Babble: Archived Puzzle for Tuesday, December 16, 2008

12:00 am

flosey

flip, ah well

12:00 am

jillibus

flip, gaaa

12:00 am

VolleymomDee

flip

12:00 am

dart001

flip

12:00 am

cybernan

larger than I'd hoped!

12:00 am

flosey

not many vowels!

12:00 am

herinfernallady

flip. RURUR. You can't leave Babble to do life things we miss you

12:01 am

VolleymomDee

es 6

12:01 am

VolleymomDee

te 7

12:01 am

jillibus

fed up with these biggies at a busy time of year

12:01 am

Pinikula

tr7

12:02 am

Pinikula

st7

12:02 am

herinfernallady

re 7 had to call it

12:02 am

redshoes

aaaaaaand....it's officially my birthday!!! weeeeeeeeee

12:02 am

flosey

ah, Happy Birthday Redshoes

12:03 am

herinfernallady

HI RED HAPPY BIRFDAY

12:04 am

vashongin

re 8 x 2

12:05 am

redshoes

=D thanks. =)

12:05 am

kristinc

hey kids :)
h7/8

12:05 am

kristinc

happy birthday redshoes!

12:05 am

herinfernallady

HI Kris

12:05 am

Hugabugs

late flip - Hi everyone

12:06 am

flosey

hi hugs

12:06 am

kristinc

hey herin (no new picture *hangs head in shame*)

12:06 am

herinfernallady

oh yah my drugs are going up in the new year. fanfriggen tastic

12:06 am

dart001

100 down how many total?

12:07 am

kristinc

226

12:07 am

dart001

thx

12:07 am

kristinc

bad news lady! :(

12:07 am

licketySplitAUS

Clues are up

12:07 am

jillibus

herin -- love your look!

12:07 am

flosey

thanks lickety

12:08 am

jillibus

dear lickety -- xoxoxo

12:08 am

dart001

ty lickety

12:08 am

kristinc

bueno, thanks lickety

12:08 am

cybernan

ty lickety

12:08 am

herinfernallady

it is if your on many meds im on one but need 3 months worth in a month. Jill that is what i like wearing. i live in my docs. That isn't me either

12:08 am

jillibus

It's about the hat, too, herin :)

12:09 am

herinfernallady

yep. I steal himselfs hat every now and then

12:10 am

rururocks

re8 i just found

12:11 am

Hugabugs

found the he7/8 combo

12:11 am

jillibus

I saw esau sitting on a seesaw

12:12 am

rururocks

th 8 I found

12:12 am

flosey

I saw esau with my girl

12:12 am

jillibus

:D

12:12 am

jillibus

:D

12:14 am

vashongin

stam

12:14 am

vashongin

sorry

12:14 am

jillibus

nm, didn't count

12:14 am

vashongin

no...

12:14 am

flosey

st7

12:14 am

cybernan

te 7 x2

12:15 am

kristinc

doesn't mean we all didn't try it! :)

12:16 am

VolleymomDee

es 7

12:16 am

flosey

love your icon nan

12:17 am

Hugabugs

sh6/8 combo

12:17 am

rururocks

re8 X 2

12:18 am

VolleymomDee

ae 6 / 7

12:18 am

dizgrannie

ae 8

12:18 am

VolleymomDee

me 7

12:22 am

cybernan

thanks flosey

12:22 am

VolleymomDee

es 7 x 2

12:22 am

herinfernallady

I am falling asleep this is bad

12:23 am

vashongin

ty diz...8s are done

12:23 am

justafreep

wellll... 200 down and calling it a night. That must be my fastest ever. I feel like dart!

12:23 am

dart001

loll

12:24 am

flosey

wow justa

12:24 am

justafreep

i'll probably never finish!

12:24 am

herinfernallady

HI Just

12:25 am

herinfernallady

Holly crap Just you are flying

12:26 am

justafreep

ya. but the dog must be walked and we have a break in the rain

12:26 am

herinfernallady

Go walk doge and come back :D

12:26 am

rururocks

z's are done

12:27 am

VolleymomDee

he 6 x 3; he 7 x 2

12:27 am

Uneaixoise

impressive, ruru!

12:27 am

rururocks

top row done

12:27 am

herinfernallady

RU: Why are you going to go back to real life and not babble so much????

12:28 am

rururocks

going to travel some herin and I have some personal things to attend to

12:28 am

herinfernallady

but i will miss you :(

12:29 am

rururocks

I will miss everyone here too.. i will return someday

12:29 am

loredana

hello Babblers

12:29 am

herinfernallady

soon ? :D

12:29 am

loredana

ruru where you going??

12:29 am

herinfernallady

LOREEEEEEEEE

12:30 am

Uneaixoise

hey, lore!!

12:30 am

flosey

happy travels ru, and all the best with personal business

12:30 am

cybernan

you are leaving us ruru?

12:30 am

jillibus

Acapulco dress posted for ruru -- refresh (and use your imagination to fill it out -- miniskirt, nice legs)

12:30 am

Hugabugs

re7 x 2

12:30 am

herinfernallady

lovelyJill

12:31 am

loredana

hey herin

12:31 am

loredana

hi une

12:31 am

jillibus

ty herin :)

12:31 am

flosey

wow jilli, bet you were a knockout in that dress

12:31 am

herinfernallady

how are you lore??

12:31 am

jillibus

hi lore

12:32 am

loredana

ruru we will surely miss you wont be the same without you

12:32 am

VolleymomDee

btw hi hug and herin... think I missed you before

12:32 am

loredana

herin waiting for my grad date

12:32 am

herinfernallady

Hi and hug Volley you didn't miss me.

12:32 am

dart001

hi lore volley

12:32 am

loredana

hi jilli and flosey

12:33 am

flosey

hi lore

12:33 am

loredana

hey hi there speedy dart

12:33 am

cybernan

ruru -- are you still here?

12:33 am

VolleymomDee

howdy dart

12:33 am

loredana

hi there volley

12:33 am

VolleymomDee

hi lore

12:33 am

loredana

ruru come see all the mini skirts dont be shy

12:33 am

jillibus

well, my skirt wasn't as mini as lore's!

12:34 am

loredana

used to be very mini jilli think we used to call it micro mini

12:35 am

herinfernallady

My mums skirt was micro mini so short she had to get dad to pick her up to put on the motor bike. AND i reckon she could still were micro minis

12:35 am

flosey

remember the mini skirt, split in front with matching shorts under?

12:35 am

Hugabugs

Hi lore

12:36 am

loredana

yes flosey i do they were lovely so were the hot pants

12:36 am

loredana

hi there huga hugs for you

12:37 am

herinfernallady

what did we do wrong to get this many M words

12:37 am

cybernan

calling it a night folks -- see you tomorrow :)

12:37 am

dart001

bye nan

12:38 am

jillibus

night nan!

12:38 am

loredana

hi and goodnight cyber see you next time

12:38 am

herinfernallady

night Nan

12:41 am

herinfernallady

why does my couch have to be so comfy

12:41 am

jillibus

just found out my next-door neighbour guy shovelled out the mound of snow in front of my driveway, unasked! (I can't see it from my house). What a great guy!

12:41 am

jillibus

So I can get out tomorrow!

12:41 am

flosey

great neighbour jilli

12:41 am

loredana

lovely neighbours jilli hard to finds these days

12:42 am

jillibus

I am MOST grateful!

12:43 am

Hugabugs

th6 x 3 th8

12:43 am

jillibus

2 BTs :(

12:43 am

herinfernallady

OH wonderful Jill that is lovely.

12:43 am

loredana

yay jilli

12:43 am

herinfernallady

too often we are rude to our neighbours

12:43 am

jillibus

not here, herin

12:44 am

flosey

ditto jilli - was just about to say that

12:44 am

rururocks

I have a rude neighbor

12:44 am

flosey

not in small communities

12:44 am

loredana

dont like to be rude herin always try to be neighbourly

12:44 am

VolleymomDee

th 6 x 4

12:44 am

loredana

hi ruru welcome back

12:44 am

rururocks

hi

12:45 am

loredana

cant imagine anyone being rude to ruru your so sweet

12:45 am

herinfernallady

I have nice neighbours here

12:45 am

jillibus

well, we had one unpleasant naighbour but he moved to New Zealand!!! LOL!
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12:45 am

rururocks

well she is a physopath to begin with.

12:45 am

Hugabugs

aha found the lone E in the 4th column

12:45 am

Hugabugs

now NBT

12:45 am

loredana

oh jilli hope he jollied up a bit before he got there lol

12:45 am

jillibus

sorry about the messy typing!

12:45 am

rururocks

physcopath

12:45 am

rururocks

forget it

12:46 am

jillibus

that's one of my blanks, hugs

12:46 am

rururocks

I am too tired

12:46 am

loredana

your forgiven jilli

12:46 am

jillibus

like my red dress, ruru?

12:46 am

loredana

we know what you mean ruru a little on the loopy side

12:46 am

Hugabugs

em4 jilli

12:47 am

herinfernallady

The people that are behind me I gave them muffins when they moved in. My last house I lived in for 5 years I had to move mainly due to a neighbour that was so rude and mental. he used to spy on us.

12:47 am

rururocks

have to refresh jilli

12:47 am

justafreep

I came back and got me fireworks

12:47 am

loredana

yay justa well done

12:47 am

VolleymomDee

wtg

12:47 am

Hugabugs

congrats freep

12:47 am

jillibus

WOW, Freep the Silent!!!!

12:48 am

dart001

nj justa

12:48 am

rururocks

nice dress jilli

12:49 am

jillibus

anything to please you, ruru :)

12:50 am

herinfernallady

YAH Just

12:50 am

justafreep

it was my bday. I'm fueled by chocolate cake. and frosting.

12:51 am

jillibus

Happy bday, freep!!!

12:51 am

herinfernallady

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREEEP

12:51 am

jillibus

You're always fast, freep ;)

12:51 am

loredana

HappyBirthday justa have a good one

12:51 am

loredana

yay to choco/frosting power

12:53 am

herinfernallady

mmmm cake

12:54 am

jillibus

the A words are driving me bats

12:56 am

rururocks

181 and ground to a halt

12:56 am

jillibus

ah, just got 2 brit spellings

12:57 am

jillibus

wtg ruru!

12:57 am

sprite

morning all, happy bday freep

12:57 am

dart001

hiya sprite

12:57 am

jillibus

hi spritey

12:57 am

herinfernallady

SPRITEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

12:57 am

rururocks

HI sprite..

12:58 am

loredana

good morning sprite hugs princess

12:58 am

flosey

I'm off to bed, 90 to go, be back in the morning

12:58 am

flosey

goodnight all

12:58 am

herinfernallady

night flossey

12:58 am

loredana

goodnight flosey sleep well take care see you next time

12:58 am

jillibus

well done, flosey :)

12:58 am

dart001

bye flos

12:59 am

sprite

bye flosey, sleep well

12:59 am

sprite

lovely clothes, all of you!

12:59 am

Hugabugs

goodnight flosey - pleasant dreams

12:59 am

jillibus

ty sprite :)

1:00 am

rururocks

I'm wearing fur sprite sorry

1:00 am

loredana

very nice choice can see you in it sprite fits well in many ways hugs

1:00 am

loredana

so wheres rurus furlined speedos??

1:00 am

sprite

ruru, darling, if I cannot get you in speedos, I will take you in fur.

1:01 am

sprite

thanks lobo :)

1:01 am

dart001

firewords

1:01 am

loredana

no get then all together sprite

1:01 am

loredana

yay dart well done

1:01 am

sprite

gratz dart

1:01 am

Hugabugs

wtg dart

1:01 am

jillibus

wtg dart!

1:01 am

sprite

hm, furlined speedos, now there's a thought, lobo.

1:02 am

loredana

oh ruru red fur lined speedos for christmas our funky online Santa

1:02 am

sprite

owwww kinky!

1:02 am

VolleymomDee

fe 7

1:02 am

herinfernallady

I must go get changed to take fur monster to the vet so if i vanish that is why. She needs her annual injections

1:02 am

jillibus

speedos are naturally furlined

1:03 am

loredana

jilli lol

1:03 am

rururocks

lol

1:03 am

loredana

ok herin catch you later

1:03 am

herinfernallady

poof

1:03 am

loredana

ruru have you told sprite your news

1:03 am

sprite

LOLOL jilli

1:03 am

sprite

no he hasn't, lobo. Do tell, ruru!

1:03 am

jillibus

oh, good, just routine, herin -- was worried for a bit

1:03 am

rururocks

about the puppy?

1:04 am

loredana

only just seen it myself sprite makes me very sad

1:04 am

jillibus

puppy?

1:04 am

rururocks

I am getting a puppy next summer.. you mean that?

1:04 am

loredana

no ruru the other thing

1:05 am

jillibus

what kind, ruru?

1:05 am

sprite

ow! Leaving us???? That is no news. That is blasfemy!

1:05 am

rururocks

golden retreiver jilli

1:05 am

jillibus

ruru, take your laptop and keep in touch, PLEEZE!

1:05 am

loredana

hes not allowed we will have to santanap him

1:05 am

loredana

yes please ruru

1:05 am

sprite

you cannot completely leave us,c an you ruru?

1:06 am

rururocks

I will pop in from time to time

1:06 am

jillibus

but of course, ruru, a Golden :)

1:06 am

rururocks

I promise

1:06 am

loredana

keeping you to that ruru

1:06 am

sprite

ok, then it is a little more ok

1:06 am

rururocks

I am going to get some stuff done and travel a bit sprite

1:06 am

jillibus

when do you plan to take off, ruru?

1:07 am

aebmusica

rurus leaving....for how LONG?

1:07 am

jillibus

I know, aeb, isn't it awful?

1:07 am

sprite

sounds wonderful, ruru, though we will miss you lots. Be sure to pop in every now and again to tell us about your adventures, ok?

1:07 am

rururocks

January- Feb.

1:07 am

aebmusica

I just got to know ruru

1:07 am

MLFAN17

hello

1:08 am

rururocks

and then I will come back to harass kje and tease others

1:08 am

jillibus

after the inauguration so we can see your Old Glory again?

1:08 am

sprite

from the sin bin, ruru?

1:08 am

aebmusica

promise...ruru?

1:08 am

rururocks

yeah always from there .o)

1:09 am

jillibus

hehe, ty ruru for the te5

1:09 am

sprite

awwww aeb, we WILL miss him, won't we.

1:09 am

sprite

you better go there now too, ruru!

1:09 am

aebmusica

it brings tears to my eyes, sprite!

1:10 am

sprite

*hugs aeb* Yeah I know the feeling!

1:10 am

rururocks

awww come on.

1:10 am

VolleymomDee

fireworks

1:10 am

loredana

yay volley well done

1:10 am

sprite

gratz Dee

1:10 am

Hugabugs

congrats Dee - quite the sprinter tonight

1:10 am

VolleymomDee

ty fun one today lol hug!

1:10 am

jillibus

whee, dee!!!

1:11 am

Hugabugs

much better grid than lately, that's for sure

1:11 am

VolleymomDee

with all the consonants on the left; not so many twisty ones...lol

1:11 am

sprite

yesterday's stank. Big time.

1:11 am

aebmusica

WOW dee!!!

1:11 am

VolleymomDee

may I help anyone before I leave?

1:11 am

VolleymomDee

true sprite

1:11 am

Hugabugs

I'm short 2 of the 7's

1:11 am

jillibus

Too right, sprite

1:12 am

Hugabugs

I have ae7; es x 2; he x 2; me7; re x 2; st; te x 2 and tr7

1:12 am

sprite

am not often disliking a grid, but yesterday's had too many words I had never even dreamed of before, lol.

1:12 am

jillibus

still one BT -- that lone E, lower 4th column

1:13 am

Hugabugs

Jilli, did you see where I had told you what it started with?

1:13 am

rururocks

I surely cannot find on of the es 7;s

1:13 am

jillibus

no, hugs!

1:13 am

VolleymomDee

fe 7/40; sh 7/36

1:14 am

Hugabugs

ae8 and es7 are the same except for sp var

1:14 am

MLFAN17

i just got HE 7/8

1:14 am

Hugabugs

thanks Dee

1:14 am

VolleymomDee

one es is a past tense of an es 6/18; other looks like the ae 8 minus the first letter

1:15 am

VolleymomDee

yw hug... any others?

1:15 am

sprite

no luck so far, jilli, but am looking :)

1:15 am

Hugabugs

it's em4/6

1:15 am

sprite

found lots of e-words from other tiles though, that could also have come from this one, grin.

1:16 am

VolleymomDee

7th letter of Greek alphabet et 4

1:16 am

VolleymomDee

how do you know from which e a word comes? I can never remember.

1:16 am

jillibus

ty hugs, got it right away, blasted babblet

1:16 am

sprite

first tile in the grid with that letter, going from left to right, top to bottom.

1:17 am

Hugabugs

because it doesn't work any other way

1:17 am

Hugabugs

and what sprite said

1:17 am

VolleymomDee

smarties

1:17 am

jillibus

so NBT :)

1:17 am

sprite

wtg jilli!

1:18 am

VolleymomDee

:)... well, I must bid you adieu until the flip. wtg jili! Hugs to you all; sleep well!

1:18 am

VolleymomDee

*poof*

1:18 am

sprite

bye Dee

1:18 am

Hugabugs

geez I had the sh6 and sh8.... didn't think of the 7

1:18 am

loredana

take care volley

1:18 am

sprite

thanks Hugs, got the blasted babblet now

1:18 am

Hugabugs

goodnight Dee - thanks for the help

1:19 am

Hugabugs

yw jilli and sprite

1:20 am

MLFAN17

AE 6 clue please

1:21 am

jillibus

brit sp for anaesthetic, mlf

1:22 am

sprite

am being bugged by pronto, and am not even sure it would be valid if it weren't a phantom.

1:22 am

MLFAN17

ty and AE 8 is related to teh other two?

1:22 am

jillibus

no, mlf

1:23 am

MLFAN17

first 3 letters the same?

1:23 am

jillibus

but it is a brit sp for a sensitive art lover etc

1:24 am

Hugabugs

first 5 letters

1:24 am

MLFAN17

ok ty

1:24 am

jillibus

3rd letter not the same

1:24 am

jillibus

in the 8

1:24 am

rururocks

thank you jilli got it right away

1:25 am

jillibus

yw ruru

1:25 am

Hugabugs

*cleans glasses and squints closer*

1:26 am

sprite

lol

1:29 am

Hugabugs

I bought a new monitor - 19"- hoping to be able to see better. But the print is still sooooo tiny. I can barely read it

1:29 am

jillibus

can you change the resolution, hugs?

1:30 am

sprite

do you run windows?

1:30 am

Hugabugs

the monitor came with instructions on what to set the resolution. I've tried others and it distorts everything something terrible

1:30 am

Hugabugs

yes I dow - Windows xp

1:30 am

Hugabugs

*do

1:31 am

Hugabugs

I've tried changing the font size. and it changes it for the tabs, pop up windows, ect. but not for this site

1:32 am

sprite

ok, that is stupid of windows then. If someone needs a bigger font, he or she is bound to need it everywhere, right?

1:33 am

Hugabugs

you'd think

1:34 am

MINKIE

now why doesn't "mash" register. I am always finding actual words that don't register on the grid. Hmph!

1:34 am

Just1Mar

try this huga...go to tools ...internet options...accessiblity (bottom right button) then check "ignore font sizes

1:34 am

sprite

I remembered there was a setting for people with diminished sight, but sounds like that is very Microsofty done.

1:34 am

sprite

registers fine here, Minkie

1:35 am

MINKIE

wouldn't for me drat it.

1:35 am

jillibus

same here, minkie

1:35 am

MINKIE

i am on a mac, but that shouldn't matter.

1:35 am

jillibus

minkie, would you like to have a flag?

1:35 am

Hugabugs

umm - where do I find tools?

1:36 am

sprite

it is in my list of words found and registers as ma4/6

1:36 am

MINKIE

Hmmm.....very odd. Fourth time is the charm.

1:36 am

sprite

start - configuration screen

1:36 am

Just1Mar

you won't find it on expert so just go to a reg web page

1:36 am

Just1Mar

at the top where it says file...edit...view..favs...tools..help

1:36 am

Hugabugs

are you talking tools from a browser window?

1:37 am

Just1Mar

yes

1:37 am

jillibus

minkie, I'll askagain -- do you want your flag?

1:38 am

MINKIE

Oooh...sorry...didn't see you. Yes I do.

1:38 am

MINKIE

Please ;)

1:38 am

jillibus

just go to your My Account and check the little box, upper right, which says Sahow Profile :)

1:39 am

jillibus

Show Profile, that is, lol!

1:39 am

sprite

great to see you handing out expert advice, jilli!

1:40 am

MINKIE

did it...

1:40 am

jillibus

haha, sprite :)

1:40 am

sprite

yessss Minkie has her flag!

1:40 am

MINKIE

Thank you jilli!

1:40 am

jillibus

yay, there you are in the USA, minkie!

1:40 am

sprite

am not kidding you, jilli! You learned so much! You so remind me of my granddad, who never stopped learning.

1:40 am

MINKIE

et voila!

1:41 am

Hugabugs

found it Just... but nothing changed. Do I have to reboot for it to take effect?

1:41 am

MINKIE

flagged at last!

1:41 am

jillibus

learning is forever, sprite :)

1:41 am

loredana

minkie love your icon

1:41 am

loredana

sure is jilli

1:41 am

Just1Mar

no you shouldn't have to reboot

1:41 am

MINKIE

thank you lore

1:42 am

sprite

for some people it is, jilli, and bless them, they are the very best.

1:42 am

Just1Mar

try check the don't show font styles also ..

1:42 am

Hugabugs

ok

1:43 am

loredana

your most welcome minkie

1:44 am

Hugabugs

still no change

1:44 am

loredana

need some revitalising (goes off to get drink remembering not to bend over ) bbs

1:44 am

Just1Mar

have you tryed "view"...text size?

1:45 am

sprite

hurry back, lobo

1:45 am

rururocks

going to need a little help to finish. ... te 7 anyone the te 7/28?

1:46 am

sprite

T + e6/21

1:46 am

sprite

never mind that, wrong point total.

1:46 am

rururocks

thank you

1:46 am

rururocks

got it

1:46 am

jillibus

tyvm sprite :)

1:47 am

MayneGuy

extention of te 5/10

1:47 am

herinfernallady

Hi

1:48 am

sprite

hi lady

1:48 am

jillibus

hi again herin

1:48 am

Hugabugs

well, it worked in IE but I don't use that as my default browser

1:49 am

Just1Mar

what do you use?

1:49 am

herinfernallady

That was not fun

1:49 am

sprite

good reason to either see if your default browser has the sa4 options or change the default, I think.

1:50 am

Hugabugs

I just did it on my Google Chrome... it has a zoom tool

1:50 am

rururocks

he 6/27?

1:50 am

Hugabugs

wow... now I can actually see without squinting and leaning forward

1:50 am

Just1Mar

good huga

1:51 am

Hugabugs

thanks so much... what a relief!

1:51 am

sprite

must be a relief, Hugs

1:51 am

Hugabugs

it sure is sprite

1:51 am

rururocks

nm

1:52 am

herinfernallady

well im covered in cat fur

1:53 am

sprite

it actually looks great on you, lady

1:53 am

loredana

hello mayne

1:53 am

loredana

wb herin

1:54 am

herinfernallady

I just took the cat to the vet. She refused to get back in her bag. She was all ''mum he touched me, hold me please''

1:54 am

MayneGuy

hello lore.

1:54 am

rururocks

fireworks

1:54 am

loredana

goes with rurus outfit dont you think sprite

1:54 am

sprite

hey MGuy

1:54 am

MayneGuy

yay ruru

1:54 am

sprite

very well indeed, lobo!

1:54 am

loredana

yay woopee well done ruru

1:54 am

MayneGuy

hi sprite

1:55 am

sprite

yay ruru :)

1:55 am

loredana

so when do you head off ruru just so i dont miss you

1:55 am

herinfernallady

Yah Ru

1:55 am

rururocks

some very goofy words today

1:55 am

rururocks

New Year's

1:55 am

sprite

*loves Goofy*

1:55 am

rururocks

New Years day actually

1:56 am

jillibus

YAY ruru -- yu rock :)

1:56 am

herinfernallady

:( misses the ru

1:56 am

loredana

starting off the new year on a different string of the bow ruru

1:56 am

jillibus

are you flying or driving or what, ruru?

1:56 am

rururocks

jeez herin I will be here for a while

1:56 am

loredana

we want to come too!!! ruru

1:56 am

rururocks

both jilli

1:57 am

jillibus

just wandering, ruru, or with a goal?

1:57 am

loredana

even when i am at work always say hello babblers hope your having fun just like me

1:57 am

rururocks

New Zealand, NYC, MOntana, Canada, for starters

1:57 am

herinfernallady

but i don't want you to go

1:58 am

jillibus

coming to Salt Spring, ruru *catching breath in hope*

1:58 am

sprite

ruru promised to keep us informed every now and again, lady. I think it is great he is going adventuring. Just wish he could do it without leaving us.

1:58 am

loredana

ow shucks you going to see kiwi for her birthday youhad better not go to wellington and not see her ruru

1:58 am

rururocks

no I will look her up if I am there.

1:59 am

rururocks

I am not a laptop kinda guy..

1:59 am

rururocks

lol

1:59 am

herinfernallady

If you are NZ come to AUs

1:59 am

loredana

plenty internet cafes ruru no excuses ok

1:59 am

sprite

lol ruru, just pop into an internet cafe sometimes and I will be soothed.

1:59 am

jillibus

well, if not Salt Spring, what part of Canada, ru?

1:59 am

loredana

well snap twice now

2:00 am

rururocks

I will come to AUssie land someday. I really want to see it.

2:01 am

herinfernallady

yah

2:01 am

sprite

lol lobo, as usual, huh. Dear WingSib.

2:01 am

rururocks

I think Torotno I haven't seen

2:01 am

herinfernallady

yah

2:01 am

herinfernallady

yah

2:01 am

rururocks

I think Torotno I haven't seen

2:01 am

rururocks

I think Torotno I haven't seen

2:02 am

rururocks

Love the Aussie people.. very warm and sincere

2:02 am

jillibus

hiccup time just over

2:03 am

MINKIE

Thanks for the help with my little flag. I Have to go. Had a small operation on my wrist today. Hurts to type. will try to finish tomorrow. ;)

2:03 am

rururocks

Thank goodness.. Think I am going to shuffle off to read for a while.. thanks and good nite everyone

2:03 am

sprite

*hips!

2:03 am

loredana

aussie is a trip on its own for ruru cause the babblers are spread all around each state

2:03 am

sprite

take it easy, Minkie, and have a good day.

2:03 am

jillibus

night minkie -- night ruru

2:04 am

MINKIE

thx

2:04 am

sprite

bye ruru, enjoy the book and *hugs*

2:04 am

MINKIE

;)

2:04 am

loredana

your most welcome ruru hugs for a special babbler enjoy your book take care and see you soon

2:04 am

loredana

half a snap

2:05 am

sprite

I so love my WingSib :)

2:05 am

loredana

me lubs my wingSib too

2:06 am

sprite

:)

2:07 am

herinfernallady

bye ru and Hi anyone i mised

2:11 am

loredana

herin you anywhere near the sand sculpting in Frankston i think

2:12 am

herinfernallady

is that this weekend?

2:12 am

herinfernallady

is that this weekend?

2:12 am

sprite

ahhhh the french water ending is in the grid. There are my missing words!

2:14 am

loredana

herin http://www.sandstormevents.com.au/

2:14 am

Hugabugs

I need 1 more re6

2:15 am

herinfernallady

I hate frankston thought it is a hole to put it polietly

2:16 am

loredana

my brother is there he does this sand sculpting think its open boxing day he is there now doing his thing

2:16 am

Hugabugs

and fireworks

2:17 am

sprite

fireworks. One of them has the french water ending, Hugs

2:17 am

loredana

woopee well done huga hugs

2:17 am

loredana

woopee well done sprite

2:17 am

herinfernallady

but dinosaurs over rule holes

2:17 am

sprite

gratz Hugs

2:17 am

herinfernallady

AWESOME LORE

2:17 am

sprite

lobo that is so great :)

2:17 am

Hugabugs

time to be off ---- goodnight everyone

2:17 am

loredana

sprite take a look at the site its awesome

2:18 am

sprite

night Hugs

2:18 am

herinfernallady

specially if the weather is nice

2:18 am

loredana

he goes all over the world doing this

2:18 am

loredana

goodnight huga hugs take care see you next time

2:18 am

herinfernallady

cool

2:19 am

sprite

totally unbelievable, the things they can make from sand.

2:20 am

loredana

truely beautiful they seem to come alive to me anyways lol

2:20 am

sprite

to me too. Must be off now, you all enjoy your evening, night and day. *hugs*

2:20 am

jillibus

just got back to see hugs and prite got sparklies -- YAY!!!

2:21 am

jillibus

sprite, that is.

2:21 am

sprite

hehehe thanks jilli! Pretty dreams to you, and not just pretty, but warm and cosy :)

2:21 am

herinfernallady

Lore am I going to see you soon?

2:21 am

loredana

hugs to beautiful lady see you next time check your mail i might surpise you and get an email off

2:21 am

jillibus

what's a wingSib?

2:22 am

loredana

would love to herin yes waiting for my cert/employment confirmation before i can do anything

2:22 am

sprite

would love that, lobo.
Jilli: someone who flies wing-to-wing with you and will be the wind beneath your wings when you need it, or you will be his/hers when the ot5 needs it :)

2:23 am

jillibus

oh, thanks, sprite -- what a lovely idea

2:23 am

sprite

*really poofs now*

2:23 am

herinfernallady

yah

2:24 am

jillibus

haha, sprite lingers too

2:24 am

herinfernallady

loves Sprite

2:25 am

jillibus

we all love sprite :)

2:25 am

herinfernallady

loves Jill too

2:26 am

loredana

zo blij vond ik u Sprite

2:27 am

jillibus

awwww

2:27 am

jillibus

{{{big group hug just because}}}

2:28 am

loredana

to Babblers who dont speak Dutch that means " so glad i found you"

2:28 am

loredana

sounds good to me

2:29 am

herinfernallady

ohhhhhhhhh

2:30 am

loredana

that was great thanks everyone amazing what a hug does

2:31 am

herinfernallady

i am trying to eat dinner

2:32 am

jillibus

what's for dinner, herin? (and I loved your tale about sweet Pandora and the vet)

2:32 am

herinfernallady

My cat weighs 5.8 k

2:33 am

herinfernallady

Ravioli stuff

2:33 am

jillibus

wow, big cat -- nearly 13 lbs (I still think un-metric about weight)

2:34 am

jillibus

My Suze weighed about that when she was healthy

2:34 am

herinfernallady

yep

2:34 am

herinfernallady

Yes my vet said she is ok

2:35 am

jillibus

I still miss my girl

2:37 am

herinfernallady

I know you do. :(

2:40 am

jillibus

mustn't dwell on it -- and it's time for bed. Are we alone here, herin?

2:41 am

herinfernallady

I think so my dear. YOu get your rest

2:41 am

diem

nope just got here,hi all

2:41 am

jillibus

hi diem :)

2:42 am

herinfernallady

Hi Diem

2:42 am

jillibus

are you snowed in, diem?

2:43 am

herinfernallady

Hi Diem

2:44 am

diem

hi Jilli no we got very little a dusting the wind blew it away

2:44 am

diem

hi herin

2:44 am

jillibus

lucky you -- the roads here are sheets of ice

2:45 am

herinfernallady

Jill stay in

2:45 am

diem

and you live up a hill,be careful

2:45 am

jillibus

don't worry, herin - I take no chances

2:46 am

jillibus

we're hoping they will sand and salt the roads

2:46 am

herinfernallady

its too slippery Oh and we here have heating on and its summer

2:47 am

jillibus

well, I must go -- happy babbling!

2:47 am

jillibus

*poof*

2:48 am

herinfernallady

bye jill

2:48 am

diem

night Jilli sleep well keep warm

2:49 am

herinfernallady

HOw are you diem

2:50 am

diem

Im good Herin thanks and yourself?

2:51 am

herinfernallady

good just finished dinner

3:08 am

herinfernallady

is anyone here?

3:08 am

Dianne

Hi herin- how everything going?

3:09 am

mixi6

i'm here, but ready for bed.

3:09 am

herinfernallady

Covered in cat hair and yourself

3:10 am

mixi6

Why is your cat hair on my chair?

3:10 am

Dianne

If I was at home I'de be in the same shape.

3:11 am

herinfernallady

my cat just wanted cuddles as she was ''violated' by the vet giving her shots

3:12 am

mixi6

one of mine is licking too much and getting bald spots.

3:13 am

herinfernallady

OH is she stressed?

3:13 am

mixi6

How can I tell?

3:14 am

herinfernallady

Have you changed your routine? Cats that get stressed can lick them selves stupid. That or a chemical in the house. I use Method cleaner so its safe for her

3:15 am

mixi6

I think it might be a bad habit. He had fleas for a while, but they are gone now and he continues to lick.

3:15 am

mixi6

I am also slowly painting and cleaning the house.

3:15 am

herinfernallady

OH.

3:16 am

herinfernallady

I recomend Method Cleaners. You can safely use it

3:16 am

AprilD

hi all, just lurking

3:16 am

AprilD

and playing

3:18 am

herinfernallady

Hi April

3:18 am

herinfernallady

Mix that can stress out a cat painting

3:19 am

AprilD

talk about cats got my chatting. I had to euthanize one of my boys on Friday.

3:19 am

herinfernallady

OOH april im so sorry :(

3:19 am

AprilD

thanks. I'm still quite sad.

3:20 am

AprilD

he had the urinary disease, just discoverd this summer. He was 5. Diet didn't keep it from coming back and he was in a lot of pain. I couldn't spend another couple thousand dollars. I'm broke. I am heartbroken.

3:22 am

herinfernallady

OH poor baby. I believe you did the right thing.

3:23 am

AprilD

I feel terrible. I've never had to do anything like this before. I feel like I really didn't do the right thing. I hate it that money was the issue.

3:23 am

AprilD

I would have kept taking him back and having him hospitalized if I could have.

3:26 am

herinfernallady

Ok it was $2000 yes you coud have afforded it but would teh problem keep coming back?

3:27 am

AprilD

yes, I think so. He was on a very strict diet, and the stuff they really wanted him to eat he refused. Two weeks he almost ate nothing, so I fed him the dry kibble that was ok, but it just wasn't what was going to fix it. The night before he died, I gave him a couple of kitty snacks, not on his diet.

3:28 am

herinfernallady

April you did the right thing. Others may think not but you did. BRB I need a shower im covered in cat hair

3:31 am

spellit

h

3:33 am

LoriP

G'd morning Babblers! This grid doesn't suck yet. :D

3:33 am

Haz1558

Good morning Lori.

3:33 am

Haz1558

That's an uncharacteristically cheerful assessment from you.

3:33 am

lynxxx

Hello Lori, you reckon? Hi Haz

3:34 am

Haz1558

Hello lynxxx!

3:34 am

LoriP

G'd morning Haz, Lynx, I'm sure my view will change

3:34 am

LoriP

The s, m, h and r may be the deal breaker though

3:34 am

Haz1558

Oh, I don't know, sometimes it's all about attitude.

3:35 am

Haz1558

The right kind, of course. Platitudes are no use when it comes to grids.

3:36 am

LoriP

Platitudes? Do you mean like how high a plane flies? :p

3:37 am

Haz1558

Ever see the Victoria Wood sketch where, as a large woman, she's conducting a keep fit class for big ladies. She called it 'Fatitude'

3:38 am

LoriP

lol, nice

3:39 am

spellit

Hi all is what I started to say! On holiday in the frozen North Yorkshire!

3:39 am

Haz1558

Hello spellit. You choose the exotic settings, don't you?

3:40 am

lynxxx

Hello Spellit, lovely to see you

3:40 am

spellit

Home is where the family are!

3:40 am

LoriP

G'd morning spelit. No Mediterranean? :D

3:40 am

spellit

Temperature isn't quite like the Med here

3:40 am

Haz1558

Ah well. The warmth of the family embrace has to make up for the weather.

3:41 am

Atalante

lol because husband is still in bed, hobbit is showing a distinct lack of interest in perambulation this morning

3:41 am

spellit

Yes - I have done the Santa Christmas present run

3:42 am

Haz1558

Good for you, spellit. Are you staying for a few days?

3:42 am

LoriP

G'd morning Ata Hari

3:42 am

spellit

I am here until Monday Hazel o celebrays t- two birthdate

3:42 am

LoriP

Does Hobbit have man flu as well? I'm worried.

3:43 am

lynxxx

morning Ata

3:43 am

Haz1558

Santa run AND two birthdays? You'll need a holiday to recuperate from all the celebrations.

3:43 am

Atalante

no, she just likes the warmth of being able to cuddle up to someone in bed rather than be outside!

3:43 am

LoriP

Sounds like much excitement in a short time spelit, enjoy. :)

3:43 am

spellit

That went wrong! Celebrating two birthdays

3:44 am

Haz1558

That sounds worrying, Ata. Preferring a warm bed to a cold outdoors. Is Hobbit a proper dog?

3:44 am

Atalante

she's been mollycoddled

3:44 am

Haz1558

Evidently so.

3:44 am

LoriP

If you had a shed like a proper pet owner, you could remedy all this coddling.

3:44 am

spellit

Saving myself for my Christmas Day NINE course lunch! I come off my diet then having lost 70lb

3:45 am

lynxxx

Who is this puppy Ata?

3:45 am

Atalante

this is Arthur, my godmother's new pup

3:45 am

bfsog

hey all

3:46 am

Haz1558

You're a hero, spellit. Losing all that weight and being prepared to tackle nine courses? You'll need to pace yourself AND wear elastic waist trousers.

3:46 am

lynxxx

Amazing stuff Spellit, what will power!

3:46 am

LoriP

G'd morning bf

3:46 am

lynxxx

hi bfsog

3:46 am

Haz1558

Hello bf.

3:46 am

bfsog

ooh, good grid today i think

3:47 am

Haz1558

So Lori seems to think, bf. I'm worried about her, she mustn't be in her usual form.

3:47 am

bfsog

true. if i think its an okay grid something must be up!

3:48 am

lynxxx

she'll revert

3:48 am

LoriP

Whoa, just typoed a weird he 6/7. First stoopid word of the grid!

3:49 am

LoriP

I finished the t's, and thus proclaimed this to be non poopy, and now they mock me so..... :p

3:50 am

herinfernallady

hi

3:50 am

lynxxx

hi Infernal

3:51 am

herinfernallady

HI Lynxx

3:53 am

herinfernallady

HOw are you?

3:53 am

LoriP

h's done, and grid still not poopy. Whee!

3:53 am

lynxxx

Really good TY

3:53 am

herinfernallady

Lore Justafreep zipped through it

3:56 am

herinfernallady

I am still covered in cat hair

3:56 am

Atalante

urf, gtg for a bit. back later!

3:56 am

herinfernallady

HI ata and by ata

3:57 am

LoriP

Later ATa

4:00 am

PMS

ee

4:00 am

LoriP

look out, PMS is screaming. ***backs away slowly***

4:02 am

loredana

back for last round hi everyone'

4:02 am

LoriP

G'd morning lore! Long time no see

4:02 am

loredana

good to see you hows nova scotia?

4:02 am

lynxxx

hi Loredana

4:02 am

herinfernallady

LORE

4:03 am

loredana

hey herin

4:03 am

LoriP

NS is warm today, so life is good. :) For you too I hope.

4:03 am

herinfernallady

Still got cat fur all over me despite shower 2

4:03 am

loredana

just found out work hasnt finished signing off my units thats why i dont have my cert

4:03 am

herinfernallady

oh crap

4:03 am

loredana

yep life is always good loriP

4:04 am

lynxxx

that won't be an issue I hope Lore - ?

4:04 am

LoriP

Excellent lore. :D

4:04 am

loredana

and on monday a SUV drove through my car so thats in the panelbeaters oh lifes so much fun hey

4:04 am

herinfernallady

Lore i am so glad youa re ok

4:05 am

lynxxx

Noooo !!!! not your fault but who needs it!

4:05 am

loredana

no lynxxx just buddy signatures except they are not on roster to sign assessor is going to get on to them tomorrow everything else has been done at the other end

4:05 am

loredana

just trying to get paid for working before xmas

4:06 am

LoriP

Glad you're okay lore. Any accident you walk away from is a good day.

4:07 am

lynxxx

Can you work, or do you need to be 'signed off' before ou can Lore?

4:07 am

loredana

i am fine herin just SUV with bull bars and blind male drivers not a good match for my tinpot hyundai

4:07 am

herinfernallady

bugger

4:08 am

loredana

all signed off for contract. Need signing off of the buddy roles at the end of each unit got most of them on Friday a couple got missed after Cert I need to negotiate contract for employment

4:10 am

herinfernallady

ok

4:10 am

lynxxx

Hope you can get that all sorted b4 Xmas then Lore...You certainly have flown through all this..Congrats on the new career!

4:11 am

loredana

lots of hard work lynxxx to get through but in my case I feel its well worth it

4:11 am

loredana

thanks lynxxx

4:11 am

LoriP

Good for you lore. :)

4:12 am

loredana

thanks everyone

4:12 am

loredana

ata hows the new kid Hobbits?

4:13 am

loredana

herin like your look there

4:13 am

herinfernallady

that isn't me

4:14 am

herinfernallady

that si what i like to wear

4:14 am

loredana

but thats your style yes?

4:14 am

herinfernallady

yes

4:14 am

loredana

nice I like that look would suit you too

4:15 am

herinfernallady

thanks. I am still not happy about my new hair colour

4:16 am

loredana

why what colour is it

4:16 am

herinfernallady

um auburn blonde.

4:17 am

lynxxx

Well personally I (!) think this grid is poopy. BBL - still 73 to find

4:17 am

LoriP

Good job Lynx. Catch ya' later.

4:18 am

loredana

later lynxxx hasnt been too bad for me

4:18 am

herinfernallady

later lynxx

4:20 am

diem

yeh bed time for me its 2.20am night

4:20 am

herinfernallady

night Diem

4:20 am

loredana

hi and goodnight diem keep up the good work see you next time

4:21 am

LoriP

Sleep tight Diem

4:32 am

loredana

all done for today fireworks

4:32 am

herinfernallady

yah lore

4:34 am

LoriP

Congratulations lore!

4:37 am

loredana

yay thanks everyone anyone need anything before i go?

4:37 am

LoriP

So far so good here.

4:38 am

loredana

hang in there nice grid i thought no nasties see you babblers next time

4:38 am

loredana

herin going to check out virgin they were advertising discount fares

4:38 am

LoriP

You take care lore. Laters!

4:38 am

herinfernallady

later Lore

4:38 am

loredana

later stay safe next time Babblers

4:39 am

herinfernallady

OH Thank you

4:44 am

herinfernallady

lore they dont ahve it my direction

4:48 am

herinfernallady

and it wont matter

5:05 am

herinfernallady

is there anyone here?

5:06 am

Sally-catlover

No

5:06 am

Sally-catlover

:-)

5:06 am

herinfernallady

hi

5:07 am

jacq

good morning ladies

5:07 am

herinfernallady

hi

5:07 am

Sally-catlover

Hi there. Sorry, wasn't joining in the chat cos deep in the grid.

5:07 am

jacq

the grid looks a little lopsided today

5:07 am

Sally-catlover

Hi jacq

5:07 am

herinfernallady

I did say hi didn't i?

5:08 am

jacq

yes lol

5:08 am

Sally-catlover

Nice so far. Lots of variations on a th***. Whoops. Just found a word.

5:08 am

jacq

6 z's hmmmm

5:08 am

jacq

lol

5:09 am

Sally-catlover

Nearly went in the pb then!

5:13 am

herinfernallady

i don't know what to do

5:14 am

jacq

what's up lady

5:14 am

Sally-catlover

Make coffee?

5:16 am

Sally-catlover

What's wrong herein?

5:16 am

Scrabbler

Hello all...looks like all UK+ Aussie people here right now. Us east coast North Americans are just waking up.

5:18 am

herinfernallady

HI Scrabbler you ok there?

5:18 am

Scrabbler

Yes, the huge ice storm was east of me. Many people will be without power for a week. It is bad.

5:18 am

KristineNas

I've been awake for 2 hours , Just sitting here being quiet , and it paid off. I'm down to 14 words lol

5:18 am

KristineNas

and now i'm stuck

5:18 am

herinfernallady

Hi Nas

5:18 am

Scrabbler

Wow, Kris, go go!

5:19 am

KristineNas

gm lady , Scrab

5:20 am

herinfernallady

damn it i missed teh food snack

5:21 am

jacq

go Kristie

5:22 am

KristineNas

imma stuck at 10 UGH

5:22 am

Scrabbler

I am flying--up to 70 now.

5:23 am

herinfernallady

Scrabler I have been worried

5:23 am

Scrabbler

Why, herin?

5:23 am

herinfernallady

I heard on the news that NY state was iced and i worried about you

5:24 am

Scrabbler

Oh, that is sweet. It hit eastern NY state (feather had some snow days from school) and especially New England. The power losses are widespread.

5:26 am

KristineNas

We got lucky in Middle Vermont , 6 inches of snow turned to ice but luckily my area had no outages , and yesterday it was 60 degrees so it all melted !

5:26 am

herinfernallady

OH and New Hampster since i know people there

5:28 am

o-o

Fair

-16Â°F
(-27Â°C)

5:28 am

jacq

wow

5:28 am

jacq

brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

5:28 am

herinfernallady

no that is rediculos

5:28 am

Scrabbler

Brrrrrr, BR. We have 23.

5:29 am

KristineNas

May I PLEASE have a clue for the last Es 7,32 ? and it's 32 here !

5:29 am

herinfernallady

and i don't like my b.fs work they suck

5:30 am

herinfernallady

we have 23 C with heating on and its summer

5:30 am

o-o

es 7 --- add an article and bo derick's movie number: **n

5:31 am

herinfernallady

and im in my winter pjs

5:31 am

KristineNas

THANK YOU !

5:32 am

KristineNas

Now for my last 3 THE AE's , i'm jumping in !

5:32 am

KristineNas

ooh 1 left

5:32 am

KristineNas

I'm all excited lol

5:32 am

Sally-catlover

The ae's are alternative spellings of the e's

5:33 am

cliffopa

greetings all :)

5:33 am

jacq

hello cliffopa

5:33 am

o-o

hello, cliffopa

5:33 am

Scrabbler

cliffopa--I haven't seen you in SO long. How are you and all of your critters?

5:33 am

Scrabbler

Go go Kris!!!!

5:34 am

jacq

aerth

5:34 am

jacq

oops

5:34 am

jacq

didn't even do the whole thing

5:34 am

Aussieme

Hey Babble Family !

5:34 am

KristineNas

!~!~!~ FIREWORKS ~!~!~! and I didn't use Morewords YAY ME

5:35 am

cliffopa

i'm doing pretty great right now. happily have a housefull of critters - but foster kittens have to go back this weekend so they can hopefully get adopted by christmas.

5:35 am

Scrabbler

Yahoo Kris! Very impressive!!

5:35 am

o-o

ae 6 --- add an early anesthetic; pl

5:35 am

KristineNas

It IS very impressive for me lol ty ty ty

5:35 am

Scrabbler

TY, BR

5:35 am

o-o

congrats, Kristine

5:35 am

KristineNas

ty BR

5:35 am

herinfernallady

Oh Cliffs keep the kittys till after christmas so they dont became worthless gifts

5:35 am

Sally-catlover

Congrats!

5:36 am

herinfernallady

AUSSSSSSIEE

5:36 am

Aussieme

Congrats Kristine ! and hello everyone !

5:36 am

Scrabbler

I got a foster bunny (Miss B---Beatrix Potter) in May, 3 wks after my old bunny was euthanized...and now I adopted her!

5:36 am

Aussieme

**pounce** HERRRIIIINNNNN !!

5:36 am

KristineNas

ty ty Now I'm off to clean , Got up an hpour early today JUST so I could do my Babble lol

5:36 am

Scrabbler

Hi Aussie

5:36 am

o-o

ae 8 --- one who appreciates beauty

5:36 am

Aussieme

ps, Herin, did you get your vacuum ??

5:37 am

herinfernallady

yes waiting on delievery

5:37 am

Aussieme

Oh YAY Scrabs !! Happy for you to have adopted Miss B !!

5:37 am

Aussieme

Cool Herin, which did you go for, was it the red one ??

5:37 am

herinfernallady

Yes the red one as the stupid man was rude at the store

5:38 am

cliffopa

congrats on the adoption scrabbler. i currently have a big orange tabby cat i'm trying to match up with my sister or mother (they both lost elderly cats in the past month) but I'm seriously in love with him.

5:38 am

herinfernallady

Cliffs can you send the hoard of kittys to me

5:38 am

Aussieme

er, Herin, why was he rude ?????

5:38 am

Scrabbler

I love my little Miss B--she is hilarious. She did a 180 leap from a sitting position this AM, she was so excited to have me come downstairs.

5:39 am

herinfernallady

condersending

5:39 am

Aussieme

awwww, bless Scrabs !! She knows her Mommy !!

5:39 am

cliffopa

herin - wish i could

5:39 am

Scrabbler

I understand, cliffopa, I would have dozens of bunnies if I had the space, time and money.

5:39 am

Aussieme

Ignorant S-O-B... Herin, didjya smack him ?? I would have !

5:40 am

Scrabbler

I passed halfway! woot, woot! Time for another cup of tea.

5:40 am

Aussieme

Herin, you remember I said my friend who died (the 17 year old girl) donated her organs... Well, so far, she has saved 2 lives with just her Liver !!

5:41 am

herinfernallady

wow. Bless her

5:41 am

herinfernallady

Cliff are they going to go to good homes?

5:41 am

Aussieme

I have the news article if you want to have a look at the link ??

5:41 am

herinfernallady

yes please

5:42 am

Scrabbler

What a blessing for the donees, but what a tragedy for the girl--what happened?

5:42 am

Aussieme

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/
coventry-news/2008/12/15/tragic-teen-s
-organs-saves-baby-s-life-92746-224786
74/ ....... its a long link herin, sorry....

5:42 am

spanner

Can anyone clue me fr6-27 please - I am a bit blonde today..

5:42 am

Aussieme

She had an epileptic fit, and never recovered Scrabs :0(

5:42 am

Aussieme

She had an epileptic fit, and never recovered Scrabs :0(

5:42 am

Aussieme

Sorry, I said it twice !

5:43 am

cliffopa

they do their best at the shelter herin. they charge quite a bit for kittens (fee is $140 u.s.) so most people really think about it before they adopt.

5:43 am

herinfernallady

Hi Spanner

5:44 am

spanner

Hi Herin

5:44 am

City 17 dweller

Spanner - fr6-27 = the most fr4/7.

5:44 am

herinfernallady

Good Cliff. That really pisses me off the whole buy a kitten for christmas. I feel like yelling every time in a pet store : Save a shelter animal from death arsehats

5:45 am

spanner

Thanks city. I now have a full column of greys

5:45 am

City 17 dweller

yw, & well done - that's more than I have :/

5:46 am

Scrabbler

Hi spanner

5:47 am

herinfernallady

ANd Aussie that is a really wonderful story that you posted. So sad but so happy.

5:47 am

spanner

Hi scrabbler

5:47 am

spanner

I just have 10 mins before hitting the shops.

5:48 am

Aussieme

I know Herin.... I am happy for the donees......... It also means Toni lives on through them :0)

5:48 am

LynnNate08

good moring all!

5:48 am

herinfernallady

Hi Spaner and city

5:48 am

Merk

Fireworks!

5:48 am

herinfernallady

HI Lyn

5:48 am

spanner

Good photo Herin. I love my docs too

5:48 am

City 17 dweller

Hi Herin & everyone

5:48 am

spanner

Well done merk

5:49 am

Scrabbler

Hi Lynn and congrats Merk!

5:49 am

herinfernallady

they can take all my organs but my eyes and skin that freaks me out. That isn't me in the photo

5:49 am

herinfernallady

they can take all my organs but my eyes and skin that freaks me out. That isn't me in the photo

5:49 am

Merk

ty ... see you in the morning

5:49 am

Scrabbler

Aussie--has a cause of death been determined yet? A stroke? A tumor?

5:49 am

Merk

Scrabbler said a word ... penalty box ... I'll send coffee

5:50 am

spanner

I wasnt sure, but I liked the light in it. Then I read about the docs..

5:50 am

Scrabbler

OOOHH, TY, Merk! 2 words for me plus breakfast!

5:54 am

herinfernallady

Not me. I own an awesome pair of 20 up blacks that just fit and a burgundy pair that are really comfy and 2 years old

5:54 am

spanner

I have purple ones. I love them, they wear like iron and are as comfy as slippers

5:54 am

Scrabbler

Help with the Z's--I have ze4 x 2 and a plural (ze5)

5:55 am

herinfernallady

mmmm purpley

5:55 am

crosshair

morning everyone:)

5:55 am

EspritdJean

Z followed by all vowels and plural

5:55 am

herinfernallady

I dont have any Scrabler apart from the skin of orange. Hi Cross

5:55 am

spanner

They are soooooo lush. My daughter bought them me as a wedding present!!!

5:56 am

herinfernallady

I did ask if it was inappropriate to keep smelling the leather when i got them

5:56 am

Scrabbler

TY, Jean. I remember that word now. How are you doing, Jean?

5:56 am

Scrabbler

Hi crossy!

5:56 am

EspritdJean

plodding along, thanks

5:56 am

herinfernallady

Hi jean

5:56 am

Scrabbler

Z is grey.

5:56 am

EspritdJean

hi Lady ;-p

5:57 am

Scrabbler

You will be sad for a while, Jean, and, when you are ready you might want a new dog.

5:57 am

herinfernallady

or someone small and furry may choose you over time Jean. You never never no.

5:58 am

EspritdJean

was thinking of one of those battery operated pups that lays in a basket and looks like it's breathing

5:58 am

crosshair

as

5:58 am

spanner

Well i have to go, happy babbling all

5:58 am

crosshair

oop..my fingers are not working this morn

5:58 am

herinfernallady

they freak me out Jean

5:58 am

EspritdJean

lol

5:58 am

herinfernallady

Oh what about a furbe

5:58 am

Scrabbler

No fun, Jean! Get a real furball! Give a sweetie a wonderful life.

5:59 am

Scrabbler

Bye Spanner

5:59 am

herinfernallady

I doubt we will ever get another dog

5:59 am

herinfernallady

later spanner

6:03 am

herinfernallady

stupid question. Is it Tuesday in the states?

6:04 am

Trifioso

morning babblers, and my darling herin - yes, it is tuesday in the states. Breakfast with the expats day!

6:04 am

crosshair

tuesday here so it must be;)

6:04 am

herinfernallady

Thanks. Hi Triffs and yes today i live here

6:05 am

Trifioso

And I thought plurals were hard! This whole "past tense" thing is way confusing!

6:07 am

Scrabbler

GM Trif

6:08 am

herinfernallady

woot i have 2 rows left

6:08 am

Trifioso

morning scrabbler. I can't believe I am admitting this, but I bought one of those PediPaws things for Cinna bunny - works pretty well, actually!

6:09 am

herinfernallady

no that is wrong., I have blanked 2 rows

6:09 am

crosshair

we were going to get one for our cats,but the reviews wernt so hot on it

6:09 am

herinfernallady

Trifs you have a bunny?

6:09 am

Scrabbler

I was just looking at Bunny Tucker's nails yesterday and anticipating a clipping. My bunnies cooperate but I do worry about hitting the "quick" and causing bleeding.

6:10 am

crosshair

rabbits!:))

6:10 am

Trifioso

yup. a freecycled one - do you have freecycle in Oz?

6:10 am

herinfernallady

Yes but we are not allowed to give over pets

6:10 am

Scrabbler

Yes, crossy, wonderful pets and never to be eaten by you again, remember?

6:10 am

Trifioso

it's more that when you hit even near it they kick the stuffing out of Secondo, or me, who is usually holding said bunny

6:10 am

crosshair

:((

6:11 am

Scrabbler

What is your bunny's name and breed?

6:11 am

Scrabbler

Crossy, their are other animals for you to eat.

6:11 am

Scrabbler

*there* sorry

6:12 am

Trifioso

his name is cinnamon, which I certainly didn't choose, he came with it, and I have no idea what kind he is. He is white and reddish-brown with regular sticky up bunny ears and short hair. Your standard issue bunny, basically

6:12 am

herinfernallady

Trifs cant you wrap the bunny in a blanket like a kitty?

6:12 am

crosshair

cinnamon rabbits!!!...ok ill be good...

6:12 am

Trifioso

yup, and we do. I think he would rather be wrapped in barbituates when it comes to nail time

6:12 am

Scrabbler

Cute regardless, Trif...here come Bunny Miss B, my little Holland lop...hopping into this room.

6:13 am

phandmd

good morning all! I just hit half way, but I still have some blank tiles.

6:13 am

Trifioso

if she is anything like mine, leaving a trail of coco puffs wherever she goes....

6:13 am

phandmd

Please help me with the 2 side by side E's and the A

6:13 am

Scrabbler

Go phandmd!!

6:13 am

herinfernallady

WARNING IE has a security clitch

6:13 am

Scrabbler

Mine are litter box trained, Trif--you could get yours trained easily too.

6:14 am

Scrabbler

I use Firefox, herin.

6:14 am

crosshair

dosent help when you name themcream sauce,and tasty pot pie:/

6:14 am

herinfernallady

Scrabbler did you get to keep mrs B

6:14 am

Trifioso

he is litter box trained, mostly. he is just "casual" about it's use...lol

6:14 am

Scrabbler

LOL, Crossy!

6:14 am

crosshair

lol herin thats why ive use mozillia firefox for last 3 years

6:14 am

phandmd

er

6:14 am

herinfernallady

it was just on the news.

6:15 am

phandmd

got one of the e's

6:15 am

Trifioso

he doesn't get as much free time I would like, as we have found that dog + bunny = cartoon-level chase scene

6:15 am

crosshair

thing is full of security breeches

6:15 am

herinfernallady

then again if you give out your details on the net that doesn't have a padlock o it then hey stupid tax for you

6:15 am

Scrabbler

Yep, her name went from Bijou (I am not into French names) to Miss B (Beatrix Potter). In the past I had a Peter Rabbit and a Benjamin Bunny.

6:15 am

phandmd

I need help with the A and the E below it; any clues?

6:16 am

herinfernallady

Oh YAH

6:16 am

Trifioso

yes phan = did you try the weird british spelling of knock out gas?

6:16 am

Scrabbler

I need that lone E as well.

6:16 am

crosshair

fire fox rules!:))

6:16 am

herinfernallady

Well Scrabbler I think Miss B would have such a horrid life living with you - free range every were food and cuddles.

6:16 am

phandmd

thnx, Tri

6:16 am

Scrabbler

I agree, Crossy--great add-ons, frequent updates, etc.

6:16 am

Trifioso

de rien!

6:17 am

crosshair

the lone e= a gas they used to use on you before surgery

6:17 am

Scrabbler

My bunnies live privileged lives. And they are my kids.

6:17 am

Scrabbler

Not from that E.

6:17 am

herinfernallady

LIke my kitty Scrabbler

6:17 am

crosshair

iips my bad

6:17 am

Scrabbler

Yes, herin!

6:17 am

MonkeyGames

Hi folks! At work taking a break. Had a little accident this morning-- the trike was bumbed at a red light by an enormous delivery truck. Just waiting to hear back from th eguy there now. Cross, I was getting some good work done on th ewolf but my good tool broke and when I started work again with another knife an ear broke. Thus I am procuring more stone and getting to work again. Oops, I have a client! Back later!

6:18 am

Trifioso

not on mine, crossy - that came from the upper e

6:18 am

crosshair

oops even

6:18 am

Scrabbler

MG, are you OK??

6:18 am

Trifioso

and...crossy is now snagglepuss

6:18 am

herinfernallady

OH and funny was i took her to the vet today and instead of trying to run of she hunkered down on the scales and snarled

6:18 am

herinfernallady

goodness MG i hope your ok

6:19 am

Trifioso

good lord herin!

6:19 am

crosshair

howdy mg,im glad your ok after the truck run in and good to hear the wold is finally calling to you:)

6:19 am

MonkeyGames

Oh yes, and thanks for asking, it was literally just bumped, but the metal is a bit bent in one place. The startle reactiondid set my back off again but nothing new. Gotta help this client, back later!

6:19 am

crosshair

wolf even

6:19 am

phandmd

I guess i will have to settle for 1 blank tile for now then; have a great day.

6:20 am

crosshair

lol trif,i got into the habit of that when i started using babble expert as it will not post single words to chat

6:20 am

Trifioso

how much do you love it when you enter a typo by mistake, but it's a word!!!!

6:20 am

LynnNate08

ae8?

6:20 am

Scrabbler

My repair total from my car accident = $4992! But my deductible = $200 and no one was hurt..phew!

6:20 am

crosshair

good news scrabbs;)

6:20 am

Trifioso

I have that one lynn - its the word that means a highly refined artistic person

6:20 am

herinfernallady

yep. Shes a grumpy bint. She also had her injections. She was so terribly cute. She looked at me like ''mum you betrayed me I want a hug'' and she climbed on me. I had her leash and harness on so she didn't go anywear

6:21 am

Scrabbler

ae8 = es8 with A in front = someone interested in appearances...adjective = ******tic

6:21 am

herinfernallady

she refused to go back into her basket

6:22 am

Scrabbler

At 146/80 I must shower and get to work. Enjoy the day everyone.

6:22 am

LynnNate08

does it have anything to do with the 6,7 ae words?

6:22 am

crosshair

tc scrabbs and give those plump buiines a kiss for me;)

6:23 am

Trifioso

okay - could everyone cyber yell the following at me, please: ElizaBeth, 'seethe' is not in the grid - STOP entering it!' many thanks....

6:24 am

herinfernallady

so i had to have another shower i had cat hair every where

6:24 am

crosshair

beth...come closer....closer.....SEETHE IS NOT IN THE GRID!

6:24 am

herinfernallady

oh and my cat 13 pounds

6:25 am

Trifioso

ahhhh - thanks cross, that is just what I needed!

6:25 am

Trifioso

but maybe I should enter it one more time,,,just to be sure?

6:27 am

herinfernallady

so there is a ES 8?

6:27 am

carleekat

damn...seethe not in the grid....my day is just screwed now

6:27 am

Trifioso

okay, I jsut found a th 8 that is so stupid

6:27 am

EspritdJean

ae8/45

6:28 am

Trifioso

lol carlee! see my post at 6:23, in case you missed it...

6:28 am

herinfernallady

is there an Es 8?

6:28 am

Trifioso

{{{{{{{{{{{{{esprit}}}}}}}}}}}} how are you doing, honey?

6:28 am

carleekat

that was WHY I said it trif....<snort>

6:29 am

EspritdJean

trying to process and adjust thanks ;-\

6:29 am

Trifioso

DUH me....sorry

6:29 am

herinfernallady

Hi Carlee how was your birthday

6:29 am

crosshair

carlee is snorting her coffee again;)

6:29 am

carleekat

birthday was really nice herin....thanks for asking....

6:29 am

Trifioso

not to press, esprit, but did you look up the rainbow bridge poem?

6:29 am

ladycece920

herin, i have a couple of es 7s but no 8 yet!

6:30 am

EspritdJean

yes I did. Also my vet sent a card the next day with rainbow bridge

6:30 am

herinfernallady

anyone

6:30 am

Trifioso

did it bring any comfort at all? I only ask because it helped me loads when our beagle crossed over several years ago...

6:30 am

herinfernallady

anyone

6:31 am

EspritdJean

yes, it certainly helps to think they are healthy and happy in another place

6:31 am

herinfernallady

Thanks and HI Cece

6:31 am

ladycece920

gm herin

6:32 am

Trifioso

i loved the concept of animal heaven. My pastor recited a great poem once that started with "when I arrive in heaven/the first thing that I'll do/is grab myself a fishing pole/and whistle for Old Blue" I love that idea....

6:33 am

Trifioso

just found an re 8: to be placed in a chair, again

6:34 am

herinfernallady

I ahve that

6:36 am

herinfernallady

bullocks toeas is a word

6:36 am

montreal13

"Have tea, will babble" - hi all !

6:36 am

Trifioso

gads, I can hear the mice running in the attic again - I think they wear doc martens too, herin. Can't WAIT til the kitty comes!

6:36 am

montreal13

toea

6:36 am

carleekat

LUC!!!!!! how are u?????

6:36 am

herinfernallady

bets bats in there. HI Monti

6:36 am

montreal13

ooops - hi carlee |

6:37 am

Trifioso

montreal! how are you? je suis navre - qu

6:37 am

periwinkle

hello all

6:37 am

Trifioso

que'st que ce?

6:37 am

carleekat

oops? why oops luc?

6:37 am

herinfernallady

Hi Peri

6:37 am

periwinkle

got the ae8 and re8 from clues, thanks

6:37 am

montreal13

fine kat, sore back from shoveling and hacking at ice crust... and tou dear ? - belated happy b'day !!

6:37 am

carleekat

moring peri

6:37 am

periwinkle

clues for other 8's please

6:37 am

herinfernallady

Peri is that your grinning kitty

6:37 am

carleekat

thanks luc... things good here..had a great day..nice calm...fun....

6:38 am

periwinkle

wanted to get Hungry Hungry Hippo for my great niece and Toys R Us is out of stock!

6:38 am

periwinkle

no that is not my kitty

6:38 am

montreal13

bonjour trif - hi peri --- oops b/c i typed a word in the chat log..."sigh"

6:38 am

periwinkle

but I like the picture

6:38 am

Trifioso

peri, there is a STUPID th8 that is a past tense of a word that isn't a verb.

6:38 am

periwinkle

got it, thanks Trif

6:39 am

montreal13

hi lady, almost missed you !

6:39 am

montreal13

will look trif...

6:39 am

herinfernallady

WHAT no HHH wow. THat was mega popular when i was 5

6:40 am

Trifioso

de rien. BTW,. montreal, dear daughter and I really could have used you last night - she had a ton of french homework, and MAN - nothing makes it obvious how much I have forgotten like having to help with French homework with my 12 year old, who already thinks I am brain dead

6:40 am

periwinkle

she is 5, herin. I may have to mail it to her when it comes in

6:41 am

herinfernallady

wow. Um there is toysa saurus what about AMazon?

6:41 am

montreal13

lol trif - are u referring to primo ?

6:41 am

periwinkle

Amazon is charging $12.99 for shipping!!

6:42 am

Trifioso

nope, secondo. who I should really call seconda, but how far do I need to take it? Primo takes Latin, and I am no help at all.

6:42 am

LynnNate08

fe 7/40? please

6:42 am

herinfernallady

Ok what is it worth?

6:42 am

periwinkle

there is a local toy store, will check to see if they have it

6:42 am

periwinkle

$21.00

6:43 am

montreal13

my brother marcel took latin way back and i've always been interested in word etymology so know some latin...very little...

6:44 am

Trifioso

I agree, mont. I wish I had taken it, as words are one of my fave things. Do you know the world wide words site? it is really interesting

6:44 am

herinfernallady

Ok for $25 amazon have free shipping

6:44 am

herinfernallady

in the states

6:44 am

periwinkle

i know herin, thanks

6:45 am

herinfernallady

so for what a small book she could have it> OH i have another idea one sex

6:45 am

montreal13

no trif but i've taken note - tx !

6:46 am

Trifioso

are you still in india, montreal?

6:46 am

montreal13

how's life treating you these days trif ?

6:46 am

carleekat

ok..i walk away..and I come back to sex being an idea?

6:46 am

herinfernallady

grummble silly net.

6:46 am

periwinkle

what about one sex, herin

6:46 am

herinfernallady

That was one Sec but i always mistype and can't be bothered changing it

6:46 am

montreal13

nah trif, I worked there many moons ago - i change my babble location to get to see a variety of flags in the log...

6:47 am

periwinkle

ok

6:47 am

herinfernallady

I am shaking my fist to make my net go faster Peri I ahve an idea. hold on

6:47 am

periwinkle

I am waiting, herin

6:47 am

montreal13

i hope sex is better than an "idea" kat ...lol

6:48 am

herinfernallady

I am wanting my net to HURRY Up. I think i am on dial up

6:48 am

Trifioso

oh okay. my life is okay, I guess, I am thinking about the person I want to be next, now that it looks like I won't be a wife anymore. I want to come out of this with dignity and a new purpose, beyond just being a good mom, which hasn't changed. I want to make good changes for ME, not so R will feel regretful, or so that I can get revenge or something. I want to be someone I can be proud of.

6:48 am

herinfernallady

PERI: Target $15

6:49 am

Trifioso

and of COURSE I want to speak better French- how could I forget that!

6:49 am

montreal13

bravo trif, sounds like an excellent program !!!

6:49 am

periwinkle

really, there is a target right near me, will check, thanks so much

6:49 am

periwinkle

brb

6:49 am

herinfernallady

I am looking to see if i can find a store for you

6:49 am

jacq

tri, even just that attitude, the things you tackled this weekend, your wilingness to stand up and fight and try means you should be proud you are not sitting in a corner crying "woe is me"

6:49 am

montreal13

lack of use trif... manque de pratique !

6:49 am

herinfernallady

www.target.com

6:50 am

jacq

sorry, came back to see tri's post

6:50 am

Trifioso

yes, well. It's easier to type than do. I am well into my 'bitter phase' and I would LOVE a pound of his flesh on a stick, believe me. As we say here in NE - can't live with em, can't run em through a wood chipper

6:50 am

herinfernallady

go to the site and see if there is a store that has it

6:50 am

montreal13

bonjour jacq !

6:50 am

jacq

bitter can be productive

6:50 am

jacq

bonjour montreal, comment ca va?

6:51 am

montreal13

lol trif...and understandable...

6:51 am

Trifioso

oh, speaking of new england - I recently found out what people in new hampshire call people from massachusetts - "Massholes!" funny, yes, but I was so shocked!

6:51 am

montreal13

pas mal jacq Ã part un mal de dos ...et toi ?

6:51 am

jacq

actually the woodchipper is really good if you freeze them first, then chop a few sappy trees afterwards

6:52 am

jacq

lol, i can understand more than i can type, but i'm good thank you

6:52 am

montreal13

lol jacq...

6:52 am

herinfernallady

um is peri still here?

6:52 am

carleekat

trif..my advice....since I been going thru sim things the last few months...( situation very different ) but... think about what u want...what u enjoy....and what makes u happy....we often put ourselves after him..after kids...after friends..and lose ourselves

6:53 am

jacq

my french teacher hated me so much, but i got revenge i found a translator who copied out my hate note into french for him and i wrote it on the board

6:53 am

jacq

i agree carlee

6:53 am

Trifioso

do you guys already have a word for when you are cruising along through the grid and suddenly can't find another word to save your life? If not, might I suggest "gridlocked?" and, btw - I AM

6:53 am

montreal13

so true kat...

6:54 am

jacq

and tri, the best revenge is showing him that he wasn't needed anyway and that you are all thriving without him, even if it is just an act at the times he shows his sorry ass

6:54 am

Trifioso

thanks carlee - that is so lovely. I will try

6:54 am

herinfernallady

wow Hasbro is out of hippos

6:54 am

Trifioso

I am finding a voice that I had long forgotten. thing is, I need his money. I have got to find a way to earn some again. I am SO obsolete!

6:54 am

carleekat

i rearranged bedroom..and made it "mine" not even painting or getting new linens...just pulling things I liked from home..and bringing into my room

6:55 am

jacq

you are NOT, you have time management skills, multi tasking skills, people management skills, negotiation skills and all the rest

6:55 am

montreal13

"gridlocked" sounds perfect trif...and yes, it has happened to me before...

6:55 am

herinfernallady

Nice Carlee

6:55 am

Trifioso

yes, I have been doing a lot of that. In the process, I have discoverd just how much I had given up....he was quite controlling, actually, though I didn't realize it as it was happening. making my own choices feels like bastille day

6:56 am

jacq

and he has to pay for the kids at the very least, so bleed him dry for everything they need, my ex offered me Â£5 a week for both girls, i told him to go see a solicitor

6:56 am

Trifioso

anyone want to pay me to babble? THAT would be win!

6:56 am

carleekat

I stayed away from the "self help " books....cus even tho u think its great....within a couple weeks u've forgotten most of it....and the friends u spout it off to...think ur temporarily crazy

6:56 am

Trifioso

lol jac. yes, I would def say a lawyer is the next thing I need. I want a SHARK

6:56 am

jacq

lol Tri, we could petition for you

6:56 am

montreal13

had a peek at your flicker pics - did you do that ? - if so, there's plenty of talent right there...

6:57 am

jacq

Tri, ask other women you know who have been there, they will recommend someone

6:57 am

jacq

yes she did montreal, it's amazing isn't it?

6:57 am

Trifioso

yes, that was me, montreal. the famous river of trash, flowing right through my kitchen....

6:58 am

Spaceman

hello everyone

6:58 am

carleekat

hi there space

6:58 am

Spaceman

how do you play this?

6:58 am

herinfernallady

Jac did you also tell him to take his 5 quid shine it up nice and pretty and jam it up his candy ass

6:58 am

montreal13

trash !!!!??? - no it's beautiful trif really !

6:58 am

Trifioso

carlee - the friend thing is settling down, and better than I could have hoped. at first everyone wanted to be switzerland, but, as this goes on, and the choices he has made begin to ripple, guess who is on the invite list, and guess who is sitting in his bachelor pad all alone? And i didn't have to do a thing....

6:58 am

montreal13

hi space

6:59 am

Spaceman

hi leon

6:59 am

carleekat

yeap....it does...

6:59 am

carleekat

space there a help up at top..give that a read through..and in friends of babble..there a link for lickety's babble clues..that helps loads too....after that....ask away :)

7:00 am

montreal13

space, click on the HELP icon above the chat...

7:00 am

herinfernallady

Hi Space

7:01 am

Trifioso

why isn't "fest" a word? chowderfest, music fest, fest fest, october fest....

7:01 am

montreal13

yes trif, i keep trying it to no avail..."sigh" at enable...

7:02 am

Trifioso

seethe fest

7:02 am

carleekat

I spent alot of time just "hanging out" in my room... not wallowing..just being... surrounded with the books and things I love...had a bit of wine ( not alot..no drunken wallows either )

7:02 am

carleekat

seethefest works

7:02 am

Spaceman

thanks for the help

7:03 am

Trifioso

I have given up the drink carlee - was going to that well a little too much for my liking, so I thought I would quit while I could

7:03 am

montreal13

welcome to BabbleLand space !

7:03 am

carleekat

yeap.... I did too.. abit cus enjoyed the flavour ( like.."hey..instead of a pepsi..i think I willhave a dr, pepper " kind of "change up"

7:03 am

Trifioso

and space's transition to the dark side is complete....

7:04 am

carleekat

he's on the hook..will we real space in?....or will he wriggle away?

7:04 am

Trifioso

babble is the hotel california of word games...

7:04 am

Spaceman

so r u guys addictedalready?

7:05 am

carleekat

and it comes with your own personal psychotherapy group

7:05 am

Trifioso

the first rule of babble is you don't talk about babble

7:05 am

carleekat

oh..within about 15 mins of first visit about 2 years ago now

7:05 am

herinfernallady

No I am not addicted. Addicted means you have a problem. :D

7:05 am

montreal13

addict schmaddit...but yes, we are...sort of...

7:06 am

carleekat

unless u are gridlocked or suffering grid grouch..then feel free

7:06 am

montreal13

lol herin

7:06 am

jacq

babbling isn't a problem

7:06 am

jacq

lol

7:06 am

Spaceman

well the first step to solve a problem is to admit it ;)

7:06 am

carleekat

we might "have problems" but babble sertainly not one of them :op~~~

7:06 am

jacq

LOL

7:06 am

EspritdJean

Hi I'm Jean and I am a babble addict

7:06 am

carleekat

certainly*

7:06 am

montreal13

my name is Lucien and i am a Babble addict...there

7:07 am

Spaceman

:) group talk!

7:07 am

Trifioso

HELLO JEAN! HELLO LUCIEN!

7:07 am

carleekat

my name is carolyn and I am a babble addict

7:07 am

jacq

denial is not a river in egypt

7:07 am

Spaceman

same

7:07 am

montreal13

lololol

7:07 am

herinfernallady

Nope.

7:08 am

carleekat

WOW....so THaT was the problem..i feel a big weight lifted off my shoulders..but alas I stillhave only found 32 words today....least dr god could do is find all the words for me today

7:08 am

montreal13

i feel lighter as well kat...amazing !

7:08 am

Trifioso

by the way, herin - I should send you a photo of a totally b*tchin pair of docs I bought years ago in ireland. all covered in flowers. Everyone loves them, wherever I go...

7:09 am

montreal13

'tis the day i will become a Babble millionaire !!! currently sitting at 998,000 or thereabout...

7:10 am

carleekat

and on that note..its time to get ready for work..maybe I will feel lighter after a shower too...who knows...but then again..the piece of cheesecake I had for breakie will counterbalance that

7:10 am

Trifioso

go mont, go!

7:10 am

carleekat

i am NO where close to that I believe luc....mind I rarely look

7:10 am

montreal13

have a great day ((carolyn))

7:10 am

Trifioso

carlee, thanks so much for all your wise words today....like in the christmas story, i remember all these things, and 'ponder them in my heart" - I love that verse, and have been thinking of it a lot lately

7:11 am

montreal13

tx trif...

7:11 am

carleekat

705 000...and ur welcome trif....

7:11 am

carleekat

oh..luc..1 week today I SHOULD be setting in scarlet's kitchen sharing coffee

7:12 am

Uneaixoise

what fun, carlee!!

7:12 am

herinfernallady

Luc i did that the other day and didn't realise

7:12 am

montreal13

be sure kat to give her a BIG hug (and a kiss) from her friend in the great white north..

7:12 am

carleekat

yeap..we are looking forward to it

7:13 am

montreal13

bravo lady !

7:13 am

carleekat

will do..ok..I stink..time to shower....ttfn * actual poof*

7:13 am

montreal13

bye kat and enjoy

7:13 am

Trifioso

wow, herin, good for you!!!

7:14 am

montreal13

bonjour Une !!

7:14 am

herinfernallady

I didn't even notice

7:14 am

Uneaixoise

salut, montreal~

7:15 am

montreal13

le soleil vient de sortir aprÃ¨s 24 heures de nuages et de pluie...

7:15 am

Uneaixoise

pas encore ici . . .

7:15 am

Trifioso

nuages = snow?

7:15 am

Uneaixoise

clouds

7:16 am

Uneaixoise

neige: snow

7:16 am

Trifioso

merci

7:16 am

Uneaixoise

mon plaisir :-)

7:16 am

montreal13

well I notice it b/c I prepare each month ranking evolutions for "Cream of the crop" and "Village elders"...

7:16 am

Trifioso

i did learn something VERY important last week: big HUGE diff between une pipe and le pipe!

7:16 am

montreal13

pluie = rain

7:16 am

Uneaixoise

LOL!!!!!!!!!

7:17 am

montreal13

indeed trif...lol

7:17 am

Trifioso

or is it un pipe? I still have trouble with article gender

7:17 am

montreal13

now, HOW did you learn that trif ? ...lol

7:18 am

montreal13

pipe is feminine une pipe, la pipe...

7:18 am

Uneaixoise

good question!

7:18 am

Trifioso

read it in a book, thank god

7:18 am

montreal13

ahhh...

7:19 am

Uneaixoise

ah, ok :-)

7:20 am

NonoNanette

good morning Babblers :
)

7:20 am

herinfernallady

Hi nono

7:20 am

montreal13

bonjour Nono !

7:20 am

NonoNanette

while on the subject of rankings, my who's hot rank has been stuck at 1020 for a long time yet I have completed every grid I think

7:21 am

NonoNanette

bonjour Luc, Afraid my french is very very rusty

7:21 am

montreal13

i gave up on "Who's hot" b/c of its many aberrations nono...

7:21 am

Uneaixoise

on Ebay: Original Master Recording of Bob Dylan "Lay Lady Lay" (reel to reel) . . . bidding up to $760.00

7:21 am

Trifioso

is the goal of who's hot to have a high number (1,000) or a low number (1)?

7:22 am

NonoNanette

top ranking there is 1030 i think

7:22 am

montreal13

highest trif - 1030 usually the max

7:23 am

montreal13

wow Une ... am not surprised though...

7:23 am

NonoNanette

a completed grid gets you 1000 then 1 point added for each completed grid after that but only spans 30 days

7:23 am

Trifioso

huh. I am at 981. Not too bad then, given I have been babbling, for what, a month maybe? mini self esteem workshop for me (if this is nothing to be excited about, please keep it to yourself - I need whatever I can get these days....)

7:24 am

montreal13

well done trif !!!! - go go go !

7:24 am

Uneaixoise

montreal, i was surprised it wasn't higher but then so many folks wait to bid at the finish line . . .

7:24 am

montreal13

exactement Une...

7:24 am

Trifioso

oh, montreal, how I adore you...

7:25 am

Trifioso

whoops - gotta run tertiare to the bus - be back in 20

7:25 am

montreal13

ahhh dear ((trif))

7:25 am

montreal13

have a nice day trif - enjoy !

7:25 am

NonoNanette

bye bye Trif

7:26 am

herinfernallady

I don't even look at the rankings. Later Trifs

7:26 am

Spaceman

i got 394 !!!

7:27 am

Uneaixoise

go, spaceman!!

7:27 am

Spaceman

is that low?

7:27 am

NonoNanette

its not bad for a beginner space

7:27 am

Spaceman

429!

7:27 am

montreal13

go space go ...it's a bit low but will zoom up as you play on...

7:27 am

Spaceman

i like this :) i used to play bookworm

7:28 am

Uneaixoise

and the addiction begins . . .

7:28 am

Spaceman

trembling hands

7:28 am

herinfernallady

I am startled that Hungry Hungry Hippo game has made a come back

7:28 am

Spaceman

pale skin

7:29 am

herinfernallady

we have had a few tangleword people

7:32 am

montreal13

made it to halfway - time for a break - BBL - happy babbling all - "POOF"

7:33 am

NonoNanette

herlater Luc

7:33 am

herinfernallady

later Mont

7:33 am

montreal13

bye nono and herin "actual poof"

7:36 am

Trifioso

and I return....

7:37 am

herinfernallady

TRIFS that was quick

7:37 am

Trifioso

the bus is pretty reliable, arrival time wise....

7:37 am

herinfernallady

oh just taking her to the bus stop ok cool

7:38 am

Trifioso

that bus has angel wings growing out of it, I swear

7:38 am

NonoNanette

wb Trif

7:39 am

Trifioso

primo has to take the school bus home today, as he has a doctor's appt, and he is so grumpy about it! Doesn't want to be see on the "loser cruiser" - lol!

7:40 am

herinfernallady

OH dear

7:40 am

Trifioso

we pay $200 a year in bus fees - he is taking the damn bus home!

7:40 am

herinfernallady

he will soon have a cool car and you will have other things to worry about like cute boys and girls ogglying him

7:42 am

Trifioso

he has a companera already, and I have broken all the rules of teenage dating - I LOVE HER. i am totally attached. when she leaves for college in sept he AND I will be inconsolable

7:42 am

herinfernallady

oh How old are they again?

7:43 am

Trifioso

he is 15, she is 17. Cougar!

7:43 am

herinfernallady

well he is kind of cute

7:43 am

Trifioso

ty, I think so too.

7:44 am

Spaceman

are these your kids?

7:44 am

Trifioso

just the boy in this scenario, space

7:45 am

NonoNanette

Trif, I was looking at the your flicker pics, Is that the backsplash in your kitchen? It's gorgeous!

7:45 am

Trifioso

yup. thanks nono - I put my lifelong collection of sea glass to good use!

7:46 am

NonoNanette

absolutely beautiful

7:46 am

Trifioso

***blush**** I am really proud of it. I am sure all the others are tired of hearing me yammer about it....

7:46 am

NonoNanette

did you do the layout yourself?

7:46 am

Trifioso

yes

7:48 am

herinfernallady

that is amazing

7:52 am

herinfernallady

gess dont all speak at once

7:52 am

Trifioso

trying to beat my gridlock, and stave off list, sorry

7:52 am

NonoNanette

sorry, engrossed in the grid

7:53 am

herinfernallady

hugs Trifs

7:54 am

Trifioso

i wish i could finish a grid without listing, but I don't know as I ever will. am way past halfway today, so that counts, right?

7:54 am

NonoNanette

sure it does. I have only finished a very few without going to the list in over 2 years

7:55 am

herinfernallady

any bit helps trifs

7:55 am

Babs1

that's great trif! I rarely get past 1/3 without giving it up or going to the list!

7:56 am

herinfernallady

HI Babs

7:56 am

Babs1

hi herin!

7:56 am

NonoNanette

hi Babs

7:56 am

herinfernallady

I am stalking people on facebook

7:57 am

Babs1

kitty's looking cute, nono!

7:57 am

Babs1

how do you stalk them?

7:57 am

herinfernallady

see what they are doing

7:57 am

NonoNanette

Thanks Babs, she is wearing her new Christmas collar

7:57 am

Trifioso

i google old beaux a lot...

7:57 am

Babs1

ah..there "what i'm doing now" stuff

7:58 am

herinfernallady

not guilty Trifs really im not

7:58 am

kwakerbkul

Vi, if you're looking, what a beautiful picture!

7:58 am

Babs1

and have you found any trif?

7:58 am

Babs1

does she like wearing her collar? nono?

7:58 am

Trifioso

yes! turns out one is a political prisoner! that floored me!

7:59 am

NonoNanette

she seems to. she doesn't try to take it off

7:59 am

herinfernallady

NONO your kitty is amazingly cute

7:59 am

NonoNanette

ah ha Trif you're well rid of that one!

7:59 am

NonoNanette

ty Herin

8:00 am

Babs1

anyone have any h's from the bottom row? I know that's always a tricky question..

8:00 am

Trifioso

babs, your profile made me roll - I have been telling people in ireland I am canadian for years!

8:00 am

Babs1

also not seeing any z's but one lemony one.

8:00 am

Vicuna

Aha! Hello, kwaker! Thanks!

8:00 am

Vicuna

I'm going to tag you as a friend, kwaker.

8:00 am

kwakerbkul

You make gorgeous babies!

8:00 am

NonoNanette

i have one from that h but not sure which it is

8:01 am

Vicuna

lol

8:01 am

kwakerbkul

Awesome - I'll do the same.

8:01 am

Vicuna

And hello, everyone else!

8:01 am

herinfernallady

no idea where the h's are from

8:01 am

NonoNanette

maybe the plural laughs?

8:01 am

Haz1558

Hello Vi!

8:01 am

Babs1

trif...garrison's great with words--capturing the sentiment of so many!

8:01 am

Vicuna

Try he5 - open shrubby land

8:01 am

NonoNanette

hi Vi and Haz :)

8:01 am

Vicuna

he7 - shrubby plant that grows there

8:01 am

Vicuna

and pl's of both

8:01 am

Trifioso

how about the purple stuff from the scottish highlands?

8:02 am

kwakerbkul

Hello everyone.

8:02 am

Haz1558

I'll be back shortly... cars to shift.

8:02 am

herinfernallady

hi Kwak

8:02 am

kwakerbkul

My first word was a Quaker staple, Vi.

8:02 am

NonoNanette

pl the purple stuff too

8:02 am

Trifioso

ick = I need to get up and out, but I am so warm and comfy and babbly here.....

8:02 am

Babs1

thanks

8:02 am

NonoNanette

hi kwak

8:03 am

Vicuna

Mine, too! =D

8:03 am

Babs1

what state of coldness are you in trif? it's about 30 here in Austin

8:03 am

NonoNanette

burrrr thats cold for Autin

8:03 am

kwakerbkul

same

8:04 am

Trifioso

not too shabby here, babs - it was warm and windy yest, and we have just a bit of freezing rain today, but it's not that bad.

8:04 am

Babs1

will have to take little guy pup out soon because otherwise....he just doesn't use the CONVENIENT doggie door!

8:04 am

Babs1

only 5# of fluff.. a wee cutie, but doesn't follow the bigger dogs role modeling...lol!

8:04 am

Vicuna

Ooooh, wrong box, kwaker! No you have to go to the Penalty Box!

8:05 am

Trifioso

okay - i give up. what is the quaker staple???

8:05 am

kwakerbkul

You are so right, Vi! Rookie mistake!!!! I am suitablt shamed!

8:05 am

herinfernallady

oats??

8:05 am

Vicuna

th4 - archaic second person singular

8:05 am

kwakerbkul

That is "suitably".

8:06 am

Spaceman

do i have to pay 15 usd to upload a picture??

8:06 am

Trifioso

oh, I had that. Just didn't make the connection. We always joke about when amish kids get to be teens they run around saying stuff like "thou sucketh!" and stuff. As you can see, we are easily amused.

8:06 am

Vicuna

If FMitch is here you can visit the picture of the Penalty Box in her flicker photos. ;)

8:06 am

herinfernallady

Yes but you get to keep the stats after the 2 weeks is up

8:07 am

NonoNanette

if you wish a pic in your profile yes you have to be a pro member space

8:07 am

Spaceman

baaah! why does it always come down to this

8:07 am

Vicuna

Your daughter's in the grid today, I see, kwaker.

8:07 am

Babs1

any z words floating around?

8:08 am

kwakerbkul

Woohoo!

8:08 am

Vicuna

You're not fully clean unless your ze4-fully clean"

8:08 am

Trifioso

i am missing one, babs, and it is driving me zany

8:08 am

Babs1

only have one here..

8:08 am

kwakerbkul

That means this grid is full of life!

8:08 am

NonoNanette

you can attack the grid with ze4 and vigor Babs

8:08 am

Vicuna

ze4 and 5 - Greek letter and pl

8:09 am

Vicuna

Oops, "you're" Oh well. When quoting commercials perhaps proper spelling are supererogatory.

8:09 am

NonoNanette

ty Vi

8:09 am

Vicuna

grammar, too, apparently. Sigh.

8:09 am

Haz1558

Proper spelling are?

8:09 am

Trifioso

if it makes you feel better vic, that song is stuck in my head now, THANKS

8:10 am

Vicuna

Sorry, Trifioso!

8:10 am

Babs1

thanks, vicuna!

8:10 am

kwakerbkul

Supererogatory... It sounds pleasurable.

8:10 am

Vicuna

Yeah, yeah, I know, Haz. *hangs head in shame*

8:10 am

EvaNadine

mornin babbler!

8:10 am

NonoNanette

morning Eva

8:11 am

Babs1

hi eva!

8:11 am

Vicuna

Hello, EvaN.

8:11 am

Haz1558

Just as long as you don't start singing, Vi. I'll forgive you this once.

8:11 am

Haz1558

Hello EvaN.

8:11 am

herinfernallady

ok i ahve just weirded my self out

8:11 am

Babs1

how far is Bethesda from Baltimore, eva?

8:11 am

Vicuna

It isn't me singing today -- it's Trifioso!

8:11 am

Judi

Aloha, global puzzlers!

8:11 am

EvaNadine

hello haz -- seems like i havent seen you in a while!

8:11 am

EvaNadine

babs -- about an hour-ish, driving

8:12 am

Trifioso

you started it, vic!

8:12 am

Haz1558

I know.

8:12 am

NonoNanette

hi Judi

8:12 am

herinfernallady

now im weirded out

8:12 am

Vicuna

Not MY fault - blame it on whoever asked for z clues.

8:12 am

Babs1

know anything much about MICA (art school)? eva?

8:13 am

Vicuna

(That sounds like a silly French accent: Give me z clues!")

8:13 am

NonoNanette

how so Herin?

8:13 am

Babs1

ok...I asked for z's...fish me!

8:13 am

EvaNadine

not really...always wanted to be artsy, but never quite had the ability!

8:14 am

Haz1558

That shouldn't stop you, EvaN. Have you seen some of the modern stuff these days

8:14 am

Trifioso

whoo - big snowflakes falling here now!

8:14 am

wvteach

good morning all

8:14 am

Babs1

oh...just gathering info. looking at art schools and theater schools for daughter

8:14 am

herinfernallady

ok i am offically weired out

8:15 am

Babs1

what state? trif?

8:15 am

Vicuna

IF you have the abilty for self-promotion you've got what it takes, EvaN! *subsides into cynical muttering*

8:15 am

NonoNanette

good morning wvteach

8:15 am

Trifioso

no kidding, haz! My mom and I went to the MFA in Boston, and,in a modern exhibit they had a new piece that everyone was buzzing about. I SWEAR it was a grocery bag duct taped onto a long stick. ponderous. (barf!)

8:15 am

EvaNadine

i know that there is a fairly large artsy district in baltimore...
they have a huge art festival thing there every year...."artscape" i think...

8:15 am

Haz1558

(Joining you in the muttering, VI and I'm not even an artist)

8:15 am

Trifioso

I am in massachusetts, babs

8:16 am

Judi

Lol, Trif. Sounds like Borat meets MFA.

8:17 am

Haz1558

I'm by no means an art expert, but I do like to see an element of skill displayed in any work.

8:17 am

Trifioso

i mean, I will grant some latitude, but PUHLEEZ - a grocery bag on a stick?

8:17 am

Vicuna

Ah, but Trifioso, what did it say about the embodiment of modern society's engagement with the object, as such, in terms of the reimagining of humanities deeper meanings?

8:17 am

mari

hi all - back from holiday all brown and lovely - now shivering in the British weather :(

8:17 am

Babs1

I don't get some of the modern stuff either..not what my daughter does...

8:17 am

Vicuna

*humanity's*

8:18 am

Haz1558

Welcome back mari. If you will go to sunny places....

8:18 am

Trifioso

it said the artist had 1) a grocery bag 2) duct tape 3) a stick 4) a big honking grant of my tax dollars

8:18 am

Judi

*blinks* *blinks again* Vic, I think we found a use for that grocery bag on a stick. Open wide.

8:18 am

Haz1558

Vi, are you feeling quite well? Grammar, spelling, apostropes gone to pot.

8:18 am

Trifioso

what's an apostrope?

8:18 am

Vicuna

Ha. You said apostropes, Ms Pot.

8:19 am

Haz1558

Just testing.

8:19 am

Vicuna

Good try at recovery, Haz. Full points for quick squirming.

8:19 am

Haz1558

It was good, wasn't it?

8:20 am

Trifioso

okay, I really need to finish the z's before I go. I have a ze4 9, ze 4, 9, ze 5, 20, zo 4, 9 and a zo 5, 20. what am I lacking?

8:20 am

Vicuna

I won't press you on it. After all, you're right. I seem to be a typing mess today.

8:20 am

mari

obviously years of practice Haz

8:21 am

Haz1558

Absolutely, mari. You don't bring up two girls to think you're infallible without covering your tracks.

8:21 am

NonoNanette

another zo5/20

8:21 am

NonoNanette

both the same word one has a latin ending

8:21 am

Trifioso

thanks no no. does it build, or it is it's own thing?

8:21 am

Haz1558

It's another plural (Latin). Sorry you didn't take it?

8:22 am

Vicuna

two pl's of the zo4, Tri. One Latin one Eng.

8:22 am

Trifioso

got it! yay for me, finishing the z's

8:22 am

Trifioso

gotta run - see you later today, barring any acts of God....

8:23 am

Haz1558

Bye Trif.

8:23 am

Vicuna

Bye, Trifioso!

8:23 am

Judi

I'm riding your coattails on the z's, trif. Ty.

8:23 am

NonoNanette

bye Trif

8:24 am

Trifioso

kisses babble land. what did I ever do before I met you? oh i remember - laundry, ironing, meal planning, correspendence....

8:24 am

Spaceman

byee

8:24 am

NonoNanette

need to go clean up the breakfast mess. bbl

8:24 am

herinfernallady

bye trifs

8:24 am

Vicuna

Bye, Nono.

8:24 am

OrangeCat

good afternoon all

8:25 am

herinfernallady

bye nono Hi anyone i missed

8:25 am

Vicuna

Hello, OrangeCat.

8:25 am

herinfernallady

HI ORange long time

8:26 am

OrangeCat

hi there herin.. how'r u

8:27 am

Judi

Hey, Orange Cat. Hope you aren't near any of the riots!

8:27 am

herinfernallady

about to depart

8:28 am

OrangeCat

there have been a few small-ish riots nearby.

8:28 am

Spaceman

kalispera!

8:28 am

Judi

Or, at least I hope you aren't participating!

8:29 am

OrangeCat

kalispera space. no.. i wasn't :-)

8:30 am

Spaceman

i got 60 words and am totally stuck!!

8:30 am

Vicuna

Well, I am really enjoying this grid, but I'd better go prepare some packages for the post. See you all later!

8:30 am

Haz1558

Bye VI.

8:31 am

kwakerbkul

Bye Vi!

8:31 am

Spaceman

byee

8:34 am

Judi

Well, OrangeCat, you'll be happy to know there are at least three Greek letters in today's grid.

8:34 am

OrangeCat

i'v got 2

8:35 am

Babs1

how about the o's?

8:36 am

herinfernallady

um something or ?

8:37 am

Judi

Babs: ot5/12 + plural.

8:37 am

herinfernallady

Orange how is teh kids?

8:38 am

Babs1

why do my eyes not follow easy paths in the grid????!!! thanks judi!

8:38 am

OrangeCat

all well herin. getting wound up for christmas. i wish there was a real 'north american' style santa for them to see

8:38 am

herinfernallady

oh

8:39 am

Judi

?? What's the Greek Christmas icon?

8:41 am

OrangeCat

the greeks don't get too worked up for dec25th. santa is santa.. but it's not the main thing here. can't escape the influence of the rest of the world tho

8:42 am

Judi

Ah. Shows you how wordly I am (NOT).

8:42 am

herinfernallady

They have Orthodox Easter is it the same for Christmas?

8:43 am

OrangeCat

easter is the big celebration here. christmas is dec 30

8:44 am

herinfernallady

that is what i thought. Are you in Greece or one of the Islands?

8:45 am

OrangeCat

crete. chania

8:45 am

herinfernallady

Nice

8:47 am

herinfernallady

My english uncle lives in Greek Cyprus

8:48 am

OrangeCat

my husband does alot of work in cyprus..Nicosia

8:49 am

OrangeCat

bbl... laundry :-)

8:49 am

Judi

You're the center of attention today, Orange. We don't see many players from Greece. Work it, you exotic creature!

8:50 am

Judi

Well, that blows the image entirely. There's nothing exotic about laundry.

8:51 am

herinfernallady

I really should go to bed

8:54 am

Judi

Herin, if you've finished your Babble, you may go to bed.

9:02 am

herinfernallady

I haven't finished but im going now night night

9:03 am

Judi

STDLTBBB.

9:03 am

Spaceman

i'm from turkey! thats near!

9:11 am

Judi

I'm down to 33. Going to take a break and make it look like i'm really working.

9:29 am

Book Doctor Gwen

howdee buddies 8-)

9:29 am

flosey

good morning

9:30 am

flosey

am babbling while baking

9:33 am

Lizsark

hi Babblers

9:33 am

flosey

hi Liz

9:35 am

Lizsark

hi Flo

9:38 am

Lizsark

quiet in here today

9:40 am

flosey

yes, very

9:40 am

periwinkle

herin, I got the Hungry Hippo game at Target. Thanks so much.!!!

9:40 am

flosey

I'm still watching my last tray of cookies in the oven

9:40 am

Lizsark

I'm getting mice pies ready for the school carol concert this evening

9:40 am

periwinkle

hello all, did herin leave?

9:40 am

periwinkle

mice pies?

9:41 am

flosey

sounds lovely Liz

9:41 am

Lizsark

I havent seen her Peri

9:41 am

flosey

hi peri

9:41 am

Book Doctor Gwen

yum, mice pies . . .

9:41 am

Lizsark

Oh! Sorry! Mince Pies LOL

9:41 am

Lizsark

Hi Gwen

9:41 am

Book Doctor Gwen

minced mice? 8-)

9:41 am

periwinkle

brb

9:41 am

flosey

yes peri, she'll be back, didn't finish, think she went to bed

9:41 am

Lizsark

I'm put off eating them now

9:41 am

flosey

love mince pie

9:42 am

flosey

it's always been a favourite in our household

9:42 am

Lizsark

Oh oh kids in from school, better go - have fun, happy babbling

9:42 am

flosey

do you make your own mincemeat Liz?

9:48 am

Book Doctor Gwen

chirp chirp

9:49 am

periwinkle

ok, flosey

9:52 am

Book Doctor Gwen

chirp

9:54 am

Book Doctor Gwen

ack! my game is going haywire -- it says less than 1 minute left!!

9:57 am

EvaNadine

anyone seen crossy today?

9:57 am

periwinkle

no Eva

10:00 am

flosey

haven't seen crossy in a couple of days Eva

10:02 am

EvaNadine

i have a fabulous bacon-weave-related item for him...he needs to log on!

10:04 am

periwinkle

help with O words please

10:05 am

Book Doctor Gwen

ot5, not this one, the ***** one!

10:05 am

periwinkle

sheesh, thanks Gwen

10:05 am

Book Doctor Gwen

yep, only just found 'em meself

10:07 am

EvaNadine

help with the 2 single E words in the 4th row down?

10:07 am

Book Doctor Gwen

hain't got those yet, sorry

10:08 am

EvaNadine

ooh, just noodled the left-side one

10:08 am

EvaNadine

ER4/4

10:08 am

periwinkle

have several e's and one from the middle e, not sure which word came from there, relieve pain, direction

10:08 am

Book Doctor Gwen

ahhh, ty eva

10:08 am

periwinkle

and a babblet ea4/5

10:08 am

Atalante

rt side one is a badly spelled big bird

10:09 am

periwinkle

thanks Ata

10:09 am

EvaNadine

TY!

10:09 am

periwinkle

found 136 with np, bbs

10:09 am

Book Doctor Gwen

aahhh, ty again

10:09 am

EvaNadine

peri -- those are from the upper E...it was the 2 single lower- Es that were annoying me.
got em both now, though.
:)

10:09 am

Book Doctor Gwen

no, wait, my E is not blue! (musta found the wrong word)

10:09 am

Atalante

took me bloody ages to find that!

10:10 am

Book Doctor Gwen

oy, got it at last

10:11 am

Book Doctor Gwen

back to hunting for Ms . . .

10:11 am

rururocks

there is the em 5 afganie chieftain also

10:11 am

Book Doctor Gwen

ruru, got that one, TY

10:12 am

Atalante

very random: there is NOTHING better than hot tea in winter

10:13 am

Book Doctor Gwen

and crackers! 8-)

10:15 am

Atalante

oh yes. but mainly tea! TEEAAA. *bliss*

10:16 am

Book Doctor Gwen

or a space heater LOL

10:17 am

Atalante

oh yes. yes. that too.

10:20 am

Atalante

my dog normally provides my heat source but she's buggered off somewhere!

10:25 am

Book Doctor Gwen

not gonna say it . . .

10:27 am

Book Doctor Gwen

well, 30 to go, time for a break

10:27 am

72 Temple Owl

hi all

10:27 am

Uniquity

Perhaps she is helping Emma go nuts for a paperclip..

10:27 am

Atalante

hi TO! hi Uni and the psycho KoG!

10:28 am

72 Temple Owl

nuts i think i must go run an errand for lunch today.

10:32 am

72 Temple Owl

i am bogged down with christmas cookies. gained 10 lbs. since this morning :(

10:32 am

Atalante

husband is Ill today, so Hobbit's spent about 99.9% of her day flopped with him, our bedroom is normally out of bounds, so any excuse she finds to be in there, she takes!

10:38 am

Flask1

Hi all.....clue please for ta6/21 please?

10:39 am

flosey

TO, I like the quote you have in your bio by Anais Nin

10:39 am

flosey

most so Flask

10:40 am

Flask1

thanx Flosey!

10:40 am

flosey

yw

10:42 am

flosey

could I have a clue for he6/27 please?

10:43 am

72 Temple Owl

ty flosey i am distracted at the moment.

10:44 am

flosey

np TO

10:58 am

mixi6

h + french water + not you

10:59 am

mixi6

last es7,32 help please?

11:01 am

Vicuna

I have only one es7 and it's the past tense of the previous noun!

11:02 am

mixi6

I need the one after that.

11:02 am

Vicuna

I'll keep looking! =)

11:03 am

Sally-catlover

Hi Mix, sorry not really joining in the chat atm, but the last es7 is an alternative spelling of the ae8

11:04 am

Atalante

ae8? *flails*

11:04 am

Vicuna

Ah, thanks!

11:04 am

mixi6

ty sally

11:04 am

Vicuna

one with terribly refined sensibilities, Ata.

11:05 am

Atalante

I kept trying to find that *yesterday*!

11:05 am

ashim

how do i play

11:06 am

Sally-catlover

Send a large cheque to any Babbler, then you can play.

11:06 am

jean1953

good afternoon everyone and I accept cheques also ashim lol :)

11:06 am

ashim

y not sure but after i win one game against you

11:07 am

ashim

do i make words accross and down only

11:07 am

ashim

do i make words accross and down only

11:08 am

Vicuna

You don't play against anyone here, ashim. You play against the grid. You can make words any way where the letters touch each other. Try the "Help" tab above the chat box.

11:08 am

Sally-catlover

No, any direction. But look in the help files before you start.

11:08 am

Haz1558

ashim - read Help above, it gives you an idea of what to do. You can go in any direction but the letters have to touch.

11:08 am

Sally-catlover

Snap, snap, snap :-)

11:08 am

jean1953

also Licketys babble clues are useful ashim

11:10 am

Haz1558

Oh, and good morning afternoon all.

11:10 am

Atalante

hi Haz and la Glitterata!

11:11 am

o-o

* What do you call the hair of a centaur?
* Humane.

11:11 am

Haz1558

Hello there! I've been out for a while, thought I'd see who was around.

11:11 am

jean1953

Good afternoon Haz, hope you are well:)

11:12 am

Haz1558

Hello jean - yes, I'm very well. How are you?

11:12 am

Vicuna

I'm around!

11:12 am

FMitch

I'm atriangle :)

11:12 am

Vicuna

That's unless the hair happens to be hutail, BabRab!

11:12 am

Haz1558

Hello Vicuna - twice in one day, we are honoured.

11:12 am

Vicuna

Yay! And Ata can be a square!

11:13 am

jean1953

Im ok cheers, now starting to get over the loss of my darling labarador back at the end of October

11:13 am

Haz1558

Hello angular FM.

11:13 am

FMitch

*grin* Hi all!

11:13 am

Atalante

a square? I'm a *star*!

11:13 am

Haz1558

It can take a while, jean, I know.

11:13 am

jean1953

hello FMitch:)

11:13 am

Haz1558

Trust Ata to steal the show.

11:14 am

Vicuna

*nodding graciously* The honor is all mine, Haz.

11:14 am

jean1953

I know Haz it really was the pits he was a super dog bless him, I am lucky that I still have the beagle it helps ease it a little

11:14 am

FMitch

Great grid for a change.

11:14 am

Haz1558

A beagle and a labrador? I bet you needed strategies for keeping them away from food.

11:15 am

Vicuna

Yeah, I'm liking this one.

11:15 am

Haz1558

It has been a civilised grid, I agree.

11:15 am

jean1953

Lol you know the breeds so well, put it this way all the food was at ceiling height lol

11:15 am

Vicuna

But of course the wall is still ahead.

11:15 am

Haz1558

That sounds about right, jean!

11:15 am

FMitch

lol jean

11:15 am

Atalante

I hate it. I can't find 20 words

11:16 am

o-o

infidel grids are so ungodly

11:16 am

jean1953

mind you the beagle is sulking today it was booster day at the vets lol not impressed lol

11:16 am

Vicuna

Ata Ata Ata, can't you love the 206 words you do have?

11:16 am

FMitch

Oh not finished Ata, has sickly hub been demaning attention?

11:17 am

Haz1558

Poor beagle. He'll forgive you eventually.

11:17 am

Atalante

no thank goodness! I escape to whitstable to have lunch adn hot chocolate in my favourite tea shop!

11:17 am

jean1953

Lol I expect forgiveness will come at tea time lol

11:18 am

Vicuna

Sounds nice, Ata.

11:18 am

Vicuna

*thoughts turn to hot chocolate*

11:18 am

jean1953

Right gotta dash hope to call in later, Happy Babbling everyone good to catch up with you all

11:18 am

FMitch

very nice, did you at least leave him a crust and some water?

11:18 am

Atalante

it was *necessary*

11:18 am

FMitch

Bye jean

11:18 am

Vicuna

Bye, jean!

11:18 am

Haz1558

Bye jean!

11:19 am

Atalante

he has home-made mushroom soup

11:19 am

Haz1558

That poor man. Alone, neglected, starving. Does it not make you ashamed?

11:19 am

FMitch

mushroom or toadstool?

11:19 am

Vicuna

He's got Hobbit to keep him warm.

11:20 am

Vicuna

So he's still better off than the rest of us.

11:20 am

Atalante

only a few fly agarics shoved in

11:20 am

Haz1558

Okay, he wasn't alone and he wasn't starving. And that means he wasn't neglected either, I suppose.

11:20 am

Vicuna

amanita muscaria. Tsk tsk tsk.

11:22 am

o-o

he 6 == most of warmth and to proceed from a stopping point: res***; pl

11:22 am

Atalante

he's been playing games on his laptop all day, of course

11:22 am

Sally-catlover

Does he play Babble Ata?

11:22 am

FMitch

*gasp* he doesn't babble does he??

11:22 am

Vicuna

Gosh - who on earth would spend the day playing games on the computer? What a notion!

11:22 am

FMitch

lol Vi

11:22 am

Haz1558

I feel sorry for people like that.

11:23 am

Atalante

omg no! no babble!

11:23 am

FMitch

Ata how do you know that he doesn't ...

11:23 am

Haz1558

I don't know. He could be ashim for all we know.

11:23 am

Vicuna

Those people are totally anti-social. No lives whatsoever.

11:24 am

Haz1558

I know. Talking to people they've never met.

11:24 am

debjed

hey everyone! how are you all?

11:24 am

Atalante

because he thinks it's a waste of time!!

11:24 am

Sally-catlover

lol

11:24 am

periwinkle

hello folkls

11:24 am

Vicuna

Hello, debjed.

11:24 am

debjed

i need some clues for the Z, please

11:24 am

periwinkle

*folks* even

11:24 am

Haz1558

Hello debjed - we're well. And hello peri.

11:25 am

Vicuna

Just think - if we all applied to the real world the sort of ingenuity and perseverance we apply to Babble, voila! Utopia achieved!

11:25 am

Vicuna

Of course, Utopia doesn't come with a second-letter list...

11:25 am

Atalante

he doesn't seem to see the irony in that st5ment. oh well. It amused me

11:25 am

Haz1558

Would we have to tell everybody everything in Utopia?

11:26 am

Vicuna

ze4- orange rind or pizzazz

11:26 am

Vicuna

ze4 - Greek letter, and pl

11:26 am

FMitch

No! that would be the blissful part Haz

11:26 am

debjed

thank you Vicuna

11:26 am

Haz1558

You mean we could keep some details to ourselves?

11:26 am

Vicuna

zo4 - any of the free-swimming larva of certain crustaceans (add a slew of vowels)

11:26 am

Vicuna

and Ltin pl

11:26 am

caitlyn

Good evening all .......

11:26 am

Vicuna

and English pl

11:27 am

Haz1558

Hello caitlyn!

11:27 am

FMitch

cait! Hi there.
Hi tto to deb and peri.

11:27 am

Atalante

hi cait!

11:27 am

caitlyn

Nice to see everyone here

11:27 am

debjed

thank you again, that's all the Z's:)

11:27 am

Vicuna

Haz, I'm afraid Utopia means everyone *wants* to hear every last little detail about your children and pets and gastric disturbances.

11:28 am

Vicuna

Hello, caitlyn!

11:28 am

Haz1558

The worst is hearing about pets' gastric disturbances.

11:28 am

rururocks

what is utopian about that?

11:28 am

debjed

how about help for the O?

11:29 am

Vicuna

Oh, will you look at that! My passport doesn't seem to have a visa for Utopia. It looks like I'll have to stay home.

11:29 am

Haz1558

I have to hear about pets' gastric disturbances on a regular basis in real life.

11:29 am

Sally-catlover

Are you a vet Haz?

11:29 am

rururocks

very common word deb

11:29 am

FMitch

ruru, how long have you been planning your trip and where are you heading hun?

11:29 am

Atalante

well then you should be used to it!

11:29 am

Atalante

why about giving advice on skin conditions?

11:29 am

periwinkle

deb, if it is not one thing, it is an*****

11:29 am

Haz1558

No, Sally, my husband is a vet and I get to answer emergency phone calls after hours.

11:29 am

rururocks

about a life time I think...

11:29 am

Atalante

*what

11:29 am

Vicuna

If it's not one, it's the ot5. Or its pl.

11:30 am

periwinkle

snap Vi!

11:30 am

rururocks

I am going to New Zealand, canada, NYC, and Montana for starters.

11:30 am

Haz1558

My advice about skin conditions is to take the animal to a vet!

11:30 am

debjed

oh heavens to betsy that was easy. thank you

11:30 am

Atalante

even when you could give such good advice about cleaning products?

11:31 am

Vicuna

Wow, ruru. That'll be a long hike!

11:31 am

FMitch

Those are quite some starters ruru!

11:31 am

Haz1558

Even then. There are too many skin conditions out there to try diagnosing over the phone.

11:31 am

caitlyn

Ata are you still a domestic goddess?

11:31 am

Sally-catlover

Groan. I thought I'd done all the T's, but now I see there are three more to find!

11:31 am

Atalante

hahahaha. no. LOL

11:31 am

rururocks

I am hoping to spend a couple months in NZ and go from top to bottom

11:32 am

caitlyn

I knew it wouldnt last LOL

11:32 am

periwinkle

when are you going on your trip, ruru?

11:32 am

FMitch

At is a domestic goddess?

Any plans for europe ru?

11:32 am

Atalante

NOT a domestic goddess!

11:32 am

rururocks

no not yet..

11:33 am

rururocks

brb..need more coffee

11:33 am

Haz1558

No, Nigella has got that title sewn up.

11:33 am

Atalante

an undomestic goddess

11:33 am

Vicuna

a goddess of chaos

11:34 am

caitlyn

LOL Vi

11:34 am

o-o

I suppose there are enough imported goddesses to go around

11:34 am

Atalante

I always play chaotic neutral characters in D&D

11:34 am

Vicuna

lol

11:35 am

FMitch

Nigella is filling our screens more so than usual - her derriere seems to have grown a tad?

11:35 am

caitlyn

I think being a goddess is overrated!

11:35 am

Haz1558

Not just her derriere, if you ask me.

11:35 am

Atalante

*gasp*

11:35 am

Sally-catlover

I wouldn't know :-(

11:35 am

Vicuna

I wouldn't know, caitlyn. I've never tried it.

11:36 am

Vicuna

lol, Sally-cat.

11:36 am

FMitch

It's hard living up to the title everyday but one manages ;)

11:36 am

Sally-catlover

Splutters coffeee at monitor

11:36 am

caitlyn

LOL Thats only what I have heard, never had a chance to try it out

11:36 am

Vicuna

But I was put on a pedestal once, and it was really annoying.

11:36 am

Sally-catlover

Did you fall off?

11:37 am

caitlyn

Stop it Sally or FM will come and clean it

11:37 am

FMitch

*passes Sally an imaculatly pressed tea towel and spray bottle*

11:37 am

Haz1558

We've got some Christmas cards done with decoupage. Husband was musing that it wouldn't do to compliment someone on their great decolletage. He's the master of mix-ups.

11:37 am

FMitch

lol!

11:37 am

Vicuna

Imagine getting nothing but incense for your birthday... yet *again*.

11:37 am

caitlyn

I know Vi you kept falling off!

11:37 am

Vicuna

lol, Haz.

11:37 am

caitlyn

LOL

11:38 am

Vicuna

Huh. Wanted to smack the boy and tell him to get real.

11:38 am

Sally-catlover

Gasp. You press your tea towels?

11:38 am

Haz1558

(I press my tea towels.....)

11:38 am

Sally-catlover

OK, so that confirms I'm just a slut.

11:38 am

Vicuna

Does wadding count as a sort of pressing?

11:39 am

Haz1558

No, Sally, apparently I'm in the minority and you're the normal one.

11:39 am

periwinkle

what the heck is a tea towel?

11:39 am

Haz1558

Bear in mind that I was raised by a woman who was born with an iron in her hand.

11:39 am

Sally-catlover

rofl

11:39 am

FMitch

Thank goodness LoriP is not here to hear me admit to a tad of domesticity

11:39 am

Vicuna

Haz presses her shoelaces.

11:39 am

o-o

closet I come to pressing towels is inadvertently running them over with my car

11:39 am

caitlyn

No you are not Sally (sniggering behind my hand)

11:39 am

periwinkle

do you mean the small kitchen towels

11:39 am

Atalante

I suppose I at least know what a tea towel is .... its a start!

11:39 am

Haz1558

It's the sort of towel you use for drying dishes.

11:40 am

periwinkle

that is what I thought, I would never think to iron them!!

11:40 am

Vicuna

... always presuming that you wash dishes...

11:40 am

Sally-catlover

What do you call them in US-land, peri?

11:40 am

FMitch

Woven from cotten and not fluffy like a bathroom towel

11:40 am

o-o

dish towel

11:40 am

Haz1558

But they're so easy to iron and come out all nice and crisp.

11:40 am

periwinkle

yes I do wash the dishes, at least the dishwasher does

11:40 am

periwinkle

dish towels, Sally

11:41 am

o-o

often flour sacks

11:41 am

Haz1558

Yes, FM makes a good point - the non-fluffy ones are ironable.

11:41 am

Vicuna

Some of us US-ians call them tea towels, too. But apparently not all of us! *shrug*

11:41 am

periwinkle

well, Haz, I will pack mine up once they are washed and ship them to you to be ironed, ok?

11:41 am

caitlyn

My hubby has learnt how they work since he retired

11:42 am

Haz1558

That will be fine, peri. And I'll send them back in cling-film so that they're all sterilised and ready to be used as a bandage in an emergency.

11:42 am

periwinkle

:-)

11:42 am

FMitch

Can we talk about something else now I am feeling very jittery with all this talk, the next thing you know I will get an urge to dust or hoover!!!

11:42 am

Atalante

you think she jokes!

11:42 am

Haz1558

Seriously, I did read that in a magazine once - 'ironing helps to sterilise' it sounds good to me!

11:42 am

Vicuna

But don't ever actually use them, peri, or they won't be crisp any more.

11:42 am

o-o

my initial thought of a tea towel is one for those who have difficulty getting the cup from the table to the mouth

11:43 am

Vicuna

lol, BabRab. Tea towel does sound more elegant than "slop rag".

11:43 am

caitlyn

Oh no FM, sit back and ignore the chat LOL

11:43 am

FMitch

or a bib :)

11:43 am

Sally-catlover

FMitch, if you get that feeling, just lie down till it goes away.

11:43 am

periwinkle

take a deep breath, FM and the feeling should pass

11:43 am

periwinkle

whre is LoriP anyway?

11:44 am

Vicuna

Speaking of Hoovering, our vacuum just exploded, and husband is going to get one of those roomba ones to replace it! I'm so excited!

11:44 am

FMitch

lol you lot

11:44 am

Sally-catlover

Actually, take a stiff drink, and the feeling will definitely pass.

11:44 am

caitlyn

I will have to get the first aide kit out if that happens FM

11:44 am

Atalante

oh fun!

11:44 am

FMitch

good idea Sally

11:44 am

Haz1558

Lori spoke of window-shopping earlier. She's probably ironing tea towels but keeping quiet about it.

11:44 am

periwinkle

brb

11:45 am

Haz1558

What's a roomba thing like? Does it come with tools or does it just do floors?

11:45 am

FMitch

She is buying windows .. double glazed, georgian, velux?

11:45 am

Vicuna

It's supposed to do both bare floors and carpet, and just zip around all by itself while I sit and eat bonbons!

11:45 am

caitlyn

LOL FM, you beat me to it then

11:45 am

Haz1558

I think she should go for genuine plastic double-glazed tudor ones.

11:46 am

FMitch

or microsoft?

11:46 am

rururocks

** packs up some Windex for Lori***

11:46 am

Sally-catlover

Wash your mouth out FM.

11:46 am

Vicuna

My contribution to the woman buying windows is to send her a bathrobe.

11:47 am

Haz1558

That sounds like fun, Vicuna. Will it rebel if you tell it 'You've missed a bit'?

11:47 am

Vicuna

I don't know, Haz. They're supposedly quite docile and biddable, but I'll have my whip at the ready just in case.

11:48 am

Atalante

brb

11:48 am

Haz1558

But does it just go at the same speed the whole time? What happens in the case of an emergency and you need the place cleaned pronto?

11:48 am

Haz1558

Ata's going to soothe fevered brows.

11:48 am

caitlyn

You send for FM

11:49 am

Vicuna

My understanding is that if you want pronto you're on your own.

11:49 am

Atalante

hahaha no she isn't!

11:49 am

Vicuna

I shall be sure to report back once the thing arrives and has had a chance to be put through its paces.

11:49 am

Sally-catlover

I really fancy one of those, but I can imagine the cats stalking it.

11:49 am

caitlyn

Someone poorly Ata?

11:49 am

Vicuna

Ata's going to refever overly-soothed brows?

11:50 am

Vicuna

I'm sure our cat will just hide from it.

11:50 am

FMitch

We will wait with interest :)

11:50 am

Haz1558

I'll be interested to hear about it Vicuna. Is it noisy, for instance? My dead Dyson sounded like an aircraft about to take off.

11:50 am

caitlyn

How big is it Vi?

11:51 am

FMitch

Dysons should come with a health warning, they are industrially loud!

11:51 am

Haz1558

I'm sure lurkers are thinking 'Sad women to get excited about a hoover'.

11:51 am

Haz1558

Spangle used to make a bolt for the door every time she saw the Dyson emerging. I felt like following her.

11:52 am

Sally-catlover

Perhaps they don't realise it's a code word for something else :-)

11:53 am

Vicuna

It's about 18 inches diameter, I think, a circular disc that trundles around the room trying not to bump to hard into the walls or get stuck under the furniture.

11:53 am

FMitch

HAve you seen our latest viewing figures, we are pulling the lurker audience in better than ever at this time of day.

11:53 am

Vicuna

*too*

11:53 am

Sally-catlover

There you are, told you it was a code word!

11:53 am

Vicuna

And while I'm self-editing, can a disc be anything but circular?

11:54 am

FMitch

LOL but good question Vi, Im sure someone could argue the point

11:54 am

Vicuna

It's the sensationalism, FM. People talk about morals, but they're secretly just avid to hear graphic discussion of tea-towel ironing.

11:54 am

Haz1558

Maybe we should conduct a survey throughout the day to see when lurkers most lurk.

11:54 am

caitlyn

My mum had one a couple of years ago...I think it was too small and she got annoyed with it, so it rests in the cupboard

11:54 am

Sally-catlover

How can you tell when they lurk?

11:55 am

caitlyn

I lurk in the mornings!!

11:55 am

FMitch

I would suggest the morning slot Haz (GMT of course)

11:55 am

Haz1558

Some of us never log off so we look as though we lurk semi-permanently. I lurk more in our mornings and come out to chat later in the day.

11:55 am

Vicuna

My husband, who just loves to search through reviews of technological products, assures me that the early models had many issues, but the newer ones are universally well-regarded. As I said, we shall see.

11:56 am

FMitch

but it is intersting to see how many people participate in the grid if you look at the archives from time to time, large numbers of finishers that never come into the chat

11:56 am

Vicuna

There are 170 people on-line now.

11:56 am

Haz1558

That's true, FM, lots of unfamiliar names.

11:56 am

caitlyn

Perhaps they dont like chat about cleaning

11:56 am

Vicuna

*waves at lurkers*

11:57 am

Haz1558

How can't you like chat about cleaning? I mean, come on, it's really interesting.

11:57 am

Yvo

Im one of the lurkers,waves back chat goes to fast for me but i do enjoy all of you babblers

11:57 am

FMitch

zzzzzz

11:57 am

Vicuna

Is that possible, caitlyn? SO hard to imagine that there could be people like that!

11:57 am

Haz1558

Hello Yvo!

11:57 am

richalulu

lol waves back

11:58 am

Vicuna

Yay for Yvo and richalulu coming out of hiding!

11:58 am

caitlyn

Waving at rich and Yvo....hello there

11:58 am

Yvo

hello one and all,hope your having a good day

11:58 am

FMitch

yay lurkers are uncloaking :)

11:58 am

Haz1558

You see? (I was going to say the lurkers are exposing themselves now, but I've thought better of it)

11:58 am

richalulu

threes

11:58 am

Vicuna

Oh no! richalulu has discovered one of the dangers of unlurking! lol

11:59 am

richalulu

see why I don't chat!

11:59 am

Birdeee

This is only my second time playing so I am not sure if I really qualify as a lurker

11:59 am

FMitch

LOL Haz.
However, imagine if there were 170 people all trying to chat here at the same time!

11:59 am

Atalante

we'll wait for sprite before the exposing

11:59 am

Haz1558

I don't know how long you have to be playing before being classified a lurker.

11:59 am

Vicuna

Well, welcome, Birdsee. I guess only time will tell if you are a true lurker.

11:59 am

FMitch

Hi Birde

11:59 am

Birdeee

I have found 117 words in this puzzle

12:00 pm

Vicuna

Go, Birdsee, go!

12:00 pm

o-o

how do those that do not participate in the chat effect those who do? is there a reluctance to speak because of some type of orwellian concern?

12:00 pm

Haz1558

Well done, Birdee - it looks like you're well on your way to being a true babbler.

12:00 pm

Yvo

october 2005

12:00 pm

caitlyn

Hello Birdee, you are doing well.welcome to babble

12:00 pm

Haz1558

Babble - there are times when I just don't want to participate in chat. I don't know about everyone else.

12:01 pm

Birdeee

I have to go to work for a bit - I'll keep searching and chatting later - bye all

12:01 pm

caitlyn

Im the same Haz

12:01 pm

Sally-catlover

Also, sometimes I'm just too busy, and sometimes there are too many clues being given, and I really only want those as the last resort.

12:01 pm

caitlyn

Bye Birdee, have a good day, see you soon

12:01 pm

Vicuna

Yeah, sometimes I'm not in the mood. And it does always seem odd to me when people have very personal discussions as if they've forgotten that this is a public forum. Or perhaps they just don't care.

12:01 pm

Haz1558

Bye Birdee.

12:02 pm

Atalante

they dont care

12:02 pm

Vicuna

Bye-bye, Birdeee!

12:02 pm

FMitch

Uh oh, I think Vi might be about to burst into song!

12:02 pm

caitlyn

If I chat while doing the grid ,otherwise I put the words in the wrong place LOL

12:02 pm

Haz1558

Yes, the personal stuff is more than I want or need to hear. But then everyone's personality is different.

12:02 pm

Vicuna

Hee hee, I couldn't help it!

12:03 pm

Haz1558

Ear-plugs at the ready....

12:03 pm

caitlyn

My grammer is getting worse!!

12:03 pm

Vicuna

Don't worry, Haz. I don't even know the words.

12:03 pm

o-o

dot dot dit

12:03 pm

Atalante

and spelling :P

12:03 pm

Yvo

Dinner is ready and Husband wants to eat ,be lurking later,bye evryone

12:03 pm

Haz1558

Your spelling is deteriorating as well!

12:03 pm

FMitch

Bye Yvo, nice to see you again

12:03 pm

Vicuna

Bye, Yvo!

12:03 pm

Haz1558

See you, Yvo, enjoy your dinner.

12:04 pm

caitlyn

LOL There is no hope for me........

12:05 pm

caitlyn

Okay its wine time..

12:05 pm

Atalante

lol

12:05 pm

Haz1558

You think wine is going to help?

12:06 pm

Vicuna

I haven't noticed that wine has a positive influence on grammar or spelling.

12:06 pm

caitlyn

Yesh it mite a bit

12:06 pm

FMitch

the olives might *looks around hoepfully*

12:06 pm

Haz1558

Nicely done, caitlyn!

12:06 pm

Vicuna

lol, caitlyn. That was quick!

12:07 pm

Vicuna

Oops, sorry, FM. I didn't mean to hit you in the eye with that olive!

12:07 pm

caitlyn

Passing garlic olives to FM hic

12:07 pm

FMitch

its ok i can tipe with 1 ey

12:07 pm

Vicuna

Gracious! DId I knock her out cold?

12:08 pm

Vicuna

Phew!

12:08 pm

Sally-catlover

Fireworks for me! Have to go so have fun Babblers. I'm supposed to be reading a funny poem tonight and I need to titivate it a bit.

12:08 pm

caitlyn

LOL FM

12:08 pm

Haz1558

That's nothing. I can type from underneath the desk thanks to mirrors and extendable arms.

12:08 pm

FMitch

Congrats Sally!

12:08 pm

caitlyn

Congratsh Sallee

12:08 pm

Haz1558

Have fun Sally!

12:08 pm

Vicuna

Bye, Sally-cat. Have fun titivating!

12:09 pm

FMitch

I want to know why and where Sally is reading a silly poem and why she has to titivate

12:09 pm

caitlyn

She wants to look good??

12:10 pm

Sally-catlover

Going to a Christmas party, and doing a party piece. Very silly about turkeys.

12:10 pm

caitlyn

Tell us

12:10 pm

FMitch

Ah, thanks!! HAve a great time :)

12:10 pm

Vicuna

Turkeys are intrinsically funny.

12:10 pm

Sally-catlover

Too shy :-(

12:10 pm

Sally-catlover

Poof!

12:10 pm

Vicuna

Be brave, Sally-cat!

12:11 pm

caitlyn

I have never thought about turkeys in that way Vi

12:11 pm

caitlyn

Bye Sally, have fun

12:11 pm

FMitch

Did you know that it is only the make turkey that goes gobble gobble, the femail clucks only

12:11 pm

Atalante

whats a femail?

12:11 pm

Haz1558

I didn't know that.

12:11 pm

Vicuna

what's a make?

12:12 pm

caitlyn

I didnt know that FM, I can sleep at nights now LOL

12:12 pm

Atalante

LOL Vi

12:12 pm

FMitch

Whats the point ...... *sigh*

12:12 pm

caitlyn

Keep trying FM

12:12 pm

FMitch

I'm drunk on cait's whine fumes ;)

12:12 pm

Haz1558

Gosh, we could get jobs as proofreaders, couldn't we?

12:12 pm

Vicuna

cait's not whining!

12:12 pm

Haz1558

As long as you're not drunk on Channel No 6.

12:12 pm

caitlyn

Hic Dont blame me

12:13 pm

Atalante

I want to!

12:13 pm

o-o

so when there is gobbling and clucking some bonding may be going on

12:13 pm

Vicuna

Only if we're allowed to tease the writers as we go.

12:13 pm

caitlyn

Its FMs fault

12:13 pm

Haz1558

Babble! What can you be suggesting?

12:13 pm

Vicuna

Whooops! PB for me. =(

12:13 pm

FMitch

Nah my TV only goes as far as #5 ROFL

12:13 pm

Atalante

PB Vi!

12:13 pm

Vicuna

lol, FM!

12:14 pm

caitlyn

Ha Ha Vi.....off you go

12:14 pm

Vicuna

BabRab must be trying to titivate us! ;)

12:14 pm

Haz1558

And us as innocent as the driven snow.

12:14 pm

FMitch

Oh I say!

12:15 pm

Vicuna

Driven on snow, maybe.

12:15 pm

caitlyn

Thish wine is geting my englise much beter as i sade it wood

12:16 pm

o-o

I am merely suggesting that based solely on the sounds at least two are in proximity

12:17 pm

Vicuna

Usually turkeys hang out with a gobbler and a whole harem of cluckers.

12:17 pm

Haz1558

caitlyn, that must be some powerful stuff you've got there.

12:17 pm

carleekat

Hi all

12:18 pm

caitlyn

Not really Haz LOL

12:18 pm

Vicuna

Hello, carleekat.

12:18 pm

caitlyn

Hi carlee

12:18 pm

Haz1558

Hello carlee.

12:18 pm

FMitch

Hi carlee

12:18 pm

carleekat

what wine cait?

12:18 pm

carleekat

hi vic...cait

12:18 pm

carleekat

hi hazel....fm...

12:19 pm

Atalante

hi carlee

12:19 pm

carleekat

( just grabbing my lunch before a client comes in )

12:19 pm

caitlyn

A nice red carlee........pouring a glass for carlee....hic

12:19 pm

carleekat

hi there ata :)

12:19 pm

carleekat

what kind of red????

12:20 pm

Atalante

I do not like this new egghead

12:20 pm

FMitch

Did you have a good birthday carlee?

12:20 pm

carleekat

* thanks * - <cheers>

12:20 pm

Haz1558

Why does the egghead displease?

12:20 pm

carleekat

I did thanks fm...nice..calm...relaxed... perfection....

12:20 pm

FMitch

splendid!

12:21 pm

carleekat

i came home rom girlguides and my daughter just put the finishing touches of ( canned ) frosting on a still warm from oven ( mix) cake... so was all warm and sweet....was so good...

12:21 pm

carleekat

from*

12:22 pm

MonkeyGames

OK, Monkey Boy the Total Loon is in bed, dinner is behind us, nothing is on TV for a little while, here I am to annoy you good folkd for a bit!

12:22 pm

Vicuna

Ah well, my lunch is finished and I'd best save the end of the grid for later. I've got mountains of shoelaces and dustcloths that need ironing. ha ha.

12:22 pm

Vicuna

Farewell, babblers all!

12:22 pm

FMitch

ooooo that sounds good.

12:22 pm

carleekat

byebye vic....

12:22 pm

Atalante

looool bye dear!

12:22 pm

carleekat

and I have to run too..bottler here...and still not done my clam chowder :'(

12:22 pm

caitlyn

Its Australian carlee

12:22 pm

carleekat

:-(

12:22 pm

FMitch

Toodles Vi I think I must away to the kitchen too. TTFN

12:22 pm

carleekat

shiraz?

12:22 pm

Haz1558

Bye Vi and FM.

12:23 pm

MonkeyGames

Bye Vicuna!

12:23 pm

MonkeyGames

Bye Carlee!

12:23 pm

caitlyn

Bye Vi, enjoy ironing
Bye carlee. nice to see you
Hi MG

12:23 pm

Atalante

because he looks even more like a train spotter than the rest of them

12:23 pm

caitlyn

Bye FM great to see you, see you soon

12:24 pm

Haz1558

Ah, the egghead. Anorak wearer, is he? I should switch on to see.

12:24 pm

MonkeyGames

Had a bit of an accident this morning. A truck identical to the one at the below link took a corner too sharply and hit the trike. It has sufferred minor damage, and ihave some sore muscles and a back flare-up but further no injuries. Walter was alrady at school. http://www.tachyon.nu/p/z/217/9294.jpg
/d%2011795/lgnl

12:25 pm

Atalante

very very much so

12:25 pm

caitlyn

Oh dear.....this is making me feel guilty, I must go and cook also.See you all tomorrow.........bye

12:25 pm

Haz1558

Bye caitlyn.

12:28 pm

Haz1558

I'll head kitchenward as well. Bye for now!

12:28 pm

MonkeyGames

Bye Haz!

12:28 pm

Atalante

bye dear!

12:29 pm

Haz1558

Bye....

12:31 pm

MonkeyGames

For the record I was able to reach the head of the comapany whose truck it is and he wants to work with me to reach a settlement of some soirt. The driver did not stop. Might not be aware he hit me, despite my runing after the truick waving my arms.

12:31 pm

MonkeyGames

Big truck, small trike.

12:34 pm

hurshy

i think teaset should count.

12:34 pm

MonkeyGames

Me too!

12:35 pm

hurshy

i am taking a two-part "advanced" excel course. this morning was the first part. i only learned a little bit, but the second part should be almost all stuff i don't know yet! :)

12:36 pm

MonkeyGames

Good luck and have fun! I took a very very simple excel course a while back... I'm sure you blow me out of the water.

12:36 pm

Atalante

you'll have fuuuuuun

12:36 pm

Atalante

*hates excel courses*

12:37 pm

hurshy

yes i can't wait to learn all about macros

12:37 pm

hurshy

and pivot tables

12:37 pm

MonkeyGames

I will admit to not enjoying mine....

12:37 pm

MonkeyGames

Now THAT would be interesting!

12:37 pm

Atalante

oh ... them. you'll have fun :P

12:37 pm

hurshy

i'm sure i could figure out pivot tables on my own if i had data that NEEDED pivot tabling, but i never have.

12:37 pm

Atalante

I had to go on a 2 week advanced excel course a few years ago, I wanted to stab the thing by the end of it!

12:38 pm

MonkeyGames

I am not entirely certain why one would want a table to pivot nor in which way it could do it. Buit I'd like to be.

12:38 pm

hurshy

they gave us CDs with practice data sets so that will be nice. i hate having to make up my own data in order to learn how to do something.

12:38 pm

hurshy

pivot tables, from what i gather, have to do with when you really sort of have "three-dimensional" data

12:38 pm

MonkeyGames

Mine was for school. The Word one bored me to tears. Thank goodness they let me test out of English! I corrected the test. They accepted that as proof of competence.

12:39 pm

Atalante

yes. or you want to be able to compare 3 sets of data in one table

12:39 pm

MonkeyGames

Really sort of have three dimensional data. OK, I love it!

12:39 pm

MonkeyGames

OH! Gotcha.

12:40 pm

Trifioso

hello babble land - MG!!! Hurshy!!! ooh, I am already happy I dropped in....

12:40 pm

MonkeyGames

The "How's your English?" test included such questions as, "If you are wanting to reach the desk dial three times zero." and then a question about that in Dutch. You see why I corrected it.

12:41 pm

MonkeyGames

HI TRIF!!!!

12:41 pm

MonkeyGames

Here's a link to a pic of a truck exactly like the one that hit the trike this morning, Trif: http://www.tachyon.nu/p/z/217/9294.jpg
/d%2011795/lgnl

12:41 pm

Trifioso

howdeeee. back from breakfast with the brits, and ignoring the mountain of housework so I can babble - normal!

12:42 pm

MonkeyGames

The word Tachyon stuck with me so I was able to track the company down. Love tachyon particles.

12:42 pm

Atalante

hi trif!

12:42 pm

MonkeyGames

They go backward and forward in time at the same, errr, time.

12:43 pm

MonkeyGames

Plus it's a not infrequent Babble phantom.

12:43 pm

Trifioso

Yes, I heard you mention it this morning....I am so glad you were not seriously injured,and that walter was already at school. And you just got your new trike! what a pisser.

12:44 pm

periwinkle

hello all

12:44 pm

Trifioso

the photo makes it so much more chilling - how ever did you escape so unscathed? i would still be shaking....

12:44 pm

Trifioso

hello peri, and ata, and everyone else

12:44 pm

MonkeyGames

Yeah, it was really scary but in the end very minor. The guy wants to work with me on it, he says, which he'd better because under Dutch law hitting a person=powerewd vehicla with a motorized one and then leaving is Bad Bad Bad.

12:45 pm

Trifioso

but if you are speaking to him, surely he didn't just leave, right?

12:45 pm

MonkeyGames

I'm only a little shakey. I was stopped in a separate bike lane well behind the line and he took the corner too fast. Just another couple cm and he would have dragged the trikle though. I was just lucky.

12:46 pm

Trifioso

omg, mg! You are BLESSED, not just lucky....

12:46 pm

MonkeyGames

I tracked down the companmy from the truck's logo and reached the manager. The driver probably didn't even know he hit me, but he SHOULD: I was in teh rearview mirror running and waving my arms for half a block.

12:47 pm

MonkeyGames

I did discuss it with the police and they said that if they stop cooperating about a settlement I can file a report at any time, doesn't have to be today.

12:48 pm

MonkeyGames

I also e-mailed my doctor so it's on the record that I have sore muscles and a back flare-up.

12:48 pm

Trifioso

wow, sounds like the law is really well written over there. the police sound as if they were most helpful, also. that is a relief

12:48 pm

MonkeyGames

THIS law is well written, anyway. And the police do tend to be helpful, although I do have some complaints about their handling of the attempted assault by our ex-landlord a couple of years ago.

12:49 pm

MonkeyGames

Attempted assault is not punishable by law here. To be fair the cop involved didn't like that either.

12:50 pm

Trifioso

geesh! well, at least you have followed all the proper channels on your end. you have done very well! I am proud of you!

12:51 pm

MonkeyGames

Awww, shucks. I was just upset and angry... and then mollified by the manager's attitude. Let's hope he stays cooperative. I hate court.

12:51 pm

Trifioso

me too.

12:51 pm

o-o

assault must a different crime in the Netherlands in the US fear of bodily is an assault and actual contact if a battery

12:52 pm

Trifioso

I am always afraid I am going to start crying. I always do, when confronted with big authority, or something that even looks scary, like a judge at a big table. HATE that about myself. I have the leakiest eyes in history!

12:52 pm

MonkeyGames

The time that dweeb sued my husband (LONG story) spuriously, though, ity was WAY fun watching him squirm in court.

12:53 pm

Trifioso

does the person who loses have to pay all court costs in holland?

12:53 pm

MonkeyGames

o, BabRab, well put. Yes, it is different here-- I asked, "So if someone throws a brick at my head and misses that is attemptesd assault and not punishable?" and they said yes, it's only assault if it hits you.

12:53 pm

MonkeyGames

Yes Trif.

12:53 pm

Trifioso

maybe that guy in iraq could use that defense...the shoe didn't HIT Bush, just whizzed by.....

12:54 pm

MonkeyGames

We have no "no win no fee" system though.

12:54 pm

MonkeyGames

Where was the secret service? To quote the Simpsons, "HA HA!"

12:54 pm

Trifioso

what a bad shot...if I woman had whiffed a pump, it would have hit him, dead on. We learn that from the cot.

12:54 pm

MonkeyGames

I HOPE he can get away with it... he was using a local protest form, after all.

12:55 pm

Trifioso

that is what we fought for, to bring democracy to iraq, right? protesting is a form of expression in a free society, right?

12:55 pm

MonkeyGames

True, except I was a tomboy and never wore pumps... Did learn the fingernail trimmmming tricks though, and how to defend myself with a door key. Wasn't a good area.

12:55 pm

MonkeyGames

Exactly.

12:56 pm

MonkeyGames

But to be fair, we who? America, love it or leave it, they say. I am no longer a US citizen.

12:56 pm

periwinkle

bbs

12:56 pm

Trifioso

mind you, I hope those same secret service guys aren't assigned to Obama. He needs better protection than those clowns.

12:56 pm

icepyro

*arrives and starts reading* are we discussing Bush's ninja moves?

12:56 pm

o-o

does seem odd that only an actual assault is a crime --- if someone attempts to run another over the victim who evades the vehicle provides his attacker a defense

12:56 pm

MonkeyGames

You should hear my Iraqui co-worker on the subject of this supposed democracy...

12:57 pm

Trifioso

I keep thinking of Austin Powers, actually - "honestly! Who throws a SHOE? You fight like a woman!"

12:57 pm

MonkeyGames

BabRab, I agree and think I did get the short end of the stick on that one.

12:57 pm

Trifioso

good point, bab - hadn't thought of it that way...

12:58 pm

MonkeyGames

Maybe when it is life endangering it's different. I should have been more forceful about how Walter was endangered by the flying door.

12:59 pm

MonkeyGames

Did mash the guy's hand with the door defending myself. Quite pleased about that.

12:59 pm

Trifioso

the best part of the bush thing is the idiot reporters trying to go all analytical about it "we are getting reports that it was a soft-soled shoe...." "now, we have an expert here in Middle eastern footwear, with a diagram of a typical Iraqi shoe...." gag

12:59 pm

MonkeyGames

Hee hee hee!

1:01 pm

o-o

what is sad about the incident is reports that the iraqi has been beat up according to his brother

1:01 pm

Trifioso

oh, a phantom today is reminding me of one of the best books I ever read - "Maus" - does anyone here know it?

1:01 pm

Trifioso

who beat him up?

1:01 pm

o-o

beat up in custody

1:01 pm

Trifioso

who

1:01 pm

MonkeyGames

The secret service beat the crap out of him. Serious facial damage, says Iraqi TV.

1:01 pm

Trifioso

US custody, or Iraqi police?

1:02 pm

MonkeyGames

Maus I know as a comic from the 80-90's...

1:02 pm

Trifioso

that's lovely. where were they when he was throwing the shoes?

1:02 pm

MonkeyGames

Says my Iraqi co-worker.

1:02 pm

o-o

Iraqi ... I suppose enhanced interrogation methods

1:02 pm

icepyro

heh If you watch the whole thing, Bush was even surprised people are asking about the shoe. He was like "It's a shoe. It's just someone wanting attention. Like when someone yells or gestures without all five fingers..."

1:02 pm

Trifioso

Yup, that's the one. just an amazing book. the pictures are so poignant, and the story is amazing

1:02 pm

carleekat

i just finished reading that myself

1:02 pm

carleekat

( the iraqi..not maus )

1:03 pm

MonkeyGames

Exactly. Could they harbopr secret sentiments? Like, ding dong the witch is dead? Flying monkeys dancing with joy when Bush melts?

1:03 pm

Trifioso

I thought it was weird that after the throwing was over they all started rushing in - from another room! They really were not too on the ball

1:04 pm

Trifioso

seriously. those could have been daggers he was throwing

1:04 pm

carleekat

u know..IF the reporter didn't get hurt I would almost 1/2 wonder did they plant him....since bush "took it so well" and the press was complementing him for once...especially on his way out ...

1:04 pm

icepyro

ya know in a situation like that, you don't want the SS standing between him and everything. There is no way they could have been present to 'defend' him and the meeting not look like he is scared of a bunch of reporters.

1:04 pm

MonkeyGames

Good point. But uyou put it past them to plant him and then beat him up? I don't.

1:05 pm

Trifioso

I think erring on the side of caution is always appropriate. I personally think Obama had better wear a bullet proof vest and a helmet everywhere he goes. People are just so keyed up about his safety!

1:05 pm

carleekat

well..i suppose..what is a broken arm when u get a few grand...

1:05 pm

Trifioso

and keep in mind, we have been TOLD he was beat up. We saw him throw the shoes

1:05 pm

icepyro

the beating is over the top and yes I do doubt they 'planted' him. I think if he was planted, he would stabed Bush or something

1:06 pm

icepyro

It is not freedom if you are scared to live your life

1:06 pm

MonkeyGames

Oh yes. Obama is going to be a popular target. There is no way he doesn't know that, which makes him reek of dedication and integrity. I really hope things are actually changing!

1:07 pm

icepyro

Obama is going to be more popular of a target in the States than abroad at least.

1:07 pm

Trifioso

me too. and the biggest bummer is that if something does happen to Obama, chances are it won't be a militant foreign terrorist, but a plain old American born and raised racist pig.

1:07 pm

MonkeyGames

I also doubt he was planted. But if they DID plant him I wouldn't believe for a second they would hesitate to beat him up. If, as you aptly point out, that did happen.

1:07 pm

Trifioso

and how shameful, on our part

1:07 pm

Trifioso

you watch enough episodes of 24 and you can believe anything, after a while

1:08 pm

carleekat

i did not say he was planted.... I said....if he wasn't hurt I would have to wonder IF he was planted

1:08 pm

MonkeyGames

Yes, so he has chosen to risk being a martyr for good. I thought I would never respect a politician again what with the trends of teh last decades but I am starting to be impressed.

1:08 pm

72 Temple Owl

carleekat happy birthday!

1:08 pm

MonkeyGames

Oh I know, we're just runningw ith it Carlee.

1:08 pm

carleekat

thanks TO :)

1:09 pm

MonkeyGames

All I was saying was that even if he was hurt it wouldn;t makeme assume he wasn't planted. But he probably wasn't., and I realize you weren't saying he was.

1:09 pm

72 Temple Owl

luckily i am still dresssed for your party! :)

1:09 pm

MonkeyGames

Me too!

1:09 pm

carleekat

hehehe..thanks :) was a good day..relaxed and nice....one of best I've ever had :)

1:10 pm

icepyro

I think the last election was a test of how the American public really will just go with any gag candidate, but then with the economy it became serious and Obama stepped up to show he was actually trying and not being a stage show

1:10 pm

o-o

I guess there have been conflicting reports about a beating: one of his brothers said on Al-Baghdadia that he had spoken by telephone with Mr. Zaidi and he told him, â€œThank God, I am in good health,â€ The A.P. reported.

1:11 pm

icepyro

carlee, I didn't know it was your bday, but now that I do, I hope you have a wonderful day :)

1:11 pm

Trifioso

I felt bad for whomever won. who on earth would want to inherit this pile of stink?

1:11 pm

carleekat

not only just trying...but was Intelligent AND surrounded himself with intelligent people

1:11 pm

MonkeyGames

And now he's taking good action on th eenvironmental front and everything...

1:11 pm

72 Temple Owl

sorry hi all

1:11 pm

Trifioso

mind you, he won't have to do very much to seem so much better than what we have had....

1:12 pm

carleekat

BR... he likely would have said..." thank god am good" which in muslim/ arab culture..is standard answer first...no matter if u good bad ugly or on death bed

1:12 pm

MonkeyGames

There is an old saying that nobody who WANTS to be President ever should... but maybe that doesn't apply here...

1:13 pm

icepyro

as I heard it, it's that anybody who wants power never should have it, and vice versa.

1:13 pm

MonkeyGames

The last time we were eligeable to vote US we wrote in Frank Zappa. He was GOING to run, before the cancer...

1:14 pm

o-o

david broder said that anyone who campaigns two years to be president is unfit to govern

1:14 pm

carleekat

i think obama wants to "lead"

1:14 pm

Trifioso

oh god, the very idea is hilarious! Dynamo Hum could be the new anthem....oh, I am rolling....

1:14 pm

Trifioso

I am so in love with you, Monkey....

1:15 pm

MonkeyGames

I actually, and this is hard for me to say because it is so DARNED unusual, think he wants to Change things for the Good. Whether he leads or whatever.

1:15 pm

o-o

political parties exist to acquire, maintain and exploit power for intended beneficiaries ... any benefit the elecorate receives is incidental

1:15 pm

carleekat

yea..i agree..I think hillary and obama..."give a damn"....they really believe n their country

1:16 pm

carleekat

( this grid sucks)

1:17 pm

Trifioso

okay, not to get off subject, but what's a fish on here? Is it one of those words that leaps out and smacks you after you have been staring at the grid for an hour?

1:17 pm

MonkeyGames

A very interesting book is Gore Vidal's "Empire". It is a history of the founding days of the US, and the title says it all. Excellent book, very thought provoking. And yes, sucky gri. Been a lot of those lately... oh well, Sturgeon's law.

1:17 pm

icepyro

I hope you are right. I just hope he has the intelligence to realize he has to be President first and Democrat second. Altho selecting Hillary is a Democrat move to 'heal' the party and not a Presidential one.

1:18 pm

o-o

"One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we've been
bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle.
We're no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has
captured us. It is simply too painful to acknowledge -- even to
ourselves -- that we've been so credulous. (So the old bamboozles tend
to persist as the new bamboozles rise.)"
-- Carl Sagan
(1934-1996), Astro-physicist

1:18 pm

carleekat

fish....easy word u SHOULD have seen..but needed a clue to find

1:18 pm

Trifioso

thanks carlee.

1:18 pm

MonkeyGames

Yes, that selection is a soothing gesture, but that COULD mean he's a good diplomat... only time will tell. Got my hopes up though, and i thought those days were long gone.

1:18 pm

icepyro

excellent quote babrab

1:19 pm

MonkeyGames

Yes, I second that.

1:19 pm

Trifioso

At least Hillary is qualified to run something, unlike the morons Bush kept putting in charge of stuff, like that idiot that mucked up the hurrican relief so badly.

1:19 pm

carleekat

I think hillary was both a democratic and a presidential move....obama going to be so bloody freakin busy with economics..he NEEDS someone smart and respected in other countries to deliver and receive messages on his part...say what u will about hillary..she plays the game...

1:20 pm

MonkeyGames

Yes. They finally name a hurricane after me and THAT happens. I did not mean to whup those states. Sorry.

1:20 pm

MonkeyGames

I was impressed with her quashed and long-ago health plans.

1:20 pm

icepyro

If you are fundamentally opposed to an idea, it is difficult to be an effective diplomat. This is why they changed how to select vice president from simply being 'runner-up' to selected by the candidate

1:20 pm

72 Temple Owl

well one t hing is for sure: big Government will be back big time

1:21 pm

carleekat

u mean its NOT big gov't NOW???!

1:21 pm

MonkeyGames

No it is corporate government right now.

1:21 pm

Trifioso

oh, hey TO - my son's girfriend got in to LaSalle yeseterday, so do keep an eye out for her come September, okay? :)

1:21 pm

carleekat

didn't I hear a report that the "gov't" was bigger now then when the clintons left?

1:21 pm

icepyro

no carlee, we are not nearly as big it could be

1:21 pm

MonkeyGames

Christian right wing corporate government.

1:21 pm

Trifioso

oops - gotta run! lost track of time, as per usual. back tonight to finish, kisses all!

1:21 pm

Trifioso

oops - gotta run! lost track of time, as per usual. back tonight to finish, kisses all!

1:22 pm

icepyro

If hillary had gotten Pres over obama, it would be ridiculously huge, and that is why I thought him selecting her was a bad move

1:22 pm

carleekat

later trifs

1:22 pm

o-o

the national debt doubled under bush's watch and the budget deficit next year will be the largest in history

1:22 pm

MonkeyGames

Bye Trif! Bye Trif!

1:22 pm

72 Temple Owl

it's actually smaller. however, much is hidden in that it has been contracted out. anything that is not "inherently governmental" can be contracted out.

1:22 pm

tingy

hi babblers

1:22 pm

carleekat

hi tingy

1:23 pm

o-o

and the contracts are no bid and less effective

1:23 pm

MonkeyGames

We have quite a sucky regime here ourselves, under Harry Potter... I mean Belkenende. He was elected ona sympathy vote for the assasinated right wing racist guy killed by someone against fur farmiong.

1:23 pm

MonkeyGames

I mean BAlkenende...

1:24 pm

o-o

indiana guardsmen are suing a contractor at a site with a toxic substance all over that causes cancer

1:24 pm

MonkeyGames

Is that still going on, or is this a new case?

1:24 pm

72 Temple Owl

however, with Obama's new wpa and in reaction to deregulation that enabled the financial fiasco, the pendulum will swing back and IMHO a lot will become inherently governmental again.

1:25 pm

o-o

bush simply did not worry about congress

1:25 pm

MonkeyGames

I do, I repeat, have my hopes up.

1:25 pm

carleekat

ARGH..i just realised my fingers are purple again...frig..i JUST get the stains out and they are back again... I live with bleach on my hands anymore

1:25 pm

72 Temple Owl

babrab: all of our contract here a definitely bid. however, low bid and best value bid are two different prcurement techniques.

1:25 pm

o-o

cheney said we must become a nation of men King George ignored the constitution and the law

1:26 pm

72 Temple Owl

one can argue the merits of each

1:26 pm

72 Temple Owl

cheney was an ass when we worked for him and is a bigger one now.

1:26 pm

carleekat

( lets not forget cheney shoots his friends first )

1:26 pm

MonkeyGames

OK, mindless entertainment on! Catch you folks later!

1:27 pm

carleekat

later MG

1:27 pm

smilesoplenty

hey everyone!

1:28 pm

carleekat

hi sop :o)

1:29 pm

72 Temple Owl

hello smiles

1:29 pm

smilesoplenty

hey guys

1:30 pm

smilesoplenty

emet

1:30 pm

smilesoplenty

woops typed in wrong box again!!!!!

1:30 pm

carleekat

happens

1:31 pm

periwinkle

he7/40 please

1:31 pm

periwinkle

crap, it is snowing here

1:31 pm

carleekat

don't have it peri

1:31 pm

periwinkle

Owl, is it snowing where you are?

1:32 pm

periwinkle

hope it does not stick, have to go to the hairdresser so that I can continue to be a natural blonde :-)

1:33 pm

72 Temple Owl

it was sleeting and slippery at lunchtime, not sure but i can go check - yo uare coming to the northeast?

1:34 pm

periwinkle

so I am actually going to Strafford in Montgomery County tomorrow

1:34 pm

carleekat

white clouds..blue skies here....but freaking freezin'

1:35 pm

72 Temple Owl

strafford is not in montgomery county. however, we in montgomery county welcome you any time.

1:35 pm

smilesoplenty

how about that h7/40?

1:35 pm

72 Temple Owl

bbl

1:36 pm

periwinkle

we do have a Strafford in Montgomery County on the Main Line

1:36 pm

o-o

he 7 -- h + a tanned hide produces l******; pl

1:37 pm

o-o

or locklear's first

1:37 pm

smilesoplenty

yeah, got that one, but there's a 40? that one is 36

1:38 pm

KatieMcG

evening everyone

1:38 pm

periwinkle

I am missing several of the he words

1:38 pm

o-o

he 7 == most of warmth to begin again: res***; pl

1:38 pm

o-o

hello, Katie

1:39 pm

carleekat

i've essentially given up on today's grid..just not seeing anything

1:39 pm

carleekat

hi katie

1:39 pm

smilesoplenty

not gettin ya, babs

1:41 pm

o-o

when you are cold what do you turn up? when you seek a job what do you send in for consideration?

1:41 pm

o-o

most of the first part

1:41 pm

icepyro

thx babrab

1:41 pm

72 Temple Owl

peri: strafford chester county

1:42 pm

periwinkle

thanks BR

1:42 pm

periwinkle

you are right, Owl

1:42 pm

periwinkle

50 left, going to make some tea, bbs

1:43 pm

carleekat

ok..well..i am going..ext client will be here soon

1:43 pm

72 Temple Owl

it's snowing heavily here btw - later

1:43 pm

carleekat

enjoy the day all

1:43 pm

72 Temple Owl

later carlee glad you day was special

1:43 pm

o-o

be well, carlee

1:44 pm

smilesoplenty

good clue, babs, but still no beans. i feel dumb. tried every combo of those two

1:45 pm

icepyro

there is 3 vowels in a row if that helps piece the words together

1:47 pm

smilesoplenty

thanks, babs and icepyro. finally got it.

1:47 pm

icepyro

there are* wow I feel dumb now too

1:47 pm

icepyro

=D

1:47 pm

smilesoplenty

gotta look that one up. too weird

1:48 pm

icepyro

bbias

1:48 pm

smilesoplenty

down to 87 and no list yet! maybe I'm actually getting better at this

1:49 pm

o-o

well done, smiles

1:49 pm

smilesoplenty

thankee

1:50 pm

o-o

no one should feel stupid a large percentage of grid words no longer have any practical use

1:50 pm

smilesoplenty

yeah, like that last "h" one

1:51 pm

smilesoplenty

I need one more z word

1:51 pm

o-o

besides. my clues often are abstruse and obscure

1:51 pm

smilesoplenty

woudn't wanna make em too easy though. gotta work for it

1:54 pm

wvteach

fireworks here

1:54 pm

KatieMcG

congrats teach

1:54 pm

o-o

congrats, wvteach

1:54 pm

smilesoplenty

woo teach

1:55 pm

Norma

How many 'sleeps' Katie ?? I bet you can't wait. ;-)

1:56 pm

periwinkle

snow has stopped here

1:57 pm

KatieMcG

Only 5 sleeps to go :-) excitement building here

1:57 pm

Norma

Mr Mari not well I hear ??

1:58 pm

KatieMcG

Oh he was fine yesterday I will need to give him a ring

1:59 pm

Norma

Only 8 sleeps exitement building here too?? Mr Norma popped up with pressies this afternoon, not been well, give them a ring later xxxx

2:01 pm

Norma

Hi Peri how deep is your snow, I can't remember the last time we had any decent snow. ;-)

2:01 pm

periwinkle

it all melted!!!

2:01 pm

periwinkle

I hate winter and snow!

2:03 pm

Norma

I like to look thru the window at it - hate driving in it .. hate it when it goes mushy lol

2:04 pm

phaeton

Snow looks pretty on Christmas Cards.

2:04 pm

periwinkle

bbs

2:06 pm

smilesoplenty

can i get a clue for the first zo5?

2:06 pm

Norma

It does phaeton. it looks nice in Austria and Switzerland on the television when you are watching winter sports and sitting in your armchair with a nice glass of wine lol

2:07 pm

bichon

smiles it has a vowel added on to the 4/9

2:07 pm

phaeton

or hot chocolate

2:08 pm

Norma

That sounds good

2:08 pm

smilesoplenty

not working--is it a latin plural?

2:08 pm

bichon

yes it is

2:09 pm

smilesoplenty

wonder why the comp won't take it

2:09 pm

phandmd

it worked for me

2:09 pm

smilesoplenty

it says not found, and I even refreshed

2:10 pm

smilesoplenty

oh, that one. got it. there's a zo5 above that one I don't have

2:10 pm

bichon

worked for me, don't know wht to say, sorry

2:11 pm

smilesoplenty

yeah, got it. the one above it i need

2:11 pm

bichon

one ends with a vowel and the other with the pl letter

2:11 pm

smilesoplenty

got both

2:12 pm

bichon

there are only three zo's and all are from the same root

2:12 pm

smiles7842

can any one help me with em 4/6?

2:12 pm

smilesoplenty

ok, thanks. got it finally

2:13 pm

bichon

em + two vowells

2:14 pm

smiles7842

thanks

2:14 pm

smilesoplenty

thank you too

2:14 pm

bichon

yw

2:15 pm

bichon

we sure do have a lot of smiles people here <ggg>

2:15 pm

smilesoplenty

help with the o on top row?

2:15 pm

phaeton

How many ES words are there?

2:15 pm

smilesoplenty

yeah, i was first tho

2:15 pm

smilesoplenty

and my first name is miles

2:15 pm

smiles7842

3

2:15 pm

phaeton

ty smiles7842

2:16 pm

smilesoplenty

a friend of mine started calling me smilesoplenty

2:17 pm

smilesoplenty

ok, what about that o?

2:17 pm

KatieMcG

maybe ata could give a clue for an es?

2:18 pm

Norma

three es phae

2:18 pm

phaeton

ot...what ot*** clue do you want

2:18 pm

smiles7842

es - piece of property with a house

2:18 pm

KatieMcG

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttaaaaaaaaaaa
aa where are you?

2:19 pm

smilesoplenty

ooooh, fish me on that. right in front of me! thanks phaeton

2:19 pm

phaeton

yw sop

2:20 pm

Atalante

I'm on the phone!

2:20 pm

KatieMcG

OK, I'll let you off for not biting on the es joke

2:21 pm

Atalante

es? there's an es word??!

2:21 pm

Atalante

clue?

2:21 pm

KatieMcG

there are three, smiles has already clued one

2:22 pm

smilesoplenty

so, two of the es are related, is the third?

2:22 pm

phaeton

no

2:22 pm

Atalante

I have them actually lol

2:22 pm

smiles7842

no

2:22 pm

KatieMcG

lol ata

2:24 pm

smilesoplenty

clue that last one pls?

2:24 pm

smiles7842

same as ae 8/45 without first letter

2:25 pm

smilesoplenty

got em both, thanks

2:25 pm

KatieMcG

I haven't got the ae :-(

2:26 pm

smilesoplenty

related to "beautiful things"

2:27 pm

smilesoplenty

does that help, katie

2:28 pm

Judi

Hi, again, neighbors.

2:29 pm

KatieMcG

still working on it smiles

2:30 pm

smilesoplenty

one who admires art, beauty

2:33 pm

pugmama763

hi kiddies!

2:34 pm

smilesoplenty

hey pugmama

2:36 pm

smilesoplenty

down to 64...might actually finish this one

2:36 pm

pugmama763

down to the final 4 & hoping they aren't fish....

2:37 pm

smilesoplenty

lucky you!

2:37 pm

pugmama763

been chipping away in wee bits since 5 AM

2:37 pm

smilesoplenty

i've got, like 7 m's to go and no idea. trying not to use the list much this time

2:38 pm

pugmama763

when brain melt sets in I go to the list....

2:38 pm

smilesoplenty

I'm getting there

2:39 pm

smilesoplenty

I did monkey three te words outta the blue though

2:39 pm

pugmama763

the longer you play the more outrageous things you try monkeying & many of them work!

2:40 pm

smilesoplenty

yeah, I'm finding that out

2:40 pm

smilesoplenty

it really does help to have both a science and a french background on this thing

2:41 pm

pugmama763

would you happen to have a clue for the 2nd DE6/24 dear?

2:41 pm

periwinkle

must be blind, cannot see the first me4/6

2:41 pm

pugmama763

me4--weird speeling of cat sound

2:41 pm

Uneaixoise

me4/6 to intertwine

2:41 pm

Uneaixoise

oohhh, sorry

2:42 pm

smilesoplenty

thx for the cat sound

2:42 pm

periwinkle

thanks pug, never see that one

2:43 pm

pugmama763

yw peri

2:43 pm

smilesoplenty

I'd be interested in that de too

2:43 pm

bichon

de 6/24 to take down a pole on a ship

2:43 pm

smilesoplenty

nope, got that one

2:43 pm

Uneaixoise

tx bichon

2:43 pm

smilesoplenty

is there another

2:43 pm

pugmama763

ty vm bichon

2:44 pm

jacq

the opposite of lives?

2:44 pm

Uneaixoise

plural of "not life"

2:44 pm

bichon

yw pugmama

2:44 pm

smilesoplenty

that's only 5

2:45 pm

pugmama763

plural smile

2:45 pm

Uneaixoise

plural, smiles

2:45 pm

periwinkle

need to do this grid in shifts, bbs

2:45 pm

smilesoplenty

oops, can't count! good thing I don't do sudoku

2:45 pm

pugmama763

***pelting smiles with flounder****

2:45 pm

smilesoplenty

mmm, flounder

2:46 pm

pugmama763

any clues for 2nd ES7 please?

2:46 pm

smilesoplenty

bbl, I'm gonna rest my brain for a bit. and my gallbladder. getting moogy in the middle

2:46 pm

aslindy

hello everyone

2:47 pm

pugmama763

bye smiles

2:47 pm

pugmama763

hi asl

2:47 pm

jacq

moogy?

2:47 pm

Uneaixoise

es7 connoisseur of the arts

2:47 pm

smilesoplenty

bye, thanks for clues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2:47 pm

Uneaixoise

hey, lindy

2:47 pm

jacq

almost the whole of the ae8

2:47 pm

Uneaixoise

bye, smiles :-)

2:48 pm

flosey

back for another minute or 2, any clues for ae8 please?

2:48 pm

pugmama763

ty Une

2:48 pm

Uneaixoise

connoisseur of the arts

2:48 pm

Judi

Yay, me! Fireburps!

2:48 pm

Uneaixoise

yw :-)

2:48 pm

Uneaixoise

woohoo, judi!!!

2:48 pm

aslindy

I am confused about Babble Expert.

2:48 pm

pugmama763

yahooo Judi!!!

2:49 pm

jacq

wtg Judi

2:49 pm

Judi

*tosses Hershey kisses to adoring crowd*

2:49 pm

lynxxx

Congrats Judi! morning all

2:49 pm

smilesoplenty

you get only two weeks on a regular signup, then you can't see stats aslindy

2:50 pm

pugmama763

hi lynxxx

2:50 pm

aslindy

Right, I understand that.... I have it on 2 computers, and on one I can still use the Lickety Add, but on the other I can't.

2:50 pm

smilesoplenty

so it behooves you to get expert.

2:50 pm

aslindy

I've asked for it for Christmas. =)

2:50 pm

lynxxx

Do you have Babble Expert Aslindy? It must be requested from Lickety

2:50 pm

smilesoplenty

weird. contact dr god and see if he can fix

2:50 pm

Judi

Yeah, new shoes for your behooves.

2:50 pm

aslindy

lol judi

2:50 pm

pugmama763

yes pro & expert are not the same thing

2:51 pm

flosey

thanks Une

2:51 pm

aslindy

I would try uninstalling and then reinstalling it first

2:51 pm

smilesoplenty

yeah, i need some. only got a couple pair

2:51 pm

Judi

And always behoove your behorses.

2:51 pm

Uneaixoise

yw :-)

2:51 pm

lynxxx

Aslindy...BabbleExpert does not work on Macs

2:52 pm

aslindy

so, I'm going to switch to my other computer now, so I can use the Lickety Add

2:52 pm

Judi

I'm off to spread some really cheap Christmas decorations around our community room here at the PD. Let's just say, it's a very Made-In-China Christmas.

2:52 pm

Uneaixoise

:-D

2:52 pm

pugmama763

bye judi!

2:52 pm

aslindy

don't have a mac... I have an IBM laptop with Win XP, and a desktop with Vista. Lickety Add still works on the desktop, but not on the laptop.

2:52 pm

pugmama763

FE7 clue please?

2:53 pm

lynxxx

bye Judi

2:53 pm

Uneaixoise

most fe4/7

2:53 pm

Judi

Most fe4/7, Pug.

2:53 pm

bichon

superlative of the word before

2:53 pm

Uneaixoise

(word just above)

2:53 pm

pugmama763

OMG what a stupid word! TY

2:53 pm

Uneaixoise

i agree!!!!!!!!!!!!

2:54 pm

sprite

dear all, icon theme updated for tomorrow. Persian rugs will decorate babble tomorrow. Enjoy! *hugs*

2:54 pm

lynxxx

hi/bye Sprite TY

2:54 pm

Uneaixoise

hey, sprite, thanks!

2:55 pm

smilesoplenty

clue for to6?

2:55 pm

pugmama763

last word (and fearing it's a fish) RE6/21 just after re-"parked ones arse" please?

2:56 pm

aslindy

nevermind, I figured out how to fix it. =)

2:56 pm

lynxxx

re6.21 ends in french water

2:56 pm

pugmama763

to6--to+ if its not one thing its ano****

2:56 pm

smilesoplenty

thanks, pug

2:57 pm

pugmama763

ty vm lynxx & fireworks!

2:57 pm

smilesoplenty

guess I'm just too into this grid to quit for a bit

2:57 pm

aslindy

I have a Babble ini file, so I opened it, and set "LicketyAdd Visible" to 1 instead of 0.

2:57 pm

lynxxx

Hooray for Pug!

2:57 pm

smilesoplenty

woohooo pug

2:58 pm

pugmama763

think I shall celebrated by sampling some of the banana bread I made today.Anyone like some?

2:59 pm

lynxxx

Yes please, haven't had breakfast yet

2:59 pm

Uneaixoise

i'll swap you for a piece of pecan blondie still warm from the oven

2:59 pm

pugmama763

coming right up! Back in a few...

3:02 pm

smilesoplenty

th8, clue?

3:02 pm

lynxxx

th8 with violence

3:02 pm

smilesoplenty

tried it

3:03 pm

lynxxx

(usually has an 'en' in it too)

3:03 pm

smilesoplenty

right, not spelled with the en?

3:03 pm

lynxxx

no, just the PT

3:04 pm

smilesoplenty

got it. don't see the pt too often. thanks

3:04 pm

smilesoplenty

or at least that pt

3:05 pm

forwardbyfaith

anyone have the fr/6?

3:06 pm

jacq

the most fr4

3:07 pm

forwardbyfaith

ty!

3:08 pm

pugmama763

HMMMM banana bread turned out great! Have some....

3:08 pm

jacq

yw, wasn't my clue, i saw it a wee while ago

3:09 pm

Uneaixoise

mmmmm, deeeelish! thanks!

3:10 pm

unithorn

Sorry to jump into conversation late, but there's a Babble add? Like Lickety's list?

3:10 pm

pugmama763

you're very welcome

3:10 pm

pugmama763

if you get babble expert from lickety there is Unithorn

3:11 pm

unithorn

Oh...

3:11 pm

unithorn

Thank you.

3:11 pm

pugmama763

just email him a request

3:11 pm

FMitch

or there is the Lickety list at the bottom of this page too (not the expewert version but v good none the less).

3:12 pm

lynxxx

hi FM

3:13 pm

FMitch

Hello Lynxxx hows the weather down there?

3:13 pm

periwinkle

hello, I am stuck in the re words :(

3:13 pm

pugmama763

wb peri

3:14 pm

FMitch

Hi pug

3:14 pm

pugmama763

hi FM

3:14 pm

lynxxx

drizzly, just light though - and not cold - so all good!

3:15 pm

FMitch

Not cold - nows theres a great phrase!

3:16 pm

lynxxx

lol, bit chilly where you are?

3:16 pm

pugmama763

I've become a total cream puff & can't stand either temperature extreme

3:17 pm

FMitch

Not too bad the last couple of days but before that sub zero temps, unusual for where I am.

3:17 pm

JeeWhiz

Can anyone help with the me6/24 please?

3:17 pm

pugmama763

past tense beef?

3:17 pm

FMitch

I go "yay" if it's above 50 degrees these days

3:18 pm

JeeWhiz

ah...very weird, thanks

3:19 pm

Atalante

fifi!!!

3:19 pm

FMitch

Hi honey!!!

3:19 pm

FMitch

I was just about to put the kettle on :)

3:20 pm

lucy6yy

cya guyss :)

3:20 pm

lynxxx

bye Lucy

3:20 pm

jacq

can anyone help with the he7/40 please?

3:20 pm

Vicuna

Howdy, peeps.

3:20 pm

jacq

hello Vic

3:21 pm

FMitch

Vi good heavens! and jac too :)

3:21 pm

jacq

hey FM

3:21 pm

FMitch

I must just go and get mug of tea BRB

3:21 pm

icepyro

he7 - start with warmth and end with what you give a potential employer (res***)

3:21 pm

lynxxx

hi Vicuna

3:21 pm

aebmusica

pl the h6 above it jacq

3:21 pm

jacq

respect?

3:22 pm

Atalante

tea too pls!

3:22 pm

Vicuna

he7/40 - pl of he6/27, a French helmet, starts with beginning of what ears do, ends like end of what makes an ass of you and me

3:22 pm

icepyro

er that gives he6, 7 is pl

3:23 pm

periwinkle

26 left

3:23 pm

periwinkle

all of my holiday shopping done, now just have do some baking

3:23 pm

icepyro

oh and hi all

3:23 pm

jacq

no wonder i couldn't monkey it, and i didn't even notice i was missing the 6 too, ty for the help

3:23 pm

lynxxx

TY Vi - nice clue

3:23 pm

lynxxx

hi Ice

3:23 pm

Vicuna

Oh words, why do you hide from me?

3:24 pm

periwinkle

I am loving the ed ending today

3:24 pm

Vicuna

I am your friend! I will type you into my nice list, and you will be very happy there!

3:24 pm

jacq

it has no definition, odd word

3:24 pm

jacq

lol Vic

3:24 pm

periwinkle

23 left, all T words

3:25 pm

Vicuna

The he6? It's a helmet.

3:25 pm

jacq

go peri

3:25 pm

Vicuna

Shy little things, these last few words.

3:26 pm

HarryHood

clue the first ma5?

3:26 pm

HarryHood

maese

3:26 pm

jacq

what no please?

3:26 pm

jacq

ooooops, shuts up

3:26 pm

Vicuna

my first ma5 rhymes with Star Wars blaster beam

3:27 pm

HarryHood

tahnks vic :)

3:27 pm

icepyro

thx vic

3:27 pm

HarryHood

44 to go :) baby is up

3:27 pm

periwinkle

18

3:27 pm

Vicuna

Darn. I was hoping you would say, "No, there's another before that," and then I would know! lol

3:28 pm

FMitch

Back with tea and bics

3:29 pm

Vicuna

Yay! Life is compleat!

3:29 pm

FMitch

Tis indeed :)

3:30 pm

lynxxx

I never never never see the cat talk!

3:30 pm

FMitch

Did you manage to iron all your shoe laces and husbands socks?

3:30 pm

periwinkle

me neither lyn

3:31 pm

Vicuna

lynxxx? Are you feeling well? *checks lynxx for fever*

3:31 pm

Vicuna

Curses! I forgot the socks!

3:31 pm

FMitch

LOL

3:31 pm

icepyro

tyvm lynxx I forgot it as well

3:31 pm

lynxxx

At least I'm not the ironing socks!

3:32 pm

FMitch

Lynxx I always miss that one too

3:32 pm

Vicuna

Oh, that cat talking. That's because the cat never spells its words the same way twice, stupid thing.

3:32 pm

Vicuna

Sometimes I wonder what language that cat is speaking, anyway. French today, I think.

3:33 pm

FMitch

Who knew there were so many variant sp on that one?!

3:33 pm

icepyro

of all the things to iron, socks and shoe laces seem among the least import, but maybe not to the eclectic types *shrug*

3:33 pm

Vicuna

Ridiculous. The only thing a cat should be saying anyway is "purr."

3:34 pm

Vicuna

icepyro, you have made a very accurate and important observation. Shoelaces and socks are, indeed, the most completely useless things to iron, even among a very competitive field of ironables.

3:34 pm

periwinkle

I only iron what is absolutely necessary, if I am wearing a shirt/blouse and a sweater on top, I only iron what others will see of the shirt

3:35 pm

FMitch

and that was the hotly debated topic this afternoon (grin)

3:35 pm

periwinkle

do people on here iron their sheets?

3:35 pm

Vicuna

I iron nothing except the quilts I'm sewing.

3:35 pm

FMitch

No way!

3:36 pm

Vicuna

Who was it on here who was teaching that sheets with a diamond in them were bad luck?

3:36 pm

periwinkle

ok, just checking

3:36 pm

icepyro

being the true bachelor that I am, I do good to make the bed and that's usually when I just washed the sheets, so ironing is right out on that

3:36 pm

lynxxx

I iron pillow cases only, and the one doona cover (pure cotton) which refuses to come out of dryer uncreased

3:37 pm

periwinkle

is a doona cover like a duvet

3:37 pm

periwinkle

6

3:37 pm

lynxxx

Do you mean an open diamond Vi in a duvet (yes Peri)

3:38 pm

jacq

go peri

3:38 pm

Vicuna

But my grandmother used to iron my grandfather's briefs.

3:38 pm

FMitch

um yes I do iron pillow cases but that is it. Used to irom duvet covers and sheets when married fir an emoror size bed - 7 foot sq of linen swamped me every time!

3:38 pm

Vicuna

I mean that if you fold sheets with the corners not quite right then it gets a diamond-shaped crease there when it's unfolded. Somebody was of the opiniont hat this was a dreadful thing.

3:39 pm

lynxxx

Fabrics have come a long way - hooray

3:39 pm

jacq

it looks dreadful, best not to fold them then, just screw them up in a big ball and toss them in the cupboard (closet)

3:40 pm

Vicuna

Sheesh, don't you people have some Babble to play or something? First it's pillow cases "but that is it," and the next thing you know, mark my words, it will come to shoelaces.

3:40 pm

lynxxx

lol Vi, I so don't worry about that sort of thing

3:40 pm

FMitch

Have to poof - work (yes I know) is calling have a 10pm deadline TTFN

3:40 pm

Vicuna

Awwww, bye FM!

3:40 pm

lynxxx

bye FM

3:40 pm

icepyro

lol vi

3:40 pm

icepyro

bye FM

3:41 pm

lynxxx

I must get going too. Bye everyone

3:41 pm

icepyro

bye lynxxx

3:41 pm

Vicuna

Bye, then, lynxxx! Don't spend too much time on those pillowcases!

3:43 pm

icepyro

well I guess I will take this break to dive back to the grid... 133 left =\

3:43 pm

Lizsark

hello babblers

3:43 pm

Vicuna

Hello, Liz!

3:43 pm

Lizsark

Vicuna!

3:44 pm

Vicuna

You're just in time to weigh in with your thoughts on ironing! lol

3:44 pm

Lizsark

A real Vicuna!!!

3:44 pm

Vicuna

It's been a recurring motif in the chat log all day.

3:44 pm

Lizsark

My thoughts on ironing....hmmm...I love it! No, relly...

3:44 pm

Lizsark

*really*

3:44 pm

Vicuna

"Will the real Vicuna please stand up..."

3:45 pm

Lizsark

he is standing up in your icon :)

3:45 pm

Vicuna

Yep. =)

3:45 pm

KatieMcG

Oh Liz, i've been looking for you, how are things? hope you and yours haven't lost jobs due to them taking their ball away

3:46 pm

Vicuna

And KatieMcG, as well!

3:46 pm

Lizsark

Hello Katie. No fortunately we have been amongst the lucky ones

3:47 pm

Atalante

big Barclay sulk!

3:47 pm

Lizsark

Its all been quite soul destroying right this close to Christmas and all

3:47 pm

KatieMcG

I'm glad. It's hard to believe that people can behave like that in this day and age, it's so unreasonable no matter what your view on their proposals, obviously democracy is not something they hold dear

3:48 pm

Vicuna

*patches up a nice new soul with duct tape and offers it to Liz*

3:48 pm

Lizsark

Irony is the word of the day :) They had 7 seats on our parliament before, they then pushed for democracy even though we were happy the way we were and now they dont have any seats!!!!! Ha!

3:48 pm

KatieMcG

a stick to hit the barclay brothers would probably be more use!!

3:49 pm

Lizsark

Thank you Vicuna :) I am hoping to meet some real vicunas when I go to Peru next year

3:49 pm

Lizsark

a very big stick lol

3:49 pm

Vicuna

If you do, give them my love. I don't expect that I'll see them any time soon. =(

3:50 pm

KatieMcG

I thought of you as soon as I heard the story, see babble is expanding my places of interest due to chat friends

3:50 pm

Lizsark

They are so beautiful

3:50 pm

Vicuna

Will you go to Macchu Picchu? I want to go SOOOO badly!

3:50 pm

Lizsark

Aw thanks Katie, I have had lots of lovely messages from people

3:50 pm

periwinkle

finally, fireworks for me

3:50 pm

icepyro

wtg peri

3:50 pm

Lizsark

Vicuna I am trekking the inca trail plus a bit extra for charity

3:50 pm

KatieMcG

I'm off to bed now, see you all tomorrow :-)

3:50 pm

Lizsark

wtg Peri :)

3:51 pm

KatieMcG

congrats peri

3:51 pm

Vicuna

ANd you've already been to Petra, which is another place on my List of Longing... *envy, envy*

3:51 pm

Lizsark

Bye Katie and thanks for thinking of me

3:51 pm

Vicuna

Yay for peri!

3:51 pm

periwinkle

thanks, see you all tomorrow

3:51 pm

Vicuna

Goodnight, Kaie!

3:51 pm

Lizsark

*giggles* sorry Vi! Maybe I should shut up now :)

3:51 pm

Vicuna

Katie. WHoever you are!

3:52 pm

Vicuna

No, no. *smiles with selfless generosity* I'm glad you'll have the opportunity.

3:52 pm

Lizsark

Tell you what Vi - tell me where else you want to go and I'll add it to my list :) Then I can fill you in later :)

3:52 pm

Vicuna

lol. Egypt is right up there...

3:53 pm

Lizsark

Ooo yes, the Sinai desert is already on my hit list

3:54 pm

Vicuna

There are lots of amazing sites in Asia, but they're so spread out from one another it'd be hard to put together a trip that could see many...

3:56 pm

Vicuna

Once upon a time we had booked a trip to Egypt. I was so excited and looking forward to it... Then 9/11 happened and I got pregnant (no connection) and that was the end of that plan. Sigh.

3:57 pm

Lizsark

Oh no what an awful shame :(

3:57 pm

Lizsark

We had a cruise booked on the Oriana when I found out I was pregnant and messed that holiday up lol

3:58 pm

Vicuna

We did manage a trip to Hawaii when I was 6 months pregnant and as big as a normal single-baby at full term, but we didn't dare leave the country.

4:01 pm

Vicuna

So, when are you going to Peru?

4:02 pm

Lizsark

Setting off to Peru on 12th September 2009

4:02 pm

Vicuna

Okay, so still quite a while to look forward to it. =)

4:03 pm

Lizsark

We're still fundraising at the moment

4:04 pm

Vicuna

Of course. You need lots of time for that.

4:05 pm

Lizsark

We are in the middle of a string of jumble sales and stuff - hard work but rewarding in the end

4:07 pm

Vicuna

Very impressive. Keep it up!

4:07 pm

Lizsark

Thank you :)

4:07 pm

Lizsark

Well, Vi, think I'm off to bed now. Happy babbling :)

4:07 pm

Vicuna

Goodnight, Liz!

4:08 pm

Lizsark

Bye :)

4:09 pm

hurshy

jumbly wumbly bumbly

4:16 pm

ChrissieDee

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody
/sleep/sheep/reaction_version5.swf

4:16 pm

ChrissieDee

just popping in to give a link to a little reaction testing game

4:16 pm

ChrissieDee

it's a bit of fun :-)

4:18 pm

ChrissieDee

.... and popping out again

4:25 pm

hurshy

well, first go i was an ambling armadillo - but i was lying on my stomach resting on my elbows. i sat up and achieved bobbing bobcat.

4:31 pm

o-o

I got sedentary sidewalk

4:31 pm

Atalante

bobby bobbing bobcat too

4:39 pm

stidmama

hello all! how's the grid? jumped in before I saw the size.

4:40 pm

stidmama

need one more F. have fr x 5

4:41 pm

stidmama

NVM -- "most so" *sigh*

4:44 pm

Atalante

hi stiddy!

4:44 pm

stidmama

what's up? isn't it about midnight for you?

4:45 pm

hurshy

hey ata, i made up a new song for mitten today

4:46 pm

stidmama

hey hurshy! I need one more T(r)... wanna guess which one? I have a TR 7/32 already

4:46 pm

hurshy

see that girl, watch her preen
she is the dairy queen... *doo doo doo*

4:46 pm

hurshy

i will guess... tr4/7

4:46 pm

stidmama

:-D cute song, hurshy!

4:46 pm

stidmama

I have a tr 4/7...

4:47 pm

hurshy

then i will guess the tr4/4 that comes after it

4:47 pm

stidmama

oops. it was a plural! *blush*

4:47 pm

stidmama

okay, grey left column, thanks to hurshy!

4:47 pm

hurshy

no, thanks to monkeys

4:48 pm

hurshy

or whoever it is that checks for plural fish

4:48 pm

stidmama

actually -- not the monkeys... it was thinking that if I got the 4/7, then it was probably obvious. and then that S in the middle hit me between the eyes, and said, "hey! dummy! over here!" and there it was...

4:49 pm

hurshy

ah

4:49 pm

Atalante

can't fin dmy As, can't find my As ...

4:49 pm

stidmama

*giggle* atalante can't find her AAAAs.... *grin*

4:50 pm

hurshy

they're all words you know

4:50 pm

Atalante

i'm sure!

4:51 pm

hurshy

well do you want some help?

4:51 pm

Atalante

no .... not yet

4:52 pm

hurshy

ok just checking

4:52 pm

stidmama

I am eating an entire roll of Necco (choclit) candy. by myself. right now. *notices another seam on the jeans giving way* self-destruction R me

4:53 pm

hurshy

why do all the deliciousest things have to be so fattening

4:53 pm

hurshy

except water.

4:54 pm

stidmama

I am up to 105 already... want to get halfway and NBT before I leave. won't be back in time to finish this one.

4:54 pm

stidmama

may I have the E in the lower right? the one that touches the D please

4:55 pm

Atalante

misspelled big bird

4:55 pm

hurshy

it is an alt sp of a large flightless bird

4:55 pm

stidmama

thanks atalante! down to 116

4:55 pm

stidmama

aha! halfway!

4:56 pm

Atalante

woohooo!

4:58 pm

kristinc

good afternoon everyone!
*hands stid socks and cocoa* (brr)

4:59 pm

stidmama

hello kristinc! *puts socks on feet and hands in cocoa* thanks!

4:59 pm

stidmama

*offers scarf and mittens to kristinc*

4:59 pm

stidmama

how are you-all doing? staying home and safe, I hope!

4:59 pm

stidmama

down to 100...

4:59 pm

kristinc

thanks you! our house is FREEZING! (I'm under the covers)

5:00 pm

stidmama

*adds three quilts and fuzzy warm blankie to offering*

5:00 pm

stidmama

I would lend you my dog, but he's finally happy lying down...

5:00 pm

kristinc

we're good actually. I went to work today and the roads are fine...it is just wicked cold out for my taste :)

5:01 pm

kristinc

heya ata (sorry to bore you with all our bellyaching)

5:01 pm

stidmama

yes, too cold for us as well -- still a sh5 of ice on the (only) road we have to use to get to the highway (which is fine) to get into town.

5:02 pm

kristinc

well, does that mean you get a day or two off school then stid?

5:02 pm

stidmama

well, the children started late yesterday -- I am hoping for no cancellations (it means we go longer in the summer). My classes were over end of last week.

5:03 pm

stidmama

oooh! greyed the Z.

5:03 pm

stidmama

Tom is going to go get the first kid from school... I am feeling less than lovely suddenly. tummy is NOT happy.

5:03 pm

Atalante

awwwwww

5:04 pm

kristinc

gotcha, yes, we if miss 1 more day at work, we have have to go into the summer to and our issue is that we run out of $ to pay staff that are usually off in the summer so that always gets dicey

5:04 pm

kristinc

yikes! Hope you improve soon stid.

5:04 pm

jesdraggon

afternoon, all

5:04 pm

kristinc

heya jes

5:04 pm

stidmama

yes, it's not a great thing later, though I admit that it's rather nice to have enforced "quiet" days at home.

5:04 pm

stidmama

hey jes -- you probably wouldn't find our weather and cold all that awful, would you?

5:05 pm

stidmama

did you find a home for that lovely puppy?

5:05 pm

jesdraggon

i dunno. is it wet? i don't like the cold and wet. though it was -7F when I left for work this morning

5:06 pm

jesdraggon

yep, stid, he's happily adjusting to a new place with 2 larger dogs to terrorize. now i have a cat instead.

5:06 pm

stidmama

it is DRY and cold -- more snow expected overnight.

5:06 pm

stidmama

oh my! you are quite the half-way house for wayward critters, aren't you?

5:08 pm

jesdraggon

apparently. know anybody that needs a christmas kitty? cute little bugger. key word there being little; he's less than 4 pounds.

5:08 pm

stidmama

I wish I could, jes -- but I can't have cats... *sigh* my mother reacts so badly (hives)

5:08 pm

stidmama

now, if it were only my father who gets the reaction... *wicked grin*

5:09 pm

kristinc

I'm working on twisting arms in our house for another kitty! :) (too soon now though). Is that him in your icon jes?

5:09 pm

jesdraggon

heh

5:09 pm

jesdraggon

yup, that's him, kris

5:10 pm

kristinc

cutie pie!

5:10 pm

Atalante

I'd have him if I could. I specialise in tiny cats

5:11 pm

stidmama

he is adorable! (said with tres french accent)

5:11 pm

stidmama

I thought you specialized in hobbits!

5:11 pm

Atalante

hobbits too!

5:12 pm

Atalante

but Sily is about 4 lb too

5:12 pm

stidmama

*grin* my Lucky wants to help get the kid from school...

5:13 pm

Atalante

duh, got the As!

5:13 pm

jesdraggon

well, he'll be bigger once he's going again, right now he's really thin. happily though, he seems to be perking up. he's grooming, and that's the first time i've seen him do that yet :)

5:13 pm

stidmama

YES! I got an 8!

5:14 pm

Atalante

oh that's fab!

5:14 pm

stidmama

urgh. time to take the teabag out of the pot... Tom takes such good care of me. brb

5:16 pm

kristinc

ugh..Rs :(

5:20 pm

stidmama

YES! another 8!

5:20 pm

kristinc

go stid go!

5:21 pm

stidmama

those Fs on the lowest row are tough.

5:21 pm

jesdraggon

whoohoo, stid!

5:22 pm

stidmama

down to 65...

5:22 pm

stidmama

I have to leave as soon as Tom gets back with the stidkid though... probably won't have time to finish.

5:23 pm

stidmama

I have two AE and two AM and one AT what am I missing please?

5:24 pm

Atalante

ae

5:24 pm

stidmama

thanks atalante

5:24 pm

jesdraggon

i'm not starting; i'm just here to pester you guys :)

5:24 pm

Atalante

ae8 probably

5:25 pm

stidmama

good for you jes! keep up the good (non)fight!

5:25 pm

stidmama

yes, atalante, that will be it..

5:25 pm

stidmama

but not anymore! As away!

5:26 pm

kristinc

jes, how about teleporting and typing in my last 6 at least? :)

5:27 pm

jesdraggon

heh. if i could teleport, kris, i'd be in huge demand for things that pay better money than finishing babble grids ;)

5:28 pm

kristinc

true jes, I probably couldn't afford to retain your services then :)

5:28 pm

kristinc

but I just found me some fireworks so all is well :)

5:28 pm

stidmama

If I could teleport... *considering what I might do* I think I would go visit my friends in Virgina whom I haven't seen in nearly 19 years.

5:28 pm

stidmama

YAY kristinc!

5:29 pm

kristinc

I would teleport to Hawaii (or maybe to Denmark to see my brother...don't tell hime Hawaii came up first).

5:29 pm

stidmama

down to 52 now...

5:29 pm

kristinc

can I help anyone with clues before I depart?

5:30 pm

stidmama

what is brother doing in denmark? thought he was in portland!

5:30 pm

icepyro

If I could teleport I wouldn't go anywhere, I would teleport whatever I want to me instead. Or maybe I'd teleport some of my fat to the ocean or something

5:31 pm

stidmama

hello ice!

5:31 pm

stidmama

it's icy here today...

5:31 pm

kristinc

He married a girl from Denmark stid. He's been there about 2 years. My parents do live in PDX though so good memory!

5:31 pm

herinfernallady

HI

5:31 pm

stidmama

oh! okay... I thought I was confuseder than normal! rofl

5:31 pm

stidmama

hey lady!

5:31 pm

kristinc

hey herin!

5:31 pm

herinfernallady

hugs

5:31 pm

kristinc

nope, no less than usual stid :)

5:31 pm

icepyro

hi stid, it was icy here yesterday and still some snow on the ground

5:31 pm

icepyro

hi infernal

5:32 pm

herinfernallady

how are you all?

5:32 pm

herinfernallady

how are you all?

5:32 pm

icepyro

I'm doing pretty good, how are you?

5:32 pm

herinfernallady

opps

5:32 pm

stidmama

we have snow on the grassy areas, the wind blew it all out of the tr5. BUT it's supposed to snow again tonight. This mama might have her kids home for winter break early.

5:33 pm

herinfernallady

Good. My cat is still a sook

5:33 pm

kristinc

we're a little chilly here (at least in my poorly insulated house) in the NW lady. Zach is loving the snow/ice though.

5:33 pm

aebmusica

clue for he7/36,please?

5:33 pm

stidmama

hello aeb! you have an icon!

5:33 pm

stidmama

he 7/36: pretty plant of scotland and england (and ireland and...)

5:33 pm

stidmama

build off the 5/14

5:33 pm

herinfernallady

Snow balls are great to throw at dogs for ball games. They get confused. HI AEB and welcome to prodom. NOw you need a flag

5:33 pm

aebmusica

yes I put in the flag also , but its not showing?

5:34 pm

kristinc

he7/36-a kind of plant (add the one who does suffix to you he5 above it)

5:34 pm

herinfernallady

Aeb you from Ireland?

5:34 pm

stidmama

oh -- the actual profile bit (which includes the flag) has a "save" button.

5:35 pm

aebmusica

got it ...thanx Kristinc and stid

5:35 pm

kristinc

okay, off to pay a few bills before my little guy awakes...stay warm stid
see ya'll soon :)

5:36 pm

stidmama

later kristinc! you too! *adds fluffy toy and more blankies*

5:36 pm

herinfernallady

Enjoy Krist and travel safe

5:36 pm

aebmusica

Hi herin ...I am from Irish, Scottish, Alsatian(not the dog) background.

5:36 pm

herinfernallady

I noticed that you had the Lyre (that is right yes) harp

5:37 pm

stidmama

I have ancestors from Alsatz... about 200 years ago they emigrated to the U.S.

5:38 pm

kristinc

thanks stid and lady...have a great day as well.

5:38 pm

aebmusica

yes.. I have an Irish harp, a troubador harp, a leprechan harp, and Yseult harp, a triple stringed Venezualan harp and a full size concert harp.

5:39 pm

herinfernallady

OH wow. I am sure there is another babbler that plays/played whos child playued the harp

5:39 pm

aebmusica

That's about the same time mine came over from what is now Nancy,France.

5:39 pm

stidmama

wow! thats a lot of harping, aeb! *grin* one of my best friends also harps a lot.

5:40 pm

stidmama

ours were from near strasbourg. leininger was the name they spoke german but insisted they were french. *shrug*

5:40 pm

herinfernallady

Random fact: My b.fs family owned land in Normandy France till they had to give it back to the peoples

5:40 pm

stidmama

I believe harpjane is another harper

5:40 pm

aebmusica

yah....but I'm not a harpy! The last info on ancestors by my was in answer to ur question, Stid....I'm just a slow typist.

5:41 pm

herinfernallady

I think there is another babbler that has a mini teen that plays harp. THis is going to bug me all day

5:41 pm

stidmama

*image of aeb with little bat wings while playing the venezuelan harp*

5:42 pm

stidmama

ah, this lemon tea is delightful, would any of you care for some?

5:42 pm

aebmusica

oh well...Same problem here...but I do have a picture of the old,old homestead. Now I am truly a mixed breed American.

5:42 pm

aebmusica

lol Stid

5:43 pm

stidmama

I am a mutt too aeb. irish, german, french, scots and english mostly

5:44 pm

HarryHood

25 to go! gotta go give baths

5:44 pm

aebmusica

maybe we're related...ancestors came thru Canada(Brampton,Ontario) to the U>S>

5:44 pm

stidmama

go harry go! congrats in advance of finishing

5:45 pm

herinfernallady

I think I am from first settler stock I am not sure I really need to ask my bio mum

5:45 pm

stidmama

my earliest came to the new netherlands (forgot the dutch) and new england in the 1630s. most recent was from germany in the 1930s

5:45 pm

stidmama

the leiningers made port in New Orleans in the 1840s I think and settled in Ohio, though my branch later moved to Iowa

5:46 pm

aebmusica

hey herin that must make u the "original " Woodstock....ha...ha

5:46 pm

jillibus

hello all

5:46 pm

stidmama

I would have to look that up again for the year, it has been several months since I looked...

5:46 pm

herinfernallady

Hi Jill

5:46 pm

stidmama

hello jill dear! who is chinese but not by ancestry...

5:46 pm

herinfernallady

Something like that Ab or a convict

5:47 pm

icepyro

hi jillibus

5:47 pm

herinfernallady

I am adopted so i don't know

5:47 pm

aebmusica

hey... Stid I knew Leiningers from Cleveland , Ohio...my birth place....small world!!!

5:47 pm

stidmama

we are just discussing our ancestry, jill -- comparing trees.

5:47 pm

jillibus

aeb, to get your flag, go to your My Account and click on the little square, top right, which says Show Profile :)

5:47 pm

Atalante

herin - random aussie question - is there official separation of church and state in Australia?

5:47 pm

stidmama

WOW! yes, they were probably distant cousins of mine!

5:48 pm

stidmama

ah, there is Tom with the stidkid. My turn to go brave the roads to get the other one.

5:48 pm

aebmusica

ty ..Jilli....going right to it

5:48 pm

herinfernallady

there is giant burrowing Cockroachs on the telly bler

5:48 pm

stidmama

*random hugs* back later!

5:48 pm

herinfernallady

I don't know Ata. There should be but I wonder sometimes

5:48 pm

jillibus

I'm afraid I'm just boring scottish-english.

5:49 pm

Atalante

ty, just wondering from another random convo I'm having on msn about such things!

5:49 pm

stidmama

LOL jill -- you are anything BUT boring! gotta go.... *poof*

5:49 pm

jillibus

stid -- it's VERY icy here -- to slippery on the hill to drive safely so I'm still stuck!

5:49 pm

herinfernallady

Ata we don't have anything offical.

5:50 pm

Atalante

ty :)

5:50 pm

jillibus

any help needed? I finished a while ago.

5:51 pm

aebmusica

hey...jilli....the Scots-english are not boring.... I have friends over there!

5:51 pm

jillibus

yay, aeb -- you got your flag!

5:51 pm

herinfernallady

Jill you ok?

5:51 pm

herinfernallady

Jill you ok?

5:52 pm

Atalante

going to the list with 11 left

5:52 pm

aebmusica

ty to u jilli

5:52 pm

herinfernallady

I have 32 left. OH Ata i have a funny to tell you

5:52 pm

jillibus

I'm fine, herin -- should be wrapping pressies but you know how it is with babble

5:52 pm

Atalante

oh yes???

5:53 pm

aebmusica

by the way all...I go by musica... I tried to change that from my email for the profile...didn't work.

5:53 pm

jillibus

ok, musica it is from now on :)

5:54 pm

aebmusica

ty all.......

5:54 pm

Vicuna

Hey, musica, I was born in Cleveland. Have we had this conversation before? There are so many Ohioans on Babble that I lose track!

5:54 pm

jillibus

it might get shortened to musi...

5:54 pm

herinfernallady

Last night small fry to the vets. Most animals go ''screw that im out of here'' not here she just fluffed up and hunkered down on the scales. 5.8 kilo of fluff. After the injects she looked at me ''you betrayed me'' and then climed into my arms refusing to get down. Funny but cute

5:54 pm

Atalante

awwwwwwwwwww

5:54 pm

Trifioso

hello again - another tuesday night, and once again I am holed up at the public library, as Mr. Hate has the children....at least I have the area to myself this week! No scowling man to turn me in for laughing!

5:55 pm

aebmusica

that's ok jilli its sure shorter than aebmusica.

5:55 pm

herinfernallady

It was terribly cute. Apart from the second shower I needed due to the fact I was covered in cat hair

5:55 pm

herinfernallady

HI Trigs

5:55 pm

Trifioso

Abe! you are looking very pro today!

5:55 pm

jillibus

hi trif!

5:56 pm

Trifioso

hey all. made it to 58 left without listing...not too shabby!

5:56 pm

icepyro

wb trif

5:56 pm

herinfernallady

And then she needed more cuddles at home so more fur. So 3 showers in one day.

5:56 pm

aebmusica

hey Tri was that message for me?

5:56 pm

jillibus

back in a bit...

5:58 pm

Trifioso

yes aeb. I like your harp

5:58 pm

aebmusica

ty...nice to meet your Trif.

5:59 pm

icepyro

that is a lot of fur...

5:59 pm

Vicuna

Trifioso, just before you arrived, she was saying she wants to be called musica.

5:59 pm

herinfernallady

Yes Ice she is kind of molting. I need to bath her

5:59 pm

Trifioso

oh okay - hello musica

5:59 pm

Vicuna

=D

5:59 pm

Vicuna

=D

6:00 pm

Trifioso

vicuna, I went to ohio state, did I tell you that before?

6:00 pm

Vicuna

Wow, I'm doubley smiley.

6:00 pm

aebmusica

true Vic... but not everyone comes to chat at the same time....so I'll probably be asking a few more times to be called musica.

6:00 pm

Atalante

people will get there eventually!

6:00 pm

aebmusica

hi Trif

6:01 pm

Vicuna

No, I don't think so, Trifioso. And you're near Boston now? I left Ohio for college, but I too am outside of Boston now.

6:01 pm

Trifioso

vicuna, I am sorry for being dense, but HOW many children do you have?

6:01 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi peeps!

6:01 pm

Vicuna

2

6:01 pm

aebmusica

hi Ata...what do u liked to be called?

6:01 pm

herinfernallady

HI TO

6:02 pm

Atalante

whatever :)

6:02 pm

Vicuna

And the thought of other people's children is enough to make anyone's brain sut down! ;)

6:02 pm

Vicuna

*shut

6:02 pm

Trifioso

Yes, vic, I grew up here on the south shore of boston, went to OSU, traveled for a good deal, and then settled back down on the south shore when I wanted to raise my children

6:02 pm

Vicuna

Why OSU?

6:03 pm

herinfernallady

Ata at Atat

6:03 pm

Trifioso

my dad was a prof there (surgery/trauma center) and I liked the campus, and I wanted to go to an out-of-state school, and I wanted to get to know my dad. A lot of reasons, actually

6:04 pm

Vicuna

Ahhh, so there was quite a bit of a connection.

6:04 pm

Trifioso

i know I just got here, but does anyone have a clue for the to 6,21?

6:05 pm

Vicuna

to6/21 - it's a lot like the o5 one.

6:05 pm

herinfernallady

sounds like the O 2 square neither either ?

6:05 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi herin. go to bed.

6:05 pm

icepyro

awww the domain atat.at has been taken as well as atatat.at .. bummer

6:05 pm

herinfernallady

me. Been there thinking about it

6:05 pm

Atalante

awwww

6:05 pm

Trifioso

ummmmm - nope

6:06 pm

herinfernallady

I never try random websites i seem to find porn

6:06 pm

Atalante

firebirds!

6:07 pm

herinfernallady

yah ata

6:07 pm

Trifioso

woot woot!!!
go ata

6:07 pm

Vicuna

Yay for Ata!

6:07 pm

icepyro

I didnt go to anywebsites except the one hosting my domain where I can check on purchasing other domains

6:07 pm

72 Temple Owl

clue for the o one please:)

6:07 pm

Atalante

wow that's a talent!

6:07 pm

Lindrickway

WTG Ata & hi everyone

6:07 pm

herinfernallady

HI Lind.

6:07 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi lindy!

6:08 pm

herinfernallady

Ata its true

6:08 pm

Vicuna

Hello, Lindrickway.

6:08 pm

icepyro

woohoo wd ata

6:09 pm

Vicuna

Well, duty calls. Farewell, folks.

6:09 pm

Trifioso

nite vic

6:09 pm

herinfernallady

Later Vi

6:09 pm

Lindrickway

bye Vicuna

6:09 pm

Atalante

bye Vi!

6:09 pm

72 Temple Owl

bye, vi

6:09 pm

Atalante

I'm off too ... see y'all tomorrow!

6:10 pm

Lindrickway

night Ata

6:10 pm

72 Temple Owl

good night. ata.

6:10 pm

herinfernallady

later Ataat

6:14 pm

herinfernallady

is anyone here?

6:14 pm

Lindrickway

i'm here herin!

6:14 pm

cjmomma

hi all,

6:15 pm

herinfernallady

I swear its me

6:15 pm

Lindrickway

hi momma, how's it going?

6:15 pm

herinfernallady

HI CJ. OK it must be me

6:15 pm

Trifioso

i am here, I am just hurrying, as I know the library is gonna close soon. And, I am STARVING

6:15 pm

cjmomma

trying to get through this...had baby all day

6:16 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi cjmom

6:16 pm

cjmomma

hi TO

6:16 pm

cjmomma

love the grand baby, but sure does make you feel your age afterwards

6:16 pm

72 Temple Owl

cj: youhad a baby and now you are babbling? THAT'S DEDICATION LOL

6:16 pm

72 Temple Owl

ae8 clue please?ty

6:16 pm

cjmomma

nooooo not me, grand baby

6:17 pm

Trifioso

ah, temple, you got there first!

6:17 pm

Trifioso

ae 8 is the word for an appreciater of fine art.

6:17 pm

cjmomma

it's my get away to be honest

6:17 pm

72 Temple Owl

must go, on way to doctor and it's a bit icy.

6:17 pm

Lindrickway

Later TO

6:18 pm

Trifioso

be REALLY careful, owl! We adore you!

6:18 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty, can i get an e7 from that too?

6:18 pm

cjmomma

be carefull To,

6:18 pm

cjmomma

hope all is ok

6:18 pm

72 Temple Owl

i am in enough painto WALK the three miles

6:18 pm

Trifioso

yop temple

6:18 pm

72 Temple Owl

YES WE CAN!!! LOL

6:19 pm

cjmomma

digging into the grid for a bit...

6:19 pm

mixi6

hi y'all.

6:20 pm

cjmomma

hi mix

6:20 pm

Lindrickway

hi mix

6:20 pm

flosey

back to finish up, 12 to go

6:21 pm

Lindrickway

hey flosey

6:21 pm

72 Temple Owl

ok later peeps! (hi flosey) *poof*

6:21 pm

Lindrickway

bye TO

6:22 pm

icepyro

arg... I hate going to the list before I have 1 from all tiles, but I can't figure out those 2 e's with just one word

6:23 pm

herinfernallady

E's are being a pest

6:23 pm

herinfernallady

HI Mix

6:26 pm

periwinkle

Hello herin, thank you so much for suggesting Target

6:26 pm

Lindrickway

hey peri

6:26 pm

periwinkle

I got dressed really quickly right after your post and went to Target which is around the corner from me and bought the Hungry Hippo game for $15.00.

6:26 pm

mixi6

I think only three letter words should begin with vowels.

6:27 pm

herinfernallady

OH you got it Peri WONDERFUL. So happy for you

6:27 pm

icepyro

but then one of the words in your statement wouldn't exist ;)

6:27 pm

herinfernallady

I can't believe that 22 odd years later its still popular

6:27 pm

Trifioso

oh, Peri, you found it! YAY!!! Such a good feeling ,the gift score, isn't it?

6:28 pm

mixi6

yes, but they wouldn't be tripping me up in babble.

6:28 pm

herinfernallady

Clapping in happiness for you. I went to the Toy's R Us site and Hasbro the makers : SOLD OUT. Happy clapping for you

6:28 pm

periwinkle

Yes it is, the clerk said he played the game when he was little too

6:29 pm

icepyro

not sure what youre talking about, but Ive seen a lot of comeback toys from the 80s lately

6:29 pm

periwinkle

I just did not think of Target, thanks so much for suggesting it. You made my day, herin. And my great niece will really love it.

6:29 pm

herinfernallady

But still can't believe everyone wants one. Hungry Hungry Hippos Ice

6:30 pm

periwinkle

just stopped in to say thanks to you herin. See you all tomorrow

6:30 pm

icepyro

well it's an awesome game! I still play when i get the chance

6:30 pm

herinfernallady

Good glad to help. I use the Target USA site a lot to ogle. AMazon is linked to target with some products.

6:30 pm

Lindrickway

bye peri

6:30 pm

herinfernallady

Thats ok Peri. Thank you. i am glad you got it

6:31 pm

icepyro

found one pesky e

6:32 pm

herinfernallady

Ice the E's are a pain

6:32 pm

flosey

could I have a clue for re7/28 please?

6:33 pm

mixi6

re7 to say again.

6:34 pm

flosey

thank you mixi

6:35 pm

flosey

and my last word, sa5/12, the last sa word please?

6:36 pm

herinfernallady

again Flosey

6:36 pm

Trifioso

sa 5 - sa+ the last half of the big indian pole

6:36 pm

flosey

thank you Trif

6:36 pm

flosey

for Fireworks

6:37 pm

Trifioso

good for you!!! de rien!

6:37 pm

Lindrickway

WTG flosey!

6:37 pm

flosey

now must get going on supper!

6:37 pm

mixi6

woohoo flosey!

6:37 pm

flosey

Trif, is the dancer in your icon your daugher?

6:37 pm

Lindrickway

bye flosey, enjoy supper!

6:37 pm

Trifioso

yes, that is she

6:38 pm

flosey

lovely,

6:38 pm

flosey

does she dance in competitions?

6:38 pm

Trifioso

isn't she though? she is so 12 - loves me a lot, hates me more often....can't wait for this to pass. I figure we have another 10 years at least....

6:39 pm

flosey

ah, I remember the years, my girls are now 40 and 41

6:39 pm

Trifioso

goodness no! She hardly ever even dances on stage! She is quite shy, and just likes the classes, not really performing, She is in the school play though, and we are going to see how that goes....

6:39 pm

Lindrickway

is she your eldest Trif?

6:40 pm

flosey

my girls took ballet and jazz, gives them grace and confidence if nothing else

6:42 pm

Trifioso

yes, she is my eldest - hold on, I have one other photo of her dancing, and I am just putting it in to my profile....

6:42 pm

icepyro

ahah! found that other e... so now have alt least one word from each tile and 99 left... hitting the list

6:43 pm

flosey

must go, thanks for clues, be back for flip - ok, will wait for other pic

6:43 pm

herinfernallady

I took ballet as a little on

6:43 pm

herinfernallady

I took ballet as a little on
e

6:43 pm

Lindrickway

cool Trif!

6:44 pm

Uneaixoise

me too, herin--even danced in a recital with my broken arm in a sling! LOL

6:44 pm

Trifioso

is it there? She should be wearing a white gown...

6:44 pm

Trifioso

gads, I could click my own profile, at least...

6:45 pm

flosey

what a delightful sweetie - and the boy is your son?

6:46 pm

Trifioso

why are the photos so teeny? yes, that handsome lad is my son, and the little one on the boat is the youngest

6:46 pm

flosey

lovely family Trif

6:46 pm

Lindrickway

so you have 2 girls & a boy, same as me, but my son is my youngest!

6:46 pm

Trifioso

I am fixing to keep them flosey, thanks!

6:46 pm

NonnieLight

Hello all!

6:47 pm

NonnieLight

Nice pics tri--a lovely family!

6:47 pm

Lindrickway

hey nonnie

6:47 pm

Uneaixoise

hey, nonnie!

6:47 pm

Trifioso

lindrick - seems to be the norm, two of one and one of the other....

6:47 pm

Trifioso

hello nonnie!

6:47 pm

Lindrickway

but mine are a bit older than yours!

6:47 pm

Trifioso

rats, the library is going to close soon....then where will I hide - with wifi?

6:47 pm

flosey

I have 2 sons also, both older than the girls

6:47 pm

NonnieLight

hiya lind and tri--tri, did you do the mosiac tile work in your photos?

6:47 pm

Trifioso

yes, that is my kitchen. see, I had all this sea glas....

6:48 pm

flosey

see you at flip

6:48 pm

NonnieLight

It is beautiful!

6:48 pm

NonnieLight

bye bye flosey

6:48 pm

Lindrickway

bye flosey, take care

6:48 pm

Trifioso

thanks nonnie! I do like it quite a lot

6:49 pm

Lindrickway

hey Trif, we have more in common, we are the same age too! lol

6:49 pm

herinfernallady

I am on hold as my order seems to have gone awol

6:50 pm

Lindrickway

oh no herin!

6:50 pm

Trifioso

separated at birth, they found each other in a chat room....film at 11!

6:50 pm

Lindrickway

LOLOL

6:50 pm

NonnieLight

lol tri

6:50 pm

NonnieLight

are you Christmas shopping, herin?

6:51 pm

Trifioso

okay, I think i will head home. dread. I will see you all in a few, or not for a while. dread dread dread. MAybe the mall has wifi????

6:52 pm

NonnieLight

bye bye tri

6:52 pm

Lindrickway

bye Trif, nice chatting!

6:54 pm

herinfernallady

I bought my vacuum last week online. Great I can speak to someone but seriously stupid. It seems Paypal had free delievery which put the orders behind. Im really pissy that I PAID and i didn't get first

6:55 pm

herinfernallady

Bye Trifs

6:55 pm

Lindrickway

my hubby ordered me a new laptop herin and it has been delay twice now!

6:56 pm

herinfernallady

rude

6:57 pm

Lindrickway

I guess they have lots of orders at this time of year )0:

6:58 pm

icepyro

I got my wii fit yesterday (which was actually faster than expected) but I do realize I am lucky on many counts for it

6:58 pm

herinfernallady

If the woman on the phone wasn't polite and apologetic they would have got a refund my delivery costs

6:59 pm

herinfernallady

ICE i wants the wii fit

6:59 pm

NonnieLight

I want a wii fit also!

6:59 pm

Lindrickway

very lucky ice!

6:59 pm

icepyro

sorry where I got it is sold out now... I musta got one of the last ones

6:59 pm

NonnieLight

I thought it would make a nice "family" gift this year.

7:00 pm

herinfernallady

wow.

7:00 pm

Lindrickway

my kids have it nonnie!

7:00 pm

NonnieLight

do they like it, lind?

7:00 pm

icepyro

it took some hunting online to find one for >$180

7:00 pm

icepyro

I been searching since my sis got it back in october

7:00 pm

NonnieLight

wow--and were you able to save on shipping ice?

7:01 pm

herinfernallady

I don't need this as a present i need it to clean my house

7:01 pm

Lindrickway

yeah they do nonnie, but they are in their 20's you know!

7:01 pm

Lindrickway

oh when you get it will you clean my house too herin?!!

7:02 pm

herinfernallady

no i don't even want to clean mine. Dang it I have to bath the fur monster

7:02 pm

NonnieLight

Mine too, lind but I was thinking as the grands get a little bigger they might enjoy it also.

7:02 pm

Lindrickway

infact herin you can borrow mine if you clean my house!! (0:

7:02 pm

NonnieLight

lol lind

7:02 pm

Lindrickway

yeah my grandaughters play on it too!

7:02 pm

icepyro

it was $21 for shipping but was willing to pay to get it when my someone was home

7:02 pm

NonnieLight

herin, what kind of vacuum did you choose?

7:02 pm

kim m

de 6/24 the 2nd pls

7:03 pm

Lindrickway

sorry kim, don't have yet!

7:03 pm

herinfernallady

um 2400 watt bagless number

7:03 pm

Lindrickway

that does help ice! lol

7:03 pm

Lindrickway

i have a dyson animal, herin it is great

7:05 pm

herinfernallady

no dyson for me :(

7:05 pm

NonnieLight

I really like my dyson. I believe it could suck my socks off if I wasn't careful.

7:06 pm

Lindrickway

i needed a dyson cos my jack russell has short hard hair and it sticks in the carpet!

7:06 pm

Lindrickway

my central vac sucks! except it doesn't! lol

7:07 pm

herinfernallady

http://tinyurl.com/5mgxnt This is what i got. Its an older model but its better

7:07 pm

NonnieLight

lol lind. I have two cats and I have to dump the canister many times because of those fur balls.

7:08 pm

Lindrickway

the things we do for our furry friends!

7:08 pm

herinfernallady

i would love to pinch the not MIL Vac

7:09 pm

Lindrickway

looks cool herin, i love the price! lol

7:10 pm

icepyro

gotta work, bbiab, hope it works out for you infernal

7:10 pm

Trifioso

just in case you are ever wondering how tiny my town in mass is, I am now home, fed, and tucked up in bed on my laptop. And that's how long it took me to get home!

7:10 pm

herinfernallady

Yep. The store I was buying it from had a new model. Vertical canisters only half fill before they are full and this one is upright. HI TRIFS

7:10 pm

Lindrickway

WOW

7:10 pm

Lindrickway

bye ice, take care

7:11 pm

herinfernallady

Bye Ice

7:11 pm

Trifioso

I am feeling pretty silly - basically barricaded up in my room, as HE will be back with the kids soon. Is this ever gonna get easier????

7:11 pm

herinfernallady

GLOAT I got all the 7s no help

7:11 pm

kim m

hi trifs...grew up in Boxboro, Ma

7:11 pm

Trifioso

go herin!!!

7:11 pm

Lindrickway

yes Trif, when they all move out it is very easy!

7:12 pm

Lindrickway

woot herin

7:12 pm

herinfernallady

HI Kim and yes I just fibed to a friend so i could finish the grid

7:12 pm

Trifioso

oh dear.....sounds a little lonely, maybe?

7:12 pm

Trifioso

Hi kim. where are you now?

7:13 pm

kim m

Portland Maine

7:13 pm

Lindrickway

nope I have my hubby & my puppy to keep me company and my youngest comes home for the holidays, 2 older ones live nearby!

7:13 pm

Trifioso

I heart maine! Went to camp in Alfred for 12 years

7:14 pm

herinfernallady

how did I miss the St of affairs

7:14 pm

kim m

i love it too...been here for 32 yrs

7:15 pm

Trifioso

oh jeez, after a certain hour my brain leaves me....I was all "there is a saint of affairs?" DUH

7:15 pm

Lindrickway

LOL

7:15 pm

herinfernallady

no trifs

7:18 pm

herinfernallady

damn i thought i was done with the S words

7:19 pm

Trifioso

crap. they are home - quick - do I hide, or go down and be all welcome home!?

7:19 pm

Lindrickway

LOL

7:19 pm

herinfernallady

Be all Welcome home

7:20 pm

Lindrickway

Hide!!! lol

7:20 pm

jorjahgal

Kill them with kindness!

7:20 pm

herinfernallady

you can't hide with kids they have inbuilt finders

7:20 pm

Lindrickway

hey jorjah

7:21 pm

herinfernallady

hi Jorg

7:22 pm

NonnieLight

I guess I better get to movin', laundry to fold...take care all.

7:22 pm

Lindrickway

bye nonnie, take care

7:22 pm

herinfernallady

bye nonoie

7:24 pm

jorjahgal

Hi all!

7:24 pm

herinfernallady

hi

7:24 pm

herinfernallady

brb

7:25 pm

stidmama

hello again all!

7:25 pm

stidmama

oh bye nonnie!

7:25 pm

Lindrickway

STIDDY!!!!!!!!!!!

7:27 pm

stidmama

lindy!!!!!

7:27 pm

stidmama

well, down to 38. I suppose I ought to list now

7:27 pm

Lindrickway

go stid go

7:29 pm

stidmama

DE 6/21 after the last 5/14 please?

7:30 pm

kim m

de....maroon

7:30 pm

Lindrickway

sorry don't have!

7:30 pm

stidmama

thanks kim *thinking*

7:30 pm

greengeeny

hey everybody!

7:30 pm

greengeeny

just starting on the puzzle

7:30 pm

stidmama

GREENY!!!!! how's you? we're COLD

7:30 pm

herinfernallady

hi green'

7:31 pm

Lindrickway

hi green

7:31 pm

stidmama

maroon like in shipwreck? or maroon like in purply brown?

7:31 pm

greengeeny

ha ha..im in the land of cold

7:31 pm

greengeeny

my toes havent warmed up all day!

7:31 pm

stidmama

yea, so you're USED to it, greeny! we are NOT! LL

7:31 pm

stidmama

LOL I mean. *sigh*

7:32 pm

greengeeny

ur not fooling me stid

7:32 pm

rururocks

20 degrees here tonight.. brrrrrr

7:32 pm

greengeeny

high today was 25

7:32 pm

Lindrickway

thanks kim

7:32 pm

Lindrickway

hey ruru!

7:32 pm

greengeeny

it was FREEZING

7:32 pm

rururocks

hey!

7:33 pm

greengeeny

final dr appt today, stid, to double check hormone levels in my body...all is well

7:33 pm

Lindrickway

we had feels like factor of minus 15 today!

7:33 pm

herinfernallady

hello everyone i missed whilst checking the post

7:33 pm

greengeeny

yuck

7:33 pm

rururocks

hello herin

7:33 pm

stidmama

glad to hear that greeny. how about the rest of you? *concerned mama look* want some tea? *doesn't wait for answer, just pours*

7:33 pm

stidmama

hey ruru

7:33 pm

kim m

done!

7:34 pm

rururocks

hi stid

7:34 pm

Lindrickway

WTG kim!

7:34 pm

herinfernallady

YAH KIM

7:34 pm

greengeeny

lol...did i ever tell you that i luv u? Ur a good person

7:34 pm

greengeeny

I am doing better all the way around

7:34 pm

stidmama

LOL greeny!

7:34 pm

featherbee

good evening!

7:34 pm

stidmama

YAY kim!

7:34 pm

stidmama

EM 5 please?

7:34 pm

featherbee

*looks warily at the grid* how is it?

7:34 pm

stidmama

hey feather!

7:35 pm

Lindrickway

hi feather

7:35 pm

featherbee

Â¿ÊŽzÉÉ¹É” ÆƒuÄ±oÆƒ É¯,Ä± ÇÊžÄ±l lÇÇÉŸ ÇÉ¯ ÇÊžÉÉ¯ oÊ‡ ÆƒuÄ±oÆƒ Ê‡Ä± sÄ±

7:35 pm

redturtlehead

Evening all. Feather the grid is not that hard.

7:35 pm

rururocks

watch out for the sand trap weed

7:35 pm

featherbee

shoot

7:35 pm

stidmama

it's okay -- down to 33 and not making fast progress now.

7:35 pm

featherbee

tried a cool trick, but it didn't work here.

7:35 pm

stidmama

hello daniel!

7:36 pm

Lindrickway

hi red

7:36 pm

stidmama

LOL
too funny, feather!

7:36 pm

stidmama

hey red!

7:36 pm

featherbee

did it work? all i got was a bunch of upside down question marks!

7:36 pm

HarryHood

weeee 18 to go!

7:36 pm

stidmama

go harry go!

7:37 pm

stidmama

I got Â¿?z??? ?u?o? ?,? ???l l??? ?? ???? o? ?u?o? ?? s?

7:37 pm

HarryHood

:)

7:37 pm

Lindrickway

go harry go

7:37 pm

featherbee

http://www.en.fliptext.net/ go there, and enter something in the field. copy and paste it into something on facebook. it's upside down typing. i know it works on facebook message baords, but not sure where else.

7:38 pm

stidmama

hm. intriguing feather. brb

7:38 pm

stidmama

very cute!

7:38 pm

stidmama

so.... EM 5 please?

7:39 pm

Lindrickway

EM 5 - E & a type of cat?

7:39 pm

rururocks

afganistan chieftain stid

7:39 pm

stidmama

a type of cat....

7:39 pm

herinfernallady

hi anyone i missed. A chip sandwich is food right?

7:39 pm

stidmama

aha! thanks ruru and lindy!

7:39 pm

stidmama

down to 28 now

7:40 pm

Lindrickway

sort of herin!

7:40 pm

Lindrickway

go stid go

7:40 pm

redturtlehead

Its food ehrin, but sort of low in any nutritional value.

7:40 pm

jmcnrick

hi all

7:40 pm

herinfernallady

HI Jm

7:40 pm

redturtlehead

hi jmc.

7:40 pm

stidmama

hey jmc!

7:40 pm

HarryHood

is the last es7 related to the other es words?

7:40 pm

stidmama

HE 6/7 combo after the "gets hot"

7:40 pm

Lindrickway

hi jmc

7:41 pm

featherbee

ohhh, forgot i had to do something, bbl!

7:41 pm

herinfernallady

Juice makes up fo rit right?

7:41 pm

stidmama

later feather!

7:42 pm

stidmama

no, the last ES 7 is like the AE 8

7:42 pm

stidmama

LOL lady!

7:42 pm

redturtlehead

Juice, 4 oz counts as One serving of Fruit. its high in calories. and sugar...but it does count as a serving of fruit.

7:42 pm

jmcnrick

put some dip on your sandwich, herin

7:42 pm

HarryHood

first 3 letters of gets hot, then atheist david h***

7:42 pm

herinfernallady

I supose Juice makes up for it then

7:42 pm

Lindrickway

HE 6 - same first 3 as 'gets hot' & to exh*** means dig up a coffin!

7:42 pm

HarryHood

I don't have the (*#$984 ae 8 either

7:42 pm

herinfernallady

no just tomato sauce

7:43 pm

stidmama

oh -- it's a person who likes things pretty, harry -- like oscar wilde

7:43 pm

stidmama

thanks lindy! strange word!

7:43 pm

stidmama

twenty!!!!

7:43 pm

Lindrickway

yvw stid!

7:43 pm

jmcnrick

lots of vitamin c in tomato sauce

7:43 pm

jmcnrick

ty lind

7:43 pm

Lindrickway

yvw jmc

7:44 pm

redturtlehead

and sugar. I am such a ray of sunshine arent I?

7:44 pm

HarryHood

thanks stid!

7:44 pm

stidmama

Rs removed!!!!

7:44 pm

rururocks

** puts on sunglasses **

7:44 pm

HarryHood

13!

7:44 pm

redturtlehead

Go Harry Go!

7:45 pm

stidmama

go harry!!!!

7:45 pm

herinfernallady

IT is an organic one Red. So its fairly low on everything

7:45 pm

stidmama

SH 6 pleasE?

7:45 pm

rururocks

leather thing you put knives in stid

7:45 pm

redturtlehead

makes it better. I think...depends though because sugar can also be organic. I adore sugar...

7:45 pm

stidmama

aha. thanks ruru

7:45 pm

Lindrickway

ty ruru

7:46 pm

herinfernallady

Its the heinze organic one

7:46 pm

stidmama

TH 6/21 after the greek letters?

7:47 pm

Lindrickway

pl stid

7:47 pm

HarryHood

a grave and dangerous th*****

7:47 pm

rururocks

what a stalker does to a movie star stid

7:47 pm

stidmama

oops. I mean the one after the plural... *sigh*

7:47 pm

rururocks

(besides Mel Gibson that is)

7:47 pm

Lindrickway

oops wrong one!

7:47 pm

Lindrickway

LOL ruru

7:48 pm

stidmama

I don't know about stalkers...

7:48 pm

stidmama

FIREWORDS!!!!

7:48 pm

rururocks

bravo!!!!!

7:48 pm

Lindrickway

Yahoo Stid!

7:48 pm

jmcnrick

wtg stid

7:48 pm

redturtlehead

Yay stiddy!

7:48 pm

herinfernallady

yah stid

7:49 pm

stidmama

sorry to finish and run, have to leave ASAP for kid's concert...

7:49 pm

stidmama

*hugs everyone* hope you all have good luck with the grid, it's not nearly as bad as I thought at first.

7:49 pm

Lindrickway

Bye Stid, enjoy!

7:49 pm

herinfernallady

have fun Stid

7:49 pm

jmcnrick

bye stid have fun at the concert

7:50 pm

rururocks

barry manilow stid?

7:51 pm

redturtlehead

i am stuck at 69 left, I may have to go get list....

7:52 pm

HarryHood

10! gotta go get a bite

7:52 pm

redturtlehead

go harry. Enjoy food.

7:52 pm

Lindrickway

later harry

7:52 pm

Lindrickway

go red go

7:55 pm

herinfernallady

grr. some of the words i have entered need reentering

7:56 pm

Lindrickway

bummer herin

7:56 pm

Lindrickway

well gotta go pick up hubby, cya later

7:56 pm

herinfernallady

later Lind

7:57 pm

jmcnrick

bye lind

7:57 pm

forwardbyfaith

anyone have a clue for the sh/7?

7:57 pm

HarryHood

verb to cover a knife

7:58 pm

LuvB

add a vowel to the sh before

7:58 pm

herinfernallady

Hi Luv

7:59 pm

LuvB

hellp

7:59 pm

LuvB

hello

7:59 pm

jmcnrick

hi luv

7:59 pm

herinfernallady

How are you?

8:00 pm

LuvB

good and you

8:00 pm

herinfernallady

watching Harry potter for the millionth time

8:01 pm

forwardbyfaith

still stuck on the sh/7 - I have to cover a knife and the past tense. Is the sh/7 related to these?

8:01 pm

redturtlehead

i like Harry. Watching Polar Express myself.

8:01 pm

forwardbyfaith

sheaths

8:01 pm

LuvB

drop the last consonant to the sh8

8:02 pm

herinfernallady

Watching Goblet again. Its mindless background noise

8:02 pm

herinfernallady

I am watching Goblet again

8:04 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi again everyone

8:04 pm

herinfernallady

Hi again TO

8:04 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty, fbf

8:05 pm

HarryHood

3!

8:06 pm

greengeeny

wow...103 in about half hour...fastest time ever for me!!

8:07 pm

72 Temple Owl

anyone have the o words and would like to clue them?ty OMG hi geeny!

8:07 pm

greengeeny

hey temple!!!

8:07 pm

greengeeny

one or the ot***

8:07 pm

herinfernallady

I have 7 left no list

8:08 pm

greengeeny

congrats herin! no list for me...yet lol

8:08 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty i'll be darned if i could see that!

8:08 pm

greengeeny

lol...

8:09 pm

herinfernallady

I have time

8:09 pm

72 Temple Owl

i feel like a little kid, it's snowy and the commute willbe rotten, but doctor told me i must stay home!

8:09 pm

greengeeny

i cant get any of the z words...except for one

8:09 pm

greengeeny

but, i did just start

8:10 pm

72 Temple Owl

i have them all geeny there are only three - the rest are plurals

8:10 pm

herinfernallady

these M words are iritating

8:10 pm

greengeeny

there is no way to plural the one i have

8:10 pm

herinfernallady

TO chicken soup for yuou

8:10 pm

72 Temple Owl

so how've you been? been lurking or taking a break?

8:10 pm

greengeeny

i have the one that means orange rind

8:11 pm

HarryHood

DONE!

8:11 pm

72 Temple Owl

yes herein i have it on the stove. just like mom used to make. lipton's.

8:11 pm

greengeeny

congrats Harry1!!!

8:11 pm

greengeeny

i was gone for a while...a long while

8:11 pm

72 Temple Owl

yay harry

8:11 pm

herinfernallady

YAH HARRY

8:12 pm

greengeeny

Life was not so good for a bit, but now things are getting better again

8:12 pm

HarryHood

ty :) any1 need clues?

8:12 pm

greengeeny

when it rains it pours

8:12 pm

forwardbyfaith

stuck on the se5/10

8:12 pm

herinfernallady

Hugs Green

8:13 pm

greengeeny

thank you!

8:13 pm

72 Temple Owl

too many to ask, harry lol ty

8:13 pm

greengeeny

I need hugs...and luv em...take em anytime I can1

8:13 pm

HarryHood

se5 game *** match plus 2 vowels

8:14 pm

greengeeny

brb...gonna change my pic

8:15 pm

greengeeny

there...took this pic this afternoon

8:15 pm

phandmd

are you kidding me! I have 44 words left to find and they are ALL S and T's

8:16 pm

herinfernallady

OH Greeny that is lovely

8:16 pm

greengeeny

lol phandmd

8:16 pm

herinfernallady

Phan its like that

8:16 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi phan.

8:16 pm

phandmd

diving back in

8:16 pm

greengeeny

he has reindeer antlers on...lol

8:17 pm

greengeeny

I luv his smile...no two front teeth lol

8:18 pm

herinfernallady

OH bless him So he can sing that song and mean it

8:18 pm

herinfernallady

HOw did he loose both of them out once

8:18 pm

72 Temple Owl

geeny sorry to hear of your rouble but glad to have you back and hings evening out

8:19 pm

greengeeny

He knocked them about a year ago, they were really loose, but he refused to let anyone take em out

8:19 pm

herinfernallady

wow

8:19 pm

greengeeny

So, when he went to dentist last, they asked if i wanted them to just pull em...I said YES!

8:20 pm

Aussieme

**does a big tigger pounce on Herin** Hey Babble Family !

8:20 pm

herinfernallady

ok

8:20 pm

72 Temple Owl

fe7 clue please?ty

8:20 pm

greengeeny

Thank you TO..I miss being here...I miss the chat and friends

8:20 pm

greengeeny

oh..yeah...and the puzzle

8:20 pm

lbdawger

aaauuusssiiieee!!!

8:20 pm

lbdawger

hi everyone!

8:20 pm

jmcnrick

hi aussie

8:21 pm

Aussieme

lbdddddddddddddddddddddd !!

8:21 pm

herinfernallady

We miss you Green

8:21 pm

jmcnrick

hi lbd

8:21 pm

Aussieme

Hey JMC !!

8:21 pm

herinfernallady

oof its on me

8:21 pm

lbdawger

TO, superlative ending for the fe4.7 above

8:21 pm

72 Temple Owl

dawgie dawg!!!!! and aussie!

8:21 pm

lbdawger

hi Jmc

8:21 pm

lbdawger

TO!

8:21 pm

herinfernallady

cant speak to squashed under Aussie hug

8:21 pm

Aussieme

rofl !! **climbs off Herin**

8:21 pm

Aussieme

Hey TO !!!!!!!!

8:21 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi jmc

8:22 pm

herinfernallady

i have 3 left

8:22 pm

lbdawger

go herin

8:22 pm

jmcnrick

ty lbd I was working and working on that fr!

8:22 pm

jmcnrick

hi TO

8:22 pm

Aussieme

I have 218 left.... Is there any hope for me ?? lol....

8:22 pm

jmcnrick

go herin

8:22 pm

72 Temple Owl

you guys are as good as any doctor i swear!

8:22 pm

lbdawger

there's always hope for you, aussie

8:22 pm

Aussieme

C'mon Herin, you can do it !!

8:23 pm

herinfernallady

I am

8:23 pm

jmcnrick

I haven't worked that long aussie and am already down to 150

8:23 pm

Aussieme

Laughter is the best medicine - You can afford it, its always free !!

8:23 pm

herinfernallady

I need x a million to clean the house

8:23 pm

greengeeny

i been on it about an hour now, and have 119 to go

8:24 pm

greengeeny

and i always move slowly on puzzles

8:24 pm

Aussieme

cool, I will have at it then !! **diving in for a while, just poke me if you want me**

8:24 pm

greengeeny

probably cuz i chat too much *grins*

8:24 pm

phandmd

31 left and all T's! S's are squashed!

8:24 pm

Aussieme

Ha, me too Green !

8:24 pm

greengeeny

yeah phand!!

8:24 pm

herinfernallady

POKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE AUssie

8:24 pm

Aussieme

Go Phan !

8:24 pm

greengeeny

we have something in common then aussie!

8:25 pm

Aussieme

**oof.... get yer finger outta my eye Herin, I can't sees ya now !**

8:25 pm

greengeeny

i love ur pic of ur daughter...she is gorgeous

8:25 pm

Aussieme

Thank you so much Green :0)

8:25 pm

herinfernallady

I didn't poke you in the eye I wet willied you

8:25 pm

Aussieme

eeewwwwwwwwww !!!! Herrrriiiiinnnnn !!!!!

8:26 pm

herinfernallady

Could have licked you upside the head.

8:26 pm

Aussieme

My daughter does that Herin, it's a new thing...... She also runs up behiond me if I am going out of the room and bites me on the arse too !!

8:26 pm

72 Temple Owl

oh crap i am mssing tons of re words including the 7/8

8:27 pm

herinfernallady

Re park your bum again on a chair

8:27 pm

lbdawger

TO re + the United *****s of America

8:28 pm

Aussieme

there's no chair, and no I in the grid Herin !

8:28 pm

lbdawger

all the re's are common, nothing bizarre

8:28 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty i think i must go have tea and pray meds begin to work. sitting hurts my belly

8:28 pm

greengeeny

take a s*** in the chair

8:28 pm

herinfernallady

yes there is. RE ?

8:28 pm

lbdawger

gentle (((HUGS))) TO

8:28 pm

Aussieme

OH !! doh !

8:29 pm

herinfernallady

Hugs TO

8:29 pm

greengeeny

Mwah!

8:29 pm

jmcnrick

feel better TO

8:29 pm

phandmd

pls clue the TE 5/12 (1st one)

8:29 pm

greengeeny

oh..TO...what is wrong with ur belly?

8:29 pm

Aussieme

8:29 pm

72 Temple Owl

but i want clues LOL!

8:30 pm

lbdawger

you're just a te***, for wanting a clue.

8:30 pm

lbdawger

oh first te5.12 is chompers,

8:30 pm

phandmd

fish me pls

8:30 pm

phandmd

and thnx, Lbd

8:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

re6/21 and 7 the first please?

8:31 pm

greengeeny

how is teste not in the puzzle...isnt it a singular?? lol

8:31 pm

Aussieme

I remember singing that song when I was about 4 !! **All I want for Christmas is me two front te*** ! **

8:31 pm

phandmd

is it testee

8:31 pm

redturtlehead

singular is testicle.

8:31 pm

lbdawger

put food in the microwave again, TO

8:32 pm

greengeeny

that is christians song this year!!

8:32 pm

Aussieme

Correct red, and Hey !!

8:32 pm

72 Temple Owl

someone has been watching too much fx network ;)

8:32 pm

greengeeny

well...that would be why...thanks red lol

8:32 pm

Aussieme

Awwww..... Mine grew back, but with a huge gap in between !

8:32 pm

smilesoplenty

clue for the first de6/21, pls

8:32 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty. that was easy. i CAN claim illness, can i not?

8:33 pm

HarryHood

gobi sinai sahara

8:33 pm

phandmd

think very dry place

8:33 pm

lbdawger

dry arid place, lots of sand, smiles

8:33 pm

smilesoplenty

duh! thanks guys

8:33 pm

Aussieme

Hey Smiles !

8:33 pm

herinfernallady

SMILES

8:34 pm

greengeeny

not sure about his yet...gums dont have anything showing yet

8:34 pm

smilesoplenty

hey, herin. had computer probs

8:34 pm

HarryHood

gnight all :)

8:34 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi sop

8:34 pm

smilesoplenty

now it's fixed

8:34 pm

smilesoplenty

hey owl

8:34 pm

Aussieme

Awww, he is sooooo Cute Green !!

8:34 pm

lbdawger

welp, i gotta go finish getting packages ready to be mailed. see you all tomorrow. good luck with the grid

8:34 pm

EvaNadine

evenin babblers!

8:34 pm

Aussieme

good night Harry Â¬

8:35 pm

Aussieme

Hey Eva !

8:35 pm

72 Temple Owl

bye dawg, nice to see you , and hi evaN

8:35 pm

jmcnrick

bye lbd

8:35 pm

lbdawger

night harry, *poof*

8:35 pm

jmcnrick

bye harry

8:35 pm

72 Temple Owl

night harry

8:35 pm

jmcnrick

hi eva

8:35 pm

Aussieme

ninight Dawgie.... Sweet dreams !!

8:35 pm

Aussieme

ok, to the puzzle I go !!

8:36 pm

herinfernallady

poooooooookeeeeeeeeeeee

8:36 pm

Aussieme

**sticking fingrs in ears to stop Herin wet willying me**

8:36 pm

EvaNadine

im only half here...my smarter half is asleep, but i promised chris id be awake when he got home from soccer...

8:36 pm

herinfernallady

HI Eva

8:36 pm

Aussieme

HA !! Eva, my Hubby calls me his smarter half !!

8:37 pm

EvaNadine

oh, i meant my own smarter half...
the boy is out playing goalie at the moment.
(not sure ive ever referred to him as my smarter half, anyway!)
hehe

8:37 pm

72 Temple Owl

te7/28 the frist clue please?ty

8:37 pm

Aussieme

rofl !!

8:38 pm

redturtlehead

E's eradicated.

8:38 pm

herinfernallady

I am missing 1 T 6 off to hunt

8:38 pm

EvaNadine

if he were smart, he wouldnt play outdoor soccer in winter!
(course, at least tonight is his INDOOR game!)

8:38 pm

danf63

te7 is te + st5 of the union

8:39 pm

phandmd

is TH 8/50 for real?

8:39 pm

Aussieme

singing **a-hunting we will go, a-hunting we will go, to catch a T and play with thee, a-hunting we will go !**

8:39 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty dan

8:39 pm

redturtlehead

TY danf

8:39 pm

EvaNadine

PB, aussie...PB!

8:39 pm

danf63

ybvw

8:39 pm

Aussieme

**oops, sends self to PB for mentioning th4**

8:40 pm

jmcnrick

ty dan (I was a little slow catching the clue)

8:40 pm

phandmd

and done!

8:41 pm

jmcnrick

wtg phan

8:41 pm

72 Temple Owl

tell me what it is phan and i'll tell you! ;)

8:41 pm

Aussieme

YAY Phan !!!!!!!!

8:41 pm

danf63

yw jmcnrick

8:41 pm

phandmd

and I must go and do some chores

8:41 pm

Aussieme

ps Phan, how is Emily ??

8:41 pm

danf63

yea phan!!

8:41 pm

Trifioso

hey all,. Back to finish. And yes, I went downstairs, and yes, I said hello. How many a's in AWKWARD?

8:41 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi trif

8:41 pm

Aussieme

Hey Trif !

8:42 pm

jmcnrick

hi trif

8:42 pm

Trifioso

hiya

8:42 pm

72 Temple Owl

this grid has many ridiculous past tense/ adjectives

8:42 pm

herinfernallady

TRIIIIIIIIIFSSS

8:43 pm

Trifioso

25 left - time to put this bad boy to bed!

8:43 pm

phandmd

Emily?

8:43 pm

phandmd

I think you have me confused with someone else

8:43 pm

Aussieme

Oh.... hmmmmm..... Ok then, Sorry Phan !

8:44 pm

phandmd

TO did you need a clue for the TH 8?

8:44 pm

Aussieme

who am I thinking of who has a grandaughtr named Emily ??

8:44 pm

72 Temple Owl

no ty phan figured it was a ridiculous past tense

8:44 pm

smilesoplenty

clue for the fe7?

8:44 pm

herinfernallady

um that would be errrrrr

8:45 pm

phandmd

You were correct very ridiculous!

8:45 pm

Aussieme

She had an accident, and was hit by a car while riding her bike !!

8:45 pm

herinfernallady

yes i know who that is

8:46 pm

Aussieme

oh, who herin ?

8:46 pm

herinfernallady

name i can't think off

8:46 pm

Trifioso

monkey games?

8:46 pm

Aussieme

if it's on the tip of your tongue, stick it out and let me see it !!

8:46 pm

phandmd

FE 7 add superlative ending to the word above

8:46 pm

Aussieme

no, not MG.....

8:46 pm

jmcnrick

gosh I just got th 8 and ty phan and TO but geewhiz that is a terrible word

8:47 pm

redturtlehead

Monkey Games has no Grandkids yet...but she does have a trike we have all heard about.

8:47 pm

phandmd

that's because it isn't a word!

8:47 pm

phandmd

now I am really gonna go

8:47 pm

Trifioso

yes, and it got hit by a HUGE truck today!

8:47 pm

jmcnrick

true phan

8:47 pm

72 Temple Owl

please i am missing an first me4/6 i know it's pathetic but i want to rest now

8:47 pm

72 Temple Owl

please i am missing an first me4/6 i know it's pathetic but i want to rest now

8:47 pm

Aussieme

OH MY, is MG ok ??

8:47 pm

smilesoplenty

oh, boy. is that even a word? thanks phand

8:47 pm

72 Temple Owl

REALLY goodbye, phan

8:48 pm

herinfernallady

no that wwas MG and she is ok. Just dinted the bike

8:48 pm

phandmd

alt spelling for cat sound

8:48 pm

phandmd

and goodbye

8:48 pm

Trifioso

she is really shaken up, her back is all out of whack again, and the new trike did suffer from damage. But when we think of what COOULD have happened! what if walter had been in the back???

8:49 pm

smilesoplenty

how about the fe6/30?

8:49 pm

Aussieme

OMG, I dont even want to think about it, its too awful !

8:49 pm

forwardbyfaith

could someone share the sh/8 clue again?

8:50 pm

Scrabbler

A quick hello before I go to bed.

8:50 pm

jmcnrick

bye phan

8:50 pm

herinfernallady

The trike is front basketed not back for saftey

8:50 pm

herinfernallady

hi scrabbler

8:50 pm

jmcnrick

hi scrab

8:50 pm

Trifioso

hello scrab!

8:50 pm

72 Temple Owl

sop: rememer: riducuous past tenses and past tense-like adjectives ;)

8:50 pm

Scrabbler

Yes, MG mentioned the accident earlier today--scary!

8:50 pm

forwardbyfaith

clue for th/8?

8:50 pm

smilesoplenty

pt of where you put a sword

8:50 pm

Aussieme

Hey Scrabs !! can you remember who it was earlier this year who's grandaughter was hit by a car while riding her bike ?? Grandaughter lives in Japan ! if that helps !

8:50 pm

herinfernallady

I must of missed the details

8:50 pm

smilesoplenty

for the sh8

8:51 pm

jmcnrick

th 8: a ridiculous past tense :-)

8:51 pm

Scrabbler

I remember the story, Aussie, but not the Babbler's name.

8:51 pm

smilesoplenty

these f's are just silly

8:51 pm

Aussieme

Oh damn and double damn !

8:51 pm

72 Temple Owl

sorry i am fading, i want to have some broth and hit the sack. will be here tomorrow since doc said no work *sniff*

8:52 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty for the help

8:52 pm

Scrabbler

Bye Owl--feel better.

8:52 pm

Aussieme

**hugs TO**

8:52 pm

jmcnrick

nite TO

8:52 pm

Trifioso

hey there, smiles - how are you today, dear one?

8:52 pm

smilesoplenty

bye owl, hope you feel better

8:52 pm

smilesoplenty

meh, trifi--maybe a bit better. got an appt with surgeons next monday

8:52 pm

72 Temple Owl

scrabs i just KNEW it was something evil.

8:53 pm

Scrabbler

And I am off to bed as well. I am on call and hope I am not interrupted.

8:53 pm

smilesoplenty

bored out of my you kow whats

8:53 pm

greengeeny

th8 sounds like a ghetto word

8:53 pm

Scrabbler

What is your diagnosis, Owl?

8:53 pm

herinfernallady

err DONE no list

8:53 pm

72 Temple Owl

good night and ty for the well wishes. with sick time and vacation i may not work another day this year.

8:53 pm

smilesoplenty

down to 39 though!!!!

8:53 pm

greengeeny

easer

8:53 pm

Scrabbler

Yahoo herin!!

8:53 pm

Uneaixoise

herin, VEEERRRYYY impressive!!!

8:53 pm

Uneaixoise

not well, TO??

8:54 pm

herinfernallady

I did use Morewords

8:54 pm

smilesoplenty

cooool herin. jealous!

8:54 pm

jmcnrick

wtg herin!

8:54 pm

greengeeny

98 to go

8:54 pm

Aussieme

YAY Herin !!!!

8:54 pm

smilesoplenty

i got two thirds of way before listing this time

8:54 pm

redturtlehead

Smiles I have 36 left, should we race...

8:54 pm

greengeeny

rest

8:54 pm

72 Temple Owl

tentatively. diverticulitis. hopefully bad weather will free up a spot for ultrasound tomorrow

8:54 pm

Scrabbler

Go go go to all trying to finish!!

8:54 pm

Aussieme

and the answer is.... Phaeton !

8:54 pm

Trifioso

oh, man, I turn my back for two seconds, and herin scores! you go girl!

8:54 pm

jmcnrick

go green

8:55 pm

Scrabbler

Nighty-night to all.

8:55 pm

herinfernallady

yep

8:55 pm

Uneaixoise

ouch . . . so sorry . . . take care . . .

8:55 pm

smilesoplenty

turtle, you will prob beat me

8:55 pm

72 Temple Owl

unbelievably painful

8:55 pm

Uneaixoise

nite, scrabs

8:55 pm

jmcnrick

nite scrab

8:55 pm

Aussieme

Hey Une !!!!!!!!!!

8:55 pm

redturtlehead

i hope so as its waay past my bed time.

8:55 pm

smilesoplenty

bye scrabs

8:55 pm

Uneaixoise

aussieme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8:55 pm

Trifioso

can i please have a hint for the he 6, 27?

8:55 pm

72 Temple Owl

night une and all *poof*

8:55 pm

smilesoplenty

what time is it your way turtle

8:55 pm

jmcnrick

hi une

8:55 pm

Aussieme

Herin..... It was Phaeton, I am sure of it !

8:56 pm

Aussieme

How are ya Une ??

8:56 pm

Uneaixoise

h + french word for water + not you

8:56 pm

Uneaixoise

hey, rick

8:56 pm

redturtlehead

just 10 p. I just go to bed earlier than most.

8:56 pm

Uneaixoise

i'm ok, aussie, and you??

8:56 pm

Aussieme

I'm ok !!

8:57 pm

Uneaixoise

TO are you still there? does a heating pad help?

8:57 pm

Trifioso

thanks une - what in the name of all that is holy *IS* that word?

8:57 pm

Uneaixoise

dunno but i think i've seen it before :-)

8:57 pm

Uneaixoise

in the grid, that is--not in actual conversation!

8:57 pm

forwardbyfaith

still stuck on the th/8...ugh

8:58 pm

MaMaWA

Hiya red,une. aussie and all others Babbling

8:58 pm

Trifioso

I am sure it was way useful, back in the 1500's when it was in common use...sigh....

8:58 pm

MaMaWA

How is everyone?

8:58 pm

Uneaixoise

past tense of th 6/21, faith

8:58 pm

Uneaixoise

mamawa! lont time no see!

8:58 pm

Uneaixoise

*long

8:58 pm

Trifioso

ma ma, shelby is gawgeous!

8:58 pm

MaMaWA

I have a th 8 and it is past tense of th 6

8:58 pm

Uneaixoise

trif LOL!

8:58 pm

herinfernallady

hi mama

8:58 pm

MaMaWA

TY trif

8:59 pm

Uneaixoise

i have a dog named Shelby too!

8:59 pm

herinfernallady

No idea Aussie

8:59 pm

redturtlehead

done with the Z.

8:59 pm

Aussieme

It was a large medieval helmet, supported by the shoulders ! **or so they say**

8:59 pm

jmcnrick

hi mamawa

8:59 pm

MaMaWA

she is so cute ,but for all her cute she is rotten LOL

8:59 pm

forwardbyfaith

thanks mama, I don

8:59 pm

Aussieme

MaMaWa !!!!!!!!! long time no see !!

8:59 pm

MaMaWA

what is you shelby une

8:59 pm

Uneaixoise

yay, red!!

8:59 pm

forwardbyfaith

thanks mama, I don't have the 6/21 yet - will keep looking.

8:59 pm

MaMaWA

Hi jmc

9:00 pm

MaMaWA

I know AUSS

9:00 pm

MaMaWA

I dont chat too much

9:00 pm

Uneaixoise

well, when I adopted her, she was described as a "terrier mix" :-)

9:00 pm

MaMaWA

Im always on the game and try to play a grid but its hard with my girls

9:01 pm

Uneaixoise

i have another adoptee who's MOSTLY beagle

9:01 pm

Aussieme

well {{{{ a million hugs to make up for the ones I havent given you when I am not here }}}} MaMa xx

9:01 pm

Uneaixoise

ditto, mama!!!

9:01 pm

herinfernallady

I really should roll of the couch and clean up

9:02 pm

Aussieme

rofl Herin..... **flicks duster round for Herin so she can stay put**

9:02 pm

MaMaWA

They say mine is a "Beagle" but .... she sometimes acts like a Doberman

9:02 pm

MaMaWA

LOL

9:03 pm

Uneaixoise

i can imagine! LOL

9:03 pm

smilesoplenty

fr6, clue?

9:03 pm

Uneaixoise

fr6 most liberated

9:03 pm

herinfernallady

I need to get sorted

9:03 pm

MaMaWA

Im not here much but try to stay up on everyones news, Im Kinda a lurker but most everyone Knows me LOL

9:04 pm

Uneaixoise

i go thru lurking "spells" :-)

9:04 pm

herinfernallady

It doesn't get my shortbread made though

9:04 pm

Uneaixoise

yum, shortbread!

9:04 pm

Trifioso

herin, is your shortbread recipe on your website?

9:04 pm

jmcnrick

an interesting concept: for a person to get sorted....with a sorting hat like harry potter herin?

9:04 pm

Aussieme

Nope, it sure don't Herin, and can I have some babble shortbread please ?? They have no calorific value !!

9:04 pm

MaMaWA

Yum Herin , shortbread sounds goood

9:05 pm

Aussieme

I like your thinking JMC !!

9:05 pm

smilesoplenty

fr 6, pleeeeeeeease

9:05 pm

MaMaWA

Me too jimc, ; Love the Potter books

9:05 pm

Trifioso

ugh, frightening thought! I would get put in Dipshitian house, for sure!

9:05 pm

herinfernallady

yes

9:05 pm

Uneaixoise

i clued it, smiles

9:06 pm

MaMaWA

Hi Miles

9:06 pm

Uneaixoise

fr6 most liberated

9:06 pm

jmcnrick

lol trif

9:06 pm

Aussieme

oh ROFL Trif !!

9:06 pm

Trifioso

*blush*

9:06 pm

herinfernallady

fr not captured but this plus Eastern Standard time.

9:06 pm

MaMaWA

I was Lurking when you told the stor y fo your smiles..ness and how it happened lol

9:07 pm

smilesoplenty

thanks, une. didn't see it

9:07 pm

Uneaixoise

yw :-)

9:08 pm

MaMaWA

That fr6 was even hard to type

9:08 pm

herinfernallady

Sorted to me means get up and dressed.

9:09 pm

herinfernallady

No my shortbread recipe isn't ip

9:09 pm

MaMaWA

Ok all Im going to go back to the other room , Happy Babbling and good luck. still have 127 here ,wiil try to get half and call it a day bye bye

9:09 pm

herinfernallady

up even

9:10 pm

herinfernallady

later mama

9:10 pm

jmcnrick

bye mamawa

9:10 pm

Uneaixoise

bye, mama!

9:10 pm

Trifioso

do the three es words look alike at all?

9:10 pm

pam

hi, all

9:10 pm

jmcnrick

Help on any ae, please I just need a foot in the door

9:10 pm

herinfernallady

no 2 alike one not Hi pam

9:11 pm

Uneaixoise

hey, pam :-)

9:11 pm

Aussieme

Hey Pam-I-Am !!

9:11 pm

jmcnrick

hi pam

9:11 pm

redturtlehead

16 left, anf I want sleep!

9:11 pm

Uneaixoise

ae6 a + old timey anesthetic

9:11 pm

pam

hi, une, herin, aussie, and jm, And red

9:11 pm

jmcnrick

so close red

9:11 pm

Trifioso

thanks herin

9:11 pm

Uneaixoise

ae7 plural

9:11 pm

Lindrickway

**F*I*R*E*W*O*R*K*S**

9:11 pm

Lindrickway

hi everyone

9:11 pm

Uneaixoise

woohoo, lin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9:11 pm

pam

So, I have a nephew update, only jm, I don't want to rile you

9:11 pm

jmcnrick

ty une

9:11 pm

Aussieme

YAY Lindy !!!!!

9:12 pm

jmcnrick

wtg lind

9:12 pm

Trifioso

go lindy, go lindy, go, go, go lindy!

9:12 pm

Lindrickway

thanks guys

9:12 pm

Aussieme

Ok, go for it Pam !

9:12 pm

smilesoplenty

clue for he6/33?

9:12 pm

Uneaixoise

yw :-)

9:12 pm

jmcnrick

I promise to remain calm pam

9:12 pm

pam

yay, lind

9:12 pm

Uneaixoise

he6 h + french word for water + not you

9:12 pm

Trifioso

smiles - he 6 33 is to heave a heavy burden up

9:12 pm

smilesoplenty

got it

9:13 pm

smilesoplenty

got that thanks trifi

9:13 pm

pam

He joined the Army. Reserves. Some communications group. He is in Butte tonight, gets his physical tomorrow. If he passes, he goes to boot camp on 1/26

9:13 pm

Trifioso

ce ne c'est pas le mot corrigez, une

9:13 pm

Uneaixoise

oops, sorry, wrong word!!

9:13 pm

Trifioso

no worries!

9:13 pm

smilesoplenty

not the right word in french! delightful

9:13 pm

Aussieme

Oh My Pam !

9:13 pm

Uneaixoise

got fixated on the bizarro word

9:13 pm

Trifioso

de rien

9:14 pm

smilesoplenty

how many yrs did you take

9:14 pm

Trifioso

tell him to throw a shoe at his commander, pam - that will keep him stateside!

9:14 pm

Uneaixoise

:-D

9:14 pm

pam

corrigez... now there's a form of the verb que j'ai oublie

9:14 pm

jmcnrick

plenty of time pam 1-877-447-4487

9:14 pm

pam

LOL, tri

9:14 pm

Uneaixoise

and it's wrong, pam :-)

9:15 pm

Trifioso

seulement deux ans dans universite, smiles. mon pere c'est une canadien, que je pense il peut etre genetic

9:15 pm

pam

jm, he really wants it, but thanks for the number... No one wants to listen to the ranting aunt, LOL., so I am not ranting

9:16 pm

jmcnrick

just in case he ever changes his mind :-)

9:16 pm

Trifioso

oh, je suis desolee, une....j'oublie beaucoup

9:16 pm

Aussieme

Ok, the words are starting to scramble together... Time I hit the pillows....... Sweet Dreams Babble Family !! xx

9:16 pm

herinfernallady

RIGHt Later gators

9:16 pm

Uneaixoise

smiles, i did it the easy way--married a frenchman :-)

9:16 pm

pam

thanks, jm!

9:16 pm

Uneaixoise

later, herin

9:16 pm

jmcnrick

bye herin

9:16 pm

Trifioso

herin :(

9:16 pm

Lindrickway

Later herin, take care

9:16 pm

Trifioso

but do sleep well....

9:16 pm

Uneaixoise

nite, aussie!

9:16 pm

Lindrickway

good luck with your vac herin!

9:16 pm

Aussieme

*poofing to Herin's house to help her tidy up**

9:17 pm

Lindrickway

Night aussie take care

9:17 pm

Trifioso

whoopie! got the es words. Fish!

9:17 pm

smilesoplenty

how about the second he6/24

9:17 pm

pam

merci, une.

9:17 pm

Lindrickway

oh aussie can I be next?

9:17 pm

jmcnrick

bye aussie have fun at herins

9:17 pm

redturtlehead

9

9:17 pm

pam

ciao, aussie

9:17 pm

Lindrickway

go red go

9:17 pm

Trifioso

smiles - more than one mr. ledger

9:18 pm

smilesoplenty

see i told ya you were gonna beat me turtle

9:18 pm

Lindrickway

oh great clue Trif!

9:18 pm

redturtlehead

8...sleep I wanna sleep.

9:18 pm

smilesoplenty

ty trifi

9:18 pm

Lindrickway

go red go go go

9:18 pm

herinfernallady

hey

9:18 pm

herinfernallady

thanks aussie

9:18 pm

jmcnrick

go red

9:19 pm

Trifioso

thanks lindy - the grid has been bumming me all day, with his lovely name in th5 so many times....

9:19 pm

Trifioso

13 left - wheels! I can't move my wheels!

9:20 pm

Lindrickway

go Trif go go go

9:21 pm

Trifioso

suddenly cannot imagine a word that starts "em...." how embarrassing :)

9:22 pm

smilesoplenty

there's a he4 I can't get

9:22 pm

smilesoplenty

driving me nuts

9:22 pm

redturtlehead

th 5, 18?

9:22 pm

Trifioso

smiles! that sounds naughty!

9:22 pm

Lindrickway

th 5 when someone steal stuff it is th***

9:22 pm

Uneaixoise

th5/18 burglary

9:23 pm

smilesoplenty

it's the second he4/5

9:24 pm

Lindrickway

EM 5 sounds like a far eastern prince?

9:24 pm

redturtlehead

TY guys!

9:24 pm

Lindrickway

HE 4/5 HE & i work to ea** a living

9:24 pm

Uneaixoise

he4/5 sounds like a babbler who left to do housework

9:24 pm

Trifioso

thanks lindy - you are merciful...

9:25 pm

smilesoplenty

got that one...

9:25 pm

Lindrickway

yvw Trif

9:25 pm

smilesoplenty

it's the one before that

9:25 pm

Trifioso

i want to st5 publicly that I now hate the letter 'h"

9:25 pm

Uneaixoise

the he4/5 before it is opp of cold

9:26 pm

smilesoplenty

got that too

9:26 pm

Uneaixoise

is it an he4/6 that you need?

9:26 pm

jmcnrick

poor h to be so hated

9:26 pm

Lindrickway

HE 4/6 take he**, listen to advice

9:26 pm

smilesoplenty

maybe

9:26 pm

smilesoplenty

got that one too

9:26 pm

Uneaixoise

he4/6 plural of short laugh

9:27 pm

Lindrickway

HE 4/5 belongs to the girls, it is he**

9:27 pm

smilesoplenty

got that too

9:27 pm

smilesoplenty

the pl of laugh won't take

9:27 pm

Uneaixoise

he4/6 he + not you

9:27 pm

Trifioso

smiles, have you read a book called "out in the garden?"

9:28 pm

Uneaixoise

smiles, use the version that repeats the h

9:28 pm

Uneaixoise

like a cartoon laugh

9:28 pm

Uneaixoise

like Cartman's laugh

9:29 pm

smilesoplenty

not working!!!!

9:29 pm

Uneaixoise

a palindrome then make it plural

9:29 pm

redturtlehead

3

9:29 pm

Uneaixoise

go, red!!

9:30 pm

Lindrickway

go red go go go

9:30 pm

jmcnrick

go red go

9:30 pm

smilesoplenty

it's just not working

9:30 pm

smilesoplenty

i have tried everything

9:31 pm

smilesoplenty

it's just four letters dams

9:31 pm

smilesoplenty

damn i mean

9:31 pm

Uneaixoise

stairsteps straight up to the left . . .

9:31 pm

Trifioso

smiles - he + last two letters of plural mr. ledger

9:32 pm

smilesoplenty

totally finally got it---thanks all

9:32 pm

Trifioso

phew!

9:32 pm

redturtlehead

clue for to 6, 21??

9:32 pm

Uneaixoise

yay!!!!!!!!!!1

9:32 pm

Lindrickway

wtg smiles

9:32 pm

smilesoplenty

that was way too weird, must be my gallbladder interfering with my brain

9:32 pm

Uneaixoise

to6 rhymes with not your father

9:32 pm

Uneaixoise

sometimes you just can't see it, smiles :-)

9:33 pm

Trifioso

smiles, I actually find it comforting to know I am not the only one who gets fish

9:33 pm

jmcnrick

I just quietly accumulate fish over here ;-)

9:33 pm

Trifioso

I am apparently managing a koi farm

9:34 pm

Uneaixoise

so THAT's what I smell!

9:34 pm

redturtlehead

OK fireworks Thanksf ro the helps and to bed I go...

9:34 pm

jmcnrick

ooo trif pretty I want one with a really long tail

9:34 pm

Lindrickway

as long as they are live fish, i hate the smell of wet fish!

9:34 pm

jmcnrick

wtg red!

9:34 pm

Pinikula

hi all...

9:34 pm

Trifioso

okay. scales or not?

9:34 pm

Lindrickway

hey pini

9:34 pm

Uneaixoise

pini!!

9:34 pm

jmcnrick

hi pini

9:34 pm

Lindrickway

Yahoo red!

9:35 pm

Uneaixoise

woohoo, red!!!!!!!!!!!!!

9:35 pm

Lindrickway

night red, sleep well

9:35 pm

smilesoplenty

pini!

9:35 pm

smilesoplenty

great, red

9:35 pm

Trifioso

OH PINI - thank god! Did you get the icon in real life, or is it just one you have uploaded? if it's real, do you have a pattern for a K?

9:36 pm

MaMaWA

Night red. sleep well, Hi Pini and all else again

9:36 pm

Lindrickway

hi mama

9:36 pm

Pinikula

Oh, Trif...no, I found it online...I simply googled "Letter P" and then changed to "images"...I found a ton of different ones and I've been rolling through them...I can probably find a K for you if you'd like! ;)

9:36 pm

MaMaWA

Im back for one last word search

9:36 pm

MaMaWA

Hey Lidny

9:37 pm

DLUC

zoet

9:37 pm

Trifioso

i would love a pattern for a similarly styled k, but I can search myself....

9:37 pm

MaMaWA

LIndy*

9:37 pm

Pinikula

...and having done a quick look...there's a K just like my P

9:37 pm

MaMaWA

I dont think that works dluc lol

9:37 pm

Pinikula

It's on Page 4 of the google search I just did! :)

9:38 pm

Trifioso

thanks pini!

9:38 pm

Pinikula

You're very welcome! ;)

9:39 pm

Lindrickway

gotta go, gotta get up early )0:, cya tomorrow xxx

9:39 pm

jmcnrick

bye lind

9:39 pm

MaMaWA

Bye Lind

9:39 pm

Trifioso

sleep well, lind

9:42 pm

MaMaWA

Woo Hoo I finally passed the half way point. : )

9:43 pm

Trifioso

whoa = surprise fireworks for me! wasn't watching the count and BOOM!

9:43 pm

jmcnrick

wtg mamawa

9:43 pm

Pinikula

wtg mama

9:43 pm

MaMaWA

So I am out for now. If I dont get a snow/ice day the girls start showing up at 6:45 am

9:43 pm

Pinikula

wtg trif!

9:43 pm

MaMaWA

Night all

9:43 pm

smilesoplenty

help for the second me5/12?

9:43 pm

jmcnrick

wtg trif

9:43 pm

Trifioso

now I go into withdrawl until the frest start tomorrow

9:44 pm

smilesoplenty

it's the one right after the american measurement spelling

9:44 pm

smilesoplenty

cool trif

9:44 pm

Pinikula

but you have a new letter pattern to work on!! ;)

9:45 pm

Trifioso

that's the third one....me 5 = me+ 1st half of one ball (sorry ladies!)

9:45 pm

smilesoplenty

thanks, trifi!!

9:45 pm

Trifioso

indeed, pini. think i will go look that up...nitey nite!

9:45 pm

Pinikula

thx trif...got it! ;)

9:45 pm

Pinikula

hi smiles!

9:45 pm

jmcnrick

bye trif

9:45 pm

Trifioso

anything for you, smiles

9:47 pm

Trifioso

oh gosh, pini - do I pay the $14.50 for it, or just try to make my own pattern - and complete it before christmas???

9:47 pm

BlueAndAmy

Helloooooo everyone :-)

9:48 pm

jmcnrick

hi blueandamy

9:49 pm

BlueAndAmy

hi jmc!! how are you?

9:49 pm

jmcnrick

sleepy

9:49 pm

BlueAndAmy

awwww... long day at work?

9:49 pm

Pinikula

Trif, I'd make my own pattern!

9:49 pm

jmcnrick

very trying to change over my data base into something I can actually use

9:50 pm

Pinikula

...if that fails, then consider ordering. But it looks easy enough...don't you think?

9:50 pm

BlueAndAmy

it sounds draining... but probably will be a worthwhile project once it's done, right?

9:50 pm

BlueAndAmy

it sounds draining... but probably will be a worthwhile project once it's done, right?

9:50 pm

Trifioso

I am a bit worried about the squiggly black in the middle. Of course, I could go through my library and see it I have any initial caps....just really like the look of that one

9:51 pm

smilesoplenty

the first re5 pls?

9:51 pm

jmcnrick

that's the theory but I am not sure law school trains you for data base work well enough ;-)

9:52 pm

Trifioso

smiles, it's really a pretty stupid word. anagram of the re 5.10

9:52 pm

smilesoplenty

no, that's the one i need

9:52 pm

Shirlockc

i feel really dumb but i can't get that last em4/6

9:53 pm

Pinikula

Trif...are you referring to the border stitching on the letter itself?

9:53 pm

Trifioso

smiles - find the other re 5.10 and jumble the last three letters.

9:53 pm

BlueAndAmy

hmmm i don't have that one either, smiles

9:53 pm

smilesoplenty

thanks, trifi

9:53 pm

Trifioso

I think the stitching inside the letter, yes

9:53 pm

jmcnrick

ty trif

9:53 pm

Trifioso

de riend

9:53 pm

smilesoplenty

boy, was that dumb

9:53 pm

Trifioso

rien

9:53 pm

smilesoplenty

what does that even mean?

9:54 pm

Trifioso

more retarded?

9:54 pm

BlueAndAmy

hahaha oh that IS a dumb word

9:54 pm

BlueAndAmy

i just found it

9:54 pm

Pinikula

Trif! If you click on it and then on the letter again...it's a CROSSTITCH pattern...you could simply print it out and start "counting"!

9:55 pm

Trifioso

yes, I knew that pini. I just don't know how much resolution the image might have, and it does feel a bit like stealing. mostly because it IS

9:55 pm

Shirlockc

clue for the first ae?

9:55 pm

Trifioso

ae is a word for a highly artistic, cultured person

9:55 pm

smilesoplenty

one who esteems art

9:56 pm

Pinikula

I don't know that it's stealing...it's on the internet and it's one letter...the resolution that I have is pretty detailed. (At least IMHO)

9:56 pm

saanichcat

good evening all! Can anyone help with which is most likely a fish? The first DE 6/21? Please? Thanks!

9:56 pm

Trifioso

its not a fish, it's more enable nonsense. de = de+ what you walk the dog with, minus inital letter

9:56 pm

Pinikula

de6/21 = The Mojave De****

9:57 pm

smilesoplenty

need the first re6/21

9:57 pm

Trifioso

whoops, sorry - i thought you meant the first de word...DEUH

9:57 pm

Shirlockc

and my duh clue for the last em4? the one that's making me feel really dumb? anyone?

9:57 pm

Shirlockc

make hot again smiles

9:57 pm

smilesoplenty

it sounds like a kind of comfy chair

9:58 pm

BlueAndAmy

smiles, to warm something again

9:58 pm

saanichcat

thanks pini; it WAS a fidh. she said

9:58 pm

Trifioso

last em = em + countries that use euro

9:58 pm

Pinikula

shirlockc, think flightless bird and add an extra vowel after the cons

9:58 pm

jmcnrick

I don't have that em either saan sorry

9:58 pm

smilesoplenty

no, i got the hot one

9:58 pm

smilesoplenty

it's the one right after it

9:58 pm

Shirlockc

i could have sworn i tried that one pini!

9:58 pm

rururocks

em (afganie tribal chieftain)

9:59 pm

Trifioso

smiles re = re + cons + french water

9:59 pm

jmcnrick

ty trif and pini

10:00 pm

smilesoplenty

ty trif, again

10:00 pm

Trifioso

okay, I really am going now...see you in the morning.

10:00 pm

saanichcat

OK I have another "duh"..maybe too tired from dealing with snow and ice and heat and food.. please, what is FE7/40 please?

10:00 pm

BlueAndAmy

bye trif!

10:01 pm

Pinikula

extend the fe4 before it...

10:01 pm

jmcnrick

okay I am heading out too I am falling asleep at the keyboard

10:01 pm

Pinikula

with Eastern Standard Time (initial letters)

10:01 pm

BlueAndAmy

i gotta go help with a late dinner.... see y'all later ... bye jmc, sleep well!! :-)

10:01 pm

Pinikula

night jmc

10:01 pm

saanichcat

OMG!!! THANKYOU Pinii!!

10:01 pm

jmcnrick

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

10:02 pm

Pinikula

... yvw

10:02 pm

smilesoplenty

the last sa5?

10:03 pm

saanichcat

...and so, good night...see you tomorrow.

10:03 pm

smilesoplenty

nm, got it

10:08 pm

Pinikula

he7/40 plz?

10:11 pm

smilesoplenty

a boy plus french water plus not us

10:11 pm

smilesoplenty

and plural

10:12 pm

Pinikula

I hate when I forget to type the pl!!!!

10:20 pm

Pinikula

how about the last ma5/12 ?

10:22 pm

Jacula

Pink not a glossy finish.

10:23 pm

Pinikula

thank, jac!

10:23 pm

Jacula

y/w pink.

10:24 pm

Jacula

Any more clues needed before I crawl back to bed?

10:24 pm

Pinikula

I think I'm good for a bit, thx jac!

10:25 pm

Pinikula

sleep well!

10:26 pm

Jacula

Okay. at's in after his latest skirmish so I think I can sleep easy now, unless Other Half is snoring again.

10:26 pm

Jacula

Nightey night! xx

10:27 pm

Jacula

Cat'sin, I meant to say.

10:27 pm

Pinikula

* giggle *

10:27 pm

Jacula

Byeee!xxx

10:29 pm

smilesoplenty

clue for the last te5/12?

10:30 pm

Pinikula

I'm not quite there yet, smiles...sorry

10:30 pm

smilesoplenty

ooooh! anyone else????

10:30 pm

smilesoplenty

only got five left

10:30 pm

Pinikula

I'll skip down to those and see what I can find...

10:31 pm

smilesoplenty

earplugs, jac!! my bf snores bad

10:31 pm

Pinikula

smiles: 10th - n

10:32 pm

Pinikula

probably too much info

10:32 pm

Pinikula

my bad

10:32 pm

smilesoplenty

huh?

10:32 pm

smilesoplenty

oh, no i need a five letter

10:32 pm

Pinikula

pl it

10:32 pm

smilesoplenty

I got that other one

10:33 pm

smilesoplenty

oh! thanks

10:33 pm

smilesoplenty

always forget the "s"

10:34 pm

Pinikula

go figure, me, too!!!! LOL

10:36 pm

forwardbyfaith

the second es/7, 32 anyone?

10:37 pm

Pinikula

es + and *** winner is + coffee or **a

10:38 pm

smilesoplenty

I need the re5 after making hot

10:38 pm

forwardbyfaith

ty, pini!

10:38 pm

Pinikula

yw forward

10:40 pm

Pinikula

re5/14 = re + dress bottom

10:40 pm

smilesoplenty

ty! got one left

10:42 pm

Pinikula

go smiles go

10:42 pm

smilesoplenty

ok, how about the one after making a club

10:43 pm

Pinikula

an RE?

10:43 pm

smilesoplenty

yes

10:43 pm

smilesoplenty

5/12

10:44 pm

Pinikula

hmmmm ... looking

10:46 pm

Pinikula

re + us and *h**

10:47 pm

aebmusica

re5-=re +Adam & Eve were ***rted in the garden of evil

10:47 pm

smilesoplenty

thanks very much!!!!!!!!! fireworks

10:48 pm

smilesoplenty

pini, love ya.

10:48 pm

smilesoplenty

those r's were twisting my boobie

10:48 pm

Pinikula

ah shucks!

10:49 pm

Pinikula

he he he

10:49 pm

Pinikula

hi musica

10:49 pm

aebmusica

booty or boobie?

10:49 pm

smilesoplenty

ok, so I'm gonna retire till the flip. thanks a bunch

10:49 pm

smilesoplenty

boobie

10:49 pm

smilesoplenty

men do have boobies

10:50 pm

aebmusica

oooooooooh & owoooooooooooo

10:50 pm

smilesoplenty

some more than others snicker

10:50 pm

Pinikula

oh my

10:51 pm

smilesoplenty

that's why they invented the "bro"

10:51 pm

aebmusica

u must have a well-endowment fund.

10:51 pm

smilesoplenty

male chestage support garments

10:51 pm

Pinikula

* rofl *

10:51 pm

smilesoplenty

no, my chest looks pretty good

10:52 pm

aebmusica

is ur chest a Pirate's treasure.....a sunken chest.(lol)

10:52 pm

smilesoplenty

esp since I'm transgender boy

10:52 pm

smilesoplenty

no, I worked out for many yrs

10:53 pm

smilesoplenty

pectus excavatum

10:54 pm

Pinikula

y'all are too funny

10:54 pm

aebmusica

better than Flabulous maximus!

10:54 pm

smilesoplenty

I just crack myself up

10:55 pm

smilesoplenty

remember bigus dickus from mel brooks? and incontinentia buttocks?

10:55 pm

aebmusica

and all those from Monty Python

10:56 pm

smilesoplenty

yes. love those guys

10:56 pm

smilesoplenty

mrs bj smegma rofl

10:57 pm

aebmusica

El Bj?

10:57 pm

smilesoplenty

just another silly name from monty python.

10:58 pm

aebmusica

also past presidential

10:58 pm

smilesoplenty

so, I'm gonna go take medication. see ya all at flip.

10:58 pm

Pinikula

tc smiles

10:58 pm

autumn moon

smiles - did you go see the dr?

10:58 pm

smilesoplenty

you too

10:58 pm

Pinikula

hi am

10:58 pm

aebmusica

nice meeting u Smiles

10:58 pm

autumn moon

hi all. I guess I don't have time to get anything before bedtime so I thought I'd say hi to all

10:59 pm

Pinikula

i'm still working on it myself

11:00 pm

autumn moon

looks like I missed Smiles. How's he feeling today?

11:00 pm

Pinikula

not sure...didn't say .... didn't know anything was amiss

11:01 pm

autumn moon

Thought he mentioned gallbladder problems yesterday, or Sunday.... not really sure.

11:01 pm

Pinikula

ahhh...hadn't heard...seemed rather lively this evening...

11:02 pm

autumn moon

anyway, time for bed. will try to get on earlier tomorrow.

11:02 pm

Pinikula

I wouldn't have guessed he was having any trouble

11:02 pm

Pinikula

night AM...cya next time!

11:22 pm

Pinikula

~*~ F | I | R | E | W | O | R | K | S ~*~

11:22 pm

Pinikula

break time

11:22 pm

herinfernallady

waves hello

11:22 pm

Pinikula

hi herin...

11:22 pm

car.eeyore

Good job pini!

11:22 pm

Pinikula

...was just stepping away for a few moments...

11:22 pm

Pinikula

thx car...

11:22 pm

Pinikula

...will brb to clue if they're needed

11:23 pm

herinfernallady

I have finished if you need Help. Hi Eeyore

11:23 pm

car.eeyore

Hello Herin!

11:24 pm

herinfernallady

How are you

11:24 pm

herinfernallady

How are you
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11:24 pm

car.eeyore

Tired. Busy night at work tonight. Just began my grid!

11:25 pm

herinfernallady

well you have 36 min

11:25 pm

car.eeyore

Will do my best. I'll just consider it practice for tomorrow

11:25 pm

car.eeyore

How are you this evening?

11:26 pm

herinfernallady

Good. Just finished cleaning the bathroom and cleaning out the dirt box and bathing the kitty

11:26 pm

herinfernallady

and yourself?

11:27 pm

car.eeyore

Bathing your kitty? You are VERY brave!

11:27 pm

car.eeyore

A bit chilly, but loving the snowfall!

11:27 pm

herinfernallady

She likes it

11:27 pm

herinfernallady

and she likes being dried of with a hair dryer. she si very very strang

11:28 pm

car.eeyore

I have a kitty that started peeing into the toilet, all on his own, at the age of 9. They are VERY strange creatures!

11:28 pm

herinfernallady

wow. Yes they are strange. What colour is your kitty?

11:29 pm

car.eeyore

One charcoal tiger; one big blonde.

11:29 pm

car.eeyore

And yours?

11:30 pm

herinfernallady

big white fluff ball about 13 pounds her pics are in my icon flickr page

11:30 pm

car.eeyore

Beauty!

11:31 pm

herinfernallady

she is fairly cute. Hates strangers. Has been known to hiss at people and run after them to hiss at them. she is strickely indoor cat harness trained.

11:33 pm

car.eeyore

I call that kind of kitty "spicy"!

11:33 pm

herinfernallady

yep

11:34 pm

Pinikula

back...

11:37 pm

PAV3

howdy! ...how are y'all...been a bit wet today...and chilly, with more of the same due tonight and tomorrow...glad I'm getting my new tires...

11:38 pm

PAV3

Good eve mi'Lady...and Pini

11:38 pm

jillibus

Hello

11:38 pm

ursh

Good morning all - Herin my daughter was told by vet not to bath her cat more than 3 times per year as mess with the natural oils on their skin ??

11:38 pm

jillibus

herin, your Persian rug is lovely -- mine looks awful here but ok if you click on it

11:39 pm

Pinikula

we're at 12F right now and expecting iced rain over the next 2 days...

11:40 pm

PAV3

Hey JIlli!...sorry about that...clicked the wrong "x" and "poof" off I went...good thing I wasn't playing!!...hmmm Persian rugs...bbrs

11:41 pm

herinfernallady

Jill is that your REAL Persian rug. Hi anyone i missed whilst reading post secret

11:41 pm

jillibus

Rotten weather all over N America, Pini -- we had a "big" snowfall here and roads are now icy -- more snow expected tomorrow. Here in southern BC they don't know how to cope with snow as they do in Quebec -- it's so rare.

11:42 pm

jillibus

No, herin -- I don't have a persian rug.

11:42 pm

herinfernallady

Ursh I do not wash her all the time. As that can happen. I was her maybe every 2 or 3 months as she is white. I also use it as a time to flea wash her too

11:43 pm

herinfernallady

Jill the rug is pretty

11:43 pm

ursh

We have been having a lot of rain which causing high humidity and huge problem with fleas on animals - monthly spot on not helping now have to use 2 per month and am worried about pets general health as double poison for them

11:44 pm

jillibus

Temp here now at 9:45 pm is +1C, 33F.

11:44 pm

herinfernallady

Um your best bet is to flea your whole house and their beds too

11:44 pm

jillibus

Never had a flea problem here or in Quebec

11:45 pm

trisha_ZA

hello everyone

11:45 pm

herinfernallady

Hi trisha

11:45 pm

trisha_ZA

hiya ursh,,,,,,,,

11:45 pm

Pinikula

We don't usually get snow in December...and when we do get snow in January it usually only lasts a few hours (sometimes we get a week's worth in January) so this just seems a bit odd...

11:45 pm

Pinikula

where are you ursh?

11:45 pm

Pinikula

hi trisha

11:45 pm

herinfernallady

Pini you have snow?

11:45 pm

jillibus

same here, Pini

11:46 pm

ursh

Durban South Africa - Pinikula

11:46 pm

Pinikula

We woke to a blanket yesterday morning! about 4-6" worth!

11:46 pm

ursh

Morning trisha

11:46 pm

herinfernallady

wowo

11:46 pm

jillibus

Pini, if you click on ursh's icon you will see she's in S. Africa, and that's her flag too.

11:46 pm

Pinikula

Oh, wow, ursh...must be rather warm down there...

11:47 pm

jillibus

Hi trisha

11:47 pm

car.eeyore

OK, I got almost half in about 30 minutes...and that is way too much for my tired brain! Good night everyone!

11:47 pm

Pinikula

thx jilli ;)

11:47 pm

jillibus

bye car

11:47 pm

Pinikula

night car

11:47 pm

trisha_ZA

i only need 2 words

11:47 pm

herinfernallady

night Eeyore

11:47 pm

PAV3

Hi ladies...and gents if any are lurking...just spotted this photo in an online gallery...me likey...but only wish I could afford something as nice...with the poopies, it'd be a wall hanging fer sure...!

11:47 pm

Pinikula

which ones, trisha?

11:48 pm

ursh

Pini - summer here gets really uncomfortable as Durban high humidity - some days snow sounds so attractive

11:49 pm

herinfernallady

Hi pav

11:49 pm

trisha_ZA

te4 and te5 after the teeth word

11:50 pm

PAV3

off to get some Haagen Dazs, strawberry....it may be 40ish oujtside with a drizzle, but I still like to keep warm inside...and the ice cream adds insulation, yes?

11:50 pm

trisha_ZA

tursh,,,,,,he flip flop bridage will be having a wonderful day,,,at lieast they won't be cluttering up the Pav

11:50 pm

trisha_ZA

oops ursh

11:50 pm

jillibus

te4 is a sea bird, te5 is brief speech

11:51 pm

herinfernallady

yummy. I should raid the freezer for vanilla chai

11:51 pm

trisha_ZA

can't imagine eating icecream on such a cold day

11:51 pm

jillibus

trisha, we don't post words in the grid, like the "dentures" you mentioned

11:51 pm

Pinikula

gads, my babble crashed for a moment!

11:52 pm

trisha_ZA

oh sorry,,,,,,will remember for next itme

11:52 pm

herinfernallady

its not to cold here

11:52 pm

jillibus

I mean in the chat (tired!)

11:53 pm

trisha_ZA

have the bird,,,,,,, so only the other one left

11:54 pm

herinfernallady

I have unleashed a monster bathing the kitty. She is now eating her feet

11:54 pm

Pinikula

You should be here to see what happens after my puppy has a bath!

11:54 pm

jillibus

trisha -- t + poetry has a v****

11:55 pm

Pinikula

I towel him off and then he proceeds to use my comforter as a bonus towel (while it's on the bed)!

11:55 pm

jillibus

or your car goes forward or rev****

11:55 pm

herinfernallady

cats must get recleaned

11:55 pm

herinfernallady

bad puppy

11:55 pm

trisha_ZA

oh there u go,,,,,,,,THANK YOU........

11:55 pm

Pinikula

Actually it's rather funny to watch...

11:55 pm

Pinikula

wtg trisha

11:56 pm

herinfernallady

YAH TRISHA

11:56 pm

jillibus

yay trisha -- finished?

11:57 pm

trisha_ZA

LOL,,,,,,that is such a good feeling,,,,,now i can go and shower and start the day properly

11:57 pm

jillibus

where are you, trisha?

11:57 pm

trisha_ZA

I am also in Durban, South Africa

11:58 pm

Pinikula

eeeks...START the day? I'm about ready to call it a night!

11:58 pm

Pinikula

same place as Ursh!

11:58 pm

jillibus

Oh!!! do you know ursh?

11:58 pm

Pinikula

cool...do you two know each other?

11:58 pm

Kazozz

hi all didnt get to this puzzle, but at least awake for the flip :)

11:58 pm

trisha_ZA

yes, same place

11:58 pm

Pinikula

* snap * Jilli...GMTA

11:58 pm

herinfernallady

Cool Trisha we dont get many SA people here

11:59 pm

trisha_ZA

no we don't know each other YET, only said hi there

11:59 pm

Pinikula

hi kaz

11:59 pm

jillibus

I think we have one more from SA...

11:59 pm

dart001

hi jilli herin all

11:59 pm

Pinikula

How large is Durban (people-wise)

11:59 pm

jillibus

hi dart!!!

11:59 pm

Pinikula

hi dart

11:59 pm

dart001

hi pini

11:59 pm

jillibus

here come the flippers :)

12:00 am

trisha_ZA

ok see you guys later,,,,,,,bye for now (i will have my flag up soon)

12:00 am

herinfernallady

hi dart

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