The New Ka-Tet Cantina

**randallFlaggfan1** · June 6th, 2012

Hi, Happy Wednesday, everyone!
(Yep, it is still morning in my neck of the woods, Spidey.)

Hopefully all's well, or getting better..

Oh yeah and as he mentioned, I got to meet kingricefan for lunch last week! That was so nice, he's a great guy. We talked and ate Mexican food during my whole lunch hour and could have kept right on going. He was gentleman enough to pretend not to notice when I drooled a little when the waitress brought my black bean soup to the table. I am such a class act LOL! At least my tooth didn't fall out!

Patricia- that's so great to hear that Kingricefan and yourself were able to meet up, converse, have a nice lunch out, etc.. I'm so very happy for the two of you!!

Have a wonderful, productive day, everyone!!

**if-so-Grrl** · June 6th, 2012

I'm back up in Seattle for briefing tomorrow...heard yesterday that I'm shipping out back to Dutch on Friday, which is great, but also got my assignment, which has me all worried. I know some of the crew of the boat I'll be on; one of them has been hitting on me for months now, and also wanted me to do cocaine with him, which ain't a good thing for YT. I just don't want to be around that crap...

Fortunately, though, I have some clout and some legal protection if I need it. The Marine Mammal act says they can't harass me in any way (seriously, it does.)

Also if either of the guys whom I think might be running the boat this season are, it ain't gonna make me happy. One of them was my first skipper, and I don't want to work with him again. But there is a possibility that he did not take that job, so I remain hopeful.

**kingricefan** · June 6th, 2012

Originally Posted by Patricia A

Good morning! Just enjoying some black coffee flavored black coffee, building a caffeine buzz with which to do my chores, today is Wednesday, aka chore day here at Casa dos Gatos. Yes this is my cat's apartment and they are kind enough to let me live here and pay all the bills, and of course clean. Fred and Pearl are so good to me.
Been doing a little catching up in here and all I can say is, life is full of curve balls, goof balls and just plain old balls.... I don't know what that means. Oh well, y'all know me and that my heart's in the right place.

Oh yeah and as he mentioned, I got to meet kingricefan for lunch last week! That was so nice, he's a great guy. We talked and ate Mexican food during my whole lunch hour and could have kept right on going. He was gentleman enough to pretend not to notice when I drooled a little when the waitress brought my black bean soup to the table. I am such a class act LOL! At least my tooth didn't fall out!

You guys stay strong, stand and be true.

Ohh, Pats, thanks for the kind words, but I did notice the drool (didn't want to say anything) and I caught the tooth when it fell out, placed it in my pocket and it is now resting comfortably on a bed of blue velvet on the alter that I have created in which to worship you from afar.

Seriously, tho, I had a magnificent time with you! We need to do it again! Hopefully soon!

**Jojo87** · June 6th, 2012

Hope all have a happy Wednesday.

My day has not be happy at all. First my last motorcycle lessons went not good at all and I have the test tomorrow.

I try to be hopeful but at the same time not to get too disappointed if I not pass it.
Then I went to work and almost everything I did goes wrong.

. Not my day at all. Let's hope it will be better tomorrow.

Weather has been sunny something to be happy for at least. And temps has been around 15C
Summer Summer.

Please take good care and be well everyone. Stay safe too.

((all in need or not))

**kingricefan** · June 6th, 2012

Originally Posted by Grrl

I'm back up in Seattle for briefing tomorrow...heard yesterday that I'm shipping out back to Dutch on Friday, which is great, but also got my assignment, which has me all worried. I know some of the crew of the boat I'll be on; one of them has been hitting on me for months now, and also wanted me to do cocaine with him, which ain't a good thing for YT. I just don't want to be around that crap...

Fortunately, though, I have some clout and some legal protection if I need it. The Marine Mammal act says they can't harass me in any way (seriously, it does.)

Also if either of the guys whom I think might be running the boat this season are, it ain't gonna make me happy. One of them was my first skipper, and I don't want to work with him again. But there is a possibility that he did not take that job, so I remain hopeful.

Hey, Grrl, please try to never be alone with any of these guys. Better safe than sorry, eh? Good luck with the adventure tho. I don't envy you, I am so NOT a person who enjoys the water or the cold.

**Moderator** · June 6th, 2012

Hope tomorrow goes better for you, (((Johanna))).

**randallFlaggfan1** · June 6th, 2012

(((Johanna)))

Please try to keep positive, and know that things will get better for you. Tomorrow's another day, right, offering a fresh start?

**AchtungBaby** · June 6th, 2012

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

**mjs9153** · June 6th, 2012

Hey kid if you do not pass,just consider that you aren't quite ready,and put in some more practice.It's not the end of the world if you have to retest..Motorcycles are heavier than they look and learning to control them is not as easy as it looks..the potential for being injured if you lose control is multiplied exponentially due to the angles and lack of protection around you,so if you are not there yet don't despair,just practice,practice, practice and be safe!

Good luck!

**blunthead** · June 6th, 2012

Jojo, I'll be thinking of you per your motorcycle test. I took a riding class once. I think we all have bad days no matter what. Remember you had good days during your motorcycle class, too, so you can afford to feel confident. You're a better student than you may feel you are. Just try to relax and let what you've learned do its thing.

(((((Jojo)))))