Good Thursday Morning, Everybody!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
Welcome to the Early Morning Crew for this Thursday the 23rd! :bounce: I hope you slept well! I certainly did, and did NOT want to get out of that bed today. But, I'm here and it is time to get this day started!

I have been telling everyone that I was going to be taking some pictures of myself with my new car, but hadn't had a chance because of all the damned rain we've been getting. Well...yesterday, it DIDN'T rain and so...here they are! :woohoo:

I love my new car, Folks! :bounce:

Song Of The Day: "Please Remember Me" by Tim McGraw

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

• AirmensMom
• AussieDave
• Bigwillq
• Billyskank
• Buddhamama
• BuffyTheFundieSlayer
• Bzzzz
• CallMeWesley
• Cannikin
• DanCa
• Entanglement
• FoxMulder
• GalleryGod
• Heidi
• Jamastiene
• Joan_Alpern
• Khashka
• KitchenWitch
• LizzieGrace
• Mdmc
• MissHoneychurch
• MrsGrumpy
• Mutley_r_us
• Newyawker99
• OhioBlues
• Redwitch
• Robeson
• Scooter24
• SeattleGirl
• SimplyFugue
• Southlandshari
• SugarSmack
• Swimboy
• Tjwmason
• Wetzelbill
• Whoa_Nelly
• WildHorses
• WritingIsMyReligion
• XemaSab

[Bzzzz]

30. Hi Clint

:hi:

Cute car. I had a hard time getting up this morning, also. Just another day in paradise...:crazy:

[Clintmax]

34. Morning, Bzzzz!

:hi:
"Just another day in paradise..." yes, it is. And I have to go to work at 8:30. x( I need a vacation.

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. Very nice car Clintmax!!!

But you are much better looking! :hug:

Have a wonderful day and stay out of the mud!!!

I'll be in Dearborn Heights today doing an appraisal. Dearborn Heights is known for having the highest Arab population outside of the Middle East...that said, I cannot wait for lunchtime!!!

My mom works at a branch of the bank out there; I'm going to be a "good daughter" and take her out to lunch. :hi:

[Clintmax]

5. Morning, MrsG!

:hi::hug:
Thank you, my dear! Actually, those are AWFUL pictures of ME..but thank you for saying so. Have fun today with your mom!

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. Do me a favor and don't ever post any "good" pictures of you

then...

:hi: I love putting faces with names!

[Clintmax]

14. I posted a couple of others...

Check out post #9 here in the thread. ;)

[ScreamingMeemie]

19. Clintmax, you are gorgeous!

I didn't know you were a cowboy! MrG has dressed in Wranglers, boots and belt buckles since I have known him. :hi:

[Clintmax]

25. You're a sweetie!

I wouldn't say "gorgeous", but I thank YOU for saying so! :hug: I was all of 19 years old in that picture. I was a country/western competition dancer, rodeo worker and everything at that time! It was a fun time in my life.

[ScreamingMeemie]

52. Yes you are...inside and out.

I bet you had a lot of fun. It's sounds like fun. One of my favorite books is "Moving On" by Larry McMurtry. It's about following the rodeo circuit. For the longest time I wanted to do that. Midwestern sensibilities...in the shape of my daughter...stepped in. :hi:

[Clintmax]

58. It WAS fun.

They kept telling me I should try bull riding because I had the right body type for it. "Uhhh...no." was always my response! :rofl: Do you know how big those bulls are?? :rofl:

[tjwmason]

3. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

It's snowing here :bounce: unfortunately it isn't really settling, so no chance of a snowman.

Love the pictures - a gorgeous man with his car.

Bach's Brandenburg concerti here - but I think we're drawing to a close, so I'll have to choose something new.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

7. Hail, TJ!

:hi::hug:
Snow. YUCK! I'm glad we're not getting snow here. I had my fill of snow in Missouri. I'm glad you like the pictures, but, they are awful ones of ME. I need to take more and hopefully they will turn out better.

How about some country music fro the good old USA? :rofl:

[tjwmason]

12. More pictures are always welcome.

The more the better (the more questionable the better too :evilgrin: ).

I love the snow - it's just a pity that it isn't settling. I don't think that I'd like Missouriesque snow, but here in South East England an occasional inch or two is jolly good fun.

Shucks, you're just too late with your suggestion I've already started on something French (freedom music?), Durufle's Requiem......actually I don't have any American music on my M.P.3, when I've finished on my C.D. collection there will be some of Duke Ellington's jazz, but I've yet to find an American classical composer that I like.

[Clintmax]

17. No American classical composers you like, huh?

WELL! I guess you'll have to stick with what you DO have and DO like, then huh? :rofl:

[tjwmason]

32. It's somewhat of an oddity.

I can probably name composers from every European country. But I suppose that America has only really been around for 200 years, given some time I'm sure that you'll find one or two - remember that it took England a whole 200 years between Purcell and Elgar to produce a top-notch composer; Scotland, 400 years between Robert Carver and James Macmillan.

Did you have a good day-off yesterday?

[Clintmax]

36. I surely did, thank you!

But, days off go by too damned quickly. I need a vacation.

[tjwmason]

37. Don't we all?

I'm still debating what to do this summer about a holiday....I'd love to get back to Italy, but a couple of factors are conspiring against that.

[Clintmax]

38. I'm not sure what I'll do either...

Rome is tops on my list, but I'm not sure if I'll have the money to go this time. We'll see.

[tjwmason]

43. I know how keen you are on Rome.

So I hope you manage to get back soon.

Obviously it's much easier to get there from here - I can get return flights in the middle of August for barely over £100.

[Clintmax]

44. Wow!

That would be great! A hundred pounds! So what's preventing you, then?

[tjwmason]

49. There's going to be some pretty major family stuff on this summer.

So I'm not sure what my schedule is going to look like as yet.

[Clintmax]

54. Ah, OK.

I need to go visit my parents too...so that's what I SHOULD do, and probably what I WILL do for my first week of vacation. I know what you mean, TJ.

[tjwmason]

59. I'm definitely going to get away.

I've wondered about a shortish break to Paris - I could even get there by train thanks to the Channel Tunnel, it would probably be the easiest place to reach. I haven't been there for years either.

[Clintmax]

68. That sounds like a great trip too!

Let me know what you decide! I'm off to get ready for work now, TJ! I'll see you tomorrow! :hug:

[NMMNG]

4. Well lookee there!

This is the first time I've seen a pic of you! It's nice to finally put a face with the name.

Is that your dog btw? He looks much bigger than I pictured in my mind.

[Clintmax]

9. Morning, Miss Buffy!

:hi::hug:
I've posted my picture in picture threads in the past...I guess you've just missed them. Since you haven't seen them, here is another one or two just for YOU!

This one was taken when I was a cowboy:

Yes, that's Tony. He's getting so big I just can't believe it! Three weeks ago we took him to the vet for a round of shots and he weighed 12 1/2 pounds. Last week, we took him again and he weighed 25 1/2 pounds! Can you believe THAT! Doubled his weight in three weeks! Jeeze!

[NMMNG]

16. Wow

I don't know how I managed to miss all of the pics you posted. Silly me. :silly:

What on Earth are you feeding that dog? 13 pounds in 3 weeks! Aye caramba!

BTW, have you seen the cat lately?

[Clintmax]

21. LOL! Yes, Bandit is still around.

:rofl:
They like to chase each other around the apartment sometimes and it's hilarious to see Tony running away from Bandit! :rofl:

We feed Tony "Purina Puppy Chow Lamb & Rice formula".

[Robeson]

8. A picture of the Clintman!!!!.....

...:woohoo:

BTW, those pictures of your car do far more justice than the generic web pics. It's very cool! Nice job!...:thumbsup:

[Clintmax]

11. Hail, Robeson!

:hi:
Thank's man! I do love that car! How's every little thing with YOU today? Anything exciting going on?

[Robeson]

18. It's going good!....

...sorry I hadn't seen your pics before. Nice to put a face to the posts! BTW, yellow is my favorite color, so I'm diggin' that car!

[Clintmax]

23. I love the yellow too!

Here are the rest of the pictures I took of it yesterday:

[Robeson]

26. I know that looks cool rolling down the highway!.....

...:thumbsup:

[Clintmax]

27. I actually haven't had a chance yet to GET it on the highway!

I'm sure it WILL look great rolling at highway speeds though! On my next weekend off, a trip to Orlando may be in order! That would be fun! Universal Studios, here I come....again! :rofl:

[billyskank]

10. Hi Clint!

Everyone will see you coming from MILES away in that car! :bounce:

:hi:

[Clintmax]

13. Hail, Billy!

:hi::hug:
Yes they will, won't they! I actually LOVE the bright yellow. It's good to see you today!

[billyskank]

22. Good to see you too dude

:hug:

[Clintmax]

24. Are you completely over your cold now?

I hope so!

[billyskank]

29. Yep, all gone now

:)

[Clintmax]

31. That's good to hear!

I'm glad! :hug:

[tjwmason]

15. Good morning billy.

:hi:

How are you today?

:hug:

[billyskank]

20. Very well thanks mason!

:hug:

I see my contempt thread hasn't died on its arse yet! ;)

[tjwmason]

28. I thought it would die over-night.

It would appear that lots of folk want to show their utter 'contempt' for you.

[buddhamama]

33. WooHoo!

Good Morning, Clint! Nice car! I love the color, it's a "happy" color- it suits you. :bounce:

I am glad you slept well. I did too...the bed didn't want to let me go :)

[Clintmax]

35. Morning, Miss Mama!

:hi:
Thank you, thank you! I do love my new car! Sometimes, the bed has such a hold on me, it takes all my strength to get out of it. Like today. x( Stupid freakin alarm clock! :grr:

[buddhamama]

39. stupid freakin alarm clock, indeed

oh well, at least we can share some coffee together :donut: and admire your new car.

[Clintmax]

42. True enough!

I have my coffee, and my friends here on DU! Life is good!

[buddhamama]

45. Life is good!

You have a good one, Clint. And try not to catch the eye of too many beauties sportin' around in your car.

[Clintmax]

46. You have a good day too, Mama!

I enjoy sportin around in my car, so I'll do my best! :rofl: :loveya:

[LaurenG]

40. Oh Wow what a beautiful car and who is that *HOT* guy!

Good morning by the way. You are so great to wake up with. I hope this is the best day yet. ((((hugs))) you handsome "debil"!!:loveya:

[Clintmax]

41. Morning, Miss OhioB!

:hi:
It's good to see you this morning too! Thank you for the compliments, my dear! I don't think I'm "hot" by ANY means, but it's sweet of you to say I am. :hug:

I hope you have a great day too, sweetie! :loveya:

[GalleryGod]

47. Hey,Clint. Sweet Ride.

[Clintmax]

51. Hail, GG!

:hi: :rofl:
Mustache Rides...YUCK! :rofl:

[GalleryGod]

48. DELETE-Double-Clutch Post! I Hate that! Sorry CM!

[Clintmax]

55. LOL! It's OK...happens to me too sometimes.

[Callalily]

50. Good morning Clint!

You are being far too modest. You certainly do look good standing next to your car, which btw, looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for the pictures.

So you didn't want to get up this morning? Funny . . . It was girls night out last night, but I was good as usual, and very surprising quite perky this morning. Maybe I just needed an evening of laughs.

Oh quick question. Have you seen MissHoneychurch? Haven't seen her in days. Hope she's okay. Maybe she's just having fun with that of her.

[Clintmax]

56. Morning, SimplyF!

:hi::hug:
Thank you for the compliments, my dear! That car IS a lot of fun!

No, I haven't seen Miss Honey all week long! I sent her an e-mail and haven't gotten a response back yet. I sent it on Tuesday too...I hope she's OK also!

[Callalily]

62. Maybe she'll

surface soon.

Is Tony allowed to ride in your car? What a lucky pup! I've got to take my cat to the vet on Saturday, and she just HATES the car, poor thing.

[Clintmax]

64. I hope she does!

I'm worried about that girl! Yes, he's allowed...but we haven't had to go anyplace in it yet.

[AirmensMom]

53. Good morning, Clintmax!

:donut: :hi: :hug: :bounce: Cool car! Cute Clint! :bounce: Ooh, and Tony's there ... but I can only see his butt. :D

Good to see you! Thanks for the pics. That car is way hot!:woohoo:

As you can see, I'm up EARLY. Sophie was YELLING for her breakfast (for a quiet kitty, she can make some noise). Then Satchmo decided to start knocking things over. Most of our breakable stuff is stuck down with museum wax, but he finds everything else and starts tossing. Jeez! A body can't sleep in around here! :rofl:

[Clintmax]

57. Good morning, Miss Airmens!

:hi::loveya::hug::bounce:
Boy you ARE up early! But I'm glad you are so I can talk to you for a few minutes before I have to go get ready for work!

LOL...yes, sounds like those animals were ready for you to be OUT of that bed this morning! :rofl: Yes, that's Tony with me. he's getting SO big! He weighs 25 1/2 pounds now! Double what he weighed three weeks ago!

It's good to see you too, my dear!

[AirmensMom]

60. I'm glad I'm up, too.

Busy day ahead. I have an appointment at noon, then the moving company guy will be here when I get home, and someone's coming to see the house after that. I think harleydad should take me out for sushi tonight! :9

Tony weighs 25 1/2 pounds? He is growing! That's what happens when you feed them. :D My kitties can be so naughty. But they're all sitting around washing their faces now. :loveya:

Yesterday was fun. I decided to take things off the walls in the cabana. Not EVERYTHING, but we had a lot of stuff up, including a big shelf with teddy bears on it. It's part of my "make the house look bigger" campaign. So I rushed through it in the morning, afraid someone would want to come over before I patched the walls or while the touch-up paint was still wet. Whew! Got through that. And I hadn't done the kitty box/swiffer thing or eaten breakfast, so I did that. Then, at 12:30, I decided to clean out the hall closet. Everything was on the floor and the phone rang at 12:40. Someone was coming between 1:15 and 2:00. Yikes! So I madly stuffed everything back, took care of the dishes, turned on all the lights, collected pet blankets and tossed them into the laundry ... looked at the clock, it's only 12:55. Plenty of time left. Then the doorbell rang! I was ready, but frazzled. The lady loved the house. She was looking at others, though, so we haven't heard back. But at least she didn't say it was too small! :) Oh, and I noticed when I came back inside that I hadn't had a chance to brush the Aby fur off the recliner. Oh, well. The lady has 2 dogs, so I'm sure she understood. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

63. Well good gods!

What a DAY! :rofl: You got my heart pumping just reading about that! I'm glad you got through it, though! Hopefully today won't be quite THAT crazy and you can take it easier today. Yes, I'm sure she understood.

I have to go get ready for work now. x( I have to be there in an hour. I'm glad I got to see you today, my dear!

[AirmensMom]

67. Have a good day!

Now I'm REALLY glad I got up early! I would have missed you otherwise. :cry: Thanks for talking with me. Have a WONDERFUL day ... and drive that beautiful car carefully. :loveya::hug: :hi:

[Clintmax]

69. I surely will!

Thank you for talking to ME too! My day starts out much better if I get to say hello to you before I go! :hug::loveya:

You have a great day too! :bounce:

[Cannikin]

61. beautiful ride, Clintmax. And the driver aint bad either!

:evilgrin:

[tjwmason]

65. My thoughts exactly Cannikin.

:hi:

Good morning, how's things in your part of the world?

[Cannikin]

71. Cold and rainy but otherwise things are great.

Hope you're doing well!

[Clintmax]

66. Hail, Cannikin!

:hi:
Thanks, Man...I love that car of mine, let me tell ya! As far as the pictures of ME...they're awful...but thank you for saying otherwise. :pals:

[Clintmax]

70. I'm off to work, Everybody!

It was great seeing all of you again this morning! Take care, and I'll see you again in the morning! :bounce:

Clint

[newyawker99]

72. Good morning everyone!

That is one sharp-looking car!! :thumbsup: :hi:

[bigwillq]

73. Hey Clint!

I really like your new car! :hi:

[In_The_Wind]

74. Good Morning! I'm sorry I missed everyone. LOVE LOVE LOVE THE CAR!

Is that adorable black dog your too?


Thanks for mentioning today's song, it's one that I play time and time again. :loveya:

[Whoa_Nelly]

75. Happy Thursday, Clintmax!

Wowzer and congrats on your new car!