Good Thursday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Early Morning Crew thread! :bounce: I hope you had a great Wednesday! It was a good but busy day for me, which made it go by really fast. We made it over the Hump Day and so now we're cruising down to the weekend! :woohoo: I have to work both weekend days this week, but I'm off on Monday and Tuesday so my "weekend" begins then.

I still don't have a resolution to the Roxio software problem I've been having, so I called them again yesterday morning to get a refund. Guess what? They don't GIVE refunds for software purchased at a retailer. They only give refunds if you purchsed it from their website and downloaded it! I was told to "Take it back to Best Buy". Well, Best Buy doesn't give refunds on open software, DVD's and music CD's. They only exchange for the exact same item. When I gave the guy on the phone this information, he said that he would excalate my issue and make sure someone called me within 24 to 48 hours. x( I hung up on him. :rofl: Then I called Best Buy and talked to one of the managers and told her about all my trials with them and asked her; "So if you were in MY position, what would YOU do to resolve the problem?" And she said they would give me a store credit for the amount I paid for it! :bounce: So at least I can go by there today and get something else and not have to be stuck with useless software! :woohoo: Screw Roxio, says I! :rofl:

So, are you ready for a BIG day today? I hope so because it's time to rise and shine! :bounce:

Song Of The Day: "Morning Train (9 to 5)" by Sheena Easton

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

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

[texanwitch]

5. Good morning.

Couldn't check in yesterday, we had some serious lighting and thunder going on. I had to turn off the computer.

[Clintmax]

8. Good Morning, Miss Texan!

:hi:
I can certainly understand THAT! I do the same thing if there is a big storm going on outside too. Who wants their computer hard drive fried to a cinder?? :shrug: I'm glad to see you today, though! :woohoo:

[texanwitch]

20. We had a serious rain. My new pipes I put in to drain the yard worked

very well, my yard was high and dry.:woohoo:

[Clintmax]

33. YAY!

That's great! Had you had drainage problems in the past? If so, I'm sure it was good to see THAT problem resolved! :woohoo:

[texanwitch]

44. Not in the past, townhouses are the problem.

No yards so increased runoff, that is a big problem for Houston.

[Clintmax]

51. Oh, OK..

I've looked at some townhouses recently and one of them has a runoff problem. I wonder why that is? :shrug:

[tjwmason]

2. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

Good to see your happy face this fine day.

Dump the software in favour of something that actually works - definitely the best thing.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

4. Hail, TJ!

:hi::hug:
It's good to see you too, my friend! :bounce: Oh, I'm going to get rid of the damned thing, trust me! How's everything with YOU today? Or, did your evil twin take your place again today? :rofl:

[tjwmason]

10. All's good here thanks.

My evil twin as gone back on holiday somewhere - all is calmness round here (for the moment at least).

Work isn't too busy, but neither am I wandering round looking for things to do (both being equally damn irritating).

I'm on Shostakovich string quartets today.

:bounce: :bounce:

[Clintmax]

18. I'm happy to hear that!

:bounce:
Sounds like everything is dandy! String quartets, huh? That actually seems to me like it would be a nice thing to listen to while one is at work!

[tjwmason]

36. They are great.

As usual for Shosty they're slightly pushing the edge outwards - which is very much something I enjoy, but definitely not to everybody's taste (including famously Stalin).

The weather is over-cast here - the predicted that we'd have one of the coldest winters on record, it turned out to be rather mild; now they've predicted a long hot summer and thus far it's been cool and wet...I wonder why we ever listen to them.

[Clintmax]

43. LOL! I've often wondered the same thing.

Those weather forcaster people don't really have any idea what it's going to do judging by how often they are wrong. :rofl: They say we are supposed to have thunderstorms both today and tomorrow, so we'll see about that. Highs in the middle 90's.

I think I would really enjoy string quartets playing at my store. At least for a while. :rofl:

[tjwmason]

49. You should get your manager to hire one in.

Live music is wonderful, and the sight of a string quartet communicating with each other, all silence whilst they're playing, is amazing.

[Clintmax]

53. A LIVE quartet?

Holey moley...I wonder how much THAT would cost! :rofl:

[tjwmason]

66. It's worth suggesting.

Even if it doesn't happen.

Do you play music? and if so, who chooses it?

[Clintmax]

71. Yes, we play music...

We have a music service here in the US called "Muzak" and our corporate people decide what music is played. We get a new mix of music once a month. At this time, there is a lot of Jazz and New Age, which is OK with me.

Hey, something I want to know (and I can't remember if you and I have talked about this in the past), but why is it that composers of today are called New Age artists? They write new songs for full orchestras and they are relegated to the New Age genre. I just don't understand. :shrug:

[tjwmason]

81. Not all modern composers.

There are plenty of classical composers alive and writing. I've never heard of Tavener, Paert, Gorecki, Hakim, Weir et al. referred to as anything other than classical.

I don't really know anything about New Age and thus why it's treated as separate - I had a look at the Wikipedia page, it seems like they didn't really grow out of the fore-going classical music world but have influences more from various forms of light-music and experimental things (such as ambient music).

Classical music isn't simply defined by the instruments used, it's a much more complex question and I'm no musicologist.

[Clintmax]

85. Yes, I'm sure it's more complicated.

It's composers like Tim Janis I'm referring to. He's an American...maybe thats why. :shrug::rofl:

[tjwmason]

95. Yes

We just don't like Americans. :P

I'm afraid I don't know him to tell you a real reason.

[Clintmax]

102. *smile* That's OK.

I like his compositions anyway! New Age label or not! :rofl:

[tjwmason]

108. See that's what I was saying yesterday.

I can be rude to you because I like you, and know that you'll know I don't mean it. :hug: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

116. Yes, I know!

:rofl:
That and because you're such a cutie! :loveya:

[tjwmason]

133. You're such a charmer

not forgetting a total cutie yourself. :loveya:

[Clintmax]

137. Well you're a sweetheart too.

:loveya::hug:
That's why we have such a good time here in the Crew thread every day! :loveya:

[tjwmason]

157. We sure do.

Always brightens up the tail-end of the morning (as it is for me).

[Clintmax]

159. And starts my days off right too!

That's why I HATE it if something prevents me from being here. The day just isn't the same.

[tjwmason]

161. We miss you greatly as well.

Things aren't the same without you.

[Clintmax]

162. I know. I'll just have to make sure it never happens again.

:hug:

[tjwmason]

178. You deserve a break now and then

For your holidays away.

And we all have bad times now and then.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

188. Well still.

I don't like being away from DU and my crew for even ONE day. :hug:

[Clintmax]

160. Self Delete

Dupe dammit! :rofl:

[ScreamingMeemie]

19. Hey tj!

:hug: I am listening to Nocturne for string orchestra (Borodin) right now. I was in the mood for violin music. :hi:

[tjwmason]

40. Good morning Mrs. G.

:hi:

Looks like we're both being slavophilic today. :bounce:

Hope you're having a great day.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

135. I am going to take a nap after I drop my son off...

It will be a wonderful day after that. :D

[tjwmason]

150. Naps do manage to improve a day quite dramatically.

and you deserve every day to be wonderful too. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

170. And so do you.

You are one of the sweetest people I have ever met tj.

I hope to make it to England one day. :hug:

[tjwmason]

180. If you meet me

that might well spoil the illusion.

But I'd love to meet you, I suppose I ought to try and make it over to the U.S. at some point too. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

187. Oh... I don't think so.

All of the DUers I have met have been pretty much as they are online. I think I am drawn to the realists...

...your evil twin...well that's another story. :rofl:

You would be welcome at Casa Grumpy if you ever do visit. We're thinking of upgrading living quarters so you might even get a suite, although something tells me not. ;) :loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

3. Good morning Clint

:hug:

My day yesterday went by pleasantly as you know. Today I get all kinds of congratulations. Except from the lady who wasn't voted in :rofl:

[Clintmax]

6. Good Morning, Miss Honey!

:hi::hug:
I'm glad you had such a good day yesterday! Getting all the congratulations is fun, isn't it? So, the lady who didn't get voted in is a sore loser, huh? :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

14. Oh yes she is

She was in it the last 8 years, I guess she expected to get voted in again. But if (or when) I leave she will get in again.

It is strange to get the congrats. I didn't do anything :shrug:

[Clintmax]

24. Aww...the poor thing.

She didn't win AGAIN. :rofl: Yes, you did too...you won the election! :bounce: I know it feels strange to get all the congratulations, but you deserve them!

[MissHoneychurch]

27. Yes, we all feel very sorry for her

:sarcasm:

The other lady who won is in it some time already (she is really goods and that is why she got reelected - she could votes from all) she is really really glad that I got in and not the other one.

[Clintmax]

37. Well see...that's good!

:rofl:
I'm happy for you too, my dear! :hug: Congratulations! :bounce::loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

60. Thank you - again

Can you imagine that it is JUNE already??? I have the feeling the year just started last week :eyes: AND we have a temp around 50°F at the momen :mad:

[Clintmax]

65. You're welcome!

Yes, the days go by so quickly, don't they? Yesterday it was January and suddenly today...it's June! I feel the same way as you!

[MissHoneychurch]

68. But our temps these days

give us the feeling to be in January also :rofl:

[Clintmax]

74. Yes.

But, we have 90 degrees F every day now here in Florida, so it really FEELS like summer here. I'm sorry it's not getting warmer where you are.

[MissHoneychurch]

76. I hope we will get a summer

or you will meet me as a very fair lady :rofl:

[Clintmax]

87. LOL! Well, you'd be beautiful either way!

But, I'm sure you'll get a summer before your trip here to the U.S.

[MissHoneychurch]

94. You don't know what "summers" we had here in Germany

"Daddy, did we had a summer this year"
"Yes, but you were at the bathroom in that moment"

:rofl:

[Clintmax]

100. ROFL! They aren't THAT short are they?

:rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

103. Some years they are

more rain than anything else.

[Clintmax]

106. We have a rainy season here in Florida...

But after that, it's hot and sunny all the time.

[MissHoneychurch]

117. I want heat

I want sun

I want to wear my summer dresses and skirts. Not my winter clothes!!

[Clintmax]

120. And I don't blame you there!

You'll have lots of that when you get here to Florida! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

126. And believe me

I look forward to it beside meeting you of course :bounce:

[Clintmax]

129. Oh, I'm counting down the days too!

:bounce:
It will be WONDERFUL to see you, my dear! :loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

164. Oh for sure

that is the only reason I accept that the time is flying by.

[Clintmax]

169. Me too!

I get to meet AirmensMom on Saturday morning! They are driving through Tallahassee on their way to Tennessee and we're going to meet for Breakfast! :woohoo:

[MissHoneychurch]

179. You are SOOOO lucky

Joani and you have the pleasure to meet her already. I have to wait till September :cry:

[Clintmax]

182. Well September isn't THAT far away.

It will arrive sooner than you think, my dear! :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

185. I know

but it is still unfair *stomps foot and sulks*

[Clintmax]

190. LOL!

Aww...you poor thing. Come here. I'll give you a hug! :hug::hug::hug::hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

192. Aww thanks

:hug:

well, you give AirmensMom a hug from me till I can give her one myself.

[Clintmax]

195. I sure will!

:hug:
I need to get going, Miss Honey. Lots to do around this apartment today. You have a good rest of the day and I'll see you in the morning! :loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

199. Same to you Clint

:hug:

:loveya:

[tjwmason]

12. Good morning Miss Honeychurch.

:hi:

I'm sure you did get congratulations - I'm not surprised that you won, even if it does present a few problems for you.

How's your day going?

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

17. My day is going good so far

lunch break is approaching.

My cell is messed up, I have to go to the shop and ask for another phone. I like my cell, but that bugs me.

[tjwmason]

42. Technology can be a total pain in the -AHEM-

But it's so damn useful too.

It's afternoon for you now - hope you have a good lunch.

[MissHoneychurch]

63. Just got back

I turned on my cell again to check it before I go to the shop - of course it is working again now :eyes:

Your lunch is approaching as well. What do you have for lunch today?

[tjwmason]

69. It seems that the threat of getting replaced worked.

The 'phone heard it and decided to work again.

I'm a total creature of habit with my lunch. It's a salad, with some cheese (stilton today), soup (mushroom and garlic), bread and coffee and milk (separately, of course) to drink. But that's still over an hour away...green tea for the moment.

What did you eat?

[MissHoneychurch]

73. I had a pasta salad

(I admit I bought it and didn't make it myself) and a muffin (baked by my friend who works here 4 years today).

[tjwmason]

83. That all sounds good.

Hope it was all most enjoyable, and made you ready to face the afternoon.

[MissHoneychurch]

88. Yeah

I eat small lunches these days as I try to lose weight and as I cook for myself in the evening. Yesterday I had rice with veggies.
This weekend I need to make me a rhubarb dish with pudding :9

[tjwmason]

105. The rhubarb sounds great.

My parents used to grow it when I was little so I could have it freshly cooked from the garden. :9

[MissHoneychurch]

115. My mom made that dessert when I was a kid

and also when I was a young grown-up. Now I need to cook it myself. The kick is that you caramelize oat flakes and put them on top of the rhubarb with the vanilla pudding :9 Gosh, I get a watery mouth just by thinking of it.

[Callalily]

122. Morning MissH

Glad to hear about all your accolades, you DO deserve them you now. Your colleagues would not have voted for you if they didn't think that you were the best person for the job. Suspect it was time for that other person to step down. You seem like a very congenial person to work with.

[MissHoneychurch]

131. Good morning SimplyF

thank you. I get along with most people. I think that is just me. Of course there are people I like more than others but I don't let that interfere with my work.

[Callalily]

141. Yeah, me too,

I get along with almost everyone, although I do try to stay away from negative, complaining people. Can't understand their mindset. Oh well.

Gotta pack up and head for work. Wishing you a great rest of the day.

[MissHoneychurch]

143. Have a great day too

see you in the morning :hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

7. Good morning, Clintmax!

[Clintmax]

9. Hail, Starbucks!

:hi:
How are ya today, Man?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

11. Pretty good, thanks!

[Clintmax]

30. That's good to hear!

I hope it STAYS that way for you! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

21. Good morning Starbucks

:hi:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

22. Howdy, Honey!

:hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

29. I am fine

and you?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

32. I'm doing well.

:D

When are you visiting America?

[MissHoneychurch]

64. My flight leaves

in 3 months and one day :D

[Starbucks Anarchist]

67. So September then?

When will you be in New York?

[MissHoneychurch]

70. I arrive in Newark

on the second.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

72. I should be set up by then.

I'll be in the Queens area.

[MissHoneychurch]

75. OK

as said, I will have to talk to Joani how our plans are going to be. But I would love to meet you too.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

77. You better meet me!

:P

[MissHoneychurch]

78. Then show up at the airport

:rofl:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

79. I'll just meet you at the bar.

:D

[MissHoneychurch]

86. Ok, just order something for me already

as long sa I stand in the immigration line

[Starbucks Anarchist]

93. Okay, but you have to pay me back.

:P

[MissHoneychurch]

98. What kind of a gentleman are you?

Oh right, you aren't one, we already discussed that :P

[Starbucks Anarchist]

101. Got that right.

And I expect to be paid in dollars, not euros. :P

[MissHoneychurch]

111. Yeah yeah

Don't mention the war ....

[Starbucks Anarchist]

112. You mean the one we beat you in?

:popcorn:

[MissHoneychurch]

121. Was there another one?

:shrug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

124. There might be when I meet you.

:evilgrin:
.
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.
.
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I kid, I kid. And no, I won't mention any war, silly. :hug:

[billyskank]

13. Morning Clint

You are early today. :hi:

[Clintmax]

15. Hail, Billy!

:hi:
Yes, just a little bit. I woke up a few minutes earlier than usual. How's work today?

[billyskank]

34. Work is okay

I am back to my usual mere brilliance after being a genius yesterday ;) :rofl:

How are you?

[Clintmax]

46. I'm doing fine!

Happy that I don't have to keep that Roxio software and can go get something that actually WORKS! :rofl:

[billyskank]

54. I am all in favour of software that works

:7

[Clintmax]

56. LOL! Boy, so am I!

I'm pretty knowledgeable when it comes to computers but THAT problem had me frustrated to hells! Even the tech support guys couldn't solve it. Maybe I should have asked YOU about it...:rofl:

[ScreamingMeemie]

25. Good morning billy!

:loveya:

It's always a great start when you are here. :hug:

[billyskank]

35. Awwww

Hi MrsG! :hug: I am always really happy to see you too. :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

39. I am glad you are taking a break from being a genius...

mere brilliance is more my speed. :rofl: :hug:

[billyskank]

52. It was a brief flash of inspiration

It happens, sometimes. ;)

How are you, my friend? :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

58. I am good, but really tired.

But then, I am really tired most days... so things are perfect. :D

[billyskank]

62. Awww well if you say things are perfect

I'm glad. :*

[ScreamingMeemie]

144. It's going to rain all day so I think I'll spend a cozy morning on the

couch with a book. :hug:

[billyskank]

151. Sounds like a good plan

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

168. and halfway down the first page I'll most likely fall asleep.

;)

[billyskank]

200. Well that's okay too

:)

[AirmensMom]

92. G'morning, billy!

:hi: :loveya: :hug:

[billyskank]

110. AirmensMom!!

:bounce: :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[Omphaloskepsis]

16. Thursday WTF???

Red Hook Copper Spring Ale = Fantastic

Shit.. I have to work Thursday. Thanks for harshing my buzz.

[Clintmax]

26. LOL! Good Morning, Omphaloskepsis!

:hi:
Sorry...I don't mean to harsh ANYONE'S buzz. :rofl:

[ScreamingMeemie]

23. Good morning Clintmax.

I am glad that was resolved for you! :hug:

We had our first showing last night. In the middle of a roaring thunderstorm...at least they showed up (they left a card because we went out for a drive)...and they know the basement doesn't leak... :D

:loveya:

[Clintmax]

28. Good Morning, MrsG!

:hi::hug:
Yes, I'm happy too. For a bit I was afraid I had lost a hundred dollars! I'm glad you had your first showing! How did it go? Do you know?

[ScreamingMeemie]

31. It was at 6:30 last night, so we haven't heard anything yet.

The house was positively "glowing" if I do say so myself. ;) I spent the whole day polishing up. I did end up taking three loads of clean laundry with me though because I didn't get it folded in time and didn't want to have it laying around.

[Clintmax]

48. Yes, that was a good idea!

You let us know as soon as you hear! I hope (and I'm crossing my fingers for ya) that they make an offer on it! Boy, wouldn't THAT be something! An offer (above the asking price no less) from the very first people who see your house! :bounce:

[ScreamingMeemie]

59. That would be a Miracle!

:D :hug:

[Clintmax]

61. Well, hey...miracles happen sometimes!

You never know! :hug::loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

134. I have these nightmares...

One is that the house never even gets looked at (I can forget that one now) and doesn't sell...the other is that it actually sells and we have 45 days to find a new house and move into it. :D

[Clintmax]

139. You're not the only one who's had THOSE nightmares.

There are several people I know selling or buying and they ALL worry about that. So far, none of them have come true. Are you looking at houses at the same time? Well...I'm sure you are.

[ScreamingMeemie]

142. Yes. We lost those two that we really liked. I loved the one.

:cry: But, we decided to list so we would be ready to go full force in looking.

[Clintmax]

146. I'm sorry to hear you lost the one you liked!

As we were looking, we found a huge Townhome I really loved but Greekspeak didn't and a house that Greekspeak loved but I didn't. Isn't that always the way? x(

[AussieDave]

172. So buy them both - you live in the townhouse, Greekspeak in the house

What's the problem ??? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Clintmax]

175. ROFL!

Oh my...THAT wouldn't work...:rofl:

[ScreamingMeemie]

173. Yes it is. MrG found one that I wouldn't be caught dead in.

It was a total 70's style ranch that needed a ton of updating. I couldn't have people over because I'd be too embarassed by it.

[Clintmax]

177. LOL! That's the way he felt about the Townhouse.

It was all updated and beautiful, but he wants an older house that's cute.

[ScreamingMeemie]

183. Ha! We had looked at a few older farmhouses, but they need so much

work that they are truly money pits. Plus C/A, which I need in the summer, is not really compatible with older homes.

[Clintmax]

186. Oh, C/A is a MUST!

Who wants to live in an OVEN I ask you??? :rofl:

[ScreamingMeemie]

189. When I look at houses without it I am stunned.

Who can do that? I know C/A is expensive but I'd rather go without food then cool air. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

191. Me too! I looked at one at the beginning...

that didn't have air of ANY sort! In FLORIDA! No air at all! Plus, the house needed MAJOR repairs both inside and out, and they were asking $150,000! I just laughed at the realtor and hung up the phone! :rofl:

[ScreamingMeemie]

194. Craziness! I can't even think about Florida without turning down my

C/A. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

197. ROFL!

It was the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen. :rofl: But I guess you have to see the bad ones too. I'm off, MrsG. I'll see you in the morning!

[crispini]

38. Howdy ya'll!

OMG I am so ready to have more time off. LOL!

[ScreamingMeemie]

41. Hi crispini!!

Me too! We are in the wind down for the school year. My daughter is fretting over exams...yesterday was 'Field Day' for my son...and I'm exhausted already. :hug:

[crispini]

47. I wish I still got a summer vacation.

Those were the days. :)

[Clintmax]

45. Good Morning, Crispini!

:hi:
I know how you feel about more time off! I have a vacation coming up the last part of June, so I'm REALLY looking forward to that.

[crispini]

50. Kewl!

I have a day off next week to go to the State Party Convention. This should be fun, but also a little stressful too. Time to elect the next state party chair!

[Clintmax]

55. Sounds interesting!

So are you on the election committee or something?

[crispini]

203. I'm a delegate to the convention.

There are like 3000 of us. So, yeah, I guess so. :) This is gonna be a madhouse.

Hope you have a great day!

[Clintmax]

57. Wow! Someone nominated the crew thread for the Greatest page!

That's a first! Thank you to whoever did! :hug:

[riona]

80. Fl check-in

Glad you got that credit. Well, Roxio got a heap of bad publicity here - and all to save a measly few bucks. Dumb. Know anything about Rod Smith? Guess he's doing pretty well for a previously unknown.

[Clintmax]

82. Good Morning, Miss Flblu!

:hi:
It's good to see you again today! Yes, they either don't know or don't care about word of mouth publicity. No...I don't recognize that name...who is he?

[riona]

107. n/t

He's a state senator from north FL running against Jim Davis in the Dem. gubernatorial race primary. According to our paper he's "narrowly trailing Gallagher and Crist." The article quoted him saying that (in the early days of the campaign) "One poll had me at 4 percent with a margin of error of 5 percent." :rofl:

[Clintmax]

132. Well good gods.

WHY didn't I know that? :shrug: Just shoot me now! :rofl:

[riona]

138. You know the FL media -

The head researcher at the Library of Congress would have trouble finding positive feedback about a Dem. candidate.

[Clintmax]

140. Yes, of course.

I hate that shit too. x(

[Sugar Smack]

84. Good morning, Clintmax!

I'm taking care of a month's worth of business, so today really should be a big day.:donut: :hi:

[Clintmax]

89. Good Morning, Miss Sugar!

:hi::hug:
I'm SO happy to see you today! You're working on a MONTH'S worth all in one day? Yes. Big day. :rofl:

[billyskank]

90. SUGAR!!!

:bounce: :loveya:

[Sugar Smack]

97. Baby.

:hug: :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

91. Good morning, Clintmax!

:donut: :hi: :hug:

Screw Roxio! :bounce: And Dell and Microsoft! :bounce: :rofl:

I'm up. *yawn* It's POURING rain and the movers will be here any minute. Fortunately, they're only packing today. I sure hope it's not like this tomorrow! :scared:

[Clintmax]

96. Good Morning, Miss Airmens!

:hi::hug:
I'm happy to see you this morning! :bounce::loveya: That's what I say! Screw them all! :rofl: We're supposed to get some thunderstorms today and tomorrow up here, so we'll see. I hope it's not raining on you tomorrow too! I got your Pvt...and I'm SO MUCH looking forward to meeting you too, my dear! It's exciting! :bounce:

[AirmensMom]

99. Well, please forgive me

if I drop off suddenly. You know how it is ...

At least I got to say good morning! :bounce: :loveya:

I'm looking forward to meeting you, too! And so is harleydad! Will greekspeak be there? :bounce:

[Clintmax]

104. He sure will!

It will be a great time! So you're going to do all the "directing" today, right? And let them do all the packing and stuff.

[AirmensMom]

109. Oh, good!

:bounce: I can't wait! :bounce:

I'm going to make sure they ONLY pack what they're supposed to. (The last guys packed a trash can with trash in it!) We still have some things out that I don't want them packing. They're only doing the big wall pictures, mirrors, glass from the tops of dressers, and china. Shouldn't take more than a few hours. Then we can get the rest of today's to-do list done (I have to patch the walls after the pictures are down.)

[Clintmax]

113. Me either!

:bounce:
I can't wait! Patching the walls isn't difficult, so you should have an easier day today then, huh?

[MissHoneychurch]

154. Good morning Airmens

:hi:

The packers are coming today? Good luck that nothing breaks :hug:

[LaurenG]

114. Good Morning Clintmax!

That is great news about the refund. I am a firm believer in "what goes around comes around", thankfully it's good coming around for you. I get the sense that you are a darn good man and I'm glad your Roxio "trial by fire" is OVER.

I have been feeling sad lately, I think it's my expectations. Sometimes life and cyber life (the people in it)is so disappointing.

Here's to a brand new day!:toast: :hi: :loveya: :hug:

[Clintmax]

119. Good Morning, Miss Ohio!

:hi::hug:
I'm very happy about getting to take that software back too! It was good of Best Buy to offer also...they didn't HAVE to do that. You're right! Here's to a brand new day! :toast: Try not to be sad...we're not ALL jerks out here in cyberspace!

[billyskank]

127. OMG

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :loveya: :loveya:

I am so sorry you are sad. :hug:

[LaurenG]

153. Billyskank you are

a bright light in a dark night. I haven't told too many people this but I guess I'm coming out of my "closet".

I have sensed energy in people since I was born, I get to know things just by thinking of people (even those I've never met.)I can tell what the agenda is and I also get to see others potential. It's a gift with responsibility attached but I just want you to know that when I tell others they are "good people" I know it's the truth.

You are a steady companion, who carries a great deal of light. No one is perfect but you have a heart so loving that it sometimes hurts you.

I am very grateful that there are those who are genuine and "clear". You are one lovely, lovely soul! :loveya: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[billyskank]

163. ...

:blush:


:hug:

[Callalily]

118. Morning Clint! Morning all!

Sorry to hear that you couldn't get your software up and running, but then glad to hear that you will at least get a store credit. That's rare. You must have sounded very convincing, but then again, I think it's only the right thing for the store to do that. It's all about PR. Suspect that they don't want to lose you as a customer.

The weather prophets here are talking rain. Personally I think we've had enough for a while, but maybe they'll be wrong? It has happened before you know.

Woke up exhilarated, but only up for about an hour and I'm getting tired. Now what's up with that?

[Clintmax]

125. Good Morning, SimplyF!

:hi::hug:
Yes, I was just saying that it was nice of Best Buy to do that for me. They didn't have to! Those weather people dont' have any idea what it's going to do out there. They just guess. :rofl: I hope you get some sunshine today!

I don't know about being tired an hour after you get up. Did you get "enough" sleep?

[Callalily]

130. Yeah, slept like

a baby, but I think I'm just working far too much lately. Maybe I'm still in weekend mode. Having four days off in a row sure was nice, and I'm still lamenting about it. Better plan for some more days off, huh?

[Clintmax]

136. That's right!

Personally...I think we should work two days and be off five instead of the other way around! How cool would THAT be? :bounce::rofl:

[Callalily]

OMG!

Wouldn't that be great! I'd even settle for a continual three-day weekend.

Gotta pack up and head off to work. Maybe once I had my coffee I'll perk up a bit. Have a great day!

[Clintmax]

148. Ok. I hope today is a good day for ya!

Have a good one and I'll see you in the morning! :bounce::hi:

[Minnesota Libra]

123. Good Morning all and welcome to the newbies.........

.....we seem to be getting a lot of newbies these days. That means at least a few must be coming from the likes of FR. :bounce:

Clintmax, I'm glad you're finally getting a resolution to that software issue. I think the rules these companies have set up for their software are so maddening:wtf:, which is why I let my techie son try everything out first. If he likes it and it's really stable then and only then do I get it from him.:headbang:

Take care everyone.:grouphug:

[Clintmax]

128. Hail, Minnesota!

:hi::hug:
I agree...lots of newbies! And they have GOT to be coming from somewhere! Probably FR! You take care and have a great day! :bounce:

[Cannikin]

145. Howdy everybody!

[Clintmax]

147. Hail, Cannikin!

:hi:
Good to see you today, Mister! How's every little thing?

[Cannikin]

165. Everything is pretty good. Same for you?

[Clintmax]

171. Yes, it is!

I'm off work today, and I'm SO glad. It's been a rough week over at that place.

[tjwmason]

152. Good morning Cannikin.

:hi:

As always - a distinct pleasure to see you around.

How are you today?

:hug:

[Cannikin]

166. Hey!! TJ. I'm great this morning. I hope you are as well.

[tjwmason]

176. Glad to hear it.

All's good here thanks. :hug: :loveya:

[newyawker99]

149. Good morning everyone!

:donut:


:hi:


Hey Clint! I am glad that problem has been resolved.

:thumbsup:

[Clintmax]

156. Good Morning, Miss NewYawker!

:hi::hug:
I am too, let me just tell ya! :bounce:

[AussieDave]

155. Good morning Clint - hope today finds you well

Today is the official first day of winter in Australia, and it's turned colder here in Brisbane - supposed to be in the low 40s tonight - bbrrrrrrrrr. I hate winter.

Still doing all the bookings on my sojourn to the U.S. - most of it's done. I'm looking forward to it a lot.

Hope you have a great day !!! :hi:

[Clintmax]

158. Hail, Aussie!

:hi::bounce:
It's been a while since I've talked to YOU! Winter huh? You know...I used to think it was hot in Australia all the time, summer AND winter! :rofl: I don't know why. :shrug: I bet you ARE looking forward to it! I'd love to go see Australia sometime! I hope you have a great day too, Mate! :loveya:

[AussieDave]

167. I sure as hell wish it WAS hot all the time here

but then all the snow in the Snowy Mountains down south would melt, and all the ski bunnies would get cranky. Can't have that !!!:rofl:

I'll be in Washington DC for Halloween, Manhattan for Election Day, and Palm Springs for Thanksgiving. I'm also going to see if I can vote somewhere - gotta do my bit for the Dems SOMEHOW.:hug:

[Clintmax]

174. Wow! You're going to be here for a while then aren't you?

All the way through Thanksgiving! :bounce: Are you going to be in Florida at all?

[AussieDave]

181. I'll be in the U.S. six and a half weeks

San Francisco, Washington DC, New York City and Palm Springs. My sister lives in SF and my brother in Palm Springs. As for New York, I haven't had my fill of that place yet - I just love it.

Next trip I'll try to expand my horizons a bit - last time I was in Florida was 1963. Vacation with the family - everything was in black and white then.:rofl:

[Clintmax]

184. LOL!

Wow...that's way before even I was born! :rofl: You need to re-visit here! We're all in color now! Can you imagine? :rofl:

[Clintmax]

193. Time to get going, my crew!

I have a huge dog food mess to clean up (long story) and I have several other errands and chores to get started on, so I really need to get started. Take care of each other and I'll see you here in the morning! Take care of each other! :grouphug:

Clint

[ScreamingMeemie]

196. Have a great day Clintmax!

And tell us the dog food mess story tomorrow. That will be a kicker I'm sure. :loveya:

[Clintmax]

198. Ok, I will!

Talk to you in the morning! :loveya:

[Neoma]

201. Good morning.

I feel good today, i actually woke up early.

[bigwillq]

202. Howdy Clint!

Good morning! Have a good one! :hi: