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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, February 1, 2008 5:52 AM

Gentlemen, I agree that Brittany Spears needs help, and I for one honestly hope she gets it and that the help she would get would put her on the "right track" where she belongs. There was a time when I thought I was depressed, and all I needed was a competant therapist to help me sort things out. I was taking life much too seriously and I was not being good to myself. Furthermore, I had a crush on a young lady who was married to someone else, and I finally realized that if I really loved her, I would allow her the freedom to be just a good friend and nothing more than that. Until I had made this decision, I was absolutely miserable with life and was constantly having crying spells. Because I saught counseling and because I changed my attitude toward "Linda", she remains one of my dearest and closest friends.

I've got the coffee brewing, the grille is hot and  I am ready to start pouring pancake batter. And I have mixed a fresh batch of orange juice. I am going to throw some french toast on the grille too. The maple syrup is hot and ready for pouring, and there is lots of butter here. Chef [C=:-)]

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, February 1, 2008 5:47 AM

Q - just for today, I am going to reassign the Midwest back to you and Joe and the rest in that area.  We didn't have a speck of snow, the temps are cold, but the wind is down, so since the radio sez the Midwest is making a scraping sound - I will relinquish it to you for today only.

Tomorrow we are back to the True Midwest!

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, February 1, 2008 5:45 AM
 germanium wrote:

I see all the regulars are still here. Nice to be back, hope you are all well !!

Dennis (Germanium) 

 

You can't just casually stroll in here and not mention your weather!  We are all ears, of course!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, February 1, 2008 5:41 AM

Good Friday morning, to all!  Mike, Joe works Sunday thru Thursday.  That's why he refers to Thursday as his Friday, because that's the last day he works:  Friday and Saturday are his weekends away from work.

Coffee, tea, cider, hot chocolate and juice are ready, and waitin' to be poured!  On the warmer bar this morning:  along with the regular Friday doughnuts, bagels, bear claws and danish, we have muffins,  turkey bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs and hash browns.

Mookie, I've got your mug and eating utensils down off the shelf, and ready to fill for you, when you give me your breakfast order!!  

Have a great morning, everyone, and take care and stay safe and warm!!

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Posted by techguy57 on Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:52 PM
 JoeKoh wrote:

"at least its friday."

stay safe

joe

I know Ohio is a different time zone but I guess I didn't remember it being a whole day ahead.  Or am I missing some joke?

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Posted by techguy57 on Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:49 PM
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CW,

Thanks, nice to be welcomed back, and to see you running the show.

All the best,

Dennis (Germanium)

Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:43 PM

.....Amen.  She's beat down to the bottom now.  Now it is essential she gets help.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:40 PM
Like Quentin said, the girl is in dire need and also in great danger. It is not easy living one's life under a microscope, and stronger people than her have cracked. Instead of making fun of her predicament, we should be showing concern and praying for her safety. Nuff sed.

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Posted by SactoGuy188 on Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:25 PM

Good evening everyone. Thanks for the beef stew and cornbread! Dinner [dinner]

We're going to have on and off rain for the next four days. We could use the rain but please, I'd like to see some sunshine for a change!  

 

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Posted by germanium on Thursday, January 31, 2008 5:03 PM

CW,

Thanks, nice to be welcomed back, and to see you running the show.

All the best,

Dennis (Germanium)

 

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, January 31, 2008 4:41 PM

Mike and Dennis, welcome back!  Now, we need to get a few of our other patrons back in here:  Nance69, Kozzie, Canadian Kevin, Chad, Mark, Tina, and, of course, our illustrious owner, Jim (JHH).  I am sure I'm forgetting a few others, but:  COME BACK!!

Joe, got some beef stew and cornbread all ready for you and Lance (if he comes in, that is; need to add his name to above list).  Looks like the chili was cleaned up at lunch today; so guess it was a pretty good idea for me to make more beef stew and cornbread today!  That's all right:  this cook likes to see lots and lots of patrons in here!! 

Sure do hope that this winter mess that's going to hit most of us tonight, early tomorrow morning, will lose it's bite, before hitting any of us.  At some point, we're supposed to be getting a wintry mix of snow, freezing rain.

Brian, glad to hear that Joanie is doing so well.  I don't remember if it was Loritab I was on after I came home; but, I sure felt pretty good while I was on it.  (Which was only about three weeks, and he switched me to something else.  And I think I threw out the bottles, so can't even look up and see what it was that I was taking.  Just know that I had no problem whatsoever, going to sleep (as a matter of fact, my problem was trying to stay awake!)

 

Take care, everyone and stay warm and as dry as possible tonight.  

 

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Posted by germanium on Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:51 PM

I see all the regulars are still here. Nice to be back, hope you are all well !!

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:39 PM

cw some beef stew and cornbread for supper tonight. I talked with carl and told him the q351 was westbound with up 4994 on the point.he told me he was shoveling his driveway.at least its friday.we'll see what mother nature brings.Mike welcome back and Brian we are glad Joanie is doing better.

stay safe

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Posted by locomutt on Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:33 PM

Ray, I think you "Hit the Nail on the Head" with that one; and to me, that's exactly

what she is.

Q, you're quite right that she needs Serious Help, medical or otherwise.

 

Techguy, Welcome Back, try not to stay away so long again.

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Posted by techguy57 on Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:47 PM

Hello everyone!

 It's been a long while since I've visited the forums as I've had a lot of personal things keeping me away.  I'm glad to finally be able to be back and hope to contribute again as I did before.  All I know it's really great to see a lot of the same familiar names (and faces too!) and I'm looking forward to chatting with you guys and gals!

 Sincerely,

Mike Vanlandingham

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Posted by Modelcar on Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:28 PM

...Almost anyone knows more about B. Spears than I do, but with all the latest media attention, etc....it sure looks like the girl has dropped over the medical edge and really needs some kind of serious help.

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:25 PM
 cherokee woman wrote:

Going to go take my walk now;  and speaking of walking, Brian, how's Joanie doing?!?!

Improving day by day.  It's been 10 days since the operation now, and she's starting to get brave without the walker- she even ventured down into the basement last night without it (and then made me go up and bring it down).  Still taking the Loritabs, though.  Can't wait to get her off of those...

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:22 PM
 CANADIANPACIFIC2816 wrote:
 Mookie wrote:

Just a Mookie Musing - sounds like Ms Brittany is in the hospital again. 

Anyone ever stop to think what her initials are?

The end.

Mookie, if you could reverse Brittany's initials, they would stand for SPOILED BRAT.

Ray

By golly Ray - she has it coming and going, doesn't she!  Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:06 PM
 Mookie wrote:

Just a Mookie Musing - sounds like Ms Brittany is in the hospital again. 

Anyone ever stop to think what her initials are?

The end.

Mookie, if you could reverse Brittany's initials, they would stand for SPOILED BRAT.

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Posted by spokyone on Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:26 PM
My handheld GPS works (except in Dash 8). I say "Oh, so that's what (name of river) looks like from the air." Or, "That's the UP."
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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:49 PM

 mudchicken wrote:

...ODD, Where I work, Trees and GPS together are not a good thing (and he must have been on the south side of the plane to get a decent fix)....450 MPH trees?...hmmmSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Actually, the GPS satellites do not hang around just the equator, they're all over the place orbitally.  As long as he gets a good link to just three satellites (out of 32, IIRC), the receiver will work.

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Posted by mudchicken on Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:39 PM
 SilverSpike wrote:

 CNW 6000 wrote:
I don't see why not.  The satellites it uses are in space after all!Laugh [(-D]

Me either! Just never read first hand reports on using a mobile GPS in a airplane as a passenger before! Big Smile [:D]


 tree68 wrote:

It's not a transmitter and probably has less RF emissions than a laptop, so no big deal.

Even though the satellites are "up," you're inside a big shield, so you have to hold it right up to the window.  We spent most of the trip at 35,200 feet doing about 450 mph. 

Ah ha! So that is the trick, next to the window! Sounds like big fun watching the GPS map moving and clocking at 450 MPH! Can't wait! Big Smile [:D]

 

 

...ODD, Where I work, Trees and GPS together are not a good thing (and he must have been on the south side of the plane to get a decent fix)....450 MPH trees?...hmmmSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:31 AM

Mookie, here's what I have to say about her:  1.  They need to lock her in a padded room, and throw away the key!!  2. She does not need to see her two little boys at all!!  She's way too far out of it, to be any kind of a good influence on them.  As far as her initials go, I had never thought that much about it, but you are so right!!!!!!!Evil [}:)] Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

I have warmed up the beef stew and chili, and made fresh cornbread for the stew.  

Going to go take my walk now;  and speaking of walking, Brian, how's Joanie doing?!?!

 

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Posted by SilverSpike on Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:27 AM

 CNW 6000 wrote:
I don't see why not.  The satellites it uses are in space after all!Laugh [(-D]

Me either! Just never read first hand reports on using a mobile GPS in a airplane as a passenger before! Big Smile [:D]


 tree68 wrote:

It's not a transmitter and probably has less RF emissions than a laptop, so no big deal.

Even though the satellites are "up," you're inside a big shield, so you have to hold it right up to the window.  We spent most of the trip at 35,200 feet doing about 450 mph. 

Ah ha! So that is the trick, next to the window! Sounds like big fun watching the GPS map moving and clocking at 450 MPH! Can't wait! Big Smile [:D]

 

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:38 AM

//groan

Yeah, and I like hearing about her just as much as I like hearing about anything referred to by those initials...

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:26 AM

Just a Mookie Musing - sounds like Ms Brittany is in the hospital again. 

Anyone ever stop to think what her initials are?

The end.

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:09 AM
 SilverSpike wrote:

Hey Tree, that is neat to know about the GPS in the airplane! We are taking one with us on an upcoming trip and I was wondering if it would work 10,000-30,000 feet up!

Breakfast looks like another winner CW, thanks! Scrambled eggs, sausage and biscuts sounds like a plan!

It's not a transmitter and probably has less RF emissions than a laptop, so no big deal.

Even though the satellites are "up," you're inside a big shield, so you have to hold it right up to the window.  We spent most of the trip at 35,200 feet doing about 450 mph. 

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:05 AM
I don't see why not.  The satellites it uses are in space after all!Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by SilverSpike on Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:56 AM

Hey Tree, that is neat to know about the GPS in the airplane! We are taking one with us on an upcoming trip and I was wondering if it would work 10,000-30,000 feet up!

Breakfast looks like another winner CW, thanks! Scrambled eggs, sausage and biscuts sounds like a plan!

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Posted by blhanel on Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:38 AM
 Mookie wrote:

As soon as I get a home puter, I will drive to the airport and set it up there - save charges on service!  Cool [8D]

Don't count on that working- I've discovered that some airports have Wi-Fi service only if you sign up and pay an hourly rate (coughCINCINNATIcough).

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