Big Top by Rob Harrell for July 13, 2010

  1. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago
    Big Top breakfast menu:

    ♠Lonewolf’s♠ Huevos Rancheros Grog’s scrambled eggs or eggs over easy with sausage or bacon. Lewreaders special pheasant egg omelet (with diced tomatoes, red and green peppers, onions, cheddarcheese, and Frank’s hot sausewhich is optional) Digital Frog cold pizza (all toppings are avaliable) The Sojourner chocolate pancake pie (Small slices avaliable) DDFENCE EMET’s favorite poptarts My own favorites of Hashbrowns tater tots, or French Fries Other great foods: Steaks (Porterhouse, T-Bone, Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Top Sirloin, Gourmet, Angus Beef

    Steak, Philly Cheese Steak, Swiss steak Burgers- Double Delux Cheese burger, Mushroom Swiss burger, Angus burger, Smoked

    bacon cheddar burger, Tofu veggie Burger (All burgers come with a side order of Fries,

    onion rings, chicken tenders or spicy buffalo wings Hot dogs or corn dogs Salad bar now open

    Desserts: (courtesy of Ladyhawk, bmonk, and my Big Sister) Ice cream delights - Carmel Chocolate Hot Fudge Butterscotch Strawberry Nuts Whipped Cream Butterbrickle ice cream Cherry sorbet Rocky Road Fried Ice cream Special - Big Sister’s Nuclear Coffee Fudge Explosion Delight. (Once you taste it you’ll keep coming back for more. I guarantee it) German Chocolate Fudge Cake and an assortment of cookies Cotton candy, caramel candy apples, salt water Taffy, other chocolate candies and m&m’s Special Nuclear chocolate Birthday cake for Doc.

    Beverage: Regular or Doc’s World Famous Nuclear Coffee Starbright’s Divine CocoMocha courtesy of Johanan Rakkav & Chris Alan (Ask for his specials by request) milk, chocolate milk - regular or milkshakes Asst. fruit juices and teas fountain drinks like Pepsi and other sodas Floats, or milkshakes Premium or imported beer Malt liquor Bloody mary, margarita, martini and other cocktails.

    Tonight is a repeat menu with a few add ins and minor adjustments.

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  2. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    You’re awesome, Ladywolf!

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  3. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Pete I hope that you are a speed reader.

    Hello and good morning TRIBE

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  4. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Thanks Lonewolf.

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  5. But eo
    Rakkav  over 14 years ago
    Good morning, everyone!

    The Unusual for me this coming morning, if you can: just a cup of Thundering Steppes Coffee (dig into one of the sealed packages of CocoMocha Makings if you have to). I plan to head off on a shopping trip in early daylight.

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  6. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Ladywolf - - Can I please have some Huevos rancheros, beans, rice and some Johanna’s cocMocha & Doc’s World Famous Nuclear Coffee?

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  7. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    You got it Johanan Rakkav here you go.

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  8. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Johanan, isn’t is about time you ordered some breakfast to go along with the special mix?

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  9. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Ladywolf has knocked herself out fixin’ this great breakfast!

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  10. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Here is your order Lonewolf.

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  11. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    The usual for Lucky as well.

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  12. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    OWIE!

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  13. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Thank you, Ladywolf!

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  14. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Yes, the usual for Lucky.

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  15. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Okay! Here you go boy.

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  16. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Thanks again, Ladywolf!

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  17. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Hey Where is Big Sister at?

    Is she having internet problems again?

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  18. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Good Morning, LuvH8!

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  19. Grim sm blue eyes
    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Morning Everyone!

    Hello Little Sister & Lonewolf

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  20. But eo
    Rakkav  over 14 years ago

    @Lonewolf: I don’t eat breakfast this early in the morning (when I normally write), and when I do get up I’m typically headed somewhere else. But if Ladywolf could kindly have Lewreader’s Special Egg Omlette (complete with Frank’s Hot Sauce) ready to go with the Thundering Steppes Coffee at 7:00 AM CDT, I’d be much obliged.

    @Ladywolf: Thanks for your consideration. Meanwhile my boss, Master Starbright, will be coming in after me later this morning (you’ll recognize him when you see him, unless he’s wearing his Cloak of Shadow). He’ll be wanting some CocoMocha, and he’d have breakfast too except that he really doesn’t need food or drink at all…

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  21. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    So what can I fix for you and Kitty, Big Sister.

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  22. Grim sm blue eyes
    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
    Happy Birthday Doc T!!!

       

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  23. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Good morning, LuvH8.

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  24. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    I am headed to the horizontal position now!

    Good Night, Ladywolf and LuvH8.

    P&L

    Good Morning, RwB and Lewreader!

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  25. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Good night Lonewolf.

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  26. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Johanan Rakkav consider it done.

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  27. Grim sm blue eyes
    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Little Sister I would like some scrambled eggs, bacon, a bagel with cream cheese & tomato juice please. Kitty would like scrambled eggs, raw steak and milk&beer.

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  28. Grim sm blue eyes
    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Night Lonewolf, Rest Peacefully.

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  29. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Here you go Big Sister & Kitty Enjoy.

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  30. Purposeinc wolf
    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    I need to say good night also. See you all tomorrow.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOC! :-)
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  31. Grim sm blue eyes
    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Night Little Sister

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  32. But eo
    Rakkav  over 14 years ago
    Happy Birthday??? Only a few days after mine? Well, well!

    So how old are you, Doctor Toon, if I may ask? And is one of the superpowers granted by Nuclear Coffee ageless immortality?

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  33. Ben pawst
    serenasakitty  over 14 years ago
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOC.

    May your day bring all the peace, joy and love that you desire.

    Good morning LuvH8, Ladywolf, Lonewolf, Johanan and anyone else in today.

    Ladywolf it looks like I’m too late to meet you for breakfast so if it’s OK with you I’ll just pick and graze at your excellent breakfast.. Great variety of ice cream, by the way. I think if I try really hard, I can leave some for others to share.

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  34. Raider lv
    Akenta  over 14 years ago
    Happy Birthday DocT!!
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  35. Ben pawst
    serenasakitty  over 14 years ago

    Good morning Akenta I haven’t seen much of you for awhile. How have you been?

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    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Good Morning ((TRIBE))

    Happy Birthday Doc!!!
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  37. What has been seen t1
    lewisbower  over 14 years ago

    LADYWOLF I was going to have my namesake omelet when I realized

    DOC T IS 39 AGAIN! HAPPY BIRTDAY YOUNG FELLA!

    I never had fried ice cream, though I once tried to impress a lady with Baked Alaska. Yeah, she was impressed but Firehouse 6 didn’t appreciate getting woken up’

    Turn on the water in the sink Everybody have a drink!

    In honor of DOC TOON’S BIRTHDAY, the NUC COFFEE pipes will be extended world wide.

    Morning TRIBE! I lied about the Nuc Coffee pipes. They ain’t even near New England yet. Psst, don’t tell anyone but I suspect Doc’s been sneaking an ice cream spoon to work.

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  38. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Morning, Ladywolf, ♠Lonewolf♠, LuvH8, Johanan, serena, Lewreader, Akenta RwB and Doctor Toon!

    Happy Birthday, Doctor Toon!
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  39. 5f3a242a feac 42cc b507 b6590d3039f7
    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    I tried to consider that once too, Doc. No one would let me.

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  40. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    By the way, Doc. I think counting the aniversaries of your 29th sort of defeats the purpose. Someone’s liable to put 29 and 19 together.

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  41. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    And it just might be me!

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  42. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOC!!!

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  43. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Good Morning, Tribe!

    Hi, Akenta. Good to see you!

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  44. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Wasn’t that line it Planet of the Apes?

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  45. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Good Morning, Grog, RwB, Serena & Lewreader!

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    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Hey Lonewolf, Grog, Serena & Lewreader

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    serenasakitty  over 14 years ago

    Well, let’s get the party started. I’m sure the others will show up when they do.

    YAAAHOOOO DOC.

    Hi everybody.

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  48. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    I’m sure they will too, Serena!

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  49. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Doc…………………

    James just saw me on here and he said to tell you…

    Happy, Birthday, Doc!
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  50. Grim sm blue eyes
    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

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  51. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    You’ve got that right, Doc!

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  52. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Good Morning, LuvH8!

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  53. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    I must get a move on. Have a great day, Doc.

    I hope everyone has a great day.

    Hello to all those yet to show up!

    P&L

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  54. Sweet taffy
    Quabaculta  over 14 years ago

    Good morning Trube

    I’m off work today, having picked up Taffy from the SPCA’s spay and neuter clinic this morning. She’s in good shape and a little active…but not bouncy like she usually is. I have some pain meds for her. I took the day off to be with her in case she gets uncomfortable. She is also microchipped. Right now she doesn’t want to stay in my lap, or for that matter, stay stil, but she’s not fully awake.

    I’m taking advantage of the time to make some bean soup. Should be ready about 6pmish and I’ll wheel a vat into the BTchowdown room.

    Ya’ll have a great day. I’ll be popping in here and there.

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  55. But eo
    Rakkav  over 14 years ago

    But if I finish all of my chores and you finish thine / Then tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1699

    see here

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  56. Grim sm blue eyes
    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Morning Doc T & Lonewolf

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  57. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Hello, Quaby

    Oh to be 38-39 again.

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  58. Grim sm blue eyes
    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Morning Johanan, Quaby & Grog

    Good Night Everyone!

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  59. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good night, LuvH8

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    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Ni-Night LuvH8 Sleep fast

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  61. Ben pawst
    serenasakitty  over 14 years ago

    Doc you mentioned that LuvH8 kitty in the first picture doesn’t look too happy. It must be because he is sitting in front of all those nicely wrapped presents and he can’t see what’s inside.

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  62. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago
    Happy Birthday, Doc!
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  63. Frog4
    Digital Frog  over 14 years ago

    Good Morning All!

    Happy Birthday Doc

    You old geezer! *<):-)

    You could always say you’re 29 + Tax

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  64. 5f3a242a feac 42cc b507 b6590d3039f7
    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    You need tax to stay together?

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  65. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Morning, Digital Frog

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  66. 5f3a242a feac 42cc b507 b6590d3039f7
    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Doc. You and Morris Gumboot share the same birthday!

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  67. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Doc - Have you seen this one today? http://comics.washingtonpost.com/11comicsone-big-happy.html Okay, will one of you people fix that link for me please?

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  68. 5f3a242a feac 42cc b507 b6590d3039f7
    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    http://comics.washingtonpost.com/11comicsone-big-happy.html

    That do it?

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  69. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Thanks, Doc! I knew someone could put in a link that works. Somehow, I had a feeling you might have already known that fact.

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  70. 5f3a242a feac 42cc b507 b6590d3039f7
    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    AHA! The Post needs a login

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    RwB - When I copy my url, it has underlines in the link, which is where I think it gets messed up. Then, when I tried to edit my post, I got the same thing as you. But I don’t think WP needs a login.

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  72. But eo
    Rakkav  over 14 years ago

    This handy style guide will show you how to create embedded links such as the one I use here. You can put in any URL you like this way.

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  73. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Thanks, Johanan - I already have that link saved. I just haven’t taken the time to memorize the instructions. Life’s been pretty busy for me.

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  74. 5f3a242a feac 42cc b507 b6590d3039f7
    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Rmom I went to the WP main page and tried to get into the comics that way and it asked for a login. Thought maybe that was what the problem was with the link.

    Well, you got a functional one from Doc. Alls well.

    Thanks Johanan! I’ll give it a try.

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  75. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    RwB - Thanks for trying, and see if you can learn how. I’m a little too busy with homeschooling, paying bills, nagging sons, etc. to shift my mental energies that direction right now.

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  76. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Night, Doc

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  77. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Sweet dreams, Doc!

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  78. Yellow pig small
    bmonk  over 14 years ago
    Good Morning, Tribe! Happy Birthday, DOC!

    Many happy returns–except when they are Nuclear Coffee, coming back home at 4 a.m.

    Johanan Rakkav said, about 6 big gulps ago

    …And is one of the superpowers granted by Nuclear Coffee ageless immortality?

    Often–but unfortunately it only lasts for one day…

    :-(
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  79. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Hi, pookid! Long time, no see!! Hi, bmonk!

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  80. Yellow pig small
    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    @Rmom: I either embed the links (not so hard: text goes in [ ]s, url in ()s, without spaces between, as here: [text](url).

    Or, if I want the url to show, and has one or more underlines (why take chances?) I “disable” the underlines with a backslash (\), as this: gobbledygook\_yadda.com.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago
    ≡≡ P O P ! ≡≡ ♪☼ Good Morning TRIBE! ☼♪

    When you return Doc:

    Happy Birthday Doctor Toon!

    As part of the party I’ll try some of Big Sister’s Nuclear Coffee Fudge Explosion Delight. and German Chocolate Fudge Cake!

    Hello to ALL this wonderful day!

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  82. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Morning, pookid54 & bmonk

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  83. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    And hello, Sojourner. You’ve got a sweet tooth this morning, don’t you.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Grog - Doc’s birthday makes a good excuse!

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  85. Yellow pig small
    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    I was hoping to get on last night after Vespers, but that’s about when the thunderstorms started threatening. We even had a Tornado Watch about 9:00-9:30. It sounded exciting out there.

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    kab2rb  over 14 years ago

    Soon will be afternoon everyone. Wishing Doctoon a happy Birthday**

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  87. Grog poop
    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Hello, Kab

    There appear to be a few “excuses” this month, Sojourner - and the month isn’t even half over yet.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Hello Kab Buch - Did you get my answer awhile back? (2 days ago?) I errased it after a bit.

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    kab2rb  over 14 years ago

    I think with my mind being so relaxed my thinking is not what it was. Example yesterday the Admin. Assist was talking about copypaper and wanted to ask maintance about it, I totally forgot. Went on a walk after pt work then it hit me what was said, the Admin forgot to so I will remind today tell I remembered long afterward. Hopefully Admin Assist will remember because Admin has to stay ahead. So to your answer I think but not sure.

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  90. Bth baby puppies1111111111 1
    kab2rb  over 14 years ago

    I leave in about 25 mins anyway by the time I get on it may be late. I share Internet with hubby. You can email me through photob.

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  91. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Testing, 1..2..3… test link

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  92. Bth baby puppies1111111111 1
    kab2rb  over 14 years ago

    Rmom your coming in fine. For some who follow baseball an 80 year has heart and see Internet.

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  93. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Kab - I was just trying to see if I got bmonk’s instructions right. Does the link labeled “test link” work for you?

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  94. Sweet taffy
    Quabaculta  over 14 years ago

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOC TOON*

    I knew I forgot something.

    P& L

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  95. Yellow pig small
    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    Rmom, if you wanted to go to http://comics.washingtonpost.com/11_comics_one-big-happy.html, then it worked… (That is, The Washington Post, “One Big Happy”)

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Rmom It works for me! (as bmonk said) I tried a link a long time ago - the link worked. (the words in brackets showed and did nothing, the URL in the parentheses showed and worked! Must of done something wrong as I thought it was done correctly. Will try again sometime.) I did get a picture to work, about time I started a PB account!

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  97. Smiley tongue
    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - Thanks! If you could see that comic, then I was successful. Thanks so much for distilling all the instructions down to just what I needed. I’m horrible with computer manuals - too many years of learning software straight from the programmer, and then just “trial & error” self-taught. Sojo - I’m on PB, but I’m RRAmom there - I was here too, but shortened it to make it easier on everyone.

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  98. Yellow pig small
    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    @Sojo, I’m not sure what happened to get that. Maybe a space between the ] and the (?

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  99. Yellow pig small
    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    I find the easiest way to learn something–like the format guide–is to know it’s there, and then when I really want to do something, figure it out and use it several times until it clicks…and then wait until I want another tidbit.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - It might of been that. I thought of it at the time and checked it, as far as I could tell it was correct but it wasn’t or it would of worked. Thank you.

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    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Good afternoon everyone!

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - Yep, if I’m forced to consult a computer manual, that’s my method. So much easier to retain the information if it doesn’t all go into short-term at the same time.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Good afternoon ♠Lonewolf♠!

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    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago
    Wolfie!
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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Hello RwB!

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  106. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Hi, RwB & Sojo.

    Just a quick lunch break!

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    I’ll second RwB!

    Wolfie!
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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Lonewolf♠ - Just don’t wolf your food to fast! :-)

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    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Afternoon Sojourner

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    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Too late, Sojo

    brap!
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  111. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Hi, (((Rmom)))!!

    How are you doing, lady?

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  112. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Sojo - - - I’ll try to take it easy eating. Maybe if I dog it, I’ll be okay!

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    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Long as it’s a Chicago Dog, Lonewolf

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  114. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Heheh, I hear you, RwB!

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Terry - About the same - trying to keep the room from spinning & stay upright. After lunch, then it is back to Algebra. Had to take a med yesterday, might end up today, but waiting to see if it gets bad enough.

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  116. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    How’s work going today?

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Now your making me hungry RwB!

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  118. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Just be careful, Rmom.

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  119. Wolf3
    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Well, I need to be off again. BBL

    P&L

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Bye ♠Lonewolf

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    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Stay safe Wolfie

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Terry - No driving today. Our oldest is going to drive a truck part over to his dad that got delivered yesterday. The youngest is still here, so I’m still on the “buddy system.”

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    Plods with ...™  over 14 years ago

    Feel better, Rmom

    Quittin time!

    Play nice, Stay safe (((TRIBE)))

    POOF!
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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Bye RwB

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Wish it was that simple, RwB, - see you later!

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    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    Rmom said, about 2 classes ago

    bmonk - Yep, if I’m forced to consult a computer manual, that’s my method. So much easier to retain the information if it doesn’t all go into short-term at the same time.

    That’s true enough, but there’s more: When something is relevant and I can use it immediately, I learn it much more quickly and thoroughly.

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    bmonk said “When something is relevant and I can use it immediately, I learn it much more quickly and thoroughly.”

    How true!

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    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    Which is why I then try to find more places (and reasons) to use it. Stretch the mind, keep it focused.

    Just been having fun at I Write Like that was linked to over at Pibgorn. I evidently write like James Joyce and H.P. Lovecraft, plus others like Dan Brown and Stephen King.

    (But the Dan Brown may be an error: that was directions on how to get to a place, and what to do once there. So the style was much more choppy, short sentences and factual than my normal style. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.)

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - I haven’t read Dan Brown, but if I remember correctly what he wrote about, I would assume you wouldn’t take the same viewpoint. Writing style? Well, since I haven’t read him, I wouldn’t know about that. I just feel more like Martha - too many things to do with the hours I have available. I just try to make sure I reserve time to do as Mary.

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    lewisbower  over 14 years ago

    Somebody help me. I asked DOC TOON for directions to his house so I could have some cake. Now I’m at the city landfill and they’re closed (no Alice jokes). His sister must be the redhead who gave me the same address four years ago. Guess I got to wait here till someone comes home.

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Lew - I know he’s from Loveland, CO. Other than that, just listen for the sounds of women, cats & other pets.

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    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    No, Mr. Brown and I don’t exactly see eye to eye. I recall one Dan Brown plot generator, which generated plots that somehow always seemed to include the “Vatican conspiracy to take over the world”.

    Now, I have a certain fondness for conspiracy theories, if they are well-baked, but really: the Vatican showed they can’t even run the Papal States, or a modern bank. How could they possibly run a conspiracy, or take over the world? No, the Church should stick to what we have at least a hope of doing (and where the Spirit will support us in our efforts): the salvation of souls.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - I just did the I Write Like link and it said I write like Arthur Conan Doyle. Satisfies me, I liked the result!

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - I had a feeling that Mr. Brown’s viewpoint wasn’t aligned with yours. You’ve got a point - when the Church overreaches what God wants them to do - they aren’t very good at it.

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    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    Here’s one of my thoughts about the result: what does it mean that my homilies are like Joyce, renowned for his incomprehensibility, or Lovecraft, known for his creepy horror? I’m not sure I really want to go there…

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - I don’t know how the programe determines anything of course. It may not be better than a conversational item. At least it didn’t put me with someone I can’t stand.

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - It said I write like Stephen King. It did happen to be an article I wrote about budgeting, so I guess that could fit into the horror genre.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Rmom - LOL!

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - I just tried a different sample (written for a different audience, different topic) and it said I write like Isaac Asimov this time. Hummm. What does that mean?

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    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    A biochemist? You are very scientific in your organization? You are a polymath?

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Rmom - Try putting the same sample in again and see if it gives the same result. Maybe it generates answers at random!

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    bmonk - I have been told I’m extremely analytical. Sojo - I probably should try that, but what I just did was to find 3 more samples to test it. They all came out as Stephen King. I haven’t written a lot on a regular basis (and saved the results), so that pretty much exhausts my recent samples. Maybe that explains why it is so horrifying for the males in my family to listen to me?

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Sojo - Okay, now I tried an interesting experiment. I took a 3 paragraph sample (fairly long paragraphs). When I put all three paragraphs it said “Isaac Asimov”. I deleted the last of the 3 paragraphs, still Isaac. When I left only the first paragraph, it came up with “Chuck Palahniuk”. Who is HE?

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Rmom - That might be! :-) I have also been told I tend to be too analyticl. I didn’t want to try it again incase it gave me results I didn’t like.

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Sojo - It would be interesting to see their list of authors. So far, none of them are writers I’ve read. (For fiction, I look for those from a Christian publishers - I prefer G-rated entertainment.)

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Rmom - Chuck Palahniuk is someone who writes very short stories?

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    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    I just kept using different texts from various things, including an old homily I had in my pocket, plus a text I made up ad hoc. Lovecraft and Joyce ran neck and neck, plus a few others (Stephen King and Dan Brown), which may have been a result of the genre.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Rmom, bmonk - One of my favourite authors is C.S.Lewis. His writing style changes with the audience he is writting to. It would be hard to put him into one category.

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    serenasakitty  over 14 years ago

    Hi All.

    Just a quick marker as I’m off to try to find something for supper. Nothing around here sounds very interesting so I might just pass on supper altogether. Sorry I guess it’s just been a long and not too exciting day. Hope everyone else’s day was better.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    serenasakitty - Hello, nice to hear from you!

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    bmonk  over 14 years ago

    @serenasakitty, I know how you feel. THere were days when it was 90+, and we had spareribs and boiled potatoes for dinner–Yegth! I just could not eat that heavy a meal.

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    Rakkav  over 14 years ago

    Whatever it is you’re talking about, I’ll have to double back and test a page… like the following.

    @Ladywolf:

    Here’s a new story page for you.

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    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Good afternoon/evening everyone!

    Hope you are enjoying your day, Doc. I’ll probably miss you as I have pool league tonight.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Hello Johanan Hello ♠Lonewolf♠ - Hope you have a good night at pool league!

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    Rakkav  over 14 years ago

    On the basis of my latest speculative fiction text, I write like Stephen King. Well, that text was more horrific than usual (I mean in content, not in writing style).

    On the basis of the prior chapter, I write like H.P. Lovecraft.

    On the basis of this apologetics Commentary, I write like Dan Brown.

    So much for statistical analysis of word usage. This only illustrates what I’ve been saying for a long time: one uses different vocabulary for different purposes, while remaining the same author. That pretty much puts most of liberal literary criticism of the Bible in the waste bin where it belongs.

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    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Hello Sojo & Johanan.

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    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Thanks Sojo. I need all the help I can get! LOL

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Hello everyone.

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    COWBOY7  over 14 years ago

    Hello, Ladywolf & Doc.

    I’m outta here. Be back before the turnover!

    P&L

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Have fun, Terry! Hi, Ladywolf! Johanan - You make some pretty valid points! I know I write differently, depending on the topic, the audience, and how many times I edit what I write. :)

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Hi, Doc! So, you gonna tell us how you celebrated?

    ;>)
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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Hi LADYWOLF, Doctor Toon Bye ♠Lonewolf

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Doc - Don’t worry, I won’t tell. No need when you have!

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    I hope that you are having a good day Doc.

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Thank you for the new story page Johanan Rakkav. :-)

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    I’ve been playing with Chica and my new puppy which I have named Cocoa.

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Doc - LOL! I think I know why…

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    Rakkav  over 14 years ago

    You’re welcome, Ladywolf! I hope you like it.

    Doctor Toon, I did spot one piece of spam, but someone else is indeed conspicuous by his absence.

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Doctor Toon, I thought you might appreciate that last post.

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    You could say that.

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Or as LuvH8 might say, Happy Dance!

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    That was my first picture post.

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
    Congratulations Grog!!!

    I knew you could do it!

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Hello, LuvH8

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    So………. Doc do you feel old yet?

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    I guess something like this would be more appropriate though:

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Hi LuvH8

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Doc - It does seem like the spammers have been scarce today - interesting coincidence!

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    What a truly great pleasant day.

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Hello, Ladywolf

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Evening Everyone!

    Hello Grog, Sojo, Rmom, Doc, Little Sister, Lonewolf, Bmonk, Pookid, Johanan, Serenasakitty, RwB & Everyone!

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    My wrist feels a lot better today. I can move it some now.

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    I think someone spoke too soon about the spammers.

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    It wasn’t me.

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    That’s good, Ladywolf. Just don’t try to do too much too soon.

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
    Happy Old Geezer Birthday Dance!

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Hi, Luv! Ladywolf - I second Grog’s advice! Doc - When someone says “you’re only as old as you feel”, I usually say something about “I must be 80 then.”

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Little Sister, yes be very careful not to further injure your wrist. Are you using a brace?

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Suddenly I have the words to Patricia, the Stripper in my head.

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    If I am only as old as I feel, some days I should be using a walker and some days I should be driving a big wheel.

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Oh I won’t. At work all they have me do right now is feed the horses and groom them.

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Yes! but only at work.

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Your charm is childish? Hmmm………… I guess it could be a compliment. Did you save us any cake?

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Luv - Are you trying to make an old geezer have a heart attack? Too much excitement might do that to an old man.

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Doc! Don’t ever lose that inner child.

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    I’m safe then Doc, because I have a Kia.

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Doc you better keep them hidden from Kitty,Caterina, and Lucky.

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Rmom, can you just picture the old geezers with their faces 3 inches from the screen? (maniacal giggling)

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Luv - My FIL has macular degeneration, and he has a BIG monitor. I’ve seen ads for screen sized magnifying glass aids, too.

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Well, we are glad you haven’t had a heart attack yet, Doc. Maybe you should cut back on activities that increase your heartbeat?

    Back in 20. Good Bye to any who leave.

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    I’m glad none of us (to my knowledge) have had a heart attack yet. Knock on wood.

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    George Arnold  over 14 years ago

    Bye Doctor Toon, again Happy Birthday! Time for zzzzzzzzzzzzz’s. Have a good turnover!

    ♪☼ P&L ☼♪ ≡≡ POOF! ≡≡
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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Doc - I guess you’d die with a smile on your face?

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Good night, Sojo!

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Night Doc & Sojo, No Heart Attacks!!!

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    Smiley Rmom  over 14 years ago

    Luv - Sorry to leave you, but I need to get some sleep. Good night!

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Night Rmom, Happy Dreams!

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good night Rmom

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    GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago

    I think I should follow suit. Good night, everyone.

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago

    Good Night Grog, Sleep Peacefully

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    ladywolf17  over 14 years ago

    Well good night Doc, Rmom, Sojo and Grog.

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    Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
    Poof!
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    cleokaya  over 14 years ago

    Happy birthday Doc. I have had company visiting and I am sorry that I missed your big day. Fortunately, you have plenty of cuddle time on your end. Hope you had a good one buddy.

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