Good Friday Morning DU!

[BlondieK143]

Hellllloooooo there! :hug: Well, let's see, I'm still feeling yucky (think my throat is about 10 shades of red). BUT, I'm very proud to be a Dem this morning. Kerry impressed me last night and to you all I say... ON TO NOVEMBER! :D

Okay, well, have a :donut:, and tell me how ya are!

[Political_Junkie]

1. Sooo glad it's Friday!

How's it going, Blondie? :hug: I'm tired this morning. It's been a damn long week! You been sick?

[BlondieK143]

2. Hiya!

Amen to the long week! :D Still isn't over for me, I have to work Saturday as well. Are you doing anything fun this weekend? And yep, I'm sick. Think it's strep.

[Political_Junkie]

3. Nothing fun this weekend,

still having computer malfunctions, have to reboot my OS. :grr: That's why I've been MIA all week from here, sometimes it works, sometimes it don't work. :shrug: Oh well, sorry you're not feeling well. Maybe you need a double hug this morning. :hug: :hug:

[BlondieK143]

4. Awww, thanks!

But I'd hate to get YOU sick as well!

Sorry to hear about the comp.! Throw the damn thing out the window. Won't fix it, but it'll make you feel better! :D

[Political_Junkie]

5. Can't throw it out the window,

it's my baby! I think that's why it's malfunctioning actually. I've been spending way too much time with other peoples computers. It's jealous.

[BlondieK143]

6. Poor thing!

You should pamper it and hug it and never let it go! :D

[Political_Junkie]

7. What I oughta do

is give the spoiled brat a good spanking!
Why is it so quiet in here this morning? Where is everyone?

[BlondieK143]

8. Don't think that would make it like you more.

I guess they all partied too hard last night. :D Either that or I'm not entertaining enough this morning!

[Political_Junkie]

9. I would guess the partying.

You are always entertaining in the morning!

[BlondieK143]

10. Well, thanks.

You should try telling that to my coworkers. :D So are you at work yet?

[Political_Junkie]

11. No, but I should get going.

Hate to leave you here all by yourself though.

[Political_Junkie]

12. I'll talk to ya later, Blondie,

have a good weekend and hope you feel better! :hug:

[BlondieK143]

13. Thank you!

(sorry it took me so long, got caught up in work). Have a great day! Talk to you soon! :hug:

[Mara Steele]

14. Mornin'

Too damn tired.... slept 11:30-3:30.... :boring:

Had a great time last night, though.

[BlondieK143]

15. Hi!

:hi: What did you end up doing last night?

[Mara Steele]

16. Drinkin', watchin' the Con...

Went to a Kerry campaign watch party, it was a blast! Like sports for politicos, I guess... We cheered louder than a room of jocks!! It was awesome... :toast:

How about yourself?

[BlondieK143]

17. Sounds like a good time!

Glad to hear fun was had by all!

I actually ended up having to stay at home and watch the convention. Didn't want to get anyone else sick.

[Mara Steele]

18. Aw, I'm sorry Blondie

That's no fun at all. :hug: Take care of yourself. I'm pretty dead on my mere 4 hours.... Will nap later. Got a gal on my couch, hafta be quiet...

What are you afflicted w/exactly?

[BlondieK143]

19. Thanks!

Can't believe you're still comprehensive with only 4 hours! I'd definitely be taking a nap if I were you. Gal on the couch, huh? Must've been a really interesting night! :D

Think it's strep throat, but I'm not quite sure. :(

[Mara Steele]

21. Not as interesting a night as I'd have liked!

She just crashed here, nuttin' happened! :( :D I'm barely comprehensive. Propping self up w/tea...

I used to get strep throat frequently when I was younger... haven't had it in several years. Are you taking plenty of zinc/ecinachea/Vitamin C? I find these combinations especially effective.

Also, many swear by ginger tea w/lemon and honey!

Good luck! :pals:

[BlondieK143]

22. Thanks Doc!

Seriously, I'm going to go buy me some ginger tea! I'm tired of sounding like a boy going through puberty! :D Thanks again!

Awwwww! Sorry to hear that, but at least you had a good time! Was it at a local bar or a person's house?

[Mara Steele]

30. Was in a local bar...

A big sports bar, all filled up w/Dems and liberals of all ages. We brought down the house cheering and shouting & had Kerry speaking on all the big screen TV's! :toast:

Please do get some tea! It will help a lot. The best is the kind you make yourself, w/fresh ginger grated & steeped in a pot. But store-bought is good, too.

There's actually a great juice, don't know the company, but it is called "Lemon-Ginger-Echinacea" and it's very sweet and good and good for you. Not medicinal tasting at all.

I wish you luck, my friend. :hug:

[BlondieK143]

31. You rock!

I'm taking notes! :D Thanks so much! :hug: That's exactly what I was looking for. My man is coming in this weekend and I certainly wanted to get rid of the majority of it before he got here!

Sounds like you guys had an amazing time! Do you live in a heavily populated Dem. area or is is pretty much even? I love hearing stories like this! There's nothing greater than having all different types of people celebrating for the same reasons! WOO HOO!!

[Mara Steele]

35. Brand on that juice is Santa Cruz, btw

And drinking it warm is the way to go. It really kicks butt.

Do let me know how it goes. All this stuff has worked like a charm for me in the past. Try to eat warm, soothing foods like soup, too, (but you know that) and do avoid most sugar. A little honey, juice, and fruit will be good.

I'm in Northwestern Washington, a very liberal area... It was definitely a WOO-HOO!! kind of night. Very energizing, fun and unifying. Kind of like a real-life DU! :headbang:

A great night I'll remember for years to come... :toast:

[BlondieK143]

38. Awesome!

Hate to cut this short, but I've gotta run. Thank you SOOOOO much for the tips, will definitely be doing them!

So glad you had a great time! Now get some sleep! :hug: Thanks again!

[Mara Steele]

39. No problem, take care!

Will be passing out shortly.... :D :boring:

[Brewman_Jax]

20. G'day, Blondie!

:hi: Still having fun with an empty house? Did you cook again? IIRC, your favorite Marine should be heading your way shortly.

for me

[BlondieK143]

23. Hey you!

Empty house is annoying me at the moment. I'm NOT a big fan of ANY kind of bugs whatsoever and I think they know I'm alone, so now, they congregate RIGHT outside the door to the house and the bastards try to get in whenever I open it. GRRRR! That and I've got about three spider friends making a nice size web on the side of the house. :mad: Other than that, it's PEACHY! :D

Yeah, you're good! He'll be in either this weekend or the beginning of next week. He hasn't made definite plans yet so I'm not even sure how long he'll be here (he's gotta travel up to Michigan for the majority of his leave). I'm nervous! He wants me to cook for him and I have NO idea what to do!

How are YOU? :hug:

[Brewman_Jax]

24. No change

mom is stable. The physician expects to take her off the ventilator today. That's kind of you to remember. :hug:

Bugs are like that, they want to come in with you. I leave them alone, as long as they stay outside.

Here are some of my recipe websites:

www.cooks.com www.foodnetwork.com www.experienceneworleans.com/recipes.html http://recipeview.com/Food/Food.htm

You'll have recipes should you need them. :thumbsup:

[BlondieK143]

25. I feel like an ass.

Has the brother called to check on her or anything? How's your dad holding up? I'm glad she's doing better. Taking her off the vent is great! (and I'm sorry, I should've asked about her first thing. Can you forgive me?)

And thanks for the websites!

[Brewman_Jax]

26. You're forgiven

:hi: I'm at my desk, I've been working mornings here and telecommute the afternoons. I called dad yesterday, he and the cats are fine. (Actually, I was more worried about the cats. :D ) Both brothers have been by, but she's been sedated the past couple of days.

It's alright, you've a empty house to look after. Don't worry about forgetting, but one thing you can't forget---








you're in training, no doughnut for you! :P

[BlondieK143]

27. Do they know when she'll be able to go home?

hehe glad to see that the cats are fine! Bet they're missing her!! :)

Yeah yeah, no donut! Fine! I had pancakes anyway! :P

What are you up to this weekend?

[Brewman_Jax]

28. Pancakes are better

have you read the label on doughnuts?

When will she go home? I don't know yet. I got motivated and scrubbed dishes, sink, and stovetop last night. I gotta workout today.

This weekend, all soccer weekend. The home team has games tonight and Sunday. If the weather holds, I'd like to try another 7 mi run; if not, I'll do windsprints. :thumbsup:

[BlondieK143]

29. I hate reading labels.

Always makes me realize how much I shouldn't be eating what I'm eating! :D I'm one of those, if I don't see it, it's not true (not really, but you get the point).

Hope she doesn't have to stay in there too much longer. And look at you! WOW! Wanna come clean my house?? :D

Hope the bad weather stays away! And what is windsprints?

[Brewman_Jax]

32. Actually interval training

is the correct term. "Windsprints" are the dashes you see the football players running. From the starting line, they run 5yds, back to the line, 10yds and back, 15yds and back, and so on to the end line the coach picks.

The intervals I run is fartlek training, developed by the Swedes some 60-70 yrs ago. On a running track, I run the first lap faster than normal, on the straightaway, I dash 50-60 yds (full sprint), jog around the curve, run fast (not full sprint) on the back straightaway, and repeat. I go about 8 laps, 14-16 mins, and am exhausted at the end. It's so hard, you do these not less than 7 days apart.

[BlondieK143]

33. Holy crap!

That's insane! Um, don't your knees want to kill you by the time it's over with? Go you! Seriously. :yourock: I think I'll stick to walking!

[Brewman_Jax]

34. Knees are fine

walking is good.

Keep an eye on your sore throat. Strep is a serious infection. If the pain is not getting better, you may need to see your physician.

[BlondieK143]

36. Thank you!

I appreciate it. And definitely will. Can't get the marine sick.

Have a great weekend, hope your mom continues to do well, and talk to you soon! :hug:

[Brewman_Jax]

37. Take care

the above posters have excellent tea recipes for you, drink some as soon as you return home.

Enjoy your weekend! :hi: :hug:

[Scooter24]

40. Good mornin' to ya :)

Super day...

Sorry about the late reply, but I slept in :D

Leaving for Orlando this afternoon! Woohoo!

I'm sorry your sick -- go to the doctor so he can give you a shot to make you feel better :P

So what are your plans for today?