KOEB Hello??? 5/2

[Patsy Stone]

Big Giant Head and Nance Grace Dig!

[Clark2008]

1. I'll delete mine!

:hi:

Loved the Nancy "None of you are innocent!" Grace... and the fact that Keith had NAILED the "Runaway Bride" quote, unquote, "story" on Friday. :thumbsup:

:loveya:

[Berry Cool]

94. I just love it when he lays the snark on his despicable rivals

and he was rolling in it tonight!

Look out Keith, pat yourself on the back any harder for calling this one correctly and you may fall over!

[seito]

2. It's just gotta be foul play

She had a job fer cryin out loud :eyes:

Hi Patsy :hi:

[Clark2008]

3. Can I have her job. I'm doubting they'll want her back, now.

:7

[Patsy Stone]

5. "I just don't think it was cold feet"

Nancy Grace... LOL!

Love that he opened with it and that he thought she had crazy eyes too. :hi:

[Catchawave]

4. Hi, Hi, Hi Everybody....

Hope we're here now :)

:toast: :bounce: :toast:

[Patsy Stone]

6. Why did she have to report herself as kidnapped?

What an ultra-maroon!

[Catchawave]

15. I voted on all the MSM polls this weekend

...to prosecute her. Dang, it's only fair!

So, am I in the right clubhouse tonight <ggg> ?

[RevCheesehead]

53. Well, here's where I disagree.

I think the MEDIA is just as guilty, for hyping the story. It was all over the country - and how could she just re-appear? Yeah, I know, a simple phone-call.

But who decided to make HER the #1 news story all weekend? Hmm? :puke:

[WolverineDG]

87. I'm with you, Rev

While I do think they'll get her for calling 911 & falsely reporting she was kidnapped (& rightly so, IMO), this case got waaaay overblown because of the media. So what if she got cold feet? It does happen & there's no reason to make a federal case out of it. This sad couple has more issues than National Geographic, but it's not my business whether or not they work them out.

What I don't like is all the talk of prosecuting her simply for running off. Hey, I'm single & I decide, sometimes sua sponte, to take road trips. Most of the time, I do this without letting folks know where I'm going & for how long. Why should I? I'm an adult. My parents are dead. I don't have to worry about a curfew or getting my mommy's permission to spend the weekend in San Antonio or Austin. So, if my friends or family members freak, activate a DG Search Center & have the governor call out the National Guard to locate me while Nancy Grace tries to convict all the men in my life for various capital offenses, should I have to pay for that? I don't think so.

That's just my opinion; I could be wrong.
dg

[RevCheesehead]

89. Exactly. The Media is/are (?) culpable.

They were looking at the next potential Scott Peterson, and waiting for the body to show up. They just didn't expect that she'd still be breathing.

Right now, they're the ones trying to cover their asses. :puke:

[notadmblnd]

24. I was listening to the 911 call and something she said was odd.

she said that her parents had told her she was on the news. She talked to her father before she called 911?

[Catchawave]

30. Hi notadmblnd !

Runaway Bride's story changes by the minute ! With hopes the authorities take "very good care" of her, so it won't happen again!

[notadmblnd]

49. I know it doesn't make a difference

and yes, hopefully she will be fined at least a hefty sum to reimburse the agencies and town for the resources that was spent on this selfish woman. I can't help but wonder how many people who really needed some sort of assistance had it delayed while she was having her last fling.

[WolverineDG]

88. I thought she called home

before she called 911? Can't recall where I heard that today...god knows it's been wall-to-wall coverage even on AAR.

dg

[crispini]

7. Hi ladies!

:hi: I get to be here for the live thread tonight!

Our man's lookin FINE tonight! :loveya: and starts off with a big ol' I TOLD YOU SO! :rofl:

[Patsy Stone]

11. Hey, girl!

Nice to see you in living color. He does look fine tonight. :loveya:

[crispini]

14. He'd better watch out -- I'm IN NEW YORK this weekend!

Yippee!!

[Catchawave]

16. Where are you staying Crispi....

Midtown, I hope. Too much fun and lots of local deli's to take care of you :)))

[crispini]

22. I think that's about where I'm staying.

Wedding. Won't be time to do much other than wedding, this trip, but I try to get up there every couple of years anyway. I :loveya: NYC!

This wedding -- honestly, there are SIX events in three days. It's completely mindboggling. It's like being a supporting castmember in a broadway show. Complete with a bagpipe processional down Amsterdam avenue. (!) It'll be fun -- but kind of over the top! :P

[RevCheesehead]

56. You must set aside some serious KO Stalking time.

You can't let botany be the only groupie from our group - you have a reputation to uphold! :)

[crispini]

78. I'll lurk around Central Park, just for ya'll....

And keep my eyes open for an extremely tall and handsome New Yorker. :7

[RevCheesehead]

92. And if KO tries to take out a restraining order, you say:

The Rev made me do it! Behold, the power of Cheese!

or

To The Ties That Bind! :toast:

[Berry Cool]

95. The "cheese fixation" comments were just too funny!

I dunno you guys, seems the Rev's been getting story preference here for a while! Last week we had a Cheesehead's Choice story, and now KO is all over the runaway bride's cheese fixation? Sounds like someone has a major long-distance crush on our favorite alb-wearer!

[RevCheesehead]

Well, that might change

once he's seen the pictures.

But I'll take what I can! Keith: :loveya:

[bleever]

73. Have a great time, crispi. Just got my first taste of NYC last month.

And if you do get a little free time for stalking, try not to let your eyes bug out too far; Keef's sensitive to that.

:7

[crispini]

81. LOL.

:rofl: Poor woman, she really does look psychotic. Is she ill?

[bleever]

98. Dr. bleev diagnoses: hyperthyroidism.

The doctor has spoken.

(I'm not her doctor, but I've seen her on TV.)

:thumbsup:

[crispini]

103. Oh, well, you and

Dr. Bill "Meow" Frist. That remote diagnosis thing is all the rage, you know!

[Clark2008]

91. Crispini... I wanted to make it up there some time this year

but, with my job situation, I won't be able to.

I have a couple of friends up there - and even more in the Philly area who would be willing to make a trip.

I tend to go in the off-season when it's A.) Not as crowded with tourists and B.) Not as expensive.

Would you be interested if I got a group together to go? Maybe late winter/early Spring of next year?

[crispini]

101. Oh, yeah.

I am ALWAYS up for NYC. Any good reason to go. I was so happy when I had customers up there and could get the company to pay for it. That was SWEEEEEET. I got two trips out of that account. :evilgrin:

[Clark2008]

20. Her and her weird bug eyes!

LOL!

[crispini]

29. You gotta feel kinda sorry for her,

at least WRT the eyes. Does she have a medical condition or something?

[Patsy Stone]

8. The bride had a Cheese Fixation!

Rev??? :hi:

[crispini]

9. The cheese thing is TOTALLY making me lol.

Rev, I hope you're watching!

[Greylyn58]

12. The Power of Cheese!!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Catchawave]

19. Grey? How am I getting your furbabie photos?

I had to turn off the DU sig lines so my dino-puter would load within seconds instead of hours...but I still see your sweet babies!

:hi: :loveya:

[Greylyn58]

54. Well....

I'm not sure, unless it's because I'm just copying the picture from my web site and pasting it in my message.

:shrug:

[Clark2008]

10. Rev., he's discussing THE POWER OF CHEESE!

:rofl:

[crispini]

13. Ok, true story:

A guy I know was engaged to a gal who called off their wedding TWO WEEKS before the wedding in order to run off -- with ANOTHER GIRL.

He was so mortified he MOVED OUT OF TOWN.

[RevCheesehead]

58. Wasn't that a sub-plot in "You've Got Mail?"

Where Dabney Coleman's future wife ran off with Nanny Maureen?

[crispini]

83. Never saw it.

But it totally sounds like something in a movie, doesn't it?

[Greylyn58]

17. Howdy All

Hope everyone had a pleasant Monday!

:hi: my fellow KOEBers :grouphug:

:bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce:
:woohoo: :woohoo: :applause: :evilgrin: :applause: :woohoo: :woohoo:
:bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce:





:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: Keith

[crispini]

18. WTF is Pat Robertson nattering on about?

Sheesh!!!! That's incredible!

[Catchawave]

21. He's my neighbor ya know....

...not bragging here, but always have to say that when I see his name mentioned anywhere on DU :) :loveya:

[crispini]

23. Get out! Same town, or literally, same

neighborhood?

[Catchawave]

25. Across the lake.....we share.

...and you wonder why it's hard being me, OYYY. Quiet neighbor, his mega church/university is pretty at night, can't complain. :::sigh:::

[Clark2008]

27. Poor Catchawave!

I'd have to :puke: (and, of course, TP his lawn every weekend :D )

[seito]

28. LOL

that brings back some high school memories

[Patsy Stone]

26. KO/Robertson GD Thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3587008

[Berry Cool]

96. I am glad he brought it all back to

the fact that those who loved the people who died at the hands of "a few terrorists" might have a different opinion of their harmfulness vs. judges than Pat Robertson does.

That grinning idiot is one of the most evil people of our time.

[Patsy Stone]

31. Pickles KILLED!!!

Still, with the crazy eyes again... :crazy:

[crispini]

32. The funny thing is that everything she said is what

we've always thought! At least WRT: Mama Bush! and the ranch!

"Second prize. Ten days" :rofl:

[Patsy Stone]

35. "Mr. Excitement" was a good one, too.

LOL!

[notadmblnd]

40. The personalities on a local radio stations were questioning

whether or not that was canned laughter. He swore it was faked, said they were hitting the button too early like when laura said george was usually in bed by nine. That was not funny and it certainly wasn't one of her punchlines, So why the laugh?

[RevCheesehead]

33. Damn - I miss all the fun!

The power of Cheese? Really?

Oh, Keith, you DO love me! :loveya:

Hi, everyone! :hi:

[crispini]

43. Hi Rev!

:hi: Pickles was pretty funny. Craig Crawford's killing too!

[Patsy Stone]

44. Hey, Rev!

Yep. She has about 12 cheese utiensils and serving dishes on the registry. :) He went on and on about cheese.

:hi:

[RevCheesehead]

45. I'm staying up for the Late Show.

THIS I've gotta hear! (He loves me! :loveya:)

[Patsy Stone]

61. Yep, I think so.

:loveya: :loveya:

[Berry Cool]

99. Don't miss it, Rev! It's priceless!

Of course, I could claim some kind of special attention because he talked so much about a Bush tonight...but then again, I think I'll pass.

[_q_]

65. Another Rev Shout-out

http://olbermann.org/ko/index.cfm?go=Video

See the top video!
-q

[RevCheesehead]

70. Cool - you guys keep all the great stuff!

One of these days, I'm going Cable. Right now, my dial-up barely keeps up with the KOEB.

Thanks for the link! :thumbsup:

[WhirlyGirl]

75. Could this be the suggestion of a recurring theme shaping up?

. . . Could Keith be running out of car chases and substituting CHEESE stories instead?

:hi: -q-!

[RevCheesehead]

80. He loves me -

:cry: "He really loves me!" (said in best Sally Field voice) :loveya:

[WhirlyGirl]

90. And what's that ...

. . . OBELISK-shaped object you're holding onto so affectionately, Sally?

[RevCheesehead]

110. I like to think of it ...

as Keith's Emmy. :loveya:
(I know, Sally's was an Oscar - just give me creative license here!)

[Berry Cool]

111. Oh, there's nothing better than fondling a good-looking man's Emmy

and I know 'cuz...I've actually done it.

I'm not namin' names, though. That's strictly between me, the man and his Emmy.
*sighhhhh*

[WhirlyGirl]

113. Mighta known a man that talented was BORN with an "Emmy." :-)

[Berry Cool]

120. Put it this way...the man in question

got his Emmy a whole lot quicker than Susan Lucci got hers!

[WhirlyGirl]

123. Keith won 4 Emmys so far - but they were for sports. I want to see him ...

. . . get a *NEWS* Emmy.

Now, if the %#@* network will just put his name in for it!

[Berry Cool]

195. Agreed there--he deserves it!

The man in question had but one Emmy...but what an Emmy it was! (And sometimes, you know, when it's really good, one is enough! Of course, one could never be enough for our Keith!)

[Gogi]

134. Hi, Rev! On my msntv connection due to

my ability to screw up computers.

This sure sounds like a typical
Southern overblown production of a
wedding. If I remember correctly the
families are Baptist and they were
probably mortified that they were
living together hence the wedding. 14
bridesmaids and groomsmen? 600
wedding guests? Man, that would freak
anyone out! Wonder how much her wedding dress cost? Bet it had a 12 foot train.

[RevCheesehead]

165. I agree, Gogi.

In fact, when they interviewed the Associate Pastor (who was counseling them), as soon as the caption came up "Baptist Church" I thought, "well, there ya go. I'd run, too."

The guy gave me serious creep-bumps.

And I know all about the Southern Belle weddings. All too often, they become productions for the parents (usually the mothers). But who on earth needs 14 bridesmaids??? That's just nuts.

[Berry Cool]

196. These days many people pay far too much attention to the wedding

and very little to the marriage

[Catchawave]

48. Hey Rev....glad you can make it to the clubhouse....

...this is definitely transition week :)

You are sooooooooo adorable....saw the Milwaukee Meetup photos. I'm going to have to start travelling to some of these :) You guys are having too much fun1

[RevCheesehead]

63. We really had a great time!

The time went as fast as a KOEB Friday night party - it was over before we knew it. (and I got to meet my Doodle IRL! :loveya:)

We're thinking of a DU meetup at the WI Dem convention in June. Would you like to visit Oshkosh?

[bleever]

67. Hey Cheese! Glad you had a great time.

Any photos?

:hi:

[RevCheesehead]

74. You betcha.

Crispini posted these right here in the clubhouse.

Links to Milwaukee meet-up photos:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=315x3714

Here's one pic of me with your bro and RetroLounge (we called it "a RevCheese Sandwich"!)



on edit: RetroLounge, RevCheese, Cheezedoodle

[Patsy Stone]

76. FAB-U-LOUS!

You all look great and it seems to have been a rousing success!

To DU: :yourock:

[Berry Cool]

100. Hey, that's a cool pic!

and how else can one respond to it but to say...

"Behold the power of CHEESE!"

[bleever]

116. Wow...what a treat to look at all those pictures.

And from the looks of it, that RevCheese Sandwich might not have been grilled, but honey it was cookin'!

LOL, with happiness.

And it's not fair if I don't throw in a picture of myself, after all that sharin'.

[RevCheesehead]

118. Cahw-lee-foh-nya Beefcake.

I shoulda known. :loveya: bleev-cake!

[Clark2008]

34. Did Laura Bush come to DU for jokes?

Seriously - she blasted him.

Think she caught him with Condi after the Chippendale's visit? :evilgrin:

[Patsy Stone]

37. "Never seen a Bush family member be that funny on purpose!"

Go CC: :loveya:

[WhirlyGirl]

79. Must've been out in the kitchen when he said that - Craig's too cute!

[crispini]

38. She's been reading the Kitty Kelley book!

Wizard! :rofl:

[crispini]

36. OMG!

"I've never seen a bush family member that funny on purpose!"

YOU GO CRAIG CRAWFORD! :rofl:

[RevCheesehead]

39. Pickles was telling the truth.

The truth is, at first, funny -
and then is recognized for what it is. Reality.

[Catchawave]

41. "Seriously folks, take my husband, PLEASE".....

...and here's Craig Crawford.

Keef's really digging into the "Laura Leno" night.....nice change from today's "isn't she cute" on MSM. KO's acknowledging the discomfort factor. Whew, thought I was the only one who noticed !

[Patsy Stone]

50. Have you seen this? Too much fun!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=3581271&mesg_id=3581271&page=

Here's mine from yesterday, because I thiought he'd be a bit peeved about the Friar's Club Roast.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=3581271&mesg_id=3582107

:)

[Sydnie]

55. That's PERFECT Patsy! n/t

[Patsy Stone]

85. Hey, syd.

Try it, it feels good. And read some of the others from our ASTB members. :)

[seito]

57. Good one

:thumbsup:

[bleever]

62. I loved that one. He looks like a real Borscht Belt comic there.

Too bad he isn't!

[Patsy Stone]

68. It was either that or

"Shave and a haircut, two bits." LOL!

[bleever]

42. Bon soir, EDVs.

Great pic to inaugurate the new home of the thread.

:hi:

[crispini]

47. Hi Bleev!

:hi: Good addition to the storyline, btw. Death of the Gray Suit! :7

[bleever]

51. Key to good writing: know what your audience wants, and

give it to them.

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

52. Buenas noches

Señor bleever. ¿Cómo está usted?

:hi:


ed: because I found a translator that puts in the upside down question mark.

[bleever]

64. Bien, y usted?

Nice diacritical marks there, Pats. :)

[Patsy Stone]

66. Best.Ever.

So pleased to have found this. :)

[Sydnie]

46. Hi All!

Made it just in time to see Laura Leno!

She speaks the truth. That was funny, I must admit.

[crispini]

60. Hi Syndie!

She *was* pretty funny, eh? Who knew!

[Patsy Stone]

59. Cute but bad Ozzy impersonation.

Why do they have to do celebreity news?

[Berry Cool]

102. But we love Keef's bad impersonations

He really tries hard on those British accents, but it just doesn't work.

But we love him anyway!

[crispini]

69. Does Keith usually do a lead-in to Abrams report?

I don't recall hearing that before.

And Abrams' outfit is actually not bad today! Although certainly not up to our Keith's sartorial splendor. :loveya:

[WhirlyGirl]

71. He had a lot of time left and was dragging it out at the end w/ pregnant--

. . . pauses and that rare intro.

Hellooooooooooo!
:hi:
The right elbow lean at the start of the last segment was for me! :bounce:

[crispini]

82. Yo!

:hi: How ya doin?

[WhirlyGirl]

86. Hi, crispini!

. . . Doin' fine. Keith makes the world go away, gets it off my shoulders. :loveya:

It was a good show tonight again. I'm always amazed at how quickly 9 o'clock comes around.

[Berry Cool]

104. Yeah, right...again...

bwahaha!

Yeah, I liked the fact that he actually had time at the end of the show.

Do you think he was thinking to himself "OK, enough about the runaway bride already? I've just done my second and last show on this topic"?

[WhirlyGirl]

107. Bet the producers are trying to book her as we speak.

. . . http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=315&topic_id=3821&mesg_id=3844

[Berry Cool]

72. Oh, please!

I'm driving by quickly now to say that dammit, I had to miss the whole first three-quarters of the show because it was the only time (thanks to others) that I could BUY A DAMN REPLACEMENT TV! Fortunately the other one was still hooked up and set to tape, so I'm gonna go watch my tape of the rest and then come back to the clubhouse.

Nothing like the BerryBush "After the Show" party, is there? *crickets* Oh, all right...

Anyway, I also got the paper-pitch commercial on tape before I left! Yeah! I love the look in his eyes on that one.

[WhirlyGirl]

77. Still keep missing that commercial.

. . . It'd have to go a log way to beat those early Countdown ads we found on the NBC site recently, tho. KO looked verry nahhhice on them!
:loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

84. So whirly -

Did you like my compromise solution to the Gull Bay installments? I thought it was a great way to find common ground, pull a few surprises in the plot, and still have a Viking funeral.

Am I brilliant, or what? :)

[WhirlyGirl]

93. I liked the football joke at the end. That was clever.

[Berry Cool]

109. Was this up while everyone was reading the blog, or is it a new feature?

Keith's Web site now has a "Countdown to Countdown" clock that ticks off the number of hours, minutes and seconds until the next show.

So obvious, wonder why they didn't think of it before! (unless I didn't see it!)

Maybe they finally get how desperate our lives are that we actually measure them out in terms of "how many more hours until Keith?"

Of course, if they really wanted to get realistic for us they could add:

"Countdown to next News Quiz"
(for vacation periods) "Countdown to Keith's Return"
and, perhaps best of all, "Countdown to Bush's Departure from Office"

Ooh, did I say that? I'm bad.

[WhirlyGirl]

112. Id rather they posted cute KO pics like before. I think they're trying to

. . . limit swooning stimuli, but it's a lost cause. They might as well start posting the photos again.

MMmmmmmmm, KEEeeeeeithhhhhhhhh! <thumpthumpthump-thumpthumpthump> :loveya:

[Berry Cool]

106. You have got to get that commercial!

I have a feeling you'll be able to catch it in future ads, as it comes right after the plug for his blog on "the #1 news Web site" (which MSNBC is plugging now). It's probably going to be a standard part of future "long versions" of Countdown ads, with only the front part changing by the day.

The look in his eyes before he throws is just priceless.

[WhirlyGirl]

108. Do they show it DURING the show?

[Berry Cool]

115. The commercial, you mean? No.

I actually caught it during Dan Abrams earlier tonight (sad to admit).

I had no choice. As soon as I got home from work today I had to begin the comedy of errors leading to me being able to get out and buy a new TV. I was totally at the mercy of others and THEIR schedules. This meant I probably wasn't going to be around to see if I could pick up the ad on Tweety's show, so I tuned in for Dan and eventually hit paydirt.

Sure enough, I end up having to leave for Best Buy at 7:30. What with having to get to the store, look over TVs, choose one and pay for it, get back home and then find a way to yank a huge TV box OUT of a car that some guy at the store somehow managed to get IN (who knows how?), then get it upstairs, well, by the time all that was over it was about 8:40 and Craig Crawford was holding forth on Pickles' Night at the Improv.

Thank God I had the foresight to set the VCR to tape! Argh!

[WhirlyGirl]

139. I've seen it now. They have it w/ the others on the NBC website --

. . . http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=315&topic_id=3734&mesg_id=3869&page=

[Berry Cool]

114. Which ones??

I have the "That was then, this is Keith" one. But are there others?

[WhirlyGirl]

122. Here they are ...

. . . There's the NEW ONE that I keep missing (and you're right, it's too much fun). And there's "That was then - this is Keith." And there's also a long spot laying out the full primetime lineup called "America's Watching," in which Countdown and Keith appear. All primo stuff.

Here's the link to the page where you will see spots before your eyes :rofl: http://www.nbccableinfo.com/insidenbccable/networks/msnbc/resources/spots.html

[bunny planet]

97. It's Howard Keef Olberbeale!

Sorry I had to miss our first night at the new bar watching the show in the clubhouse. I'll be able to join you on Thursday in real time.

I'll read the thread to try and catch up now.

[RevCheesehead]

105. Hiya, Thumper!

I came in late tonight, so I'll be staying up late to hear Keith talk about cheese. :)

How are ya, dear? :hi:

[Berry Cool]

117. Hey, Bun-Bun! It's a CHEESY night for one and all!

Have some Gouda! Have some Swiss! Have some Cheddar!! But most of all...have some CHEESE! In the mighty and essential Cheese Dome!

And we're pouring another round of drinks to celebrate many things.

First, here's to the new clubhouse: :toast:

And here's to my new TV, long may it last after I plug it in for the first time tomorrow night. I'll be back to 20 inches of Keith--and 20 inches of Keith is about all I can handle! That's right, my electronic friend--all I ask is that YOU last a long time! (or at least longer than 3 1/2 years)!
:toast:

And let's celebrate a couple of birthdays while we're at it:

To Lesley Gore, who put teenage heartbreak (and snark) to music! It's her party and she'll cry if she wants to--but I hope she doesn't! :toast:

And to John, the best damn oboist Ithaca ever produced! :toast:

Cheers to everyone, including the late-night revelers headed by the Wheyward Rev! Salut!

[RevCheesehead]

119. "wheyward Rev"

:rofl: you're too punny! :)

[WhirlyGirl]

125. 'To Lesley Gore ... It's her party and she'll cry if she wants to ...'

. . . Official theme song of the DNC. :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

PS, when you called out that measurement I got lightheaded. :crazy:

[WhirlyGirl]

132. Hi, bunny!

[Melissa G]

121. How come you guys moved the thread? n/t

[WhirlyGirl]

124. A poll was taken here in the Clubhouse. The majority wanted to blog here-

. . . so here we are.

OOPS!-- forgot to say, :hi: Melissa!

[Melissa G]

127. Hi Whirly, Thanks for the update!

I'll come find you.. it was just easier at the other forum to take a break from my activism and visit but I'll come hang out here when i get close to 1000 and hoist one with you!:toast:

[WhirlyGirl]

128. I'm glad you sleithed us out, Mel - and please bookmark the Clubhouse ...

. . . Who knows what strange goings-on you'll miss if for some reason you can't find your way back here! :scared:

[CC]

126. Hi to any night owls.

I did catch the show but was laying down with a comfy Gizmo asleep on me and didn't want to disturb him. Course when I couldn't help but laugh he did slide down next to me instead of being shaken, He seemed much better today though I know it is still day by day. At least he was walking, even if a bit shaky.

[WhirlyGirl]

130. Ah, there is the lovely Ferretessa!

. . . How's Gizmo's incision healing? When do you take him back to the vet for the post-op follw-up?

[CC]

133. That part of him is healing very good.

I am going to get him a Friday appointment since the vet wanted him on prednisone for a week. Though I think I would just as soon they tried chemo. Prednisone doesn't get rid of anything just makes him handle it better. But he was feeling good enough to torment a cat today.


Edit to add pic.

If they stare at the cat long enough, using their mind control waves they can get the cat to give up its nice napping spot. No matter where the spot is.

[WhirlyGirl]

135. Ha! the little snarker!

. . . Well, you're probably right, that they need to make sure the chemo isn't going to be too much for him right away. They'll want to see how he's healing first, I think, because that's how it is after humans get operated on.

[CC]

137. That's true though chemo

will only by him time, or me time really. At least there is something the vet can try.

And ferrets are about a 100 lbs of snark hidden in small bodies.

[WhirlyGirl]

140. 'ferrets are about a 100 lbs of snark hidden in small bodies.'

. . . I know -- that's why I'm jealous that you have them and I don't. :cry:

I told my husband that I'd like some ferrets and his eyes went up to the ceiling and he sighed, "Oh, Lord"

[CC]

148. Well I the way I got around the

hug was one was for me for a xmas present and one was for him. He has been addicted ever since. They also are very good at training husband to put their stuff away.

[WhirlyGirl]

152. Hmm... I wouldn't touch a straight line like that with a fork.

. . . "Put their stuff away" to protect it from ferrets ... :rofl:

By the way, I answered your message in the clubhouse way after it was posted;
had you seen? -- http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=315&topic_id=3344&mesg_id=3709

[CC]

158. I just saw it.

You are going to have to not answer the phone. Big hugs. As for tearing up at the military part of the funeral, I always do. But then I barely remember my grandfather (who played taps at hundreds of Arlington funerals.) So I get a double whammy on that one. (My mom also use to let us feed sugar to the caisson horses even after the solider said they bite. We had been giving them sugar cubes or apples for months)

As far as Ashley's daughter all you can do is be there. Not only offer a should but keep on offering. And take care of yourself too.

Who was it said something about Mercury in retrograde? Need them to find out when whatever took its place is leaving.

[WhirlyGirl]

163. 'Mercury in retrograde? Need them to find out when whatever took its ...

. . . place is leaving.'

I think whatever took its place is worse, and doesn't seem eager to just run along.

Anyway, that was a nice horse story. (Better than Laura's, facryinoutloud!)

[CC]

174. Though her hub is

dumb enough to keep trying to milk it.


the older version of Arlington stories is that I was in my mid twenties before I realized not everyone was allowed to drive in Arlington Cemetery, and very few allowed to drive and park by the Tomb of the Unknown solider. (My grandfather is buried about 75 feet from the amphitheater so we also drove to it.)

[WhirlyGirl]

191. That is remarkable.

. . . It was a gift to be able to take it as very special personal experience, without having to worry about who was allowed and who wasn't.

[RevCheesehead]

161. Hi Ferrettessa!

Glad to hear you had some quality time with Giz. He still has a lot of love to give (and receive). Tell him AuntCheese says "hi." :)

[Greylyn58]

129. I just heard a story that I think Keith would like

I know it would make him mad as it has done me.

I'm listening to Mike Malloy and he was talking about a little 5 mos old baby in Houston, TX that is going to be removed from any medical care come Monday. She was diagnosised with leukemia and now has a skin infection. Long story, short. A committee at the hospital told the parents they are cutting off the child's chemo and other medical treatments.

Does this remind anyone of Sun Hudson? Same state. Anyway, I'm gonna send Keith the story. I think if he promotes this story, they might find some help for this baby and her family.

[WhirlyGirl]

131. Greylyn, that is a first-rate idea!

. . . Do you want us to look the story up and all link him to it -- or do you think that would be to much?

[CC]

136. If we find a link I will email him too.

The more the better. (insert cussing here( is so wrong with letting at least the babies live as long as the parents want them? Even if they will still eventually die (as in Baby Sun's case) what is so wrong with letting the parents hold, cuddle, love and care for the baby as long as they can? Besides with babies and young children the outcome can surprise even doctors. Course TX is trying to break the record for most people killed against the wishes of their families these days.

[CC]

143. Hi Grey and a howl for

Sheridan. Sorry a late hello but your post had me cussing at blivet*, neocons and TX govt. If they have their way the govt will be deciding who lives and dies country wide one day. Got money, you live so we can make a profit. No money, too bad, pull the plug. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Greylyn58]

164. The story is on a local station there

ABC 13 Houston. The story is about half way down on the page and once you click the link it brings up a story and picture.

Mike went on to complain about how the "Right to Lifers" crowded around Terri Schiavo in Florida that was obviously brain dead, yet not one of them has bothered to show their butts in Texas to help this baby and her family.

Man, I am just livid over this. It is disgusting.

I also think any and all of us aught to let Keith know about this story.
The baby's name is Knya Dismuke.

[CC]

169. I wiill and will

send it email to a few people and ask them too get it out there too.

[sparky_in_ma]

138. Darn, I missed a good thread, work.

:(

[CC]

141. Hi Sparks

I missed it too, though least I was able to see the show. You are going to need a vacation at the rate you are working.

[sparky_in_ma]

142. I CC

I worked until 1:30am sat, went back in at 9:00am, worked until 4:00, and then tonite. I'm too old for this.:D

[CC]

145. Makes me tired reading

your hours. And thinking anyone would be too old for it. Is there at least a light at the end of the tunnel for you? Any idea of some kind of break in there?



BTW Great Bar you built.

[sparky_in_ma]

149. Thanks on the bar

:D No light, we have a major building project, two years at least. On the good side, no danger of getting laid off.

[CC]

154. This day and age with who is

in power the not being laid off is a very good side. But you do need down time once in a while.

And a building project... are you going to have to find lots of cement? Listen to my brother complain about the price of cement, plywood etc and how hard it is to get enough.

[sparky_in_ma]

156. and the price of steel and copper

Everything is going up in price, fast!

[CC]

160. Uh oh haven't talked to

my brother about business in a while since he is an electrician by trade that ended up supervising crews. Course ol Jeb has been throwing his company lots of business...building or adding onto prisons. Though they are starting on a project at Patrick's Air force base. Bro is taking the surf board to work with him now.

[sparky_in_ma]

166. I'm doing the same work

An electrician by trade, supervising crews. I don't get to take a board to work though.:-(

[CC]

171. Well he has to

have some compensation for having to live under two Bushes. bad enough dealing with one.

[WhirlyGirl]

147. Not with taking care of ...

. . . Rev, too!

You're being stretched awfully thin -- or is that the right metaphor? :shrug:

[sparky_in_ma]

151. Good metaphor.

You're getting good.:D I love the pictures with Rev, her cheesehat, and ClassWarrier.

[WhirlyGirl]

155. Thanks for reminding me, Sparky; I must go look at those pictures!

[WhirlyGirl]

194. I recognize that pin waitress Megan is wearing as having come from...

. . . the Spiegel catalog. I'm a total pin freak. I loved that one when I first saw it. She wears it well, too.

Rev and CW and all the rest appeared to be having a nice time. Haven't read the threads yet, but I intend to.

[WhirlyGirl]

144. But you're here now! Let's get the party started....

. . . :toast: Hi, Sparky.

[sparky_in_ma]

146. Hi Whirly

:toast:

[RevCheesehead]

157. Whirly - I posted a Gull Bay installment

You might want to check it out. Since nobody was going with my storyline, I decided to take matters into my own hands (so to speak).

[WhirlyGirl]

170. Hadn't been over there since earlier today ...

. . . Don't like thinking about it.

[RevCheesehead]

180. Well, just read the link to my post, and ignore the rest.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=315&topic_id=2305&mesg_id=3903

[WhirlyGirl]

190. Rev, you're supposed to be ...

. . . an expert at listening. Please be that now, okay?

[RevCheesehead]

150. I loved the look in Keith's eyes as he said "Cheese."

:loveya::loveya::loveya:

[sparky_in_ma]

153. Hey Rev

You were a busy girl this weekend. Looks like you had a lot of fun.:D

[RevCheesehead]

159. Hi Sparky

I had a wonderful time! (but you probably already guessed that). :)

All work and no play makes Sparky - what??

(it's nice to see you :hug:)

[sparky_in_ma]

167. Good seeing you!

It looked like you had a good group there. It's fun, isn't it? Is CW as cool in person? I always like his posts.

[RevCheesehead]

172. He is wonderful,

but surprisingly much quieter in person. But Little Clarkie and I managed to spill his drink (while posing for photos), but he let me buy him another.

Now, RetroLounge is one to watch out for! (he's pretty funny, even if he IS a Bears Fan.)

We're doing another meetup in June (at the Dem convention). That is, if we can find a bar anywhere in Oshkosh. :)

[CC]

162. Hi Rev

Great pictures.Looks like everyone was having a great time. And how exactly are you getting Keith to talk to you weekly these days?

Hows you Mom? and Roo?

[RevCheesehead]

168. Hey, lady.

I think Keith is taking pity on me.
That, or it really IS the power of cheese. :)

Mom's doing pretty good. She's not nearly in as much pain as before, and she is relieved to be off her injections. Now they're both tired. I told Dad he should go ahead and drink caffeine (I said, "If you're tired all the time, then go for it. Your heart's good, and you could use a pick-me-up." He liked the idea of an afternoon Mountain Dew break again!)

Roo is better. He came running to see me after church Sunday. I haven't seen him run in several weeks. He's also snubbing the baby food, so I think he's getting better.

[CC]

173. Good to hear they are all

doing better. Your dad going to promote Mountain Dew too? Roo must be feeling better if he is snubbing baby food. They have a great way of telling us humans they are doing better too.

[RevCheesehead]

175. Yeah - now I'm going to have to donate the rest to the food pantry.

This is a small town, and people WILL talk! Oh well, I guess sometimes it's good to get a reputation. :)

Hmm...if I can get Dad to do handsprings, maybe they'll do a commercial for him, too. They could advertise "it's not just for kids" or something like that.

His dad used to drink it, too. Must be in the genes. (:loveya:caffeine)

[CC]

178. Might be fun to make

them talk for a bit. Though donating to the food pantry is a good idea. Used to have conniption fits when I would hear how a pallet of mushrooms was rejected and they were putting them in the dumpster. Yelled at my hubby to find a food pantry (Was going to Atlanta then). They would come get them. Place would oder too many and make up a reason to reject the extras. He got a couple places to think/call food pantries for produce after he saw how easy it was.

[sparky_in_ma]

176. Mountain Dew rocks!

I love the stuff!

[RevCheesehead]

177. It sure does.

Would I be correct in guessing that you're living on the stuff lately?

[sparky_in_ma]

181. Oh yes!

I also like the Code Red, but the original is the best.:loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

184. did you like the orange stuff they had last summer?

I thought that was pretty good. Then they came out with a grape that was just nasty. It bombed out here.

(I think WI is a test-market for a lot of new stuff)

[sparky_in_ma]

187. Didn't much care for either

The COde Red is the only other one I liked. Got to get to bed. Hope I can join in tomorrow nite.:loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

188. I hope you can, too.

I missed you on Friday. :loveya:

Good night, sweet Sparky.

[CC]

179. Listen up then

here comes the Dew reference.

[RevCheesehead]

182. Hey! Did I see suspenders???

Right at the end, as the camera broke away, Keith reaches for something - and I swear, I saw suspenders! (a neutral color)

[WhirlyGirl]

183. Now I have to wind the tape back! :-)

[CC]

185. I need to get Giz his last meal of the night.

Going to leave a couple pictures. (have been taking lots of Gizmo lately) First one is Giz Sunday doing about all he did (scare me to death thinking he was fading on me).
Second is Giz today torturing the cat.


doing nothing but sleeping so soundly we were making sure his heart was beating.



"I am using my magical mind powers to tell you Butterball that if you don't give me your sleeping spot I will bite your toes. And if you try to scratch me the human will kick you out of the room."

[RevCheesehead]

186. And the cat says,

"oh, please - you are merely an overgrown rodent. Be gone."

Take care, CC! :hug:

[CC]

189. Actually the cat gives him

the spot and jumps on my lap to protect his feet. Cats are smart too.
night.

[WhirlyGirl]

193. Got some intersting animal politics going on there ...

. . . Those pictures are just too precious. I'm gonna have to start an album.

Goodnight. See you tomorrow, CC.

[WhirlyGirl]

192. Nature photo: Delphiniums are my favorite flowers. Here are some--