OFFICIAL THREAD about "NOTHING"

[Little Whiskey]

Next: Handing out speeding tickets at the Daytona 500.

they do. for speeding on pit road.

[Freak Out]

Equal parts bourbon, brown sugar and soy sauce.....mix well and coat salmon with it. Grill or cook in the oven with a nice broil right at the end. Yum.

[Tarlam!]

Equal parts bourbon, brown sugar and soy sauce.....mix well and coat salmon with it. Grill or cook in the oven with a nice broil right at the end. Yum.

Sounds amazing, I would use Jack Daniels. Is Tennesee whiskey considered Bourbon?

[Freak Out]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey

I'm related and I don't drink Jack. :)

[GrnBay007]

My passive-aggressive dog!

If I'm busy in kitchen and not showing her attention (and she has no comfy place to lay) she will go to the patio door and scratch like she has to go out and go potty. I walk over, open the door and she turns around and walks away. I go back to what I was doing and the little fart will wait about 10 min. and go back and do the same thing. She has such a self-righteous look on her face when she does it too!!! lol

[MJZiggy]

That's when mine gets ignored. My older girl now sleeps in the bedroom all evening when the rest of the family is in the living room. You'd think she'd at least sleep in here where we are...

[Iron Mike]

Mmmmmmmmmm.....

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/magazine/the-bo-ssam-miracle.html?ref=dining

[Freak Out]

Mmmmmmmmmm.....

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/magazine/the-bo-ssam-miracle.html?ref=dining

I saw that this morning. Look sooooooo yum. Kiwon...? hook us up bro.

[Tarlam!]

I saw that this morning. Look sooooooo yum. Kiwon...? hook us up bro.

I'm in! That just looks sick. I want some! Kiwon, I'll even say Grace!

[Freak Out]

Stupid Italians.....this should never happen. Especially in a body of water that has been navigated about a trillion times.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/world/europe/cruise-ship-runs-aground-off-tuscan-coast.html?_r=1&hp

[MJZiggy]

Warning: Philosophical thinking--I've been trying to wrap my brain around a concept for a future blog post at work. In America, our society rewards people by making them more isolated, further set apart from the social fabric. For example, when we get promoted at work, we move from the cubicle sea where we can hear each other and throw things over the cube walls (depending on the attitudes in your workplace) to an isolated office with a door to close people out. The more we move up, the more real estate we occupy by ourselves until we're in the huge corner office and everyone's afraid to even speak to us. (As I've worked the last several years with top management, I have seen this phenomenon first hand). We move up in the world and into a huge house on an acre lot with neighbors who we have never talked to.

This results in loneliness which society does not allow us to admit to. If you're lonely, it means you have no friends, ergo you are a loser. So we "stand tall" and go to therapy and persist in the notion that our privacy is so paramount that others should not be allowed to intrude. Yet humans are social animals and actually live longer, happier lives when we have a social network that we can spend time with and we can count on in times of crisis.

I work in a company that, compared to many others, is very social. We have learning lunches and pot luck socials on the first Friday of every month. There will be a bowling outing coming up, a St. Patrick's Day party, take your kids to work day, bike to work day, etc. We used to have a Friday happy hour until concerns about driving under the influence caused those to be canceled. I realize that employers bear no responsibility for the social lives of their employees, but I wonder if encouraging social behavior among employees is a way to increase loyalty and engagement, with the side benefit of increasing their interactions. Otherwise, how do we get back to the social systems that our grandparents had? Where if someone went "missing" for a couple of weeks, someone was there to check on them?

Thoughts?

[Freak Out]

Sounds like the skipper of the Italian cruise ship should get keel hauled. WTF you cowardly fuck?

[mraynrand]

Nice:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKAyExg_kJ0&feature=player_embedded

[HowardRoark]

Warning: Philosophical thinking--I've been trying to wrap my brain around a concept for a future blog post at work. In America, our society rewards people by making them more isolated, further set apart from the social fabric. For example, when we get promoted at work, we move from the cubicle sea where we can hear each other and throw things over the cube walls (depending on the attitudes in your workplace) to an isolated office with a door to close people out. The more we move up, the more real estate we occupy by ourselves until we're in the huge corner office and everyone's afraid to even speak to us. (As I've worked the last several years with top management, I have seen this phenomenon first hand). We move up in the world and into a huge house on an acre lot with neighbors who we have never talked to.

This results in loneliness which society does not allow us to admit to. If you're lonely, it means you have no friends, ergo you are a loser. So we "stand tall" and go to therapy and persist in the notion that our privacy is so paramount that others should not be allowed to intrude. Yet humans are social animals and actually live longer, happier lives when we have a social network that we can spend time with and we can count on in times of crisis.

I work in a company that, compared to many others, is very social. We have learning lunches and pot luck socials on the first Friday of every month. There will be a bowling outing coming up, a St. Patrick's Day party, take your kids to work day, bike to work day, etc. We used to have a Friday happy hour until concerns about driving under the influence caused those to be canceled. I realize that employers bear no responsibility for the social lives of their employees, but I wonder if encouraging social behavior among employees is a way to increase loyalty and engagement, with the side benefit of increasing their interactions. Otherwise, how do we get back to the social systems that our grandparents had? Where if someone went "missing" for a couple of weeks, someone was there to check on them?

Thoughts?

You should go to church like Wahlberg; they have pot lucks and bowl and whatnot.

[mraynrand]

You should go to church like Wahlberg; they have pot lucks and bowl and whatnot.

Nothing is quite so lonely as that lime jello mold embedded with the little orange slices and carrot shavings on a bed of pretzles, topped off with an oh, so delicate layer of cool whip.

[SkinBasket]

Put my balls in your walls and let them feel your cause.

[Bretsky]

lesbians

[SkinBasket]

I totally had something good, then forgot it on my way to the keyboard. I think it had something to do with my manhood, or maybe a car, or something.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I work in a company that, compared to many others, is very social. We have learning lunches and pot luck socials on the first Friday of every month. There will be a bowling outing coming up, a St. Patrick's Day party, take your kids to work day, bike to work day, etc. We used to have a Friday happy hour until concerns about driving under the influence caused those to be cancel
I think one of the main benefits of working is social, but in a subtle way. Just the regular contact with people who you get to know is valuable. Most people who quit a regular job and worked alone miss the banter and work acquaintances. The idea of having a "social life", as in play time, through company-organized activities such as you describe leaves me cold. You can never completely be free at such gatherings, office politics never end. Roll your own social life.

[mraynrand]

I think one of the main benefits of working is social, but in a subtle way. Just the regular contact with people who you get to know is valuable. Most people who quit a regular job and worked alone miss the banter and work acquaintances. The idea of having a "social life", as in play time, through company-organized activities such as you describe leaves me cold. You can never completely be free at such gatherings, office politics never end. Roll your own social life.

That's good insight, all the way through.

[HowardRoark]

Sounds as though somone's balls are healing.

[SkinBasket]

They're almost the same size now.

[SkinBasket]

Shirley Temple may be the most overrated human being ever.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think she was sexy.

[Joemailman]

Sounds like the skipper of the Italian cruise ship should get keel hauled. WTF you cowardly fuck?


No. It was all a big misunderstanding.

http://www.smh.com.au/world/captain-says-he-tripped-and-fell-into-a-lifeboat-20120119-1q8cb.html

N A farcical new twist the captain of the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia has denied accusations he abandoned ship, saying he tripped during the panic on deck, and fell overboard into a lifeboat.
Captain Francesco Schettino, 52, told investigating magistrates the Costa Concordia was listing so violently there was nothing he could do to get back on board.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/captain-says-he-tripped-and-fell-into-a-lifeboat-20120119-1q8cb.html#ixzz1jwy4yXk2

[Tarlam!]

I made the front page of the SMH myself, Joe. Didn't sink a ship. though.

[Freak Out]

The Aurora should be rocking pretty good the next few days....if you have clear skies you might be in for a treat.

[SkinBasket]

I'm making pot roast. Fuck your borealis.

[Freak Out]

Food should always be a priority. That and booze.....and snatch. Heat is a good thing this time of year.

[mraynrand]

Food should always be a priority. That and booze.....and snatch. Heat is a good thing this time of year.

Food Booze Snatch Heat. Where are your priorities man?

[easy cheesy]

Food should always be a priority. That and booze.....and snatch. Heat is a good thing this time of year.

AMEN! ***tears welling in eye sockets***

[Freak Out]

I'm cold as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!

[MJZiggy]

I'm cold as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!Why on earth do you live there?

[Freak Out]

Money....love the outdoors, skiing....extreme masochistic tendencies.

[Little Whiskey]

send some snow this way! we've only had snow on the ground twice this year. I've never had to shovel its always melted the next day or two. Gimme back my WINTER!

[mraynrand]

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Projectile+Vomiting.+I+m+sorry_32c6d7_3112211.jpg

[Tarlam!]

Money....love the outdoors, skiing....extreme masochistic tendencies.

Loved this show when it ran:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xgyn18E89s

[Upnorth]

I've always thought that the concept of nothing is very hard to understand. Our lives and thoughts are always filled with something and so although we think we understand nothingness, it is an impossiblity to truely comprehend. We will mentally always fill 'nothing' with something like a color or air. Its like when some tells you not to think about elephants. What do you think about? When some one tells you to clear your mind and think of nothing you start to think of everything.

[MJZiggy]

I believe B was referring to non-definition when he said nothing, but non-defined would look stupid in a thread title. (cue 10 threads with non-defined in their titles)

[mraynrand]

This is profound. Like Edie has a direct line into Nietzsche's melon


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNgmlXtySlA&feature=related

Nietzsche couldn't dance either

[Upnorth]

I like stuff. Do you like stuff?

[MJZiggy]

I like stuff. Do you like stuff?
I have too much stuff. You want some of my stuff?

[Freak Out]

Puff-n-stuff.

[easy cheesy]

Puff-n-stuff.

HR

[easy cheesy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obxfuFrUTzg

[Freak Out]

I loved that crazy show.

[Freak Out]

Why do I have a cat?

[Upnorth]

Why do I have a cat?

You hate your furniture. Self winding dog toy. Give you an excuse to buy a laser pointer. You are superstitious and think they can sense evil.

Are any of these a good answer?

[Freak Out]

No.

[Upnorth]

Your a big fan of authentic do it your self chinese food. Your mouse named Jerry needs a friend. Stepping on slimy hairballs does it for you. You discovered the birds aren't singing for you and you demand retribution.

Any of those work?

[MJZiggy]

I loved that crazy show.

The same reason I have a dog. Because the little fucker was cute when you got it.

[GrnBay007]

Painting the family room this weekend. I LOVE a freshly painted room!! :) New carpet going in next week.

On the other side...the bar/game/Packer room area I found a great fooseball table on Craig's list and a kick ass Packer area rug at my bro's store!! So excited to get it all done.

[Bretsky]

painting; every July Sunset Bar in Fort Atkinson has this great expression of art in regards to painting. It's a paint on competition with on stage dancing later and the winner gets $500. Unfortunately they've never let me be one of the painters. I will keep trying

[Little Whiskey]

painting; every July Sunset Bar in Fort Atkinson has this great expression of art in regards to painting. It's a paint on competition with on stage dancing later and the winner gets $500. Unfortunately they've never let me be one of the painters. I will keep trying

I've got some trim you can paint.

[HowardRoark]

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/293397584.jpg?Expires=1328500135&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=YLbML0DmbmuNnESaMvlvwkVcia6UeRqpDuIU4LFX y3eyr0y8XETLehd-ypteFeNKZF5bUReEvZQewWEwubztHflvVGIc7j76RVmohAbL-9cXfPeLxj7gXBOboJqDkgZWF0lM~LsmpHmZrYOg7Ygsjhs0y8z iG3lp67gZTCk205g_

[easy cheesy]

Josh Powell is/was one of the biggest pieces of shit ever to walk this planet. I hope he is in his own special hell right now...

http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-fiery-explosion-believed-to-have-killed-josh-powell-and-his-2-young-sons-20120205,0,7485907.story

This has been an ongoing two year ordeal in this state. What a horrible ending, an ending with no closure whatsoever. No one could script something this vile... and let's not forget the role that Josh's father plays in this... he's on suicide watch now... hmmmmm... yeah... tax dollars should not be supporting the continued breathing of this piece of garbage.

http://www.king5.com/home/Steven-Powell-fath-130403423.html

[Freak Out]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQFDOzbBVrw&feature=fvwrel

[Freak Out]

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/

Fuck yes bitches!

[MJZiggy]

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/

Fuck yes bitches!
Where's the one for mutts? We've been considering our options for once the old girl is gone and considering she's a big dog and is 14, that could be very soon. Everyone sort of thinks she's going to wake up dead one morning.

[Freak Out]

http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/23178_large_Slide_To_Unlock_Webcam_Girl_Wide.png

[Bretsky]

http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/23178_large_Slide_To_Unlock_Webcam_Girl_Wide.png


FIVE CLAP POST

[HowardRoark]

Remember when Dave Cowens played for the Bucks?

[MJZiggy]

I am absolutely insane. http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22237616

[GrnBay007]

Remember the old parenting line, "this hurts me more than it hurts you" ? I finally understand that.

[Little Whiskey]

Remember the old parenting line, "this hurts me more than it hurts you" ? I finally understand that.

uh oh. what did they do?

[Brando19]

Anyone try the standing broom trick today?

[MJZiggy]

Anyone try the standing broom trick today?

The what?

[Brando19]

The what?

The planets were aligned today! A broom would stand upright on it's own today. Also...eggs would stand upright as well. It doesn't sound cool, but it was actually pretty neat. There were pictures of people doing it all over facebook today. I even took a few myself.

[Brando19]

I don't know how to post an actual photo on this site...but this is what I'm talking about. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/c06X_gEZHHT_JhtzCSmOyA?select=bb6vMP4FER4lRxVkXB6Q hQ

[swede]

An e-mail sent moments after replacing a twenty-five year old tank of a three pound solid steel Swingline stapler that had been ravaged by cheap staples procured by the Central Administration Office of Penny Wise and Pound Foolish with another old stapler that had turned up in a supply closet:

Dear (office secretary)

It is immediately apparent why the 2nd Floor Aides Room stapler was abandoned to the First Floor Workroom Supply Closet:

It, like its predecessor, now sucks, having been damaged by substandard staples purchased in someone's zeal to save a buck two eighty on a thousand gross of staples manufactured in Xianzhuang province by five year old orphans and carted by donkey and raft to Industrial Port and Salvage Yard #7, Pong Dung, North Korea.

I hereby submit my request for a replacement stapler that will probably be made of milk jug plastic and recycled grocery carts. If I could upgrade to a Chinese model it would be great.

Mr. swede

[Freak Out]

Fucking hillbilly.

[Freak Out]

...although...I do tend to swing a hard right during an eclipse.

[mraynrand]

An e-mail sent moments after replacing a twenty-five year old tank of a three pound solid steel Swingline stapler that had been ravaged by cheap staples procured by the Central Administration Office of Penny Wise and Pound Foolish with another old stapler that had turned up in a supply closet:

Dear (office secretary)

It is immediately apparent why the 2nd Floor Aides Room stapler was abandoned to the First Floor Workroom Supply Closet:

It, like its predecessor, now sucks, having been damaged by substandard staples purchased in someone's zeal to save a buck two eighty on a thousand gross of staples manufactured in Xianzhuang province by five year old orphans and carted by donkey and raft to Industrial Port and Salvage Yard #7, Pong Dung, North Korea.

I hereby submit my request for a replacement stapler that will probably be made of milk jug plastic and recycled grocery carts. If I could upgrade to a Chinese model it would be great.

Mr. swede

This is the solution. Kids will respect that you have to fire up a compressor to power the stapler

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Porter-Cable-US58-Upholstery-Staple-Gun-inc-Staples-/07/!CCjsH3wB2k~$(KGrHqR,!gwEz)PCQ7nuBNLg-Eq1OQ~~0_3.JPG

[swede]

This is the solution. Kids will respect that you have to fire up a compressor to power the stapler

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Porter-Cable-US58-Upholstery-Staple-Gun-inc-Staples-/07/!CCjsH3wB2k~$(KGrHqR,!gwEz)PCQ7nuBNLg-Eq1OQ~~0_3.JPG

Now I can see why you have been salesman of the month four months running.

Can I get it in Sponge Bob graphics?



Wait a minute! Assemblado en Mejico! I can't afford the high end stuff!

[swede]

Never mind, Rand.

I checked with the principal. Power staplers haven't been allowed since Ed Haverstein messed up on his "Things Not to Do" talk in his Middle School shop class in 2009.

http://media.ksee24.com/images/Staple+Gun+X-ray.jpg

On the bright side, no one has done that since.

[Brando19]

...although...I do tend to swing a hard right during an eclipse.

HAHAHAHA! You friggin idiot. haha

[easy cheesy]

"Bremerton 557, status. ... Bremerton 557, out of service - gone, but not forgotten."

http://themunz.wordpress.com/

Laid to rest today...

[easy cheesy]

On a lighter note...

I tried Cocoa Puffs for the first time today. I did not go "Cuckoo"... blech! I must be a late bloomer... I belong on the "food everyone has frickin' consumed during their childhood so what in the hell is wrong with you and are you even seriously frickin' kidding me" list.

I never ever had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich until Mike made one for me a couple of years back... WTF?

I've never had Lucky Charms or one of those revolting looking "Peeps" thingy's that are out in the stores for Easter either... I seriously doubt that I am missing out though....

[easy cheesy]

It's not just for Vegas anymore...

http://www.shotgunceremonies.com/movie.html

http://media.bonnint.net/seattle/7/733/73315.jpg

http://mynorthwest.com/874/637246/A-Shotgun-Wedding-Chapel-Right-Here-in-Seattle

I think you can get a free "double short mocha breve no whip extra hot with room add soy" for the happy couple if you sign up before March 5th....

[Freak Out]

That's a fucking pink BB gun....lame sauce.

[GrnBay007]

I've never had Lucky Charms


Gotta try Fruity Pebbles if you've never had them! Only kids cereal I like.

[mraynrand]

"Bremerton 557, status. ... Bremerton 557, out of service - gone, but not forgotten."

http://themunz.wordpress.com/

Laid to rest today...

RIP

[Iron Mike]

An e-mail sent moments after replacing a twenty-five year old tank of a three pound solid steel Swingline stapler that had been ravaged by cheap staples procured by the Central Administration Office of Penny Wise and Pound Foolish with another old stapler that had turned up in a supply closet:

Dear (office secretary)

It is immediately apparent why the 2nd Floor Aides Room stapler was abandoned to the First Floor Workroom Supply Closet:

It, like its predecessor, now sucks, having been damaged by substandard staples purchased in someone's zeal to save a buck two eighty on a thousand gross of staples manufactured in Xianzhuang province by five year old orphans and carted by donkey and raft to Industrial Port and Salvage Yard #7, Pong Dung, North Korea.

I hereby submit my request for a replacement stapler that will probably be made of milk jug plastic and recycled grocery carts. If I could upgrade to a Chinese model it would be great.

Mr. swede

http://www.luminomagazine.com/2004.03/spotlight/officespace/images/milton/milton2.jpg

[Deputy Nutz]

On a lighter note...

I tried Cocoa Puffs for the first time today. I did not go "Cuckoo"... blech! I must be a late bloomer... I belong on the "food everyone has frickin' consumed during their childhood so what in the hell is wrong with you and are you even seriously frickin' kidding me" list.

I never ever had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich until Mike made one for me a couple of years back... WTF?

I've never had Lucky Charms or one of those revolting looking "Peeps" thingy's that are out in the stores for Easter either... I seriously doubt that I am missing out though....

So you were the poor girl that was locked in your parents basement for 18 years.

[GrnBay007]

I think it's time for my favorite Mexican to make me a new signature for my posts. :) Please....and Thank You Amigo! :)

[Deputy Nutz]

It doesn't take him very long, he just steals them anyways.

[Iron Mike]

R.I.P. Ronnie Montrose....

http://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/pictures/pictures09_fotd/montrose.jpg

[GrnBay007]

It doesn't take him very long, he just steals them anyways.

Ur just jealous!! :)

[easy cheesy]

R.I.P. Ronnie Montrose....

http://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/pictures/pictures09_fotd/montrose.jpg

NOOOOOOOOOO! :( Peeps are dropping like flies... or like dew drops on butterfly wings... pick your spin....

[easy cheesy]

-

[Freak Out]

That was a great album Mike.

RIP Ronnie.

[easy cheesy]

"Bremerton 557, status. ... Bremerton 557, out of service - gone, but not forgotten."

http://themunz.wordpress.com/

Laid to rest today...


RIP

Indeed... Thanks Rand...

[GrnBay007]

The Boys first track meet tonight...running varsity...Woot!! :)

[swede]

Did any of you ever read a book called "Paddle to the Sea"? The voyage of a simple toy felt epic, and I found it quite touching. The voyage of Anderson's Steadfast Tin Soldier fascinated me as well. Maybe that is why I enjoyed this video of an unusual tribute to the shuttle program.

http://web.orange.co.uk/article/quirkies/Lego_space_shuttle_flies_high

[easy cheesy]

I got nothin'

[Iron Mike]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf6WLrMIsMA

[MJZiggy]

I got nothin' I can't help you. I'm out of coffee.

[swede]

If you ever tire of Packerrats, the venerable qirina.com has found comparable sites for you.


Qirina has identified a number of sites similar to packerrats.com. Here they are:
aquariumlife.com.au

kugutsumen.com

[GrnBay007]

The Boys first track meet tonight...running varsity...Woot!! :)

Not bad for the first meet. 53.9 in the 400 and his best at the end of last season was 54.

[woodbuck27]

Not bad for the first meet. 53.9 in the 400 and his best at the end of last season was 54.

How old is your son? How tall is he? That's the 400 meters your referring to?

[GrnBay007]

How old is your son? How tall is he? That's the 400 meters your referring to?

Yes Woody, 400 M. He's a sophomore, 16, and 6'1 - 6'2

[MJZiggy]

Sigh. We have one dog that needs to be put down this week because she can no longer hold her bladder at all. At 14 years old, this is to be expected, but her quality of life no longer supports keeping her. So I finally get through that gut wrenching decision only to have the other one wake up sick this morning. At first I thought she'd just had a seizure which would be no big deal, but she's not getting back to her normal self and has yelped once or twice when one of the other animals touches her. I just hope we can hold out 'til Monday. The doggie emergency room ain't cheap.

[swede]

Sigh. We have one dog that needs to be put down this week because she can no longer hold her bladder at all. At 14 years old, this is to be expected, but her quality of life no longer supports keeping her. So I finally get through that gut wrenching decision only to have the other one wake up sick this morning. At first I thought she'd just had a seizure which would be no big deal, but she's not getting back to her normal self and has yelped once or twice when one of the other animals touches her. I just hope we can hold out 'til Monday. The doggie emergency room ain't cheap.

Man, that sucks. When my dog was really ill I had a hard time functioning. One tells oneself it's dumb, but dogs, like it or not, become part of the family; we do have responsibility for their health and any undue pain we allow them to suffer. I had almost zero hope for Daisy, who had serious liver issues, and then she rather miraculously pulled through. Copper retention might have been the issue, but we tried three different treatments simultaneously and one of them must have worked.

I hope things turn out okay for your younger one.

[MJZiggy]

Man, that sucks. When my dog was really ill I had a hard time functioning. One tells oneself it's dumb, but dogs, like it or not, become part of the family; we do have responsibility for their health and any undue pain we allow them to suffer. I had almost zero hope for Daisy, who had serious liver issues, and then she rather miraculously pulled through. Copper retention might have been the issue, but we tried three different treatments simultaneously and one of them must have worked.

I hope things turn out okay for your younger one.

She somehow hurt her neck. Vet thinks it's a pinched nerve and gave her some shots and pills, but we concluded while we were waiting for her turn that the emergency vet may be the most depressing place on the planet. But we're home and my wasted dog is standing there staring at me...

[easy cheesy]

Sigh. We have one dog that needs to be put down this week because she can no longer hold her bladder at all. At 14 years old, this is to be expected, but her quality of life no longer supports keeping her. So I finally get through that gut wrenching decision only to have the other one wake up sick this morning. At first I thought she'd just had a seizure which would be no big deal, but she's not getting back to her normal self and has yelped once or twice when one of the other animals touches her. I just hope we can hold out 'til Monday. The doggie emergency room ain't cheap.

I'm really, really sorry to hear about your pup Zigs. Like Swede said, for many of us our pets are like family- hell forget "like family", they ARE family to me. I've been in your position before and decisions like this are very difficult on many levels. My last "go round" was with my 18 year old baby Jefferson. As you say health issues at such an age are to be expected but nothing really makes the decision, and dealing with the finality and emptiness in the wake of that decision, any easier. ***hugs***

[MJZiggy]

I'm really, really sorry to hear about your pup Zigs. Like Swede said, for many of us our pets are like family- hell forget "like family", the ARE family to me. I've been in your position before and decisions like this are very difficult on many levels. My last "go round" was with my 18 year old baby Jefferson. As you say health issues at such an age are to be expected but nothing really makes the decision, and dealing with the finality and emptiness in the wake of that decision, any easier. ***hugs***

Thanks, Cheez. I just wish that when I did actually make the decision, I could have gotten an appointment to get it over with already. I got it set in my mind and have been second guessing it ever since. And then to be at the ER with folks who desperately did not want their young dogs put down, but who had no choice was so very sad.

[easy cheesy]

Thanks, Cheez. I just wish that when I did actually make the decision, I could have gotten an appointment to get it over with already. I got it set in my mind and have been second guessing it ever since. And then to be at the ER with folks who desperately did not want their young dogs put down, but who had no choice was so very sad.

I know Zigs...I do... Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way...

[swede]

I want no part of a Heaven that would not let me see my favorite dogs again and yet somehow finds a place for Slapping Sister Cecelia, St Thomas More, 4th grade, 5'10", 150, left-handed 31-inch reach.

[mraynrand]

I want no part of a Heaven that would not let me see my favorite dogs again and yet somehow finds a place for Slapping Sister Cecelia, St Thomas More, 4th grade, 5'10", 150, left-handed 31-inch reach.

I see all that therapy was wasted

[SkinBasket]

You think putting the dog down is hard, try burying one in a rock pile in the middle of winter.

[MJZiggy]

You think putting the dog down is hard, try burying one in a rock pile in the middle of winter. I think I'm going to let the vet deal with the remains....

[woodbuck27]

Yes Woody, 400 M. He's a sophomore, 16, and 6'1 - 6'2

The 400 m was the successor to the 440 yard dash (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/440_yard_dash) or quarter-mile race. As I recall running that race the 440n yards. Your son's time is very solid.

Here's some 400 Meter Race Trivia for you:



The 400 m Sprint.

The 400 metres (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/400_metres) is one lap around the track on the inside lane. Runners are staggered in their starting positions to ensure that everyone runs the same distance. While this event is a sprint (according to some), there is more scope to use tactics in the race; the fact that 400 m times are considerably more than four times a typical 100 m time demonstrates this.
The world record is currently held by Michael Johnson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Johnson_(athlete)) with a time of 43.18 seconds.
The 4x400 m relay is often held at track and field meetings, and is by tradition the final event at major championships.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usain_Bolt#Early_competitions

Above is a LINK to give you a comparison of your son'e excellent results in the 400 metrs compared to the worlds best Usain Bolt of Jamaica at his fist competitive meet back in 2001. Performing for Jamaica in his first Caribbean regional event, Bolt clocked a personal best of 48.28 s in the 400 metres (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/400_metres) in the 2001 CARIFTA Games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CARIFTA_Games), winning a silver medal. Usain Bolt was born 21 Aug. 1986 and in the vital Stat's Dept. he's listed at 6 ft. 5 inchs tall and weighs 207 lbs.

Looking for a more reasonable comparison I found this:

http://www.the400meter.com/

It's great for parents when son'a and daughters are into school sports. That helps so much in a persons growth and development.

CONGRATULATIONS 007.

[woodbuck27]

I want no part of a Heaven that would not let me see my favorite dogs again and yet somehow finds a place for Slapping Sister Cecelia, St Thomas More, 4th grade, 5'10", 150, left-handed 31-inch reach.

LOL. Maybe? you might reconsider bitch slapping Sister Cecelia and thoughts of your pets and heaven. Just thinking that might work for you. Then.... when you get there track her down like the dirty dog she is.

Ohh wait. Is your reach over 31 inch's?

[swede]

LOL. Maybe? you might reconsider bitch slapping Sister Cecelia and thoughts of your pets and heaven. Just thinking that might work for you. Then.... when you get there track her down like the dirty dog she is.

Ohh wait. Is your reach over 31 inch's?

Oh, mon ami, her appellation is Slapping Sister Cecelia. Shame on you for inferring that I would advocate violence against a holy woman.

I argue that this particular holy woman, with a build like a lightweight champ, may be due her place in Heaven--even if she did slap an auditorium's worth of 4th grade boys along the way. Almost half of them probably deserved it.

It would just be so wrong to not have good old Scotty by my side if I had to sit on a cloud next to the Joe Frazier of nuns.

[GrnBay007]

I've heard all about Usain Bolt over the last year ....his idol for running. He's running at UNI indoor track tonight but I wasn't able to go due to work. Should be getting a text with results any time now. :)

[woodbuck27]

Oh, mon ami, her appellation is Slapping Sister Cecelia. Shame on you for inferring that I would advocate violence against a holy woman.

I argue that this particular holy woman, with a build like a lightweight champ, may be due her place in Heaven--even if she did slap an auditorium's worth of 4th grade boys along the way. Almost half of them probably deserved it.

It would just be so wrong to not have good old Scotty by my side if I had to sit on a cloud next to the Joe Frazier of nuns.

In Heaven it's all so nice. Can't you imagine how good the cool aid will taste sharing some with sister Cecelia/ Maybe offering her a shiney Red apple or some fresh picked wild field flowers with that cold sweet pitcher of refreshment. A renewal out of all proportion to what you may ever have imagined.

You Swede a close companion to Sister Cecelia.

[woodbuck27]

I've heard all about Usain Bolt over the last year ....his idol for running. He's running at UNI indoor track tonight but I wasn't able to go due to work. Should be getting a text with results any time now. :)


Cool. (-:

[swede]

You Swede a close companion to Sister Cecelia.

Just my luck, she would be.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z236/dsteenswede44/NUN_ff11a7_284004-1-1.jpg

[woodbuck27]

Just my luck, she would be.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z236/dsteenswede44/NUN_ff11a7_284004-1-1.jpg

Shoot ! Sister Cecilea looks really scary. She'd make a lifelong negative impression on any boy to man. My condolences.

[easy cheesy]

Joint Base Lewis-McChord has gone off the rails. I can't believe the shit that has happened over the last four weeks. What is going on with our Soldiers? At what point has the VA let them down and at what point does the sick reality of culpability take hold? I can't believe that the second to the last bastard, (yes, there was another one today with different destruction in mind which puts the first Soldier now in second place) murdered 16 people- most children. Are we failing our soldiers? Are these rogue psychopaths? WTF? I am looking for others opinions on this because I am angry on so many levels. Again, what the hell is going on with JBLM?

[Iron Mike]

I got nothin'

Well, you know what they say.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVXKOb5EE7Y

[GrnBay007]

What a day! Ever feel like your job is just sucking the life right out of you?

Took Thur. and Fri. off....much needed 4 day weekend.........and the weather is supposed to be awesome! :)

[mraynrand]

Joint Base Lewis-McChord has gone off the rails. I can't believe the shit that has happened over the last four weeks. What is going on with our Soldiers? At what point has the VA let them down and at what point does the sick reality of culpability take hold? I can't believe that the second to the last bastard, (yes, there was another one today with different destruction in mind which puts the first Soldier now in second place) murdered 16 people- most children. Are we failing our soldiers? Are these rogue psychopaths? WTF? I am looking for others opinions on this because I am angry on so many levels. Again, what the hell is going on with JBLM?

Probably shouldn't send a soldier with brain injury back into combat. But our psyche guys are losing it. The ranks of medical students going into psyche has plummeted - residencies are under half-filled. Now what you're getting is what Britain got - a lot of imported docs, with no idea about our culture, no ability to do psychotherapy, and only a capacity to push pills. Plus, you've got raging political correctness in a society with a vacuum for common sense. Not to mention soldiers on multiple, repetitive deployments, and no objective. A toxic collection of circumstances.

[woodbuck27]

Probably shouldn't send a soldier with brain injury back into combat. But our psyche guys are losing it. The ranks of medical students going into psyche has plummeted - residencies are under half-filled. Now what you're getting is what Britain got - a lot of imported docs, with no idea about our culture, no ability to do psychotherapy, and only a capacity to push pills. Plus, you've got raging political correctness in a society with a vacuum for common sense. Not to mention soldiers on multiple, repetitive deployments, and no objective. A toxic collection of circumstances.

Dear GOD !

[GrnBay007]

Wow! With this crazy beautiful weather we will be mowing the lawn in March!! I don't think I ever remember doing that.

[easy cheesy]

Probably shouldn't send a soldier with brain injury back into combat. But our psyche guys are losing it. The ranks of medical students going into psyche has plummeted - residencies are under half-filled. Now what you're getting is what Britain got - a lot of imported docs, with no idea about our culture, no ability to do psychotherapy, and only a capacity to push pills. Plus, you've got raging political correctness in a society with a vacuum for common sense. Not to mention soldiers on multiple, repetitive deployments, and no objective. A toxic collection of circumstances.

Absolutely agreed.

[woodbuck27]

Wow! With this crazy beautiful weather we will be mowing the lawn in March!! I don't think I ever remember doing that.

Thursday 15 March 2012.

It was really lovely here in Honey Harbour, Ontario (near Midland, Ont.). About 16 Degrees Celcius or 64 Deg. F. Clear blue sky all day and right now it's 12 C or 54 F @ 10:59 PM.

[easy cheesy]

April 15th, 1912... it was a really lovely day... unfortunately Ismay didn't go down with the ship

[GrnBay007]

April 15th, 1912... it was a really lovely day... unfortunately Ismay didn't go down with the ship

I think I will have to catch it in 3D :)

[easy cheesy]

I think I will have to catch it in 3D :)

You can actually catch it in the "Wells has new team" thread.... :) ... only there just might be a new ending... http://www.weeklydavespeak.com/forums/images/smilies/av-50556.gif

[easy cheesy]

http://www.obtampons.ca/apology


WTF? I don't know exactly what they are sorry for but this did get a "lolz" out of me... I typed in "Fucktard" for my name... hilarity ensued...

[MJZiggy]

http://www.obtampons.ca/apology


WTF? I don't know exactly what they are sorry for but this did get a "lolz" out of me... I typed in "Fucktard" for my name... hilarity ensued...

You're not kidding!! Hahahahahaha!!!

[swede]

April 15th, 1912... it was a really lovely day... unfortunately Ismay didn't go down with the ship

I played Ismay in the musical. I want you to know that, as a responsible owner, it was important for me to supervise the lifeboats.

[MJZiggy]

I played Ismay in the musical. I want you to know that, as a responsible owner, it was important for me to supervise the lifeboats.

Let me guess, you slipped and fell in one and just couldn't get back out?

[easy cheesy]

I played Ismay in the musical. I want you to know that, as a responsible owner, it was important for me to supervise the lifeboats.

Right! I'll type "Ismay" into my name in the tampon commerical... might make me feel better... all those "bloody boats" ... or lack thereof.... (ok... attempt at humor that might not translate over a message board but.. whatever....) Here's to leaky boats...

http://www.obtampons.ca/apology (http://www.obtampons.ca/apology)

[MJZiggy]

Right! I'll type "Ismay" into my name in the tampon commerical... might make me feel better... all those "bloody boats" ... or lack thereof.... (ok... attempt at humor that might not translate over a message board but.. whatever....) Here's to leaky boats...

http://www.obtampons.ca/apology (http://www.obtampons.ca/apology)

I can't breathe...

[easy cheesy]

I can't breathe...

Right? lolz... it's a rather cathartic little tool actually. I've typed in a myriad of names as well as phrases with names (I'll just let your imagination run wild with that one!) and once I see them blasted across the sky or on that dude's tatoo I laugh so hard it releases stress and endorphins. Cheap thrill!

[Iron Mike]

Right? lolz... it's a rather cathartic little tool actually. I've typed in a myriad of names as well as phrases with names (I'll just let your imagination run wild with that one!) and once I see them blasted across the sky or on that dude's tatoo I laugh so hard it releases stress and endorphins. Cheap thrill!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s320x320/389758_10150668603859014_607864013_9144089_1465819 511_n.jpg

[MJZiggy]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s320x320/389758_10150668603859014_607864013_9144089_1465819 511_n.jpg

I may have to use that as my background on my work computer. Best belly laugh I've had in a while.

[Iron Mike]

http://www.obtampons.ca/apology


WTF? I don't know exactly what they are sorry for but this did get a "lolz" out of me... I typed in "Fucktard" for my name... hilarity ensued...

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s320x320/391531_10150668611034014_607864013_9144106_1943615 915_n.jpg

[Iron Mike]

http://www.obtampons.ca/apology


WTF? I don't know exactly what they are sorry for but this did get a "lolz" out of me... I typed in "Fucktard" for my name... hilarity ensued...

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s320x320/485309_10150668627414014_607864013_9144215_1749418 942_n.jpg

[MJZiggy]

Mike, I'm glad you get so much entertainment out of a tampon apology (whatever that is).

[Little Whiskey]

so why is there a canadian version and a USA version? do they say eh in the Canadian song?

[GrnBay007]

Words With Friends game on facebook.....grrrrr!!! Why did I ever ask my kids, oh, what are you playing? It's addictive! Good news is after I get my initial "maniac" phase out of my system, I can play responsibly....lol

[MJZiggy]

I usually have a few games of that going on at any given time...I need to be in the mood for it.

[mraynrand]

I need to be in the mood for it.

That's what my wife says. 280 days and counting....

[MJZiggy]

That's what my wife says. 280 days and counting....

My condolences. I recommend fresh cut flowers, maid service and a little candlelight.

[HowardRoark]

My condolences. I recommend fresh cut flowers, maid service and a little candlelight.

Which maid service?

[MJZiggy]

Which maid service?
Whichever one will get the house so clean Mrs. Aynrand won't have to think about it and will have a little time and energy for Mraynrand. And if you find a good one, let me know. I am so far behind here, I feel like I'm never gonna clean my way out of it.

[mraynrand]

Whichever one will get the house so clean Mrs. Aynrand won't have to think about it....

I thought the new millennium had swept away all the stereotypes and cliches - pun intended....

Nevertheless, that's a good suggestion

http://bestcostumereviews.com/files/2012/02/French-Maid-Costume.jpg

[GrnBay007]

Whichever one will get the house so clean Mrs. Aynrand won't have to think about it and will have a little time and energy for Mraynrand. And if you find a good one, let me know. I am so far behind here, I feel like I'm never gonna clean my way out of it.

Hmm...why would Howard care about the cleanliness of aynrand's home? :)

[mraynrand]

Hmm...why would Howard care about the cleanliness of aynrand's home? :)

shouldn't everyone?

[MJZiggy]

I thought the new millennium had swept away all the stereotypes and cliches - pun intended....

Nevertheless, that's a good suggestion

http://bestcostumereviews.com/files/2012/02/French-Maid-Costume.jpg

If you're that concerned, hire a male (or do it yourself, MrNoStereotypes). The idea is so the Mrs. doesn't have to do it or think about it.

[HowardRoark]

The idea is so the Mrs. doesn't have to do it or think about it.

I think that's the stereotype.....maybe MrsAynRand changes the oil and cuts the lawn while Mr does the dishes and polishes the silver (no pun intended).

[MJZiggy]

I think that's the stereotype.....maybe MrsAynRand changes the oil and cuts the lawn while Mr does the dishes and polishes the silver (no pun intended).

She's not the one complaining. And he suggested that it was a good idea, which hints to me that the stereotype in this case fits.

[HowardRoark]

She's not the one complaining. And he suggested that it was a good idea, which hints to me that the stereotype in this case fits.

I was under the impression he thought this was a good idea....

http://bestcostumereviews.com/files/2012/02/French-Maid-Costume.jpg

[mraynrand]

... and polishes the silver (no pun intended).

after all that work I put in forgetting about it. Baseball, think baseball....

[mraynrand]

I think I've changed my mind. how about this:

https://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/rubies/15171-large.jpg

"Where does it hurt?"

[Little Whiskey]

I think I've changed my mind. how about this:

https://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/rubies/15171-large.jpg

"Where does it hurt?"

her shoes appear to be a little large.....or maybe her feet shrunk.

[MJZiggy]

Her shoes don't fit and she doesn't look like she'll get the house very clean. Could wind you up either single or celibate for life, though I'm not sure which...

[mraynrand]

Baseball, think baseball....

Aw shit, that didn't work....

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/sexy-baseball-fans-21-e1271053279854.jpg?w=499&h=375

[HowardRoark]

Aw shit, that didn't work....

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/sexy-baseball-fans-21-e1271053279854.jpg?w=499&h=375

Try football......

http://coedmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/playboy-playmate-jaime-edmondson-green-bay-packers-jersey-1.jpg

[mraynrand]

That image is blocked at work Howie.

A little shuffleboard cured me ...

http://funnycrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/shuffleboard-ab062110.jpg

[GrnBay007]

Not bad for the first meet. 53.9 in the 400 and his best at the end of last season was 54.

Ran a 52.3 400 last night in their first outdoor meet. Their 4x400 team is ranked 19th in the state right now. :)

[MJZiggy]

For 14 years, that dog was mostly a serious thorn in the side, yet when she was here, I never felt unsafe...I'm not completely sure how I will sleep tonight without her snoring.

[mraynrand]

For 14 years, that dog was mostly a serious thorn in the side, yet when she was here, I never felt unsafe...I'm not completely sure how I will sleep tonight without her snoring.

Use a wind-up alarm clock. The ticking will soothe you.

[swede]

Use a wind-up alarm clock. The ticking will soothe you.

I had a similar thought. My first puppy came with a book that suggested the ticking alarm clock technique for soothing the new pup, and I have seen it suggested in print many times since, though I've never known anyone to actually try it.

I was also going to offer to fly over and snore for Zig, but if we both open our windows she might hear me anyway.

[MJZiggy]

I had a similar thought. My first puppy came with a book that suggested the ticking alarm clock technique for soothing the new pup, and I have seen it suggested in print many times since, though I've never known anyone to actually try it.

I was also going to offer to fly over and snore for Zig, but if we both open our windows she might hear me anyway.

I think this is something that might seriously piss Mrs. Swede off. I actually slept well--maybe from not having to worry about it anymore. But it was a sad day, right from when I woke up and automatically looked over to check on her and realized she wasn't there.

[SkinBasket]

My mom's aunt had a cat taxidermied this one time. I'm not sure if it was because she thought she would miss the cat or because she just thought it was funny. She also lived in an asphalt shingle shed with a wood burning oven as her only heat and poached deer to eat, so I think her situation was probably different than yours.

[swede]

Are you sure it was taxidermied, or had it been dry-jerked for later consumption?

[mraynrand]

Are you sure it was taxidermied, or had it been dry-jerked for later consumption?

? ouch

[Freak Out]

I have been friends with a German Taxidermist for years....you would be surprised at all the weird pet mounts that he does. No....it's not Susan from Baden Baden....he/she was a Vivisectionist.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/InF17l92Fbc/0.jpg

[swede]

? ouch

You are NOT invited to the next Survivalist meeting if you do that every time someone asks a question about jerking meat!

[mraynrand]

You are NOT invited to the next Survivalist meeting if you do that every time someone asks a question about jerking meat!

Heh heh, he said 'jerking meat!'

http://epguides.com/BeavisandButthead/cast.jpg

[MJZiggy]

IIIIIII'MMMMM FFFFFFELLLLLLTTTTIIIINGGG...(Let's hope this damn thing turns out. The dish soap smells nice, but this is brutal on the hands...)

[Iron Mike]

I have been friends with a German Taxidermist for years....you would be surprised at all the weird pet mounts that he does.

Reminds me of when I was young, and my buddy's parents had a cottage near Crivitz. They would always stop on the way up at some bar in Lena for supper, since the kids wouldn't act up, but instead would wander around looking at the squirrel mounts:

http://bisonworld.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/squirrel_taxidermy_golf.7871004_std.jpg

[Upnorth]

IIIIIII'MMMMM FFFFFFELLLLLLTTTTIIIINGGG...(Let's hope this damn thing turns out. The dish soap smells nice, but this is brutal on the hands...)

That seems a little personal to be sharing here, but i'm glad its making you feel great!

[MJZiggy]

That seems a little personal to be sharing here, but i'm glad its making you feel great!

Eh. I got a nice bowl out of the deal, though I'm not really sure yet what to use it for.

[Scott Campbell]

For 14 years, that dog was mostly a serious thorn in the side, yet when she was here, I never felt unsafe...I'm not completely sure how I will sleep tonight without her snoring.



Sorry Zig......

[MJZiggy]

Sorry Zig......Thanks, Scott. It's been very different around here...

[Brando19]

Heading to the Bahamas next week...Sandals resort. Never been...looking forward to it. Anyone ever been?

[sheepshead]

been to the bahamas plenty. It used to be a great place for bargains and a cheap vaca like Mexico. The last time I took the kids we went to Atlantis - it was as expensive as Hawaii. You can still have some reasonable meals and drinks in town. The resorts are expensive-weathers always good. good diving too .

[Brando19]

been to the bahamas plenty. It used to be a great place for bargains and a cheap vaca like Mexico. The last time I took the kids we went to Atlantis - it was as expensive as Hawaii. You can still have some reasonable meals and drinks in town. The resorts are expensive-weathers always good. good diving too .

Thanks, Sheep. We wanted to go to Atlantis, but Sandals was a little cheaper. I'd love to go diving. And I've been watching the weather for the past 5 months...it's always in the high 70's low 80's. I leave Thursday...I'll let you know how it goes.

[Iron Mike]

Heading to the Bahamas next week...Sandals resort. Never been...looking forward to it. Anyone ever been?


http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s320x320/526156_10150723785289014_607864013_9338072_2130286 024_n.jpg

[woodbuck27]

I have been friends with a German Taxidermist for years....you would be surprised at all the weird pet mounts that he does. No....it's not Susan from Baden Baden....he/she was a Vivisectionist.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/InF17l92Fbc/0.jpg

Max Factor is slippin' with it's Model hires.

[Bretsky]

I saw plenty of hot lesbians in Vegas
Vegas is awesome

[Deputy Nutz]

Heading to the Bahamas next week...Sandals resort. Never been...looking forward to it. Anyone ever been?


you will probably ruin this to, but Sandals is a decent place, a bit commercial, but nice. Went to the one in Jamaica I know there is more than one, but it was good, the food was ok, not great. Free booze and the sticky stuff was basically free as well.

went to the Palace resort in Cancun for the 5 year ann. 5 years ago and that was better than Sandals, more expensive but I got to play unlimited golf on a Nicklaus designed course. Food was much better, more restaurants on site, and you could go to the adults only resort 15 miles down the beach. Will go back once Mexicans stop kidnapping Americans

[Deputy Nutz]

Thanks, Sheep. We wanted to go to Atlantis, but Sandals was a little cheaper. I'd love to go diving. And I've been watching the weather for the past 5 months...it's always in the high 70's low 80's. I leave Thursday...I'll let you know how it goes.

I hope nothing bad happens to you while you're underwater, stay away from the sharks

[Oscar]

Had city wide garage sales here today. Something bout yard sales that turns sweet lil old ladies into complete lunatics.. LOL

Hey Zool... Found another yard sale gem. A Dave Navarro Sig. PRS SE. Looks like its been to hell and back but I'll fix it up. Got it bought for 60.00. Had to knock down a couple old ladies to get it but its all mine..LOL IF I can figure out how I'll post a few before and after pic's..

[Deputy Nutz]

Drunk posting, taking a sip of the potion hit the three wheel motion

[Freak Out]

Joemailman....where are the goods?

[GrnBay007]

Ran a 52.3 400 last night in their first outdoor meet. Their 4x400 team is ranked 19th in the state right now. :)

Woot! 51.4 in the 4x400 tonight! So happy for him cause he's been so down on himself for not breaking under 52 yet this season. Now he will probably be pissy till he gets in the 50's. lol His distance team fell short of qualifying for the Drake relays this week. :( But now the goal is to make State!

[Freak Out]

If you want an unlocked phone here it is. I've been using one I bought in Europe for months now and love it.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=galaxy_nexus_hspa

[woodbuck27]

Woot! 51.4 in the 4x400 tonight! So happy for him cause he's been so down on himself for not breaking under 52 yet this season. Now he will probably be pissy till he gets in the 50's. lol His distance team fell short of qualifying for the Drake relays this week. :( But now the goal is to make State!

Nice. Your a solid Mom 007.

[Brando19]

you will probably ruin this to, but Sandals is a decent place, a bit commercial, but nice. Went to the one in Jamaica I know there is more than one, but it was good, the food was ok, not great. Free booze and the sticky stuff was basically free as well.

went to the Palace resort in Cancun for the 5 year ann. 5 years ago and that was better than Sandals, more expensive but I got to play unlimited golf on a Nicklaus designed course. Food was much better, more restaurants on site, and you could go to the adults only resort 15 miles down the beach. Will go back once Mexicans stop kidnapping Americans

We had a WONDERFUL time at the Bahamas. The people that worked at Sandals were nothing but nice and helpful. The ride from the airport to the resort was a little eye opening. The city looked dirty, but once we got to the resort it was a totally different story. The water was so clear. It was all inclusive. Now my wife and I are spoiled because our regular vacation to Myrtle Beach or Pigeon Forge doesn't come close to Nassau. I'd love to go back...especially to the one in Jamaica. It looks beautiful. It did feel a little like slavery, though. It was a bunch of white people enjoying themselves while black people waited on them for no money (tips.)

[Little Whiskey]

pssst....brando, you can tip them if you want.

[Brando19]

pssst....brando, you can tip them if you want.

Actually...they're not allowed to accept tips. They tell you not to tip them when you check in. I did tip the shuttle service, though. After all...he drove us to and from the airport ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD. If I had to rent a car and drive on the opposite side of the road...I'd hit more people than Ron Artest at a clown convention.

[Deputy Nutz]

Brando, I got the same feeling about the service in Jamaica. It was sort of sad, that the workers at the resort basically provided for their entire family on a small salary from the resort. If they are caught taking tips they lose their job. It is tough, because their are thousands of people applying for those jobs.

[Brando19]

Brando, I got the same feeling about the service in Jamaica. It was sort of sad, that the workers at the resort basically provided for their entire family on a small salary from the resort. If they are caught taking tips they lose their job. It is tough, because their are thousands of people applying for those jobs.

It really is sad...most of the people working their had at least one gold tooth because they couldn't afford a tooth colored cap/filling. It makes you sad to think they have to come to work and put on a happy face and listen to a bunch of rich people complain because their drinks need refilled and they go home to a house that you see in the ghetto. I'd say you're exactly right...thousands of people do apply for those jobs. Without tourism...that place would be nothing.

[GrnBay007]

My son's friend is from Jamaica and he went back there the beginning of last summer to visit his dad and uncle. Was supposed to be just for the summer and he's still not back! Tells my son there are problems with his passport and that is why he is not back yet. His mom was supposed to be going there to get him back and there are always "issues" with that too. I feel bad for the kid he never mentions school when he sends messages and just says he wants to come back here and talks about missing sports. He's a good kid, I hope he's safe and makes it back soon.

[SkinBasket]

Nice. Your a solid Mom 007.

Without Partial around, it's great having someone of such high moral fiber to continuously judge the other posters.

[mraynrand]

Without Partial around, it's great having someone of such high moral fiber to continuously judge the other posters.


I'm guessing he needs more fiber

http://plansforworkouts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Metamucil-Weight-Loss.jpg

[Freak Out]

It really is sad...most of the people working their had at least one gold tooth because they couldn't afford a tooth colored cap/filling. It makes you sad to think they have to come to work and put on a happy face and listen to a bunch of rich people complain because their drinks need refilled and they go home to a house that you see in the ghetto. I'd say you're exactly right...thousands of people do apply for those jobs. Without tourism...that place would be nothing.

If the resort does not allow tips they damn well better pay them a decent wage....if not then take your business elsewhere. But you really don't give a fuck do you?

[woodbuck27]

Without Partial around, it's great having someone of such high moral fiber to continuously judge the other posters.


Well thanks a bunch skin I do live a decent life and a happy one too. I appreciate that . Ohh on judging. Yaaaawwwwaaannnnnnk !

I never judge another human being. You got me wrong on that one. (-:

[Scott Campbell]

And here he is showcasing that stunning lack of judgement:



That needs to go both ways pbmax. That just for a start Sir. How can you place an abusive stalking poster like Scott Campbell on IGNORE when he continually stalks me? How is that certain claim handled by you pbmax..to protect me?

You'll sit there and watch and watch the likes of Scott Campbell do his abuse...the most outrageous garbage posts on and on and on and that's just great. You suspend him and he come back angrier and more beligerant and more viscious then ever and you glorify him.

How can you live with that pbmax?

Placing the likes of Scott Campbell ON ignore ISN'T THE SOLUTION. That hardly gets it done.

You need to institute a Scott Campbell RULE. That Scott Campbell has to stop his outrageous abuse or ban him for life from Packerrats.

Is that such a novel idea? it's my most sincere and honest assessment of Scott Campbell over six difficult years that he should be banned from Packerrats. How often has he been suspended pbmax? Many times...right!

So has that been any deterrant against his abuse? Of course NOT man.

Do the sensable thing and ban him from Packerrats.

If I stand in for myself or fight for respect I'm a really bad member here. BULLSHIT !

I can exercise the IGNORE Function but will SC go away? Not a fricken' chance. He's over the top abusive,oppressive,obsessive and mailiscious. He never lets go because he's SICK.

Scott Campbell has FREE rein. His behaviour is applauded ..as something amusing.

That's a good example of what..............SUCKS !

You have rules for me. A poster that has every right to fight for my dignity and respect.

You have NO RULES for Scott Campbell.

Posters here that imagine they can act just like Scott Campbell 'get in their feeding frenzy'.Thats never going to knock me down. That doesn't make it less challenging. When I'm challenged sometimes I'll have to accept that. That's my human nature.

Why should I be expected to IGNORE such abuse pbmax? That IGNORE feature isn't 'idiot proof' nor is it any blessing on me if he knowing I've got him 'on IGNORE' continyes to slander me.

Cut the head off the snake. Ban Scott Campbell from Packerrats... if he cannot smarten up and stop the abuse.

PLEASE pbmax do the exact right thing for this forum. I realize you do not have sucj power but you can impose on his abuse.

No apology from him is ever sincere. he's clearly a sick man.

Place the ultimate sanction against Scott Campbell..BAN Scott Campbell if he doesn't finally get over his obsessions and abusive slander of me.

It's just this pbmax.

Do you ever imagine I enjoy having to continually post for the respect I'm denied by the likes of Scott Campbell? If you do your mistaken. It's not a challenge it's OLD.

How many times have you read his posts of utter abuse of me. Outrageous abuse.You let that go even when I have him 'on Ignore' and at 'no time' question yourself? What about that is right pbmax? Maybe your not aware of how the ignore feature has this problem? He's even with his buddy Zool ensure I saw his 'dirt' by posting ZOOL to ensure i would. Is that fair or even funny?

Mad asked Scott Campbell and I to place one another on IGNORE. He did so what... months ago. I complied with Mad's request immediately. What did Scott Campbell do?

I respected Mad's request as a 'NO BRAINER'while Scott Campbell ignored Mad and just kept on truckin' his abuse. He never missed a tick. How did that work? His way is to beat a poster to death and then actually post that he likes that poster.That's beyond obsession that's clearly antisocial possibly psychotic behaviour.I'm no psychologist/psychiatrist so unqualified to diagnose Scott Campbell.

Scott Campbell often tells Packerrats that I'm mentally ill. I am NOT mentally ill.

Put yourself in my place for one minutes thought.How would that feel pbmax? From my position it's horrid behaviour on Scott Campbell's part. NOT hardly acceptable.

I'll do my part for Packerrats and put Scott Campbell on IGNORE again. It will be done in less than a minute.

What do you need to do pbmax?Maybe simply 'think'.


I stand by every word I've written above.

It's NOT fair for me to ask for Scott Campbell's banning. I will deal with his abuse as I always have done.

I am confident that Scott Campbell will get all he deserves. Life has it's way of ensuring that.

I retract asking that Scott Campbell be banned forever from Packerrats.

[SkinBasket]

LoL. He bypassed judgment and went straight to sentencing.

[Scott Campbell]

LoL. He bypassed judgment and went straight to sentencing.



Here's the Cliff Notes excerpted version:



ban him for life from Packerrats.


Do the sensable thing and ban him from Packerrats.


Cut the head off the snake. Ban Scott Campbell from Packerrats


Place the ultimate sanction against Scott Campbell..BAN Scott Campbell


I stand by every word I've written above.


I retract asking that Scott Campbell be banned forever from Packerrats.



It's like two of his inner voices having an argument within the same post.

[mraynrand]

Can we not have this thread be "Official Thread about Woodbuck?" :lol:

[MJZiggy]

I need to book a flight to Milwaukee and for some reason, I keep procrastinating buying the ticket. I can't seem to make the simple decision between flying cheaper or flying at the times I want to fly.

[Scott Campbell]

I need to book a flight to Milwaukee and for some reason, I keep procrastinating buying the ticket. I can't seem to make the simple decision between flying cheaper or flying at the times I want to fly.


What's the price difference?

Do you have to connect, or can you get a direct?

[MJZiggy]

What's the price difference?

Do you have to connect, or can you get a direct? Oddly, the direct is cheaper, but it doesn't leave until 7 p.m. and comes back Sunday morning at 8 which totally won't work because of the post wedding brunch. If I take a later flight back, it's about $50 more. If I take an earlier flight out so I can spend even a little time with these people, it's $100 more. And a connection.

[Scott Campbell]

Oddly, the direct is cheaper, but it doesn't leave until 7 p.m. and comes back Sunday morning at 8 which totally won't work because of the post wedding brunch. If I take a later flight back, it's about $50 more. If I take an earlier flight out so I can spend even a little time with these people, it's $100 more. And a connection.


Connections suck, but it doesn't look like you really have much choice. Damn, flights are expensive right now.

[mraynrand]

JOHANNESBURG -- A cat survived after it was tossed around inside a washing machine for almost two hours in Johannesburg, the South African newspaper The Star reported Friday.

Karin Bennett, 63, heard meowing noises coming from close to her washing machine and began to search for her cat Tabitha.

She searched her neighbor's house -- where the adventurous cat likes to visit -- and her kitchen cabinets, oven and fridge but was unable to find the animal.

When her washing machine cycle finished, she went into the laundry and discovered Tabitha's furry face looking back at her through the machine's glass.

The cat was inside the washing machine for one hour and 45 minutes.

Tabitha was treated at a local vet for hypothermia and shock but was not seriously injured during the incident.

"It could happen to anybody. She must have been sleeping in there," Bennett said. "The vet told me she [the cat] had lost seven of her nine lives."

http://optimistworld.com/files/Persian%20cat%20survives%20washing%20machine%20ful l%20cycle_9253_1_1___Selected.jpg*



* not necessarily THE cat in the story

[easy cheesy]

http://optimistworld.com/files/Persian%20cat%20survives%20washing%20machine%20ful l%20cycle_9253_1_1___Selected.jpg*



* not necessarily THE cat in the story

Maybe the cat in the story...

http://catmacros.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/wtf_ami.jpg

[Scott Campbell]

http://optimistworld.com/files/Persian%20cat%20survives%20washing%20machine%20ful l%20cycle_9253_1_1___Selected.jpg*



* not necessarily THE cat in the story



Good post mraynrand!

[MJZiggy]

Maybe the cat in the story...

http://catmacros.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/wtf_ami.jpg

Not clean enough...

[woodbuck27]

Oddly, the direct is cheaper, but it doesn't leave until 7 p.m. and comes back Sunday morning at 8 which totally won't work because of the post wedding brunch. If I take a later flight back, it's about $50 more. If I take an earlier flight out so I can spend even a little time with these people, it's $100 more. And a connection.

My advice and this is based in my experience. Never place money over a priority of spending quality time with people you love. That always trumps any money concern; and what is a mere $100.00?

My advice is to simple. Spend that money for time with loved ones.

[mraynrand]

Good post mraynrand!

Thanks Scott!!! :) :) :)

[mraynrand]

My advice and this is based in my experience. Never place money over a priority of spending quality time with people you love. That always trumps any money concern; and what is a mere $100.00?

My advice is to simple. Spend that money for time with loved ones.

Good Advice!!!!!! :) :)

[MJZiggy]

I think I need therapy.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think I need therapy.
I got all the therapy you need right here, baby.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/coolproduction/ckeditor_assets/pictures/2941/original/AustinPowers.jpg

[Scott Campbell]

I got all the therapy you need right here, baby.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/coolproduction/ckeditor_assets/pictures/2941/original/AustinPowers.jpg



Good post Harlan Huckleby!

[mraynrand]

I think I need therapy.

Don't worry, be HAPPY!

http://bobbymcferrin.com/wp-content/themes/mcferrin/images/bobby.jpg

[Iron Mike]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s320x320/582074_3527524638655_1588368388_2791421_267028943_ n.jpg

My daughter and her prom date. When she was young we called her "Marble Eyes." *sigh*

[MJZiggy]

I think I need therapy.

And thank y'all for taking that one so seriously.

[Brando19]

Damn Carpenter bees are taking over my house. Holes all in our logs...what the hell. Anyone have any experience with killing these things? how do i get rid of them?

[MJZiggy]

Damn Carpenter bees are taking over my house. Holes all in our logs...what the hell. Anyone have any experience with killing these things? how do i get rid of them?

Are they the fat ones with the black back ends that kind of hover around and look at you while you're outside?

[swede]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s320x320/582074_3527524638655_1588368388_2791421_267028943_ n.jpg

My daughter and her prom date. When she was young we called her "Marble Eyes." *sigh*

There was a kid in my son's school who tried to bring a dog to the prom, but the principal didn't allow it.

It's nice to see that your daughter's school is more open-minded about water fowl, at least.

Who's the guy in the tie?

[Brando19]

Are they the fat ones with the black back ends that kind of hover around and look at you while you're outside?

Yup...that's them. The ass clowns have been nesting in my log home. I kill them but I need to put something in the holes that will kill them all!

[easy cheesy]

There was a kid in my son's school who tried to bring a dog to the prom, but the principal didn't allow it.

It's nice to see that your daughter's school is more open-minded about water fowl, at least.

Who's the guy in the tie?


That's not just ANY water fowl.... that's my Cat That's A Duck Named Jaques- (yes.... duck.... he doesn't know any different and we don't want to burst the bubble) The dude in the tie is tasked with making sure that Jaques doesn't leave behind any "unwelcome carpet splattage".

[MJZiggy]

Yup...that's them. The ass clowns have been nesting in my log home. I kill them but I need to put something in the holes that will kill them all!
We take a board and play baseball with them here. They have no stingers. I'm sure wasp and hornet killer in the hole should take care of the rest of them.

[easy cheesy]

HAH! I was just at a Casino and played Spanish 21.... didn't know what the fuck I was doing...my girl (shout out) Jackie gave me $30.00 and basically said "May the Force Be With You".... God, or whomever, must have been on my side.... went home with $200.00 after all the food, drinks, tips, etc.... I'm OVER THE MOON! LOVE YOU JACKIE!

[easy cheesy]

Mike and I will be in Vegas in a few weeks..... Puttin' some dough on the Pack... I might have better luck with the mud "pack" at the spa.... but... wtf..... I'll keep Jackie's mojo close... :)

[Iron Mike]

HAH! I was just at a Casino and played Spanish 21.... didn't know what the fuck I was doing...my girl (shout out) Jackie gave me $30.00 and basically said "May the Force Be With You".... God, or whomever, must have been on my side.... went home with $200.00 after all the food, drinks, tips, etc.... I'm OVER THE MOON! LOVE YOU JACKIE!

http://blackjackvariationsguide.com/spanish-21-strategy.htm

[Freak Out]

I love Sweden.

[woodbuck27]

I love Sweden.

I enjoy their meatballs.

A little pasta tossed with the meatball sauce; a tossed salad and a glass of vino de blanc. Tres bon ou c'est manufique.

[easy cheesy]

Who is "Packerrats"?... as in "member showing" as "Packerrats"?.... that would be whomever is in BOLD and sniffin' around? Maybe it's Coleslaw with Mustard in the Conservatory with a Fried Chicken Back....Dunno.... cuz after all... the rocks in my driveway are smarter than me.... just sayin'....

http://packerrats.com/member.php?6028-packerrats

[easy cheesy]

I think I'm just a conspiracy theorist.... I need a therapist... good thing I'm going to Vegas soon... Vegas Vs. Therapist... hmmmmmmm... you do the math.....

[easy cheesy]

I'm so pissed off about the President of The United States screwing up traffic in Seattle for 10 frickin' hours.... no politickin' here because I know where to take it and I don't have the energy to do so... just a pissed off commuter... fucker... I hope "somebody" chokes on Tom Douglas's shit ass Cobb Salad... just sayin'....

[easy cheesy]

I love Dick...

http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/4bfd3d077f8b9ad979990000/president-richard-nixon.jpghttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/_piQwNuyuMYc/TUSKX7ECSuI/AAAAAAAAAcw/tQclM7e0RWc/s640/dick+martin.jpghttp://afrocityblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/dick.jpg

[easy cheesy]

Here's to a Frauppucino for the masses..... ***barfing in mouth***

[easy cheesy]

It's a Seattle thing.... carrry on.....

[easy cheesy]

Just a Seattle thing...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fIqq5XVFKQ

YAWN...found God and a donut.... YEAH!!!!!

[easy cheesy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNVu55ZyC-Y&feature=related

[Deputy Nutz]

If you keep this up I am going to punch you right in your cheesemaker.

[HowardRoark]

Sometimes I think easy cheesy and woodbuck ***could*** be a match made in heaven.

[HowardRoark]

carry on.....

peace.

[easy cheesy]

If you keep this up I am going to punch you right in your cheesemaker.

Have at it. Chances are pretty good that I'm going to keep it up.

[easy cheesy]

carry on.....

peace.

Carry on is the only way to travel. All that other baggage is so unnecessary. Travel light I always say.

[woodbuck27]

Sometimes I think easy cheesy and woodbuck ***could*** be a match made in heaven.


Welll yes ....easy cheesy seems delightful but I think she's attached to her friend Ricky and.....

..... Well actually.... I already have the most marvelous Lady who loves me with all her heart and soul.

Her name is Mae.

Come and visit us HowardRoark if your ever in the Honey Harbour, Ontario area... on SE Georgian Bay. It's lovely here. SEXY. We might collaborate on some decent music. Your taste there eclectically superior.

ohh we will be traveling east very soon to points in Quebec and in the marvelous Maritime Provinces so don't get too excited about any visit soon.