Good Saturday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
Welcome to the weekend edition of the Early Morning Crew thread! :bounce::woohoo: I hope you had a good week and you're ready for a relaxing or fun filled couple of days off! I had a good week and I have to work today, but I'm off tomorrow, so at least I get one of the two weekend days off and I'm glad about that!

Greekspeak and I met our Realtor yesterday as soon as I got off work and went through a house that was listed for $90,000. The first thing I noticed was the pet urine smell that permeated everything. x( In one room, carpet had been put down on top of older carpet and the back door had been kicked in and was now screwed shut with about 10 screws. :rofl: There was SO much wrong with that poor house, it wasn't even worth $20,000! Let alone 90! There were many other problems as well...wood rot, uncooled or heated rooms...And the seller wants to sell it "As-Is" with no warranty. Our Realtor was a fraud investigator for Allstate for several years, then a home inspector for several years before he became a realtor, so I completely trust everything he tells me about a home! We had a good laugh at the place and left immediately afterward. :rofl: So, that was our first home showing and even though it was an awful place, I learned a lot! :bounce:

So...what are YOU'RE plans for the weekend? Are you ready to get this day started? Me too! So let's do it! :bounce:

Song Of The Day: "Authority Song" by John Cougar Mellencamp

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

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

[tjwmason]

2. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

Can't stay for long, I'm about to vanish again.

Sounds like a lovely house you looked round - though perhaps you might be looking for something a tad different.

Hope that you have a great week-end.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

5. Hail, TJ!

:hi::hug:
Yes, it was a crappy place, but like I said, I learned a lot, so it wasn't a total waste of time. I hope you have a great weekend, my friend and I'll see you on Monday! :bounce::loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

3. Clintmax!

Good day to you, darlin'! My week ended on a mixed note: an anxiety attack earlier, but a baseball game later, in beautiful weather. You might see my thread of the sunset pics I took at the ballpark a little farther down the page.

It's so funny you picked the song you did -- I was singing that song to myself earlier today!
:loveya:

[Clintmax]

6. Good Morning, Miss Seattle!

:hi::hug:
Good morning to you too, my dear! I'm sorry to hear you had an attack. :hug: I know how those are...Greekspeak has them too, but the takes meds for it and hasn't had one in a long time. I AM glad that the day ended good for ya though! I'll go take a look at your sunset pictures (I love sunset photos) in a sec! :bounce: What a coincidence about that song, huh? :rofl:

[SeattleGirl]

9. I take meds for anxiety, but every once in awhile, I still get one.

This one was pretty bad today, but after I took an extra pill, I started calming down. Whew!

[Clintmax]

13. Wow.

At least an extra pill helped you, though. That's good. :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

15. Once is a great while, I have to do that.

Mostly though, the one-a-day dose I take does the trick. :loveya:

[Clintmax]

25. That's good.

I'm glad. Those anxiety attacks are awful...I'm sorry you have to deal with them, my dear. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

27. Good morning, SG!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: I'm sure going to look for those sunset pics! :bounce: Sorry about your anxiety attack. I hope you're feeling better now. :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

31. Hey sweet stuff!

I am feeling better now, thanks! Nice to see you, my friend! Haven't heard back yet on the shirts, but hopefully I will soon.

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

33. Even if you did hear back,

I've been so busy I wouldn't be able to do anything about it. And things are only going to heat up from now on. Where's that fast-forward-life button that would get us past all this? :rofl:

Glad you're feeling better, gf! :loveya: :hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

4. Good morning, Clintmax!

[Clintmax]

8. Hail, Starbucks!

:hi:
And good morning to you too, Sir! You doing OK today?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

10. Trying to get motivated.

I'm finishing up my script this weekend (for real this time), so I'm working on a few scenes right now.

[Clintmax]

26. Excellent!

Well good luck with it, my friend! :bounce:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

30. Thanks!

[SeattleGirl]

35. Hi SA!!

:loveya:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

59. Hey, SG!

:loveya:

[stellanoir]

7. Wows

and this is the first time I've had opportunity to hop on to one of these threads. My ancient computer can't read any threads longer than about 50 posts so I'm thrilled to hop on and say GOOD MORNING !!! Am amazed they all tend to reach far more than that number by 8 eastern or so. You guys are too funny.

Getting a new 'puter next week.

Best of days soon approach.

Hi Clint

[Clintmax]

11. Good Morning, Stella!

:hi:
Welcome to the Early Morning Crew thread! :bounce: I'm glad you get to come in a say Hello today! Yes, the crew threads are, on average, 140 posts and if your computer can't read threads longer than 50, I can understand not being able to participate. Since you're going to get a new computer, that means that you CAN come in join the crew every day! :bounce: If you're an early riser, this is the place to be! :rofl:

[stellanoir]

17. yikes thanks

and I've been up since 3:11 am .

It's crazy to be up so early but I rarely check into the lounge until 8 or so. Perhaps that will soon change. Always marvel over how many posts there are to these good morning thread by then.

Have a great day !!!

[Clintmax]

21. You have a good day too, Stella!

:hi:
Come in a say Hello when you can! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

12. Good morning Clint

I woke up this morning a bit before 8am because some f*tard decided to mow the law behind the house. I live on the ffth floor, had my window open and it sounded like he was mowing right next to me :grr:

[Clintmax]

16. Good Morning, Miss Honey!

:hi::hug:
Some people have NO regard for others, do they? :mad: I'm sorry you got woke up like that. :hug: Do you have any big plans made for the weekend, or are you just going to take it easy the next two days?

[MissHoneychurch]

19. Well after I closed my window

I was able to sleep till 10.30am or so. But it was warm in the room x(

No big plans. taking it easy and maybe doing my taxes. Gonna meet with my friend this evening., but other than that not much

[Clintmax]

43. Sounds like at great weekend to me!

Taking it easy and meeting a friend!

[Clintmax]

18. Self Delete

Dupe. :grr:

[AirmensMom]

29. Good morning, MissHC!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: That sure was a rude awakening! I guess the f*tard didn't know the mower made noise? :shrug: Jeez! x(

[MissHoneychurch]

47. Good morning my friend

:hug:

He must have bee deaf to not hear the noise.

[AirmensMom]

That's a possibility.

:shrug: More likely that he's just inconsiderate. x( Will you be able to take a nap?

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

61. Oh yes I will

I can always take naps :D

[AirmensMom]

That's good.

:bounce: I feel like I need one already. :boring: But I have to get showered and start my day soon. Another busy one coming up. I just fed the kitties and figured out why they were so hungry -- harleydad was a little skimpy on their portions last night. :rofl: There wasn't supposed to be any left in the container and it had about two servings in it. Poor things really were hungry! :rofl:

[SeattleGirl]

36. Hey, MissHoneychurch!

How goes life for you? Besides loud lawnmowers? :loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

Hey SG

:hi:

Life is treating me quite well.

Trying to decide if I go to the gym this afternoon or just for a walk at the river since it is such nice weather.

[SeattleGirl]

51. A walk by the river would be my choice!

Fresh air, nice scenery, exercise. Beats the gym every time!

[MissHoneychurch]

63. I think I will do that

I am going to take a book with me and sit down and read.

[SeattleGirl]

72. Excellent!

I need to take my bicycle in and have it tuned up, so I can go biking along the Green River Trail (and that would be the Green River of the Green River Killer fame)

[Broken_Hero]

14. Good morning...

I see you have the superman icon for your avatar, are you juiced about the new Superman Returns movie? Can i get a "Hell Yes!"....:)

[Clintmax]

20. Hail, Peter!

:hi:
HELLS YES! :bounce::bounce::woohoo: I can't wait to see it! Good morning, Dude! How's it going?

[Broken_Hero]

23. going okay

i should be in bed, but i'm not. I'm debating superman/comic book stuff, on another chat board, other than that...i'm watching the Grain report on tv(whoo hoo, such excitement!)...

I can't wait until the movie comes out, have you seen the teaser trailer, or the full trailer yet? Its freaking amazing, some of the shots, are down right BEAUTIFUL...makes me...cry, like a little kryptonian baby!...:)

Edit:spelling, its late..or early...whatever...

[Clintmax]

42. I haven't seen any of the trailers yet...

I know they are out there, but I'm thinking of NOT watching them so EVERYTHING is a surprise when I go see it. What on EARTH are you watching the grain report for? :rofl:

[Broken_Hero]

46. I have uhf

channels, only three. One is off air, one is spewing some evangelical you are going to burn in hell crap, the other is showing, the Farm Report...not the grain, sorry, my bad...

You should check out the trailer man, you will not be dissapointed, the teaser/full trailer should be available...here!!!...tempt, tempt...:)

http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.com/trailer.html

you should be able to find, both there...:) man, trust me, you will not be dissapointed....:)

[Clintmax]

Only THREE channels?

What...are you stuck in 1955 or something? :rofl: Maybe, I'll check out the trailers...maybe...:rofl:

[Broken_Hero]

58. Yeah...

can barely afford gas, food, and to pay bills, to add another 45 dollar a month bill, for satellite, we live out in the country, so no cable. And, tempt tempt tempt...

http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.com/trailer.html

Humor me...I am a huge superman fan, the trailer, is...I have never seen anything like it...you will, believe, a man, can fly....

[Clintmax]

67. I hear you about the money thing, Peter.

The freakin gas prices are enough to make anyone poor! I'ma huge Superman fan too...and you've tempted me right into watching the trailers...so give me a few minutes and I'll let you know what I think. Thanks for the links, by the way!

[Broken_Hero]

70. no problem

the teaser, damn near made me cry...the full trailer, took my breath away....yeah, gas prices is a biatch...its our second highest bill a month now, use to be a nuisance...kinda like cigarettes, wehn you ran out, you just went and got more, nowadays, we have to budget it out, pretty good....holler, back when you are done watching the trailer...hopefully you have something better than dial up...:)

[Clintmax]

75. I have a cable modem, yeah...

Hey, I just saw you're in SW Missouri! I'm from Springfield! Born and raised there! :bounce: I live in Florida now, but I go back to Springfield to visit my parents once a year! What a small world!

[Broken_Hero]

77. yeah

i'm in Goodman, Mo, im about 11 miles from neosho, about an hour and a half away from springfield...I like the big Bass Pro shop they have in Springfield, those gun smiths there, know their business....so, did you watch the trailer yet, a superman fan, is curious, about your thoughts, on them....

[Clintmax]

88. OMG!!!

:woohoo::bounce::woohoo::bounce:
That's freaking awesome, Dude! I have goosebumps now!

[Broken_Hero]

99. Hell, yes...

I got some big time chills myself. The Teaser trailer, did the same thing to me. Hearing Brando's voice, over the little snippets of action, was a good ploy...I can't wait to see this movie. This is goign to be the first movie, that i have ever gone to, on opening night...its going to be a good one...:)

[entanglement]

22. Hiya Clintmax!

:hug:

[Clintmax]

28. Hail, Entanglement!

:hi:
It's been a while since I've seen you, Man! How have ya been?

[entanglement]

53. Very well, thank you.

And having a swell time tonight (or is it morning already?)

:hi:

[Clintmax]

55. It's morning already!

Nearing 7 AM actually! Time flies when you're having fun! :rofl:

[entanglement]

78. So true!

:toast:

Entanglement, the incorrigible drunk

[Clintmax]

83. LOL! Oh, so you were drunk the whole time!

:rofl:

[AirmensMom]

24. Good morning, Clintmax!

:donut: :hi: :hug:

Wow, you sure did walk into a "fixer-upper"! :rofl: Maybe they should sell it to the "Flip This House" crew! :rofl:

My plans? I have to see the eye doctor today (just routine), then the buyer is coming over to learn how to run all the stuff, then we'll continue packing. We washed and packed all the outdoor things yesterday -- what a job! I didn't know I had so many little things in the gardens! My mom was able to sit in a chair and wrap things up for me, which really helped. :bounce:

I made a pile of phone calls, too. I'm annoyed at the utility companies ... the water company won't turn our water on without us being there. Our landlord can't even do it for us! So we'll be traveling with four cats for about 18 hours and then have to spend the weekend without water? x( That certainly made me determined to drill a well for the new house so I don't have to deal with them again. And, since we're renting, we have to pay an extra $50 deposit. What's up with that? And everyone else wants to run a credit check -- they won't accept a letter of credit from our current utility companies. You would THINK it mattered that we've lived here for 12 years and never missed a payment with any of them. :shrug: I mean, they do seem to be afraid we won't pay. Time to call in harleydad to get things going smoothly. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

34. Good Morning, Miss Airmens!

:hi::hug:
I fixer-upper? :rofl: The place needed bulldozed and a new one built from scratch! :rofl: I've never seen such a mess! It was funny to see though and we had a good time making fun of it.

Wow...you had quite a day yesterday yourself! I don't blame you wanting to get Mister Harley to make things run smoothly! It seems EVERYONE wants to run credit checks these days. I don't understand it either. :shrug: I hope things calm down for you, my dear. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

41. We saw a few like that here.

Twelve years ago, for over $100,000 ... we just walked in and out of some of them. I remember one that smelled so much of pet urine that we never made it in the door. As soon as the door opened, I said, "I'm done." :rofl:

Thanks, but I don't think things are going to calm down for me for a long time.:hug: At least we're on a count-down. We have a closing date -- June 8! :bounce: We won't be here for it -- the realtor will handle everything. This time four weeks from now, we'll be on our way to TN! :bounce: Harleydad still hasn't found a job, but he has a friend who's going to rent a room to him so he can stay down here and work until he finds something ... or until his current boss gets with the times and lets him telecommute. :D

[Clintmax]

48. Hopefully, we won't see too many like that house.

You never know until you actually get inside what it's really like. I hope everything turns out fine in the end. I'm sure it will...but I guess there will just have to be some craziness until everything is taken care of. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

54. One thing our realtor told us that we couldn't believe

is how many people try to sell houses that are in poor repair and dirty. We even had some buyers tell us they were afraid to touch light switches in other houses because they were so filthy. I hope you get a nice one that you just fall in love with! :bounce:

Yeah, we'll be OK. So far, so good. I'm going to spend the summer shopping with the builder, after all. We have light fixtures, floors, appliances, countertops, sinks ... you name it ... to pick out! :bounce: The property manager told me yesterday that it's loads of fun! Her parents are both realtors and our builder has built four houses for them to sell, so she knows all about it. :bounce:

[Clintmax]

60. I'm sure we'll find one we LOVE!

It's just a matter of time! I can imagine that the shopping is GREAT fun! I'd love to go with you! :bounce:

[AirmensMom]

66. OK!

Since you're not going to catch us in FL, you might consider driving up to TN. :bounce: DEFINITELY come up if you have a hurricane threatening you. :bounce:

[Clintmax]

69. Yeah, no doubt!

:bounce:
We don't get much Hurricane activity up here in Tallahassee, but you never know. If there IS one this year, we'll know where to come! :bounce: Thank you, my dear! :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

68. Hey, Clint, I have to get going.

Busy day ahead and I want to actually get dressed before Mom wakes up. I hope you have a great day! As always, it was nice waking up to find you here. :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[Clintmax]

74. Have a good day, Miss Airmens!

I know you're going to be busy busy. I am too when I get to work. It's always good to start my days with you too! :hug: I'll see you Monday morning, my dear! :loveya: :hi:

[Mutley]

32. Mornin Clint!

That house sounds like a winner. I think you should get it. :P

Check this out:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5115076

I'm going crazy over here.

[Clintmax]

38. Good Morning, Miss Mutley!

:hi::hug:
LOL! You think we should get it, huh? :rofl: We're not so sure! Really...the place just needed bulldozed. I bet it had termites and no telling what else. :scared: I'll check out the other thread in a sec...

[Mutley]

44. Nah, it's a 'fixer-upper'.

:D

[Clintmax]

56. Yeah...a fixer-upper right down to the foundation.

:rofl::rofl:
No thank you! :rofl:

[Mutley]

64. So I quit smoking yesterday.

I was moody as hell last night. :P

I think I took it out on a few Repubs on this other site.
:D It was fun.

[Clintmax]

71. You did! Well good for you!

I need to quit smoking...but I enjoy it so much I don't really WANT to. Hey, if you're moody and stuff, the repugs are the ones to get it! :rofl: That's what I would do too! :rofl:

[Mutley]

73. You will when you're ready.

I got so fucking sick of cigarettes yesterday morning I just said, I'm done!

[Clintmax]

76. I haven't gotten to THAT point yet...

But who knows. I know I need to quit. Maybe I will once this house buying business is over with.

[Mutley]

79. I don't think you can really tell yourself when you will or make a

deadline. I told myself for the last two or three years that I would quit and didn't actually do it 'til I lit up that last one yesterday and felt sick.

God, am I moody! :P

[Clintmax]

85. I quit for a week once...

and all I did the whole time was eat, eat, eat! :rofl: I didn't turn into a mother f-er or anything thank goodness! :rofl:

[sbj405]

37. Good morning, Clint.

Bummer the house was a disaster. I looked at a few bad ones before finding the perfect one. Unfortunately, all hell broke loose at work yesterday and I have two documents to work on over the weekend :-(

[Clintmax]

39. Good Morning, SBJ!

:hi:
It's OK...I guess we're going to see some that aren't so good before we find one that IS! Sorry to hear about work. I hate it when it gets that way too. :hug: Good luck with your papers.

[sbj405]

40. Thanks. If the weather were crappy I wouldn't mind as much

but of course, it's going to be beautiful all weekend.

[Clintmax]

62. Yeah, isn't that always the way!

Nothing much going on...nasty freakin weather! Lots to do? BEAUTIFUL weather! x( I hate that.

[Jazz2006]

45. Ooops....how did it get to be morning already?

Now you're making me sleepy :boring:


Methinks it must be time for bed.

:toast:

[Clintmax]

50. Good Morning, Jazz!

:hi:
Yes, it's morning! Rise and shine! :rofl: Sleep tight! :rofl:

[Jazz2006]

81. Good morning, Clintmazzzzzzzz.....

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz ~ ~ ~ ~

:rofl: :rofl:

I really have to sleep soon :)

:toast:

(edit to change "now" to "soon" - sometimes I think that second wind thing is way over rated!)

[Clintmax]

84. LOL! Yea, sounds like you do.

Bed must be calling! :rofl:

[Jazz2006]

91. It is, indeed.

I can hear it from here.

:rofl:

[Random_Australian]

49. I'm here. Good morning Clintmax!

[Clintmax]

52. Hail, Random!

:hi:
I was wondering where you were, Mister! Good to see you! How's the weekend so far?

[Random_Australian]

57. Very good. Saturday is my day off. I have so much stuff to do -

psych, math, physics, more psych -

And there are room inspections in 3 days, so I have a LOT of cleaning to do.

Early night for me!

In fact, goodnight!

Will see you again soon.

[Clintmax]

65. Have a good weekend, Random!

:hi:
I'll see you on Monday. :bounce:

[riona]

80. Fl check-in

Eek! Nothing like getting half the buyers' no-nos in one house. Some people opt to see only houses that have no pets and no smokers. You're going to get some eye popping revelations on how some people live.
:wow:

[Clintmax]

82. Hail, Flblu!

:hi:
Yeah, it was interesting, that's for sure. :rofl: I don't want to see ANYTHING like that again. :scared: How's everything with YOU today?

[riona]

92. Feeling great today

Guess you got out of that house hunt with your eyes watering and gasping for air. One of the first houses we bought had that problem (told you about the cover-up). Another unpleasant discovery, when I went to clean the inside of the stove, it was so bad, I had to buy a new one. It would have taken a blow torch to remove the cooked on food. You have to wonder......

[Cannikin]

dupe...I think

[Cannikin]

86. All hail the wonderful Clintmax!

[Clintmax]

87. Hail, Cannikin!

:hi::rofl:
Thanks, Man. You're pretty wonderful yourself! :hug:

[Clintmax]

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

It was good to see everyone again this morning! I hope you have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday morning! Take care of each other! :grouphug:

Clint

[newyawker99]

90. Good morning everyone.

:donut:


:hi:

[Dinger]

93. Get This, My Morning So Far (I'm An Idiot):

I live in northern Wisconsin, and this is the opening day of fishing season. My husband is a big outdoor guy. Anyway, last night he realized that the boat registration wasn't sent for yet, and has recently expired. You can do this online, but you need to print out a receipt. Our printer died, and it's almost 10 p.m. Anyway, I have a friend that lives about a half hour from here (rural area) , so I called her & asked if I could do this over at her place, & bless her heart, she said to come right over. I don't get HBO, and wanted to see Wesley Clark on Mahre's show, which she had on, so I got to watch it (cool!). So I got home, with the recipt for the boat registration in hand. It was about 12 a.m. . Our son & his girlfriend came over - they're fishing at a local lake, along with dad-in-law & bother-in-law, who are also fishing & coming over tomorrow for breakfast at 4:30 a.m. Guess who volunteered to make breakfast? Yup, Dinger the idiot. I made pancakes (from scratch), with real maple syrup, and ham. Then I made sandwiches & packed a little lunch for the fishermen/woman (2 boats, 5 people). Then I put some wet clothes in the dryer, and washed & dried the dishes. I put a roast in the oven because I'm making beef sandwiches & scalloped potatoes for supper. Now, I'm on DU, having some Dinger time - finally! It's a beautiful morning here (7 a.m.) in northern Wisconsin. The sun is up, we live in a log cabin in the woods, and it feels oh so good to finally relax, however, I may fall asleep any time now . . . .

[Callalily]

95. Being a woman

from Wisconsin is hard work.

Yup, I agree Dinger, you're due for a nap.

[Dinger]

96. I'm About To Do Just That . . . Here I Go . . . .

:boring:

[Callalily]

94. Morning Clint

Sorry to hear about your house experience. IMHO your realtor should have screened that house and never showed it to you. It's just a waste of time.

I'm feeling really burned out from my work week. Didn't even go and row this morning which is unusual for me. Think I'll just veg out today, concentrate on domestic chores.

[Minnesota Libra]

97. Clintmax, Happy Saturday morning everyone, hope it is................

.....a good week end for everyone too.

:eyes:I can understand the owner wanting to unload a place like that with no warranty.:shrug: Your realtor sounds like he's had plenty of experience, no wonder you trust him.:headbang:

:grouphug:Be good to each other:grouphug:

[Neoma]

98. Well, i woke up late.

whoops.