Who all is here this Sunday morning?

[Mutley]

Or afternoon depending on where in the world you may be.

I got some bad news yesterday and could use some company. :hug:

[miss_american_pie]

1. I'm here

Need a hug? :hug:

[Mutley]

2. I could use one, thanks.

How are you today?

[miss_american_pie]

3. Okay

Fighting a massive hedache. Think I'll go shopping later. Do you have any plans?

[Mutley]

4. Take some Aleve.

Works for me, at least. Do go shopping. Very therapeutic.

I may just rent a few movies today. I don't really feel like going out.

[miss_american_pie]

5. If you're watching movies, you need snacks

A day of sitting around in jammies watching movies sounds good, too. Comedies?

[Mutley]

7. Whatever catches my eye while I'm looking around.

Nothing depressing, though. :P

I'll stop by the grocery store and get some snacks. I need food for meals, too, anyway.

[miss_american_pie]

10. Get some chocolate

:thumbsup:

[Mutley]

12. Hehe, chocolate is always soothing isn't it?

That's a good idea.

[billyskank]

136. Especially when smothered all over

wait, did I say that aloud? :o

[miss_american_pie]

137. Billy!

:spank:

I don't think that's the kind of company she was looking for.

[billyskank]

141. No indeed

I shall go and beat my dirty mind, oh I see you already did :rofl:

:hi:

[miss_american_pie]

144. Yeah right

Your mind, sure. :rofl:

[billyskank]

146. *snarf*

I can't believe you just said that :o

[miss_american_pie]

153. ...

Shall I was my mouth out with soap now? ;)

[billyskank]

156. Yes, you can have the soap as soon as

I've finished cleaning my mind with it! :D

[Mutley]

160. Oh my goodness.

I just caught on. :o

:rofl:

[Mutley]

147. I can be up for a little naughtiness (is that a word?) now and then...

especially with billyskank. :P

[billyskank]

148. Oh my

:blush:

[Mutley]

151. I like to make you blush.

:D

[billyskank]

158. ...

:*

[Mutley]

159. Back atcha...

:*

[Mutley]

143. Heh, you're going to give me ideas billy.

:P

[bigwillq]

6. Just woke up.

:hi:

[Mutley]

8. Good morning bigwill.

How are you today?

[bigwillq]

9. Sleepy!

I am still a bit groggy. I usually am for like the first hour after I get out of bed.

But then BAM! All better.


How are you? :hi:

[Mutley]

11. I'm still groggy, too.

I woke up around 6:30 this morning, posted a few things on DU then went back to bed. Now I'm drinking some coffee to wake up. Up to anything specific today?

:hi:

I'm alright. I'll be better some other day.

[bigwillq]

183. Hi again!

I am at work now. But I am still kind of sleepy!

Hope you're enjoying the day! :hi:

[Mutley]

184. Hey again bigwillq.

Nah, I woke up a bit.

How's work going?

[bigwillq]

185. I just got here about half hour ago

and I already got two things done.
Two more things to go and then that's it! :bounce:

[Mutley]

186. So you won't be there long, then.

[Hugin]

13. Heya mutley!

:thumbsup:

[Mutley]

14. Hi Prag.

How's it going today?

:hi:

[Hugin]

15. Good! Good!

Nothing to complain about.

Just read my Sunday Funnies.

Putting off yard work.

[Mutley]

17. :) Procrastination can be good.

Sometimes. :P

I haven't read the funnies for a long time.

[Hugin]

21. I'm an expert at it...

;)

Funnies are the only part of the paper I read regularly.
The rest is all pulp... LOL!

Get it?

Huh?

Ah, well... I guess you had to be there.

:yoiks:

[Mutley]

26. My goodness.

:rofl:

:P

You made me giggle. Thank you.

[Hugin]

27. *tips hat*

You're welcome!

:7

[Mutley]

30. Still haven't had a cigarette either

which I think is remarkable considering things. How 'bout you?

[Hugin]

39. So far so good... I've only gotten into one flame war so far.

It was pretty mild, more of a discussion, actually.

*wipes a stream of Nicorette spittle from chin*

[Mutley]

40. No flamewars for me.

I'm avoiding GD like the plague for a few days. Going in there right now would be like begging for a reason to quit quitting.

Nicorette drool. Yum. :9 :D

[Hugin]

47. I'm slowly learning I have a variety of habits to conquer...

1. Terrible oral issues. (Looks like Freud was correct...)
2. Addiction to Peppermint.
3. Fidgety hands.
4. Addiction to Nicotine.
5. An tendency to dealing with boredom through smoking.

I'm currently taking care of 2. thru 4. with a combination of menthol
breath spray and chewing an entire box of NRT gum... I can almost blow
bubbles with the new Nicorette gum, which would take care of number
1.

[Mutley]

50. Well, I'm not a fan of Freud for several reasons.

But I do have oral issues as well. I'm just chewing regular gum because I don't like the Nicorette gum, and it helps. I'd rather be addicted to peppermint than nicotine, wouldn't you? :P

How do you deal with the fidgety hands? Can you actually get that to go away? I've done that my whole life -- usually folding or shredding bits of paper.

[Hugin]

57. The breath spray helps with the Fidgety Hands...

I keep the spray in my shirt pocket... Where I normally kept my
cigarettes and lighter. Coincidentally, there is a lid like a
lighter on the top of the spray. So, when the urge arises...
I reach into my pocket and take a spray. I've noticed that
meets two cravings at once.

The hand motion habit and the peppermint aftertaste.

[Mutley]

58. What brand of breath spray?

[Hugin]

59. I use this...

Although, I find most people's taste vary that comes the closest to the
taste I need.

Considering my point #1 above... I find it ironic that Binaca is produced
by the Playtex corporation.

[Mutley]

60. Playtex?!

*cough*

Well. Ya learn something new everyday. :P

I like Binaca. Haven't used it since high school I think. Maybe I'll give it a shot.

[Hugin]

66. I didn't know that until *after*...

I had started using it.

If you decide to try it... Remember to use it *in place* of
cigarettes instead of *along with*.

For instance... If you usually light up when you get in a car,
use the spray instead.

Make it part of your ritual. Take your time to enjoy it.

I know it *seems* expensive... But, in the long run it's a
much better value.

(Now I have to go see if "Sara Lee" is blue. Because in my
research for the previous post I found out Playtex is owned
by Sara Lee... I have my commitments to keep!)

[Mutley]

69. I think it might be a good idea to give that a try

because I'm going through the gum like no one's business.

You mean Sara Lee as in the desserts? I think the packaging for that is red. :P

[Hugin]

87. Sara Lee.

:thumbsup:

Hmm... They also make cheesecake. Yet another irony. :/ Who says the higher
powers don't have a sense of humor.

There seems to be some question about an "Apparel for Warriors" project.
But, for the most part it seems like a responsible company... and, hey,
everyone is entitled to make a few $$$. Most of it went to N.C.

[Mutley]

91. Apparel for Warriors?

Maybe I don't want to know because I like Sara Lee.

[Hugin]

97. Combat Brassieres?

Man Purses?

:shrug:

Believe me... It's no biggie.

;)

Keep on liking Sara Lee.

[Mutley]

98. Combat brassieres.

:P

I'll choose to think it's that one because it amuses me.

[WritingIsMyReligion]

16. Reporting for duty.

:patriot:

[Mutley]

18. Hello WritingIsMyReligion.

:patriot:

How are ya today?

[WritingIsMyReligion]

19. Still alive.

And thinking about all the work I have to do, of course. x( x(

How're you?

[Mutley]

23. I'm alright.

Been better.

I've got a ton of work to do, too. Buuuut I think I'm going to put it off today. Just not in the mood.

[WritingIsMyReligion]

29. I wish I could put my work off.

Unfortunately, it's already overdue.

x( x(

[Mutley]

31. Ah. I'm not that bad off at this point.

Well, get to work then girl! :P

[riona]

20. Checking in between doing stuff

Here's a hug. Hope all is well soon.
:grouphug:

[Mutley]

24. Hi flblu2.

:hi:

Thanks for stopping in.

[Maestro]

22. I'm here for a bit.

Getting ready to go for a run and mow the backyard.

[Mutley]

25. Hi Maestro.

Love your sigline. :D

[Maestro]

179. Thanks. I'm back now.

Run and lawn are finished. Now I am seeking refuge in the lounge after heading into GD.

[Mutley]

181. I'm avoiding GD right now.

I'll be back, though.

[TroubleMan]

28. I'm watching my daughter all morning, so I'll be here

My wife works until about 2PM, so until then I'm on baby duty.

[Mutley]

32. How old is your daughter?

[TroubleMan]

33. 2 months old

nt.

[Mutley]

34. Wow, you've got the little tiny thing, then.

They're great when they're that small. Just starting to check their little worlds out.

[TK421]

35. I'm awake now....getting ready to go into work in a half-hour

hope the bad news isn't serious

[Mutley]

36. It is, but I'll be okay.

Don't have any other choice. I hope your day at work goes well. :hi:

[TK421]

37. Thanks- You try to take it easy, too

:toast:

[Mutley]

38. Thanks. I will.

:toast:

[Swede]

41. ME.

Just checking LBN and the lounge.

[Mutley]

42. Hi Swede.

:hi:

How are you today?

[Swede]

45. I was gonna go for a walk

but it's raining.

[Mutley]

48. Is it supposed to rain all day?

You could take an umbrella. :)

[Swede]

63. I think I will put on my nylon jacket

and go for a stroll. Thanks for the encouragment.:hi:

[crispini]

43. Me!

Big hugs :hug: and love :loveya: heading your way! :loveya:

[Mutley]

44. Hi crispini!

:hug: :loveya:

Thanks.

How are ya today?

[crispini]

53. It's spring, so I couldn't be better...

think I'm gonna go get out in it, heh! :hug:

[Mutley]

54. Do that.

I may do the same a little later. It is a lovely day.

[Deja Q]

46. me!

[Mutley]

51. Hello Mr. Toad.

:hi:

:D

[bearfan454]

49. bearfan checking in nt

[Mutley]

52. Hi bearfan.

How are you today?

:hi:

[bearfan454]

55. I'm doing good.

I'm getting ready to go work in the garden.

[Mutley]

56. Fun! I can't wait to start a garden one day.

When I get a house. :P

[CaliforniaPeggy]

61. My dear mutley!

Checking in, sweetie! I'm sorry about your bad news......

Have a hug.......and I hope you feel better very soon.....:hug: :loveya:

[Mutley]

62. Hi CP!

:hug: :loveya:

You're presence is like a ray of sunshine. I'll be better soon, thanks.

[BikeWriter]

64. Hello, Sweety. Waving a hand.

:hi:

[Mutley]

65. Hey BikeWriter.

:hi:

How are ya today?

[BikeWriter]

67. Same old stuff, different day. I have a meeting to run to, darn it!

[Mutley]

70. Well, have fun.

:hug:

[BikeWriter]

80. You too, Dear! I'll be back later.

:hug:

[SlavesandBulldozers]

68. hey Mutley, happy Sunday.

hope things turn up for you pal.

[Mutley]

71. Oh they will.

Is that a supercell in your avi? :scared:

[SlavesandBulldozers]

72. that's the first band of Hurricane Charley creeping into central florida

so yeah, a supercell, good call. That was two summers ago, when we got hit with 3 in about a month. Charley was the first and most powerful.

[Mutley]

74. I remember.

I live in MD but I'm an avid weather watcher and kept an eye on that one for days before it hit land. Took everyone by surprise that one did.

[SlavesandBulldozers]

76. yeah it did. They thought it was gonna hit Tampa. so everyone

in Tampa came to Orlando, then got hit by it here and went back to their unscathed neighborhoods. LOL.

From what I understand, Charley took a big chunk out of Captiva island, which is beautiful if you ever go there. Bit of trivia for you: Captiva is just down the road from where Bush was reading My Pet Goat on 9-11.

[Mutley]

78. My ex used to work on Captiva Island.

The resort there, Captain something or other. Can't remember. They showed a picture on the weather channel of the damage there and he was floored. Had to call people he knew to make sure they were okay.

Another bit of trivia: William Shatner was banned from that resort for being a dick to the employees. :P

[SlavesandBulldozers]

81. wow! small world. that's hilarious about Shatman.

good stuff.

[Mutley]

85. I thought it was funny, too.

:P

[billyskank]

73. Oh no

I'm sorry babe :hug:

[Mutley]

75. Thanks billy.

:hug:

How are you today?

[billyskank]

77. I'm okay thanks sweetie

I've just been dossing around the house all day; I played computer games in the morning, I just shaved my head and now I'm starting to prepare dinner.

:loveya: :hug: :hug:

[Mutley]

79. I haven't even had lunch.

:P

Do you shave your head completely or do you leave a little fuzz? I saw the pic of you in the clarinet thread. Very cute. :D

:hug: :loveya:

[billyskank]

82. Thank you

You are too nice to me :hug:

I don't shave it completely. That would require actually getting a real razor on it, and even then it doesn't come out snooker ball shiny. So I just go over it with the buzzer and leave about 1/8 inch.

[Mutley]

83. I'm not sure what a snooker ball is, but I get the idea.

:P

:hug:

[billyskank]

88. You're pulling my leg

You must know what snooker is, surely? :P

[Mutley]

92. I don't. I don't.

Could you educate me? :D

[billyskank]

100. It's a game similar to pool

But with a larger table, different balls and different rules. It looks like this:



There are fifteen reds and six other colours: yellow, green, brown, blue, pink and black. You have to pot all the reds, and each red must be followed by one of the other colours. The colour gets placed back on the table but the red does not, until there are no more reds left, and then you must pot the colours in order. Potting a red gets you one point and the points for the other colours are 2 for yellow, 3 for green, four for brown, five for blue, six for pink and seven for black.

Like pool, you keep potting until you miss one, upon which your opponent gets a go at the table. The winner of the frame is the one with the most points.

[Mutley]

101. That sounds fun.

I like pool and am relatively alright at it. I might be relatively alright at snooker, too. :D

[billyskank]

103. I've never tried it

but I've heard it's quite difficult. I can believe it. The balls are a bit smaller than pool balls, and the table is huge: six feet by twelve feet.

[Mutley]

105. I wonder if it is available around here somewhere.

I'll have to check it out.

[billyskank]

108. I'm sure you must have a snooker hall around there

I am surprised you hadn't heard of it. But I guess it is mostly played by Brits and Irish people.

[Mutley]

109. The only thing I found in google in my town

are ads selling snooker tables. So someone around here plays it.

[entanglement]

84. Me

:hi:

[Mutley]

86. Hi entanglement.

:hi:

How are ya today?

[entanglement]

90. Very well, thank you

It's a lovely sunny day today, I think I should get my lazy ass outside for a while :)

[Mutley]

93. I was wondering if I should get outside, too.

Maybe later. I could take my dog to the dog park and watch her run around like a maniac. That always makes me laugh. :D

[Autonomy]

89. I'm here, but I'm not all there.

:crazy:

[Mutley]

94. I know the feeling.

:P

:hi:

[Jazz2006]

95. Present.

And hope your day gets better and better, mutley_r_us.

:hi:

[Mutley]

96. Hello, Jazz.

:hi:

It is getting better. DU is good for that. How is your day going?

[Jazz2006]

99. Yes, DU seems to have magical healing powers...

...for whatever ails ya' as I am quickly finding out.

I'm so glad that I found this place.

And my day is going very well, thanks! I just came back from taking my dog for a long romp in the park, have settled in at the computer with a big mug of Jamaican coffee, am deliberately avoiding thinking about how crazy busy tomorrow is going to be at work, and all is right with the world.

:toast:

[Mutley]

102. Yes, don't think about work on Sunday.

Enjoy your day off. :P

What sort of dog do you have?

[Jazz2006]

104. Agreed -

When thoughts of work start creeping into my head on Sundays, I do the mental equivalent of covering my ears and chanting, "I can't hear you" ~ hee hee.

My dog is a border collie/German shepherd cross. Amazingly smart, protective, and a ton of fun with a frisbee :)

[Mutley]

106. Like this:

:D

Aren't mutts the best kind of dog? Mine is a mutt of unknown origins, but she is fantastic.

[Jazz2006]

107. Oh!!!

Yes! Exactly like that!!

I must steal that smiley :evilgrin:

Agreed on mixed breeds being the greatest! I have to dig out some of her puppy pictures to scan and post one day soon.

I was at the pet store with my daughter last week and we saw border collie/shepherd puppies and one of them looked EXACTLY like my dog did when she was a pup 9 years ago. It took every ounce of strength I had not to buy the little darling.

[Mutley]

110. Feel free.

I stole it from someone else several months ago. :evilgrin:

Here's my dog:

[Jazz2006]

111. What a beauty!

Just look at that big cheese-eating grin!!!

Very nice!

[Mutley]

112. That's her

"if you don't get out of my face with that stupid flashy thing I'm going to eat it" grin. :P

[Jazz2006]

113. LOL

Good one!

:rofl:

[Mutley]

116. Thanks.

I have names for most of the faces she makes.

[Jazz2006]

117. Cool.

I'll look forward to the upcoming "Faces My Dog Makes" thread, complete with captions!

:D

[Mutley]

118. Ha! Good idea.

I'm going to have to do one of those. :P

[xmas74]

114. Just logged on.

Daughter and I just came home from service.

[Mutley]

115. Hi xmas74.

:hi:

Good to see ya.

[xmas74]

119. Nice to see you too.

Lovely service today w/ a guest speaker. My daughter is now outside playing on her swingset while I'm watching Ghosthunters.

[Mutley]

120. I'm glad.

I like Ghosthunters. Fascinating show.

[xmas74]

124. Today is a marathon.

14 episodes back to back.

[Mutley]

125. No kidding.

I should check some of them out. I was thinking about renting a few movies but this sounds better.

[xmas74]

171. And much cheaper.

Plus, there's the added advantage of not leaving the house.

[Mutley]

172. True on both counts.

:thumbsup:

[xmas74]

173. And fun to watch the Brian meltdown.

Right now they are on the Queen Mary. I remember they proved that to be a hoax.

[Mutley]

174. I remember that one.

Where he was screaming and stuff? :P Is it mean to think that was funny?

[xmas74]

175. Not really that mean.

It's one thing if they are airing a tragedy and you see meltdowns. It's a whole other ballgame when someone has volunteered to be taped for television and then has a meltdown. Those meltdowns are just funny.

[Mutley]

178. Okay, good.

I wouldn't laugh at someone's pain, but I didn't think he was in pain, just startled as hell.

[Ava]

121. howdy lounge!

:hi:

[Mutley]

122. Hi Ava.

:hi:

How are ya today?

[Ava]

123. howdy mutley_r_us

i'm doing good. i finished up a new animation last night so I'm happy about that. I'll probably put it up later tonight or early tomorrow. :hi:

[Mutley]

126. I look forward to seeing it.

:)

[Ava]

128. thanks, i hope you'll like it

[Mutley]

131. I've no doubt I will.

I liked the last one I saw of yours.

[Ava]

135. thanks!

:pals:

[billyskank]

132. Good morning Ava

:hi:

[Ava]

134. hey billy!

haven't seen you in a while (but that may be my fault)

what up? :pals:

[billyskank]

142. Oh, just the same old same old

Eating dinner right now. :)

[Ava]

145. what's on the menu?

it's 1:03pm here and I still haven't eaten today. :P

[billyskank]

149. Baby corn and asparagus, mung dahl (beans) and rice

and chapatis. All prepared and cooked by me. :)

I burnt the corn and asparagus a bit though x(

[Ava]

154. yummy. i love aparagus!

enjoy! :hi:

[billyskank]

157. Me too

It turned out ok, even the burnt bits. Thanks. :)

[deadparrot]

127. I'm here.

"Studying" for finals. :D

[Mutley]

129. Hi deadparrot.

That's what I should be doing. Buuut I'm not. :P

[deadparrot]

139. Exactly.

:D

Summer is too close at hand. At this point, trying to concentrate would be an exercise in futility. :hi:

[Mutley]

150. I'll have to do it this week

but I'm looking at today as my last full day off for the next few weeks. :)

[deadparrot]

161. Enjoy it, then!

:hi:

I just have to keep visualizing Friday afternoon in my head.

:dilemma:

[Mutley]

162. You're done sooner than I am.

My last final is on the 23rd.

[deadparrot]

165. Ouch.

I've got friends who finished theirs on Friday, and I was grumbly about that.

In any case, best of luck with your last couple weeks. :hi:

[Mutley]

166. Thank you.

:hi:

Best of luck with yours as well.

[deadparrot]

170. Thanks! nt

[Ava]

130. howdy deadparrot!

hope that studying is going well! :hi:

[deadparrot]

138. It's going okay.

As good as studying can ever go, I guess. :hi:

[Ava]

140. fun fun fun!

:rofl:

i started a book report on "A Farewell to Arms" last night. i hated the book so i'm stuck when it comes to writing the report on it.

[deadparrot]

152. Ohhh, book reports.

I always hated those. x(

Good luck. :hi:

[Ava]

155. i actually wrote on before that i enjoyed writing

but the book was about FDR and the new deal so it was pretty much like writing a history report.

[deadparrot]

163. Well, good luck, regardless.

I've had to write papers before when I've really had nothing to say. Not a fun process. :)

[Ava]

167. not fun at all. i'll manage to write up some BS

:rofl:

[deadparrot]

169. That's always the way to go.

I got very, very good at it in HS. :D

[Mutley]

133. This has turned into a Clintmax style Morning Crew thread.

Excellent. :)

[billyskank]

164. You just attact us all, my friend

:)

[Mutley]

168. Well good. I like people.

Usually, at least.

[Haole Girl]

176. I know I'm late on responding, but

I'm sorry to hear about your bad news. Here is my favorite group hug:



Hope things get better for you soon!

[Mutley]

177. Thank you KC2.

:hug:

That smiley is adorable.

[MiniMandaRuth]

180. I'm here....

:hug:

[Mutley]

182. Hi MMR.

:hug: