The Ka-Tet Cantina

[MrsSmeej]

You won't need luck Kim... You already have looks and talent. Besides, everyone in your audience is likely to be sympathetic because they realize how much they'd hate to be in your place... I always found public speaking much easier when I remembered that part; These people want me to do well. But just in case I'm wrong, good luck.

Thinking of you all and wishing the best for you and your families. (((((All in need.)))))

Red Bull and club soda for me, then off to the races.

[skimom]

Good Morning everyone-
LARGE coffee for me, and I would not mind one of the delicious pastries-thanks!
Re reading The Shining again after many years, and had not one but two nightmares last night-strangely enough, about Pennywise in 217. Anyway, done sleeping by 3am, and young'un up by 6am. GAAAHH! Anyway, good luck KIM-knock 'em for a loop (also watching Cary Grant movies lately, so forgive the lingo:smile2:)!

[LadyPain]

I am in desperate need for a big cup of coffee, skim milk, sweetner, please!THANKS.

Oh, come on.... this is virtual. Have a french vanilla latte made with whole milk. This one's got an extra shot of espresso in it. *holds out a tall mug with a really good looking pile of foam on top*

:biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2:

[MadamMack]

Good luck Kim:smile2::smile2:


Ditto!

[papawolf0401]

That could very be true. I am native american, and maybe I have been lazy about my native customs. Any whoo, my son wouldn't let me sleep in. So here I am, can I have a Java Monster please. Thank you... Where is Mama Wolf?

[Cola]

Just stopping in for my afternoon pick me up.

Kim be safe in those fires and poor air quality.

Lady Pain hope you are felling better.

Lepplady good to see you. Anni take good care:smile2:

I see you peeking in Cola.


Off to finish some chores and call in an order to re stock the critter supplies out back of the Cantina.

have a good evening all.:smile2:

Hi sweetie!!

Take it easy and stay dry!!!

:love:

[Eleese of Gilead.]

It is a goal of mine to make it to the Stampede some day! I hear it is pretty awesome. Have you had Pancakes on the streets of Cheyenne during Frontier Days??? They are the best.

OOhhhh..Cheyenne you say....never been, but what a wild ride I'm sure. I bet the pancakes/hot cakes/flap jacks are absolutely spectacular. Looks like we'll have to trade places one year. All the best on your goal, Cowboy I know you can do it! Also it's great fun for kids too..

Good afternoon mates!

I'll take a large chai tea latte and some sweets from Spidey Thankee!

Good luck Kim L (I agree, you wont need it)

Papawolf-get better soon.

And a Happy Birthday to Lisa. (John I thought you meant you can remember what you did on that day, not the birth date...:oh:)

[Luli]

I'm giving a Powerpoint presentation to another department today--please wish me luck! Forgot to make copies--arrrgh.

Good Luck Kim, I'm sure it'll go just fine!!:love:

[Luli]

Hi,

Having a few drinks chez moi to celebrate my daughter's (Lisa) 23rd birthday.

Funny how you can always remember exactly what you were doing on that day, isn't it? LOL

I was pacing a lot personally.

Long days and pleasant nights

Congrats on your daughter's birthday, John!:wink2:

[Luli]

Good morning to all.

May all be well and safe.

The animal feed order came last night and has been sorted. Fresh hay for the critters out back. Treats and toys for the furryones. A cave bed for Buckhweat too.

http://jaroschbakery.com/g/04-pastries.jpg

Some pastries to enjoy- calorie free.



((((((( All Tet-Mates in need and their families too))))))


Thank you for the pastries, they look so tasty!

So many to choose from...hmm! Can I have two? :blush:

[Kim L.]

It is a goal of mine to make it to the Stampede some day! I hear it is pretty awesome. Have you had Pancakes on the streets of Cheyenne during Frontier Days??? They are the best.

I got to go to the Cheyenne rodeo when I was 8 and it was a blast. Do they still call it The Grandaddy Of 'Em All?

[poisonbat]

Good Morning everyone-
LARGE coffee for me, and I would not mind one of the delicious pastries-thanks!
Re reading The Shining again after many years, and had not one but two nightmares last night-strangely enough, about Pennywise in 217. Anyway, done sleeping by 3am, and young'un up by 6am. GAAAHH! Anyway, good luck KIM-knock 'em for a loop (also watching Cary Grant movies lately, so forgive the lingo:smile2:)!

Too funny, I also had a weird dream last night. I was guarding a sliver of Noah's Ark. Yes, I am reading Needful Things. Up at 5:30 am, no kidding.:bat:

[Kim L.]

Thanks for all your good thoughts, you guys! You're terrific!
The Powerpoint worked, one of the office assistants made copies for me in time, and the attendees seemed to appreciate the info. *Whew.*

(((((tetmates)))))

[Gallina]

A good morning to all!
Too early and the cafe is almost empty. I'd better sit in a beanbag waiting for you all to come!:smile2:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Greetings and salutations! And happy Wednesday!
Lareg hot coffee and a plate of cinnamon toast for me, and off to the patio to see blue sky and breathe non-smoky air.

(((((Emma Robson)))))

(((((Tetmates--in need or not)))))

[Cowboy]

Be strong Kim!

Good morning everyone! I trust everything is well in your world. Red Bull please.....thank you.

Eleese, the trade sounds good, but it is going to have to be during the summer months....I don't want any part of a Canadian Winter.

Have a great day folks!

[Draga]

Hi friends!

Just passing by because I need a cup of coffee, I want a cup of coffee... I really, really.... You know:

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll267/sskkaa/temptatn.gif

I think it must be the delicious smell of this place that make me feel like a coffee junkie.

Have a great morning, Blesed Love for everyone!

[Spideyman]

Good morning to all

Galli hello. I'll come sit with you awhile. Herbal tea for us both.

Kim glad all went well. Be safe in those fires.

Sun is shinning today.

((((((All Tet-Mates in need and their families too)))))))

[Patricia A]

A good morning to all!
Too early and the cafe is almost empty. I'd better sit in a beanbag waiting for you all to come!:smile2:
Hi Galli, Good morning. I got you some tea.
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[BlackEye]

OK, so I am sore today. First time in like 10+ years that I worked out. :) I used things that I didn't know I had.

Gonna go out and jump in the hot tub... if the patio didn't have one yet it does now.

Have a nice day, folks!

[waterlilyjaguar]

Good morning to all too. Haven't checked in here in quite awhile but glad to see everyone
is doing fine.
Sipping some good coffee and checking out the rest of the board.

[Kim L.]

A good morning to all!
Too early and the cafe is almost empty. I'd better sit in a beanbag waiting for you all to come!:smile2:

Hi, Galli! I'll come in from the patio & join you.

[skimom]

Good day, all. Can I join you on the beanbags, Volic? I need a large coffee, again, but don't dare drink it-up half the night with sick kids, and now I have it:sad:. I'll just have a cup of ginger tea and some salty sunflower seeds-they always settle my stomach. And my transmission is wonky, so it needs to go into the shop for an indeterminate amount of time. What a day!

[Cola]

A good morning to all!
Too early and the cafe is almost empty. I'd better sit in a beanbag waiting for you all to come!:smile2:

Mornin Galli, - fancy joining me for a fruit salad at the bar? :love:

[LadyPain]

Good day everyone! I was able to go back to work last night for a short shift, and now I have a couple of days off again until the next work cycle starts for me. Today I am planning to make soap again.... two kinds. First is a spicy one with coriander, patchouli and rosewood in it (B*I*T*C*H soap) and a foresty one with siberian fir needle oil and a wee bit of citronella oil as well (Enchanted Forest soap). The house is going to smell GOOOOOOOD later on this afternoon. I hope my husband does his work out in the shop today so I can crank the tunes in the house. I need music. MY music. :devil:

[papawolf0401]

http://www.marinphotoclub.org/images/2000%20Awards/images/calla%20lily.jpg *Wolf paws into the Cantina with some Calla Lilies in his mouth. He walks to the counter top and sets them down on the bar. He looks around with a smile* For all those that have shown support and just... for ya awsome Tet Mates. My wife and I have a Calla Lily as our love plant. A few months ago I won six dollars on a slot machine. We were shopping and stupid me keeps asking her what flowers she wants. She told me I am suppose to surprise her! :oo: So I did when I showed up at the register to cash out I had a Calla Lily plant in my hands. She told me no, it cost too much. I bought any ways. Our plant took a trashing last month from the house of kids and pluse all the stuff we were going through. I have found it a good spot in the yard and it has made a big come back. I thought it was dead, but it is growing new leaves and sprouts every week. I found out my Golden Bells are budding. Sorry to ramble like I am. I was watering my plants last night and I saw all the new growth. I am happy that my dying peppers have made a huge come back as well. Still waiting to see what the tomatoes are going to do... So far it is just a brown stick and a greenish stick... Ack! :biggrin2: I am in a rambling mood!

((((((((((((((((((((((All Tet Mates))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[papawolf0401]

I won sixty, not six... sorry my brain is going faster than my fingers can go

[Eleese of Gilead.]

Good Afternoon My Party People!

I brought in some lemon tea biscuits to go with my real home brewed chai tea latte, I've become a steamed milk expert if anyone else would like to partake, help yourself!...

The sun is starting to shine consistently and I'm feelin' fine. Hope all is well. I'm off to join Volic in the bean bag chairs.

Kim L, way to go on the power point you savvy computer genius.

[Sundrop]

Hi Y'all!
Stopping in for a late afternoon cold drink. It's been a busy week so far, and it's only Wednesday!! Where does the time go? I think I'll hide out on the patio for awhile and soak up some sun:)

[Kim L.]

Good Afternoon My Party People!

I brought in some lemon tea biscuits to go with my real home brewed chai tea latte, I've become a steamed milk expert if anyone else would like to partake, help yourself!...

The sun is starting to shine consistently and I'm feelin' fine. Hope all is well. I'm off to join Volic in the bean bag chairs.

Kim L, way to go on the power point you savvy computer genius.


Lemon tea biscuits sound like a great way to start the afternoon, Eleese. Much appreciated.

[mstay]

Hello everyone. Happy whatever!

Reading the favorite fruit thread made me hungry so I brought in a big platter of fresh fruit. Any kind you want - it's here! Enjoy!

I'll be out on the patio reading and hanging out with Sundrop and whoever else is out there.:grinning:

Beautiful flowers Papawolf.:smile2:

Have a great day!:tongue:

[MadamMack]

Good day everyone! I was able to go back to work last night for a short shift, and now I have a couple of days off again until the next work cycle starts for me. Today I am planning to make soap again.... two kinds. First is a spicy one with coriander, patchouli and rosewood in it (B*I*T*C*H soap) and a foresty one with siberian fir needle oil and a wee bit of citronella oil as well (Enchanted Forest soap). The house is going to smell GOOOOOOOD later on this afternoon. I hope my husband does his work out in the shop today so I can crank the tunes in the house. I need music. MY music. :devil:

I love patchouli. Some people dis the devil out of it but I wear it and receive many compliments. I love the history of it too . . .

Glad you are feeling better . . .I wish you peaceful days.

[MadamMack]

Spidey . . .keep BuckWheat off my neck! Keep him in your lap!

[Lepplady]

The rain... make it stop...

Huggles all around. :smile2:

[brownmouse]

Oh, come on.... this is virtual. Have a french vanilla latte made with whole milk. This one's got an extra shot of espresso in it. *holds out a tall mug with a really good looking pile of foam on top*

:biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2:

Oops, I'm a creature of habit :oops: In that case make me a super 'chocolate'-the kind you get in Spain (basically melted chocolate with a dab of cream, I think - yum!!) and a side of churros- might as well go with the Spanish theme.http://www.churros.com/:smile2:

[Spideyman]

Placing sign in Cantina window to remind all that on Thursday:




BUCKWHEAT'S IN THE HOUSE

[waterlilyjaguar]

Have a great night all, got to head out of the Cantina for now and will
check in tomorrow.

[Spideyman]

The rain... make it stop...

Huggles all around. :smile2:


I agree Lepplady. More than enough here too.

[LadyPain]

*slips in for a very late night drink in the cantina, a single malt scotch, curls up in a chair in the corner and settles in to read from The Drawing of the Three for a while*

*waves and fades into the background*

[Spideyman]

Good Morning to all. Hope your day goes well.

Spidey needs some good vibes sent her way- another lightning strike(s)yesterday afternoon. Neighbors are great- to the rescue.

Weathermen say more to come today.
If you don't see me on the MB, it is probably more storms. Disconnecting everything from now on.

Brought in some goodies.... enjoy.


http://www.ibabuzz.com/hayword/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/doughnuts.jpg


Buckwheat be good today and stay awy from Madam's neck:blush:


((((((((All Tet- Mates in need and their families to)))))))

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Hope all is well with you. I'm going over to the beanbags to catch a few more minutes of sleep--up late last night rereading Cell--wake me if I start snoring.

[poisonbat]

Good morning all, Kim I am proud of you, you did a great job. The air down here is thick with the smoke from the fires up north, so I can imagine how bad it is up there. Still having so much trouble with my step son. He is going to have to transfer to a continuation school, he has no hopes of graduating from the local high school. He refused to go to summer school yesterday, and took off while I was on the phone with the school. He has caused serious problems between me and my husband. I hate the stress and tension in my home right now. I feel myself slipping farther and farther into depression. I try so hard, and it has come back to haunt me so much. I think I will take one of John's Irish coffee's this morning and go out on to the patio. :bat:

[Cowboy]

Headed off to the National Finals Rodeo in Gallup, New Mexico....for my daughter. Will be gone for a while and will miss you all. I may stop by if I can find a computer in the desert country. Everyone be good and take care.

[waterlilyjaguar]

Morning all, hope everyone is alive and kicking today-
Keeping a look out for Buckwheat, want to offer him a nice hot cup of coffee:smile2:

[BlackEye]

Spidey . . .keep BuckWheat off my neck! Keep him in your lap!

It isn't the dog's fault if you can't keep your head away from... :eek2: :biggrin2:

Yes, that just happened. Sorry, off to the patio I go for timeout! :smile2:

[Cola]

The rain... make it stop...

Huggles all around. :smile2:

I Love the rain - lets stand outside and get wet!!!!

[Gallina]

Hello to all, and a special Hello to Buckwheat. He is such a diligent snakie - always trying to behave!!! I brought many toy mice fro him - enjoy Buckwheat!:grinning:

[mstay]

((((((((poisonbat))))))))) Hang in there.

Spidey - thanks for the krispie kremes. YUMMMMM!

I hope everyone has a great day. I'm off to go fabric shopping in a while. Yay! :biggrin2:

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

Yes, the rain seems incessant here. Was anyone watching the football last night when lightning apparently knocked out the power to the city of Vienna?

But all well here, if soggy!

(((((((((((((((((((Spidey))))))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((Poisonbat))))))))))))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Large Irish coffee please, and a fair trade CFC por mi novia

[Kim L.]

Good Morning to all. Hope your day goes well.

Spidey needs some good vibes sent her way- another lightning strike(s)yesterday afternoon. Neighbors are great- to the rescue.

Weathermen say more to come today.
If you don't see me on the MB, it is probably more storms. Disconnecting everything from now on.

Brought in some goodies.... enjoy.


http://www.ibabuzz.com/hayword/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/doughnuts.jpg


Buckwheat be good today and stay awy from Madam's neck:blush:


((((((((All Tet- Mates in need and their families to)))))))


(((((Spidey)))))

Stay safe, my friend--hope the bad weather heads out to sea.

[Kim L.]

Good morning all, Kim I am proud of you, you did a great job. The air down here is thick with the smoke from the fires up north, so I can imagine how bad it is up there. Still having so much trouble with my step son. He is going to have to transfer to a continuation school, he has no hopes of graduating from the local high school. He refused to go to summer school yesterday, and took off while I was on the phone with the school. He has caused serious problems between me and my husband. I hate the stress and tension in my home right now. I feel myself slipping farther and farther into depression. I try so hard, and it has come back to haunt me so much. I think I will take one of John's Irish coffee's this morning and go out on to the patio. :bat:

(((((poisonbat)))))
Hang in there. I'll come join you on the patio, if you don't mind company.

[Kim L.]

Headed off to the National Finals Rodeo in Gallup, New Mexico....for my daughter. Will be gone for a while and will miss you all. I may stop by if I can find a computer in the desert country. Everyone be good and take care.

Good luck to your daughter! New Mexico's a beautiful state...the land of enchantment, as they say.

[Gallina]

Spidey, many good vibes, thoughts and prayers are being sent your way and will be sent till the end of the hurricane season! (((((Spidey)))))

Cowboy, much good luck to your daughter!

(((((Poisonbat)))))

[Sundrop]

Hi Everybody
Glad to see everyone today! I see a sunny spot on the patio with my name all over it. I'm grabbing a nice cold sweet iced tea and heading to the sun.

(((Spidey)))
(((Poisonbat)))
Good luck & safe travels for you & your daughter, Cowboy!!

[LadyPain]

*brings in a mouse, holding it by the tail*

Where's Buckwheat? I brought a snack.

For myself, I will stick with tea. Good day everyone!

[Draga]

Hi friends! I wish you all a great day!

Here is a pic of myself today, yes, I'm melting!

http://chinavillamellera.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/calor-mata.jpg

[skimom]

(((Spidey)))-and thanks for the donuts!:smile2:
Way to go, Kim-our resident 'good doctor' slays 'em!:grinning:
(((Poisonbat))) I'm so sorry about the pain you are going through-stepparenting sounds stressful. Try to enjoy the sun on the patio, and keep doing the job you are trying to do with your stepson. Someday, he will appreciate it.
Good luck, Cowboy's daughter:smile2:. Do ya'll go to the PRCA in Vegas? Lots of fun. My best rodeo memories are going to rodeos just about every night in the summer when visiting my Grandma in Thermopolis, WY. Ever been?
Feeling much better today-must have been a 24-hr bug. I think I'll go out on the patio with Needful things, Eric Clapton (or at least his audio self:smile2:), and catch some rays. Care to join me?

[Spideyman]

Hi friends! I wish you all a great day!

Here is a pic of myself today, yes, I'm melting!

http://chinavillamellera.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/calor-mata.jpg



That is priceless:smile2:

[Spideyman]

Thank you all for the support and good vibes.

Kim watch those fires.
Poisonbat prayers all work out for your son.

Cowboy have fun at the rodeo. Howdy!

skimom be well after that 24 hr bug.

[Raven4404]

Just stopped in for quick iced green tea and I'm off to school and work and to enjoy the 100 degree weather...Congrats on the presentation Kim L.
papawolf glad to hear it about the garden! Take care all!

(((((((poisonbat))))))
((((((((((ALL IN NEED))))))))

love and light

[Draga]

That is priceless:smile2:

So, then I'll send you the whole sun as a gift because I'm a little tired of it. Just too hot. I don't want over 120 degrees every day I feel how water runs out of me, LOL!

[Draga]

And now, good bye to everyone! Time to watch the match Spain/Russia! Volic, JohnD: turn on your TVs!

See you tomorrow!

[Eleese of Gilead.]

G'day!

I want to say hello...and a "hold on, everything's going to be alright" (in a Bob Marley type song voice) to those in need.

I would like to sit and read a while...Ladypain do you mind if I join you? I will be as quite as a mouse (but don't mistake me for one Buckwheat!).

I hope this weekend brings cooler weather for some, warmer for others and clear skies...see you all tomorrow!

[Luli]

Hi everyone,

Hope all is well on your side of the world! Weather sucks around here.

I'm grabbing a glass of Lemon Iced Tea before I head to the porch to continue reading IT.

By the way, I brought you all a pineapple upside-down cake, hope you like it!:wink2:

http://www.clairesgourmet.com/products/cg6_big.jpg

[MadamMack]

It isn't the dog's fault if you can't keep your head away from... :eek2: :biggrin2:

Yes, that just happened. Sorry, off to the patio I go for timeout! :smile2:


BlackEye . . .BuckWheat's a SNAKE!!!!!!!!!!!

:rofl:

[MadamMack]

Hi Everybody
Glad to see everyone today! I see a sunny spot on the patio with my name all over it. I'm grabbing a nice cold sweet iced tea and heading to the sun.

(((Spidey)))
(((Poisonbat)))
Good luck & safe travels for you & your daughter, Cowboy!!

Ditto!

[MadamMack]

Hi friends! I wish you all a great day!

Here is a pic of myself today, yes, I'm melting!

http://chinavillamellera.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/calor-mata.jpg



:rofl:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Happy Friday, the last Friday in June.
If anyone has extra rain, could you send it over here? The sky has been hazy with smoke for days and the sun is an eerie yellow-red color.
I'll take a large hot coffee & a cinnamon roll and head out to the patio to breathe clean fresh air...ahhh.

(((((Tetmates in need and their loved ones)))))

Have A Great Weekend!

[rose madder]

Hi all,
i know been away for a while, to busy watching my son grow, he is at that age (9 months) where everything start's to happen, so someone pour me a black coffe i need to catch up, what have i missed? it will be nice to chat to you all again.

[Gallina]

Hi friends! I wish you all a great day!

Here is a pic of myself today, yes, I'm melting!

http://chinavillamellera.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/calor-mata.jpg

Hello friends!!!! It's FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Dragafari!!!! Youn have melted to the bones!!!!! But I like the way your face looks!:biggrin2::biggrin2:

Spidey, keep safe!!!

(((((Kim, Poisonbat, everyone in need)))))

[poisonbat]

Thanks to all for your support. My step son purposely skipped school yesterday so that he would get dropped from summer school. I told my husband that he needed to stay home today and take his son down to the school and hear with his own ears their reasons for dropping him. I hate to put this on his shoulders, but I am not going to deal with this anymore. He will have to step up and do it. If what I say and do don't mean anything, then maybe he will.:bat:

[Draga]

Hi everyone! I wish that you all have a great friday and a beautiful weekend, Time to rest, finally! So, Enjoy!

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[Patricia A]

Good Morning all! Hope you all have a good weekend, just dropping by to get my coffee to go. Take care of each other and I'll be keeping you all in my good thoughts.
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((((((EVERYONE)))))

[Spideyman]

Good Friday to all. Have a great and fun weekend. Be safe in all you do.

May the wildfires be out, the storms go away, and the temperature remain comfortable.

Large herbal tea in hand, off to bean bag central. Come join me.


MsMod have a good and restful weekend. And thank oyu for all you do for us.



(((((( all Tet- Mates in need and their families too))))))

[Patricia A]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n287/happycoffee/irish_coffee.jpg
I almost forgot to drop this off this large double Irish Coffee for John, there's a whole pot full if anyone cares to join him, unfortunately I have to go to work... ummm I made it myself LOL.

[brownmouse]

*brings in a mouse, holding it by the tail*

Where's Buckwheat? I brought a snack.

For myself, I will stick with tea. Good day everyone!

"PUT ME DOWN!!":biggrin2:

[brownmouse]

Please to have a :Land Shark Lager:
Serving Size: 1
Purchase One Six-Pack
Open Cap... Have Fun!

I found it on a boat website-(totally irresponsible , I know- I suppose it is for the passengers only) because my husband, daughter and I are official 'BOAT PEOPLE - which means we bought an eleven ft. inflatable dingy(sp?) and went to the near-by lake yesterday and rowed around- :wink2::biggrin2: So it is official -we are BOAT PEOPLE You know, they are a different breed of cat. It means we have to be really laid back and a bit smelly and tan. We have to chat only to other boaters and not to any of those 'shore watchers'. We need to wear Nascar tee-shirts and sun visors or hats with lures on them.

All we need to do now is convince the other boaters that just because we were in a blow-up boat and rowed around in circles for an hour we are still one of them. And just because I hate fishing and Nascar and my husband was whining about the mosquitoes and my daughter was trying to save the locusts that flapped around on the surface of the lake we are still BOATERS!! Maybe if I buy a bumper sticker that says"Boaters do it better" ....

Anyway -have a great weekend all!!

Hang in there Poisenbat -((((((((((((poisenbat)))))))))))

[skimom]

Thankee for the good thoughts, Spidey:smile2:! I plan on spending the day with my sweetie, as he has an unexpected day off:love:. Everyone have a wonderful day, and a safe weekend!

[MrsSmeej]

Please know that I'm thinking of all of you and wishing you all well. I haven't been replying to requests for prayers and good thoughts, but I have been responding to them, if you see what I mean...

The boys are home for the summer and my time on the computer has become seriously curtailed, but I check in here at the Cantina frequently and read with sorrow about all those of you who are in pain or living in fear of natural catastrophe. So very many of you. It makes me feel helpless. I wish I were eloquent enough to respond in a way that was helpful... Instead I frequently find myself at a loss for ways to express how sorry I am that any of you are going through the things you're going through. Poisonbat and Henry and Skimom and Emma and Papwolf and everyone who's shared their woes with us... If thoughts and good wishes are of any help, you should all be experiencing improvements very soon. I hope so anyway.

I read in another thread that Irish coffee contains all four food groups (caffeine, alcohol, fats, and sugars)... Good, I'm glad I'll be having a balanced diet today. Oh, Oscar? An Irish coffee, please... Economically responsible, fair-trade coffee, of course.

[Spideyman]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Happy Friday, the last Friday in June.
If anyone has extra rain, could you send it over here? The sky has been hazy with smoke for days and the sun is an eerie yellow-red color.
I'll take a large hot coffee & a cinnamon roll and head out to the patio to breathe clean fresh air...ahhh.

(((((Tetmates in need and their loved ones)))))

Have A Great Weekend!



Kim, I'll gladly send you some rain.:smile2:

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

And thankee for the Irish coffee, Purrrrtricia. Glad to hear you're on a balanced diet, MrsSmeej.

(((((((((((((((((((((All in need or not))))))))))))))))))))))))

Have a Great Weekend!!!

Long days and pleasant nights

[Kim L.]

Hi all,
i know been away for a while, to busy watching my son grow, he is at that age (9 months) where everything start's to happen, so someone pour me a black coffe i need to catch up, what have i missed? it will be nice to chat to you all again.

Welcome back!

[Kim L.]

"PUT ME DOWN!!":biggrin2:

ROFLMAO!!

[Kim L.]

Thanks to all for your support. My step son purposely skipped school yesterday so that he would get dropped from summer school. I told my husband that he needed to stay home today and take his son down to the school and hear with his own ears their reasons for dropping him. I hate to put this on his shoulders, but I am not going to deal with this anymore. He will have to step up and do it. If what I say and do don't mean anything, then maybe he will.:bat:

(((((poisonbat)))

Hang in there, babe.

[BlackEye]

BlackEye . . .BuckWheat's a SNAKE!!!!!!!!!!!

:rofl:

Oh so that explains a lot! :biggrin2:

[LadyPain]

Hey guys, I think I'll just dart in for a quick couple of cans of coke and then I have to split. Busy day today. Back at work tonight but lots to do between now and then.

*grabs a couple of tins of coke and heads out for a quick look around*

[Frizz]

I have not been in here before, but boy it sure is a nice place to be. What's the drink of choice?

[papawolf0401]

*Wolf limps into the Cantina with a half a** smile on his muzzle. He is drooling a bit and he shakes his shakey furred body. He starts to limp towards the bean bags. He flops down on his right side. He winches a bit but smiles*
Chiropacter (Spell Check?) on Monday to hopefully set everything right. Saw a doctor yesterday and she suggested that I go. I had some dental work this morning so I am half numb. I am still struggling with my anger, I had an outburst last night. I wouldn't go to bed until I was in a good mood. I kissed my wife before I laid down on the other side of the bed.
Good Vibes out to you Cowboy and your daughter, if I remember something about her going to something... Sorry Sai, brain is whack when I am so much pain.
Good Vibes to you all Tet-Mates. I am glad you liked the flowers. My garden is coming to live and I am excited. I keep telling myself to wait because it takes time for things to grow.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Ms. Mod, have a good weekend!
Everyone have a good weekend as well!

[Charms7]

"PUT ME DOWN!!":biggrin2:


ROFL In Hysterics!!!

[Kim L.]

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Monday!
June is already nearly gone, but the upside is that Independence Day is not far away. Bring on the barbecue, the watermelon, the homemade ice cream, the flag cake, the fireworks! Everyone over to my parents' cabin on the lake for the annual July 4th blowout.
Certainly can't have fireworks here in N. Cali--can't even see the sky (except we got a glimpse over the weekend in the evenings).
Large hot coffee, cinammon toast and fresh air please.

[LadyPain]

Hey guys, I have a quick question. When Duma Key came out, did it come out first as a hardcover or as a large softcover? I've never seen hardcover and I am wondering if the large softcover I was looking at today was the true first edition or not.

It's hotter than f*** here so I think I'll grab a nice cold iced tea before I wander off.

*leaves a full pitcher in the fridge for anyone else who wants some*

[Solar-Pavlova]

'The light from the sun burns all over my skin and i emit a burst of energy so powerful it opens the door for me and...i ask for a mochochino and sit down with a bagel and read the daily crisp.

I ask for a Pavlova and a cinnamon danish.'

Hi How you all doin today?

[LOTUS]

Good morning everyone!

RISE AND SHINE!:biggrin2:

Could I please have a laaaaarge sandwich.I'm starving...And still an hour to go till lunch break.:biggrin2:

Have a great day!And night!:biggrin2:

[Lepplady]

I have not been in here before, but boy it sure is a nice place to be. What's the drink of choice?Whatever you're having. And never mind the snake.
:smile2:
Welcome to the Cantina. We've got a bean bag warned up for you.
:biggrin2:

[Shasta]

Hey guys, I have a quick question. When Duma Key came out, did it come out first as a hardcover or as a large softcover? I've never seen hardcover and I am wondering if the large softcover I was looking at today was the true first edition or not.



LadyPain:

it came out as a hardcover

Hello everyone!

[BlackEye]

Hi All,

Hope you had a nice weekend!

Sun is out and I got my cheap sunglasses on. :)

[Moderator]

Australia has in recent years had paperback releases before a hardcover, but in the U.S. a hardcover is usually the first format released.

[Spideyman]

Good Morning to all, and welcome to the last day of June.

LadyPain As far as I know, Duma Key was in hardback here in the USA. I bought mine from amazon and it was hardcover.


Frizz welcome to the Cantina. All food and drink is free and calorie free too. Pets are welcome. Buckwheat the snake only comes on Thursday:smile2:

May all be safe from the continued flooding, wildfires, lightning, and storms throughout the world.

Hi to all those just peeking in:smile2:

Large iced tea and off to bean bag central.

(((((( All Tet-Mates in need and their families too))))))

[poisonbat]

I am happy to be here in the cantina this morning, I will have a large coffee, lots of cream. Kim, I wish I could send you some clean air, but I live in So. Cal. and we don't get much here in the summer. We also are getting smoke from up North. I hope that we don't burn up here over the holiday, people are so stupid when it comes to using fireworks. We usually get 4-6 fires out of the fourth of July. I just hope that it doesn't happen again this year. :bat:

[Terry B]

Good morning all. Had my grandkids here for the weekend and not they're off to a fun-filled week at Disney World. Feeling a bit down right now. :sad: Always do when family comes and goes. Hope you all had a great weekend.

[poisonbat]

I found a quote in Needful Things that I want to share with you all, it probably will be familiar to most of you, but it sums up my current situation. " You may find that it all comes down to a fairly simple choice: a little pain now, or a great deal of pain later. Those who marry in haste often live to repent in leisure" Thank you Stephen.:bat:

[dividedgrlofmine]

I would just like to echo an earlier sentiment: that this is a wonderful thread. It's beautiful to see so many nice people with common interests being pleasant and genuinely caring about one another.

:biggrin2:

[LadyPain]

Thanks folks. Since I have obviously missed out on a 1st edition hardcover, I'll just wait a bit longer for the smaller paperback to come out. (Easier to hold than large format...) Luckily, I have a merchandiser who deals with books and magazines looking out for me for Duma Key. I may break down and use the points on my store loyalty card and get the larger paperback anyways. I'll think about it. Usually I use those points for perfume and bubblebath.

It looks like we are going to get another scorcher today. Ouch. I don't mind the heat, but it turns my guy into a real bear. He'll be hiding out in the shop today.

I work later in the day so I can catch up on a bit of life first. I have a to-do list a mile long.

I think I will need to grab a latte before I head out to snoop around the boards.

Have a great day everyone!

[skimom]

Good morning, all! Don't see Cowboy around-I wonder how his daughter did? Anyway, just dropping off a fresh coffee cake and grabbing a large iced coffee-it's going to be a scorcher here today, and lots to do. Everyone be safe, and try to breathe KIM L:smile2:.

[brownmouse]

Good morning all. Had my grandkids here for the weekend and not they're off to a fun-filled week at Disney World. Feeling a bit down right now. :sad: Always do when family comes and goes. Hope you all had a great weekend.

It is hard to let our loved ones go. I sometimes wish it were like the old days when you married the nice boy down the street and you moved into the house 2 doors from your parents and his parents were around the bend and every Sunday everyone got together and ate a big meal and little ones tied shoe laces together under the dining room table and then the men played horse shoes in the back yard and the women sat on the front porch, sipping iced tea and gossiping. And you wiped whatever nose needed to be wiped whether it your child's or your sister's. And you tied whatever shoe needed to be tied whether it was you daughter's or you brother's son. And you all took turns taking Grandma to the bathroom. And their was yelling and joking and laughter. And all the cousins played with their special needs cousin and all the adults treated her as if she were their own. And if you got a headache or had to take a crap you could just say your good byes, all simple and without any fuss and walk on home, knowing you would see them the next day, or the next or , if a really busy week, not until the next Sunday. But you would definitely see everyone the next Sunday because that day was special.

Sorry, what a downer I am- going to see family this 4th and haven't seen them in awhile and , unfortunately when you drive 4 and 1/2 hours to see them you can't just walk home when you feel the need. And the cousins won't play with my daughter and her Aunt and Uncle are too busy finishing of the libations and making sure they get a bed all to themselves to take notice of her. And, on top of all that I have PMS! Great!!! Please give me a big slice of PITY PIE and a big glass of I'M BEING A TOTAL BIT** COCOA. Thanks-:oo:

[Kim L.]

Please give me a big slice of PITY PIE and a big glass of I'M BEING A TOTAL BIT** COCOA. Thanks-:oo:


You're far from being a b*tch or self-pitying, but enjoy your pie and cocoa.
(((((brownmouse)))))

[Kim L.]

I found a quote in Needful Things that I want to share with you all, it probably will be familiar to most of you, but it sums up my current situation. " You may find that it all comes down to a fairly simple choice: a little pain now, or a great deal of pain later. Those who marry in haste often live to repent in leisure" Thank you Stephen.:bat:

Been there too. (((((poisonbat)))))

[Eleese of Gilead.]

Good Afternoon Cantina Friends.

I had a lovely weekend full of sun, finally. Tomorrow is CANADA DAY! (on a Tuesday and I was silly enough to go into work today) so happy Canada Day to all the Canadians and everyone else who would like to give us a little salute.

I need a cold drink maybe some of that iced tea...headed onto the patio not totally pleased with my tan yet.

Take care Tet-Mates. :love:

[LadyPain]

Good Afternoon Cantina Friends.

I had a lovely weekend full of sun, finally. Tomorrow is CANADA DAY! (on a Tuesday and I was silly enough to go into work today) so happy Canada Day to all the Canadians and everyone else who would like to give us a little salute.

I need a cold drink maybe some of that iced tea...headed onto the patio not totally pleased with my tan yet.

Take care Tet-Mates. :love:

I'm working tomorrow for the holiday. I don't mind... time and a half!

With luck it won't be too crazy.

[Kim L.]

Good Afternoon Cantina Friends.

I had a lovely weekend full of sun, finally. Tomorrow is CANADA DAY! (on a Tuesday and I was silly enough to go into work today) so happy Canada Day to all the Canadians and everyone else who would like to give us a little salute.


Take care Tet-Mates. :love:

Yes, Happy Canada Day July 1!

[Terry B]

Sorry, what a downer I am- going to see family this 4th and haven't seen them in awhile and , unfortunately when you drive 4 and 1/2 hours to see them you can't just walk home when you feel the need. And the cousins won't play with my daughter and her Aunt and Uncle are too busy finishing of the libations and making sure they get a bed all to themselves to take notice of her. And, on top of all that I have PMS! Great!!! Please give me a big slice of PITY PIE and a big glass of I'M BEING A TOTAL BIT** COCOA. Thanks-:oo:

Group hug: <<<<<<<<<<Brownmouse>>>>>>>>>>>

[Lepplady]

Wait.. there's pie and cocoa?
:biggrin2:

[brownmouse]

Tomorrow's is also my and my husband's 13th anniversary! Yay, he is taking the day off too so we will be partying it up with all you Canadians.:biggrin2:
I noticed in the google search tracking there was a search for 13th anniversary symbolism. Of later days it was lace , contemporary is fur (-yuk) or textiles(carpet?). The gem is moonstone , malachite (?)and citrine (?) . The flower is the hollyhock (that's nice). I think I will go get my husband a nice pair of lace undies. Or perhaps a moonbeam belt buckle? Maybe some hollyhock cologne? OK-anniversaries are so more for the wife!!:wink2:

[JohnDalglish]

OK-anniversaries are so more for the wife!!:wink2:

Hi,

I wouldn't necessarily say that, brownmouse, but for his sake I hope your husband's research has been as thorough as yours. LOL

Long days and pleasant nights

[waterlilyjaguar]

Glad everyone had a good weekend.
Too hot down here in Fla. but the humidity isn't too bad yet.
Was thinking of dragafari when her Spain won yesterday. Was a great match.
And it was a long wait for them to finally win after a 44 year lull.
Have a peaceful evening Tet-mates:smile2:

[Spideyman]

Brownmouse hang in there for the family gathering. Bring a good SK book and if things get ruff, find a quiet place and drift into the world of SK.

Happy Anniversary:smile2:

[Kim L.]

Tomorrow's is also my and my husband's 13th anniversary! Yay, he is taking the day off too so we will be partying it up with all you Canadians.:biggrin2:
I noticed in the google search tracking there was a search for 13th anniversary symbolism. Of later days it was lace , contemporary is fur (-yuk) or textiles(carpet?). The gem is moonstone , malachite (?)and citrine (?) . The flower is the hollyhock (that's nice). I think I will go get my husband a nice pair of lace undies. Or perhaps a moonbeam belt buckle? Maybe some hollyhock cologne? OK-anniversaries are so more for the wife!!:wink2:


Lace briefs or lace boxers?

[Spideyman]

Good morning to all. May all be safe from fires, smoke, rains, floods whatever Mother Nature is brewing.

I'm rushing out this morning as storms are headed my way. I'll get back as soon as I can.

Take care all. Sending good vibes for all.

(((((((All Tet- Mates in need and their families too)))))))

[Charms7]

Good Morning Tet-Mates!

I snuck in through the back door.

Can only stay a minute, but wanted to tell all you new comers WELCOME and give all my Tet-Mates a great big HUG!

(((((Tet-Mates)))))

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Spidey, keep safe--we'll be thinking of you & sending prayers and good vibes.
Blue sky today--yay! Large hot coffee and a solar-pavlova dessert, please.

[interplanetjanet]

Just got back late last night from the cabin. I hosted a family reunion for 25 people and survived. I'm attemping to catch up on all the threads. Can I have a extra large anything with caffine and some pastry that someone else had to bake.
Brownmouse---stay strong!!!!!

[poisonbat]

Brownmouse, I wish that I could have the privilege of getting to know your daughter. I would love to sit and play with her. I know your pain, and wish people would look at the good in each other and over look the bad. Children are a gift, a special gift and if one of our children is unique, then that should be celebrated instead of ignored. ((((Brownmouse)))):bat:

[Gallina]

Good afternoon to all!!!
Sending many good wishes to you!

(((((Brownmouse)))))

[skimom]

Happy Canada Day to my northern neighbors! Hope everyone is well and safe-(((Spidey))), (((poisonbat))), (((brownmouse))). I'm filled with anticipation because I HAVE BABY TOMATOES AND ZUCHS!!:smile2: Lots of fresh herbs, too, so I think I'll bring in a pitcher of iced tea with fresh mint, and a homemade rosemary/oregano foccacia-enjoy!:smile2:

[brownmouse]

Hi,

I wouldn't necessarily say that, brownmouse, but for his sake I hope your husband's research has been as thorough as yours. LOL

Long days and pleasant nights

No, no I only followed his research-I didn't find any of that stuff, I only clicked on the thread he found. So when he got home I said " lace?, moonbeam?" and he said "I didn't buy you anything." This may sound bad but he knows me and I said, "Phew, I didn't get you anything either" :biggrin2:(we just got a blow up row boat that set us back a bit and we promised that that would be our gift to each other. But, sometimes someone breaks the promise. The best gift he can give me is , well, besides that:wink2:, is him taking the day off. Which he did and is now cleaning the kitchen! :love:

[brownmouse]

You guys are so nice!! I'm going to print out all the hugs and well wishes and take them with me to my parents.:wink2: Anyway I feel a boob to complain when there is flooding, fires, landslides.... stuff that is really worth complaining about. Prayers to all in need!!!

((((((((((((((((((Tet- Mates)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))):love::love:

[mstay]

Howdy everyone! I brought home-made ice cream. Any flavor you want - it's here. Enjoy!

I'm sending good vibes out to all who are in need. (((((((:love:)))))))

I'll be over in the beanbags with my bowl of chocolate ice cream. Come join me.:smile2:

[MadamMack]

Just got back late last night from the cabin. I hosted a family reunion for 25 people and survived. I'm attemping to catch up on all the threads. Can I have a extra large anything with caffine and some pastry that someone else had to bake.
Brownmouse---stay strong!!!!!

You've been real busy . . .Welcome back!

[MadamMack]

Happy Canada Day and have a great week everybody!

[Gwenivere]

No, no I only followed his research-I didn't find any of that stuff, I only clicked on the thread he found. So when he got home I said " lace?, moonbeam?" and he said "I didn't buy you anything." This may sound bad but he knows me and I said, "Phew, I didn't get you anything either" :biggrin2:(we just got a blow up row boat that set us back a bit and we promised that that would be our gift to each other. But, sometimes someone breaks the promise. The best gift he can give me is , well, besides that:wink2:, is him taking the day off. Which he did and is now cleaning the kitchen! :love:

Perhaps you can dress in lace and dance in the moonbeams?

[Draga]

Greetings to everyone!

Spidey, please take care. Good vibes for you!

Brownmouse, I'm just sending a bunch of love for you and your daughter. I also would like to be there to play with her and keep every mood IRIE!

[Shasta]

Yum, mstay! Plain old chocolate for me, thanks!!!

Brownmouse - believe me, her cousins will regret their attitudes later. keep your head up and give them hell!

[papawolf0401]

Greetings all Tet Mates! *Wolf paws into the Cantina. He sits down by a window and looks out for a while before he faces the room.*
Hope Cowboy and his daughter are doing good...
Where is Mother Wolf? Sure hope she is all right, I would just about tackle her if I see her again.
My hip is still a bit sore, doc set me straight yesterday. I am sore, but he says I have a good strong back and I should recover 100%. I thought about not taking no pain killers today, I might have something to dull the pain at least. Tired of taking a pain killer and fall sleep. I wake up at nine pm and I am totally out of it. Wife has been watching over me. I have been more patient with her, it works better. I have been kind of grouchy lately. She said that it is okay but it is not okay to snap at her all the time. So I have been trying to simmer down. I tell her when to let me be, I hope I didn't rehurt myself playing volley ball yesterday. I will take a large water with some ice.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Kim L.]

Howdy everyone! I brought home-made ice cream. Any flavor you want - it's here. Enjoy!

I'm sending good vibes out to all who are in need. (((((((:love:)))))))

I'll be over in the beanbags with my bowl of chocolate ice cream. Come join me.:smile2:

LOVE homemade ice cream--I'll be right there.

[waterlilyjaguar]

Good evening vibes to all the Ka-Tets and hope everyone is fine.
Going to check the other threads.

[Lepplady]

Howdy everyone! I brought home-made ice cream. Any flavor you want - it's here. Enjoy!

I'm sending good vibes out to all who are in need. (((((((:love:)))))))

I'll be over in the beanbags with my bowl of chocolate ice cream. Come join me.:smile2:Ice cream! Yay!
I usually sit in the front with Bob, but today I think I'll visit bean bag city and pig out on goodies.
:biggrin2:

**Huggles** to all, in need or not

[brownmouse]

Perhaps you can dress in lace and dance in the moonbeams?

Now that is a good idea!!

[brownmouse]

Greetings all Tet Mates! *Wolf paws into the Cantina. He sits down by a window and looks out for a while before he faces the room.*
Hope Cowboy and his daughter are doing good...
Where is Mother Wolf? Sure hope she is all right, I would just about tackle her if I see her again.
My hip is still a bit sore, doc set me straight yesterday. I am sore, but he says I have a good strong back and I should recover 100%. I thought about not taking no pain killers today, I might have something to dull the pain at least. Tired of taking a pain killer and fall sleep. I wake up at nine pm and I am totally out of it. Wife has been watching over me. I have been more patient with her, it works better. I have been kind of grouchy lately. She said that it is okay but it is not okay to snap at her all the time. So I have been trying to simmer down. I tell her when to let me be, I hope I didn't rehurt myself playing volley ball yesterday. I will take a large water with some ice.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I am so glad to hear that you and your wife are figuring things out. I always said falling in love is easy but staying in love is hard. :wink2:

For your pain did you ever double up and take acetaminophen (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil, motrin) together. Since they are 2 different pain meds you can- but I wouldn't on top of prescription meds. When my daughter had a super bad ear infection the dr. told us to do that. You can take them together and follow the directions from each (one might be every 4 hours and one might be every 6 ?) or you can take one and then the other 3 hours later than the other 3 hours later... Just don't forget which is which. I'm sure you know this but I just wish I could help so... (papawolf)

Where IS Motherwolf? Anyone know?

[BlackEye]

Perhaps you can dress in lace and dance in the moonbeams?

That sounds like a great time. :)

[MadamMack]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{Whoopsipoppedaplatypus}}}}}}}}}}}}

[LadyPain]

Tomorrow's is also my and my husband's 13th anniversary! Yay, he is taking the day off too so we will be partying it up with all you Canadians.:biggrin2:
I noticed in the google search tracking there was a search for 13th anniversary symbolism. Of later days it was lace , contemporary is fur (-yuk) or textiles(carpet?). The gem is moonstone , malachite (?)and citrine (?) . The flower is the hollyhock (that's nice). I think I will go get my husband a nice pair of lace undies. Or perhaps a moonbeam belt buckle? Maybe some hollyhock cologne? OK-anniversaries are so more for the wife!!:wink2:

Malachite is a stone with series of green and black stripes. They go off at different angles, I believe. The green varies a bit in tone, and the black varies a little as well. It's really quite striking to see it cut and polished.

Citrine is from the quartz family just like rose quartz, snowy quartz, etc. It's yellowish, varying from light to almost a dirty sort of yellow. It's lovely when it is polished.

Textiles can include clothing as well.

It'll be my 12th this fall.

[Gelata]

Ice cream! Straciatella for me, please! Thank you!

Have you ever tried crema catalana ice cream? I'll bring some for you to try. I'm sure you'll love it!

[Billy Bumbler]

Hello to all my fellow ka mates!

Only just discovered the Cantina. I must admit that the treats on offer from you american guys sound far more interesting than the digestive biscuit or dried up eccles cake that you would get here in the UK! Think i'm gonna gain a few pounds!!!!:biggrin2:

[Charms7]

Good Morning Everyone!

Just wanted to stop in and greet everyone with a Happy "Over The Hump" Day and give encouragement to all who are doing their best to keep smiling through adverstity.

(((((Brownmouse)))))
(((((Wolf)))))
(((((Emma)))))
(((((Whoopsipoppedaplatypus and family)))))
(((((Spidey)))))
(((((Kim)))))
(((((All Tet-Mates)))))

[Spideyman]

Good morning to all. Happy Wednesday.

Hope the night was good for all.
Kim be safe in that smoke.

Saw a few peeking in early today.

Brought in some ice cream goodies. Hope it helps beat the heat.

Ice cream cone in hand, and off to the bean bags.


(((((((all Tet-Mates in need and their families too )))))))))



http://www.uec-hawaii.com/images/pho_ice_cream_sundae.jpg

[Luli]

Good morning everyone!

I'm trying to catch up on the new posts, I've been a bit under the weather for a couple of days! I'll grab a large glass of Lemon Iced Tea and hit the threads! See you later!:smile2:

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

Well, feeling like crap here. I turned awkwardly on Tuesday night and sprained a muscle in my chest and one in my back, and just going back to bed.

((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Long days and pleasant nights

[Luli]

So, I just read Ms.Mod's post about the board closing for a couple of days and I want to wish all my American friends a Happy upcoming 4th of July!

And a belated Happy Canada Day to all Canadians on this board!

http://www.printables.thecraftcafe.com/fourthpostersmall.jpg

[LadyPain]

Good morning folks. I think I need an Americano. A BIG one. There is not enough caffeine in my blood stream right now.

Today was supposed to be a day off, but I have to go in tonight for a while. It's inventory tomorrow, so that means I'll be going like a weasel on crack tonight. Yikes. There is still so much to do to get the store ready for the team that's going to blitz the place.

Hopefully there is no repeat of last year. *rolls eyes* (Warning... gross out factor...)Last year the team ate at the Subway restaurant and they all got food poisoning. The whole inventory team was puking out on the floor in the store, running for the can, and one member of their team even crapped their pants out in the store because the floodgates opened on him. It was quite the day.

[poisonbat]

My husband has made new promises of change to me. I so want to believe him, but I guess I will just have to wait and see. He has made such promises to me before, and never followed through on them. I wanted to get them in writing and Notarized but I felt it was a step too far. But this time I had my adult son in on our conversation. I usually don't include anyone in our discussions, but I felt that I needed a witness. Maybe he wont be so quick to change his mind and his ways if someone else is there to witness such "promises". I am guardedly hopeful. I'll have a large iced tea with lemon and some of that yummy ice cream. Ice cream is comfort food to me, and I need it today.:bat:

[Gallina]

Greetings all Tet Mates! *Wolf paws into the Cantina. He sits down by a window and looks out for a while before he faces the room.*
Hope Cowboy and his daughter are doing good...
Where is Mother Wolf? Sure hope she is all right, I would just about tackle her if I see her again.
My hip is still a bit sore, doc set me straight yesterday. I am sore, but he says I have a good strong back and I should recover 100%. I thought about not taking no pain killers today, I might have something to dull the pain at least. Tired of taking a pain killer and fall sleep. I wake up at nine pm and I am totally out of it. Wife has been watching over me. I have been more patient with her, it works better. I have been kind of grouchy lately. She said that it is okay but it is not okay to snap at her all the time. So I have been trying to simmer down. I tell her when to let me be, I hope I didn't rehurt myself playing volley ball yesterday. I will take a large water with some ice.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Many healing wishes are being sent your way Papawolf!

[Gallina]

Tomorrow's is also my and my husband's 13th anniversary! Yay, he is taking the day off too so we will be partying it up with all you Canadians.:biggrin2:
I noticed in the google search tracking there was a search for 13th anniversary symbolism. Of later days it was lace , contemporary is fur (-yuk) or textiles(carpet?). The gem is moonstone , malachite (?)and citrine (?) . The flower is the hollyhock (that's nice). I think I will go get my husband a nice pair of lace undies. Or perhaps a moonbeam belt buckle? Maybe some hollyhock cologne? OK-anniversaries are so more for the wife!!:wink2:

Congaratulations to you brownmouse!!!:biggrin2:

[Gallina]

My husband has made new promises of change to me. I so want to believe him, but I guess I will just have to wait and see. He has made such promises to me before, and never followed through on them. I wanted to get them in writing and Notarized but I felt it was a step too far. But this time I had my adult son in on our conversation. I usually don't include anyone in our discussions, but I felt that I needed a witness. Maybe he wont be so quick to change his mind and his ways if someone else is there to witness such "promises". I am guardedly hopeful. I'll have a large iced tea with lemon and some of that yummy ice cream. Ice cream is comfort food to me, and I need it today.:bat:

(((((Poisonbat))))):smile2::love:

[Terry B]

So, I just read Ms.Mod's post about the board closing for a couple of days and I want to wish all my American friends a Happy upcoming 4th of July!

And a belated Happy Canada Day to all Canadians on this board!

http://www.printables.thecraftcafe.com/fourthpostersmall.jpg

I couldn't find a message from Ms. Mod. When is the board going to be closed?

[Terry B]

(((((((((John))))))))) Get well soon.

[Gallina]

Dear Spidey!!!

I met a magician near the cafe entrance today, he promised to keep your homeplace safe from thunderstorms!:smile2:

[Kim L.]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

Well, feeling like crap here. I turned awkwardly on Tuesday night and sprained a muscle in my chest and one in my back, and just going back to bed.

((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Long days and pleasant nights


(((((John)))))

[Kim L.]

My husband has made new promises of change to me. I so want to believe him, but I guess I will just have to wait and see. He has made such promises to me before, and never followed through on them. I wanted to get them in writing and Notarized but I felt it was a step too far. But this time I had my adult son in on our conversation. I usually don't include anyone in our discussions, but I felt that I needed a witness. Maybe he wont be so quick to change his mind and his ways if someone else is there to witness such "promises". I am guardedly hopeful. I'll have a large iced tea with lemon and some of that yummy ice cream. Ice cream is comfort food to me, and I need it today.:bat:

(((((poisonbat)))))

[Patricia A]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

Well, feeling like crap here. I turned awkwardly on Tuesday night and sprained a muscle in my chest and one in my back, and just going back to bed.

((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Long days and pleasant nights

(((((John)))))
Be well soon!http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk158/martfamnew/bearpic.jpg
OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Ice cream! Thankee Spidey. I'll take one of those and one of those and a large cup of hot coffee and sit by the booth overlooking the geraniums. Galli, I see you there! Come on over and join me. Happy anniversary, brownmouse; have a great time.
(((((whoopsi)))))
Be safe and well, everyone. :love:

[Luli]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

Well, feeling like crap here. I turned awkwardly on Tuesday night and sprained a muscle in my chest and one in my back, and just going back to bed.

((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Long days and pleasant nights

(((((((John)))))))

[Luli]

I couldn't find a message from Ms. Mod. When is the board going to be closed?

You can find the info in the 'Happy Birthdays, North America' thread in Chattery teeth :wink2:

[mstay]

Ice cream! Straciatella for me, please! Thank you!

Have you ever tried crema catalana ice cream? I'll bring some for you to try. I'm sure you'll love it!
Can you explain or describe these Gelata? They sound good!

Hello to all my fellow ka mates!

Only just discovered the Cantina. I must admit that the treats on offer from you american guys sound far more interesting than the digestive biscuit or dried up eccles cake that you would get here in the UK! Think i'm gonna gain a few pounds!!!!:biggrin2:
Welcome Billy Bumbler! Luckily they are only cyber pounds.:biggrin2:

I couldn't find a message from Ms. Mod. When is the board going to be closed?

It's in the Happy Birthday North America thread. I think.

Feel better John!
Huggles to all in need(((((((((poisonbat))))))))

Has anyone heard from Motherwolf?

[skimom]

Wow, the Cantina looks good today! Since it's going to be another scorcher today, I'm bringing in a pitcher of iced coffee and a platter of homemade waffles. How about a nice fruit salad to go with it?
Papawolf and Poisonbat, hang in there.
John-rest up and get better. Does ibuprofen work for you?
Volic-can your magician break the heatwave here:grinning:?
Kim L-try to stay indoors, for Pete's sake:smile2:!
Congratulations, Brownmouse! Mark and I are coming up on our 18th anniversary (though 21 years together), and it just gets better (despite those lows-year 7/8 was NOT fun). Take care of your little girl-she sounds like a peach.

Happy 4th, Americans, and Happy days to all:biggrin2:

[brownmouse]

Malachite is a stone with series of green and black stripes. They go off at different angles, I believe. The green varies a bit in tone, and the black varies a little as well. It's really quite striking to see it cut and polished.

Citrine is from the quartz family just like rose quartz, snowy quartz, etc. It's yellowish, varying from light to almost a dirty sort of yellow. It's lovely when it is polished.

Textiles can include clothing as well.

It'll be my 12th this fall.

Thank-you so much, LadyPain!! Those jewels sound lovely! We went rowing in our little dinghy at a near by lake- got a great babysitter for my daughter(YAY!-she lives two doors away and her Mom works with mentally
disabled adults:smile2:-Thank-you God for them!). No lace undies were bought-boxers or briefs and no moon dances in lace :sad:-but my daughter did decide to throw up all over her bed last night. Stomach virus going around here. Such is the 13th anniversary.:wink2: So I think I'll grab a cuppa mint tea and settle myself in some unpopulated corner with a book for a rest- I don't want to pass on the virus.:barf:

[brownmouse]

Hello to all my fellow ka mates!

Only just discovered the Cantina. I must admit that the treats on offer from you american guys sound far more interesting than the digestive biscuit or dried up eccles cake that you would get here in the UK! Think i'm gonna gain a few pounds!!!!:biggrin2:

Come on in!! and welcome to our humble abode!:smile2:

[Kim L.]

Someone at work brought in plums from his tree, so I transported them here--they're ripe and juicy and good for what ails you. (Would post a pic if I could.)

[brownmouse]

(((((John)))))
Be well soon!http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk158/martfamnew/bearpic.jpg
OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Awwww- that is so cute!!


Feel better, JohnD.:smile2:

PoisonBat-

I sometimes think we have to treat our husbands like children (sorry all you hubbie-mates out there:oops:) and , instead of a vague promise of better behavior(at least that is what my husband does-he is great in a lot of ways but has his struggles with the beer beast) we need to make them give set examples of HOW they will change and set CONSEQUENCES as to what happens if they don't. Like- if my husband wakes up at my parents house with a hangover this weekend so bad that he is throwing up (:glare:) and out of commission for the day, again,THEN he is going to have to attend 1 AA meeting. No excuses , no crap- that is the deal!! I'm not fond of the withholding of S-E-X- for punishment as I think it is too -er-sacred(?) in a marriage to monkey around with but there are other consequences-like counseling, a weekend retreat to re-focus,joining a prayer group for men (my husband kind of got stuck doing this but ended up really enjoying it. They didn't just pray but talked to each other about their faults and how to change -unfortunately it has broken up for unspecified reasons -in was multi- denominational )and, of course- waxing of the chest hair - or inner thigh pinches(the really tiny kind that hurt like Hades):wink2:
But, good luck with all this. Hang in there. ((((PoisenBat))))

[LOTUS]

Hi,all!!!

It's late evening here and I'll think I'll just lay back with a nice book,something sweet to eat /I see ice cream is the hit of the day/ and relax.:biggrin2:

Hugs to all in need - get better,feel better soon.Positive thoughts coming your way.

Happy 4th of July to all Americans!

[LadyPain]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

Well, feeling like crap here. I turned awkwardly on Tuesday night and sprained a muscle in my chest and one in my back, and just going back to bed.

((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Long days and pleasant nights

Ow! That does not sound good. I'll give you a very gentle hug since I am walking around with a bunch of separated ribs that keep on dislocating. Coughed them apart when I got sick a week and a half ago. Eight week recovery time. I sure hope you heal up quickly John. Trust me, I'm feelin' for you with those soft tissue injuries.

(((John)))

[Eleese of Gilead.]

I missed one day and it seems like so much has happened...

Brownmouse, Poisonbat, John and whoopsi, I hope the healing comes quickly...

To all you Americans, have a ball celebrating the 4th of July...I know you will, it seems like quite an event, will someone have a piece of flag cake for me?

I'll take a chai tea latte, going to sit down and read to "get away"

[mstay]

Someone at work brought in plums from his tree, so I transported them here--they're ripe and juicy and good for what ails you. (Would post a pic if I could.)

Yumm! Fresh plums are the best! Thanks for sharing Kim. :biggrin2:

[papawolf0401]

*Wolf paws into the Cantina with a smile. He isn't limping much today, just a little bit. He pauses just outside the door and gives a long deep howl*

Pardon me Mates, I am just trying to call home a lost wolf. I am worried about Mama Wolf. I sure hope she is okay, just wish I could send out a word or two to her.
Brown Mouse, ah yes it is easy to fall in love but hard to stay in love. We are still working as a team though I am a bit grumpy now and then due to my hip. As for my pain and medicine, I am stubborn about it. That is probably why I have such a high pain tolernce.
Bambler, welcome and you can be a Tet Mate if you would like. As for gaining a few pounds, yes this wolf sure has been lighter. I can even chase field mice any more with my belly in the way. *Chuckles* Enjoy!
Spideyman knows my weakness! I just love icecream... Thank you.
Ms. Mod, you enjoy your time off away from us rascals (Speaking mainly for myself) and have a safe Fourth of July!
Happy Fourth and Belated Canada Day to you Tet Mates!!!!!!!
John, hope you feel better!
Poisonbat, my prayers and thoughts out to you. As well as hugs!
Supportive Mates here, glad I could be a member of this wonderful family.
MAMA WOLF, I MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHERE DID YOU PAW OFF TO???????

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((ALL TET MATES)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[papawolf0401]

Whoospi, I am sorry I forgot about you. How dare I do that. Prayers, thoughts and hugs out to you as well.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((WHOOSPI))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))))

[Luli]

It's way too hot today! Anyone care for a treat?

http://images.craigslist.org/011504010306010401200805082fc6fe6546f3ee42e300b3f1.jpg

I don't know the English name for it, I always called it 'Raspao'. I guess if I were to translate it, it would mean shave(d) ice???:wink2:

[Raven4404]

I would love some of that home-made ice cream, it's sounds wonderful!

Volic, now you know why Americans struggle with their weight! lol

John get well soon, and to all the Canadians out there, Happy belated Canadian day:smile2:And to my fellow Americans Happy 4th of July! Be Safe!

(((((((((all in need)))))))))

[Spideyman]

Just stopping back in to check the critter's supplies.

John sending good vibes your way. Rest and take good care.

PoisonBat positive intentions are sent your way.

Kim fresh picked plums are he best. Thankee kindly.

Billy Bumbler welcome to the cantina. Everything is cyber and calorie free. Indulge.

Papawolf you are in good thoughts.

[Spideyman]

Placing sign in Cantina's window for a reminder . If it's Thursday then.....




Buckwheat's In The House

[waterlilyjaguar]

Happy 4th to all of you Ka-Tets. Have a safe and fun filled holiday-
Feel better John and those plums sound delicious! Thanks for sharing Kim.
And wherever Henry is hope he is still checking the posts here, miss you Henry:sad:

[Gelata]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

Well, feeling like crap here. I turned awkwardly on Tuesday night and sprained a muscle in my chest and one in my back, and just going back to bed.

((((((((((((All in need or not)))))))))))))))))

Long days and pleasant nights

So sorry, John. Get well soon.

[Gelata]

[QUOTE=mstay;180364]Can you explain or describe these Gelata? They sound good!

QUOTE]

Well, this is a bit difficult for me, but I'll try. Straciatella is an Italian icecream, made with cream, vainilla and tiny bits of chocolate, and it's delicious. I think there must also be some mysterious ingredient that makes you want more and more... LOL

And the Crema Catalana (Catalonian cream) is a Spanish icecream, made with vainilla, egg, cinnamon , if I'm not wrong, and covered with caramelised sugar. And the mysterious ingredient too!

[Brian's Twinner]

I have to work the 4th...that's alright, though--time-and-a-half pay rate. Once I get off in the morning, my vacation starts!!!!!!!!!! :D

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

First of all the good news, I slept well and the muscle damage has healed remarkably. Now the bad news, I stood up too quickly last night and fainted; I was only out for about 15 secs (apparently) but I landed heavily on my other side and seem to have damaged a rib on my right side. Oh well!

Happy Birthday America!!! Yay!!!

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((All in need or not))))))))))))))))))))))))

Large non- Irish coffee please (Amaffit!) and a free trade CFC por mi novia.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Draga]

Today I went to the big city to the doc, the doc told me the medicine I need isn't produced in Europe, I'll have to ask for it to my country. I also tried to buy The Stand, but nobody sell it here. And, when I decided to come back home, I waited 3 hrs for the bus in the burning sun (more than 125F today)! Bus drivers on strike. I'm very pissed off, so I'm going to the beach to cool my head. And meditate about how my father can like Spain.

Have a great day everyone here, I'll look for my peace of mind.

[poisonbat]

Thank you Volic, Kim, Mstay, Skimom, Eleese of Gilead, and Brownmouse. I appreciate your support. Brownmouse I did give him a consequence for not changing, it is divorce. This is not what I want, but it will be the final result if he does not start sticking to his word. I know that this is a harsh consequence but nothing else has worked. He quit drinking 5 1/2 years ago, but still looks at the world through alcoholic eyes. The drinking stopped but the behaviors remain. He will not go to AA, he needs to but wont. So far he has stuck to his word about minor things, but we will see what happens when his son comes home from his mothers. He did ask his brother, who was supposed to stay with us for 6 months while he got a divorce and has been here 2 years, to move him and all of his stuff out of the house. That was supposed to happen yesterday, but it has been put off to today. We shall see. He has been promising to move for the last 6 months, and hasn't. I am just hanging on to the threads of love, they are strong, but can break if I don't get some changes out of my husband.
:bat:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Glad you liked the plums, mstay; they're so good just off the tree.
Hope all are doing well amid the storms, flooding and generally weird weather. John, get better soon; you have to report for Grandpa duty in the not-too-distant future.

HappyIndependenceDayUSA!

You're all invited to the big July 4 party at my parents' cabin; I won't be there but just tell them you're my friends & that should get you a plate of BBQ & fresh fruit, with flag cake and homemade ice cream for dessert. Stick around to watch the pyrotechnics!

[Kim L.]

Have a Great Weekend, Everyone!
That includes you, MsMod; take a break from all that wood-cutting and stacking and have an iced tea.

[Gallina]

Hello to all!!!

Sending many good thoughts to you all!

(((((Tet-mates)))))

[Moderator]

I was saddened to see a message on the Administrative area that MotherWolf has deleted her account. I did not receive a PM from her prior to that and so I do not know the reason for this. I know she was struggling a bit when she last posted. If anyone has a way to contact her, please send my best regards and that if she decides to change her mind, there's a place waiting for her.

[Gallina]

Many congratulations to my American friends on Independence Day!:smile2::love:
http://th268.photobucket.com/albums/jj36/sarahmillsy2k/th_Congratulations_3176.jpg

[Gallina]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone!!!

First of all the good news, I slept well and the muscle damage has healed remarkably. Now the bad news, I stood up too quickly last night and fainted; I was only out for about 15 secs (apparently) but I landed heavily on my other side and seem to have damaged a rib on my right side. Oh well!

Happy Birthday America!!! Yay!!!

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((All in need or not))))))))))))))))))))))))

Large non- Irish coffee please (Amaffit!) and a free trade CFC por mi novia.

Long days and pleasant nights

OMG, John!!!

Many healing wishes are being sent to you!:smile2:

[Spideyman]

Good afternoon everyone. I'm a little late today. Morning rains.

Motherwolf if eagles can fly and wolves call out, hear our message of hope and prayers for you.

John please take care. At this rate you'll be in full body cast.
Seriously, good vibes your way.

May all have a safe and fun 4th of July weekend.

MsMod please take some "me" time and rest.


Have a great weekend everyone :smile2::smile2:

(((((( all Tet- mates in need and their families too))))))

[Kim L.]

I was saddened to see a message on the Administrative area that MotherWolf has deleted her account. I did not receive a PM from her prior to that and so I do not know the reason for this. I know she was struggling a bit when she last posted. If anyone has a way to contact her, please send my best regards and that if she decides to change her mind, there's a place waiting for her.

Oh, how disappointing. Really love that wolf.

[Luli]

Today I went to the big city to the doc, the doc told me the medicine I need isn't produced in Europe, I'll have to ask for it to my country. I also tried to buy The Stand, but nobody sell it here. And, when I decided to come back home, I waited 3 hrs for the bus in the burning sun (more than 125F today)! Bus drivers on strike. I'm very pissed off, so I'm going to the beach to cool my head. And meditate about how my father can like Spain.

Have a great day everyone here, I'll look for my peace of mind.

I know how you felt! The busdrivers recently striked for more than a month in The Netherlands, it was HELL!:oo:

[poisonbat]

Placing sign in Cantina's window for a reminder . If it's Thursday then.....




Buckwheat's In The House

Yeah, I love snakes. I would bring mine to visit Buckwheat, but I don't know if he and Grim would get along. :bat:

[Charms7]

WSS. Everyone take care of your precious selves and enjoy the celebrations!

( John D. ) (not too tight cause I know it hurts)
( LadyPain ) (for the reason above)

(((((Tet-Mates)))))

[JohnDalglish]

I was saddened to see a message on the Administrative area that MotherWolf has deleted her account. I did not receive a PM from her prior to that and so I do not know the reason for this. I know she was struggling a bit when she last posted. If anyone has a way to contact her, please send my best regards and that if she decides to change her mind, there's a place waiting for her.

Hi,

Pat has e-mailed her several times (as have I), and sent her a card which has never been opened. But that will be done, Ms Mod.

On a more positive note I've heard from AmandaRose and all is well, but very busy, she has some holidays coming up and hopes to be on the MB a lot.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Sundrop]

Hey Everybody!

Been out of the Cantina for a while. Hope everyone has a safe & happy 4th of July, and a late Happy Canada Day to our Canadian friends on the 1st.

John--Please take good care of yourself, my friend. I hope you feel better soon

[skimom]

For heaven's sake, John, what's next:oo:? Do you know why the faint? Take care of yourself!
Poisonbat, it's so sad to hear that you're at that point. Alcoholism runs in my family (nature or nurture, who knows?), so I've seen my share of the damage it can cause. You have my prayers (((poisonbat))).
Thanks for the plums, Kim, and watch out for those fires-I saw in the news today that they're getting closer to you. Your parents wouldn't happen to be in Big Sur, I hope?
Papawolf, you're so strong-I know you can do what you need to to take care of your den.
Dragafari-cool off and try to relax (like that's likely, huh?) Good vibes coming your way to get the medicine you need.
Ms. Mod-thanks for taking such good care of us-now take care of yourself and have a great vacation!!

[LadyPain]

*heads into the cantina holding a GREY mouse by the tail*

Buckwheat, I have a treat for you....

Good day everyone! I think I will have a couple of cokes to go. I don't get too much time on the computer today. At least until very late at night. My guy will be using the comp for work related stuff today.

Life is okay today. I had a hard shift at work tonight because the store is being inventoried today. I had to do some serious fixin' in a couple of areas, and now I am totally bagged. I am catching up on my laundry today and I am having a BBQ tonight. I might even snag some time to read some SK if I am lucky.

Today is my only day off this week. I just finished six in a row. Anyone have one of those massagers they can loan me for my aching shoulders? I'll trade for BBQ'd steak.

[Moderator]

I'm also a licensed massage therapist, LadyPain. Scooch on over and I'll give you a mini-massage. :smile2:

[Kim L.]

On a more positive note I've heard from AmandaRose and all is well, but very busy, she has some holidays coming up and hopes to be on the MB a lot.

Long days and pleasant nights

That's good news; she's been missed.

[Kim L.]

Thanks for the plums, Kim, and watch out for those fires-I saw in the news today that they're getting closer to you. Your parents wouldn't happen to be in Big Sur, I hope?



Thanks for your concern, skimom :love:, but my folks are back in Nebraska, no doubt swimming in humidity.

[JohnDalglish]

I'm also a licensed massage therapist, LadyPain. Scooch on over and I'll give you a mini-massage. :smile2:

Hi,

Sounds suspciously like 'self promotion' to me, Ms Mod (Joking).

Have a great holiday, Ms Mod (and everyone else too, of course).

Long days and pleasant nights

PS - Joking, honest!

[Moderator]

No fees involved--it's cyber-massage. :smile2:

[mstay]

[QUOTE]

Well, this is a bit difficult for me, but I'll try. Straciatella is an Italian icecream, made with cream, vainilla and tiny bits of chocolate, and it's delicious. I think there must also be some mysterious ingredient that makes you want more and more... LOL

And the Crema Catalana (Catalonian cream) is a Spanish icecream, made with vainilla, egg, cinnamon , if I'm not wrong, and covered with caramelised sugar. And the mysterious ingredient too!

Now they sound even yummier(?)! I'll definitely have some of both.:biggrin2:

[smooth operator]

Happy 4th to all!!
John - seriously, please take care of yourself.
Ms. Moderator - have a marvelous vacation - you will be missed.

[mstay]

I hope everyone has a good weekend - especially you Ms. Mod! I also hope that all who are in pain (physical or mental) will have good vibes and peace in your lives. At least for a little while.:smile2:

[Moderator]

Will do, but it's not 'till the 14th. I'll be here all next week, folks.

[Kim L.]

Will do, but it's not 'till the 14th. I'll be here all next week, folks.

And don't forget to tip our moderator, folks.

[marew1]

Happy 4th of July! Have a safe holiday.

John- Take care of yourself. Get well soon.

[Draga]

Thank for the good vibes my friends, I'm feeling better now. In the positive art thread I posted where I was cooling off today. :wink2: LOVE for everyone!

[Raven4404]

Ms. Mod, enjoy your time off, it's well deserved. To my fellow ka-tets, have a wonderful and safe weekend...

John, I thought I was an accident waiting to happen but your beating me. Stop it...

Poisonbat do what's right for you and listen to your heart.

Love and Light

[SusanNorton]

Wanted to pop in before our party ends and America's begins to say, "Happy Fourth" and "Be safe" to everyone.

See ya'll on Monday!

[Eleese of Gilead.]

Happy 4th 'O July!!

Stampede kicked off today, had me a pancakes breakfast with loads of butter and syrup complete with bacon, sausage, home-fries (pan-fries, hash browns-whatever) and eggs, if you like to eat chicken periods..anywho I was given a pair of tickets to tonight's "sneak-a-peak" because the big show doesn't start until tomorrow, it will be kicked off with more hot and free breakfasts and a huge parade!YYYEEEEHHHHAAAWWW! Gotta love Calgary for shutting down a city with a population of one million + to jump of the "Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth!"
I wish you could all be here to experience the hustle and bustle, it's a great time to meet people from far and wide not to mention future husbands like I did...he he. (He's an older brother to my sister's bestest friend so it was inevitable but none the less we met at the Stampede so we go back each year to the very spot we laid eyes on each other and share a little squeeze, it's our "anniversary").

I hope everyone takes care this weekend and indulges in anything that makes you happy whether it's rest or celebration...John, as sucky as your situation is I couldn't help but smile, if it's not one hip it's the other!

Take care Tet-Mates talk to you soon!

[MrsSmeej]

Happy Independence Day everyone.

Sai John, I'm sorry to hear about the syncope. Mr. S. had a couple of bouts of that, but it turned out to be nothing, hope the same is true for you.

I'm off to the coast for a few weeks, so I'll only be here in spirit for a while. Be good while I'm gone... And if you can't be good, be careful. :biggrin2:

[LadyPain]

I'm also a licensed massage therapist, LadyPain. Scooch on over and I'll give you a mini-massage. :smile2:

For the offer...

*hands over a large platter loaded down with a sizzling strip loin steak, butter-baked potatoes, grilled vegetables and side containers of butter, sour cream and chives out of the garden*

I hope you like medium-well.

:biggrin2:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Had a great Independence day--baseball, hotdog, ice cream cone, fireworks--hope everyone else did too, especially you, Ms. Mod.
MrsS, have a lovely vacation at the coast! We'll save a beanbag just for you.
Large hot coffee and a cherry tart, please.

[Charms7]

Greetings Everyone!

I hope yours was a wonderful and safe weekend. We did survive! Take care of yourselves all of you who are on the mend. Have a marvelous Monday!

(((((Tet-Mates, Friends and Family)))))

[Moderator]

For the offer...

*hands over a large platter loaded down with a sizzling strip loin steak, butter-baked potatoes, grilled vegetables and side containers of butter, sour cream and chives out of the garden*

I hope you like medium-well.

:biggrin2:


Mmmmmmm......all cyber-calories for that butter and sour cream, right? :biggrin2:

[poisonbat]

It was a good weekend. My husband's brother finally after 17 months moved out. :smile2::smile2: He was only supposed to be here 6 months and I have been fighting to get him out ever since. What a mooch. I am so glad that he has moved on. This was one of the many "promises" that I was given and it came true so one down 5 to go. We did not go any where for the fourth. I have a hard time dealing with crowds as well as going out after dark. So being in a dark crowd is not my thing. I have to watch my dog anyway, she gets scared of the noise and needs comfort. Thank you all for being there for me, sometimes you are the only people who I can come comfortably to. I will have a large green tea with honey. I will happily sit with everyone today on the porch, I am having a good morning.:bat:

[Billy Bumbler]

Hi everyone. Hope you all had a lovely long weekend. Here in the UK it was wet and miserable as usual. I would like a large cup of black tea and huge piece of pecan pie to brighten up a rainy monday xxx

[brownmouse]

Good morning, all. I would love nice , hot cup of coffee, milk and sugar, please. I think I'll grab a table by that fountain over there and read a bit until the caffeine kicks in. :sleepy:

Hope everyone had a safe and happy weekend and holiday.:smile2:

[Spideyman]

Good Morning to all. Hope the weekend was good.

May Mother Nature remember her chill pill this week. Be safe from the fires, floods and strong storms.

Hope MsMod got some rest.
Large herbal tea and off to the bean bags.


(((((All Tet- Mates in need and their families too)))))))

[Sundrop]

Good Morning, Everyone! It was a wonderful long weekend, but I feel so sluggish after all the cook outs and birthday parties--Mine was the 4th, my daughter's was the 5th, my dad's was the 6th--I think I'll have to fast for a couple of days to feel right again! I love all the celebrating and the fireworks, but ooh, I always tend to over do it. Large vanilla iced coffee for me please!! I'll be relaxing on the patio if anyone cares to join me!!

[Draga]

Hi friends!

Just passing by to send my IRIE vibes to everyone and get some coffee cause I really need it. I'm so sleepy today... last night I didn't realize that I didn't sleep, I was very hooked working in... well, in something. So, a big capuccino for me. Hey, who wants to sit with me for a chat?

[Cowboy]

I got to go to the Cheyenne rodeo when I was 8 and it was a blast. Do they still call it The Grandaddy Of 'Em All?

Yes they do.....Good morning everyone! Nice to be back from the High Desert Country!, although staying there would have suited me just fine. Think I will start out with a nice glass of Iced Tea and have me a seat out on the patio....don't mind me if I happen to doze off.

[Cowboy]

(((Spidey)))-and thanks for the donuts!:smile2:
Way to go, Kim-our resident 'good doctor' slays 'em!:grinning:
(((Poisonbat))) I'm so sorry about the pain you are going through-stepparenting sounds stressful. Try to enjoy the sun on the patio, and keep doing the job you are trying to do with your stepson. Someday, he will appreciate it.
Good luck, Cowboy's daughter:smile2:. Do ya'll go to the PRCA in Vegas? Lots of fun. My best rodeo memories are going to rodeos just about every night in the summer when visiting my Grandma in Thermopolis, WY. Ever been?
Feeling much better today-must have been a 24-hr bug. I think I'll go out on the patio with Needful things, Eric Clapton (or at least his audio self:smile2:), and catch some rays. Care to join me?

Howdy to you Skimom....I have not been to Vegas for the Finals, but would love to go someday....the timing of it conflicts with my line of work and has prohibited me from attending thus far. I have been to many places in Wyoming, but never Thermopolis....I"m sure I would love it though, Wyoming is such a beautiful state.

[Cowboy]

Good morning, all! Don't see Cowboy around-I wonder how his daughter did? Anyway, just dropping off a fresh coffee cake and grabbing a large iced coffee-it's going to be a scorcher here today, and lots to do. Everyone be safe, and try to breathe KIM L:smile2:.

Thanks for asking Skimom....she did well....not great, but well. We had lots of fun, saw lots of great things and I am very proud of my daughter for qualifying for Nationals and for giving her best out there. She was actually setting in the top 20 for a while, but I think she ended up in the top 100 when it was all said and done. There was almost 1000 kids competing from all over the United States, Canada and Australia.

[waterlilyjaguar]

Had a nice quiet 4th. I also stayed home with hubbie and my cats since they
don't like the loud fire works and I also don't like crowds.
Well hope everyone has a melllow day, I am sipping some good strong coffee and
off to check all the boards since its been a few days since we all checked in.
Hope you had a good vacation Ms. Mod.

[Cowboy]

Happy 4th 'O July!!

Stampede kicked off today, had me a pancakes breakfast with loads of butter and syrup complete with bacon, sausage, home-fries (pan-fries, hash browns-whatever) and eggs, if you like to eat chicken periods..anywho I was given a pair of tickets to tonight's "sneak-a-peak" because the big show doesn't start until tomorrow, it will be kicked off with more hot and free breakfasts and a huge parade!YYYEEEEHHHHAAAWWW! Gotta love Calgary for shutting down a city with a population of one million + to jump of the "Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth!"
I wish you could all be here to experience the hustle and bustle, it's a great time to meet people from far and wide not to mention future husbands like I did...he he. (He's an older brother to my sister's bestest friend so it was inevitable but none the less we met at the Stampede so we go back each year to the very spot we laid eyes on each other and share a little squeeze, it's our "anniversary").

I hope everyone takes care this weekend and indulges in anything that makes you happy whether it's rest or celebration...John, as sucky as your situation is I couldn't help but smile, if it's not one hip it's the other!

Take care Tet-Mates talk to you soon!


Wish I was there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cowboy]

John...I do hope you are doing better. You must be more careful sir!

Sorry for so many posts folks.....just trying to catch up on things here in the Cantina.

[LOTUS]

[COLOR="Blue"]
Had a great Independence day--baseball, hotdog, ice cream cone, fireworks--

That sounds perfect,Kim!
I'll join you for the large hot coffee and the cherry tart,may I?:biggrin2

P.S.Great news poisonbat!

[Gallina]

Hello to all!

We are having heavy rains here, so I'd love to have a cup of hot tea with some cookies.:smile2:

I hope the weekend was great for everyone!

[skimom]

Good morning, everyone! So glad to hear the weekend went so well for some of you. Congratulations, Poisonbat, on your great news! Enjoy the sunshine and morning noshes. Our 4th was great, too: pool, BBQ, homemade ice cream, and lots of fun with the kids-the works.
Glad to hear your parents aren't in danger, KIM L. I went through Nebraska a while back while driving to visit my husband's family in Michigan-I can't believe the humidity! It was like a wall right after Wyoming:smile2:. Enjoy those bay breezes, you hear:wink2:.
Eleese, you are making me long for another trip up north-I've never been to the Stampede, but it sounds wild! It's been quite a while since I've visited Canada.
Good times, Mrs. Smeej-be careful!
I'll grab a quick green tea, and leave bunches of fresh herbs to share-had to harvest some oregano, thyme, mint, and bee balm this weekend. Soon I'll have tomatoes, zukes, peppers,and green beans to share-yay for a garden!:love:
Have a great day all!

[Moderator]

Hope you had a good vacation Ms. Mod.



This was just the 3-day holiday weekend but I did enjoy having the extra day off. :smile2: My vacation is next week so just a reminder, the Board will be closed from Friday, July 11th at 4 PM Eastern time until Sunday, July 20th at 4 PM Eastern time.

[Kim L.]

Hi friends!

Just passing by to send my IRIE vibes to everyone and get some coffee cause I really need it. I'm so sleepy today... last night I didn't realize that I didn't sleep, I was very hooked working in... well, in something. So, a big capuccino for me. Hey, who wants to sit with me for a chat?

Let me get a fresh cup of coffee and I'll be right over; I'm feeling kind of dozy myself. Too warm to sleep well last night.

[Kim L.]

That sounds perfect,Kim!
I'll join you for the large hot coffee and the cherry tart,may I?:biggrin2

P.S.Great news poisonbat!

Please do, Lotus; I'm over with Dragafari. We can keep each other awake.

[Kim L.]

It was a good weekend. My husband's brother finally after 17 months moved out. :smile2::smile2: He was only supposed to be here 6 months and I have been fighting to get him out ever since. What a mooch. I am so glad that he has moved on. This was one of the many "promises" that I was given and it came true so one down 5 to go.
Thank you all for being there for me, sometimes you are the only people who I can come comfortably to. I will have a large green tea with honey. I will happily sit with everyone today on the porch, I am having a good morning.:bat:

Good to hear you're feeling better.

(((((poisonbat)))))

[Kim L.]

Thanks for asking Skimom....she did well....not great, but well. We had lots of fun, saw lots of great things and I am very proud of my daughter for qualifying for Nationals and for giving her best out there. She was actually setting in the top 20 for a while, but I think she ended up in the top 100 when it was all said and done. There was almost 1000 kids competing from all over the United States, Canada and Australia.

Congratulations to your daughter, Cowboy!

[Spideyman]

Just stopping back for a refill on iced tea. Sounds like all had a good weekend.

God to see you back Cowboy. Kim hope it cools down for you soon. We need sleep. Poisonbat good news.

Brought in some tropical fruits. Enjoy.

http://www.elyunquehotels.com/images/tropicalfruits2.JPG

[Draga]

Please do, Lotus; I'm over with Dragafari. We can keep each other awake.

:rofl: Very true!

[Gallina]

Thanks for asking Skimom....she did well....not great, but well. We had lots of fun, saw lots of great things and I am very proud of my daughter for qualifying for Nationals and for giving her best out there. She was actually setting in the top 20 for a while, but I think she ended up in the top 100 when it was all said and done. There was almost 1000 kids competing from all over the United States, Canada and Australia.

I am very glad for your daughter!:smile2:

[SusanNorton]

No fees involved--it's cyber-massage. :smile2:

Be careful, Ms. Mod! If you cyber-massage someone under 18, that guy from "To Catch A Predator" will show up at your house...

[poisonbat]

The one bad thing that happened over the long weekend was that a fire broke out here in my home town Yucaipa. Though small compared to the fires up north this one hit close to home. I live about 3 miles from Highway 38. The pics are from up the mountain, then some from my side of the fire down below. Everything worked out ok, but the smoke got pretty thick for a while there.
http://www.bearvalleynews.com/bvn%20Fire_2008-07-06.htm

[Eleese of Gilead.]

Well Howdy! (sorry Cowboy, it's your thing but it's all the rage here now)

Glad to hear some good news! poisonbat, one down right? Let's hope he stays on the straight and narrow...

I find Mondays after a long weekend or a big event disappointing in a way, I need something to look forward to. Our staff Stampede party is this Wednesday at a place called "Ranchman's", there's a mechanical bull there, any tips Cowboy?

Skimom, hope you can make it up to the Great White North again, do you have any suggestions to where I should visit in the U S of A? I was hoping to plan a road trip in the future.

Since ya'll are missin' out on the rodeo and rides I brought in a official Stampede breakfast, enjoy there's enough for seconds!

http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/87/81/23038187.jpg

[Kim L.]

The one bad thing that happened over the long weekend was that a fire broke out here in my home town Yucaipa. Though small compared to the fires up north this one hit close to home. I live about 3 miles from Highway 38. The pics are from up the mountain, then some from my side of the fire down below. Everything worked out ok, but the smoke got pretty thick for a while there.
http://www.bearvalleynews.com/bvn%20Fire_2008-07-06.htm

Good to hear they're getting it under control. The smoke must have been terrible.

[skimom]

Good to see you back, Cowboy, and congratulations to your daughter-just being in the top anything is amazing with all the competition:smile2:.
Eleese-what can I say? There are many amazing places in the U.S., but if you like that cowboy thang:wink2:, you can't go wrong with Cheyenne's Frontier Days. I don't think Cheyenne is very pretty itself, but up around Cody (or anywhere in the Wind Rivers) is amazing, if you like scenery as opposed to tons of people.
We're remodeling our second bathroom, so send me lots of good vibes for a quick and cost efficient finish, okay?:smile2:
Autumn

[LadyPain]

There's a Tall Ships festival in my town this weekend. With the amount of tourists they expect, the population could temporarily double. Kind of cool.

I need a coke before I can have a late dinner. Much to do!

*grins and waves and heads out*

[Lepplady]

Wow. I didn't think the place would be open this late, but I saw the lights on and just had to come in.
I'm happy to say that I've finally 'abandoned' my book. It's finished and shipped off to the publisher.
:biggrin2:
The next round's on me.

**HUGGLES** all Tet-mates, in need or not