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Post by Mini Mia on Jan 16, 2007 22:47:09 GMT -6
Pretty good I guess. My favorite color is blue, but red/pink framed glasses always bring out a nice healthy glow in my skin . . . whereas blue framed glasses make me look sickly and pale.
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Post by Phalon on Jan 16, 2007 22:58:44 GMT -6
I like orange, and though I don't wear glasses, (except to drive and only when I want to see where I'm going), I suppose I'd pass on orange framed glasses....look too pumpkin headish, or during those times when I've lost my mind, too like the headless horsewoman. Mare be too scary a sight; too foal for words.
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Post by Gabbin on Jan 17, 2007 1:26:45 GMT -6
Well, I made it Gams. Hard to find but, here I am. Now what?
How is everyone doing? I have been a slacker, I know. Sorry sorry.
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Post by Phalon on Jan 17, 2007 7:20:48 GMT -6
Heya, Gabbin. You - a slacker? I would have figured you to be more of a heavy panter, (corduroy), and a sweater type gal. A moaner, maybe? I dunno if it's in your jeans or not.
Oh, you people. Reading that last post of mine last night, and sigh. I've known some of you for years, and dang, I'd think you'd tell me by now that I need to lay off the posting when I've got a sinus headache. But then again, you'd think I'd nose better by now. What the hell was/am I typing.
Coffee and cough drops on me today.
And shoot. Now I gotta go change. I spilled.
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Post by Siren on Jan 17, 2007 9:32:05 GMT -6
Gams, when it comes to your punning, it's hard to tell when you're "under the influence", and when you're not.
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Post by Phalon on Jan 17, 2007 10:55:26 GMT -6
Eeeew, ouch! That bad, eh, Siren? Dang, I gotta work on that.
Just yesterday I was talking on the phone with a friend, and made what I thought was a pretty funny pun....I laughed anyway. He didn't. "Maybe it's me; I don't get it." No, no - trust me; it's got nothing to do with you. A sign of a bad pun: if you have to explain it, and then start laughing all over again....cuz it was really funny. Really it was.
"Well...I'm laughing on the inside where it counts." BOLL. He tried anyway....hope laughing on the inside didn't leave him with too bad a case indigestion.
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Post by Phalon on Jan 24, 2007 7:00:14 GMT -6
Lots I had wanted to catch up on in here - not here in this thread, but on the board. But no time now; it always seems to get away from me.
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'....slip-sliding away.
A pop-combo song: Steve Miller and someone-I-can't-think-of-his-name. Reminds me of my thoughts of late - they keep slippin-slidin' away and I'm left with I-can't-think-of-what-the-hell-I-was-gonna-do.
Ah well....was just going to stop in to say hello to all; that I do remember.
Later Taters.
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Post by Gabbin on Jan 30, 2007 23:52:58 GMT -6
Slip sliding away, the nearer your destination the more you keep sliding away. Paul Simon. Is that the song?
I have nothing to say, am I in the right place?
Just kicking about.
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Post by wobod on Feb 3, 2007 20:41:17 GMT -6
Hi There from Canada
I just read the Whoosh reviews for "You Are There" All of the reviews suggested that the show was a parody of the modern day tabloid TV. This is a little bit true. In fact the show is a direct take off of a TV show from the late 50s called "You Are There" It was hosted by renowned USA TV newsman Walter Cronkite. The premise was that modern day reporters would be present at the scenes of historical events whether real or fictional. Think of any historical event from creation of the Garden of Eden to the election of Eisenhower and it was probably presented. Such events as signing of the Magna Carta, O'Leary's cow, William Tell and Joan of Arc were focused on
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Post by Mini Mia on Feb 3, 2007 21:46:41 GMT -6
Welcome to Whoosh! wobod!!!
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Post by Phalon on Feb 4, 2007 9:12:43 GMT -6
But, but, but Maeve of logistic reasoning, salt or no salt, it is just a fun episode, no? It's been a while; I've forgotten and probably need to re-watch. This is one with Beowulf, yes? Of course, I think any episode with Beowulf is fun.....that scruff, those eyes....swooooooon. Yep, definitely need to re-watch.
Wobod, I'd say welcome to Whoosh, but I see you've been a member since June. Congrats on making your first post then. There is always that trepidation with the first time....that bit of nervousness, tiny beads perspiration dotting upper lips, fumbling hands - until finally it comes. Hope you come often....here, to this place, whether your hands fumble on the keyboard or not. Can you type; is that what's kept you from posting.
Gabs - yes, Simon says slip-sliding. Think that's what I ought to do about now before this post slides any further into where-ever it's going.
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Post by Siren on Feb 5, 2007 20:48:59 GMT -6
Wobod, glad to have you here. I bet it's nice and warm where you are, huh? What part of Canada are you in? "You Are There" is my oldest sister's favorite Xena episode. The scene where Eve is getting bleeped makes her roar with laughter. I need to screen that one again. It's been too long. Welcome, Wobod!
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Post by Phalon on Feb 6, 2007 23:01:08 GMT -6
Why is there the feeling another one bites the dust? Wobod, are you out there?
Why can't we keep a man around this place? Except Katina - the best there is, of course, and I wonder how he's put up with us all these years. Has it been years....or does it just seem that way to you, Katina?
Taking a bit of a break right now. I'm supposed to be writing something; I've got a deadline. And I'm stuck. Why is it I can have an entire piece in my head; perfect sentences, complete paragraphs perfectly punctuated, and the minute I sit down to write it goes away? I can think of a million other things to write at this moment, but what I'm supposed to be writing. And this one is entirely my fault.
I sent in a query: a beautifully descriptive letter stating why this particular sports magazine should publish my article. Their writer's guidelines stated they respond to queries in three months. I thought I had plenty of time. They responded in a week, and said they needed the article by the end of this week. Live and learn; I should have wrote the article first, but nooooo...I tend to do things ass-backward. BOLL.
Gabs, are you reading? A roller-skiing article. Another BOLL. You are mentioned....my friend from Colorado who first mentioned skis on wheels to me. We are gonna be famous Gabbin. Your phone will be ringing off the hook with people seeking your expert sporting advice. You can hire Clark to front the calls.
This, of course.... after all this, is pending the magazine accepting the article. They still have the option to decline. Sigh. I should get back to work.
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Post by Mini Mia on Feb 6, 2007 23:52:47 GMT -6
Congratulations Phalon! You go girl!
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Post by Phalon on Feb 7, 2007 23:56:46 GMT -6
Thanks for the congratulations, Mia. But I think at this point finger-crossing is more in order. The article hasn't been accepted yet....hopefully I'll know by Friday.
But I did finish it today....and could have used some of that Fairly Bored Mom Dust. I received an e-mail from the editor asking if I had pictures to accompany the story. I did - pictures I took just for fun using a digital camera which I can operate with as much proficiency as I can this computer, (are you getting the picture?)
After I finished the article, I somehow figured out all by myself how to move the pictures into a separate folder, title each picture and attach the file to the story file. Proud? I was. LMAO. You know me - this was a major undertaking, clicking on things here and there to see what would happen.
The editor e-mailed me late-afternoon, saying he received everything intact, (whew!), but hadn't had a chance to read the story yet. He did, though, browse through my "lovely" pictures, but could I please resend them using a higher resolution. Huh?!!!
An emergency notice went out, and I think I might have someone who can help, and walk me through it. If it can be done - I have no idea.
And if it can't...I don't know, even if he likes the article, if it'll be accepted without accompanying photos.
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Post by Gabbin on Feb 8, 2007 1:01:23 GMT -6
Congrats, Gams.
I can always draw some stick pics for the article.
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Post by Gabbin on Feb 8, 2007 1:03:45 GMT -6
Oh, I am going to be famous. Wow. That is thrilling. Give me the lnk and I shall write about my Michigander friend skiing up a tree. Really.
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Post by Phalon on Feb 9, 2007 1:17:47 GMT -6
Oh, would you, Gabbin? I love the sticks. Had a friend over a week or so ago for coffee and brought out the good mugs. She'd never been here before, gave me the raised eyebrow look as she drank from hers - I don't know why; I think it might have had something to do with the "Kill them all!!!!" that had her worried. Stick figures to illustrate the article would be cool....as long as they're high resolution. How good are you with resolutions; I broke mine early New Year's Day.
I had to e-mail the editor today and let him know the photos could not be fixed, because it was my camera settings that were wrong; those can be fixed if I knew how to operate the dang thing.
Have not heard back from him. Bummer.
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Post by Phalon on Feb 13, 2007 23:54:30 GMT -6
I just finished making Valentines to sneakily put in backpacks and a brief case while everyone is asleep. Little heart flowers on pink pipe-cleaners are started; they will stick into terra-cotta pots with pink Easter grass, (ya gotta make do sometimes; what's a little mixing of holidays - at least I'm not sticking the hearts in gourds). Hopefully school and work will not be cancelled tomorrow due to snow so I can finish. One day, possibly, I will learn not to wait until the last minute to do these things.
At least this won't be late....
Happy Valentine's Day, Sweet Taters.
Hugs.
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Post by Siren on Feb 14, 2007 0:05:38 GMT -6
My family gives little gifts for Valentines Day. I found some favorite films on dvd for just 6 bucks apiece at Walmart.
Sis Gg gets "Out of Sight". Since real candy is fattening, I'm giving her some George Clooney eye candy. Her hubby will enjoy J-Lo, too.
Her hubby gets "Beverly Hills Cop". It never grows old. "I'm not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe."
My other sis gets "Urban Cowboy", a film that never ceases to tickle her. Just last Sunday, she quoted the tuna salad scene word-for-word.
My dad gets "The Hunt For Red October". Nothing says "Be Mine" like a war movie.
Rachel gets "Sleepover". They say it's perfect for tweeners like her.
Jo gets "Poison's Greatest Hits". Aaaargh - the stuff I listened to in college is now considered "classic rock"!
Cute ideas, Gams. You're such a fun mom!
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Post by Phalon on Feb 14, 2007 0:13:10 GMT -6
We do little gifts too, Siren - just small ones. A puzzle for BP; little teeny Mom/Daughter-you-go-girl type books for LX, a tin of those ooey-gooey orange slice candies for Hubs, (he likes them; I wish he liked chocolate). Dinner out, (the girls wanted to "cook" for us, and make some chicken nugget pasta creation; I talked them out of it). Then this weekend - a night to get away in a hotel - a brief winter break - all of us: me, Hubs, and the girls.
Not quite the romantic Valentine's day, but it should be fun.
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Post by Phalon on Feb 14, 2007 0:16:21 GMT -6
Oh, shoot, I forgot. Moonsand. Everyone gets a container of Moonsand. Have you seen this stuff? I can't wait to play.
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Post by Gabbin on Feb 17, 2007 22:43:31 GMT -6
Say what, Maeve? Kling. I hope you meant bling. Stick some glitter on there to get rid of that klingy kling-on feeling. You need more Gabbin? Why do I sound like a feminine hygene product all of a sudden? Or some protein source. The new vitamin G.
I am sorry to hear you are in the cast of Arm. Isn't that the sequel or sequin to Phantom of the Armera?
Gams-What is moonsand? Did you get that from NASA? And, about the mugs. I really have to do a long explanation on that one to people. So embarrassing.
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Post by Mini Mia on Feb 17, 2007 23:24:01 GMT -6
And to catch-up: Jox, hang in there, I'm thinking of you.
And I you. I hope your hand is doing much better.
My mom decided to go home to stay a couple of weeks ago. I live just down the road, so I drop in when I get my mail and get hers for her too. She's still weak, but she prefers being at home. I can't say that I blame her. She moves slow, but she doesn't use her walker anymore. She'll take the cytoxin for 4 more months and then she'll be done with that. When she feels like driving again is when I'll know she's starting to feel more like her old self.
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Post by Gabbin on Feb 18, 2007 23:10:03 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about your Mom, Mini. Always a strain and a worry, too.
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Post by Mini Mia on Feb 18, 2007 23:32:07 GMT -6
Thanks Gabbin. The woman hasn't had any serious illness in her life, and then she nearly dies in Nov/Dec. It throws you when someone like that gets so sick out of the blue like that. It just shoves it in your face that she won't be around forever. Not something you want to think about with loved ones at all.
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Post by Phalon on Feb 20, 2007 0:14:25 GMT -6
Good to hear your Mom is back home, Joxie - and good that you'e just right down the street so you're able to check in on her easily. Hope she continues to improve quickly.
Gabbin - Moonsand is like crumbly Play-Doh; like wet beach sand that is the perfect consistancy for building sandcastles....but it is dry. It floats, and can be molded into shapes that hold water. Cool stuff - it goes on my list of favorite toys I like to squish and knead, and work in my hands like Play-Doh, Silly Putty....and others.
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Post by Mini Mia on Feb 20, 2007 16:29:20 GMT -6
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Post by Phalon on Feb 20, 2007 23:05:20 GMT -6
Just a quick stop in tonight for a hello. Busy the next couple of days, and I need to get a decent night's sleep. Classes - two days of classes. Tomorrow is just for fun - a few hours doing a writing thing. The other is a day of horticulture seminars needed to keep my certifications.
The writing thing....I waited until the absolute last minute to my assignment which I had over a week to do. It was "An Interview with Myself". LMAO. Guess how that went.
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Post by Gabbin on Feb 21, 2007 23:30:07 GMT -6
Did you throw a temper tantrum and walk out because of inapropriate questions and prying? Perhaps you badgered yourself too much. Did you laugh and cry in the interview?
Is that moonsand stuff that can be squished out of a small bottle?
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