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Super Monday!
Author: Raine
Date: 02/04/2008 13:37:01
Good Morning!
I have no voice. No, it isn't a political thing, I really have no voice today!
Tomorrow is the OTHER big day of the week, SuperMegaHuge Tuesday. And truthfully, it seems as though no on really knows what is going to happen.
CNN is reporting that Obama and Hillary are in a dead heat nationally, and that McCain is in a real lead. However, Reuters is reporting that Mitt is widening his lead in California, and down here in the deep Red South, no one really knows who is in first or second for the GOP. Depending on the Poll, it is either Mitt or McCain.
It is a real toss up, if you ask me. No matter what, it is key that tomorrow everyone who CAN vote do so. This is the most important election of our time. If you need a reminder, let's let John Tell us:
Yeah, that was LIEberman next to him, grinning like a kid with a crush. :grumble:
Does anyone remember that Joe promised to support democratic candidates? I do. HE is a liar, and I cannot wait for the day when the senate removes him from all committees, but I digress...
McCain is promising to Find Clones of Justices Alito and Roberts if elected. The very thought sends shivers down my spine.
McCAin was down her in Atlanta this weekend wooing the conservative base... Even in the face of the Evangelicals not supporting him. Among evengelicals in Georgia, Mitt is in the LEad, with Huckabee neck in neck
In the mean time... Did you hear the breaking news? Mitt Won the GOP Caucus in Maine.
The only thing I can take away from the GOP race is that for the first time in my life, Right wing talk radio and I agree, McCain is not someone who should be resident. WE may have differing reasons why... but we can agree on that. Expect today to be the day that Rush and Hannity and Neil and all of the heads go into overdrive to spread thier hatred of him.
Should be interesting, and refreshing that this time, they are attacking one of THIER own creations instead of our fine candidates.
So VOTE on TUESDAY! No matter What! VOTE! WE need to keep sending that very stron g message to the GOP that we have, and that is that the DEMOCRATS are voting in record numbers... in some places 2 -1 over the GOP. That scares them most of all. As long as we KEEP getting people to the polls nothing can stop us from having a DEM in the White House, come November.
Well, it's Monday, and I don't know if anyone told you... but THE NY GIANTS WON THE SUPERBOWL!!!
It was a wonderful thrilling Nail biter of a game that was decided at the very end. I have pretty much no voice today from all the screaming I did last night.
I will see you inside.
:peace: and :heart:
Raine
I have no voice. No, it isn't a political thing, I really have no voice today!
Tomorrow is the OTHER big day of the week, SuperMegaHuge Tuesday. And truthfully, it seems as though no on really knows what is going to happen.
CNN is reporting that Obama and Hillary are in a dead heat nationally, and that McCain is in a real lead. However, Reuters is reporting that Mitt is widening his lead in California, and down here in the deep Red South, no one really knows who is in first or second for the GOP. Depending on the Poll, it is either Mitt or McCain.
It is a real toss up, if you ask me. No matter what, it is key that tomorrow everyone who CAN vote do so. This is the most important election of our time. If you need a reminder, let's let John Tell us:
Yeah, that was LIEberman next to him, grinning like a kid with a crush. :grumble:
Does anyone remember that Joe promised to support democratic candidates? I do. HE is a liar, and I cannot wait for the day when the senate removes him from all committees, but I digress...
McCain is promising to Find Clones of Justices Alito and Roberts if elected. The very thought sends shivers down my spine.
McCAin was down her in Atlanta this weekend wooing the conservative base... Even in the face of the Evangelicals not supporting him. Among evengelicals in Georgia, Mitt is in the LEad, with Huckabee neck in neck
In the mean time... Did you hear the breaking news? Mitt Won the GOP Caucus in Maine.
The only thing I can take away from the GOP race is that for the first time in my life, Right wing talk radio and I agree, McCain is not someone who should be resident. WE may have differing reasons why... but we can agree on that. Expect today to be the day that Rush and Hannity and Neil and all of the heads go into overdrive to spread thier hatred of him.
Should be interesting, and refreshing that this time, they are attacking one of THIER own creations instead of our fine candidates.
So VOTE on TUESDAY! No matter What! VOTE! WE need to keep sending that very stron g message to the GOP that we have, and that is that the DEMOCRATS are voting in record numbers... in some places 2 -1 over the GOP. That scares them most of all. As long as we KEEP getting people to the polls nothing can stop us from having a DEM in the White House, come November.
Well, it's Monday, and I don't know if anyone told you... but THE NY GIANTS WON THE SUPERBOWL!!!
It was a wonderful thrilling Nail biter of a game that was decided at the very end. I have pretty much no voice today from all the screaming I did last night.
I will see you inside.
:peace: and :heart:
Raine
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 02/04/2008 13:40:43
Mondobubba on 02/04/2008 13:40:43
Sith Spawn down in flames
The younger Manning well met
Joy in New York now.
The younger Manning well met
Joy in New York now.
Comment by 
TriSec on 02/04/2008 13:48:14
TriSec on 02/04/2008 13:48:14
: pats Mondo on head :
There, there...
There, there...
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 13:50:01
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 13:50:01
Wow, I'm submitting this to digg.
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 13:50:58
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 13:50:58
Good game last night. Awesome. Yay Giants .......(whatever)....
NOW..........on to........................BASEBALL
NOW..........on to........................BASEBALL
Comment by 
BobR on 02/04/2008 13:54:58
BobR on 02/04/2008 13:54:58
Morning, folks.... :coffee:
my hearing is slowly returning...
my hearing is slowly returning...
Comment by 
shelaghc on 02/04/2008 14:02:25
shelaghc on 02/04/2008 14:02:25
Looks like I'll be working a temp job as of tomorrow. No more Steph or blog in the morning until I can figure out if I can get away with it.
Comment by TriSec on 02/04/2008 14:13:26
TriSec on 02/04/2008 14:13:26
In case anyone missed it yesterday...I had an unnerving experience with the Catholic Church.
Comment by TriSec on 2/3/2008 12:48:55 PM
Afternoon, everyone.
How prescient of a blog...I went to church today.
The twelfth point of the Scout Law is "A Scout is Reverent". It's also anniversary week for us (Scouting in America founded on Feb 8, 1910...), so we have this little thing called "Scout Sunday", allegedly a non-denominational service.
Well, it was hosted by the Franciscans at Sacred Heart Church, which curiously does not sponsor a unit. I was amazed by how deep Catholic indoctrination is; we haven't been to a mass in probably more than 5 years now, but I still remember every word, every ritual, every call and response. Who's into brainwashing now?
But what really, really, really outright scared me today...
The Brother called up all the scouts for a blessing, and he asked that everyone raise their right hand. Most of the parishiners lifted a hand, bent at the elbow with fingers outsretched in a benign manner...
But at least a third of the congregation, including the Lecter, went ramrod-straight and gave us an honest-to-goodness 45º stiff-arm Nazi salute.
I hope the pictures taken convey my utter horror and uneasiness at this.
The sermon was rather interesting too, but I'm saving that comment for another day.
Comment by 
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:15:45
:rofl:
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:15:45
Quote by velveeta jones: Wow, I'm submitting this to digg.
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:16:23
:clap: Fabulous!!!!
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:16:23
Quote by Mondobubba: Sith Spawn down in flames
The younger Manning well met
Joy in New York now.
:clap: Fabulous!!!!
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:17:18
and 
all at the same time!
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:17:18
Quote by shelaghc: Looks like I'll be working a temp job as of tomorrow. No more Steph or blog in the morning until I can figure out if I can get away with it.
and all at the same time!
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:18:34
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:18:34
:puke: Wow, that's Boortz? y'all sure that wasn't the weiner?
Comment by shelaghc on 02/04/2008 14:20:34
That would have scared the shit out of me. Good thing I already am switching over to Unitarian Universalist. I'd recommend them to anyone with a progressive mindset.
shelaghc on 02/04/2008 14:20:34
Quote by TriSec: In case anyone missed it yesterday...I had an unnerving experience with the Catholic Church.Comment by TriSec on 2/3/2008 12:48:55 PM
Afternoon, everyone.
How prescient of a blog...I went to church today.
The twelfth point of the Scout Law is "A Scout is Reverent". It's also anniversary week for us (Scouting in America founded on Feb 8, 1910...), so we have this little thing called "Scout Sunday", allegedly a non-denominational service.
Well, it was hosted by the Franciscans at Sacred Heart Church, which curiously does not sponsor a unit. I was amazed by how deep Catholic indoctrination is; we haven't been to a mass in probably more than 5 years now, but I still remember every word, every ritual, every call and response. Who's into brainwashing now?
But what really, really, really outright scared me today...
The Brother called up all the scouts for a blessing, and he asked that everyone raise their right hand. Most of the parishiners lifted a hand, bent at the elbow with fingers outsretched in a benign manner...
But at least a third of the congregation, including the Lecter, went ramrod-straight and gave us an honest-to-goodness 45º stiff-arm Nazi salute.
I hope the pictures taken convey my utter horror and uneasiness at this.
The sermon was rather interesting too, but I'm saving that comment for another day.
That would have scared the shit out of me. Good thing I already am switching over to Unitarian Universalist. I'd recommend them to anyone with a progressive mindset.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 02/04/2008 14:24:06
Mornin' everybody,
I must beg your pardon VJ, but we've still got March Madness to get through, growing up in Indiana as I did, Basketball is the winter religion for Hoosiers, so I gotta love me some college basketball....
- whoo hoo Go Hoosiers
m-hadley on 02/04/2008 14:24:06
Quote by velveeta jones: Good game last night. Awesome. Yay Giants .......(whatever)....
NOW..........on to........................BASEBALL
Mornin' everybody,
I must beg your pardon VJ, but we've still got March Madness to get through, growing up in Indiana as I did, Basketball is the winter religion for Hoosiers, so I gotta love me some college basketball....
- whoo hoo Go Hoosiers
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:25:27
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:25:27
HERE is my Foil 
heads up for the week, keep your news eyes on international internet TRaffic. Last week interent connectivity was cut in Egypt and qatr... and there are rumours that ALL of IRan has no internet. I find it very unnerving. Especially after the comment about Obama and McCainand the election going to Obama unless we have a national Security crisis. 
From the AFP:
heads up for the week, keep your news eyes on international internet TRaffic. Last week interent connectivity was cut in Egypt and qatr... and there are rumours that ALL of IRan has no internet. I find it very unnerving. Especially after the comment about Obama and McCainand the election going to Obama unless we have a national Security crisis. From the AFP:
Damage to undersea Internet cables in the Mediterranean that hit business across the Middle East and South Asia was not caused by ships, Egypt’s communications ministry said on Sunday, ruling out earlier reports.
The transport ministry added that footage recorded by onshore video cameras of the location of the cables showed no maritime traffic in the area when the cables were damaged.
‘The ministry’s maritime transport committee reviewed footage covering the period of 12 hours before and 12 hours after the cables were cut and no ships sailed the area,’ a statement said.
‘The area is also marked on maps as a no-go zone and it is therefore ruled out that the damage to the cables was caused by ships,’ the statement added.
Two cables were damaged earlier this week in the Mediterranean sea and another off the coast of Dubai, causing widespread disruption to Internet and international telephone services in Egypt, Gulf Arab states and South Asia.
A fourth cable linking Qatar to the United Arab Emirates was damaged on Sunday causing yet more disruptions, telecommunication provider Qtel said.
Earlier reports said that the damage had been caused by ships that had been diverted off their usual route because of bad weather.
Egypt’s communication and information technology ministry said it would report its findings to the owners of the two damaged Mediterranean cables, FLAG Telecom and SEA-ME-WE4.
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 14:28:34
I guess that would make it impossible for anyone inside Iran to get the word out if we attacked them...
BobR on 02/04/2008 14:28:34
Quote by Raine: HERE is my Foil
From the AFP:
I guess that would make it impossible for anyone inside Iran to get the word out if we attacked them...
Comment by shelaghc on 02/04/2008 14:32:24
shelaghc on 02/04/2008 14:32:24
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:35:11
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:35:11
The Justin Timberlake commercial was good, the rest of the commercials were just Stupid.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:39:04
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:39:04
Altho the James Carville Bill Frist ad frightened the HELL out of me.
Did anyone Else find it wrong on SO MANY levels? Like especially the fact that Bill Frist is a CRIMINAL?!?!?!
Did anyone Else find it wrong on SO MANY levels? Like especially the fact that Bill Frist is a CRIMINAL?!?!?!
Comment by 
livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:44:50
livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:44:50
Good morning all. 
I didn't sleep too well last night because I made a bit of a pig of myself. It doesn't help that I have a doctor's appointment this morning.
And there are those heavy snowflakes outside my window.
I didn't sleep too well last night because I made a bit of a pig of myself. It doesn't help that I have a doctor's appointment this morning.
And there are those heavy snowflakes outside my window.
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:45:39
livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:45:39
It must have been a blast at the Raine/BobR house last night with Raine losing her voice and Bob losing his hearing.
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:47:42
James Carville is too buddy-buddy with Republicans in general for my taste.
livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:47:42
Quote by Raine: Altho the James Carville Bill Frist ad frightened the HELL out of me.
Did anyone Else find it wrong on SO MANY levels? Like especially the fact that Bill Frist is a CRIMINAL?!?!?!
James Carville is too buddy-buddy with Republicans in general for my taste.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:48:03
How pathetic is it that we leave in a day and age where we have to have petitions pleasding for people to NOT LIE?!?!?! 
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:48:03
Quote by shelaghc: At Fox Attacks, there's a petition demanding O'LIElly apologize for his false statements.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:49:06
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:49:06
OK, A friend of mine said that I should not be repeating this hillary nomination thing. He said it is a self fulfilling thought process. No matter what Hillary is still LIGHT years ahed of any of them, and we must tell peopel that.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:49:40
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:49:40
:rofl: HA... I love that... the mooks patting momma on her pretty lil head.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 14:50:22
Raine on 02/04/2008 14:50:22
Altio Clones!!! MCCAin wants alito Clones!!!
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:50:37
livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:50:37
Hillary is certainly a horrible choice but McCain?? 
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:55:30
livingonli on 02/04/2008 14:55:30
Wasn't it the Baby New Year who was ripped on for the size of his ears in one of those Rankin-Bass holiday specials?
Comment by 
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:02:06
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:02:06
Morning! :hug:
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:02:48
Rudolph's Shiny New Year - or something like that.
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:02:48
Quote by livingonli: Wasn't it the Baby New Year who was ripped on for the size of his ears in one of those Rankin-Bass holiday specials?
Rudolph's Shiny New Year - or something like that.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:04:45
This is the Ad that scared me to all bejezers last night.
:shocked:
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:04:45
This is the Ad that scared me to all bejezers last night.
:shocked:
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:07:18
At first glance I thought it was cute, but when I started to think about it I realized James has been overly influenced by his wife.
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:07:18
Quote by Raine:
This is the Ad that scared me to all bejezers last night.
:shocked:
At first glance I thought it was cute, but when I started to think about it I realized James has been overly influenced by his wife.
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 15:08:33
livingonli on 02/04/2008 15:08:33
Good morning Mala. How was your weekend?
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:09:09
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:09:09
HEY!!! That Video is also on our MessageBoard!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:11:44
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:11:44
Not too bad I guess just did the same old same old 
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 15:14:28
BobR on 02/04/2008 15:14:28
I thought the baby at the webcam investing ad we pretty funny too...
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:14:43
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:14:43
:bad: Foil: to the penalty box!
Comment by m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:17:55
m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:17:55
Obama's thoughts on Indian Country Obama on Indian Country . A skosh shy on specifics, but in general he has the right idea... 
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:18:09
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:18:09
I am NOT pleased with this.
I understand it in thoery, but this is just not an attractive way to go about it.
The New York senator has criticized presidential rival Barack Obama for pushing a health plan that would not require universal coverage. Clinton has not always specified the enforcement measures she would embrace, but when pressed on ABC's "This Week," she said: "I think there are a number of mechanisms" that are possible, including "going after people's wages, automatic enrollment."
Clinton said such measures would apply only to workers who can afford health coverage but refuse to buy it, which puts undue pressure on hospitals and emergency rooms. With her proposals for subsidies, she said, "it will be affordable for everyone."
I understand it in thoery, but this is just not an attractive way to go about it.
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 15:19:11
Wasn't that the Mitt Romney plan for MA???
BobR on 02/04/2008 15:19:11
Quote by Raine: I am NOT pleased with this.
I understand it in thoery, but this is just not an attractive way to go about it.
Wasn't that the Mitt Romney plan for MA???
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:23:23
That sounds pretty good I think. Is he the first candidate to speak on this issue, Faye?
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:23:23
Quote by m-hadley: Obama's thoughts on Indian Country Obama on Indian Country . A skosh shy on specifics, but in general he has the right idea...
That sounds pretty good I think. Is he the first candidate to speak on this issue, Faye?
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 15:24:35
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 15:24:35
I'm in total lurk mode, due to looking for werk.
Shelagh, congrats on the job, even though its temp, it may lead to something better.
Shelagh, congrats on the job, even though its temp, it may lead to something better.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:24:41
IT sure as hell sounds like it. Where is our good representative from the great state of Mass? PErhaps he can confirm or refute this.
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:24:41
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: I am NOT pleased with this.
I understand it in thoery, but this is just not an attractive way to go about it.
Wasn't that the Mitt Romney plan for MA???
IT sure as hell sounds like it. Where is our good representative from the great state of Mass? PErhaps he can confirm or refute this.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:26:54
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:26:54
Uhm, 
is right to be concerned about the youth vote. They may be campaigning, but none of it will matter if they don't vote.
And sadly, historically, we have had a problem getting them to the polls in November.
is right to be concerned about the youth vote. They may be campaigning, but none of it will matter if they don't vote. And sadly, historically, we have had a problem getting them to the polls in November.
Comment by TriSec on 02/04/2008 15:27:25
TriSec on 02/04/2008 15:27:25
All the Romney plan did was require that you purchase insurance, whether or not you could afford it.
The major players in this Commonwealth lined up like vultures to create "low cost" plans that have well over $5000 in copays and deductibles, so you're paying a significant portion of your income for crappy insurance that doesn't cover anything.
And on top of that, they changed the rules for the providers, where they could write off uninsured patients to the free-care pool and get a small reimbursement at least, but now there is no more free-care, so if you didn't buy the legally-required insurance, the hospital will just have to eat the bill.
It's a lose-lose situation all around.
The major players in this Commonwealth lined up like vultures to create "low cost" plans that have well over $5000 in copays and deductibles, so you're paying a significant portion of your income for crappy insurance that doesn't cover anything.
And on top of that, they changed the rules for the providers, where they could write off uninsured patients to the free-care pool and get a small reimbursement at least, but now there is no more free-care, so if you didn't buy the legally-required insurance, the hospital will just have to eat the bill.
It's a lose-lose situation all around.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:27:47
It was an ineloquent way to say it.
I'm finding there is no longer a good candidate for me to get behind. I don't like Hill's war vote but I don't like Obama's position on giving illegal immigrantes the right to driver's licenses. I just don't believe in rewarding people for breaking the law.
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:27:47
Quote by Raine: I am NOT pleased with this.
I understand it in thoery, but this is just not an attractive way to go about it.
It was an ineloquent way to say it.
I'm finding there is no longer a good candidate for me to get behind. I don't like Hill's war vote but I don't like Obama's position on giving illegal immigrantes the right to driver's licenses. I just don't believe in rewarding people for breaking the law.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:35:16
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:35:16
:banana: it may be a lil late... but I love Arrested developement!! (nice bumper music )
)
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 15:36:52
livingonli on 02/04/2008 15:36:52
I better get to the doctor's. My tummy's still upset from last night and my blood sugar numbers are still bad.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:37:30
Well Kucinich, Richardson and Gravel , all attended Prez on the Rez and spoke directly to Indian Country in August (some, like Gravel, revealed how little he actually knows about Indian issues, Kucinich had apparently watched "Dances with Wolves" a few too many times, Richardson - who I heard this morning endorsed Hillary
- was actually the best of the three on Indian issues - although that is no real surprise given the Native population of NM). This is the first I've seen of the final candidates addressing Native issues - so I commend Obama. Hillary was nasty to us as we tried to get her to participate in Prez on the Rez, although I've heard that her people have been calling INDN's List non-stop wanting an endorsement - I don't think that Hillary will get the INDN's List endorsement.... 
m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:37:30
Quote by Raine:Quote by m-hadley: Obama's thoughts on Indian Country Obama on Indian Country . A skosh shy on specifics, but in general he has the right idea...
That sounds pretty good I think. Is he the first candidate to speak on this issue, Faye?
Well Kucinich, Richardson and Gravel , all attended Prez on the Rez and spoke directly to Indian Country in August (some, like Gravel, revealed how little he actually knows about Indian issues, Kucinich had apparently watched "Dances with Wolves" a few too many times, Richardson - who I heard this morning endorsed Hillary
- was actually the best of the three on Indian issues - although that is no real surprise given the Native population of NM). This is the first I've seen of the final candidates addressing Native issues - so I commend Obama. Hillary was nasty to us as we tried to get her to participate in Prez on the Rez, although I've heard that her people have been calling INDN's List non-stop wanting an endorsement - I don't think that Hillary will get the INDN's List endorsement....
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:37:53
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:37:53
is this STILL the same caller?!?!?!
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:39:05
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:39:05
...stop the presses..... Richardson Endorsed Hillary??? A DAY after he had Bill Clinton as a guest at the Superbowl???
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:39:55
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:39:55
hope you feel better Liv! Good Luck at the Doc's office!
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:40:17
OH dear.... Now you have me all worried, Liv....
:::Auntie Raine::: Very concerned.
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:40:17
Quote by livingonli: I better get to the doctor's. My tummy's still upset from last night and my blood sugar numbers are still bad.
OH dear.... Now you have me all worried, Liv....
:::Auntie Raine::: Very concerned.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:41:12
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:41:12
Crosby Stills and Nash had a version of Our House
Comment by m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:41:46
m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:41:46
From a friend who stopped by to watch the Super Bowl (Go Giants) last night and apparently spent time in Arkansas when Huckabee was running for governor - here's a favorite, popular bumper sticker "Shut the HUCK UP." 
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:41:56
Well I must say, I am learning so much about these issues Faye. I hope you will forgive me for being a little deficient on this...
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:41:56
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine:Quote by m-hadley: Obama's thoughts on Indian Country Obama on Indian Country . A skosh shy on specifics, but in general he has the right idea...
That sounds pretty good I think. Is he the first candidate to speak on this issue, Faye?
Well Kucinich, Richardson and Gravel , all attended Prez on the Rez and spoke directly to Indian Country in August (some, like Gravel, revealed how little he actually knows about Indian issues, Kucinich had apparently watched "Dances with Wolves" a few too many times, Richardson - who I heard this morning endorsed Hillary
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:46:21
It's my favourite version. And I REALLY am not a boomer! :P
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:46:21
Quote by wickedpam: Crosby Stills and Nash had a version of Our House
It's my favourite version. And I REALLY am not a boomer! :P
Comment by m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:48:32
I wanna know exactly what was in that salsa???
m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:48:32
Quote by Raine: ...stop the presses..... Richardson Endorsed Hillary??? A DAY after he had Bill Clinton as a guest at the Superbowl???
I wanna know exactly what was in that salsa???
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:49:12
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:49:12
Yakoke, faye ! I will check out the Prez Rez link a little more in depth later on.
(I am even learning new words!!! )
(I am even learning new words!!! )
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:52:20
I think were the same age so I understand - I like lots of music that seems out of our genteration.
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 15:52:20
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam: Crosby Stills and Nash had a version of Our House
It's my favourite version. And I REALLY am not a boomer! :P
I think were the same age so I understand - I like lots of music that seems out of our genteration.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:55:51
No worries, Raine. It's actually part of my job to keep up on what's going on in Indian Country, so it is on my radar screen more than for most people, that plus it is a passion for me "all issues Native," so that's why I love my job. I am the Native American Resources Law Librarian at the University of Tulsa College of Law (which has a great Native law program). ;)
m-hadley on 02/04/2008 15:55:51
Quote by Raine:Well I must say, I am learning so much about these issues Faye. I hope you will forgive me for being a little deficient on this...Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine:Quote by m-hadley: Obama's thoughts on Indian Country Obama on Indian Country . A skosh shy on specifics, but in general he has the right idea...
That sounds pretty good I think. Is he the first candidate to speak on this issue, Faye?
Well Kucinich, Richardson and Gravel , all attended Prez on the Rez and spoke directly to Indian Country in August (some, like Gravel, revealed how little he actually knows about Indian issues, Kucinich had apparently watched "Dances with Wolves" a few too many times, Richardson - who I heard this morning endorsed Hillary
No worries, Raine. It's actually part of my job to keep up on what's going on in Indian Country, so it is on my radar screen more than for most people, that plus it is a passion for me "all issues Native," so that's why I love my job. I am the Native American Resources Law Librarian at the University of Tulsa College of Law (which has a great Native law program). ;)
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 15:58:28
Raine on 02/04/2008 15:58:28
IT pisses me off all this experience talk.. you know if someone is in Washington for a while they are considered a typical washinton politician, and if they are less seasoned, people get scared that someone is too inexperienced. JEez.
Enough. Do we Want a democratic President or not? if you checked "yes" then let's do it. LEt's get it done.
Enough. Do we Want a democratic President or not? if you checked "yes" then let's do it. LEt's get it done.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:04:08
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:04:08
... AND if I may add... EXPERIENCE is not a real substantive issue to me.. Let's talk about health care plans, Let's talk about the candidates plans to fix the economy, let's talk about how we are going to rebuild the middle class, lets compare CAMPAIGN PLATFORMS!
Who has the most experience will not educate ANYONE, and what we need DEPARATELY in this election is an INFORMED electorate!
We need people to pick a candidate based upon WHAT THEY WILL DO FOR THE COUNTRY!!!
Who has the most experience will not educate ANYONE, and what we need DEPARATELY in this election is an INFORMED electorate!
We need people to pick a candidate based upon WHAT THEY WILL DO FOR THE COUNTRY!!!
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:10:15
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:10:15
:rofl: Wine glasses ARE getting huge! 
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 16:12:09
Yeah - sells more bottles!
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 16:12:09
Quote by Raine:Wine glasses ARE getting huge!
Yeah - sells more bottles!
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 16:13:25
It's not the wine glasses that got large - it's the bottles that got small
: norma desmond :
BobR on 02/04/2008 16:13:25
Quote by Raine:
It's not the wine glasses that got large - it's the bottles that got small
: norma desmond :
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:13:31
AHA!!! I sense a conspiracy here!!! :P
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:13:31
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Yeah - sells more bottles!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 16:14:51
It all goes back to the French
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 16:14:51
Quote by Raine:AHA!!! I sense a conspiracy here!!! :PQuote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Yeah - sells more bottles!
It all goes back to the French
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 16:21:17
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 16:21:17
Melissa! :metal:
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:23:00
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:23:00
This should be very interesting to see what Ms Etheridge has to say about the primary race.
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 16:31:00
BobR on 02/04/2008 16:31:00
FYI - I am going to be making some changes to the code this afternoon, so if you get flakiness, just wait a few minutes and try again
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:37:39
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:37:39
:huh: Bill Cosby rapping?
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:38:33
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:38:33
:rofl: I love that... Bill Cosby Vs. Ludacriss!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 16:38:41
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 16:38:41
Excuse me Mr. Cosby I think you dropped your dignity.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:40:55
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:40:55
:clap: YAY for Al Franken!!
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 16:47:45
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 16:47:45
Cartoon idea I'm working on.
Okay, back to work, must..............stop..................wasting......................
time.............
Okay, back to work, must..............stop..................wasting......................
time.............
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:52:53
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:52:53
McCain is a nasty man. A mean nasty Man.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:54:14
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:54:14
HEya Velveeta, is that a cartoon or a historical Biopic?
or is it another version of Naderhog day?
or is it another version of Naderhog day?
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 16:56:55
Raine on 02/04/2008 16:56:55
OMG. HE did not.. PLEASE tell me that this story is not true. HE coloured?!?!?!
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 16:58:07
Dammit! Has someone already done this??
Damn....................ripping it up now.
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 16:58:07
Quote by Raine: HEya Velveeta, is that a cartoon or a historical Biopic?
or is it another version of Naderhog day?
Dammit! Has someone already done this??
Damn....................ripping it up now.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/04/2008 16:58:16
Heya VJ - nice cartoon! What about all that Cynthia McKinney buzz that came into my inbox this weekend? I channeled my old pal Waylene Dixon and am working on an entry to my blog that says all I want to say to these spoiler candidates.
m-hadley on 02/04/2008 16:58:16
Quote by velveeta jones: Cartoon idea I'm working on.
Okay, back to work, must..............stop..................wasting......................
time.............
Heya VJ - nice cartoon! What about all that Cynthia McKinney buzz that came into my inbox this weekend? I channeled my old pal Waylene Dixon and am working on an entry to my blog that says all I want to say to these spoiler candidates.
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 16:59:11
BobR, what if we constantly have flakiness??
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 16:59:11
Quote by BobR: FYI - I am going to be making some changes to the code this afternoon, so if you get flakiness, just wait a few minutes and try again
BobR, what if we constantly have flakiness??
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 17:00:08
DO NOT rip it up!!! noooo.... no one did this!
I was just using some words that run around my head everytime I hear that Ralph is running.
Raine on 02/04/2008 17:00:08
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine: HEya Velveeta, is that a cartoon or a historical Biopic?
or is it another version of Naderhog day?
Dammit! Has someone already done this??
Damn....................ripping it up now.
I was just using some words that run around my head everytime I hear that Ralph is running.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 17:00:57
Try Tegrin™!
Raine on 02/04/2008 17:00:57
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by BobR: FYI - I am going to be making some changes to the code this afternoon, so if you get flakiness, just wait a few minutes and try again
BobR, what if we constantly have flakiness??
Try Tegrin™!
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 17:03:33
No problem, its just a doodle for the idea. Whew! Glad noone did it, I want to submit one to our local progressive paper. I'd love to have a drawing published. Now that I've had something I've writtten published (on FourFreedoms Blog).
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 17:03:33
Quote by Raine:DO NOT rip it up!!! noooo.... no one did this!Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine: HEya Velveeta, is that a cartoon or a historical Biopic?
or is it another version of Naderhog day?
Dammit! Has someone already done this??
Damn....................ripping it up now.
I was just using some words that run around my head everytime I hear that Ralph is running.
No problem, its just a doodle for the idea. Whew! Glad noone did it, I want to submit one to our local progressive paper. I'd love to have a drawing published. Now that I've had something I've writtten published (on FourFreedoms Blog).
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 17:06:20
Raine on 02/04/2008 17:06:20
I seriously think I yelled and screamed my way in to cold yesterday, if tha tis possible. My throat hurts, my ears hurt, adn I have a cough.
And yes, I am gonna have some whine with the leftover Camembert Cheese from yesterday...
And yes, I am gonna have some whine with the leftover Camembert Cheese from yesterday...
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 17:12:16
Raine on 02/04/2008 17:12:16
Speaking of Ralph NAder.....
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 17:23:20
livingonli on 02/04/2008 17:23:20
I am back. Looks like I will have to catch up on Momma with the Stephcast.
I did put on another 2 pounds. I am really feeling like I need to purge my system. Making a pig of myself yesterday didn't help. Right now, I have to work on losing weight. If I lose enough weight, hopefully the other stuff will fall into place.
I did put on another 2 pounds. I am really feeling like I need to purge my system. Making a pig of myself yesterday didn't help. Right now, I have to work on losing weight. If I lose enough weight, hopefully the other stuff will fall into place.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 17:28:22
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 17:28:22
Liv - 
I'm here for ya!
I'm here for ya!
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 17:30:42
livingonli on 02/04/2008 17:30:42
Thanks Mala. Back at ya!
Back at ya!
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 17:31:43
Hope you didn't lose your hearing too, Raine.
livingonli on 02/04/2008 17:31:43
Quote by Raine: I seriously think I yelled and screamed my way in to cold yesterday, if tha tis possible. My throat hurts, my ears hurt, adn I have a cough.
And yes, I am gonna have some whine with the leftover Camembert Cheese from yesterday...
Hope you didn't lose your hearing too, Raine.
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 17:45:02
I don't know what you do for exercise, but that will help. At lunch, I usually try to walk for 1/2 hr. Not jog, not speed walk, just go to the park and walk, enjoy the air and sunlight. It also helps clear away any built up tension from work.
BobR on 02/04/2008 17:45:02
Quote by livingonli: I am back. Looks like I will have to catch up on Momma with the Stephcast.
I did put on another 2 pounds. I am really feeling like I need to purge my system. Making a pig of myself yesterday didn't help. Right now, I have to work on losing weight. If I lose enough weight, hopefully the other stuff will fall into place.
I don't know what you do for exercise, but that will help. At lunch, I usually try to walk for 1/2 hr. Not jog, not speed walk, just go to the park and walk, enjoy the air and sunlight. It also helps clear away any built up tension from work.
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 17:46:06
BobR on 02/04/2008 17:46:06
btw folks - notice the new feature there on the left hand side!!
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 17:55:21
I know I need to get some time to start exercising again. I would go out although it's either been cold or rainy which I don't like going out in. I have not been as good at juggling my hours working this shift.
livingonli on 02/04/2008 17:55:21
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli: I am back. Looks like I will have to catch up on Momma with the Stephcast.
I did put on another 2 pounds. I am really feeling like I need to purge my system. Making a pig of myself yesterday didn't help. Right now, I have to work on losing weight. If I lose enough weight, hopefully the other stuff will fall into place.
I don't know what you do for exercise, but that will help. At lunch, I usually try to walk for 1/2 hr. Not jog, not speed walk, just go to the park and walk, enjoy the air and sunlight. It also helps clear away any built up tension from work.
I know I need to get some time to start exercising again. I would go out although it's either been cold or rainy which I don't like going out in. I have not been as good at juggling my hours working this shift.
Comment by TriSec on 02/04/2008 17:58:29
TriSec on 02/04/2008 17:58:29
Hey Liv.
Get a pedometer.
Seriously.
Do you get much chance to be up and about at work? You don't even need to worry about distance, just monitor a step count. I thought I read 10,000 per day as the 'magic number', but I'd have to go look that up.
Meaning that it's the equivalent of some amount of focused exercise.
Get a pedometer.
Seriously.
Do you get much chance to be up and about at work? You don't even need to worry about distance, just monitor a step count. I thought I read 10,000 per day as the 'magic number', but I'd have to go look that up.
Meaning that it's the equivalent of some amount of focused exercise.
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 17:58:41
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 17:58:41
HEY! Stripper poles would be kinda dull, unless you include the stripper. Just saying.......
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 18:06:50
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 18:06:50
Liv - I lost weight really, really super fast, and kept it off for years (until I meant my current partner and let myself go) by doing the following:
Cut out sugar. When I did this, Splenda was just then coming out. Now its easier with Splenda, which you can cook with.
I ate 5 meals a day. Small meals every 3 hours, with one lean meat, 1 veggie, (fruit for breakfast) and one complex carb (beans, brown rice, oatmeal, etc).
Worked out every day with weights and cardio. Weight lifting is real important. I got up very early and did this before work. I would often end up eating 2 breakfasts. One before training, one after. (Its important to eat 1/2 hour after working out).
I totally changed my BMI in about 12 weeks.
If you do this - you'll know its working if you have lots of energy and lots of gas!
Frankly, I should start doing this again!!!
Cut out sugar. When I did this, Splenda was just then coming out. Now its easier with Splenda, which you can cook with.
I ate 5 meals a day. Small meals every 3 hours, with one lean meat, 1 veggie, (fruit for breakfast) and one complex carb (beans, brown rice, oatmeal, etc).
Worked out every day with weights and cardio. Weight lifting is real important. I got up very early and did this before work. I would often end up eating 2 breakfasts. One before training, one after. (Its important to eat 1/2 hour after working out).
I totally changed my BMI in about 12 weeks.
If you do this - you'll know its working if you have lots of energy and lots of gas!
Frankly, I should start doing this again!!!
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 18:15:57
Too bad working in a control room doesn't allow you to get up and about for 7 of my 8 hours.
livingonli on 02/04/2008 18:15:57
Quote by TriSec: Hey Liv.
Get a pedometer.
Seriously.
Do you get much chance to be up and about at work? You don't even need to worry about distance, just monitor a step count. I thought I read 10,000 per day as the 'magic number', but I'd have to go look that up.
Meaning that it's the equivalent of some amount of focused exercise.
Too bad working in a control room doesn't allow you to get up and about for 7 of my 8 hours.
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 18:20:11
Yikes!! I totally understand. I worked for years in similar conditions. Dark, windowless Theater with plenty of standing/sitting around for hours on end, and stale donuts and coffee in the green room.
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 18:20:11
Quote by livingonli:Quote by TriSec: Hey Liv.
Get a pedometer.
Seriously.
Do you get much chance to be up and about at work? You don't even need to worry about distance, just monitor a step count. I thought I read 10,000 per day as the 'magic number', but I'd have to go look that up.
Meaning that it's the equivalent of some amount of focused exercise.
Too bad working in a control room doesn't allow you to get up and about for 7 of my 8 hours.
Yikes!! I totally understand. I worked for years in similar conditions. Dark, windowless Theater with plenty of standing/sitting around for hours on end, and stale donuts and coffee in the green room.
Comment by TriSec on 02/04/2008 18:26:56
TriSec on 02/04/2008 18:26:56
Now Playing: Count Basie
:dance:
:dance:
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 18:27:22
CUT OUT SUGAR??? :thud:
EDIT: I eat lots of small meals a day, but they are usually cake or ice cream...
BobR on 02/04/2008 18:27:22
Quote by velveeta jones: Liv - I lost weight really, really super fast, and kept it off for years (until I meant my current partner and let myself go) by doing the following:
Cut out sugar. When I did this, Splenda was just then coming out. Now its easier with Splenda, which you can cook with.
I ate 5 meals a day. Small meals every 3 hours, with one lean meat, 1 veggie, (fruit for breakfast) and one complex carb (beans, brown rice, oatmeal, etc).
Worked out every day with weights and cardio. Weight lifting is real important. I got up very early and did this before work. I would often end up eating 2 breakfasts. One before training, one after. (Its important to eat 1/2 hour after working out).
I totally changed my BMI in about 12 weeks.
If you do this - you'll know its working if you have lots of energy and lots of gas!
Frankly, I should start doing this again!!!
CUT OUT SUGAR??? :thud:
EDIT: I eat lots of small meals a day, but they are usually cake or ice cream...
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 18:27:59
Blasphamy!
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 18:27:59
Quote by BobR:Quote by velveeta jones: Liv - I lost weight really, really super fast, and kept it off for years (until I meant my current partner and let myself go) by doing the following:
Cut out sugar. When I did this, Splenda was just then coming out. Now its easier with Splenda, which you can cook with.
I ate 5 meals a day. Small meals every 3 hours, with one lean meat, 1 veggie, (fruit for breakfast) and one complex carb (beans, brown rice, oatmeal, etc).
Worked out every day with weights and cardio. Weight lifting is real important. I got up very early and did this before work. I would often end up eating 2 breakfasts. One before training, one after. (Its important to eat 1/2 hour after working out).
I totally changed my BMI in about 12 weeks.
If you do this - you'll know its working if you have lots of energy and lots of gas!
Frankly, I should start doing this again!!!
CUT OUT SUGAR??? :thud:
Blasphamy!
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 18:29:41
livingonli on 02/04/2008 18:29:41
Stale donuts do make it rough.
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 18:31:15
My job involves sitting on my ass all day too. But you get a lunch break, and you should spend part of it walking. Even if it's cold and rainy, go out anyway. The fresh air will do you good, as will getting your blood flowing.
BobR on 02/04/2008 18:31:15
Quote by livingonli:
Too bad working in a control room doesn't allow you to get up and about for 7 of my 8 hours.
My job involves sitting on my ass all day too. But you get a lunch break, and you should spend part of it walking. Even if it's cold and rainy, go out anyway. The fresh air will do you good, as will getting your blood flowing.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 18:37:45
Raine on 02/04/2008 18:37:45
Liv we all care about you, but you must be the change...
Comment by TriSec on 02/04/2008 18:37:54
TriSec on 02/04/2008 18:37:54
BTW, the real reason the Patriots lost is because the city and the Boston Globe were messing with sports Karma.
In the days leading up to the stupid bowl, there were a number of stories published concerning the possibility of the victory parade happening on Tuesday, and that the city would have to re-route it to bypass some polling places.
Sorry, you don't tempt fate like that. The city had the parade all ready to roll, and the Globe was telling us about it 48 hours before the kickoff.
Sorry, you lose.
"There are no more superstitious fans than Red Sox Nation". Sports Karma is swift and indisputable in these parts.
In the days leading up to the stupid bowl, there were a number of stories published concerning the possibility of the victory parade happening on Tuesday, and that the city would have to re-route it to bypass some polling places.
Sorry, you don't tempt fate like that. The city had the parade all ready to roll, and the Globe was telling us about it 48 hours before the kickoff.
Sorry, you lose.
"There are no more superstitious fans than Red Sox Nation". Sports Karma is swift and indisputable in these parts.
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 18:41:09
Sometimes I haven't even gotten a lunch/dinner break because we've been short staffed. At least they buy us food when that happens. (although the quality has been hit or miss).
livingonli on 02/04/2008 18:41:09
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Too bad working in a control room doesn't allow you to get up and about for 7 of my 8 hours.
My job involves sitting on my ass all day too. But you get a lunch break, and you should spend part of it walking. Even if it's cold and rainy, go out anyway. The fresh air will do you good, as will getting your blood flowing.
Sometimes I haven't even gotten a lunch/dinner break because we've been short staffed. At least they buy us food when that happens. (although the quality has been hit or miss).
Comment by BobR on 02/04/2008 18:51:15
You don't have to explain to us. This is between you and your body. When you DO get a lunch break, it's up to you to motivate yourself. At the end of the day, you have to live with yourself.
BobR on 02/04/2008 18:51:15
Quote by livingonli:
Sometimes I haven't even gotten a lunch/dinner break because we've been short staffed. At least they buy us food when that happens. (although the quality has been hit or miss).
You don't have to explain to us. This is between you and your body. When you DO get a lunch break, it's up to you to motivate yourself. At the end of the day, you have to live with yourself.
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 19:52:32
livingonli on 02/04/2008 19:52:32
Did my weight discussion kill the blog? 
Comment by wickedpam on 02/04/2008 19:57:04
I think the salt did :thud:
wickedpam on 02/04/2008 19:57:04
Quote by livingonli: Did my weight discussion kill the blog?
I think the salt did :thud:
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 20:02:45
livingonli on 02/04/2008 20:02:45
Salt's been known to do that. And now it's my turn to head off to the salt mine. 
Comment by shelaghc on 02/04/2008 20:05:34
shelaghc on 02/04/2008 20:05:34
bak
I had to go take a drug screening test and, because the job's in a hospital, a TB test as well.
On the plus side, I was able to listen to Thom during most of the driving around.
TJ's pizza and a Harp beer for dinner tonight!
Oh, and I've already been hit with the inequity of Pittsburgh alcohol shopping. In order to buy my Harp beer (because my second choice, Trinity from Trader Joe's, isn't available in this state), I either had to buy a six-pack for nearly $12 or a case for about $35. I so loathe PA's ridiculous liquor laws.
I can see me stocking up when I go to my regular scifi convention over Memorial Day weekend....
I had to go take a drug screening test and, because the job's in a hospital, a TB test as well.
On the plus side, I was able to listen to Thom during most of the driving around.
TJ's pizza and a Harp beer for dinner tonight!
Oh, and I've already been hit with the inequity of Pittsburgh alcohol shopping. In order to buy my Harp beer (because my second choice, Trinity from Trader Joe's, isn't available in this state), I either had to buy a six-pack for nearly $12 or a case for about $35. I so loathe PA's ridiculous liquor laws.
I can see me stocking up when I go to my regular scifi convention over Memorial Day weekend....
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 20:11:34
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 20:11:34
Hey BobR---How's that poll going?? 
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 21:23:05
livingonli on 02/04/2008 21:23:05
I had to take a drug test when I was hired back which I didn't have to the first time and I just do tech work.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 22:18:15
:shock:
I thought having no Alcohol sales in GA were crazy...
We should be able to bring up some of the Trinity for you during the DC meetup Shelagh.
And yes, we all need to plan this seriously now, tomorrow I will talk to BobR and we will do some research on Hotels... Liv, I know that you may have a few suggestions as well.
Raine on 02/04/2008 22:18:15
Quote by shelaghc: bak I had to go take a drug screening test and, because the job's in a hospital, a TB test as well. On the plus side, I was able to listen to Thom during most of the driving around. TJ's pizza and a Harp beer for dinner tonight! Oh, and I've already been hit with the inequity of Pittsburgh alcohol shopping. In order to buy my Harp beer (because my second choice, Trinity from Trader Joe's, isn't available in this state), I either had to buy a six-pack for nearly $12 or a case for about $35. I so loathe PA's ridiculous liquor laws. I can see me stocking up when I go to my regular scifi convention over Memorial Day weekend....
And yes, we all need to plan this seriously now, tomorrow I will talk to BobR and we will do some research on Hotels... Liv, I know that you may have a few suggestions as well.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 22:19:52
Raine on 02/04/2008 22:19:52
So do we like the polls? I find it hilarious that no one voted for a fun poll and yet, they partook in it!!! oh, the wicked Irony!!!
oh, the wicked Irony!!!
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 22:22:27
Maybe the consensus is a combination of political and fun polls. And all we need to have fun. :D
livingonli on 02/04/2008 22:22:27
Quote by Raine: So do we like the polls? I find it hilarious that no one voted for a fun poll and yet, they partook in it!!!
Maybe the consensus is a combination of political and fun polls. And all we need to have fun. :D
Comment by velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 22:28:32
velveeta jones on 02/04/2008 22:28:32
I was still waiting to hear if there would be strippers attached to the poles before I voted. I'm one of those informed voters you hear so much about.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 22:35:56
I will, if you elect stripper poles, do everything in my power to ensure that we will have strippers attaches to the poles. And I will make sure those strippers are attched by any means possible. :P
Raine on 02/04/2008 22:35:56
Quote by velveeta jones: I was still waiting to hear if there would be strippers attached to the poles before I voted. I'm one of those informed voters you hear so much about.
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 22:36:03
The hotel we stayed at last time was nice, but kinda sucks if you want to go out at nigh to eat. Unless the pool is indoors, that would be a lower priority for this time of year. (but I did like the bunny farm that the Holiday Inn had). I don't think I am going back into a freezing pool.
Raine, do you still have the pictures of the bunny farm on the roof for those who didn't get to see it?
livingonli on 02/04/2008 22:36:03
Quote by Raine:
And yes, we all need to plan this seriously now, tomorrow I will talk to BobR and we will do some research on Hotels... Liv, I know that you may have a few suggestions as well.
The hotel we stayed at last time was nice, but kinda sucks if you want to go out at nigh to eat. Unless the pool is indoors, that would be a lower priority for this time of year. (but I did like the bunny farm that the Holiday Inn had). I don't think I am going back into a freezing pool.
Raine, do you still have the pictures of the bunny farm on the roof for those who didn't get to see it?
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 22:36:57
Where is beckyelf to discuss these burning issues? :P
livingonli on 02/04/2008 22:36:57
Quote by Raine:I will, if you elect stripper poles, do everything in my power to ensure that we will have strippers attaches to the poles. And I will make sure those strippers are attched by any means possible. :PQuote by velveeta jones: I was still waiting to hear if there would be strippers attached to the poles before I voted. I'm one of those informed voters you hear so much about.
Where is beckyelf to discuss these burning issues? :P
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 22:38:55
Raine on 02/04/2008 22:38:55
OMG, Randi is talking about the infamous Brooks brothers!!! I remember that!
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 22:40:35
HaH!
Raine on 02/04/2008 22:40:35
Quote by livingonli:Where is beckyelf to discuss these burning issues? :PQuote by Raine:I will, if you elect stripper poles, do everything in my power to ensure that we will have strippers attaches to the poles. And I will make sure those strippers are attched by any means possible. :PQuote by velveeta jones: I was still waiting to hear if there would be strippers attached to the poles before I voted. I'm one of those informed voters you hear so much about.
Comment by Raine on 02/04/2008 22:42:17
Raine on 02/04/2008 22:42:17
I am not 100% sure that Georgia will go red this november. People are REALLY unhappy. And Dems are VERY motivated to vote this year.
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 22:44:08
livingonli on 02/04/2008 22:44:08
I really am glad I ignred most of the pre-game.
The Rangers coming from behind 3-0 to beat the Habs 5-3 was better TV.
The Rangers coming from behind 3-0 to beat the Habs 5-3 was better TV.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/04/2008 23:13:46
shelaghc on 02/04/2008 23:13:46
It's been so long since we started talking about the meetup, I've forgotten.
When is this going to happen again? Or did we ever have a specific or approximate date in mind?
And I would be most grateful for some Trinity to haul back, but it would depend upon what my transportation mode would be.
When is this going to happen again? Or did we ever have a specific or approximate date in mind?
And I would be most grateful for some Trinity to haul back, but it would depend upon what my transportation mode would be.
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 23:24:02
livingonli on 02/04/2008 23:24:02
We are shooting for April around the time of the Cherry Blossom Festival The other variable is TriSec's schedule and when he can come down. Especially if he brings the family along for the trip.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/04/2008 23:44:45
When is the Cherry Blossom festival?
shelaghc on 02/04/2008 23:44:45
Quote by livingonli: We are shooting for April around the time of the Cherry Blossom Festival The other variable is TriSec's schedule and when he can come down. Especially if he brings the family along for the trip.
When is the Cherry Blossom festival?
Comment by livingonli on 02/04/2008 23:52:21
Usually the tail end of March going into the first two weeks of April.
livingonli on 02/04/2008 23:52:21
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by livingonli: We are shooting for April around the time of the Cherry Blossom Festival The other variable is TriSec's schedule and when he can come down. Especially if he brings the family along for the trip.
When is the Cherry Blossom festival?
Usually the tail end of March going into the first two weeks of April.
Comment by Raine on 02/05/2008 00:05:23
Raine on 02/05/2008 00:05:23
I do beleive Tri has made alternative plans...
Comment by Raine on 02/05/2008 00:10:36
amtrak!!!
Raine on 02/05/2008 00:10:36
Quote by shelaghc: It's been so long since we started talking about the meetup, I've forgotten. When is this going to happen again? Or did we ever have a specific or approximate date in mind? And I would be most grateful for some Trinity to haul back, but it would depend upon what my transportation mode would be.
Comment by livingonli on 02/05/2008 00:16:06
So he will not be joining us. :(
livingonli on 02/05/2008 00:16:06
Quote by Raine: I do beleive Tri has made alternative plans...
So he will not be joining us. :(
Comment by livingonli on 02/05/2008 00:21:40
livingonli on 02/05/2008 00:21:40
I guess I'll have to let Tri know the next time I come up to Beantown
Comment by Raine on 02/05/2008 00:21:41
I am thinking the first weekend in April, What say everyone? I will talk more about it tomorrow on les blog. The *where* (i.e. The hotel is yet to be determined. ) PLUS, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE it if we could get some kind of idea if Momma will be in town.
Raine on 02/05/2008 00:21:41
Quote by shelaghc: It's been so long since we started talking about the meetup, I've forgotten. When is this going to happen again? Or did we ever have a specific or approximate date in mind? And I would be most grateful for some Trinity to haul back, but it would depend upon what my transportation mode would be.
Comment by Raine on 02/05/2008 00:23:17
Raine on 02/05/2008 00:23:17
:lol: IFC is playing Reefer madness.. PLUS>>> Jeff Farious RIGHT NOW has Sanchez from Montebello on AIR!
Comment by Raine on 02/05/2008 00:24:06
you should!
Raine on 02/05/2008 00:24:06
Quote by livingonli: I guess I'll have to let Tri know the next time I come up to Beantown
Comment by Raine on 02/05/2008 00:24:39
Raine on 02/05/2008 00:24:39
I want Sanchez from Montebello to come BLOG with 4F!!!
Comment by Raine on 02/05/2008 00:29:59
Raine on 02/05/2008 00:29:59
PLEAZZZZ! someone else vote in the poll! those uber mathematical numbers are killing me!!!! 6 votes in a 5 way poll, and we get: 16.666666666667%????
Comment by Raine on 02/05/2008 00:35:32
Raine on 02/05/2008 00:35:32
For the record... I sound like Meg Tilly tonite.
Comment by Raine on 02/05/2008 00:36:26
Raine on 02/05/2008 00:36:26
I am going to make a confession... I want Obama to win tomorrow.
Comment by livingonli on 02/05/2008 00:42:09
It will be cool if we stay at the same hotel again like last time. With Mala being the DC delegate, maybe she can work on the Momma angle. Hopefully, 3WT might set something up. At least they put her back on to being live in the morning.
livingonli on 02/05/2008 00:42:09
Quote by Raine:I am thinking the first weekend in April, What say everyone? I will talk more about it tomorrow on les blog. The *where* (i.e. The hotel is yet to be determined. ) PLUS, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE it if we could get some kind of idea if Momma will be in town.Quote by shelaghc: It's been so long since we started talking about the meetup, I've forgotten.
When is this going to happen again? Or did we ever have a specific or approximate date in mind?
And I would be most grateful for some Trinity to haul back, but it would depend upon what my transportation mode would be.
It will be cool if we stay at the same hotel again like last time. With Mala being the DC delegate, maybe she can work on the Momma angle. Hopefully, 3WT might set something up. At least they put her back on to being live in the morning.
Comment by livingonli on 02/05/2008 01:02:27
I wouldn't mind that either. I do not want Hillary as the nominee.
livingonli on 02/05/2008 01:02:27
Quote by Raine: I am going to make a confession... I want Obama to win tomorrow.
I wouldn't mind that either. I do not want Hillary as the nominee.
Comment by TriSec on 02/05/2008 02:11:36
TriSec on 02/05/2008 02:11:36
Evening folks...
With the Maine thing looming, all vacation plans have been put on hold. With any luck, "vacation" will consist of moving 200 miles north...
And of course, we only had 24 hours to gnash our teeth and rend our garments and throw dirt on our heads to show how sad we are.
It's Beanpot time!
Harvard's already in, BC up on BU 2-1, first intermission. Then the championship next week, then the equipment truck heads south, then the pitchers and catchers, then the position players, then it's tourney time and March Madness and OPENING DAY!
Oh, was this about the Patriots? They are so yesterday...
With the Maine thing looming, all vacation plans have been put on hold. With any luck, "vacation" will consist of moving 200 miles north...
And of course, we only had 24 hours to gnash our teeth and rend our garments and throw dirt on our heads to show how sad we are.
It's Beanpot time!
Harvard's already in, BC up on BU 2-1, first intermission. Then the championship next week, then the equipment truck heads south, then the pitchers and catchers, then the position players, then it's tourney time and March Madness and OPENING DAY!
Oh, was this about the Patriots? They are so yesterday...
Comment by TriSec on 02/05/2008 02:12:49
With Richardson and Edwards gone, I am so undecided about tomorrow it isn't funny.
Would it be OK to vote for Obama?
TriSec on 02/05/2008 02:12:49
Quote by Raine: I am going to make a confession... I want Obama to win tomorrow.
With Richardson and Edwards gone, I am so undecided about tomorrow it isn't funny.
Would it be OK to vote for Obama?
Comment by shelaghc on 02/05/2008 02:19:06
If you can watch this and still be undecided, you're a goner....
shelaghc on 02/05/2008 02:19:06
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine: I am going to make a confession... I want Obama to win tomorrow.
With Richardson and Edwards gone, I am so undecided about tomorrow it isn't funny.
Would it be OK to vote for Obama?
If you can watch this and still be undecided, you're a goner....
Comment by TriSec on 02/05/2008 03:00:08
TriSec on 02/05/2008 03:00:08
Heh.
This is still a baseball town.
Poll on Boston.com is asking which is the worst loss, the Pats yesterday or the Sox in game 6, circa 1986.
It isn't even close.
This is still a baseball town.
Poll on Boston.com is asking which is the worst loss, the Pats yesterday or the Sox in game 6, circa 1986.
It isn't even close.
Comment by livingonli on 02/05/2008 03:56:02
livingonli on 02/05/2008 03:56:02
I guess with the move, even going to Boston won't work.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/05/2008 03:59:11
Sadly, while I'd like to do Amtrak, I just checked their website and the only train between Pittsburgh and DC leaves before 6:00AM. If I'm working temps, I can't afford to miss an entire day of work. Plus, renting a car from Enterprise, I'd pay less than $100 keeping it from Thursday night (which would mean I could head out right after work) until Monday night. Yeah, the gas would bring the price up, but considering I wouldn't have to miss a day's pay, the cost would be lower ultimately.
Besides, if I rent a car, I might be able to arrange for someone to get a few extra six-packs of Trinity for me to take back as a souvenir!
shelaghc on 02/05/2008 03:59:11
Quote by Raine:amtrak!!!Quote by shelaghc: It's been so long since we started talking about the meetup, I've forgotten.
When is this going to happen again? Or did we ever have a specific or approximate date in mind?
And I would be most grateful for some Trinity to haul back, but it would depend upon what my transportation mode would be.
Sadly, while I'd like to do Amtrak, I just checked their website and the only train between Pittsburgh and DC leaves before 6:00AM. If I'm working temps, I can't afford to miss an entire day of work. Plus, renting a car from Enterprise, I'd pay less than $100 keeping it from Thursday night (which would mean I could head out right after work) until Monday night. Yeah, the gas would bring the price up, but considering I wouldn't have to miss a day's pay, the cost would be lower ultimately.
Besides, if I rent a car, I might be able to arrange for someone to get a few extra six-packs of Trinity for me to take back as a souvenir!
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/05/2008 04:28:38
Mondobubba on 02/05/2008 04:28:38
So, I'm reading the liner notes from Steve Earle on his new CD, nice trenchant comments then the PS: "Fuck Lou Dobbs." :rofl:
Comment by shelaghc on 02/05/2008 04:45:33
Damn I miss his show. I wish his current radio show could be downloaded.
shelaghc on 02/05/2008 04:45:33
Quote by Mondobubba: So, I'm reading the liner notes from Steve Earle on his new CD, nice trenchant comments then the PS: "Fuck Lou Dobbs." :rofl:
Damn I miss his show. I wish his current radio show could be downloaded.