Good Friday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
Welcome to the Friday edition of the Early Morning Crew thread! :bounce: We have one more work shift and then...the weekend! :woohoo: I know you're ready for it too. So am I. I get one of the weekend days off this time at least! Next weekend, I get both days off, so I'm REALLY looking forward to that! :headbang:

The house hunting has begun...kind of! Greekspeak found one yesterday and we went by and looked in the windows. The house is cute as it can be, but it's smaller in square footage than the apartment we're in now. He just fell in love with it! I think it's too small, but we're going to go with our realtor so we can go inside just to be sure. This is the fun part. Looking! I can't wait to start going inside the houses and looking for the best one! :woohoo:

So what are you going to do this weekend? Any big plans?

Let's get this day going, my crew! It's time to rise and shine out there! :bounce:

Song Of The Day: "I Hope You Dance" by Leann Wommack

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

• AirmensMom
• AussieDave
• Bigwillq
• Billyskank
• Bridgit
• Buddhamama
• BuffyTheFundieSlayer
• Bzzzz
• CallMeWesley
• Cannikin
• DanCa
• Entanglement
• Flblu2
• FoxMulder
• GalleryGod
• Heidi
• Hissyspit
• Jamastiene
• Joan_Alpern
• Khashka
• KitchenWitch
• LizzieGrace
• Mdmc
• Minnesota Libra
• MissHoneychurch
• MrsGrumpy
• Mutley_r_us
• Neoma
• Newyawker99
• OhioBlues
• Random_Australian
• Redwitch
• Robeson
• Sbj405
• Scooter24
• SeattleGirl
• SimplyFugue
• Southlandshari
• Starbucks Anarchist
• SugarSmack
• Swimboy
• Tjwmason
• Wetzelbill
• Whoa_Nelly
• WildHorses
• WritingIsMyReligion
• XemaSab

[AirmensMom]

2. Good morning, Clintmax!

:donut: :hi: :hug:

WOW! That was fast! :bounce: Maybe the house is bigger inside than it looks like. :bounce:

[Clintmax]

4. Good Morning, Miss Airmens!

:hi::hug::loveya:
Wow! Your FIRST today! :bounce: I'm SO happy! :woohoo: It's good to see you so early. Yes, it was fast...Greekspeak is very excited...but I don't think the house is going to work. I told him there are LOTS of houses out there to see and we shouldn't just jump right in on the first one we see.

How are ya this morning? I hope you're not up because you're stressed out right now. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

6. Yeah, I'm up early.

I have a million things to do. Right now I'm getting some faxes ready. We scheduled the movers for June 1 and 2 ... so we'll be outta here by the 3rd. Phew!

You are certainly the voice of reason! It's easy to get dazzled when you see a house you like. But at least you know they're out there! :woohoo:

I am a little stressed out. Thanks for the :hug: But mostly I don't know how I'm going to get everything done. As SOON as I hear from the realtor, I have to call all the utility companies and find out how to get them disconnected at the right time. Aaarrrggghhh!

[Clintmax]

19. Yes...it's a stressful time...

with everything you have to get done. So everything's cool with the buyers financing then? I know not to just jump on the very first thing we see...there's so much out there. I just have to keep that in mind...:hug:

[AirmensMom]

23. Verbally, yes.

We heard it from our realtor and his realtor. (:rofl: He's his own realtor.) We should hear FOR SURE today. And he said that the contingencies are all on him and taken care of. This guy is SO excited! He's really funny. :D

I think I'll be OK if I can just get some of this paperwork done. It's hard with my laptop broken ... like working in someone else's office. And the 98 machine doesn't have all the toys I have on my laptop. But I'll manage. Harleydad is going to take a look at the laptop this weekend. We think it's an overheating problem, but we're not sure what's causing it. I've read a few things on the internet about it.

With the market the way it is now, you'll have a LOT of looking to do before you decide. Our buyer told us he looked at hundreds of houses -- more than he would ever show a client. You'll know when it's the right one. :hug:

[Clintmax]

31. Sounds good to me!

If all the contingencies are taken care of, you should be OK! Hopefully, Mister Harley can do something about the overheating problem. I would be scared to death to try to do anything to a laptop, myself...but he may know more about them than I do.

He looked at HUNDREDS of houses? Holey moley, I don't want to look at THAT many! :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

36. He takes computers apart all the time.

As a matter of fact, I can't think of anything he HASN'T taken apart! :rofl: He's a regular Mr. Fixit. When the buyer told us he had trouble finding a handyman for the house he's selling, I almost said he should fly harleydad up to do it. :rofl:

Don't worry, your realtor will screen them for you. We only looked at about a dozen before we found this one ... well, one like it b/c it hadn't been built yet. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

39. A regular Mr. Fixit, huh?

Good for him! Some things I CAN do...some I CAN'T...I might need his services sometime. :rofl: Yes, I've gotten a huge list from my realtor of houses and townhomes in our price range...so here we go! :bounce:

[AirmensMom]

46. Sometimes it's pretty scary.

I'll go out to the garage and find him sitting in the middle of a PILE of parts ... and I have no idea how he figures out how everything goes back together. But he taught me how to take the cars apart and put them back together. It's actually sort of fun. :bounce: I wouldn't do it without him, though ... at least not AGAIN. One time when I changed my oil, I had trouble getting the filter off and had to do the old screwdriver-through-the-middle trick. Got a facial and hair treatment at the same time. :rofl: Can you just imagine such a delicate flower as moi covered in dirty motor oil? :rofl:

It's pretty easy to eliminate part of the list just from the listings. Or drive-by. Nothing ever looks the way it does in a picture. Remember us looking for land in TN? Most of it was the side of a mountain! :rofl: But the right place jumps out. :bounce:

[Clintmax]

53. Somehow, I can't imagine YOU all covered in motor oil!

:rofl:
I'm glad you know how, though! :bounce: My little brother was the same way when he was a kid...once I found him sitting in our room with an etch-a-sketch all taken apart and him covered in the stuff that's inside! :rofl: We lost some good toys because of him! He could take them apart...but NOT put them back together! :rofl: I can tell a lot about the place from these listings...this is a good place to start...

[AirmensMom]

64. Most people can't.

:rofl: But I have a bit of tom-boy in me. :rofl: Our girls both work on their own cars. As a matter of fact, our airmen (now NCOs, but I can't change my username) both started out as jet mechanics. :shrug:

Hey, what is inside an etch-a-sketch? I didn't know harleydad when he was at the likely age to take his apart. :rofl: It is sort of important to be able to get things back together, though. :D

Yeah, like if it says, "fixer-upper" ... beware! Have you ever watched that show, Flip This House? OMG, you should see the places they buy and turn them into nice homes and then sell them in a day or so! :bounce:

[Clintmax]

84. I'm not sure what the powder inside one is called...

but it's silver and it sticks to glass like you wouldn't believe! :rofl: There are two bars with what look like pencil tips attached to them that moves up and down the inside of the glass to make the lines. A bigger MESS I've NEVER seen! :rofl: I don't mind something needing a coat of paint...we can do that...I don't want something that needs construction. I don't have the tools.

[AirmensMom]

97. You don't have the tools?

Harleydad would see that as a PERFECT opportunity to go to Lowe's and buy new tools ... for ME, of course. :rofl: When we remodeled out kitchen, I found out that doing it ourselves would cost a fraction of what the pros charged. We saved more than enough to buy all the cool tools he wanted -- compound mitre saw, power nailer, table saw, stronger drill, fancy drill bits ... :rofl: And he did a great job!

I bet that stuff is pretty nasty. It does stick to the etch-a-sketch glass, after all. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

106. Nope...no tools...

I've always lived in an apartment and haven't had a need for them. I would LOVE to go get some, but I'm hoping not to have to spend that money right now. Yes, don't open an etch-a-sketch if you can possibly avoid it! Unless you just LIKE a disaster mess! :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

109. We posted at the same time.

I have to get going. :(

:loveya: :hug: :hi:

[Clintmax]

123. I know....you've got a million things going on at the same time.

I'm glad we got to talk for so long today! It was a pleasure! I hope you get everything done you need to today, my dear! I'll see you in the morning! :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

107. I have to go soon.

I'm hearing doors open and close ... Mom's awake. I'm glad I was here early to talk with you! Have a great day and I'll see you in the AM. :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[In_The_Wind]

114. darn

I'm sorry that I missed you this morning.

[AirmensMom]

155. I'm back for a few minutes.

Jeez, but life is hectic sometimes! How are you, Joani? :hi: :loveya: :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

184. That's great!

It seems like a few minutes here and there is all I can manage at the computer. I started looking for something I purchased a year ago and never used. I thought I found it when I was scanning the picture of my new camera for Clintmax x( but I didn't.

[billyskank]

9. Hi AirmensMom!

:loveya:

[AirmensMom]

16. Hi billy!

:loveya: :hug: It's good to see you! :hug: How's everything with you?

[billyskank]

34. Oh, things are okay

The sun is shining. Management are useless. The users are asking for the impossible. All is well. :)

:hug:

How are you?

[AirmensMom]

38. HAHA!

Management are useless? :rofl: I remember how that was. But you're programming in C ... everything's possible!

I'm glad the sun is shining and all is well. I've missed you lately. It's hard to be here as much as I want to be. :loveya: :hug:

I'm fine, thanks. Just a little stressed about the move. But things are going well. :D

[billyskank]

51. I'm not programming in C right now

I'm back to lovely Oracle Forms... :banghead:

at least PL/SQL is not too bad. I'm going to go and see if the soup is good for vegetarians today.

I missed you too. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

56. Oh, that's too bad.

I liked PL/SQL. No experience with Oracle Forms ... I guess it's bad? :hug:

Soup? Vegetarians day? Sounds good! :9

:loveya: :hug:

[billyskank]

67. It's okay, within fairly narrow limits

it's a 4GL, not a general-purpose programming language. They haven't quite understood that here.

The soup turned out to be mushroom - didn't fancy that.

[AirmensMom]

73. That's 'cause

to them it's all JSNM ... Just Stark Naked Magic. :rofl: I did mostly GUI programming which I LOVED and everyone else hated. Even the other programmers thought it was magic. :shrug:

I don't like mushroom soup either. I don't like mushrooms at all, as a matter of fact. One of my doctors calls them little yeast bombs. :P

[MissHoneychurch]

54. Good morning AM

:hi:

:hug:

[AirmensMom]

87. Hey there, MissHC!

:hi: :loveya: :hug:

[Callalily]

101. Morning MissH

Just thought I'd stop by and say howdy! I'm heading out to work even ealier today than yesterday. Have some prep work to do for todays project. I sure hope things run as smoothly as yesterday.

Hope you have a great day and a great weekend.

[MissHoneychurch]

104. Have a great weekend as well

And the best at your work :hug:

:pals:

[Hissyspit]

3. Morning! Good look on the house hunting.

[Clintmax]

5. Hail, Hissy!

:hi:
Thanks, Man! It's going to be a lot of fun! How's everything in YOUR world?

[Hissyspit]

12. Still grading, but the end is in sight.

Should be done by noon or so, then going to play dominoes and eat goat cheese and portabella mushrooms and have biscotti and coffee tonight with my brother and his significant other and my mother tonight. Will probably play the Springsteen "Seeger" album for them, and the Steely Dan box set.

[Clintmax]

24. I used to play dominoes with my grandparents all the time!

I LOVE that game! I haven't played since they passed away, though. Sounds like you have a fun time planned, Dude!

[SeattleGirl]

7. Clintmax! Good mornin', darlin'!!!

Hope the house hunting is successful, and I hope to have an invite to the housewarming!

I'm awfully tired. Been working hard out in the yard and gardens. But it's a good tired! :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

11. Good Morning, Miss Seattle!

:hi::hug::loveya:
It's good to see you this morning, my dear! Thank you for the good wishes...I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun! I know the good tired you're feeling...and it IS good! You'll CERTAINLY get an invitation to the housewarming! Boy...THAT would be fun! :bounce:

[SeattleGirl]

14. That would ROCK!

You are most def one of the DUers I would love to meet! Hopefully. it will happen some day!

[Clintmax]

28. I hope so too, My Dear!

You're one of the ones I want most to meet too! :bounce: DU meetup at Clint's house! :bounce::rofl:

[AirmensMom]

18. Good morning, SG!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: Good to see you! :bounce:

[SeattleGirl]

26. Hey, sweet stuff!

I haven't heard back about the shirts yet, but hopefully will soon.

How's it going for you? Are you moving soon?

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

32. That'll be cool!

:bounce:

I'm fine, thanks ... just losing my head slightly. The movers are coming on June 1 and 2 ... so we'll be following them shortly afterwards. We'll let the realtor close on the house for us.

How's it going with you? :loveya: :hug:

[billyskank]

8. Hi Clint

:hi: I think my song of the day is "Let's Stick Together" by Brian Ferry; it was the last thing I heard on the radio as I drove to work.

[Clintmax]

13. Hail, Billy!

:hi:
I hope your having a good day so far! I'll have to go give YOUR song a listen...I don't think I've ever heard it.

[ScreamingMeemie]

10. Good morning Clintmax!

Just more of the same for us. More box packing, wall washing, tub fixing kind of stuff. :hug:

[Clintmax]

15. Good Morning, MrsG!

:hi::hug:
I'm going to be doing the same thing...hopefully...VERY soon! :bounce:

[tjwmason]

145. Good morning Mrs. G.

:hi:

Packing is nasty - unpacking is too - but being installed in the new place is wonderful.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

185. Hi tj!!

I'm starting to get the heebie jeebies about it all. :hug:

[Random_Australian]

17. Wow! Good morning! I've looking forward to my sleep tonight!

[Clintmax]

20. Hail, Random!

:hi:
Good evening to YOU, Mate! Tired are you?

[Random_Australian]

21. Lack of sleep for these past few days.

Staying up late, then sleeping in.

[Clintmax]

22. Self Delete

Dupe. :grr:

[Random_Australian]

25. Dupe? But it was created 2 mins after your last post!

Is there delayed dupes now?

[Clintmax]

LOL! No, I was doing something else at the same time.

When I came back to the DU screen I saw it was a dupe. :shrug:

[Random_Australian]

42. "something else"

were you plotting the overthrow of the American, Russian and Chinese governments again?

[Clintmax]

44. *grin* Shhhh! Don't be telling my secrets out loud like that!

:rofl:
Actually...I was looking at listings sent to me by my realtor.

[Random_Australian]

48. Anything good on the listings?

Was it houses? Estates? Or entire states once you've subjugated them in your evil 'republican' plan?

[Clintmax]

58. LOL! Now what did I just tell you???

*taps foot*
:rofl:
No, man...just houses...

[Random_Australian]

65. errrr... was what you just said.... was it "tapping my foot is the signal

for the beginning of armaggedon"?

No? Wrong Clintmax, then. I know about 600.

Anyway, so have you got a particular design in mind?

One story or two? What colour?

[Clintmax]

86. Either is fine with me...

one or two story...Not sure about the outside color. Yellow is one of my favorites...

[Random_Australian]

93. What kind of soil? Will you have a garden? If so, flowers, vegies,

fruit trees? Or other?

[Clintmax]

110. Now now...we haven't gotten THAT far yet...

That's all stuff still to think about. I'll let you know. :rofl:

[Random_Australian]

115. Ok. Just hypothetically,

what happens if you shout proverbs at two apples, then eat a horse and chase the rider?

[Clintmax]

124. Ok...now I'm all adrift.

Where'd this horse and rider come from all of a sudden? :shrug:

[Random_Australian]

131. From me bieng hungry. I know realise I have not eaten since breakfast.

It is 9:22 pm.

Holy. Shit.

[Clintmax]

133. LOL! Oh, OK.

You better get something to eat, Man. I bet you're STARVING!

[Random_Australian]

147. Takes so long to cook! Good thing I can stomach uncooked noodles.

eating a half cake as I type.

[Clintmax]

150. *smile* uncooked noodles??

Half a cake? Sounds like you're part goat or something. :rofl:

[Random_Australian]

154. No, half a cake OF uncooked noodles, silly!

So long to cook.... so hungry......

*sigh*

What do you think of my kudzu thread?

[Clintmax]

165. I actually haven't had a chance to see it.

I've been busy. I'll see it soon, though and let you know.

[Random_Australian]

173. Sure!

[sbj405]

27. mornin'.

Weird. I typed a post, but it didn't seem to post. DU must need some coffee, too.

[Clintmax]

29. Good Morning, SBJ!

:hi:
I had that happen to me too a minute ago. I think you're right...DU needs some coffee and I have a fresh pot all made and ready! :rofl: How are ya this morning?

[sbj405]

40. Pretty good. Should be another beautiful day here

And the weekend looks great, too.

[Clintmax]

41. That's good!

The weekend looks good here too! Maybe a thunderstorm Saturday afternoon...but otherwise nice! :bounce:

[sbj405]

Sounds like great househunting weather.

Good Luck :)

[Clintmax]

59. It will be! Thank you!

I hope you have a great weekend, my dear! :hug:

[Minnesota Libra]

30. Good Morning EVERYONE - you've made it to Friday - that.....

....makes it a good day right there.

Clintmax, you've found a house to look at all ready?? Small or not it has got to be fun just looking.:bounce: You never know, you could be looking at this house and find the perfect on on the way.:rofl: Stranger things have happened. Good luck!!:headbang:

:toast:Hey, for those of us who don't know what you guys look like how about a picture or two sometime??:bounce:

:grouphug:Have a great day everyone!!!:grouphug:

[Clintmax]

35. Hail, Minnesota!

:hi:
There are a LOT of properties out there and this is just the first one we want to look at. Thank you for the good wishes, Man! Am Early Morning Crew picture thread...good idea! :bounce:

[tjwmason]

33. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

Looking round houses is the fun part of it (if one likes that sort of thing), one can start to imagine how things would be arranged and decorated...

Good to hear that you a week-end too, even a short one - but next week is going to be even better for you.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

37. Hail, TJ!

:hi::hug:
How are things in Britian? I hope everything is good for you! :bounce: I can't wait to start going into the houses to see the insides! And yes...I can't wait until next weekend! :bounce:

[tjwmason]

43. I'm only just waking up.

I was watching election coverage until 3 in the morning. That is as expected with Labour losing heavily (mostly as a result of public distaste for Poodleboy), and a cabinet reshuffle to move the deck-chairs round on the Hindenberg.

[Clintmax]

45. Ah, OK...

Well good morning, then! :bounce: Time for some coffee!

[tjwmason]

90. Well coffee is always welcome isn't it.

:D

[Clintmax]

111. Yes, it surely is!

:bounce:
LOVE my coffee! I drink it all day!

[Mutley]

47. Mroning Clint!

:hug: Good luck with househunting!

[Clintmax]

49. Good Morning, Miss Mutley!

:hi::hug:
Thank you, thank you! What are YOU up to this fine morning?

[Mutley]

50. Oh I'm just hanging out until it is time for me to go to school.

Waiting for the coffee to brew.

[Clintmax]

60. Schools about over isn't it?

:shrug:

[Mutley]

70. Almost.

My school drags it out as long as possible. Last day of class is the 15th and my last final is on the 23rd. x(

[Clintmax]

88. Well good gods.

That's longer than any around here I think. Good luck on your finals, my dear! :hug:

[Mutley]

105. That's longer than anywhere on earth.

:P

Thanks Clint. :hug:

[Clintmax]

112. LOL! I think it is!

You're welcome, my dear! :loveya:

[Mutley]

118. Is Greekspeak done yet?

[Clintmax]

121. Yes.

But he's going to be TA'ing for the summer session so he's got that coming up. Then, he starts comps!

[Mutley]

126. Woohoo!

:woohoo:

[Clintmax]

135. They're going to be a pain, I think.

I've never done anything like comps before...but I'll get to go through them with him. I'll help him all I can.

[Mutley]

141. And that's so wonderful of you, too.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

148. Welll....that's what husbands are for.

:blush:

[Mutley]

156. The good ones, at least.

Greekspeak is lucky to have you.

[Clintmax]

166. Awww...that's so sweet of you to say.

:hug::loveya:

[Mutley]

170. Well, I've been a bit cynical about love lately.

But I've also become more finely tuned to those who are actually good and true to their partners. I like to think so at least.

:loveya:

[Clintmax]

175. I can understand.

Just remember that not all of us guys are stupid fuckers. :rofl: Good luck at school and I'll see you in the morning, my dear! :loveya::hug:

[Mutley]

179. Thanks.

See you in the morning. :hug: :loveya:

[billyskank]

68. Good mroning to you too!

:loveya:

[Mutley]

71. ...

:loveya:

Though it's almost noon where you are, eh?

[billyskank]

77. Ten minutes to go

:bounce:

[Mutley]

80. And here I've only been awake for twenty minutes.

:silly:

[billyskank]

98. Up at 6:30 is pretty good

I wish I could get up early at the moment. I am sofa king lazy. :)

[Mutley]

108. I wish I could sleep past 6:30.

No matter what time I go to bed my eyes always pop open at 6:30. Boing!! Never fails.

[MissHoneychurch]

52. Good morning Clint

no big plans for the weekend. Just relaxing.

[Clintmax]

55. Good Morning, Miss Honey!

:hi::hug:
THOSE are the best weekends EVER! Just relax and enjoy your time off! :loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

57. Yup

go outside in the sun with a book :bounce:

[Clintmax]

61. Oooo...yes...that's always fun!

I'm going to be a busy boy though. House hunting don't you know! :woohoo:

[MissHoneychurch]

66. That is so cool

and I can visit you then in your house in September :woohoo:

[Clintmax]

89. Yes, you certainly can!

It will be wonderful too! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

99. Oh I am sure

looking for and finding a house is great. Only the moving itself is a pain in the ass.

[Clintmax]

113. GRRR! I HATE moving!

It is the WORST pain in the ass! You're right! THAT'S the part I'm dreading.

[MissHoneychurch]

122. No no

the WORST pain is the packing and deciding what to take with you or throwing away. The moving itself is easy compared to that. At least for me as I can barely throw stuff away.

[Clintmax]

125. Well, it's ALL a pain in MY book!

:rofl:
But, it's in our near future...so I'll let you know how it goes.

[MissHoneychurch]

129. Please do

I wanna hear stories about it :rofl:

[Clintmax]

137. Oh, you will.

:rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

138. Oh I am sure

What exactly are you two looking for?

[Clintmax]

142. We want...

a 3 bedroom, at least 1000 Sq.Ft of living space, a back yard for Tony...lots of other stuff..:rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

151. And Bandit???

what does he want? :rofl:

[Clintmax]

152. LOL! You know...

I think he'd be happy anywhere we took him! Especially a place that's larger!

[MissHoneychurch]

159. YES!!!

More space to chase Tony :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

75. Good morning, MissHC!

:hi: :loveya: I got here before you! :bounce: How's everything?

[MissHoneychurch]

82. Good morning

I saw it. I even wished you good morning :)

Everything is fine. Got a very sweet email from my bf in London this morning. I needed that. It is really hard to have a long distance relationship. It sucks. But when it is the right man I do everything.

[AirmensMom]

85. And I missed it!

:rofl: Thanks. :loveya:

I'm glad you got that mail. I can only imagine how hard it is ... but I'm going to find out in a few weeks. :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

91. How long will you be separated?

does that mean he got the job 100%?

[AirmensMom]

102. Don't know.

The job won't be ready for him until September and it's not a sure thing. So he's going to continue in his current job and rent a room from a friend. I don't now when or how often I'll see him. He has applied for other jobs but hasn't heard anything. :( That's the only wrinkle in the plan at this point. His new manager is considering arranging for him to telecommute from TN ... but just CONSIDERING. Still, that's better than the definite NO he got from his old manager in January.

[MissHoneychurch]

120. Oh man sorry.

I hope everything works out in your best interest :hug:

[AirmensMom]

157. Thanks.

:hug: Sorry I disappeared ... had to go. But my mom went back to bed, so I'm back. :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

162. How long is your mom going to stay with you?

And no problem at all that you dissapeared. Ya know, I am still at work and that gave me the chance to work some more instead of posting too much at DU

[AirmensMom]

169. Till the 16th.

I like having her, but she requires a lot of work. It's like having a 3-year-old around. Maybe it wasn't the best time for a visit but she needed a vacation and I didn't know when I'd be able to see her again. So here we are.

I won't be able to stay here too long, though. So you got a chance to do some work at work? :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

171. It is good for you then to have her with you

May I ask how old she is?


I would love to leave already but I have 2 more hours.

[AirmensMom]

176. She's 80.

And in very poor health.

Two more hours doesn't sound too bad when you can be posting at DU. I'm going to start making my phone calls in a few minutes. There are SO many!

[MissHoneychurch]

180. Nah it isn't too bad

esp since this was a short week anyway. Only 4 days of work.

My one grandma is 80 and she is still very fit. The other one is 85 and of poor health. But she resists going to a nursing home even though she can't see anymore really.

[AirmensMom]

182. Your 85-year-old grandma sounds like my mom.

She refuses to go to a nursing home. She can see OK, but won't wear glasses. And she really needs someone to come in and give her a bath every day, but she doesn't want to do that. Her mind is questionable, too. It makes it very hard. And she knows all the things that are going wrong, so it upsets her. *sigh* It tests my patience, but I know I won't have her for much longer and I'll miss her. :(

I have to make a few phone calls. I'll be back when I can. (It's a myth that you can surf the net with DSL while you're on the phone ... our connection goes out every time I make a call! x( )

[MissHoneychurch]

183. You make your calls

If you have the chance to come back here wonderful, if not we can chat another time :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

Hello MissHoneychurch

How are you this morning?

[MissHoneychurch]

128. Good morning Joani

I am doing fine today. A lot better than yesterday. I think pms has me in its fingers.

How are you doing?

[In_The_Wind]

153. You'll be back to your old wonderful self in no time!

I'm keeping busy. I have 20 days to find everything. www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=5112613&mesg_id=5112613 On the plus side of this little problem I'm finding lots of little things that have been tucked_away_for_safe_keeping. Cherie wanted to borrow my jeweler's tools and I found them in the drawer of my roll-top computer desk. :shrug: I don't know why I stashed them there. I found a new bowl and perch that was delivered for Miss Frodo a month ago.

And when I slow down long enough to think I get butterflies.

After PMing with Rex yesterday afternoon I've finally decided to buy a digital camera.
A new Canon Rebel will be in my hands very soon.

[MissHoneychurch]

163. That is

why I keep an organized dis-order. That way I at least know where everything is :rofl:

Cool a digi cam. That means you will be able to post your new pics pronto :bounce:

[khashka]

62. Hey Cap'n Clint!

Good morning!

House hunting can be both frustrating and kinda fun. Sounds like you and and the hubby are focusing on the fun part :)

As for me.... today will be a nearly endless round of ickiness. I'll start my day by going to the dentist..... and then it only goes downhill from there. But today is a good day and I am in a good mood!

Song of the day? Waltz by Fiona Apple. Here's the lyrics:

If you don't have a song to sing
you're okay
You know how to get along
Humming
Hmmm

If you don't have a date
Celebrate
Go out and sit on the lawn
And do nothing
'Cause it's just what you must do
Nobody does it anymore

No I don't believe in the wasting of time,
But I don't believe that I'm wasting mine

If you don't have a point to make
Don't sweat it
You make a sharp one being so kind
And I sure appreciate it
Everyone else's goal's to get big headed
Why should I follow that beat being that I'm
Better than fine



Khash.

[Clintmax]

74. Hail, Khash!

:hi:
I'm sorry to hear your day is going to be so yucky. :hug: Yes, we're concentrating on the fun part now! I can't wait to start seeing them! Actually having a YARD is going to be quite a novelty to us!

[khashka]

96. Every time you say Hail, Khash!

I feel like a Roman emperor or some sort of barbarian king....
Which is a pretty good way to start the day!


Khash.

[Clintmax]

116. LOL! Hey, you got THAT right!

That IS a good way to start the day! :bounce: Glad you like it!

[khashka]

136. Now if I could only

get people to swear oaths of fealty to me.

But that's a lot harder than you might think! I'm not really very cruel.... I'd be a very kind and gentle lord and and master! But try convincing anyone of that.

Khash.

[Clintmax]

139. LOL!

I think it would be hard for anyone to get others to swear oaths of fealty to them. :rofl:

[tjwmason]

92. Good morning Khash.

Glad to see that it's a good day for you. :hi:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

63. Good morning, Clintmax!

[Clintmax]

76. Hail, Starbucks!

:hi:
Good morning to you too! How's every little thing?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

78. A-OK.

Or B-OK. :D

[Clintmax]

117. LOL!

I'm glad! I'm all A-OK (or B-Ok) too! :bounce:

[newyawker99]

69. Good morning everyone!

:donut:

:hi:

[Clintmax]

79. Good Morning, Miss NewYawker!

:hi::hug:
I hope you have a nice weekend planned! You certainly deserve it! :loveya:

[newyawker99]

178. Yes, nice and quiet. I hope yours is great and

good luck with your house hunting.


:hi:


:loveya:

[ThomCat]

72. Wow. Lots of early risers.

I'm only up early because my upstairs neighbors kept me up all night. :grr:

Good morning, everyone!

Good choice for Song of the Day. I love that song. I'll put on that CD this morning.

[Clintmax]

81. Well, hello there, Thomcat!

:hi:
I hate it when people do that! :grr: That's one of the reasons we're looking for a house! I love that song too...I play it once in a while just cause I like the message in it!

[ThomCat]

103. I hope you find a great house,

and host a DU housewarming party! :toast:

[Clintmax]

119. Boy, that would be so cool!

I'd love to do that! I'll let you know! :bounce: Are you coming down to Florida anytime soon so you can join in?

[ThomCat]

130. Post a time and a place and I'll see what I can do.

:)

[Clintmax]

149. OK...I'll let you know!

:bounce:

[riona]

83. Fl check-in

I'll look forward to hearing about your house-hunting. It can be fun - especially when you aren't in a pressured out of state scenerio. Have you seen some of the realtor's websites? Pics of interiors and everything.

[Clintmax]

95. Hail, Flblu!

:hi:
Yep, I sure have! My realtor is sending me listings to look at before we go see them so I can pick and choose! Thank you again for the other info you sent me! All that is going to be invaluable as this process continues!

[Callalily]

94. Morning Clint!

Just dropped in to say hi. My project yesterday was a great success. I'm just ecstatic! Today is part two, and hopefully it'll run as smoothly as yesterday.

Wishing you good luck on the house hunting. I think that would be a daunting task, but it seems this is the right time for the two of you.

Also wishing you a great day and a great weekend. Oh and btw, good choice of song.

Alrightee . . . just going to pop in and say howdy to MissH and then I'm outta here!

[Clintmax]

100. Good Morning, SimplyF!

:hi::hug:
I'm glad you stopped in! :bounce: I'm also glad your project was such a success! :woohoo: Have a great day today too, my dear! :loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

127. You are going to have a wonderful weekend!

I remember what it was like when I went house shopping for the first time.

I'm buying a new camera today. I'll be taking pictures all weekend.

[billyskank]

132. Hi Joani!

:hug: :hi:

[In_The_Wind]

158. Hi billyskank

[Clintmax]

143. Good Morning, Miss Joan!

:hi::hug:
Yes, it's going to be a great weekend! :bounce: Next weekend too! What kind of camera are you going to get?

[In_The_Wind]

181. I don't even want to think about next weekend.

That will bring me to 12 days and counting!

I'm going for my favorite camera ~ a Canon. I already have the old ESO model now I'm picking up the ESO Rebel.

[southernleftylady]

134. Good morning :)

[Clintmax]

144. Good Morning, Southernlefty!

:hi:
Welcome to the Early Morning Crew thread! :bounce:

[wildhorses]

140. G' morning Clintmax!!!

nice song!!!

The Derby is tomorrow!!!

I will be drinking mint juleps and eating Derby Pie:woohoo:

[Clintmax]

146. Good Morning, WildH!

:hi::hug:
Sounds like you have a fun day planned for tomorrow! :bounce:

[wildhorses]

160. the only sad thing about it is that my Grandpa passed

away on this day 2 years ago. I loved him so and miss him terribly. BUT...he loved the horses and so I chersih his memory and pick my horse and yell like HELL

I take back after Grandpa...basically I am a female version of him.

He was the BESTEST



:hi::hug:












do not feel bad ...he is looking after me I feel his touch as I write this...



BTW: a horse named wildhorses ran in the Derby in 2002...came in like 3rd or 4th
I need ot google this before I start spouting facts with all the brainiacs that hang out in
this place...:bounce:

[Clintmax]

167. Awww...Grandpa's are the Bestest!

Mine was great too!

[Neoma]

161. Morning.

I ate the best sub sandwich yesterday. :evilgrin:

[Clintmax]

164. Good Morning, Miss Neoma!

:hi:
Did you make it yourself or get it from a place like Subway?

[Neoma]

168. Jersey Mike's Subs

I had a Chicken Breast Sub ‘Grilled' (The chicken was hot!) with swiss cheese, mayo and lettuce.
I am now just drooling over the thought of having another one someday in the future.

[Clintmax]

172. Time to go get ready for work, my crew!

I had a great time this morning! I love sharing my mornings with you! But, I have to have breakfast now and get over to the store. I'll let you know about the houses we look at as we see them! :bounce: Take care of each other and I'll see you in the morning! :woohoo: :grouphug:

Clint

[Neoma]

174. Seeya

[Clintmax]

177. Have a great day, Neoma!

:bounce:

[bigwillq]

186. Morning Clint!

Have a great day and a good weekend! :hi: :hug: