WLT: Be A Gold Medal For Us?

[Paulita]

The WLT & Way of the Willet Theme Song Combo

We'll be posting till the morning wait and see,
And we'll make them as confusing as can be,
There'll be nonesense and Outsanity,
To confuddle all humanity,
This Thread is mad so post along with me.

We'll be scoffing all the cookies we can see,
And we'll eat as many chocolates as can be,
There'll be thong talk and Outsanity,
And a general dose of vanity,
This Thread is now as sturdy as a tree.

With a question then an answer then a quote,
We will keep this thread as bouyant as a boat,
No KT member will be safe,
If they enter our little space,
We will capture them within the words we wrote.

When your naff boss really seems to get your goat,
We will make you laugh quite heartily from the throat,
No simple message will be safe,
In this double entendre space,
As we quote and chat and generally gloat.

What is this total chaos you may ask,
And what is this strange threads overriding task?
It's to talk for far too long,
To make our droll w**k speed along,
The Willets ways are here to always last!

What is this thread in question you may ask,
And what is this strange threads overriding task?
It's to make a thread so long,
That the world will sing along,
World's Longest Thread is here to always last!

By the amazing Ja¥son/AlterEgo Merged Genius!

[Paulita]

The World's Longest Thread FAQS

Welcome! Wilkommen! Bienvenue! Bienvenida! Fáilte! Sdrasvitye! Kia Ora! Croeso! Tervetuloa! To The World's Longest Thread!

A question that us regular posters, Willeteers as we’ve come to be known, here on the WLT are often asked is 'whuh?' Well, it's quite simple really. . .

So how'd this all start?

The World's Longest Thread dates back to the beginning of the WoAM KTBB, a bulletin board not dissimilar to this one, where it began its existence as a humble but effective exercise in post count uppage and random emoticon posting :crazy: :evil: :p The original WLT was over 100 pages in length, causing that bulletin board to crash and bringing the wrath of the PowersThatBe. Those-who-must-be-obeyed decreed that no Willet on that site could be more than 15 pages. Doing this also gives us the chance to dream up interesting or amusing names for each new WLT. As you can tell (check our WLT History Page (http://wltstuff.vexingvixen.net/wlthistory.html) to see), we don't always manage it, but it's the thought that counts.

What do we post here?

Well, likesay, it started off as random smilies and such, but like any good viral infection, it's diversified and evolved since then. Some people come here to post little details from their life, let off steam about their unworthy employers, or share funny things they heard or saw. Others come here to trade witticisms, brag about how much dosh they made on Celebdaq, or post their most recent high score at this week's fashionable Flash-based internet game (Run Escape! for example) that the world will have forgotten in a month (anyone remember that game from last month?). Yet others come here to call Anonew 'Gwyneth' and generally annoy him cough*Jayson*cough. Or to watch the WLT renowned Kitty & Jayson Show. It's very much a case of post what you want, when you want.

To enhance your posting enjoyment please feel free to use this devilishly fiendish piece of programming from Anonew :cool: (http://earth.prohosting.com/dartga/kt_ciser.html) just click the smilie , a tool most useful in making your drivel appear pretty. However, you'll receive complaints if you do this too often, since it messes up the formatting of the archived versions (don't even ask -- there are some things you'll learn as you go).

What's the deal with all the poems?

At some point in the past, it was decided that whoever made the first post on a new page, with the exception of page 1 and page 15, would have to post a page starting poem. This was generally kinda cool, but for those unlucky enough to get stung with a poem five or six times in a row (it happened) it was a bit onerous, to which end Anonew came up with The WLT Poem Generator (http://earth.prohosting.com/dartga/poemgen.html) which, despite some controversy, takes 99% of the effort out of doing page starting poems, if so wanted. No-one’s looking for Shakespeare after all. Of course there’s also the much copied classic from Kitster, the "innit" poem which shall be a treasured memory for many years (or hours at least!) FAQ’s, Innit!

There is also a traditional poem that appeared on each page 15 (along with the lengthy tale "The Curse of the Unfinished Willet") which can be found in our off-site archives (http://wltstuff.vexingvixen.net/).

Some folk in doing the poems for so long on WoAM, became a wee bit weary of trying to find rhymes for some of the pages, like seven and eleven and so, some of the most ancient willeteers were granted not only exemption from doing so but also the almighty power to grant immunity to others; you can read more about this on our Poem Immunity Page (http://wltstuff.vexingvixen.net/nktimmunities.html).

Page starting poems, following a brief period of banning due to excessive length and copyright breachment have been re-established in this new forum and we do find that upon starting a page, if you wish to stand up and recite poetry to us or your friend/lodger/cat/coffee cup* (*Delete as appropriate) this is perfectly acceptable and often rather therapeutic, so long as they are no longer than say, twelve lines, and original in content! Alternatively a random factoid, a link, a personal fact, or joke can be posted, though this is considered by some as the boring and uninspired way out of a poem corner. Some willeteers also like to intersperse non-page-starting poems or quote song lyrics: this is usually considered alright, if they're only snippets and not epics, and their authors are properly credited within the post. Unfortunatly due to a recent abuse of poemage in the WLT, the hosties have decreed that only page starting poems are to be posted. All other poetry should be in the appropriate forum. However, should you be the lucky one to start a page and either ignore or not realize that fact, and the page ends without appropriate poemage being offered, you will be subject to dire consequences, the likes of which are too ugly to describe in this nice, polite FAQ document.

Okay, got that. Now what's all these stats and the really long poem at the beginning?

The long poem at the beginning is basically the WLT National Anthem and should appear in the first post of every WLT. No ifs, no buts, just do it! It can also be found in the off-site archives (http://wltstuff.vexingvixen.net/). Near the start of each new Willet, we post the stats from the last one, including the number of posts made by each individual willeteer and also the ongoing stats. A list of people who've started a WLT and how many they've done are included and almost of most importance, a list of the number of pages and posts from the start of the WLT. It is the World's Longest Thread after all. . . We need this as proof!

Why?

It's an expression of everyone's inner nerd, probably. It's also a huge pain in the neck - almost everyone complains about doing them but secretly loves doing so! Make sure you’ve mastered copy and paste before you start a Willet! And please -- if you know that you'll be logging off or have no desire to start a Willet, do not post within the last 10 lines of page 15 of any WLT. Of course, if you've not participated in at least two previous Willets, you're not eligible to start one, so don't even think of it.

Newbie pot? Cushion?

Simply, this is the initiation ceremony for new Willeteers. For the duration of your first WLT, you will be thrown in the newbie pot (take a hot bath of stew in other words). For your second WLT, you're a cushion. After that -- and only after that, you're eligible to compete to be a WLT-starter (yes, a daunting task, but we even have an Instruction Page (http://wltstuff.vexingvixen.net/wlt_start.html)) And please don't feel self-conscious about your trip into the newbie pot -- you'll find that willeteers are always getting wet, whether by jumping into the duck pond or hot tub, or getting dowsed with a bucket of water.

This affects me how?

Not at all. We're not some kinda bizarre clique of weirdos here (except in the sense that we blatantly are) so you can either post a few 'splash splash' type posts, or just breeze on past this thread in search of your favourite bonding or some serious discussion on which colour of dragon is most likely to hatch from an egg of indeterminate size but kept three degrees warmer than the others!

Smart operators will already have discerned that the initiation can be avoided by waiting until near the end of page 15, making one 'Hi I'm posting here' type post, thereby cutting out the entire newbie pot stage in a fell swoop of timing (or something). But be warned: the WLT has a habit of generating new traditions at the drop of a hat. Never think yourself safe!

Ketchup? Is this a diner?

No, though we often post about food and reading the WLT may make you extremely hungry. Quite a lot of the posts generated here are done when people log into the forums, and catch up with the progress of the WLT, usually by quoting lots of people's posts and responding. Catch up aka Ketchup, Cat Poop, Catching Hoops or some other such expression is the terminology used by all the Willeteers who enjoy this willet tradition.

Suppose I'm enjoying myself and want to go past the 15th page?

We really wouldn't recommend that. In fact, it's actually considered to be illegal and immoral -- at least in our somewhat skewed world view. Any posts beyond page 15 do not count in the running totals, and may result in bad-tempered reactions from other willeteers, ranging from sharp bites to a stint in the stocks, with other posters throwing rancid and rotten objects at you (also the punishment for those who post enough in one Willet to annoy others and bring complaints of how fast it went and how much ketchup resulted). If you value your limbs and clean clothing, remember this: Fifteen is thine magic number: the number shalt be fifteen. Thou shalt not stop at fourteen nor proceed to sixteen, but achieve the number fifteen in its fulfillment!

Is this thread anything to do with ClanFiend?

Not in and of itself, no. However, scientists working in a shed in East Sussex recently calculated that at its present rate of growth, by 2010 everything in the world will have something to do with ClanFiend, so don't hold your breath. For those who have still got no idea what we’re talking about and are now in deeper confuddlement with the mention of ClanFiend, check the ClanFiend Info Page! (http://wltstuff.vexingvixen.net/clanfiend.html)

Anything else I oughta know?

Probably, but we've been typing for ages now, so that's your lot, nearly. . .

We have just enough typing ability left to say:
’We hope your enjoy your visit here at the WLT. Please note that toilet facilities are located at the rear of the building, but due to budget cutbacks and no-one being bothered, these haven't been cleaned since 1912. Same deal with the kitchen - last month whatever lives in there nailed the door shut and set up an independent democratic republic.’

Anyhow, enjoy your stay and come back often!

Written By Anonew and friends.
Last Update: June 2007

[Paulita]

Willet Thread Starters for 2008

Beisla - 1
Bullbound - 1
BZWingZero - 2
Cherlyn- 1.5
Dux - 1
Faren - 1
Kath - 1
Paulita - 2
Samarra - 2.5

Total Threads for 2008 - 13 (1 MIA)

[Paulita]

Willet Threads 2008

WLT: Be time for a change? [MIA] (Samarra) Details of Number of posts unknown.
WLT: Be time for the server to stop eating Thread? (Samarra) 15
WLT: Be Time to Hunt C'Jun's Thingy one Last Time. (Paulita) 15
WLT: Be infested with fleas? (Samarra) 15
WLT: Night Shift Rules, Day Shift Drools (Faren) 15
WLT: Corsets and teeth and evolving turnips, oh my! (Beisla) 15
WLT: Be filled with slackers? (Dux) 15
WLT: Be a school reunion special? 15
WLT: Be Knights, Bulls, Pugs, or Cushions? 15
WLT: Curses! Foiled Again! 15
WLT: More Fun Than You Can Shake a Shtick At! 15
WLT: have fleas on the knees of bees? (Kath)15
WLT:Be a Gold Medal For Us? (Paulita) (In Progress)

Total Pages/Posts since the Beginning
Total Pages - 10,974 (excluding pages MIA)
Total Posts - 448,873 (excluding posts MIA)

[Paulita]

Who Posted?
Total Posts: 750
User Name Posts
Ghyle 244
Socrates 70
Cherlyn 67
Sharon 58
Bullbound 43
Beisla 35
Wolfegar 34
Paulita 24
FallingLlama 22
Kath 20
Rabble 18
Kathryn Draconna 17
Jax 16
BZWingZero 16
edith 16
Gini_xX 12
woollymouse 8
mawofone 6
JENRN 4
Lady Wolf 4
fejar 3
GR'ass 3
Purpura 3
Falcon Muse 2
ShadowReine 2
Puggie 2
C_ris 1

[Paulita]

I hereby Declare this WLT Games offically Open.

[woollymouse]

About time too!

[woollymouse]

A Lita and a mouse in the Willet together at the same time.

[Paulita]

Do you think Woolly we can really get this willet going between us. I mean the last one went on forever.

[Socrates]

It is surely the end of the world as we know it.

[woollymouse]

We might be able to Lita my old Alter it would be like old times when we use to confuse willeteers with the conversations we use to have.

[woollymouse]

It is surely the end of the world as we know it.

Oooh a cat's joined us.

[Paulita]

Socksie the willet will survive

[Socrates]

Do you think Woolly we can really get this willet going between us. I mean the last one went on forever.

Even that other thread whose name we won't mention is dragging.

[Paulita]

As for the world who cares! Come to think about it if the world ends doesn't the new world get created by Woolly who always survives?

[Socrates]

Oooh a cat's joined us.

I was awaiting for this willet to start.

[woollymouse]

Even that other thread whose name we won't mention is dragging.

You mean the Sham Willet is lagging maybe we can claim back our title of the fastest thread in town.

[Socrates]

As for the world who cares! Come to think about it if the world ends doesn't the new world get created by Woolly who always survives?

Didn't say the world itself was going to end, just the world as we know it, same world but different than it is now.

[Paulita]

I was awaiting for this willet to start.

Woolly guessed that but you know what that mouse is like it loves to see it's Fiendbro in the willet.

[Socrates]

You mean the Sham Willet is lagging maybe we can claim back our title of the fastest thread in town.

Could be.

It's 5:49am in Florida so undoubtedly Speedy is sleeping or he could be helping us with this.

[Paulita]

Didn't say the world itself was going to end, just the world as we know it, same world but different than it is now.

Are we ready for that? Do we really want the same world but different, do we want the world to be designed by Woolly.

Answers on a postage stamp to the usual address.

[Socrates]

I'm not sure that the world is ready for a world designed by Woolly.

[Paulita]

Half way down the first page already.

[woollymouse]

I'm not sure that the world is ready for a world designed by Woolly.

What do you mean not ready it could be worse the smurf could design it.......

[Socrates]

Perhaps Uncle Wolfie will join us, he's an early riser.

Or perhaps the LLama.

[Paulita]

Will either of them be up for a willet spree?

[Socrates]

What do you mean not ready it could be worse the smurf could design it.......

That would be an abominal world.

[Socrates]

Will either of them be up for a willet spree?

The Llama perhaps, the Wolf frowns upon that sort of thing.

[woollymouse]

How Momma Socksie, is she ensuring you get your daily dose of skitches and cuddles and are you ensuring she is entertained at all times.

[woollymouse]

Mousling is still asleep but at least now she is over the latest bout of teething. The new toothy grin is great. She is also starting to eat normal food (not mashed stuff) yesterday she had a piece of tortilla pizza for tea. She adores finger foods.

[Socrates]

Plenty of skritches, and a sufficiency of cuddling and laptime. It's too hot for a lot of cuddling and laptime.

Treats, catnip, oh yeah, life is good.

[Paulita]

I think I will quit at the end of the first page there are other sites I need to visit ie running and escaping, Wandiera has been seriously neglected recently.

[woollymouse]

Note to self up load a new photo once got of the mousling.

[woollymouse]

Right now what's the best way of completing a page with out upsetting the natives.

[Paulita]

That post sound onimous Woolly are you going to speed willet?

[FallingLlama]

The Llama perhaps, the Wolf frowns upon that sort of thing.

The Llama is feeling Llazy -- can barely keep up with reading.

[woollymouse]

Me speed willet nah I leaves that for Bully.

Hmm I wonder if Bully's razor is working the old mohawk needs a trim.

[FallingLlama]

Besides. . . had to :ketchup: old Willet.

[Paulita]

*Waves at Llama* Morning Prek

[FallingLlama]

Hmmm. . . I suppose I need to :ketchup: part of this page of Willet as well.

[Paulita]

Besides. . . had to :ketchup: old Willet.

Always a wise thing to do.

[FallingLlama]

Plenty of skritches, and a sufficiency of cuddling and laptime. It's too hot for a lot of cuddling and laptime.

Treats, catnip, oh yeah, life is good.

Slink agrees. He's currently purring while leaning against my leg.

[Paulita]

Hmmm. . . I suppose I need to :ketchup: part of this page of Willet as well.

Not really there isn't much here just woolly Socksie and me rambling on.

[Paulita]

Giggles at the Woolly Socksie of the last post.

[FallingLlama]

BTW, good morning Socksie, 'Lita, & Woolly! :wave:

[FallingLlama]

Giggles at the Woolly Socksie of the last post.

Socksie isn't woolly -- just sleek, sophisticated, and fluffy.

[woollymouse]

We are nearing the page end the new willet is well established time for me to depart, and get ready to Run Escape (I wonder if I will get a run out over there today or will Wandiera hog the game again).

[woollymouse]

Socksie isn't woolly -- just sleek, sophisticated, and fluffy.
An I ain't no Sock either!

[FallingLlama]

Slink was a little upset about the catnip situation -- last time I went to PA I bought 4 dozen of hi fave catnip pillows but sent half of them away. They were going to cousin Frodo in Florida (my son's cat) but he felt I should have bought 8 dozen if I wanted to do that.

[Paulita]

We are nearing the page end the new willet is well established time for me to depart, and get ready to Run Escape (I wonder if I will get a run out over there today or will Wandiera hog the game again).

Wandiera doesn't hog the game, you are always to busy to play you silly mouse.

[FallingLlama]

So do I RunEscape early, or do I use it as a reward for the day's chores?

[Paulita]

Sorry about the trap Llama. Blame Woolly. It's the one who wants to Run Escape.

[Socrates]

Mousling is still asleep but at least now she is over the latest bout of teething. The new toothy grin is great. She is also starting to eat normal food (not mashed stuff) yesterday she had a piece of tortilla pizza for tea. She adores finger foods.

Finger Foods are good.

[Paulita]

Time for the mouse and me to go. The willet is established on page 2 and the Sham thread is dormant.

[Socrates]

I think I will quit at the end of the first page there are other sites I need to visit ie running and escaping, Wandiera has been seriously neglected recently.

Couldn't be anymore neglected than Shariann or Kieran Wyrd.

Mom's been playing Fiesta.

[FallingLlama]

Llama, Cat, and Woolly One
On a spree one day,
Start of a new Willet,
All so much to say!
The posts mounted quickly,
Speeding toward the end,
Going so much faster
Yet fewer to contend!
The first page in record time
Compared to the last.
But needn't worry Wolfey --
Next one won't be so fast!

[woollymouse]

Don't want the link to that Socksie RUnescape it bad enough.

[woollymouse]

Left a post in the Sham thread telling people to come here.

[Socrates]

Note to self up load a new photo once got of the mousling.

Yes, a fresh new photo would be lovely.

[FallingLlama]

:yawn:
And now it's either Runescape or back to bed.
Or a trip to Wolfegar's first?
:wave:

[woollymouse]

Off Run Escaping.

[Socrates]

The Llama is feeling Llazy -- can barely keep up with reading.

Have some coffee! :coffee:

[Socrates]

Slink agrees. He's currently purring while leaning against my leg.

Mother is at work, so I'm on my own for the moment. When she gets home, I'll entice her into catnapping with me. That's always a companionable pasttime.

[Socrates]

Slink was a little upset about the catnip situation -- last time I went to PA I bought 4 dozen of hi fave catnip pillows but sent half of them away. They were going to cousin Frodo in Florida (my son's cat) but he felt I should have bought 8 dozen if I wanted to do that.

Well, some people say you can never have too much money or be too good looking or have too many shoes. We felines think you can never have too many catnip toys.

[Socrates]

So do I RunEscape early, or do I use it as a reward for the day's chores?

You should Run Escape as a way to start the day, then after awhile, do your chores then reward yourself with more RS.

[Socrates]

Llama, Cat, and Woolly One
On a spree one day,
Start of a new Willet,
All so much to say!
The posts mounted quickly,
Speeding toward the end,
Going so much faster
Yet fewer to contend!
The first page in record time
Compared to the last.
But needn't worry Wolfey --
Next one won't be so fast!

:applause: Bravo!

[Socrates]

Don't want the link to that Socksie RUnescape it bad enough.

There's a link over at Uncle Wolfie's site.

But for anyone else...

www.outspark.com

They have more than one game, the one Mom plays is Fiesta.

[Socrates]

:yawn:
And now it's either Runescape or back to bed.
Or a trip to Wolfegar's first?
:wave:

Back to bed is always good. :whistle:

[Socrates]

Off Run Escaping.

Have fun!

[Socrates]

I think Catnapping is an excellent idea.

Mother will post later on for the Willet Olympic Party.

[edith]

Even that other thread whose name we won't mention is dragging.

E-v-e-r-y-t-h--i-n-g is dragging at the moment. Except my imminent move!

I think Catnapping is an excellent idea.

Mother will post later on for the Willet Olympic Party.

oooh... I had Chinese food last night, but more is always welcome!

[edith]

You can download off the net, and often they have instructions on how to do so. But be prepared to wait, though: it took me hours to finish it!

Can you buy a disk at all?

Darn, looking cloudy outside. I was hoping to go to my favorite lake near my parents' house. Today will probably be my last chance to go there this year, and I haven't gotten to do that at all yet. I've been there every other year when we've been living there. My childhood is running away, and I don't want to give up all the good things about it, like visiting the places I used to.

:hugs: Know what you mean.

I hope that you manage to go, and enjoy yourself. I have forgotten all the places that I loved as a child, with the following exceptions: the Traralgon Public Library, the Doveton Public Library, the Dandenong Public Library, the Fairy Meadow public library, and the Wollongong Public Library....

:hehe: hmm... I see a pattern

Lol, I wonder what those locations have in common... :evil:

I do remember our old library as well. It's no more; it's moved into a bigger location, but I loved the big old house it was in.

I most likely have a seasonal job :D It is just for half of September and October, but it is something.

I remember the temporary library we had when the library proper burnt down. I also remember one of the books I borrowed then :D

[edith]

:ketchup:ed

[edith]

does anyone know the Latin for "foxes" please?

[edith]

I'm watching Thunderbirds :D

[FallingLlama]

does anyone know the Latin for "foxes" please?

vulpes

[Socrates]

:giggle: The Llama would know the Latin for foxes, considering she is a Vexing Vixen.

[Wolfegar]

I'd like to try a cherry-flavoured schnapps. I like schnapps. Really, really like schnapps.... :drool:
Does it come in grape or . . . chocolate?

I have had a poem accepted by a Polish website, and it has appeared there, in English, and Polish; want linkage?
Naturally.

Poemage link here (http://www.magazyn-cegla.net/nadeslane,phillip-a-ellis,to-a-beautiful-woman,4244.html)!
Ah, there it is.

My gf is asleep in my bed. :wub:
She needs a few hours more sleep than I do... The alarm is going off in about an hour, but I woke up two hours ago.
*Tongue in cheek.* Tired her out, did you? :runaway:

Darn, looking cloudy outside. I was hoping to go to my favorite lake near my parents' house. Today will probably be my last chance to go there this year, and I haven't gotten to do that at all yet. I've been there every other year when we've been living there. My childhood is running away, and I don't want to give up all the good things about it, like visiting the places I used to.
Oh, I hope you can get out there!

Anyone else notice a theme here? :giggle:
Yes. Yes, I did.

It's mine!
No link from that post to this Willet I noticed. :roll:

I hereby Declare this WLT Games offically Open.
See previous response.

Perhaps Uncle Wolfie will join us, he's an early riser.

Or perhaps the LLama.
I'm a little ticked off right now. My new computer doesn't have a serial port, my poor Olympus DS-320 can't connect to the computer so I can't transfer voice recordings from it to the computer. I tried the Olympus site's form for sending in a help request, but it just comes back with an error in processing the page.

:irked:

Will either of them be up for a willet spree?
I'm sorry, but I won't.

The Llama perhaps, the Wolf frowns upon that sort of thing.
*Frowns.*

:yawn:
And now it's either Runescape or back to bed.
Or a trip to Wolfegar's first?
:wave:
Reverse alphabetical order?

[edith]

vulpes

thank you :)

[Puggie]

Hmmmm . . . a woolly mouse, a cat, and a llama . . . the wolfe wizard, Miss Edith the Makahomian Temple Cat and a mouseling . . .

Now, enters the puggie !

[edith]

:wave: hello Puggie

[FallingLlama]

:giggle: The Llama would know the Latin for foxes, considering she is a Vexing Vixen.

:giggle:
I hadn't even considered that connection.

[FallingLlama]

And I confess -- I looked it up.
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/showcase/wordsonline.html

And I think that the plural should actually be vulpis

[FallingLlama]

11:14 a.m. and I'm still wearing my nightgown.

[edith]

And I confess -- I looked it up.
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/showcase/wordsonline.html

And I think that the plural should actually be vulpis

oh...

[BZWingZero]

:yawn: Good "morning" all. :wave:

[BZWingZero]

Could be.

It's 5:49am in Florida so undoubtedly Speedy is sleeping or he could be helping us with this.

Were you referring to me? If so, your assumption was correct and I was sleeping.

[BZWingZero]

It appears if we have another tropical storm/hurricane taking aim at us. Its expected to hit about Tuesday.

I'm not worried, it isn't expected to be that strong. A borderline tropical storm/hurricane isn't any worse than our afternoon thunderstorms. The thunderstorms just don't last as long.

[BZWingZero]

I'm a little ticked off right now. My new computer doesn't have a serial port, my poor Olympus DS-320 can't connect to the computer so I can't transfer voice recordings from it to the computer. I tried the Olympus site's form for sending in a help request, but it just comes back with an error in processing the page.

You could always get a Serial to USB converter. I've seen them for about $10 USD online.

[FallingLlama]

Were you referring to me? If so, your assumption was correct and I was sleeping.

Nope, Speedy is Bullbound.

[FallingLlama]

It appears if we have another tropical storm/hurricane taking aim at us. Its expected to hit about Tuesday.

I'm not worried, it isn't expected to be that strong. A borderline tropical storm/hurricane isn't any worse than our afternoon thunderstorms. The thunderstorms just don't last as long.

I guess I'll keep an eye on WFTV, though it doesn't look as if it'll be too bad.

[Bullbound]

I made it past a job interview and go for drug testing next week for a seasonal job. :D

[Bullbound]

I know I already announced the job, but I am really happy about it.

[Bullbound]

Speedy be me and I be speedy.

[Bullbound]

The first of the 3 new roommates moved his stuff in today but he went back to his home and won't be staying here for a little bit as he is working until school starts.

[Bullbound]

I think I'll get along with this roommate.

[Bullbound]

Where did everyone go?

[Bullbound]

China is sweeping up gold medals (http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/2008standings/index.html) like crazy. *gasp*

[Wolfegar]

You could always get a Serial to USB converter. I've seen them for about $10 USD online.
I got one. It didn't work for this.

I made it past a job interview and go for drug testing next week for a seasonal job. :D
Good!

Speedy be me and I be speedy.
I was going to point that out if no one else did.

The first of the 3 new roommates moved his stuff in today but he went back to his home and won't be staying here for a little bit as he is working until school starts.
Ah. I hope your new roommates are all nice, polite and considerate.

[fejar]

:wave: hi all, popped in to see if I was missing anything vital! Off to bed now and will be back in the morning if all is quiet at work!

[Ghyle]

G'day! :wave:

What do I see?
Page three
stretching so wide
inside
the willet; hooray!
Today
I'll spend some time
(not mime)
with mine dear dad!
In plaid?
Well, not today,
no way!

[Dux]

It appears if we have another tropical storm/hurricane taking aim at us. Its expected to hit about Tuesday.

I'm not worried, it isn't expected to be that strong. A borderline tropical storm/hurricane isn't any worse than our afternoon thunderstorms. The thunderstorms just don't last as long.

The timing is impeccible as I have to fly down to FL on Tuesday to pick up the kids from Grandma's house and fly back here on Wednesday. I think the weather gods are mad at me :irked:

[Dux]

I think I'll get along with this roommate.

:applause: That's good news as your luck hasn't always been the best in the past.

[BZWingZero]

The timing is impeccible as I have to fly down to FL on Tuesday to pick up the kids from Grandma's house and fly back here on Wednesday. I think the weather gods are mad at me :irked:

Bring an umbrella. :biggrin:

[Sharon]

:giggle:
I hadn't even considered that connection.

:haha2: You didn't? :laugh:

[Sharon]

Were you referring to me? If so, your assumption was correct and I was sleeping.

Actually I was referring to Bullbound. I nicknamed him Speedy ages ago during a motor willet. But it's good to know you were also getting your well earned rest.

[Sharon]

The timing is impeccible as I have to fly down to FL on Tuesday to pick up the kids from Grandma's house and fly back here on Wednesday. I think the weather gods are mad at me :irked:

Either that or they figured what's a bit of water to a duck?

[Dux]

Bring an umbrella. :biggrin:

I don't mind getting wet - I just want to actually GET there! :biggrin: x2

[BZWingZero]

I don't mind getting wet - I just want to actually GET there! :biggrin: x2

It likely won't make landfall until late Tuesday a bit south of Tampa. The effects will be felt some hours beforehand, but nothing serious.

[Sharon]

***Decorates the Willet with Olympic Banners, red and gold metallic streamers, paper dragons, paper lanterns, large folding fans on the walls, Good Luck Cat figurines, Buddhas, Kwan Yin figurines, potted bamboo and bamboo scroll paintings***

Menu for Beijing Olympic Willet Virtual Feast

Soups:
Won Ton Soup
Egg Flower Soup
Seafood & Tofu Soup
Crab and Ginger Soup

Appetizers:
Butterfly shrimp
Spring Rolls
Potsticker Dumplings
Sesame Shrimp Toasts
Vegetable Dim Sum
Crispy Crab Wontons
Steamed Duck Buns
Pork Satay
Seven Spice Eggplant

Salads:
Papaya Salad
Duck & Radish Salad
Noodle & Mango Salad
Bean Sprout Salad

Main Dishes:
Cashew Chicken
Aromatic & Crispy Duck
Peking Duck
Duck with Lime & Kiwi Fruit
Lemon & Sesame Chicken
Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry
Lamb with Garlic Sauce
Crispy Shredded Beef
Sweet & Sour Pork
Five-spice Lamb
Sweet Potato & Coconut Beef
Roast Red Pork
Stir-fried Salmon with Leeks
Fried Squid Flowers
Snapper with Ginger
Scallops in Ginger Sauce

Veggies:
Green bean stir-fry
Vegetable Sesame Stir-fry
Bok Choy with Cashews
Stir-fried Bean Sprouts
Eight Jewel Vegetables
Caraway Cabbage
Carrot & Orange Stir-fry
Chili Eggplant

Tofu/Rice/Noodle dishes
Ma-po Tofu
Braised Vegetables with Tofu (Also known as Buddha's Delight)
Oysters with Tofu
Spicy Fried Tofu Triangles
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice with Seven Spice Beef
Fragrant Coconut Rice
Green Rice
Chatuchak Fried Rice
Crab Congee
Coconut Rice with Lentils
Crab Fried Rice
Cellophane Noodles & Shrimp
Chicken Chow Mein
Sesame Hot Noodles
Noodles with Cod & Mango
Yellow Bean Noodles

Desert:
Sweet Fruit Wontons
Mango Mousse
Baked Coconut Rice Pudding
Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup
Mango Dumplings
Melon & Kiwi Salad

[Sharon]

I don't mind getting wet - I just want to actually GET there! :biggrin: x2

That would be good.

[Sharon]

My large cookbook of Chinese Recipes had more duck recipes than I listed. They didn't have a single recipe for preparation of badger. :shrug:

[ShadowReine]

Do you guys have to make me hungry?

[Sharon]

Do you guys have to make me hungry?

Well, yes.

Think how it was for me going through the cookbook seeing the pictures of the different dishes. :drool:

[Bullbound]

:wave: hi all, popped in to see if I was missing anything vital! Off to bed now and will be back in the morning if all is quiet at work!*looks at pulsing mass of tissue in hand* I think this is something vital you are missing. *points to bucket of gray goo* I know that isn't vital.

The timing is impeccible as I have to fly down to FL on Tuesday to pick up the kids from Grandma's house and fly back here on Wednesday. I think the weather gods are mad at me :irked:
Where in FL and for how long?
I don't mind getting wet - I just want to actually GET there! :biggrin: x2If you get stuck, maybe there can be a mini-Gather.

It likely won't make landfall until late Tuesday a bit south of Tampa. The effects will be felt some hours beforehand, but nothing serious.
All that Tampa is doing to prepare is make sure storm drains are clear of garbage.

[Bullbound]

Do you guys have to make me hungry?

Well, yes.

Think how it was for me going through the cookbook seeing the pictures of the different dishes. :drool:

What Sharon said.

[Bullbound]

No "Stinky" Tofu?

[Ghyle]

No tofu and turnip pie surprise? (You get someone to jump out of a pie, holding a turnip and some tofu, shouting surpise....)

[Ghyle]

OK... why are none of the main dishes vegan or vegematarian? :tapfoot:


***Decorates the Willet with Olympic Banners, red and gold metallic streamers, paper dragons, paper lanterns, large folding fans on the walls, Good Luck Cat figurines, Buddhas, Kwan Yin figurines, potted bamboo and bamboo scroll paintings***

Menu for Beijing Olympic Willet Virtual Feast

Soups:
Won Ton Soup
Egg Flower Soup
Seafood & Tofu Soup
Crab and Ginger Soup

Appetizers:
Butterfly shrimp
Spring Rolls
Potsticker Dumplings
Sesame Shrimp Toasts
Vegetable Dim Sum
Crispy Crab Wontons
Steamed Duck Buns
Pork Satay
Seven Spice Eggplant

Salads:
Papaya Salad
Duck & Radish Salad
Noodle & Mango Salad
Bean Sprout Salad

Main Dishes:
Cashew Chicken
Aromatic & Crispy Duck
Peking Duck
Duck with Lime & Kiwi Fruit
Lemon & Sesame Chicken
Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry
Lamb with Garlic Sauce
Crispy Shredded Beef
Sweet & Sour Pork
Five-spice Lamb
Sweet Potato & Coconut Beef
Roast Red Pork
Stir-fried Salmon with Leeks
Fried Squid Flowers
Snapper with Ginger
Scallops in Ginger Sauce

Veggies:
Green bean stir-fry
Vegetable Sesame Stir-fry
Bok Choy with Cashews
Stir-fried Bean Sprouts
Eight Jewel Vegetables
Caraway Cabbage
Carrot & Orange Stir-fry
Chili Eggplant

Tofu/Rice/Noodle dishes
Ma-po Tofu
Braised Vegetables with Tofu (Also known as Buddha's Delight)
Oysters with Tofu
Spicy Fried Tofu Triangles
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice with Seven Spice Beef
Fragrant Coconut Rice
Green Rice
Chatuchak Fried Rice
Crab Congee
Coconut Rice with Lentils
Crab Fried Rice
Cellophane Noodles & Shrimp
Chicken Chow Mein
Sesame Hot Noodles
Noodles with Cod & Mango
Yellow Bean Noodles

Desert:
Sweet Fruit Wontons
Mango Mousse
Baked Coconut Rice Pudding
Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup
Mango Dumplings
Melon & Kiwi Salad

[fejar]

*looks at pulsing mass of tissue in hand* I think this is something vital you are missing. *points to bucket of gray goo* I know that isn't vital.

:snip:

I KNEW we closed that last patient too quickly.......................... :whistle:

[woollymouse]

Wolfie, Lita has inserted the required Link to the last willet.

[woollymouse]

New Mousling pics to be found at Mousling pics (http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g35/BigKelv/)

[woollymouse]

My large cookbook of Chinese Recipes had more duck recipes than I listed. They didn't have a single recipe for preparation of badger. :shrug:

Badger meat isn't edible on account of the conditions they live in, I mean sharing accomodations with a smurf is bound to turn the meat rancid.

[woollymouse]

Willet up to date. Now it's time to runescape again or start on mousling's lunch.

[woollymouse]

Run Escape wins

[FallingLlama]

Yesterday was supposed to be set aside for cleaning the apartment. I watered the plants on the balcony (all 8 of them -- about 5 minutes of work), cleaned the coffee pot (ran white vinegar through and remembered to turn it off after the cycle), and changed the cat's litter boxes (ok, this one required a trip down the stairs to empty the trash). The rest of the day was devoted to RuneScape.

[FallingLlama]

Today may follow the same pattern.

[Sharon]

No "Stinky" Tofu?

My book didn't have a recipe for that. Feel free to add some at a seperate table. If it is Stinky we don't want it around the other food except on the plates of those who will eat it.

[Sharon]

No tofu and turnip pie surprise? (You get someone to jump out of a pie, holding a turnip and some tofu, shouting surpise....)

No recipe for that either. Feel free to place some on the table next to the Stinky Tofu.

[Sharon]

OK... why are none of the main dishes vegan or vegematarian? :tapfoot:

Well actually considering the salads, noodle,rice & tofu dishes, there's a lot more vegetarian options that is usual in a willet feast. Some of the Noodle/rice/tofu dishes are more entree than side dishes. Some of the veggie sides are pretty substantial.

[Sharon]

New Mousling pics to be found at Mousling pics (http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g35/BigKelv/)

Awwww! :heart: What a cutie!

[Sharon]

Yesterday was supposed to be set aside for cleaning the apartment. I watered the plants on the balcony (all 8 of them -- about 5 minutes of work), cleaned the coffee pot (ran white vinegar through and remembered to turn it off after the cycle), and changed the cat's litter boxes (ok, this one required a trip down the stairs to empty the trash). The rest of the day was devoted to RuneScape.

Sounds like a good day to me.

[Sharon]

Today may follow the same pattern.

Well, I'm sure you are accomplishing lots of good things on Runescape. Possibly getting some levels and what not. Perhaps some quests. Just because it's in a pixelated world that doesn't mean that the accomplishments are invalid.

[Gini_xX]

I'm offline for a day and I miss the first three pages of the new WLT!! :faint:

AND a banquet!

**Munches on Lamb with garlic sauce**

[Wolfegar]

China is sweeping up gold medals (http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/2008standings/index.html) like crazy. *gasp*
I bet they're painted with lead based paint.

:wave: hi all, popped in to see if I was missing anything vital! Off to bed now and will be back in the morning if all is quiet at work!
:wave:

Wolfie, Lita has inserted the required Link to the last willet.
Good to know.

[Beisla]

:hugs:

Hopefully it will clear up a bit and you'll be able to have a nice day at the lake.It never did clear up and we didn't go to the lake. :sad:
I kind of wanted to anyway (who cares if it's raining if you're swimming?) but gf didn't really want to go, so...
Mousling is still asleep but at least now she is over the latest bout of teething. The new toothy grin is great. She is also starting to eat normal food (not mashed stuff) yesterday she had a piece of tortilla pizza for tea. She adores finger foods.Aww, she must look so cute with her new teeth! :D
Note to self up load a new photo once got of the mousling.:bouncy:

[Beisla]

So do I RunEscape early, or do I use it as a reward for the day's chores?Reward. :yes:

Llama, Cat, and Woolly One
On a spree one day,
Start of a new Willet,
All so much to say!
The posts mounted quickly,
Speeding toward the end,
Going so much faster
Yet fewer to contend!
The first page in record time
Compared to the last.
But needn't worry Wolfey --
Next one won't be so fast!:applause:


*Tongue in cheek.* Tired her out, did you? :runaway:
:disguise:

And I confess -- I looked it up.
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/showcase/wordsonline.html

And I think that the plural should actually be vulpisI was wondering what the plural might be; I could remember that a fox is vulpes vulpes.

It appears if we have another tropical storm/hurricane taking aim at us. Its expected to hit about Tuesday.

I'm not worried, it isn't expected to be that strong. A borderline tropical storm/hurricane isn't any worse than our afternoon thunderstorms. The thunderstorms just don't last as long.:group: I hope they're right about the storm not being too strong.

[Beisla]

New Mousling pics to be found at Mousling pics (http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g35/BigKelv/)
Aww, what a cute grin she has! :heart:
Today may follow the same pattern.Lol, even though I don't RuneScape, I know the feeling. :blush:

I'm offline for a day and I miss the first three pages of the new WLT!! :faint:

AND a banquet!

**Munches on Lamb with garlic sauce**Your avatar is so cute! :D

[woollymouse]

Took Alison to the work's families day this afternoon where she got a green ballon, a windmill thingy and had her first taste of ice cream, unfortubately I forgot the camera.

[woollymouse]

She is now waiting for her bath her first in the big bath. Whilst she is waiting she is playing post the dummy through the cot bars for mummy to pick up.

[fejar]

Good Mummy :cookie:

[Dux]

It likely won't make landfall until late Tuesday a bit south of Tampa. The effects will be felt some hours beforehand, but nothing serious.

My flight to go get the kids was supposed to land at 5pm on Tuesday in Fort Lauderadle :crazy: We just talked to USAir - they have now switched me to a flight that arrives tomorrow instead. Since it needed to be changed due to the weather, there was no charge.

My flight back with the kids is on Wednesday so I'm not worried about that. If that one is delayed a little bit it's okay. I just want to be back by Thursday as I need to get to the dermatologist about these hives that are driving me bonkers!!!!

[Dux]

***Decorates the Willet with Olympic Banners, red and gold metallic streamers, paper dragons, paper lanterns, large folding fans on the walls, Good Luck Cat figurines, Buddhas, Kwan Yin figurines, potted bamboo and bamboo scroll paintings***

Menu for Beijing Olympic Willet Virtual Feast

Soups:
Won Ton Soup
Egg Flower Soup
Seafood & Tofu Soup
Crab and Ginger Soup

Appetizers:
Butterfly shrimp
Spring Rolls
Potsticker Dumplings
Sesame Shrimp Toasts
Vegetable Dim Sum
Crispy Crab Wontons
Steamed Duck Buns
Pork Satay
Seven Spice Eggplant

Salads:
Papaya Salad
Duck & Radish Salad
Noodle & Mango Salad
Bean Sprout Salad

Main Dishes:
Cashew Chicken
Aromatic & Crispy Duck
Peking Duck
Duck with Lime & Kiwi Fruit
Lemon & Sesame Chicken
Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry
Lamb with Garlic Sauce
Crispy Shredded Beef
Sweet & Sour Pork
Five-spice Lamb
Sweet Potato & Coconut Beef
Roast Red Pork
Stir-fried Salmon with Leeks
Fried Squid Flowers
Snapper with Ginger
Scallops in Ginger Sauce

Veggies:
Green bean stir-fry
Vegetable Sesame Stir-fry
Bok Choy with Cashews
Stir-fried Bean Sprouts
Eight Jewel Vegetables
Caraway Cabbage
Carrot & Orange Stir-fry
Chili Eggplant

Tofu/Rice/Noodle dishes
Ma-po Tofu
Braised Vegetables with Tofu (Also known as Buddha's Delight)
Oysters with Tofu
Spicy Fried Tofu Triangles
Chicken Fried Rice
Rice with Seven Spice Beef
Fragrant Coconut Rice
Green Rice
Chatuchak Fried Rice
Crab Congee
Coconut Rice with Lentils
Crab Fried Rice
Cellophane Noodles & Shrimp
Chicken Chow Mein
Sesame Hot Noodles
Noodles with Cod & Mango
Yellow Bean Noodles

Desert:
Sweet Fruit Wontons
Mango Mousse
Baked Coconut Rice Pudding
Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup
Mango Dumplings
Melon & Kiwi Salad

:sad: no Lo Mein?

[Beisla]

Hope the switch isn't too much trouble for you, Dux. :group:

[Beisla]

Meeting my parents went... all right, I guess. No worse, though not much better, than I expected. Dad was fine, talking as usual. Mom was... a bit icy. Polite as you please, she wouldn't be anything else, but certainly asking no questions or anything.

On the one hand talking to her might help (which I wouldn't find easy to do) but she's a person for whom it's very hard to talk about difficult subjects. So it might be better to just let things be and let her get used to gf through the visits.

[Beisla]

Today we went to a water-theme park. :D Gf and I, and sis and her best friend and another friend (though gf and I were there a couple of hours before the others).
We had a great deal of fun! Except at the end, when gf accidentally bumped her nose during a slide; there's a cut on it and it might be broken. :ouch: :sad:
But nothing more serious than that, and we were grateful that it happened just before we had to leave anyway, and not at the beginning.

[Beisla]

And all in all a very nice weekend. Alone-time, theme-park time, and seeing my family (which I hadn't done in a while anyway). :)

[BZWingZero]

It looks like landfall is currently going to be sometime around Tuesday morning.

:group: I hope they're right about the storm not being too strong.

It won't have a chance to build strength after passing over the Cuban mountains.

My flight to go get the kids was supposed to land at 5pm on Tuesday in Fort Lauderadle :crazy: We just talked to USAir - they have now switched me to a flight that arrives tomorrow instead. Since it needed to be changed due to the weather, there was no charge.

My flight back with the kids is on Wednesday so I'm not worried about that. If that one is delayed a little bit it's okay. I just want to be back by Thursday as I need to get to the dermatologist about these hives that are driving me bonkers!!!!

I'm glad they were able to switch the flight. Tuesday night would have been in the worst part of the storm for that area. It should be nearly completely passed south Florida by Tuesday night so your flight out on Wednesday shouldn't be affected.

[Dux]

Hope the switch isn't too much trouble for you, Dux. :group:

No - just disappointing. This was supposed to by my and Mike's time together sans kids. We've been doing work around the house with the plan that Monday would be the day we'd take off and day trip somewhere. Now we can't :sad:

[Dux]

Meeting my parents went... all right, I guess. No worse, though not much better, than I expected. Dad was fine, talking as usual. Mom was... a bit icy. Polite as you please, she wouldn't be anything else, but certainly asking no questions or anything.

On the one hand talking to her might help (which I wouldn't find easy to do) but she's a person for whom it's very hard to talk about difficult subjects. So it might be better to just let things be and let her get used to gf through the visits.

Is it the gay thing that's bothering her? I know my Dad had all sorts of issues with my sister at first, mostly religious based issues. Now his issues are just because of who she has chosen to be with. But ALL of us have issues with that as her choice of partner was absolutely horrible.

[Sharon]

She is now waiting for her bath her first in the big bath. Whilst she is waiting she is playing post the dummy through the cot bars for mummy to pick up.

It's the mousling's way of ensuring her mum has plenty of bending and stretching exercise. :evil:

[Sharon]

My flight to go get the kids was supposed to land at 5pm on Tuesday in Fort Lauderadle :crazy: We just talked to USAir - they have now switched me to a flight that arrives tomorrow instead. Since it needed to be changed due to the weather, there was no charge.

My flight back with the kids is on Wednesday so I'm not worried about that. If that one is delayed a little bit it's okay. I just want to be back by Thursday as I need to get to the dermatologist about these hives that are driving me bonkers!!!!

Glad the airline was decent about making the change and giving you plenty of notice ahead of time.


Hives are no fun. I've been having problems with heat rash, so I can really sympathize.

[Sharon]

:sad: no Lo Mein?

:giggle:

***adds to feast***
Chicken Lo Mein
Three Flavor Lo Mein (Chicken, beef, shrimp)
Pork Lo Mein

[Sharon]

Today we went to a water-theme park. :D Gf and I, and sis and her best friend and another friend (though gf and I were there a couple of hours before the others).
We had a great deal of fun! Except at the end, when gf accidentally bumped her nose during a slide; there's a cut on it and it might be broken. :ouch: :sad:
But nothing more serious than that, and we were grateful that it happened just before we had to leave anyway, and not at the beginning.

Hope it's not broken. :(

[Sharon]

No - just disappointing. This was supposed to by my and Mike's time together sans kids. We've been doing work around the house with the plan that Monday would be the day we'd take off and day trip somewhere. Now we can't :sad:

Awwwww. :group:

[Sharon]

No Poemage from this Hostie at this time.

[Kathryn Draconna]

*sneaks in*
*looks around*
*sneaks back out*

[Ghyle]

I bet they're painted with lead based paint.


You know what they say: an hour after winning one, you want to win another one....

[Bullbound]

Sorry to hear about the hives. Does this mean no mini-Gather in Florida? To bad. I really don't think the storm is going to be all that bad but the airplanes don't even like to take off with some minor lightning so I can see them rescheduling.

[Bullbound]

*sneaks in*
*looks around*
*sneaks back out*

LOOK AT WHAT I QUOTED. HI KD!

[Gini_xX]

*snip*

[color=#4444ff]Your avatar is so cute! :D

Thankies :D I thought so too :D

Today we went to a water-theme park. :D Gf and I, and sis and her best friend and another friend (though gf and I were there a couple of hours before the others).
We had a great deal of fun! Except at the end, when gf accidentally bumped her nose during a slide; there's a cut on it and it might be broken. :ouch: :sad:
But nothing more serious than that, and we were grateful that it happened just before we had to leave anyway, and not at the beginning.

Suppose it's slightly better that it happened nearer the end, but wish it hadn't happened at all for her though, hope she's okay!



Had to take my little sis shopping for her back to school stuff today! Slightly worn out! Haha, I've figured that tr are some slight draw-backs to having my car and license- being used as a chaffeur! I should invest in a taxi meter! :D

[woollymouse]

It's the mousling's way of ensuring her mum has plenty of bending and stretching exercise. :evil:

I don't need them I have a fitness programme already and it doesn't involve dummy picking up.:giggle:

[woollymouse]

Alison is far too lively for 6:10 pm!

[Beisla]

No - just disappointing. This was supposed to by my and Mike's time together sans kids. We've been doing work around the house with the plan that Monday would be the day we'd take off and day trip somewhere. Now we can't :sad:
:group: It's disappointing when your plans go awry, especially when it's not something you can do whenever.
Is it the gay thing that's bothering her? I know my Dad had all sorts of issues with my sister at first, mostly religious based issues. Now his issues are just because of who she has chosen to be with. But ALL of us have issues with that as her choice of partner was absolutely horrible.
It's the gay thing. She never met my ex, but didn't want to hear me talk about her. And I doubt she could have taken a disliking to my gf on such a short aquaintance. My dad seemed to like her all right at any rate. :)

[Ghyle]

Soon, I promise, I will have the time to speed willet....

[Bullbound]

Ghyle, announce it at least 24 hours in advance and two people may join you if not more.

[mawofone]

Quick in & out just wanted to say hi.

HI

GOODBYE

[BZWingZero]

Good evening all :wave:

[BZWingZero]

The roof has a fresh layer of caulk where it was leaking earlier today... just in time for the little storm we are getting tomorrow.

[Cherlyn]

*Sets out some favorites:

Coconut Shrimp
Stuffed mushrooms
Fruit salad (I think the one I had had a yogurt and mayo dressing on it - not real sweet and brought out the melon flavors)
Broccoli and cheese bake
Sushimi (this is the mild for the faint hearted like me - a staple in one Chinese restaurant here)
Lemon sauce for egg rolls
shrimp cracker (buy at Chinese super market throw into hot grease and 'pffft !' it blows up and you take it out quickly - it looks like thin styrofoam but is delicious! had this at a thank you for a baby shower)
Chocolate cake with coffee icing and a thin thick, sticky glaze - coffee flavored on top (had some Sunday at a Chinese restaurant)
*runs off with some lemon chicken*
*kipes some green beans**

[Cherlyn]

Didn't get to go to OKC Friday night but we went up to Bartlesville. We ate lunch at a good Chinese restaurant then drove over to Woolaroc and snooped through the museum until it closed. All in all a good day except for "are we there yet?" from the back seat . . .
Pooky and I celebrated nine years together! :wub:

[Cherlyn]

*Shameless Plug*
Bartlesville (here (http://visitbartlesville.com/)), home of OKMozart (http://www.okmozart.com/) and Woolaroc (here (http://www.woolaroc.org/))

Next outing will be to Philbrook Art Center (here (http://www.philbrook.org/experience/place/))
(End of Shameless Plug*

[Cherlyn]

I just love to root through museums . . . can't you tell?

[Sharon]

The roof has a fresh layer of caulk where it was leaking earlier today... just in time for the little storm we are getting tomorrow.

That's good. Batten down the hatches BZ!

[Sharon]

Didn't get to go to OKC Friday night but we went up to Bartlesville. We ate lunch at a good Chinese restaurant then drove over to Woolaroc and snooped through the museum until it closed. All in all a good day except for "are we there yet?" from the back seat . . .
Pooky and I celebrated nine years together! :wub:

Congrats to you and Pooky.

[Sharon]

*Shameless Plug*
Bartlesville (here (http://visitbartlesville.com/)), home of OKMozart (http://www.okmozart.com/) and Woolaroc (here (http://www.woolaroc.org/))

Next outing will be to Philbrook Art Center (here (http://www.philbrook.org/experience/place/))
(End of Shameless Plug*

Nothing wrong with having pride in your area or sharing the attractions with the rest of us.

[Sharon]

I just love to root through museums . . . can't you tell?

Yup.

Sometimes the smaller, more obscure specialty museums are much more interesting than the large more mainstream ones.

[Sharon]

I am not having a lot of fun at work this morning.

I swear 96% of the people I've talked to have taken "stupid pills" or left their brains in their other scrubs/uniforms.

Then there's the perv beating his meat who just called a couple of times. (no offense, but that's obviously what he is doing)

At least it's finally slowed down a little.

sigh.

[fejar]

:hugs: Sharon

[edith]

I am not having a lot of fun at work this morning.

I swear 96% of the people I've talked to have taken "stupid pills" or left their brains in their other scrubs/uniforms.

Then there's the perv beating his meat who just called a couple of times. (no offense, but that's obviously what he is doing)

At least it's finally slowed down a little.

sigh.

:tighthug:

[Puggie]

Yup.

Sometimes the smaller, more obscure specialty museums are much more interesting than the large more mainstream ones.

Old oil money doesn't hurt. I am not sure if the men were related, but Philbrook had belonged to Waite Phillips and Woolaroc belonged to Frank Phillips of "Phillips 66" brand petroleum. Frank was adopted into the Osage tribe and his adoption certificate is on display - a full Bison hide!
Now Gilcrease Museum was donated by Thomas Gilcrease and has the greatest collection of art and artifacts of the American west . . . you can snoop and see a virtual tour from the main page (here (http://www.gilcrease.org)) . . .
We were wanting to go through the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western heritage Museum (here (http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/))(both real and reel as well as rodeo) and then go back to the OKC National Memorial (here (http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/index.php)) to give Boo a chance to see them both. We'll get there.

[Puggie]

Some places back east still think all the indians still run around in buckskin and ride horses and live in teepees (some still do in the Summer . . . :giggle:) I love going to Pow-wows and soaking up some of my Indian/Amerind heritage . . .

[Gini_xX]

Didn't get to go to OKC Friday night but we went up to Bartlesville. We ate lunch at a good Chinese restaurant then drove over to Woolaroc and snooped through the museum until it closed. All in all a good day except for "are we there yet?" from the back seat . . .
Pooky and I celebrated nine years together! :wub:

Congrats :D

The roof has a fresh layer of caulk where it was leaking earlier today... just in time for the little storm we are getting tomorrow.

:eek2: Wear your rain coat? Hopefully it is only a little storm!

[Socrates]

Some places back east still think all the indians still run around in buckskin and ride horses and live in teepees (some still do in the Summer . . . :giggle:) I love going to Pow-wows and soaking up some of my Indian/Amerind heritage . . .

What nation/tribe?

[Socrates]

Here's a link that may interest you Puggie & SisCherlyn...

http://www.autry-museum.org/

[BZWingZero]

Tropical Storm Fay Update

As of the most recent updates, it seems as if the storm is going to nearly completely miss us here. We'll be on the outer-western edge of the storm. (Strongest portion is the quadrant just clockwise of the direction of movement. ex. If the storm is moving north, this is the NE quadrant)

It hasn't even started raining here yet. Lots of wind though.

[BZWingZero]

:eek2: Wear your rain coat? Hopefully it is only a little storm!

For us here, Tropical Storm Fay is relatively nothing. I haven't talked to anybody around here that was worried about it. The local home improvement store was nearly deserted. In actual big storms they would have sold out of tarps, plywood, and generators a long time ago.

[mawofone]

I hope you do not get too much wind or rain, unless you need a lot of rain.

[BZWingZero]

The storm is overhyped, especially on TV news. Sensationalism sells. At least the local news people don't do as bad a job as the newspaper or national news people in blowing it out of proportion.

[Cherlyn]

What nation/tribe?

Cherokee and Commanche though on my birth certificate it lists Sioux as well . . . :erm: :shrug:

Here's a link that may interest you Puggie & SisCherlyn...

http://www.autry-museum.org/

You'd like this one too - Gene Autry, Oklahoma (http://www.geneautryokmuseum.com/Pages/gene_autry_oklahoma_museum.htm)

For us here, Tropical Storm Fay is relatively nothing. I haven't talked to anybody around here that was worried about it. The local home improvement store was nearly deserted. In actual big storms they would have sold out of tarps, plywood, and generators a long time ago.

Goody for storms missing you ! :woohoo:

[Cherlyn]

Dad would tell me many family stories about my Great-grandparents and Granddad and Grandma as well . . . I'm still looking for proof of the Ridley Bros. (wheel wrights - wagon makers) in Oregon. My branch of the family went from I.T. (Indian Territory) to Western O.T. (Oklahoma Territory) to Oregon and back.
Dad told of Granddad and his two nieces' views of Oklahoma City from a covered wagon in 1910.
Great-grandma always said she was 'Black Dutch' but why did the photo of her parents and uncle show them in braids and trade blankets? With a last name of Finch . . . (there was an indian in the woodpile somewhere !)

[Cherlyn]

I'm late getting all this good stuff down . . . Uncle Oran is the only one I can left that I can pick the brain of . . . it would fill a good size book.

[Gini_xX]

For us here, Tropical Storm Fay is relatively nothing. I haven't talked to anybody around here that was worried about it. The local home improvement store was nearly deserted. In actual big storms they would have sold out of tarps, plywood, and generators a long time ago.

That's good then! :whee:

[Gini_xX]

My sister had a nap earlier, I think it was a bad decision to let her on our part. She's got to the hyper/irritating stage of having too much energy...
I think the person in my household that she is annoying the most is my dog...
I think I shall go and tie her up in a corner somewhere...

:giggle:

[Gini_xX]

Darn!
I was psyching myself up to post some of my art work and discovered I've left my sketch book at school! :facepalm:
Oh well I'll be visiting soon so I'll remember to retrieve it when I pick up my old art project, and see if I still have the courage to post it!

[Wolfegar]

:cry3: (http://www.wolfegar.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=21&pos=1)


See my place.

[Gini_xX]

:cry3: (http://www.wolfegar.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=21&pos=1)


See my place.

I there supposed to be an image there?
What's wrong Wolfie? :sad:

[Gini_xX]

:patpat: ??

[Jax]

Eeps! Many pages to Ketchin here but no time! Perhaps later I hope!

:wave: From NZland! :biggrin:

[mawofone]

I hope there is not too many probelms at home Wolfie.

Gini-xX trying you sister up probably would not work, then you would just have to hear her yell. Unless you gag her. Gags can be wonderful.

[Jax]

Congrats on the job Bully, even if it is only short term! :good: :hugs:

[Jax]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you guys in Florida too!! :Xfinger:

[Jax]

Meeting my parents went... all right, I guess. No worse, though not much better, than I expected. Dad was fine, talking as usual. Mom was... a bit icy. Polite as you please, she wouldn't be anything else, but certainly asking no questions or anything.

On the one hand talking to her might help (which I wouldn't find easy to do) but she's a person for whom it's very hard to talk about difficult subjects. So it might be better to just let things be and let her get used to gf through the visits.
Aaaw! :hugs:

[Jax]

Today we went to a water-theme park. :D Gf and I, and sis and her best friend and another friend (though gf and I were there a couple of hours before the others).
We had a great deal of fun! Except at the end, when gf accidentally bumped her nose during a slide; there's a cut on it and it might be broken. :ouch: :sad:
But nothing more serious than that, and we were grateful that it happened just before we had to leave anyway, and not at the beginning.Excellent! :good:

Poor your gf :patpat:

[Jax]

I am not having a lot of fun at work this morning.

I swear 96% of the people I've talked to have taken "stupid pills" or left their brains in their other scrubs/uniforms.

Then there's the perv beating his meat who just called a couple of times. (no offense, but that's obviously what he is doing)

At least it's finally slowed down a little.

sigh.
Not good poor Sharon! :( :patpat:

[Jax]

:cry3: (http://www.wolfegar.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=21&pos=1)


See my place.I'm so sorry Wolfie. I know it was expected but that doesn't make it any easier. :group:

[Jax]

Crap no time for poemage sorry, am on internet cafe time! :razz: :runaway:

[BZWingZero]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you guys in Florida too!! :Xfinger:

The storm was a whole lot of nothing. We didn't even get much rain here.

However, the most recent track has it going into the Atlantic, strengthening into a true Hurricane, then doubling back and hitting us again by Thursday. Kinda funny really.

[Ghyle]

Taking a break this morning: I have scanned up to, and including, page 300 of Brennan's Prose, and I wanted to pop in and let peeps know that I plan to speed post in approximately 20 hours. A lot of that shall be a long :ketchup: .... :smurf:

[Kathryn Draconna]

LOOK AT WHAT I QUOTED. HI KD!

:faint:

[Wolfegar]

:cry3: (http://www.wolfegar.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=21&pos=1)

See my place.
Click it.

I there supposed to be an image there?
What's wrong Wolfie? :sad:
No, you're supposed to click the smilie to see why I'm crying.

I'm so sorry Wolfie. I know it was expected but that doesn't make it any easier. :group:
Thank you, Jaxie.

[Sharon]

Tropical Storm Fay Update

As of the most recent updates, it seems as if the storm is going to nearly completely miss us here. We'll be on the outer-western edge of the storm. (Strongest portion is the quadrant just clockwise of the direction of movement. ex. If the storm is moving north, this is the NE quadrant)

It hasn't even started raining here yet. Lots of wind though.

Lucked out then.

[Sharon]

Cherokee and Commanche though on my birth certificate it lists Sioux as well . . . :erm: :shrug:



You'd like this one too - Gene Autry, Oklahoma (http://www.geneautryokmuseum.com/Pages/gene_autry_oklahoma_museum.htm)



Goody for storms missing you ! :woohoo:

I'll check out the link when I'm at home and have more liesure to explore it.

[Sharon]

I'm late getting all this good stuff down . . . Uncle Oran is the only one I can left that I can pick the brain of . . . it would fill a good size book.

And it should be written down, for your family at least, plus it's good to have such stories and glimpses into the past.

As for your Great-grandmother & "black Dutch", she's of a generation where people didn't often talk about non-anglo roots, due to the prejudices of her time.

[Sharon]

:cry3: (http://www.wolfegar.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=21&pos=1)


See my place.

I will see it when I get home as I don't go to your place when I'm at work.

[Sharon]

Crap no time for poemage sorry, am on internet cafe time! :razz: :runaway:

Well as a hostie, you can get away with such flimsey excuses. ;)

[Sharon]

The storm was a whole lot of nothing. We didn't even get much rain here.

However, the most recent track has it going into the Atlantic, strengthening into a true Hurricane, then doubling back and hitting us again by Thursday. Kinda funny really.

If at first you don't suceed, try again?

[Sharon]

I will see it when I get home as I don't go to your place when I'm at work.

I went.

:hugs: :wekiss:

You and Tanje have my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.

[FallingLlama]

Condolences and :group: to Wolfegar and Tanje.
:group:

[edith]

:cry3: (http://www.wolfegar.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=21&pos=1)


See my place.

:tighthug:

[edith]

Can I just say that the UK FCO is the most stupid, most incompetant and most definitely non-comunicative government organisation I have ever dealt with!

[Gini_xX]

:cry3: (http://www.wolfegar.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=21&pos=1)


See my place.


:sad: Sorry Wolfie :patpat:
You have my thoughts

[Gini_xX]

*snip*

Gini-xX trying you sister up probably would not work, then you would just have to hear her yell. Unless you gag her. Gags can be wonderful.

Duely noted for later use :D

[Cherlyn]

:cry2::tighthug::tighthug::cry2:
for Wolfebro and sis Tanje . . .

[Gini_xX]

**Munches on choc & raisin Oatibix**

Mmmhhhmmmmm nom nom nom :D:D

[Beisla]

Eeps! Many pages to Ketchin here but no time! Perhaps later I hope!

:wave: From NZland! :biggrin:
Yay, I take it you're having fun. :D

[Beisla]

:cry3: (http://www.wolfegar.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=21&pos=1)


See my place.:group: :cry:

[Bullbound]

The storm may return to hit places that were missed but I doubt it. The side of the storm that is thinner would be the part to hit but the eye is not expected to get close to Orlando or Tampa or most major cities. If it actually does affect Orlando other than a small bit of rain, I'll be surprised. If it affects Tampa, I'll be shocked and you'll need a crash cart to revive me.

[BZWingZero]

The storm may return to hit places that were missed but I doubt it. The side of the storm that is thinner would be the part to hit but the eye is not expected to get close to Orlando or Tampa or most major cities. If it actually does affect Orlando other than a small bit of rain, I'll be surprised. If it affects Tampa, I'll be shocked and you'll need a crash cart to revive me.

Its big enough that you might get the edge of some of the outer bands.

[Gini_xX]

Never been in a huge storm, britain doesn't get them!

Love to watch fork lightning though :D:D

[BZWingZero]

Never been in a huge storm, britain doesn't get them!

Love to watch fork lightning though :D:D

Strangely enough, the big tropical systems (hurricanes and the like) have virtually no lightning.

The afternoon thunderstorms we get nearly every day during the summer have tons of lightning. There's a reason we're the "Lightning Capitol of the World" here.

[Gini_xX]

Guess after a while the novelty wears off?

[Ghyle]

I have the time, but not the mood, to speed willet. I saw my dad off, as he caught a taxi to go to the bus stop in town. From there, he shall catch a bus to Robina Station, and a train to Roma Street station, where he gets the tilt train to Rockhampton.

I miss him already.

I don't know when I will see him again, but I hope to, at the very least, make sure he knows that he is part of my life, part of me, and that, no matter what, he is my father, and that I love him.

This morning, before he left, he told me that he was proud of me, and that, at least, meant as much to me as the fact that, literally, without him, I would not be here, and unable to share and -- hopefully -- make his life better as a result.

[Ghyle]

:cry3: (http://www.wolfegar.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=21&pos=1)


See my place.

:hugs: Wolfie

I am certain, that having you in her life was a blessing and a joy for her, and that you have been, likewise, blessed by having her in your life.

[Gini_xX]

I have the time, but not the mood, to speed willet. I saw my dad off, as he caught a taxi to go to the bus stop in town. From there, he shall catch a bus to Robina Station, and a train to Roma Street station, where he gets the tilt train to Rockhampton.

I miss him already.

I don't know when I will see him again, but I hope to, at the very least, make sure he knows that he is part of my life, part of me, and that, no matter what, he is my father, and that I love him.

This morning, before he left, he told me that he was proud of me, and that, at least, meant as much to me as the fact that, literally, without him, I would not be here, and unable to share and -- hopefully -- make his life better as a result.

I really hope that it isn't too long until you can see him again Ghyle!! :)

[Wolfegar]

Thank you to all those who offered condolences and hugs. Much appreciated.

[Ghyle]

I really hope that it isn't too long until you can see him again Ghyle!! :)

I try to keep in contact, by phone at least, and he shall be arriving at his home next Thursday. I shall be ringing him then.

I also saw that, in Australia, at least, it will be Father's Day on September the 7th.

[Ghyle]

Thank you to all those who offered condolences and hugs. Much appreciated.

Here, at least, Sir Wolf, you are also much appreciated. Thank you. :hug:

[Ghyle]

Strangely enough, the big tropical systems (hurricanes and the like) have virtually no lightning.

The afternoon thunderstorms we get nearly every day during the summer have tons of lightning. There's a reason we're the "Lightning Capitol of the World" here.

We get the tail ends of tropical storms here, for the most part, with a few exceptions. I guess, here, it has been mainly by chance over the last decade.

[Ghyle]

**Munches on choc & raisin Oatibix**

Mmmhhhmmmmm nom nom nom :D:D

Sounds like me at breakfast. I have a small bowl of bran, now, with calcium enriched skim milk, and no sugar, green tea, fruit and fruit juice. I love my breakfasts!

[Ghyle]

Crap no time for poemage sorry, am on internet cafe time! :razz: :runaway:

* I :wave: at the rapidly departing Jaxie*

if ever you're in a similar fix, I am happy to poemage for you, if you like....

[Sharon]

I have the time, but not the mood, to speed willet. I saw my dad off, as he caught a taxi to go to the bus stop in town. From there, he shall catch a bus to Robina Station, and a train to Roma Street station, where he gets the tilt train to Rockhampton.

I miss him already.

I don't know when I will see him again, but I hope to, at the very least, make sure he knows that he is part of my life, part of me, and that, no matter what, he is my father, and that I love him.

This morning, before he left, he told me that he was proud of me, and that, at least, meant as much to me as the fact that, literally, without him, I would not be here, and unable to share and -- hopefully -- make his life better as a result.


:hugs:

[FallingLlama]

I've driven for 3 field trips in 2 days and have decided that the Naked Mole Rap (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF98QTpb3ds) is annoying.

[Cherlyn]

But I like Ruffus ! :puppyeyes

Booyah ! :biggrin:

[Cherlyn]

I have the time, but not the mood, to speed willet. I saw my dad off, as he caught a taxi to go to the bus stop in town. From there, he shall catch a bus to Robina Station, and a train to Roma Street station, where he gets the tilt train to Rockhampton.

I miss him already.

I don't know when I will see him again, but I hope to, at the very least, make sure he knows that he is part of my life, part of me, and that, no matter what, he is my father, and that I love him.

This morning, before he left, he told me that he was proud of me, and that, at least, meant as much to me as the fact that, literally, without him, I would not be here, and unable to share and -- hopefully -- make his life better as a result.

I second both statements below . . .

I really hope that it isn't too long until you can see him again Ghyle!! :)
:hugs:

[Beisla]

I've driven for 3 field trips in 2 days and have decided that the Naked Mole Rap (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF98QTpb3ds) is annoying.
Well, it's certainly not on par with The Llama Song. :erm:

[edith]

Ghyle- you know Fedora... My brother is driving me mad with it!
He seems to think (having found him a copy) that I'd know how to install it. I did work my magic and find him the installation guide though :roll:

[mawofone]

Hi all.
Ghyle I hope you hear from your father soon.
Wolfie I hope your house problems get better.
Edith I hope you get your paper work straightened out.

I hope you all have a good day.

[edith]

Paperwork is slightly more sorted :woohoo:

[Gini_xX]

Paperwork is slightly more sorted :woohoo:

:wow::mexwave:

:D