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  1. C.S.Alexis profile image84
    C.S.Alexisposted 15 years ago

    Who is winning this race these days?

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      ME!!!!!!!!

      1. SweetiePie profile image80
        SweetiePieposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        I like your new avatar SirDent!

        1. profile image0
          SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you Sweetie!!!

          1. drummer boy profile image60
            drummer boyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            I like the moses also sir.

            1. profile image0
              SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              Thanks DB.  I must be off now to spread good cheer.

      2. drummer boy profile image60
        drummer boyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        me

  2. CherylTheWriter profile image61
    CherylTheWriterposted 15 years ago

    SirDent the Moon the Mooner. Clever.

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I'm not sure if this is an insult or what. Do I laugh or get mad? Hmmmm. . .










      I know what to do!!!!!!

      1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
        CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Uh, oh. Me and my big mouth . . . .

        1. profile image0
          SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          And you were saying?

          1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
            CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            (I will not argue with Moses. I will not argue with Moses. I will not . . . aw. . . .)

            This is impressive, but I liked the Moon better.

            1. profile image0
              SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              Another night for a full moon?

              1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
                CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                Absolutely. (pant, pant)

                1. profile image0
                  SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  I think I like this avatar best.

  3. SweetiePie profile image80
    SweetiePieposted 15 years ago

    SirDent, do you design these in photoshop?

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      This was a gift to me and the others were also. I do have Paint shop pro and have desigend a few but not very good at it.

  4. Stooge profile image67
    Stoogeposted 15 years ago

    SweetiePie, just sent you an email.

  5. Uninvited Writer profile image80
    Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago

    cool

  6. C.S.Alexis profile image84
    C.S.Alexisposted 15 years ago

    Congrats Sir Dent!

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks CS. Although I don;t know what the congrats is for. It seems everyone wants to jump ahead of me here.

  7. Uninvited Writer profile image80
    Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago

    This week has felt so long...but...tomorrow is pay day smile

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      You just gotta love payday.

  8. profile image0
    SirDentposted 15 years ago

    If you want something to warm you up might I suggest a poem.

    http://hubpages.com/hub/Inner-Yielding I just happen to have a couple of them posted here at HP.

  9. Bob Ewing profile image64
    Bob Ewingposted 15 years ago

    well that's it for tonight, don't let the jackalopes bite. smile

    1. SweetiePie profile image80
      SweetiePieposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Good night Bob!

      1. drummer boy profile image60
        drummer boyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        night bob

  10. Rochelle Frank profile image90
    Rochelle Frankposted 15 years ago

    I don't care who wins... will the last person turn out the lights?

  11. Rochelle Frank profile image90
    Rochelle Frankposted 15 years ago

    If i reply to myself-- does that mean i won? Where's the light switch?

  12. CherylTheWriter profile image61
    CherylTheWriterposted 15 years ago

    You are so welcome, Shirley-the-Winner.

    Hello, Rochelle. Sorry, it doesn't work that way. I answer myself all the time here, and everybody just ignores me. (Probably for the best.) And the lights are on a timer, unless the jackalope reset it. Hey, we're green.

    Okay, the lawn has been mowed, the dogs fed, my shower taken, and dinner's on the oven. I've got a blog entry to write and a Hub to complete. I'll be in and out all night, or at least until about three or so.

    Shirley, you will let us know when you win that contract, right? I'll hear you whooping all the way to Texas?

    1. Shirley Anderson profile image70
      Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Darn tootin' you'll hear me!

      Thx for the title in your first sentence, by the way.

      Happy writing.

  13. Stooge profile image67
    Stoogeposted 15 years ago

    Good night everyone. Have fun

  14. Shirley Anderson profile image70
    Shirley Andersonposted 15 years ago

    Well, anybody who's still here, I'm going to leave you now to go do some of my own writing.

    Bon soire, mesdames et monsieurs.

  15. CherylTheWriter profile image61
    CherylTheWriterposted 15 years ago

    Good night, you two.

  16. profile image0
    SirDentposted 15 years ago

    I must have won yet once again.

  17. profile image0
    SirDentposted 15 years ago

    Ok now where is everyone hiding?

  18. CherylTheWriter profile image61
    CherylTheWriterposted 15 years ago

    You most certainly have a multi-faceted personality, good sir.

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I am not MPD!!!!!!  mad

      1. profile image0
        SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Are you sure about that?

      2. CherylTheWriter profile image61
        CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Er, multi-faceted isn't quite the same thing, is it?

  19. CherylTheWriter profile image61
    CherylTheWriterposted 15 years ago

    [Keep him pacified, now. Keep him talking.]

  20. SparklingJewel profile image65
    SparklingJewelposted 15 years ago

    sir Dent, is that a toilet seat in your picture?

    1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
      CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      It's a multi-faceted toilet seat, just as your avatar appears to be a multi-faceted emerald. Or is that tourmaline? or garnet?

      1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
        CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Oh, my gosh. Does this mean we have a multi-faceted toilet speaking with a multi-faceted gemstone speaking with a dog?

        We ARE in trouble here.

      2. drummer boy profile image60
        drummer boyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        he is a man of many faces for sure

      3. SparklingJewel profile image65
        SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        An emerald smile

        1. SparklingJewel profile image65
          SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          My emerald can sit right on the seat...where its suppose to go big_smile  Purple and green go together so well big_smile big_smile

          1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
            CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Indeed.

            1. SparklingJewel profile image65
              SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              I really like your Lassie  picture..is that really Lassie?...or one of the many Lassies, some of which were male Lassies, you know.

              1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
                CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                It's a Red Cross collie, actually, trained to find and rescue injured people in Switzerland. The photo dates from 1909; the dog, I presume, was slightly older.

    2. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      That is the ultimate hubbers toilet. It comes in many different colors. Orders are back up so far that I am having trouble keeping up with them.

      1. SparklingJewel profile image65
        SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        I want one with purple covered cushions!

        1. profile image0
          SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Jusat so you know they are quite expensive. If you want to purchase one it must be paid for when ordered. The cost is $6.500 US and send me your credit card info to SirDent@iwantyourmoney.net I will get on your order as soon as possible but I remind you there is an 8 month backlog.

          1. SparklingJewel profile image65
            SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            that's ok. eight months plus three years and I should have enough in my savings to buy it! big_smile

  21. drummer boy profile image60
    drummer boyposted 15 years ago

    getting late have I won yet?

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      No sorry.

    2. SparklingJewel profile image65
      SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Isn't it wonderful to be a winner...even if it is for only the short time until someone else wins big_smile

      1. drummer boy profile image60
        drummer boyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        I guess so

  22. SparklingJewel profile image65
    SparklingJewelposted 15 years ago

    I WIN (again) how do you make laughing smilies?

    1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
      CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Next time you post, look down at the bottom of the screen, right above the Submit and Preview buttons. Click on Smilies and follow the directins.

  23. profile image0
    SirDentposted 15 years ago

    There's a moon out tonight. Oh oh oh ooohhhh!!!!!!!

    1. SparklingJewel profile image65
      SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      is that Lassie howling at the moon in your post?

      1. profile image0
        SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Don't you know that Lassie don't howl?

        1. SparklingJewel profile image65
          SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          sure he/she would if she had a reason big_smile  Did you ever watch the old TV series about Lassie? She was always helping others..and would bark, growl or howl as the need arose.

          1. profile image0
            SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            I don't recall lassie ever howling. Fighting mountain lions and bears yes. Even the wicked  witch of the west. Oh wait, that was Toto.

      2. CherylTheWriter profile image61
        CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Actually, it's a warning.

        1. profile image0
          SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          It is???

          1. SparklingJewel profile image65
            SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            what is it girl...tell me Lassie...show me what you want me to know !!!

  24. drummer boy profile image60
    drummer boyposted 15 years ago

    I like lassie

    1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
      CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I do, too, and I really liked the intent expression on this dog's face, like he's thinking, Go on, get in trouble, I'll take care of you.

      1. SparklingJewel profile image65
        SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        unlike the old Lassie shows, modern movies do a much better job making the animals do what they want...it used to be so obvious she/he was being told what to do. smile

  25. CherylTheWriter profile image61
    CherylTheWriterposted 15 years ago

    I'm waiting to see if SirDent will make any explanation necessary . . . or will he demonstrate?

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Demonstrate? I don't know what you are talking about.

      1. SparklingJewel profile image65
        SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        cool cool cool   Sir Dent (on your new picture, I mean)

  26. drummer boy profile image60
    drummer boyposted 15 years ago

    Its all good

  27. SparklingJewel profile image65
    SparklingJewelposted 15 years ago

    that really funny how I have missed seeing that for FIVE MONTHS !!!??? :COOL: :COOL: :COOL:

    1. SparklingJewel profile image65
      SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      they didn't come out  try again cool cool cool

      1. SparklingJewel profile image65
        SparklingJewelposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        YEAHHHHHHHHH !

        I 'm going to have to print out that page and paste it up by my screen!

  28. profile image0
    SirDentposted 15 years ago

    SirDent moons all of hubpages

    1. drummer boy profile image60
      drummer boyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      lol looks more like suns the rest of hubpages.

    2. CherylTheWriter profile image61
      CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      SEE! SEE! SEE! The moon is out tonight, whoo-hoo!

      1. profile image0
        SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        I believe Cheryl waited for that all day today.

        1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
          CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          It's a high point.

          1. profile image0
            SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            And here I thought it would be a low point.

            1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
              CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              Now, I wasn't going to be ugly. Note that I didn't mention how much it takes, or doesn't take, to make my day.

              1. profile image0
                SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                Glad I didn't remove my armor last night.

                1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
                  CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  This is a family thread. We might have been censored. Or censured.

                  1. profile image0
                    SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                    I wear speedos under my armor!!!!

  29. CherylTheWriter profile image61
    CherylTheWriterposted 15 years ago

    I'm glad you changed your avatar first. It would have seemed scandalous to keep the Moses image and go around mooning everyone.

  30. SparklingJewel profile image65
    SparklingJewelposted 15 years ago

    Good night forum world of Hubbers...sweet dreams (and keep your pajamas on !)

    1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
      CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Good night, SparklingJewel. Keep smiling!

  31. SparklingJewel profile image65
    SparklingJewelposted 15 years ago

    I WIN !  (ahhhh that feels good!)

  32. C.S.Alexis profile image84
    C.S.Alexisposted 15 years ago

    Nothing a can opener won't solve!

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      That's the real reason I wear speedos under my armor.  tongue

  33. profile image0
    SirDentposted 15 years ago

    I see that Bt Evilpants has stolen another computer!!!!!!!

    1. B.T. Evilpants profile image60
      B.T. Evilpantsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I'm very crafty!

      1. profile image0
        SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        And you are also very evil!!!!

    2. CherylTheWriter profile image61
      CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      And possibly another car.

      1. B.T. Evilpants profile image60
        B.T. Evilpantsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Ridin' in style! Got me a Harley!!

        1. profile image0
          SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          I saw a jackalope headed for New York!!!!!!!

          1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
            CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Hey, they've seen everything there, even a jackalope on a Harley with jumper cables and a computer. Probably think he's just a new version of a biker pack.

          2. drummer boy profile image60
            drummer boyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            go jack go

            1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
              CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              I'm trying to make that fit the old Jan and Dean song about the little old lady from Pasadena ("Go, Granny, Go," etc.) but it's just not working.

  34. moifah profile image58
    moifahposted 15 years ago

    i'm gonna win

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations are in order!!!!!!

      1. B.T. Evilpants profile image60
        B.T. Evilpantsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Indeed.

  35. B.T. Evilpants profile image60
    B.T. Evilpantsposted 15 years ago

    Hey, I just noticed my score is up to 90. I'm catching up to you guys, and I only have 1 hub. Take that!!!

  36. B.T. Evilpants profile image60
    B.T. Evilpantsposted 15 years ago

    Gotta get outa here before rmr gets home from work. You cats have fun!!!

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      There are no cats around here.

      1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
        CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Just moons, stones, and dogs.

    2. B.T. Evilpants profile image60
      B.T. Evilpantsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      That would have been so much more dramatic if you could hear the Harley.

  37. profile image0
    SirDentposted 15 years ago

    I must go also. Eyelids are getting heavy.

  38. CherylTheWriter profile image61
    CherylTheWriterposted 15 years ago

    Good night, gentlemen. It's been a delight.

    1. profile image0
      SirDentposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I bet you say that to all the hubbers.  tongue

      1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
        CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Only the jackalopes, the drummers, the moose, and the knights in dented and shining armor. And, of course, the nice lady who smilingly puts up with us, like C.S. Alexis.

  39. C.S.Alexis profile image84
    C.S.Alexisposted 15 years ago

    First time I have ever been called a nice lady, HA!

    1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
      CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Does that mean you have me fooled?

  40. NateRider profile image61
    NateRiderposted 15 years ago

    Well, this is turning out to be an extremely long Forum (an interesting one to read at that!)

    1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
      CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I started reading this thing late Sunday afternoon and finished over eight hours later. It got so funny in parts I just couldn't quit reading, and now I'm addicted. (Don't tell my husband. He thinks I'm working.)

  41. CherylTheWriter profile image61
    CherylTheWriterposted 15 years ago

    And I'm talking to myself again. Hey, at least I'm winning.

  42. ProCW profile image79
    ProCWposted 15 years ago

    I am here so have a fear
    That you'll not win.
    So, here's my grin smile
    But you should have a tear.

    1. CherylTheWriter profile image61
      CherylTheWriterposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      There once was a foresty poet
      Who never did learn when to stow it
      When he tangled with me
      I soon crossed his T
      And taught him a lesson--dontcha know it

      Your turn smile

      1. ProCW profile image79
        ProCWposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        Hey! What "T" didn't I cross?
        Upon rereading, I'm at a loss
        I can't figure out
        What you're talking about
        So please tell me--mrs. boss?

        Hi Cheryl. smile

  43. Bob Ewing profile image64
    Bob Ewingposted 15 years ago

    Good Morning

  44. C.S.Alexis profile image84
    C.S.Alexisposted 15 years ago

    Good Quiet Morning...STORMED ALL NIGHT.

  45. Uninvited Writer profile image80
    Uninvited Writerposted 15 years ago

    It's overcast here and it's giong to be hot...

  46. C.S.Alexis profile image84
    C.S.Alexisposted 15 years ago

    same here in Chicagoland.

  47. Bob Ewing profile image64
    Bob Ewingposted 15 years ago

    bright sunny and mild, today's high should hit 19 C, perfect. smile

  48. rmr profile image69
    rmrposted 15 years ago

    Have I missed anything?

  49. Shirley Anderson profile image70
    Shirley Andersonposted 15 years ago

    Morning Ladies & Gents

    1. rmr profile image69
      rmrposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      So? What's the story with that job? The suspense has been killing me!

      1. Shirley Anderson profile image70
        Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

        It's killing me too....no word yet.  The contract's still open, but the call for applications said they were in dire need of someone PRONTO.  Maybe they've already hired and aren't bothering to respond, I don't know.

        1. rmr profile image69
          rmrposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          If you like, I can send a certain jackalope over there to convince these guys of your obvious talent. He is very good at that sort of thing.

          1. Shirley Anderson profile image70
            Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Oh, yes please!

            Thanks so much, moose!

            1. B.T. Evilpants profile image60
              B.T. Evilpantsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

              That's what friends are for! He's already on his shiny new (read stolen) Harley. Shoot me the directions, and I'll email them to his newly acquired (read.... well, you know the deal) laptop.

              1. Shirley Anderson profile image70
                Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                My jackalope in shining armour!  I'll get those directions to you as soon as I find out who and where this company is.  The name wasn't posted.

                What colour is new Harley?  Black?

                1. B.T. Evilpants profile image60
                  B.T. Evilpantsposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  Flat black. It's harder to see it at night!

                  1. Shirley Anderson profile image70
                    Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                    Oh, very clever!  Were you ever a navy seal, or green beret, any of those?  Your middle name seems to describe you very well.

  50. Bob Ewing profile image64
    Bob Ewingposted 15 years ago

    morning.

    1. Shirley Anderson profile image70
      Shirley Andersonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Morning, Robert.

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