Nighthawks XV (dial-up warning)

[Heidi]

Hello, friends! Please excuse my absence last night. I'm swamped with work right now. (I'm beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel, but that may just be the sunrise. :eyes: )

:hug:



(Continued from Nighthawks XIV: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x4032547 )

[WCGreen]

1. Hello Goodbye.....

I am hitting the hay early tonight....

So hello goodbye...

[Heidi]

3. Sweet dreams, darlin'!

:hug:

[Wapsie B]

2. Hello Heidi!

:hi:

[Heidi]

4. Hi, bushwentawol!

:hug: :loveya: How's your week going?

[Wapsie B]

6. Ok I guess.

Same old grind. Same old existence.
Not much changing around here. Hope you're doing well.
:hug: :loveya:

[Heidi]

10. Is autumn starting there yet?

I know the winters can be harsh, but autumn in the Midwest can be _gorgeous_! :bounce:

[Wapsie B]

13. It still feels like summer here.

That's ok by me. I want to enjoy the perfect climate for as long as it lasts. :)

[ghostsofgiants]

5. What's the good word?

[Heidi]

7. "Dreadlocks"

is the good word of the day. ;)

How are you, primate1? Hey, I didn't realize you were in Newfoundland until the other day when another member posted it! :pals:

[ghostsofgiants]

Hahaha

I'm alright, though a little annoyed. I downloaded what was labelled as the seaons premier of Lost, but in actual fact, it was the series premier of Prison Break. THEN when I found another torrent for it, my internet connection decided to crap out. It was a frustrating 10 minutes.

Frankly I'm surprised any non-Canadian DUer even knows what Newfoundland is, haha. The province tends to be a little low-profile.

[Heidi]

14. Geography . . .

isn't among the best-taught subjects in US schools, p1. (You probably had discerned this by now.)

I'm sorry for your frustration. How was "Prison Break"? :rofl:

[ghostsofgiants]

31. I added it to my shit list and deleted it...

Bastards, getting me excited and then screwing me over like that. Not cool. Not cool at all, haha.

[Az]

8. Yay... thank goodness

I am feeling a bit worn out from trying to get natural enemies to talk to one another. I can definately use a hug or two tonight.

[Heidi]

11. Hey, I know you . . .

You're the cute hippy guy with the ponytail from the photo thread. ;)

Here, have a couple of hugs, and let the natural enemies fend for themselves: :hug: :hug:

[Floogeldy]

9. Jello!

Did you know that "nighthawk" played backwards says "Canteena?"

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

B-)

[Heidi]

12. Biafra!

Are there any satanic messages in this thread, if you play it backward?

:loveya: Floog, dah-link. :hug:

[IChing]

17. Another one bites the dust

sorry its only queen

HEY you
hey you can you feel me?
Don't give in without a fight
will you help me carry the stone?

[Heidi]

19. We're al in this together, IChing.

:hug:

How are you?

[gmoney]

15. Hey Heidi...

Wow, I'm actually posting here BEFORE I go to bed... of course, no doubt I'll be up in 3 or 4 hours to kill it off like I did the last two nights.

I know your exhibit is going to be a great success... only wish I could be there in person to toast your achievement!

:toast: :hug:

[Heidi]

16. Well, hey!

Nice to see you at this unseemly hour, gmoney!

Thanks for the good vibes, my friend, and here's some backatcha for sweet dreams and restful sleep: :hug: :loveya:

[gmoney]

21. Like my new avatar?

Or is it too... trashy?

:rofl:

[Heidi]

22. Whoever owns that tattoo

is a better, more pain-tolerant man than I am! (I don't think it's trashy. Trashy is a state of mind and way of behaving; it's not how people dress or whether they have tattoos. Just my opinion. :shrug: )

[gmoney]

24. I'll let her know you said that.

It actually belongs to our dear friend Fleabert, who is a better man than you or I in many ways. The "trashy" comment is just one of those inside cliquey kind of jokes that are so popular among us loungers... she used to refer to it as "trashy" -- personally, I have the utmost respect and adoration for her. Consider it a tribute! (I just hope SHE considers it one.) :hide:

Didn't mean to raise your hackles so early in the morning. I agree entirely with your sentiments on the term trashy... it's all about actions and intentions, not appearances.

Another :hug: for you and a spare for Fleabert :hug: who IS da shit and da bomb and da shiznit, too.

[gmoney]

55. For those of you keeping score at home...

made it until about 4:30 this morning...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. I sure did wonder about you last night...

We managed, but it did feel strange...

You have become a Lounge fixture, a necessary part of us!

Good to see you, my dear Heidi...I can believe you're swamped, my dear girlfriend!

I had a good and interesting, rather revealing day...I learned something from my grief today..

And I am feeling MUCH stronger for this new knowledge...

:loveya: :hug:

[Heidi]

20. I'm so glad to see you, CP . . .

and it does my heart good to know that grief is yielding strength (which is power) in your life, gf. :loveya:

In answer to your question the other night, I don't have any IM programs.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Thanks for letting me know...

We'll just have to use the PM to communicate privately, then...

But not tonight...

I too am glad that grief is yielding strength/power...

I hate feeling sad!

:loveya: back atcha!

[AVulgarianHue]

25. Want to say hi to all the Nighthawks

from this narcoleptic bird.

[Heidi]

26. What a beautiful painting!

It reminds of the style of Chagall! Spill yer guts,, AVH. Who painted that beautiful image?

(Thank you for coming by, my friend. I've missed you here lately. :hug: How's our friend khashka? I haven't seen him around lately. :cry: )

[AVulgarianHue]

27. "Sleeping Bird"

I didn't see an artist name, but will double check.

I've been fretting about Khashka for over a week, which is likely why these naps come over me.

I do know they are evacuating, come morning.

[Heidi]

28. Thank you, AVH.

I don't know Khashka well enough to PM him, but I adore him nonetheless.

I'll be sending good vibes to Texas, too, today. :hug:

[AVulgarianHue]

29. Here is the artist website

http://www.karafraser.com/

[Heidi]

30. Absolutely beautiful.

I _loved_ the "miscellany" section, especially. Thank you, AVH.

Here's one of my favorite illustrators: www.bradholland.com

[bridgit]

32. how'z Heidi this fine eve...

:hug:

[Heidi]

34. Girlfriend!

I'm fine! How's my dah-ling bridgit? :hug: :loveya:

[bridgit]

36. HeidiHoney, gimme hug please gf this world so cold...

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :hug:

[Heidi]

38. Have several, sweetie.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: to infinity . . .

[bridgit]

40. you're so glorious, Heidi, so measured, so metered...

it is an art gf, practiced so very daily as you know, my sense is that you know :hug: peace forever my sweet to you & Mr. Heidi...please

:loveya:

[Heidi]

41. Nah, I'm not organized enough to be measured or metered.

I'm navigating by vibe. :rofl:

I :loveya: , too, gf.

[bridgit]

43. feh, you can't shit me honey, i see the shadows beneath your feathers...

they were not put there by happenstance...serendipitously...they were put there by your hand, a faculty of your mind, if while imo
bridgit peace out ~

[bridgit]

45. by the by, check this guy out...

http://www.angelfire.com/mn2/sculptorsam/index.html

[enigmatic]

33. Hey Heidi!

:hug:

We missed you last night but I understand; that's going to be me this weekend...

[Heidi]

35. I'll keep your seat warm here in the Nighthawks thread,

enigmatic. :hug: (Thanks for missing me, my friend. :loveya: )

[enigmatic]

42. You're the Rock of The Nighthawks, Heidi

You know that:)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. My dear enigmatic......

You are going to be missing another weekend? Aaarrrgghhhhh.......

Oh that's right, I just remembered...you have a new job, don't you? Well, phooey...

[enigmatic]

39. Hey Peggy!

:hug:

It's going to be like this on the weekends from now until the new year; gotta make sure I've got enoogh fundage to by Mrs E a Christmas Present:)

[Crazy Guggenheim]

44. Hey Heidi.

[Heidi]

46. Hi, my friend!

I totally love that photo. It reminds me of how badly I want to adopt a bengal cat:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

47. Awww.

[billyskank]

48. Hello Highthawks

I like how we went from "Nighthawks XII" to "Nighthawks IV" to "Nighthawks XV" :crazy:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. My dear billyskank......

You are up..and I will be heading off to sleep sweetly soon.....

Omigod, I just did a wonderful job of alliteration.....

How are you doing tonight/today? or is it tomorrow? oh poop.....

Good to see you, as always...


:loveya: :hug:

[billyskank]

51. Hi Peggy!

It's today. I remember repeatedly asking my mum when I was little, "is it tomorrow today?" I couldn't understand why it was never tomorrow. :crazy:

I'm fine thankyou! :hug: How are you?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

53. I'm good, thank you.....

Sleepy, though...:boring:

[billyskank]

54. It must be close to bed time now

Sweet dreams for when you do go to bed! :loveya: I have to go to work now.

[Heidi]

50. Smarty-pants.

:rofl: I forgot the X in yesterday's Nighthawks thread, and by the time Alarcojon made me aware of it, it was too late for me to edit the thread title to "Nighthawks XIV."

Did I forget Nighthawks XIII? (Prolly.)

How are you, my friend? :hug: :loveya:

[billyskank]

52. Heidi!!!

I'm better now I've seen you! Let me give you a :hug: I hope you are well. :loveya:

[Heidi]

56. Ya big flirt.

:rofl: Wishing you an excellent Thursday, as well, billy. :loveya:

[billyskank]

57. I can't help myself

:blush:

[Heidi]

58. Hello, Nighthawks . . .

:hug:

[enigmatic]

59. Hey Heidi!

:hug:

Just got home from work and my feet are killing me; setting up for 2 Wedding Receptions we have to do this weekend. I've gotten soft at my middle age...:)

[Heidi]

60. Hi, my enigmatic friend.

:hug: :loveya: Middle age is a good time to invest in sensible shoes (according to my mother.)

[enigmatic]

61. Yes!!

I've got some good work shoes that do wonders, or I'd be in troublw. I'm going to be nbartending/serving Saturday for about 12 hours, so it's going to be rough...

How are you?

[Heidi]

62. Thumbs up, enigmatic.

I'm hoping that I've avoided future "old woman foot problems" (like Vulcan toes) by spending much of my life either barefoot or in comfy shoes. I'm glad you'll be spending those 12 hours in good work shoes.

I'm OK. It's been a rough week. (Thank you for asking. :hug: )

[enigmatic]

64. I hope it's getting better

We did miss you the other night; it was like we were flailing asway w/o our calming influence:)

[Heidi]

63. Ooops! One more thing . . .

I'm not abandoning the Nighthawks this morning, but I've got a bunch of errands to run (in comfy trekking shoes) here in a little while. Arrrrrrrgh. :eyes:

[enigmatic]

66. OK

I'll steer the ship until I pass out!:)

[Heidi]

70. Oh, my gosh . . .

speaking of steering the ship, I'll PM you this weekend about a mondo bizarro experience I had on a ship Wednesday, crossing Lago Maggiore. (I commute by bus and ship when I have meetings.) Wow . . . what an afternoon that was. NOBODY was steering THAT ship. :silly:

[enigmatic]

73. I gots to hear this...

Lay it on me when you can!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

68. Hello, my dear enigmatic...

I see you'll be having a busy weekend...2 wedding receptions! Even one is a lot of work, esp. if it is really fancy.......

Hope yours aren't too burdensome!

:pals:

[enigmatic]

71. Hey Peggy!

:hug:

I'll be fine; I'm just a little out of shape and need to get my legs back for this job. Besides, I'm already planning on getting Mrs E's Christmas present in a few weeks, so I need the fundage:)

How are you?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

79. I'm pretty good tonight, thanks...

My situation has taken a turn for the better, and there might be light at the end of my personal tunnel...we'll see.....

Thanks for asking!

Lucky Mrs. E! I'll just bet whatever you're getting her will be tops!

:hug: back atcha!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

65. My dear Heidi......

It's good to see you! You should go look at progmom's thread on me saying "fuck"...it's hilarious!

I hope that your show will be wonderful this weekend...wish I could be there...

I'll be there in spirit, though...


:loveya:

[Heidi]

67. Thank you, my dear Peggy.

I haven't posted in progmom's because I'm just not bothered by your occasional f-bomb. It's all in good fun, anyway. :hug:

Thank you for your good wishes, too. If I survive the next two days of preparations, I can relax Sunday afternoon and just enjoy the visitors. :loveya: , you bright light.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

72. Posting is not required, my dear Heidi...

I did think you'd be amused at some of the exchanges...it sure is all in good fun, indeed...

I'm sure you will survive the next two days..and I know you'll have a blast Sunday afternoon....

Can you tell? Something's happened, and I am happier...I hope it will continue to be good...for then I will be able to be myself completely once again....

:loveya: :hug:

[Floogeldy]

77. I'm back

I found the Peanut M&Ms.

:7

[CaliforniaPeggy]

82. Ohhh, you DID?

May I please have some of those? Thanks!

You are a sweetheart, my dear Floog....:loveya:

[alarcojon]

69. You said it again!

I'm shocked! Shocked I tell ya!

I'm still up writing a probability quiz for my upper division students. It's fun to come up with interesting problems, even at 1:30 in the morning!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

76. Oh sure you are, my dear alarcojon!

I was just quoting progmom! Really...some people around here...

You teach math, is that right? Hoo boy, that was never my subject...

But my husband's undergraduate college degree is in MATH! Go figure...

Great to see you tonight!



:hug: :pals:

[alarcojon]

83. Likewise

Mrs. Alarcojon always disliked math growing up. When she first told her parents about me and my field of study, they couldn't believe she was going out with a mathematician!

I'm enjoying teaching probability. It is an area where it is easy to let your intuition guide you down the right path. And it is full of beautiful concepts:

[enigmatic]

78. Hey bro!

Screw w/ their heads:)

[alarcojon]

84. You know it!

BTW I was listening to Cassandra Wilson's version of "Time After Time" (yes, the Cindy Lauper one) and I heartily recommend it for your show.

[enigmatic]

86. You got it

I'll put it on this weekend; have you ever heard Miles Davis' version of "Time After Time"? Not his best work, but beautiful nonetheless..

[alarcojon]

89. No, but I'll be on the lookout! Thanks n/t

[alarcojon]

109. Quiz completed - time for bed

I think this one will tax their po' little bwains to the max! Bwaaahaahaaahaahaa!

[gmoney]

74. Hey, guess who's up?

Why, I have no fuckin' clue... :cry:

[Heidi]

75. You stole that f-bomb offa Peggy, dintcha?

:rofl:

How are you, my friend? (I'll PM you this weekend, when I have my schedule a little more in hand that I do right now. Meanwhile: :loveya: and :hug: )

[enigmatic]

80. Peggy dropped the F-Bomb again?

I though I heard an Earthquake rattle The Lounge earlier!:)

[gmoney]

100. Hey Heidi...

It's been a weirdly rough night. Hoping I'll have my head back on straight soon. I'll look forward to a PM, and again, I'm confident that you'll take the art world by storm this weekend!

Thanks for running this little sub-lounge for everyone...

Yes, Peggy let me borrow her f-bomb, but I didn't mean to drop it. :nuke:

[alarcojon]

87. Evening, gmoney!

Your avatar reminds me of this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x4046250

[gmoney]

99. Thanks for the heads up...

...yes, the avatar is borrowed from one of our dear DU friends... and I fully support her right to display this tattoo as frequently as possible.

[Az]

81. Still lurking about

[billyskank]

85. Morning nighthawks!

And early birds. :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

88. Hey billyskank...

I don't very often get to say good morning to you.....

Usually it's good night in the middle of my sunny afternoons!

How are you this Friday? For it's almost that here, now...

:loveya:

[billyskank]

90. Hi Peggy!

Friday is most definitely here now where I am! I am quite well, thankyou. How are you doing?

Please accept a hug. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

96. I am good, but sleepy.......

Accept a hug? You know I love hugs! Please, lay one on me! Oh, pardon me...you already did...

Here's one from me: :blush: :hug:

[Tafiti]

91. Soooo......

...what's the story with these "Nighthawks" threads? I confess, this is the first time I've opened one, though I've obviously seen them before.

I assumed it was a sort of an inside DU Group within the lounge, but it seems like you all are just chattin'. What's the dilly-yo?

[billyskank]

92. No clique here

These threads are open to everyone. They traditionally become active during the night. They are mostly maintained by Heidi (whom I love dearly, but don't tell her I said that) who is actually in Switzerland herself so, like me, she is actually an early bird rather than a nighthawk.

[Tafiti]

93. Gotcha.

Is she a permanent resident of Switzerland? I got to visit there once, for about a week or so. Great place.

So, I guess you'll see me around. As time goes by, I'll probably only be posting late night (your morning), so you'll see me around. Thanks for the heads up! :toast:

[alarcojon]

94. Toking it easy, I hope?

Good evening, Tafiti. Welcome.

[Tafiti]

95. As a matter of fact...

...I have been toking it easy tonight. Feeling fine.

Thanks for the welcome, alarcojon! :hi:

[alarcojon]

97. Wish I could say the same

But no mastuba in the house. :cry:

[Tafiti]

98. My condolences.

Question: Mastuba? Enlighten me, please. I feel dumb.

[alarcojon]

101. Oh, I'm sure you can guess what it is

Just an old term a Greek dude used back in college to refer to the medicinal herb. We all wound up adopting it.

[Tafiti]

102. LOL.

I knew what it was referring to, I just didn't know what the word "mastuba" was, or what it meant, or whatever - know what I mean?

Anyway, I like it, and I'll probably start using it myself - if you don't mind. I don't think you can ever have too many nicknames for the herb.

[alarcojon]

103. Don't mind at all

In fact, I would be happy to see the term expand to my Internets community.

I think my boy Kostas said it means "weed" (as in dandelion) in Greek.

[Tafiti]

104. Very cool.

The fact that it's an actual Greek word that roughly translates is even better!

I've mentally entered it into the vocab. Thanks man! :thumbsup:

[alarcojon]

106. BTW, check out post # 12 here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x4042218

I believe you've already commented on # 55.

[Tafiti]

108. Damn, they're beautiful.

Almost brings tears to your eyes. :cry:

Sadly, haven't seen anything so lovely since Amsterdam - and that was over 3 years ago.

Came close once, a year later. Got some bud out of Vermont, which came from British Columbia. It was almost like the bud in your picture, only a little darker green, and the hairs not quite so orange. It was still nice though! :smoke:

[Fox Mulder]

105. It's 3:02 AM CST and I'm still wide awake.

Damn insomnia.

[alarcojon]

107. Hate it when that happens

at least the Nighthawks are here for some cheap entertainment.

BTW I'm not actually an insomniac - I'm just able to get by on about five hours of sleep a night.

[Heidi]

110. Hi, Nighthawks!

:hug: :loveya: :hi:

[aquaman]

111. Hey Heidi....

Weekend has returned. How are you?

[Heidi]

112. Hi, aquaman!

Congratulations that Aqua-spawn has a male appendage! (I'd congratulate you if Aquaspawn were a girl, too, though.) :bounce: :toast:

[aquaman]

113. Thanks.....

Girl Boy it's all good, we are happy.

[Heidi]

114. Are you nervous?

I've heard that parenting comes naturally, but I know I'd be freakin' out. :scared:

[aquaman]

117. Yes,

But, not to worry, I heard that an instruction manual pops out right after the baby, I hope that is true.

[Heidi]

118. Actually, I heard that newborns come with a PowerPoint tutorial

and the instruction, "When in doubt, Google." :D

[aquaman]

119. I love Powerpoint,

I teach college on the side and ask my students to give powerpoint presentations all of the time. :)

[Heidi]

120. Have you seen David Byrne's PowerPoint art?

The article: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.09/ppt1.html

An image by David Byrne:

[aquaman]

123. Very cool.....

Thanks for the link.....

[Heidi]

124. You're more than welcome.

My brain is a geekish compendium of miscellaneous art trivia. (Mommy, make the art noises stop!) :rofl:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

115. My dear Heidi.....

How are you doing? Ready for your show? It is a show, correct? Ugh, my poor memory...

I know you told us what sort of shin-dig you were having...but I have forgotten...

Anyway, I hope your morning is off to a good start for you!


:toast: :loveya:

[Heidi]

116. Peggy, gf!

I've been so glad to see you in happier, lighter spirits the past few days, my friend.

(It's an exhibit-in-atelier and the opening is Sunday afternoon. I'll be really happy when the opening is behind me. Really. Really.)

:hug: :loveya: :bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

121. Thanks!

Your exhibit sounds wonderful..have a terrific time...

There's a PM waiting for you, my dear....I'll check it later if you respond...

:loveya: :pals:

[Heidi]

122. .

Check your PMs, gf. :hug:

[auntAgonist]

125. well I forgot to check in!!

my bad!

almost bedtime here.

[Heidi]

127. Sweet dreams, gf!

I've been so busy the past week, aA, that I haven't been a very good caretaker of the Nighthawks thread, anyway.

:hug: :loveya:

[auntAgonist]

128. If not for you it wouldn't do well at all..

You do just fine :)

Have a great day today Heidi, Your art show is this weekend isn't it?

:hug:

[Heidi]

129. Thanks, aA!

The opening is tomorrow. "Miles to go before I sleep . . . " :cry:

Restful sleep, my friend. :hug:

[Az]

126. Bleh,,, allergies eating my nose

Blech

[billyskank]

130. Morning Nighthawks

:hi:

[Az]

131. Morning!?!?

Whatchyou talkin bout Willis? Morning implies having gone to sleep. Ain't none of that.... gooFFaiing ooooon aafround hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[billyskank]

133. Morning Az

:)

[gmoney]

132. Hey all...

Doesn't THIS of all things merit a copycat? Or a "fresh one" for the day? :)

That said, I think today is an exciting day for Heidi, so everyone send good vibes for the great success she so richly deserves!!

[billyskank]

134. Indeed

Good vibes

[Heidi]

135. OK, for all of you DUers who've been sending me good vibes

on the occasion of my exhibit, THANK YOU. Here's anecdotal evidence (I believe, anyway) of the power of collective consciousness, loving intent and good vibes, in general:

The exhibit doesn't open until tomorrow, but three of the 14 paintings I'm showing have already been purchased, and this afternoon, I received three big commissions from "VIP guests" who get to view the exhibit early.

I'm a pretty good painter, but I'm convinced that we collectively have power to make good things happen . . . as our DU contingent in DC will soon prove. :yourock: