Good Tuesday Morning, Everyone!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
I hope all you Nighthawks have had a great night! Captain Clintmax of The Early Morning Crew with you now and I have a feeling it's going to be a great day! :bounce: I hope YOU'RE doing good and are ready to get this day started with me!

I'm off work tomorrow so, of course, I'm looking forward to going to work, coming home and having a day off. I had planned, on Sunday, to get this Disaster Area I call my apartment cleaned up, but I procrastinated long enough that it didn't get done. Sooo...tomorrow is the day. After I have my morning with YOU of course!

Song Of The Day: "Everywhere I Go" by Shawn Mullins

[AussieDave]

1. G'day Clint - lucky you having the day off !!

But of course what awaits you at home (cleaning) just sucks big-time.

My advice - get in and do it all in one hit - it'll go quicker than you know. Otherwise - enjoy the time off !!! :hug:

[Clintmax]

3. Well Hello, Aussie!

:hi:
I haven't seen you in a few days...how have ya been? Is it still boiling hot down under? :hug:

[AussieDave]

5. Yes mate - still hot and humid here in BrisVegas

lightning shows and thunderstorms nearly every night since Christmas, with hail thrown in for effect.

I've been doing just great thanks - it's January 10 and work already blows - what the rest of the year is gonna bring is anyone's guess. Hope you and Greekspeak are well ??

[Clintmax]

7. Yes, we two are just fine!

Thank you! I would LOVE to come live in Australia for a year to experience the place. That is, after living in Rome, Italy for a year.

[AussieDave]

12. The main difference between here and the U.S. is the lack of people

Australia is as large as the continental US (48 states) yet there's only about 20.1 million people, compared with 300(?) million there.

That's the thing I notice every time I go over to the US - it's so much busier. Not that it's a bad thing, but it's always nice to come home. The flip side - you have so much more to choose from in the way of consumer goods.

Oh well........:)

[Clintmax]

18. Consumer goods...

What...no Best Buy's or Comp USA's in Australia? :rofl: You know what I missed when I visited Rome? Fountain Drinks. With ice, no less. I would have to live in the largest city if I lived there. I couldn't live in the back country or anything.

[AussieDave]

25. We have our own versions of those stores, but the range isn't as extensive

I'm talking about Cheetos, Welch's grape jelly, Cinnabon, my size in jeans (think svelte - :rofl:) or any pants for that matter, Dentyne, Cream of Wheat or grits, Masterpiece barbecue sauce.

That's why I pig out and stock up whenever I come to the US - but that's the price I pay for living here - so be it !!!!

[Clintmax]

29. Oh, I see...

Food. See now if I were there...I'd want to immerse myself in what is there as opposed to what I get all the time here.

[AussieDave]

39. As you should - and there's some great food here

but sometimes I miss the things I grew up with and the new things I discovered on trips back. And the US has great cuisine too - my sister in SF is always taking me out to new places, and I've discovered some nice places in New York - I think I gotta get out more.........

[Clintmax]

48. LOL! Yes, I'm sure after a while, I'd miss everything here too.

All the things you mentioned included.

[tjwmason]

2. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

Glad to hear that life's good in Clint-land. All's fairly merry here, weather's not too bad, work's not too busy.......

Arvo Paert here on here - currently Fratres for Strings and Percussion.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

4. Morning, TJ!

:hi:
Glad to hear everything is going good with you too! What time do you get off work, by the way? I work 9am to 5pm today. Just curious.
:hug:

[tjwmason]

6. Depends on when I get in.

We have semi-flexi-time here.

Normally I aim to work 9-5, but today was a tad bit lazy and didn't get in until half past nine, so I'm here until half past five. Tomorrow I've got to dash into town after work, so I'll be aiming to do half eight to half four.

[Clintmax]

8. Flexible hours is good!

Mine are set. We have to be at the store at a specific time to get it ready to open. We only get 30 minutes for lunch, unlike in Rome where everything closes for two hours at noon. I wish WE did that! :rofl:

[tjwmason]

10. That's one advantage of not facing the public.

They need folk to be around all of the time.

