Good Wednesday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
Welcome to the Hump Day edition of the Early Morning Crew thread! :bounce: I'm back on track after a horrible night on Monday going into Tuesday with the end result being no Crew thread yesterday morning. x( I AM sorrry about that. I guess that sort of thing happens to the best of us, but it was sure NO fun. I hope you had a better day than me! :rofl:

Since I've been in charge at the store, I've been one busy boy. Being pulled in all four directions at once, having questions thrown at me constantly and a huge sale event to prepare for and set has been tough, let me just tell ya. At least I get another manager back today to help. :woohoo: It would have made it easier if I had more staff to help get things done, but we've been working with bare bones coverage and I've had to do most of it myself. It's okay though...retail is that way sometimes.

So...here we are at Wednesday. The week will be half over once we make it through today's shift! :bounce: And I'm off tomorrow! :woohoo: I hope your week so far has been an easy one! The weekend is approaching fast and I know we're ALL looking forward to THAT! I have another 9 day vacation coming up too, the week of the 19th, so I'm REALLY looking forward to that day! :bounce:

Are you ready to get this day started? Well, let's get it on! :woohoo: Rise and shine, my crew! :bounce:

Song Of The Day: "In A Big Country" by Big Country

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

• AirmensMom
• AussieDave
• Bigwillq
• Billyskank
• Bridgit
• Buddhamama
• BuffyTheFundieSlayer
• Bzzzz
• CallMeWesley
• Cannikin
• Crispini
• DanCa
• Droopy
• Entanglement
• Flblu2
• FoxMulder
• GalleryGod
• Haruka3_2000
• Heidi
• Hissyspit
• Jamastiene
• Joan_Alpern
• Khashka
• KitchenWitch
• LizzieGrace
• Mdmc
• Minnesota Libra
• MissHoneychurch
• MrsGrumpy
• Mutley_r_us
• Neoma
• Newyawker99
• OhioBlues
• Petersond
• Random_Australian
• Redwitch
• Robeson
• Sbj405
• Scooter24
• SeattleGirl
• SimplyFugue
• Southlandshari
• Starbucks Anarchist
• SugarSmack
• Swimboy
• Tjwmason
• TexanWitch
• Wetzelbill
• Whoa_Nelly
• WildHorses
• WritingIsMyReligion
• XemaSab
• ZombieNixon

[Starbucks Anarchist]

2. Good morning, Clintmax!

[Clintmax]

3. Hail, Starbucks!

:hi:
It's good to see you today, Man! Are you doing OK today?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

68. Doing fine.

:hi:

[Clintmax]

72. I'm glad, Man!

:hi:

[billyskank]

4. Hi Clint

You were missed yesterday. :hi:

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. Good morning billy!

:hug:

[billyskank]

14. Hi MrsG!

:hug: Nice to see you. :loveya:

[Clintmax]

7. Hail, Billy!

:hi:
Yes, I know and I missed all of you too! I'll try not to let that happen again. :hug: How's work today?

[billyskank]

16. Hey Clint

Things are a bit slow here, but it is okay. :hug:

[Clintmax]

23. I wish it would slow down somewhat at MY job too!

It's been craziness around that place for the past week!

[AirmensMom]

Good morning, billy!

:hi: :loveya: :hug:

How's it going?

[billyskank]

61. Hi AirmensMom!

:hug: I am happy to see you. :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

65. I'm happy to see you, too, billy!

:hug: I've been missing you lately ... and it's gonna get worse before it gets better. Today might be my last day on DU for a while. I'm hoping I can sneak in tomorrow morning before they come to pack us up.

[billyskank]

106. Oh no!

It is good that you are finally moving. I hope you are not away too long. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

118. Well, we're taking the computers with us

instead of putting them on the truck. The electricity is supposed to be turned on already and the cable is supposed to be installed on Monday. So I'm figuring Tuesday at the latest, assuming everything runs smoothly. I still won't be at my normal level of activity until I get my new laptop (:bounce:) and get the house settled. :hug:

Meanwhile, I'll keep things hooked up as long as I can. I can just see myself sitting on the floor in front of my computer, Schroeder-style. :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

5. Good morning Clint

this morning is rather hectic here. Or was, as we almost have lunch break now. But I enjoy those days as well.

Today our institution is voting a new staff association (right word) and I was so crazy to letmyself being nominated for the election. When I decided to do it I thought it would be an interesting experience and new challenge. Now that I decided that I want to move to London sooner or later I hope I am not getting elected.

Yesterday I sent off an application for a position in London at the Goethe-Institut. I don't know if you heard of that. The Goethe-Institut is working worldwide to bring the German language and culture to other countries. I think I have good chances. At least I hope so.

[tjwmason]

10. Good morning Miss Honeychurch.

:hi:

The Goethe Institut sounds like the ideal job for you in London. We certainly need a real presentation of good German culture to us, most of it's an horrific stereotype :eyes:

Best of luck with your application.

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

17. Thank you tj

one of my best friends called me yesterday (he is a librarian as well). I told him about the position offered and read to him my coverletter. He found it good. If there would have been anything that wasn't good, he would have told me.

I would love to get that position. It is different to what I do now, so it is quite challenging. So please cross your fingers for me.

[Clintmax]

11. Good Morning, Miss Honey!

:hi::hug:
I can certainly understand why you don't want to get elected now! That job you applied for sounds perfect for you, my dear! I think you have VERY good chances! Wouldn't that be wonderful! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

18. Thanks Clint

It would be great. The position is for 3 years and that gives me a great chance to look for another job in London after that with even better chances. It would be really perfect for me. So cross your fingers. Application are to be sent in till June 21st and then I will know more.

[Clintmax]

27. I'm crossing ALL my fingers for you!

:bounce:
My my...it WOULD be perfect for you! I'll send all the good vibes and things your way, my dear! How's Mister M doing?

[MissHoneychurch]

52. Sorry for the delay

I got voted in. With quite a lot of votes. :wow: Didn't expect to be THAT popular ... LOL

[Clintmax]

54. Oh, my!

Well...it's good to know how popular you are! :bounce: :hug: So NOW what are you going to do?

[MissHoneychurch]

60. I am going to accept it

and be part of it as long as I am here. At the moment I don't even know when I get a new position in London. And if I would have to explain WHY I am not accepting the vote ... I don't want the people to know here that I am looking.

[Clintmax]

69. Ooo...yeah, that's true!

It's wonderful that you are SO popular! But then I can understand WHY you are! :hug::loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

80. You are too kind

I don't know how I feel about it. Like I told AirmensMom already I feel bad knowing that sooner or later I will be leaving here. And I hate to tell them that I am leaving (once I have a new position). It is not that I am unhappy here, it is personal reasons why I am leaving. And to tell people you like and who like you that you are leaving ... it will be a great shock for them :scared:

[Clintmax]

86. I felt the same way when I left OfficeMax in Missouri...

when I moved down here to Florida. I worked there for six years and hired every single person who worked there, so it was a shock to everyone when I announced that I was leaving.

[MissHoneychurch]

93. I don't want to think about it makes me feel like a traitor

does that make sense to you?

[Clintmax]

105. Yes, it does..

I felt the same way.

[MissHoneychurch]

155. We just had a small "party" to celebrate

that a certain person didn't get voted in. We opened a bottle of champagne. Now I am sitting here, working and sip on my champagne every now and then :rofl:

[Clintmax]

158. LOL! Good for you!

That's great! :rofl: I wish I could do stuff like that at MY work.

[MissHoneychurch]

162. LOL

Now that is an image. Clintmax at work, selling furniture with a glass of champagne in his hand :rofl:

BTW, I posted the job offering in my answer to swimboy.

[Clintmax]

166. *grin* I don't like Champagne.

And I don't drink any booze at all. But it's a fun thought! :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

179. I am not a big fan of champagne either

I get an headache when I drink too much. I am more a wine drinker. White wine.

But you are right, the thought is fun :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

62. Good morning, MissHC!

:hi: :loveya: :hug:

Ain't that the way it goes ... getting nominated when you're getting ready to leave. :shrug:

Good luck on that position in London! I hope you get it! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

70. Good morning Airmens

:hi:

I got voted in :wow:

But I still hope to get a position in London soon. I feel bad for my colleagues here though. They will be shocked once I have a position and tell them. I am not happy to do that.

[AirmensMom]

76. I certainly understand.

Harleydad sort of went through that -- he was trying to keep it a secret that we were moving, but someone found out. First thing, his VP calls him in and says, "So I hear you're moving!" :scared:

Yep, your colleagues will be surprised. But I bet they'll be happy for you. :D

[MissHoneychurch]

83. I hope so

so far only my friend (who works here as well) knows. But she won't say anything. So it will come out of the blue for all of them. But at the moment it isn't clear when I will be leaving, so I am going to accept the vote.

[AirmensMom]

Good for you!

:applause: :yourock:

BTW, have you seen Miss Joani around? :shrug:

[MissHoneychurch]

97. No I haven't seen her

but she told me that she won't have Internet access so I am expecting her back after she is back from her trip.

[AirmensMom]

112. Oh.

Well, then, I should be all hooked up and ready to go by the time she gets back. :bounce:

I just PMed you. :D

[swimboy]

94. If nominated I will not run, if elected I will not serve.

:rofl: :hi: :loveya: Volunteer organizations can make you crazy, I know.

Good luck with the application. It sounds like "the very thing"

[MissHoneychurch]

107. I will "serve" as long as I am here

I think it is an interesting experience. That is why I became a candidate to begin with. So I will fulfill my duties :)

I think I take all the good vibes I can get. The position sounds very interesting

Here is the job offer

ACTIVITIES:

The main tasks will involve:

Organising and carrying out information and library projects
Administration of these projects (including budgeting, report-writing)
Negotiating with partners and organisations
Development and management of the collection of “German as a foreign language” material in collaboration with the relevant colleagues
Assisting with the library information service
Helping with all of the department’s work, which will include working some evening and Saturday shifts

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification in library or information management, professional experience
Excellent written and spoken English and German
Good knowledge of the German and British library scene
Knowledge of the current arts and cultural scene in Germany
Experience in acquisitions and provision of teaching materials
Good IT skills
Organisational skills, ability to work under pressure, creativity and flexibility
Good communication and team skills

[swimboy]

186. That really does sound like a great job.

They would be very lucky to have you work for them, and very smart if they realize it! I will be keeping you in my thoughts regarding it. :thumbsup:

mr. swim and I have been very active in our neighborhood association, but when we were asked if either of us would consider running for president, we said we would run in the other direction, fast and far! I'm glad you are having a good experience with your association. For us, it has been important to be involved, but there have been meetings when I pulled out large clumps of hair from my head. Other times, it has been very rewarding.

We went down to the river here on our Monday off. It was ideal. We took our lunch and sunned and floated. I even visited the rock I showed our Joani from the bridge. ;)

I hope you are having a good afternoon.

[MissHoneychurch]

190. It will be the first time to experience something like that

I thought long about if I want to do it. In the end my nosiness won. :rofl: I mean I will get insight in stuff of the institution I am not even dreaming about.

The thing with that position is that I really believe that I would fit. I am working in a literature museum right now and my previous job was in a private college with main courses on cultural topics. And I am responsible for the server here (also as help for the network admin - he has his last day today and for the next months that means I am responsible for the main server as well). I did internships in the U.S. and in the U.K., my English is fantastic (if I may say so). What else can they ask for? :rofl:

[swimboy]

207. I think they will be hard-pressed to find a better candidate.

This is going to be an interesting summer, isn't it. One that could bring lots of exciting changes.

We are thinking about making a London-Amsterdam trip in the fall. It is not really fixed yet but we are circling the idea.

Congratulations on your election! :toast:

[MissHoneychurch]

212. Now

IF (a big IF) I am in London already at that time and IF you are really coming then you know who to meet with :D

Yes, it looks like a really intersting summer. Let us hope it will bring only good changes.

[swimboy]

216. IF all the IFs come to pass

I would NOT let that opportunity slip away! :D

[MissHoneychurch]

217. That is the correct answer

:rofl:

Otherwise I would be upset with you.

You know, I try not to be too excited about the application but I really hope that I at least get an invitation for an interview. I will also apply for more positions. It is crazy, even though I know that it will take a while before I get a job in London I get excited by the idea to move sooner or later. It is a new experience and opportunity I would love to conquer.

[Callalily]

104. Morning MissH

Congrats on your new staff association thingie. Don't fret about it, that's just one more wonderful accomplishment to put on your resume. Will be sending you good vibes for your London application. That sure does sound like a good fit for you. Starting a new job is exciting enough, but starting one in a new country would be a little scary, but then you have M for support.

[MissHoneychurch]

125. Good morning SimplyF

thank you for your words. It means a lot to me to get that support from you.

You are right, it will look good on future resumees. And I think it is an experience worth making.

You know, I am not scared to move to London. Beside M. it was always my dream to move away from Germany. I was more for the U.S. as I spend so much time there already but the U.K. is a good country as well. So when I move to London it will be like a dream come true.

[Callalily]

135. That's good to hear

and after all, you won't be that far from home, and I'm sure your Mom is more than willing to visit you in London.

Hope this all works out for you.

[MissHoneychurch]

152. Oh yes, she would come to visit, no question

and she isn't against my wish to move there. Before I told her I was afraid she would be against it. But her comment was "Better London than the US". All she wants is that I have a position there before I move.

[Callalily]

214. Wise mom you

have there. I think you'd feel better too if you'd have a position secured before you move.

Wishing you a great day!

[MissHoneychurch]

215. Yes I do

that was my dilemma last week. Taking the risk or not. I rather not take it and have a secure position before moving.

Have a great day as well!! :hug:

[tjwmason]

8. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

Good to have you back, we all understand about yesterday - that sort of thing just happens from time to time, nothing can be done about it.

Missa Gaudeamus by Victoria here.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

15. Hail, TJ!

:hi:hug:
I'm glad you're not TOO mad at me! It sure wasn't any fun for ME either. How is work so far today?

[tjwmason]

19. I couldn't be mad at you,

not at all. :hug:

Work isn't too bad at all, but it would appear that my wicked twin brother has come into the office rather than me...

[Clintmax]

29. Uh, Oh.

:rofl:
Heavens help your co-workers! :rofl: I'm glad you're not mad at me. I was hoping everybody would understand!

[tjwmason]

33. I'm very much more beastly about things/folk

than to them.

In fact being rude to a person is usually a sign that I like them :eyes:

[Clintmax]

35. *smile* Oh, I see!

I think we're ALL like that to some extent too. I know I am too sometimes. I have to be careful though since I am the one in charge.

[tjwmason]

47. Big powerful Clinticles.

Wielding a thunderbolt like Zeus.

Sounds like fun to me. ;)

[Clintmax]

50. LOL!

I don't know about thunderbolts...well...yes I do! :rofl:

On edit: Have you ever heard Charlotte Church sing?

[tjwmason]

63. I knew it.

You're a complete tyrant of a boss - just one look from your eyes reducing all of your staff to stone-statues :scared:

I've heard a little bit of Charlotte Church mostly on the television - she doesn't tend to sing repertoire which I'm into so I haven't paid that much attention to her.

[Clintmax]

71. No, I'm no tyrant.

:rofl:
I just listened to a song she and Josh Groban did together. It's a great song! She has such a powerful voice and usually does Opera. I'm surprised you don't like her a LOT!

[tjwmason]

84. I'm sure you knew it

but I was joking. :loveya:

She tends to sing a little bit from here, and then a little bit from there - I doubt that she's had the training to build up the stamina to sing an entire opera (singing a lead role is roughly equivalent to running a half marathon you know).

[Clintmax]

88. Well she's still young.

I think she's like 16 or something isn't she?

[Mutley]

138. Morning Tj.

:hug:

[tjwmason]

175. Good morning Mutley.

:hi:

You just missed me there - I was at lunch. Back now, ready to spend a good few hours avoiding work...

:hug:

[Mutley]

182. Avoiding work is the name of the game.

How are ya this fine day?

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. Good morning Clintmax!

Are you going anywhere on your vacation? Or just laying low?


Have a great day! :hug:

[tjwmason]

12. Good morning Mrs. G.

:hi:

Hope you don't miss your daughter this morning ;)

How are you today?

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

13. I am good, thanks!

Just glad to see you back and posting. :)

How's the weather across the pond? It's stifling here. :hug:

[tjwmason]

22. Great to hear.

I'm glad to see you around as well. :bounce:

[ScreamingMeemie]

24. It is already 80 degrees here in MI...blech.

89% humidity Mr. Weatherman just said.

A good inside day. How's work? :hug:

[tjwmason]

30. Apart from the humidity that would be ideal.

though perhaps just a little on the cold side.

Work isn't being too bad at all - not too much, but I don't seem to have found my groove quite yet so things are getting done at a snail's pace.

Do you have a bust day ahead?

[ScreamingMeemie]

36. I have to finish up a couple of reports for houses that I went out on

yesterday. It's the boring part of the job, although I do like working up the sales adjustment grid. It's just getting to it that bugs me. :D

[tjwmason]

49. Looks like you're going to be on here quite a bit today then.

;)

I'm definitely like that when work is boring.

[ScreamingMeemie]

99. Happy to oblige...although it is difficult for me to find something to

say most times. :rofl: ;)

[Clintmax]

20. Good Morning, MrsG!

:hi::hug:
I'm actually thinking Orlando this time! I've been there several times, but I LOVE Universal Studios and they have a new ride, I hear, and I want to go check it out! Greekspeak can't go because of school, so I MAY just lay low and take it easy here at home. HAven't totally made up my mind yet. How are YOU doing?

[ScreamingMeemie]

26. OOOoooo! I want to go. It's been 13 years since I went to DisneyWorld

last. The kids went with my parents a few years ago. I was jealous. :)

[Clintmax]

32. If it's been that long ago...

you've missed a LOT down there! Orlando is crazy! I wish you could go with me too..we'd have a great time! :bounce:

[Robeson]

21. Hey Clintmeister!....

...did you ever take that antiques road trip down the west side of Florida?

Hope all is well!...:thumbsup:

[Clintmax]

25. Hail, Robeson!

:hi:
Hey, I never DID get to do that! Maybe that's something I need to do with this upcoming time off! Everything is, yes. Thank you! You doing OK?

[Robeson]

37. I'm doing fine, thanks....

...I really do think you'd enjoy that road-trip.

If you could make it all the way down to Tarpon Springs, you'll really find some bargains. About five years ago, my wife and I were in an antique shop in Tarpon Springs, and went to the back room there. They had a Heywood Wakefield dining room table, with all the chairs, for $350.00. And, it was in great shape. I kick myself in the ass all the time for not getting that one.

[Clintmax]

44. Oh, I'm sure I'd LOVE it!

That's pretty much all I did when I went home to Missouri! I hit ALL the flea markets and had a great time doing it! :bounce: See...it's deals like that table and chairs that I love to find too! :bounce:

[Minnesota Libra]

28. Good Morning Clintmax and everyone else, am just glad..............

....you're all right Clintmax.:hug: You had us worried and I want to thank you for at least checking in yesterday morning to set all our minds at rest.:woohoo: Hope today goes much easier and much better for you :pals:

I've decided to put my book online and make a little money with it through other means. My book definitely isn't a "professional" production and never was meant to be. Rather, it was meant and written specifically to be read by one and all (regardless of educational level) so everyone can be prepared for whatever emergencies hit our lives. I never want to see another "Katrina aftermath" as long as I live and if I can have a small hand in preventing that then I will be happy.

:hug: You all take care and watch out for each other.:grouphug:

[Clintmax]

31. Hail, Minnesota!

:hi::hug:
Thanks for the good wishes, Man! Yesterday was such a mess I never want to see again! I think it's a wonderful idea that you've put your book online like that! YOu should let us know the location sometime so we can all read it! :bounce:

[wildhorses]

34. mornin Cap'n

love that song:loveya: it has been a rough week for me too, lots of upheavel and turnover in this silly ER that I work. It gets old...
good to see you
:hi::hug:

[Clintmax]

38. Good Morning, WildH!

:hi::hug:
It's good to see you too, my dear! :loveya: I missed everyone SO much yesterday. I'm sorry to hear about all the upheavel you've been having too. :hug:

[NMMNG]

39. Good morning Clint!

It sounds like you've been running yourself ragged! Hopefully things will slow down later this week.

As for me I'm just working as usual, and doing some fixing up around the house. Nothing exciting really. :shrug:

[Clintmax]

41. Good Morning, Miss Buffy!

:hi::hug:
Yeah, I have been running ragged. When everybody is gone and it's only me and few employees to do everything that usually takes twice the people to get done correctly, it's hard.

[NMMNG]

46. Don't I know that!

I've dealt with it in the retail world and at my weekend job (though sometimes at my weekend job it's actually easier if the other person doesn't come in considering how much mental stress they add to the job).

[Clintmax]

48. I've thought that before too.

But, I really could have used another person to help with everything. It's almost done now though, so that's a good thing! :bounce:

[Random_Australian]

40. Morning! Who said there was no crew thread yesterday? :)

Anway, 9 DAY VACATION? My goodness, that's wonderful! :bounce::bounce: Freaking, freaking awesome!

Anyway, I'm well, how about you?

[Clintmax]

42. Hail, Random!

:hi:
Yeah, I forgot that you started one! Thanks for doing that for me, Mate! It's good to know that if something crazy like that happens that you're there to "grab the ball and run with it"! :bounce: Yes, I am really looking forward to my vacation, and after all this mess, I'm going to NEED it!

I'm doing fine thank you! Glad to be up at my normal time, frankly!

[Random_Australian]

53. Alright! I came within 2 posts of the previous days amount, so I can't

have been too bad at it :) Like when you went away for a few days, I got your back!

So, day off tomorrow huh? Calls for a monster morning crew thread! (started duly late from extra sleeping on author's part)

[Clintmax]

57. I'm looking forward to a MONSTER crew thread tomorrow!

:bounce:
No, I won't be sleeping late tomorrow...hopefully never again! :bounce:

[Random_Australian]

67. Hmmmm, sometimes sleep is good, but Ok. Perhaps in old age?

But I must admit, sadly, that I may not be here tomorrow.

It is an incredibly sad tale of woe......

The bar next door is having an opening extravaganza and is providing free food and drink. OH NO! What a shame! :cry:

:) :D :D :)

[Clintmax]

75. LOL! Hey, who can pass up free food and drink!

:shrug::bounce:
And by the way...I am NEVER going to BE old! I'll be 25 forever! :bounce:

[Random_Australian]

77. I'll ask again next year. Let's see about this 25 forever thing. :)

Free food = very good food indeed.

This is going to be pretty awesome.

Edit: Any other plans for the morrow?

[Clintmax]

85. You can ask...but I'll still be 25!

:rofl:
Yes, it will be awesome, Man! You just eat your fill! No other plans for the morrow. I do have to go do laundry at some point tomorrow, but that can be later in the evening.

[Random_Australian]

91. Wow! That exciting huh? I will too, think about how much excitement

that would gather... two men.... on opposite sides of the world.... doing their laundry within their locally defined same day..... that has the beginning of an action movie if you ask me!

The Laundry Cide! :)

But instead of eating my fill, or indeed anyone elses Phil, I think I might stick to the food.

:silly:

25 indeed.... what if I ask you when you are 26?

[Clintmax]

124. Even when I'm 90 I'm 25. LOL!

And that's the way it's going to be! :rofl::rofl:

[Random_Australian]

129. yep! Who needs that stupid axiom! Fish!

Anyway, is the coming holidays going to be a relax or an active holidays?

[Clintmax]

132. Active.

With me...most are anyway.

[Random_Australian]

134. Yeah, you are only going to be 25 for the next 400 years, so you'd better

live it up while you can!

:silly:

[Clintmax]

136. I know it, Man!

And I plan to! :rofl::bounce:

[Random_Australian]

141. Live every day as if it were your 25th Birthday, because

according to your delusions you think it is!

:yoiks:

Or perhaps live every day like it was your birthday, because it is happier that way?

:bounce::bounce::bounceperounce: :hide: :):D

[Clintmax]

144. That's right, Man!

As the old saying goes; "You're only as young as you feel". :bounce:

[Random_Australian]

149. And then the other saying that goes "that saying is a pile of rubbish, if

you don't believe me, ask the frickin pharoahs how old they fricken feel. Is it a few thousand? Nope, I think not!"

They could have made that shorter, like the slogan for the "Dogs are people too!" organisation, which is "Dogs are people too!".

:silly:

[Random_Australian]

200. Nigh night Clintmax!

Edit: Post number 200!

[Clintmax]

205. Night, Random!

I know...today's thread is a monster too! I love it!

[tjwmason]

51. Good morning Random.

:hi:

How's the parsley today?

:hug:

[Random_Australian]

56. Parleyalicious thanks. How are you, and why do I never notice the

"w" in your name?


Goooooood morning to you too! (At least I think it is morning over in pomland)

[tjwmason]

74. I'm good thanks

but being rude about everybody and everything at the moment - such is my wont.

We've still got about 10 minutes of morning left here - I'm thinking about an early lunch at the moment, though that just makes the afternoon even longer. :dilemma:

[Random_Australian]

82. I've already had dinner. It was tasty. Anyway, sloooooow afternoons

are such, such fun. Uh huh.

My advice: Don't eat unless hungry - too early a lunch and it tastes not so good.

You've not been rude, in fact I see a loveya smilie, so


       :loveya::loveya:       :loveya::loveya:
:loveya:              :loveya:              :loveya:
  :loveya:                              :loveya:
       :loveya:                     :loveya:
             :loveya:          :loveya:
                  :loveya::loveya:
                     :loveya:

Backatcha!

[tjwmason]

100. Glad your supper was good.

I'm normally hungryish from about half past eleven...

That's one damn impressive smiley.

:loveya: (My own inventiveness falls far short.)

[Random_Australian]

111. Wow! You liked my smilie!

:loveya:                    :loveya:          :loveya:  :loveya:          :loveya:
:loveya:                    :loveya:          :loveya:       :loveya: :loveya:
:loveya::loveya::loveya:         :loveya::loveya::loveya:             :loveya:



:loveya:                    :loveya:          :loveya:  :loveya:          :loveya:
:loveya:                    :loveya:          :loveya:       :loveya: :loveya:
:loveya::loveya::loveya:         :loveya::loveya::loveya:             :loveya:



:loveya:                    :loveya:          :loveya:  :loveya:          :loveya:
:loveya:                    :loveya:          :loveya:       :loveya: :loveya:
:loveya::loveya::loveya:         :loveya::loveya::loveya:             :loveya:


          :loveya:               :loveya:                              :loveya:
               :loveya:     :loveya:                             :loveya:     :loveya:
                     :loveya:                              :loveya:    :)    :loveya:
               :loveya:                                  :loveya:                  :loveya:
          :loveya:                                    :loveya:                        :loveya:



                 :loveya:                        :loveya:                 :loveya:
            :loveya:   :loveya:                    :loveya:                :loveya:
          :loveya::loveya::loveya:                   :loveya:                :loveya:
       :loveya:              :loveya:              :loveya:                :loveya:
    :loveya:                    :loveya:           :loveya::loveya::loveya:    :loveya::loveya::loveya:

[swimboy]

101. The "w" is silent.

Good "morning" RandoM! :hi:

[tjwmason]

110. Though not quite a case of slient as in Harlow.

;)

[Random_Australian]

116. Or Harlowt.

(Sorry, I saw something about whore journalism, "whorealism" and it is a little stuck in my head)

[Random_Australian]

114. What was that, simboy? Is it da morn where u R?

if we are going to mangle english that is.

[swimboy]

195. Still the muggy morning.

I got up this morning and sam! :rofl:

[Random_Australian]

199. Someone replied! Wow! There was quite a few with no answer!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODNIGHT!

[swimboy]

210. All the weekend I posted and no replies.

It gets herking frustrating!

I was home before and my computer was chewing up my posts and not finding the server or something mysinisterious. I'm on my powerful work computer now! :7

[AirmensMom]

153. Hey, RA!

Long time, no chat ... going nuts here. Just wanted to say hi! Sorry I missed your morning thread yesterday! :hi:

[Random_Australian]

172. Mmmm, hope the nuts are cashews, I like cashews,

and parsley.

Anyway, long time no chinwag, yes..... how are you?

(No probs about the morning thread)

[AirmensMom]

206. I'm OK ...

actually, I'm excited now b/c we're going to drive to TN by way of Tallahassee. :bounce: I'm having big computer problems and busy packing up the house, so I haven't been spending much time here lately.

Cashews, peanuts, almonds ... you name it. :D

[Random_Australian]

209. Nigh night! Friday is more my day to talk, off to bed now.

Have a nice day!

[AirmensMom]

211. G'night!

:hi:

[newyawker99]

43. Good morning everyone!

:donut:



:hi:

[Clintmax]

45. Good Morning, Miss NewYawker!

:hi::hug:
I'm glad to see you today!

[Neoma]

55. Good morning.

I hear the birds chirping and my headache killing me, kept me up all night.

[Clintmax]

59. Good Morning, Miss Neoma!

:hi:
I'm so sorry to hear about the headache. :hug: I hate having them too...did you take anything for it? Aleve works well for me.

[Neoma]

66. I tried caffeine and water.

First, thinking that since i haven't had any caffeine that it might have given me a headache. Second, i thought my brain didn't have enough water this week.

I might take some pill later but i really do hate them.

[Clintmax]

78. Yes, but...

I hate the pain worse, so in goes the Aleve. I hope it goes away at once, my dear. I hate it that you're not feeling good. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

58. Good morning, Clintmax!

:donut: :hi: :hug:

It's good to see you back! I'm sorry you had such a bad night on Monday. :hug: But I'm REALLY glad you're OK. I was worried yesterday morning.

We're definitely on the count-down now. The packers are coming tomorrow morning to do the china, pictures, and mirrors. I don't know if I'll be able to make it here since they're supposed to arrive at 7:00 AM.

The realtor is coming over tonight for us to sign the papers. :bounce: This is really happening! :wow:

[Clintmax]

64. Good Morning, Miss Airmens!

:hi::hug:
I'm SO glad to see you too, my dear! I missed you and everyone and my day wasn't the same because I wasn't here. Yes, you're on the countdown now! I certainly understand if you can't make it here in the morning. You've got some important things going on right now. :loveya: I bet you're excited and nervous at the same time!

[AirmensMom]

73. My day wasn't the same, either.

I would have wandered around in my jammies, but I had an appointment to get to. I didn't see that you were OK until I got back from it.

Yeah, I am excited and nervous ... but mostly exhausted. But I LOVE our realtor! I must've sounded tired when he called yesterday and he got all soft and fatherly-sounding. We've known him for over 12 years, so it's OK when he's like that. I'd bristle if anyone else called me sweetie! :rofl:

[Clintmax]

81. Uh, oh...

I think I've called you "Sweetie" a few times. I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable. :hug: Sometimes it's good to hang out in your pajamas. We ALL need that sometimes and since I'm off tomorrow, that's what I'm going to do all day too. I do have to go do laundry at some point tomorrow, but it can be later in the evening! I'm looking forward to a monster thread in the morning! :bounce:

[AirmensMom]

87. THAT would be different.

And you've never made me uncomfortable. :hug: I used to work with a guy who called me that all the time, no matter how much I asked him not to. YOU can call me anything you like! :loveya:

I'm going to miss tomorrow's monster thread. :cry: Maybe I can get the packers going and come to it. *sniff* They're not packing my computers. Of course, even if I'm still connected on Friday, I won't have a desk to put it on. :rofl:

Do you have to go out to do laundry, or do you have washer/dryer in your apartment? I'm ALWAYS doing it, so it would be pretty bad if I had to go out.

[Clintmax]

102. We don't have washer and dryer hookups in this apartment.

So we have to go to the laundromat. I kinda prefer that though because we can do it all at once and get it ALL done in about two hours. I'm glad I've never gotten on your nerves like that. Our GM once asked me why I say "Miss" in front of a ladies name, when it's well known that she's married. :rofl: I told her it is a form of southern courtesy to which she responded; "Oh." :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

109. I also worked with a guy who did that.

And, being an old married lady, I actually liked being called "Miss". I DON'T like being called "ma'am" though. x( And I don't like "Mrs. C..." -- when the nurses called me that after my daughter was born, I didn't even know who they were talking to! :rofl:

Oh ... I couldn't tolerate the laundromat at all, with all those detergent and fabric softener smells. We lucked out with the rental house -- it has W/D hookups and we didn't include our W/D in the listing for the house. I don't mind throwing a load in and letting it wash while I do other things. I'm hoping to get some last-minute stuff done either tomorrow or Friday morning.

[Clintmax]

120. Yes, I can imagine the smells would get to you.

They ARE powerful sometimes. Most times. :rofl: You don't like Mrs. C...? I can understand. I don't like being called Mr. F... :rofl: We're a pair, you and I! :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

127. Well, we DO have first names!

I don't like it when we deal with other people on THEIR first-name basis and then they call me Mrs. C... -- like our financial advisor! OK, so he's a baby-faced 30-something and we're almost old enough to be his parents. :shrug: But I call my 80-something insurance agent by his first name. Yep, we're a pair alright! :rofl:

I'm still trying to figure out how we can make Tallahasse be on our way -- and we could say hello to you for Saturday breakfast. Wouldn't THAT be too cool? :bounce: But we'd have to have a tailgate breakfast so we didn't have to leave the kitties alone in the car.

[Clintmax]

131. Oooo...yes, that would be fantastic!

Were you planning to go up the eastern coast or something?

[AirmensMom]

133. We usually take I-95 up.

But we can look at the map and see what would happen if we took the turnpike to that other road that I can't remember the number of. We usually head west somewhere in GA anyway, I think.

Are you working on Saturday? We don't even know what time we'll get started yet, so it's hard to say when we'll arrive ... if we go that route. Hey, if they keep having fires along I-95, we might not have a choice of routes!

[Clintmax]

140. Yes, I have to work on Saturday AND Sunday.

:(
Figures, huh? If you take the turnpike, you'll come to I-75 which crosses I-10. I-10 brings you straight to Tallahassee.

[AirmensMom]

145. Oh ...

:cry:

Yeah, I just got a map out. We used to take that route to see the kids when they were at Eglin AFB. Harleydad says he'll plot out a course if we want to. Even if we just get to wave at each other, it would be cool. :loveya:

[Clintmax]

147. It sure would!

Just don't make it difficult for you two! The trip is going to be long enough without adding another 100 miles or something to it. I'd love to have you come by! :bounce::loveya:

[AirmensMom]

150. I'm looking at a map now.

The trick is to see if it's way farther west than we're going ... and if we can get there in a reasonable amount of time. We were thinking that it might actually make the trip easier if we had places to break and look forward to. :woohoo: We'll work it out and let you know, OK? But tell me what time we would have to arrive in order to see you. All we know now is that it took about 10 hours to get from here to Eglin and I THINK that was about two hours from Tallahassee. (The kids could make it in 9 hours, but we try not to think about HOW. :scared:)

[Clintmax]

156. OK...Elgin AFB is close to Pensacola...west of us...

About three hours. I have to be to work at 1 pm on Saturday, so it would have to be in the morning sometime or you could stop by my store. What city are you moving to in Tennessee?

[AirmensMom]

160. Chuckey ...

in N/E TN. Look for Greeneville, which is east of Knoxville. Now that I have all the maps out, it doesn't really look out of the way at all. :bounce: We usually like to get out of FL in the morning and have breakfast in GA, so we could work on the same time schedule to get to Tallahassee. :bounce: OMG, I'm really getting excited now!

[Clintmax]

163. WOOHOO!

Yeah, it IS exciting! I see Chucky on the map.

[AirmensMom]

169. You DO?

I have to look more closely ... but, then, I don't have a TN map. It's in the other car, which is in the driveway (and I'm still in my jammies). The southeastern states maps don't have as much detail.

What time do you wake up? We could call when we get close and then you could give us directions. This all assumes we leave sometime during the night on Friday, which is a pretty sure bet.

I thought we'd lost our chance to meet you, at least for a little while, and now it looks like we WILL meet you in a few days! :loveya:
:bounce: :woohoo::bounce: :woohoo::bounce: :woohoo::bounce: :woohoo::bounce: :woohoo:

[Clintmax]

171. I get up at 5AM.

Then I'm here with the crew between 5:30 and 5:50 or so. If you CAN make it work out, I would absolutely LOVE it! :bounce::woohoo:

[AirmensMom]

178. OK.

Can you PM me a phone number? What exit should we take? Want to meet somewhere for a take-out breakfast or cup of java? We'll definitely be ready for a rest by then, especially me since I've never driven more than about 4 hours at a time before. Tell me how much notice you want and where to call from -- ie: 30 minutes away ... where would that be? :bounce: Are you sure it's OK? We're sort of inviting ourselves. :blush:

[Clintmax]

185. I've already sent you my numbers...

Take exit 199 off of I-10. I would LOVE to meet for breakfast and coffee! :bounce: It would be wonderful to meet you two! :bounce: You can call anytime you want...Call when you hit the Tallahassee city limits. There are several restaurants on Monroe (the street you'll be on when you get off on exit 99) and I'm VERY close to there! Of COURSE it's OK! I'm inviting you too...:bounce:

[AirmensMom]

191. Got them ...

got the blue screen of death on my PC when I tried to print. :scared: Now I'm back on my laptop ... we'll see how long this lasts. Time for new computers!

Alrighty, then. We'll keep you posted! DON'T worry if you don't hear from me past this morning. I'll call Saturday morning when we get there ... or earlier if it looks like we'll be later than 8:00 AM. :bounce: Maybe there's a place with outside seating and I could leave the car open and parked where we can keep an eye on it. I don't want to take any chances with my kitties. (I sure hope their calming drops work!) We'll figure something out. Yay! :woohoo: We get to meet you finally! :bounce: Thanks for the invite! :loveya: :rofl:

[Clintmax]

196. I'll check and see about the outside seating!

That's a great idea! :bounce: I'm really looking forward to meeting you two too! :woohoo::bounce: I need to get around and get going. You take care of what you need to and I'll talk to you soon! You can call anytime you want, my dear! :hug::loveya:

[AirmensMom]

202. OK -- thanks!

:woohoo: :bounce:

We're looking forward to meeting you, too! :bounce: :woohoo!

I have to get going, too ... or at least get dressed! :rofl: I PMed my phone numbers to you. Have a wonderful day! :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[Clintmax]

204. You too, my dear!

:hug:
Talk to you soon! :bounce: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

176. I just sent you a Pvt.

:hug:

[riona]

79. Fl check-in

Hope things will level off today - retail and food are not so great on holiday weekends. Yup, the manager usually has to make up for the employee shortage. I remember that well. Anyway, glad you have a vacation coming up. Take care.

[Clintmax]

90. Hail, Flblu!

:hi:
You got that right! We have to take up the slack. It's hard to do sometimes too. You take care of yourself too! :bounce:

[riona]

103. Ummm

That would be not be mister - Fl female here!
:hi:

[Clintmax]

108. Oh gods.

I'm SO sorry! I guess I just never pulled up your profile and assumed...well...I was wrong.

[riona]

117. It's often hard to tell

just by people's posts. Nothing to apologize about.

[Clintmax]

121. OK...but still...it's embarassing.

:rofl:
:hug:

[Random_Australian]

119. Don't worry Clint, no-one saw your embarrassing mistake!

Certainly not me!

Edit: I am kidding around, honest enough mistake!

[Clintmax]

122. Certainly not YOU!

:rofl:

[Random_Australian]

126. Nope! Never, ever, and I am NOT posting about it in the Lounge right now,

because I did NOT copy and save the original post to my computer!




(Actually, I am telling the truth, I am not going to do either of those things)

[Clintmax]

130. LOL! You're TOO bad, Mister!

:rofl:

[swimboy]

89. Good morning, Clintman!

Sorry you drew the short straw and had a rough pull. The vacation is coming! That sounds good. I need to get something like that on the schedule.

All is well here. I finished swimming early this morning. I didn't swim as long because my shoulder is giving me some argument!

Have a great day! :hi: :hug:

[Clintmax]

92. Hail, Swimboy!

:hi::hug:
It's OK...when you're in charge you have to do stuff like that to make sure everything that needs done gets done. I'm sorry to hear your shoulder has been hurting, Man. Tell it to quit it! :rofl: I hope you have a great day too! :loveya:

[tjwmason]

96. Do you need to have the shoulder massaged?

:hi:

If so, it's not far from here to Heathrow and I'm sure there are plenty of flights.

:hug: :loveya:

[swimboy]

198. That is something I need.

And I am thinking of having you and your wicked twin work on me at the same time! :evilgrin:

[Callalily]

95. Glad to see you

this morning, and glad to hear all is well. You know we were all worried about you. Sorry to hear about the wicked work schedule, but I guess that's all part of life.

After having a four day weekend, I'm still not in the mood for working. Actually, yesterday wasn't too bad, been working on a web-project, which is always fun, but challenging all the same.

[Clintmax]

113. Good Morning, SimplyF!

:hi:
I'm glad to see you too! I missed evrybody yesterday. Yes, work is that way sometimes especially in retail. I hope your web project has been going good!

[Callalily]

123. Oh thanks!

I'll be finishing it up today, and am confident it'll be just fine. I don't do a lot of web-work anymore so I'm a bit rusty, and all said, I was only in the kindergarten level to begin with.

[Clintmax]

128. LOL!

Me too. Kindergarten for me too! :rofl: I'm sure it'll all come back to you.

[Callalily]

139. Thanks for the vote

of confidence! Good thing it's a little project.

Gotta head out for work now. Wishing you a great day. Oh hey, you've got it off, right? :woohoo: then it will be a good day for you.

[Clintmax]

143. I hope you have a great day too, my dear!

:hi::hug:
I have to work today...but I'm off tomorrow. I'll see you in tomorrows thread! :woohoo:

[redwitch]

98. Good Morning Clintmax and everyone!

Hope I am not too late to check in. I never get to visit in the early AM anymore. But I always read the thread! Have a great day everyone!

P.S. I LOVE that song!

[Clintmax]

115. Good Morning, Miss Redwitch!

:hi::hug:
I'm glad to see you today! Come in anytime you can! I hope you have a great day too! I love the song too! I remember when it first came out, there was some discussion as to whether those were actually bagpipes they were playing. :rofl:

[Mutley]

137. Morning Clint!

:hug:

[Clintmax]

142. Good Morning, Miss Mutley!

:hi::hug:
It's damned good to see you today, my dear! :bounce: I missed everyone yesterday. You doing OK?

[Mutley]

146. I'm good. A little sleepy.

My sleep schedule was turned upside down the other day. :silly:

[Clintmax]

148. Mine was too!

I hate when that happens too. x( That's why I wasn't here yesterday.

[Mutley]

151. Yeah, I read that.

:hug:

I've been there. My last Toys R Us inventory I stayed for almost 36 hours straight scanning the stock room. All but one of the stock guy had quit the week before. I felt like death warmed over me. :D

[Clintmax]

154. Wow. I must say I've never had to work THAT long...

even though it felt like it sometimes. :rofl:

[Mutley]

157. That is my record by far.

I went home twice during that period for a shower and a quick meal, but other wise I worked straight through. x(

[Clintmax]

159. Good Gods!

You had to scan the ENTIRE receiving by yourself? What a job!

[Mutley]

161. Well, me, one other non-stock person

and the last stock guy standing. :P

It was a big stockroom, though.

[Clintmax]

164. Yes, I can imagine.

I bet you're glad you don't have to do THAT anymore! :rofl:

[Mutley]

168. Very.

:P

[Clintmax]

170. I'm sure.

I hate inventory too. Ours is in January, so I don't have to worry about THAT for a while. Thank all the gods. :rofl:

[Mutley]

180. Inventory is the worst, isn't it?

I would dream of huge numbers with teeth chasing me around the store. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

187. I know what you mean!

numbers, numbers, numbers...I get SO sick of them! :rofl:

[billyskank]

183. Hello mutleyface!

:hug:

[Mutley]

192. Hey billyhead.

:hug: :D

[crispini]

165. You're back!

Yay! :bounce: :donut:

[Clintmax]

167. Good Morning, Crispini!

:hi:
Yep! One day being away was five days too many! :rofl: How's every little thing?

[crispini]

177. All is well.

I'm having a hard time waking up this morning, I feel like my head's been stuffed full of cotton on the inside! Bleargh!

[Clintmax]

188. Ooo...I hate feeling like that.

Happens to me too sometimes. Have some coffee with me...it'll clear up shortly. :donut:

[In_The_Wind]

173. HI Y'all!

[Clintmax]

174. Well Good Morning, Miss Joan!

:hi::hug:
It's good to see you, my dear! :bounce: How's every little thing?

[In_The_Wind]

203. Everything Is Wonderful!

We sat listing to a talented local entertainer belting out many of my favorite oldies as we enjoyed supper watching the sun set into the Gulf. I haven't been this happy in a long long time.

[Clintmax]

208. That's wonderful!

I'm happy FOR you! :bounce: Time to get going though! I'll talk to you more tomorrow! :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

181. JOANI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce:

SOOOO good to see you

:woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce:

[In_The_Wind]

194. Hey MissHoney!

I haven't even been lurkin' around. But I was swimming with the Dolphins!

[MissHoneychurch]

213. Oh what a great experience

I bet it must have been wonderful. I envy you and am happy for you!!!!!

[billyskank]

184. Joaneeee ~

:loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

189. Hey Darlin'

:loveya:

[billyskank]

193. I haven't seen you in like forever!

Or so it seems! :hug:

[Clintmax]

197. Time to get going, my crew!

I had a great time today! I hope you have a good day with no stress! Take care of each other and I'll see you in the morning! :grouphug:

Clint

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

201. Good morning!

I've actually been up for awhile, but for some reason, I had wandered in GD. My Memorial Day was pretty good. Accomplished my two goals for the day...to get drunk and get a tan.

[bigwillq]

218. Morning Clint!

:hi: