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   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

   Ruthie's Vaudeville Show

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      RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

      OK, know all about Vaudeville---not old enough to have even seen it!
      
      More an "Amateur Hour" type thing I think!

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         RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

         Do you know about an old radio/TV show called "Ted Mack's Amateur Hour"?

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            RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

            Yeah, they had radios and TV when I was a kid!!  Even telephones!!  Gads, it was great to get rid of those 2 tin cans with the string!!

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               Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

               When we were kids, we did the tin cans and string thing....can't remember if we were impressed or not, but I'm guessing not since we didn't do it again.

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   Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

   Rain, my garden needs it.

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   RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

   My flowers could use a little rain too.  Of course, we have the Memorial Day weekend coming up here, so it will be sure to rain then!

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   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

   

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   RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

     right back atcha!

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   RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

   back in a few minutes--hubby not feeling to well today--running upstairs to check on him again!

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   RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

   Gadzooks!!!  I feel like I'm talking to myself here!!! 

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   Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

   good night all

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   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

   Night Bob.  See ya in the morning for coffee.

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    Mishaposted 17 years ago

    Hey, are you sleeping?

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       SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Maybe. . .

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    Mishaposted 17 years ago

    LOL

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       SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I am actually going right now. Good night Hubbers.

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Good Night All---Talk again tomorrow.  See what other jokes I can recall with this "leaky" brain!  Maybe a few bits of trivia, too!  Who knows what may trickle out!! 

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Can't wait!  It's always eyerolling-y amusing.

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    C.S.Alexisposted 17 years ago

    All WINNERS are asleep. Good night fine people!

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    crashcromwellposted 17 years ago

    I just got back from bringing my nine year old son to a hospital. He has ADHD with a healthy dose of anger and aggression, and he's been having a rough time lately. I hate bringing him there but sometimes it's necessary to ensure his safety and more particularly the safety of my two other kids.
    
    I doubt I'll be sleeping much tonight....hope the rest of you do!
    
    Jim Henry

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       stephhicks68posted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Dang Jim - so sorry to hear that!!  I have 3 boys, 10, 8 and 5 (and a daughter, 5).  I can relate to what you must be going through.  I am still up, but geesh.  I hope that things improve for you...

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       We have a couple of kids in our family with the same issues.  It breaks my heart.

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    crashcromwellposted 17 years ago

    Thank you Steph - It stinks that he has to be there, but the good news is that this is the first time in a few years. When he was five he spent three months in the hospital, as nothing they tried with him worked. I expect he'll be there a couple weeks this time around, and at least we won't be in a constant state of crisis, as we have been for the past couple weeks.

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    stephhicks68posted 17 years ago

    Well, that must be beyond tough for you!  My daughter was hospitalized 2 years ago for 4 days and I'll never forget the night shifts and constant bedside vigil!  Her issues and your son's are obviously different, but the stress on the parent does not change.  I really hope that it will not be another long stint for you!  9 is so young to be having crises like this!
    
    Take care,
    
    Steph

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    crashcromwellposted 17 years ago

    I have faith that the work we're doing today is going to pay dividends in the future. He really has a heart of gold, and after he comes down from one of his rage states, he feels enormous guilt, and I know he is sincere when he apologizes. Earlier today, he was so out of control that I had to physically restrain him. I used to have to do this on a daily basis, but for the past few years, he's been doing so much better that I hardly ever have to. Even now, the only time I would do it is if he is a danger to himself or others. The frustrating part is not knowing what is triggering this rage. He can't tell me, and I suspect the doctors won't either - they'll just try a new medication and see if it helps manage the symptoms, without actually getting to the bottom of what is causing it in the first place.
    
    Thanks again.
    
    Jim Henry

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    Lifebydesignposted 17 years ago

    That sounds tough Jim. Hopefully you catch some sleep tonight.
    
    
    Is everyone else in bed?

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       Hovalisposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Not quite yet. I'm winding down right now by watching a documentary. 

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    good morning

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Morning, Bob.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    morning,

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I guess it's just the two of us. I had my 3 hours of sleep, and I'm ready to resume winning.

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          Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          You wish

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             rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Never! I don't know what I'd do without this daily exchange of wit.

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                Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                Me too, although I think I'm developing carpel tunnel as a result - my wrist is killing me.

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    crashcromwellposted 17 years ago

    Good morning everyone. The sun is shining, it's a beautiful day, and my wife is still asleep down stairs............

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    Lifebydesignposted 17 years ago

    Morning Bob, morning all. You sound rested crashcromwell

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    SweetiePieposted 17 years ago

    It is still dark here.

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    crashcromwellposted 17 years ago

    Naaaa. That's just me putting a positive spin on a situation that I don't particularly like. I ws the one who brought our son to the hospital last night, and when I got home my wife was already in bed. Then when the two remaining kids both got up at 6, she's yelling at me that I need to get up because both kids are awake. Now it's 8:08, she's still downstairs, and I predict she will be until at least the time that our one year old goes down for a nap. I'm not a happy camper. I don't mind getting up with the kids - it goes with the job. But it hardly feels like a level playing field here.
    
    Jim

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    Lifebydesignposted 17 years ago

    It can't be easy for you guys

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    Morning Everybody!

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    Lifebydesignposted 17 years ago

    What time is it where you are btw Shirley?

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       8:39 a.m. at the moment

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Where are you?

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          Lifebydesignposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Australia

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             Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Is it evening there now?

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    Lifebydesignposted 17 years ago

    Its an hour to midnight on the east coast here. Almost bedtime

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    gamergirlposted 17 years ago

    I'm sleepy.  Where's my pastry buddy?  Angela!! Where are youuuu?
    
    ((((((hugs to all))))))

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Morning Charlotte.  Pastry for breakfast today?  Love it!  Pie for breaky is the best, preferrably smothered in a ton of whipped cream.....yum!

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       Lifebydesignposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Hey to you Charlotte- is that morning pastry, or evening?

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          gamergirlposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Morning!  well, it's noon here, but yeah.

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             WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Charlotte, where are you at on the east coast?

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                gamergirlposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                I actually live in Charlotte, NC.
                
                
                
                Yes yes, Charlotte in Charlotte.  I know. 

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                   drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                   did you ever get to watch michael jordan play college ball.

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                   WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                   Charlotte in Charlotte? Amazing!  Think of how many jokes we could have about that.. haha j/k

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    Lifebydesignposted 17 years ago

    Tomorrow's Friday! TGIF!

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       This is a short week for us due to Queen Victoria's birthday.  I think tomorrow is a holiday for our U.S. friends....or is it Monday?

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          Lifebydesignposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Isn't it great we still celebrate these things? gosh she's gotta be getting on!

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             Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Oh dear, I thought she was dead!

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                Lifebydesignposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                LOL- wasn't she Queen Elizabeth's mother or g'mother? who knows. But yep, fell off the perch ages ago.

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                   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                   One or the other.  Love that saying, 'fell off the perch', that's hilarious, I've never heard that before.

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                      RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

                      hi, everyone--just getting to the puter.
                      
                      Oh, Shirley, I do agree with you---love this saying, too!!

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    William F. Torpeyposted 17 years ago

    It's Monday, and in honor of the holiday, this will be the final post to this thread.
    
    I win.

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       How 'bout singing us a Bing tune first?

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          rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          I'd rather hear Sinatra. No offense, William.

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             Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             I'd rather hear Nickleback or the Beatles, but I think he only does Bing.
             
             Hey William, you seem to know every possible detail of Bing Crosby's life, so I have a question - tighty whiteys or boxers?

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                William F. Torpeyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                    This one almost slipped by when I wasn't looking, Shirley, but I used to sing "White Christmas" every year at the Christmas parties with our friends. I never failed to offer my apologies to Bing Crosby. As far as Sinatra and the Beatles are concerned, Bing had 396 charted records compared to Sinatra's 209 and the Beatles' 68. I regret to say, rmr, I never even heard of Nickleback.
                
                As I've said on your hub, Shirley, I couldn't tell you about whiteys or boxers, but Bing's second wife, Kathryn, was quoted as follows:
                
                "People who didn't know thought Bing had difficulty expressing affection. Not at all. As I was to learn much later, the secret was in that top button on the pajamas. If it was fastened, it was going to be a quiet read in bed and lights out at 10 p.m. after chaste prayers. If it was unbuttoned, however, watch out."

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                   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                   Thx for the response, William.  I think your answer is an acceptable substitute for the undies question.  I am in awe at the depth of your knowledge about your idol.  I'm sure that your rendition of White Christmas is beautiful.

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    Lifebydesignposted 17 years ago

    Isn't it cute- true aussie-speak.
    
    Enjoy the birthday cake tomorrow, or was it Monday? Bedtime for me.

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    G'nigh, LifeByDesign.

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    Lifebydesignposted 17 years ago

    'nite

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    SirDentposted 17 years ago

    I am back for my win.

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Awww, you poor thing, the competition ended at 9:14 EST.  You JUST missed it!

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          SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          I'll just poke your ribs for a while then.

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             Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             I'm getting bruised, gonna have to start wearing protective gear.

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          rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          We were just trying to let you believe it ended, Shirley, so that you could go about your daily routine. We will carry on in your place.

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             Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Thx....I think.  Luckily for you, I do have to go do a few things, but I'll pop back in before I settle down to a blog entry and cranking out some articles.
             
             But I'll be back.......
             (did you just hear thunder there?)

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    crashcromwellposted 17 years ago

    Yeehaw! My wife is awake! Imagine that!

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Yippee.  Now it's your turn - go have a nap.

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    Buh-bye everybody!

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    back!

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    SirDentposted 17 years ago

    SirDent runs wild while Shirley is away.

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Why am I picturing SirDent running in circles, waving his arms wildly above his head?

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          Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Probably because that is exactly what he's doing.

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          Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Sort of a dark version of Pee Wee Herman with a Darth Vader voice.

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             rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             So you have returned, Shirley. That would explain the disturbance in the force!

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                Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                Oh yes, I have the power.  I can bend forks with my mind too, so watch it everybody or I'll have you posting as me so I win by a gargantuan landslide.

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       SirVader, I mean SirDent....you are just so cute.  You should slow down tho, you'll make yourself dizzy.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    run sir run

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       SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       SirDent is out of breath

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          Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          LOL!

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Don't encourage him Bob, he'll only hurt himself.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    stop and rest

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    good morning

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    not sure?

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    then we can call him dizzy dent

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

         That's a good one, Shane!

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    this force is strong with shirley, she sure knows her stuff.

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Thank-you, Shane - you'll be spared from my telepathic take-over.

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          rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          I think you meant "psychopathic."

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             Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Tomato/tomatoe
             
             Why do you say that like it's a bad thing?  Psychopaths can be very creative people.  I could make a case in point re Jeffrey Dalmer, but some people are still eating breakfast.

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          drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          lol are you trying to raise my hand at this very second?

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    Uninvited Writerposted 17 years ago

    Force be strong with Shirley, indeed!

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Susan!  I visited your website 2 or 3 weeks ago, very nice.
       
       I've meaning to ask you if you have any relatives in Woodstock.

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          Uninvited Writerposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Not that I know of.
          
          Thanks for visiting my site

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    hard to believe that in 15 more pages we will be at 200.  I wonder who will be the first to post page 200?

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    woodstock just made me think of beef stock which just made me think of bobs stew lol

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       lol....I think you need a snack.

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    thanks for sparing us the details

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       They were public knowledge, but no I'm not going to repeat them.  Just wanted to make rmr aware of the fact that, although I may be nuts, I'm still brilliant.

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          drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          I don't think your nuts, but speaking of nuts, I sure could go for some cashews

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             Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             I have a can of them sitting right here beside me......mmmmmm, they're my favs!  Would you like one?
             
             Boy, Shane, I sure hope it's almost lunch time for you.  I think your tummy's grumbly.

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                drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                If you could telepathically send one to me, that would be great.  Lunch isn't for another 2 hours, this new diet I am on is really getting to me, but I have noticed that I have more energy.

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                   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                   One cashew on its way!  Are you getting enuf protein?  Protein helps make you feel full.  So will drinking lots of water.

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                rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                Enjoy your cashews, guys. I think I'm going to throw caution to the wind, and grab some sweet and sour chicken before work. Have fun posting, while I toil!

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                   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                   You're leaving us???
                   
                   You'll miss us, ya know.

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                      rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                      Never fear! I'll be back tomorrow to reclaim my rightful place on the throne. Until then, parting is such sweet sorrow. Perhaps a certain aforementioned recipe would ease the pain, though.

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                         Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                         Oh!  I can't stand knowing that I've made you suffer.  I'll put a RUSH on it.

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                         Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                         I posted a reply a couple of minutes ago, but I don't know where it went!  <baffled!>
                         
                         Essentially, I said (in a guilt-ridden voice) that I would put a RUSH on it.
                         
                         Have a good day at work!

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    I liked your site as well.

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       Uninvited Writerposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks

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          drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          yw

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