Good Friday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Early Morning Crew thread! Here we are at the last work shift of the week, so I hope you have a fun weekend planned! It's that time of year when we should be outside on Saturday and Sunday cooking on the grill and having friends over for a barbecue!

I've been meaning to share a video I discovered on "You Tube" sometime back and have kept forgetting to post a link. It's a Brokeback Mountain video set to the song "Please Remember Me". It's a great video and I watch it all the time. Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKr1Ou8_T3E Watch it...I think you'll love it!

Time to grab a cup of coffee, have a seat and get this day started with the Crew! Are you ready? Let's do it!

Song Of The Day: "Let's Hear It For The Boy" by Denise Williams

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

• AirmensMom
• AussieDave
• Bigwillq
• Billyskank
• Bridgit
• Buddhamama
• BuffyTheFundieSlayer
• Bzzzz
• CallMeWesley
• Cannikin
• DanCa
• Entanglement
• Flblu2
• FoxMulder
• GalleryGod
• Heidi
• Hissyspit
• Jamastiene
• Joan_Alpern
• Khashka
• KitchenWitch
• LizzieGrace
• Mdmc
• Minnesota Libra
• MissHoneychurch
• MrsGrumpy
• Mutley_r_us
• Newyawker99
• OhioBlues
• Random_Australian
• Redwitch
• Robeson
• Sbj405
• Scooter24
• SeattleGirl
• SimplyFugue
• Southlandshari
• Starbucks Anarchist
• SugarSmack
• Swimboy
• Tjwmason
• Wetzelbill
• Whoa_Nelly
• WildHorses
• WritingIsMyReligion
• XemaSab

[billyskank]

2. Morning, Clint

[Clintmax]

4. Hail, Billy!

It's good to see you again today, my friend! How's everything at work today?

[billyskank]

11. s l o w

I literally have nothing to do. I am trying to teach myself Java.

[Clintmax]

16. Yeah? And how's THAT going?

I hate it when I have nothing to do. The day goes by so damned slowly when it's like that.

[billyskank]

27. Don't know yet

I've only just downloaded the development tools.

Yeah, work sucks when it's like this. I want to earn my money!

[Clintmax]

32. I hear ya there!

What...you don't earn an hourly wage? Just wages depending on your work output?

[billyskank]

36. What I mean is

they're basically paying me for sitting on my butt right now. I know that sounds kinda like nirvana, but actually I feel really guilty about it. I'd much rather be doing useful work for them.

I just get paid a regular salary.

[Clintmax]

37. Oh, OK...

I understand now. Silly me. I'd rather be working non-stop as well. The day passes by much more quickly that way.

[tjwmason]

17. Good morning billy.

[billyskank]

28. Good morning mason

of the blessed telecommute.

[tjwmason]

44. I do have a half-hour walk most days.

Though walking along whilst birds sing in the trees, and the occasional bunny hops in the undergrowth, and the murderous grey-squirrels taunt everybody else, is hardly the same thing as staring at a barely moving car a few feet ahead of oneself.

[billyskank]

48. Right you are

My drive to work is better than average fortunately, I sit in traffic jams quite infrequently, but I still have to drive too much. Actually I found catching the train to Wellingborough much more pleasant. The only difficulty was the couple of miles from Wellingborough station to work.

[tjwmason]

50. This is the problem.

Not wishing to get too serious in the Lounge...

Modern British life is built around the car - people are basically forced to use cars, even if they don't want to, which actually makes it much more difficult even if they wish to drive less. The decline in 'bus services merely exacerbates this, which then creates less demand, which creates lower levels of service.......here's a big for the deregulation of the 'bus system.

[billyskank]

59. Yes, transport *has* to be subsidised

it can't be run as a business. Because when you look at it like that, the very notion of little-used services to out of the way places becomes suspect. This is why Beeching cut all the branch lines - in a Labour government, I might add.

But the effectiveness of the transport system actually depends on all those little nodes that are inefficient when viewed from a commercial perspective.

Anyway, all effective transport systems are subsidised. Cars wouldn't be anywhere near as attractive if all roads were owned privately and maintained by money collected from tolls. (Even before you consider trying to turn a profit from them). Instead motorists get about on very handsome subsidy from the public purse.

So it isn't about economics at all. It was a choice. Somebody decided, long ago, that we didn't want public transport any more, and that everyone would get about by car.

[tjwmason]

64. Putting driving costs close to their real cost would be a reasonable start

My 'A' Level economics teacher always said that petrol should be between £50 and £100 per gallon - somehow I can't see that happening.

[billyskank]

Here is where I disagree with the anti-car lobby

They think that motoring should be made so expensive that people are forced to think about alternatives. I agree. But they think this should happen first. Here, I disagree. As you noted a couple of posts above, in most places outside London alternatives simply do not exist. So people will be forced to pay the high prices because they cannot do anything else. Furthermore this would be highly regressive, because poor people would be hit far harder than rich people.

This is of course exactly what the government was trying to do with the fuel tax escalator until the protests in 2000, after which hiking fuel duty became politically impossible. It was a very cynical policy; they get to claim green credentials whilst not actually doing anything to solve the problem - into the bargain, they increase tax revenue! Everybody's happy, except those of us who have to drive.

I think the anti-car lobby assume that everybody in a car is Mr. Toad, simply burning petrol for the fun of it.

What we actually need is a rebuilding of our public transport infrastructure that happens in conjunction with a gradual raising of the cost of motoring. It would have to be finely finessed.

Of course, it would take a very strong government to get this past the pro-car lobby.

[tjwmason]

83. That's one of the problems of our Londonocentric politics.

Plus there are large portions of the country where public transport is never going to work in any practical sense.

My own view is that we need to do three things together - build up public transport, raise driving costs, and develop alternatives to travel where possible. If people don't need to travel in the first place then the method of transport becomes somewhat moot.

[AirmensMom]

94. Good morning, billy!

[billyskank]

123. Hi you!

[Hissyspit]

3. Morning!

[Clintmax]

7. Good Morning, Hissy!

How's every little thing?

[Hissyspit]

10. Friday means no classes today.

I will be going back to bed in a few.

Lots to do, of course - grading - but I don't have to be anywhere specific, so I can sleep in.

[Clintmax]

18. Good for you!

Everyone needs to sleep in once in a while. Just try not to sleep too long...you're whole sleep cycle can get fuckered up that way.

[Hissyspit]

21. It always is. Night classes on Monday and Wednesday.

8 a.m. classes on Tuesday and Thursday.

But I like a flexible schedule.

[Clintmax]

34. Oh, OK.

That sounds like MY schedule at work. It's never the same thing twice and days off are never together. That's just the way retail is.

[MissHoneychurch]

5. Good morning

weekend is close

[Clintmax]

9. Good Morning, Miss Honey!

Yes, it surely is! Do you have any big plans for the weekend yet, my dear?

[MissHoneychurch]

14. Uhhh ....

washing clothes, cleaning up??
Meeting with my friend Saturday evening, no idea yet what we gonna do though. Either go for a drink or a movie.
Giving my muscles time to calm down and stop hurting so that I can go the gym Monday again without too much pain.

[Clintmax]

20. I've had those kinds of weekend plans before!

The housecleaning and washing clothes activities are a never ending chore. Whatever you and your friend decide to do, I'm sure you'll have fun!

[MissHoneychurch]

24. Well, I was gone the last two weekends

I will be gone next weekend. Guess this weekend just has to be the one. At least I don't need to wash the windows yet as it is supposed to rain. But the temps are around 70 degress. Finally. About time the winter is over.

[Clintmax]

31. Yes. This would be the weekend then!

70 degrees is good! I hate cold weather, myself. If it stayed 80 or above all year long, I would be a happy boy! We're supposed to have between 82 and 88 all through next week here in Florida!

[MissHoneychurch]

54. Right now I am more than happy about the temps

finally getting warmer. The winter lasted long enough this year. Now we can sit outside again in a café and enjoy the sun and the drink.

[Clintmax]

57. I love to do that too!

I plan to do even MORE of that this year!

[MissHoneychurch]

61. I know I will do it frequently

and maybe we can do it together in September?

[Clintmax]

65. That would be GREAT!

I'd love to!

[MissHoneychurch]

67. OK deal

chose a nice café ... but then ... we will be in your company, so it doesn't matter where we are

[Clintmax]

71. Oh, I have the perfect one already in mind!

And I agree...we'll all be together so it wouldn't matter to me either!

[MissHoneychurch]

74. YAY

I am SOOOOO looking forward to meet you. 4 months and some days and then I am coming

[Clintmax]

77. I am SOOO looking forward to it also!

So is Greekspeak!

[MissHoneychurch]

81. Yes, it will be really nice to meet him too

I am sure those three weeks will be unforgettable for me

[Clintmax]

84. And for me too!

We'll take lots of pictures, you and I, so we'll always remember!

[MissHoneychurch]

86. Oh yes we will

my camera will come with me, no question.

[Clintmax]

88. I'll have a new one by then too!

I need a new camera. What better time to get one??

[MissHoneychurch]

91. True so true

I so enjoy taking pictures with my new zoom. It is fun

[Clintmax]

99. My old camera didn't have anything but a digital zoom...

so THOSE pictures were really grainy. I'm going to get one with a good optical zoom this time!

[MissHoneychurch]

106. Do that

while I was taking pics in Prague I switched between my zooms all the time.

[Clintmax]

120. I am.

I want a better camera than the one I have anyway.

[tjwmason]

39. Good afternoon Miss Honeychurch.

Week-ends are always welcome.

[MissHoneychurch]

52. OH YES

I only wish they were longer.

[AirmensMom]

95. Guten Morgan, MissHC!

[MissHoneychurch]

96. Good morning AirmensMom

I am looking forward to the weekend. And you?

[AirmensMom]

101. I sure am!

Harleydad might be coming home?

[MissHoneychurch]

104. Yay, that would be wonderful

I have to wait a bit longer till I see my sweetheart again. You two enjoy the weekend!!!!

[AirmensMom]

116. Being apart is so hard!

Except for my realtor, I haven't seen another human being all week. I think harleydad is having a father-daughter day with harleykid today and then he'll probably head back late tonight or early tomorrow. I think he's all done with his business ... I mean, he was successful with everything he went up there for!

How long do you have to wait till you see your sweetheart?

[MissHoneychurch]

121. I have to wait at least two more weeks

I tell ya, our reunion will be VERY sweet

So did Harleydad get the job?

[AirmensMom]

135. Reunions are great, aren't they?

The job thing is sort of interesting. They want to start a new division and put him in charge. But they're not making a formal offer until they know when he's moving up there. And they won't have the job ready until June or even July. But they definitely want him. It doesn't pay as much as he makes now, but the salary would grow as the division grows. I'm a little nervous about it, but I'm sure it'll work out.

[MissHoneychurch]

139. Oh yes, reunions are just wonderful

It sounds good with the job. I understand that you are a bit worried but they seem really interested when they even start a new division for him. Perfect.

Is there a chance that you will work again as well?

[AirmensMom]

141. Not much of a chance.

It's too bad -- I bet I could get a job there, too. (They have great benefits!) But I haven't had any improvement in 4 1/2 years ...

Wow, that's a long time to be away from it anyway! I don't have a clue what languages they're using these days. I'm afraid my skills have probably dropped off to the point where my learning curve would be huge.

[MissHoneychurch]

Will you try anyway?

Maybe there is a chance where you can work from home. Trying is better than not trying.

[AirmensMom]

147. I would try if it was just the skills part.

But I wouldn't be able to work full-time, even from home. And trying could cost me my Social Security. Who knows, maybe I'll get well in all that fresh air!

[MissHoneychurch]

148. OK

didn't think or know about the Social Security. I am sure in the beginning you will be very busy with your new house anyway.

[AirmensMom]

150. Yes ...

and, being uppity, I don't think I should HAVE to work!

[MissHoneychurch]

156. LOL

right. We just will sit around and drink tea with the little finger spread off

[AirmensMom]

161. Or not ...

Who says we have to do anything with our little finger? That would be OUR choice!

[MissHoneychurch]

163. Yes I know

I thought we do that to mess with other people's mind

[AirmensMom]

167. Of course you do!

But, uppity or not, I'm going to have to get my butt in gear and start getting myself and this house ready pretty soon. Have I mentioned that I'm SICK of cleaning this house? No ... make that sick and tired! I love my kitties to pieces, but they do make a lot of work for me.

[MissHoneychurch]

170. All the hair, huh

I have the same task this weekend. Getting my apt in order and washing clothes. Not my fav thing to do but since I live by myself nobody else is doing it for me.

[AirmensMom]

176. Hair and kitty box.

Scoop the box twice/day, sweep up the litter. I swiffer the floor every day -- it's AMAZING how much stuff comes off it! And it's white, so it's not like dirt is hiding. There's also the puke check. It's definitely hair ball season! Then wash the pet blankets that we keep on the furniture. Check the girls for their soft paws ... replace if necessary. *sigh* I'm tired already.

Ok, let's get this show on the road! I'll be back in the lounge after I get some things done.

[Callalily]

100. Morning MissH

Thought I'd send you a quick good morning. Gotta start my workday early again today. Sheesh! Been working far too hard lately! I too can't wait for the weekend. Ah, to only be in my bed right now. That would give me such great pleasure.

[MissHoneychurch]

103. Good morning SimplyF

I know how you feel. I wanted to stay in my bed this morning as well. But no, I had to get to work. Oh well, I am almost done for this week. And the sun is shining so the mood is good and I look forward to go for a drink in a café with my friend after work. Maybe I can get off a bit early.

[Callalily]

113. Sounds like you've

got a lovely evening planned. Good conversation with a good friend - can't be beat!

[MissHoneychurch]

117. True dat

and sitting in the sun while doing that is even better

[SeattleGirl]

6. Morning, Clintmax darling!

Love the choice of song! Hope you had a great week!

[Clintmax]

12. Good Morning, Miss Seattle!

I'm glad you like that song too! It's another that I haven't heard in a long time and just listened to it a moment ago when I was trying to decide on which one to use for today! I had a good week, yes! I hope yours was a good as mine!

[SeattleGirl]

19. I'm so glad you had a good week!

Someone inspired me a couple of days ago to to download my two very favorite Bobby Darin songs: Mack the Knife and Beyond the Sea!

[Clintmax]

23. I like Bobby Darin too!

He's one of Greekspeak's favorites as well, so we have several of his albumns.

[SeattleGirl]

25. Wunderbar!

I think Beyond the Sea is the best!

[Clintmax]

30. Yes, that's a good one!

Wasn't it Bobby who did the "Beauty School Dropout" song in "Grease"?

[tjwmason]

8. Good morning Clint.

Always good to see you.

[Clintmax]

13. Hail, TJ!

It's always good to see you in the early mornings too, my friend! Even though it's not early morning in England. How's work today?

[tjwmason]

22. Work? What's that?

Working from home - so things are going fairly easily

I actually have the television on rather than music (not quite sure why), which is mostly coverage of the Queen's 80th birthday.

[Clintmax]

29. Oh, that's right!

YOu work from home on Friday! I wish I could do that too. However, retail doesn't offer that option. The Queen is 80, huh? That's wonderful!

[tjwmason]

33. Any excuse for a party say I.

Working from home would be a tad bit difficult in retail - pity because it can be a good change. I wouldn't want it all of the time - but one day per week (I do actually achieve work as well) is very good.

[Clintmax]

35. Yes, I can imagine.

I keep seeing those work from home doing real estate infomercials on television and I wonder if one can really do that and make all the money the people in it says THEY make.

[tjwmason]

38. If it's an informercial - I think we both know the answer to that.

Maybe I'm a grumpy cynic (well, ok, there's no maybe about that), but I really don't see how the 'actors' can fake so much enthusiasm on them.

[Clintmax]

42. That's what I was thinking also!

So no, you're not a grumpy cynic! Unless I am too.

[tjwmason]

46. Cynicism is the last thing one could accuse you of.

You're far too happy and cheery for that.

[Clintmax]

47. I wouldn't think of myself as a cynic either...

besides...who wants to come into the Early Morning Crew thread and deal with a sourpuss? I'm never that way (or try not to ever be that way).

[tjwmason]

60. I have to admit to being somewhat tempramental at times

But most of the time I'm reasonably cheery (once I've had my morning coffee that is).

[Clintmax]

66. That's good.

I have to have some coffee first also. once I have that in my hand, I'm fine.

[tjwmason]

68. The body and mind just needs that little kick to get things going.

Then all is good with the world.

[Clintmax]

73. That's right!

[BreweryYardRat]

15. *grunt*

I have a soul-crushing Statistics exam at 2:00 and my sleep cycle is fucked. Looks like I'm going to have to down a LOT of No-Doz beforehand.

[Clintmax]

26. Morning, Seawolf!

If your exam is at 2pm, maybe you should take a sleep aid and get some rest beforehand. Or are you one of those people who can get by with no sleep?

[BreweryYardRat]

49. Can't.

When I fall asleep, I generally sleep for a solid 9 hours or more at a stretch-even if my alarm goes off-and it takes an hour for me to get ready. Even if I went to bed right now, I'd still miss the exam.

So what I'm going to do is take about 6 No-Doz capsules at 1:30-1:45. That should ensure I'm awake enough for my exam.

[Clintmax]

51. Wow. I NEVER sleep that long.

But I can understand where you're coming from. Good luck on your exam, Wolf!

[sbj405]

40. Morning, Clint!

I am so ready for the weekend.

[Clintmax]

43. Good Morning, SBJ!

Well it's almost here! One more day...then...freedom!

[Whoa_Nelly]

41. Love the song of the day!

Happy Friday, Clintmax!

Should be a great weekend...even have t-storms predicted!

[Clintmax]

45. Good Morning, Whoa!

I love the song too! I hadn't heard it in forever and just came across it again in my mp3's and had to listen to it again. I hope you DO have a good weekend!

[Random_Australian]

53. Morning there Clint me mate, owya goin?

Did you perchance send yesterday's song of the day to the wrong person? I received none, and it would best fit my sense of humour if that's what was up. As you may have guessed, people in wig is a firm favourite of mine!

[Clintmax]

55. Morning, Random!

Actually, I forgot to send it to you yesterday I think. Sorry, Mate. I'll send both (yesterday's and today's) to you shortly. How's everything down under today?

[Random_Australian]

62. Good, but DU is a bit funny. I finally got around to looking at some of

the other sites, especially a good-for-a-laugh one. It's a loonbasket! Tinfoil for everyone! I would tell you more but mentioning it by name is strictly against the rules in DU.

Yeah, DU keeps changing the spaces and such. Weird, but it sorts itself out O.K.

How are you?

[Clintmax]

75. I'm swell!

Still waking up somewhat. Listening to some music and talking with my crew. DO you have any big plans for the weekend? Or, is it the weekend already there?

[Random_Australian]

79. In about 3 hours. The apartment looks so clean: A few shelves

and the stove, and it will be officially FREAKING clean.
And I'm timetabling uni work and such.

[Clintmax]

80. House cleaning never ends, Mate.

It seems that once you get everything FREAKING clean you turn around and it is a disaster all over again.

[Random_Australian]

82. But what if I sing to it?

And what if it were rain giant squid?

[Clintmax]

85. Somehow...I don't think that would matter in the least.

Singing to it or not.

[Random_Australian]

87. What if I put on music and cleaned it? What if I sang the Ninth to it?

(I'm listening to it right now)

[Clintmax]

93. You're ALWAYS listening to that!

Sending todays song now...it should be here in a few minutes.

[Random_Australian]

107. Cool!

[Clintmax]

105. Sending yesterdays song now...

Give it a couple of minutes...

[Random_Australian]

108. Awesome!

[Random_Australian]

109. Triple Dupe!

[Random_Australian]

110. triple dupe!

[Minnesota Libra]

56. Morning Clintmax and Everyone, Let's all .....................

...get ready for the week end.

If you have family and friends over try to be compassionate toward those former die hard neocons/fundies as they finally see the light. Remember, these poor people are going to be grumpy as they relate how the Idiot and his handlers have been screwing everything up all this time. Try not to do the "I told you so" stuff except with your eyes.

Anyway, have a good day everyone

[Clintmax]

58. Hail, Minnesota!

It's always good to see you, Man! I hope you have a great weekend!

[riona]

63. Fl check-in

Just heard on the news that there were 3 people killed and some injured on their way to work - and this was on an intersection we use all the time. Hard to imagine such a thing on those particular roads. Well, it does make you stop and think.

[Clintmax]

70. Hail, Flblu!

It's always strange to hear about accidents like that when they occur on roads you travel all the time. Once, in Missouri, a couple I knew was going under a bridge which a major interstate crossed over and an 18 wheeler lost control and crashed over the railing at the same time they were going under and smashed their car to smithereens. Of course, they both died instantly. Now, I get nervous every time I have to go under a bridge like that.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

69. Good morning, Clintmax!

[Clintmax]

72. Hail, Starbucks!

How's every little thing in your corner of the woods today?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

76. Just dandy.

[Clintmax]

78. That's good to hear!

I hope you have a great weekend planned, Mister!

[AirmensMom]

89. Good Morning, Clintmax!

I just got the first decent sleep since harleydad left! Of course, I woke to Sophie walking up my back and yelling "breakfast!" in my ear.

Thanks for the link. I'm going to talk to you before I watch it.

Guess what? We have a house to rent! I was really nervous about finding something, but harleydad did a GREAT job! It's the only one he even looked at, but it's perfect!

[billyskank]

92. Hi AirmensMom!

I said goodnight to you but it was long after you had gone to bed.

[AirmensMom]

98. I saw that!

Thanks. I was REALLY tired ... I did wait a few minutes to watch it sink, though. It sure does look like I posted and ran, doesn't it?

[billyskank]

114. Nah, when ya gotta go, ya gotta go

especially when it's late and you're tired.

[AirmensMom]

119. It was still nice that people posted.

[Clintmax]

97. Good Morning, Miss Airmens!

I'm happy you found something so quickly! And if it's perfect, even better! I hope you enjoy the video! I love it, myself!

[AirmensMom]

111. I am, too!

And it's only about 10 minutes away from our property, so we can keep an eye on the builders. The realtor told us it would be pretty hard to find something that would allow the cats (usually they have a limit of 2 pets). And there were 4 other people scheduled to see this house! But harleydad got there first. One couple called just after harleydad did and said they'd take it sight unseen. He sent me a pic on my cell phone and it looks nice.

How long is the video ... should I go watch it now?

[Clintmax]

118. It's about three and a half minutes long.

Same length as the song. Sounds like he got lucky getting there first! *WHEW* I'm glad he did! So when are you moving again?

[AirmensMom]

122. Bringing it up now ...

If everything goes OK with this house (inspections and appraisal are happening this afternoon), we can close anytime! The rental will be ready on May 20. The company he interviewed for are waiting for us to move before they make a formal offer. I think if we gave them a date, they would get the ball rolling. I would definitely like to move by the 6th of June so I don't have to renew my FL car insurance.

[Clintmax]

127. Wow...sounds good to me!

I'm sure YOU'RE ready too! I hope you like the video! I love it myself!

[AirmensMom]

134. I LOVED the video!

Now I have to go out and get the movie. I think I'm the only one on the planet who hasn't seen it!

Yeah, I'm ready. I love it here this time of year, but I hate being so unsettled. And it's starting to feel less like home, knowing someone else will be moving in soon.

[Clintmax]

140. I'm happy you liked it!

Like i said...I watch it all the time! I bought the DVD while I was on vacation so I can watch the movie anytime I want!

I hate feeling unsettled also. Greekspeak and I are thinking of moving when our lease is up in July also.

[AirmensMom]

143. I'm going to put the DVD on my shopping list this weekend.

Don't you like your place? Where will you move to?

[Clintmax]

151. We need a larger place....

the only problem is finding a place that accepts pets. We're ready to move from this complex...

[AirmensMom]

153. Tony's outgrowing the place, eh?

It's SO hard to find place that accept pets. We had the same problem when we came down here! At the time we had a Golden Retriever and two cats ... and about 6 parakeets. The limit was two pets under 20 pounds each. And most of the places that DO allow them tend to be a bit on the trashy side because of pet damage. Will you be using a realtor?

[Clintmax]

158. Well, WE'VE outgrown the place.

I don't know HOW to proceed, to tell you the truth. I certainly understand places not wanting pets, but still...I can't give up Tony. He's my boy!

[AirmensMom]

165. A realtor can help.

Most of them don't do rentals unless it looks like you're going to buy something later. But they might be able to steer you towards a property manager. That's a lot easier than trying to do it on your own. Tell them what you want and let them do the rest. The nice thing about working with a property manager is that they already know what all the places are like and what they allow.

[Clintmax]

166. That's what we may end up having to do.

I was looking a few minutes ago at listings here online and there are SO many different ones...I didn't really know where to start.

[AirmensMom]

173. Exactly.

It doesn't cost anything for a realtor or property manager -- they get paid from the other end. I was starting to do the online thing and it was making me nuts.

I'm going to have to get going in a few minutes. Big day today and I should get started. As always, I've enjoyed talking with you! You can thank Sophie for getting me up early all week long.

Have a great day! Say hello to greekspeak for me.

[Clintmax]

175. I surely will!

Have a great day and thank you for the info! I always enjoy having you here also! It makes my morning complete!

[Callalily]

90. Morning Clint!

Seems like everyone is ready for the weekend. Was out late again last night (lecture) so I guess I'm continuing torturing my body. I think I'd call in sick today if I wouldn't have to work on a project that culminates tomorrow evening. Whew! Think I'll sleep in tomorrow morning.

Thought I'd do a little dancing to your song of the day this morning. Maybe it'll perk me up.

[Clintmax]

102. Good Morning, SimplyF!

It's a good song to dance too, that's for sure! Yes, sounds like you're still torturing yourself with these late nights. We ALL need to sleep in once in a while, so if you can tomorrow morning, you should!

[Callalily]

112. Yes I do plan

on sleeping in tomorrow, but only until 6:00. Rowing in the morning. But I can always go back to bed when I get home if I feel the need. The rest of the weekend is mine, so I'm planning NOTHING. And just live it moment by moment.

[Clintmax]

131. Sometimes, THOSE are the best weekend plans!

I do that a lot. Live them moment by moment.

[lizziegrace]

115. Clint!

Morning! Friday. I'm so glad. Working at a friend's antique store tomorrow and spending the rest of it in the yard getting the flower beds ready to plant. My daughter's stying in town this weekend, so there won't be alot of angst to deal with. We're going through a rough time right now, but it should pass soon. (I hope!)

Have I told you how much I LOVE it on the farm?

[Clintmax]

124. Good Morning, Lizzie!

I hope the rough time passes quickly away as well! Who needs THAT anyway? Yes, you've said how much you love it there! I'm happy for ya!

[lizziegrace]

130. Just had to be sure

I LOVE it on the farm. Have I mentioned that?? (hehehe)



All the drama will pass in time. She's got a solid foundation and a good sense of who she is and what's important. But, she wouldn't be a teenager if she didn't push a few buttons now and then.



Have a wonderful weekend Clint!

[Clintmax]

133. Yes, that's a teenagers lot in life sometimes.

I hope you have a wonderful good time this weekend also!

[Cannikin]

125. I'm only half awake but I'm here. Pooring rain in Little Rock this AM

[Clintmax]

128. Hail, Cannikin!

It's good to see you today, Mister! How have ya been?

[tjwmason]

138. Good morning Cannikin.

Sorry to hear about the rain - it's overcast here, but dry at least - and fairly warm too.

[newyawker99]

126. Good morning everyone!

[Clintmax]

129. Good Morning, Miss NewYawker!

It's always good to see you!

[billyskank]

132. Hi newyawker!

[Phillycat]

145. Hey Roni

Great to see you.

[WCGreen]

136. Mornin' dude.....

Been a long time since I've been up and at my computer in this day part.....

[Clintmax]

137. Good Morning, WC!

It HAS been a while since I've seen you here! Good to see you! How have you been?

[WCGreen]

181. okay....

Tax season and a busy campaign have kept me hopin'....

[wildhorses]

142. g' morning Clintmax

should I drink wine or beer?

[Clintmax]

146. Morning, WildH!

Ummm...how about coffee?

[wildhorses]

155. well....see how upside down I stay??

I drink my coffee at night....







gotta go check out the video you posted...be right back...



decided to go with the wine...a nice riesling

[Clintmax]

160. Oh, OK!

Yeah you ARE upside down! I hope you like the video!

[wildhorses]

169. ok....

on the video even if it did make me





a love that endures the test of time...that is what I wish for everyone

[Clintmax]

172. I get all choked up too...

I wish that for everyone also, my dear!

[wildhorses]

179. you sure are good people Clintmax

[AirmensMom]

157. Mojito!

:mojitotoast:

[Phillycat]

144. Good morning!

Do you do this every day? What a great way to start the day!

"Let's Hear it For the Boy" makes me think of the movie Footloose, which I LOVED. Thanks for a great memory!

Gotta go grab some coffee, see you soon!

[Clintmax]

149. Good Morning, Jane!

Yes, we have quite a morning crew here and we do this every morning! Welcome to the thread! I love the song too! Footloose is one of my favorites as well!

[Ava]

152. good morning everyone!

[Clintmax]

154. Good Morning, Ava!

I hope you had a great week!

[Ava]

159. thanks Clintmax

at least i got a new animation done this week. That's something eh?


hope you had a great on too.

[Clintmax]

162. You're welcome!

I had a great week, yeah, especially since I just came off an 11 day vacation!

[Ava]

164. awesome! that's really nice!

hope you have a great weekend too.

[Clintmax]

168. Well thank you!

I'm going to try! I hope you have some big exciting plans as well!

[Ava]

171. exciting. yeah right

this is Bama. we don't do excitement around here.



that is unless it's football season.

[Clintmax]

174. LOL! You don't, huh?

No fun at all? I'd have to seriously reconsider my place of residence!

[Ava]

186. during football season it's a whole different thing though!

Bama vs. Auburn


I'm a Bama girl myself.



ROLL TIDE!

[billyskank]

178. Morning Ava

[Ava]

183. morning billy!

and how are you?

[billyskank]

187. I am okay, thanks.

I hope you are well.

[Ava]

188. doing ok. i'm feeling a little better this morning

i'm still sick though.

[billyskank]

190. Awww

I'm sorry

[Ava]

191. thanks billy

oops, don't want to get you sick

[Random_Australian]

180. Morning Ava!

My, you're up early!

[Ava]

184. nah, just on DU early

i decided to pop in while i'm working on my headlines


morning

[Clintmax]

177. Time to go get ready for work, my crew!

Have a great day today and I'll see you in the morning to start the weekend out! Take care of each other!

Captain Clintmax

[Ava]

185. bye clintmax!

have great day!

[Random_Australian]

182. Goodnight Clintmax!

Thanks for the songs!

[stepnw1f]

189. Good Morning!!!!

Thank you Lordie it is Friday.

[bigwillq]

192. Hi Clint!

Have a good one.

Great choice for song of the day!