Mudmucker, I *know* you will drop me in the skiing!
Seriously, PM me, if you want to ride.
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Mudmucker, I *know* you will drop me in the skiing!
Seriously, PM me, if you want to ride.
Dear Calypso,
There is a nice litter box in the bathroom, I'd appreciate it if you used that instead of pooping in the hall. :mad:
Dear Calf,
Thank you for finally healing from the dog bite :D It took you 4 MONTHS to heal completely - while I understand it was a bad bite need it have taken quite so long? Regardless, thank you for finally getting with the program and healing!
A thankful Catrin
Dear DH,
If I want to tape my Garmin to my mntn bike, that's my dealio. No, I do not want the bike mount. I like taping it to my bike, then I don't have to worry about it falling off when I crash. Why it is any concern of yours? I know it may not look "cool" but it's functional, cheap, and works for me. I'm happy.
I will also continue to tape other things to my bike including Gu packets. So easy! So convenient! They are right where I need them and in one swift move I've removed it from my handle bars and it's opened and ready to consume! No fumbling around in a jersey pocket or trying to open a bag.
Be embarrassed. Make fun. We both know that I am closing the gap on you (heh-heh-heh!) and you just can't stand it! BTW: your bike shorts have a HUGE HOLE IN THE A**.
You loving wife. :)
(((Limewave))) that's really cute.
Dear Irene:
Please go out to sea. Right now, you are headed squarely for my mom's house. Think east - I hear it's nice out in the middle of the Atlantic.
Irene is headed straight to my house. Not sure if my bigger threat is a tree (lots of them) falling on my house, or flooding. The roof is new and assuming it was done right, should be OK. I had 14-16" water in the front yard after a bad Nor'easter a couple years ago - almost up to the 3rd step. I have a very bad feeling about this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blueberry
Yikes. I'll keep all of you in Irene's path in my thoughts.Quote:
Originally Posted by withm
Dear thyroid.
I don't like you. Why can't you just behave like you're supposed to? I don't want to have Graves' Disease. I don't want even more eye problems than I already have. I don't want my endo to scrunch her face up when I ask her if it's okay to exercise (and go on a bike tour in two weeks that's already paid for). I don't want to fit in multiple doctors visits in my already busy schedule. I don't want to feel like I'm going to burst into tears and not know if that's "just my thyroid" or if I'm having a legitimate emotional response to stress.
Grrrr.
That is all. For now.
(((Indy))) BTDT, if it does turn out to be Graves and you want to talk about it you know how to reach me. You are a strong woman and can stand up to it, but hopefully it will turn out to not be the problem. I had this very badly in my 20's and still remember what it was like.
I hope Irene turns out not be a problem, scary stuff indeed for those in her path. Sending good hopes, thoughts, and prayers for all TE members who might be in the path of the storm.
Dear Ladies that just moved here from Chicago,
I find it interesting that you gave everything up because you believe "The End is Near." I'm not one to judge. Afterall, I'm not God and I don't claim to know what his plans are. But to leave your jobs, your homes, your friends . . . to come here . . . well, I mean if "The End" is truly near, does it matter where you are when it happens?
Moving on . . .
I just want to warn you that "The End" might be a little nearer and closer than you think. The several tons of sand bags you've hired men to stack in all the rooms on the main floor (to hide you from the satelites) is several tons! Just what you've done so far is the equivalent of driving 3 of DH's big work trucks into your living room. Your safe room below is not that safe given it's quite likely the floor above you is going to collapse.
Stay safe,
Limewave
p.s. if Chicago does implode and it looks like "The End" is here, you may find us knocking on your well-stocked, satellite-proofed, safe-house.
Wow! At least you know where you can go if they are right... Where are you anyway?
Uh, what? You have people that have moved to your town for the Rapture and they're using sandbags in their own homes to hide from satellites? I don't get it. Let's just say it is "the End." Then onto the next life we go or we become worm food. No sandbags necessary. Or maybe I just don't understand. What, exactly, are they hiding from?Quote:
Originally Posted by limewave
Sounds to me like they just want to feel safe. Without much consideration as to what the danger is, just a need to feel protected. Just amateur psychologist doodling here, but since safety is a strong and basic need, like eating, I guess it stands to reason that you can have all kinds of disorders connected to that too. Sounds pretty bizarre, though.
I'm not sure its the Rapture. I'm a little confused myself. From my understanding, they believe a giant earthquake is going to hit Chicago, separating it or completely destroying it . . . I'm not certain. And there may be aliens.
I just did some googling and found some weird stuff that seems to align information found in relation to "Elenin Comet."
It's giving me the heebie-jeebies so I'm going to pretend I didn't read anything about it.
Okie doke. How do you know these folks?Quote:
Originally Posted by limewave
They hired one DH's employees to move the sand. This employee asked DH if he wanted to help, make some extra $$. Dh went over, took a look, and decided best not to have a part in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
oh these people sound really sharp Limewave. Of course if it really IS the rapture, the "lucky" ones will not become worm food, they will float up to the sky and disappear!
sandbags in their houses? oh wow...
Wise decision!Quote:
Originally Posted by limewave
I think I could use some of those sandbags!
no kidding. :eek::eek::eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by withm
That would definitely be a better use! Stay safe!Quote:
Originally Posted by withm
Dear Mom:
You live on the water, and there is a category 3 hurricane headed straight for you. I realize this is "too much stress" and you're overwhelmed. But, in the name of all that is good, please think about packing your crap in your car and leaving. Your yard flooded with the last storm - badly. Your house might be next. At the very least - please consider preparing for the storm - it's really a good idea.
Are the windows lined with tinfoil? Or do they just wear the hats......Quote:
Originally Posted by limewave
Please, hurricane, do not knock down the trees in the pretty woods that surround my house.
I just realized that in the last hurricane, my house was not so near the trees.
At least I live on the top of a hill.
Alright y'all on the east coast, have food and water for about 3 days - food that does not need refrigeration, and you can heat on a camp stove. You do have fuel for your camp stove right?
Make certain that if it isn't permanently attached to the ground outside, that you pick it up and bring it inside. Stuff left in the yard will become airborne, trust me on this.
Tape on the windows doesn't do diddly except make your glass sticky. If the windows rattle during the storm, make certain that you aren't near them.
Good luck!
Maybe this organization can help you out after the quake ... or aliens :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by limewave
http://rapture-relief.org/
They were expressing concern that they couldn't open their basement windows . . . DH told them it probably had something to do with the ton of sand on the floor above :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
Thanks for that! I'm hoping we won't lose gas for cooking. What's your take on that (town gas)? I have other things to eat, just in case, and several gallons of water, and I'll be filling the tub. I'm also doing laundry today so there will be lots of clean clothes.Quote:
Originally Posted by bmccasland
My friend just put up a cute little gazebo. It was a b!tch to set up. I'm thinking I'll be finding out it is also a pain to take down tomorrow. She's thinking of just taking the top off, which is cloth. I'm thinking, it's going to blow away, so the whole thing needs to be dealt with.
At least she's weakening - and the track is shifting East. Crossing fingers....
For Hurricane Rita, my sister and her DH did all the preps, food, water, board windows, made sure important documents were sealed and put in a safe place, etc.
But the oddest one and actually made sense once I thought about it, take a shower right before the thing hits. People might not have running water to bathe and this being Texas, well everyone knows what the heat and humidity does, you don't know when you'll get to shower again.
Just a thought. :)
Dear Parents, you DO realize that it is now about a WEEK after the date you said you'd return to Singapore? Don't you? And there has not been a single telephone call or text message or email until the text message I sent you today, which you replied saying you were busy in India. WHAT are you doing in INDIA? You guys work in CHINA!! Now, I'm not by any lengths dying for you guys to return home because we can't really live together that well in the same house but at the same time, something telling me that you're alive as opposed to lying dead in a ditch somewhere would be nice? Especially after 2 months of being away? Yeah.
Oh and its the presidential elections tomorrow. It's apparently a crime not to vote. I hope you guys remember that. Have a good time in India.
Your 'has-turned-25-but-you-guys-don't-realize-that-because-you've-been-away-for-a-decade' daughter...
(((alexis)))
Dear BF--
I'm not sure I can take this. Eight months (with you coming to see me a few times), I can handle. Two years (but probably more) with very limited travel prospects? I don't know. This is going to suck.
:(
Love,
Me.
Dear TE ladies
Well, Raleighdon starts his "therapy" on Monday. With notebook and cellphone, he is checking into the WIFI-equipped hospital. He's gained at least 5 pounds this week, is upbeat and happy with his doctors, his team.
I am scared, but he is as always valiant and upbeat. I guess he will feel terrible in a few days, but that's the cure. !
I am thinking about all you east coasters, the last hurricane i was in was Jeanne, and it felt like being in a giant washing machine for 24 hours. This one is bigger and harder. EEEK
Good luck, Mimi. I would be scared to death, too. My DH was so upbeat during his angioplasty that I wanted to hit him. He never acted like anything bad could happen. And he was out riding up huge hills, 5 days later, despite what everyone said, including the doctor. I suspect your DH is similar.
five days after an angioplasty he was doing hills?? :eek: uh, yeah, that does sound like DH...
Crankin: :eek:
Good luck, Mimi and RD. Thinking of you.
Dear half the cyclists on the trail:
Is saying "on your left!" really so hard? Really?
Dear Cannondale and Specialized Representatives:
Thank you for not treating me like I'm an idiot. Is it sad that this is unusual? (Though I think you heard the word "Ultegra" and rapidly went "Oh, she's serious!")
Good luck to you and RD - his attitude sounds perfect! Be sure to take care of yourself too, ask for help if you need it.
Dear waterheater. Breaking? On a Saturday? Really?
:mad: