Good Monday Morning, Everybody!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
Here we are at the start of another work week! Monday. The dreaded Monday. :rofl: I hope you had a great weekend and had lots of fun and excitement! I haven't started my Christmas shopping yet, but I know what I'm going to buy so it's just a matter of going to the mall and buying it. Where are YOU on your shoppring list?

[MissHoneychurch]

1. Good morning

I am ALMOST done with my shopping for Christmas presents. Just a couple missing.

I had a good weekend. Yesterday was such a beautiful day that I actually went for a walk and took my camera with me. Maybe a couple good pics came out of it.

[Clintmax]

4. Hello, Miss Honey!

:hi::hug:
It was really very pretty here in Florida yesterday too. If you DO get a couple of good pictures out of them, post them so I can see too, ok?

[MissHoneychurch]

16. Of course I will post them

what do you think????? :eyes: ... LOL

[Clintmax]

LOL! I just wanted to be sure you would!

:rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

25. did you get the impression

that I am holding back posting pics???? :rofl:

[Clintmax]

26. Not really...

I just thought you hadn't had them developed or transfered them to your computer yet. :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

28. I haven't

I just took one film to get developed during my lunch break, I will have the pics in two days. The other film is still in the camera. I have to decide to either lose 6 pics or to use them at Christmas. I will probably just kill the 6 pictures left.

[Clintmax]

29. Ah, ok...

Well, I'll be looking forward to seeing them when you get them back!

[MissHoneychurch]

32. I'll make sure

you won't miss it :7

[Clintmax]

Good!

:rofl:
You take some incredible pictures, Miss Honey and I wouldnt' want to miss them!

[MissHoneychurch]

43. awww thank you

:blush:

[Clintmax]

52. I always give credit where credit is due.

You're welcome! :hug:

[newyawker99]

2. Good morning!

:donut: :hi:

[Clintmax]

5. Morning, Miss NewYawker!

:hi::bounce::hug:
It's good to see you this morning! I hope you had a fantastic weekend!

[newyawker99]

47. Yes, I had a good weekend.

:hi: :hug:

[Clintmax]

51. I happy you did!

:bounce:
It's always good to see you in the AM's!

[tjwmason]

3. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

Wonderful to see you today. :hug:

I'm behind you in shopping terms - I've mostly got no idea what I'm going to buy yet, :eyes: I'll probably jolly into London on Friday to get it all done.

[Clintmax]

7. Hello, TJ!

:hi::hug:
That's what I'm going to do...just go one day and get everything all at the same time and be done with it.

It's always good to see you too! :hug::loveya:

[tjwmason]

9. You too mon cher.

:loveya:

Bit of an odd mood today, I didn't manage to sleep much, but then had no great trouble getting up early (very odd for me). Time to make some more tea I think - that way I get cheered up by warming tea as well as by wonderful Clint. :D

[Clintmax]

10. Awww...that's so sweet!

I'm glad I cheer you up like that! I'm sorry you didn't get much sleep...it happens to the best of us sometimes and will certainly effect ones mood. Have some tea, and sit here with me for a while. I'm having coffee of course. :loveya:

[tjwmason]

21. It's not really a problem, I don't feel tired.

But I couldn't get to sleep until about 2 this morning - that's after being woken at 6 on Sunday as well (though I did get some sleep afterwards). I had coffee earlier (that was definitely needed) with my breakfast.

The idea of sitting with you stops it seeming like Monday. :D :hug: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

23. For me too, TJ!

:loveya::hug:
Do you read at night before you go to sleep? I read every night and it helps me go to sleep.

[tjwmason]

30. Yes - always read.

and then try to doze off with some soothing music (renaissance polyphony is good for this).

Last night I finished a fascinating book about 1603 - that's when James VI of Scots became James I of England. It was looking at the switch from the still fairly mediaeval Tudor world to the Early-modern world of the Stuarts; along with all of cultural issues around at the time.

[Clintmax]

36. Hmmm...that's interesting...

I like sci-fi, myself. Currently, I'm reading an "alternative" history of King Arthur and Merlin. The story opens with Merlin's mother who lives on the island of Atlantis. It goes through the destruction of Atlantis with her making her way to England and marrying Taliesin, Merlin's father....it's quite an interesting story...:rofl:

[tjwmason]

40. As you may have guessed...

I don't tend to go in for the "light" version of anything.

The story line of your books rings a bell in the deep recesses of my mind - what's the name of the book? I may have read it.

[Clintmax]

48. It's a 5 book series...

It starts with "Taliesin", then "Merlin", then "Arthur", "Pendragon" and finally "Grail". They are by Stephen R. Lawhead.

[tjwmason]

55. Yes - that's it.

Though when I read it it was still a trilogy (a wee while ago).

Personally I expect Arthur to return sometime soon - it is said that he will come back at the time of England's greatest need, and, well, look at our current P.M.

Here's to the "once and future King".

[Clintmax]

57. I've always loved the story of Arthur...

The first thing I read about him was "Le Morte D'Arthur" by Malory. Boy was THAT a hard couple of books to read!

To the Once and Future King!

[tjwmason]

67. The stories are wonderful.

One of the fascinating things is that it now appears that Arthur was a genuine British King - not necessarily the figure of legend, but almost certainly a local ruler down in Cornwall.

[GalleryGod]

6. Hi,Clint !

Grading BLUE BOOKS:hangover:
I'll try to "be kind"....maybe a "Christmas Curve", Eh?:think:

[Clintmax]

8. Hello, G-God!

:hi:
I've never heard of a "christmas curve"...maybe you're setting a precedent here, huh? :) What do you teach?

[GalleryGod]

13. Politics, Government, and The Presidency

:smoke: :silly: :hangover:

[Clintmax]

15. Hmmm...I would think this would be a GREAT time

to teach THOSE subjects! How much fun could you have with THAT! :bounce: I'd love to attend just to sit and watch! :popcorn:

[GalleryGod]

38. Thanks..I'll save you a chair. Bring Coffee.

:donut: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

50. Coffee is my specialty!

You got it!

[Robeson]

11. Hey Clintmax! Good Morning....

...I'm waiting for my last payments to clear on my credit card debts, before I start charging more on this unnecessary Christmas stuff. It always amazes me that we will spend X amount on people, while they will spend X amount on us. So the net sum is, nobody is really getting anything. It's money coming in, money going out. Why not just everybody keep their own money, and spend it on what they want, and just get together in friendship on the holidays, if they feel a need to do so....:shrug:

[Clintmax]

12. Hello, Robeson!

:hi:
Interesting take on the gift giving part of Christmas. I've never thought about it that way. I don't use credit cards to buy presents.

[redwitch]

14. good morning!

I am on my fourth cup of coffee, not good. But I have been up since 4:30. I am sad about this, I used to be an excellent sleeper. On the bright side, I don't have to go anywhere today or do anything I don't want to do. So I'll get by. As to the shopping I am finished, hooray! I do love to shop though, and I love to give gifts too.

[Clintmax]

17. Hello, Redwitch!

:hi:
It seems like many people have had a hard time sleeping last night. I'm sorry you had trouble. Congrats on getting shopping done! I love to give gifts too!

[KitchenWitch]

18. Hi Clintmax

I thought I was finished Xmas shopping, but then I found out that some of my items from a large online "bookseller" would not be delivered until February....:wtf:

[Clintmax]

19. Hello, Miss Kitchen!

:hi::hug:
Ugh. Not delivered until February...I wonder what's up with THAT? They must be outta stock or something. You have any other ideas to replace those things?

[KitchenWitch]

20. Yeah I do

I just have to actually go out and get the stuff! I would rather shop online, this time of year...between the weather and the idjits....

Oh well!

Great to see you though.

[Clintmax]

22. It's always good to see you too!

:hug:
I think a lot of people have decided to internet shop this year, judging by the decline of reatil shoppers actually in the stores. My store has been hit hard this year by this. I hope you can go and get the things you need with a minimum of difficulty! :loveya:

[KitchenWitch]

24. I can, I plan on going during next weeks Vikings game

shoppers are light during Vikings games, especially when they are winning.

[Clintmax]

27. That's a great idea!

The fewer people there the better, I say!

[LaurenG]

31. Good Morning Clintmax

I hope you have a fine day. I am about done buying gifts, I will be grateful when I am. Shopping is not my favorite "sport" unless I can get done by 7:00 am before the rest of the city wakes up. :hi: :donut:

[Clintmax]

33. Hello, OhioB!

:hi:
I know how you feel there! The only time I *like* going shopping is when I'm buying for MYSELF! :rofl: Before 7 AM is a little early, though, but I can see the advantages to going that early.

[progmom]

34. Clintmax!!!!!

Good morning!

Christmas shopping maybe 10% done. :( Still lots to buy.

[Clintmax]

37. Hello, Progmom!

:hi:
It's good to see you today! At least you're doing better than I am! :rofl:

[swimboy]

35. Good morning, Mr. Max!

How are you? Did you have yesterday off? I started and finished (mostly) my shopping Saturday. I hit the shopping groove and was very efficient. Sometimes it works that way and sometimes it is impossible. Now I am dodging doing the wrapping and shipping. :rofl:

Someone at work has left and I am getting part of her work to do! And some of it has to be finished by the end of the year. So swimboy and Bob Cratchit will be busy during the holidays.

Have a super-fantastic day! :hug: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

39. Heya, Sexy Boy!

:hi::hug:
Yep, I had yesterday off. :bounce: I'm glad you got lots done! I'm going to go and do it all at once too. I'm a busy boy this holiday season too because I work in retail. I hope you have a GREAT day too! :loveya:

[tjwmason]

45. Good morning swimboy.

:hi:

Glad to hear that you managed to shop well - it's odd how buying the same things can take a couple of hours, or a couple of days depending on one's mood.

Sorry to hear that you've got extra work (though this is partially self-interest, as it means I'll get to hear less from you). Hope that you manage to get it done without too much trouble. :hug: :loveya:

[swimboy]

70. Hello

I'll try to look in from time to time to keep up with my favorites. So you don't need to worry about hearing from me. :loveya:

I also read the first book in the series Clint mentioned. My library is full of books about Arthur, the older legends and some discussing evidence of the historical figure. I visited a site in Wales where they said Arthur and his knights slept in a cave beside Llyn Ogwen. I suspect every shire and county may have such a site. But I haven't entirely given up the belief that he will come again.

I have a slide I took the night I camped alone on Castell y Gwynt. I still haven't figured out how to scan or digitize a slide. :shrug:

See you next time I turn my back on my work! :hug:

[Callalily]

41. Good morning all,

My shopping's done. Did most of it on-line and now I'm just waiting for packages to arrive. I only give gifts to a few people, so Christmas shopping is easy for me.
Weekend was great but it seemed to zoom by far too fast, and for some reason I'm tired. Oh well, will grab a cup of coffee when I get to work.
Wishing all a great Monday!

[Clintmax]

42. Hello, SimplyF!

:hi:
I'm glad you got all yours done! A lot of people are internet shopping this year, I think! Have a great Monday!

[Cannikin]

44. *yawn* Good morning.

[tjwmason]

46. Good morning Cannikin.

and I bet you look super gorgeous when you're still sleepy :evilgrin:

Hope that you have a wonderful day, once you manage to get started. :hug: :loveya:

[Cannikin]

58. Gorgeous while sleeping? I dont know about that!

You dont want to see me before my first cup of coffee.

[tjwmason]

60. I think that we need to test that.

:evilgrin:

[Clintmax]

49. HELLLLOOO, Cannikin!

:hi:
Time to get up and around, Mister! Did you have a good weekend?

[Cannikin]

56. I drank too much on Friday and paid for it all weekend.

[Clintmax]

59. Well now see...

You shouldn't drink THAT much! If you had to pay for it for two days afterward. I hope you're feeling better now.

[Wetzelbill]

53. It's morning already?

I better take a nap at least and then study for my final. No sleep would not be a good thing to take a test on. :)

Good morning, btw!

[Clintmax]

54. Hello, Wetbill!

:hi:
No, you'd better try to get a little sleep. Good luck on your test! :bounce:

[tiddlywinks]

61. Uh, what list, I haven't made it yet.

Although I know who I want to give presents to.
I hope I can get my digital camera to work.

What do you buy teacher's assistants?
(It's too late to order online)

[Clintmax]

62. Hello, Tiddly!

:hi:
WELCOME to DU!! :bounce: I'm glad you're here! :bounce:
Buying for a TA is hard as hells, I'm sure. I wouldn't know where to start either. Guy or girl?

[tiddlywinks]

63. Hidy to you, too. There are four TAs in my dept.

We drew names for a $5 gift and I drew a very nice lady from Bogota.
I think I'll go to the teacher supply store in town. I probably won't be able to
get out of the store spending only $5 each. You can hardly buy a sammich
for that, you know?

[Clintmax]

64. Oh yes...I know...

What I don't understand is why they limit to only 5 dollars. You can't hardly get ANYTHING for that. Teacher supply is probably your best bet...good idea!

[Clintmax]

65. Well folks, I'm off to go have breakfast...

and get a few things done before I have to go to the store. I hope everybody has a fantastic day! :bounce::bounce:

[VaYallaDawg]

66. Good Monday Morning Clintmax.

Have done squat on shopping so far, starting to feel very, very anxious. Did go to a Christmas concert yesterday afternoon (Richmond Men's Chorus) which got me in the spirit though.

[In_The_Wind]

68. Oh No! I so totally missed Monday Morning again ...

[bigwillq]

69. Hi Clint!

:hi: