God Blessed Texas

[texan_rep]

:doh:

[Wireline]

heh...

[melinda]

OK....I can tell you what definitely does NOT go together.
Take this little tidbit of information from me as I have just recently learned this the hard way.....




jellybeans and toothpaste do NOT go good together. really.

[texan_rep]

ummmmmm...ok...do I want to know the circumstances surrounding the gathering of this information?

[melinda]

ummmmmm...ok...do I want to know the circumstances surrounding the gathering of this information?

I brushed my teeth........I ate jellybeans soon after.
Not a wise move. lol

[texan_rep]

:)):))

Especially if the jellybeans are really sticky and force you to re-brush...

[Wireline]

Depends of what kind of jellybeans....black licorice is not a wise choice after a mint toothpaste, but purple and green jellybeans are...

Or...just take a real coffee bean (unground, of course), put it between your cheek and gums ala Walt Garrison/Earl Campbell, and enjoy...I still do that....

[melinda]

licorice is not a wise choice for anything ever. yuck yuck yuck

[Wireline]

don't hold back...how do you REALLY feel about the stuff?

[texan_rep]

I like coffee beans...especially chocolate covered. Start munching on those for an afternoon snack fix and :eek::eek::eek::eek:

[melinda]

I've never had a coffee bean............I guess I should try it.
I could always use a :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[texan_rep]

oh mel...coffee beans (especially the chocolate covered ones) are gooooooooood...

And your kids/husband will have to peel you off the ceiling...:))

[melinda]

well, now I am going to have to try them..........:))

[texan_rep]

take pictures...:))

[melinda]

take pictures...:))

of me on the ceiling?

[texan_rep]

:)) Yeah!!

And *ahem*...:evil: you have been remiss today...

[melinda]

:)) Yeah!!

And *ahem*...:evil: you have been remiss today...

I have been?

[Wireline]

of me on the ceiling?


don't you already have mirrors all over the ceiling? Should be easy to get a good shot without moving too much...

[melinda]

:)) Yeah!!

And *ahem*...:evil: you have been remiss today...

I went back and checked. You, tex, are correct. I have been remiss today.


morning, tex. :hug:


morning, wire. :hug:




sorry it took me so long to wish you a good morning.............:(

[melinda]

don't you already have mirrors all over the ceiling? Should be easy to get a good shot without moving too much...

:))
the ONE time we stayed in a hotel w/ mirrors on the ceiling was a disappointment for my husband. It was at Ceasar's in Vegas. My husband is thinking this is going to be a GOOD thing.....I was so distracted always trying to look into the mirror to see what was going on that he discovered it was NOT a good thing. :))

[texan_rep]

:hug::hug::hug:

A day is just not the same without it...

[Wireline]

Morning Mel...I'm not as obsessive as Tex about needing a public display of affection before a conversation begins...

But :hug: back at ya anyway

[texan_rep]

:))
the ONE time we stayed in a hotel w/ mirrors on the ceiling was a disappointment for my husband. It was at Ceasar's in Vegas. My husband is thinking this is going to be a GOOD thing.....I was so distracted always trying to look into the mirror to see what was going on that he discovered it was NOT a good thing. :))

he obviously did it wrong...HE needs to be able to see, not you! :))

The last time my wife and I were in a hotel w/mirrors, my wife was paranoid that there were hidden cameras behind them...

[melinda]

:hug::hug::hug:

A day is just not the same without it...

awe.......:hug: :hug: :hug:




I'm actually a bit more "off" today than usual. I was very light headed both yesterday and today....I'm wondering if I am trying to "catch" something. Otherwise I feel fine, but just very light headed.............



let the jokes begin. :mrgreen:

[texan_rep]

Morning Mel...I'm not as obsessive as Tex about needing a public display of affection before a conversation begins...

But :hug: back at ya anyway

hey! :evil:

Doesn't have to be public...:snooty:

[melinda]

he obviously did it wrong...HE needs to be able to see, not you! :))

The last time my wife and I were in a hotel w/mirrors, my wife was paranoid that there were hidden cameras behind them...

:)) see? just not as sexy or erotic as one would imagine.

[Wireline]

:))
the ONE time we stayed in a hotel w/ mirrors on the ceiling was a disappointment for my husband. It was at Ceasar's in Vegas. My husband is thinking this is going to be a GOOD thing.....I was so distracted always trying to look into the mirror to see what was going on that he discovered it was NOT a good thing. :))


Kinda sucks when one needs glasses...to see what's going on one must ...er...dork out by wearing specs during the process...removing specs to fully enjoy makes it so I can't see what's going on...kinda Catch 22..

And I can't wear contacts....and if we get close enough to said mirrors to actually see what's going on, we smear the glass with cheek prints anyway, so its all kinda moot.

[texan_rep]

awe.......:hug: :hug: :hug:




I'm actually a bit more "off" today than usual. I was very light headed both yesterday and today....I'm wondering if I am trying to "catch" something. Otherwise I feel fine, but just very light headed.............



let the jokes begin. :mrgreen:

allergic to anything? what's high out there right now? (besides you, that is :)) )

[melinda]

allergic to anything? what's high out there right now? (besides you, that is :)) )

I don't know............I'm just enjoying the cheap drunk. :))

[Wireline]

I don't know............I'm just enjoying the cheap drunk. :))


Hey...I'm a cheap drunk...enjoy me for a while?

[texan_rep]

btw...I've never asked...but it's been forever...how's the new house?

[melinda]

btw...I've never asked...but it's been forever...how's the new house?

:)) :)) :))

I'm not getting one anymore.
My husband has changed his mind......again.
I won't even discuss it w/ him. We have decided to now stay in this house since it's been remodeled for the most part.
My son, who was going to get this house, is now going to build what my husband refers to as a "barnaminium". He's going to build a shop where he can work on and store all the cars that he messes with. He's going to add a "living quarters" to his shop.
I'm staying put. My husband is so damn lucky I am as easy going as I am.
He remodeled the bathroom while I was in South Africa, but now he wants to change out the tub and vanity tops. (they weren't in w/ the remodeling) I told him to do whatever he wants....I'm planning another vacation so I won't have to be here to deal with any of it. :))

[texan_rep]

:eek:

oh...my...goodness...

You realize that you two have a major role-reversal going on here, right? :))

[Hadassah]

I haven't stopped in in a while to say hello. So.......


Hey, y'all!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

:eek:

oh...my...goodness...

You realize that you two have a major role-reversal going on here, right? :))

I know.....I know.
I think the interior decorator, the architect and the workers all think it's a bit funny too....they have to deal w/ him and his changes, not me and mine. :)

[melinda]

I haven't stopped in in a while to say hello. So.......


Hey, y'all!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

Hey, Haddie. :hug:

[Wireline]

Ms Haddie,,,how ya been?

[texan_rep]

hey hadassah :hug:

[texan_rep]

I know.....I know.
I think the interior decorator, the architect and the workers all think it's a bit funny too....they have to deal w/ him and his changes, not me and mine. :)

I pity the team that ever has to work with my youngest daughter...hell, she rearranges the living room without warning and drives my wife nuts...:))

[melinda]

I pity the team that ever has to work with my youngest daughter...hell, she rearranges the living room without warning and drives my wife nuts...:))

I've been in this house for 17 years, and I have never rearranged the furniture. Even when I bought new furniture....it still went in the same places. :))

[texan_rep]

Is it there because that's where you want it or because you don't want to think about it? In other words, if I sneak my daughter in there and she does her thing, would you...

1) wonder where you were
2) threaten to kill her and/or un-rearrange
3) just go sit on the furniture

:))

[melinda]

Is it there because that's where you want it or because you don't want to think about it? In other words, if I sneak my daughter in there and she does her thing, would you...

1) wonder where you were
2) threaten to kill her and/or un-rearrange
3) just go sit on the furniture

:))

choice #3.........I'm a very easy going laid back person.

[Wireline]

My wife rearranged the furniture while I was out on a short road gig (6 nights)...I got back at 3:15AM, and being the kind soul I am, didn't turn on any lights as to not disturb her when I came in...

What did disturb her was the screaming for mercy after tripping over every piece of furniture in the dark, falling face down, jamming my toe into a sofa leg on the way down....

That was the last time the furniture was moved without a lot of prior planning, forethought, and coordination.

[melinda]

My wife rearranged the furniture while I was out on a short road gig (6 nights)...I got back at 3:15AM, and being the kind soul I am, didn't turn on any lights as to not disturb her when I came in...

What did disturb her was the screaming for mercy after tripping over every piece of furniture in the dark, falling face down, jamming my toe into a sofa leg on the way down....

That was the last time the furniture was moved without a lot of prior planning, forethought, and coordination.

:)) :)) :))


did she know that you would be returning home in the middle of the night?

[Wireline]

:)) :)) :))


did she know that you would be returning home in the middle of the night?

I hope not...

Actually we got in several hours earlier than expected - skipped a layover and drove straight thru...so in a way its my fault for wanting to get home early and sleep in my own bed...

I ended up sleeping in my own bed after all...just this time with the help of vicodin.

[melinda]

I hope not...

Actually we got in several hours earlier than expected - skipped a layover and drove straight thru...so in a way its my fault for wanting to get home early and sleep in my own bed...

I ended up sleeping in my own bed after all...just this time with the help of vicodin.

see what being in a hurry gets ya?
you mean always wanting to hurry things up when in reality things are much much better for everyone if you just slow down and enjoy the ride............;)

[Wireline]

I always enjoy the ride...even when in traction.

[melinda]

Morning, tex! :hug: :hug: :hug:


Morning, Wire! :hug:


Morning, Haddie! :hug:

[Wireline]

:hug: Ms Mel, Haddie....

<high five> Rep...

Man...I feel like I just stepped barefoot in a warm cowpie

[melinda]

Man...I feel like I just stepped barefoot in a warm cowpie

gotta love that warm cozy feeling..... :mrgreen:

[Wireline]

yup...oozing up between the toes.

[melinda]

yup...oozing up between the toes.

it's been a while since I've had that feeling............

[Wireline]

then its been too long....Rebel! Take off your shoes and get out in the pasture...its guaranteed to change your perspective of the world...

[texan_rep]

*sigh*

[melinda]

did they catch on, or were you just busy?

[texan_rep]

caught on...:((

[melinda]

crap.............:((

[texan_rep]

I'll try periodically...but for now I'm back to short rations...

[Wireline]

is there something similar to Methadone for you?

[melinda]

I'll try periodically...but for now I'm back to short rations...

show up when you can...you are missed when you are away. :hug:

[texan_rep]

is there something similar to Methadone for you?

Sudoku...:redface:

[texan_rep]

show up when you can...you are missed when you are away. :hug:

and I miss you too :hug:

[melinda]

Have a great evening, tex. :hug:

[Wireline]

dammitt...

[drylok]

dam what?

[Wireline]

damn Cowboys...Giants didn't win, but Dallas just somehow found a way to lose....


Gotta remember - I've been a Cowboys fance since Don Meredith, Don Perkins, Calvin Hill, Golden Richards, Jethro Pugh, et al...and arguably, the current team is as talented as a group as the Aikman/Emmit Smith/Jay Novachek era...

There again, the 15 year ago Cowboys lost a few biggies they should have won then, too...

Still...dammit.

[iamredbeard]

For all ya Texans out there.

http://www.50states.com/flag/image/nunst070.gif

[melinda]

For all ya Texans out there.

http://www.50states.com/flag/image/nunst070.gif

that's nice of you redbeard, thanks. :)

[melinda]

dammitt...

I feel your pain. :((

[iamredbeard]

that's nice of you redbeard, thanks. :)

I'm in a flag waving type of mood, done that in a bunch of threads this morning.

[melinda]

I'm in a flag waving type of mood, done that in a bunch of threads this morning.

that's a funny, but great, mood to be in. :)

[melinda]

Hey, tex. :hug:

[DALLAS1234]

damn Cowboys...Giants didn't win, but Dallas just somehow found a way to lose....


Gotta remember - I've been a Cowboys fance since Don Meredith, Don Perkins, Calvin Hill, Golden Richards, Jethro Pugh, et al...and arguably, the current team is as talented as a group as the Aikman/Emmit Smith/Jay Novachek era...

There again, the 15 year ago Cowboys lost a few biggies they should have won then, too...

Still...dammit.



I second that DAMMIT...I was p.o when they lost Sunday..:cry:

[czzzaar]

If you're going to be a Dallas Cowboy fan, you've got to learn to live with disappointment.

I watched Dallas lose to Super Bowls to the Steelers by 3 points both times and I haven't been the same since.

[Kelzan]

I'm sure Texas is great, but I prefer good ole California.

[melinda]

I'm sure Texas is great, but I prefer good ole California.

and we're glad that you do. ;)

[melinda]

a cold rainy day in the great state of Texas...............

[melinda]

I miss tex..........:((

[czzzaar]

I miss tex..........:((

What happened to Tex?

[Wireline]

Don't we all...Tex seemed to be the only one capable of sustaining a pun fight for very long...

[melinda]

Don't we all...Tex seemed to be the only one capable of sustaining a pun fight for very long...

exactly......

[melinda]

What happened to Tex?

he's around; just not as much nor as often. :(

[melinda]

Morning, Wire! :hug:


how's it going today?

[Wireline]

Morning, Wire! :hug:


how's it going today?

Morning Ms Mel :hug::hug:

Whooped...had a late session last night (late for me).... heavy rocker group...took much longer than expected to straighten up...

That, and its so cold we had to bring in the brass monkey last night...

How are YOU doing? :cool:

[melinda]

Morning Ms Mel :hug::hug:

Whooped...had a late session last night (late for me).... heavy rocker group...took much longer than expected to straighten up...

That, and its so cold we had to bring in the brass monkey last night...

How are YOU doing? :cool:

I am doing very good this morning. Thanks for asking.
A bit cool and breezy here, but then, it is January after all. :))

[Seedy]

I am doing very good this morning. Thanks for asking.
A bit cool and breezy here, but then, it is January after all. :))

In Texas? What is it... a chilly 70 degrees? :))

[melinda]

In Texas? What is it... a chilly 70 degrees? :))

it's 40 degrees......which is why I am all bundled up in my wool jammies with a fire going and drinking hot chocolate. :mrgreen:

[Wireline]

I've got a fire going as well...

Which is really inconvenient, since we don't have a fireplace...wife is gonna be pretty PO'd when she comes home and finds all that mess in the living room

[melinda]

I've got a fire going as well...

Which is really inconvenient, since we don't have a fireplace...wife is gonna be pretty PO'd when she comes home and finds all that mess in the living room

I tried to burn down my living room the other night....thankfully I did not succeed and my husband was NOT home at the time.
Next morning my son came over and complained that the house smelled like smoke though....:))

[Wireline]

Maybe we should both refrain from playing with fire....

I found out a LONG time ago that scented candles and newspapers did not get along well, either...

[melinda]

I always love to burn candles....always hate it when I forget to blow them out.
damn being over 40 sucks!! :))

[Wireline]

I always love to burn candles....always hate it when I forget to blow them out.
damn being over 40 sucks!! :))

no...its kinda nice to have a built in excuse for forgetting certain things....and it sure beats not ever getting to 40...

[melinda]

no...its kinda nice to have a built in excuse for forgetting certain things....and it sure beats not ever getting to 40...

well now both of those are very good points.
When my kids tell me to pick them up certain things here or there, I always say, "Write it down...you know I'm over 40." :))

[wayoverthehill]

it's 40 degrees......which is why I am all bundled up in my wool jammies with a fire going and drinking hot chocolate. :mrgreen:40? You're in better shape than I am. It's ony 27 here in the DFW area.

[Wireline]

The only problem with THAT is remembering where you put your glasses...

I have literally done the "WHERE THE **** ARE MY GLASSES" rant when indeed, they were on the top of my head....recently...

[Wireline]

28 in Midland...

[melinda]

40? You're in better shape than I am. It's ony 27 here in the DFW area.

but didn't they predict it was going to be much worse??
did y'all get snow, ice or anything?

[melinda]

The only problem with THAT is remembering where you put your glasses...

I have literally done the "WHERE THE **** ARE MY GLASSES" rant when indeed, they were on the top of my head....recently...

me too....:((

[Wireline]

Its funny....

afterwards....

[Wireline]

Mel, you gotta remember - you are an exception...you are in great physical shape because of your personal running ethics...

Most people your age break out in a sweat and are totally out of breath when they try to rad a book or even just fart .

[melinda]

Mel, you gotta remember - you are an exception...you are in great physical shape because of your personal running ethics...

Most people your age break out in a sweat and are totally out of breath when they try to rad a book or even just fart .

thank you, wire. I do try to stay in shape............I don't always want to, but I feel so much better when I do. :)

[texan_rep]

I miss y'all...:(

[melinda]

I miss y'all...:(

you are missed around these parts too....:(


:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Wireline]

dayum Tex...we were starting to think you moved to New Hampshire or Connecticut or some other obscene and gross place....you OK bubba?

[texan_rep]

you are missed around these parts too....:(


:hug: :hug: :hug:

:hug::cry::hug::cry::hug:

[texan_rep]

dayum Tex...we were starting to think you moved to New Hampshire or Connecticut or some other obscene and gross place....you OK bubba?

:evil:

no need to get nasty, Wire...:snooty:

[Wireline]

No nastiness....just concern...I know how easy it is to be enticed to drift to the Dark Side.

[texan_rep]

No nastiness....just concern...I know how easy it is to be enticed to drift to the Dark Side.

:eek:

Are you implying I would willingly become a damnyankee?!? :naughty:

[Wireline]

no sir...never...no one willingly becomes a damnyankee....

Its a slow and methodical process...its starts off innocently enough with going to Starbucks, then Barnes and Noble...next thing ya know you got courdoroy patches on your sleeves and wearing penny loafers, and the old corn cob pipe has been replaced by some meershaum or other oddity...

Then you trade in your truck for a Volvo, and the transformation is almost complete.

It happened to my sister...seriously. I love her and admire her to death, but dayum...

[texan_rep]

well...we have plenty of Barnes and Nobles here in Texas, y'know...

[Wireline]

well...we have plenty of Barnes and Nobles here in Texas, y'know...

Sadly, I know....lots of Starbucks as well...its a damned invasion...I've seen it right here in Tall City, and it makes me want to vomit.

The Yankeefication of Texas...a damned disgrace

[wayoverthehill]

but didn't they predict it was going to be much worse??
did y'all get snow, ice or anything?Yeah, earlier in the week they said we might have snow but that never happened - happily. But it's cold as a witch's bosom.

[texan_rep]

Sadly, I know....lots of Starbucks as well...its a damned invasion...I've seen it right here in Tall City, and it makes me want to vomit.

The Yankeefication of Texas...a damned disgrace

y'know...books aren't such a bad thing...

but I agree with you about Starbucks...

[texan_rep]

oh yeah...for some reason I'm back today...

[Wireline]

interesting....

[texan_rep]

:shhh:

[Wireline]

I know nothing...NOTHING....

[melinda]

no sir...never...no one willingly becomes a damnyankee....

Its a slow and methodical process...its starts off innocently enough with going to Starbucks, then Barnes and Noble...next thing ya know you got courdoroy patches on your sleeves and wearing penny loafers, and the old corn cob pipe has been replaced by some meershaum or other oddity...

Then you trade in your truck for a Volvo, and the transformation is almost complete.

It happened to my sister...seriously. I love her and admire her to death, but dayum...

NO ONE would ever trade in a truck for a Volvo..............NO ONE. That's just so wrong on so many levels. :eek:



and I love my Barnes and Noble.....my husband keeps trying to explain to me that there are these places called "libraries" where I can borrow the books for free...but my mind just doesn't comprehend that. I have to OWN the books....I love books and I love to read. Gotta love http://www.barnesandnoble.com and UPS!!!

[melinda]

Yeah, earlier in the week they said we might have snow but that never happened - happily. But it's cold as a witch's bosom.

witches have cold bosoms? I never knew........:))

[melinda]

oh yeah...for some reason I'm back today...

Morning, tex!! :hug: :hug: :hug:


apparently you come and go............

[melinda]

morning, wire!! :hug:

[Wireline]

:hug: Ms Mel..

Of course witches have cold boobies...why do you think they are so evil? Wouldn't you be?

[melinda]

:hug: Ms Mel..

Of course witches have cold boobies...why do you think they are so evil? Wouldn't you be?

no. I'm always nice, even when I'm cold.....especially when I'm cold b/c then I need to snuggle. If I'm too evil, can't get the snuggles.

[texan_rep]

NO ONE would ever trade in a truck for a Volvo..............NO ONE. That's just so wrong on so many levels. :eek:



and I love my Barnes and Noble.....my husband keeps trying to explain to me that there are these places called "libraries" where I can borrow the books for free...but my mind just doesn't comprehend that. I have to OWN the books....I love books and I love to read. Gotta love http://www.barnesandnoble.com and UPS!!!

There's so much right in this post...I think I love you...:redface:

[texan_rep]

Morning, tex!! :hug: :hug: :hug:


apparently you come and go............

:eek:
:silenced:

;)

:hug::hug::hug::hug:

[Wireline]

We own books....4 cases of books in the house....4 cases of books in a tracking room and 4 in the control room (they make great diffusors) Both Deb and I kept every single textbook from 6-8 years of college (each)...

Wow...

[Wireline]

come and go?//


Slowly stepping away....

[texan_rep]

We own books....4 cases of books in the house....4 cases of books in a tracking room and 4 in the control room (they make great diffusors) Both Deb and I kept every single textbook from 6-8 years of college (each)...

Wow...

My wife would have me throw books out or give them away...:eek:

[melinda]

There's so much right in this post...I think I love you...:redface:

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

My wife would have me throw books out or give them away...:eek:

giving them away to someone who would love them is OK....throwing them out?? oh no!!

[Wireline]

My wife would have me throw books out or give them away...:eek:

Send em here...Deb (my smarter half) reads everything ...all the time...

[melinda]

Send em here...Deb (my smarter half) reads everything ...all the time...

I do too....I will find something to read anywhere. :))

[texan_rep]

I even re-read books...

[Wireline]

So do we...usually wait 4-5 years between readings, though....more times than not, I'll catch something I COMPLETELY missed the 1st time around...

[melinda]

I even re-read books...

yep, yep, yep.


I'm thinking of re-reading "Anna Karenina". I read it a while back, and my daughter is now reading it. Hearing her talk about it makes me want to read it again.

[texan_rep]

gosh...high-brow stuff...

wonder if I should mention what I am re-reading...:shifty:

[melinda]

gosh...high-brow stuff...

wonder if I should mention what I am re-reading...:shifty:

what are you re-reading?

believe me, what I am reading now is what I refer to as "a no brainer book"....I like to mix it up between heavy and light reading....have you read "Anna Karenina"? I love it. I love the internal struggles of Levin.

[texan_rep]

no...I haven't. In terms of the "classics", I am not well-read at all. I read for pleasure, for distraction, to get me away from real life for a while. So if a book is going to beat me over the head with a message, or if the story doesn't keep me engaged, I don't enjoy it and I don't want to read it.

My big area of concentration is science-fiction. GOOD science fiction, that is. Asimov and Heinlein are my personal favorites. Insofar as you can claim any "classics" in that genre, I am fairly well-read in those. Then, while not classics, I like the series novels from the Star Trek and Star Wars genres. I also like Tom Clancy's novels (the original series, not the derivatives). I've read (and loved) Tolkien (though in general I am not a big fantasy fan), and if I can ever get a copy I want to read the Narnia books.

Oh yeah...what I'm reading now...well, my other vice is the Harry Potter series. :shifty: I am re-reading number 7 now. And I find it a damn shame that the movies depart from the books as much as they do.

[Wireline]

currently reading "The Fifth Vial"...medical thriller....very cool

[melinda]

no...I haven't. In terms of the "classics", I am not well-read at all. I read for pleasure, for distraction, to get me away from real life for a while. So if a book is going to beat me over the head with a message, or if the story doesn't keep me engaged, I don't enjoy it and I don't want to read it.

My big area of concentration is science-fiction. GOOD science fiction, that is. Asimov and Heinlein are my personal favorites. Insofar as you can claim any "classics" in that genre, I am fairly well-read in those. Then, while not classics, I like the series novels from the Star Trek and Star Wars genres. I also like Tom Clancy's novels (the original series, not the derivatives). I've read (and loved) Tolkien (though in general I am not a big fantasy fan), and if I can ever get a copy I want to read the Narnia books.

Oh yeah...what I'm reading now...well, my other vice is the Harry Potter series. :shifty: I am re-reading number 7 now. And I find it a damn shame that the movies depart from the books as much as they do.
I have never read Harry Potter. :eek:
my best friend reads them over and over, but I have never even opened my first.

I love true crime.....WWII; anything w/ concentration camps and survivor stories......and then I read Janet Evanovich when I want something light and funny.

[texan_rep]

currently reading "The Fifth Vial"...medical thriller....very cool

I've heard of that one...

In that vein (no pun intended), Crichton is a good read generally...

[Wireline]

aorta be a law...:rolleyes:

[texan_rep]

I have never read Harry Potter. :eek:
my best friend reads them over and over, but I have never even opened my first.

I love true crime.....WWII; anything w/ concentration camps and survivor stories......and then I read Janet Evanovich when I want something light and funny.

you ought to try them. The first 2 are definitely written at a lower level...I got through 1 and 2 in about 3 hours each. 3 took a little longer, but it wasn't terribly long, and the level was a touch higher. Starting with 4, the storyline gets much more dark, much older.

When the later books were first coming out, we would order 2 copies, I would (by virtue of my position in the family :)) ) grab one and let the girls fight over the other one. They didn't fight long, though...I read fast, and the long novels took me about 24 hours of reading time each, so I'd finish in a weekend usually and hand it over.

[texan_rep]

aorta be a law...:rolleyes:

:wall:

[melinda]

you ought to try them. The first 2 are definitely written at a lower level...I got through 1 and 2 in about 3 hours each. 3 took a little longer, but it wasn't terribly long, and the level was a touch higher. Starting with 4, the storyline gets much more dark, much older.

When the later books were first coming out, we would order 2 copies, I would (by virtue of my position in the family :)) ) grab one and let the girls fight over the other one. They didn't fight long, though...I read fast, and the long novels took me about 24 hours of reading time each, so I'd finish in a weekend usually and hand it over.

I know....I've heard such great things about them, just never started it.

[melinda]

:wall:

it made me laugh. :))

[Wireline]

could have been worse...

You should also check out Robin Cook's line of stuff, if you like these types of medical myteries...great reading

[texan_rep]

could have been worse...

You should also check out Robin Cook's line of stuff, if you like these types of medical myteries...great reading

Crichton is not "medical mystery" per se, though he has written some. His is more general "techno-thriller". While I never saw the movie, I read "Sphere" and that one creeped me out :eek:

[texan_rep]

it's cold and wet...when is winter going to stop anyway?

[Wireline]

Crichton is not "medical mystery" per se, though he has written some. His is more general "techno-thriller". While I never saw the movie, I read "Sphere" and that one creeped me out :eek:


the movie was somewhat disappointing...but there again, 99% of movies made from books are....

Crighton really does his homework, too...

[melinda]

it's cold and wet...when is winter going to stop anyway?

come July, you'll be begging for cold and wet.....;)



I went out in the horrid weather to Magnolia high school to judge a debate tournament. When I got there, I volunteered for student congress. I must say, I loved it. I really enjoyed myself and listening to all those kids.

[melinda]

bump for Texas..............and wire, and tex and me!!


:hug:

[texan_rep]

and freezing!

[Wireline]

most for you my Dear...without ya, this thread would be worthless

[melinda]

most for you my Dear...without ya, this thread would be worthless

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

and freezing!

and my heater in my house decided not to heat!!!!!!! good thing we have a wood stove.

[texan_rep]

:eek:
:hug::hug::hug:

[melinda]

:hug: :hug: :hug:

bodyheat does help, thanks for the hugs!!

[melinda]

I drove thru the Strawberry Capital of Texas yesterday............:))


I went down to Jourdanton to visit some friends who had just had a baby......they live around Catula, but the baby was born in Jourdanton.

[texan_rep]

You've lived in Texas how long? Where the hell is Catula?? :))

[Wireline]

Off to church...even though I feel like the bottom of the 50' tall bat guano tower in a cave somewhere, I have been asked to play, and I am always honored and greatful for that...

See yas////

[texan_rep]

later

[melinda]

You've lived in Texas how long? Where the hell is Catula?? :))

:)) :)) :))
I obviously wasn't thinking, was I? I guess I'm still waking up..........
sorry......Cotulla.

[melinda]

Off to church...even though I feel like the bottom of the 50' tall bat guano tower in a cave somewhere, I have been asked to play, and I am always honored and greatful for that...

See yas////

pray for me!

[texan_rep]

:)) :)) :))
I obviously wasn't thinking, was I? I guess I'm still waking up..........
sorry......Cotulla.

that's what I thought you meant :))

never been to jourdanton...

(but yes, I did check to see there wasn't some podunk town called "catula" somewhere...;) )

[melinda]

I'm home........:)

[free2B]

God blessed Texas
with his own Hands
brought them angels from the promised land
Gave 'em a place where they could dance
If you wanna see Heaven, brother, here's your chance
I've been sent to spread the message...
God Blessed Texas





This is for my best girlfriend, Dallas!!!
Texas girls ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm on the way. How far is it from here melinda?

[melinda]

I'm on the way. How far is it from here melinda?

not sure....where's "here"??

[free2B]

not sure....where's "here"??

anywhere you want it to be melinda

[melinda]

anywhere you want it to be melinda

ah...............;)

[free2B]

ah...............;)

ah what?

[texan_rep]

ah so?

[texan_rep]

ah choo?

[Wireline]

choo-choo?

What possible loco motive could you have for such nonsense?

[texan_rep]

I have to keep you in training, don't I?

[Wireline]

nah...

Lets talk about some of the cabooses around here instead...

[texan_rep]

Hey! Conductor yourself with a little more decorum, please! :naughty:

[Wireline]

Dood...I am tracking your progess...depot thing has got no notes on it....

If you want to get ahead, you've got to Pull,man!

[texan_rep]

huh? what the heck are you saying in that first sentence?

And that second sentence is a real sleeper, too...

[Wireline]

huh? what the heck are you saying in that first sentence?

And that second sentence is a real sleeper, too...


de poor thing (depot thing)....come ON, man, you are slipping....

Second sentence not bad for a nappy headed fireman, is it?

Remember that an engineer is NOT a body part used to hear a train's propulsion device

[texan_rep]

you are actually CLAIMING that translation? :doh: Oh, man, that's beyond stretching...

With lines like yours, maybe you should be on the first train out of town...

[Wireline]

don't get so steamed up...diesel work itself out....

[melinda]

Morning, tex.........:hug:
nice to "see" you around. ;)




Morning, Wire....:hug:

[texan_rep]

mel! :hug::hug::hug:

[Wireline]

Morning Mel :hug:

Tex and i are having an indepth intellectual discussion on the role of the railroad in the nation's development...and its beginning to seque into how miniature/toy trains had a profound impact on the mechanical and physical engineering skills of a generation of youngeters...

We are trying to gauge just who is a HO and who is Lionel....

[melinda]

OK...y'all figure it out, b/c I certainly don't want to be the HO. ;)



I still have a scar on my arm from an electrical train track from one summer when my cousin and I were playing w/ his trains..........

[Wireline]

scar? you DO know you are supposed to have serious step down transformers on them before plugging into the wall, right?

[texan_rep]

You know, it's possible to be a HO and a Lionel at the same time...

[texan_rep]

OK...y'all figure it out, b/c I certainly don't want to be the HO. ;)



I still have a scar on my arm from an electrical train track from one summer when my cousin and I were playing w/ his trains..........

Playing with his trains? Never heard it called that...:think:

[Wireline]

You know, it's possible to be a HO and a Lionel at the same time...


http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/arts/photos/2006/12/22/evans-mike-ap.jpg

R.I.P

[texan_rep]

bummer...:(

[melinda]

Playing with his trains? Never heard it called that...:think:

I knew someone would go there...........:))

[melinda]

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/arts/photos/2006/12/22/evans-mike-ap.jpg

R.I.P

I always liked Lionel............actually I loved George too.
and the maid......Florence. :))

[melinda]

scar? you DO know you are supposed to have serious step down transformers on them before plugging into the wall, right?

nope...didn't know that. :((

[Wireline]

nope...didn't know that. :((

I'm shocked....and apparently so were you. Sorry to hear about that.

[melinda]

I'm shocked....and apparently so were you. Sorry to hear about that.

it's OK, it was a LONG time ago, and not exactly the only scar I have. :))

[Wireline]

it's OK, it was a LONG time ago, and not exactly the only scar I have. :))


I used to have scars....but then I gave up smoking...

(Wait - that was stupid - never mind)

[melinda]

:)) :)) :))

[texan_rep]

I knew someone would go there...........:))

Wouldn't want to let you down, mel...:mrgreen:

[texan_rep]

nope...didn't know that. :((

:eek:

[Wireline]

Wouldn't want to let you down, mel...:mrgreen:

Oh yeah...got the little conductor hat and everything....

[melinda]

Oh yeah...got the little conductor hat and everything....

:)) OK...I won't say what I was thinking when I read "the little conductor" :))

[Wireline]

whatever it was...you were correct

Choo Choo.....

[melinda]

I usually am. ;)

[Wireline]

May I punch your ticket, ma'am....?

no wait...wrong forum

[melinda]

May I punch your ticket, ma'am....?

no wait...wrong forum

:))

[texan_rep]

I have absolutely no idea what y'all are talking about...

[melinda]

I have absolutely no idea what y'all are talking about...

you're lucky in that respect. enjoy it!!

[csparks]

Get on board, mel.;)

[Wireline]

I have absolutely no idea what y'all are talking about...

Its a quasi extention of the train stuff YOU started this morning....I've been tracking it for you.

Wye do you ask?

[texan_rep]

you're lucky in that respect. enjoy it!!

for some reason I don't feel very lucky...

[csparks]

I think the topic was mel's lovely caboose.

[melinda]

for some reason I don't feel very lucky...

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

I think the topic was mel's lovely caboose.

:cool:

[Wireline]

pics? :eek::mrgreen:

[melinda]

pics? :eek::mrgreen:

of my caboose?

[Wireline]

sure...don't you have a train set floating around there somewhere? I mean, you do have a son, right? If he did not have a train set, then you are guilty of abuse by neglect.

[csparks]

30541

[free2B]

30541

thanks for posting that great looking caboose sparks.

[melinda]

sure...don't you have a train set floating around there somewhere? I mean, you do have a son, right? If he did not have a train set, then you are guilty of abuse by neglect.

my son was into "Thomas the Tank Engine" when he was young. We had 'em all..........still do. packed up and waiting for the next round..............

[melinda]

30541

is that my caboose? thanks, Sparky. :))

[melinda]

I really think I would love to see Matthew McConaughey's caboose.........mmmm...yeah, definitely. :)

[free2B]

I really think I would love to see Matthew McConaughey's caboose.........mmmm...yeah, definitely. :)

quit dreamin melinda Don't you have all his films anyway?

[melinda]

quit dreamin melinda Don't you have all his films anyway?

no. :((
I need to work on that........

[free2B]

no. :((
I need to work on that........

better get busy, at least you can dream

[melinda]

yeah...............:)

[texan_rep]

:sick:

[melinda]

:sick:

:)) :)) :))

don't worry.......I got soap.

[melinda]

:sick:

you don't much like my taste in men, do you tex?? ;)

[texan_rep]

not really, no ;)

[melinda]

not really, no ;)

:)) color me shocked.........and here I thought you loved Steve Nash. ;)


OK...NOW I am going running....back later.
unless I get run over by a dump truck. :))

[texan_rep]

don't do that...

[melinda]

I didn't!!
I'm back......and thirsty.

[free2B]

I didn't!!
I'm back......and thirsty.

steve nash?
did you have a good run melinda?

[melinda]

steve nash?
did you have a good run melinda?

yeah, I did. Thank you for asking, free.
it's windy and misting, but for some reason, I still enjoyed it.
I guess I need help. :))

[melinda]

steve nash?


yeah..........Steve Nash!

[free2B]

yeah, I did. Thank you for asking, free.
it's windy and misting, but for some reason, I still enjoyed it.
I guess I need help. :))

maybe so melinda. I never walk my dog in the rain, but have gotten caught out in it a few times. dumb dog likes to wallow in the puddles.

[free2B]

yeah..........Steve Nash!

yeah............. I meant who is steve nash?

[melinda]

maybe so melinda. I never walk my dog in the rain, but have gotten caught out in it a few times. dumb dog likes to wallow in the puddles.

I've been out running when it's freezing, windy and pouring...all at the same time. I definitely need help. :))

[melinda]

yeah............. I meant who is steve nash?

ahhh. not a big basketball fan, huh?
Steve Nash is a Phoenix Sun

http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Nash/Nash_bio.html

[Wireline]

CRAP OLA!

This just sent via network:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIDLAND/ODESSA TX
319 PM CST TUE JAN 22 2008

...WINTER WEATHER POSSIBLE FOR PARTS OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND
THE PERMIAN BASIN...

.THE COMBINATION OF AN ACTIVE SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WITH SUBTROPICAL
MOISTURE AND SUFFICIENTLY COLD AIR WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF
MAINLY SNOW THURSDAY. INITIALLY RAIN POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SNOW WILL
MOVE INTO THE MOUNTAINS OF WEST TEXAS EARLY THURSDAY MORNING AND
THEN SPREAD EAST INTO THE PERMIAN BASIN. AS THIS RAIN MOVES EAST
IT WILL ENCOUNTER COLDER AIR ACROSS THE PERMIAN BASIN AND SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO AND SNOW IS EXPECTED DEVELOP. SNOW TOTAL AS HIGH AS 4
INCHES WILL BE POSSIBLE...HOWEVER GENERAL AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 3 INCHES
WILL BE MORE COMMON. AT THIS TIME SNOW IS THE FAVORED PRECIPITATION
TYPE HOWEVER SLEET MAY OCCUR ALSO. INTO THURSDAY EVENING SOUTHERLY
WINDS ABOVE THE SURFACE WILL INCREASE AND PRECIPITATION TYPE MAY
TRANSITION TO FREEZING RAIN.

[melinda]

CRAP OLA!

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take care of yourself Wire....tell Mrs. Wire to please do the same. :hug:

[free2B]

I've been out running when it's freezing, windy and pouring...all at the same time. I definitely need help. :))

At least a cozy raincoat, melinda

[free2B]

ahhh. not a big basketball fan, huh?
Steve Nash is a Phoenix Sun

http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Nash/Nash_bio.html

OK melinda I didn't need his life story a pic would have sufficed.

[melinda]

OK melinda I didn't need his life story a pic would have sufficed.

it was long.............I figured you would just read the first sentence or two. :))

[melinda]

OK melinda I didn't need his life story a pic would have sufficed.

so should I change my avie to him? I had him (as an avie) last year.........he's so hot!! and so good.

[melinda]

At least a cozy raincoat, melinda

UnderArmour!!

[Hadassah]

CRAP OLA!

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Eh, you live. Areas north of me, about 30 miles away, got 3 FEET of snow. :mrgreen:

[melinda]

Eh, you live. Areas north of me, about 30 miles away, got 3 FEET of snow. :mrgreen:

but we Texans don't know how to deal with it. ;)

[Hadassah]

but we Texans don't know how to deal with it. ;)


OK, here's how to deal with it. Stay home, build a fire in the fireplace, and drink hot chocolate while sitting in front of the fire. :mrgreen: