inkycatz wrote:... the drunk uncle COULD also be a redheaded stepchild.

the joke there is that I have red hair...

aaaaand TOP!

bhodilee wrote:I think my house is better. Yesterday was the end of the nasty diapers and frequent baths for the baby. The daughter never was sick, just faking for attention. Mom was sick, but mom never gets a flu shot cause "every time I get one I get the flu" mentality. Not that I brought that up constantly or anything. Oldest kid was basically banished for the weekend so he didn't get sick since he JUST got his flu mist. I didn't get sick cause I gots my shot like a smart adult. And yes, pulling an Elvis would not have been good. Glad you avoided it, but at one point I bet you woulda been ok with it.

Sorry, I'm with your wife on the flu shot.. I got 1 because I was working in retail at the time, within 24 hours, I had the flu, was out of work for 2 weeks! (I am NEVER out of work for more than a day or 2) Thought it was a fluke, got my shot the next year.... bam! was out for 2 weeks again.... after that, I said never again. My kids have funky reactions to their immunizations so no shots for them either...knock wood, we have been pretty healthy!

Imagine4vr wrote:Ahwatukee is Phoenix, just a neighborhood near South Mountain. It's about 1/2 hour from me; I'm in east Mesa.

Cool. Let me know if you want to meet up somewhere in between or whatever. As far as I know, I have no commitments in the evenings. I will have a rental car. If it doesn't work out, I totally understand that too!

bhodilee wrote:It's like the drunk uncle everyone tolerates but nobody actually likes.

I was gonna go with redheaded stepchild, but you know...

otolith wrote:Curling up like a ball on the floor did seem appealing at one point in time...

I called in sick today. I never (ok, rarely ever) call in sick.

Feel better soon!

mommadeb1 wrote:Sorry, I'm with your wife on the flu shot.. I got 1 because I was working in retail at the time, within 24 hours, I had the flu, was out of work for 2 weeks! (I am NEVER out of work for more than a day or 2) Thought it was a fluke, got my shot the next year.... bam! was out for 2 weeks again.... after that, I said never again. My kids have funky reactions to their immunizations so no shots for them either...knock wood, we have been pretty healthy!

It happened to me one time, but only that one time (last year I know I was fine after the shot). Course old-timer's is setting in, so I don't remember if it's only been 2 times getting the flu shots.

klezman wrote:Oy...that is far. I will be in NYC in late Feb/early Mar for my nephew's bris. Therefore I'll also only have 8 days notice so I'm trying to scout possibilities/options. My sister lives in midtown Manhattan though.

Keep me/us informed as it gets closer. Depending on the days and availability and stuff, I may still be up for the hour or so train ride into the city for hanging out. Couldn't do it on a worknight, but any other nights are usually doable.

otolith wrote:Curling up like a ball on the floor did seem appealing at one point in time...

I called in sick today. I never (ok, rarely ever) call in sick.

I hope you are feeling better soon!!!

All my company has gone. Didn't have to go into work today, I should have taken advantage and slept all day... but no, I have been cleaning and doing laundry and watching mindless tv all day.... when will I learn?

Thanks for the well-wishes.

Where is everyone today? Keep hitting F5, but no new posts.

Man, I'm bored out of my mind. Watched Kick Ass, which was a pretty good movie, actually. Not sure what I'll do now.

otolith wrote:Thanks for the well-wishes.

Where is everyone today? Keep hitting F5, but no new posts.

Man, I'm bored out of my mind. Watched Kick Ass, which was a pretty good movie, actually. Not sure what I'll do now.

I know the feeling... I should have just slept all day!!! now I am tired, but have to get dinner ready and all the other fun evening jobs!!

HitAnyKey42 wrote:Keep me/us informed as it gets closer. Depending on the days and availability and stuff, I may still be up for the hour or so train ride into the city for hanging out. Couldn't do it on a worknight, but any other nights are usually doable.

Will do. I'll have no more than 8 days' notice, unfortunately, but I'll let you know when I know more. Who else is over there anyway? Cesare & Krista, iirc, but I'm not sure I know any other NYC area wooters.

klezman wrote:Will do. I'll have no more than 8 days' notice, unfortunately, but I'll let you know when I know more. Who else is over there anyway? Cesare & Krista, iirc, but I'm not sure I know any other NYC area wooters.

PetiteSirah/Loweeel, Krugsters, InFrom, ratnikov, beefytaco, mikegberg... me, eventually...

Watching the new HD version of Rudolph. Christmas is coming.

Gift week is not enough.

polarbear22 wrote:Watching the new HD version of Rudolph. Christmas is coming.

Gift week is not enough.

I have to be at a district department meeting tomorrow. I went to check out the video stash of one of my colleagues. She had the Spanish version of Rudolph on video tape! Fortunately, I have a combo DVD/Video player in my room. So, my Life Skills Spanish students will be watching Rudolph in Spanish and writing down any Spanish words that they recognize. I wonder what they will be able to pick up. . .we did finish body part recently. They should be able to hear quite a number of things. I listened to it earlier today and was able to pick up quite a bit, but these are trained ears here!

So, refresh my memory: was there always color to Rudolph? I know the original came out in 1964. I just can't remember. . . I haven't watched it in quite a while. It's always been on a bad night for me over the past few years. I really enjoyed watching it tonight.

bahwm wrote:So, refresh my memory: was there always color to Rudolph? I know the original came out in 1964. I just can't remember. . . I haven't watched it in quite a while. It's always been on a bad night for me over the past few years. I really enjoyed watching it tonight.

I'm reasonable sure it has always been in color. (I'm younger than Rudolph.) My B&W memories of Rudolph were due to the B&W TV we had until around 1974.

joelsisk wrote:Cool. Let me know if you want to meet up somewhere in between or whatever. As far as I know, I have no commitments in the evenings. I will have a rental car. If it doesn't work out, I totally understand that too!

Sorry just saw this now - is tomorrow your last night in town? Not sure if I'm available, supposed to have a meeting early evening, but won't know until mid afternoon.

bahwm wrote:I have to be at a district department meeting tomorrow. I went to check out the video stash of one of my colleagues. She had the Spanish version of Rudolph on video tape! Fortunately, I have a combo DVD/Video player in my room. So, my Life Skills Spanish students will be watching Rudolph in Spanish and writing down any Spanish words that they recognize. I wonder what they will be able to pick up. . .we did finish body part recently. They should be able to hear quite a number of things. I listened to it earlier today and was able to pick up quite a bit, but these are trained ears here!

So, refresh my memory: was there always color to Rudolph? I know the original came out in 1964. I just can't remember. . . I haven't watched it in quite a while. It's always been on a bad night for me over the past few years. I really enjoyed watching it tonight.

I think it was always color. I grew up with B&W, but reruns always in color.

The HD version gets rid of lots if the graininess. So it was extra fun. Nariz rojo.

cjsiege wrote:I'm reasonable sure it has always been in color. (I'm younger than Rudolph.) My B&W memories of Rudolph were due to the B&W TV we had until around 1974.

That might be it: the B&W TV! Even if it was in color, we wouldn't have known it! I'm afraid that I have a few years on Rudolph.

polarbear22 wrote:I think it was always color. I grew up with B&W, but reruns always in color.

The HD version gets rid of lots if the graininess. So it was extra fun. Nariz rojo.

It was a whole lot more clear, making it a lot of fun and bringing back a bunch of memories. . .roja, btw. But you got the order.

Sadly, we missed most of Rudolf.

I think my youngest, with his lack of listening skills, should not be getting a visit from Rudolf and Santa this year. Such a sweet kid, but his listening skills leave something to be desired. grrr....

otolith wrote:Sadly, we missed most of Rudolf.

I think my youngest, with his lack of listening skills, should not be getting a visit from Rudolf and Santa this year. Such a sweet kid, but his listening skills leave something to be desired. grrr....

don't feel bad... I was sooo fed up with my kids last year, I told them that I was canceling christmas (andI didn't get them anything... others did but not me) and their birthdays.... This year they asked if I was going to have Christmas or their birthdays.. we shall see

otolith wrote:Sadly, we missed most of Rudolf.

I think my youngest, with his lack of listening skills, should not be getting a visit from Rudolf and Santa this year. Such a sweet kid, but his listening skills leave something to be desired. grrr....

I think a visit is in order. A Coal visit that is.

MarkDaSpark wrote:I think a visit is in order. A Coal visit that is.

We threatened coal last year. Of course, the youngest was expecting coal in his stocking last year.

I'm still down and out. Wonder if HAK felt this bad. Gonna try to work, but I'm going to cancel surgery scheduled for this afternoon. No way I could stand for more than 30', let alone 4-5 hours.

MarkDaSpark wrote:I think a visit is in order. A Coal visit that is.

My Dad gave us coal in our stockings. My sisters, who were pretty good, got just a little. My brothers and I got more. But as kids, we got to put the coal on the fire, so my sisters felt cheated that they got small pieces. And I crowed when I got the largest piece. Funny how things can backfire.

And let's see how long the ad post for an escort service stays up in the old pub. (Actually, the one before last week.) Wonder how someone stumbled on that as I place to advertise and escort service.

EDIT: There are ads in several threads. So the mods will have a lot to clean up when they see it.

Imagine4vr wrote:Sorry just saw this now - is tomorrow your last night in town? Not sure if I'm available, supposed to have a meeting early evening, but won't know until mid afternoon.

no worries. I'm in town tonight (Wed) and tomorrow night (Thurs). It was last minute, so it's ok if we can't work it out.

polarbear22 wrote:My Dad gave us coal in our stockings. My sisters, who were pretty good, got just a little. My brothers and I got more. But as kids, we got to put the coal on the fire, so my sisters felt cheated that they got small pieces. And I crowed when I got the largest piece. Funny how things can backfire.

And let's see how long the ad post for an escort service stays up in the old pub. (Actually, the one before last week.) Wonder how someone stumbled on that as I place to advertise and escort service.

EDIT: There are ads in several threads. So the mods will have a lot to clean up when they see it.

Dang it!!! I always miss seeing those! Stupid bots that post on East Coast time!


And I guess in the old days, pre-electricity, putting coal on the fire was a thrill.

MarkDaSpark wrote:Dang it!!! I always miss seeing those! Stupid bots that post on East Coast time!


And I guess in the old days, pre-electricity, putting coal on the fire was a thrill.

Look for the posts by "yipeng". There are still a number in several threads. They cleaned up the one I "tattled" on, but not the others yet.

But I don't dare click the links.

polarbear22 wrote:Look for the posts by "yipeng". There are still a number in several threads. They cleaned up the one I "tattled" on, but not the others yet.

But I don't dare click the links.

what could possibly go wrong clicking those links at wor{#`%${%&`+'${`%&NO CARRIER

Paging penguin. You have a number of posts regarding your friends going to Sonoma. Responses are needed.

polarbear22 wrote:Look for the posts by "yipeng". There are still a number in several threads. They cleaned up the one I "tattled" on, but not the others yet.

But I don't dare click the links.

They were all cleaned up when I posted. Didn't see one post by him/her/it.

MarkDaSpark wrote:They were all cleaned up when I posted. Didn't see one post by him/her/it.

Some were still there when I posted earlier today but not anymore.

One More Gimlet... it's COLD!!!!!!!!!! wind blowing and cold.... not to bad in the sun, but in the house it is like a refrigerator!!! We are going into the low 40's tonight!!!!!!!!! AGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

mommadeb1 wrote:One More Gimlet... it's COLD!!!!!!!!!! wind blowing and cold.... not to bad in the sun, but in the house it is like a refrigerator!!! We are going into the low 40's tonight!!!!!!!!! AGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

I wont' even make it there tomorrow. It's 45 right now and I'm loving it!

bhodilee wrote:I wont' even make it there tomorrow. It's 45 right now and I'm loving it!

45 and you are loving it?!!! are you frickin crazy? The kids are laughing at me, all bundled up.. the wind is what gets me, once I get chilled, thats it... I am no good.

mommadeb1 wrote:One More Gimlet... it's COLD!!!!!!!!!! wind blowing and cold.... not to bad in the sun, but in the house it is like a refrigerator!!! We are going into the low 40's tonight!!!!!!!!! AGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

My thermostat died yesterday (a failed woot purchase!). It was 51 degrees in my house this morning!

mommadeb1 wrote:45 and you are loving it?!!! are you frickin crazy? The kids are laughing at me, all bundled up.. the wind is what gets me, once I get chilled, thats it... I am no good.

Wimp.

Granted, with all my whining over the past couple of days, you could say the same about me.

otolith wrote:Wimp.

Granted, with all my whining over the past couple of days, you could say the same about me.

How are you feeling today?

Oh, BTW, do you have any contact info for penguin? If you do, please PM me. Thanks!

otolith wrote:Wimp.

Granted, with all my whining over the past couple of days, you could say the same about me.

Are you feeling better? Don't operate on anybody until you can feel sure you won't vomit or sneeze on the surgical field!

mewalk707 wrote:My thermostat died yesterday (a failed woot purchase!). It was 51 degrees in my house this morning!

crap thats cold!!!