cheapass stores in Howardland.  ;D
I want a synthetic cow ;D

LMAO!!! I wanna go to Howardland. What's it like there? I doubt there are any sloppydonnas or cheapass stores in Howardland.  ;D



you never know what you're gonna find in Howardland. ;D


Howard

you never know what you're gonna find in Howardland. ;D


Is it a wonderland type thing with bouncy hedgehogs and edible grass?

Is it a wonderland type thing with bouncy hedgehogs and edible grass?



no.better ;)



Howard

no.better ;)


Wow! What's better than bouncy hedgehogs and edible grass?  :o  ;D

Wow! What's better than bouncy hedgehogs and edible grass?  :o  ;D


Bouncy grass and edible hedgehogs...!

edible beavers ;)



Howard

Bouncy grass and edible hedgehogs...!


Hmmm! I suppose you could use their spines as toothpicks.  ;D

edible beavers ;)


;D

I told you what Howardland has.read above post. ;D



Howard

Howard, start your own thread, call it ask Dr. Howard sex questions   8)

Howard, start your own thread, call it ask Dr. Howard sex questions   8)



I might do that.



Howard

I might do that.


You'll do better than that Dr Ruth woman.  :)

You'll do better than that Dr Ruth woman.  :)



Yeah you never know. ;D



Howard

I might do that.



Howard
it would be tooooooooooooooo funny   ;D ;D ;D

it would be tooooooooooooooo funny   ;D ;D ;D


If Apricot and Devorule are doing 'Ask' threads. It would be incredibly entertaining if you started an 'Ask Howard' thread, Howard.  ;D

it would be tooooooooooooooo funny   ;D ;D ;D



Well,stay tuned ;D



Howard

it would be tooooooooooooooo funny   ;D ;D ;D


or not  ::) :D

If Apricot and Devorule are doing 'Ask' threads. It would be incredibly entertaining if you started an 'Ask Howard' thread, Howard.  ;D
at least Howard is hear regular, to be more regular then Howard you would have to eat a bran muffin and drink a large cup of coffee  ;D

or not  ::) :D



Hey don't doubt me.



Howard

I'm happy to be back :)

I'm happy to be back :)

I'm happy that you're back :)


I hope to get a picture of me scanned in tomorrow so I can finally get it up here. ;)

I hope to get a picture of me scanned in tomorrow so I can finally get it up here. ;)


I'm looking forward to seeing it, Jeff!  :)

I'm looking forward to seeing it, Jeff! :)

Well, I gave the picture to my dad, and he said he'd be glad to scan it in. By the way, the scanner is not his; it actually belongs to the "production" department, but that's not a problem. As an added feature, the picture will also have my dog in it. ;)

My son, whom I should call "piglet", has decided that formula and the breast isn't enough for him. We fed him pureed bananas tonight and he loved them.

He's only six and a half weeks old...he's growing up too fast. :P

Oh yeah, he's also almost outgrown the size 1 Pampers. And (here we go with the proud parent thing) he laughs and smiles a lot and makes the cutest little noises like he's talking to his stuffed animals. He also loves just being in a diaper and he enjoys taking baths. He examines his feet while sitting in his little bathtub. It's really cute. I'm going to have to get a picture of him doing that. Of course if I decide to post a pic like that, I'll have to block out his naughty bits or be accused of being a pedophile. ::)

My son, whom I should call "piglet", has decided that formula and the breast isn't enough for him. We fed him pureed bananas tonight and he loved them.

He's only six and a half weeks old...he's growing up too fast. :P

Oh yeah, he's also almost outgrown the size 1 Pampers. And (here we go with the proud parent thing) he laughs and smiles a lot and makes the cutest little noises like he's talking to his stuffed animals. He also loves just being in a diaper and he enjoys taking baths. He examines his feet while sitting in his little bathtub. It's really cute. I'm going to have to get a picture of him doing that. Of course if I decide to post a pic like that, I'll have to block out his naughty bits or be accused of being a pedophile. ::)


Excellent!

Well yes feet are very interesting, does he do things with his hands yet, like twirl them around or flex his fingers?

My son, whom I should call "piglet", has decided that formula and the breast isn't enough for him. We fed him pureed bananas tonight and he loved them.

He's only six and a half weeks old...he's growing up too fast. :P

Oh yeah, he's also almost outgrown the size 1 Pampers. And (here we go with the proud parent thing) he laughs and smiles a lot and makes the cutest little noises like he's talking to his stuffed animals. He also loves just being in a diaper and he enjoys taking baths. He examines his feet while sitting in his little bathtub. It's really cute. I'm going to have to get a picture of him doing that. Of course if I decide to post a pic like that, I'll have to block out his naughty bits or be accused of being a pedophile. ::)


That is just the best.  :)