Good Thursday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
Rise and shine! :bounce: It's time to start another day! Captain Clintmax with you now and I'm ready to get our morning together underway! :bounce: We made it over the Hump Day, so it's clear sailing from here on. Tomorrow begins my extended weekend off this week since I have 4 days in a row! :woohoo: I don't have any firm plans yet, but I'm sure I'm going to have lots of fun, and I'll be around DU more than usual!

So let's get this day started and over with as quickly as possible! :bounce:

Song Of The Day: "Love Somebody" by Rick Springfield

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

• AirmensMom
• AussieDave
• Bigwillq
• Billyskank
• Buddhamama
• BuffyTheFundieSlayer
• Bzzzz
• CallMeWesley
• Cannikin
• DanCa
• Entanglement
• FoxMulder
• GalleryGod
• Heidi
• Jamastiene
• Joan_Alpern
• Khashka
• KitchenWitch
• LizzieGrace
• Mdmc
• MissHoneychurch
• MrsGrumpy
• Mutley_r_us
• Newyawker99
• OhioBlues
• Redwitch
• Robeson
• Sbj405
• Scooter24
• SeattleGirl
• SimplyFugue
• Southlandshari
• SugarSmack
• Swimboy
• Tjwmason
• Wetzelbill
• Whoa_Nelly
• WildHorses
• WritingIsMyReligion
• XemaSab

[Bzzzz]

67. Morning Clint...

:hi: I'm running late today and of course it's the day of the week that I have to be in early for loan committee. :boring:
Man it it really windy here today. The weather here has been so crazy...one day almost 60 and the next in the 20's.
Hope everyone has a great day! Gotta run...

[Clintmax]

69. Morning, Bzzz!

:hi:
I know how the running late thing feels. Have a great day!

[Robeson]

2. Hey Clint!....

...you have 4 days in a row! Wow! Hope you enjoy the well deserved time off...:hi:

[Clintmax]

4. Hail, Robeson!

:hi:
Yep, and I can't hardly believe it! 4 days in a row RARELY happen to retail managers unless they are taking vacation. I'm so excited! You doing OK today?

[Robeson]

16. Oh, yes, as good as can be expected!....

...other than having 3 cracked teeth, a lawsuit which came to my mailbox today, and being bombarded by bill collectors, I couldn't be better!...:rofl:

But hey, life keeps on rockin'!

[Clintmax]

22. Well, good gods!

What a mess! What are you getting sued for, if you don't mind me asking.

[Robeson]

29. No, don't mind....

...I buy homes and rehab them, and then sell them. Anyway, I had a contract with a guy who asked me to make $1,700 in additional repairs. In good faith, I did. After 2 months, he backs out 2 days before closing. So I was $1700 out-of-pocket. Anywho, he has now turned around to sue me for not returning his earnest money. Some people have balls the size of Texas. Oh, well, that's what courts are for.

[Clintmax]

38. People suck.

:rofl:
What an idiot. I hope you KILL him in the courts and he learns a lesson!

[ScreamingMeemie]

3. Good morning Clintmax! How's the back today?

Funny you should mention Rick Springfield. I've been watching General Hospital for the past couple months because they have brought back a lot of the "old" cast members, Rick being one of them.

I hope you enjoy your long weekend! :hug:

[Clintmax]

7. Morning, MrsG!

:hi::hug:
My back is all better, thank you! I haven't had any more trouble with it, and plus I'm taking it easy with it for at least another couple of days, just to be sure. Rick Springfield had a slew of hits in the early eighties and I love his music. Back then he was in his 20's, I think...I can't imagine how he looks now.

How's everything in YOUR neck of the woods?

[ScreamingMeemie]

10. Rick Springfield lived on my wall next to Elvis Costello for about 4 years

in the early 80's. I adored him as Dr. Noah Drake. He actually still looks pretty good.



I still have my "Working Class Dog" album.

My brother got to meet him (he waited on him in a restaurant about 10 years ago), and he was stunned to be recognized, gracious and wonderful. He's getting pretty popular again. :hi:

[Clintmax]

23. Yeah, he IS looking pretty good!

I would recognize him if he came into my store! He sounds like a great guy!

[tjwmason]

11. Good morning Mrs. G.

:hug:

How's you doing this fine morning?

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. I am good, thanks tj! And you?

We have a bit of an ice storm happening. My daughter gets the day off because of it, so I get a little bit of extra time here before getting my son up. :hug:

[tjwmason]

21. That makes me say "hurrah for the Gulf stream".

A dash of snow now and then is fun....but I don't think I'd like the whole 6 feet for a couple of months thing.

I'm very good here, beautiful sunny weather has made me very happy today. :D

Glad that you get to hang around a bit. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

35. I'm taking the next flight out!

I am tired of the dreariness of it all. I get a little affected by it around this time of year. :)

[tjwmason]

41. You're more than welcome.

I'm sure that we'd manage to throw a big :party: to cheer you as well. :bounce:

[lizziegrace]

5. Hi ya Clint!

4 days in a row off? Sounds like heaven.

My daughter turns 19 :scared: on Tuesday. A few of her friends are coming over to help her celebrate this weekend. With boxes everywhere, I've got a lot of work to do.

Not a clue where the time's gone. Just yesterday, she was

[Clintmax]

9. Morning, Miss Lizzie!

:hi:
Time flies by at warp speed sometimes it seems, that's for sure. Twenty minutes ago I was going to speech and debate class at Hillcrest High School. :shrug:

These 4 days off ARE going to be heaven to me! I can't wait!

[lizziegrace]

13. Enjoy your time off!

Ya wanna help move boxes? *kidding!*

Have a terrific day. Off to get ready for work.

:hi:

[Clintmax]

26. Thank You! I will!

Have a good day at work, and I'll see you tomorrow! :bounce:

[tjwmason]

6. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

I'm in a very jolly mood here - glad to see that you are as well.

We're in ultra-trashy Victoriana mode here with Stainer's Crucifixion. :D

:hug:

[Clintmax]

15. Hail, TJ!

:hi::hug:
I'm glad you're here with me today, Man! Being in a good mood is THE way to be! Stainer's Crucifixion, huh? Sounds painful. :rofl:

[tjwmason]

24. It doesn't refer to crucifying Sir John Stainer

though I know plenty of choir directors who wish that it did ;)

It's really the epitome of ultra-twee stuff - which I love, in a slightly bizarre manner. :crazy:

[Clintmax]

36. Oh, ok...

:rofl:
What does "ultra-twee" mean? Never heard that term before.

[tjwmason]

46. Dictionary.com

defines twee as "overly precious or nice" and "affectedly dainty or refined".

[Clintmax]

51. Oh, OK...

The first thing that came to mind was "ultra-twang" as in Country Music with lots of pedal steel guitar and Banjo. :rofl:

[tjwmason]

77. Not quite my scene

as I'm sure you imagined. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

83. Yes, I know...

But that was my first thought when I saw that word. :rofl:

[In_The_Wind]

8. Good Morning!

Great song!

[Clintmax]

18. Morning, Miss Joan!

:hi::hug:
Good to see you again today! How's every little thing?

[In_The_Wind]

31. Just great! We're expecting 10 inches of snow. I'm crock-potting again.

On the down side my 9 week old granddaughter had to be medevaced yesterday afternoon. She will be in a children's hospital for the next 3 days being treated for meningitis.

[Clintmax]

40. Oh, shit!

That's awful, Miss Joan! I'm SO sorry. Here's to a rapid speedy recovery for the poor little thing! :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

48. Those are exactly my sentiments .

We are wondering how the child contracted bacterial meningitis in the first place.
I'm very grateful that my stepdaughter is home with Roxanne and didn't waste anytime getting her to the pediatrician.

[Clintmax]

52. Yes, no kidding!

I'm sure they'll find out how in the hells she got it. That's crazy!

[In_The_Wind]

60. Of course!

We are concerned but trying to stay positive.
Jon's sister passed away before she was 1 so it's understandable that he's very worried about his granddaughter.

[Clintmax]

70. I'm sure he is!

:hug::hug:to everyone, and especially the little girl who's having so much trouble. :hug::hug:

[In_The_Wind]

49. oops

dupe

[Scooter24]

12. Good morning Clint!

:hi:

Hey bud...Man an extended weekend sounds lovely. My busy season starts this month and I am working through the weekend. I have 11 weddings and 6 private events scheduled through mid-April.

:D

[Clintmax]

19. Hail, Scooter!

:hi::hug:
Wow! You're going to be a busy boy, aren't you?

[Scooter24]

32. Yeah

:hug:

I'm getting to the point where I'm needing an assistant, and the boyfriend just isn't cutting it. :rofl:

I'm incorporating the business this June once all the bank and legal work gets completed so that just adds to the excitement

I have a HUGH!! wedding this May, costing $50,000. It's going to be the death of me. :D

[Clintmax]

42. $50,000????

:wtf:
Who, in the name of all the gods, needs to spend THAT much money on a wedding? I think I could come up with MANY other things to do with that much money!

[Scooter24]

54. You'd be surprised.

This little business of mine started as doing a favor for a friend. She wanted this fabulous, artistic, gay boy (that's me!) to do her small wedding on a $3000 budget and I did a spectacular job. Some of the guests got my info and from there most of my business has been word-of-mouth.

The "cheapest" wedding I have on my calander this year is about $9000. The average being around $15,000-$20,000. I don't complain, 12% of the cost of the wedding is my fee. :)

It's an interesting and fun business... with just the 11 weddings I have planned, I plan to make a little over $15,000. As long as there is a client who wants to get married, I'm there for them. Most clients who hire an event planner usually spend quite a bit on their event.

You and your boy should go to the beach this weekend if weather permits. Time to start that tan!

[Clintmax]

64. Man....what a job!

I bet it's stressful sometimes though, huh? The weather is going to permit...but I was thinking Universal Studios Theme Park. It's just down the road and it's a freakin BLAST! Have you ever been there?

[Scooter24]

91. Stressful only in the few days leading up to an event.

After a few times, you learn to start planning for the unexpected.

Story time! :D I planned a dinner event last year for a business consulting group which took place in this vast space with 40 tables of 8. I had designed these beautiful royal blue table cloths with their company logo in silver in the center to be placed on each table. The company wanted them in white with the logo in blue, so I changed it and then approved the buy. Well, three days before the event, the caterers are there setting up the tables. The CEO comes in and doesn't like the tables at all. He then calls me on my cell phone and asks if its too late to change them back to blue. Now i'm in the back trying to help the audio and light people move their equipment into place and he calls me to change an issue that was settled weeks ago. So after a mild panic, I call the company that made the cloths for me and they agreed to do a rush order, but man it was costly and would cut it close on time. So the day of the event arrives. Table cloths will be here by 2pm, guests start arriving at 6pm, dinner at 630. No problem, still have 4 hours. Caterers are supposed to be here also at 2pm to set the table, glass and silverware. 2pm comes, omg no table cloths but the caterers are early! So I start calling. The cloths are an hour late leaving the shop. Come 330pm, still no cloths! I call again, stuck in traffic. Caterers are now restless and in a state of panic and I have the florists yelling at me that they have to set the centerpieces. 415pm, yay, cloths are here! Now everyone starts running into the ballroom and I'm throwing table cloths everywhere, trying to center them as best I could, and right behind me are the crazy caterers trying to set service for over 300 in about 75 min and also have the florists finish setting the centerpieces. The CEO shows up again and sees all of us and starts laughing and has a few of his kids join in to help. I leave them to finish to attend to other matters, and ultimately we finished the setup with 10 minutes to spare.

phew... lol So yeah, things like this are common. Just a slight change from the plan could lead to major drama.

And yes, I've been to Universal Studios many times. I attend Gay Days at Disney World usually every other year and love to spend a day there as a break from all the Disney.

[Scooter24]

34. dupe...

:grr:

[entanglement]

17. Good Morning, Clintmax!

:hi:

[Clintmax]

20. Hello, hello, Entangle!

:hi:
Are you ready for the upcoming weekend?

[entanglement]

30. Must ..not.. think.. about ...weekend

HELP!
:)

[Clintmax]

43. LOL! Well, what would you like me to do to help?

:)

[NMMNG]

25. Good morning Clint!

Four days off--lucky you!

As for me the only thing I have going on this weekend is work. :puke:

I am going out with my friend Mike tonight however. :thumbsup:

[Clintmax]

28. Morning, Miss Buffy!

:hi::hug:
You had some days off recently, didn't you? I know how you feel about having to work all weekend. Happens to me all the time. :rofl: I hope you have a great time with Mike!

[NMMNG]

39. I was off last weekend

But it's over now, and I won't be off for the weekend again for I don't know how long. :cry:

I'm sure I'll have lots of fun with Mike--I usually do. :-)

[Clintmax]

45. That's good!

I hope you have LOTS and LOTS of fun! We two are in the same boat with the weekend thing. I'll have these days off...and then a LONG stretch I'm sure.

[Wetzelbill]

27. Good morning.....

I just had some taquitos. Too many!

I found that as an adult, I eat more junk than when I was a kid. I think it's because I have nobody to stop me, haha.

Hey, the best thing to do on extended weekends, imho, is catch up on some sleep, reading and other creative type pursuits. Whether that is good film, music, theater or whatever, it's good for the mind, body and soul. :)

The extra DU time is a must!

[Clintmax]

33. Hail, Bill!

:hi:
You're probably right about the junk food thing. I do too. I'm certainly going to do some of those things you mentioned. Like go see Brokeback Mountain again. :woohoo:

[Wetzelbill]

37. I have yet to see it

I just got cable plus I have the unlimited rental thing at Blockbuster. I barely go to films anymore. I just wait until they come out on DVD. Although, I do need to hit a few of these newer ones like Brokeback and Syriana. I am not worth my salt if I don't. :)

[Clintmax]

50. Yes, go see it at the theater before it goes away...

The scenery is absolutely stunning and it will NOT be the same on a TV screen. Go see it if for no other reason than that.

[billyskank]

44. Hi Clint!

My car broke down today. :hi:

[Clintmax]

47. Hail, Billy!

:hi:
That sucks. What kind of car do you have?

[billyskank]

53. Mixed bag today

It's a Skoda Fabia, small car, looks like this:



First time it's let me down in three years, but there you have it. It's the ignition coil that's gone, apparently. Easy to fix, but they haven't got one.

On the plus side, I did discover that the train ride to work is quite pleasant. :)

Hope your morning is going well.

[Clintmax]

57. Looks like a nice car, Man.

I LOVED the cars people drove in Rome! My favorite was the Smart Four-Two. LOVED THAT CAR! I hope they get it fixed and back to you quickly and for minimal expense!

[billyskank]

63. Yeah those Smart cars are pretty wild

They reckon they can get it back to me on Saturday morning. Hopefully it won't cost me too much. Skodas are exceedingly economical on servicing, so I'm sure it would cost more if it were a different make. :)

[Clintmax]

66. That's good!

At least you won't have to spend your entire years salary on it! I would LOVE to have those Smart cars here in the US...yeah...RIGHT! :rofl:

[LaurenG]

55. Good Morning Clintmax!

Congratulations on your mini vacation dude. What will you do with all that time off? I agree lets get to the weekend whenever it starts. :D I think I may go for a hike, depending on the weather. If it rains or snows I'll pass if it's only cold I'll be OUTSIDE on a nature preserve right up the road (40) miles or so. I will think of you as I watch the waterfall on one specific stretch of the trail. Here is hoping for no precipitation :toast: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

58. Morning, Miss OhioB!

Sounds like a great time on the trail! It's supposed to be sunny and in the 70's for all my days off, so I'm really looking forward to it! :bounce: No precipitation for you OR me! :woohoo:

[Minnesota Libra]

56. Good Morning all and welcome to all newbies.........

....hope the newbies come to like DU as much as I do :loveya: A

s for the rest of us, I hope this is the day that brings the curtain down on the boy king completely :nuke: and opens the eyes of even the most hardened neocons :think:

[Clintmax]

61. Morning, MLibra!

I love your attitude, and I'm glad you come into the Morning Crew with it! :loveya: I have the same hopes! :bounce:

[AussieDave]

59. G'day Clint - and to all the Crew !!

Hope your back's feeling better, mate - this 4-day break probably came at the right time. Enjoy the time off !!

Here in BrisVegas it's Thursday night almost 10pm and pouring down rain - it's been wet all day and will stay this way until Saturday, but no-one is complaining - we need the rain badly.

Also, it's the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras this weekend - hopefully the weather will be good down there. I'm not going but one of the guys I work with is already there.

Cheers !!! :grouphug:

[Clintmax]

62. Hail, AussieDave!

:hi::hug:
My back IS better, thank you! :woohoo: If you need the rain, I'm glad you're getting it! We have none in the forecast for the whole of the next 7 days! :woohoo: I bet the Mardi Gras is going to be a GREAT time! I'm sorry you couldn't go. :grouphug:

[sbj405]

65. Morning, guys and gals

How's everyone doing?
I want a four day weekend :-(

[Clintmax]

68. Morning, SBJ!

:hi:
I'm doing great! I hope you are too! Do you have to work all weekend?

[sbj405]

73. Well hopefully I'll got Sat and Sun off.

Some work to do, but I won't have to go into the office.

[Clintmax]

76. At least that's something.

I wish I could work from home.

[Callalily]

71. Morning Clint!

I thoroughly jealous about your four-day weekend. I could use a few days off myself. Been trying to "schedule" a sick day in here somewhere, but too many things to do at work. I'm shooting for next week.

We had freezing rain/snow last night and the roads are quite slick. Going to be slow going this morning.

[Clintmax]

72. Morning, SimplyF!

:hi::hug:
A person needs a few days off once in a while...I certainly know THAT! I hope you can take it soon! You be careful when you get out on those roads! No accidents for YOU, you hear?

[Callalily]

80. Oh thanks.

I'll certainly be careful. Truthfully, I was hoping the weather would have been severe enough so I could just stay home, but the last time that happened a colleague picked me up. Ugh! The best laid plans.

[Clintmax]

85. LOL!

Best laid plans, indeed! :rofl: How bad does the weather have to be before you CAN stay home? :shrug:

[swimboy]

74. Hey, there, Captain!

How's it going? :hi: Just a few hours and your great long weekend kicks in! :applause: How's the old back today?

Work has got me by the jellybeans and isn't going to let go for about two weeks!

Time to down some coffee and head out there! Cowabunga! :bounce:

[Clintmax]

78. Hail, Swimboy!

:hi::hug:
It's damned good to see you, Dude! I'm REALLY looking forward to my days, let me tell ya! I hope you have a great day, Man! :bounce: COWABUNGA! :rofl:

On edit: My back is doing just fine now, Thank you! :hug:

[tjwmason]

84. Good morning swimboy.

:hi: :hug:

Hope that you're still managing to survive work nastiness.

[swimboy]

90. Thank you, TJ!

:hug: I'm sorry I didn't get to say hello on Saint David's Day and Ash Wednesday. Did you give up office mischief for Lent?

[tjwmason]

96. I did actually think about it.

But then realised that I'd fail before Ash Wednesday was out.....thought it better not even to try.

[buddhamama]

75. Aye Aye Captain !!!

Let the day commence. Sorry I missed ya yesterday, couldn't get my act together...

How are You- how's your back? :hi:

[Clintmax]

81. Morning, Miss Mama!

:hi:
Good to see you today! I've had days where I can't get my act together either, so don't worry about it...it happens to the best of us!

I'm doing just fine! Back is all better and everything! :woohoo:

[buddhamama]

87. oh YAY!

glad you're well again. i must get going...

Have a Wonderful Day! :loveya: :hug: :donut:

[Cannikin]

79. Good morning Clintmax!

[Clintmax]

82. Hail, Cannikin!

:hi:
How did the dentist appointment go?

[swimboy]

89. Good morning, man!

First time in ages we've been here at the same time. I hope things went well at the dentist yesterday! :hi:

[Cannikin]

93. Thank you! The root canal was a success, thanks for asking!

[tjwmason]

97. Good morning Cannikin.

Great news. I hope that you haven't been left in any pain though. :hi:

[Clintmax]

86. Time to get ready for work, my Crew!

It was great seeing everyone today and I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow on the first day of my mini-vacation! :woohoo:

Have a great day!

Clint

[billyskank]

88. See you, Clint

:hi:

[Scooter24]

92. lata' Clint!

:hi:

Have a great day!

[newyawker99]

94. Good morning everyone!

:donut:

:hi:

[billyskank]

98. Hi newyawker!

:hi:

[redwitch]

95. Yay for long weekends!

enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

I am leaving in a few for Cooperstown NY. I may stop at the BHOF and tell them I am mad at the voters for dissing mister O'Neill and Mr. Minosa.
My connection at BHOF passed away last year (RIP Cyndi), but I still know a few people.

[bigwillq]

99. Hi Clint!

Have a great day! Enjoy your weekend! :hi: