Good Tuesday Morning, Everyone!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
How are ya doing? I had the past two days off and let me just say, days off go by too damned quickly. x( I went to the Mazda dealership yesterday to look at new cars (I have a Miata). Have you seen the 2006 Mazda 3's? They are freakin AWESOME! I test drove one. LOVED it! Went inside with the saleman, who by the way was great to work with, had the paper in my hand to sign...all I had to do was sign it and I would have owned the car...and couldn't bring myself to do it! My Miata is paid for and I just couldn't decide it was OK for me to be into car payments again.

I wish someone had been there with me to just say: "It's OK, Clint. The car will last you forever and is an investment." If someone, other than the salesman, had said those words to me, I would have a brand new car today. I'm so indecisive somtimes.

[billyskank]

1. You incorrigible tease!

You made that poor salesman think you were going all the way with him, just to withdraw at the last moment! He must be so let down. :rofl:

Hi clint! :hi:

[Clintmax]

2. Morning, Billy!

I know it was probably a let down for him too. I feel bad. :hi:

[NMMNG]

3. Good morning Clint!

So you just couldn't bring yourself to go all the way with the car salesman, eh? I understand that--plunking down $15k or more is a big commitment. I'm dreading the day I have to go car shopping again.

Otherwise, how is life?

[Clintmax]

5. Hello, Miss Buffy!

Life is fine! The one I was looking at was $18,600. I would have loved to have it.

You doing OK today?

[NMMNG]

10. Indeed

The weekend is over, the migraine meds finally did their job, my shift is over in about 80 minutes. Things are pretty much ok.

[Clintmax]

11. That's good!

I have to be to work in 3 hours 20 minutes. I wish I had another day off today.

[NMMNG]

14. I'd like a day off

But I don't have any leave time coming up for a while so it's 7 days a week until probably some time in January :-(. Penalty for being evil I guess :rofl:.

[Clintmax]

15. No days off until January??

Good Gods! How did you manage THAT? I couldn't handle 7 days a week for two months. Talk about burnout!

[NMMNG]

18. I used up all of my days off in October

Now I have nothing for the rest of the year. I may be able to haggle a day or two at one job--if I can find the coverage. However that will be it. I so look forward to the day I can live on just one job and do away with this crap.

[Clintmax]

20. I bet so!

Hopefully, you won't have to do the two job thing forever. I'm sure you won't. But looking at the bright side...at least one of them you can log into DU and talk to us while you're there!

[NMMNG]

25. That's the bright side

It helps me keep from going insane(er) :crazy: :rofl:. Then again, there's the Mega Millions drawing later tonight :thumbsup:.

[Clintmax]

28. Oooo...wouldn't THAT be a great thing!

I should play the lottery. If I won, I could have that new Mazda 3!

[NMMNG]

29. And if I win I can move right away

Quit both jobs, sell the house and move! Plus get a new car, all new furniture, etc. That would be grand beyond all expectations.

[Clintmax]

30. To where would you move?

If I won...now get this...I'd stay right here in Florida.

[NMMNG]

31. I'm already moving back to my home state of MA

But right now I have to wait a several months for financial reasons. If I won the MM I could just drop everything and move almost immediately.

[Clintmax]

35. Ah, OK.

My home state is Missouri, so you can imagine my staying put in Florida. If I won, I'd go back to visit my parents whenever I wanted, but I'd stay here.

[NMMNG]

40. I don't like the cold

But I have ties there, and I like the liberal nature of New England so I'd go there. I'd visit the Southwest a lot, but I'd park up North.

[Clintmax]

43. Yes, I don't blame you.

If Missouri wasn't so conservative I'd want to go back. As it stands, I'm happy down here. Warm weather and a LOT more liberal.

[NMMNG]

45. Even with Jebbie at the helm?

[Clintmax]

48. Well, no...

He's the only detriment to the state.

[NMMNG]

50. He's a good argument for term limits on Governors

:puke:

[Clintmax]

51. No doubt THERE!

:rofl:
Still...I don't think he'll win another election.

[NMMNG]

52. I hope not, for Florida's sake, and yours

[Clintmax]

53. So do I.

But he won't. You just watch.

[MissHoneychurch]

4. let me put it this way

a car is a bit more expensive than a MP3 player .... but a helluva more fun :)

You still can go back and sign the contract. just saying ....

[Clintmax]

6. Hello, Miss Honey!

:hi::hug:
Yes, it's a LOOONG way away isn't it? :rofl: I looked at THOSE yesterday too. I didn't buy one of them either.

How's everything going with YOU today?

[MissHoneychurch]

7. I am doing great

a bit giggly today, don't ask me why.

[Clintmax]

8. Hey, those can be fun days!

I like being around people who are having giggly days. Too fun!

[MissHoneychurch]

9. I enjoy laughing anyway

but being giggly can be hilarious (and I didn't even took or drank anything to force it) :crazy:

[Clintmax]

12. Hilarious is right!

And that's why it's so fun! I was suprised to see TJ today! What a treat, huh?!

[MissHoneychurch]

13. I couldn't believe my eyes

when he answered in my tea thread. That alone made my day ... well of course your thread also :)

[Clintmax]

16. Yeah, I'm sure!

I was pleasantly suprised too!

[tjwmason]

17. Good morning mon cher Clint.

:hi:

I hope that life's treating you well.

[Clintmax]

19. Hello, hello, TJ!

:hi::hug:
Life is good! I hope YOU'RE doing ok! It is DAMNED good to see you, Dude, and I hope you stick around!

[tjwmason]

23. Glad that life's going well

Not sure how long I'll be here - depends on what's going in real-life. Wonderful to see you again too :hug:

[Clintmax]

26. Well, like I said...

I hope you can stick around. Should I go buy the new car or not? I can't decide.

[tjwmason]

34. There's many factors to consider.

If there would be any significant saving in fuel consumption that would definitely be a plus point - as well isn't buying a vast new car every 6 months an essential part of American consumerism????

I suppose that in the end it all depends on how much outlay it would require, and what that would involve giving up elsewhere - think not of the monthly payments in terms of dollars, but in terms of bottles of wine, D.V.D.s, or whatever other things you'd be buying.

[Clintmax]

37. Hmmm...I've never thought of it that way.

I'll have to do that, thank you!

[swimboy]

22. Well, hello!

:wow: Wonderful to see you! :loveya:

[tjwmason]

27. Hey there swimboy.

Good to see you here too :loveya:

I take it that the lingering nastiness of the 'flu has gone. :hug:

[swimboy]

32. Yes, thanks. I'm all restored to health now.

And back to my usual poor sleep patterns. I slept well during the flu. Well, I slept almost all the time during it.

You've made a lot of people very happy to day and the sun isn't even up here yet. :hug:

[tjwmason]

38. The sleep patterns aren't so good.

I'm always glad when folk are merry - especially such charming folk as hang around in here, I'm not sure if I'm going to be round for long or not. :hug:

[swimboy]

46. Well, if you can't be a constant presence, the good folks here would

love to know there was an outside chance you might drop in out of the blue from time to time, much like a beloved but elusive Uncle.

[Clintmax]

49. I second that!

:hi:

[tjwmason]

64. It's certainly very likely that I'll pop in now and then.

But who knows what goes on in the deep dark depth of my mind (I certainly don't want to know).

[swimboy]

67. Absolutely.

No need to bring everything up to the surface for close examination. Leave the dark depths unplumbed and when the natural processes have run their course all that material will have composted into good clean soil. Filth to tilth. :thumbsup:


(Well that's running a metaphor into the ground.)

[Clintmax]

39. Self delete

Self delete

[swimboy]

21. Good morning, Clint!

:hi: How's it going? Sorry about the car drama. I wrestled with a decision about a new pair of shoes but I gave in and got them. It wasn't as big a commitment as a car and once you finish paying for the car you have it does seem crazy to sign on to a new monthly expense. But you are left thinking about what might have been.

[Clintmax]

24. Hello, Swimboy!

:hi::hug:
Yes, I've been thinking and thinking about it. I left with the brochure on the car and I've been looking at it over and over. I REALLY want it...but I DON'T want to be in payments again. What a mess.

Are you doing OK? Having lots of fun?

[swimboy]

36. I'm going to hold my breath and see what you end up doing!

O8) :dilemma: :evilgrin: Look who has the biggest smile, hmm?

I do think this is going to be a fun week. I hope yours will be too!

[Clintmax]

42. Here's the car I drove yesterday and almost bought...

GODS I want this car!

[swimboy]

54. I see why you are tempted.

It's very alluring. What are you driving now? We bought a new car almost a year ago. The first time with a NEW car. We were driving paid-for but reliable buckets of bolts. Since we got the new one, the other one has gone to hells (I think you would say) so we have just sucked it up and gotten used to the payments again.

[Clintmax]

55. I have a Mazda Miata convertible.

It's in good shape, but it's a '96...so it's almost 10 years old. Time for a change, Man.

[billyskank]

56. Is that the same as the MX-5?

[Clintmax]

57. Yes...that's it.

Only mine is red and the headlights pop up. Like this:

[billyskank]

58. I've never heard it called that, then

they sold it simply as the MX-5 here.

[Clintmax]

59. Hmmm...

It's the MX-5 Miata here. Strange.

[billyskank]

60. I could be talking out of my ass

I've never stepped foot in a Mazda showroom, after all... :dunce:

[Clintmax]

61. Naw...

It's the same car. No issues here! I DO know it's about time I got off here so I can get ready for work.

[Call Me Wesley]

33. Good morning, Clintmax

and a good morning to all the others, too! :hi:

[Clintmax]

41. Hello, Wesley!

:hi:
I hope you and Heidi are doing well!

[Call Me Wesley]

44. We're doing fine

and it seems to be another of these last sunny days here.

[Clintmax]

47. That's good!

Sunny days are ALWAYS fun! I drove around with the top down on my Miata all day yesterday. It's looking like we might get a few showers today...high of 82.

[Call Me Wesley]

63. Correction:

The sun has vanished and it looks like snow again ... :scared:

[Clintmax]

62. Have a good day, folks! I'm off to get ready for work!

Talk to you later! :hi:

[newyawker99]

65. Good morning everyone!

:donut: :hi:

[swimboy]

66. Good morning, Agent 99!

It's good to see you with your good morning coffee and doughnut! :hi: