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Gerene Hello everyone! (waving) Just stopping in to see how everyone is doing. Our May 2-4 weekend just passed and it was a wonderful one. Summer has officially started for me and I am loving the heat and humidity! Barkeep: May I please have a Caesar?, if not, a nice cold draft beer will do dandily. :) I hope everyone is well in this day, cheers! -Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 13:44:11 (MST) JRWolfe RIP: Ray Manzarek of the Doors. Saw him a couple years ago in concert with blues slide guitarist Roy Rodgers on atour promoting the first of their two duo CDs. Met him afterwards and he came across as a very intelligent,humble and gracious man.His is a huge loss. -Monday, May 20, 2013 at 17:37:52 (MST) Spacey Ray Manzerek, wow. 74 -Monday, May 20, 2013 at 17:12:08 (MST) Andwa, again Try this before your next fill up. Might save a bit of $$. http://gasbuddy.com/ -Monday, May 20, 2013 at 12:38:54 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow RTP Alan O'Day. Undercover Angel. The 1933 "Invisible Man" on Svengoolie (Me TV) tonight. Thank goodness for TIVO. Shakespeare first. All-male cast of Taming of the Shrew at the Redlands Bowl. Except, don't think there are any 11-year-olds playing women in tonight's cast. Should be interesting. -Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 15:27:56 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow RTP Alan O'Day. Undercover Angel. The 1933 "Invisible Man" on Svengoolie (Me TV) tonight. Thank goodness for TIVO. Shakespeare first. All-male cast of Taming of the Shrew at the Redlands Bowl. Except, don't think there are any 11-year-olds playing women in tonight's cast. Should be interesting. -Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 15:26:14 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow RTP Alan O'Day. Undercover Angel. The 1933 "Invisible Man" on Svengoolie (Me TV) tonight. Thank goodness for TIVO. Shakespeare first. All-male cast of Taming of the Shrew at the Redlands Bowl. Except, don't think there are any 11-year-olds playing women in tonight's cast. Should be interesting. -Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 15:25:15 (MST) Andwa, again Washed the car yesterday so of course it rained last night. (sigh) Hope it doesn't rain the day of the TDN show here in Roch. That would put a damper on the fun (pun intended). BTW, if any of you swampsters are planning to come to town for that show, let me know if you need any info like where to stay, where to eat, what to bring, etc. Would be glad to help. Have a good day, everyone. :-) -Friday, May 17, 2013 at 08:58:20 (MST) JRWolfe RIP:DR.Joyce -Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 07:10:25 (MST) Mawia Happy Mother's Day to all the moms here! Have a wonderful day! -Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 12:35:00 (MST) Rosalee Happy Mother's Day! Hope you all have a great one! Rosalee -Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 21:27:26 (MST) OhDonna Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas in the Swamp! Hope ya'll enjoy a lovely day! -Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 15:49:57 (MST) Pam T. Andwa- I believe that would be in Okoboji which is only 2 hours from me!!! Think it's a takeoff on Woodstock. Thanks for posting- you made my day! -Thursday, May 09, 2013 at 17:08:38 (MST) Andwa, again TDN just announced on FB a new Iowa show June 15. Boatstock Preservation Plaza (wherever/whateveer that is). Can't find any info yet. Hopefully something will show up soon. -Thursday, May 09, 2013 at 16:26:23 (MST) Andwa, again Pam T: About those box elder bugs, my sister-in-law uses a product called Bugslayer. She says it's specifically formulated for box elder bugs and also Asian beetles which have also been a problem lately. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm going to stop by Fleet Farm (where she gets it) and pick some up. I'll let you know if it does the job or not. -Wednesday, May 08, 2013 at 08:29:37 (MST) Pam T. Hey Andwa! Two B-E-A-UTIFUL days in row. Most of the snow is gone, however, have observed people mowing their lawns while dodging the few remaining snow piles. Kids are out for recess without coats and climbing on the "snow mountains" created by the snow plows. Vewy unusual. No bikes yet- too many track meets. Both girls high jump and run 200 meters in the open and relays. Anna even ran part of 4 x 100. Guess they both run fast but not for very long. Michael- Notice you have some days off in May. ENJOY!!! Buenos noches -Tuesday, May 07, 2013 at 19:56:20 (MST) Andwa, again Near perfect day up here in the northland, weather-wise that is. Hope you are all enjoying your day. :-) Pam T: You and the kids get those bikes out of storage yet? -Monday, May 06, 2013 at 13:38:01 (MST) Dis I have not seen Rosalee that happy for quite a while. I saw them last May and was looking forward to seeing them again. Last year they shared time with another band but I was still totally impressed and put them in with Three Dog Night, and Paul Revere and the Raiders. Lily is very special to all that see her, but I didn't expect the degree of special attention that the band and Mr. Peter gave her. After the show we were in line for the better part of an hour for Lily to have her CD and T shirt signed and a photo taken. He's got a show in North Carolina tomorrow night, but he made Lily feel very special as he did everyone else. He's a true class act! And an awesome band! Lily is developing into the next Shirley Temple. Seriously. You just don't know what it is like to be around her at Dollywood, WalMart, or a concert and people are just so taken back by what I think is her joy and innocense and prettiness. Dis -Friday, May 03, 2013 at 21:46:56 (MST) Rosalee Well, I have to say this day was one of the best in my life. Dis took Lily and I to see Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits. We sat front and center. Right off the bat the band members were waving and smiling at Lily. Peter gave her a CD and t-shirt and dedicated a song to her as he sang it and added her name to it. He kept referring to her during the concert and when it was over and we were in the lobby, everyone kept asking if she was Lily. It was a very special concert and night, even without the attention but with it, it was marvelous. The band is excellent, and the jokes were hilarious. Peter really keeps the crowd roaring with laughter. His tales of woe trying to locate the city, dealing with the locals, and just his experiences in general were so fresh and great. I was rolling with laughter the entire time. After the concert, which was sold out, Peter waited in the lobby to sign autographs, meet the fans, and get his picture taken with everyone. What a wonderful, sweet guy. You know he had to be exhausted. No one sleeps well on the road and he wsa so very gracious to make everyone feel they were important to him. I hope I'm like him when I grow up. ;) Anyway, if you get a chance to see these guys it was so much more than just a concert and although I was not a fan as a child I loved their songs and became a fan as an adult, never more than tonight though. Lily is certainly star struck as am I. Good night, Swampsters. Take care and God bless. Rosalee -Friday, May 03, 2013 at 20:37:19 (MST) Susan (Colorado) The groundhog probably does have a B.S. degree -if ya know what I mean ;-) I am exhausted & SO glad it's Friday !! Have a good weekend all. Peace -Friday, May 03, 2013 at 20:27:59 (MST) Pam T. Jill- I couldn't agree more on the groundhog thing. At a minimum these rodents should have either the NWA or AMS seals of approval along with a BS from an accredited school of meteorology. Where do they get these groundhogs?!!! It IS Friday afternoon afterall!!! -Friday, May 03, 2013 at 14:19:36 (MST) Jill I am much too young, sweet and innocent to have much to say today. It's enough to make this sweet child blush. :-) Here in southwest Missouri, we got sleet, freezing rain and snow. People need to stop pulling groundhogs out of the ground and expecting them to correctly predict the weather. -Friday, May 03, 2013 at 08:32:10 (MST) Rosalee Size isn't all that important, it's what you DO with it that counts, right, Girls? But we ain't talking about snow anymore. -Friday, May 03, 2013 at 05:09:43 (MST) Spacey Susan, I'm gonna wirte that one down..... -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 21:36:00 (MST) Rosalee Susan, I remember. Struck fear in every man, ideas in some women. I just heard about the fires in CA. Hope everyone there is fine. Love to all. Rosalee -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 20:05:24 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - They used to call that a John Bobbitt snow - 6 inches on the ground. Tee Hee (Please tell me I'm not the only one old enough to remember ). Stay safe all. -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 19:05:28 (MST) Rosalee Oh, Andra, I am so jealous. Hee hee. -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 18:18:32 (MST) Andwa, again Oh, we are WAY past 6" by now. We're talking 15+ inches and still coming. -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 15:19:38 (MST) OhDonna Spacey + Mikey = NAUGHTY!!! lol! -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 13:37:15 (MST) Barkeep 6 inches? Spacey and Pam T. Ah, now that's music to deaf ears here in the swamp. (Put another quarter in the jukebox, Henry).-All Sap- -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 09:45:06 (MST) Pam T. I did get six inches! And a good chunk of a tree on my house. We heard a loud crack at 2 AM and discovered an ash tree in the backyard had split. Luckily no windows were broken and we still have power. This is the first time in my 52 years of life that we have had snow in the month of May! No school either. We only have 16 days left... we'll have to make up this one. :-( Glad this didn't happen last weekend. -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 09:01:26 (MST) Spacey Well, I hpe you get at least 6 inches. -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 08:49:28 (MST) Andwa, again Well, not going to the gym today nor anywhere else for that matter. Weather man said we might get 3" to 6" of snow today. Looking outside, I think we've gotten about a foot...and it's still coming down. Sheesh! Pam T and Robbo: How you doin'? -Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 08:28:49 (MST) Spscey Mikey, give me your bounds, I wanna step on 'em. baby. Baby. Oooo, ooo ya. -Wednesday, May 01, 2013 at 22:53:53 (MST) Barkeep Andwa: Everything is cool. You did NOT over step your bounds, so to speak. Thank you for understanding. To all the rest of youz: Have a great day. -M- -Wednesday, May 01, 2013 at 09:51:13 (MST) Rosalee You Northern Girls have all the luck this year with TDN. I'm especially jealous of Spacey with the Washington concert. That has got to be one of the best coming up. Beautiful place. I am always perplexed that TDN gets booked for outdoor concerts down here in the summer time. It's hot as Hades and sweltering humidity most of the time I attend an outdoor concert here in the summer. Well, time is a wastin' and I have a busy day planned. Lily got her dance costume last night for her recital. She's a cat. Gosh, it's cute! These are the times you love being a parent, seeing your little one act like they walked up on stage without 12 weeks of classes and daily practice at home for hours on end. Hey, she's three. i'm just going to be happy to see her on stage for the first time. It is supposed to be 81 here today and then 44 tonight. Cold front coming in. Well, take care and God bless. Rosalee -Wednesday, May 01, 2013 at 06:47:22 (MST) Andwa, again Pam T: Darn and Yay! -Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 11:10:02 (MST) Pam T. Andwa- No, unfortunately we won't be able to attend the show in Mahnomen. We will be in Rochester, so see ya in August! -Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 05:45:23 (MST) Andwa, again Pam T: No. I unfortunately did not get to see the ST stuff. I wanted to, but my knee was hurting too much after walking around the casino, Advil wasn't helping, and I didn't bring my crutches. Maybe some other day when the weather is fine and I have nothing planned I'll take some time on a weekend and try again and maybe drive over to the Field of Dreams house as well. Always a favorite of mine. Its so quiet and peaceful. Will you be at the Mahnomen, MN, show? It's a long drive, I know. -Monday, April 29, 2013 at 15:05:45 (MST) MAD4TDN Sure missed you, Pam! It was a great weekend! So glad to spend time with Andra and have dinner ... as many have said, it's all about the friendship ... both with the band and each other. What an awesome benefit comes from loving the music! The show was spectacular, but I have to say "Prayer of the Children" made a powerful impact. I love how the guys "capture" the audience and pull them in --one minute everybody is dancing, clapping and cheering and in the next moment we are inspired to silence. Great vocals! I always watch for Mikey to come in ... I like that deep sound. The meet & greet was great fun with so many new members there -- but we missed the likes of all of you too! TDN is like family to me. Which reminds me ....... Hi Jitterz!!!!! -Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:38:52 (MST) Pam T. Andwa- Yes, I KNEW it would be a great time and I missed seeing everyone too! Thought Chad might be there as well as some of Marty's friends we met when we saw the Dogs in Cedar Rapids about 4 years ago. We made it through the Prom with a minimum of drama. Really appreciate the beauteous weekend weather! ALSO- What was the venue like in Riverside and did you find the Capt. Kirk marker? Time to get back to work. Between Tom and myself, we have five track meets to attend this week. Unfortunately much to do to stay on top of things- Have a wonderful week Swampsters! -Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 17:53:43 (MST) Andwa, again Just got back home from another TDN road trip. Always a good time. Got to spend time with Madonna as well as Chad and his lovely new lady and met Cindy for the first time. A fun lady indeed! The weather was exceptionally fine, and for once it didn't rain! Missed you, Pam T. You would've enjoyed it. Hope the prom thing went well. Mike: As per our conversation, I'm sorry if I overstepped my bounds. I hope you know my intentions were nothing less than honorable. You were upfront and honest with me, and I very much appreciate that. Okay. Nuff said. As to the other part of our talk, I'd love to continue that with you the next time we meet. I could tell you had a lot more to say. (BTW, thanks for the squeeze. My heart went all pitter-pat.) And finally, a big huge THANK YOU to Three Dog Night for continuing to tour and entertain us all with your great music, your wonderful personalities, as well as your wonderful sense of fun. You do indeed entertain, without a doubt. Keep on truckin', guys! -Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 11:13:10 (MST) AQh3Q Agreed..George Jones was a helluva singer,who lived a wild life that nearly destroyed his career and his talent.thank God he straightened and cleaned up. Rst in peace Possum. -Friday, April 26, 2013 at 08:09:24 (MST) Rosalee RIP George "no-show" Jones. Country music legend and icon. I met him several times after he got it together. Nice guy. Made a comeback after recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. You gotta admire someone who can do that. He will be missed by many in Nashville. -Friday, April 26, 2013 at 07:39:57 (MST) Pam T. Sure wish I could be at the Riverside show...be sure to give us a full review, Andwa. We will be "Promming" this weekend. Should be a beautiful day- guess we'll give Michael the credit for bringing the sunshine. Beam me up Scotty!!! -Friday, April 26, 2013 at 05:47:21 (MST) Andwa, again Seeing the Dogs this weekend. Whoo-hoo! Been much too long. Mike: Looking forward to seeing you at the M&G. I have something I want to talk to you about, too. I'm going to scope out that Kirk birthplace marker and check out the Star Trek museum. Should be a hoot! Mike: If you and/or any of your bandmates want to check it out, you're welcome to come along. Let me know, and I'll send you my contact information. See you in a couple of days. :-) -Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 15:34:42 (MST) Gerene I'm stopping in just to say thanks for all the silly say so's. I started reading back in posts last night and left laughing only to return today with bigger belly shakes. Thank you all, laughing is something I never get sick of. -Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 10:14:11 (MST) Rosalee Spacey, Yep, I didn't think about the consequences of a lit fire. Ha! With all this liquor and hot air, you are right, probably wouldn't be a great idea. It's SO GOOD to have everyone laughing and having a good time. It's been too long. Goodnight Dear Friends. Rosalee -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 19:23:55 (MST) Wowa LOL@reptile dis-function. THAT made my day! No harm was intended with our puns, we were just trying to keep things light. Used to REALLY get siwwy in here awhile ago. Great way to let off steam at the end of a day. BTW- a sign of the times, when I went looking for a dictionary, my youngest granddaughter asked "but grandma, WHAT IS A DICTIONARY?" Yep, even the little ones know to google everything instead of using a book. Hiya Barkeep! Good to know you're lurking around. Later taters -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 19:12:46 (MST) Spacey You haven't been here long enough to know why chef Steve don't serve beans. Or why Mikey don't do no open flames. Blazing Saddles. Somebody always pulls a Mongo. -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 18:08:13 (MST) Rosalee White Indian, Thanks! Dis could tell everyone a GREAT story about moving in a u-haul. Trip from Hell. Tulsa to south Florida in August in a U-Haul without AC, bullet holes in the cab, rear mirror strung up with baling wire, and lights went out in the middle of the night. Hilarious, well at least NOW it is. Barkeep, what we need around here is a fire pit to sit around and tell funny stories. Rosalee -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 17:19:41 (MST) White Indian Hey ya'all !! its been along time Swampsters, Rosalee, Happy late Birthday, sorry I have been busy helping my son sell his home and packing, they just got off on their road trip from Nashville to Las Vegas, where they lived, before moving here ten years ago, he just FB'd me and said they got to Memphis and had a flat tire on the Uhaul, UGH...they have a big caravan going so if that's the worst thing happening that's good...Well hope all is well at the Swamp and everyone's in good health and well...I am looking forward to May, going down for a week to Orange Beach to listen to the Ocean Waves and smell the Salt water I dearly miss, in Ca...take care, Lorna -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 16:01:40 (MST) Rosalee (otherwise known a Dwama Qween) Barkeep, I can't remember who posted it, but on FB today one of us crazy wimmens posted a photo of a toilet with a black guitar lid cover. It was ADORABLE. I asked if you had one already. Good thing to buy the guitarist who has everything. (And in our opinion, you have it all) ;). Note to self: put a bug in Santa's ear for the Barkeep. Ha! Maybe Dwama Qween should be my new handle. Rockin' Rosie just didn't go very far. I'll have to think about that... Rosalee -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 16:00:33 (MST) Soaring- -Girls just Wanna Have Fun-- Nancy MICHAEL We wimmens are cwazy about our Michael. Puzzled we weren't ragging on anyone, just having fun with word play. Having fun use to be what this board was all about so we try to get as much in as possible--an obligation as it were. WOVA so glad that your niece is better; I know it has been a long haul for her and your family. SOARING --Girls Just Wanna Have Fun-- NANCY -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 15:00:12 (MST) Spacey ...or Dwama Qween? -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 13:57:17 (MST) Spacey BTW, FYI, in this niehgbourhood, she is considered a "Dwama Queen". -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 13:41:12 (MST) OhDonna And we cwazy wimmens love you Mikey!!! -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 12:53:51 (MST) Barkeep Quietly monitoring you quazy wimmens. Life is good. Gwover like quazy wimmens. -M- -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11:55:50 (MST) Spacey Dear Puzzled, if I were to dis Dis, it would have been a very dis respectufl round of posts. You want me to BBQ a drama Llama? -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11:51:27 (MST) Drama Queen Puzzled, No one was slamming anyone. It was just a play on words. Sometimes laughter is the best way to get over a tense situation and we are lucky that we have quick folks who know how to diffuse things. No harm or bad feelings were intended. You gotta lighten up! Rosalee -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11:31:18 (MST) Steve Poor Jeremiah....but better him than me. -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10:24:36 (MST) Spacey puzzled please contact me -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 09:20:50 (MST) puzzled trying to get posting rules straight. It's okay to dis the x but not point out a dramea queen? -Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 08:48:43 (MST) Soaring Nancy SPACEY ROFL How do you come up with these?! You know Cory is going to want to use that onstage--not saying that he should, just saying I bet he'd want to! Soaring Nancy -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 23:21:12 (MST) Jill Spacey - That last one was terrific!! There are times when I feel dis-gusted by what goes on here, but you manage to make me laugh. -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 19:40:46 (MST) Spacey Jeremiah was a bullfrog, but when he couldn't get it up, he had a reptile dis function. -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 19:03:29 (MST) Rosalee Oh, Girls. I wish to God I had your sense of humor and quick wit. But I am dis-abled with laugter right now and dis appointed that my brain in't working fast enough to come up with another quip good enough for dis cussion. Please don't dis own me for it. Love to you all. I needed this, for real. Rosalee -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 18:52:22 (MST) Spacey You know, I still have to find a way to work ( @ )( @ ) into tonight's discussion, just to keep Steve and Mikey happy. -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 18:49:13 (MST) Soaring Nancy Bless your hearts, I really needed a good laugh. SPACEY AND WOVA - I can always count on you two for a good laugh or, as in this case, many good laughs. Have no fear, you bring no dis-honor to the board with your humorous dis-course that has helped to dis-charge the recent dis-cord. DONNA ah, we must dis-patch someone to dis-pel your dis-may! Soaring Nancy -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 18:10:59 (MST) Wowa OhDonna, no dis-respect meant. -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 17:48:37 (MST) OhDonna Okay ~ I am really "disturbed" by this ~ lol! -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 16:56:40 (MST) Wowa Spacey-I know it is just disgraceful how I could disremember where I displaced my disonary. Hope I didn't discard it.... -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 16:51:10 (MST) Spacey Why Wowa? (that is the best question evva). Were you dis oriented or dis organized? -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 16:35:29 (MST) Wowa I'm sure there are lots more dis words, but I couldn't find my dis-onary! -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 16:28:30 (MST) OhDonna Spacey: Oh ye of the quick wit! There are probably plenty of other "disses" out there, but I shall refrain. -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 16:15:21 (MST) Spacey Aw darn, does this mean that I can't use the joke I thought up? Are you dis appointed or dis gruntled? -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 15:00:24 (MST) Rosalee Spacey, still no excuse. Sorry for my part in that. Steve, you'll only hear sweet things from me on the board after this. I try and follow the rules. Divorce rarely brings out the best in people but that is no excuse to publicize disagreements. I think Dis and I do pretty well considering what we've been through but even we have our bad days. Wowa, yep, my daughter still has it. She is coughing but both of us are over the fever part. Lily only had it a few days. I'm so glad your niece is better. She is still in my prayers so hearing she is doing well is a real treat. Sorry I haven't asked in a while. Love to All. Rosalee -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 08:20:22 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow RIP Christina "Chrissy" Amphlett -- frontwoman for the Australian rock band the Divinyls. Passed away at age 53 from MS. -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 06:18:08 (MST) Wowa Rosalee-hope you are better soon. Lots of nasty bugs going around right now. I'm sick, my grandson is, and my niece's family has been passing a bug around also. Good news though, my niece is on the terapy floor now, trying to get her strength back, so she can finally come home. She has caught one of the "bugs" that is making the rounds so her tummy is upset. But, she's getting better! (finally! Been in the hospital since the end of January) Hiya Jitters! Long time no see! I haven't heard from Sammilynn in a long time. Don't know if her contact info has changed. Tried to "friend" her on FB, no response. Later taters -Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 05:24:42 (MST) Steve Spacey, got it. Been there and done that....still too bad though. Oh well. -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 21:06:17 (MST) Spacey Well Steve, they were married to eahc other. 'Splains a lot. -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 20:33:49 (MST) Steve Hmm...I come back after who knows how long, only to see ugliness. Me no likey. The Barkeep really hates this sorta thing and I agree. Why can't we all just get along? ;) Chef Pistoff -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 20:16:59 (MST) Rosalee Dis,I think they got that. I've been wanting to say that for a long time. Rosalee Post code was EWEEWE Someone has a sense of humor out there. -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 17:43:18 (MST) Dis Rosalee chastised me for my post. Ray -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 17:29:03 (MST) Rosalee Dis, Please refer to the rules of postng on Michael's Board. I don't say negative things here out of respect for myself. If I don't have anything nice to say here, I keep my mouth shut. Please do the same. Rosalee -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 17:16:11 (MST) Dis The allergy waitress didn't give me pneuumonia. Rosalee's pneumonia cost ME hundreds of dollars. I don't think she got pneumonia the year after I insisted that she get a pneumonia shot. She can tell us when she got the shot and all the times she got pneumonia before this and since as she has opened this on Michael's Board. We had reimbursed medical care on the ship. This gets very old. Ray -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 15:58:29 (MST) OhDonna Happy Earth Day swampsters!!! It's a beautiful day to do something good for our wonderful planet and the environment! -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 14:37:47 (MST) JRWolfe So sad to have heard about the passing of Richie Havens...a great talent as a singer/musician/songwriter/entertainer...and hewas hysterical when he guested on "Married With Children." -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 14:20:12 (MST) Jill Rest in peace, Richie Havens. He died earlier today of a heart attack at the age of 72. What a legend. -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 14:10:56 (MST) Rosalee Well, the waitresses "allergies" have cost me several days in bed and hundreds of dollars for a doctor visit, x-ray, and medication. I officialy have pnuemonia- AGAIN! I had a pnuemonia shot 3 years ago and have gotten it every year since. So much for that "public service" BS. Anyway, I'm in a rare terrible mood, ready to kill anyone who looks at me cross-eyed so it's a good thing Dis is in Texas hanging pictures. I have coughed all night long for 3 days now and no sleep from that and nightmares. Lily went in today also. Her doctor says she is recovering and won't need any medication. Good. The only thing I hate worse than being sick is one of my kids being sick. I sure need a concert to cheer me up. I wish there was going to be one in the area soon. On a a happier note, it is finally Spring here. It is in the 60's and 70's here all week with thundershowers here and there. At least it's NORMAL. This 30 degree, then 80 with tornadoes in between is getting old really quick. Tonight is Mexican night. I'm making taco salad, spanish rice, and taquitos for dinner. Who's coming over? Ya'll are welcome. Just bring a big bottle of wine and we are all set. I'm not contagious any longer as I haven't had fever for 2 days. Hey, at least I stay HOME when I am sick! Take care, Swampsters. Rosalee -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 13:14:58 (MST) Dis I just got last week's The West News (called Vestnik when I was growing up). It went to press before the explosion. As fate would have it they had a front page article about and an event scheduled for July 3rd. They are calling the event Czechsplosion. Bet that gets renamed! Ray -Monday, April 22, 2013 at 12:58:19 (MST) Dis Spacey, My life has suddenly turned very busy. I just got off the Disney Cruise 4/16. The West disaster happened 4/17. I visited with Mom 4/18. I went to Tulsa 4/19 to get my last stuff from my house that is closing 4/29. Rosalee let me stay at her home. I returned the 20th. I am starting to make decorative decisions here assuming I have no furniture from Tulsa. I hang some pictures and this is finally looking like home! Dis -Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 15:37:55 (MST) Spacey Ah Dis. I kmew you were looking forward to meeting moi, but alas, I have only a ticket for Bellingham for a Mothers' day gift. Funny thing is, I have about $300-400 in hotel gift certificates. I should trade free hotel room sharing to anyone who'd buy me a ticket. I hope there can be a meet and greet in Bellingham. I haven't spoken to Cory since 96, but would probalby end up hanging around Mikey. (cannot get enough of Mikey). -Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 14:14:43 (MST) Dis The only way to protect us from the "It's my allergies" people is to mandate people pinning a digital display on their shirt or blouse giving a continuous readout of body temperature as determined by a rectal thermometer. Spacey, I won't be able to make the Washington concerts. My dance card is pretty full. Have fun. Ray -Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 10:23:45 (MST) Spacey Allergies my foot, it was probaly cocaine. Actually, he could have been allergic to things on board such as overly perfumed passengers, etc. The most likely thing is having touched a contaminated surface such as a door knob, railing etc. You never really know where to place the blame. -Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 09:25:33 (MST) Dis Beware of wait staff who live at sea and claim allergies. I actually discontinued my allergy medication when I got on the ship. Dis -Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 09:07:00 (MST) Jitterz Hi Maria, I have completely lost touch with everything over the last five years. I have lost my contact information for Sammilynn so of course I am upset. I am good, I hope you are well Maria. I have moved back to Southern California, a great move for me. -Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 00:26:19 (MST) Rosalee Well, welcome home to me. It started with a slight sore throat on Wednesday that quickly grew to a really bad sore throat and cough and headache. I have been feverish with chills all day. Lily woke me up at three this morning crying with a sore throat and cough. Dang! And I do remember asking one of the serving staff if they had a cold, no if was just allergies. Why oh why is it that everyone blames these things on allergies? I always catch their "allergies" and get really sick. UGH! JR ;) Thanks! I'll get to writing my letter tonight when I can't sleep. Ya'll take care, Love to everyone. Rosalee -Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 17:56:25 (MST) Andwa, again JR: Thsnks! Most definitely will! -Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 08:27:02 (MST) JRWolfe Looks like the boos and heckling Jann Wenner recieved at this years Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame may have woke him up to the fact he has overlooed many rock acts in the favor of rap and disco. This weekend his magazine ,Rolling Stone,is taking suggestions on what OVERLOOKED rock acts should be inducted next year. FYI: Wenner is the chairman/founder of the RNRHOF, so make your voice heard. www.rollingstone.com , I sent in a long long long list. -Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 06:57:42 (MST) Rosalee I just realized how very fortunate we were. Apparently when the initial fire started the administrator of Dis' Mom's nursing home ordered the staff to evacuate the residents. They got her out MINUTES before the plant blew up and the building was obliterated. Everyone would have been killed if he had't evacated. She was taken to the hospital because of the debris that was already in the air that fell on her. Dis was by her side when he called me about an hour ago and said she was okay with the exception of some cuts and scrapes. Thank God for those brave volunteer fire fighters and police officers who lost their lives trying to protect the citizens of this little town. Please say a prayer for their families. 10-12 are still unaccounted for and presumed dead. Rosalee -Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 13:17:27 (MST) Rosalee Dis was raised in West and his Mom lives in West. His family as been there for several generations. They evacuated his mom when her nursing home was destroyed. She lost a lot of her possessions but she is fine. I have been frantic all night worrying about her. The plant was fairly close to her buildng. As far as we know Ray's house there is okay. His sister and neices who live there are fine but they have lost friends. They knew all of the dead that have been found so far. Please keep them in your prayers. It's avery small town. A lot of the residents are related to Dis and his family. We don't have a final count yet of the dead and injured. Rosalee -Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 06:35:34 (MST) Mawia Hi Jitterz! Long time, no see. Hope you're well. I think the explosion was in West, TX not Waco so I'm going to assume that SammiLynn is okay. It's certainly a horrible thing that happened. I feel so bad for those folks. -Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 04:27:43 (MST) Jitterz Has anybody heard from Sammy-Lynn there has been a big explosion in Waco which is where she lives. Please let me know if anybody has heard from her. -Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 20:25:34 (MST) Famous Rob Howdy: Tore up my knee again, now in a brace, and going to see Ortho man next week. Took xrays today, nothing super definitive, got offered joy juice pills for pain, but not for me, can't do Vicodi type stuff. Get to see grandson this weekend. family spring fesitvus gathering in Des Moines this weekend. :ast year it was Wiscosin dells, Hope we don't get snowed out. Weahehr is cold and sucks, race snow, sleet, yuck. Anyway, love to all, carrry on Barkeep. Robbo -Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 20:16:59 (MST) Rosalee Thanks, Andra. I was absent for the BD wishes but when I got back I had 75 of them on FB and in emails. God knows every one of them mean the world to me. We had a blast! If you's guys ever want to go on a top notch cruise with kids or without, Disney is the way to go. The only thing missing was our beloved barkeep and the rest of the band and fan club members. The kids and parents and grandparents had a blast. I have to say it was really our best. My birthday was great, too and Dis did his best to make me feel very special the entire week. He was so attentive and thoughtful to the kids and I. We bonded with them and each other over the several days we were together. I couldn't have asked for anything more. We arrived in Galveston to hear of the bombing in Boston. It just makes me so sad and angry that someone would do something like that. It's storming like a mad woman here. i just got home a few hours ago. I got some lovely surprises when I arrived. Dis' mom's iris that we planted here are in full bloom. What a wonderful, dear memory of her I have in them. She generously shared them with us and they are really a good reminder of her sweetness to me. I planted forget-me-nots last year and thought they were lost but I came home to a big bunch of them today. I am so excited! My rose bushes are in ful blossom, not bloomed yet so I haven't missed their first show this year. The candytufts and phlox are really outdoing themselves in the flower beds in the front and my new dogwood that Chris and I planted last spring is just about to burst into bloom. It reminds me that he lives on, too. Lily was very excited to get home, but she really did steal the show on the cruise. She had 2 suitcases full of clothes and costumes and wore every one of them. I took about 400 photos. They are on FB for those of you who do that and are friends. Well, it's time to get back to unpacking. Love to all Swampsters. Thanks again for all the BD wishes. I don't know where I'd be without you guys. My life is so much better for your presence in it. Rosalee -Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 19:26:11 (MST) :-) http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/19530610-421/studio-live-shows-keep-three-dog-night-in-the-hunt.html -Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 18:44:58 (MST) Andwa, again Pam: Drat! I was looking forward to seeing youse guys. Guess I'll have to wait until the Rochester show. BTW, sis from Ohio is coming up at that time to spend some time with the family and to see the show. Would love to introduce her to you all. As for the weather, been about a week I think of cloudy, gray skies with rain/sleet/freezing rain/snow/snizzle/thunderstorms. To my surprise, I woke up to bright sunshine and nearly cloudless sky this morning. Hope it lasts for a while. Mike: I'll take you if you want to see that sign. I'd like to see it myself. In the last ST movie, they even acknowledged Riverside when Cpt. Pike told Kirk to meet him at the Riverside Dock Works. :-) Gotta go get this day started. Things to do before signing on for work. Type to you guys later. Enjoy your day! Andra -Monday, April 15, 2013 at 06:34:08 (MST) Pam T. Mid-April and still have the winter coat on standby. Looks like we may even see the dreaded "s" word again later this week- no, not salami! SNOW!!! I really shouldn't complain as our friends in Minnesota will likely see the worst of it. Madonna- Thanks for the note about the upcoming Dog Bytes. As always, I'm looking forward to reading it. Exciting news about the April 27th Iowa show, unfortunately, it falls on the same day as our daughter's Prom. I hate to miss the show, but I'm really sad I can't attend the Meet and Greet, especially since you're coming here all the way from Texas!:-( Michael- You'll have to check out the plaque somewhere in town which honors Captain James T. Kirk. Riverside, Iowa is his future birthplace! If I could be there, I would offer to take you. Barkeep- A Jagermeister shot, please. I have some sorrows that need drowning. -Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 20:28:52 (MST) Dis Greetings from Cozumel! So sad to hear about Jonathan Winters . . . very funny and I loved the sounds he made and his faial expressions! Ray -Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 11:18:47 (MST) Andwa, again Sneaking in a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rosalee. Have fun on that cruise. :-) -Friday, April 12, 2013 at 12:33:32 (MST) JR Wolfe Just read about the passing of Jonathan Winters. Agree with Michael..one of the true ORIGINAL greats of comedy and a fine dramatic actor as well. He did indeed pave the way for Robin Williams etc. -Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11:35:58 (MST) Northern Light Jonathan Winters to me was an ICON in the world of comedy. He was very creative sort of off the wall and not the norm so to speak. What a true talent and very funny. Yes like the Barkeep said the world will miss this funny crative gentle man that is Jonathan Winters. R.I.P. NL (Norm) -Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11:22:21 (MST) Barkeep R.I.P. Jonathan Winters: Truly ... one of the GREATS that helped shaped the comedy of other comedians. In essence, he was Robin Williams guru of sorts. His "on the edge" perspectives were so fresh and different. What a wondeful thing to have lived when he did. You'll be missed by millions, Mr. Winters. Truly you will. -M- -Friday, April 12, 2013 at 10:45:34 (MST) Andwa, again There's a thunderstorm rolling through. Just waiting to lose my internet connection which would probably force me to go on site to finish my shift. Yeah, that wouldn't be much fun. Fingers crossed. -Tuesday, April 09, 2013 at 19:09:28 (MST) Spacey And for the third today, Reveen, the hypnotist. -Monday, April 08, 2013 at 16:58:50 (MST) Dis Looks like I was attacked by some wimpy spider . . . not a brown recluse. To paraphrase Lieutenant Dan "You call this a spider bite"! Dis -Monday, April 08, 2013 at 16:24:55 (MST) Andwa, again RIP former PM Margaret Thatcher (the iron lady). -Monday, April 08, 2013 at 15:36:59 (MST) JRWolfe RIP: Annette Funicello ,Mouseketter ,beach babe ,singer and Skippy spokewoman. -Monday, April 08, 2013 at 13:58:54 (MST) Rosalee Should have been 12 years old, not 23. I am typing in the dark on a 6 year old computer. -Sunday, April 07, 2013 at 19:00:59 (MST) Rosalee First TDN concert was in Disney World. Dis called me while I was at my office in Venice, FL raving about the band. I had owned records since I was a wee 23 year old but had never been to a TDN concert. When it was over, Dis went right back in line, I asked what he was doing, and he said, "Getting in line for the next concert!" I had NEVER seen him that excited over music before. He was right. We have been "rabid" fans ever since. We were middle aged groupies while we were married, traveling near and far to see every concert we could. The band and the music has brought us much joy and many, many happy memories. So, today we are in Texas. Dis got three spider bites sometime this morning. We went to the ER and we are watching the bites to see if they are from a recluse spider. Thank God it wasn't the black widow variety that Dis found in Lily's bathroom a few weeks ago. We are waiting to see if we will be on the cruise with the kids and grandkids or in the hospital with leg surgery for Dis. He is on antibiotics. Wish us luck! I was hoping to be done with another 4-hour course by now, but alas, fate has stepped in yet again. I'll try to get it done before Thursday morning. God bless and Take care. Love to All Swampsters. Rosalee -Sunday, April 07, 2013 at 18:59:25 (MST) Andwa, again It was 40 years for me last March 18. A day that will live in infamy. Ha! The code is a bunch of X's and O's. :-) -Sunday, April 07, 2013 at 06:34:53 (MST) oldwind ...fond recollections, it'll always be Hoyt and 3DN boys/ the sound that conquers dark matter -Saturday, April 06, 2013 at 15:37:28 (MST) Spacey 39 years ago tonight was my first 3 Dog Night show. -Saturday, April 06, 2013 at 10:05:29 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - It is gonna be a beautiful spring day for the Colorado Rockies' Home Opener today. Play Ball !! Hope it is nice wherever you are. Hi there Barkeep. Miss ya! TGIF & have a great weekend. Peace all. -Friday, April 05, 2013 at 04:48:47 (MST) Dis Chris got home from school this evening and helped me unload the car. He's been used to the "kitchen staff" taking time off on occasion and he realized that the "kitchen staff" had just returned from a 580-mile two day road trip so he cooked up some his own recipe Bangkok Chicken . . . ummm good and it does leave a bite! Ray -Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 18:53:48 (MST) Dis I kept a lot of furniture at the Tulsa house to help it show. As a result Chris and I had two fully furnished bedrooms, a breakfast table and a mancave. The first Trick or Treater this year looked in and said "Oh did ya'll just move in!" I moved into the house in Mansfield two full years ago. The buyers liked the furniture in the Tulsa house so much and bought all of it. As a result I have very few things to move to Mansfield and it all fits in a car, or lets say four cars. I just got back with carload #1. I'll get carload #2 Saturday/Sunday and make run#3 after the cruise and run#4 at Closing (May 1 or a bit before). The Buyers absolutely LOVE the house. We feel good that some people that appreciate it are buying it. Rosalee and I both put a lot of thought into the remodel. She had lots of ideas she saved from home magazines and we both got lots of ideas from touring Georgian Colonial houses in the South. It truly is a showplace thanks mainly to Rosalee (and it was a bit too formal for many potential buyers), but finally the right ones found it! It was a zoo at Rosalee's last night. Sparkles (who turned out to be Cookie this morning when the owner was located) was put in Lily's bathroom for the evening as it would have been too cold on the porch. She started howling and moaning and groaning and finally Rosalee figured it was a "need to go" thing so she put her on a leash and took her to the front yard. The little bird that was perched on her window for warmth took the opportunity to fly in the open front door. After Cookie proved her howling wasn't a "need to go" thing Rosalee put Cookie back in to bathroom and started hunting down the bird. Well, Sadie the cat wanted to help. Rosalee caught the bird before Sadie did. All ended well! Ray -Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 16:54:12 (MST) Rosalee Yes, Folks. I am Science from Hell free. I made the worst grade I have ever made on a final and it's the only grade I'm getting for this nasty course, 79 points but I'll bet if they were grading on a curve and accoding to age, I'd be in the 90th percentile! Pam, it has been raining and in the 40's here. Give me snow any day. I know what you mean about Spring, though. I can't wait for it to really start here, shouel be in a few days. I can't wait to start helping Dis with his house in West. It really does have beautiful gardens and lovely iris and old fashioned roses. Gardening like his mother did it is a dying art. Those who know how to do it are getting too old to do it. I wish I could have picked her brain while she was well enough to teach me something. She missed her calling. She could have been a master gardener. Everything she gave me for our house flourished. I found the puppy's owner!!!!! She called this morning and said she had been looking for her but missed my ad on Craigslist. Whew! I really didn't want or need a dog and I was really worried about giving her up and then finding the owner. She was obviously loved and well cared for. This is such a great relief. I felt responsible for making sure nothing bad happened to that sweet puppy. Now that her Mommy is coming for her, it feels like a great weight has been lifted. So HAPPY about this! Lily and I are just about packed for the upcoming Disney cruise although it is 8 days away. I can't imagine a better way to spend my birthday than with my loved ones in a Disney environment. It was the best present I could have ask for, spending time with Dis, the kids and grandkids and watching everyone enjoy themselves in a family unit. Well, hte puppy's mommy is on the way so I need to get her packed up. Take care and God bless. Rosalee -Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 13:20:14 (MST) Pam T. Good gwacious..."adios" not adidos. A typo already. -Wednesday, April 03, 2013 at 14:22:10 (MST) Pam T. Greetings, Swampsters! Hope all is well in your part of the world. We're still wearing our winter coats in Iowa but finally it is starting to seem a bit more spring-like. The glacier deposited by some March snows that was surrounding my house is nearly gone. I'm jealous of those of you who already have flowers blooming! Andwa- Haven't been ignoring you---was just on my break from the Swamp during Lent. Yes, Tom has attempted to get the motorcycle out, however, a dead battery prevented him from any riding yet this spring. Re: Box Elder Bugs. I was hoping YOU had the solution for dealing with the little pests. None at my home, but many in the library. Minor annoyance, I guess. Could be locusts or bats or worse. Go TWINS and CUBS!!!! Can't wait to get back to the ballpark! Will have high school track to attend in April and May. Child #4 is a high jumper and runs a few relays. Adidos mis amigos- PT -Wednesday, April 03, 2013 at 14:17:51 (MST) Dis 48 Iris Blooms! 31 Buds I think they are established! The funny thing is that Mom's remaining irises and tea roses are probably worth close to what I've been trying to sell her house and lot for for the past three years! Such craziness. Rosalee and I plan to spiffy the place up some, but I think pillaging the irises, English tea roses and pecans are in order this year. Ray -Tuesday, April 02, 2013 at 16:27:44 (MST) Dis Rosalee passed her Science From Hell final today . . . Yeah!!! There will be no Science From Hell on the cruise next week!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally got a buyer for the Tulsa house. I'll go there tomorrow and sign paperwork, get organized for a very small move, and see my girls! Ray -Tuesday, April 02, 2013 at 15:51:42 (MST) Dis Happy Easter to all. I'm proud to report that the Ground Rodent was unsucessful in his attempt to freeze my little buds off. I had 35 iris blooms for Easter and about as many buds. I got to watch my 14 month old granddaughter's first Easter Egg Hunt. She is getter smarter and blonder (now how can that be?)! Seems like "The Amazing Ray" was easier than "Grandpa", but I keep trying! Ray -Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 18:27:23 (MST) Rosalee Jill, Thanks. I thought of it but I have every street from here to all exits to all sides of the neighborhood posted with signs. I really don't want to put out signs with her picture on it. I'm afraid someone might hear her in the backyard and take her. She is a gorgeous little dog. She's no trouble. If my life were just a little different I'd keep her, but we have a lot to do this summer and a dog just doesn't fit into the plan. Happy Easter, Everyone! Rosalee -Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 15:32:24 (MST) Jill Happy Easter! :-) Rosalee - You might consider posting a "found dog" sign in your front yard. Add a photo of the dog. You never know if someone passing by might be looking for the dog. Have a great day everyone! -Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 07:27:02 (MST) Rosalee Nancy, yep I put a sign up at the school the first day. It was a great suggestion, though! -Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 06:02:56 (MST) Rosalee Rock and Roll Widow, You are cool! I can never figure out how to get those things to work right. Andwa, our first really beautiful day was yesterday. I am anxious to see if it stays warm or if this is just a front passing through. My flowers are loving it. It rained all morning in a downpour, then dried up and was beautiful all afternoon. Thundrestorms again last night. Hey, I could handle that. Nancy, yep, but I feel like I have gone above and beyond my requirements to find the rightful owners. I hope they call the animal control or the SPCA by tomorrow. Surely they know she's missing. I can't imagine they don't have the sense to call there or look on the Internet. Our mile square area is srrounded by 4-6 lane roads so I am sure she didn't cross a major street. She was just too unaware of my car. She is leash trained and house trained. Lily and I took her for a walk last night and she was perfectly behaved. For a small puppy she is amazing and smart. Beautiful, too. She isn't scared of anything, or anyone so she was treated well. Other than chewing on my hands and arms, which I am training her not to do, she's perfect. Shelley Halpain comes up with some incredible and beautiful dogs and horses on her Facebook that people abandon. Go figure. Anyway, I am not taking her to the SPCA or pound. My daughter has a friend who will take her if her family isn't found soon. In the meantime we are enjoying her, well except Sadie who is intolerant of anything that makes noise, but she is a almost 10 year old cat so you have to forgive her for that. Happy Easter to all Swampsters. The Easter bunny stopped here last night, ate his spinach, and left a basket and stuffed bunny for Lily. She isn't awake yet. I'll have to get her up soon, we are headed for church this morning. A bird stayed at our window all night last night. It clutched the division in the panes watching us until we went to bed. No idea what that was all about. We have another nest of wrens in the flower basket next to the door. This bird was a song sparrow. Take care and God bless to everyone. Love, Rosalee -Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 06:00:17 (MST) Soaring Nancy Rosalee you would be surprised at how far dogs/puppies can go. I know from personal experience when one of my parents' pups got lose, and I had to find the stinker. Since you found her on the way to Lilly's school, she might have followed one of the kids to school (though not necessarily one from her owners family!) or been picked up and carried and then put down when they got close to school. You might say something to the someone in charge at the school. Hope you find the owners soon before Lily gets too attached! Soaring Nancy -Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 19:03:37 (MST) Andwa, again Spring is springing! Motorcycles are coming out of hibernation. Pam T: Have you taken the bikes out of storage? Is the hubby planning the first road trip yet? -Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 16:12:41 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow (\_/) (0_0) Happy Easter everyone! c(“)(“) -Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 10:02:14 (MST) Rosalee Oh! And I did take the advice and get her scanned for a microchip. No luck. And I put signs out all over the neighborhood for about a 6 block radius. I can't imagine she got any further than that. If someone is looking for her, they'll find her. -Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 06:42:49 (MST) Rosalee Well, no luck finding the parents of "Sparkles" as Lily calls her. I can't imagine someone not looking for her. She is potty trained, understands verbal commands, and is absolutely adorable. She is a very well behaved puppy. She spent the night in Lily's bathroom as we had a thunderstorm come through at about bedtime. She was still accident free at 6 this morning and went out and did her business. I played with her, then about two hours later she whined at the back door and I took her out and she went again. Definitely a house trained and valuable dog. My daughter and son-in-law have friends that want her if she is available Monday. Lily and I have an Easter carnival at church to go to this afternoon if it stops thundering and lightning by then. I have a final on Tuesday and a fast track class for the rest of the next 10 days. Then I get to take a break and go on the Disney cruise with the kids and grandkids and Dis. I really need this break. I am looking forward to this summer. I think it's going to be great. I plan on spending some real time outside and doing a lot of activities with Lily. I hope to get to some TDN concerts as well. I haven't even looked at the schedule but I'm hopeful that there are some within driving distance. Until then I'll have my head buried in the books. North Korea is looking scary. We Americans have some valuable property occupied in the area, and our military is stationed there. I was wondering if they had flown the families of the people stationed there home yet. This is looking pretty grim. Aggression and youth don't mix well. Take care, Swampsters and keep your heads covered. Rosalee -Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 06:40:06 (MST) Rosalee Spacey, I did that a bit yesterday and didn't have any luck. She's too small to have gotten too far, but there is a park there so she could have easily crossed to our neighborhod from the one to the east of us without crossing major traffic. As unaware of cars as she is, I think this is her first excursion. This morning I am dropping Lily off for her Easter party and I'll but up signs, then take the dog to a local vet and see if she has a microchip (that's free). If she doesn't and no one comes for her today I will have to take her to the SPCA tomorrow. I can't keep her. She slept well last night on the back porch and is apparently house trained because there were no surprizes for me out there this morning and she immediately went potty when I opened the screen door. It's been warm yesterday, last night and this morning so I have no worries about her staying out there. I did have to move poor Sadie's litter box into the house from the back porch. She was too scared of the visitor to use her box. To her credit she is a 9 year old cat and held it all day. The dog has some sharp claws and teeth, as all puppies do so I have some pretty nasty chew bites and scratches on my hands and arms. She has a sock a stuffed and tied for her but she likes my hands and ankles better. She scratched Lily a little last night when she was playing with her, but seems to know the difference and doesn't chew on her. The scratches were from her jumping up on Lily and Lily puting out her hands to stop her. Not anything nearly as bad as mine. Today is Lily's Easter party at school. I'm so glad we have that tradition still in place in her daycare. Well, it's time to get Sleeping Beauty up and ready for her day. Love to All. Take care and God bless. (((Swampsters))) (Wish me luck on finding the rightful owners of our little wanderer!) Rosalee -Friday, March 29, 2013 at 05:55:43 (MST) Spacey Iwoudl go back to the spot where your found the puppy. knock on doors and ask if they know the famoly the beastie belongs to. Sat woudl be agood day for that. -Friday, March 29, 2013 at 00:32:37 (MST) Rosalee Lily and I had an interesting day. I was taking her to school and a cocker spaniel puppy ran out in front of my car. She is about 3-6 months old and as adorable as they come. I am NOT in the market for a new dog, (or an old one for that matter) and she was wearing a collar, though not a tag. I have put an ad on Craigslist, called both the pound and the SPCA and still no response. I left my phone number with every one. Anyone got any suggestions? I hate to take her to the pound or SPCA. What if some little girl is looking fr her and doesn't make the connection? HOwever, we have Sadie the Cat who is 9 years old will be very intolerant of a four legged visitor, even for a short time so I must do something with her tomorrow, (the dog). Rosalee -Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 16:54:30 (MST) Dis I just got three front row center seats for Rosalee, Lily and me to the Herman's Hermits Concert starring Peter Noone at the River Spirit Casino in Tulsa on May 3rd!!!!!! Yeah! I hope he does the "Ah fell in to the burnin' ring of far" thing again this year! Ray -Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 08:38:38 (MST) Spacey the sun is blazing here adn the car windows are open. A wasp the size of hummingbird flew in. Time to dig out the kids' Epi pens. -Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 15:52:43 (MST) Dis Andwa: My research tells me that you should use pyrethrin to kill box elder bugs. This is in CyKick CS and Cynoff WP, or blast them with Raid. For house perimeter use Cyonara LP, NiBan or Demand G. Good luck! Got any answers for Ground Rodents in Pennsylvania? Dis -Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 15:42:45 (MST) Andwa, again Pam T or Rob (or anyone): Know of any effective method/product to get rid of boxer elder bugs? -Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 15:03:32 (MST) Dis I want to choke that big Ground Rodent. They are low saying we can expect a low of 28 tonight. I'm afraid my irises are going to freeze their little buds off! Ray -Monday, March 25, 2013 at 15:34:48 (MST) Dis Mom moved in with my sister and brother-in-law near West comma Texas after she could no longer live alone in my house in West. She is now in the rest home in West. I am really comfortable with that. They really take excellent care of their residents . . . medical needs, hair care, therapy, excellent meals, immaculate facilities, Polka band Thursdays, Masses . . .! Andwa, I'm trying to sell the house so if you know anyone interested let me know:) That was a smiley face Andwa! I still have llanite in my little duffle bag from our week long Hill Country Trip and I was looking for some place to put it. I buy a new pair of sandles every six months or so and through away the boxes. I noticed that I had a couple of shoe boxes on the shelf that I had retrieved from Mom's and moved here from Tulsa. There are four Monogram plastic dragsters in there from the 50's. That was our version of Grand Theft Auto. I need to do some gluing and then I've got llanite boxes. Sure wish my Mom would have given my nephew those dragster pieces instead of my baseball cards after I flew the nest. Last I heard he was vacationing in Australia. Ray Ray -Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 16:43:40 (MST) Rosalee Spacey, yep, been there done that. There is no telling whatI will do if I am on sleeping pills, (Ambien) or awake in the middle of the night. I've done some pretty crazy things. I hate it when I can't sleep and believe it or not, even with Ambien there have been times when sleep didn't come. Usually watching an old movie does the trick. Out of Africa is one that works on my insomnia. For some reason, the soundrack from that puts me out. Cereal does the trick sometimes, too. Not sure why that is either. Dis' mom is (was) a terrific gardner. She could make anything grow and she had HUNDREDS, maybe thousands of iris in every color you can imagine. She was a real landscaper, too. I loved going to her house and wandering through the plants in the backyard. I have some of the iris from her house as well and I am hoping they do well this year. We are north of Dallas by several hours so it isn't time here yet. It's a great Sunday. We are having a bit of Easter here as we have company. Lily got to hunt eggs and put on her Easter dress for pictures. Tomorrow it's back to the weekday routine. Hope you all had a great weekend. Love to All. Rosalee -Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 15:53:39 (MST) Dis Two years ago I planted a bunch of irises here from my Mom's house. They didn't do much last year but now they are "established". I have a dozen blooms and I counted 45 buds! It's going to be a real show next week. They are next to the big plastic Easter eggs that Rosalee and Lily put out (I put a soup can in each to keep then from blowing away). After Easter I eat a lot of soup. Guys can garden too! Ray -Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 14:38:50 (MST) Soaring Nancy SPACEY rule of thumb (which I just made up) is it's OK to bwuck bwuck only if you are doing the funky chicken. ;) Soaring Nancy -Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 14:37:23 (MST) Soaring Nancy Attention STAR TREK fans: In honor of William Shatner's birthday, Hulu is offering FREE viewing of all episodes of the original "Star Trek" series, as well as all of the spin-off shows, through March 31. Yup, James and I are enjoying this. All you have to do is sign up for free viewing. Live long & prosper! MADONNA are you moving? SUSAN belated happy birthday wishes. Hope it was a fun day. SPACEY you have the right idea about where to buy fruit and veggies. My husband even knows which of the farmers grows organic. Soaring Nancy -Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 14:34:37 (MST) Spacey Ever wander around thehouse at 2 am so caffinated that you sing There Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens? Dare I bwuck bwuck? -Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 02:18:48 (MST) Rosalee Andwa and Spacey, Well, it was 3 a.m., what do you expect from me? Confusion to say the least. Sorry about that. I don't do that on FB for some reason. Lily has a runny nose, I am assuming from her shot yesterday. Hopefully she will be over it in a few days. We are snuggled up watching "Enchanted" with Amy Adams. What a great Disney princess she is! We saw the Easter Bunny today after school. Lily's first time since she was too little to know what was happening, 10 months old. It's these times I miss Chris the most. He's never seen her with the Easter Bunny. Lily talked to my son-in-law John on the phone today and her eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. She told him all about her shot and the visit with the Easter bunny. I can't wait to see them together in a few weeks on the Disney cruise. Spacey, I can't believe you have shorts weather in Canada! Wow! We are wearing sweaters here and expecting snow tomorrow night into Sunday morning. I love he Pacific area of Canada. Dis and I went there several years ago and spent some time in Whistler and Vancouver. Lovely area, one of the prettiest places I've ever seen. I'd love to see your garden. I love flowers. Well, it's late, the movie is about over and I've been up since 3 as I stated earlier. Good night and sleep tight, Swampsters. Love to everyone. Rosalee -Friday, March 22, 2013 at 19:22:40 (MST) Spacey Gerene, West Coast, where else? You wanna see all of the flowers blooming in my garden? JR, give my love to Ron and tell that even though I don't know him, I say prayers and think about him. Hey Brakeep, how are you doin? How many bras are you keeping under the counter this week? It's my baby girls' birthday today. She started out at 2 and a half pounds. You shoulf see her now. -Friday, March 22, 2013 at 13:59:48 (MST) Gerene Hello Swampsters! (waving) Thought I'd stop by and ask where in Canada Spacey is because here in southern Ontario it's below freezing! I can't wait for Summer to start and I'm counting down until the May 2-4 weekend, only 56 more sleeps! :) Rosalee: 3am you say?, I have a hard enough time tearing myself from the nest at six in the morning, sheesh, don't think it's spring in your step, more like dynamite! :P Dis: Aggies, that's collage feetball, right? My apologies, Sir, Hockey is the only sport I know. Andawa: Hehe, nice catch!, I like that you can all laugh at each other. A finer thing in life, if you ask me. Barkeep: I hope you're well in this day and that your weekend is wonderful. Tonight I'm hoping to be going out for dinner alone with my Hubby Bub while the boys are at a friends house. We eat out less than a handful of times each year and I'm craving Chinese food. Nothing to exciting going on around here but I've had a happy day so I shall not complain. I hope everyone enjoys the remainder of this one and that the coming few are also good to you. :) -Friday, March 22, 2013 at 13:15:36 (MST) JRWolfe Spacey..yes,RIP on Harry Reems. I interviewed him once back in the 70's. Nice guy,bit of a rascal..great sense of humor,we hung out for that day. He left the industry over 15 yrs ago to become a born again Christian,real estate agent and devoted husband in Utah. Suppose to see Ron this weeekend btw. -Friday, March 22, 2013 at 12:52:41 (MST) Spacey Shorts and wet hair. I'm pretty antural ande my hair doen'st get dryer damage. I'm waiting for JR to report on Harry Reems. Son of a Gun, the old stars are dropping. -Friday, March 22, 2013 at 12:02:01 (MST) Andwa, again Rosalee: Did it again, Rosalee. It's not me walking around in shorts. Nope. Still too cold up here. It's Spacey who's sporting the freshly shaved legs. -Friday, March 22, 2013 at 06:28:16 (MST) Rosalee Andwa, Shorts? It's been in the 30's here. Do you go out in shorts in that weather or was it that warm? I totally know what you mean about shaving your legs. I do it when I start to feel like a cave woman. I don't know why I was so anxious to start shaving when I was 12. AND I skinned my legs up every time I shaved so I looked like a midget axe murderer had been after me most of the time. I know I went through a roll of toilet paper sometimes trying to get the bleeding to stop. How did my mother put up with me? I was so ready to head into womanhood, ignoring all the caution signs. I hope Lily has more sense. Speaking of Lily, she cried when they gave her the shot, not for long, but then on the way out to the car and at WalMart getting her nails done. She acted up all night last night. I think it traumatized her more than I thought it was going to. She's pretty fragile right now. I asked her last night when I put her to bed if her arm hurt and she said no. I think it was just the initial shock and that I had taken her somewhere to be hurt that bothered her. I apologised to her and told her that sometimes Mommies have to do things like get their kids shots. She was fine when she went to sleep. I got up at 3 this morning, (it's a middle age thing) and she was still fast asleep. We have horrendous lightning and storms going on right now. A few degrees colder and we'de have snow, lots of it. Glad I fertilized and get ready for this. I hope my little buds on the trees are good with it. It's going to be beautiful here in a few weeks if the cold weather doesn't kill all the spring bulbs. Ya'll take care. Andra, enjoy your reprive! Rosalee -Friday, March 22, 2013 at 02:06:55 (MST) Dis Looks like Chris will have a one bedroom apartment just off campus and with excellent Aggie bus service from 8/24 to 5/15! Now that living room is big enough for throwing out some bedding for a football game (8 home games?). The Efficiencys are taken . . . . oh darn! Ray -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 18:22:15 (MST) Spacey I shaved my legs and went out in the sun today, wearing SHORTS! Nothing like a Canadian spring. Thought of our dear Wynnie a lot last night. Bobby Orr turned 65. Though of Cwara, too. -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 14:46:29 (MST) Dis Well at least we can see them perform Eli on the DVD. I think Paul's solo part is amazing, as is Cory's, of course. Ray -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 11:59:13 (MST) Rosalee (((Gerene))) I just love hearing from you. 'Out in the Country' is my very favorite TDN song and I am so fortunate they play it at every concert. Michael makes that ROCK! I do have an affection for Eli, like most folks, but I don't hear that one as often as I'd like. I hear it's hard on Cory's voice. He said that to Dis once when he asked him. It rained ice here a few hours ago but the temperature was in the high 30's so it eventually turned to rain. I want it to warm up so I can get my fountain back in the front flower bed. Today I have to take Lily in for her Hepatitus A shot for Pre-K next Fall. Now, this may not sound like much of an ordeal but I have NEVER been able to hold my kids, even when newborns when it was shot time. My sister is out of town on a cruise or I would have her go with me and hold Lily. When my kids got their shots I cried harder than they did. I am taking Lily a cupcake, her favorite treat with flowers on it for the very moment after it is over. She doesn't know what is coming and she has no memory of ever having a shot. Poor kid. I don't dare take her to the doctor's office to have it done because she likes going there and I am afraid it will make her not want to go there again. I love our pediatrician so I have to take her to the Health Department. UGH! Ya'll wish me luck. This is NOT one of the joys of parenthood. I fertilized my flower beds yesterday in preparation for 4 days of rain. I hope we get a good soaking. Just stopped in to say Hi and have a cold one. (Maybe this time I can get the darn password right without double clicking.) Love to All, Rosalee -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 10:28:30 (MST) Gerene Dis: I think that you're a very lucky Lad to have seen that one live and at Epcot, excellent! Thanks for posting of it, I'll give it another listen now and try to imagine how great it would be to hear that one in person. :) -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 10:13:47 (MST) Dis Gerene, They sang "Pieces of April" at the very first TDN Concert that I attended about a decade ago. That was at EPCOT. It was beautiful. I haven't heard them sing it since. Dis -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 08:59:06 (MST) Gerene Dis: Thank you for the clarification, Sir. Now I understand. Also, I forget to wish everyone a wonderful day! Told ya I was slow upstairs. :P Think I'll go give a listen to some TDN because you folks have slapped me smiley today. Hmmmm, Out In The Country, Pieces Of April or maybe Try A Little Tenderness. The Dogs do that last one, bestly in my books. :) -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 08:16:21 (MST) Dis Gerene, I don't know much about golf, but I do know that there is silence on the tee box so that the player teeing off can concentrate on his swing. Well, I wasn't the one that started this conversation, but once it started I wasn't going to let it go. Maybe the player teeing off was just a bad golfer or more likely our conversation caused him to shank (hit very poorly) his tee shot. Dis -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 07:56:28 (MST) Gerene I just have to post as I giggle a bit, Rosalee. Personally, I feel it enhances the embarrassment and elevates the enjoyment of "the moment" when folks make mention of my "cyber screw ups" and since I never mind reading pleasant posts twice or thrice even!(yup, I've done that) I decided to stop in and have say so's in a sweet way about your prior posts. I'm sure I can safely state, We Have All Been There & Done That! Hopefully your gardening efforts will survive if snowfall is in your future. Never have I had any kind of green thumb but my oldest Son would share your concern, he loves gardening. May God bless you and your garden too! Also, I hope that spring in your step you spoke of comes to serve me soon. It's (21F -6C) here. I'm freezing my fandango off and feeling no motivation this week, reading that you and others are in a well way, helps me hugely. :) Dis: What you said looks humorous but you lost me at shanked. I know nothing about golf and can only guess that it had something to do with you not having steak? I'm not often speedy upstairs so maybe it just flew over my head. Anyway, good to see you enjoyed a beautiful day. (Susan)Colorado: Sorry my eyes weren't around here on your big day, I hope you had a blast! Barkeep: No sauce for me today but I would love a bowl of breaded chicken wings and a root beer float!, who does the cooking around here? :P I hope this day serves you sweetly, Sir! Far as me goes, I've been reading and listening to a lot of music. Recently, fellow Canadian, Stompin' Tom Connors died on March 6th and I'm eyes deep into two books about his life, so far very good reading. Is anyone here familiar with him? His most well known song is The Hockey Song. Like Three Dog Night's music, his was a huge part of my childhood that I've carried on through my life. This one hits close to my heart. -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 07:39:33 (MST) Rosalee Gotta hate that when you double click without thinking. -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 04:02:07 (MST) Rosalee Well, it looks like our neighbors to the north aren't the only ones about to get some snow. We are forecast to get some Sunday. The bad thing is that my fruit and fowering trees are blooming. I have a weeping cherry that is about to be covered in white blossoms and a peach and cherry tree in the back that are already covered in pink and white blooms, respectively. The candytuft, daffodils, hycinths, and tulips are blooming or coming up green this week. It looks like a lot more than I predicted is going to survive last summer's horrendous temperatures and drought. Even the poor little dogwood I was sure was doomed last summer when it dropped all of it's leaves is coming back. Now I have to wait on the peonies, foxglove, and hydrangeas, praying they made it too. If this works I will have a pretty yard this year. I love to garden. It is supposed to rain for the next several days so I fertilized last night after Lily and I had dinner. The roses in Lily's rose garden are bursting with buds and my bulbs are coming up very fast. Spring is here. Our temperatures are low, 30's to 50's but the plants are determined to come up and join us anyway. If I had a tiller, I'd put in a veggie garden. I feel like the world is renewing itself and me with it. I'm ready to get moving and take a step forward. My life needs to change and I have found the motivation at last to do it. It feels good. It feels calm and exciting all at the same time. I don't know where this will take me, but I'm ready to go. I hope you all have a joyful day and a spring in your step. I'm almost done with that pesky science class and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Woo Hoo! Take care and God bless. Rosalee -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 04:01:18 (MST) Rosalee Well, it looks like our neighbors to the north aren't the only ones about to get some snow. We are forecast to get some Sunday. The bad thing is that my fruit and fowering trees are blooming. I have a weeping cherry that is about to be covered in white blossoms and a peach and cherry tree in the back that are already covered in pink and white blooms, respectively. The candytuft, daffodils, hycinths, and tulips are blooming or coming up green this week. It looks like a lot more than I predicted is going to survive last summer's horrendous temperatures and drought. Even the poor little dogwood I was sure was doomed last summer when it dropped all of it's leaves is coming back. Now I have to wait on the peonies, foxglove, and hydrangeas, praying they made it too. If this works I will have a pretty yard this year. I love to garden. It is supposed to rain for the next several days so I fertilized last night after Lily and I had dinner. The roses in Lily's rose garden are bursting with buds and my bulbs are coming up very fast. Spring is here. Our temperatures are low, 30's to 50's but the plants are determined to come up and join us anyway. If I had a tiller, I'd put in a veggie garden. I feel like the world is renewing itself and me with it. I'm ready to get moving and take a step forward. My life needs to change and I have found the motivation at last to do it. It feels good. It feels calm and exciting all at the same time. I don't know where this will take me, but I'm ready to go. I hope you all have a joyful day and a spring in your step. I'm almost done with that pesky science class and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Woo Hoo! Take care and God bless. Rosalee -Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 04:00:45 (MST) Dis It's such a beautiful day here that I grilled out and Chris and I sat down to eat on the patio. A group of golfers came up to the tee box and one asked "What time is dinner"? We said "Right now"! He asked "Got steak"? I responded "Burgers and brats". Then I asked "Did you have a reservation"? He said "No". And about that time his buddy shanked one very very badly. I suspect I'll find a golf ball inside my home and a broken window in a few days even though that requires almost a 90-degree "shank"! Ray -Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 15:49:28 (MST) Rosalee Happy Birthday to Susan! Sorry I missed it. I've been a bit busy. I'm trying to get my studying done and pass the Science class from Hell before the end of the month. Chris was so proud of his acceptance at A and M. It's a difficult school to get into and it's a family tradition. Dis, Ray Jr., Kat his wife, and her brother have all attended and graduated from there, Dis with honors. Chris has been a tried and true Aggie since I met him 13 years ago. A and M also suggested he apply for a 12,000 dollar scholarship due to his grades. I was as proud of him as if he had been my own son. Chris has worked like a dog to get here. He has come further than anyone knows, overcoming great obstacles. Dis and I hugged him for a while when he told us. You could tell from his smile and the way he talked that he had reached a lifetime goal. In the midst of his academic accomplishments he has grown a gentleman's heart as well. It's good to see him on his way. He will be successful in every area of his life. I feel that. Lily is happy to be back home. She started riding her bike Monday and barely using the training wheels. She is also progressing very well. Dis gave us a great trip that we both enjoyed very much and it was good to have some family time. Congrats to Madonna and Paul on the sale of your home. That was fast. Andwa, good to see you. Are you in the path of that new snowstorm that is going to hit in a few days? Lily and I got totally spoiled in Texsa with 70+ degree weather and came home to the 40's. Our highs in the next several days are going to be in the 50's and they are predicting snow. UGH! BUT my fruit trees survived the drought, and have BEAUTIFUL buds on them, including my little weeping cherry, which I was convinced was dead last year. We have lots of spring bulbs blooming in the beds and we are ready for Easter to come. Holidays are so much brighter with a child around. Well, speaking of the child she will be up and around soon so I'd better finish my coffee and try studying a bit before she needs breakfast. Love to all Swampsters. Take care and God bless. Rosalee -Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 03:58:51 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings ! Hey- thanks for the birthday wishes. Makes a Mountain Womain feel special. Hope to see several of you wascally swampsters at shows this year. Save a seat for me, Barkeep. Woo Hoo !!! Susan -Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 20:39:07 (MST) Wowa Happy birthday Susan! Have a wonderful day :~) -Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 13:33:03 (MST) Spacey Happy birthday to the Bombshell grandmother! -Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 10:00:56 (MST) JR Wolfe Happy Birthday to My Neighbor to the South :) See ya at Hudson Gardens ?? -Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 08:51:26 (MST) Andwa, again Happy boithday to Susan (CO)! -Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 08:48:48 (MST) Dis Andwa: Thanks. The credit goes to Rosalee for turning him around and then to Chris for working very, very hard at it. Of course, I've been the kitchen staff, so I'll take some credit as well. Ray -Monday, March 18, 2013 at 17:47:46 (MST) Andwa, again Dis: Congratulations to Chris. Well done! -Monday, March 18, 2013 at 16:16:44 (MST) Dis Herman's Hermits Staring Peter Noone are returning to Tulsa again on May 3. Chris and I saw them there late last May. They put on a great show and Peter is hilarious! Early in the show he said that when he learned that they would be performing in Oklahoma he decided to modify the show a little for the local audience. Then he broke into "Ah fell in to a burnin' ring of far . . .". It was awesome! Ray -Monday, March 18, 2013 at 13:06:33 (MST) Dis Chris got accepted to Texas A&M while we were on our trip. He just left for school wearing my Dad's Stetson hat, an Aggie T-shirt, my Phillips belt buckle, jeans, and cowboy boots I bought about 25 years ago and wore once or twice. Funny, I bought the boots in San Antonio and we were in San Antonio when he got the news. He's a happy camper and so is his Dad! Ray -Monday, March 18, 2013 at 08:10:59 (MST) Mawia Happy St. Paddy's Day, ya'll! -Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 16:48:59 (MST) Jill Chocolate goes into the mental health category. :-) -Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 13:06:52 (MST) Spacey I buy most of my veggie at green grocers or produce stands. Locally grown whenever possible. I do well with that. I avoid juices, Diabetic school was not wild about them. My downfall is crisis eating, which I never used to do. I cannot figure out if chocolate goes into the fruit or veggie category? -Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 23:25:19 (MST) Rosalee (((Andwa))) As someone who has been seriously struggling with my weight for several years and given up several times, I appreciate and sympathize with your struggle. I have been studying the causes of weight gain and diabetes and recently came across a movie that basically says we are overweight but starving ourselves nutritionally. I don't want to resort to "juicing" or anything like that, but the idea does make sense. We are getting less nutrition from our food sources. I am pretty much determined to start making things from scratch for Lily and I and stop eating out. Of course, this is easier said than done considering the fruits and veggies from the supermarket are about as nutrient rich as a grain of sand once they get to you, but I am going to endeavor to clean up my bad habits as much as possible. Just a thought for you to think over. In the meantime, you've got my support and good wishes. I know it's hard, really hard. Back to Dis' house from a lovely trip. It's great to go on vacation, but good to come home, too. Rosalee -Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 20:40:26 (MST) Jill Congrats to Andra and Spacey! That's not easy to do. Mine was checked last week and it's up to 8.9. Time to get better control of myself and back to exercising. -Friday, March 15, 2013 at 19:18:43 (MST) Spacey As an expert in that field, try Gatorade G2 and swim. I keep my glucose down under 6 and walking was too hard on me. (both knees). -Friday, March 15, 2013 at 14:14:53 (MST) Rosalee Spacey, I'm right behind you. I'm sorry to hear about your mom-in-law. You guys are in my prayers. That's a tough thing to do, even when it's the right thing. Take care, Girl. Next year's birthday will be better. Hugs. Rosalee -Friday, March 15, 2013 at 14:07:17 (MST) Andwa, again Been wanting (needing) to get my knee fixed (replaced) but doc wouldn't do it until I dropped my heme A1c (blood glucose level) to around 6. Three months ago, it was 9.4; today, it's 7.2. Yay! Well on my way to getting that to the level he wants. He also wants me to lose an additional 20 pounds. THAT's going to be the hard part. Wish me luck everyone! -Friday, March 15, 2013 at 14:02:44 (MST) Spacey Thank you for remembering my birthday! Double Nickels this year. Life is way too busy and so is my husband. He spent my entire birthday admitting his mother into a car place for Alzheimers with a side dish of small strokes. We did manage take Chinese, on the dining room table, not in the kitchen! I bought myself a ticket for 3DN's Bellinghan show. I hope my kids will donate towards it for Mother's Day. I don't like the sound of Mikey suffering. Wish a kiss would make you better. Thought a drive to Belligham would be a good stress buster, and it some ways it was. The rain is so relentless that it looks ready to flood all over. The flat parts of the county looked bad with only about 4-5" clearance with the dtich pipes and flooded farmer fields in all directions. Everybody keep dry, ya'll hear, now? -Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 23:57:22 (MST) Wowa Happy belated birthday wishes to Mikey de Sade and Mawia! Love to you both. Danny tawd and Susan-HOORAY!!! So glad to hear Susan is cancer free! Happy birthday Spacey! Love to you, also. Has been too much craziness going on here at home. Finally halfway peaceful here (as quiet as it ever gets), maybe will finally get a good night's sleep. Later taters -Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 19:37:07 (MST) Rosalee Having a great time in Hill Country. If you love German food, Fredericksburg is the place to eat. Fredericksburg in general is a good place to be. It's a cute place, too. We are finding lots of pretty rocks and today we saw a Texas topaz, cut o that you see the star of Texas in the center of it. Beautiful. We had Blue Bell ice cream that had BRIGHT colors and Lily promptly got it all over her face, which was hilarious. Chris had a good time taking pictures of her like that and Dis really enjoyed watching her. She has been the star of the show all week, saying Hi to perfect strangers and making them smile and wave at her. Tomorrow we are going on a glass bottom boat ride. I havent' done that in some years. Anyway, loving the vacay. Texas as I've never seen it. Hill Country is beautiful in it's own way and definitely has a style all it's own. "Yee Haw!" from the great state of Texas! Love to All. Rosalee -Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 18:23:36 (MST) Starwight Wishing Spacey a Very Happy Birthday. Love to all, Debbie -Monday, March 11, 2013 at 20:35:59 (MST) Rosalee Happy Birthday, Dear Spacey! Lots of wishes for a great birthday and a wonderful year ahead. You keep us laughing and thinking about the IMPORTANT things (like sex!). Love ya! Rosalee -Monday, March 11, 2013 at 17:58:53 (MST) Soaring Nancy Happy, happy Birthday Spacey. Hope your day is filled with all kinds of great fun! Soaring Nancy -Monday, March 11, 2013 at 17:47:14 (MST) Jill Happy Birthday to Spacey!! I hope you have a wonderful day! -Monday, March 11, 2013 at 06:41:12 (MST) Barkeep MichaelH: Thanks so much. Very nice of you to stop by and leave a post. So glad you had a good time. I just stepped in my own front door out here in California so I'm a tad trashed from the travelling. Always enjoy the feedback. Very cool of you. Michael -Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 21:47:38 (MST) MichaelH The wife and I treated her sister to dinner and a Three Dog Night concert last night for her 50th birthday. Thank you for making it such a wonderful evening. You guys are STILL the best!! -Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 06:08:17 (MST) Barkeep My, my, my, my, MY! I spend my boithday on a plane ... wake up to find all these wonderful posts. Awwww shucks, you wascals. You shouldn'ta. You all got me this year. I had actually forgotten my own birthday. (almost, that is) MAWIA: Back atcha, birthday girl. Such nice posts from every single one of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. D&S Tawd: Fantastic. Rest of youz wimmens: Consider yourselves pinched and flirted with. Oh, I appreciate you guys, too. Swampsters one and all. Mikey de Sade -Saturday, March 09, 2013 at 11:48:49 (MST) JR Wolfe HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL !! From deep in the Denver blizzard,Hudson Gardens might be thawed out by the time you play it in aug ! -Saturday, March 09, 2013 at 11:44:49 (MST) Mawia Thank you, everyone for the birthday wishes! I had a pretty good day except for the fact that I have laryngitis! -Saturday, March 09, 2013 at 04:52:34 (MST) OhDonna Wishing the happiest of birthdays to M & M . . . . . . Michael & Maria!!!! Much laughter, joy and special moments wished to both of you on your special birthday weekend and the whole year through! -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 21:50:26 (MST) Pam T. Wishing the sweet guitarist/barkeep a very happy birthday...a big hug for you!(((Michael))) -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 20:04:45 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow ♥♥♫♪Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 19:41:27 (MST) Andwa, again Good news indeed, Tawds! :-) -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 19:22:39 (MST) Rosalee Danny and Susan, Congratulations! So sorry I missed your post as well. Beating cancer is the best news you could have. So happy for both of you and your families. God does answer prayers. Hugs to you both. Rosalee -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 18:39:27 (MST) Jill I don't know how I missed the post from Danny, but I did and I'm sorry. I don't post as often as I used to and tend to quickly skim over the page when I do peek in. Danny - I am SO thrilled for you and Susan. There is no news better than hearing she is cancer free. God bless you both as you celebrate this wonderful milestone. -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 17:51:11 (MST) Soaring Nancy Danny and Susan - that is wonderful news! Wahoo! Rock and Roll Widow - dang, I need an edit key. My earlier post to you should have read "I was thinking of YOU just a few days ago." Michael - I didn't forget you; your birthday wishes are in an earlier post! Soaring Nancy -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 16:11:17 (MST) Starwight Happy Birthday, Mikey. Wishing you all the best today and always. Love ya, Debbie -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 15:13:20 (MST) Jill Sending hugs and wishes for a very Happy Birthday to THEE Mikey the Magnificent! :-) Happy Birthday to Maria, as well. Hope your day is great. Jill -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 14:07:53 (MST) Dis Happy Birthday, Michael! Ray -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 13:14:13 (MST) Wobin (Robin in Wichita) Happy birthday to my favorite barkeep! I hope it is a wonderful day and you have many, many, more! -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 11:07:37 (MST) Danny & Susan Tawd MICHAEL: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!!! We hope you have a wonderful day. Although we don't visit the saloon as often as we'd like, please know you are very often in our thoughts. I am happy to report that Susan is finally finished with her radiation and we are very happy about that. She IS CANCER FREE so we are so relieved that all this bad stuff is behind us now. I (Danny) will try and pop in more often to check in on everybody . LOVE TO ALL! Danny Tawd -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 10:38:24 (MST) Rosalee Whew! I'm glad I'm not the only one that makes the computer/brain mistakes. Thanks for giving me hope, Gerene! I was about to throw in the towel. Michael and Mawia, How do you express how much someone means to you on a website? Well, you can't. Both of you have been incredibly kind and wonderfully sweet. I do wish both of you the nicest of birthdays and that you have the kind of day you want most, be it filled with activity or a good, long rest on the couch with a favorite movie. Love to you both and cyberhugs, which I wish I could give in person. Rosalee -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 09:01:57 (MST) Gerene Posting again because I forgot to mention the giggles I got over Rosalee's mistake, I make the same ones, frequently. Have a great day everyone!, I'm gonna have a shot of vodka for our Birthday boy at lunch today. -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 07:17:00 (MST) Gerene Good morning Swampsters! (waving) I just had to stop in and wish our wonderful Barkeep a very Happy Big Day and I hope he doesn't lose all his breath blowing out that many candles...hehehe, kidding, Sir, only kidding! I hope you are surrounded by all the people and things you love today. -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 07:13:54 (MST) Andwa, again Happy, happy birthday, Michael! XOXO -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 06:46:06 (MST) Susan (Colorado) Greetings - Happy Birthday, Michael !! Wishing you a great day and a wonderful year ahead. Best wishes to you today and always !! -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 06:39:13 (MST) Mawia Happy Birthday, Mikey! Hope you have a great day! And I hope we get to see you in SoCal sometime this year! Thanks, Nancy! -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 05:08:43 (MST) Soaring Nancy Happy Birthday Michael! I hope it is filled with your own brand of fun, no gifts that make you think "how the heck do I look thankful for this," and a yummy for your tummy. Happy Birthday also to our own Maria. May the year ahead be a great one! Rock and Roll Widow - I was thinking about only a few days ago and wondering how you were. Long time, no see. Soaring Nancy -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 02:26:45 (MST) Spacey It's 12:07 am Vancouver time. HAAPY BIOITHDAY MIKEY!!!!!!!!!! Ah wuvvs ewe. -Friday, March 08, 2013 at 01:08:41 (MST) JRWolfe innocent look -Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 20:43:41 (MST) Rosalee Spacey, I was waiting for YOU to come up with on. You do it best. -Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 20:29:10 (MST) Spacey Cats? I'm waiting for a pussy joke somewhere. There's gotta be one. -Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 18:52:17 (MST) Rosalee JR and Robbo, I did it AGAIN! Sorry. I meant that message to address Rob and his adopting the stray kitty. I was thinking he should call it JR since it was a wolf grey color. My brain and computers just don't mix sometimes. UGH! Rosalee -Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 15:38:50 (MST) JRWolfe cats ? -Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 09:18:03 (MST) Rosalee JR, Hugs to you and your sweet wife. Cats need to be cared for. Both of the ones I have had were rescued. Sammy was from the Florida scrub and Sadie was at the SPCA. Lily and I had a very nice trip to Texas. Got a warm welcome from Dis, his Chris, and the weather. Beautiful day here! Sorry for those who are getting blasted with snow today. You all be careful! Take care and God bless Swampsters. Stay warm. -Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 20:25:35 (MST) Famous Rob We have been adopted. I think. We had a starving to death cat...show up about two snow storms ago, was in bad shape, limping, dragging, think it might been run over on the highway about 1/2 mile up the road or something. We put out some food and milk and Princess our selfish spoiled cat hissed at "it" But it was to far gone to run off, so we put put more food, out and it disappeared, I figured the possum in the wood pile was eating some of ut it, then two days "it" showed and started talking to me, looking better, but ran when i approached, so I put out more milk, and food. Yesterday, "it" followed me around while i was snow blowing out the drive and let me pet it and today "it" followed Honeybear to the the house. Sad to say I am allergic to cats, so it had to be shooed out. I came home and pulled in the garage and, it came up to me and rubbed my leg...I went out to our heated cathouse" and "It" was laying next to Princess on the heat pad...buddies. Now are discussing names for this kitty...it's like a wolf gray tabby, Have not been able to see if its boy, or a girl yet. I suppose that discovery will happen tomorrow...I have a surprise for "It" Shots etc. I think "It is here to stay. The two Scottish terriers are making angels in the snow. Let's have a round barkeep! Robbo -Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 19:29:06 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow Alvin Lee was a guitar genius. The horrible news is that he died unexpectedly after due to complications from a "routine" surgical procedure. Age 68. RIP Mr. Lee. -Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 17:23:33 (MST) JRWolfe RIP: guitarist/vocalist/composer Alvin Lee . You may recall his performance of "Going Home' in the movie "Woodstock" when he was the leader of the band " Ten years After ." Heck of a player,saw him on his last solo tour here. -Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 13:04:28 (MST) Andwa, again Gerene: I work as a medical transcriptionist. I type up the doctor/hospital notes for patient's medical records. I've been typing up notes for a certain patient since he entered the hospital, and last night the young man passed away. I never actually have any contact at all with the patients other than listening to the providers words as I type them up, but I still find myself being saddened when they pass away. I dread seeing that red banner pop up on the computer screen indicating the patient has died. -Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 12:21:22 (MST) Gerene Dang, stupid speedy typing skills, I forgot to lay the link! Sorry about that, Swampsters! http://moonbeamsmindgrounds.blogspot.ca/ -Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 10:25:16 (MST) Gerene Hello Swampsters! (waving) Barkeep: Did I read correctly, you're not in well health, Sir? I'll say a prayer that you are now back to better in whatever ails you. Here's a friendly suggestion, stay off the pole and the sauce, stick to strumming!(hehehe, I kid) Famous Rob: I'm sorry to see of your Cousin's passing, I'm very close with all of mine on my Father's side of the family and couldn't imagine having to say goodbye to any of them, right now. I will keep thoughts of comfort for you and all of her loved ones. Andwa, again: Death notices you say?, is that your profession or a personal choice?, please pardon my prying but it has my curiosity, peaked. Dis: I cracked up reading the typo "Bother-In-Law" that's a great line even if you didn't mean it....I will be using that one in the future. I also enjoyed your use of the words Tulsa Turn Around and Dip in Old San Antone, superbly stated, Senorita! As for me and my largely loaded self?, I'm doing better than two dear friends of mine, life is hurling huge heaps at both of them and I pray for a solution to there problems. If any of you can say a few, it would mean much to me. Also I feel comfy enough around here to offer up a link to my blog. I've enjoyed reading Famous Rob's and if anyone else here writes a blog, I would certainly be interested in reading it. Thanks for the smiles you all seem to serve me and I hope this day does decently by you. -Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 10:23:51 (MST) Rosalee Should have been brother-in-law, not bother in law. Boy, glad my sister didn't see that. Ha! Jim is a great guy so I would never say that about him. -Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 04:15:08 (MST) Rosalee Marvin Hamlisch was a truly great performer and a surprisingly funny guy. I knew the music but had never seen him perform. You just miss so much when you listen to recordings as opposed to a live performance. He labeled himself the "Fourth Dog" and exclaimed that he certainly didn't have to prompt the audience to applaud for the TDN part of the show. What a sweet guy. I would have loved to have gone to more performances with him in it. We were there ALL day, but the music, hanging out with Madonna and Susan and the rest, and the ad libs from Marvin made it a great day. One of my life's fondest memories, with the exception of Guy and Rolna. I don't like to speak ill of people, but HOW did they decide to do "Old Fashioned Love Song"? If the camera was on the audience when that song started, you would have seen a lot of shocked faces. Everyone we were near was going, "WHAT?" Rob, I'm sorry to hear about your cousin. Cancer sucks. Seems to take the good ones, or maybe we just miss them more than the others. My prayers go out to her loved ones, including you. I LOVE the blog. It's a little after 4 and I've been up since the clock struck. I guess I might as well get on the road. Oftentimes now as an 'almost senior' I'll get up, eat a bite, drink some coffee and return to bed and sleep for a few hours, but I'm excited about seeing Dis and getting on the road. It's a long way to Mansfield, Texas from here but I'll be there pretty early. I'm going to let Lily travel in her pj's for at least the first part of the trip. She'll be asleep. I got her Easter and Valentine's photos from my sister and bother-in-law (he moonlights as a photographer after his systems analyst job), and they are adorable. They told me to pick out 10 that I like so they can Photoshop them and focus, etc. He took 225 photos of Lily Saturday. NO WAY I can pick out 10. Photoshop? Who needs that? Gosh, with the props and the adorable little girl, you don't need Photoshop. Ha! Andra, usually I'm jealous of your weather, especially snow but today I am driving so you can keep it, Girlfriend. Did you see TDN is going to be in Branson? How about another road trip? I'd love to see you again. Well Swampsters, I am on my way to Texas with an hour or so stop to see my dad and stepmother. Ya'll stay warm and dry, (well not in the drinking sense, after all this IS the Swamp). See ya on the flipside. Doing the Tulsa Turnaround with a dip into Old San Antone. Love and Hugs to All. Take care and God bless. Rosalee -Wednesday, March 06, 2013 at 04:11:51 (MST) Andwa, again Hate typing up death notes. Always makes me cry. -Tuesday, March 05, 2013 at 20:20:31 (MST) Andwa, again Looking pretty outside with the fresh snowfall, but glad I don't have to drive in it. -Monday, March 04, 2013 at 22:37:53 (MST) Famous Rob Gee Whiz another March snow storm. The weather dude is about to into ecstasy babbling about it. Let it snow, I have my taxes to keep me happy while the Clipper blows though. Tanks to those of you for your kind comments on my blog...more coming soon, hope you'll stop back... Great Lovin Spoonful Show... I would love to see the dog at that the Paramount Theater. OLD Fashion 1920's Moorish Spanish type place ...very Intimate venue, about 680 seats only Tickets went for 35 in the balcony and $40 on made floor. SOLD OUT. Brought back memories of the Costa Fortuna and the TDN/LS Cruise of a few years ago. Sad note, I am but 1 of 29 first cousins on my maternal side and we lost our first one to uterine cancer recently. So Phylis, this is for you, we will all will miss you. You were a great friend, wife to Garold, mother and grandmother. Rest in Peace. Robbo -Monday, March 04, 2013 at 17:19:50 (MST) Dis Yes, the dinners were memorable. Speaking of memorable, how about Guy and Ralna singing "Old Fashioned Love Song" at the "The Seventies, The Way We Were Concert"? And speaking of musical talent that we lost this past year, how about Marvin Hamlisch? Ray -Sunday, March 03, 2013 at 12:23:48 (MST) Dis And then there was Louisville itself. I booked a room at a cheap hotel (Comfort Inn or something like that) that was only two blocks away from the street concert (where I see The Band will play again in November). The next morning we awoke to lots of folks talking very loudly (or yelling) outside our room for about 45 minutes. It turned out they were the housekeeping staff. One of them had gotten arrested the night before and another scolded her for not letting the others of them know . . . "When one of us is in the mud we's all in the mud"! Ray -Sunday, March 03, 2013 at 12:07:22 (MST) Dis The Valentines Dinner was hilarious. They sat us at a "quiet table" in an alcove that unfortunately contained one other table. Soon after they seated us they seated another couple at the other table. You could tell the other couple were regulars by all the attention they got. I wouldn't be surprised if they ate there almost every night. I can't believe they acted any different on other nights. As we were finishing up Rosalee said "You know, Ray, this reminds me of New Harmony". I smiled and told her that I agreed. A few years ago we went to a Three Dog Night concert in Louisville, Kentucky. On the way up we spent the night in New Harmony, Indiana. That night we had dinner in a very nice restaurant. It was a Monday night. A lady two tables away was telling of her experience in church the previous day. She was loud enough that everyone in the restaurant could hear. Seems like there were some very rude people in church that were talking very loudly. "The audacity of those people talking loudly in a place where you expect a quiet atmosphere!" Ray -Sunday, March 03, 2013 at 11:55:37 (MST) Rosalee Gerene, (Waving) The photograph is in a frame so it's here somewhere. I'll get around to getting it out eventually. Lily and I enjoyed the circus. We got home at 11:15! I had no idea it was 3 hours long! Our favorite part was the elephants. They were really well trained. Today I am packing for our trip with Dis to Hill Country to "pick up pretty rocks", as Lily says. We are leaving for Dis' place on Wednesday. A road trip! We love those. Lily especially loves them. I can't wait to see her reaction to Shamu the Whale in Sea World. Rock Widow, thank God that school is named CHIME. I"d sure hate to be a 2nd grader struggling to spell the former governor's last name. Just kidding. I'm looking forward to seeing the article. I'll look it up when I log off. Robbo, the blog is so cool! Love it. It's homemade bruscetta and pizza for dinner. You are all welcome. (Wouldn't I be surprized if there was a knock on the door?) Speaking of shaking bellies!!!!!!!! We would have some laughs. Don't expect to be happy with the breaths tomorrow though, lots of garlic and onion in my bruscetta! Speaking of shaking bellies- Dis and I were at a restaurant for Valentine's Day, (the day before) and the waiter specifically put us at a "quiet table" in a corner of the place. Almost immediately she sat a couple down who got louder, more vulgar, and more obnoxious with each glass of wine. They downed 2 bottles. Well, it wasn't the best time we ever had there, but we had a good meal and a good laugh about it. It WAS memorable. Yes, there have been some talented people who have passed this last year. I don't know why I never caught on with the Beatles. Just not my style, I guess. Well, it's been a good day and a long one. Love to all Swampsters. Take care and God bless. Rosalee -Saturday, March 02, 2013 at 17:30:51 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow Greetings to all in the Swamp Saloon. Hello Michael. Hope you are feeling better these days. It’s difficult to see someone as nice as you suffer. Since the Swamp Saloon is a public message board, I limit the posts about my grandchildren out of respect for their privacy. However, their school was recently featured in the Huffington Post. It’s official name is CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community School -- “Chime.” It’s a K-8 charter school regarded as a model of inclusive education - which means the children reflect the demographics of the surrounding region. This allows developmentally delayed children to attend the same local school as their siblings, and still benefit from special services and treatments. And yes, it is named for our former governor. No mention of Van Cliburn? Understandable since Mr. Cliburn wasn’t a rock star. But, he certainly was a superstar in my household when I was child. Watching “Some Like It Hot” on TCM right now. TTFN -Saturday, March 02, 2013 at 12:56:21 (MST) Andwa, again Pam T: Have you seen? Mom and Dad Decorah have chosen the yonder nest this year, so no little bobbleheads to watch grow up. Maybe next year. -Friday, March 01, 2013 at 19:28:42 (MST) Gerene Good Morning Swampsters! (waving) I just wanted to come by and wish everyone a very fine Friday or a super Saturday, depending on which part of the planet you're playing on. Reading back in posts here has me a bit sad seeing those that have passed. Though the Beatles were a bit before my time, I do love them. The Temptations were also a bit before me but my Godmother is a big fan of all Mowton music and she made sure that "The Temps" were part of my musical upbringing. Rosalee: I hope you again see the picture your Son had, old music memorabilia is always fascinating, when it's valuable that makes it even more fantastic! I have a picture poster my Father bought for me back in the early eighties, titled "The Last Autograph" of John Lennon. It's a sketch of him with a very faint signature which I doubt belonged to Mr Lennon but I love it and had it framed years ago. It now hangs on one of living room walls. Rock and Roll Widow: I like sauce that stings when you slide it back! :P Spacey: Wow, clocking em with a cane?, way cool!, so much better than kicking! Famous Rob: Thank you for the e-mail and the blog, a very enjoyable read, Sir! Barkeep: I feel foolish asking this so please forgive me but what in the name words is a "wiggle diggle?" As for me, I'm looking forward to a week from Sunday, the pack-of-penises and I will be joining some other family members at the deer camp for a five day vacation. I can't wait for all the smiles and belly shakes we'll soon share. Well I must be getting to the day at hand, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and that happiness and well health are yours! -Friday, March 01, 2013 at 06:19:54 (MST) Rosalee Spacey, you and Andwa are always good for quick wit and a good laugh. Love you both! JR, Really? I had no idea. I'll have to dig it out of Chris' keepsake box and have someone take a look at it. Chris had it hanging in his bathroom. I know the signatures are authentic. Chris' Dad bought it for him for Christmas. The photo belongs to Lily but if it's valuable I probably need to make sure it's in a secure place where it gets good care. I don't want it ruined only to find out that it COULD have been worth...if I had taken care of it. Rock and Roll Widow, I don't like the Beatles so amazing is in the eye of the beholder. It's a nice photo and the signatures are clear. I never really thought that much about it. I just figured they signed a lot of photographs and this was one of them. Huh! Go figure. Robbo! Glad to see you back. I will definitely go to the web site and read your posts. Me thinks the Barkeep is itchin' to pole dance with the Gropettes. Well, Come on, Buddy! We'll make room for all you guys! Glad to see the old gang back and all having fun again. Spring? Flowers? I'm already reaping the rewards for my hard labor last Fall in the front of the house. Daffodils and tulips and hycinths are coming up. It ain't pretty yet, but it will be in a few weeks. I did notice some buds on my Spring blooming flowers a few days ago but it's been so cold I've been afraid to look. I hope they aren't completely frozen. I need to get out there and weed, put out the fountain and get things hopping for good old Peter Cottontail. My brother-in-law is a professional/amateur photographer and this weekend he is taking Spring photos of all the grandkids. In my case, the kid. I was over yesterday helping him set up the living room turned studio. Those props are so good and the kiddies are going to look so cute in their Easter finest with all those bunnies, ducks, Easter backets, etc. all around them. I'll be doing some FB posting on my own sometime within a few days, so ya'll that do that, keep an eye out. Tonight Lily is going to her very first circus. The Shriner's circus is in town. I haven't been since my older kids were litte, I'm thinking 25 years ago. It's going to be fun. My sister and her two granddaughters are joining us. It will be fun to see the girl's reaction. I remember when I was a kid, I thought those costumes and the high wire acts were so great. I couldn't imagine hwo great it would be to be up there swinging and balancing. Well, I never became one of those girls, but I still like to get a little pole dancing in at the Swamp. White Indian, help me give the Barkeep a hand up. We be wiggling with the best of them. Dis can get out the smoker and grill us up some smoky ribs, chicken, and hamburgers. His steaks are the best and I'll bet if I ask him nicely he'll make some. I'll bring the tater salad, warm and sweet. We'll need some energy for all that dancing. Love to all Swampsters! Rosalee -Friday, March 01, 2013 at 06:07:37 (MST) Spacey Well, how is your tad? -Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 23:04:40 (MST) Colleen Oh Barkeep O'Allsup - we do enjoy watching you wiggle and diggle. -Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 15:59:46 (MST) Barkeep Top o' the morning to youz. Well, actually it's 8 minutes till noon here on the left coast. Just thought I'd log on and wiggle diggle a tad. Have a great day everyone. -M- -Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:52:38 (MST) Famous Rob Hey everybody, how the heck are ya'll. Tonight is gonna be a round of Bushmill's with a beer chaser for everyone on me. Double shot for Andwa...she needs it. Now we are gonna have Wiener whistle practice after we toot or two and a few adult beverages here in the bar and get down. Need some Grwopette (sic/) volunteers for pole dancing. I am going plug Mel Mcdaniel's "Louisanna Saturday night" about 5 times (Followed by Barkeeps 'Some Women') in the old juke box and the old swamp ought to be shakin' the bog right fast. Then we can load up the boat and go gator fishing. I know where htere's a 12 footer, for Norm to barbeque... Only 4 weeks left in winter and I'm a itchin to get som gardening done once this white "chit" disappears. Also going to be a sitting front row center at a Lovin Spoonful concert on Saturday night here in Spamtown too. Brings back memories of the "Costa Fortuna" Twas the muscial event of a lifetime with the Spoonful and The DOGS. eh matey? Pam show I htorw some kisses toward Joe and Jerry and the guys for ya. "I bet that will get a few looks" Well, ya'll have to excuse me for a bit, I gotta hit the men's room, but I'll be back and the BS will get deeper, that's for sure. OH ya I mentioned my blog a bit down the page, so if you use my real name on facebook and find me, I can send you all a link as the start of my own ROck career is the newest bleep. ALso there should be a link on my wall posts. A Rock Legend in my own mind. yep And for weeham check thy hotmail. Gotta go bad. Andwa save my seat Robbo -Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 09:18:41 (MST) JRWolfe RIP: former Temptations singers Damon Harris and Richard Street died wihin days of each other. Although both were not original members of the group, they both sang together on "Papa was a Rolling stone " and the hits that followed. -Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 08:10:27 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow Considering the anglophiles at the Swamp, it seemed unusual that there was no mention of Tony Sheridan. The wonderful tributes to him were very touching. Rosalee, the photo sounds amazing. Lily will cherish it. -Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 19:34:30 (MST) JRWolfe "somewhat valuable " ??? thats an understatement, if those Beatle autographs are authantic...its worth a small fortune. -Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 11:31:44 (MST) Rosalee Rock and Roll Widow, Yep, I saw that. My son was a big Beatles fan. He had an autographed photo of them all together. I learned the other day those are somewhat valuable. I'm not sure what happened to it when he passed away. I hope it's in his keepsake box. Imagine what it will be worth when Lily is my age! Well, the snow missed us for the most part, but I guess Robin and some up north got hit pretty hard. I heard KC got 2 feet. My spring flowers are suffering. I don't really know how to keep them underground longer. Anyone got any suggestions? Cover them deeper with soil maybe? We don't pull them here in the Fall so when you plant them, they are pretty much there. Barkeep, what say you? A little birdy told me you "dig" yard work and planting. Any suggestions? Well, I went to bed at 9:30, up at 4:30, study a little, eat breakfast, then back to bed. I think I must be getting old. I think this is a sign of old age. Love to all Swampsters. Rosalee -Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 04:29:28 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow Gerene: Firewater. It burns all the way down. Which reminds me, the Internet has been teeming with images of George Harrison today. He would have been 70. Checking the Swamp about a week ago, I thought it was unusual that JR didn't report that Tony Sheridan passed away. As you know, the Beatles were his backup band in Hamburg. Tributes from his peers all describe Mr. Sheridan as a very creative, talented guy. RIP Mr. Sheridan. Anyhow, JR posted that he had surgery. That explains it! Wishing JR a speedy recovery. -Monday, February 25, 2013 at 22:40:50 (MST) Rosalee Gerene, Not lately. I used to make it that way all the time when I was young and then for some strange reason I tried sausage in it and that is what stuck.I do love gravy of any kind so I try and make it infrequently and with fat free half and half. I miss my youthful metabolism, also. In addition to that I have diabetes so it's doubly hard for me to lose weight. Tonight I am cooking ribs in the oven with baked potatoes. It's another "treat" that I don't indulge in very often. I'll have to be really good the rest of the week after yesterday and today. Lily and I are having a quiet evening at home tonight with Alice in Wonderland, the classic cartoon. Disney makes some good ones. Lily's "Tangled" shoes arrived today in the mail via UPS a few moments ago. She is so excited! I've never seen a child get so excited over clothes. She's had a hard time the last several months so I don't mind spoiling her with a few material possessions and extra time with Mommy. I finished my studies early today so I picked her up a little early from school. She was so excited to come home and drink hot cocoa with me. One smile melts my heart. We are supposed to get 1-4 inches of snow but some just about 100 miles north of us are expecting and have received a blizzard. Ya'll up there stay safe! Well, ribs are out of the oven. Time to chow down. Ya'll come over anytime! Spacey, you are a riot! Save a pole for me and one for White Indian. We tend to be tea drinkers as well. Love to you all. Rosalee -Monday, February 25, 2013 at 17:19:54 (MST) Spacey Gerene, Geren, Gerene, I do not kick people. that is what my cane is for. -Monday, February 25, 2013 at 14:52:07 (MST) Gerene Good morning Swampsters! (waving) I thought I'd pop in before waking my Son's for school. I'll have the fire water for surely, Barkeep, how did you know that's just what I needed on a Monday morning? Spacey: Be sure to extend a leg and kick anyone who may make rude or unacceptable comments while your doing the swing thing on that pole. :P Rosalee: Thank you for the invite at your table, I would love to try the biscuits and gravy you've beamed about. I think I may try your half and half trick, this belly ain't getting no smaller. Have you ever made your gravy with bacon and sausage drippings?, that's my favorite way to make it. Rock and Roll Widow: I have never heard of a Berry Deadly before, is it stronger than fire water? Well I must be going to get the kids up now, I hope you all enjoy the remainder of this day. :) -Monday, February 25, 2013 at 05:28:36 (MST) Rosalee Gerene, You are welcome at this table anytime. I am required to make sausage gravy and biscuits anytime I am with my 10 year old grandson Austin in the morning. I established myself as the "Best Maker of Biscuits and Gravy in the World" when Austin was a wee thing. He quickly told me not to tell his Mom, though. I have modified my recipe to include Pillsbury Southern Style frozen biscuits and fat free half and half. The first is for convenience, the second for my heart health. I don't have them often, just when Austin is here. Austin has to help Ray make coffee in the morning as well. He's been doing that since he was small as well. Grandkids, what do people do without them? We are home and settling in for the night. It seems too quiet here. I miss my daughter and the warmth nad noise of her family. Lily and I are watching "Enchanted" and getting ready for bed. Goodnight Swampsters. It's good to see the gang coming back again. Michael, good to see you dropping in. Take care and good night, All. Love to all. Rosalee -Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 18:59:07 (MST) Spacey Since I don't drink., I'll have to be the volunteer pole dancer. Hope I don't break the dang pole again. -Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 18:41:36 (MST) Rock and Roll Widow Since the Swamp Saloon is open for business, I'll have a Berry Deadly cocktail -- with an extra splash of Everclear please. -Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 13:41:39 (MST) Barkeep Hello Gerene. And what'll you have? Sarsaparilla? Nope? Straight fire-water? Coming up. -M- -Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 10:19:04 (MST) Gerene Hello everyone! (waving) It's been awhile since I last slid sentences here but felt the need to stop in and say hello. Rosalee: I could go for some biscuits and gravy, seeing your say so's has me hungry for some, wish I had the stuff on hand, I haven't made it for awhile. You've inspired me to rectify that for next weekend. Good to read from you. Wowa: I will say a prayer for your Niece. Famous Rob: I also write a blog and would like to read yours if it's for public viewing, can you lay a link here or e-mail me with one?, my addy is weeham@hotmail.com Dis: Did you say seafood alfredo, Sir?....I LOVE scallops!, yum-o! Barkeep: I hope you are happy and in well health. May you all have a Shambala Sunday! :) -Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 10:16:18 (MST) Rosalee Wowa! Hey, good news on all counts! Our snow just now melted. It was beautiful while it lasted. It is REALLY cold now. 20's for lows. Brrrr...... I am so glad your situation isn't life threatening. Our kids and grandkids need us to be strong for them. Your neice seems like a fighter. Good for her. She has a lot to live for. Children make us stronger. I'm continuing to pray for her every day. Keep us posted. I am at my daughter's house this morning. We stayed the night. The three grownups outlasted the kids. We got to sharing the "Grumpy Cat" photos. Has anyone else seen those? Oh my God! Those are SO hilarious! Even the ones with profanity are so funny you can't help but roar. I am the only one up this morning but I'm usually an early riser. Greenspoon and I have that in common. We are headed to Lily's natural mother's house later this morning. The girls are going to get their nails done and then Lily is giving her mother and her "Babcia", (grandmother in Polish) a fashion show in the living room of all the cute clothes we have bought for the Texas and Disney trips. It's going to be a "girly girl" day. I love that she loves pink and ruffles and feminine things. She got so much attention yesterday from Melissa and John and the kids that she pooped out on the couch at about 8. John came into the room and told us to come look. Sure enough, she was sleeping sitting up. They had been watching a basketball game together. She loves watching sports! She and her daddy used to do that together so maybe she feels close to him somehow then, or maybe she just enjoys cuddling with her Uncle John. Uncle John enjoyed watching his favorite teams instead of Sprout. It seemed to work for them both. Dis is right, my daughter and son-in-law adore Lily. When Chris knew he was going to pass away he asked John to do the "Daddy" stuff with Lily like Father/Daughter dances, walk her down the isle, attend father/daughter functions at school, etc.. John is the best example I can think of as a substitute for Chris. He is a very good daddy. Well, Austin is up and wants to help Grandma make her famous biscuits and sausage gravy. That's our signature dish. It has been for years. Later Taters! Rosalee -Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 07:25:41 (MST) Wowa Rosalee-we finally got about 4 inches of snow here, expecting more Tiesday. Still going to leave us with a snow deficit like last year, unless we get a doozy of a storm before spring. Not good news for farmers or crops. I just hope we don't get another drought this year. It IS beautiful though, isn't it? I took a before and after pic of the back yard, may get a chance to put it on facebook yet. Test results on my heart do show a bicuspid heart valve, but the size of my aorta is within acceptable boundaries, so I will not need surgery-yay! Some years down the road it will need to be repaired, but not for a long time. My niece has had several very good days, the good ones are beginning to outnumber the bad-yay here too! Almost lost her, now looks like she will recover, just going to take a while. Welcome back Famous Rob! Got my cup of cocoa, let the sotries begin! Later taters -Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 05:07:56 (MST) Rosalee ROBBO!!!!!!!!! Good to see you are back, Buddy! Just what this place needs! Hey, we are all screwing up and losing body parts at this age! I look forward to your stories. Open up the doors and air the place out, Barkeep! Put out a keg! One of the prodigal sons has returned! Hee! Hee! Of course, he is in good company cuz all of us is prodigal children at this point, and let it be so. Not a white sheep in the bunch! Woo Hoo! Set up the hooch and pull out a chair. Robbo is going to tell us a story. Ya'll come in and listen real close. Robbo is a good story teller. Roalee -Friday, February 22, 2013 at 05:46:46 (MST) Rosalee Whew! Well, I'm glad everyone spoke their piece. It would be so nice if we could all resolve our issues politely and then continue to enjoy this great site where so many people have established friendships and supported each other. I "met" Andwa and became friends with her, real friends YEARS before I met her last May in Branson. The same is true with Jill, Wowa, White Indian, Spacey, Rob, Steve, everyone else. I just love this board and I'm so very grateful that we have it for our use. The people who frequent it have brought me so much joy. I don't come here so often any more but it's because most of us have switched to Facebook and we visit there on a regular basis. I'm still glad the Swamp is here, though. I love peeking in and seeing what everyone is doing. I'm sure there are others like me who do the same without posting unless something inspires us to write. I miss the parties. Take care and God bless All. Rosalee -Friday, February 22, 2013 at 05:38:10 (MST) Famous Rob Greetings: Been a while. I have sucesfully recovered from eye surgury and now have torn up my knee. Que Sera Sera.... I decided to start writing my blog again and have enjoyed writng the latest one which I will post tomorrow. It lays the ground work for some stories form the days when I was a rock legend...in my own mind....lol. I dedicated it to two old firends who past on recently, Ricky Zimmermann who was a guitarist in the 1s band I was in and Roy Justmann, a lead singer in the same band. Roy lost his battle with cancer a few months back. Big stom is coming in and I predict PAM T will have the day off tomorrow. they are predicting a foot in her town, about 60 miles SW of Spamtown. Sue in Colorado, aren't grand kids heart stealers? Love the pix on FB. I hope I have not offended anyone and Andwa, how the hell are you? Belated Happy V day to you and all the rest of the swampster and our janitor and swampmaster Michael. OH Ya Happy Belated V day to Norm too. Get some food going lad! R -Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 21:19:01 (MST) Dis Seems like Tom Thumb has lots of Lenten specials. I loved Lent when I was growing up because fish/seafood was not a sacrifice for me in the least! Tonight I fixed Seafood Alfredo with Bay Scallops and Canadian Mussels and Portabello Mushrooms . . . all on sale since I am a pensioner and I need to watch my pennies. Chris said it was the BEST seafood dish that I ever fixed and I have to agree. The Amazing Ray -Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 19:02:32 (MST) Dis Sorry, anonymous posting is contrary to Michael's Rule #1 not #2). Ray -Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 18:15:17 (MST) Dis Andwa, You are right. I was never deputized to police Michael's Board and I broke Michael's Rule #2 (bickering). In response to the anonymous poster (contrary to Michael's Rule #2), I am allowed to post anything I want (Michael's Rule #3). I don't consider myself "lucky". I chopped cotton for 50 cents an hour and I hauled and stacked hay for 2 cents a bale. Both activities were in 100 degree plus Texas heat. My life now is what it is. Don't tell me I shouldn't post about activities that are important to me on this Board. You weren't deputized either. The Swamp has been a great place to share thoughts and feelings and I will continue to do so until Michael tells me otherwise. Ray (Michael's Rule #4) -Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 17:06:17 (MST) Here's A Thought If you are peddling something you can e mail your friends direct and avoid posting it here. It's bad manners to take advantage to use somebody elses website to sell stuff. As well maybe some can shorten up some of your personal stories and send them direct to your friends and save up space here. Finally some folks who are lucky to have some cash keep posting and bragging about where they are going, what they are buying like we really care. I don't want your money but if you got it enjoy it. Just don't throw it in our faces. Cyber security does not exsist as again some post WAY to much information. Sorry Michael just had to get it off my chest. No wonder many don't visit here like before. -Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 23:45:44 (MST) Andwa, again Just trying to help out some family members, Dis. If you're offended, just skip over it. -Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 19:57:08 (MST) Dis Not interested in handbags, used cars or other classified ads or any other commercialization on this Board. Others may think it is cool but my vote is for non-commercial swampsterization! Dis -Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 19:12:19 (MST) Andwa, again Enjoy the snow, Rosalee. Here's a note from my nephew in FL. Said I'd pass the word along. So, here it is: Selling the Porsche for sure. Anyone interested or know anyone? 1979 euro-spec 911 turbo with just over 70k miles. 6 years of receipts. I'd call it a 7 out of 10 but not stock by any means. $25k and it's sold. Hit me up peeps. -Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 11:56:20 (MST) Rosalee It's snowing, it's snowing, it's snowing! FINALLY after 2 long years! And it's not just snowing it's coming down! In 30 minutes it has covered everything! I am just so happy. Lily didn't even want cartoons on, she wants to watch it snow. So, we are in the QUIET living room in our pj's sipping hot cocoa and coffee and just watching the front and back yards turn white. It looks so beautiful outside. I've tried to take photos, but you just can't capture it. It's a beautiful morning! Rosalee -Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 07:31:14 (MST) Dis Sorry the bass guitar player deserves a name . . . Tony Robinson. Dis -Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 20:08:58 (MST) Dis Overall Take It To The Limit were much better when we saw them first in Branson four or so years ago. Then you could close your eyes and you would think you were sitting in front of the Eagles. We thoroughly enjoyed the concert Saturday though. We met at Big Jake's Steak House near the venue and had a long dinner. Melissa immediately took over Lily . . . at the restaurant and then at the concert. It was absolutely heartwarming to see how much Melissa, John, Alexis and Austin love Lily. I am so much looking forward to the Disney Magic cruise with them! I agree with Rosalee that 26 yo Drew Webber is totally awesome on guitar/slide guitar for his age. They also have a new bass guitar who sings "Love Will Keep Us Alive" JUST LIKE Timothy Schmit! Dis -Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 18:59:28 (MST) Rosalee We just got home from the Take It To The Limit concert in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. They have a FABULOUS 26 year old guitarist named Drew Webber that, given the right opportunities will be famous someday. He is the best guitarist this side of Michael that I have ever seen. Dis generously took all of the kids and grandkids to the concert and everyone had a great time, including Lily who rocked out with her Aunt Melissa until the end of the fifth song, then fell fast asleep.She woke up once and clapped in her sleep with her eyes closed and when Lilssa tried to tun her around to make her more comfortable she cried, "Aunt Lissa, I can't see the song!" She had a good time obviously. Austin said that he enjoyed the concert but didn't know any of the songs. He is ten. He does know most of TDN hits by heart, though. Lexi had a great time and John the best of all, I think. Everytime I looked over at him, he was clapping and singing to the music. Dis and I had a blast, of course. The grandkids definitely preferred TDN. Well, it's bedtime here and I need to get Lily to bed. She slept through most of the concert but is sufficiently tired, I think. Take care you all and have a great weekend. Rosalee -Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 22:14:56 (MST) Dis It's been a good Valentine's in Tulsa with Rosalee and Lily and with Lily's second cousins at the party Rosalee threw for them yesterday afternoon. Never saw so many freshly painted finger nails. OK, I did retreat to a quiet part of the house after a while. Tomorrow we head to Van Buren (Ft. Smith), Arkansas to the Fine Arts Center and meet up with Rosalee's daughter's family to see "Take It To The Limit", which is, as you would imagine, an Eagle's tribute band. We've seen them in Branson. They are GREAT! We all saw Three Dog Night there a few years ago. We thoroughly enjoyed that show and this will be another memorable experience. Dis -Friday, February 15, 2013 at 18:28:21 (MST) JR Wolfe RIP: George "Shadow " Morton..recordproducer for Vanilla Fudge,Janis Ian, Iron Butterfly,New York Dolls etc etc and songwriter/producer for The Shangra-Las. Remember...Walking In The Sand -Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:04:41 (MST) Rosalee Well, no snow again. It didn't do anything but rain. I guess next year I fly up to Michigan or Canada so I can enjoy some snow. Darn! I have about a dozen hyacinths in bloom. I thought for sure that would do it. Poor Lily is so disappointed. We went to Colorado looking for snow this year, no snow. It's been forecast several times, no snow. She's going to think this stuff doesn't exist except on TV. Dis is coming to see us for several days today. She is already up and excited. THAT she can count on! -Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 06:32:40 (MST) Dis I'm starting to change my mind about wanting to be on the free cruise! Hope the tugs can navigate it through the oil platforms on the way to Alabama. Seems like Carnival was surprised to learn about the strong current going north through the Yucatan Strait. I told Rosalee about it last week and told her we could expect some choppiness in that area. Dis -Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10:11:02 (MST) Dis The venues for the first two shows in October are reversed on the website. Finish Line Theater is in Hot Springs and Wildwood Springs Lodge is in Steelville. I sent Dave Thor a note about it almost two weeks ago. Anyone else want to give it a try? Dis -Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 07:59:18 (MST) Dis The venues for the first two shows in October are reversed on the website. The Finish Line Theater is in Hot Springs and the Wildwood Springs Lodge is in Steelville. I sent a note to Dave Thor about this almost two weeks ago and nothing happened. Anybody else want to try? Dis -Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 07:20:46 (MST) Rosalee Wowa, Good thing to have handy. Lily just doesn't get rental cars. About a week ago I got hit by a woman in a parking lot. No big deal but it left a dent in my bumper. Her insurance is fixing it and provided me with a rental car today. It's a Sonata, (full-size my butt) and I picked Lily up from school in it this afternoon. She said, "Mommy, I LOVE our new car!" "No, Lily we are going to take it back when our car gets fixed. Our car is in the shop." She is still saying she loves our new car. Its so funny. I've explained it to her 10 times. I guess she'll get it when I pick her up in our car after it's fixed. In the meantime the princess is enjoying her new carriage. As for me, I want my comfortable, roomy Buick Lucerne back. -Monday, February 11, 2013 at 18:13:14 (MST) Andwa, again Another shameless plug for my sister's business. Check it out! http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrazyTotes -Monday, February 11, 2013 at 14:11:44 (MST) Dis The ship that Chris and I cruised on the last two years, Carnival Triumph, is adrift in the Gulf of Mexico after an engine fire (nobody injured). They sent a ship out to re-supply it with food and beverage as it is being towed to Progresso where it is due to arrive on Wednesday. Can you say PARTY SHIP! And it's all free! What a deal for a pensioner! Timing is everything. Carnival will be flying the 3000+ guests home. Dis -Monday, February 11, 2013 at 08:35:29 (MST) Wowa Rosalee-thanks for the bunny alert! I'll make sure to take my wabbit-hunting dog out with me when I'm outside, whew! (poor Lily!) -Monday, February 11, 2013 at 05:19:37 (MST) Rosalee So here is the REST of the story........ Lily had a scare. She went outside to play as it is such a nice day. I was upstairs and I heard her screaming like she was being murdered. I rushed down the stairs to find her outside the back door shivering and screaming with tears running down her cheeks. I ran and grabbed her, looked her over and she seemed fine except for being terrified. I asked her what happened. " A bunny rabbit!" she said, "A BUNNY RABBIT?" I said. "Yes, a little bitty one!" she cried as she buried her face in my shoulder. "Why were you scared of a bunny rabbit?" I asked. "He was running." "TO YOU?" "No over there." We tried to find it but couldn't. He was probably in the next county by then after being verbally assaulted by and screaming 3 year old little girl and her shrill voice. I am thinking his little burrow is somewhere close to the sandbox and she scared him when she was out throwing sand. These are the moments you want to laugh so loud on so many levels but you can't because you have a terrified child and laughng at her terror would just be too cruel. I suppose if I were 3 feet tall and a bunny scurried across my backyard I might be terrified, too. We are supposed to get snow for the third time this year in Tulsa Wednesday morning. The other two times were a bust. Let's hope for snow for Tulsa. You all in the north that are getting weary of it, send it down this way. We enjoy it for about 3 or 4 days, then we want to send it back to you. The only problem is Dis is supposed to travel up here that day so I hope he opts for visiting a day early. (Yippee) Love to all Swampsters and watch out for those little fuzzy bunnies. Rosalee -Monday, February 11, 2013 at 02:59:03 (MST) Dis How many calendars are out there? Seems like I just got through worrying my way through the Mayan Calendar and now I'm saddled with the Chinese Calendar. I'm starting to convince myself that all I need to worry about is the Czech Calendar. 100% Czech Dis -Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 16:02:57 (MST) Dis I feel like I've broken a mirror. Apparently I've got seven years of bad luck coming! It's a gorgeous day. I'm planting hyacinths, daffodils, irises, tulips and one tomato in the planters on my patio. I hear there is an attack bunny terrorizing children in Tulsa! Here in Mansfield I only have to deal with a squirrel-hunting stray cat. It'll chase a juvenile squirrel up a tree and then sit at the base in wait. That's when I turn the sprinkler system to Station #4. I've soaked it 4 times now over the past week or so. I understand cruelty to animals. I think I have to choose between a wet stray cat and a dead squirrel. My Mom used to take in stray cats and feed them. One time Rosalee and I were at her house and we questioned her about all the cats that she had befriended. She said that she really didn't have to feed them much because they mainly ate birds! We cringed, looked at each other and changed the subject! This is not in Draft 1! Dis Dis -Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 15:38:51 (MST) OhDonna Happy New Year!!! Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year in Chinese astrology. It's now the year of the (Water) Snake! Should be an especially fortuitous year for people born in the year of the snake, i.e. those turning 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84 this year. (Unless one's birthday happens to fall in January or early February -- then you have to check to make sure which sign you were born under.) -Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 11:47:43 (MST) Dis I also just finished my first draft of "The Adventures Of The Amazing Ray". It's at 154 pages (60,454 words) and it was time to let my boys take a look and make suggestions. Rosalee helped me quite a bit with it last weekend to get it into first draft form. When I wrote about my Dad I came up with two pages. I want my boys to know more than two pages (and I know they already know much more than that) about their Dad. The draft is a good skeleton of my life that is a little short of thoughts and feelings and small things. I'm sure it will end up at 200 pages (80,000 words) and then I add the pictures. It's a project that I've been working on since September 7th. When I scrolled through it on Microsoft Word I had no idea how massive this was going to be in a three-ring binder. Dis -Saturday, February 09, 2013 at 15:04:12 (MST) Dis Madonna, I don't know if you still take geologic field trips like the one you girls did to Big Bend. If so you may want to consider this area around the Llano Uplift. I don't know how this escaped me for 64 years! Enchanted Rock is a 445 foot (above the surface) granite dome that is supposed to "creak and groan" as it is still growing. We'll see. Dis -Saturday, February 09, 2013 at 13:29:24 (MST) Dis I just finished planning out our trip to the hill country of Texas that includes ten stops to look at geologic features. Rosalee has gotten Lily all pumped about picking up pretty rocks and as always she is ready for a road trip! One of the stops is at THE llanite dike (the only one in the world). Another stop is to see the bathtub sized dinosaur tracks in the river bed. We'll also do Natural Bridge Caverns, Inner Space Caverns, River Walk, Sea World, Aquarena Springs and the towns of Bandera and, of course, Luckenbach, Texas! We leave four weeks from today! Dis -Saturday, February 09, 2013 at 13:12:55 (MST) Rosalee (((Wowa))) Yep, some days are diamonds some days are stones, but every day you can remember your happy times and thank God for them. -Friday, February 08, 2013 at 19:41:19 (MST) Wowa Rosalee-yep that made me smile! There will always be days when you can find s memory to make you feel good. (((Rosalee))) -Thursday, February 07, 2013 at 19:59:24 (MST) Rosalee I just wanted to share a story about Chris that has been on my mind all day. It was about 3 weeks into his 4 month hospital stay and the doctors came in to test his cognitive skills. They asked if he knew what day it was. He thought about it for a long time and didn't. They asked if he knew what month it was, again he couldn't answer. Then they asked what year it was, and he said, "2009?" (It was last year.) One of them looked at Lily's picture on the wall from our Disney trip and asked him, "Can you name the Disney Princesses?" Chris immediately said, "Belle, Jasmine, Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty....." Everyone in the room burst out laughing. THAT is what kind of Daddy my son was. I hope this makes you smile. -Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at 20:02:40 (MST) Rosalee (((Madonna))), we are due for another visit. Maybe soon. Lily does adore Ray and she really does think he is amazing. Just about her favorite thing in the world is to road trip with him all day and then snuggle with him and practice buttoning on the top two buttons of his shirt at night. She sits in the back seat and looks out the window, then when she gets bored she watches the DVD player Ray bought her for our trip to Colorado about 18 months ago. She is Ray's girl, that's for sure. My other granddaughter Alexis was about 17 months old when Ray and I met so she adores him as well. She and my grandson are his biggest fans next to Lily and they are so looking forward to the cruise, as much for the time with Ray as for the trip itself. Ray didn't know he was a ladies man until he met me and charmed my daughter, granddaughter Alexis and now Lily. Lexi is a grownup 14 and is 5'11" tall but she still loves 'Grandpa Ray'. Well, Lily has finished her hot chocolate and is ready for bed. She and I had a rough day. She went to the dentist, they found a small cavity in one of her molars, then she bumped her head twice on the playground. OUCH! At her therapist my car got hit in the back bumper. The woman came in and told me about it, so it is no big deal. Her insurance will pay for the damage. DOUBLE OUCH!!! Hey, I am ready to put this day to bed! God bless and take care, Swampsters. Don't forget to say your prayers and thank God for his many blessings. Love to All. Rosalee -Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at 19:39:13 (MST) Dis It goes a bit beyond Valentines and the French Hen in Tulsa that serves the best duck you ever tasted! That weekend we will see "Take It To The Limit" in Van Buren (Ft. Smith, AR) with Lily and Rosalee's Melissa and family (John, Alexis and Austin). We've seen this Eagles Tribute Band and they are awesome. My Chris starts spring break on March 8 and the four of us will take a trip that Chris suggested to the Hill Country, Enchanted Rock and Llano Uplift. Chris really loves to be around children and loves Rosalee. We'll be gone for a week and beyond the geology we will see the fishes in San Marcos and the orcas in San Antonio and maybe even a Capitol in Texas. On Rosalee's birthday, April 12, we will take a 4-day cruise on the Disney Magic from Galveston . . . Rosalee, Lily and I have adjoining cabins with Melissa, John, Alexis and Austin. That will be a blast! The Amazing Ray -Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at 19:04:05 (MST) Dis Madonna, No. The cutest thing is how she says "The Amazing Ray". Think Shirley Temple and then step it up a notch! Dis -Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at 17:12:37 (MST) MAD4TDN The cutest thing ever is the name Lily calls Ray .... "AMAZING RAY!" That is adorable. I'm so glad she is surrounded by love. -Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at 09:05:59 (MST) Rosalee JR, I'm praying for your friend. Hospitals are no fun. We had a junior high student here take a gun to school and commit suicide in the bathroom yesterday. These poor kids. What is happening to our children? It's so sad and it seems to be getting worse, fast. I am in prayer for these parents and wondering how this is possible. Our children, this generation were supposed to be enlightened and so much better than we were. We used the latest in parenting skills research. We supposedly had the information to raise well brought up children who were confident and smarter, more concerned for the welfare of others, and better prepared to face life. We didn't hit them, or yell at them, we tried to understand temper tantrums and prevent frustrating them. Our children were supposed to be better off because of all of our better parenting skills. I'm puzzled. Andwa, come down here! It's 66 here today, just warm enough to make you wish you could stay out and cool enough that you can enjoy it. The sky is a lovely blue and not a cloud in sight. My perfect temperature is between 65 and 68. I just about freeze everyone out. Lily is wearing the prettiest nightgown I bought her yesterday. It's white with long sleeves and pink ribbons. It reminds me of when I was a little girl and my mom would make our nightgowns. She made all of my clothes until I became a teenager and got too "Cool" for handmade dresses and shirts. Now handmade clothes are all the rage. We save some of Lily's dresses for when she had a daughter of her own because I had photos of me, Melissa, and Alexis in dresses that were identical. Little girls classics never change. The first time she wore her nightgown she said, "I can't wait to show this to Ray! I look just like a pretty princess!" so I sent him a photo and he said she looked like an angel. My hyanciths are coming up and blooming in the front flower bed. I'm just about to give up on any cold weather. In March we will know for sure but it's been 2 years since we've had more than a dusting of snow. I think I've awakened in Northern Florida. I'm studying physics, earth science, chemistry, and biology this next two weeks. Lily went to school yesterday and today and will be for the next few weeks. It is making a world of difference in my retention. Dis made that possible for which I am eternally grateful. Tomorrow Lily has her 6 month dental checkup and a therapy session. We stay pretty busy around here. Dis and I are hosting a Valentine party for my 2 great nieces and Lily on Valentine's Day. We will go out on Wednesday and leave Lily with my nephew and then we will watch his girls for a few hours on Valentine's Day. I have planned heart shaped sandwiches, strawberry yogurt (pink), Valentine's cookies for them to make, and a video for them to watch. That should do it. My great nieces are 3 and 6 years old and as giggly and girly as Lily. It will be a whole new world for Dis, who has raised boys. Okay, it's back to the grindstone and I need to pay some attention to Lily. Take care and God bless. Love and hugs to All. Rosalee -Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 18:37:08 (MST) Dis Saw "Stand Up Guys" today. It was so slow and bad the first thirty minutes that I nearly walked out. It picked up a little. The end was way too predictable! Dis -Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 15:21:31 (MST) MAD4TDN So sad to hear about the passing of Reg Presley. I especially love The Troggs song, "Love is All Around!" Thanks for keeping us posted, JR and prayers being said for your friend, Ron Jeremy. -Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 09:07:07 (MST) Dis JR, Hope your friend Ron Jeremy has a speedy recovery! Dis -Monday, February 04, 2013 at 21:17:12 (MST) Spacey Arousal? -Monday, February 04, 2013 at 19:58:12 (MST) JRWolfe RIP; Reg Presley..lead singer of the Troggs ( "Wild Thing" ) from cancer. Yes ,heard of Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters passing away. Been very concerned about my long time good buddy Ron Jeremy. As you may have read, he had back to back heart surgurys this past week. Ron is now showing signs of arousal, he awoke from his induced coma yesterday and is aware of his surroundings. He's still in the ICU. -Monday, February 04, 2013 at 17:01:02 (MST) Andwa, again Incredibly bored. I really need to not only get out of the house but out of town and have some fun. It's been so long. I think I need a Mikey/TDN fix! -Monday, February 04, 2013 at 16:56:51 (MST) MAD4TDN Thank you, Rosalee. You've inspired a lot of people here including me. My Mom could sing alot like Doris Day and she just loved watching her movies. Whenever I see or hear something about Doris Day, I always think of my Mom and how proud I was of her talent. -Friday, February 01, 2013 at 13:43:50 (MST) Spacey Patty Andrews was 94. Her first husband ended up marrying Doris Day. I've been reading her bios, and also reading about Ron Jeremy being hopitalized. Can't say I really admire his body of work, but he makes me laugh. Brakeep, don't sit under the applepie tree with anyone else but me. -Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 22:16:10 (MST) Soaring Nancy No mention here of the last member of the Andrews Sisters' passing. Man, you guys are young!!!! Barkeep: I agree with Donna. We need some concerts this spring in southern California! (and this summer, fall, and winter too!!! Yes, Madonna is a cool lady. -Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 20:21:45 (MST) Dis Just saw "Gangster Squad". Now that is a great movie! Dis -Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 13:57:03 (MST) Rosalee We really do have the best fan club president in the world. Madonna is a caring and wonderful person. She really loves the band members and the fans. I couldn't imagine anyone more perfect at what she does. Her sense of fairness and generosity is beyond and above the call of duty. She is a remarkable person. I don't know how she came to be the president of the fan club, but whomever is responsible has real insight into who she is, really is. Madonna has been a really great support for me over the last several years. Her messages to me have been exactly what I needed when I needed them. She seems to havea sixth sense about when I need support the most. For instance, I received a beautiful inspirational book yesterday in the mail and a lovely card. The book isn't just pretty, it's gorgeous. I am so in awe that the timing was perfect and the book is just what I need. The card's words were written by Madonna and I can't imagine anyone saying anything more perfect. I'm finding out that grieving is a long and arduous process. There are times when you think you are handling things really well, and then all of a sudden everything you do or see or hear makes you want to weep. You feel lost and alone. Then something arrives in the mail, or someone calls or drops by and somehow they have the perfect thing to say or express. That happened yesterday. I just want to say again that we are all blessed to have such a loving, caring and amazing person as a president and friend. She is an example of someone who always does the right thing at the right time. Madonna, we love you. We appreciate you. We celebrate your presence in our lives. Rosalee -Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 07:48:31 (MST) Dis I saw "Parker" today. Good plot. Lot's of blood. More chewing gum for the mind. Can't say that I highly recommend it. Dis -Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 15:48:50 (MST) Wowa Andwa-looks like we have the same weather pattern. I'll be kinda gla to see the snow again, though, because all the brown dead grass is UGLY. At least the snow will make it look nice. Rosalee-your post gave me hope that my niece will make a full recovery. Thanks! We almost lost her twice when they took her to ER. They may remove her tube this week, and see if she can breathe on her own. They let her wake up once, to see how she was doing, and she remembered her big sis being there. We're hopeful. They said it could takes weeks for her to recover, I know hwe little girl misses her. She will be shuffled around to whoever can watch her while her daddy and gramma are at work, after her other grammy goes home to Ohio. I'll have her mornings when I have the day off. -Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 09:40:25 (MST) OhDonna Gosh -- haven't been here in it seems like ages! Hope everyone is well. Have a question for the Barkeep -- Are you trying to stay in your back yard this year? So far the only California show I see listed is in Modesto next October! I'm holding out hope that there may still be one scheduled for Southern California sometime in the spring or summer! Take care! Donna -Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 19:01:19 (MST) Andwa, again So, we've had the cold temps, the snow, the warmer temps, the rain, the freezing rain, the ice, and even a thunderstorm. Now I see we've got some more snow moving in to the area. Afraid to think what next week will bring. -Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 16:07:36 (MST) Dis Just saw The Arnold in The Last Stand. It was a bit too bloody even for me, but still good chewing gum for the mind. Dis -Monday, January 28, 2013 at 14:14:52 (MST) Rosalee Wowa, sorry I confused you with Andwa on the nephew thing. I am tired. Your neice has my prayers and sympathy. I had a bad bout with pancreatitus in Florida and I screamed every time I woke up from Dilaudid for about 4-5 days. A muscle between my liver, pancreas, and intestines seized up and the bile from the liver was not able to pass on to the intestines. I almost died, too. Dis was convinced I was going to. I had a 30 minute non-invasive surgery and was fine in a few hours. It was the most painful thing I have ever been though. Praying very hard for her. We went to the hospital today to get Chris' medical records and saw Chaplain Jerry. He didn't know Chris had passed. We hugged and talked for a while. He said I should go up to he Oncology ward, the nurses there would be hapy to see me. I did. It was hard but good until Lily said she wanted to see her daddy. I had to explain to her all over again about him not being there. She teared up and then she said she wanted to go to Heaven to see Daddy. Not a dry eye in the house, including mine. She is fine now. We are watching Curious George. It's a balmy 75 here in Tulsa. I can't figure it out. The rest of the country is covered in ice and snow and frigid, we are in the middle of summer. My spring bulbs are very confused. They are coming up. I'm sure as soon as the blooms get color, we will get a snow storm and lots of weather in the teens. Oklahoma weather, strange to say the least. Well. Lily wants to sit on my lap and I need to study for Physics. Love to all Swampsters. Wowa, keep us posted. Rosalee -Monday, January 28, 2013 at 13:28:09 (MST) Wowa Rosalee-I posted pics of Jacob in my profile. You can see what he looks like there, so you can watch for him in the movie :~) Ice, ice, baby here too. No school for most of the kids in our area. Glad I already had the day off, I would have called in so I wouldn't have to try and drive on these nasty roads. My niece is in the hospital, intensive care. She is only 25 and has a 2 year old daughter. She has pancreatitis, and is in bad shape. They have her intubated and sedated. We're hoping for the best, of course. It will take weeks for her to get better, if she can hang on. -Monday, January 28, 2013 at 06:54:59 (MST) Andwa, again Dis: You're right. Your cheeks sailed right on past me. Guess my mind doesn't work that way. ;-) Work is SOOOO slow tonight. I've got more than five hours to go in my shift and we're already out of work. Guess it's a testament to our efficiency (trying to put a positive spin on it). -Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 17:52:02 (MST) Dis OK Andwa, I gave you a big opening with the shaving the cheeks thing and you just didn't take it but I can't let yours go being stocked up for the ice storm coming and going. The granddaughter is growing fast. She's walking a storm now and interacting even more with me and her uncle Chris. Her mom taught her "How big is Alexandria?" and she raises her hands above her head. She is way too cute and developing quite a personality! Fortunately she's taking after her parents! I think she will be OK. The story about the Washington portrait was cute and the ultimate in efficiency! I got an idea, how about a picture of Johnny Football in the University of Oklahoma locker room stalls? Dis -Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 17:27:52 (MST) Andwa, again Pam: It is indeed icy out there. I knew it was coming so stocked up on food and TP. I'm set for the next several days with no need to venture outside. I've noticed that traffic on my street is greatly diminished. Hardly anyone moving about. Lincoln IS a great film! Enjoyed that story, too. Everyone in it was fabulous. Wouldn't mid seeing it again. Wasn't it interesting to see the difference between now and then as far as the security measures for the president? There was almost none then. How very different from today. Wouldn't it be nice, tho, to have that casualness and accessability today? Never happen, unfortunately. Progress (?) Must get back to work. Y'all take care! -Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 16:29:21 (MST) Pam T. Andwa- Are you in the midst of an ice storm in Rochester? We're totally iced in...in fact, daughter #2 (18 yrs.) has overnight guests who will be staying another night because it is too dangerous to travel. I refer to them as the "triplets" as they are about the same stature, are blonde and blue eyed, and currently have long straight hair thanks to a session with the hair straightener. Anyone out there have a copy of "Titanic"? They have been slip sliding around the neighborhood trying to locate the movie for some evening entertainment. Mikey- Passing along a good reading suggestion from Tom to you. He just finished "Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid" by Bill Bryson. You will laugh. "Lincoln" was agreat movie! Daniel Day-Lewis is a fascinating talent. Loved the story about the picture of George Washington in the loo. Enough outta me...hoping for a late start for school tomorrow ;-) -Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 15:30:50 (MST) Andwa, again Rosalee: You have me confused with someone else. It's not my nephew who is in the movie. Dis: I'll leave that up to you. Remember Ambrose Burnside? -Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 12:24:04 (MST) Rosalee Andwa, I tried to post about your nephew when you wrote but the bouncers are not letting me in again. If you will let me know if he is in the movie, I'll watch for him. I am so looking forward to that movie! Having a leisurely morning with the kids and grandkids in Arkansas. Lily and I visited her mother last night and we will return this morning after she wakes up. She gave Lily her first piece of "grown-p" jewelry, a "L" for Lily just like Sarah's "S" for Sarah. It was sweet. Lily is still holding it and looking at it every 3 minutes. She is growing up so fast, too fast for this late in life mommy who treasures every moment. But then, if my kids grew up at the rate I wantd them to, they'd still all be babies. It's raining and warm today. We've been in the 60's. 70's are on the way, then back down to 40's for the highs. I'm feeling jealous and sorry at the same time for those in the North. Later Taters! Rosalee -Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 08:54:41 (MST) Dis OK, Andwa, now what about my cheeks? Dis -Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 07:44:40 (MST) Steve The Rockstar Chef Long time no see everyone! Been mighty busy with the tunz, etc... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevewright12 Please stop by this link to check out my latest single. Barkeep, please forgive me but I need all the help I can get...LOL The Chef -Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 00:40:19 (MST) Andwa, again Dis: Both. -Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 21:49:59 (MST) Dis I'm going to see my one year old granddaughter tomorrow. Problem is I haven't bothered to shave this year. It wasn't a big problem at her birthday party two weeks ago, but it's gotten a bit out of hand since then and she won't have 18 toddlers to keep her distracted this time. I bought a $14 beard trimmer from WalMart to trim it up some. The question I have is do I trim it under my first chin or under my second chin? -Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 13:46:05 (MST) Dis What's this thing about seeing your Christmas tree's shadow on Ground Hog Day? I'm not taking any chances. I'm taking it down! Dis -Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 08:45:54 (MST) Wowa I'm waiting for Oz The Great And Terrible to come to theatres. My nephew is an extra, and he said that he knows he got some camera time (if they didn't cut the scene). Funny, he was on set, saw some witches dressed up and talking to one another and joined in the conversation. He never realized that one of them was Mila Kunis. I don't think his mom will let him live that down. He just said, "whatever". LOL! I saw the trailer on the internet, and it looks like it could be good. It's been bitterly cold here this week, but last night we saw our first sign of a "heat wave". It was 25 degrees-woohoo! -Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 06:17:27 (MST) Rosalee Mad, NOW I have to go see "Flight"! You were right about Reacher. It was a very good movie. Lily got her first haircut today. When the hairdresser was done, she looked in the mirror and said, "I look ADORABLE!" in a loud voice. Everyone within ear shot laughed and agreed. It was so cute. Three year olds. It was 65 here today. God, sometimes I just love Oklahoma. On the otherhand, it would be nice if some snow came our way for a few days. Passed my Humanities final. Whew! Time for bed. Love to All. Good night. -Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 22:24:13 (MST) MAD4TDN Being such a lover of the Jack Reacher books, I had the same reaction as Andra when I first hear about Tom Cruise playing the character. But he surprised me and gave me a change of heart by his powerful performance. That is one exciting movie, I have to say! "Flight" is another movie that I didn't expect to get into so much. Denzel has to be the most amazing actor on the planet ... he made my heart break with that performanc. What an amazing performer he is! -Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 14:17:49 (MST) Dis Pam, I'm partial to a witch's you-know-what in a brass brassiere. Dis -Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 08:11:35 (MST) Pam T. Andwa- You aren't kidding! It's been colder than the proverbial well digger's behind or witches you-know-what... take your pick! Very little outdoor recess for the school kids this week. On Monday, which happened to be the 100th day of school, our special guest came despite -15 temperatures. Amazing because our special guest was a 102 year old lady! She came to share a story and celebrate the 100th day of school. Her hearing and vision isn't so good but she's mentally extremely sharp. She's a real sweetheart. have a great day! -Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 06:55:09 (MST) Rosalee Andwa, I really liked the wall hangings as well. Very creative. Very pretty. Your sister is talented with fabric and color. We are just about packed up and ready to head home. It's been a good time and I can't wait to come back. Rosalee -Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 07:27:50 (MST) Andwa, again Rosalee: Thanks for checking out Michy's collection. She's got good stuff. If I had the money, I'd buy that, and that, and that, and..... I did buy one of her tote bags. It's a golden beige color jacquard fabric with a stylized floral/vine motif with matching hounds-tooth trim and handles. So pretty. And sturdy. I know I'll get lots of use out of it. I also just recently bought one of her fabric wall art projects. She used a vintage silk sari and imported French ribbons. Can't wait for it to arrive. Trying to think of the perfect place to hang it. Pam and Rob, hope you guys are staying warm!!!! Brrrrrrrrrr! Baby, it's COLD outside! -Monday, January 21, 2013 at 21:28:05 (MST) Rosalee Sitting here watching the TDN DVD with Dis after finishing the Marvin Hamisch special on DVD. What a marvelous example of the talent in the band. Michael, I am always so impressed with your skill and talent. It's so great to see the band upon request. A perfect ending to a wonderful several days. Lily is asleep with her head on my lap and Dis and I are just relaxing. Can't think of a better way to spend the evening. Life is good when you are surrounded with those you love and share a history with. TDN is as much a part of my life with Dis as anything and sharing this love for the music of the band is a real joy for us both. Good night all and as "Celebrate" plays I will say, "Joy to you and me." Love, Rosalee -Monday, January 21, 2013 at 20:09:34 (MST) Rosalee Lily and I are in Texas with Dis and having a blast. We like Mansfield very much and Dis and Chris are wonderful hosts. Lily and Dis are getting reacquaited after the long tme between visits after Tennessee. Dis took us to a park today and Lily had a blast on the playground equipment. I'm just enjoying sharing her with someone. We both enjoy having Dis around again. The weather here has been lovely for duck feeding and walking around the patio and backyard overlooking the golf course. Tomorrow we go home. :( Andwa, your sister's bags are very nice! Wednesday I have a final in Humanities. More than I ever wanted to know about religion, art, and the history of mankind. This is the third time I have scheduled this final. Hopefully I'll actually make it to the final this time. I have been delayed by Lily getting sick twice. So far, so good. Wish me luck! I need all I can get at this age. Next stop is physics. UGH!!! Love to all Swampsters. Rosalee -Monday, January 21, 2013 at 15:08:59 (MST) Andwa, again Check out this web site. These are made by my sister, Michele. She has some really cool stuff. Love the "flowerpot purse." Reasonable prices. Free shipping on many items. Bags are very well made and sturdy. Don't need to be afraid to use them. http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrazyTotes?ref=seller_info -Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 15:28:13 (MST) Spacey Do you know how to tell when your girlfriend is getting fat? When she starts to fit into your wife's clothes! Did you hear about the guy who discovered a midget hooker? He gave her $50 to go up on him. -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 21:40:19 (MST) Andwa, again Dis: I disagree. But you would need to have read the books and become familiar with the character to understand. I would still rather read the book than see the movie (any movie made from a book). The books are always better. -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 20:37:14 (MST) Dis Well I won't waste my time with the Jack Reacher books now. It was so powerful to see the diminutive man beat the total crap out of huge tough guys! Wouldn't mean much to see a big guy whooping someone. Maybe they can re-write the the books to reflect the real Jack Reacher. Could be some good reading! Dis -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 18:40:46 (MST) Andwa, again Dis: I know, but it's still disappointing. Like casting Gary Coleman to play John Coffey. -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 18:20:08 (MST) Dis Andwa, This is Hollywood. Cruise handled himself VERY well against some much bigger gys in the movie. Dis -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 17:06:22 (MST) Andwa, again Dis: I was looking forward to the Jack Reacher film (I've read all the books) until I saw that Cruise would be playing the title role. He may be a fine actor, but he is the direct opposite physically of Reacher. Jack Reacher is described as about 6'5" tall, weighing in at around 220 pounds. Reacher's size is integral to the character. If his size doesn't intimidate the bad guys, he overpowers them by his tremendous strength. Tom Cruise couldn't intimidate a 6 year old. I was so disappointed. -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 16:44:52 (MST) Dis Our fourth favorite (and least favorite) movie was Guilt Trip. Do to scheduling we saw this in a primitive theater but I don't think this is what impacted our rating. The movie was slow, basic, and not that interesting to me anyway. The redeeming quality came at the end. I wouldn't recommend this one. I'm going to watch the Last Stand in Texas. Dis -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 16:29:54 (MST) Dis Our third favorite movie was Lincoln. The movie was very dramatic and powerful with some great acting but we were perplexed by Lincoln promoting the 13th Amendmend to end the Civil War as it would logically have the opposite effect. When I posed this question on my investor board the answee I got was that this was a Hollywood movie and therefore hot historically accurate. I feel as though we were Te'o'd! Dis -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 16:24:01 (MST) Dis Second on our list was Parental Guidance. Billy Crystal and to a lesser extent, Bette Midler, kept us in stitches throughtout the show. The plot was very heart warming, and, like Trouble With The Curve much of it was about the relationship between a baseball father and his daughter. Dis -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 16:06:11 (MST) Dis At the top of our movie list was Jack Reacher which we saw afterall. It was a great action packed show with a great plot and probably the best acting by Tom Cruise. I probably still prefer his Knight and Day because of its mixture of action and comedy. Dis -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 16:01:11 (MST) Dis OK. Pat is going to have to come up with another line now. When Danny asks Pat if he "played" with Tiny Tim, the response that he "performed" with Tiny Tim isn't going to work anymore. Dis -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 09:22:16 (MST) Rosalee In most cases when a non-athlete uses "performing enhancement" drugs, they only THINK their performance is enhanced. (chuckle) -Friday, January 18, 2013 at 05:26:32 (MST) Spacey Well, at least Lance Armstrong had the ball to come clean. -Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 18:03:34 (MST) Andwa, again Barkeep: Maybe because your "performance" was already optimal and as such did not need "enhancing." -Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 17:35:12 (MST) Barkeep Spacey: If Lance came clean, I suppose I should do the same. I've used "performance enhancing drugs" for years. Problem is: It didn't do any good. Nyuk. -M- -Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 17:24:42 (MST) Rosalee Dis and I really enjoyed Lincoln and Parental Guidance. Both are very good movies and Lincoln was very thought provoking. The movie is about Lincoln's fight to win votes to pass the 13th amendment. We are purpexed becsause in the movie, Lincoln said he wanted to pass the 13th Amendment to end the war, but the 13th Amendment actully killed any chance of the South going back to the way of life they were fighting to preserve, which in our minds means it gave them even more reason to fight and not surrender. Any thoughts? Rosalee -Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 15:30:46 (MST) Spacey Mikey, Mikey! Adjust your hearing aids. Lance Armstrong admitted to using rugs! -Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 20:05:33 (MST) Dis We will frequent the movie theatre and see Rosalee's four movies over the next three days. Looks like I'll have to see Paul and Madonna's Jack Reacher in Texas by myself sometimes. Anyway tomorrow starts chick flick time. Hell, it beats being in the Swamp cellar! And Lily gets to see The Amazing Ray! She has to be happy about that . . . how lucky can one kid be! Dis -Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 19:23:57 (MST) Rosalee Wowa, yes, I was almost afraid to let her go back to school but she was so distressed and crying that I gave in and let her. I hope your grandkids make out all right. Lily got dehdrated by the end, despite popsicles, juice, water, and anythng else liquid I could find. Right now she is watching Disney Jr, right next to me which is where she usually is when I am at the Swamp. Her natural mother and her boyfriend just left. They make a lovely couple. He just got promoted to GM of a Buffalo Wild Wings. He found out today while he was visiting. Corporate called him. He cried he was so happy. It means about a 20,000 dollar a year raise. Not bad for a kid with just a high school education. He is a really nice guy. They have been dating for a year. Lily loves them both now and it's nice to be able to invite them into our home and visit for 8 hours. Daniel loves Lily very much and he is very good for Sarah. Lily is looking forward to seeing Dis, or "The Amazing Ray" as she affectionately calls him, tomorrow afternoon. We are having a very special week this week. As for me, I'm really glad she is over the illness. Time to put the toddler to bed. Take care and God bless. Ya'll use universal precautions! Rosalee -Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 19:10:29 (MST) Wowa Spacey-the rabbit died...call the National Enquirer! Hey, I heard some docs discussing discarded knee-they use'em to play bocci ball, nyuk! Rosalee-so glad to hear that Lily is well and back to school! so tough when they are young and sick. There is so much crap going around right now, that I heard some hospitals are closed to visitors. Ours hasn't, and after my test tomorrow, I'll be going up to see my cousin. He had a kidney transplant 13 years ago. They said most last 10 years, and he is in with kidney failure and heart issues. Us girls went up to see him Sunday, when he was non-responsive. Well, he responded to us. When it was mentioned that he's as stubborn as his mom and dad, he was working real hard to open his eyes. And later when I told him I'd see him in a couple of days, I got a weak "thumbs up" from him. He's sitting up and eating now, and remembers that we were there. So we're hoping that he will be going back home, even if he has to go in for dialysis on a regular basis. Both grandkids here are sick now, with sore throats and coughing. Looks like it will be a long winter! Later taters -Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 16:01:43 (MST) Dis We got a dusting of snow this morning in Texas. That was a surprise! Dis -Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 08:20:26 (MST) Rosalee Wowa, good news is good news. I'll keep praying for you. Spacey, now you know you are the only one of us wimmens that is young enough to chase after a bunch of kids, don't you? ;) Wowa, if congrats are in order let me know. I'll send you flowers...and a reporter from the Enquirer. Ha! Just kidding and only because I know we are about the same age. Lily went to school yesterday and I've never seen her so happy. She has missed the kids and her teachers. She will go all this week. Those people are like her extended family. Everyone was so happy to see her. She has been the darling of the place since the day she walked in the door two years ago. It was good to see her so excited. Love and Peace to All. Take care and God bless. Rosalee -Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 06:24:26 (MST) Spacey So, the xrays were good, how about the pregnancy test? -Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 00:22:07 (MST) Wowa Rosalee-got my xray results back, they didn't see anything wrong there, so that's good. We'll see how Wednesday goes, I'm sure that will turn out fine too. No worries. Battling a stomach bug right now though, yuck. Spacey-good question about your old knee bones. Maybe they use'em for educational purposes. An RN I talked to a month ago, was showing me what vertebrae look like when you have osteoporosis, and she had to correct herself and say "oh, these aren't REAL bones". I'm thinking, hmmmmmm, maybe, maybe not. Later taters -Monday, January 14, 2013 at 19:08:23 (MST) Dis Rosalee, your red face looks real good wearing that hat in the light of day! Dis -Monday, January 14, 2013 at 18:43:56 (MST) Rosalee (((Dis))) Baby, you wil NEVER end up in the cellar! I like you just where you are. I am thinking all kinds of things that are making my face red! Rosalee -Monday, January 14, 2013 at 15:54:32 (MST) Dis Man it's dark in here and what are all these things? Dis -Monday, January 14, 2013 at 10:02:22 (MST) Rosalee ((((Wowa))))Remember if they do a heart cath, the procedure is nothing but you'll have to take it easy for several days so no dancing on the bar here at the Swamp. Please keep me posted about your health condition. I'm worried about you. Follow your doctor's orders and get back to our old self. Lots of people love and depend on you to make them happy. Spacey, I've had so much replaced that all the working parts are fairly new. I'm not 53, I'm 2 27 year olds. Ha! All the used parts are back in the cellar behind the Swamp but don't go digging around back there. I don't want mine back! If they didn't work right the first time, I'm happy where they are. Some of us may have some ex-husbands back there, too and you don't want to open up THAT can of worms. Ha! Today is going to be a good day. I'm going to make it so. Love to all Swampsters. (((MTV))) Rosalee -Monday, January 14, 2013 at 08:36:55 (MST) JRWolfe RIP: Jimmy O'Neil...the man that knew how to create/host "Shindig." -Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 20:49:54 (MST) Spacey Wowa, You now have me wodnering what they did with my old knees when they took em out! -Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 20:48:44 (MST) Wowa Rosalee-aren't you glad you were paying attention? Yep, the song and rainbow were a sign for you, no doubt about it. ((Rosalee)) Norm-DO make sure you see your doc. Ya never know what may need attention. I saw my doc Thursday for issues with my back, and he found that I have a leaky heart valve (we won't even discuss my back till I get the x-ray results), so I go in for an utlrasound Wednesday to see what's up with that. Maybe that's why I've been so tired, and he says that's why I've been so short of breath. I know I'm not breathless from seeing the Barkeep, since it's been a while since I'be been to a show. ;~P Nyuk! Anyone who finds any spare body parts lying around the Swamp, put'em in the lost and found, they're probably MINE. Seems like my body's falling apart. Anybody have an duct tape? Later taters -Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 20:39:39 (MST) Spacey Aberdeen, home of Curt Cobain... and it is grungy. -Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 20:08:49 (MST) Dis Hot Dang! The boys will be in Austin on March 19 and they added Aberdeen, Washington to Bellingham and Bremerton, June 6, 7, and 8. Dis -Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 08:49:37 (MST) Dis Spacey, Either way at least you can see where you are walking. Dis -Friday, January 11, 2013 at 19:07:22 (MST) Spacey My breasts are keeping my waist warm. I guess that's better than having them shine the tops of my shoes. -Friday, January 11, 2013 at 13:42:39 (MST) Northern Light Hey there Mikey !!! Sorry yous is not up to snuff. Ms Buns will have to wait for a spell but don't you forget about her !!! Ya hear. Nyuk Now do you want me ta give you a bath then powder yer hinie ??? Nyuk Howbout some HOOCH ??? That stuff would cure anything. Don't be shy and holler if ya want some. Old Norm's battery's are low. No flu but draggin my beehind around. Doc wants me to go fer a test next week. Just no giddy up in the get along. Okay if anyone else needs a hose down or Hooch just holler. Dis you forgot about and asteriod that is passing the earth soon. In 2036 it comes by again and as the TV news guy said it may hit the earth. I sent my Mayan Calender to Mikey. Mayan I have more money ??? Nyuk NL (Norm) NWO -Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 23:21:17 (MST) Rosalee Dis, Welcome back! Those Mayans are changing their tune now that the crazy gringos ahave looked out from their cave dwellings and realized it ain't happening, huh? Well, who can blame them. It's all about commericalism and the best way to make money is to scare people to death. Just ask the insurance companies. Nyuk! (((Barkeep))) (at a safe distance of course)! Spacey, you keep that barkeep nice and happy. We want him very comfortable while he is on the mend. If you need any help I am sure there are lots of Gwoppetes that would love to volunteer. Your sister sounds like she is blessed, like me she has good friends and family. What would we do without them? Today I went to the cemetery and bought a plot next to Chris' and then ordered and paid for his headstone. It will be beautiful. It is black granite with a etching of Chris and Lily on her 2nd birthday on a bridge. He is holding her. Beneath his name and dates is the simple title, "Lily's Daddy". I was thinking how odd it is to be buying my child's headstone. I am learning that I am far from being alone in this and despite the horror of the idea that someone else has experienced the same feelings I am having, it is comforting to know I am not the only one and I am never alone. Just after I left the cemetery I was listening to the radio and Chris' song from his funeral came on the radio, "Forever" by Kenny Loggins. At that very moment, a rainbow appeared in the rainy sky ahead. NOT a coincidence. I am convinced God was telling me that everything is going to be fine. Tears of pain and love for Chris filled my eyes and spilled down my cheeks for a solid hour. I feel better now. Every day I miss him. I miss parenting Lily with him most of all. We used to put her to bed and just watch her sleep and look at her and say,"Can you believe how beautiful she is?". She still takes my breath away. So, we are home from Arkansas. I have 2 3-year olds and a 5-year old for the night tomorrow night. Sleepovers have begun. I have a feeling this is the beginning of a LONG thread in my life. I'll be covered in Princess paraphenalia and cookie dough ice cream this time tomorrow night. Fun stuff. Life goes on. Take care and God bless. Rosalee -Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 18:42:45 (MST) Dis The story that they are sticking to is that the Mayan Calendar is for the 52 year Mayan Century which ended on the Winter Solstice in 2012. It was the end of the Mayan Calendar, not the end of the world. We can now all relax in 2064 when this will be hyped once again! Dis -Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 17:38:05 (MST) Spacey After I would don my naughty nurse outfit, I would put on a surgical mask and give you some TLC. Vic's Vapo rub on your manly chest, a steamer/vaporizer, and a massage to keep your muscles from tightening up. Can I make you a sandwhich and fetch you a G2 or some soup? -Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 16:08:49 (MST) Barkeep Nope. Mostly a bronchial infection with fever and such. Hacking has been my life. It continues. Getting MUCH better though after seeing the doctor, getting meds AND lots of rest. Making a comeback. -M- -Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 10:57:46 (MST) Spacey G R O A N btw, do you have the double barrelled stomcah flu that's going around? (you mentioned until you feel better) -Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 19:46:14 (MST) Barkeep Miss Buns for '13 will have to wait until I'm feeling a little better. She won't mind. She likes me at my best when I "work" on her. Nyuk. -M- -Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 18:25:18 (MST) Barkeep I just did some major clean-up and dumped way old posts(2012) to the history page. Enjoy. -M- -Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 18:23:36 (MST) Spacey Thanks. Seh says Im here to listen to here. She had one day of desperation where my husband took ehr dog walking. (Ica n[t go further than 3/4 of a mile). Can you believe one of her friends did the catering for 550 people? She had to fly in to do it as her daughter up north gave birth to twins, so she flew back the day before the celebration and co-ordinated and cooked. Next day she flew back up north to be with the grand babies. -Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 17:20:59 (MST) Rosalee (((Spacey))) My prayers are with you and your sister. I hope tomorrow and the days ahead bring you peace and joy. I wish I were as eloquent as Jill or some of the others on the Board. I am not, but believe me I am with you in spirit. You are a good sister. Mine were invaluable to me in the first several days. I know having you "show up" and suprize her lifted her spirits. If you need to talk or just want to hang out on the phone, call me. Rosalee -Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 17:06:54 (MST) Spacey Today is the 17th annivesary of my niece passing from (Osteo Sarcoma) cancer, so I went over to my sister's as a slight suprise this morning. Her husband's "celbration of life" was on Sat and there where chairs set out for 550 people and there were still standees. I had never been to a real celebration of life, but it was so good and captured him so well. He had a big enough Polo shirt collection that nearly every family member had one and they ordered in 8 of the special ones with the giant logos on them. They even had a 6.5 foot cardboard cutout of my BIL that the family posed with for a portrait. (someone propped 'him' in front of a window at home to keep it safe and out of the way for a few minutes - yup, somebody else thought they saw a ghost). Our cousin the priest flew in to say 2 prayers and add some respectability to the occasion and even laughed at the stories and naughty language. I know I sure did. What a send off. Monday night was my daughter's birthday so I invited my sister to dinner. Her eye lids were quite white and puffy. My birthday girl (Autistic people don't really have brakes or filters for their thoughts), remarked that at least she didn't have the big bags under her eyes that I have. In other words, her eyes still look better than mine. We have another family situation that strated yestery, but will be dealt with over the next 2 months. I'm too weary for it really. As the days grow longer, more sunshine should help us all. Proverbs 3:16 and we go on to meet the challenges. -Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 14:34:40 (MST) Rosalee Today was a really hard day. I was asking myself the hard questions that I supposed everyone goes through when you lose someone you love. I was trudging along and asking God for help when I opened my mailbox and there was the loveliest gift and card from Wowa. I began to wonder what my life would be like without friends I have never met who take me into their hearts and share so much of themselves. I really needed to know someone was thinking of me and there was the proof, right there. Sometimes something to hold is all you need to lift your heart. Wowa and so many others here have meant more to me than I can express but in my poor way I so want to say "Thank you.". You guys have been great, every one of you. Hugs from Oklahoma from the bottom of my heart. God bless. Rosalee -Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at 14:39:17 (MST) Rosalee Andwa, you are going to LOVE it! It's so much better than I thought it would be. My first cruise was the last TDN cruise and Dis' too. We had a blast, that cruise went to Tortola, which hands down is the prettiest tropical island in the world. We had a great time, the music was phenomenal, we kept bumping into fan club members and sometimes the band, and it was just great. We sat at a table with 2 other couples and we are still great friends. They have become fan club members. Right after that one we booked an Alaska cruise which was also a blast, although I missed the assigned seating because we had been so successful at developing friendships on the TDN cruise. Lily is much better. Hre fever broke yesterday, thank God and since my doctor called me in some Tamaflu so I wouldn't get it, I think this house is about to be declared all clear. It was toouch and go there for a few days but she is on the mend. Nothing's worse than when your child is sick, that's for sure. Well, the Christmas decorations are down and the place looks bare and sad after all the red and gold. I wish I could decorate the rest of the year as well as I do at Christmas. I am just inspired at Christmas. I still have to change to the dishes today in the china cabinet. :( How many of us decided to start a diet as a New Year's Resolution? I did. I also decided to hit that treamill upstairs that has been used about 20 hours and has a colored TV in it attached to 212 cable channels. We bought that for Chris and he used it one month before he couldn't climb the stairs any longer. It's dusty but still new. I am going to get up there starting today and start using it. I have gained about 40 pounds since Chris got sick and I am determined to pull it off. I also have a Kathy Ireland workout tape that always kicks my butt and puts me back in shape really quickly. Ya'll look for a new woman when you see me next. Well, physically anyway. I'll still be my old sweet self, just feeling better. The little one is up so I must go. I have to get busy with my studies today as well. I am ready for my first final this semester. I hope to be able to get through at least 18 credit hours. Take care and God bless. Love to all Swampsters. Rosalee -Sunday, January 06, 2013 at 08:02:55 (MST) Dis Beat the Hell Outta Rice! Off to check on the Mayan Calendar Maker! Dis -Saturday, January 05, 2013 at 09:44:00 (MST) Andwa, again Already working on it, Madonna. Can't wait! Never been on a cruise before. -Friday, January 04, 2013 at 09:00:04 (MST) MAD4TDN Join Three Dog Night for the Wine, Dine and Music Cruise November 9 – 16 Book it early! http://www.winedineandmusiccruise.com/ Be sure you book on the phone with the travel agency and mention you are with the Three Dog Night Fan Club! -Thursday, January 03, 2013 at 15:52:37 (MST) MAD4TDN Thanks for the clarification on Texas, Mikey! We love you too! As Pat pointed out ... "Texans dance more than any other venues!" -Thursday, January 03, 2013 at 15:43:35 (MST) Rosalee Patti dying is indeed a sad day for us in Oklahoma. She was from Claremore and a dear friend of mine, James Leake helped her get her start. He heard her sing and talked to the right people and gave her a chance. Actually, he was one of the right people as he owned 47 television and radio stations. Mr. Leake was a rare and special indivdual and I loved him. Ray and I wer priviledged to see him for a few moments about a month before he died. He was blind by then but recognised my voice and told Ray he was a very lucky individual. I still miss him. Lily is sick again, or still sick but feverish again after a round of antibiotics. 103-4 fever, pulse rate of over 160, and a pretty miserable little 3 year old. This is NOT one of the joys of parenting. I hate it when my kids are sick. I've been reading about the fiscal deal and all I've got to say about that is that between what Obama wanted and what Congress wanted we are SCREWED! Barkeep we need a round here at the Swamp, and one probably ain't gonna be enough after the feds get through with us. Better order some hooch before the stuff gets so high we can't afford to drink- and wouldn't that be a real tragedy? Spacey, I hope you are feeling better, Hon. I see the flu hasn't affected yoru sense of humor, though. You go, Girl! Dis, have a great time on your cruise with the scholar. Think of the rest of us here in the teen weather temp zones. Geez, it's cold here in Oklahoma! Take care and God bless, All. Rosalee -Thursday, January 03, 2013 at 08:43:31 (MST) Soaring Nancy J R and the rest of the saloon -- I love Patti Page's "This is My Song" which was the theme song to her show many years ago. For some reason that song gets to my heart and soul and makes me cry. I saw her twice. Once was when my mother, sister, and I were traveling back east, and Patti was selling a cookbook, which my sister purchased, and also maple syrup, which Mom got, in a small town. Quite a surprise to see her there! Around 7 years ago, I saw her in concert; though her voice had changed to a much deeper and not as pretty tone, it was still a thrill to hear her sing "My Song." RIP Patti. Soaring Nancy -Wednesday, January 02, 2013 at 16:03:19 (MST) Soaring Nancy Happy New Year everyone. May it be filled with peace, great health, wealth, love, and lots of TDN concerts for us all! Andra -- so glad to know you are better! Soaring Nancy -Wednesday, January 02, 2013 at 15:55:27 (MST) JRWolfe The year is off to a sad start... RIP Patti Page..held my very first girlfriend for the first time as we learned to dance to the "Tennnessee Waltz" -Wednesday, January 02, 2013 at 13:16:17 (MST) Spacey You wanna talk about balls dropping with the agegroup of the guys around here? Dangle, dangle? -Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at 23:42:31 (MST) Northern Light Happy New Year Y'All !!!! Now that 2013 is here we need to do what is a tradition around the swamp. Yes in Time Square the ball has dropped and in the swamp it's time again to change Ms Buns digit. So come on Mikey lets get Ms Buns up to date !!! Nyuk HOOCH FOR THE HOUSE !!!! Robbo hold the ladder so Mikey can change Ms Buns digit. Mikey I trust you know how to change a ladies digit ??? Nyuk NL (Norm) NWO -Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at 23:28:34 (MST) Spacey I had the flu first, before my daughter. My husband brought it home forom his mother's house. We've gotta get everyone healhty because people are counting on staying here the night before and after my brotherinlaws' funeral. I threw up on a few rooms. I didnt' even have a bucket and my 21 year old missed hers and nailed the dog and the couch cushions. Thank heavens we have a Kenmore... -Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at 20:52:38 (MST) Rosalee (((Spacey))) Well, it could have been worse, YOU could have puked on the dog, too and then the dog could have puked. (HA!) Actually, I'm laughing but I do feel sorry for you. Andwa, yes, it was a mgaical moment and I was thinking of you. I almost asked for a second, seperate hug just for you, but there was a line. Robin took a picture, so I'll send it to you. And now for the Swede's hands, all I am going to say is that what happens in Durant, stays in Durant. (Just kidding, ya'll. I'm sure if the Swede wants to so some covert squeezin' he can find firmer and younger buns than mine. Ha!) He does give great hugs, though and that grin just happens naturally when one is with the band, right Everyone? Gosh we had a blast. I needed that so very much and it was just what the doctor ordered. I sure have missed the girls. Robin just left and she is driving through snow to get home so ya'll keep her in your prayers if you happen to pop in within the next 3 hours. I offered to let her stay but she wants to get home and I can't blame her. Visiting is nice, but when it's time to go, you want to go. I would have loved sharing her company for another day or two, though. Well, let's all hope and pray and work toward making 2013 a great year for us all. As for me I'm going to strive to be more loving and caring to my family and friends. I've been pretty self absorbed for the last couple of years and I've been given some extreme kindnesses. I hope this year I can start to repay them. I'll start with a group hug and tell Wolf that we missed you. Welcome back. (((SWAMPSTERS)))) Rosalee -Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at 13:40:15 (MST) Dis I swung by the casino on the way home today to pick up the photo that they had taken at the Meet and Greet early this morning! It's really a good one! Barkeep, you are wearing one of your very best smiles. Danny has his hand on my arm. Jimmy has his hand on Robin's shoulder. Rosalee is in the middle standing in front of Paul. She has a smile from ear to ear. You can't see Paul's hands. Dis -Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at 12:14:39 (MST) Andwa, again Rosalee: Oh! So THAT'S why my toes were curling. :-) -Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at 12:13:03 (MST) Spacey My daughter puked on the dog. Happy new year. -Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at 01:56:36 (MST) T WWolf Don't think I've been here in a year or so, so I thought I'd swing through and say Happy New Year to all you wimmens that I don't hear from anymore and let's hope 2013 is a better year for everyone (although it ain't off to a great start for me). I'd say hello to Gwover but I'm sure he's watching the Twilight Zone marathon (and trying to remember all the stuff I've told him about the episodes - which he's forgotten). -Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at 01:35:48 (MST) Rosalee Andwa, well, I didn't know you were ill, but guess what? I got an extra special hug from the barkeep so I hope you felt it all the way up north. You told me to hug him from you so I hugged him extra tight for both of us. What a great night. Dis and I started off with dinner with Madonna, Paul, MTV, Robin, Barb, and lots of others at the casino. We saw Pat on the way in and waved and said HI. Then we enjoyed a long time with the fan club members (3 hours) before the concert. We sat next to two couples that had lots of questions about the band and fortunately Dis and I could answer them all. I think we enjoy being the cheerleaders for the guys almost as much as anything else. Sharing our expreiences and telling people about the new songs and upcoming album is a blast. Share the joy, I say. Anyway, everyone got their kiss including Laurie Hutton who went onstage and kissed Danny in front of the audience, which I thought was so very sweet. After the concert we stood in line and I got the aforementioned hug from Michael and then went right down the line. Got lots of good hugs from them all. Perfect ending to a perfect night. Michael, I have to say that you guys must have been exhausted from being on the road for several days and then being up so late performing, and I sure appreciated the time you spent with the fans and "VIP's" after the concert. So, we are back in the hotel and feeling like we've been to a concert, as always a great one. We enjoyed the banter and the unusually long commentaries by Danny and the band and I can't imagine a better way to spend New Year's Eve. Swampsters, I hope you all had as great a day as we did, but that would be hard to imagine. No matter how you spent your evening, I wish you all a "Happy New Year!" Love to each and every Swampster. Rosalee -Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at 00:28:28 (MST) Pam T. Andwa- I missed you! Glad you're on the mend. Have a great new year! We're having a quiet new year's eve at home tonight. Happy new year to all Swampsters and the Barkeep. I hope 2013 is a year of many TDN shows for all of us. -Monday, December 31, 2012 at 22:06:30 (MST) !