It's FRIDAAAAYY!!!! Any big plans for the weekend?

[Shine]

Personally, I'm stoked b/c the hubby and I are getting an overnite away WITHOUT the kids. They're going to Grandma's. Yahoooo!!

Also, on Sunday morning, I am performing for the first time with a choir I just joined a few weeks ago. I'm a bit nervous, but it'll be fun.

What are y'all up to this beautiful autumn weekend?


~Shine

[BigMcLargehuge]

1. Mrs. McLargehuge and I will be overnighting

in scenic Manchester, NH sans kids (YAAAAYYY!!!). Tomorrow night we will be seeing Beatlejuice at the historic Palace Theater, and dinner at a lovely little Italian restaurant on Elm Street.

[Shine]

3. Hey, didn't I see it's your bd w/e AND your anniversary w/e?

Jeez, you're a busy guy! Congrats, on both accounts, my friend.

Yeah, getting away, sans children, is a VERY big treat, indeed.

I wish you and your wife much Happiness together and a wildly romantic getaway.

Have fun!!

~Shine

[BigMcLargehuge]

10. We will!

[Shell Beau]

2. My brother, his wife, and their 2 kids

are coming to stay the night tonight! And we are cooking out. Also my aunt and uncle are coming over to eat with us as well. So after they leave tomorrow, I am sure I will be glad to do nothing. The kids are 1 and 3. See what I mean!! But I LOVE LOVE LOVE my niece and nephew! I am stoked about seeing them!

[Shine]

5. Sounds like a fun family time, Shell Beau

Yeah, kids those ages are definitely a handful, but those early years are so precious and fleeting. It certainly helps when they're cute, too.

Have fun!!


~Shine

[Shell Beau]

11. Thanks and you too!

[northzax]

4. going to oktoberfest at the RennFair in Maryland.

then watching the football.

[Shine]

7. Sounds like fun, northzax!

Hey, have an extra beer for me, friend!



Enjoy,
~Shine

[dajoki]

6. watch football

[Shine]

13. Right on, dajoki!

Watching football is a great pastime in autumn....

Hope your team wins!! Have fun!




~Shine

[dajoki]

27. thanks, your's too!!

[Lilyhoney]

8. Well, let me see,

I will pay the rent, bills and buy groceries. Clean the house, walk the dog and cook food. Maybe wash some laundry.

Then I will spend the next two weeks being broke, sitting here at DU.

Enjoy your adult time.

[Shine]

15. Hey, Lilyhoney (great name, btw)...sometimes finding the

Sublime in the Mundane is the greatest challenge in life, eh? At least for me it is.

Have a wonderful weekend accomplishing all your tasks and I hope, at the end of it, you feel a sense of satisfaction.

Ah, Sweet domesticity....

Oh, and thanks for your good wishes!


~Shine

[Lilyhoney]

22. Thank you for the different perspective.

This is my full time job and it gets to me at times. But I am very fortunate that I have this oppertunity. I have time to work on my art and read and go out with the dog.

Since we don't have any kids to send away for the weekend, maybe in the near future I should give myself a break and bring in someone to do it for me, for a day. That would be so nice.

I chose my screen name because my dogs' name is Lily and she is as sweet as honey made from a field of callalilies.

[Shine]

41. We tned to forget just how blessed we are, in the midst of it All

We get caught up in the Small Stuff and forget what's really important. We ALL need to remember to "give ourselves a break" sometimes and not take Life so seriously. Simply being Alive is enough.

Life is SWEET, Lilyhoney!!

I wish you much enjoyment in your artistic pursuits.


~Shine

[Meatwad]

9. Homework and football.

All my plans happen usually right on the spot.

[Shine]

17. Not necesarily in that order, right? :)

Hey, I can relate to making it up as we go along, Meatwad.

We have our Plans, and then we have What Happens. Sometimes these are NOt the same thing. haha.

In any case, it's great to be in the Moment and I wish you many moments of happiness this weekend.

Have fun,
~Shine

[bicentennial_baby]

12. Oh yes!

haircut in the morning tommorrow, then off for the night to see my two most favorite people in the whole wide world!

i'm a happy girl

[Shine]

19. Your happiness is contagious, BB!

It's nice to see somebody so excited to see people they love.

LOVE makes the world go 'round....

Good luck with that haircut, too.


~Shine

[bicentennial_baby]

37. yes, love is wonderful!

i've never been happier, really.

[Mizmoon]

14. We're installing the new fireplace doors!

and no, I'm sorry, you can't watch!

[Shine]

21. Sounds like a great household project, Mizmoon!

Metaphorically speaking, I think the fireplace represents the Heart of the Home...so it's great that you're putting energy into that special place.

May your HEARTh create much Beauty, Warmth and Love....


~Shine

[Mizmoon]

42. What a wonderful thing to say to me

That is exactly the kind of thing my hubby would say.

I like you

[MissMillie]

16. Running a 5K

Going to a 40th birthday party for my friend's husband.

Vile heathens coming to Fenway Park, always makes for good fun.

Sunday I have to do the household chores and keep my eye on the Pats.

[Shine]

23. How cool, MissMillie! Sounds like a lot of fun is in store for you

this weekend. I wish you Strength and Ease on your 5K run. May the wind be at your back, my dear!


~Shine

[cfield]

18. I am SO definitely decorating

the house in purple streamers and balloons. We're having people over for chili, chips & queso, and the K-State/Oklalooser game tomorrow. I'm sooo exicted!

Anyone know what time it is in Norman, OK?



About 35-7!


If you don't get it, I can explain...

GO CATS!

[Shine]

25. Sounds like you are a big fan of football, cfield!

I am sure your house will be the center for much merriment this w/e as you watch the big games...

Have fun and have an extra beer for me, OK?

~Shine

[cfield]

39. you got it!

[Lavender Brown]

20. I'm leaving Sunday

for a three-day yoga retreat in New England. I've always wanted to go to one. It's going to be so relaxing.

[Shine]

26. Oh, Lavender Brown, you are making me jealous!

(kidding) Seriously, a yoga retreat sounds fantastic. I'm sure you will return totally blissed out. May you be Supple and Relaxed.

Namaste, my friend.

~Shine

[MissMillie]

48. Where about in New England?

Hmmmm......

[Lavender Brown]

52. the Berkshires... but

I am going to Boston for a few days after that, and then again in a few weeks. Job interviews

[MissMillie]

69. Let us know when you're coming to Boston

I'm sure some of us Boston DUers would love an excuse to get together for a drink or pizza.

[Lavender Brown]

82. That would be great.

[Shine]

78. The yoga w/e is perfect for grounding yourself before you do the

interview scene.

Relax.....B R E A T H E......All is Well... you will do fine!!


Good things are coming your way....

Get ready,
Shine

[Lavender Brown]

81. Thank you!

You're so optimistic and cheery.

[Shine]

88. Why thank you, Lavender. How sweet of you to say that.

Yes, I am definitely an Eternal Optimist, at heart.

Sometimes it's hard to be, in the midst of it All...but then I am reminded by the simple pleasures of Life that we are,indeed, blessed.

Life is good.

Take care,
Shine

[rbnyc]

24. My niece's first birthday party is Sunday.

And every Saturday I take my son to the farmer's market and the park.

[Shine]

30. Oh, how sweet, rbnyc!! Those first bd parties are always adorable

There are ALWAYS waaay more adults than kids and everyone is mightily amused when the kid manages to smear bd cake all over her face. Too cute! Lots of documentation is necessary. Bring your camera!

The farmer's mkt and the park with your son sounds precious, too. Being a parent is a great blessing, isn't it?

Enjoy!!

~Shine

[rbnyc]

35. Thanks.

My son's first birthday party was a couple weeks ago. It was great. We could not get him interested in opening presents, tho.

My neice and son are 2 weeks apart, which I think is great. They are so cute together.

[Shine]

44. Cousins are the BEST!! How special for them...and YOU, too!

Many blessings....Isn't parenthood great?


~Shine

[rbnyc]

93. It is.

I'm lucky to love a lot of things about my life, my job, my husband, my neighborhood, my cats, my guitars, my friends...but having a son and being a mom is just the most wonderful part of my life!

[Trigger Hippie]

28. It's my birthday Sunday so

I'm planning on spending the whole day at the Museum of Fine Arts (www.mfa.org ) and having dinner with a friend at a restaurant to be named later.

[Shine]

31. How cultural of you, as you celebrate a VERY sophisticated bd!

I wish you many abundant birthday blessings, BIAPH!!

BTW, your moniker totally cracks me up. Pun intended.

Have a fantastic birthday weekend!! Enjoy, my friend!


~Shine

[Trigger Hippie]

32. Thanks for the good wishes!

[seemunkee]

54. A chair I helped make is in the museum.

In the Asian collection, one of the American craftsment chairs the museum has scattered around. I never knew what piece was put in until last year and went to see it.

[Trigger Hippie]

56. Oh, that's so cool!!

I love everything in that place. I've been neglecting the Asian galleries, so I'll probably see your chair Sunday!

[seemunkee]

57. It's next to the big staircase. Dark Rosewood.

[Trigger Hippie]

60. OK, I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[Shine]

79. How cool, we have an artist in our midst!!

That's a neat claim to fame.

Isn't it great that we're all so unique?

Good on ya,
Shine

[eyesroll]

29. Taking my LSAT tomorrow!

Getting a good night's sleep tonight (hopefully).

[Shine]

33. Be Brilliant.

Good luck, eyesroll!!

Keep us posted on how it goes...


~Shine

[jane_pippin]

34. Kinda. Going to two shows tonight,

one is a benefit for New Orleans musicians and another, Sharon Jones, because it will be fantastic and fun.

I also have a pseudo-boxing class at my gym tonight. AND I want to try to catch Bill Maher's show and take a nap, but that won't happen.

Saturday I sleep in and work at night only to go out again somewhere-I forget what's going on that day.

Sunday I sleep, get breakfast at a cafe, then go home and watch the tv until my brain feels normal again.

Good times.

to you for getting a fun mini-vacation and getting to perform. Have a good time.

[Shine]

36. Wow, sounds busy, JP!

The music sounds like fun, as does the "pseudo-boxing"...how intriguing THAT sounds...hmmm..Is that like Tae-bo or something?

It's amazing how much we can jam into a weekend, huh?

Have fun, girl!

And thanks for your good wishes!

Ciao for now,
~Shine

[jane_pippin]

43. It's my first class so I'm not too sure but I think that's what it is.

It's called "box-bag" and you wear gloves and everything. I think it's synchronized boxing moves around a hanging punching bag so as you move and punch you get an aerobic workout.

See you around, Shine.

[Shine]

47. As long as there's decent music, I'll try anything once!

Hey, let me know what you think of it. I'm curious.

I've seen the infomercials for Tae-bo (as I've been channel-surfing..) and those people are scary. Seriously, you could throw your damn arm out with some of those moves.

You be safe out there, darlin'


~Shine

[jane_pippin]

64. I certainly will let you know.

Probably tonight if I can still use my arms after throwing all those monster punches.

[Guy Fawkes]

38. I think I'll get better...

But sick or not, I plan on sleeping.

[Shine]

45. Wishing you a w/e filled with Rest and Rejuvenation, GuyFawkes

Sweet Dreams!


~Shine

[bbernardini]

40. Gigging in Atlantic City tonight, going to see Porcupine Tree tomorrow!

[Shine]

46. Cool, a musician!! Tell me, what do you play? Or do you sing?

Have a great time, bb!!


~Shine

[bbernardini]

49. I play keyboards. I sing sometimes...

...but not with this band, and not with this cold I'm trying to get rid of.

[Shine]

61. Hope you're feeling better soon, bb! Hang in there and you'll be

back to makin' music in no time.

Wishing you a speedy recovery,
Shine

[TallahasseeGrannie]

50. Taking care of the new grandbaby

if you want pix go to

www.jenniferbuerkle.neptune.com

you have to open it in explorer and go to the slideshow called Kaelin arrives.

Also watching the FSU Seminoles tomorrow and eating brats, kraut and tipping a few cold ones.

[Shine]

63. Sounds like precious time, indeed TGrannie.

My technical skills are a bit limited at this point, so I was unable to open that link, sadly. I'm sure Kaelin is absolutely adorable, though. What baby isn't? VERY cool-sounding Gaelic name, btw.

Have fun and enjoy!!
Have a beer for me, too!
~Shine

[TallahasseeGrannie]

71. Thanks

the name IS cool. Means waterfall in gaelic

Rather appropriate at the moment.

[Shine]

80. LOL!! Are you saying that b/c the kid provides copious amounts

of PEE?



Sounds like you're a Grannie in the thick of things, indeed.



~Shine

[TallahasseeGrannie]

89. yep

and her 2 year old brother, still in dipes, can make one of those suckers weigh five pounds, easy!

[bamacrat]

51. Going to the BAMA vs Florida game in Tuscaloosa.

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shine]

65. Boy, there sure are a lot of football fans out there!! It's such a fun

fall activity.

Have great time at the game, babacrat! Hope your team wins!



~Shine

[In_The_Wind]

53. rest and recovery

[Shine]

67. Sounds like an important thing to do, Joan.

May you be Refreshed and Rejuvenated by the end of the weekend, my dear.

Take good care,
Shine

[seemunkee]

55. Going to the beach in DE

Quick little trip with friends who have never been, our daughter and one of her friends.

[Shine]

68. Sounds great, seemunkee!! How fun to go to the beach at the

end of September, eh?

Life is good!!

Enjoy,
~Shine

[terrya]

58. I suspect alcohol will be involved somehow....

beyond that, who knows?

[Shine]

70. You're funny, terrya!

May your weekend bring you MANY pleasant surprises....

Hey, get started and have a beer, on me!



Have fun,
~Shine

[edbermac]

59. I'm gonna take a nap, wake up, and then get some sleep...

Ahhh, bliss...

[Shine]

73. Yes, in these modern times it's hard to tell whether we are actually

Asleep or Awake most of the time, eh, edbermac? chuckle, chuckle.

Hmmmm...food for thought....I'm gonna have to sleep on that one...



Sweet dreams, my friend!


~Shine

[XNASA]

62. I'm going to Brazil this weekend.

And I'll be cloning pandas. So I can't be disturbed.

[Shine]

75. Are you trying to clone a Brazillian of them? Sorry, couldn't help it.

Good luck with that, XNASA!



~Shine

[toey]

66. going to see Lord of War with my new b/f...i'm so smitten with him :)

[Shine]

83. ALL Love is good love, my friend. I believe in Love.

May you and your sweetie have a heartful and romantic w/e together..even if you are going to see a movie about War.



~Shine

[toey]

92. it is his turn to pick the movie this week, my choice woulda been

elizabethtown

[mvd]

72. Like others, I'll watch football for sure

Check out some business-related e-mails (thought a web design one was promising until I found out it was more sales related,) listen to music, read DU, go shopping - pretty normal weekend. Everyone have a good weekend!

[Shine]

84. Sounds perfectly "normal" to me, mvd...and in a good way.

It's the simple things that make Life great, right?

Enjoy and relax,

~Shine

[Jamastiene]

74. If I could get some help writing my English essay today, I could

make plans for the weekend. Right now, my plans involve trying to pick between comparing and contrasting (get this) Britney Spears vs. Christine Agualera (I cannot tell a different) and McDonalds and Burger King (I cannot tell a difference). I'm concerned about this one.

[Shine]

85. Wow, good luck with that essay, Jamastiene!

Sounds like heady stuff, to be sure.

Have you seen the movie about McDonald's called "Supersize Me"? It's excellent, but after watching it, I will NEVER eat there again. Yuckola.

Well, as you explore the finer nuances of these many topics, I wish you much Clarity and Eloquence so that you are able to finish your essay and go out to enjoy this fabulous weekend.

Hang in there, friend!



~Shine

[LSK]

76. sleeping, reading, cleaning, surfing, watching sports on tv

The usual stuff.

[Shine]

86. Cool, dude. Hope you enjoy every last second of it.

Peace,
~Shine

[HEyHEY]

77. Not sure but it will no doubt involved

Masturbation and crying

[Shine]

87. LOL!! HH, you are too funny!!

I like it.

Is masturbation and crying better, or worse, than masturbation and LAUGHING?


Hmmmm....

Well, have fun whatEVER you end up doing!


~Shine

[plcdude]

90. I don't know about crying

or laughing but the other activity is always enjoyable.

[SeattleGirl]

91. Going to a baseball game tonight

and probably working for most of the rest of the weekend.

[Shine]

95. Hi SeattleGirl!!

Have fun at the game! Glad to hear you'll get some playtime in.



Good luck with working...


~Shine

[SeattleGirl]

99. Thanks Shine!

[GalleryGod]

94. We're Heading for San Francisco...Two Conferences !

Dual not Dueling Conferences!

[Shine]

96. Hey, I'm down in the Santa Cruz area....the weather's fantastic!!

Should be a nice weekend...enjoy all those conferences!!


~Shine

[hyphenate]

97. I'm going to Toronto!

For two days, anyhow. Getting a massage tomorrow night at my favorite spa, going to Ward's Island for some R&R and eating at two of my favorite Torontonian restaurants.

It's back to Massachusetts on Monday. I haven't gotten away for a very long time--four years in fact, except for the move back east. This will be a great weekend to reenergize and get back to the world of the living.

[Mr. McD]

98. BBQ

I've got 6 chickens in brine. The wife has to work.