Reading, seeing and hearing Part 2

[Yzma and Kronk]

Hi again.

What a day!

Remember this morning when I said, "Skaters change directions"

I really didn't mean - Skaters, fall and break your wrist.......

But that's exactly what our DD did today!

Mark and Rhonda - can I send Katie down so you can take her to Disney with you??? We can't right now and since you are going and you are very experienced in taking kids with broken bones????

Katie is currently in summer skating camp and has her best friend from Alabama down skating with her. She is/was preparing for the upcoming Summer Sizzle competition at her home club next weekend! Did a silly little thing like stopping (which she's done for 7 years now....) and fell back on her wrist. Broke the bone just below the joint down from her thumb. Nice little fracture, I must say! Spent the better part of the day at ER, Fractured bone clinic, and now home. She has a nice lime-greenish cast for three weeks and no swimming, skating or soccer.

On the good side, this free's me up for the rest of the summer!

She's resting now and feeling pretty good, considering.

I'm going to have a BIG drink!

Where is the Hippydippy pool when I need it!

Later, taters!

 

[Loubon]

Okay a few orders of business......the rumors of my defection are greatly exaggerated. Let me answer each accusation separately:

I have been spending time putting the Thread Killers in the Yearbook. Some of you may remember that is how we first met as well. Some of you who really call yourselves my friends would have noticed I added several of this crew recently but only jenforthesakeofcallingeveryonejen noticed. (Ha! Got you all on that one. Now go feel ashamed.)

As for Grammy's clown.....now this one is a bit trickier. See most of the time I just link pictures and then move on. I rarely am asked for an encore performance. Once I realized that Grammy's clown was special I bookmarked the link. I should have downloaded it. To my dismay the link was taken down due to excessive bandwidth usage. (I swear!) No problem I'll just Lougle it. Nope. Not to be found anywhere. I searched for days. The search even went beyond the www. I looked under the bed, in the closet and in the sewer drain. No luck. All I found was: this guy.

So I tried to contact the site that had been hosting it. Contact Us page was a dead end. I tried for days. Finally it went through. I pleaded with them to send it to me and I promised not to crash their site. Next day I got this. All was right with the world. So when Haley said I didn't have him any more she was right so I hid in shame. You may also notice I have posted them here as links rather than as pictures. More on that shortly...

To questions from my friend Ames Esq..... I can't give you a straight answer because since there is a $$$ difference I never like to spend someone else's money especially someone tighter than bark on a tree (yes I caught that ). So if the dollar difference is important then I think the point is moot. If not then do the Swalphin. On property is always better, I am an Epcot Resort area snob so I love it, love it, love it there and you can boat from Epcot to the hotel very easily or take the 20 minute (I have clocked it) walk. Otherwise you can get in your car and drive off property (which many people do with no problem, just not for me) and you can count the $70 you saved or more likely spend it on gas. As for whether I'm excited about next week? Are you kidding? I'm freaking ready to explode! Only problem is that work has made thinking about the trip like a drinking binge....it will be great during it but the problems will still be here when I return.

Finally, inspired by this group (and the reason I am bandwidth conscious) is the start of my web site. Very early stages so far (and strictly for fun) you can check it out at www.clownstotheleftofme.com . I kid you not. Go look. Remember though I just got started and haven't had much time to put to it.

So there you have it. A post worthy of Lil Grumpy except it is perfectly understandable.

 

[sheridac]

Okay a few orders of business......the rumors of my defection are greatly exaggerated. Let me answer each accusation separately:

I have been spending time putting the Thread Killers in the Yearbook. Some of you may remember that is how we first met as well. Some of you who really call yourselves my friends would have noticed I added several of this crew recently but only jenforthesakeofcallingeveryonejen noticed. (Ha! Got you all on that one. Now go feel ashamed.)

Lou!!! I noticed. I EVEN directed some people to go over and check it out. I just didn't toot my own horn for noticing. I'm not like that!!!

Finally, inspired by this group (and the reason I am bandwidth conscious) is the start of my web site. Very early stages so far (and strictly for fun) you can check it out at www.clownstotheleftofme.com . I kid you not. Go look. Remember though I just got started and haven't had much time to put to it.

So there you have it. A post worthy of Lil Grumpy except it is perfectly understandable.

Um... maybe it's me. But I don't think so. But you link isn't working. Just sadin'.

 

[AshClan]

That was by far the longest post you have ever made to the 'strom!!! Thanks for updating us. I am in total agreement on your recommendations to Amy. And the gas cost point was a good one. (I'm also very proud of myself that I estimated the 20 min. walk so accurately!!)

Now, about that upcoming trip. Tell work to kiss off, and enjoy yourself!! I know the "it'll still be here when I get back" feeling, but the best thing about the World is how you can forget "real life" for awhile. So do that, have a blast, and get that TR going ASAP (or are you going to do a live one?)

Oh, and if anyone is around....I took a little nap this afternoon, so I have about an hour before I have to go to bed!

 

[Loubon]

Um... maybe it's me. But I don't think so. But you link isn't working. Just sadin'.

Must be you because I just tested it and it worked fine. Did you click on it or just look at it and say Open Sesame?

 

[Grammyof2]

Crawl by cause it is still to hot to run.

Lou - You are again my hero. I love that clown but not so much the creepy one. And I didn't go back to link cause that would be like work but I sent several of the new Maelstromers over to the yearbook to check out your work. And because you love to hear it "You are fabulous, witty, wonderful and the best!!!!!" Tell Gerri Grammy said hi!!!!!!!!

And don't try to hide from Donna while on vacation. She is getting up in age and might have trouble keeping up

 

[sleepydog25]

That was by far the longest post you have ever made to the 'strom!!! Thanks for updating us. I am in total agreement on your recommendations to Amy. And the gas cost point was a good one. (I'm also very proud of myself that I estimated the 20 min. walk so accurately!!)

Now, about that upcoming trip. Tell work to kiss off, and enjoy yourself!! I know the "it'll still be here when I get back" feeling, but the best thing about the World is how you can forget "real life" for awhile. So do that, have a blast, and get that TR going ASAP (or are you going to do a live one?)

Oh, and if anyone is around....I took a little nap this afternoon, so I have about an hour before I have to go to bed!

Eerily quiet tonight, Ash. . .is there a bewitching hour of which I'm unaware?

I think you need an alternate site, Lou, "Jokers to the right." Easily filled by many of the 'stromers. . .

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Minnie sorry for your sweltering. We're all in the same boat, I guess!

Thanks, Ash. We had some relief today. It got all the way down to 64 at one point in the mountains along the Blue Ridge Parkway today - it was great!!! Sorry to hear about your work troubles. Maybe you could suggest the following to save some $$:

I checked in with my office this afternoon and a colleague told me the governor had required some of the state offices to reduce power usage the last couple days, so they turned off most of the overhead lights, jacked the AC up to 78, and told people they could wear shorts in to work. Kinda glad I missed that! Although it could have had some entertaining moments . . .

p.s...i can't believe people are still showing cow picture? [ i guess what they say is still true, one "hangs" onto the things they "feel'
comfortable with?

Lil G - Are you dissing my cow pics??? Or did I misinterpret your cow comments?

YAK - So sorry to hear about your DD's skating injury. Sure hope she mends quickly.

 

[NAB]

Yak -Sorry to here about your dd hope she isn't in any pain. There goes your
air conditioning.

Lil'G- Have been very busy today. I did see your post. We had swimming
lesson this morning , picked up the new trailer in the afternoon and
played baseball in the rain tonight. Your right alot of room in the trailer
to bring back lots of stuff. Don't tell hubby that. I can even take extra
clothes and shoes......

Hi everybody.I too am glad you didn't go on a posting frenzy today so I can keep up.

 

[Grammyof2]

YAK - Sorry about your daughter. I was so caught up in Lou and the clown that I didn't read everything

Sending some pixie dust your way and hope it isn't too hot with a cast. What a crappy time to have a cast and now we have 2 of our little ones hurt. Let's not try to keep up with the Jone's peeps. 2 broken bones will be quite enough!!!!

Hi Ash, hi Moo

Everybody dance it is only going to be 92 tommorrow

 

[Shelby5514]

This is just a sleep by...work, work, work...that's all I seem to do. Thankfully I'm off ALL weekend!

Quickly skimmed...

Sher~ Congrats... Hey, DH and I are meeting friends for dinner at a foo foo Italian rest. tomorrow night...any suggstions on a good wine...not too dry?

YAK~ Ouch...I've fallen down many a times at the rink...luckily no broken bones tho...although if I tried to skate today I'd probably bust-a-hip. (Slightly different than Bust-A-Move) Hugs to DD! Take her out for ice cream tomorrow...on me.

MiniMoo~ Did I read/skim somewhere that you are from MI? DH's family has a house up in the Alpena area. M32 by the Thunderbay River.

Mark~ I don't remember if I told you yesterday...nice pic...you look like your built like a brick 'crap' house. Are you really a Chippendale dancer? I bet the minister thing is just a part of your act...hmmmmmmmmmmmm?


I gotta get to bed, the alarm is set for 4 am and I'm NOT looking forward to it. See ya tomorrow!

Is Mel on ANOTHER vacation? I've got to seriously consider moving to Canada.

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Get some good sleep, Shelby. Yes, I'm a Michigander . . . Michiganian . . . whatever you want to call us mitten state people. I've been to Alpena a few times - the quarries up there are amazing.

But we tend to vacation over on the west side of the state, as Lake Michigan has nice sandy beaches and is the "sunset" side.

Hope you get to visit DH's family's place occasionally.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Daughter's BF just emptied the dishwasher and is loading another load (is that proper grammar?) Meanwhile, DD is yacking away with her girlfriend in her bedroom about redecorating it and where to hang pics and shelves and stuff.

I guess he just got bored, LOL....

 

[NAB]

Someone taught that boy right.....Can't even get my son to that yet I'm lucky the garbage gets out and that is only after telling him many times.

Hi Moo and Backstage_Gal

 

[sheridac]

Must be you because I just tested it and it worked fine. Did you click on it or just look at it and say Open Sesame?

I clicked on it,dang it!!!

 

[sheridac]

YAK!!!

Oh my gosh!!!! I am soo sorry!! TG it wasn't worse though!!! Big hugs, sister!!!

Shell-bee!!!

I have many good suggestions, call me!!!

 

[HaleyB]

Must be you because I just tested it and it worked fine. Did you click on it or just look at it and say Open Sesame?

Lou I am DED. That was frickin funny.

Chris the link works fine for me. So it is just you. Maybe Lou blocked your IP from his site.

BTW- Haley knew you had lost the clown because she had also saved a link to it, and with grand plans of pulling a fast one on Lou went to post it... only to discover it was gone. Someday...

Also Lou, who knew you were so cool. I looked around the site a bit and it looks good so far

YAK! Sorry about the trama. We break bones all the time around here.

 

[GeorgiaAristocat]

Okay a few orders of business......the rumors of my defection are greatly exaggerated. Let me answer each accusation separately:

I have been spending time putting the Thread Killers in the Yearbook. Some of you may remember that is how we first met as well. Some of you who really call yourselves my friends would have noticed I added several of this crew recently but only jenforthesakeofcallingeveryonejen noticed. (Ha! Got you all on that one. Now go feel ashamed.)

And I do. Feel ashamed. I would say that picking on you was my lame attempt at acknowledging your recent efforts, since I knew you would pick up on the fact that the only reason I would have to accuse you of said defection was if I was, in fact, aware of your recent entries. (Tiggerwannabe is my favorite, btw). BUT, that would sound like backpedaling. So I won't say that.

Instead, I'll beat myself with a wet noodle. Does that make you feel better? And point out that I know you wouldn't throw us over for the threadkillers. I'm sure we're more fun than they are. Maybe. No offense intended to the Threadkillers and their weapons.

[Doesn't Lou sound just a wee bit sensy about this? Methinks he protests too much. . .]

And, because it always seems to smooth things over:

LOU!!!! YOU'RE A GOD!!!!AND HAVE MAD GOOGLE SKILLS!!!!AND I ADORE YOU!!!!​

There. Are we good now?

To questions from my friend Ames Esq..... I can't give you a straight answer because since there is a $$$ difference I never like to spend someone else's money especially someone tighter than bark on a tree (yes I caught that ). So if the dollar difference is important then I think the point is moot. If not then do the Swalphin. On property is always better, I am an Epcot Resort area snob so I love it, love it, love it there and you can boat from Epcot to the hotel very easily or take the 20 minute (I have clocked it) walk. Otherwise you can get in your car and drive off property (which many people do with no problem, just not for me) and you can count the $70 you saved or more likely spend it on gas. As for whether I'm excited about next week? Are you kidding? I'm freaking ready to explode! Only problem is that work has made thinking about the trip like a drinking binge....it will be great during it but the problems will still be here when I return.

Thanks for that input. It actually does help. You see, I had budgeted $150 for our last night (at POFQ I thought), but then came across the HRP deal before the S/D deal, but I'd rather stay at the "Swalphin" ( ) because of the proximity. So, I just need a little validation and I will do it. And validation from Lou counts as, I don't know, 5 from anyone else (except you Sher!)

And I know an easy way to make the problems go away. But must tell you in a PM. I don't want to get arrested, charged, convicted, or incarcerated.

Finally, inspired by this group (and the reason I am bandwidth conscious) is the start of my web site. Very early stages so far (and strictly for fun) you can check it out at www.clownstotheleftofme.com . I kid you not. Go look. Remember though I just got started and haven't had much time to put to it.

Wonderful. Yet another site to keep up with. Criminy.

I saw that 97 people had visited before me. I don't know who, though, because there was no guest book to sign. (My complaint COULD be interpreted as a gentle suggestion, or, on the other hand, just a complaint from someone who has too much time on her hands, or not enough, or something like that.)

Seriously. Nice start. My hubby has a domain name for us. Has never really developed the site. He needs to get on that. Really.

Well, enough about Lou . . .
YAK - double criminy! So sorry for the girl!!!(I know her name, but am I right that you don't really want it posted?) Will this amount to a major setback for the skating or only a minor one? And is she going to start competing for computer time?
Marita - he's obviously a winner, and should be adopted. (Or obsessive-compulsive, which is slightly more problematic! j/k! )
Sher - sending you a PM, unless I forget . . .

 

[HaleyB]

Eerily quiet tonight, Ash. . .is there a bewitching hour of which I'm unaware?

I think you need an alternate site, Lou, "Jokers to the right." Easily filled by many of the 'stromers. . .

Just to be perfectly clear, I am a clown to the left, and not a joker to the right.

 

[Loubon]

Also Lou, who knew you were so cool.

Umm,.....everyone?

Well, enough about Lou . . .

Hardly.

No guestbook because I really don't want to hear what anybody has to say.