Big Top by Rob Harrell for September 03, 2009

Cleveland isn’t far enough. Are you there JFri?

RRA I’m on a daily med for migraines, it really works for me. It got to where I was off work 2-3 days every time I had one, and that wasn’t good. JFri I love that song by Johnny Horton! Cleo Maybe see you at MAR sometime? Hubs and I do the nudist circuit in Colorado. I know… you’ll be the one with the powdery bottom! ((DRY)) and ((Carmy)) bigg More like Dusty should get his behind to the moon! Goodnight, all.

Oh, and a big helping of fresh strawberries to start the day. They’ve taken over the garden, and there’s plenty to share.

Today’s breakfast is corned beef hash topped with fried eggs served with potatoes roasted with garlic and rosemary and dusted in sea salt. Texas toast, cantaloupe, honeydew and blackberries are provided along with fresh grated extra sharp cheddar for the corned beef topping, as well as chopped scallions and if you like some heat, red pepper flakes. I have bloody marias, screwdrivers and mimosas for the late night crowd, plus cranberry and grapefruit juice and nuclear coffee for the morning set, unless yo too would like a stiff belt to start the morning.

Cleo I’ll take some scallions on my corned beef, and extra blackberries on the side, please. I’ll save the nuclear coffee for tomorrow morning, I’ll need it! Thank you!

Cleo, I’ll have a mimosa. along with the fruit.

Can’t ride my bike to the health club, intersection is too dangerous.

cleo forgot to go with the change over

:-(

Check my last post “yesterday”

Hi Marg

There’s been some talk about duplicate or multiple posters. Just want everyone to know I don’t post under multiple names or pictures.

Okay - going to bed for real now. One of the cats is threatening to walk all over the keyboard if I don’t curl up under the covers and make a nest with my body right… this… second!

Hi, Marg!!!

Need chocolate……Marg??? :-)

Carmy just read yesterday’s news, great! (((((Carmy)))))

JFRI, Did some one say ####CHOCOLATE?

Reading comics, zoom!

cleo, you sneak off to bed?

Yes, Marg, I said

CHOCOLATE!!!

Join the dark chocolate side of The Force!

Chocolate, the vice on the very top of my list of acceptable vices.

JFri- i am here I have been cruising the toons. Now that I am here dark chocolate is beckoning. I like dark and bittersweet chocolate.

JFri- Did you catch my final comments at last nights postings?

You don’t know the

POWER

of the DARK CHOCOLATE side

Yeah, went back & saw it, cleo.

Creamy, melt in your mouth dark, bittersweet chocolate is the ultimate aphrodisiac.

JFri - Music is what soothes the savage beast, lures the attractive female, sells the commericial product and makes life so grand.

Well, adios amigos. i think a party is needed soon.

Can’t argue that point with you!

See ya later. Not sure when. Today & yesterday were serious setbacks to my schedule!

Too funny

Good morning and Happy Thursday!!

Hi MoPar

cleo thanks for breakfast. JFri good to see you back - we’ve missed you.

I think Dusty should get Jeremy from Zits to drive him far away - he’s gotten lost around the world this week and I think yesterday was in the Midwest.

Good Morning, fellow skinners! Just took a little dip out in the backyard pool! So, how is everyone?

I agree with Ma’at on the moon or even beyond! Quick deposit to the Tribal bank of strength & goodwill… …then off on rounds!

Have a marvey day, all!

Good morning tribe. hope you all have a wonderful day today. i was early today im waiting on the guy who rides with me. he should be getting ready to call me. idk though. but i just wanted to pop in and say hi and bye. now im going check my email to see if my teacher replyed. then going call him AGAIN! lol have a great day. peace and love tribe.

Perhaps if Dusty went into the Tibetan mountains, Wink MIGHT not be able to find him!!! Oh Dusty, you are in SUCH TROUBLE!!

It’s got to be somewhere farther than Cleveland, Ohio. Maybe there’s a Cleveland on Mars!!

Good Morning Tribe

Cleo–Nice breakfast layout. I’m sure we’ll see you soon this morning.

Good Morning to Akenta & Mopar.

Good Morning Tabby

Good Morning DRY (((DRY)))

JFri–Good to see you here again!

Good Morning to any I might have missed.

Off to my toonland merry-go-round!!

Good Morning All!

Good Morning DF & Doc

Wonderful morning, hott coffee, choco nuts and rain to keep the dust at bay !

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Bit chilly for a swim over here !

Good Morning Everyone!

I need a hook up to the coffee, NOW!

Muy buenos días, everyone!

Good Morning all. A grey start to the day here. I hope all you Yappy Nuts have a wonderful day. Gosh September 3. The summer has just zoomed by.

Good morning, Doc and all the people on page 1.

Hey Doctor Toon - Is this a workday for you, or a day for lovin’?

Thank you, Doc!

GULP, Oh yeah. That’ll do it!

Morning Tribe… Looks like Satipera is having a Meltdown over at SOTU.

How is everyone?

Rad - Doing much better than last evening, thank you! My youngest starts his bowling league today, which means I’ll be gone until evening. (Have to do a lot of other things as well, while I’m in the big city.) My filter doesn’t like the comments on Adam or Close to Home today, and I’m only up to Garfield. Good thing I can read those strips on a different site.

G’morning, DocT, Rmom, RKnight, Carmy, Cleo, and anyone else I might have missed.

About SOTU: is it possible the new slime is just the old slime under new names? Besides, nothing can be made foolproof, because fools are so ingenious. And never learn.

It’s been made obvious no newcomers will be allowed in this forum, in many sundry and subtle ways. I’ve been more than nice, more than tolerant. This will be my last post (ironic, isn’t it? Just in time for the party, you have something to celebrate). I’m very disappointed. Here’s a group of people that are in dire need of displaying daily public attention between each other to the exclusion of anyone else. It’s something I haven’t encountered anywhere else. How odd, …and sad.

Good night, TRIBE

A couple of the “Old Slime” after teh “skimming” affected a new approach at their comments are somewhat more behaved if not reformed. I don’t know for sure, but I think Beguine to be farleft but not playing his signature “Moore bashing” or first post to avoid the negative popularity. I think a few of them have left for good though.

Which is why I don’t bother to read SOTU or the comments most days…

Morning Doc, Bmonk, Cleo, Terry, Rad, RRA, carmy! Haven’t been to SOTU for a while. I might check it out just to see who the toxic fools are these days.

Looks like Saltipera is gone!

that’s right Doc Nobody likes a troll!

HEY, DRY! :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

AND I TOOK A MINUTE OUT OF A very busy day to say that!

Hi tribe. It’s raining today so it’s into town we go. Cleo you mentioned that we are ahead of you with blackberries. Yes, ours are pretty well over now.

DANG IT!!! I MISSED JFRI!!!

Hi Dawn!

RMom I looked at those comments and the comments are very innocuous. This site has the name for oysters and gazpacho and another site mentions the function of the vacuum without using the word vacuum. Ah well.

Ma’at I’m sorry you feel that way. I know I enjoyed your posts but didn’t have time to respond. I hope you do decide to come back. You are not the person to whom they refer but unfortunately you arrived after the the dual personality started their foolishness. That is someone who has insulted posters and never apologized even after being asked by others.

Carmy

Yahoo!!!

Great to see you Dry I’m hoping that you are here a little more because things are improving.

(((((((Dry))))))))

DocT Did I congratulate you on your promotion? Sounds like it’s going well.

Thanks Dawn! It’s always so nice to get that blasted pump off.

Dusty - come on down for a South-of-the-Border Fiesta!!!

“Pepe has a scar from ear to ear - he will make your mug shots disappear! You zombie - be gone again, my friend!!!”

Steely Dan, “Sign In Stranger” (mid ’70s I think - the memories from THAT time are not “Razor Boy” sharp).

Dawn Not improving. The situation is what it is! I deal with it one day at a time.

I believe I know this Stradman . If it’s who I think, they aren’t a troll! Hey dude!!

Dry say it ain’t so - I don’t follow other strips right now so don’t know dpetrill at all.

No she is one of the ones, Dawn. Insulted Terry and the rest of us!

Ma’at - I am sorry that you have felt rebuffed. I for one am sorry if we have made you feel that way. We enjoy having new people come to the Big Top. Unfortunately, lately, some people have come here intent on raising cane and seem jealous that we can have a site where politics and religion are left on the back table. We want to have a fun group and I for one would welcome your return. Sorry for hurting you. We definitely don’t want to exclude any but those who seem to have a problem with people just being friends.

You both are in my prayers, Dry!

Good morning StradMan37 and welcome.

DocT it is nice working close to home. Go for it! I did for the last five years after years and years of driving across the city.

DRY

I will have to ask you to remove your post listing my previous ID. The reason I changed it was because someone (a troll) tracked me down with it. If you had been following my posts you would have known that. I want people to behave well with others, and am willing to call them out on bad behavior if neccessary. If you prefer to call that “insulting” someone, then so be it. Shame on you.

DocT that would be great. I have my fingers crossed for you. My eyes too ;>)

Ma’at, I would like to apologize too. I do believe you are sincere. You have have been kind to me and have shown concern in regards to my medical situation. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and kind words. Thank you.

As I said I do not know the other person but so far I have appreciated the comments I have read from Ma’at. But I also really like you, Lonewolf.

Well, all. I’m off. Cya!

Quote verbatum under your alias, Ma’at :”They are selfish immature people, and hopefully won’t be hijacking that site much longer.”

DRY - If the shoe fits….

Honestly, you’re the one that I have the most concern with. I wish you’d lighten up. You’re pretty funny, but you can also be cruel.

Thank you doc!

And dawn thank you for your good wishes! I appreciate them!

Dry - Have you been able to find a situation that fits for your dad? it is always so difficult to be sure that you are doing what’s best. Facilities range from being very good to very bad and it is not always easy to determine which is which. Good luck on your search.

(((Dry)))

Doc (and all) Thank you, I do accept what you say. I’m not very trustful once bitten, either. I was very frustrated back then, for reasons given above. When someone is not accepted, and another, who has shown themselves to be not so nice over time, is - well, it’s confusing to me. I tried to write it off to many things, but at a point I had enough. I’m very sorry for the way I stated my feelings back then, most times in defense of others who were not treated fairly. Dry and I have something in common - Italians aren’t known for their patience. We all are works in progress, and I’m still progressing.

Hello Tribe!

Had to get some RL done this morning. I see you guys have been busy discussing a situation.

Did I scare everyone away? Helloooooooooooo!

Terry Run very fast in the other direction! LOL

Terry - Hello. I am here checking up. Involved in the toils and tribulations of RL garbage and recycling issues. LOL

I’m still here Lonewolf. I may have done the scaring away, though…

Now, DRY, see what I mean. That wasn’t very nice given the circumstances.

Inserting my two cents worth (and that’s about what it really is worth), the key to success is to respect other people’s feelings and to have fun with back and forth comments. Big Top is meant to be a forum for fun and getting to know one another. It is not a place for snide cutting remarks or detrimental exchange. What I have liked about being here is that I can truly say that I have made dear friends. What more can anyone want. And, I got that through a comic strip and one that unfortunately is in reruns. I can honestly say that I look forward to each day of being with you guys.

Ma”at

Three things here bother me very much. 1) You did not let on about the change in names when it was suggested about “multiple personalities”. Granted we thought that there were two of you. But changing the name does not change the script of the writer. You can tell after reading several posts if it is the same individual. 2) The things that were said by you under a different name were still said by you. I could post them easily but that’s not my style when I am trying to reach a medium. You state the way you said certain things……some of them were downright cruel and immature( ie urinary test). 3) Dry is not a cruel person. Some of us have seen and been through enough that the wall is hard to break through. And anything that comes from her mouth at this time in her life is OK* with all of us at *Big Top! That cruel comment is a definite apology in need, regardless of what you have to say about #1 & #2.

I am always willing to give others a second (and most times more) chance, but as I stated many weeks ago, it’s not the friendship, but the trust that must be earned once removed.

Excuse the long rant. Your move.

Sincerely, TerryLonewolf

Ma’at what wasn’t very nice? What I said to Terry?* You have to understand, this group is in touch, and we are friends. Terry was in no way offended by what I said, trust me! Maybe you should chill a little and not jump to conclusions.

Thank you Terry and cleo! You know my feelings for you guys are mutual!

Ma’at - It is very easy to enjoy Big Top if you keep in mind that we are all friends and treat each other that way. We do not go to another comic and put each other down. We kid one another and look forward to getting like back. If we inadvertantly say something that offends, we try to make amends, but that really hasn’t been an issue, because we treat one another with respect. If you can see that as something that will make your life just a little more enjoyable, than give it a try, but if just being nice isn’t enough, that’s to bad.

I wasn’t scared away. I had to pick up the youngest at school. How are you doing Terry?

Dry, do you have fellings for me too?

Carmy

I was dragging a little, but I seem to have gotten a jump start for the afternoon!! LOL

How about you, dear?

I have FELLINGS for all the Tribe members!!!

Terry, I am dragging BIG TIME! It’s okay though, nothing that can’t wait. I do what I can do.

((((((CARMY))))))))) You know it sister!

(((((((DRY))))))) same here!

Doc ” FELLING??? Did you put those DANG trash cans in the way again?

((((((((((((((((((((((DOC)))))))))))))))))))

Get out, Dry! YOU started the “fellings!” LOLS!

If JFri wants a hug, he better get his keister over here!

(((((((((((((((((JFri)))))))))))))))

Carmy

I hear you about doing what you can. That fits many situatuions it seems!!

Alright, I fixed the mistake!

Carmy, Terry, Doc :-P :-P

Terry, unfortunately you are correct. I used to stress about what I couldn’t get done. Not any more, I listen to my body now. What good will I be to my family if I wear myself down?

Dry, you didn’t have to fix the boo boo. It was very funny.

Awwwww, It was cute DRY!

Doc you’re off today, why waste it sleeping? Huh? So that means 8 PM my time, PLEASE MOVE the trash cans! I don’t want Akenta to fall over them again!

CARMY–That’s what I finally am starting to learn, much as I don’t like it! Problem is if I push too much one day, I’m down for the next day anyhow.

I’m at the point I do what I can, if it doesn’t get done, it’ll still be there the next day (and the next day, and the next day …LOL)

Sing it, Doc!!

At least you guys aren’t going on and on about fillings.

DOC :-P :-P :-P

NOw I have to put my mistake up again! LOL

Cleo you never did look at the Tim Conway dentist clip did you? I’m tellin’ ‘ya, it’s hilarious!

Lonewolf

The change of ID is for my safety, not to deceive, therefore I didn’t feel the need to advertise it. Not everything is everybody’s business. That is why I’m asking for the posts that have my old ID in them to be deleted. I have already apologized. You seem quick to judge who is in need and who isn’t. Would you like to come and ride a while in the wheelchair they say I’ll be getting in my future due to an illness that can’t be cured? There are private emails and bulletin boards wherein several members here share additional information and opinions. If you share in those, you may feel more of a connection to those people. However, I ask you to play according to the sandbox you’re in. People who aren’t privy to those cannot know these types of intimate details about others, and you shouldn’t scold them for it. Bad behavior is bad behavior, period. Graceful manners can flow from those even in the worst of times.

LOL Doc - I was reading through and that song came to mind, then scrolled down and saw you singing it - too funny!

Ma’at - Okay you and some of us have had our say. We have all made our points. I, for one, feel it is time to get back to some semblance of enjoying the day.

Ma’at If you are getting a wheel chair, I am sorry. I am truly sorry you are having problems and I hope you believe that.

That said, you want us to stop posting as friends because we may offend someone else who doesn’t understand our friendship? Well, I for one will not deny my friends on here anymore than I would deny my friends or family here in PA. If someone is offended by our unique friendship, that isn’t our problem. .

Cleo The sky here is beautiful, but you can feel the fall air! I WANT SUMMER BACK!!!

I just looked at the time, doc did stay up late!

Ma’at I am WAY to busy to get involved in this but if you want to be part of the tribe, get off your soap box! You say you apologogized. If you did I missed it. But know this, as docT stated rule #1 is play nice, so do that. If you think you can form a wedge between Dry and the Tribe (which appeaers to me to be your agenda)

GIVE IT UP! AIN”T GONNA HAPPEN!

If you don’t like Dry, then don’t talk to her and let it go. As for me letting bygones be bygones, the clock starts now but it all depends on how you go from here with me.

Hiya KeedZ! Terry, I know what you mean about naps. I need one, and should just go take it. Very busy day in RL yesterday, and no time for a nap, and I’m paying for it today.

Ma’at, I am sorry for your illness. I would like to speak more with you about that. If I put my email address that I use only for my gocomics account, will you email me? I can easily change it if some goofballs start emailing me.

Dry-Fall is in the air here as well. And when summer goes, I feel this empty feeling. I sometimes wish that I lived in a climate that was warmer longer, but then I look at the beauty around me and the feelings diminish considerably.

I guess the offer still stands JFri!

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((JFRI)))))))))))))))))))))))

Cleo do you get a lot of snow in winter? I always forget to ask you that!

CARMY

Hello, dr. toons step daughter. How are you?

Dry - We usually don’t get much snow, but last year we did. We were gone for the winter during the last 3 previous winters and from what I hear they were kind of nasty. This winter is supposed to be mild. Let’s put it this way, i will believe it when I see it. Our winter’s have seemed to be more dramatic. For instance, last winter we had very chilly weather and a dumping of snow that piled up. Then, overnight, the temps went up over 50 degrees and snow turned to rain. Our lake rose about five feet and flooded some individuals.

Doctor Toon - I believe you have met your match. And by that I mean, someone who has your number. LOL

Peace and Love, Doc!

Have a good one!

Carmy

whose hinny can we pinch now? ( I think I know a couple guys who will probably be on here in a second or two to volunteer! LOL

Dry, don’t you touch mine!

Carmy and Dry

Cleo last winter was fairly mild. the Farmers Almanac says its going to be a VERY BAD winter here, and Accu Weather says it will be very mild. Like you said, whatever, I’ll believe it when I see it. I just hate those dark dreary winter days and nights. You go to work in the dark, when you leave work, it’s dark! Its deprseeing! But I guess Doc is used to it!

Carmy Yes, I would welcome the offer. Dry - Thank you for your sympathy. And I’m not saying anything should change, although I felt that what you said to Terry was in part because of what was going on at the moment, and I don’t what to think that anyone should be advised to run from me. Perhaps I misunderstood. I also don’t want anyone to be scolded just because they’re not as familiar about the people and situations here as the regulars. As everyone says, play nice. I have a strong opinion on what constitutes play nice, and my hackles go up quickly if I perceive otherwise. I’m sorry if my misunderstanding has been misdirected at you at times. JFri wow… you really are Vader. The only wedge I have here is the one I’m going to enjoy with the wine when I get home tonight. Cleo I’m done, my friend. No more. I’m tired.

We were just discussing this last night. The Almanac can’t go wrong too far by predicting a bad winter. If they’re right, they get kudos for it. If they are wrong, who would be too disappointed?

Ma’at, I merely meant that Terry should run in the other direction so he wouldn’t get involved in the melee that was happening. You must be very touchy if you thought that.

Dry - I don’t think that I could put up with a day where I went to work in the dark and came home in the dark, but fortunately I don’t have to and many people do. I do know that days of gray weather makes me depressed.

Marg Don’t you worry girl!! You have my word!! LOL

Carmy

I’m leaving work now! BBIAB. Gotta check my dad’s mail.

I’m going to take that nap! (Famous last words…)

Ma’at - I understood what Dry meant immediately. If you stick around long enough you will begin to discover what we are like as individuals. We are all different, but alike in the sense of fun we all share. Our banter is fun and our responses can be wry, humorous jabs that come only when we know the other person will know that the jab is not meant to berate. We all share a sense of fun and delight in the knowledge that we have met others that share the sense of whimsy.

Did I stress the fact that we like to have fun. LOL

Cleo Yes, you are retired! I could retire based on years on the job, but would have a ways to go to collect SS. Besides, I enjoy my job so much, I would be lost without it!

Ma’at, let me know when you’ve seen the email address so I can delete the post.

Dry - Yes, it’s a while before I can get SS as well, if it will still be there to get.

Cleo cynic!! I hear ya’, though!

carmy

Dry - Do you have big plans for the weekend? We have a couple of islands that are having studios tours of local artists. That is a possibility. It somewhat depends on the weather which is predicted to be sketchy. I don’t know about PA, but here weather prediction is hard to call a science. The scenario for weather change can vary so much, that the forecast is often wrong. In Texas we could go to accuweather and 15 days in advance they would predict and it was always accurate.

cleo The weather is supposed to be BEAUTIFUL here, but you know where I’ll be most of that time unless somethng changes, which only means further down hill.

cleo you still there? I have a question!

Where’s the evening crew? Too early?

cleo where are you?

Dry - I am here. I am trying to sneak out every time a ray of sunshine pops from behind a cloud.

Cleo remember the other night I mentioned trying Blue Moon at Applebees? Well I bought a case yesterday but forgot to get oranges for the “twist”. I was going to have one tonight, but does it taste much different without them?Otherwise I’ll have a Coors until I get the oranges. Dumb question, huh?

Dry heh… yeah, thanks for nuttin’! I had lots of ‘splainin’ to do, Lucy, when you told Lonewolf to run. Don’t you know by now that wolves are curious by nature? Carmy Thanks JFri I’m not trying to tear anything/one apart. Peace? Cleo Remember that movie… “Are we having fun now? Is this the fun part?” Afternoon thunderstorms are about to roll in, can’t see the mountain tops anymore from my window.

I have never had a Blue Moon with and orange twist. But yes, I would imagine the orange would add a subtle flavor. Blue Moon makes several styles of beer. For example a Hefenweizen is served with lemon. I do not like that style of beer, but my wife does and she likes the lemon.

It’s been a busy day here. It looks like I don’t have to worry about missing doc’s wake up call again. At least one night where I won’t feel like I let Dry down.

Here’s a deposit into the bank for those that need it.

Still need to finish my comic rounds - all the sites were so slow to load this morning (I’m only up to the I’s)

Cleo this was the lue Moom Belgian White Wheat, which the distributor said is their main line and sometimes thru the year they come out with different brews but only for a short time.

I am getting ready to go to football practice with my son. I have been in and out but after practice I’lkl be back.

Ma’at–Sorry about what you are going through, sincerely I mean that. But that has nothing to do with what you say or do just as my health condition has nothing to do with what I may say or do. As has been said we here stick up for each other no matter what. We don’t take too many chances.

As others have stated, let’s start at square one or as close as possible and have some fun. You’ve been around here enough to know we have fun or else it would not have come to this. You would have just walked away. (virtually speaking. lol)

When’s the party, anyhow?? Heck, if you leave AND come back, is that reason for two parties? LOL

IN OUT IN OUT IN OU…

Lonewolf That enough parties for ya?!! I can do it again… Dry Blue Moon website has several ways to serve that orange slice, depending on preferance and personality. The Slam Dunk is my favorite.

I’m in and out too. We’re making enchiladas. YUM!

Dry - Belgian White Wheat is like a Hefenweizen and it is meant to have citrus with it.

@Ma’at, I hope you are being nice now.

ma’at you should come back IN if you’re going to give us all these parties. (I know you didn’t go completely OUT last time, but still come IN)

Well Dry it looks like you have got several people interested in a party. I know that I mentioned that I would like to have a party soon. Shall we make it at my house? I always have the makings of a party with alcohol always in stock.

Ma’at - Did you catch that email address of Carmy’s. She doesn’t like to leave it up to long. If so, let her know, so she can delete it. Thanks.

I’m really out of here this time. Just wanted to see some replies.

P&L TRIBE!

Keep the party going. I have to leave for a bit, but no worry, just soemthing I have to do. Ma’at I will check out he website. That is a good beer!

Akenta & bmonk - Hello to you both.

Hi Cleo, yes, I told Carmy thanks, but maybe she didn’t catch it.

CARMY Thanks for the email address

If the ’ is too much to type (it is for me sometimes), ya’ll can call me Ma.

My wife’s daughter just got back from fishing in Alaska and brought salmon home with her. I also have some Columbia River sturgeon. I will bbq both. I supply the salmon and booze and as usual you guys bring whatever mix you wish. I have fresh lettuce and tomatoes from the garden, so I will make a salad. You guys can decide what dish that you would like to contribute. I have put wood in both the fire pit and chiminea.

bmonk! I’ve bent over backward to prove myself, and that coming from one of my favorite clergy… that stings, bee!

Edit - Yes, I’m being nice now.

Ma, you’re welcome. I’ve deleted it. cleo, any halibut? I will bring some steamed white rice with some veggies.

Carmy - I have halibut cheeks, will that work?

Ma’at - Are you male of female? I guess just because of the name that sounds like Matt, i assumed you were a male, but Ma makes me think that I was perhaps wrong.

JFri - Let me know when you get off work. I have a bottle of Booker’s with our name on it.

Hi Cleo - female, feeling old as dirt today Ma’at is one of the oldest Egyptian goddesses, and is the personification of the Egyptian concepts of truth and justice. My husband and I are researching the 42 commandments that helped rule Egyptian society, and the thought that the Christian commandments have been based on these. As a person I fall short of the 42, but have them up in my office to help improve myself daily. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma’at

cleo do you still have any of that sake left? That was really good the other night

And found some spicy sausages to add to the grill.

Akenta - Funny that you should mention that, I was just finishing a glass myself. Do you like yours heated, I forget?

cleo, halibut cheeks? Is that a funny?

Hi Akenta! you say sake, like we say sake. Or was it arigato?

Akenta - You are always adding a little spice into our lives.

cleo heated please, but make sure you don’t burn yourself. If I can’t add spice, then all I can do is destroy doc’s property.

Akenta - I think that you are doing a pretty darned good job of both. LOL

Carmy I think Cleo was trying to say he had h*ll-of-a-butt (halibut) cheeks!

Ma, thanks. Cleo is definitely cheeky! BBL!

Carmy - Sorry, I missed your comment. No, halibut cheeks are the meat located up in the head. They aren’t usually saved because it is to time consuming, but it is very tender and tasty.http://www.fishex.com/seafood/halibut/halibut.html

cleo I was thinking that same thing as ma’at - you do have that rep, you know.

and carmy is correct, you are definitely cheeky

There’s something comforting about being cheeky and a cool breeze always does feel nice.

Hi everyone. Ijust stopped in for a moment to see who was here and found FIVE pages to go through. I can’t keep up. Did someone mention a party? I have been very busy the last couple of weeks with my son visiting and haven’t really had time to do much more that skim through. Miss me? As I was about to say before I got sidetracked, I can bring a big bowl of scalloped potatoes with onion and cheese. Also,several wedges of different types of cheese.

serena - Nice to see you. I was commenting on your absence last night. Your contribution to the party is perfect.

Hi Serena and MoPar

MoPar since your bday is on a Monday, ok if the party starts the weekend before?

Cleo My husband cooked for our first date, and greeted me at the door wearing a “David” apron. When he turned around I saw the rest of the story. Very cheeky, indeed!

MoPar subtle reminder? ROFLMAO. Certain people know my birthday, let’s see if they remember! :-D Of course, the older I get, I would just as soon FORGET!!!

Ma who is David on the apron?

Ma’at - I cooked for one of my first date’s with my wife. Earlier in the day we had gone skinny dipping in a mountain stream.

MoPar - Nice to see you. I unfortunately will be gone for 3 weeks during your birthday, but I am sure that this motley crew will more than make up for my absence. Just be sure to have a drink for me every time you believe my glass would be empty. If you do that, you won’t remember who was at your party and who wasn’t.

Dry - Michelangelo’s David. You know the striking nude chap.

Happy Birthday MoPar. Yes I know it is way too early but I won’t remember the date. We should have a calendar posted with everyone’s birthdays listed. I can’t be the only one who can’t remember. Am I? Really?

I would like to go outside more now that the weather has decided to stay warm and sunny for awhile. But we had quite alot of rain a couple of weeks ago. Then the weather turned hot and we are buried under clouds of mosquitos. I have to use bug spray at work just to keep from being driven mad. Looking out the window at night is like looking into a snowstorm. I reminds of some of those movies where the rats. snakes, spiders, bats or whatever takes over the whole country. Maybe they are the first troops of Doc Ts rodent revolution?

Thanks Cleo. I missed chatting with everyone too.

((((((((HUGS)))))))))) to all Yappy Nuts old and new.

Cleo you went skiinny dipping on a first date? Geez louise, no wonder you’re well known for streaking thru car washes!!!

AKENTA

Hi Serena Dry MoPar ! Going home, so I’ll be offline for awhile. That wine and cheese is calling to me. I’m leaving more fresh strawberries from the garden on the table for everyone to enjoy tonight with their various beverages. Have a good night if I don’t see all ya’ll later!

Cleo what is that avatar? I couldn’t make it out!

Dry

It’s him being cheeky :-p

Dry - Akenta is right it is my muscular back and butt cheeks. :-)

Ma’at, see how hard it is to tell what someone is up to without cues like tone of voice and body language, or at least emoticons? I’m sorry I ever doubted you, if you will accept my apology…

Cleo Muscular back and butt cheeks? ROFLMAO, my friend!!!

I think it’s time for another run thru the car wash!!!

Akenta I’m picking my team, slowly, but surely! I’m so confused, LOL!

HEY WHERE IS JOHNNY?

Dry I only picked a few people for my team - a couple qbs I wanted, the defense I wanted and a couple of other names I liked. Letting Yahoo do the rest for me.

Akenta* thanks for the tip! I did read, I can pick as many as I want? Is there a limit to the number of total players or total positions?

Akenta In between here and answering the phone from friends and family members, I am trying to read the rules, but it seems to be a lost cause!

Dry don’t worry about the rules. Under League, there is a “Scoring & Settings” Section to explain some of it. Johnny got me to change some of it, but no has said anything since. The list of positions are down the page.

Akenta Thanks my friend! I’ll check that out, hopefully I’ll have time tonight. If not, I’lll take my chances!

And in RL football, Minnesota will rock, (I HOPE!) And yes, I’m still a Packer, except tor THE games. If you saw my post last night, you know where I’m coming from! LOL!

It’s been fun tonight. Not sure where cleo’s cheeks went, but we’ll see them tomorrow

Night!!

Akenta You can ALWAYS COUNT ON THAT ONE! :-D

Looks like I missed a busy day here today! I’m just NOW getting caught up on all the BT posts, and still doing my comic rounds. Hectic day today. I think I need Mopar’s advice about my Caravan. It did something really weird - all the gauges on the dash went to the zero mark, and the radio went dead. Thank goodness the engine kept running! The dash stuff (but not the radio - it stayed off) would come back on for a little while, then go off again for a while. Even did it once when it was sitting still. After 30 minutes or so of this erratic behavior, it healed itself. The radio came back on, and the gauges worked fine the rest of the day. Spooky!

RRAMom ever see the movie “Poltergeist?”

My cheeks are about to plant themselves in front of the dinner table. The old party never really took off. To much spent emotion today possibly.

No, Dry. But I think I’ve heard about it.

Mopar - It was dry today. I called my hubby who is pretty mechanical when it first happened. He suspects a loose ground wire somewhere. He thought it might be going off/on when I hit bumps too, but from what I witnessed, it didn’t seem like it. The top tier of the dash lights where the turn signal shows still worked, and the ABS light would come on.

Mopar - I wish I could bring it to you!! I understood some of your explanation. We replaced the battery within the last year, but I don’t think we’ve replaced the alternator. (We bought it used several years ago.) I did notice that the engine sounded quieter when it was idling when it was during its weird phase, and was back to its normal sound after it had healed.

Hey Tribe!

Back from FB practice and caught up on posts!!

Cleo And what are we having for dinner? I may park my butt checks next to yours. I haven’t been eating as well as I should, as you can imagine!

Hey Terry

I’m going to drop off a load of stuff. We went shopping yesterday when I was hungry, and now we have three 1/2 gallons of ice cream, and three bags of potato chips, not to mention pistachio nuts and *10* dark chocolate Lindt bars because they were 10 for $1, and you can’t pass up a deal like that! What were we thinking?

We just finished dinner, always much too late for a virtual party, so count thes as late night snacks.

Welcome back Lonewolf! At least you weren’t gone as long today as I was, so you didn’t have near as many to read.

Good evening RRAmom, Mopar, Cleo, Dry, Bmonk & Akenta!

Good night Akenta!

I’m sure I missed someone, so Good evening to all!!

Good evening Marg!

Marg food in any form, I’ll eat! I need something in my stomach! I’ll have some ice cream and chips! They go well together! But I can’t eat the pistachios!

RRAmom–I was out most of the day and showed three times. It didn’t make reading all the posts any easier. It is still the same amount!!

Marg - What flavor of ice cream, may I ask? Although right now, potato chips sound better. Believe it or not, but my doctor tells me to eat MORE salt! (Of course, he wouldn’t approve of the fat content in potato chips, but oh well!)

Hey MoPar I’d say crank up those songs, but I’ll probably be hitting the hay pretty soon!

(((((Dry)))))

(((((Marg)))))

this is just to good not to share with you. is this what im getting myself into? lol

Parent Teacher Conference Should Be Hilarious

Dear Mrs. X:

In just over a week, you will be my son’s Grade 1 teacher. He is ever so excited to be under your tutelage. Why, since the last day of kindergarten, entering your class was all he could talk about. He gleefully thrust a piece of paper into my hand on that June afternoon, and said, “Here’s a list of the stuff I need for school next September!”

And I have to admit, I, too, was excited. I’m a school supplies geek from way back. And so, in early August, I set out to buy the items you’d listed.

It was on my fourth store that the realization began to sink in.

You’re a crafty bleeep, aren’t you?

This list was a thinly disguised test. Could I find the items, exactly as you’d prescribed? Because if not, my son would be That Kid, the one with the Problem Mother, Who Can’t Follow Directions.

For example, the glue sticks you requested. In the 40 gram size. Three of the little buggers. (What kind of massive, sticky project you’ve got planned for the first day of school that would require the students to bring all this glue, I cannot imagine.) But the 40 gram size doesn’t come in a convenient 3-pack. The /30 /gram size does. But clearly, those would be wildly inappropriate. So I got the individually priced 40’s, as per your instructions.

Another bit of fun was your request for 2 packs of 8 Crayola crayons (basic colors). The 24 packs, with their 24 /different /colors, sat there, on sale. I could have purchased /three/ of the 24 packs for the price I had to pay for the 8 packs. (Clearly, you’ll not be teaching the youngsters any sort of economics lessons this year.) Even the cashier looked at me, as if to say, “Pardon me, ma’am, but are you slow?” as I purchased these non-bargain crayons. But that’s what the list said. And I was committed to following the list.

But the last item, well, now, you saved your malice up for that one, didn’t you? “8 mm ruled notebooks”, you asked for. Simple enough. Except the standard size is /seven /millimetres. One. Millimetre. Difference. Do you realize, Mrs. X., exactly how infinitesimal the difference between 7 mm ruling and 8 mm ruling is? Pretty small, I assure you. The thickness of a fingernail, approximately. But that millimetre, that small bit of nothingness, made me drive to four different stores, over the course of three sweaty August hours. And when I finally, finally found the last remaining 8 mm notebooks, I took no pleasure in my victory. I merely shifted my focus. To you, Mrs. X.

You wanna dance, lady? Let’s dance.

Because I am just batshit crazy enough to play your games. And, in turn, come up with some of my own.

On show and share day, my son will be bringing the video of his birth. It will be labelled, “Ben’s First Puppy.” Enjoy.

He will be given a list of words, and daily, he will ask you what they mean. Words such as, “pedophile”, “anti-semite”, and “skank”. Good luck with those.

At some point, you will attempt to teach him mathematics. And I’m quite sure that, like most of your ilk, you will require my son to “show his work”. And he will.

Through interpretive dance.

Because that is who you’ve chosen to tangle with, toots. A stay at home mom who is not entirely balanced, and has altogether too much time on her hands. But is, most certainly, A Mother Who Can Follow Directions.

Sincerely,

Ginny

RRAmom–I noticed your post about the automobile troubles. I agree with your husband. It does sound like a loose or poor ground if it is a late model vehicle. The computers on late models need the grounds to be good now more than ever. Very common in our shop nowadays!

Mopar - Thanks so much for the advice! My hubby’s work has been extremely hectic (12-14 hour days!) and so it is hard for him to open the “van repair” “file drawer”. (One of the marriage conferences we went to, a guy told the group that men are like filing cabinets, they can only think about one, maybe two, subjects at a time. If they try to do more, they’ll tip over like a filing cabinet with all the drawers open.) I’ll share your advice with my hubby, so when he gets home, he’ll have some idea where to start looking. I’m thinking it might be the easiest to take the alternator off, and take it to a parts store to see if it is okay. Would that be a good idea?

Lonewolf - It is hardly a late model, unless you are using “late” to refer to “deceased”, and it isn’t quite there - yet. It is a 1998, with over 200,000 miles.

Mopar - I have to admit, pouring doc’s coffee on it does sound like a tempting idea. I’ve heard of pouring Coke on corroded battery cables, maybe coffee could fix whatever’s ailing it?

Oh, please! Not the serpentine belt!! I don’t remember if it was this vehicle or which one, but I know that’s a pain.

Good night, Mopar! And good luck with the Algebra!

*Hey tabby Good tale!

Hey (((((((((((((((Terry))))))))))))))))!

DrY i lol it was just great. love it.

how are you friend?

MoPar NO tunes? Well, goodnight and have a pleasant evening and good sleep!

love this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCd8Ig9RLqY&feature=channel

I agree, tabby! It was a funny tale! I have to admit, even though I love buying office/school supplies, I am SO glad I never had to buy them according to a long list. When our kids took some co-op classes with other homeschoolers, I would occasionally be requested to bring some supplies, but they were usually quite flexible about the details. I do always try to browse the Wal-Mart aisles as soon as they put out the school supplies, because sometimes I find some nifty stuff they don’t carry throughout the year. But I stay out of the department once the rush hits!

Good Night Mopar

Tabby–Excellent and very humorous story!!

okay i had a long day im going to bed. night all peace and love.

Tabby you know I hate country for the most part! LOL girl! Did you get my e?

Good night, tabby! Sweet dreams!

Dry - We had sockeye salmon with a ginger red onion relish and orange glaze, rice and romano beans sauteed with oregano and garden tomatoes. You are welcome to the leftovers my dear.

Good night Tabby

Dry–What do you mean you don’t like country???

Cleo I’ll take it! Thank you!

Wait till ole Brett hears that!!

I am sending dinner to you Dry along with a glass of Pinot Noir. Hope things are going well with finding a place for your dad.

(((((Dry)))))

Terry I like some country, but not much! I like rock, soul, blues, jazz, some classical, etc. anything but the twangy country hillbilly stuff! You should know by now if you keep up on the posts and our rock fests!!! Which I KNOW you DO! But I do LOVE Charlie Daniels! But then, he isn’t really COUNTRY! Rock and country I guess!

((((((((((((((((((((((((CLEO)))))))))))))))))))))))

And I love Pinot Noir! Thank you my friend!

Terry I think Brett will forgive me!!!And I love his butt in those Wrangler Jeans!!! ROFLMAO!!

Charlie Daniels is the type(Country Rock or Rockabilly) of country I like the most. But I also like Rock, Classic rock, Blues and some Doo-wap.

Yeah, but he is pure country!! Brett that is!!

Terry there is SOME country I like, SOME, but as good as he is at football and as CUTE as he is, I’ll forgive him for that mistake!! :-D

I would think that he would consider it your mistake!!! LOL

OH TERRY please! That doesn’t even look like him!

Terry you still haven’t told me how you do that dude!!

Good night, Dry & Lonewolf! I think I need to get some sleep.

Good night RRAmom

The picture wasn’t supposed to look like Brett, just there to get a smile!!! Hyuk, hyuk!!!

RRAMom Pleasant dreams!

Hi everybody! I have decided to come back. During the time I was gone I did a lot of thinking, and got involved in helping people. and cheering other people up as well. I did this while fighting off the troll that resides in me. I’m not mad anymore. I have learned that cooler heads prevail. I also learned that rational thinking is best to do before taking action. My dad told me that for every action I take, there is an equal reaction. Depending on the action itself the reaction will either be good or bad. I understand this now. So can I be apart of the Tribe again?

Terry where did you go?

DRY

Busy right now.

I would love to be in on this discussion but I am watching a movie with my sweetie.

Tribe

Say it ain’t so Joe!!!

So how are you all doing today?

Terry , How is your son doing in football?

terry Joe it’s so! Remember that song “Ain’t We the Lucky Ones?” I was hoping MoPar would be here to get it cranked up to get OUR party started, and I can’t find it!

I have learned that the world doesn’t end just because no one answers my comments.. I am okay with that. So how are you Dry and Terry.

I’m not as trusting as you may want to believe. From my standpoint I am upset at what has been said to me and how I have been singled out through posts by you and the others. Again the longer post above is all about you(this has been said before recently). This is not about you alone. If I ever want to change my opinion or attitude towards you or anyone else that is my choice. I read your stories, like most of them, but that is as far as it goes right now. If you have grown than you can understand that. You do have an imagination and do relay it well to words. This is not to hurt you but a choice I wish to make and am free to do.

I’m sorry that you were hurt Terry, I just want to make amends.

I don’ t want to be your enemy or anybody else’s enemy here.

Ladywolf, since you have an account with gocomics, you can post your comments anywhere you wish, HOWEVER, we that have accounts also have rights too. No one has to comment to anyone on any comic that they do not wish to comment to. You and your alter egos have made many problems with people coming over here on BT telling us how we should comment, insulting us, etc. No one has the right to force anyone to do something that they do not want to do.

I know that I hurt a lot of people here and that I have a lot to make up for. But I was angry at that time and I let it foolishly take me over.

I understand that now Carmy. I don’t want to hurt anybody anymore.

I admit that I was stupid and insensitive to other people’s feelings. I was wrong and I am sorry.

Terry I know the mean and unfair things that have been said about you, and others of our friends here, including myself. It seems to upset some people around here that we TRULY have become friends. It’s hard to imagine for some I suppose, but who cares what the others think of us. As one of our tribe says, it’s not our business what other people think of us. WE KNOW who we are! AND WE ARE FRIENDS.

The people that post here have gotten to know each other over a period of time, and are honest with, and trust each other. I personally don’t like prevarication, and tend not to trust those that indulge in it. That’s my choice. Anyone is free to post wherever he/she wishes.

I want to get to know you all. I’m tired of the way I was acting. I want everyone to see the real me for who I am, and not as some spoiled rotten kid that has to have her way.

(Oh lord… I just had to pick this moment to peek in. Is my life cursed or blessed?)

Ladywolf I put everyone through the wringer today regarding much the same thing, so maybe you’ll understand if they don’t respond to you right now, okay? I think everyone’s just plain tuckered out.

You have chosen not to get to know us and now you probably never will.

I’m not here to drag anyone down. I’m here to offer a peaceful truce.

I would like to know if you will just be using your Ladywolf sign on name or will you still be using your alter ones also?

LW* I think you should just let things lie. Take *Ma’s advice and don’t say anything more tonight. An occasional post about something that has been said in the comments or in the ‘toon will be accepted over time. Don’t try to rush it and and DO NOT constantly talk about yourself without thinking of others. It will turn everyone off. I feel this is generally good advice for life. Hope you take it.

I think that’s good advice Dawn. Ladywolf and ((everyone)), it’s 1130pm here. I need a good night’s rest or I can’t function in the morning, so good night all, and see you in the funny papers.