CSE-- Pg. 74 SATAN'S HAMMER, Ch.18, pg.160 "Goodnight Sweetheart" epilogue

[Thumper_Man]

Originally Posted by Thumper_Man's Wife

I’m always looking at their tags to see where they are from. I have yet to come across someone from NM though.

You don't remember the CM from Albuquerque? Bag check security over at Epcot. The side entrance we would use. Don't tell me the last trip to WDW was like the first trip to WDW?

[nebo]

Originally Posted by GrandBob

A year and a half ago my "baby" sister had her first. Actually, she's a step-mom twice, to two teenagers, one on his way to college. But this is the first one of her own.

Her age when she gave birth? 47.

Oh, and the kid is great, BTW.

-Bob

That's great, but can you imagine being in your sixties and having to deal with a teenager?

Originally Posted by tiggerwannabe

Normally, yes! But not today, my puter's in for a new hard drive

Nebs, Smidge and Marita, I'm smiling now remembering our precious time together

Unbelievable that it's been 5 years now!

Originally Posted by Thumper_Man's Wife

You mean something like this?

Wow, it looks just like her!

Originally Posted by Thumper_Man

Just realized I meant to comment on this and I didn't.


One other thing about this ride. Getting on this ride is like getting on in Haunted Mansion. It's very dark and there's the moving sidewalk. I'm sure your eyes would adjust by the time you actually got on the ride.

It normally takes me about 6 hours for my eyes to adjust to a dark setting.

Originally Posted by Thumper_Man

Careful when you say Photoshop. There's a Ponzi running around who has it and we've all seen what he can do with it.

Notice my silence.

Originally Posted by orangecats2

Yeah, but if he photoshops me as younger and skinnier that necessairly wouldn't be a bad think would it-----right?

Originally Posted by Thumper_Man

You've seen his work, do you honestly think that's what he'll do? Don't be surprised if you land up in Nebo's cow costume.

Boy you are just dying for him to let her have it, aren't you?

[nebo]

Originally Posted by bankr63

Are you kidding? Have you READ about what's in those jetted tubs in the hotel rooms! I'm thinking the dilution factor of the 10's of thousands of gallons of water, and the chlorine in the pool makes me more comfortable there. But then again, I swim in the lake that all those use as a toilet

I don't mind the fish feces in the lake, it's the turtle tinkle I object to.

Speak for yerself. I've managed to catch up to only 18 pages behind. The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.

Now that's good writin'!

Originally Posted by tiggerwannabe

The Last Supper
"Look at your blank faces! My name will mean nothing ten minutes after I'm dead!"

"One of you deny's me, one of you betrays me"
Ok, very good, you nailed it.

Originally Posted by tiggerwannabe

Should I admit to cheating? I knew exactly where my book was ( in its album on top of the pile of albums in our closet.)

I can say I knew this came from the night scene under the tree but had to get the book out to quote this scene properly.

Oh that's right, there was a big pullout book inside the album with all the words. Boy, you cheated on Jesus Christ Superstar? tsk.
I think the only part I might not be able to nail totally on my own right now is the opening song Heaven on their minds. There's at least 4, maybe 5 verses to it and I transpose some lines in it when i try to do it on my own.

but my biggest problem right now is;

mUsT

i MUST post

Must POst picture of

Cow

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[pkondz]

Originally Posted by nebo

Well, this brings us now to the "Now What" part of the trip report.

"What?"
"That's what."

Possibly the stupidest kid's game of all time.

Originally Posted by nebo

I got up and started raiding all the little bottles lined up on the vanity.

Yes, Smidgy. I read your post... and thought the exact same thing. But why are the little bottles on the vanity and not in the cooler? You may not want them cold, but wouldn't you want them out of sight? or at least near the ice?

Oh, not those little bottles...

Originally Posted by nebo

AN hour later, ibuprofen didn't help, and once again I'm hitting my stash in the safe. ( I know where you're about to go Ponzi, and I don't think it will be funny, but you can try)

Ha! Think you can control where I go do you? Think I'm going to comment on your 'stash' do you?

Wrong! We're going to talk about feudalism, the role of the serf and alternatives...

Instead of feudalism we could have an anarcho-syndicalist commune. Where we take it in turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week. But all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting. By a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs, but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more serious external affairs. Because strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.

So there.

Originally Posted by nebo

Right, we have not ever done a character meal, and we are doing one on Wednsday at Tusker House, we figured one was enough since T-Rex and Prime Time also got thrown in the mix.

As previously mentioned. "Please Disney character, go away. I'm actually here for the food." I think that kicking the stuffing out of an over-zealous character would not sit well with the kiddies... or possibly management.

Originally Posted by nebo

one of them is the Butterfinger cupcake that is HUGE, GIGANTIC, enough for two people to split and it ranks right up there with,,,, ahem,,,,,,,,,
Zebra whatchamacallems.

Zebra what? What? WHAT???? DON'T JUST LEAVE ME HANGING LIKE THAT!!!!


Sorry...

Originally Posted by nebo

They also have the most incredible pasties there

Yes, I see it now and I'm going to leave it and see what happens.

I scoured the internet high and low for a smiley for this. I found a few that might be considered appropriate... and might get me considered for barring, so... Ain't gonna happen!

Then I realised that the Dis itself in all its wisdom has already supplied the appropriate smiley. Can't get in trouble for using the Dis' own smiley now can I?

Anyway. Here ya go.

Originally Posted by nebo

Did I mention it's a good place to go for snacks?
And you can't have just ONE!

Thanks for that George… I mean Nebo.

Originally Posted by nebo

Really, I'm more a salt person than a sweettooth person,

I’m a take it or leave it kinda guy. If it’s salty or sweet I’ll take it and you better leave it.

Originally Posted by nebo

between Zebra domes,

What? What did you say?

Zebra domes?
Zebra Domes!
Zeeeeeebraaaaaa Doooooooooommmmmmmesssssss……….

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…

Where were we?

Originally Posted by nebo

the triple chocolate cake you get as desserts at most grab and go courts, Cosmic Rays, Pecos Bills, lot's of counter service places, I love those cakes in the clear plastic dish/cup.

You’ve talked me into it.
Note to self: Be sure to try the clear plastic dish/cup available at Cosmic Rays or Pecos Bills….

Originally Posted by nebo

Here is the best counter service meal you can get on Disney property:

start with an outdoor table right on the Discovery River at Animal Kingdom, with a St. Louis style baby back rib order from Flame Tree, cup of cole slaw, cup of baked beans, a side order of great onion rings to split between you, a carton of milk, and a triple chocolate cake in a plastic cup for dessert.
Now that's some fine dining!

I remember that! But wasn’t there an issue of some sort? Cloudy with a 60% chance of bird droppings or something?

Originally Posted by nebo

Anyway, that morning;

Oh, yeah. That’s why we’re here, right?

Originally Posted by nebo

All I could do was tell them not to worry about me, I'll be fine and probably sit by the pool all day, now go away and leave me alone, and they left.

And I’m betting you were glad to see them go. Not, of course, if you were okay… but with your head pounding, you probably just wanted to be left alone, right?

Originally Posted by nebo

Smdgy was able to get me a coffee from the food court in my mug and a paper,

Wouldn’t the paper get soggy and stained and hard to read?

Whatever… to each his own…

Originally Posted by nebo

Maybe I made the wrong decision last night?
But the lump had definately gone down since last night.
That's a good sign, right?

You know… I’d agree with you… then some medical type person somewhere is going to say something like, “If the swelling subsides too quickly it’s a sign that the dura lining has been compromised and death is imminent.”

I just made all that up, before you go jumping to conclusions.

Believe me, the last thing we want is for you to be jumping anywhere.

Originally Posted by nebo

I tried to make this sound like a good thing to me;
"Hey, now I can read to my heart's content all about the comet hitting me in the head and who survives, without answering questions every ten minutes."

Sort of like having a vacation… from your vacation

Originally Posted by nebo

At nine, I went down to the pool and grabbed the same table we have been grabbing, but now, alone and knowing it's going to stay that way, it feels really strange.

Stop grabbing tables and feeling them. You’ll get arrested.

Originally Posted by nebo

It's a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky and I lasted all of ten minutes in a lounge chair in the sun, the heat was already bothering me, but even with sunglasses on, it was just SOOOO bright!

There’s just no pleasing you is there. It’s too bright! It’s too dark! Sheesh how ‘bout we turn the sun down for you during the day and turn it up at night? Well you can. Just travel to the other side of the planet and I guarantee you your wish will come true.

Originally Posted by nebo

One thing that has definately changed physiologically with me in the last few years, is that I don't tan the way I used to.

TMI dude, TMI.

Originally Posted by nebo

I can test my cognitive ability by seeing if I can figure out the jumble in the paper, so sitting at the table I tried ot ignore my headache and worked on the Jumble.
Not being able to concentrate or do simple math problems is another sign of brain injury.

Or maybe you have experienced trauma and now the only thing you can do are jumbles? Next time try a jumble and see if you can still tie shoe laces.

Originally Posted by nebo

All right, I passed that test, I'm not an artichoke yet,

I’ve always thought of you as more of a kumquat.

Originally Posted by nebo

"No shoes, no shirts, no triage."

Could be worse… some insist on a jacket and tie.

Originally Posted by nebo

There I got the most helpful cast member and I wished I hadn't put it off.
After explaining everything I asked her if there was anyone resembling a medical professional I can talk to.

"Nope."

"Nope?"

"Nope."

And I waited for further instructions, whatevers.

Now we are just looking at each other.
Now we are just looking at each other, some more.

Ah the patented blank stare. And it worked too. You cracked first. I’m not judging… they can go for days.

Originally Posted by nebo

"Oh my goodness, what happened, do you want me to call an ambulance for you? They will be here in Ten minutes or less."

Yup. Toldja. “Blah, blah, blah, blah, doctor?”

Originally Posted by nebo

Long story short, no, there wasn't anybody there to help, but she'd be happy to call Reedy Creek to come and take me away, but we couldn't call them just so I can have a nice sit-down chat with them.

I could swear that there was something in the UG about on-call doctors. Anybody remember this?

Originally Posted by nebo

They get upset when they come out and don't get to leave with a body.
( I was working in the lab, late one night,)

See? There’s always a ‘MASH’ quote somewhere. :

Originally Posted by nebo

I was kind of surprised that there wasn't a house doctor or nurse on site, i suppose it would be dumb but with 3 pools and all the kids,,,I doubt they would be bored.
Yeah Yeah, "Not with you staying there Nebo!"

And that’s why.
Mother: “My baby! My baby! Somebody help my baby!”
CM: “I’m sorry Ma’am, but we’ll have to call an ambulance… it’ll take some time.”
Mother: “But what about the on-call doctor that is supposed to be available???”
CM: “I’m sorry ma’am, but he’s with Nebo.”
Mother: “Again????”

Originally Posted by nebo

As I gave up and turned to leave since I still didn't want ot commit myself to being committed,

You must admit that a commit would be a hit.

Originally Posted by nebo

Huh, really, never thought of that, they all seem like they are about 12 years old to me.

I think the last time I was younger then a lifeguard was when I was 8.

Originally Posted by nebo

I'd read a paragraph, and put the book down, read a paragraph, put the book down.

There’s another sign. For you it used to be ‘read a sentence, not understand it, read a sentence, not understand it.’

Now you’re up to paragraphs.

Originally Posted by nebo

I also had no interest in even going in the water, either, hot as it was. I am now nearing the point where I'm really starting to feel sorry for myself, yes, that's something else I can do pretty well at times too.

Men are good at that. We’ve practically made it into an art form.

Originally Posted by nebo

Ok, I thought, what can it hurt?

Ha. Good choice of words.

Originally Posted by nebo

An interesting note, the entire time I spoke to him, he never took his eyes off the pool, I have no doubt he thought I was a plant, checking up on them.

I remember being at a neighbour’s house where they had an above ground pool. They were away for a holiday and had left us free reign. Another couple was there and all the kids (4 in total… none more than 7 or 8 yrs old) were in the pool. The other Dad was talking to me and even though I was listening, I never took my eyes off the kids in the pool. I remember thinking, “Boy, he’s not even close to watching his kids.” Just then his youngest DD slipped off the pool ladder and went under. I remember seeing out of my peripheral view his look of surprise as I bolted out of my chair and in four long strides had covered the distance to the pool and yanked his DD up and out from underwater. It really does take just a split second.

Originally Posted by nebo

I looked behind me and a new guy walked up in the same lifeguard attire basically, but somehow it seemed a little bit more top of the line.

More bling, sure.

Originally Posted by nebo

It's the red shorts, white shirt, not a hair out of place, the All-American Boy, fit as a fiddle, no excess body fat, he reminded me so much of somebody,,, oh yeah, ME.
Hello? HELLO?

Who? Sorry, thought you said something. Forget it.

Originally Posted by nebo

Ok he did except for the fact he was young and had a good V shape and his skin didn't look like leather and no pot belly and other excess fat and could see , he reminded me of me.
I have a white shirt like that too at home!

Good recovery!

Originally Posted by nebo

I was beginning to become tired of hearing the words Reedy Creek.

Can’t take a hint, huh?

Originally Posted by nebo

After looking at my ugly head, he gave me the hand wobble, and said If I wanted to I could also drive over to the clinic that is at the crossroads, even gave me a card for them, unlike the EMTs from Reedy Creek they can actually write prescriptions over there, they have real doctors.

Sounds like that was a pretty good option.

Originally Posted by nebo

I considered this for later when they got back, but then I saw in my mind the chain of probable events: Car to clinic, they insist on tests done they can't do, now spend the night in Celebration ER, more tests, yes you'll live, but here's a strong prescription for 10 Tylenol #3's, take one every 24 hours,,,,,, yada yoda yeti.

But they can’t force you to go to the ER… So you wouldn’t be any place different then you are right now (then)… plus you would have had the satisfaction of actually seeing a doctor who, maybe, might have alleviated either pain, anxiety or both.

Originally Posted by nebo

Then I freaked him out, only because I could:

…

"Adam", I said, tapping my chest in response to where his name plate is, " I live just north of St. Charles in Carpentersville."

Yeah, you’re okay. If you can do that, you can’t be that sick, can you?

Originally Posted by nebo

And no, he does NOT miss snow, AT ALL.

You know… I’ve heard that. And yet…. No snow at Christmas? The perfect winter is snow a few weeks before Christmas and it all melts and back to nice temperatures by about the second week of January.

Well a guy can dream, can’t he?

Originally Posted by nebo

I've already taken 3 vikes and six ibuprofen and two aspirin since I've been up, not counting the 3 vikes at 3 in the morning I took, and now I am on my way back up to the room for more.

Hoo, boy.

Originally Posted by nebo

Of course, since I have the "Do not disturb" sign in the door, the maid has to come and knock just to make sure that the sign really means it.

It was somewhere about here that I knew I needed to quit the "poor me" routine, and get back in the game, and sarcasm can sometimes help.

I told her that I can't speak for all "do not disturb " signs, and i'm sure some have lied to you in the past, but this one really is sincere, believe it."

Why do they even have those signs? They knock and come in when they’re there… and when they’re not there. Lesser of two evils, I guess. Risk the occasional guest who actually means it… or have to come back at quitting time to do all the rooms that are filled with irate and or contrite… yet forgetful, guests.

Originally Posted by nebo

Any respect you may have still had for me now goes right out the window.

Don’t worry about it… the respects been long gone already.

Originally Posted by nebo

Sorry, what can I say, I'm honest.

Actually…. Nah, I’ve been on my soapbox enough for one day.

Originally Posted by nebo

I was feelinig sorry for myself, I was bored, and I was in a ton of pain. I couldn't lie in the sun, now the Yellow J's are in business, it hurts to read my book, I was just able to scan the headlines of the paper, and I'm almost out of painkillers, with a week to go.

I’m gonna give you this one. You had a good reason.

Originally Posted by nebo

occasionally you really need to take them out and give your mind a break, it is still not a normal sound to you and will increase your anxiety levels from the constant assault of sound!

Hunh, interesting. Never knew that. That being said, I wish my Dad would get his hearing checked. But he wont hear of it (heh). He must know that he would be told to get aids and he’s just vain enough to not want to wear ‘em.

But I sure wish he would so he could join in on conversations more.

Originally Posted by nebo

And you're not going to believe me, but I got another hot dog.

Actually, that makes sense. If you want a hot dog and got a crappy one… then you haven’t really scratched that itch yet.

Originally Posted by nebo

I wasn't sure how my stomach was going to react to this, so my motto was, life is short, eat dessert first, and I started with the cake.
Hate to drop dead eating the fries and leave the cake untouched!

Can’t have that?

“Poor sod, dead as a doornail and didn’t get to eat his cake.”

Originally Posted by nebo

(yes, in my dreams people are ALWAYS trying to shoot me)

Nah, that’s just the seedy side of Chicago.

Originally Posted by nebo

No, don't like that off kilter dream feeling, rather have the giant scorpions breaking into my grammar school again like I"m used to.

You lead an interesting subconscious life.

Originally Posted by nebo

It sounded like everybody had a blast, maybe not Smidgy quite so much since she was the one doing the waiting a lot of the time, or being the runner for fastpasses, but she told me she didn't mind at all and had fun.

Well, if you can’t go… live vicariously through Smidgy.

Originally Posted by nebo

But at least I have gotten past the first full day after the boo boo.

And I haven't had to vomit either.

yet

Oh, thank goodness, another cliff hanger! I don’t know where we’d be without one. You did very well for a chapter where you basically sat around all day. Thanks for another entertaining chapter! :

Okay, gotta go back a couple of pages and catch up again.

[cp'ersmom]

Originally Posted by orangecats2

Here's a picture of me taken a week ago. If only I could lessen the fat around my middle before posting...

I took a similar picture today but I let the chair be empty. Can't walk though the parks anymore without thinking of Nebo and Smidgy stories. Even when I was leaving Epcot tonight I was thinking of the "beat the crowd" game they play.

[pkondz]

Originally Posted by Thumper_Man's Wife

He could have been your long lost twin!

No that's me. Looks like leather, pot belly, yup. Me.

[Thumper_Man]

Originally Posted by pkondz

Could be worse… some insist on a jacket and tie.

This jacket that ties?

[Backstage_Gal]

[QUOTE=Thumper_Man;46295275]Considering most of the parks have about 3-4 major attractions that take FP's, I agree with Smidgy and that would lead to planning every minute of your vacation 180 days out. I guess it would be beneficial if you park hop, but even that would be hard to plan.

From Disney's website:

Currently, the following attractions offer Disney's FASTPASS Service:

I heard they will add a lot more, including character meet and greets

I was not too fond of the idea in the begining either, but the more I hear, the better is sounds. Just reserve a few of your must dos and go with the flow with rhe rest.

No running all over creation fof FP's

[GrandBob]

Originally Posted by nebo

That's great, but can you imagine being in your sixties and having to deal with a teenager?

Nope, I can't. No way Jose. Uh uh.

But you know what? I can imagine my little sis doing that. She's an amazing gal.

-Bob

[orangecats2]

I tried that chocolate cake, just Nebo and I didn't like it. Too rich and too chocolately. And only the top is clear, the cup it comes in is black plastic.

Also I meant to say that my DH and I got into a fight over that pic. He hated that it was near a DSA and was mad. I guess I didn't exactly tell him why I wanted the pic. I stomped off to HM even though my foot was killing me!

Buzz.....I will say 39/40 because that is my age.

[smidgy]

the disney chocolate cake is vey rich. it reminds me of the sara lee brownies (that they stopped making) they were fudge brownies, and more like fudge than cake (they had that white sheet on top for a template...with dotted lines so those not-so-smart could figure out how to slice the brownies into sep. pieces.

okitty, the whole reason we started taking pictures in that rocking chair is becasue of the DSA. that was one of our favorite DSAs! I'
m sorry we caused a fight.

[cp'ersmom]

Smidgy, if you like fudgy brownies try the recipe I posted on Ponzi's TR. they are pretty easy and really fudgy, just use your favorite chocolate, the darker the better!


My favorite rocking chair in MK is the porch next to the Hall of Presidents. You can sit there for hours and people watch. Most people walk by and never even glance in that direction. It's an undiscovered treasure and always in the shade

[Backstage_Gal]

Originally Posted by nebo
It's the red shorts, white shirt, not a hair out of place, the All-American Boy, fit as a fiddle, no excess body fat, he reminded me so much of somebody,,, oh yeah, ME.
Hello? HELLO?

Speaking of Nebo from years gone by, Smidgy reposted this on FB again and she said I could share (from circa 1982):

[pkondz]

Originally Posted by Thumper_Man

This jacket that ties?

So close.... gotta remove the hair and it's perfect.

Originally Posted by orangecats2

I tried that chocolate cake, just Nebo and I didn't like it. Too rich and too chocolately. And only the top is clear, the cup it comes in is black plastic.

The cake is called 'just Nebo'? How cool is that?

Originally Posted by orangecats2

]Also I meant to say that my DH and I got into a fight over that pic. He hated that it was near a DSA and was mad. I guess I didn't exactly tell him why I wanted the pic. I stomped off to HM even though my foot was killing me!

Too bad about the fight... but since you mention HM...

I got home last night after work around 11pm. Grabbed the mail and got your postcard! Good choice. Did you remember it's my fave or was it just a lucky coincidence? Either way, I got it and thanks!

Originally Posted by smidgy

okitty, the whole reason we started taking pictures in that rocking chair is becasue of the DSA. that was one of our favorite DSAs! I'
m sorry we caused a fight.

Trouble maker!

Originally Posted by Backstage_Gal

Speaking of Nebo from years gone by, Smidgy reposted this on FB again and she said I could share (from circa 1982):

OMG! Look how much hair Nebo has! Diane of course looks exactly the same.

[nebo]

Originally Posted by Thumper_Man's Wife

"Don't confuse me. I can only handle one catastrophe at a time"



They always said, the cure for a hangover was the hair of the dog that bit you...

sorry, not iin the mood todrink concrete right now.

At least you kept it in the safe...Hate to have the mousekeepers get into your stash. One quick question though...Between the headache, the fact that you can't see in the dark, and having to not disturb, she who must not be disturbed...how did getting into the safe at 3:00am go for you?

Heather, that is very observant of you. You are right, it didn't go welll, mainly because I didn't know where she put the key this time, she was the one that got them for me when wer first got back. After much digging around for it, I found it in a shirt pocket in a hang up ;shirt. Yeah, I would have been in trouble had I not had the injury card to play.

I play that card a LOT!


There is nothing worse than laying there thinking about what will happen that day and knowing you won't be part of it...I interrupt this breakdown to give Nebo a well deserved Hug ...OK, enough mushy stuff.

I wish I could store up these hugs for later, I have a feeling I'm not done needing them.




T-Man may like that Butterfinger cupcake. He's a Peanut Butter fanatic. Don't tell Ponzi, but I still haven't tried the whatchamacallems...

it truly is something you need to check out.



I'm with you on the salty foods vs the sweets. I used to be a HUGE chocoholic when I was younger. As I've aged, I think my chocolate cravings have slowed. Maybe it's also because I keep a jar of chocolates on my desk and see them everyday so it's not that much of a treat anymore like it used to be. Plus, my teeth can't handle that amount of sugar anymore, but I have found that desserts at Disney aren't as sweet as you would think they are when you first see them. So...another thing to put on my to do list...try chocolate cake in clear plastic dish/cup.


I would normall agree with you,, but the three I listed petty much have no equal.





Let's see...Concrete, plus head, plus whiskey, plus vikes...Nah...Coffee should make it all better!

Rightt ha ha, and FAKE Disney coffee at that.

I'm sure it felt just as strange or more for Smidgy at the park.

I'll give you "a little bit", but she was busy, all I had was my thoughts.

You know...I've been reading alot of 9/11 stories and most of them start off this way...

that still bothers me; that something that bad can happen when it is so beautiful looking outside.
It's like tryhing to picture standing in front of the castle early in the morning all by yourself when the park just opens and the early sunlight is just reaching the top spires in all their glory and then getting shot.


Why is it that when you are watching a movie and really get into it, you start screaming at the TV for the person to do something, knowing full well they can't hear you and won't listen to you anyway? I am having that feeling now as I type this, when i am this close to yelling at the computer..."GO TO THE HOSPITAL!"


Well, I didn't hear you.

If the first 3 didn't help...maybe more will be better. More is always better right?

Don't get smary young lady.


Why is Show and Tell the only way to get some assistance some times?

Don't know, but it sure worked this time.

Note to self...Lifeguards are trained to do more than blow a whistle and look good in a bathing suit...


You wouldn't have thought of them either, right?




Of course. Now the question is...did you leave a voicemail? Because I'm afraid of what you would have said if you did giving your sarcastic nature and all.

Yes I did, maybe that's why I didn't get a call back?
Wait a minute!

You could always go back to the tin can and string...


that's a great pic,,, you should have left it with just the pic.






Because it's obvious that the tallest one would know more...

In my mind, talller = older= more experience.

<cricket> <cricket> <cricket>



Ok, I've seen the cricket thing a few times now. What's it mean?


Free of charge you say...well then, What are we waiting for?

The ride may have been free of charge, not the destination.





I’m always looking at their tags to see where they are from. I have yet to come across someone from NM though.

Hey, don't look at me, I've been touting the Santa Fe in all my trip reprts.

Probably started wondering how and why you were stalking him. This guy doesn’t really have a concussion, he’s just trying to get to me, so he can capture me and put me in a basement somewhere and keep me for his very own…I really need to stop reading thrillers.

ok, now I'm going to start to agree with you.


After that many vikes in one day, I’d sit there and stare too. You do know there are more days in the week coming up right?

Oh believe me, I thought of that, but the way it hurt I was living in the present.

Don’t you know that’s the universal sign for maids to come in?



Oh sure…I mean, the distinguishable lighter fluid smell coming out of your cup wouldn’t make anyone take a second look.

Yes, but itj's still not as strong as whiskey.


Are you sure you could hear it ring with the bionic ears being off duty and all?

HA, I had it on vibrate. Thought you had me didn't you?
But I did get tired of staring at it on the table to see if it was vibrating at all.

Why am I not surprised?! At least it didn't come with those kettle chips you despise so much.

No, this was pretty much back to normal here for the hot dog and fries.

If you had an appetite, that has to be a good sign right? And after all you’ve been through, you deserve a treat!

I deserved a Porterhouse and baked potato with sour cream and lots of butter and corn on the cob.



Oh…that feeling. Yeah, I know what your talking about. I hate the dreams when you can’t quite figure out what is going on in them, and you wake up with a start, only to try to think of something completely different or watch something on TV for a while to erase the “weird” feeling and hope that you can fall back to sleep and dream of anything other than what you dreamed about earlier, even if you have no clue what you were really dreaming of to begin with.

Maybe I’ll switch to romance novels….

I don't think that will work with you, you'll end up with "The Ogre under the Bridges of Madison County." or,
"Message in a Cyanide Bottle.

Why do I picture Smidgy walking into the room and seeing you laying on the bed staring at the ceiling with a blank expression on your face. Then you slowly rol your head to the side to see her and just say…hi, in a very non-chalant way…before returning to the staring contest you were having with the ceiling?

Don’t mind me. I’m almost done I promise.

Cool. A Stepford Nebo?


I’m glad they had a good time, but sad to know that you missed out. Of course with the way you were feeling all day, I’m sure if you had tried to go, it would have been miserable.

YesI would have, I made the right choice, no doubt, by staying back.




She does have a good argument though. Why do I feel the sudden urge to yell at my computer screen again, “Just GO!”



OK. Good argument back…




Oy vey…That doesn’t sound good…

We thanks you for your time Lady H, always fun to read your posts.