The Ka-Tet Cantina

[Cowboy]

Have a great weekend everyone! Ms. Mod, have a wonderful vacation and thanks again for all that you do. Putting up with the lot of us, you deserve a relaxing vacation.

Where did my Red Bulls go?

[October Rain]

Where did my Red Bulls go?

Have you checked the cow pasture?:wink2:

[LadyPain]

Have a great weekend everyone! Ms. Mod, have a wonderful vacation and thanks again for all that you do. Putting up with the lot of us, you deserve a relaxing vacation.

Where did my Red Bulls go?

*holds out a cold one for Cowboy*

Had to try some of those things. Yesterday consumed a lot of energy with the tattoo and all the celebrating and cooking and dancing and general party attitude... not to mention very little sleep.

:biggrin2:

Have a great weekend everyone!!

[Kim L.]

Have a great weekend everyone! Ms. Mod, have a wonderful vacation and thanks again for all that you do. Putting up with the lot of us, you deserve a relaxing vacation.

Where did my Red Bulls go?

Over the range after the Red Cows, last I saw.

[Secret Window]

Hello! Have a great vacation Miss Mod. :biggrin2:

[Spideyman]

Good Morning to everyone. Hope the weekend was fun.

For Mod2 who is taking over for MsMod this week:

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/marino4602/354270l2qkdg1kq0.gif

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central........

[Charms7]

Good morning Tet-Mates! I see the pastries are arriving.
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo155/cjbetancourt1/DSCN2440.jpg
Okay. Who's been tampering with the food orders?
Have a Wonderful Day Everyone!

[waterlilyjaguar]

Have a great vacation Ms. Mod and we will miss you.
Thanks for all that you do and you deserve a well deserved break!

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Hope everyone had a terrific weekend and a good Beltane, for those who celebrate. When I was a kid, we celebrated May Day by filling up construction-paper baskets with local flowers (lily of the valley, Dutchman's breeches, lilacs, violets) and candy, leaving them on neighbors' front porches, ringing the doorbell & running away.

http://www.sparkplugging.com/kids-activities/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/mini-may-day-baskets-box.jpg

[garykingfan]

GOOD MORNING ALL.... im very tired today as i have been up all night with my dog who is a brand new mum. Two gorgeous puppies but very noisy. Can i have a large black coffee, blueberry muffin and are there any GUNSLINGER BURRITO'S on the menu today?? need a wake up so very badly. will post a picture of my puppies with mom soon for you guys!!

[HELLTEXter]

Morning, everyone!

Guess us Europeans are a bit earlier to arrive online, so I want to take the opportunity and say hello. It's my first time around in this thread, but as of now, I like it. Hope you don't mind me entering your khef.
Have a nice week start!

Dirk.

[Cowboy]

Good morning folks, hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Any green tea around here???

[marew1]

Good evening. How about some cappuchino?

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Welcome home, Ms Mod, you've been missed !!!!

And everyone else too, of course!

I hope everyone's had a good time and is looking forward to the MB opening again as much as I am.

That seemed like a long break (especially the todash darkness!), but no doubt was all too passing short for Ms Mod - Time is soft, after all.

Well, I've had a marvellous weekend personally, I hope all manner o' things may be well with you and yours.

Large Irish coffee please.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

Good Monday to all. The start of a new week.

WELCOME BACK MsMod !!!!

Have we all returned from being Todash after the last maintenance? That was fun :oo:

Sending out a big thank you to Jordan for helping all of us that got caught in that thinny.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l23/dazzlejunction/greetings/monday/monday_10.gif

[poisonbat]

Boy it seems like forever since the light was on in the cantina. Good to see everyone. It was strange going todash there for a couple of days. Wow how I miss this board. I had the best mothers day. We hiked up to Forest Falls and had a picnic in the most beautiful canyon. The best thing, no electronics get any kind of signal up there. No cell phones, no internet.... just the sound of the rushing falling water and the creek near by. The oak trees form a canopy overhead and the sunlight just twinkles though the branches. I will post some pictures in an album on my profile later on today or tomorrow. It was funny to see my children so out of their element, at first they had no idea what to do up there.:laugh: I hope everyone elses weekend was as wonderful as mine. :bat:

[poisonbat]

Oh I forgot to add something to my previous post. :blush: My kids bought a collection of 32 of SK's movies for me for mothers day. I don't know where they got them, but it was a huge box. They told me that since there were no new books of his to get me, they would start me on collecting his movies. :grinning: The only ones I had before were IT and Storm of the Century. :bat:

[mstay]

It sure is good to be back!

Have a great week everybody.:smile2:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Welcome back, Ms. Mod!

What a wonderful weekend it was, complete with strawberry-rhubarb tart for Mother's Day:

http://z.about.com/d/easteuropeanfood/1/0/G/6/-/-/rustictartbetter.jpg

Large hot coffee, please, & I'll be out back supervising the pool boy./

[LadyPain]

It's good to be back in here! I'll take a cup of green tea with mint in it.

After having too many brutal Saturdays at work, I've decided to talk to the manager about it. I want to take one Saturday out of every eight off. If I can't step away from the weekend problems once in a while, I'll go totally loony and perhaps hurt someone or myself. I figure one Saturday in eight will give me something to look forward to, some hope. It might be a plan.

Opinions?

[Born In Sin]

Gosh I missed all of you something terrible! Good to be home. Thanks to all sending me good vibes, I feel them :love: I need them :down: You all mean the world to me, thanks.

[SusanNorton]

Kim - if your pool boy falls short, I'll lend you mine:

http://whereismyfreakinmind.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/poolboy.jpg

He specializes in outdoor pools, and has many extensions for his tools.

And Cowboy - if you should need someone to clean your pool, meet my pool boy's partner:

http://www.poolfxr.com/images/MayPoolCleaners236.jpg

[Kim L.]

One Saturday in eight sounds more than reasonable, LadyPain. Maybe one Saturday in six or even four? Hope your manager realizes how valuable you are and grants your request.

[LadyPain]

One Saturday in eight sounds more than reasonable, LadyPain. Maybe one Saturday in six or even four? Hope your manager realizes how valuable you are and grants your request.

I think I will mention one in six, but aim for one in eight. I don't want to hurt my bottom line too much, but I was thinking that I might use those Saturdays to try to concentrate on my art instead, or to continue with the carving I am working on. Sanity-saving stuff.

*wanders behind the bar and grabs a bottle of Stoli and heads out*

[bopropadop]

Cowboy - Please inform your "cleaner" that my pool needs cleaned, too.

[waterlilyjaguar]

Good to be back and hope Ms. Mod had a great vacation.
Glad everyone is fine and now off to the cantina to check out whats been going
on out there.
The pool boy seems to be slacking off and will have to check up on him.:biggrin2:

[Charms7]

You have no idea how much you were missed, Ms. Mod! And not just because we lose all sense of direction without you.

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

[Cowboy]

Kim - if your pool boy falls short, I'll lend you mine:

http://whereismyfreakinmind.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/poolboy.jpg

He specializes in outdoor pools, and has many extensions for his tools.

And Cowboy - if you should need someone to clean your pool, meet my pool boy's partner:

http://www.poolfxr.com/images/MayPoolCleaners236.jpg

Thanks so much, but girls with Booster Pumps are really not my thing.

[poisonbat]

Good morning all glad to see ya Charms hope you are feeling better. My house is finally back to normal, all of the company has gone home after mother day. I love my family, but am glad to have my house back. :blush: Maybe that is mean but it is true. I have almost finished my re read of Misery, had forgotten how graphic the hobbling is in the book, wiggling toes and all..:eek2: I will take a large green tea and be out on the patio. It is going to be a cool day here, highs in the mid 80's. It will be a nice break. :bat:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!

I'm wearing a skirt today--hope the wind isn't blowing too hard. Large hot corfee please and have a great Tuesday, everyone.

[Moderator]

You have no idea how much you were missed, Ms. Mod! And not just because we lose all sense of direction without you.

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

Thank you! And it's so nice to see you back on the Board. :love: Hope your health is much improved.

[Spideyman]

Good morning to all. Hope Mother Nature is being kind.
The pool boy is doing a fantastic job out back of the Cantina-drawing quite a crowd too:blush:

Charms- good to see you. Buckwheat has been looking for you:eek2:
Herbal tea and off to the patio........

[Sundrop]

Had to take the time to say goodbye
Couldn't just leave without a word
Don't worry for me, I'll be just fine
No one's at fault, no one's to blame
I just need some space and time
If you ever think of me, I hope you smile

[SusanNorton]

Good to be back and hope Ms. Mod had a great vacation.
Glad everyone is fine and now off to the cantina to check out whats been going
on out there.
The pool boy seems to be slacking off and will have to check up on him.:biggrin2:

Sorry - I took him away from cleaning for a few minutes... :blush:
[Double Post]
I'd like a large Crystal Light Lemondade, please, with crushed ice.

Phew. I just spent two hours watering the backyard, cleaning the pool, feeding the fish, and trying not to get stung by bees. And, my calves and feet got sunburned because I forgot to put on sunscreen. And, I forgot to put on my sleeveless shirt, so now I have a farmer's tan as well.

But, if that's all I have to worry about today, life is good. :smile2:

Sending good vibes out to all, and sending a prayer for rain up to the heavens.
[Double Post]
Disciplinarian? What did I say??:eek2:

[Cowboy]

Good Morning, Everyone!

I'm wearing a skirt today--hope the wind isn't blowing too hard. Large hot corfee please and have a great Tuesday, everyone.

Shouldn't this post have been in the Man Cave?:grinning:

[Kim L.]

Had to take the time to say goodbye
Couldn't just leave without a word
Don't worry for me, I'll be just fine
No one's at fault, no one's to blame
I just need some space and time
If you ever think of me, I hope you smile

Well, hurry back, Sundrop, because we'll miss you!

[LadyPain]

Good morning/day/whatever!

I think I need a cup of very strong tea with a lot of sugar and cream in it. I'll just call that breakfast and have at it.

I had a whole day off yesterday so I had some fun. I go back to work today for at least another five in a row, but most likely six or seven. I'll see when the schedule goes up later this week.

It's a provincial election today so I have to head out and vote!

See ya.

[Wendybird]

Good evening to all! Hope the sun is shining on you and all are well.

I am off on holiday to Turkey on Thursday! We go to Turkey all the time as we are looking for a house out there as ideally we want to retire to Turkey eventually.

I will think about you while I am gone (yeah right!).

Drinks are on me! Have fun and catch you laters!

Birdy

xoxox

[JohnDalglish]

Well, hurry back, Sundrop, because we'll miss you!

Hi,

AWKS, very sorry to see you go, Sundrop.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Kim L.]

Shouldn't this post have been in the Man Cave?:grinning:

Didn't realize the Man Cave was interested in wardrobe updates :laugh:

[Kim L.]

Good evening to all! Hope the sun is shining on you and all are well.

I am off on holiday to Turkey on Thursday! We go to Turkey all the time as we are looking for a house out there as ideally we want to retire to Turkey eventually.

Birdy

xoxox

Have a wonderful time! Pictures, we want pictures!

[Spideyman]

Good morning/ almost afternoon everyone.

Hope all is well. I may be on the Mb a little less for next week, modem died and the frig felt sorry for it, so it died too.

Large herbal tea and off to bean bag central..................

[LadyPain]

I talked to the manager at work last night about how the Saturday shifts are sucking the life out of me. I explained that I would like to take off a Saturday every other month, starting with May 30th, that it would only be six in a year, etc. She is okay with it... especially since I told her that I almost quit my job on Saturday. I need those days off as a release because I always carry the worst of the stress each Saturday at work.

I am looking forward to having a Saturday off once in a while. It's a good feeling.

There was a staff meeting last night while I was at work and after some of the cashiers and merchandisers were whining about a few things, the manager pointed out that without some changes, three staffers (including me) are the ones always taking the brunt of it and that it has to change. It means some long-timers will be put into shifts they don't care for, probably.

Anyways, I need a four-shot latte made with whole milk and a lot of vanilla syrup to sustain me this morning.

[Spideyman]

Placing sign in the Cantina window for Thursday morning...........

Buckwheat and Pyro are in the House!!!!!!!!

[Charms7]

Hello Tet-Mates. I'm holding all in good thoughts and prayers. You are my Forever Friends! http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd296/petra45768/friendship.jpg

[waterlilyjaguar]

Happy Hump Day and the weekend is looming ever closer. It is terrible to speed
time up like this.Got to take each day and enjoy it.
Enough philosophy, hope all are well and will head out to the patio and wait
for Buckwheat and Pyro to show up for their big day tomorrow.
(((((to all in need or not))))))

[Cowboy]

Good morning people! Do have a wonderful day, I insist!

[Kim L.]

Hello, Everyone!
Baseball season is in full swing (haha), the cherry stands are open, and no more rain until fall! I love this time of year.

http://www.producedepot.ca/images/academy-fruit-cherries.jpg

[LadyPain]

Okay... the cup of tea I had just isn't doing it for me.

*sets down a platter of espresso brownies* I had one of those things years ago and I was jacked for eight hours. I think they will do for today. The special brownies will be in the Cantina social group...

[Gillie]

Okay... the cup of tea I had just isn't doing it for me.

*sets down a platter of espresso brownies* I had one of those things years ago and I was jacked for eight hours. I think they will do for today. The special brownies will be in the Cantina social group...

Oh I could use one of those here Lady - I'm falling asleep at my desk :sleepy:

[SusanNorton]

I've brought in some hot, strong coffee and a tray of almond biscotti. Enjoy!

[aneaglesangel]

Ouch! One Saturday in 8 off? I guess if that's the best you can do it is a light in the darkness! My heart goes out to you, Saturday is my one day I take off from writing nowadays. Don't know what I'd do without my Saturday! The house would fall apart, the car engine would fall out, everyone would starve! I think if you're used to working them all the time, having one off could be a big attitude adjustment!

This is nice, can I have a coffee with coconut cream creamer?? That would be awesome! :grinning:

[Spideyman]

TGIF everyone! Let's hope for a safe and good weekend. Enjoy!!

Things are looking better. Spidey has the frig working, now to cure the net connection woes.

Brought in some fresh baked danish, banana nut bread, coffee cake and a platter of fresh fruits. Dig in.

Have a great weekend MsMod.:smile2:

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central.......

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone !!!

Celebrating my second anniversary on the SKMB today - Woo Hoo!

Party, party, party - the drinks are on me!

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

Large Jack Daniels and coke please.

Long days and pleasant nights

[poisonbat]

Good morning everyone and TGIF. My son found out that he will graduate Valedictorian from college. He also has highest honors and perfect attendance. I am so proud of him I could burst into a million pieces. :laugh:

My second son will be graduating with honors from high school on the 28th. He has worked so hard. I guess you could say I am one proud momma.

My sons friend whom I look at as one of my own has been living with us for about 6 months moved out last night, he took a job miles away. He will be missed very much.:sad: He was my inspiration to join the gym in the first place. We are very close. My husband took over his membership and has promised to start going with me. This will give us something to do that I enjoy. Any extra time with him is a bonus to me. We are going to a car show this weekend, bad news, Sunday is supposed to be the hottest day this month:eek2: We are expecting highs in the low 100's. Better take the sun block. Anyway Everyone have a wonderful weekend and I will see ya on Monday. :bat:

[JRLauer]

Happy Friday everyone, I hope you all have a great weekend.:biggrin2:

[LadyPain]

Ouch! One Saturday in 8 off? I guess if that's the best you can do it is a light in the darkness! My heart goes out to you, Saturday is my one day I take off from writing nowadays. Don't know what I'd do without my Saturday! The house would fall apart, the car engine would fall out, everyone would starve! I think if you're used to working them all the time, having one off could be a big attitude adjustment!

This is nice, can I have a coffee with coconut cream creamer?? That would be awesome! :grinning:

I can't take off too many more than that. *chuckles* I'm the floor supervisor on the weekend, as well as any other incidental roles I have to play, including cashier supervisor or merchandiser or security. They put a lot of responsibility on my shoulders and it has to be that way because they normally give me the younger staffers to work with and I'm apparently the mature one that can take care of the trouble without bloodshed.

There are people who have worked there over 30 years who still get to work weekend shifts. It'll be three years at the end of June for me.

That one shift every couple of months will be a sanity saver, as well as educating the ones who have to fill in for me on how hard of a job I have been handed.

Now... for caffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeine!

I'll just grab a four-shot latte this morning with double vanilla syrup. I need some happy-juice.

[Todash]

Celebrating my second anniversary on the SKMB today - Woo Hoo!

Party, party, party - the drinks are on me!

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

Large Jack Daniels and coke please.

Long days and pleasant nights
I wouldn't mind one of those myself; I love a good Jack and Coke.

[Kim L.]

Hello, Everyone!
Congratulations on your sons' accomplishments, poisonbat; you have a lot to be proud of! And happy 2nd anniversary, John!
Spidey, the coffee cake looks so good. I'll grab a slice and some black hot coffee & join you in bean bag central.
If I don't get back here before closing time, have a great weekend, everyone!

[Charms7]

I've brought some coffee cake to go with SusanNorton's offerings.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v660/Dixie_Amazon/Teatime/coffeecake.jpg
Enjoy!

[LadyPain]

*wanders in for a late night cup of tea, grins and then wanders out again*

[Cowboy]

Good morning, I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Nice to see that grin LP!
Have a great week SK People.

[Spideyman]

Good Morning Monday. Seeking shelter from the rains. Hope everyone had a safe and good weekend. The floral gardens out back are starting to look beautiful.

Herbal tea and off to bean bag central... all welcome to join.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever Everyone !!!

All well here, to quote his Bobness, Spidey 'Come in, she said, I'll give you shelter from the storm'; my best to all affected by inclement weather, adverse economic situations, and greedy and corrupt politicians (If you're not following it the stories of naked greed and corruption facing many British politicians take a bit of believing).

(((((ALL in need or not)))))

Large Irish coffee please.

Long days and pleasant nights

[poisonbat]

Good morning all. Had a wonderful but HOT weekend. It was in the low 100's here yesterday. Went to a nice car show, that was in the shade, and had a great time. Now riding home in the classic was not so fun. It has no a/c, and the heat that comes off of the headers into the car is well uncomfortable as hell. Los Angeles had an earthquake last night, a 5.0. Felt it here, but not much else. I finished my re read of Misery and have started on George Orwell's 1984. I will take a large green tea and be in bean bag central with a nice fan blowing on me. :laugh::bat:

[Moderator]

Glad you had a good time and sure wish you could send some of that heat my way or that I could send you our cold weather. Only predicted to be 56 degrees for the high temperature today. Brrrrr I haven't even considered getting out my summer clothes yet.

[Ri The Lousy Translator]

Excuse me... Passing through with heavy cake…

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6167/chocolatecakeoh1727433x.th.jpg (http://img41.imageshack.us/my.php?image=chocolatecakeoh1727433x.jpg)

Have a great week, fellows! Have some cake and no regrets: 0 calories. :biggrin2:
Chamomile tea, a slice of cake and some minutes in bean bag central please.
It’s Monday!!! :glare:

Oh the weather, don’t get me started… Last Wednesday and Thursday: turtleneck, coat, gloves and scarf. BRRRRRRR… Last Saturday and Sunday: tank top. Now what’s that????!!! :oh:

[Perse Jr.]

I'm happily stopping in for some of that heavy cake please (and I'll take a bit of that gooey yumminess on the top). Forget the tea for me, I'll take a nice cup of hot cocoa with a spoonful of Fluff. In the 40s here this morning...no flip-flops today.

[aussiewonder]

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[Spideyman]

Good Tuesday to all. Still wet in sunny Florida, so seeking shelter in the Cantina again. We do need the rains.

Stopped by the bakery and brought in some danish pastries. Enjoy.

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central-all welcome to join.


http://www.gooeybutter.com/_images//PastryTRay_(360_x_270).jpg

[poisonbat]

Morning all. Sending sunshine to anyone who will send rain to me..:biggrin2: Even a nice cool breeze will do. My poor garden, I can not give it enough water to keep the sun from baking the blossoms. Good news, it is only supposed to be about 90* today, thank God. It is so very hard to keep the yard with the super strict water rationing laws. No green lawns and my flowers get water that I save during our showers.:eek2: Learning to wash over a bucket is a trick :laugh: But it has saved them. I wanted to run a hose from my washer so that I could water my lawn, but city rules says that is illegal. :glare: Any way, I will take a huge piece of that gooey cake, looks so good, and be in bean bag central. :bat:

[Moderator]

Morning all. Sending sunshine to anyone who will send rain to me..:biggrin2: Even a nice cool breeze will do. My poor garden, I can not give it enough water to keep the sun from baking the blossoms. Good news, it is only supposed to be about 90* today, thank God. It is so very hard to keep the yard with the super strict water rationing laws. No green lawns and my flowers get water that I save during our showers.:eek2: Learning to wash over a bucket is a trick :laugh: But it has saved them. I wanted to run a hose from my washer so that I could water my lawn, but city rules says that is illegal. :glare: Any way, I will take a huge piece of that gooey cake, looks so good, and be in bean bag central. :bat:

Have you checked out rain barrels that you connect to your downspouts? They can catch an amazing amount of water from even a little bit of rain that you can use for watering your garden and aren't that expensive. Of course, getting the rain is a major part of the equation.

[poisonbat]

Have you checked out rain barrels that you connect to your downspouts? They can catch an amazing amount of water from even a little bit of rain that you can use for watering your garden and aren't that expensive. Of course, getting the rain is a major part of the equation.

I have buckets out, but no rainfall. It truly sucks. If California was more careful with their rain water we would not have this major of a problem. We need to build something to hold our rain run off. Most of it just flows into the ocean when we get rain. Stupidity really. :glare::bat:

[SusanNorton]

Have you checked out rain barrels that you connect to your downspouts? They can catch an amazing amount of water from even a little bit of rain that you can use for watering your garden and aren't that expensive. Of course, getting the rain is a major part of the equation.

Ms. Mod is quite the pioneer woman!
http://www.friendsoww.org/images/young_pioneer_woman.jpg

[Moderator]

I think it's because I never got to live on a commune and be a hippie in the '60s when I was too scared to try that sort of thing. I've never gotten it out of my system. :smile2:

[JohnDalglish]

I think it's because I never got to live on a commune and be a hippie in the '60s when I was too scared to try that sort of thing. I've never gotten it out of my system. :smile2:

Hi,

Well, I have and me nether, in that order LOL

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

Poisonbat I'll send you all my rain. Into day seven and they say at least three more, plus a low down by Cuba. Am starting to wonder if I should build an ark? 7 down, 33 to go!

[hipmamajen]

I think it's because I never got to live on a commune and be a hippie in the '60s when I was too scared to try that sort of thing. I've never gotten it out of my system. :smile2:

I'm sure there's something near you, just get rid of your shoes and get reaaaallllll used to eating leaves and stuff. ;) Ok, I'm kidding about the shoes, but not so much about the leaves.

I never lived in a commune, but I lived in a "co-operative vegetarian house" when I was first married. It was extremely trying at times, but a lot of fun, too. Trying because there were up to 10 people (including babies) with very different lifestyles crammed together and attempting a lot of things we had no idea how to do. We had to manage our own repairs (did you know that you HAVE to put a wax ring under a toilet if you pull it up? If not the floor gets all squishy and the toilet starts rocking. :oo: )

We planted a garden, grew sprouts, and made a lot of food from scratch. We were all completely broke, so we got as much of the stuff we needed, for personal use or for the house, from thrift shops or out of dumpsters. We also had to essentially create a form of government so that everyone had a job to do, and no one felt taken advantage of. And we had to manage the grocery budget for everyone, somehow we all lived on $15/person/week. We had a lot of House Meetings to decide how to do all of this. I picked up a heck of a lot more "life tools" there than I did in college!

It was loads of fun, too. You never knew who was going to show up, or how many people there'd be for dinner, and the door was always open. People would stop by, and end up staying on the couch for a few weeks, so there was always something going on. One time a guy parked a giant schoolbus there and lived in it while everyone tried to help him fix the transmission. Good times!

Really, Ms. Mod, it's not too late! Now I'm thinking about it again...

[Ri The Lousy Translator]

Oh Maryann… I’m picturing some of this on my mind:

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http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/2740/68237394.jpg (http://img387.imageshack.us/my.php?image=68237394.jpg)

Another dry year for us, but for the moment I don’t mind. I like this springlike autumn a lot. :smile2:

Poisonbat, you might want to try MsMod’s idea. I can’t believe laws are getting that strict there about water. I know we have to take care and avoid spoiling water, but you cannot even water your plants pots? You’re recycling the shower water. Isn’t the soap hurting the plants? I wish I could send you some water for the garden. I hope you get some rain real soon.

Good afternoon everybody! Spidey brought the sweets, I’m bringing what we call a “picada” (cheese, olives, cold meats, ham, salami, etc).

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1378/picada.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picada.jpg)

[poisonbat]

If we were still using regular soap it probably would. But no we are using a biodegradable soap that is safe. The plants appreciate it even when you dump the last of your iced tea on them. :laugh: But it is a very serious problem. I would love to have some of that rain Spidey, I really would. :bat:

[LadyPain]

*wanders in for a cup of tea and starts searching the cupboards for any cookies that don't have nuts in them*

I've been working on taxes. Here in Canada you have until June 15th if someone is self-employed, and because my man is, I get to file with him. He's going to drop the stuff off at the accountant's place today and then it is OUT of my hair!! Woohooo!!! I HATE TAX TIME with a passion that starts to equal how much I love many things, including my dog. Tax time is probably the closest we ever come to divorce here.

I'll just be out on the patio with my tea and some smokes. I plan to hide out there until it is time for me to go to work.

[waterlilyjaguar]

Hope you get some much needed rain poisonbat. Wish I could send some of this Florida
rain your way. We are in the rainy season now and have been getting tropical showers for
the past three days, and more on the way. We really needed it here too, everything
was drying up and they were just about to start water restrictions.
((((to all in need or not))))) Off to bean bag central.

[Charms7]

Ms. Mod is quite the pioneer woman!
http://www.friendsoww.org/images/young_pioneer_woman.jpg

Wow! And I thought I had a pioneer spirit! That's amazing! What can I say? Kudos! Big, Big!

[Spideyman]

Good Wednesday to all. Feels like a Friday here, must be the rain. Can see some blue in the sky today. Yippie!

Long weekend coming up- anyone have plans- BBQ, parades, just relaxing with a good book?

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central.

Hi to all newbies who are peeking in the window. Come on it............

[poisonbat]

Morning all. We are having earthquakes instead of rain. :glare: So far nothing major, 4.7(several aftershocks) then 4.1 (more aftershocks). Feeling pretty good this morning, it is nice right now about 71*. Not too sure of all I am gonna do yet, not enough coffee to make a decision like that.:laugh: So a large coffee for me, and I will be in bean bag central. :bat:

[Spideyman]

Placing sign in the Cantina window for Thursday morning............



Buckwheat and Pyro are in the House !!!!!!!!!

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Happy Thursday! Hope all are well. I was in San Francisco for a few days with temps in the mid-60s.

http://www.ecoagora.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/union-square-sf-by-customs.jpg

I have an idea--let's figure out a way to capture the rain before it falls on Florida, and shoot it over to California.

[poisonbat]

Well summer blend gas has hit our stations and prices are skyrocketing. Anyone who doesn't know what a summer blend is, here is the article. http://www.slate.com/id/2098672/ I hate California, I really do. :glare:

On the brighter side, today I am going to plan a camping trip up to the mountains for me, my husband and the boys. I found a nice place in the mountains that you actually have to hike into to set up a camp. Tents only! My daughter, well she is mad at me again (as always) so I don't think she will be coming along. But I am not letting that get me down. :grinning:

Good to see ya Buckwheat and Pyro, here's a couple of nice mice for ya. :bat:

[SusanNorton]

It's lunch time here, so I've brought some Pesto Lasagna Rolls:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/img/v3/04-11-2007.NF_04lasagna.G2124CK6T.1.jpg

And a large pitcher of sweet tea.

Enjoy!

[Kim L.]

On the brighter side, today I am going to plan a camping trip up to the mountains for me, my husband and the boys. I found a nice place in the mountains that you actually have to hike into to set up a camp. Tents only! My daughter, well she is mad at me again (as always) so I don't think she will be coming along. But I am not letting that get me down. :grinning:
:bat:

Going to Big Bear? I hear it's great up there. (Not a camper myself but I loved it when I was a kid).

[poisonbat]

Going to Big Bear? I hear it's great up there. (Not a camper myself but I loved it when I was a kid).

Actually only a few miles down the road from there in Angeles Oaks. Big Bear is too populated for "real" camping, but yes, that is direction we are going. I live just 45 minutes from Big Bear in the foothills. :grinning:

[LadyPain]

*wanders into the cantina for lunch and a cup of tea*

Hey folks. I hope you're all doing well enough and are having enough fun to keep life interesting!

:biggrin2:

*wanders off out to the patio with a cup of tea*

[Spideyman]

Good Morning to all. Long weekend coming up- be safe and have fun.

Ms Mod- get some extra rest - gardening, sewing,or just enjoying the calm.

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central........


Happy Memorial Day

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/gregfones/Holidays/splash_memorial_day.jpg

[jussupoff]

Hello, as I am new here I am just going to sit down with my coffee and listen to the chatting around me for a bit.:smile2:

[LadyPain]

*chuckles softly, wandering in for a cup of strong tea, a very wicked grin on her face*

Have a great weekend, folks!

*heads out*

[LOTUS]

HAVE A REAAAAAAAAALY GREAT WEEKEND,EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!

:love::love::love:

[Ri The Lousy Translator]

A relaxing weekend for everyone, SKMB-Tet! ENJOY!

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6894/tamarindobeach.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tamarindobeach.jpg)

Cold drink with ice and back to work… ayyyyy… :down:

[Perse Jr.]

As I sip my ice cold raspberry tea to beat this disgusting New England heat....

I hope everyone has a wonderful, SAFE, holiday weekend!

[Cowboy]

Good morning Tet-Mates! I do hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I'm a little parched, can I get a sweet tea down here please?

[poisonbat]

I missed my Bat, so I went back to my good ol' avatar. Wow what a wonderful weekend. 2 car shows in 2 days, my grandfathers car came away with "Best Chevy in show" trophy. My husband and I spent the whole weekend together. We watched all of last seasons CSI NY. We love the show, but it is on too late at night for us to watch. Thank God for CBS.com. :bat:

[Spideyman]

Good Morning to all. Hope the three day weekend was relaxing and fun.

For those that need rain, may there be rains; and for those who do not, may there be sun.

Fresh fruit basket on the counter for all to enjoy.

Herbal tea and off to bean bag central.... come join me......

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good whatever everyone !!!

I trust everyone had a great (long) weekend and a good week in prospect.

All good here, the sun is shining (remarkable in itself in Scotland) and all is well with the world.

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

Large Irish coffee please.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Perse Jr.]

All good here, the sun is shining (remarkable in itself in Scotland) and all is well with the world.


How I would love to see what's what in Scotland! It's so interesting and amazing to me.

I'll join the bean bag party...sigh...ah...to relax and space out with a nice hot cup of anything.

[LadyPain]

*grins*

For those who are curious, there is a pic of my tattoos in my profile now. It's been moderated so you can look. :smile2:

Days off. Today and tomorrow. I don't know what my schedule holds beyond that yet. Manager will give me a call to tell me when I work next.

I need a jumbo latte with vanilla syrup. I stayed up really late, but it was fun.

[Charms7]

Good Morning, Tet-Mates. Here comes the sun.
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff194/sam_1_2_3/inspiration.jpg
No, that isn't me!

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Cool tats, LP! Hope you're enjoying your time off.
I so love that the cherry stands are now open as well as the strawberry stands. Brought in some good stuff for you guys:

http://whatdidyoueat.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/20/img_3603.jpg

Large hot coffee please and I'll hang out in beanbag central while Kim Possible goes to work.

[Spideyman]

Good Wednesday to all. The sun feels good this morning. I see a new shipment of "hay" and feed has been delivered for the critters out back. They appear very happy. The patio and pool areas are almost ready for summer use.

Pizza delivery at noon folks- all varieties available and as always- cyber calorie free.

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central.... all welcome to join.

[Cowboy]

I smell fruit! Did someone say Pizza? I think I will pull me up a stool and wait this one out.
Have a great day my friends!

[poisonbat]

Good morning all. Haven't been in a few days, but all is well here. My son Jason graduates from high school on Thursday :love: He is graduating on the deans list with highest honors. I am one proud mama. :laugh::bat:

[Moderator]

Congratulations to you both! :smile2:

[Kim L.]

Congratulations to you and Jason, poisonbat!

[rose key]

Congratulations, Poisonbat! To you & your son. You have good reason to be proud.

[LOTUS]

Congrats,poisonbat!!!
Thanks for the goodies,Kim!As usual!:laugh:
I am getting ready for the Champions league tonight!Nice beer and and some french fries for the big game!!!:biggrin2:

[Charms7]

Good morning all. Haven't been in a few days, but all is well here. My son Jason graduates from high school on Thursday :love: He is graduating on the deans list with highest honors. I am one proud mama. :laugh::bat:

Congratulations, Jason and Poisonbat!

[Spideyman]

Congrats to your son, Poisonbat. Way to go! Be a proud mama too. Dreams do come true!

[Cowboy]

Congrats to Jason and the proud mama! Glad to hear it PoisonBat.

[Lepplady]

Congrats to you and your son Poisonbat! They grow up so fast!

[Spideyman]

Placing sign in the Cantina window for Thursday morning...........


Buckwheat and Pyro are in the House!!!!!

[poisonbat]

Off to the dentist with my daughter today (who is still not speaking to me) She has to have a root canal, and my ex can not afford it, So the bank of Poisonbat is open for business.:glare: Who knows, maybe she will talk to me:laugh:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Hope you're having a great Thursday. Lotus, how did the big game go? Poisonbat, know what you mean about the bank of Mom, although in my daughter's case, it's the bank of Dad.

[mstay]

John said there's a party here today! A birthday for the MB so I brought the cake! Whatever flavor you like that's what it is.:smile2: Enjoy!

I'll be out on the patio sitting in the sun and reading. Please join me for a chat.

[JohnDalglish]

John said there's a party here today! A birthday for the MB so I brought the cake! Whatever flavor you like that's what it is.:smile2: Enjoy!

I'll be out on the patio sitting in the sun and reading. Please join me for a chat.

Hi,

I'd forgotten about that, Mstay.

So the genesis of the SKMB was in 'Spring' '99 which makes it ten years old today, and today's just as good a day to celebrate as any so lets call today the MB's tenth birthday, 28th May, since Ii sounds like the actual date is lost in the mist of antiquity.

Happy Birthday, Message Board !!!

A large Jack Daniels with ice please.

Long days and pleasant nights

[LOTUS]

[QUOTE=Kim L.;299142]Good Morning, Everyone!
Hope you're having a great Thursday. Lotus, how did the big game go?

Well,my team lost.:down:
But what the hell,sometimes s**t happens.:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[LadyPain]

*wanders in for a cup of tea and settles into a corner for the day*

Good morning folks.

[Cowboy]

Hope all is folks...I see you in the corner Tracey, would you like a Red Bull? Now where is that cake at that I keep hearing about?

[rose key]

Are we still celebrating? Cause it seems I missed the party yesterday. If we are, I'll have a double shot of Tequila with lime, and a salt shaker, please.
(There's going to be some dancing on the table a bit later, methinks!!)

[Spideyman]

http://images.zwani.com/graphics/days_of_the_week/friday/images/friday25.gif




Have a safe and fun weekend.

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central.... come join us......

[Cowboy]

Hope all is WELL. Have a great weekend folks!:smile2:

[LadyPain]

Hope all is folks...I see you in the corner Tracey, would you like a Red Bull? Now where is that cake at that I keep hearing about?

Thankee big-big, Cowboy. I need that hit.

Tomorrow will be a day off for me once I am done with the farmer's market. I don't work tomorrow. (YAY!!) I do work a full one tonight, though, so I won't be hurtin' for hours this week, at least. There's a lot of uncertainty with the new system the corporation has shoved down our throats. Management hasn't been able to put out a completed week-long schedule once with the new system so no one can actually plan to have a life. I have no idea what I am working on Sunday or beyond. Sucks pretty bad. With the old system we'd get two weeks at a time for scheduling as a rule, sometimes more.

I'll hold on, and see how I survive this shiit.

At least I know I have Saturday away from there. :biggrin2:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Happy Friday! Thank you for being such great tetmates and please have a wonderful weekend. Dancing on the table sounds good to me, if the table isn't too far from the ground.

Cherry strudel in case you didn't get enough cake:

http://www.joedeluccisicecream.com/images/cherry%20strudel%20with%20vanilla.jpg

[Cowboy]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Happy Friday! Thank you for being such great tetmates and please have a wonderful weekend. Dancing on the table sounds good to me, if the table isn't too far from the ground.

Cherry strudel in case you didn't get enough cake:

http://www.joedeluccisicecream.com/images/cherry%20strudel%20with%20vanilla.jpg

oooooh Cherry Strudel, thanks Kim-Tasty!

[LadyPain]

*wanders into the Cantina for a Sunday afternoon beer*

Got any Hermannator here? Black as sin and 9.5% alcohol. It'll be a real meal to get through one of those...

*grins*

I have to go to work later today, but I soothed my nerves by working on some carving for a bit. I'll have to do something else after work tonight because I know I will come home totally wound and messed up. I'm sure I can figure out something. Maybe Coke and cookies. Bedtime snack of champions, I think!

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Happy June, my favorite month! Wish we could take summer vacation from work, just like with school. I'd run through the sprinkler, have a water balloon fight & ride my bike down to the swimming pool. Stay inside and read during thunderstorms. Eat too much ice cream (wait, I already do that LOL).

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good Whatever everyone !!!

All good here, a heatwave in Scotland, most unusual LOL. I hope everyone had a nice weekend and a great week in prospect.

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

Large Irish coffee please

Long days and pleasant nights (MoH)

[Spideyman]

Good Monday to all and the start of a new month too. Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, are well rested and ready for the week ahead.

Fresh bakery pastries and fruits bowls on the counter. Help yourself.

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central.... come join the fun.

[poisonbat]

Wow this has been a whirl wind of a weekend. As you all know my son graduated from college on Thursday night. I went to give my cousin (who was very pregnant) and soon realized she was in labor. She was not due until the end of June, but sure enough Harley Louann was born 7:16 am Friday morning. She came into the world at 5lbs 4oz and 17 inches long. :love: On Saturday my son Jason moved in with me. This is something that I have dreamed about for years and prayed for. I finally have my boys back together. :laugh: We rounded the weekend off with 2 car shows on one day. We met some wonderful people at the first car show and wound up inviting them to come along to the second one. One of the couples that we brought to the show won best in show!!! :biggrin2: Just a wonderful weekend. Missed you guys... but I have been a busy bat the last 4 days. :bat:

[waterlilyjaguar]

That sounds good Kim. I remember when summer vacation was so great and we
did all the things you mentioned. Ahh, those carefree days to daydream, wander
the woods and just hang out with friends on a hot summer day and then head to
the pool etc. etc. Didn't know how good I had it but the memories will last forever.
Getting a bit choked up here, think I'll head to the cantina and take a siesta.

[Spideyman]

A good Tuesday to all. May the sun shine if your land needs it, or rain if your land needs it.

The flowers by the patio look beautiful.
Herbal tea in hand, and off to bean bag central... all welcome.

[poisonbat]

Morning all. All I can say is that I am a very happy lady. :laugh: I took my cousin and little Harley to visit the doctor yesterday, she is so tiny. It is a good day to be me. I can not complain about anything. So I will just spread some cheer to all, :biggrin2: and say happy Tuesday!! :bat:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Hope all are well. Cool and drizzly today, strange weather for June, but hey, it keeps life interesting. Large hot coffee please, and I'll be in bean bag central with Spidey.

[LadyPain]

Time off... yay!!! I have today and tomorrow off, and I don't care if they are underfreakingstaffed, I will not go in. I already refused a shift for today when someone had to take a sudden leave of absence. Treat me like crap and I lose my motivation for taking on the extra work, ya know... I hate the new way of doing things there. Makes little sense.

Anyways, I plan to have fun. I'll be doing some cooking, working on my art, etc. And laundry. That's a necessary evil, unfortunately.

I think I'll take a couple of Red Bulls to go today, if Cowboy can spare a couple outta his stash.

:biggrin2:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Hope your day is going well so far. I'll take a mug of hot coffee to go, please. *waves goodbye*

[poisonbat]

It is trying to RAIN !!!! I keep hearing short bursts of showers, lots of thunder.... We need it soooooo bad, come on lets have a down pour huh??? :love::bat::laugh:

[Perse Jr.]

Happy Hump Day...(why does that always make me giggle like I'm 12?)!

I would give anything to have a Bertucci raspberry tea with extra lemon right now; would it be too early for a little "nip" of rum to go with that please?

Ah, drat...forget it anyway...iced tea for me.

Love the smell of Red Bull!

[Spideyman]

Good morning to all-

Poisonbat you can have my rain- back to pattern of daily thunderstorms.:sad:


Herbal tea in hand, and off to bean bag central. Need ear plugs for the thunder.

[Cowboy]

Good afternoon friends! Wish everyone the best. I thought i would bring something in today since I am always eating what everyone brings.
Here is what is known as "The Big Wick" Pizza
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t218/cowboybum/pizza.jpg
Maybe the best Pizza out on the Calla, it's up there in the top three.

[LadyPain]

*wanders in*

Day off number two! I'm hoping for a better day today. Yesterday tanked when I had an asthma attack. I'm feeling more like myself today.

I'll be taking a four-shot latte with vanilla syrup today. Much to do! I want to work on my art. I have one painting that just needs about 15 minutes of work to finish, and then I want to start something BIG. I have huge sheets of watercolour paper and I am just itching to put some colour down on them.

:biggrin2:

[Kim L.]

Raspberry iced tea with lemon for Perse Jr:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/3236993776_b389e8ef8a.jpg

And a little rum:
http://www.wbdistributionltd.co.uk/images/puncheon_rum.jpg

[SusanNorton]

Good afternoon friends! Wish everyone the best. I thought i would bring something in today since I am always eating what everyone brings.
Here is what is known as "The Big Wick" Pizza
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t218/cowboybum/pizza.jpg
Maybe the best Pizza out on the Calla, it's up there in the top three.

Cowboy - It's always nice to see you, and your Big Wick.

[Spideyman]

Placing sign in the Cantina window for Thursday morning................


Buckwheat and Pyro are in the House!!!!

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Acutally had thunderstorms yesterday; unusual for N. California. Lots of donner & blitzen.
Today is my Friday (woo hoo!), so I'm celebrating: here's a lovely cherry tart (I took the 1st slice).

http://img.timeinc.net/recipes/i/recipes/su/08/06/cherry-tart-su-653454-l.jpg

[Perse Jr.]

Thank you Kim! :love: That raspberry tea with lemon and rum was scrumpt-dilly-dee-umptious-refreshing. Dare I ask for another? It is, after all Thursday...almost Friday.

[poisonbat]

We did get some rain, :love: But the lightning :eek2: and thunder :eek2: Ok I am a big baby about that:down::bat:

[Kim L.]

We did get some rain, :love: But the lightning :eek2: and thunder :eek2: Ok I am a big baby about that:down::bat:

We got it too (but I slept through it; my husband told me about it in the morning). Good to have the rain, just hope lightning strikes don't set off fires as they did last year.

[Kim L.]

Thank you Kim! :love: That raspberry tea with lemon and rum was scrumpt-dilly-dee-umptious-refreshing. Dare I ask for another? It is, after all Thursday...almost Friday.

All you want, Perse Jr--just go back 1 page. :smile2:

[Ri The Lousy Translator]

Hey you guys... Been away one week, just hiding on my shell to digest the bad news. Last week I was fired after 6 yrs. in the same place. It came unexpectably. My coworkers were in shock as me. Sometimes you wonder what's the point of being loyal if they're not loyal to you later, right? I can't get used to be just a "number". Sorry if this post is a downer... I have mixed feelings, ya know...

Holding you on my best thoughts though. :love:

[Charms7]

Hey you guys... Been away one week, just hiding on my shell to digest the bad news. Last week I was fired after 6 yrs. in the same place. It came unexpectably. My coworkers were in shock as me. Sometimes you wonder what's the point of being loyal if they're not loyal to you later, right? I can't get used to be just a "number". Sorry if this post is a downer... I have mixed feelings, ya know...

Holding you on my best thoughts though. :love:

I'm sorry to hear that. But please know you are held in positive thoughts here at the SKMB. It is happening all over to the best of workers. No reflection on the person who is let go. Keep your chin up and your hopes held high. Networking is what helped me find a new niche. You can do it too!

[Kim L.]

Hey you guys... Been away one week, just hiding on my shell to digest the bad news. Last week I was fired after 6 yrs. in the same place. It came unexpectably. My coworkers were in shock as me. Sometimes you wonder what's the point of being loyal if they're not loyal to you later, right? I can't get used to be just a "number". Sorry if this post is a downer... I have mixed feelings, ya know...

Holding you on my best thoughts though. :love:

(((((Rita)))))

[JohnDalglish]

Hey you guys... Been away one week, just hiding on my shell to digest the bad news. Last week I was fired after 6 yrs. in the same place. It came unexpectably. My coworkers were in shock as me. Sometimes you wonder what's the point of being loyal if they're not loyal to you later, right? I can't get used to be just a "number". Sorry if this post is a downer... I have mixed feelings, ya know...

Holding you on my best thoughts though. :love:

Hi,

So sorry to hear that, Rita, I hope things look up for you soon.

((((Rita)))))

Long days and pleasant nights

[catnoel]

Blood and Sand. please or three. I'm gonna ride this wagon till the wheels fall off!!!:devil:

[Spideyman]

Hey you guys... Been away one week, just hiding on my shell to digest the bad news. Last week I was fired after 6 yrs. in the same place. It came unexpectably. My coworkers were in shock as me. Sometimes you wonder what's the point of being loyal if they're not loyal to you later, right? I can't get used to be just a "number". Sorry if this post is a downer... I have mixed feelings, ya know...

Holding you on my best thoughts though. :love:


Ri, I am so sorry to hear this news. Hold on to your positive thoughts. Everything happens for a reason. This will become clear. You are under the shield of the Ka Tet. Prayers for a new job to come very quickly.

[waterlilyjaguar]

Almost Friday, yeah!!!!!
Ri, hang in there. Our thoughts and best wishes for a new job are with you. I am
staying at my present job cuz there is nothing out there right now. I don't enjoy
it but got to pay the bills.
(((((to all in need or not))))) and the furry ones too!

[Spideyman]

Friday at last! Seems like another long week. Hope all had a good night.

Have a great weekend everyone.

MsMod enjoy the vacation. Rest, do something fun too.:smile2:

Brought in some sandwiches for lunchtime. Dig in!

http://www.specialtysandwich.com/graphics/home_sandwiches.jpg

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central. All welcome to join.

[Sundrop]

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq128/Sundrop41/Crops/FridayTGIFcat.jpg

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! :)

[Shasta]

My grandfather died yesterday. I'm kind of in shock. If I can ask any believers (I am not, so I don't care what you believe in) to send out a thought or prayer that would be really awesome. I'm not handling it as well as I thought I would.

[paper_is_sweet]

Shasta,

I will light a candle for you and your grandfather.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

I'm so sorry, Shasta, deep condolences.

((((Shasta and family))))))

Long days and pleasant nights

[poisonbat]

My grandfather died yesterday. I'm kind of in shock. If I can ask any believers (I am not, so I don't care what you believe in) to send out a thought or prayer that would be really awesome. I'm not handling it as well as I thought I would.

Oh I feel your pain. :down: I am so so sorry for this. As a believer I will say a special prayer for you both. I still miss my grandpa everyday.:bat:

[mstay]

((((((Shasta))))))

(((((Ri)))))

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

[Spideyman]

Have you and yours in payers Shasta. May you all find inner peace.

(((((Shasta))))

[Charms7]

You are in my prayers, Shasta.

[Cowboy]

(((Shasta)))
Have a wonderful weekend people.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Have a great weekend (and week!) everyone !!!

And a wonderful and restful vacation pottering about in the garden and rehearsing retirement, Ms Mod.

See you all in the Social Groups next week, eh?

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

Bottle of Jack Daniels for the road please.

Long days and pleasant nights

[LOTUS]

I am sending you a warm hug,Shasta.
Hold on.

Enjoy the weekend,everybody!!!

[Shasta]

Thanks everyone. It really is nice to know there are a bunch of people thinking of me and my family.

[marew1]

A nice tall glass of sweet tea, please!

[marew1]

My deepest sympathy, Shasta. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[marew1]

Ri, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your job search.

[Anton177]

Well it's 2am so I suppose I could call it morning. Good morning! We've had a few decent gigs lately, money is fine, and I should be going to get paid tomorrow for the rest of the month but I don't want to jinx that just yet. Thoroughly enjoying reading The Stand and everything seems fine and dandy. Quite a contrast to last week. Everything is pretty much okey dokey. :biggrin2:

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Welcome back Ms Mod - And everyone else, of course !!!

I trust everyone had a great week and that Ms Mod is well rested and her garden properly pottered and retirement practise was restful.

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

Large Irish coffee please

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

Good morning to all. Good to see everyone back from the week off.


Welcome Back MsMod

May the week be kind to all. The gardens out back of the Cantina are beautiful. The lawnboy and poolboy were very busy, I see:blush:

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central.... all welcome.

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!
Welcome back from vacation, Ms. Mod! Hope you all had a great weekend (and week), and are ready to face another Monday.
Large hot coffee, please and a hug for (((((Shasta)))))

[poisonbat]

Hello all. I had a wonderful anniversary yesterday with my husband. :love: My daughter actually graced me with her presence for a few days. :eyebrow: That is going quite well. Found some disturbing pictures and videos on the web about my 15 year old step daughter, :down: Gonna have to get her some help ASAP. Sure missed ya all :bat:

[Daisygirl]

Hi Everyone! Just wandering in for a cold drink. :)

[Cowboy]

Sweet Tea if you please....Good morning folks, nice to see Ms. Mod back. Hope everyone has a wonderful week.

[ElGuapo]

This moderator lady takes more vacations than George W. Can't Stephen King afford some dependable help?

[Gelata]

Hi, all. Just dropped by to say HELLO and I MISS YOU.
See you soon!

[Moderator]

This moderator lady takes more vacations than George W. Can't Stephen King afford some dependable help?


:tongue::biggrin2:

[Matticus]

I think I'm going to give notice at my job today. (and even typing that makes me want to throw up).

It's been a long time coming and I really believe being happy and content is more important than money.

So wish me luck!! :laugh:

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good luck, Matt, and I really hope it all works out for the best.

((((Matticus)))))

Long days and pleasant nights

[Kim L.]

I think I'm going to give notice at my job today. (and even typing that makes me want to throw up).

It's been a long time coming and I really believe being happy and content is more important than money.

So wish me luck!! :laugh:

Matt, best of luck--hope it works out for you. A bad job can be soul-draining; I've had my share.

[Sundrop]

I think I'm going to give notice at my job today. (and even typing that makes me want to throw up).

It's been a long time coming and I really believe being happy and content is more important than money.

So wish me luck!! :laugh:

Best of luck, Matticus. And yes, being happy and content are far more important than money. ((((Matticus)))) :)

[Charms7]

I think I'm going to give notice at my job today. (and even typing that makes me want to throw up).

It's been a long time coming and I really believe being happy and content is more important than money.

So wish me luck!! :laugh:


Lots of luck, Matticus!

[Charms7]

This moderator lady takes more vacations than George W. Can't Stephen King afford some dependable help?
Hey, ElGuapo, warn a person first, will ya? I just spewed coffee all over my monitor!

[Girl87]

Welcome Back Ms Mod!

[LadyPain]

I think I'm going to give notice at my job today. (and even typing that makes me want to throw up).

It's been a long time coming and I really believe being happy and content is more important than money.

So wish me luck!! :laugh:

Good luck Matt. I know the feeling, but I can't afford to give notice. At least the manager knows that if she wants to toss me an extra Saturday night off once in a while aside from the ones I already marked off on her calender, it's okay. It sure won't break my heart, even if I lose a few bucks that way. I just don't want to let my job kill me, ya know.

I had a bad night at work last night. A customer who had been eating nuts came to my till when I was helping out at the front. She leaned in really close to say something to me and my lungs started to close on me. What a way to ruin my night.

I think I'll just grab a couple of Cokes and head out.

[interplanetjanet]

Could I just have a tea (and toss in a shot or 2 of anything that's behind the counter). My mother-in-law drives me crazy. I love her but AAAUUUGGGHHH. I'm going to just flop in the bean bag and chill for a minute/hour/day.

[LOTUS]

WELCOME BACK,EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!

Good to see you all!!!
I just started a new job on Monday and I am working on my tasks now.Tomorrow I should present the results of my work these days to the bosses.:oh:And this will be just the beginning!:laugh:
I could use some positive vibes,as I'm getting a bit nervous!:biggrin2:

Enjoy the new week,everybody,God Bless to all!

[Cowboy]

Good morning dear friends. I do hope everyone is doing well this morning. Finally was able to get most of my garden planted so I look forward to bringing you all fresh veggies before too long.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Mucho positive vibes you way, Lotus.

(((((Lotus)))))
(((((Matticus)))))
(((((All in need or not)))))

Large Irish coffee please.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

Good Tuesday everyone! Hot and humid my way.

Lotus- good luck with the new job.

Matt- old but true saying: "Don't die with your music still in you". Holding you in good thoughts.


Large iced herbal tea and off to bean bag central. All the newbies peeking in the door, come on inside..... all welcome!

[Perse Jr.]

Good morning dear friends. I do hope everyone is doing well this morning. Finally was able to get most of my garden planted so I look forward to bringing you all fresh veggies before too long.

There is absolutely nothing yummier than a fresh picked tomato! What a taste of summer that is! What did you plant Cowboy?

I just cut back my herb garden a few days ago...so I've got lots to share if anyone would like some.

Fresh organo, cilantro and peppermint (would be great in some herbal tea!).......enjoy!

In the meantime, I'll take a hot cocoa and two Advil liquid gels please...

[Cowboy]

There is absolutely nothing yummier than a fresh picked tomato! What a taste of summer that is! What did you plant Cowboy?

I just cut back my herb garden a few days ago...so I've got lots to share if anyone would like some.

Fresh organo, cilantro and peppermint (would be great in some herbal tea!).......enjoy!

In the meantime, I'll take a hot cocoa and two Advil liquid gels please...

Put out about a 100 tomato plants, a whole bunch of sweet corn, zuchinni, watermelons, okra, peppers and sunflowers. No beans this year, have too much canned up from the previous years.

[mstay]

Good 'job' vibes to everyone in need.

I hope you are all having a great week!

I'll take some of that cilantro Perse and I'll whip up some fresh salsa. With lots of tortilla chips. Enjoy!

[JohnDalglish]

I just cut back my herb garden a few days ago...so I've got lots to share if anyone would like some.

Fresh organo, cilantro and peppermint (would be great in some herbal tea!).......enjoy!


Hi,

You probably already know this one, but my wife used to chop up fresh herbs in season, put them in the sections of an ice-cube tray, top them up with water and freeze them, then put the frozen cubes in a bag marked 'Sage' (or whatever.

It meant that she just had to chuck an ice-cube of whatever in a sauce, and they kept all year.

Sorry if everyone does that, but I thought it was a great idea.

Long days and pleasant nights

[Matticus]

Don't die with your music still in you

Crimany! I'm such a baby, that made me want to cry. Thank you, and thanks to everyone else for the amazing support.

I really, really love that line!

[poisonbat]

Hi,

You probably already know this one, but my wife used to chop up fresh herbs in season, put them in the sections of an ice-cube tray, top them up with water and freeze them, then put the frozen cubes in a bag marked 'Sage' (or whatever.

It meant that she just had to chuck an ice-cube of whatever in a sauce, and they kept all year.

Sorry if everyone does that, but I thought it was a great idea.

Long days and pleasant nights

This is brilliant!! I would never have thought of that. :eyebrow::bat:

[Perse Jr.]

Hi,

You probably already know this one, but my wife used to chop up fresh herbs in season, put them in the sections of an ice-cube tray, top them up with water and freeze them, then put the frozen cubes in a bag marked 'Sage' (or whatever.

It meant that she just had to chuck an ice-cube of whatever in a sauce, and they kept all year.

Sorry if everyone does that, but I thought it was a great idea.

Long days and pleasant nights

Thanks! What a great idea! I just put my cut herbs in freezer bags (and hope for the best). I will definitely use this going forward; what a great, easy way also to control the portions ahead of time and not have to fuss with amounts, cutting, etc. :smile2:

[Autumnlyn]

Hi,

You probably already know this one, but my wife used to chop up fresh herbs in season, put them in the sections of an ice-cube tray, top them up with water and freeze them, then put the frozen cubes in a bag marked 'Sage' (or whatever.

It meant that she just had to chuck an ice-cube of whatever in a sauce, and they kept all year.

Sorry if everyone does that, but I thought it was a great idea.

Long days and pleasant nights



I do the same with herbs. Also a great way to save left over chicken/beef stock or tomato paste (1 cube = 1tbsp)

[Perse Jr.]

Put out about a 100 tomato plants, a whole bunch of sweet corn, zuchinni, watermelons, okra, peppers and sunflowers. No beans this year, have too much canned up from the previous years.

WOW and wow...100 tomato plants! That is truly incredible. Do you can everything or do you sell it too?

I just saw a neat "project" to do with watermelons in one of my parent magazines. Cut it like a jack-o-lantern, and put a candle in it too! I'm going to make some for the 4th of July (and of course, make a huge fruit salad in the process) with cut out moons and stars.

[Kim L.]

Best of luck, Lotus, although I'm sure you'll do great. (((((Lotus)))))

[poisonbat]

Morning all. I am leaving Friday to go help my mom pack. She is moving back down here to Yucaipa, she lives 250 miles away right now. I will be in an internet black out for about 6 days.:oo: I will be back though. Until then I will be online. Love and green lights :bat:

[LadyPain]

Good morning, I think. I spent yesterday laid out with the flu. Still feeling somewhat rotten today but a bit better.

I'll just be over in the corner with a bowl of chicken soup and a glass of orange juice.

BTW, the Google Earth cars went through my town yesterday. Maybe I should get them to blur my location... the yard is a mess!

[LOTUS]

Thank you all,for the good "job" vibes!!!I sure need them!Much appreciated!!!:love::love::love:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Poisonbat/B], have a safe trip Friday. We'll miss you, so hurry back!
Hope you're feeling better, [B]LadyPain. More flu ("regular" type) than usual is being reported this time of year, at least in N. Cali. I didn't know Google Earth used cars (d'uh)--do they say "Google Earth" and are there a lot of people hanging out of the sides taking photos?

[LadyPain]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Poisonbat/B], have a safe trip Friday. We'll miss you, so hurry back!
Hope you're feeling better, [B]LadyPain. More flu ("regular" type) than usual is being reported this time of year, at least in N. Cali. I didn't know Google Earth used cars (d'uh)--do they say "Google Earth" and are there a lot of people hanging out of the sides taking photos?

Regular flu. I was taking prednisone on and off for really bad asthma. Wham. Got the flu. Oh well.


Yeah, they use cars with special cameras mounted on them. A good day to keep the blinds closed and not walk around the house naked, huh...

[Spideyman]

Think I missed stopping in the Cantina earlier this morning:blush: Was a busy day cleaning, so I'll just place the sign in the window for Thursday morning....




Buckwheat and Pyro are in the House!!!!!

[waterlilyjaguar]

Yeah, tomorrow is Thursday and that is when our friends Buckwheat and Pyro
are out and about.
Heading out to the cantina to try and cool off, too hot her in S. Fla. Never get used
to this weather.
((((to all in need or not)))))

[jussupoff]

I will just sit here quietly and drink my coffee while I wait for the electricians to finish up in my apartment.

[Cowboy]

Good morning folks, Hope everyone is having a splendid day.:smile2:

[Charms7]

I brought something yummy. Buckwheat! Pyro! Get away from those! Your breakfast is, well, who has the breakfast for the bull snakes?
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s287/emeraldlady45/muffins.jpg
Everyone else, help yourselves!

[Spideyman]

Good morning to all. Charms, the treats are so yummy. Buckwheat and Pyro are having their "treats" under the window:smile2:

May the day be kind to all. Rainy season returned and with it, massive T storms. It's summer!

Herbal tea in hand and off to bean bag central... all welcome to join.

[poisonbat]

Well, I am enjoying my time alone with my hubby :love: but I sure do miss my kids :down: I have oh so much to do today to get ready to leave tomorrow. It is not something that I am looking forward to, but hey ya gotta do what ya gotta do. :glare: I finally conned him into letting me take a picture of him yesterday, it is on my profile if ya all want to see the man who stole this bats heart. :bat:

[Sundrop]

Well, I am enjoying my time alone with my hubby :love: but I sure do miss my kids :down: I have oh so much to do today to get ready to leave tomorrow. It is not something that I am looking forward to, but hey ya gotta do what ya gotta do. :glare: I finally conned him into letting me take a picture of him yesterday, it is on my profile if ya all want to see the man who stole this bats heart. :bat:


Those are great photos of you and hubby, PB! You look like you go together perfectly! Love your new haircolor, too BTW :)

[Daisygirl]

Looking for a nice sunny spot to warm up----Marla's got this place as cold as a meat locker! brrrrrrr.:oo:

[Spideyman]

Friday at last. Have a great weekend everyone.
In the states this Sunday we celebrate Father's Day so:

http://www.ugotbling.com/images/comments/fathers-day/happy-fathers-day.gif


Let's keep our Marew1 in good vibes as she is having health issues.

Herbal tea in hand, and off to bean bag central.

[poisonbat]

Taking a few to wave bye bye to my friends for a while... I will be back next Thursday. Gotta go, don't wanna but gotta. I am taking my laptop just in case I can find wi fi somewhere. If ya see my smiling face you know I found an oasis in the desert. Love ya all, will miss you. :bat:

[Kim L.]

Good Morning, Everyone! Happy Friday!
Going to an out-of-town meeting this morning; had to wake up early. Early-morning awakening is a highly overrated activity IMO. Lots of hot coffee for me, please.
Have a wonderful weekend!

[Cowboy]

Hope everyone has a great weekend! My younguns have a rodeo and that is an all day affair, if I survive, I will see you all Monday!

[mstay]

Friday at last. Have a great weekend everyone.
In the states this Sunday we celebrate Father's Day so:

http://www.ugotbling.com/images/comments/fathers-day/happy-fathers-day.gif


Let's keep our Marew1 in good vibes as she is having health issues.

Herbal tea in hand, and off to bean bag central.

Plus it's her birthday today!


((((((((Marew)))))))

[Ri The Lousy Translator]

Hi ya'all! THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH for all the nice thoughts. They are really appreciated. I also want to wish my best for the many friends in here that are feeling sad, with health issues, in between jobs, or with family troubles. Let's hope skies will get clearer and we will feel happy again soon enough. Anyway, thank you for the all the support we all receive in here, which is much needed in these times.

I'm sorry I don't have good news. I'm still unemployed. Will send fresh CV's on Monday to a bunch of companies even I don't want to work at another commercial company, but bills have to be paid, right? I'm seeing if I get Internet at home (a good old friend offered me a laptop, so I'll be offering my translation services online. This sounds a little poor as I write it, but I'm good at it). I also thought about possible ways to start a business of my own, related to things I like to do a lot, like chocolate bonbons, or a pet keeping business (you know how much I love dogs especially, but everything needs to be carefully thought, and I can't think clearly at this time, I'm a little scared, sometimes I feel mad, sometimes a little depressed, but... it's normal).

OK, have to stop this by now. Big hug to everyone, in need or not. Thank you once again, sincerelly. Let's hope things will improve someday soon. :love:

[Girl87]

We celebrate Midsummer in Finland this weekend. So I'm gonna go to a festival tomorrow. Have a great weekend everybody!

[LOTUS]

Have a great weekend everybody!!!
I have work to do /lots of it:laugh:/,but I also plan to spend time with my friends and attend two volleyball games.National volleyball team is playing with Japan on Saturday and Sunday and my hometown is the host.:smile2:

Warm hugs and positive vibes to all who need them.
P.S.Good Luck Lousy Translator!!!I understand how you feel,positive vibes your way.:smile2:And thank you for the kind wishes,I also need them.:smile2:
Enjoy the festival Girl87!

[aneaglesangel]

You all have a great weekend! MMM!!! Irish coffee?? Pass one this way, please!!

[LadyPain]

*sneaks in late Sunday night, taking a bottle of Stoli out and pouring herself a glass*

What a weekend. I am glad my weekend only starts late Monday night. Three days off coming up this week.

If I'm still here in the morning, just toss a blanket over me and let me sleep. I'm still somewhat under the weather.

[JohnDalglish]

Hi,

Good whatever everyone !!!!

Whew, returned from the Todash darkness again LOL.

I hope everyone had a great weekend and has a good week in prospect.

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

Large Irish coffee please

Long days and pleasant nights

[Spideyman]

Good Monday to all. Hope we survived the weekend. Mother Nature forgot her chill pills again. Way too much rain in many parts of the states. And the other extreme of heat in others.

Hope all the dads enjoyed their special day.

Tall glass of iced herbal tea and off to bean bag central. Come join the fun.........

[Sundrop]

Happy Monday, Y'all! :)
The sun has fianlly decided to make an appearance here, so I am in a fine mood :)

[poisonbat]

I have died and gone to internet hell. I get about 3 minutes of internet time before the weak signal gives out and leaves me in blackness. It is SUPER slow, I miss my FIOS so much. :down: Large Irish coffee for me this morning, I need it.

[Kim L.]

I have died and gone to internet hell. I get about 3 minutes of internet time before the weak signal gives out and leaves me in blackness. It is SUPER slow, I miss my FIOS so much. :down: Large Irish coffee for me this morning, I need it.

(((((Poisonbat))))) One large Irish coffee coming up.
Home with a migraine today so I don't dare have coffee or anything other than ice water (and essence of lavender). Already slept the morning away.

[LadyPain]

*wanders in late at night after work carrying a blanket, drags two bean bag chairs out on the patio to make a bean bag bed, and comes back inside for a moment to grab a couple of Cokes*

I'll be outside star gazing tonight, if anyone wants to join me.

*heads back outside and settles in to watch the sky*

[Cowboy]

Good morning folks, hope all is well. Preparing to take the kids to the happiest place on Earth (No, not Cheyenne Frontier Days)....this would be the kids happiest place on Earth, Disney World. I am looking forward to acting like a kid myself and seeing how bad I can embarrass my 16 year old daughter. By the way, me wearing a cowboy hat, cowboy boots, grass skirt and coconut bra didn't embarrass her as bad as I thought it would at her 16th birthday party. I can tell you that my 14 year old son was quite embarrassed when we were waiting for him to come out of a store, and I was hanging out the window yelling his name and calling him sweetie....."Over here sweetie, we are parked over here", "Daddy is waiting on you".....It was very busy and I didn't know his face could turn so many shades of red. Hey, I like to have fun.

[Daisygirl]

((((Poisonbat))))
((((Kim))))

[Kim L.]

Good morning, everyone!
Happy Tuesday! We're in the 90's out here; hope the Cantina is air-conditioned. Large coffee please and a slice of cinnamon toast.

[Spideyman]

Good Morning all. Late start as needed to get chores done before the T storms arrived. Going to cool off a little.

Kim take care of those migraines.
Poisonbat welcome to dinosaur land of internet connections.
Cowboy have a blast on your vacation.

Large herbal iced tea and off to bean bag central. All welcome.....

Gallina says Hi to all. This is her busiest time of year at work.

[Kim L.]

Good morning folks, hope all is well. Preparing to take the kids to the happiest place on Earth (No, not Cheyenne Frontier Days)....this would be the kids happiest place on Earth, Disney World. I am looking forward to acting like a kid myself and seeing how bad I can embarrass my 16 year old daughter.

I still remember how much fun I had at Cheyenne Frontier Days when I was 8. Hope you guys have a great time at DisneyWorld. Don't forget your grass skirt & coconut bra :laugh:

[Charms7]

Spidey, please say hello to Galli for me.

It is so hot in Houston today, we are taking precautions against spontaneous human combustion.

May all Tet-Mates be healthy and happy today and always!

[Kim L.]

Spidey, please say hello to Galli for me.

It is so hot in Houston today, we are taking precautions against spontaneous human combustion.

May all Tet-Mates be healthy and happy today and always!

Good to see you, Charms! Get yourself a nice glass of iced tea and stay inside.

[LadyPain]

*wanders in from the great outdoors*

The sky was great last night. I was looking at the stars until after 3 am. Wow. I love doing that.

Today is one of my days off and I already turned down an offer for work because I am going to make soap today. I think I'll just take some Cokes to go and head on out soon.

Have a great day folks! It's turning out to be lovely here.

[hipmamajen]

What happens at Cheyenne Frontier Days? When I was in school at UNC we would get ads for Frontier Days, but I never really knew what it was about. Even though we're south of Denver now, it's still pretty much in striking distance if we wanted to go.

Hmmmmm, I'll have to learn more about it!