Good Friday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

:hi::donut:
Welcome to the Friday edition of the Early Morning Crew thread! :bounce: I hope your week so far has been a good one! Mine has been busy, what with the crazy Clearance Sale going on. But it's Friday now, so :woohoo:!

Greekspeak and his father are in Indianapolis, Indiana on their cross country trip! Tony and I both can't wait for him to get home! :bounce: It's lonely around here without him.

What are you going to do this weekend? I have to work tomorrow, but I'm off on Sunday and I think the only "plans" I have is to get my little butt over to the laundromat. :rofl: As bad as I hate to.

And so here we are at the beginnging of the last work shift before the weekend starts! Are you ready to get this day started? I hope so because it's time to rise and shine, my crew! :bounce:

Song Of The Day: "Watching The Wheels" by John Lennon
Watch The Video Here!

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

• AirmensMom
• AussieDave
• Bigwillq
• Billyskank
• Bridgit
• Buddhamama
• BuffyTheFundieSlayer
• Bzzzz
• CallMeWesley
• Cannikin
• Crispini
• DanCa
• Droopy
• Entanglement
• Femmocrat
• Flblu2
• FoxMulder
• GalleryGod
• GBrooks
• Haruka3_2000
• Heidi
• Hissyspit
• Jamastiene
• Joan_Alpern
• Khashka
• KitchenWitch
• Libnnc
• LizzieGrace
• Mdmc
• Minnesota Libra
• MissHoneychurch
• MrsGrumpy
• Mutley_r_us
• Neoma
• Newyawker99
• OhioBlues
• Petersond
• Random_Australian
• Redwitch
• Robeson
• Sbj405
• Scooter24
• SeattleGirl
• SimplyFugue
• Southlandshari
• Starbucks Anarchist
• SugarSmack
• Swimboy
• Terrya
• Tjwmason
• TexanWitch
• Wetzelbill
• Whoa_Nelly
• WildHorses
• WritingIsMyReligion
• XemaSab
• ZombieNixon

[NMMNG]

2. Good morning Clint!

You know what I'm doing this weekend, at least during the night and early/mid morning. :rofl:


Other than that, sleep and basic routine it's up for grabs (in the whole 1 hour I have available each evening).

[Clintmax]

3. Good Morning, Miss Buffy!

:hi::hug:
Sounds like MY plans! :rofl: It must be crazy working that much and only having 1 hour to yourself each evening. I think I'd hate that!

[NMMNG]

8. It bites, but I'm used to it

I just dream of a day when I have a real job and I have (gasp) weekends off, or at least two days off somewhere during the week. At least four days during the week I have about 4-5 hours of time for myself.

[Clintmax]

10. I'll dream the same thing for you, my dear!

I can't imagine not having any time away from work hardly!

[billyskank]

4. Hi Clint!

Can't stop long because I'm all packed up and (almost) ready to go! :woohoo:

[Clintmax]

6. Good Morning, Billy!

:hi::hug:
I bet you're ALL excited! :woohoo::bounce: I hope you have a great trip, my friend! I'm glad you stopped in to say Hello before you left! :loveya:

[billyskank]

7. Excited?

I'm freaking out now! :scared: :rofl:

[Clintmax]

11. LOL!

How come, Man? Nervous about the flight? Scared that you're forgetting something?

[billyskank]

12. Forgetting something mostly

And that I've got to get my ass on the train to London and then on to Heathrow...even though it's six hours still before the flight is due to take off.

I'm such a goof! :rofl:

[Clintmax]

14. I know how you feel, Man!

Every single time I'm packing for a trip, I'm afraid I'm going to forget something major like...clothes. :rofl: Leaving early like that is a good idea. Especially if the train ride is not just a short jaunt!

[billyskank]

19. Okay, this really is It.

I gotta shut down the computer and lock everything down. See you later, Clint! :hug:

[Clintmax]

21. Have a fantastic time, Billy!

Come say Hi when you can! And have a safe trip! :bounce::hi:

[AirmensMom]

37. Hey billy!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: Have a great time! I hope we get to see some pictures! :bounce: :loveya: :hug:

[terrya]

5. Good morning, Clint!

Well, Greekspeak sounds like he's having a great time on his trip. And he'll be home to be with you soon enough. :bounce:

I'm not sure what my weekend will bring. I may go to see "The Devil Wears Prada" this weekend. I've heard a lot of great things about this movie.

I want to thank you again for these posts. They're always good to see first thing in the morning. It makes the Lounge a very welcoming place, which taking off my moderator hat, is a nice thing just as a DU'er. :-)

:hug:

[Clintmax]

9. Good Morning, Terry!

:hi::hug:
Yes, he's having a great time! And he enjoys spending the time with his dad too. So, it's a good trip, even though I couldn't be there with them. I want to go see Superman this weekend. I've heard mixed reviews about it, but I think I'll go and make up my own mind about it.

You're very welcome! I have grown to really enjoy these threads too, and starting my day with everyone here is a lot of fun! Thank YOU for not making me shut them down! :rofl:

[terrya]

16. Oh, PLEASE, Clint

Why on Earth would we shut them down? :rofl:

Let us know what you thought of "Superman Returns". That's next on my to see list.

:hi:

[Clintmax]

18. LOL! Just kidding!

I'll let you know, Man. There are several I want to see and I think I'm going to start with Superman!

[sbj405]

13. Happy Friday, Clint!

:bounce:

Time for laundry, again. Bummer.

[Clintmax]

15. Good Morning, Miss Sbj!

:hi::hug:
Happy Friday to you too! Yes, laundry is a never ending freaking thing. I hate it! x( :rofl:

[Cannikin]

17. Morning! Hope everyone is well.

[Clintmax]

20. Good Morning, Cannikin!

:hi::hug:
How are you feeling today, man?

[tjwmason]

23. Good morning Cannikin.

:hi:

Are you better yet? I certainly hope so.

:hug:

[Cannikin]

27. Thanks guys. I'm much better, but I passed it on to my S.O.!

:blush:

[Clintmax]

29. Awww...the poor thing.

It happens though, so don't feel too bad, Man. I'm glad YOU'RE doing better. :hug:

[Cannikin]

31. I appreciate it. How are YOU?

[Clintmax]

33. Doing fine, thank you!

Wishing I didn't have to go to work today. x( But, at least I get off while its still daylight outside. I think I'm going to go get a new cell phone today. I'm tired of the one I have.

[Cannikin]

42. I wish I could afford one of those Razr phones.

[Clintmax]

44. I thought about those...

but I'd be afraid I'd have it broken completely in two at once! I'm thinking the Motorola V551.

[tjwmason]

43. Glad to hear that you're better.

But I hope that you're doting over your other-half and looking after him well.

[Cannikin]

53. It hasnt hit him hard yet. But I'll get him taken care of.

[tjwmason]

22. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

All is merry here - and I hope that it is with you as well.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

25. Good Morning, TJ!

:hi::hug:
I'm doing just fine, Man! Still waking up, but almost there! Glad to hear everything is good with you!

[tjwmason]

It's the first test.

England are batting at 374-4 on the morning of the second day - so how could I not be in a good mood? :D

[Clintmax]

That's true.

Do you have any big plans for the weekend?

[MissHoneychurch]

24. Good morning enchanter

:)

I will be going to my mom again after work. Tomorrow we will go to the Lake Constance, get my dad's grave in order again and the rest of the day we will lay at the lake sunbathing and swimming. My mom's bf is coming, also the Ukranian couple.

:)

[Clintmax]

26. Good Morning, Miss Honey!

:hi::hug:
Sounds like you have a very nice weekend coming up! :bounce: I'd love to be at the beach right now going into the water and playing also! I'm kind of jealous!

[MissHoneychurch]

28. Well, it is not the Atlantic

just a lake. A big lake but still, a lake :)

The weather is beautiful, so it will be really nice. And nice company :)

[Clintmax]

30. Yes, sounds great!

You relax, and have fun, my dear! :hug::loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

32. Will do

I promise :)

:loveya:

[Clintmax]

34. That's my girl!

:hug::loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

36. On another topic

have your heard from RandomAustralian? I miss his weird humor.

[Clintmax]

41. Not since he left to go home.

But he'll be back...I miss the little weirdo too! :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

45. Ok, so he is just on spring break

or however that is called down under :rofl:

[Clintmax]

48. I don't know if it's Spring Break...

Or Winter break. You know their seasons are opposite ours.

[MissHoneychurch]

52. Oh right, forgot about that

*slaps forhead*


Oh well, I am sure he will show up again.

[Clintmax]

58. Yes, he will.

I don't know exactly WHEN...but he will be!

[MissHoneychurch]

60. Otherwise

I have his email so we can threat him :rofl:

[Clintmax]

61. LOL! Ooo yeah!

Lets! :rofl:

I'm going to have to go get ready for work now, my dear! You have a great weekend with your mom! :hug::loveya:

[AirmensMom]

38. Good morning, MissHC!

:hi: :loveya: :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

39. Good morning MissAirmens

:hi:

How are you?

Something that I am wondering the whole time already. How did you come up with your name here?

:loveya:

[AirmensMom]

47. Still half asleep.

:boring: How are you?

I have a daughter and son-in-law who are in the Air Force. When they started out, they were called airmen (even the girls are called that). Of course, now that they're both sergeants, it doesn't exactly fit anymore, but my daughter is still very touched that I chose this name. :loveya:

And yours is from a book?

[MissHoneychurch]

50. Yup, Room with a View

love the book and the movie.

That is a really sweet reason to chose a name. I mean you, not me :hug:


I am doing fine. Can't wait to get into the weekend. My train leaves a bit before 5pm.

[AirmensMom]

55. Haven't read it

or seen the movie. But I love the name. :loveya:

Thanks. It's funny, though. Most people think I spelled it wrong 'cause they don't realize it's supposed to be plural. And others assume I have a son. Guess I made it a little confusing. :shrug:

I hope you have a good weekend, even if you have to do a chore that's not so happy. :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

59. It is five years now that he died

time sure flies by.

But tending the grave doesn't mean we can't have fun the rest of the day :)

[AirmensMom]

65. It does.

Mine died 4 years ago in October. His ashes are in Arlington National Cemetary and I've never been there. (I couldn't go to the services.) I'm sure they take good care of it, though, from all the pictures I've seen.

I bet you will have fun! I'm glad you're getting away for the weekend. :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

71. I am glad also

:hug:

I can't go to my dad's grave often as it is some hours away as well. And my aunt who lived at the Lake Constance moved begin of this year. So no family anymore nearby anymore. My mom lives 1 1/2 hours away. We need to find a way to tend the grave without being able to get there every other week. We had a gardener do it last year. I don't know if he is doing it this year as I never saw a bill for last year and I haven't called him to ask.

[AirmensMom]

73. Hopefully it won't be too bad.

:hug:

I have to start getting myself going. Big day with the builder today and I'm still in my jammies. I'll check in later, but if I miss you, have a great weekend. :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

74. You have a great weekend as well

:hug:

:loveya:

And thanks again for all your support this week.

[AirmensMom]

75. Thanks.

:hug:

... and you're welcome. :loveya: :hug:

[Callalily]

64. Morning MissH!

Sounds like you've got a nice weekend planned. So far my weekend plans consist of housework and yard work. Don't know how ambitious I'll really be, because it's supposed to be really hot and humid. Maybe I'll just end up taking it easy and reading. :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

66. Good morning Simply

sorry I couldn't reply yesterday, someone actually wanted something from me :eyes:


Reading sounds good to me? Housework? Yardwork? What is that??? :rofl:

[Callalily]

70. LOL that's funny!

Yes, I wish housework and yard work would just go away. I'd have so much more time for more important things . . . like reading and sleeping. :rofl:

I've gotta get going, but wishing you a safe trip and a fun trip.

[MissHoneychurch]

72. You have a great weekend

no matter what you decide to do. I would opt for reading and sleeping though :rofl:

:hug:

We talk Monday again

:pals:

[AirmensMom]

35. Good morning, Clintmax!

:donut: :hi: :hug:

I'm having a little trouble waking up this morning. We have a big day ahead. Another meeting with the builder and maybe we'll get that contract signed. We got a lot of things cleared up yesterday. Tomorrow we might go over and see the horses if the kids don't have anything planned. I don't want to think about Sunday yet.

I'm sure it's lonely there without Greekspeak. I hope he's having a good time with his dad. :bounce:

Laundry AGAIN? I need to make sure I get harleydad's done before he leaves. Where does the time go? :shrug:

[Clintmax]

40. Good Morning, Miss Airmens!

:hi::hug:
It's good to see you today, my dear! :loveya: Time sucks, you know it! :rofl: I don't know where it goes, but I wish it would quit it! Hey...maybe I can key a "time stop" command since I have so much control of the weather! I wonder if it'd work? :shrug::rofl:

Sounds like you have things well underway! Once construction begins, how long do you think it will take to complete your house?

Thank you SO much for your help with pet sitters! I saved the link you sent me and I'll look into it! :hug:

[AirmensMom]

46. You would have to make it very individualized.

I mean, I would LOVE a "time stop" command right now, but you wouldn't. And after Sunday, I'd like a "time accelerate" command until harleydad gets back. Can you work on it? :rofl:

The house is scheduled to take 6 months once officially in September. They're going to get the well drilled and start on the basement ASAP, which will give them a head start. :bounce:

You're so welcome. Those people take their jobs seriously. Just look at as many of them as possible. I noticed that their prices differ pretty much ($10 and $15 don't sound that different until you start multiplying it by how many total visits you'll need). The PSI group seems to have a lot of them in your area. :hug:

[Clintmax]

49. Yes, I'll have to work on THAT one.

I can see how it would cause issues! :rofl: 6 months isn't TOO bad, I don't guess. I really have no idea how long it's supposed to take, so I'm just guessing.

I can see how adding up all the visits could be expensive...I'll just have to do some research, I guess! But, you've given me a GREAT head start! :hug:

[AirmensMom]

51. Most houses around here take about a year.

Our builder doesn't do as many at a time, so he can build them faster. Of course, it's a lot faster to build in a development. But this will be completely custom. I even get to work with a kitchen designer to decide the final layout of the cabinets. :bounce:

Well, yes, it can get expensive. Teach Tony to hold it so he doesn't have to be visited as often. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

57. A year!!

Good gods! :scared:

It must be exciting to know that the house is going to be completely designed to YOUR specifications! What a wonderful thing! Tony does pretty good holding it, actually...he hasn't had any accidents at all the past few days when I've been gone for 9 hours and he's alone for that whole time.

[AirmensMom]

62. That's what I said!

Yeah, it's exciting but also a little stressful. I'm afraid of going over budget on something. The good new is that we have over 500 feet of driveway that we can leave gravel (that's how they start them out) if we run out of money. That gives us a little wiggle room.

I figured Tony was good at holding it. That's great! But you can do cats in one or two visits per day, depending on how many times they get fed. We always had to have someone come over three times for Sundance. He held it fine, but was in the habit of going out in the morning, after work, and at bedtime. I'm sure he could have done without the after work one, or made it a few hours later and skipped bedtime. But that might have been uncomfortable.

Coffee's done ... maybe that'll help me wake up. :D

[Clintmax]

67. I'm sure it will.

Bandit eats twice a day, so two visits for him. Same for Tony. I wish you luck with the construction phase! I understand how it can be easy to go over budget on some things. :hug: And now I have to go get ready for work. I'll see you in the morning, my dear! :hug::loveya::hi:

[AirmensMom]

69. Have a great day!

If you don't see me in the morning, don't worry. I don't know how early we'll head out to see the horses if we go. :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[Callalily]

54. Morning Clint!

So you've got the Friday morning work blues? :rofl: Work time will go fast and then you'll be here! Yes, laundry is one things on my weekend agenda, but then it's always there.

I only work until noon today, but I'm getting the oil changed in my car and taking my cat to the vet. I haven't told her about it yet because she hates the car ride. I'll just pull out the cat carrier right b/4 I have to leave. Then she gets to be mad at me for the rest of the afternoon.

Extra hugs for you b/c you miss Greekspeak

[Clintmax]

56. Good Morning, Miss SimplyF!

:hi::hug:
Thank you for all the hugs! You're so sweet, and I sure need them! :loveya: You're right about laundry always being there. I wish it would quit it! :rofl: Lucky you only having to work until noon!

[Callalily]

68. Personally I wish

all housework would quit. I'm getting rather tired of doing it all the time. :rofl: Oh well, one of those necessary evils.

I best fill up my travel mug and get outta here. You have a great day, even the part where you're at work.

[Clintmax]

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

I hope you have a GREAT day today! :bounce: Take care of each other and I'll see you in the morning! :grouphug:

Clint

[Minnesota Libra]

76. Good Friday morning everyone...................

.....the weekend is at the door:applause:

I'm staying at home this weekend around the air conditioner because it's supposed to be in the mid 90's today and the high 90's and possibly 100 degrees tomorrow and Sunday. So I'm not going anywhere except to the refrigerator for all the ice I can get my hands on.

So stay cool this weekend and keep plugging away at those neocons.:spank:

[Fox Mulder]

77. Good morning.

:)

I have to work tonight, but I'm off Sunday.

Thank god.

[bigwillq]

78. Good morning Clint!

How's everything? :hi:

[tjwmason]

79. Good morning Will.

:hi:

Did you manage to have a good celebration for your anniversary? I hope so.

[bigwillq]

80. Hi tj!

I celebrated. On my own. :(