Pretty sure if you add up yours, mine and the rest of us here, we would have about...

a freakin' lot of $rocks!$

I may have enough ore in my rocks to actually be worth some money.

Have a MAJOR plumbing issue at home tonight...

thank goodness I have a neighbor to Y off of so I have water...and a brother that can dig a ditch and plumb...and a buddy of my nephews to help out...since I cannot help with this hernia surgery...and 2 plumber buddies with advice...

could easily be an all day fixer tomorrow....

Just so you know in case you see some crankiness in my posts...

Nonono, that's the wrong idea! The way to go is to have the nerd working for you, not the other way around.
And I am nice to this nerd. Very nice, in fact...
(Which makes him want to work for me - and that works for me! :D)

Anyone want to come and help me fix the main water line from the street to my house, so I can shower?

My stepfather was a plumbing contractor. When my brother was a teenager he was put to work helping out in the plumbing business. The first day he came home after work and said " I have made up my mind I definitely do not want to become a plumber !" . He was a young teenager at the time.He was good to his word and became a highschool basketball coach and math teacher.

I am one of the biggest DIYers around, buuuuuuuut.....

I don't deal with plumbing or electrical. If I can get poo on my hands or shocked into next week, I just call in the pros.

Well the trench is dug and ready to drop the pipe in...tomorrow...

Now I have to go pay the neighborhood kid for the digging and convince him that HE OWES me for all the soda, chips, junk food, frozen burritos he has raided out of my fridge over the last 10 years!

Just a quick hi, having modem issues, the darned thing could poop out on me any moment.
Had a rare day of gorgeous weather yesterday, so I grabbed my backpack and camera and went to the beach. I walked for 4 hours (yes, very sore legs!). Now I have to do all the housework I skipped yesterday.Have a great day, all!

Good for you, Dutchgirl. Seize the moment! I'm getting more and more into that philosophy.

Sunshine and relatively mild temperatures predicted for today so I may get a wee bit of outside work done after Church before my afternoon "girls'" tea-party. We have decided we never get together to just talk but are always doing stuff so today's the day we try to change that. Of course, there will be knitting and other needlework involved because that's just the way we are. :shrug:

On Tuesday morning I'm flying off to visit a 3FC friend who lives near Philly and join in the T-Day festivities. It should be fun. I am 1/4 American - my maternal grandfather swam the St Lawrence to be with my grandmother. He never did get a Canadian citizenship.

Happy remains of the weekend to all!

Good morning all....

no newspaper yet and I have been up since 4:30...arrgghhh

thank goodness we have a life here...

enjoy your day Ruth ~ glad the beach was a great day for you Dutch...hope your computer is nice to you today/tonight!

Gary, I hate it when I don't have a newspaper on Sunday!!!! How can I drink coffee without it??
Fortunately, I have the best newspaper carrier in the world and it never happens.

Good morning from Amsterdam, where gale-force winds and horizontal rain are happening. And I have to go to work in that. On the scooter. :scooter:
YUCK!

Why oh why do I leave things until the last minute? Today is jam packed as I leave here at 4 for Ottawa and the early morning flight to PHL. Be good while I'm gone although I will be checking in.

Have a safe trip to work Dutch and on your trip Ruth.

The new water line is in and zero leaks over night at the main...will turn it on from the main to the house, and see if all of our fittings are secure. as soon as it gets light out.

Hope all is well EZ.
Hello All!

Just popping in, the kiddos and I are snuggling on the couch watching movies. Well, not me yet. I had to finish on here first, and have seen the movie way to many times.

Angie and I saw The Ugly Truth last night...not a kids movie...nope!

good morning everyone. hope everyone has a good day.

nothing going on here

180 ...
 

320 ... to go

A fool and his money are soon parted.

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Not much going on here either. Trying to plug through today and be done. Then I have off until Monday!! Woo hoo!!

Hey BILL can you advance me some $$$$...I'm broke....

EZ come...EZ go....

Enjoy your long week-end DIANE

I'm all alone here...how sad...oh woe is me...

maybe Ruth will come home soon...

<snif> . . . <snif> ...

Does something smell like fish to you?

sorry i was outside all day taking care of the yard on one of the last nice days before the snow flys later this week.

Angie and I smelled fish yesterday BILL, down at the beach...had a carne asada burrito for lunch...go figure...

MRSAUGIE I am thinkin' we will not have snow again this year for Thanksgiving...weather gal says temps in the 70's for our area...

Still icing my "area" from my walk yesterday...ouch....

good morning every one. anyone around??

'Bout freakin' time I got a shot here. This "Server Too Busy" crap is driving me nucking futs!!!!!! I'm going into withdrawls again!!!!!

Ah, finally! I got on the site. I've been missing my 3FC fix. First my modem gives me grief, then the server is being a PITA.
Hope you are all having a wonderful Thanksgiving!

good morning everyone hope you all had a good Thanksgiving. Was never able to get one either yesterday so I gave up til this morning yup server too busy is what I got too.

This server was busy yesterday too, serving some of our MARINES, a wonderful Thanksgiving meal.

Glad we are back in action here....frustrating the last few days wasn't it?

Had to find something else to occupy my down time...

oh my...

*** BURP *** You Americans sure know how to do it up on Thanksgiving. I may never eat again! My friends has a huge and wonderful Italian American family so I had a ball yesterday. I even learned to play "Scopa".

Scopa???
 

"Scopa" ?

Do all us Americans know how to play it?

[Frantically searching for the memo]

Scopa ?
 

Not this one, never heard of it .

It's an Italian game...don't understand Italian...

I married one...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scopa

It's the Discovery Channel!

Is there drinking or nudity involved Ruth?

Is it something I said?

helllll-ooooo

I received this in an email this morning---too cute not to share with everyone!! Have a great day!

ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND

It is important for men to remember that as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are over sensitive, and there's nothing worse than an over sensitive woman.


My name is Ron. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Carol Anne. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Carol Anne to get a full time job, along with her part time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age.




I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her.. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the Club, so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door.

She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.

Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean).. I like to think tact is one of my strong points.


When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice big cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me too.


I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Carol Anne. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.


EDITOR'S NOTE: Ron died suddenly on 31 January of a perforated rectum.

The Police report says he was found with a Calloway extra long 50 inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby.

His wife Carol Anne was arrested and charged with murder. The all woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her not guilty, accepting her defence that Ron, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.