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Posted by Mookie on Monday, February 5, 2007 1:20 PM

And the anniversary will make them 20 years old together, if I have my secret data right.

Re: state tax form - the Da Vinci code should be so good! 

 

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Posted by locomutt on Monday, February 5, 2007 1:06 PM

Thanks Everyone for the Early Anniversary Greetings, but it's not for another 2 days Yet!!Wink [;)]

( and CW is still waiting, FedEx ain't been here yet!!) Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by NightrainAFD1987 on Monday, February 5, 2007 12:48 PM
Brian, how is your family doing? I don't think I heard an update. The tornadoes hit around the Lady Lake area, the hardest, but again I hope your family is ok

Happy anniversery to you and Walt, CW, hope you can celebrate more the coming years.

I'm sorry to hear that everyone feels like blah, wish I could bring in a boxload of Dayquil, and Nyquil. If they could make it so people can send objects through the Internet that would rock!. *knows that plan would backfire in a minute*

I think I will take a French dip and some fries....mmmmmm
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Posted by CNW 6000 on Monday, February 5, 2007 12:04 PM
My parents have to pay through the nose because they can't claim me.  A few years back, the first year of that, my parents actually suggested that I chip in to what they owed. 

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Posted by blhanel on Monday, February 5, 2007 12:02 PM
 jeaton wrote:

Answer to your question about complex state tax returns-I think it is a matter of the state politicians and bureaucrats trying to show that they are better at their job than the federal types.

No kidding!  Iowa is no different- on our state return, you're better off if you file "Married Filing Separately On This Combined Return" instead of "Married Filing Jointly".  This is the first year that we've not been able to claim at least one dependent, so I was apprehensive about the outcome.  As it turns out, we owe Uncle Sam a bunch, but the state is still giving us a bunch back, resulting in a net of us owing $58. Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, February 5, 2007 11:54 AM

Cw

happy anniversary to you and walt.

mookie i didnt mean for you to kick willy.kick the machine and then kick the warm button again.

matthew is taking a nap his school and a bunch in nw ohio didnt have school because of the extreme cold.

Jay we experienced the same thing with our state tax returns.they lowered our taxes but changed the format of the form.but at least we are getting some back.will take some chili and crackers now and some for supper for tonight please.going to be colder yet.

stay safe

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Monday, February 5, 2007 11:42 AM

CW, you mentioned in your last post that you were awaiting the delivery of an early anniversary present from your husband. I don't know for sure when you and mutt would be celebrating your wedding anniversary but...............

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 5, 2007 11:41 AM
Mookie, yes, Sweetie Pie is being vocal.  Not a whole lot, but she is beginning to let us know when they need water, food, or just saying "Hi" to us.  She still won't venture downstairs, to even  TRY to get acquainted with Winter, the doggie.  She loves to play with a ball of red yarn, and if we hold her pink and gray catnip mouse by the nose, or paw, she'll stand on her hind legs and grab it by the tail.  Then procede to put her teeth into it.  And she has finally accepted Sammy, our white cat, and quit hissing at him if he even looks at her.
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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 5, 2007 11:12 AM

Good afternoon folks!  Trying to get rid of a sinus headache.  Not succeeding very well, either.Sad [:(]Disapprove [V] Puts me in a foul mood, and no one can stand to be around me for more than a couple of minutes. 

I've made more chili for today.  Have all three kinds:  mild, medium, and five alarm.  To go with the chili, there are grilled cheese sandwiches, fried bologna & cheese sandwiches, and we have some tacos and enchiladas left from last night.

I will try my best to stay in a good mood, and not take it out on anyone, either at home or here.  Anxiously awaiting the mail delivery today:  early anniversary present from the mutt:  a new ski jacket.  The one I have is about 12 years old, and it has seen a very hard life, as it doesn't quite keep me very warm on the sub-freezing days.

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, February 5, 2007 8:36 AM
Jay - well, they succeeded - big time!  And we file a very simple tax return - we make it, we pay it all in taxes, we sign and go on....

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Posted by jeaton on Monday, February 5, 2007 8:00 AM

Mookie.  Thanks for the Bday greetings.  Answer to your question about complex state tax returns-I think it is a matter of the state politicians and bureaucrats trying to show that they are better at their job than the federal types.

-15 here at the moment.  I have appointments from 10am today, so my nap time will be limited.

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, February 5, 2007 7:14 AM

This better? 

Belated Happy Happy to Jay.

Brian - I still have the malingering effects - it has now been with me since November.  It is mostly just a dry cough and it is sneaky.  When you least expect it....(hack hack)

Peeked in on Super Ball - wasn't much impressed with commercials.  Bring back the Horses and football - get rid of the playstation 2 type commercials.  Ugh.  Animals with lips are passe.  I never had them and - and - well all I can think of is it makes sipping hot coffee harder. 

Did as Joe requested - kicked Willy and his too predictable weather machine.  Think I got it to generate a little warmer weather.  These things take time. 

CW - how's SP?  I bet she is keeping her own counsel.  Usually with her feet tucked neatly under her while she observes the world.  Has she started to talk yet?  We waited quite a few years for the talking and then it became non-stop.  (Wonder who she learned that from....)

Going by the fireplace - got wrapped up in the hammock last time and got dizzy trying to unwind it.  Fell on my unmentionable. 

Nite

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Posted by blhanel on Monday, February 5, 2007 7:05 AM

//cough

Still waiting for this crud to go away- I must've caught it from mooks.  I suppose it'll hang in there until the temps rise.Grumpy [|(]

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Posted by JoeKoh on Monday, February 5, 2007 6:52 AM

pssst CW its the bears but thats okay the bulls haven't done much since MJ left the team.Mookie thats a pretty scarf you have on today.going to be cold cold cold.matts school is delayed some are going to closings.we will wait and see.matt goes 1/2 day today.glad Bergie got rid of the pest.time for breakfast.

stay safe

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Posted by Datafever on Monday, February 5, 2007 6:32 AM

 Railfan1 wrote:
Good morning everybody. Datafever, did you take that picture (the one as your avatar)?

Nope - never been to London in my life.  It actually comes from the same source that your avatar comes from - I have that pic in my collection too. 

Mookie - I can't really understand you when you talk through your muffler like that.  Captain [4:-)]

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Posted by Mookie on Monday, February 5, 2007 6:16 AM
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Posted by Railfan1 on Monday, February 5, 2007 5:48 AM
Good morning everybody. Datafever, did you take that picture (the one as your avatar)?
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Posted by cherokee woman on Monday, February 5, 2007 5:40 AM

Good COLD Monday morning, everyone!  We are at 9 degrees, with a windchill of -10 to -12 out this morning.  Yuck!  Would the weather gods please bring us some warm temps, please?!?!  I know people in Wyoming, Montana, and some places in Canada are much, much colder, but hey, we all need warmth.

Coffee is ready, juice is made and hot water is ready for hot tea and hot cocoa.  Can also heat some milk for hot chocolate.  

Condolences to all  the Chicago Bears fans, and congratulations to all the Indianapolis Colts fans.  

On the breakfast bar, you will find:  turkey bacon, sausage patties, sausage links, scrambled eggs, biscuits, sausage gravy, hash browns, oatmeal, toast, grits.

Guess that's about it for right now.  Everyone have a good morning, stay dry, warm and safe.

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, February 4, 2007 9:00 PM

OK, enough counting for now.  My head hurts. 

I imagine the Super Bowl is progressing.  Your team is either winning or losing (or is the game tied?).  I'll read about it in the morning...

The lake effect is moving south, but not letting up.  Portions of the Interstate that were closed earlier are finally mostly open. 

It was a messy day - no serious accidents, but plenty of cars and trucks off the road, along with some fender benders.  Two ambulances also went off the road - one carrying a woman in labor, and one that was on its way to take her the rest of the way to the hospital.  Interestingly, in the same general area, another vehicle carrying another woman in labor gave up on the weather and pulled off the road to await an ambulance.  The same ambulance (yet another rig) ended up taking both in, from what I could tell on the scanner.

Sure was nice here at the house...

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Posted by Willy2 on Sunday, February 4, 2007 7:10 PM
Wink [;)]
 Datafever wrote:
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POST# 1,000  

Sorry, but you should learn how to count.  Your post is a top of page post, which means that it was post 1001, not post 1000.  It was, however, reply 1000, which is not the same thing at all.  Any top of page post will be post # **01, **21, **41, **61, or **81. 

I guess that means I was wrong too because I also said post 1,000 rather than reply 1,000. All I know is that this is way too complicated for a weekend.

 

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Posted by spokyone on Sunday, February 4, 2007 5:16 PM
Pizza, tacos, cake. All three basic food groups tonight.
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Posted by blhanel on Sunday, February 4, 2007 5:10 PM
I see Bergie or someone else with administrative power must be on the prowl- the offending thread is GONE.
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Posted by switch7frg on Sunday, February 4, 2007 5:07 PM
  
   Joe ; thank you for the info .  We can only hope for the best . Respectfully, Cannonball

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Posted by blhanel on Sunday, February 4, 2007 5:05 PM

Datafever-

Eh, I really don't care myself.  Back when the old diner thread reached 100,000, IIRC, I purposefully posted just prior to that that jhhtrainsplanes should get the honor of the next post, which everyone else apparently agreed with, since he actually did.

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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, February 4, 2007 5:04 PM

Okay, everyone, I hope you're enjoying all the food & snacks I've fixed for tonight.  It includes just about everything you could possibly want to eat tonight.  Joe, got a couple of large plates fixed for you to take to work tonight.  They're in the fridge, with your name on them.  

Jay, hope your birthday has been a good one, and will continue to be a very Happy birthday through this evening!!  Many happy felicitations!!

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Posted by Datafever on Sunday, February 4, 2007 5:02 PM

Brian, I suspect that his previous post was merely gratuitous - his way of ensuring that he would beat everyone else to the 1000th post.  Little did he know...Captain [4:-)]

Personally, I think Willy should have gotten the 1000th post for his excellent weather skills.  Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by blhanel on Sunday, February 4, 2007 4:54 PM

Good point, df, I never thought about that, but you're right.  That means that reply #999 is the 1000th post.  Let's see, who's the lucky poster?

Railfan1!  He also had the last post on the previous page.

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Posted by Datafever on Sunday, February 4, 2007 4:51 PM
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POST# 1,000  

Sorry, but you should learn how to count.  Your post is a top of page post, which means that it was post 1001, not post 1000.  It was, however, reply 1000, which is not the same thing at all.  Any top of page post will be post # **01, **21, **41, **61, or **81. 

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Posted by spokyone on Sunday, February 4, 2007 4:46 PM
The alert is on the way
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Posted by blhanel on Sunday, February 4, 2007 4:38 PM
Hmmm... it would seem the forum is now being frequented by a terrorist.  Bergie, troll alert!

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