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comet

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quote:
Originally posted by jedijudy:
Where is the little lightsaber smilie when you want one?

en garde! \o_/

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Janine

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If I had known before this morning it was Star Wars Day, I'd have arranged for Dr. R. to wear his Darth Vader costume for the kids at the clinic today.

And Yay for Zeke! (Although I'm sure the sense of accomplishment re: the degree is outrageous, I hope it also soon translates into Job Satisfaction and Bigger Paychecks.)

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Kelly Alves

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quote:
Originally posted by comet:
en garde! \o_/

That. ROCKS. (former fencer lust.)

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jedijudy

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quote:
Originally posted by comet:
quote:
Originally posted by jedijudy:
Where is the little lightsaber smilie when you want one?

en garde! \o_/
Yup! That works!

The Book of Face had many nice things to steal to commemorate the day. [Biased]

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Amazing Grace

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YAAAAYYYYYY

*swish* *slash*

After the High Drama of the city council meeting (see: prayer thread), I was pleased that Fr. Temp gave a shout-out to it (as a place where you could see all the world's ills on parade) in his sermon. Rueful laughing from the congregation.

I also got a couple of (good natured, humorous) questions about how I was dealing with my new ill-fame in town.

Did get some background on one of the persistent opponents to our project from dear friends, who write for the local rag (on other subjects). Basically: he never met a grudge he didn't like. He also seems to be one of these people who always thinks he knows more than YOU, whatever the subject.

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Kelly Alves

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Lordy-lord, Amazing Grace.

I was thinking about "scare quote lady" today as I was driving around, and I still boggle. What a sad, demented soul.

[ 07. May 2012, 03:40: Message edited by: Kelly Alves ]

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Amazing Grace

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The scoop I got today (from two of our members who have known Grudge Guy his whole life) is that Scare Quote Lady met Grudge Guy within the last year or so and fallen for his sad, sad story. I'm pretty sure he hasn't told her about all the harassing and disrupting he did (etc.). She also seems to be just crazy enough to not wise up and not go along with his schemes. (If she did, she'd be screwed over by him like the rest of us.)

From my friends who write for the local rag - they say that their Boss Lady will print any letter they're sent, so kooks tend to be frequent fliers.

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Amazing Grace

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I realized after edit window that there are two Grudge Guys. The one I meant above is the unmedicated homeless one, not Mr. Prosperous White Male Know-It-All.

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Kelly Alves

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How about Grudge Guy and Grudge Lord?

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Cold, but absolutely beautiful sunny day with Cumulus clouds all over the place. Too bad about the cold front and wind or else I would be moving dirt on the tractor.

And those !#@$^#%@$ aphids are on my peach and cherry trees after I have nursed them through freezes this is the thanks I GET? [Mad] [Mad] [Mad]

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I'm just back from spraying the fruit trees. Now let's see if it rains tonight.

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Amazing Grace

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Isn't that a rain-maker similar to washing the car?

Instead of going to the City Council meeting again tomorrow, I get to do something *I* like. The sequel to _Wolf Hall_ drops tomorrow and I ordered a copy at My Friendly Local Bookstore.

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Its one of my favorite times of year right now. The wheat has started to turn gold and ripen, and it won't be long before its time for harvest. I know I've said this before, but wheat is my absolute favorite crop. I really don't know why wheat fascinates me so much more than soybeans or corn or cotton, but it does. Looking at a wheat field tugs on a little something deep in my soul and makes my heart glad.

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Sigh...

Hubby has been helping the oldest nephew work up a truck patch (garden grown for sale at market.) He and the boy have been working so hard on it, and it was looking great. Tomatoes and sweet corn were on pace to be some of the first to hit the local market and the purple-hull peas were not far behind. The kid stood to make a decent amount when the crops came in.

However, last week one of the big farmers nearby sprayed some kind of methyl-ethyl-bad-shit on his corn and failed to inclued a drift retardant. The boy's patch, along with several other nearby fields got and unhealthy dose of what ever it was they sprayed too. [Disappointed]

The maters are looking rather crispy, the corn is struggling and the peas have to be replanted. The farmer did come by to say he would "make it right" with my nephew, but the poor kid is really upset. Its not really about the money, although he is saving up for a couple of big-ticket items. Its more about seeing a kid who is really trying to work hard and make a dollar getting his hopes crushed by someone elses carelessness.

On the bright side, and also related to the truck patch, hubby and I now own a rather elderly tractor. She's not a Deere, but it is still pretty cool anyway. [Smile]

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Ye Olde Motherboarde
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Thank you, Lord, for the minuscule rain but the hail was unwelcome to my tender plants and little fruit on the trees. Not happy! [Mad]

Darn @*#*$((*!! aphids are still a problem but I still hope for the best when I do another planting at the end of the week.

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Of course, I sprayed the fruit trees this morning.

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comet

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hail here, too. twice in a few days now - often we go whole years without. luckily the trees haven't really leafed out much yet.

if I remember correctly, Mike McGrath recommends battling aphids with high pressure water - like a power washer. something to consider.

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Motherboard, have you considered releasing ladybirds in your patch?

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jedijudy

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We were languishing on page 2, so here's a bump!

I went to my folks' Saturday to give Mom her Mother's Day present. Before I even got to the house, I saw this butterfly and had to take a few pictures of it! There are quite a lot of the beautiful creatures fluttering around now! [Big Grin]

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That's a beautiful picture!

ETA: "a" [Roll Eyes]

[ 16. May 2012, 09:52: Message edited by: Lyda*Rose ]

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Jen.

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popping in to just say how nice all of you all! I was greeted by a wonderful security lady in Atlanta who coped brilliantly with me presenting her with all the possible forms she might want and not being able to work her fingerprint machine.

I'm really sad that when I arrive home on Sunday people won't say to me 'Wow! England'.

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Kelly Alves

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Welcome to the New World, Jenny Ann! [Big Grin] Give us hell!

[ 18. May 2012, 05:06: Message edited by: Kelly Alves ]

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I have drunk frozen Margaritas, danced to an 80s tribute act and nearly ended up with 20 packs of cigarettes rather than 1 pack of 20 cigs. I have been chatted up by 4 men (and refused them all) and have amazing (not) hair from the humidity - am I doing ok?

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Lyda*Rose

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Sounds average. [Biased]

Enjoy! Enjoy!

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I am - it's amazing!

Thanks!

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Kelly Alves

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quote:
Originally posted by Jenny Ann:
I have drunk frozen Margaritas, danced to an 80s tribute act and nearly ended up with 20 packs of cigarettes rather than 1 pack of 20 cigs. I have been chatted up by 4 men (and refused them all) and have amazing (not) hair from the humidity - am I doing ok?

Good girl.

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Janine

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As for the Humid Hair -- roll wid it, gah. Plot you a style that's s'posed to look that way. People will think you paid good money to have it done to you a-purpose.

signed,

Wild Witch Hair Woman, Queen of the Swamps


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Kelly Alves

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Gris-gris woman, preach it! [Cool]

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Jen.

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I've given up today and tied it up.

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Janine

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Sometimes that's the best way to go. Thus my racks and drawers full of silky scarves and tie-dyed bandanas and so on.

They also come in handy during alopecia episodes. There's a positive side to alopecia -- there's no such thing as a "bad scalp day". [Big Grin]

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Janine

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Here's a nice website to check out, if you like fishing and outdoors living and nature and whatnot -- a local lady living a dream, I'd say. [Smile]

Life In The Louisiana Wetlands

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We are in Minnesota for my niece's graduation and commissioning (as a 2d Lieutenant in the Air Force). The commissioning ceremony was this morning. The Gander (Commander, USN, retired) administered the oath of office and did it beautifully. I would never have been able to do that without completely losing it. As it was I had tears streaming down my face just standing there.

We are so proud of her.

We just had a lovely dinner with the new officer and family. Everyone is overfed and sleepy. A wonderful day.

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Mamacita

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Congrats to all, snowgoose! What a wonderful day that must have been.

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Sir Kevin
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Correction: my wife has a Master of Arts in Education: English Language and Literacy and she graduated with honours and a GPA over 3.7 .

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Amazing Grace

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After a serious Road Warrior week (600 mi driving as opposed to my normal-work-week 300), I am considering hopping in my car after church and driving 120 or so miles north to the Land of My Birth to get much closer to the "complete" zone for the annular eclipse.

MoBo and JB have a front row seat!

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comet

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OMG we're officially over run with tourists and climbers. let the marathon begin!

blech. I'm also feeling supersick - just MS symptoms, but they're kicking my ass. I basically slept through Friday and didn't even know it.

And... *ahem*... I was not aware that an apparent pretty common MS symptom involves your intestines taking long breaks from functioning. I cannot even begin to tell you all how much that sucks. like, big suck. like, I'd rather donate a vital organ without anesthesia. I'd rather have my spleen tattooed. and it's not like other MS symptoms that have a certain "poor suffering hero" sex appeal.

there is just nothing sexy about 16 days of constipation.

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Mamacita

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Oh, comet. That sounds awful.

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comet:
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there is just nothing sexy about 16 days of constipation.
But there is something unique in a macabre way about adding it to my prayer list. [Votive]

I pray your gut will sort itself out very soon.

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I'd say that was sh*tty for you comet, but in fact, it's the opposite. (sorry, I couldn't resist) I do hope it sorts itself out soon.

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Janine

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Dang, comet. Starts to make enemas look good, 16 days.

Thanks for the way y'all all update here. It's nice to be able to keep track like that.

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Still trying to find a discreet way put Comet's problem on my prayer list. [Roll Eyes]

Anyway, had a great eclipse party on the porch. Good food, my great neighbors and got some photos. Now, I can e-mail them from my phone, but JB has the rest in his camera and I have no clue about moving to show you. It was pretty cool, by the way.

So here's a nice photo of what you missed

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Missed it, due to being distrated on the job: worked a long day, which ended with setting up telescopes and furniture on the back lawn of a large hotel for the conventioneers to see it. Oh well, didn't have the special view goggles anyway...

Cool pics, MB!

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Originally posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde:
Anyway, had a great eclipse party on the porch. Good food, my great neighbors and got some photos. Now, I can e-mail them from my phone, but JB has the rest in his camera and I have no clue about moving to show you. It was pretty cool, by the way.

So here's a nice photo of what you missed

It must have been magnificent to see, Motherboard! If you ever get those photos out of JB's camera, be sure to post them.

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Ye Olde Motherboarde
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Will post the eclipse pictures today, as JB is on his way home from yet ANOTHER trip and I have his list of things to do for when the kids get here tomorrow. First on the list is that the daughter and I will be soaking at OJO! to get all the kinks out of arthritic bodies, and have some girl time. [Yipee]
JB is making green chile, of course. And we have another list of things to do with the granddaughter.

AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL TODAY!:

Happy Anniversary, Janine and F.G.

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Janine

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*Sigh*

I see by the calendar it's almost time to call the rental car company and the hotel to kill my reservations for the Red Earth and Beyond Meet that I cannot attend. Bleeegh.

OTOH, it's a good day, 31st wedding anniversary and all. For which I will grill some beautiful steaks.

Oh, also -- I just heard this from AP news, and it bears watching: pod Poisonings.

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One more killer shift then it's two whole glorious days off up at the lake. As hot as the weather has been lately, the water should be just right for swimming, we've got a load of wood for the fire pit and a big ole cooler filled with beer. I am so looking forward to getting away, even if it is only for a couple of days. My cell phone doesn't get reception at our campground, so any crisis that pops up at the bar will have to be dealt with by someone other than little old me [Smile] .

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Nicolemr
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Memorial Day three day weekend, Yay! [Smile]

Predicted thunderstorms for the weekend, boo. [Frown]

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We're getting ready for our annual Memorial Day cookout. I have been baking since yesterday, and the Gander is outside doing manly things with grills and so on. I have to get into the garden to dig some plants for folks I haven't seen since Easter. The iris need dividing and the snowdrops are out of control.

There is something very satisfying about giving garden plants to (and receiving them from) friends.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Holiday, y'all!

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snowgoose

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I only just noticed---that would be SUNdrops, not snowdrops. Way different.

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Any snowdrops here would fizzle on the way down. We're approaching a record high of 95 today. Thank God for that "cooler near the lake" effect. It's a mere 84 here.

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