Christmas Countdown - 2008

[Binger]

Are you a Knight that says.. " Nicht..?"

[JayIsh]

"Bring out your dead!"

[dvdguy]

im not dead

[Binger]

(you do know anyone who hasn't seen this movie will have no idea what we are talking about)....( but then again.. crown is always in the dark.. and asleep)

[MrsH]

Have y'all been in the eggnog????

[JayIsh]

..."It's only a flesh wound!"

[Binger]

ohh bring me a shubbery......

[dvdguy]

if she weighs more than a duck shes a witch

[JayIsh]

..."In the eggnog..." Remember...You're talking to Hef!!!

[Binger]

Mrs.H bring me a shurberry.... ( a shrubbery.. what on earth do you want a shrubbery for?)

[JayIsh]

..."Very small rocks..."

[Binger]

That's a killer rabbit....

[Binger]

ok ok- getting ready to storm here.. guess I will head to Camelot......

" we are no longer the Knights that say Nicht...."

YABBA> ROCK ON!

[JayIsh]

Good travels Fair Knight...Godspeed...

[Maureen]

You took the best line "It's only a flesh wound"!!!!!!!!

[JayIsh]

That movie was filmed in your backyard wasn't it Mo?

[Maureen]

Yep, Doune Castle about 30 miles away from me............actually right next to a brilliant pub, now that you mention it........

[JayIsh]

I love pub's...But I'm alergic to alcohol...I break out in handcuffs...

[Maureen]

Don't you just hate it when that happens....??!!!!!!

[JayIsh]

I do! But thankfully, it has been a long, long time since I had a reaction...We're all better off!

[Maureen]

Take two Pils and call me in the morning!

[sila]

morning z

[scoobie]

Morning all!

I dont know, I'm away from here for one day and you all go slightly python-crazy 'He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy'

Also like the following scene from the holy grail

BLACK KNIGHT: 'Tis but a scratch.
ARTHUR: A scratch? Your arm's off!
BLACK KNIGHT: No, it isn't.
ARTHUR: Well, what's that then?
BLACK KNIGHT: I've had worse.
ARTHUR: You liar!
BLACK KNIGHT: Come on you pansy!
[hah]
[parry thrust]
[ARTHUR chops the BLACK KNIGHT's right arm off]
ARTHUR: Victory is mine!
[kneeling]
We thank thee Lord, that in thy merc-
[hah]
BLACK KNIGHT: Come on then.
ARTHUR: What?
BLACK KNIGHT: Have at you!
ARTHUR: You are indeed brave, Sir knight, but the fight is mine.
BLACK KNIGHT: Oh, had enough, eh?
ARTHUR: Look, you stupid bastard, you've got no arms left.
BLACK KNIGHT: Yes I have.
ARTHUR: Look!
BLACK KNIGHT: Just a flesh wound.
[bang]
ARTHUR: Look, stop that.
BLACK KNIGHT: Chicken! Chicken!
ARTHUR: Look, I'll have your leg. Right!
[whop]
BLACK KNIGHT: Right, I'll do you for that!
ARTHUR: You'll what?
BLACK KNIGHT: Come 'ere!
ARTHUR: What are you going to do, bleed on me?
BLACK KNIGHT: I'm invincible!
ARTHUR: You're a loony.
BLACK KNIGHT: The Black Knight always triumphs!
Have at you! Come on then.
[whop]
[ARTHUR chops the BLACK KNIGHT's other leg off]
BLACK KNIGHT: All right; we'll call it a draw.
ARTHUR: Come, Patsy.
BLACK KNIGHT: Oh, oh, I see, running away then. You yellow
b******s! Come back here and take what's coming to you.
I'll bite your legs off!Pure geius.

Anyhoo, hope you all have a great Thursday, I'm off to Edinburgh tomorrow morning for the weekend, should be good!

[Holiday]

HAPPY SPRING!!! http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bucks_fanatic/16_6_1v-1.gif

It sure doesn't feel like the 1st day of spring out there! It's 27º & dreary. We have had rain for the last 2 days, mixing with snow yesterday afternoon! They are calling for snow on Saturday!! Warm weather IS coming, right??? :smile:

Have a good day ya'll!

[Crown 84]

Mrs H wrote: Have y'all been in the eggnog????
I don't know about the eggnog but they've sure been in something when they should have been in bed.
Nothing like a good night's sleep to soothe the frenetic soul.
Sadly, they undo it all with that coffee stuff!
I'll retire to Bedlam (if the mattresses are soft, that is.)

Do I sense another opera is immenent (or emminent. Or both)?
Of course. As long as our resident author has been properly fortified with the great bean.
And maybe a quiet corner room at the Shispering Pines Motel to think. Don't forget the fired twinkies to help get the coffee down. (Wait, what am I saying?? They never need help getting the coffee down. That would be like me needing help to figure out how to pull down the sheets).

<< OK, Crown, enough with that. Get on with the count! >>
Oh, right. Sorry.

Days to the Season: 238
Days to Christmas Day 280

It was 55 for the morning commute but with clouds and wind, it felt more like 40. Close to freezing temps are predicted for tonight. At least it puts the pollen fall on pause.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, my fellow Christmas Comrades!

[Crown 84]

(And to you Python-o-holics.
If you're not careful, you'll get me started talking about cheese and parrots!)

[Crown 84]

Ooooo!
Or maybe re-set the cheese sketch in a coffee shop with Binger!
Ooooo, the possibilities! (Or would that be too cruel?)
Wish I could write like they do!

[Maureen]

Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no MORE!!!!!

[clarebear]

Hiya everyone, hope all is well :D

[Cedarfarm]

Wow! Even I have to have a cigarette after that lively exchange!!

I like the Vicar sketch myself....

[Annette1990]

Good Morning All! A chilly first day of Spring here. Woke up to temps. in the mid 20's...the hi is suppose to be 44. Got a little rain/snow last night. Enough to make the walkway slick. I plan to go to my sister in laws on Sunday for Easter dinner. They will have the local egg hunt at the city park on Saturday (weather pending of course)So I hope to take Larissa to it. Since my daughters school doesn't get a "Spring Break" they get an early out today at 1:30 and no school on Friday or Monday. I tell ya these teachers plan it out right. They won't have to deal with kids all sugared up from Easter...*L* Well I hope everyone has a great day. Also, wanted to say hello to clarebear...hope all is well with you?

[Holiday]

We are going to my sisters for Easter to play board games. Should be interesting. I can't wait to play Candy Land with my great nephew! (he's 3) :D My hubby's family (Moms side) is getting together on April 6th & his Dads side is getting together April 12th for Easter....so we will still be celebrating Easter into mid-April....

[Binger]

Ohhh.. I'd like to return this parrot- it's dead........

AHHHHH coffee.......

YABBA.... Opera countodwn........ in 48 hours... you will witness GREAT opera...

[Binger]

I know what you mean Cedar- I really like a good cig after great moments in literature.. like that exchange last night........ ( hmmm that Castle scene was filmed inS cotland? I didn't see any plaid in the curtains..)

YABBA...... LOVE LOVE LOVE....... SPRING SPRING SPRING... LOVE LOVE LOVE

[sila]

have a peaceful good friday xxx

[Crown 84]

.... Opera countodwn........ in 48 hours... you will witness GREAT opera...
I'm sure we will.
Coffee or no coffee (yuk!) the mastery of our great playwright cannot be denied. I can't wait.
(In fact, you better hurry or I'll loose sleep over the anticipation)

Days to the Season: 237
Days to Christmas Day 279

Thirty-seven for the commute this morninig - a bit chillier than was predicted.
Lots of sun, though, and highs in the 60's are in the works.
Nice walking weather.

We are celebrating my older niece's 17th birthday this weekend.
She is starting her first job - working part time for Chick-Fil-A. She's also been getting college recruitment letters and wants to go to UNC-Chapel Hill.
Time gets away so fast! Seem like barely last week she was sitting on my lap while I read to her.

Have a Fabulous Friday, Fantastic Friends!
I hope your weekend gets off to a wonderous start.

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

cheesy What's your favourite colour?

Blue - no yelloowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!



HaHa - that was a nice stroll down Python lane.


First day of Spring, I wore my Blue Jays shirt from 1992 when they won the first of two World Series in a row.

O'Malley got his Easter suprise early, we'll see how takes to it.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/BunnyPhoto.jpg Happy Easter Weekend!

[mammaduke]

A blessed Good Friday everyone, having a great day. I am watching my friends little boy so we did Easter eggs this morning & he hunted for the eggs in the house. He was having a great time, his first time coloring eggs.

Sunny here , but cold & windy , temps only in the 30's today.

Have a great Easter week-end everyone.

[Holiday]

Hope you are all having a nice Good Friday!!!

How fun mammaduke...I always loved to color Easter eggs!! :smile:

[Binger]

loose sleep- ohh my ha ha ha.. ohh myyy I am loosing it..s omeone help me.. loose sleep.. oh my..... Help me Cedar.. Jay.... Auntie... pleaszzzzzeeeeee

YABBA

[Binger]

Hey weekend.. YABBA YABBA .... weekend.. In 24 hours there will be great Opera..... 24 and counting....

count down.....

[Annette1990]

Hi All...Hope everyone is having a nice day. Been busy all morning and haven't had a chance to get online. Weather wasn't bad earlier this morning but now it seems to be cooling off quickly with a few little flakes in the air. My sis will be here sometime today from Wyoming. Looking forward to visiting and hanging out for the next few days together. Have a good one!cheesy

[mammaduke]

I hope you have a nice visit with your sister while she is there.Hi All...Hope everyone is having a nice day. Been busy all morning and haven't had a chance to get online. Weather wasn't bad earlier this morning but now it seems to be cooling off quickly with a few little flakes in the air. My sis will be here sometime today from Wyoming. Looking forward to visiting and hanging out for the next few days together. Have a good one!cheesy

[momnan30]

"May the Calendar Keep Bringing Happy Holidays to You "-
love that signature!

[sila]

morning xxxxxxx

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Here are two Easter surprises for y'all!

Easter Parade - department store scene - Dancing and Drumming - Fred Astaire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xEXpJpmgww&feature=related

And because we’re Christmas enthusiasts - I’m sharing this link to the Easter Parade, but with still clips that include Holiday Inn - nice blend of holiday films and pics from 5th Avenue - thanks Bing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZg6d2i9kqs


:hello: Happy Saturday - Happy Easter!

[Crown 84]

"May the Calendar Keep Bringing Happy Holidays to You "-
love that signature!
Thanks, Momnan.
It's from one of my favorite Christmas songs, and from one of the best of the old-time Christmas movies, "Holiday Inn".
(Fits well for my countdown thread too, doesn't it?)

Days to the Season: 236
Days to Christmas Day 278

Hey Bing!
Climb out of your coffee stupor and get typing on that opera.
We can't wait!

A beautiful, sunny 58 degrees outside at this hour here in Raleigh.

UNC and Duke (barely) have won in the opening rounds and I am looking forward to this weekend's games.

Have a Stupendous Saturday, one and all!
And a Wonderous Weekend to boot.

[Binger]

thanks Bing!

Glad to help Auntie...

YABBA!

[Binger]

THE OPERA ( part XXVIII) will debut later this weekend..... Cedar is awaiting a replacement part on her Dusty Wig.... and Jay is having trouble with his paus du lux slippers.. and I have to getthe enw rainmaker machine in which is instrumental in creating a gloomy dismal effect when a particular cast member walks in....

YABBA..stay tuned....(NO ACC!)

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

thanks Bing!

Glad to help Auntie...

YABBA!

You're too funny - I was talkin' about Mr. Crosby.

As I'm sure you gathered. You earned these images.


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[Annette1990]

Good day all! Just got home from the local egg hunt at the city park. Daughter had a good time and found about 12 eggs as well as some chocolate foiled eggs. I just started my broccoli and cheese dish for tomorrow and plan to make lemon meringue pie and a chocolate orange bundt cake. So much for trying to get a nap in...*L I hope everyone is having a super Saturday!

[slgslg02]

merry Christmas all

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:hello: Merry Christmas and Happy Easter or Weekend to you slg-good to see you again.

You're making me hungry Annette, thankfully I've already had dinner.

[sila]

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[Annette1990]

Happy Easter..
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[Crown 84]

Days to the Season: 235
Days to Christmas Day 277

A happy Easter to one and all!
May your chocolate rabbits be tasty and your coffee be fresh to the last drop.

Chilly outside in Raleigh at this hour.
We are standing at 45 but with lots of sun.

My nieces are 17 and 15 but still like Easter egg hunts so my sister and I will set one up for them.
In fact, we had better get going on that little project!

Have a Super Sunday, everyone!

[Binger]

THE OPERA ( Part XXVIII) ( cause I love you guys..)

Act One: Setting The Shispering Pines Motel/ Coffee Shop/Banjo Repair Shop

Curtains open to reveal the Shispeing Pines Coffee Shop. Binger enters and is giddy beyond belief and sings a beautiful aria entitled.." Ode to the Blend of The Day.." Cedar enters and pours them a cup of coffee while adjusting her Dusty Wig/ She then stands on top of the counter and sings the aria " Ohhh what a beautiful morning.. ohh what a look of love....is the Shispering Pines Coffee Shop..."- Sila sings the world shortest opera with two words..
" Merry Christmas.." Maureen is seen in the background huddled over a sewing machine singing an aria " ode to the plaid tablecloth.." Jay enters and dances a paus du lux entitled
" Fix my banjo please.." There is obviously great joy and happiness, especially when Auntie enters from the back room and announces in aria that as chef she is placing Fired Twinkies as the special of the day.." The house lights go up and every one breaks into a paus du lux entitled " Sugar: Body's natural substitute for diabetes.." ( end Act One).

Act Two: Opens again with the Shispering Pines Coffee shop. Binger is seen still sitting at the bar with 100's of coffee cups around them. The beautiful singer Cedar is seen making shakes as she fixes her Dusty Wig and singing the aria " Ode to Aqua Net.." Annette enters and asks via aria if her banjo can be fixed in order to wear it as an Easter Bonnet. Just as Jay prepares to dance a paus du lux with new partner dom.. Crown enters ( lights dim, children scream, women get up and run out of audience.. fog rolls in, rain begins pelting the audience... Dusty wig goes limp... coffee goes cold.. paus du lux stops dead.. funeral dirge begins palying) and announces in broken aria that they have used their life savings that once padded their mattress to buy the Shispering Pines complex and thus, they are closing the Coffee Shop/Banjo Repair Shop inorder to expand.. what else, the bedrooms in order that they might sleep in a different room each morning/noon/night. Lights dim as Binger is seen screaming in pain as a "closed sign" is placed on the coffee urn. ( end Act Two).

Act Three:
Opens with the former patrons of the Shispering Pines complex sitting on the curb outside playing the "Look for a License Plate from Idaho.." game ( except for Binger who is curled in a ball going into withdrawl). Cedar's wig is limp from lack of Aqua net. Auntie tries to cheer everyone up with a batch of Fired Twinkies but no one is interested. Crown enters and sings an aria entitled " Ode to a Bulldozer who is going to expand my bedroom capacities.." The crowd all boo and begin throwing fired twinkies at them. Everyone simultaneously gets up and dance a paus du lux entitled "Ode to a collapsing real estate market.." However, the fired twinkies begin falling into a special pattern and everyone realizes the opportunity at hand. A giant " we can do it poster" falls from the sky as a backdrop.. ( end Act Three)

Act Four: ( finale)

Opens with a NEW Shispering Pines Coffee Shop/ Banjo Repair/ Paus Du Lux teaching studio, built entirely out of Fired Twinkies. Binger is seen singing the aria " Who needs a Motel.. or sleep.. or food for that matter... JAVA is the nectar of life..." Cedar is seen spraying Aqua Net and reviving the Dusty Wig while singing " Ode to Billy Joe..." The patrons all gather around her and sing along even Maureen who is seen huddled over a world map while humming the aria "Tomorrow: I'll slip cover Canada in plaid and continue my world domination.." Jay is seen teaching a paus du lux with students slg/rena/iron eagle/ gracie/momaduke/holiday entitled " New York Politics: Dysfunction or just Plain Nuts.." the curtain closes as the crowd all take turns prank calling Crown's room and singing an aria entitled" Your mattress has ben recalleed due to entyozymenes.."

as the curtain closes... everyone breaks into the Monty Python Dead parrot sketch...

end..

[Binger]

Happy Easter everyone... OPERA ON!!

YABBA!

[Holiday]

HAPPY EASTER, CHRISTMAS BUDDIES!!
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I hope you all have a blessed Easter, surrounded by family, friends, good food & cheer! I have cinnamon rolls in the oven now for my hubby & me, my MIL has decided to have an Easter lunch (oh joy ~ that means 3 Easter parties on my hubby's side of the family...I love um all, but....) and then we are heading to my sisters. I made up a few Tastefully Simple things to bring ~ Cool N Creamy Cucumber dip (served w/ veggies & crackers), a mexican layer dip using the corn & black bean salsa, & I made Nana'a apple cheesecake w/ caramel sauce! Mmmm, mmmm! :smile: I am dreading the dieting I'll have to do next week! Lol! It's supposed to snow this afternoon & tonight...that surely doesn't mean snow for the next 7 Sunday's, does it???

ENJOY your EASTER Sunday!!

[Holiday]

THE OPERA ( Part XXVIII) ( cause I love you guys..)

Awesome! Bravo!!! Excellent performance!!!! :lol:
(Wew...I'm so glad the coffee shop is back!)

[RadioJonD]

Bravo once again to a well crafted, well blended, well oiled, feather light but heavy hitting, wig spinning, mind numbing, alter egoing, pladingly delicious, pineingly refreshing, picking & grinning, character building, seizure inducing, transfixing, transporting, transcending, transfattening, world casted, feveristic, bang up, stand up, jived up, knock down, double clutching e-flat, Opera, Binger!

Ain't no one that good, but you've convinced me!

[Cedarfarm]

Bingster...That was the best Easter present I could ever ask for..a new opera.

YABBA X Infinity X You ROCK X You are One in A Million. XOXO

[mammaduke]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_15_58.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZRxdm473YYUS)Happy Easter Everyone. I hope everyone had a great day today. Cooked dinner for everyone today & is finally sitting down.





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[JayIsh]

Way to go Binger! I missed the indepth discussion of my tights in this episode but overall another triumph!
By the way...Thanks to a weeks worth of the flu, I'm now twelve pounds lighter...Another twenty to go!!! I'd rather do that the old fashioned way...Diet and excercise...

Happy Easter all, and thanks Binger...I love you man/ma'am

[Crown 84]

Ah! Another masterpiece! I can sleep well tonight (even though I am begining to percieve my character as a bit Darth Vader-like!)
And of course the Shispering Pines is the perfect setting!
Mrs. Folgers is smiling at you.

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

Bravo once again to a well crafted, well blended, well oiled, feather light but heavy hitting, wig spinning, mind numbing, alter egoing, pladingly delicious, pineingly refreshing, picking & grinning, character building, seizure inducing, transfixing, transporting, transcending, transfattening, world casted, feveristic, bang up, stand up, jived up, knock down, double clutching e-flat, Opera, Binger!

Ain't no one that good, but you've convinced me!


:-? Wouldn't you know it, RJD said exactly what I was thinking.

cheesy the only thing he left out is magnifico!

[sila]

have a relaxing day everyone xx

[Maureen]

Wow! I am humbled. What an amazing Opera and it incorporates all that opera should have - fun, thrills, chills, adventure, coffee, wigs, fired twinkies, dancing, banjos and last, but by no means least, plaid tablecloths.

Move over Puccini - Bingster's in da house (that's OPERA house)!!!!!!!!!

[Crown 84]

Ah! I feel a slogan coming on: "Opera House - Good to the Last Line!"

Days to the Season: 234
Days to Christmas Day 276
On we move to the half way Season mark, now well under 2 months away.
Now that winter is past, the count will probably seem to move along faster than ever as everyone gets busy with Spring/Summer projects and time slips away.

The nieces (and the rest of us, too) enjoyed our Easter Sunday.
Today is my older niece's actual birthday and we are all having supper at "Ruby Tuesday's" at the mall in her honor.

Rain threatens this morning but no stormy weather is predicted.
It was 42 when I left for the office.

Have a Marvelous Monday, guys!

[Crown 84]

Yes, our Crabtree Valley mall has a giant Easter Bunny, too.
He (She?) even uses part of Santa's stage set.
And I agree - it's just not the same.
(Needless to say, the lines of kids waiting to see the Bunny are much, much shorter that the ones to see our Big Guy!)

[Binger]

ohhh Crown I see you here..

[Binger]

I have an addendum to the Opera folks.. it came to me last night- I couldn't sleep- so I had another cup of coffee ( my 67th of the day.. I'm never sleepy- not sure why- but I'm not..

[Binger]

Addendum: Opera.. part Twenty Eight ( act 4 addendum)

Radio jond rops from the ceiling and announces that they have found an old radio program full of great Artie Shaw music. They begin playing it and Jayish breaks into a paus du lux that makes everyone cry when in one of the most moving moments ever in Operatic History, Crown realizes that the Shispering Pines is full of great art. They halt the destruction and join in the building of the Shispering Pines Coffee Shop, Dance Studio, and Sushi bar.

end....

[Binger]

Hey Cedar.... Yabba babe!

Rock on!

[Binger]

Jay- hope you are feeling better.... take it easy bud... the dancing world needs you!

YABBA!

[Binger]

I think that's why the last opera didn't explain your tights... we knew you weren't up to Par....

Rock on!

[RadioJonD]

Addendum: Opera.. part Twenty Eight ( act 4 addendum)

Radio jond rops from the ceiling and announces that they have found an old radio program full of great Artie Shaw music. They begin playing it and Jayish breaks into a paus du lux that makes everyone cry when in one of the most moving moments ever in Operatic History, Crown realizes that the Shispering Pines is full of great art. They halt the destruction and join in the building of the Shispering Pines Coffee Shop, Dance Studio, and Sushi bar.

end....



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[JayIsh]

I'm better!!! Thanks! Back at my desk today...First time since last Tuesday...I got well enough to get out to my Mom's last night for dinner but I was dragging...And then of course I couldn't sleep last night...Always something...But at least I'm up off the couch...The cats were starting to think that i was a new "Jay shaped pillow" and not the real me laying there...This flu sucks!!! IF you see it run fast, run far, don't look back!!! But my tights fit better now!!!

jay

[Crown 84]

Addendum: Opera.. part Twenty Eight ( act 4 addendum)

Radio jond rops from the ceiling and announces that they have found an old radio program full of great Artie Shaw music. They begin playing it and Jayish breaks into a paus du lux that makes everyone cry when in one of the most moving moments ever in Operatic History, Crown realizes that the Shispering Pines is full of great art. They halt the destruction and join in the building of the Shispering Pines Coffee Shop, Dance Studio, and Sushi bar.

end....
Awww, thanks. I feel so much better!

And now I know what was missing - the line I looked forward to in all the previous chapters: ".....in one of the most moving moments ever......"
It just wouldn't be the same without that part!

[Binger]

That's why I added the addendum- in my writer;s genius moment- I forgot to add that..
YABBA!

[Binger]

hmm writer's genius..... hey Michigan gal... YABBA..... where art thou?

hey- #1400.. it's me.... I'd like to again thank the little people- especially that little person Crown.....

[sila]

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr back to work today!

[scoobie]

Morning all!

Hope you all had a fantastic Easter weekend, and you didnt miss me too much ;-) Anyhoo, I had a great time up in Edinburgh on a stag weekend, or as our friends across the pond call it a bachelor party... Really tiring though, as we were up at silly o'clock in the morning to catch the first plane of the day on Friday. Was a great weekend, but the stag didnt really like being dressed up as a woman on the Friday night!

Anyhoo, I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Scoobie

[sugarplum fairy]

Scoobie, it sounds like you had a fun weekend! I'm glad to see you survived.

I can't sleep, so I decided to play on the computer for a while. I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

[Crown 84]

Days to the Season: 233
Days to Christmas Day 275

Good Morning, one and all.

Ice on my car this morning.
Was glad I put my "frost fender" on the windshield. Just pulled it off and "voom!"
VOOM?? That parrot wouldn't "voom" if you......... Oh, wait.
That's from something completely different.

Have a Terrific Tuesday, my friends!

[Binger]

Cold here also- doesn't feel like Spring at all- which is the problem with an early easter.. I swear there was frost on the easter bonnet's...

YABBA!

[Binger]

And now a message from our Sponsor....

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and now back to our program.." The Young.. The Restless... The Bored... The Binger"

YABBA!

[JayIsh]

Sounds like Binger has begun writing for Johnny Carson!!! If that was not an Art Fern routine it sure oughta be!!!

The Flu, and three or four fewer trips to the snack machine in the warehouse...that's my weight loss secret!!!

[RadioJonD]

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[Crown 84]

That Binger! - They just make me tired.
(Think I'll go saw some wood)
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[Holiday]

Good afternoon! It's cold & windy here too!!! :cold: Isn't it almost April????

[Holiday]

And now a message from our Sponsor....

Folks.. tired of all those fad diets? Been hitting the fired twinkies a little too much? Been sitting at the Shispering Pines coffee shop a little too much while that gal in the Dusty Wig makes the Whirly Que Shakes with extra mocha? Do the tights feel a little too tight when you paus du lux? Does the indent on the pillow hit the bed slats due to a fat head? Try Mr. Jay's guaranteed flu reducing weight diet! Simply hole up in a room full of second graders with runney noses and then eat lunch. You'll be guaranteed to be on the couch with the flu bug in no time and watch the weight drop off you faster than Crown can say " snooze alarm.."

and now back to our program.." The Young.. The Restless... The Bored... The Binger"

YABBA!


UGH!

[sweetmisery]

9 more months baby!!!

[mammaduke]

Just a quick note to say" Good Afternoon everyone". Had to go for my bone marrow test today so really sore, will get the results in 7 days if my Leukemia is back.
Have a great day.

[Annette1990]

Good day all...Hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday.

[scoobie]

Morning everyone,

Woke up with a rotten cold this morning, and didnt sleep too well last night. Fortunately a nice hot cup of java is soothing my throat!

Will be keeping my fingers crossed for the results of your test mammaduke, I'm sure we'll all be thinking of you!

Now just under 9 months to the day eh? Time sure is flying at the moment, I'm really excited about the start of the season this year, more so than usual! Probably because I have lots of plans in my mind for decorating the new house!

Anyway, hope you all have a great hump day!

Scoobie

[EdNog]

All the very very beast Mammaduke, here is thinking of you.

Scoobie, I hope to be moving this year too and am looking forward to decorating...also looking forward to eating turkey sandwiches in my new hammock in my new garden at the height of summer with a cold beer.

And a real tree for Christmas.

:tree:for Mammaduke!

[Crown 84]

Days to the Season: 232
Days to Christmas Day 274
Gee! Not so very far away from the 200-day Season window, are we?
(One month from tomorrow, to be exact)
Seems liked such a short time since we moved out of the 300's.

Forty-five for the morning commute but it's calm and the sun is shining. I expect a Northern Cardinal to burst into song at any moment!
http://identify.whatbird.com/img/4/3222/image.aspx
Have a Wonderful Wednesday, everyone!
Remember, from the peak of the week, you can see all the way to the weekend.
Keep that Christmas song in your heart.

[Binger]

Is that the Virginia State Bird- a cardnial? OMG Crown had Old Dominion lust.......

YABBA!

[Binger]

ODU btw won in their women's bracket last night- beating UVA by 3 in overtime.. God March maddness is incredible.. think I'll go have a pot of java and celebrate...

may java keep bringing you happiness and more java!

YABBA!

[Crown 84]

Is that the Virginia State Bird- a cardnial?
Don't know about Virginia, but it is the state bird of NC.
Love their call.

[Crown 84]

That question triggered an internet search.
Not only is the Northern Cardinal the state bird of NC and VA, it is also the state birds of IL, IN, KY, OH and WV.
Here is a link to the complete list:
http://www.audubon.org/statebirds/

[Annette1990]

Ahh Scoobie...Hope you start feeling better soon. Wishing you the best MMD.,,Hope everything works out for you. I was feeling lousy yesterday myself. Good Wednesday morning everyone. We ended up with a couple inches of snow this morning. I don't think it will stick around but then you never know when it comes to Montana weather. Hope everyone has a good day...before you know it the weekend with be here soon.

[mammaduke]

Had a great day here today, temps in the 40's & sunny.
Thanks Annette will find out next week the results.
Happy hump day everyone.

[Crown 84]

Hey! Where is everybody this morning? No post in over 12 hours?
What about Scoobie? He usually posts by this time.

Oh, well. Carrying on:
Days to the Season: 231
Days to Christmas Day 273

Fifty-one for the morning commute. Sunny with warm weather predicted - and the pine pollen is falling in earnest.

Shocking occurrence yesterday!
Was driving home to my condo when I saw lines of cars parked along my street (usually no one parks there). Then I saw the TV news trucks, then the fire trucks, then the smoke! The apartment building (12 units) next to my condo complex had burned down! For a split second as I rounded the curve, I thought it was my building (they look very similar).
No one hurt fortunately, but 29 people burned out of their homes. No cause determination yet but it looks like it started outside on the lawn (on pine straw) and spread to the building.
You just never know.

Have a Thrilling Thursday, folks.
(Mine was a bit TOO thrilling yesterday!)
And tomorrow is......well......you know!

[Holiday]

Good morning! It's ALMOST FRIDAY!!!

mammaduke, I'll be keeping you in my thoughts & prayers. I sure hope you get all good news back from your tests! :)

Crown ~ I'm glad it wasn't your condo! Also very glad nobody was hurt! Fire can be so devastating!

It's cold & rainy here today. They are calling for SNOW tomorrow!!! NO MORE SNOW!!! Yesterday was a beautiful sunshiney day!! I could use some more days like that!! But since it is cold & rainy, I would join Dom in a Christmas movie, if I were at home! This darn work thing.... After work I am getting together with friends to scrapbook our pictures from the cruise, so no Christmas movie in store for me, but that sounds really nice....

Have a Terriffic Thursday!!

[mammaduke]

Good morning everyone,Cloudy & in the 40's here. We are expecting snow over night tonight.
All most the end of another week as we continue to count down until christmas finally arrives again.

Thank you Holiday, waiting for results from blood work done today.

[Annette1990]

Good day all...Hope everyone is having a good Thursday. The weekend is almost herecheesy

[auntieclaus]

Yes 'mam the weekend is definately almost here!

[Crown 84]

Indeed. In fact, it's........tomorrow!

Good Morning, all!

It's bright and sunny outside.
The temp stands at 61 and the Northern Cardinals are putting on a concert: "Whit-yooo! Whit-yoo! whit, whit, whit!
(That's the closest I can write out their cheery call)

Days to the Season: 230
Days to Christmas Day 272

Moving right along toward the 200-day window, now under a month away.
"Like sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our count".
(With apologies to "Days of our Lives")

Have a Fabulous Friday, Friends!
And I hope your weekend gets off to a wonderous start.

[Binger]

Crown said.....IL, IN, KY, OH and WV.

OMG now he has lustf or other state's also.. I swear.. they just fantasize about sleep and birds....

YABBA..off tothe shispering Pines... ohhhhhhh Michigan gal..where art thou?

[Binger]

I do condo living also Crown.. it can be trying at times.... I want to write a column for the newspaper... adventures of a condo dweller.....

hey... hmmmm... hey....

YABBA....

[Crown 84]

.. I swear.. they just fantasize about sleep and birds....
Hey! There's no better way to drift off to sleep than to listen to the night call of the Whippoorwill!

Hmmm.....I wonder if any state has an official state coffee.....hmmmm. Must check.
(After my nap, that is)

[Crown 84]

Oh, well, I might as well check now.

Oh! Louisiana has an official state coffee: "Community Coffee".
They pass it out at their state line welcome stations.
(Guess we know who will be taking a trip THERE in the near future - like today!)

[Annette1990]

Good Friday Morning Everyone. Clear skies here today with the hi being about 42. Have alot planned for today...plan to do some spring clean up. Well at least get started anyhow. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

[Holiday]

HAPPY FRIDAY!!! :D

Good morning Christmas pals! It looks like the sun is trying to shine through at the moment. YAY!! There is no other word to describe the weather we had last night except "gross!" Cold & windy & rainy & blah! It rained & rained all night long! Even had a few thunder boomers in there. But it was a good night for scrapbooking!! I couldn't believe it when I looked at the clock last night (this morning) at my friends house & it said 12:50 AM!!! I guess we got lost in scrapbooking! Lol! It was almost erie driving home that time of the morning by myself w/ that icky weather...

Good luck to you today mammaduke on your test results. I'll be thinking about you! :smile:

Have a Fantastic Friday!!!

[mammaduke]

Happy Friday everyone, As I said we have a winter wonderland here with snow over night.

Saturday was suppose to yard work day but with the snow will be more spring cleaning after blood test.

Going to maple syrup week-end at my sisters farm on Sunday with my Aunt & D/H, for the day.

Have a great week-end everyone.

[sila]

sounds lovely mama xxxxxxxx

[Crown 84]

Yep. And the rate seems to increase as we move along!

Days to the Season: 229
Days to Christmas Day 271

Overcast this morning with the temp at 52 and it's not supposed to get much warmer all day.
Downright cold weather is predicted for tomorrow.
(Looks like winter has yet to fully release its grip)

Despite that fact, I wish everyone a Stupendous Saturday.
Here's hoping your weekend is off to a great start!

What will I be doing today?
Think I'll go down to our local Cadillac dealer and see the Cadillac-LaSalle car meet.
Will take my camera and see if I can get some photos of the beautiful antique cars.

[Binger]

Oh, well, I might as well check now.

Oh! Louisiana has an official state coffee: "Community Coffee".
They pass it out at their state line welcome stations.
(Guess we know who will be taking a trip THERE in the near future - like today!)

HEY ROAD TRIP TO THE BIG BAYOU FOLKS..... JAY-CRANK UP THE MINI-VAN!

YABBA!!

[Binger]

All Aboard........... God I Love Louisiana......

Hey Michigan Gal... Let's Go!!!

[Annette1990]

Morning All...Blue skies here but chilly out. We got about a half in of snow overnight. The hi only being about 36 here today. Where is spring? I am so ready to plant something outside. Glad I got a few things cleaned up yesterday while the weather was half decent. Just finished up with breakfast..I made biscuits and gravy...yum! Well I hope everyone has a super Saturday.

[mammaduke]

Sunny & cool here today, with temps in the 30's.
Now that the snow is melting maybe we can get things done outside. I am so ready to get out into the garden.

[mammaduke]

Good morning everyone, sunny & temps should get into the 40's here today. Going to maple week-end at my sisters farm, so that should be a fun day. Watching them make the syrup & going on a wagon ride.

[Annette1990]

Morning everyone..Clear and about 9 out this morning. With the hi being about 37 for today. Weatherman says we are in for a winter storm watch (THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A PERIOD OF WET AND HEAVY SNOW ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA. THE SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO EXIT THE AREA LATE MONDAY NIGHT)...Ahh I am so tired of this. Plan to kick back relax and catch up on some of my recorded programs today. Hope everyone has a nice Sunday!

[Crown 84]

Top of the Morning to Each and All!

Sure, it's cold and overcast.
Yes, the Northern Cardinals have taken wing.
Certainly Binger is passed out at the Shispering Pines after their 10th fired twinkie and their 28th cup of coffee.
But, it's a Super Sunday, guys, and we are another day closer to our fabulous Christmas Season!

Days to the Season: 228
Days to Christmas Day 270

Went to the Cadillac-LaSalle meet but owing to the cold and the rain, few attended.
I did manage to snap a couple of great photos, however!
By the way, the LaSalle (yes the car Archie Bunker sings of in "All In The Family") was another brand produced by General Motors along side the Cadillac, and was made from 1927 to 1940.


This is a 1938 Cadillac V-8. Beautiful!
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/897/1938cadillacfu6.jpg


Or, perhaps you would prefer a 1940 LaSalle? (Gee, I'll bet it runs great!)
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2627/1940lasalleri7.jpg

[Binger]

Cold ( it was sleeting a little while ago..)- wet and nasty here... a lovely day.. good day to sit inside and sip some coffee.... think I'll go and have a quart right now...

YABBA!

[Binger]

WOW look at the back seats in those things..are those legs sticking out- as if someone is taking a nap back there?? It is.. I swear.. they even sleep in classic cars.... my my..

YABBA! ( ok Michigan gal... check in ...check in...)

[Holiday]

Good afternoon!!

It's c-c-c-cold outside!! I'm also asking the question "where is spring?" Our garden is just begging to have something planted it in, but it's too wet ~ and cold! :(

Hope you all are having a great weekend!

Have fun today mammaduke!!

[sugarplum fairy]

Crown~ My husband is drooling over your car pictures. Should I be jealous?

Here's hoping everyone has a great week!

[Cedarfarm]

Oh my goodness. Look at those gorgeous,gorgeous machines!! I'll take the 1938 Cady. Yep, that's the one I want to get out of. WOW! COOL!! Great pictures Crown!!!! God, they knew how to build a beautiful car, didn't they?

YABBA! ~ my contribution is this: YOU ROCK MY WORLD! A muffin cake baking in the oven.

[Cedarfarm]

Good Luck Debbie! Thinking of you~

[mammaduke]

Thanks cedarfarm doing ok, sunny here & went to the Maple fest at my sisters farm to get out. Will find out this week about bonemarrow test.
Good Luck Debbie! Thinking of you~

[scoobie]

Morning all!

Well, it's Monday once again! These Mondays seem to be coming around fast! Had a really busy week last week, which is why I wasnt around much!

Anyway, we're finally getting there with the decorating of the inside of our house, the carpenter should only be around for one or two more days, the kitchen tiles are being done this week, and we're in the process of choosing our carpet for upstairs, so close to finishing it now :-)

The latest seasonal stuff in my local supermarket is now spring gardening stuff, after that it will be summer BBQ stuff, then back to school then the Christmas stuff will start appearing! I cant wait!!! :-)

Anyhoo, hope everyone is well, and you're having a great Monday!

Scoobie

[Crown 84]

Crown~ My husband is drooling over your car pictures. Should I be jealous?...
Not unless he's planning to run off with one, I guess!

Good Morning, fellow Christmas-A-Holics!

Days to the Season: 227
Days to Christmas Day 269

Rain here in Raleigh, but what the heck - we can use it.
Less drought, less pollen, lower fire danger.
There is a bright side to a rainy day (??)

I hope everyone had a great weekend and is ready to start moving another week closer to Christmas!

Have a Marvelous Monday, friends!

[ducktapehero]

I love the old Caddy's. I'm a fan of BIG cars. There's a 64 Thunderbird near me that's for sale but my wife says NO!!!

I have a Ford Focus right now but when I got it I needed something that had lots of room and got good gas mileage. I rarely drive anymore so as soon as I can I plan on getting a late model used Mercury Grand Marquis. 1 of the few cars left that's actually built on a frame. V-8 and real wheel drive too, how a should SHOULD be.

[Cedarfarm]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/spit2.jpg

Good Morning All!~

I took this pic of one of my Spitzhauben hens looking in the window...longing for some kind of greenery!

Hey Debbie~ Did you enjoy some "Sugar-On-Snow" yesterday? (a northern maple syrup treat of fresh maple poured on snow)

Have a good Monday everyone. Just think, spring is here in SOME places in the United States...I do see Robins..and new buds...and college kids in shorts...so I know it won't be long.

YABBA!!!

[Crown 84]

I love the old Caddy's. I'm a fan of BIG cars. There's a 64 Thunderbird near me that's for sale but my wife says NO!!!...I rarely drive anymore so as soon as I can I plan on getting a late model used Mercury Grand Marquis. 1 of the few cars left that's actually built on a frame. V-8 and real wheel drive too, how a should SHOULD be.
Agreed, my friend!
That's why I hang on to my '85 Crown Vic!

Since you can't get the '64 T-Bird you want, here's the next best thing.
(A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but it's a poor substitute for driving!)

I love the expressive faces cars used to have!
http://www.collectormotors.com/64tbird/64tbird.jpg

[ducktapehero]

Man, those T-Bird's were good looking cars.

[Jeff Westover]

Boy, I hear you about the cars. My favorite car was a 1974 Lincoln Continental, four doors (alas, not the suicide doors). I bought that car for about $700 and I took it literally four-wheeling taking pictures high in the Wasatch mountains every summer. You breathe on the accelerator and the front end of that car would rise and that thing would just float....

[dominick]

I've never really been active in this thread, but a discussion about big, old cars is sure to drag me in.

I used to have a '96 Caprice with an LT1. 330 lb/ft of torque at 2500rpm in a 4300lb car can be a lot of fun. I had to let it go because it was just too tired and beat up (retired Cook Co. sheriff's car) for me to want to keep it, but I'd love to have another one some day.

My fun car right now is a '79 Malibu... not so big, but full perimeter frame and rear wheel drive with a little work under the hood.

By the way... did you guys know that Ford is pulling the plug on the old Panther cars (Crown Vic, Grand Marquis)? End of an era, for sure.

[mammaduke]

Good morning everyone, happy last day of March. Hope everyone has a great week.
Yes we had a great day yesterday, no snow with syrup on it but had cupcakes with maple frosting & got some maple candy.
The weather is rainy with temps in the 40's but will go up to 60 tomorrow.
The trees are starting to bud here, my pussy willow tree is also budding, & flowers starting to come up little by little. Seeing Robins all around & we have 2 ducks hanging out here in the empty lot that looks like a pond with all the water in it. http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/spit2.jpg

Good Morning All!~

I took this pic of one of my Spitzhauben hens looking in the window...longing for some kind of greenery!

Hey Debbie~ Did you enjoy some "Sugar-On-Snow" yesterday? (a northern maple syrup treat of fresh maple poured on snow)

Have a good Monday everyone. Just think, spring is here in SOME places in the United States...I do see Robins..and new buds...and college kids in shorts...so I know it won't be long.

YABBA!!!

[JayIsh]

Love that chicken Cedar...don't tell me, let me guess...His name is Don King?

[Annette1990]

Good day all..Been getting a little snow here since last night. About 2 inches out there now. I feel like hibernating for another few weeks or so...*L I hope everyone has a good week.

[RadioJonD]

Love that chicken Cedar...don't tell me, let me guess...His name is Don King?

ROFLOL! Your best one yet, Mr. Ish!

[JayIsh]

Well thanks Jon! I get kinda tired of hearing, "oh, why don't you grow up!" from my local audience! Nice to get a little applause from those who don't know me as well and still think I'm funny!

[RadioJonD]

At least I know you well enough to KNOW that you're funny!

[JayIsh]

Teachers used to say..."Mr. Ish thinks he's a comedian...We'll wait..."

[Holiday]

Good Monday afternoon!! :hi:

After a dreary Monday, the sun is popping it's 'lil head out!! Just in time for me to go home from work!! YIPPEE!!! :) 60º today....HEAT WAVE!!!

Have a great night!!!

[Binger]

Ya sound pretty good to me there Isher dude....

YABBA!

[Binger]

well well.. post #700 for me..... I'd once again like to thank the little people.. especially the wee wee littlest of them all... Crown... and to Cedar...who inspires me to spike up my hair...and to the academy and to Don King..... and to dancers everywhere..and to Radio Jon... and let's not forget jerry lewis...
YABBA

[Cedarfarm]

~That Jayster...Know what Jay? I'm going to name her "Donna". Donna King!In her Chicken world, she is magnificent!!YABBA!!!

[mammaduke]

Great name for her.Thanks for sharing her picture.~That Jayster...Know what Jay? I'm going to name her "Donna". Donna King!In her Chicken world, she is magnificent!!YABBA!!!

[ksrjreed]

I want to say thank you:tree:

I am happy to know that I am not the only person counting down to Christmas

Days till Christmas 268

Days till I put my tree up 168

[mammaduke]

:tree:We are all counting down until Christmas is here again.

[Crown 84]

well well.. post #700 for me..... I'd once again like to thank the little people.. especially the wee wee littlest of them all... Crown... and to Cedar...who inspires me to spike up my hair...and to the academy and to Don King..... and to dancers everywhere..and to Radio Jon... and let's not forget jerry lewis...
But most of all, Bing would like to thank all the little beans from Maxwell House, Folgers, Tasters Choice.........without whom none of it would be possible.
CONGRATULATIONS ON # 700!
(I could catch up with you, but it would mean loosing sleep and I.....well.....um......)

Days to the Season: 226
Days to Christmas Day 268

Another dreary, wet, dark day. But exciting, as our drought slowly disappears!
It was 61 for the morning commute, as I dodged the puddles in the road.

Oh! An early head's up!
We are off to the coast to see how our cottage fared during the winter and to begin getting it ready for the rental season so I will need a countdown volunteer for Saturday and Sunday.
Any takers? (Your rare opportunity for fame and fortune!)
<< Oh, come on, Crown! >>
Well gee, I have to make it sound interesting, don't I?

Have a Terrific Tuesday, my Christmas Compatriots!

[dans10171]

i am new to this site and i love christmas my name is dan i live in philadelphia and i look forward to talking to all of you 267 days to go

[JayIsh]

Donna Kinig...I love it Cedar!!!

Now...Which came first...Donna? Or the Egg?

And by the way...Can you ask her one thing???

Why the heck did she cross the road?

jay

[Crown 84]

Crown, I'd be honored to do the countdown for you on the weekend...but I don't know that I'm worthy as I've only been here this year...while there are some others who've been here for a few years.
Anyone who loves Christmas and our countdown is worthy!
I accept your application. Thanks!

[Annette1990]

Morning All...Nice day here so far. Clear skies and the hi being 38 out. Should warm back up into the 50's in a couple of days...thank goodness! Have a good one all =)

[mammaduke]

Good morning everyone. Cloudy here with temps in the 60's right now.
Hope everyone is having a great April fools day.

[Binger]

Yes..and I'd like to Thank Starbucks and Juan Valdez... and the inventor of the automatic one cup-
YABBA!

[Binger]

Hmm which came first.. Cedar Crown or Bing or Jay or Jon? hmmmmm

YABBA

[JayIsh]

Binger is in the HOUUUUUUUUUSSSSSEEEEE!~!

What's up! Great to see you!!!

How's things in the south?

[dans10171]

i found the full movie a christmas story on the web its on you tube just search it. i watched it the other day in work what a way to pass the time its probaly my all time favorite christmas movie

[dans10171]

why is nov 13 the official start of the christmas season i usaully start it thanksgiving week but hey i willing to start earlier

[JayIsh]

Hi Dan!

Go to the very first page of this thread, the November 13th date is explained!

Again, welcome!

jay

[dans10171]

thanks makes perfect sense

[Cedarfarm]

~Hey! Where is everyone?? I come on board and all the green lights go off. Are you guys trying to tell me something? Why you....(Heehee)

I am not worthy. All those Nutter-Butters came before my time. Da Bingster, Monsieur Ish, SirCountdown Crown, His Highness of Cooldom RadioJon..I came in the picture much later.

Oh Yabba....I think Spring finally hit southwest Michigan today. Someone said they saw it in Kalamazoo.

:snowball:

[Holiday]

No spring in Ohio today...cold, super windy, rainy, & icky!! Low of 28º forcasted for tonight! YUCK, YUCK, YUCK!!! Come on spring!!!

Welcome Dan!! :)

Hope you are all having a great day!!

[mammaduke]

Sorry I missed you when you came in here. Hope you had a great day, tomorrow is hump day, 1/2 way through the week, as we get closer & closer to the holiday season.~Hey! Where is everyone?? I come on board and all the green lights go off. Are you guys trying to tell me something? Why you....(Heehee)

I am not worthy. All those Nutter-Butters came before my time. Da Bingster, Monsieur Ish, SirCountdown Crown, His Highness of Cooldom RadioJon..I came in the picture much later.

Oh Yabba....I think Spring finally hit southwest Michigan today. Someone said they saw it in Kalamazoo.

:snowball:

[auntieclaus]

I'm anxious for hump day too! I'm also counting day the days 'til our summer vacation!

[WhiteFloridaChristmas]

Hello all. Has anyone started to decorate yet? :smile: Just kidding. Seriously, I do need to get started earlier this year. Didn't get too much done last year because I'm one of the world's greatest procrastinators.

[DoubleA]

I've started trying to make the outside of the house a little nicer this year, thinking that once that gets done, the lights will look even better out there when its the Season :).
Hope all is well and everyone is enjoing Spring!

[hollybow]

I´m driving everyone nuts .. because of the bad weather I´m trying some new christmas craft ideas.. so little fimo gingerbreadmen in the oven and a lot of ideas for christmas cards in the printer...:elf:.. and I even discovered a medium with which you can put napkins on china ... I discovered it also works for christmas things printed out on thin paper... just apply a little layer of the transfer medium and bake it in the oven and it´s dishwasher safe.. I´m REALLY considering making my own christmas china this year... soo much to do and april already ;-)

have a great hump day everyone!!

[scoobie]

Morning all, just stopped by to say a brief hello, and a merry christmas :-)

Scoobie

[Crown 84]

I'm anxious for hump day too!
Well, it's here!

Good Morning, Christmas friends.
Wow! Look at all the posts yesterday.
It was indeed a Terrific Tuesday!

Days to the Season: 225
Days to Christmas Day 267


It was a nice 61 for the morning commute through the pollen clouds. But the temp is supposed to drop all day instead of getting warmer, going down to 40 tonight.
Mother nature is saying: "Hey! Don't get too used to the warm weather yet!"

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, everyone.
And always remember, from the "peak of the week" you can see all the way to the weekend - it's our thrill on Blueberry Hill - and the view is great!

[Holiday]

Good morning! Happy Hump Day!! I woke up this morning & thought it was Tuesday....always a good feeling to realize "IT'S WEDNESDAY!! 1/2 way through the work week!"

We have 2 - 60º days in our 10 day forcast!!! Wooo Hooo!!! It's time!!! :D

Hope you all have a great day!! Looks like it's off to a good start! :smile:

[dans10171]

good morning everyone, happy hump day. 55 sunny here in philadelphia

[Cedarfarm]

I've started trying to make the outside of the house a little nicer this year, thinking that once that gets done, the lights will look even better out there when its the Season :).
Hope all is well and everyone is enjoing Spring!

DoubleA? 2A? I'm rubbing my eyes!

My gosh, is that you..How are you??? I've thought about you so many times, GREAT to see you 2A! You must be a top chef by now! I have really missed your friendly posts...Please, come back again.

cheesy

[Cedarfarm]

We have 2 - 60º days in our 10 day forcast!!! Wooo Hooo!!! It's time!!! :smile:

We do too! Frost on the firs this morning but 60 later this afternoon... Last year at this time it was in the 70's. The sun is out and it is bright!.. Let's hang some laundry out on the line Holiday! Yeah!


***Hi Debbie!***

Have a groovy day my friends. Get out in the fresh air!

:rudolph:

[Annette1990]

Morning everyone. Clear skies here today and it's suppose to be warmer than it's been. I am to go to work soon. I hope everyone has a good day!

[mammaduke]

Good morning Cedar, how are you this great hump day.
Hello everyone, sunshine here with temps in the 40's still cool but suppose to get into the 60's again tomorrow.
Snow is melting, flowers are starting to come up, spring is coming soon.
Tomorrow will do all the rugs here & hang them out for the first time in a long time. Come on Ladies lets have a hanging party.
Have a great day everyone.We do too! Frost on the firs this morning but 60 later this afternoon... Last year at this time it was in the 70's. The sun is out and it is bright!.. Let's hang some laundry out on the line Holiday! Yeah!


***Hi Debbie!***

Have a groovy day my friends. Get out in the fresh air!

:rudolph:

[JayIsh]

By the way, as sort of a reverse countdown, Chrsitmas was 100 days ago!

[Binger]

WOW.. do you celebrate Chrsitmas at the Shispering Pines with a Fried Twinkie?

YABBA! And.... the beat rolls on.... YABBA.....

[Binger]

Cedar said...
I am not worthy. All those Nutter-Butters came before my time. Da Bingster, Monsieur Ish, SirCountdown Crown, His Highness of Cooldom RadioJon..I came in the picture much later.

Ohh yes you are worthy your Cedarness.... you.. the high priestess of the Dusty Wig.. you have elevated to the highest Mountain of " Dustiness...."-- ohhhhhh what an honor.. almost as good as celebrating Chrsitmas at the Shispering Pines....

AHHHHHHHHHHHH YABBA... ( boy is my car yellow..... pollen ohh pollen.... Crown is fallin..asleep...) YABBA!!!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

By the way, as sort of a reverse countdown, Chrsitmas was 100 days ago!


cheesy And I enjoyed my last Eggnog only 48 days ago, how come it seems so much longer longer longer even longer than that?

Okay so it rained two days in a row and then we got more snow :cry: I'm on the search for my first Spring Robin sighting (or hearing). I see some grass here and there, but this morning on the way to work the light blanket of snow glistened under the street lights like it was Fall instead of Spring.

Today was day 10 of working without a day to relax and unwind (or shop) and since it was "hump day", we bought Ice Cream for everyone at work to have on their breaks and chocolate football eggs for the coffee room.

Two days to go and the weekend will be here. I can do it! Yes, I can!

I am my own best cheerleader.

Hey, Iron Eagle - this morning after jogging the indoor track whilst listening to my MP3 player tunes, I cooled down with Kenny Loggins "Celebrate Me Home". Thought of you and thought of Christmas and I'll tell you that propelled me through the day better than the thoughtful gesture of a fudgicle made with splenda.

Festive Cheers Christmas Lovers,
A. Mistletoe

[DoubleA]

DoubleA? 2A? I'm rubbing my eyes!

My gosh, is that you..How are you??? I've thought about you so many times, GREAT to see you 2A! You must be a top chef by now! I have really missed your friendly posts...Please, come back again.

cheesy

HI CEDAR!!!!! How are the chickens doing? I'm glad to be back! The restaurant business keeps me busy, Im taking a head Chef at a new place in about a week, its a lot of fun.
Always a pleasure to see your posts though!
Hope everyone is having a great mid week, we finally got a bit of rain today, but that makes it perfect to watch some baseball on tv inside.

[scoobie]

Morning all,

Happy Thursday! Well, it would be except I have the dentist this morning, and I have a slight irrational fear of the dentist! (all stems from a biking accident I had as a kid, when I knocked some teeth out etc etc) so yeah, will be pleased when thats all done! Stupid thing is, my mum works at the dentist, and my dentist is also a pretty cool guy but I just hate going there with a passion! Grrr.

Anyway, enough moaning from me! The sun is shining, its nice and warm (for April) and our house is almost finished on the inside! The caprenter finished up yesterday, the kitchen floor tiles were finished yesterday, all we're waiting on now is new carpets for the stairs and all rooms upstairs! Then comes the fun stuff of working outside in the fresh air! Can't wait!!

Anyway folks, the weekend is but a stones throw away, which means we are nearly another week closer to the season! :-)

Anyhoo, catch you all on the flip side..

Scoobie

[WhiteFloridaChristmas]

:tree:Good morning everyone. This morning starts my weekend.

Scoobie, I'm the same way about dentists. I'm sort of getting over my fear since I've had a few things done. But I still get nervous when I go there. I just had to go to a specialist who is going to redo one root canal. It's going to be $325. And that's with insurance. I sure hope he doesn't have to do anything else with my teeth.

[dans10171]

31 and sunny this morning i had to scrap the frost off the windshield cant wait for summer that means its closer to christmas have a good day all

[Crown 84]

Days to the Season: 224
Days to Christmas Day 266

Good Morning, one and all!

It's bit overcast with the chance of rain, but at 50 degrees, not too bad a start for an early April morning.

It's interesting. When the temp is chilly, the pollen just seems to mostly blow right off the car as I drive.
On the other hand, when it's warm, it sticks right there and won't move. You have to wash it (which is currently illegal in Raleigh owing to drought-related water restrictions) or you have to use on of those California Car Dusters, which do a fairly good job on pollen. It's better on standard dust.
(I envy people who own yellow cars this time of year!)

Anyway, have a Thrilling Thursday, fellow travelers.
We are looking forward to our trip to the coast tomorrow afternoon.

[Annette1990]

Morning everyone...lovely and sunshinig here today. The weekend is right around the corner. Looking foward to it. I hope everyone has a good Thursday.

[Cedarfarm]

HI CEDAR!!!!! How are the chickens doing? I'm glad to be back! The restaurant business keeps me busy, Im taking a head Chef at a new place in about a week, its a lot of fun.
.

Hi 2A!!! So glad you came back! My chickens are just fine..always chatting up a storm and like storming around the farm like a brigade, chasing flies and leaves. ~How are yours doing? Still going to shows? Glad to hear you made it to HEAD CHEF that is SO awesome !!! Very cool, they are lucky to have you!
Here, a Picture of my hen "Lilac", she really is a lavender color.



http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/DSCN4756.jpg

[Cedarfarm]

I envy people who own yellow cars this time of year!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/Yellow_VW_Convertible.jpg

I had a yellow VW beetle exactly like this one!! Loved it! Rode with the top down all fall. Leaves in the car, bugs in my teeth.. heehee! I was a 20 something youngster then, nothing bothered me! The floor finally rusted away, my Dad made me sell it.

Have a WONDERFUL time on the coast Crown. Let Fox run!

:treeguy:

[Crown 84]

Have a WONDERFUL time on the coast Crown. Let Fox run!
See Fox Run.
Run. Run. Run.
Hey! There's material here for a great book!
Binger?

[Cedarfarm]

Posted by The Bingster: "Ohh yes you are worthy your Cedarness.... you.. the high priestess of the Dusty Wig.. you have elevated to the highest Mountain of " Dustiness...."-- ohhhhhh what an honor.. almost as good as celebrating Chrsitmas at the Shispering Pines".

~The Mount St. Helen of Dustiness. Wow. That's an honor!~

Love ya Bingster:snowball:
YABBA!!!!

[Cedarfarm]

See Fox Run.
Run. Run. Run.
Hey! There's material here for a great book!
Binger?

Hi CROWNSTER!!!!

Ohhhh yeah! Dick & Jane books! Good idea Crown!

[Holiday]

Good morning!!! Once again...it's ALMOST FRIDAY!!! :D

Scoobie...I dread going to the dentist too. I think it's b/c of the dentist we went to as a child. Frightening! Big hands! Eeks!!!

Count me in for the "hanging party" Lol!! I love the smell of clothes/sheets fresh off the line! (unless someone has decided to haul chicken or hog doo that day!...ARGH!) Lol!

We are having supper tonight at the lake with my sisters family & their exchange student. I'm really looking forward to it!! I made Almost Pizza & Bruschetta! They are bringing a dessert. It's their exchange students "most favorite dessert in the whole world" but she was sort of winging it...she had to convert everything from metric, so she wasn't sure how it was going to turn out! Lol! I'm sure it will be good!

Have a great day!!!

[Cedarfarm]

~Hey Holiday!! I'll hang rugs with you!

:treeguy:

[Binger]

hmmm Dick and jane books- but here they will be CEDAR AND CROWN books....

See Cedar sing the beautiful Dusty song...
See Crown run for Congress and loose
What's wrong with Crown?

YABBA!

[mammaduke]

We will have a hanging party, sounds like fun to me.
Sunny here with temps in the 60's.
Hope you are having a great day Judy.~Hey Holiday!! I'll hang rugs with you!

:treeguy:

[Binger]

HEY I love that VW...man that is a classic.... feel the wind in your face .... listen to Springsteen ( Springsteen is GOD) on the radio...... stop at every Starbucks...... drive by Crown's- blow the horn and wake them..... ohhh YABBA! Party at Cedar's....

[Crown 84]

Hi CROWNSTER!!!!

Ohhhh yeah! Dick & Jane books! Good idea Crown!
Brought to you by Purina.
(Unless Binger is the author, in which case it will be brought to you by Starbucks, Maxwell House, Folgers, Tasters' Choice, Chase & Sandborne, The Shispering Pines Motel, Fired Twinkies Unlimited........)

[Crown 84]

hmmm Dick and jane books- but here they will be CEDAR AND CROWN books....

See Cedar sing the beautiful Dusty song...
See Crown run for Congress and loose
What's wrong with Crown?
See Bing.
See Bing slurp coffee.
Slurp! Slurp! Slurp!

[Holiday]

~Hey Holiday!! I'll hang rugs with you!



:lol: You nut! :smile:

[DoubleA]

Glad to see the little chickens are doing well Cedar! Yep we have a show over here in about 2 weeks, its the smaller one that we put on.
Hope all is going well, almost the weekend!!!! They dont get here fast enough, and they leave way too soon.

[Crown 84]

A good (albeit, wet) morning to one and all.
Rain yesterday with more predicted for both today and tomorrow.
Take that, Drought!

Days to the Season: 223
Days to Christmas Day 265

Alas, the board will have to do with out old Crown this weekend.
Oh, I know. Dogs will bark, Children will scream, Jay won't feel like dancing, Cedar will be sadly trying on black wigs, Binger will drown their sorrow in 20 more cups of coffee (black, of course) while yours truly sleeps to the sound of gently rolling surf and coastal breezes.
But a bright spot appears!
The indomitable Dom will fearlessly continue our count in my stead, ably assisted by the Tin Man and the....... (Wait. That's from something else.)

Have a Fabulous Friday, Stupendous Saturday, and a Super Sunday, all!

[dans10171]

good morning, 45 and rainy today its going to rain all day and night 264 days to go have a good friday

[Annette1990]

Good Morning Friends! It's about 38 out now with the hi being 51. Looks as if we may get some rain today as well. Got a busy weekend ahead of me. Plan to get some more spring cleaning done. I hope everyone has a good day and a awesome weekend!!

[Cedarfarm]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/Koitsu_MatsushimaIsland52.jpg

Good Morning Pals.
Isn't this Japanese print beautiful? It is titled, "Spring Rain".

Looks like we are all getting some spring tonic!

[Annette1990]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b300/chicks_/Koitsu_MatsushimaIsland52.jpg

Good Morning Pals.
Isn't this Japanese print beautiful? It is titled, "Spring Rain".

Looks like we are all getting some spring tonic!

Hi Cedar!
Lovely painting I must agree.

[Crown 84]

Yes. Nice!
I'll bet that's the view behind the Shispering Pines.

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Annette!! How's the weather in your neck of the woods? or..'Beautiful rolling mountains' I should say.

:treeguy:

Hey Crownster!! Loved your post this morning, did you drink some Binger juice? ~Have a glorious fun-filled fox-on-the-run week end with your family. I'm sure DOM will do a great job.

Oh Yabba!!! The Week-End is here...can't get any better than that!

Hey Hol!** Hi Debbie** Have a wonderful FRIDAY!!!

[Annette1990]

The weaher isn't to bad today. A little cloudy out. The hi is suppose to be about 51 and possibly some rain a little later. Hope you have a nice weekend! =)

[Holiday]

HAPPY FRIDAY!!! :dance:

Good afternoon!! It's a rainy, dreary one here, but it sounds like the rest of the weekend is supposed to be a good one! BRING IT ON!!! :D

Crown ~ have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy your trip!!

Love the painting Cedar! It takes me away..... Ahhhhhhh... Can't wait to get to the lake!

Ya'll have a GREAT weekend!!!

[Binger]

hmm children will scream? Hey we all know when that occurs....
YABBA! enjoy the weekend Crownster....

[Binger]

That picture is gorgeous.... no surprise there....

YABBA!

[mammaduke]

Beautiful picture cedar, thanks for posting it.
Doing good here, cloudy, raining & cool outside but without the rain we wouldn't have the beautiful flowers this spring.
Hope everything is going good Cedar, & I hope everyone is having great Friday. Have a nice week-end everyone.

[Holiday]

Speaking of children screaming...my nieces showed me this video on youtube last night & I bet I watched it 4 or 5 times today at work. It just absolutely CRACKS ME UP!! Watch the kids expressions...too funny!! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

See Fox Run.
Run. Run. Run.
Hey! There's material here for a great book!
Binger?

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/Year%20Round%20Holiday%20Pictures/DickAndJane.jpg Been there, read that (those)

[Cedarfarm]

Holiday~ Those little muffins are ADORABLE!!!! I just cracked up watching that little one bite the brother's finger and the facial expression goes from happy to crying in 2 seconds!! So Cute!!!! Thanks for showing us that gem.

cheesy

[Cedarfarm]

~How's that Auntster doing this fine Friday evening?

:???:


....And That Bingster...YABBA!

[Cedarfarm]

Hey Debbie Mama..Have you heard any news yet? Any GOOD news yet? ~ Inquiring minds need to know.

:rudolph:

[mammaduke]

Yes no leukemia & received a free hotel stay at the casino for my birthday, so me, hubby, my sister & her hubby are going on the 15th to celebrate. She got a free room also for her birthday last month so we are going together.Hey Debbie Mama..Have you heard any news yet? Any GOOD news yet? ~ Inquiring minds need to know.

:rudolph:

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

:hello: Helloooooooo Cedar (et al) This Aunster is a sleepy Aunster. Been along twelve and busy days of work. I'm going to sleep in tomorrow. Thankfully, the Spin Class starts at 9 am on Saturdays instead of the usual 6 am. I guess I wouldn't have been as tired if I had skipped my morning work outs, but then again, I wouldn't have had the extra oxygen required to think by mid-afternoon.

I got the giggles yesterday and today was silly rhyming solo lounge-lizard-medley-of-Christmas-like tunes to stay alert.

I had several external meetings to attend in the afternoons the last three days and I managed to keep those jingles in my head.

cheesy Other than that, I'm fine. Looking forward to shopping tomorrow. I was going to start buying Christmas gifts, but I need a few new things for my spring wardrobe so I might wait - but if I see something that I know will be perfect under the tree, I'll grab it.

Note to self: Get more Scotch Tape.

[DoubleA]

Hooray the weekend is here!!!! Luckily we are back to our normal temps too, nice and sunny around 75, perfect for taking care of some things outside. Hope everyone has a great weekend and thinks happy thoughts about Christmas ;)

[Maureen]

Nicely done, young Dom - a worthier alternative to Crown I have yet to see.

I'll look forward to your further work tomorrow (no pressure!!)

[Binger]

Hey- happy rainy saturday...... good day to sleep in-get up- have java- play the banjo... sleep- drink coffee.. repeat....

YABBA.. ohhhhh Jayster......

[Binger]

hmmmm bet that Crown character is sleeping in at the Coast.. listening to the waves crash and dreaming about a fluffed pillow and a bowling alley ..... ohhhh yesssssss...

YABBA!

[Annette1990]

Morning Everyone! I hope everyone is have a good Saturday. I have been busy cleaning house this morning and catching up on laundry. Did some spring cleaning in my storage yesterday and will hopefully finish it today. Have a good one everyone.cheesy

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

No sight or sound from my Spring Robin yet, but I heard a Mallard in the creek this morning. He scared O'Malley. He'll get used to it and won't be scared soon.

Oh where or where could my robin be oh where oh where could he be?

Went shopping today, but I didn't buy any Christmas presents, I bought Spring things for the grandkids instead.

[mammaduke]

What a wonderful Saturday it is today, sunny & temps in the 50's. Getting alot done on the outside of the house, & getting my flower garden ready.
Hope you are having a great day Cedar.

Have a nice week-end everyone.

[sila]

morning xxxx
woohooo two weeks off work!!!

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/AuntieMistletoe/bird61.gif I haven't seen him, but I hear my Robin this morning.

"He rocks in the tree-top all a day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and a-singin' the song
All the little birds on J-Bird St.
Love to hear the robin goin' tweet tweet tweet
Rockin' robin (tweet tweet tweet)
Rockin' robin (tweet tweet tweet)
Oh rockin' robin well you really gonna rock tonight"

*****

"When the red, red robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along, along
There'll be no more sobbin' when he starts throbbin' his old sweet song
Wake up, wake up you sleepy head
Get up, get out of your bed
Cheer up, cheer up the sun is red
Live, love, laugh and be happy"

****

Spring has officially arrived in my neck of the woods. Yesterday, when I was coming back from the nearest Mall, I could smell wet earth and doggy-doo everywhere.

I'm going shopping again today, I need a few Spring/Summer business-type outfits.

What's that O'Malley? Yes, I can pick you up a treat.

Have a fabulous Sunday!

[Binger]

When we see the 100s... it really starts to fly.....

YABBA!

[Binger]

"the big guy''? careful Dom.. Binger and Crown are gender neutral! ( Crown is also bed neutral... which means they will climb into any one and sleep... they do not care about the make up of the mattress... they are neutral... so long as they can lie down......)

YABBA!

[Cedarfarm]

Good Grief, it's Sunday Morning to you all..what a difference a day makes, yesterday I was skipping, today I'm dragging.

Way to go Dom. Job well done...Crown couldn't have done it better!!

*GREAT news Ms Debbie!!!*

:treeguy:

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

"the big guy''? careful Dom.. Binger and Crown are gender neutral! ( Crown is also bed neutral... which means they will climb into any one and sleep... they do not care about the make up of the mattress... they are neutral... so long as they can lie down......)

YABBA!

Yeah, remember that time Crown was hauled off by security for sleeping in a display bed at the furniture store in the Crabtree mall? I'm surprised they let Crown shop there with all those temptations.

[Cedarfarm]

Hi Auntster!!
~How did the shopping trip go? Find any pretty spring outfits?

I just came in from raking...wow..everything aches! More ice tea, and back at it.

Hope everyone's Sunday is going well!

YABBA!

[auntieclaus]

Sunday is going ok so far. Just had breakfast with DH's family. Ahh the joy of it~So much love:) How many days 'til Christmas?

[mammaduke]

Having a wonderful day today, a beautiful Sunday, so D/H & I went for a long walk today which was nice.
Hope everyone is having a great day today & has had a nice week-end.

[Binger]

Sunday- nothing but chores- like raking.. I feel your pain Cedar.. I do.. I do.....

YABBA!

[Binger]

Or like sleeping... like some pople we know.. just sleeps and sleeps...I do not feel their pain....

YABBA

[Annette1990]

Good day all...
Been a busy day here...Did some more cleaning up this morning and then went for a hike and did some fishing. Had a good time until the wind decided to kick up. Hope everyone is having a good Sunday afternoon!

[Holiday]

Where oh where did the weekend go??? What a beautiful weekend it was! I can't believe how fast it went & I can't believe tomorrow is Monday already! We spent our 1st weekend for the season out at the lake this weekend. Had a super time & it was great to see all our neighbors again. Had a cook out there tonight with my family...my hubby was the master griller...marinated pork chops, marinated chicken breasts, skirt steaks, pepper bratts...what a feast! I'm so glad this was only the 1st weekend out there for the year & hopefully there are many more just like it (only even warmer) to come!! :D The guys at the marina started putting pontoons back in the water today too....YIPPEEEE!! :???: Hope you all had a great weekend!!

Oh yeah...I tried a new recipe today that was a HUGE hit....give it a try sometime! It's from a dinner club in Dayton Ohio, famous for their sweet potato souffle, only this is their pineapple souffle! It was delish:
http://www.lacomedia.com/pineapple_souffle_recipe.htm

[DoubleA]

Hey all, hope the weekend treated you well. I had to work most of it but now I get a week off in transition of jobs, woohoo!!! Looking forward to some relaxation and thinking of christmas cheer!

[Crown 84]

Yeah, remember that time Crown was hauled off by security for sleeping in a display bed at the furniture store in the Crabtree mall? I'm surprised they let Crown shop there with all those temptations.
Ah! The bad part was getting them to enter "Gender Indeterminate" on the arrest record.

Good Morning!!
Crown is back------with a confession.
At the last moment, reports of bad weather for Saturday caused us to cancel our travel plans.
As a result << Crown looks down with hat in hand >> I decided to take the weekend off from board duties and return to lurker status! As such, I kept up with the goings on incognito. A little sabbatical, as it was.
(Ahem, and also got in a bit more sleep as a result!)

Dom, my friend! Thanks for a bang-up job as pinch hitter. Home runs on back to back days. You can't beat that!

Days to the Season: 220
Days to Christmas Day: 262
And on we go! Now, less than 3 weeks to the 200-day season window.
And the 1/3 Christmas Day mark is the day before that, as our friend Dom earlier pointed out.

Sure enough, Saturday was a wash out. Sunday was cloudy and wet but little rain actually fell.
Still very overcast and threatening this morning.
HOWEVER, our lake levels are now back to normal and water restrictions are back to "stage 1".
(Interestingly, our governor has stated he wants to permanently keep stage 1 restrictions despite no drought! Go figure that one out.)

Have a Marvelous Monday, guys!

[dans10171]

good morning all, its 42 and overcast again here in philly its a bit cold today. did some yard work this weekend not as much as i wanted it rained all sunday but did get a couple hours in saturday morning, getting ready for summer. 261 sleeps left have a good day

[Annette1990]

Morning everyone! About 27 out right now. Looks as if we may get some rain later. Although the weatherman keeps predicting it we still haven't gotten any. Got a busy week ahead of me with work. I hope everyone has a good day.