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my fashion theory, coconut bra and leather? grass skirt torn levis and doc martins? both? a girl can always hope
Leather is *always* hot.
yep, mine's just a fashion statement. I'm not that kind of bikergrrl.
so....flower lei and crew cut? pix pix pix pix.
back to the family friendly forum so....last year the little munchkins nearby nearly ran me out of candy...this year....trippled the stock and....here I sit twiddling my thumbs.
I managed to get off work an hour early tonight, so I can go to the RHPS (otherwise it was doubtful). I need candy. The guys are passing by my window and occasionally noticing my fangs and (while subtle) dramatic eye makeup. Felix (this guy is TROUBLE) keeps asking if I'm going to bite him. It started out like "I'm scared... you're not gonna bite me, are you?" then "....could you bite me?" then ... "I wanna get bit...." always teasing. :rolleyes: :cool: Boys. I told him I was too young for him. He says "Yeah, you're like, 19, right? Didn't I see you trick-or-treating last year?"
Uh, No.
but...
if someone's offering candy... hey. =) I'm there.
Try again? I changed it to a public album.Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/555255806Mvayhw
Yes, it works now. how amazing, a parade!
Yup! It's going on 10 years now I think. The guy that organizes it is a Highway Patrolman. The police and fire departments usually have a car and truck for the kids to investigate, along with all kinds of goodies. Stickers, coloring books etc. Each year it seems more people show up, the marching band started coming about 3 years ago. One of the band members was a babysitter for the patrolman's kids, and said they wanted to join the fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
That's just a bit cruel. I love it. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
Xmas time when I was barely 18, I loaned my Mom my vehicle for the day cuz hers was being repaired. She just had to pick me up from work that afternoon. So I come outside with my coworkers at the end of the shift and there stands my Mom in a Santa suit... with all the stuffing in the boobs. (think Dolly Parton Santa) She starts swinging them around and doing a little boogie right there in the parking lot! Immediately had us all on the ground. The thing is, that's totally out of character for her. She's normally very quiet and subtle. She manages to crack a joke about every 3 years. It was, however, exactly what my Dad would have done. She knew I was missing him badly since that was our 1st Xmas without him. When I recovered enough, I went right over and gave her the biggest hug. (It had to be big, those boobs were huge!) I'll never forget she did that for me. :cool:
Knotted, today he's embarrassed but someday your son will look back on this and realize that he has a truly incredible Mom with an amazing and creative sense of humor. What a lucky kid.
p.s. Of course, when I play Santa, I put all my stuffing in the rearend. Makes quite a fashion statement. Little hard to drive tho. Ya gotta put the seat the whooooole way back. :cool: :D
I can't wait to see Inez!
Snap, your Halloween parade is very cool. I'm a total sucker for little kids in lion suits and the like.
Mimi, we should've had dinner--we would have had fun! Have a wonderful trip---hope you got all your spatulas for the cousins.
Lise. How totally delightful to listen to you burble euphorically.
X, I didn't see your early morning, now-gone post, but what a genuinely gracious, kind P.S. you wrote about it. I'm not kidding about this. Nicely done.
KYet, you by God better post coconut pix.
Our beloved Siamese cat Beeper has been in the critical care animal hospital since Saturday. Slowly getting a little better, but is 16 with newly diagnosed polycystic kidney disease, so we'll be glad to have her back home soon but know it won't be forever...between Mom, house, toe, job in a higher-stress level at the moment, and now the Beeper, I am hoping someone will just whack me over the head with a baseball bat and knock me out for a little while, just for a break (full recovery has to be guaranteed beforehand. And mashed potatoes and gravy during the rehab period. And good books. A little chocolate...wait--maybe I can do this BEFORE the baseball bat descends...).
After be-jeweling my walking boot, I got liberated from it yesterday by the doc, so if anyone needs it, let me know. I am thrilled. Now I know how painful it is for people with legs of different lengths. MAN, the rest of my body hurt more from that than the damn broken toe did.
Fish. Nice to see you. Interesting bee stuff in the news, about the honeybee genome.
BMom (see? yet another variation of your name here), sounds like you had a cool Halloween.
Hello, mtbdarby!
Well, there are pumpkins smashed on the road a few houses up. (sigh) I'm lucky, they always leave mine alone. Here's some from years past. Not enough time to do many this year. I've collected more patterns I want to try though in case I find time this w/e. Better late than never I guess. My Mom "orders" some every year from me. She got the only one I carved this time. Well, it is Mom afterall. ;) (Emmitt Kelly, the king of clowns) Of course, I forgot to take a picture. :(
I took out a whole paragraph (on a post to Kitsune) but the offense was a very mild crack about Dubya. The rest was pure genius. There were some real gems in there, gems I tell ya! :rolleyes:
but thanks, salsa.
No pictures of Butch Island Girl.
Sorry. Oppotunity lost.
Slicked back hair. No earrings or makeup. TIGHT tight TIGHT sleeveless shirt. Really goooooood bra (if you know what I mean). Baggy Levis rolled up a bit so my wool socks showed. Black leather steel-toe boots. Bike chain tattoo on my bicep.
that was the butch part.
Island Girl part was: pink flower over my left ear. Rainbow leis around my neck. Coconut bra. Grass skirt.
Yes, black leather is hot. My feet were very sweaty.:p
Snap-cool pics and it looks like you live in a cool neighbourhood..
What did chloe dress up as?? So cute!!!
x-ray-I loved your post!!!
Salsa-sorry to hear about beeper. I hope you have many more happy times with him and give him lots of love.
nmnnmmm..I feel like i want to show someone the "Zip It" scene from Austin Powers..mmmrrmmm..perhaps that humor will enlighten them
How do i ignore something that's bothering me round here? I'm going to go nuts...actually that's not a long journey for a crazycanuck is it...:o
Anywho, am sitting here wondering what to put in my "australia' themed package to some people...Vegemite, tim tams, anzac buiscuts..ummm what else??
Knot..not happy about no photos!!!
Ahhh..I'm so happy I started pilates again...Ahhh...:)
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I went to bed last night with hope and awoke to disappointment. Next time we'll have to send the TE TD official photog on a secret mission. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
My proposal was submitted at 5:45 yesterday. So after one good night's sleep, I feel like I've emerged from my 3-day-old brain-fried state. OK, maybe my brain is still feels sort of sauteed. I put my bike in my car this morning and am planning on a 2-hour mid-day ride. After working all day Sunday and 14 hours Monday, I can afford 2 hours off. Assuming my brain is working well enough to stay awake while I ride...
Nice ladybug, Snap! Chloe looks like she's haveing a great time!
Nanci
On a mission:
Today is payday. (RABBIT RABBIT by the way) During my little lunch break I need to get gas for the car (empy light has been on since yesterday) and call to make an appt with the grad school admissions folks.
At some point after work I need to get groceries. Which means I need to make a list this time. "Out of control at Costo" can no longer be my modus operandi! :eek:
(and I need to clean the house, etc etc. but that's what SKnot is for, eh?:D )
New month, new leaf, new life! Last month was a maelstrom. This month I will have PURPOSE! <stirring march music in the background> No more crap! Just good stuff! No more wasted engergy! <music gets louder> I will stand on my own two feet and I will boldly face whatever comes my way! <flags begin waving in background, music cresendos>
Awww!I feel so deflated. I woke up hoping to see a pic worthy of screen saver status and... pffft. Pinch flat. That's ok, Knot. I've got a pretty good imagination. I'll just dig up a photo from another thread and play pin the coconuts on Knot. :D (sorry, could NOT resist! just couldn't.) So, didja embarrass SKnot?
The ladies I work with were talking it up big about how they were going to dress up. I knew better and just went in as my regular abnormal self. Results: One person with a shirt that said 'Boo' and another with a shirt that had ribs on it. Very creative for a bunch of radiology people aren't they?
I did however get my daily look of "what is the matter with you" from the girls. All I did was tell a funny (ok, laugh 'til ya cry, hilarious) story to a woman I graduated school with, who is now my coworker as well. (she gets my humor) We came out of the breakroom laughing, crying, redfaced and out of breath. And there was the "look". I only missed getting the look twice since I've been there, I wasn't feeling like myself on those days. I promise, I'll do better in the future. :D
I really have to get serious about moving away. Far away. How far can I go before I have to tread water? Yeah, that's good. Right there! :p
BTW, I just walked out and took this pic in my backyard while writing this post. Persistent isn't it? Gotta love that kind of determination. **Note to self: finish the weeding and raking or no bike for you.** (Oh, them's fightin' words!)
Have a inspiring day!!
X.
Salsa, so sorry to hear about your kitty. Right now, I have a cat who is about 12 years old.. She may live to be 20 but then she might start failing soon. Cats just don't live long enough!
My back was starting to improve but then yesterday was a most stressful day at work. Talk about out of control! Unfortunately that meant i was doing a lot of ladder work and stretching too. So Now I am ready to get on a transcontinental jet with a screaming back. must pack advil...
I have been doing the exercises prescribed by KY, they are helping, but sometimes life just makes everything worse!
DH changed his return flight to 9am, so at least we won't be scurrying around in the airport in a panic!
To X, who I think asked, I am going to Calabria via Milan for a week. Friends in Milan, relatives (and friends) in Calabria. This shy person is going to attempt to forge new friendships with her second language.
My lucky SS will get some bauble that i can pick up in Italy that doesn't weigh a lot.
I am terrified that my cousins are going to give me olive oil as gifts (VERY HEAVY AND did I tell you that my sacroiliac is screaming?)
One more little goody. I entered in a "Design a Bianchi Bike" contest some months ago, and unlike our friend Fat Bottomed Girl, i did not win. Therefore, I am not going to be the proud owner of a custom Bianchi anytime soon. It was fun to do though, so if they have a contest next year, I'll try again.
Yep, Chloe was a ladybug - courtesy of Target dog costumes. Only problem, they don't make the costumes to fit shortlegged pudgy dogs. Towards the end of the parade, the jacket had come undone and kind of sat down on her hips. After the parade, then the trick or treaters, she was exhausted. Ever see a dog with bags under her eyes? :D
cc - there is an ignore feature so you don't see posts from "irritants". Works like a charm - I use it on another forum quite a bit.:rolleyes:
knot - I'm marching right behind you! I vow to try harder and succeed with this Weight Watcher thing. The KitKat bars we have left mean nothing to me! I am strong, I love vegetables, chocolate has no hold on me! oh god is that a Scharffen-Berger bar........
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
That is all.
I share your views.Quote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
Warning-small rant, which requires no comments, I just need to "do" something with these feelings/thoughts/actions.
I was so very happy yesterday. I love Halloween, DH was arriving early to help bake and carve pumpkins, all was well on TD, everyone happy and costumed. :)
1) The children (whom I do love) arrive home. Honour roll and gifted son #1 brings me his grades. :eek: A B+ in honours Algebra! Brief background, his IQ is freakish (a term I can only uses here) and his math scores for the state, gifted people (again, I am half brain dead, you will see why later), and national testing were literally off the freaking charts. He has the audacity to remind me it is a "respectable grade". Now, IF the child EVER studied, I would be happy for him, knowing he worked very hard and earned a good grade. However, he is in 8th grade and has NEVER done homework. He finishes it at school. This grade will be on his HS transcript, he knows that. Numerous deep cleansing breaths later I sit down and discuss how maybe he should take a different approach, blah, blah, blah. Then I get the teen attitude. :mad: So, I stupidly decide some bonding time with my child is in order and decide to go running with him. Never thinking he will work off his frustration. When thinking of this bonding time, I totally left out of the thought process that he easily logs in over 100 miles a month.
2) My bonding run with DS #1. I almost died. What makes a grown woman (moi) think for a second I can keep pace with a ticked off, conditioned cross country runner? Hey CWR-if you are reading this, I more than ran for both of us! The 2 mile loop I usually do when pressed for time, takes me about 30 minutes with my warm up and cool down. Not yesterday! I went 3 miles in the same time, NOT including my long warm up and cool down. :eek: On the upside I was no longer angry with DS, just myself and my calves hate me.
3) Happy Part-the twins carved pumpkins with Dad. :cool: I will see about posting pictures. Then the adorable little kids started trick or treating. Very cute. :D
4) I hobbled over to my neighbours who kept offering me wine, then was insulted because I declined, even when I explained about my medications and reminding them I do not drink. :mad:
5) I started feeling poorly around 9ish, came home from the neighbours-we had a neighbourhood bonfire of sorts, took a hot shower and really did not feel well. Ended up in hospital on Halloween (the hospital staffed dressed up :D). I had another TIA, whooped to freakin do da. So, I came home in a total funk. :o :mad: :o
6) My funk made DH think I was mad at him. I assured him it was not him, but me. Nothing doing he is convinced I am mad at him. SIGH
7) This morning. I ate 1/5 of the Pumpkin Spice Cake (hush-I had bread, fruit, and dairy and that is the version I am sticking with :p ), coffee and I am still in a funk. DH began skulking about thinking it is him. I used the "it's not you, it is me" line, to no avail. :confused: He left mad because I was not honest with him about what he "supposedly" did to make me mad/sad. :rolleyes: Duh-he did nothing, I am just in a mood. Angry teen, clueless neighbours, and a TIA all in one evening can do that to some people.
8) We will not even discuss the sugar crash I had this morning after everyone left. :o
WHEW-I feel better. :) If you were brave enough to read this far, thank you. I needed to vent. Now I feel so much better.
I will look at he previous posts to see pictures and hear how each of you celebrated after I shower.
Again, for those who read this far, Thank You!
Wow BMo3 that just stinks. I am so sorry. DH should understand after all you've been through you're going to be a little edgy. And I am sorry about DS1. Knowing the potential is there but the motivation is not is just a killer. We'll go up and down with the PP on this. She's got huge potential/smarts, but her follow through stinks sometimes. And she's only 10 so I know it is going to get tougher and the stakes higher.
Help me with the lingo here - I know you have explained before, but "TIA"?
Anyway, big hug!
Xrayted - wow. What a touching story about your mom and the santa costume. Made me smile. Thanks for posting that.
BMO3 - Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh! Or better yet, try the Klingon howl at the sky thing. ((hug)) Sorry you had such a "trying" day.
I think the number of people using the ignore button is going to skyrocket today. It's a good thing. :D
I told some friends I couldn't face work today, so I've called in dead. I've got no sick leave - too many other "I can't face work" days....:rolleyes:
I'm nervous, the Stones concert in Oakland has been postponed a day because Mick's got throat problems. They've cancelled their Hawaii gig...oh please let him be healthy for Las Vegas...our airfare and hotel is non-refundable.
Do we have stats on that? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
Ooh. I think I know what you all are talking about on the ignore posts. (I am ALWAYS the last to know and I am stunned I was even able to figure it out). Lots of backpedalling going on up there - after every post practically. Hmm.
Thank You for the hugs. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by maillotpois
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)-some call it a small stroke or a warning stroke. TIAs tend to precede larger strokes, at least in my case. :(
Yep, still have not moved my butt off the couch-darn sugar.
Perfect!Quote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
We have one? Even us MAC users who do not have a simple spell check button -ah ha, it explains a lot of my typos now. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
I miss too much as it is, but still, we have an ignore button?
This made my entire day. Calling in dead is AWESOME.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
Healing thoughts are being sent Mick's way. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
x - when you get that pin the coconut on KYet game up and running wanna send me a copy? it will keep me busy at work for a while.
BMof3 - you didn't have to run for me too. i did 2 miles with the dogs and that kicked my but. sorry your having one of those days. (((((you)))))
ok my rant:
since i dove into the pool and hit my head (yes there was water in the pool) my C2 vertebrae likes to slide out of place and pinches a nerve down my left arm and i can barely move my head. well guess what happened. i am in such pain and have a headache from he!!. i'm sitting her trying to stretch at work and nothing is helping. i think i'm going to have to break down and take meds tonight, but i hate doing that. they put me to sleep and when i wake up in the morning i'm so groggy and bla. why couldn't this have happened in another week? i have an adjustment lined up with the dr i use to go to in phoenix, and two massages lined up. its going to be a long day..... :(
Snap- The neighbourhood parade looked like great fun. Chloe made an adorable ladybug. :)
Kit- How was the RHPS?????
Xrayted- what a fabulous memory of your mom! Love the pumpkins. Calvin and Hobbes is my favourite, as I am a huge Calvin and Hobbes fanatic. Ah, yes, I did see that post and laughed hysterically. I loved it. Sorry you had to remove it.
Mimi- Have an awesome time in Italy! Sorry about your back. :( I guess this means the TD girls will not be getting Olive Oil?
Salsa- I am sorry to hear about Beemer. ((((((Hugs)))))) Congrats on being liberated from your bejeweled walking boot.
CC-I am afraid to ask, but I must. What is Vegemite?? Also, what is bothering you. I share my pain. ;)
Deb-Congrats on getting the proposal finished.
((((CWR)))))-go home now. Take heavy duty meds and while you are at it, tell them you cannot come in tomorrow either. Feel better soon.
thanks BMof3. i might have to. that means i wouldn't be able to check on TE. gasp :eek: the horror!
snap just got through the pictures and i love them! looks like so much fun. there were a total of 2 trick-or-treaters that came to my house. my co-worker got 4 and my boss had 6. such a rush! i can just see it now there will be tons of candy at work.
Yes BMO3, you should be able to put someone on ignore.
Click on the offending user's name, then go to view public profile. You should see "Add *** to your ignore list" Click on it and that should do it!
Thanks Snap! I would have ever known. What does adding the person to your buddy list do?
Jennifer-who is not in any way knowledgeable about computers.
1. WHAT? What happened? What are we ignoring? Post me links people! You know I'm much too busy being happy and exausted to follow TE brou-ha-has these days! Help a girl out!
2. Snap--impressive computer graphics skills, as always. Chloe's so cute as a ladybug. I love the evolution of the Halloween parade.
3. Jennifer/B3--sorry. I put a package in the mail yesterday, that should cheer you up! Are you sure that's a guy (your DH)? It was always like that with woman partners for me--I know you're mad at me and just won't tell me--wait...that was *my* attitude. Never mind. :rolleyes: "No, honey, it's just that my brain was temporarily deprived of oxygen. No, I'm not blaming you for it."
4. I think KN has pix of butch island girl, and is just holding out for a suitable bribe. Hmmmm? What think you, TD?
5. J. keeps me up way too late making me very happy. I am tired. Would like to quit work yet have paychecks keep rolling in. My chances? Slim. Back to work. :p
I am not ignoring anyone, but Snap taught me how. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Lise
OMG too funny. I will use this next time he phones today!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lise
I think you may be right? What shall we bribe her with?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lise
AAAAAWWWWWWWWWWW that is so sweet. Young love. Enjoy every sleep deprived moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lise
;)
Yeah, the whole Lise/J thing just makes you smile, doesn't it???
BMO3 & MP - as a much older verison of DS1/PP , I regert at time that people didn't push me harder when I was younger. I've thought abiout going and finishing my masters, but haven't decided if I want to take on that much debt at this stage of my life. C'est La Vie;)
Meant to post earlier, but it's been crazy here. Plus, promises of more crazieness tomorrow. Maybe I need to post in the "dear so and so" thread. Or maybe, I should wander next door and rampage thourgh the Ice Cream factory...
At least your thick german-farmer/cheesehead skull protected ya, or we'd be in trouble! *hugs* Wish I could work on that neck for ya. sending good thoughts your way.Quote:
Originally Posted by chickwhorips
Our host informed us that RHPS, while normally starting at 12, starts at 9 halloween night, so we missed it. On the upshot, though, we all watched it at his place and yelled/threw things at the appropriate times- so it was all good. The hostess was Magenta, the host was Marilyn Monroe (until the duct tape making his 'cleavage' started irritating his moobs, then we ripped it off. This did not make him feel better) bloody bulls etc all 'round, it was a good party. :) My god, some of those lines, though... so raunchy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
"Those are some well-hung speakers!" :D
I even managed a trick-or-treater at work! One of my coworkers brought her daughter in. So weird seeing the daughter of a girl my age. She looked like a little her! Weird weird. I know, I know. Too cute, though. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by chickwhorips
I could possibly arrange a trade with pics of my costume... I *need* pics of that. Still... hm. I think my modest modesty is still a little upset with me over that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
I figured out how to go as a naked guy for next year's halloween. Just gotta wear my trench coat over the top so I don't get arrested. :D I have to do this **** while I'm young enough to say "I didn't know any better!" :D
Bmo3 - sorry to hear about the TIA. Sounds very scary! I'm sure dh will come around. If not, send him to KN and the butch island girl can make him come 'round, hehe.
X - very cool about your mom. I can only aspire to such coolness.
Snap - love the pix. Thanks for sharing! And thanks for the tip on ignoring posts. That could come in handy.....
Lise - could I send you my profile and let you take a look at it? And then could you fill me in on the bru ha ha that's going on? I must have missed it (thank God).
Amber - girl, head home. Take some drugs and then a nap. Hope you feel better soon!
(singing) "You put da lime in da coconut and drink it all up, you put da lime in da coconut and drink it all up...."