I do like the Italian idea of lunch - and also the whole 'close everything down throughout August' idea as well. La dolce vita - a very well chosen phrase.

[Clintmax]

20. Yes, so do I!

I was there in March. I can't imagine what it is like in August. I've GOT to go back.

[tjwmason]

33. It's a fair bit warmer in August.

But on the down side - full of tourists :(

[Clintmax]

35. Tourists wouldn't bother me.

After some time, I'd probably end up giving tours. In english, no less. :rofl:

[tjwmason]

43. Lots of places have English tours.

I remember the Duomo in Florence had an excellent programme, students from across Europe were giving free tours in their various languages. Obviously they had a deal of something like, free accommodation in return for giving tours. They had a box for donations (obviously) but didn't actively solicit them or anything like that.

[Clintmax]

49. I think I would just do it for fun.

Work in a little shop around Piazza Navono. :woohoo:

[tjwmason]

65. It certainly could be fun

But I'd get bored of folk asking the same questions day after day after day. I'm not well known for my patience.

[Clintmax]

67. I might get tired of that too...

I don't know. It won't ever happen, but I can have fun dreaming, can't I.

[Mutley]

9. Mornin' Cap'n!

I think it will be a decent day, too. Get that house cleaned! I gotta do some cleaning, too.

[Clintmax]

13. Mornin', Miss Mutley!

:hi:
I know, I know...I have GOT to get it done! One of the things I REALLY need to do here is go rent a Rug Doctor and shampoo these rugs. They are in desperate need. How's your SO doing with his mouth guard at night?

[Mutley]

21. Okay.

He ends up spitting it out sometime in the night. He says he's not awake when he does it, but I'm not so sure. At least I get enough time to fall asleep before the symphony begins. :D

[Clintmax]

23. That has happened to me before too.

I've gotten up and it is laying on the floor. :shrug: I know I didn't spit it out on the floor on purpose...

[Mutley]

26. Hmmm, so maybe he's telling the truth...

Does this mean I can't tease him about spitting it out on purpose anymore? :rofl:

[Clintmax]

30. LOL! Well...I'm just saying he may very well...

be doing it when he's asleep. It happens to me too. Whether you tease him or not is up to you. If it were me...I'd still tease. :rofl:

[Mutley]

42. Good, 'cause he's so much fun to tease.

:D

[Clintmax]

50. Well then there you go!

Let the teasing commence! :rofl: Hopefully, he takes it all in good fun.

[Mutley]

54. Oh, he does.

I never push him to the point of being upset for real.

[Clintmax]

57. THAT is the mark of a good person!

Not taking it too far. There are people out there who don't know when to stop and it is THOSE individuals who cause more trouble than anything.

[Mutley]

77. It helps that we both can get fairly rough when teasing

because we know it's just that -- teasing.

[MissHoneychurch]

11. Good morning my friend

I am doing fine today. Just having my lunchbreak.

[Clintmax]

15. Morning, Miss Honey!

:hi:
I'm glad to hear you're doing OK. Has work been exciting for you today?
:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

17. not really exciting

correcting catalog entries the whole morning. Yesterday was more fun when I cataloged new books. But there is a new stack of books waiting to be cataloged already. And there are the old books that need to be cataloged also. Enough to do. And the whole crew is back at work since today.

[Clintmax]

22. Well, at least you stay busy...

That way the day goes by faster. Right?

[MissHoneychurch]

24. true

and in case it gets boring I can always come here :)

[Clintmax]

31. Yes, you can!

And I'm glad you can too! My mornings aren't the same without your beautiful self here with me! :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

37. aww shucks

:blush:

You know I always look forward to your threads. I need to find a way to see you when I come to visit the U.S. this year. But it looks like I will be more in the North (with Joani) than in the South this time.

[Clintmax]

40. Well, thank you!

I look forward to seeing you every morning too! Hey, know what...when your'e here in the US, even though we may not be able to meet, I could give you my phone number and you could call me and we could at least hear each others voice! That is...I guess...if Joani will let you borrow her cell phone.

[MissHoneychurch]

47. we definitely can do that

and I will buy me one (or more) phone cards, then I am indepentent with whom I spend time on the phone with. And I might wanna call Germany as well (at least like let my mom know I arrived safely), so it will be no inconvenience for me.

[Clintmax]

51. See if you can find out which cell carrier she uses...

If it's Cingular, we can talk however long we want for free! Otherwise, the phone cards are a good idea!

[MissHoneychurch]

52. I will find out for sure

wow, now I am excited even more :bounce:

[Clintmax]

55. Me too!

I would be wonderful to talk to you directly! Hear your sweet voice! :woohoo:

[MissHoneychurch]

56. WARNING

I talk fast and with a bit of an accent

[Clintmax]

58. Oh that wouldn't bother me!

I would LOVE it! :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

59. you are way to sweet

:hug:

too bad I didn't know you already when I was in Savannah, GA.

[Clintmax]

62. Oh my goodness!

Savannah is not far from where I am! I wish I had known you then too! I would have made the trip up there in a heartbeat! :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

63. or I could have come to you

I had a car while I was there from September 1997 to February 1998.

[Clintmax]

64. Wow...that was a long time.

Are you staying that long this time?

[MissHoneychurch]

66. unfortunately not

I was there so long because I did an internship in their library.
The upcoming trip (whenever it will be this year) is only for vacation. I want to stay either 2 or 3 weeks. 2 weeks the least, 3 would be better.

[Clintmax]

69. Well that would still be fantastic!

You just let me know when you'll be here in the US, and I'll give you my phone number so we can talk while you're here!

[MissHoneychurch]

70. sure will

I either plan on coming May/June or September.

[Clintmax]

74. Ok, cool!

Well just let me know! I'll be looking forward to talking with you, my dear!

[NMMNG]

14. Good morning Clint!

Oh yes, I had a good night.



And guess what, Dumbya visited my state yesterday: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=4564824&mesg_id=4564824

[Clintmax]

16. Hello, Miss Buffy!

:hug::hi:
I'm sorry for your state, my dear. I'm sure you're wading in thigh high bullshit now. Hopefully they will get the street sweepers after it all. :rofl:

Glad to hear you had a good night! Now, if you can just get some good sleep when you get home, it WILL be a completely good day!

[NMMNG]

19. That's what I'm hoping for

I didn't sleep well the past two days, so I'm going to take a little extra today and hopefully it will knock me out really good. :boring:

[Clintmax]

27. I'm sorry you haven't slept well...

Hopefully, it WILL knock you out and you CAN sleep! I also hope you have sweet dreams! :hug:

[NMMNG]

32. Thank you

I'm sure it will, and even if the dreams aren't all good I rarely have nightmares. I do often have weird dreams though.

[Clintmax]

36. So do I!

So we're a pair as far as weird dreams go. I could tell you STORIES! :rofl:

[lizziegrace]

28. Good morning from Insomnia Central!

How are you today ClintMax??

[Clintmax]

34. Good Morning, Miss Lizzie!

:hi:
"Insomnia Central", huh? I'm sorry you can't sleep! I'm doing just fine! Having some coffee and talking with all my friends here on DU! :bounce: Other than the insomnia...are you doing OK also?

*singing* "Oops, I did it again. I played with your heart...got lost in the game..." :rofl:

[lizziegrace]

38. Still looking for a job

and today's another day. The cats are full of themselves, running all over the house and stalking each other.

:hi:

[Clintmax]

44. Yes, job hunting is NO fun.

I hate that whole process. That's why I stay where I am as long as I can. Good luck with the search today!

*singing* "Everywhere I go...you know...I'll take you with me, sweet darling..."

[lizziegrace]

45. My dear Clint

You're a ray of sunshine! Thank you for being around at this ungodly hour. (Sorry, but Peggy tends to rub off on me!)

:hi:

[Clintmax]

53. LOL! It's OK...and you're welcome!

Miss Peggy is quite a sweetheart, I can see how she'd have an influence on anyone. :hi:

*singing* "My girl wants to party all the time, party all the time, party all the time..."

[Scooter24]

41. Mornin' Clintster...

:hi:

Looks like you got your day off to a good start. I worked some hella hours yesterday trying to finish the prep work for a wedding I'm throwing next month, so today it's "me" day. Plus I need to catch up on my sleep from the weekend. hehe.

Cleaning is always fun! :D

[Clintmax]

46. Heya, Scooter Dude!

:hi:
Actually...tomorrow is my day off. I have to go in today from 9 to 5, but the day shift always goes by so quickly, so I'm glad I get to open today.

How the hells are YOU doing?

*singing* "Everywhere I go...you know...I'll take you with me, sweet darling..."

[Scooter24]

71. Just super...

Thanks for asking :) and doing fabulous as ever. Boyfriend bought me Season 1 of 'Fat Actress' last night so I'm going to chill at home and watch it today.

I'm debating on whether or not to go anywhere today. If the weather is nice, a few friends invited me to go rollerblading with them in the park this afternoon so I might do that. Armani Exhange is having a sale today I think, might check that out too. I also need to get my hair highlighted again, but might put that off till tomorrow.

*singing* Cotton candy, sweet and low, let me see that tootsie roll! Yeah, Tootsie Roll... :rofl:

[Clintmax]

73. ROFL!

Tootsie roll! :rofl: Sounds like a good afternoon to me, Man. Rollerblading and Armani! :woohoo:

[Callalily]

60. Mornin' Clint

Yes, I think you're right, it's going to be a good day. I was very productive yesterday, and I suspect that mode will continue.
Glad you've got tomorrow off, but I know that you have to work weekend days too. Have fun cleaning your apartment, I don't envy you that job.

[Clintmax]

61. Morning, SimplyF!

:hi:
I hope that mode DOES continue for you! Yes, retail schedules suck. :rofl: I have the cable guy coming out tomorrow to check out my cable modem and line. I've been having some packet loss problems and they are annoying as hells, so he's coming tomorrow to fix it. I'll be cleaning this place between times.

[swimboy]

68. Good morning to ya!

Yeah, I like days of the week that start with "T" :rofl: It's good to see you this morning, Clint! :hug: :loveya: :hug: I did a lot of cleaning, well, straightening around the house last night after work. I need to do some more this evening. A lot of the time I have evening meetings or activities (like choir practice on Wednesdays) so it is really great to have two consecutive weeknights to be at home. I may watch an episode of Bewitched on DVD. That was my favorite Christmas present this year!

[Clintmax]

72. Morning, Swimboy!

:hi::hug::loveya:
It's always good to see you here too! Bewitched is one of my all time favorite shows also! I'm going to have to go get the seasons on DVD too! There is no doubt about that! I always wondered why Darrin forbad Sam from using her powers all the time...what an idiot! :rofl: If we were to have those DVD's, Greekspeak and I would have Bewitched nights and watch episode after episode!

[tjwmason]

78. I guess that I don't deserve a "good morning" then?

:queeniefit:

[swimboy]

79. There, there now.

How could it be a good morning if you are put out with me? I had time for only one good morning early this morning and had the good breeding to speak first to our host, just minutes before his departure, in fact.

I thought I heard you stamp your foot as I was walking to the bus and I reminded myself I should remedy this as soon as I could get to my office (and get my coffee, let's be reasonable).

But take you for granted? Never! :loveya:

[tjwmason]

80. I couldn't be irritated with you even if I tried as hard as possible.

:loveya:

And I certainly couldn't manage to say good morning to folk before coffee, so you're already ahead of me.

Hope that your day's full of wonder and joy. :hug:

[Clintmax]

75. Time to get going, Folks!

I have to have breakfast now and get ready for work! I'll be back tomorrow morning to start my day off with you again! :bounce: I hope all of you have a fantastic day!

Take Care!

Clint

[newyawker99]

76. Good morning everyone!

:donut: :hi: