Babble: Archived Puzzle for Tuesday, June 15, 2010

12:00 am

Pinikula

flip!

12:00 am

MLFAN17

95????

12:00 am

Pinikula

uh oh, grem...lately, you might have to reach a little higher!!!

12:01 am

gremlinn

Babble, you fail again

12:01 am

MLFAN17

i was so hoping

12:01 am

melonheadjujube

flip!

12:01 am

MLFAN17

i am out of here poof

12:01 am

dart001

flip

12:02 am

VolleymomDee

flip; hi dart, grem, pini

12:02 am

dart001

hi volley

12:02 am

licketySplitAUS

Clues are up

12:03 am

Pinikula

thx lickety!

12:03 am

Erda

Thank you, Lickety!!!

12:03 am

Pinikula

re7

12:03 am

VolleymomDee

ty lickety

12:03 am

VolleymomDee

not sure how we get 8's and 9's with this... will be interesting

12:03 am

Pinikula

very, dee

12:04 am

VolleymomDee

re 6 x 2

12:04 am

VolleymomDee

dr 6

12:04 am

Douglas

There's something fishy about this grid...mnbt...squirming, riddled, lousy with babblets

12:06 am

melonheadjujube

one shy of NBT!

12:06 am

vashongin

or 6/7

12:07 am

dart001

nbt

12:07 am

pugmama763

nbt

12:07 am

VolleymomDee

nbt

12:07 am

VolleymomDee

wtg pug, dart

12:07 am

melonheadjujube

NBT - forgot about Fudd's flower.

12:08 am

Pinikula

that's the one I needed, melon!!! :) NBT here, too

12:08 am

Pinikula

well done NBTr's

12:09 am

Douglas

I'm amused that both Fudd's flower, and what Bugs would call it, are in the grid

12:09 am

Barb's Horses

hi all

12:09 am

melonheadjujube

indeed, Douglas.

12:09 am

Pinikula

and with that goal met...bedtime!

12:09 am

Pinikula

hi/bye barb...night all! :)

12:10 am

VolleymomDee

re 8/45 and re 9/60

12:10 am

Barb's Horses

night pini

12:10 am

Pinikula

* poof *

12:10 am

VolleymomDee

in 6/21

12:11 am

VolleymomDee

wi 6

12:11 am

justafreep

ai7

12:11 am

gremlinn

fireworks

12:12 am

Barb's Horses

congrats gremlinn

12:12 am

TeaNCrackers

hi all

12:12 am

cybernan

grats grem

12:13 am

TeaNCrackers

wow, grem - good job!

12:13 am

justafreep

wow, grem

12:16 am

VolleymomDee

ra 8/60

12:18 am

pugmama763

ty volley

12:18 am

VolleymomDee

yw

12:18 am

vashongin

ty dee

12:19 am

VolleymomDee

yw

12:24 am

VolleymomDee

2 odd ones iw 4/8 and pf 4/9

12:26 am

rururocks

*** grateful for a small grid ***

12:27 am

VolleymomDee

howdy ru!

12:27 am

justafreep

fireworks

12:27 am

TeaNCrackers

go freep!

12:28 am

VolleymomDee

wtg freep; congrats grem

12:29 am

VolleymomDee

fireworks

12:29 am

vashongin

congrats freep and dee

12:29 am

justafreep

thanks for that ra8, dee.

12:29 am

VolleymomDee

yqw

12:29 am

VolleymomDee

ty

12:30 am

VolleymomDee

may I help anyone before I go print some stuff lol

12:31 am

Barb's Horses

a clue for the 9 letter one would be helpful volley and congrats to you and freep

12:31 am

dart001

fireworks...congrats vol grem just

12:31 am

Barb's Horses

congrats dart

12:32 am

VolleymomDee

plural of the re 8/45... to officially call a priest or minister into service...

12:32 am

VolleymomDee

ty dart congrats

12:32 am

VolleymomDee

associated with or 6 and or 7

12:32 am

VolleymomDee

to call again... sorry

12:33 am

VolleymomDee

officially *poofing*

12:33 am

dart001

nite volley

12:33 am

Barb's Horses

thanks volley

12:33 am

VolleymomDee

yw barb... dart, aren't you supposed to be on vaca?

12:34 am

dart001

lol volley...finally got on the net

12:34 am

dart001

wireless router not working in hotel...took 6 days

12:34 am

VolleymomDee

lol... suddenly donned on me you were supposed to be missing.... wow... nice for you and us!

12:34 am

VolleymomDee

dawned

12:34 am

rururocks

now catchin up with dart

12:34 am

VolleymomDee

gosh... cannot think tonight

12:35 am

dart001

and i will be poofing soon here too...3am

12:35 am

joshuavorbis

hi and nbt

12:35 am

VolleymomDee

I bet... me, too ... have some stuff to finish for hubby... big hug.. have a great vacation

12:35 am

VolleymomDee

cya soon hi / bye josh

12:35 am

dart001

ty...nice to be back for a puzzle or 2

12:37 am

Douglas

made it to mnbt2, either 2 words or the maximum on every tile

12:37 am

dart001

want to catch up on 2 episodes od canad. sitcom I missed earlier...won't let me do it...and they have facebook blocked too lol

12:38 am

dart001

of

12:39 am

melonheadjujube

still stuck on the re8/9 - even doing the math I can't figure it.

12:39 am

cybernan

*!* ta da *!* - early tee time tomorrow -- good night all :)

12:39 am

Barb's Horses

by nan

12:39 am

Barb's Horses

bye even

12:40 am

TeaNCrackers

fire words for me, too

12:40 am

melonheadjujube

got it. duh

12:41 am

TeaNCrackers

melon - do you have the or 6/7 combo

12:41 am

Barb's Horses

word that has to do with priest/minister...what its called when you become one...or6/21 and or7/32

12:41 am

TeaNCrackers

quicker than I

12:41 am

cybernan

when one is officially made a priest or minister they are or 6ed

12:41 am

TeaNCrackers

I like these little ones - two days in a row I have finished! Night all!

12:41 am

Barb's Horses

night tea

12:42 am

anike

fireworks

12:42 am

Barb's Horses

congrats anike

12:43 am

melonheadjujube

mediocrity attained - > halfway, all the > 7s, and NBT. nite all {poof}

12:43 am

anike

TY - I'm off to do some work. happy babbling

12:43 am

Barb's Horses

i have 52 to go...can't sit anymore as my hip is hurting so off to bed

12:44 am

Barb's Horses

night all

12:44 am

rururocks

stats on the other 8?

12:45 am

Barb's Horses

ra8/60 I believe but I don't have it

12:47 am

rururocks

got it

12:47 am

rururocks

like an umbrella

12:48 am

Barb's Horses

?

12:48 am

rururocks

or golashes

12:48 am

rururocks

(sp?)

12:49 am

Barb's Horses

thanks ruru got it now

12:50 am

justafreep

g'night all

12:51 am

Barb's Horses

night freep

12:55 am

Douglas

Pleased to report that I'm now at mnbt3

12:58 am

rururocks

* this is like the CNN report on Doug's progress *

12:58 am

Barb's Horses

oaky truely must go...night again

12:58 am

Douglas

Everybody else finished the grid hours ago, but I'm enjoying myself

12:59 am

rururocks

nite ms horses

1:00 am

jillibus

hello crowd

1:00 am

rururocks

HIIIIIII jilli

1:00 am

svog

SEER

1:00 am

svog

WEER

1:00 am

svog

WEES

1:01 am

Douglas

Hello jilli! Are you going to mock my mnbt obsession to scorn like ruru? *sobs, sucks thumb*

1:01 am

sammysmom

kind of a downer so have 2 small ones in a row- this one only took me 45 minuters, amd i am not even taht good-lol

1:01 am

jillibus

I'd never mock you, doug (much)

1:02 am

sammysmom

doug, what is mmbt??

1:02 am

sammysmom

hi jil

1:03 am

Douglas

mnbt#, where # is a number, is this game-within-Babble I play. I first try to get exactly one word from every tile, then I try to get exactly two words (or the maximum) from every tile, and so on and so forth

1:04 am

Douglas

mnbt stands for minimal no blank tiles

1:04 am

sammysmom

very intgeresting. i like games within games.

1:05 am

sammysmom

i even like extra lettters in my words

1:07 am

jillibus

just plain nbt here

1:09 am

rururocks

*just all gray tiles here *

1:09 am

jillibus

well, you got a slightly earlier start than I did, ruru ;)

1:10 am

rururocks

well .. jilli.. you have been finishing lately well before me

1:10 am

rururocks

you little speedster you..

1:11 am

jillibus

pffft -- I'm no speedster!

1:12 am

rururocks

* that's not what I hear *

1:12 am

jillibus

ah, the fast woman rumours are spreading, eh?

1:12 am

rururocks

yup

1:13 am

jillibus

shucks

1:15 am

gapeach

ai7-44 please....thanks

1:15 am

jillibus

hi peach

1:16 am

gapeach

Hi there, Jilli.

1:21 am

herinfernallady

hi all

1:22 am

jillibus

hello

1:22 am

gapeach

Hi there, herin.

1:22 am

rururocks

ai 7 oxegen + smarts

1:22 am

gapeach

risea

1:22 am

herinfernallady

Hi there Ga and Jill and is there a Ru about?

1:22 am

rururocks

I am here herin.. hi

1:23 am

jillibus

There was, but he seems to have disappeared

1:24 am

herinfernallady

Hi Ru

1:24 am

jillibus

glad to see you again, ruru -- peach was asking for an ai7 clue...

1:24 am

gapeach

Thanks much, ruru.

1:25 am

rururocks

just clued it jilli

1:25 am

rururocks

peach has it

1:25 am

jillibus

oh -- missed that -- thanks!

1:25 am

jillibus

weird word

1:25 am

gapeach

Thanks for checking, herin.

1:27 am

m9f9l

hello all!

1:28 am

gapeach

Hey there, m9191

1:28 am

m9f9l

95 words... cool

1:29 am

jillibus

hi m9 :)

1:29 am

m9f9l

Hi gape and jilli

1:30 am

m9f9l

Grid looks like it will have a lot of wierd ones in it...

1:31 am

jillibus

I dunno -- I got here late and saw that "everyone" had already finished and left -- but ruru is still here although he has finished too.

1:31 am

m9f9l

yikes

1:31 am

jillibus

but I'm not finding it all that easy.

1:32 am

m9f9l

i have 26..

1:32 am

m9f9l

but I feel that it's going to get slower

1:33 am

rururocks

it was easy

1:33 am

jillibus

I have 59 so far -- got here about half an hour ago.

1:33 am

Douglas

I have one tile remaining to get mnbt4, and I'm wondering whether to keep trying to get the 4th word from that last tile, or to just say the heck with it

1:34 am

Douglas

I already know someone will say "You know no one can answer that question for you but yourself, Douglas." But that's not what I want to hear!

1:34 am

herinfernallady

hi Doug and M9

1:35 am

jillibus

you can't always have what you want, doug! ;)

1:35 am

Douglas

Never mind, just got it and mnbt4

1:36 am

m9f9l

Hi herin

1:36 am

jillibus

wtg, doug!

1:36 am

Douglas

Can I not have what I don't want?

1:36 am

jillibus

I'm too tired for zen questions

1:39 am

rururocks

how can you be sure you want anything to begin with?

1:39 am

Douglas

Can the US get to the second round of the World Cup?

1:39 am

jillibus

And I'm ready for bed, so goodnight all -- back tomorrow.

1:39 am

Douglas

And will someone shut those vuvuzelas up?!?

1:40 am

Douglas

Will someone send the vuvuzelas to Venezuela?

1:40 am

jillibus

Apparently not :(

1:41 am

m9f9l

I only have one blank tile.. can't get anything on the top i

1:41 am

jillibus

and *poof*

1:41 am

m9f9l

night jilli

1:41 am

rururocks

iw 4

1:41 am

gapeach

Ruru, I know that you clued the re8-45 earlier but I can't remember it...would you mind repeating it? Thanks

1:42 am

rururocks

re+ what is done to make a priest

1:42 am

m9f9l

got it.

1:42 am

rururocks

.. besides alter boys...

1:43 am

gapeach

Thanks, so much.....oh, yes, HaHa ( but not really)

1:43 am

herinfernallady

I have a feeling we are getting a jumbo grid soon

1:45 am

rururocks

hopefully on the weekend herin

1:46 am

herinfernallady

Hopefully soon

1:46 am

rururocks

thank full it wasn't today.. I have to leave for San Diego tomorrow

1:47 am

rururocks

thankful that is

1:47 am

Douglas

I hear that a book called The Road to ****dom has had a spurt of popularity after Glenn Beck plugged it.

1:48 am

rururocks

i'll go out on a limb here .. but Glen Beck is an idiot

1:51 am

Douglas

Have you seen the John Maynard Keynes-Fredrich Hayek rap battle?

1:52 am

Douglas

We've been goin' at it, for half a century, [Keynes] I want to steer markets [Hayek] I want to set them free, There's a boom and bust cycle and good reason to fear it. Blame low interest rates? [Keynes] No, it's the animal spirits!

1:52 am

Douglas

mnbt5

1:53 am

m9f9l

what does that mean "mnbt5" I know what nbt means...

1:54 am

Douglas

mnbt5 means I have either 5 words, or the maximum, from every tile

1:55 am

m9f9l

ah

1:59 am

Douglas

mnbt6

2:01 am

m9f9l

wow doug.. you go!

2:01 am

m9f9l

wow doug.. you go!

2:02 am

Douglas

It should be noted that mnbt6 is not that big an accomplishment, since it only involved getting six more words

2:04 am

herinfernallady

I still can't fathom this grid out

2:05 am

Douglas

It's got plenty of babblets, herin

2:06 am

herinfernallady

thanlks

2:06 am

m9f9l

i have first column done. LOL

2:07 am

m9f9l

what does babblets mean... words that are also members' names??

2:08 am

herinfernallady

Babblets are words found in Babble not used normally in every day life

2:09 am

Douglas

Babblets are words that appear in Babble grids on a regular basis, but don't appear very often in regular conversation...like etna the volcano, and inia, the hairy-snouted fresh water dolphin

2:09 am

sandyloo

hi doug herin and everyone m9

2:09 am

herinfernallady

Hi

2:09 am

sandyloo

herin, what does my icon look like to you- is it the dogs? (that's what I can see)

2:09 am

m9f9l

ooohhh.. like crossword puzzles..LOL

2:09 am

m9f9l

Hi sandy

2:10 am

Douglas

And when you get inia, you're supposed to type in the chat log, "Is that a hairy-snouted fresh water dolphin in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?" *Ba-dump psst!*

2:10 am

Douglas

Hello sandy

2:10 am

herinfernallady

No 2

2:10 am

m9f9l

sandy.. it looks like a wall plug in to me!

2:11 am

sandyloo

hmm, what the ...beep...is going on?

2:11 am

herinfernallady

I am trying to find a cream recipe made without oil

2:12 am

sandyloo

what are you making ?

2:12 am

herinfernallady

I want to make Scones but I need Vegan cream

2:13 am

sandyloo

Vegan Cream???? never knew such a thing existed-

2:14 am

sandyloo

coconut milk -

2:14 am

herinfernallady

eww

2:14 am

m9f9l

scones are pretty much baking powder buiscits.. and I think they're ok with just water...

2:14 am

m9f9l

coconut milk would be good!

2:14 am

herinfernallady

Yep It can be made. Scones are fine it is the cream I need.

2:15 am

sandyloo

I make them with cream and lemonade

2:15 am

m9f9l

or almond milk.. or hazelnut milk.. my fave!

2:15 am

sandyloo

yum

2:15 am

m9f9l

oh.. you mean to eat on them

2:15 am

sandyloo

you aren't a vegan though Herin?

2:15 am

sandyloo

I know you're not a vegan

2:16 am

herinfernallady

No but I can't have milk but I can have butter and all that cant have cream

2:18 am

herinfernallady

or sour cream :(

2:20 am

sandyloo

what about that carnation milk in a can that has a nice flavour in cooking

2:23 am

Douglas

Will you promise not to laugh if I tell you I'm at mnbt11?

2:23 am

m9f9l

yes. I will

2:23 am

sandyloo

doug, what does that mean multiple blank tiles -11?-

2:24 am

m9f9l

means he only has w's and r's left!LOL

2:24 am

Douglas

It means I have either 11 words (or the maximum) from every tile

2:24 am

sandyloo

multiple no blank tiles

2:25 am

Douglas

Actually, it's minimal no blank tiles, as I started on a quest to get exactly one word from every tile, then 2, then 3, and so on

2:27 am

sandyloo

LOL everyone has different ways of doing it - I go through alphabetically but lol I cant think of a way like that to describe it!

2:27 am

herinfernallady

Sandy can't ahve that stuff either

2:27 am

Douglas

It takes a certain degree of persistence to do this

2:28 am

sandyloo

what about powdered milk?

2:28 am

sandyloo

go to the health food shop (or ring one) and ask them

2:28 am

herinfernallady

nope. I have found one

2:29 am

KatieMcG

I have soya milk

2:29 am

sandyloo

good idea katie

2:29 am

herinfernallady

So do I but I felt like cream

2:30 am

KatieMcG

you can now get soya cream over here

2:30 am

KatieMcG

as well as soya icecream

2:31 am

herinfernallady

Katie you can here but it is hard due to the store shutting down

2:31 am

KatieMcG

Oh we can get it in normal supermarkets which makes things much easier

2:31 am

m9f9l

second column done

2:32 am

herinfernallady

you can find it but it is hard

2:33 am

KatieMcG

could I Have a clue for the or6 please

2:34 am

Atalante

when a priest becomes sanctified

2:34 am

Douglas

It's what they do to priests and bishops to make them all official-like

2:34 am

KatieMcG

ahhhhhhh I thought that was so obvious that I didn't even try it. ty both

2:35 am

Atalante

LOL

2:35 am

KatieMcG

just realised the time, must go and get ready for Coalville, bbl to finish

2:35 am

herinfernallady

Hi Atta. Katie I have a fantastic recipe for Vegan Cupcakes

2:36 am

Douglas

mntb15...aka 2 left

2:37 am

Douglas

Fireworks

2:38 am

m9f9l

great job Douglas!

2:38 am

herinfernallady

I just found my dads work online squeel

2:38 am

sandyloo

well done dougie

2:38 am

Douglas

Thanks for your encouragement, all...good night

2:39 am

sandyloo

nite doug

2:39 am

herinfernallady

yah Doug night

2:39 am

m9f9l

I'm stuck on the o's.

2:39 am

herinfernallady

can ishow you my dads work

2:41 am

sandyloo

yes herin

2:41 am

sandyloo

where do i look?

2:42 am

herinfernallady

http://tinyurl.com/26pq7jv here I believe the top 2nd last one is dads

2:43 am

sandyloo

ok going to look

2:43 am

m9f9l

ok.. what o am I missing?!?!??

2:44 am

m9f9l

i have the two priestly ones..

2:44 am

m9f9l

I have the boating one

2:44 am

m9f9l

and I have the golden one...

2:45 am

herinfernallady

No idea sorry

2:45 am

sandyloo

lovely herin, I love those tasmanian woods they are beautiful - do you know what your dad's is made of?

2:45 am

m9f9l

got it!

2:45 am

sandyloo

haven't got to the o s yet

2:45 am

herinfernallady

Huon Sas and Black wood.

2:45 am

herinfernallady

I think that the Huon is dads

2:46 am

herinfernallady

He also makes little clocks and such

2:46 am

sandyloo

how gorgeous, a friends dad makes lovely things from wood turning and he made me a biro of all things - it is gorgeous out of banksia wood

2:46 am

herinfernallady

He has also made his own turning tools. he has a few of them but be stuffed if he is going to pay a bomb for them when he can make them

2:47 am

sandyloo

he sounds clever

2:47 am

herinfernallady

He is.

2:48 am

herinfernallady

And he is 70 this year and Mum and him have to run away for a few days to get peace and quiet

2:48 am

sandyloo

I remember seeing those crafted woods when we were in Tassy

2:49 am

herinfernallady

At Richmond? When was that?

2:50 am

sandyloo

no we didn't go to Richmond and it was a few years ago

2:51 am

sandyloo

We drove around all of

2:51 am

sandyloo

tassy

2:51 am

herinfernallady

Ok then no it wouldn't be Dads. He started again a couple of years ago. He had to give up a lot of the machinary when we moved

2:51 am

sandyloo

I need to change this icon that i cannot see!

2:54 am

herinfernallady

Hit F5 on it

2:55 am

herinfernallady

I have it

2:57 am

sandyloo

I am really annoyed about the icon, I cant see it and I cant change it still will persist - it's the new computer

2:57 am

herinfernallady

Hit the f5 button and refresh

2:58 am

sandyloo

i will try but i dont hold a lot of hope

2:58 am

herinfernallady

I have it

2:59 am

sandyloo

no i still see the dogs!

2:59 am

herinfernallady

o

3:01 am

herinfernallady

interesting

3:02 am

sandyloo

but frustrating

3:04 am

herinfernallady

I have it

3:05 am

sandyloo

what do you have?

3:05 am

lynxxx

hi Sandy & Infernal. I have the same problem Sandy, takes many on/offs before my icons change - which is why I don't bother with the icon themes.

3:06 am

sandyloo

hi lynx, I like doing the icon thing - but I will have to work it out

3:06 am

sandyloo

I have to go for a little while- will be back soon with 40 left

3:07 am

herinfernallady

I must go too

3:08 am

Atalante

think everyone has the same issue!

3:09 am

lynxxx

Hi. Having to go or changing icons?

3:09 am

Atalante

changing icons :)

3:10 am

lynxxx

oh? I thought I was the only slow one

3:11 am

lynxxx

How are you Ata - legwise, any update?

3:11 am

Atalante

as usual!

3:11 am

sprite

good morning all!
What's with the budget grids??

3:11 am

Atalante

I can walk fairly normally with the brace on now. Hobbit and I went for a 2 hour walk up and down a big pebbly beach the other day, first long proper walk!! :D

3:12 am

lynxxx

morning Sprite

3:12 am

sprite

good news, Ata!

3:12 am

Atalante

hi SPrite! Sorry, I've been kinda busy for the last two days ... Hobbit hasn't been very well ... but that TTouch thing looks quite amazing. I showed that website to Ayla too, she has a very nervy dog

3:13 am

lynxxx

Sounds a little bit hazardous but I am sure you both felt heaps better

3:13 am

sprite

take your time, Ata, no hurries

3:13 am

Atalante

it was :) but worth every somewhat hazardous step!!

3:13 am

lynxxx

Whats was wrong with Hobbit?

3:13 am

Atalante

without the brace is a different manner still!

3:14 am

Atalante

she Ate Something Nasty

3:14 am

sprite

is Haz around? Found her the perfect LOLcat.

3:14 am

sprite

aw silly Hobbit

3:15 am

lynxxx

Oh dear. She obviously wants to make sure you don't waste the insurance money

3:15 am

Atalante

very silly. she's had a day and a half of quite dramatic effects from whatever it was!

3:15 am

sprite

and being a dog and all, she has't learned a thing from it

3:16 am

Atalante

absolutely *facepalm*. yesterday was taking her every hour from 3am to 10pm!

3:17 am

sprite

check out the lolcat I found for Haz:
http://tinyurl.com/yq26pr

3:17 am

Atalante

I started to get really unamused at about 2pm LOL

3:18 am

Atalante

ohhh that's FAB!

3:18 am

sprite

poor Ata :)
She keeps you training though

3:18 am

lynxxx

suggest a muzzle for future walks! and only half joking

3:18 am

Atalante

I have thought about it!!

3:19 am

Atalante

there's a little cocker locally who gets muzzled for walks cos she eats manky things

3:19 am

lynxxx

that's very apt Sprite, lol

3:19 am

sprite

we have one in the neighbourhood too. Silly dog eats reeds. Had to be operated on bowels once because it all got tangled up. Now he walks around muzzled.

3:20 am

sprite

isn't it :) Really hope Haz will see it, she will like it.

3:20 am

Atalante

Hobbit hardly ever has any real effects from the stuff she eats. This was obviously something quite spectacularly nasty

3:22 am

sprite

later this morning Terra must see the vet, for the yearly shots.

3:22 am

Atalante

oooooo! he will be brave :)

3:23 am

sprite

hehehe I hope so. So far he never minded much, he is a pretty relaxed dog.

3:23 am

Atalante

we like relaxed dogs!

3:24 am

sprite

oh yes

3:25 am

sprite

just discovered I can pull the old hairs from his coat without any problem. He just goes lying down, gives a huge sigh and drifts off to sleep while I am doing it.

3:25 am

Atalante

awwwww!!

3:26 am

m9f9l

i had to pull burrs from Black's ear area today.

3:27 am

Atalante

aha! found an 8!

3:27 am

sprite

burrs? Those little balls from plants?

3:27 am

lynxxx

hi m9

3:28 am

lynxxx

I found all the 7's including the odd ai7.44

3:28 am

Atalante

all sorts of little sticky things, sprite. some more difficult to get out than others

3:28 am

m9f9l

yup

3:28 am

sprite

great, always wondered how to say that in english. Terra collects them too. Some are almost impossible to remove.

3:29 am

sprite

wtg on you gals for finding the biggies. I have one 7 so far.

3:30 am

lynxxx

the are dangerous too as they can work themselves into the skin (usually via the foot pads) and cause nasty wounds etc.

3:30 am

sprite

yes, we always check Terra all over after a walk.

3:31 am

m9f9l

like cheat grass.. I've heard that can work into the skin

3:31 am

m9f9l

it's tick season too...

3:31 am

m9f9l

my friend keeps getting them on her!

3:31 am

Atalante

glad we don't really have ticks here

3:31 am

sprite

if that is what I think it is, it is nasty.

3:31 am

m9f9l

she woke up with one on her forhead this morning...

3:32 am

lynxxx

where are you m9?

3:32 am

sprite

we give Terra a preventative against fleas and ticks.

3:32 am

sprite

argh, that is scary. I hate ticks.

3:33 am

m9f9l

oregon. our dog has the flea and tick stuff too.

3:33 am

lynxxx

We have them but up in the country, none down here around town (at least I hope not!)

3:34 am

Atalante

whereabouts in oregon?

3:35 am

m9f9l

on the Columbia River. The Dalles

3:35 am

Atalante

oo lovely!

3:36 am

m9f9l

yes.. it's beautiful

3:37 am

m9f9l

if you look up starlisa on flickr, she lives across the river and a bit west. she mainly does nature shots.. so you'll see my area!

3:39 am

sandyloo

hi again

3:39 am

sandyloo

can someone tell me what they see on my icon?

3:40 am

lynxxx

wb Sandy

3:40 am

rubyfoo

good morning. Another smallish one!

3:40 am

rubyfoo

good morning. Another smallish one!

3:40 am

m9f9l

hi sandy

3:40 am

sprite

hiya sandy, I see your house number!

3:40 am

lynxxx

hi Ruby

3:40 am

sandyloo

LOL i see the dogs still and it should be the horse!!

3:40 am

sprite

hi rubyfoo

3:40 am

rubyfoo

I watched the Germany/Australia match and it was like the Germans had written the book on soccer, they were like magnificent machines and, although I was rooting for the Aussies, my wishes didn't do much.

3:40 am

sandyloo

hi ruby

3:41 am

sprite

I see the horse in your profile.

3:41 am

rubyfoo

Sprite, are you happy about the Pays-Bas win?

3:41 am

sprite

the netherlands won their first match... alas.

3:41 am

sprite

nope!

3:41 am

sandyloo

funny sprite

3:41 am

sprite

I don't dislike football but I hate the madness surrounding it.

3:41 am

m9f9l

it's a horse if i click on it. otherwise it's an orangy pink wall?

3:41 am

Atalante

just gorgeous! I'll have a proper look at her photos later. I've never managed to get further east than Multnomah, but one day I will!

3:42 am

lynxxx

BBL

3:42 am

sprite

yes m9f9l, with a house number on it.

3:42 am

sprite

bfn lyn

3:42 am

sprite

sandy, are you on a windows machine or an apple?

3:43 am

sandyloo

windows 7

3:43 am

rubyfoo

jumping in!

3:43 am

m9f9l

too small for me to see numbers. but now I see the horse here!!!

3:43 am

sandyloo

I give up, now its three icons , the wall the horse and the dogs

3:44 am

m9f9l

perhaps because I jsut refreshed

3:44 am

sprite

if you change your icon and it is uploaded, try to do Control + F5. Then go to the Account tab and do another Control + F5.
I change my icon daily because of the themes and this works.

3:44 am

rubyfoo

the French are busy whining about their poor results and blaming the coach (justifiably) who should have been fired years ago

3:44 am

sprite

indeed m9, that is the trick.

3:44 am

m9f9l

perhaps we don't see your new icon unless WE refresh

3:45 am

sandyloo

I will try

3:45 am

sandyloo

i have done it

3:45 am

sprite

yes, I just refreshed the babble page itself and now I see the horse and only the horse, sandy :)

3:45 am

sandyloo

dogs are still here

3:46 am

sprite

not for me, sandy, all looks well from here :)

3:46 am

sandyloo

it's raining today , it's lovely

3:46 am

sprite

must go downstairs and prepare for vet visit. Back later.

3:47 am

sandyloo

what is wrong with Terra?

3:48 am

sprite

nothing, just his annual shots!

3:48 am

sprite

*poof*

3:54 am

m9f9l

fireworks

3:54 am

Atalante

yay!

3:54 am

rubyfoo

wow, m9! how long did it take you?

3:55 am

rubyfoo

how are you feeling ata?

3:56 am

Atalante

good :)

3:56 am

sandyloo

good one m9

3:56 am

m9f9l

ruby.. I signed on at 1:27 babble time

3:56 am

rubyfoo

dancing again?

3:56 am

Atalante

I wish :) Walking though!

3:56 am

m9f9l

but I had to keep getting up to help my son..

3:57 am

rubyfoo

is Hobbit smiling?

3:57 am

m9f9l

2 1/2 hours.

3:57 am

m9f9l

this thing is a time sucker!

3:57 am

rubyfoo

btw, Ruby actually smiles! And it doesn't look very sincere, more like a chimp!

3:57 am

m9f9l

;-)

3:57 am

m9f9l

but I got to get to bed!!

3:57 am

m9f9l

night all

3:57 am

m9f9l

3:57 am

m9f9l

3:57 am

m9f9l

3:57 am

m9f9l

3:57 am

m9f9l

3:57 am

m9f9l

3:57 am

rubyfoo

sweeet dreams m9!

3:58 am

m9f9l

thanks ruby

3:58 am

rubyfoo

rarie

3:58 am

m9f9l

*poof*

3:58 am

rubyfoo

whoops

3:59 am

rubyfoo

raise

3:59 am

rubyfoo

aroar

3:59 am

rubyfoo

sorry, losing my marbles! heading for PB and blushing

4:00 am

Atalante

looool

4:04 am

sandyloo

darn ruby, I had that one already

4:04 am

rubyfoo

but I'm drinking coffee in the pb!

4:06 am

sandyloo

whoops, I have to go out into the rain to feed the beast! bb soon with 15 left

4:08 am

rubyfoo

almost half

4:10 am

Haz1558

Good morning/evening all. I've had a look at Sprite's funny cat - I wouldn't dare point out any grammatical errors to that feline!

4:11 am

rubyfoo

hello haz!

4:11 am

Haz1558

Hello, ruby.

4:11 am

Atalante

loool no!

4:13 am

Haz1558

All well in the Hobbit world again?

4:15 am

Atalante

she's getting there. still not exactly back to normal, but she had some breakfast

4:16 am

Haz1558

Fingers crossed that all gets back to normal.

4:16 am

Atalante

I discovered what she'd eaten though ...

4:16 am

Atalante

starfish

4:16 am

Haz1558

What was it?

4:17 am

Haz1558

Ah well. There you go, probably not surprising that it would cause an upset tummy.

4:18 am

rubyfoo

they smell so nasty that I'm surprised she ate it!

4:18 am

Atalante

noooooo

4:18 am

Atalante

it was a fr5 one! I'd forgotten about that yesterday

4:19 am

Haz1558

Mr Haz would have worn you down with persistent questioning.

4:20 am

Haz1558

'Did you see Hobbit nosing around anything in particular' 'Did you notice her stopping at any particular point' 'Are you sure that you can't remember noticing anything unusual'

4:20 am

Haz1558

He had his training with Special Forces, I'm sure of it.

4:20 am

Atalante

I'd been racking my brains yesterday, but totally forgot the starfish. Until starfish-looking bits appeared this morning

4:21 am

Haz1558

Yes, starfish bits would jog the memory.

4:21 am

Haz1558

Starfish - the aide-memoires of the sea.

4:21 am

rubyfoo

*chuffed* just found a Welsh babblet, iw** yay

4:22 am

rubyfoo

I guess that means I'm getrting better.....

4:22 am

Atalante

lol exactly. it was quite disgusting

4:23 am

rubyfoo

but undigested ones are so beautiful!

4:23 am

Atalante

absolutely! I was very cross with the dog. this was alive, but stranded, so I threw it back into a nice pool, and before I could stop her, Hobbit ran after it and chomped it!

4:24 am

rubyfoo

lol, ata!

4:24 am

rubyfoo

thought it was a fetch toy?

4:24 am

Haz1558

Well, the starfish has had its revenge.

4:25 am

Atalante

it certainly did!

4:25 am

rubyfoo

see you after lunch

4:26 am

Haz1558

Bye, ruby.

4:32 am

sandyloo

can anyone give a clue for the re8 please?

4:32 am

Haz1558

re8 - appoint a priest again

4:33 am

Atalante

ohhhh ty too

4:33 am

sandyloo

thankyou haz

4:33 am

Haz1558

No problem and it leads to the 9.

4:34 am

Atalante

how is NI today, Haz?

4:35 am

Haz1558

In terms of weather or the Saville report? Weather is fine, the report could go down like a lead balloon on all sides.

4:35 am

Atalante

Saville report I meant, but the weather is good too!

4:37 am

Haz1558

I don't know why it took so long or why it cost so much, except that multiple lawyers were involved. Those who were there knew what happened, or think they know, if the report says anything different it will be dismissed. Any attempt to prosecute will be EXTREMELY unpopular.

4:38 am

Atalante

and SO expensive!!

4:38 am

Atalante

200 million?

4:39 am

Haz1558

It's extraordinary. Â£190,000,000.

4:39 am

Atalante

just incredible. that would fund a few hospitals

4:40 am

Haz1558

Mostly into the pockets of lawyers, of course. I'm sure the families never dreamed that it would cost so much - I'd like to think that if they were given an estimate at the start, they might have declared that the money could be better spent elsewhere.

4:41 am

Atalante

you'd hope so, wouldn't you

4:42 am

Haz1558

What worries me is that it has the potential to divide people again and start the recriminations flowing. I don't know whether you've noticed but we have looooooong memories over here.

4:44 am

Atalante

just a bit!!

4:45 am

Haz1558

And frankly, if terrorists can get 'get out of jail free' cards in the name of peace, why on earth should we expect show trials of soldiers?

4:46 am

Atalante

yes .... Sky is just comparing the report / consequences as similar to the trials at Nurenberg. Hmmm.

4:46 am

FMitch

Morning you two!

4:47 am

Haz1558

Back later, someone at door....

4:47 am

sandyloo

morning mitch

4:47 am

Atalante

hi FM!!

4:47 am

Atalante

and brb too, LOL sorry, HObbit needs to go out AGAIN

4:47 am

FMitch

Evening sandy

Hey Ata!

4:48 am

FMitch

Hows the grid today sandy?

4:48 am

Haz1558

And back.

4:48 am

Haz1558

Good morning, FM!

4:49 am

FMitch

Hello Haz, hows goes yr day?

4:49 am

Haz1558

Fine so far. The grid could have been a bit longer, that's my only grumble.

4:50 am

FMitch

Is it another easy one?

4:50 am

sandyloo

I have 3 left but it has dragged

4:50 am

Haz1558

Yes, it is.

4:50 am

FMitch

oh goodie, I shall look forward to doing it later on then.

4:50 am

sandyloo

Nicky is playing the piano , it is so lovely she is quite good

4:51 am

Haz1558

You'll enjoy it, FM.

4:51 am

sandyloo

she is playing 'the boxer'

4:51 am

FMitch

Have been tied up with the cleaner who has been a great help in putting stuff in the loft.

4:51 am

FMitch

How lovely sandy - I have kept all my sheet music in the hope one day I will have a piano again.

4:52 am

Haz1558

Funnily enough, I've spent time last week taking stuff out of what passes for a loft here (storage areas under the roof). Why husband thought we needed to store 15 year old wallpaper is beyond me.

4:52 am

sandyloo

I am glad she had lessons and has kept it up

4:54 am

FMitch

15 yr old wallpaper LOL! guess Mr H thought it might come in handy one day?

4:54 am

sandyloo

all our 'stuff' is stored in two huge seacontainers on the property and our furniture is still at our house- LOL I want new furniture for the new house - but i can't bear to part with some of what we already have

4:54 am

Haz1558

I don't know what he thought, but it's been thrown away.

4:55 am

sandyloo

you could use it in the kennel

4:56 am

sandyloo

fireworks

4:56 am

Haz1558

Ah well, I know I like wallpapering but I draw the line there!

4:56 am

FMitch

Good thinking sandy, seening as Haz has decorated every part of the house perhaps she could give the kennel a makeover.

4:56 am

FMitch

Congrats sandy!

4:56 am

Haz1558

Congratulations, sandyloo!

4:56 am

sandyloo

if she cares about the pooch she will!

4:57 am

sandyloo

thanks everyone - funny because when ever I finish no one is usually here

4:57 am

FMitch

well double congrats then to make up for it :)

4:58 am

sandyloo

now im off to cook chilli muscles for dinner

4:58 am

sandyloo

take care and have fun!

4:58 am

FMitch

Byee

4:58 am

Haz1558

Bye, sandy.

5:00 am

Atalante

now she's just being a brat. bratling Hobbit!

5:00 am

Haz1558

What's she doing?

5:01 am

Atalante

telling me she needs to go out when really she wants to chase the birds

5:02 am

Haz1558

She's twigged that you will jump to her every demand?

5:02 am

Atalante

yep!

5:02 am

Haz1558

Little brat!

5:02 am

Atalante

Absolutely!! Ha. I'm wise to her now!

5:04 am

Haz1558

She'll probably test you out. It'll be a battle of wills.

5:05 am

Atalante

she'll certainly try!

5:06 am

Atalante

how's spanglettina?

5:06 am

Haz1558

She's fine - complaining about not having wallpaper in her kennel but fine apart from that.

5:07 am

Atalante

that's just outrageous. how could you!

5:07 am

Haz1558

It's too hard to get a plumb line done.

5:08 am

Atalante

you could always use paint effects instead

5:09 am

Haz1558

I'm hopeless with paint, I get too messy. Besides, think of the fumes.

5:09 am

Atalante

non-fumy paint, obviously!!!

5:10 am

Haz1558

I don't think paint will be enough, not now she's got the notion of wallpaper in her head.

5:10 am

Atalante

you'll have to get one of those laser plumblines

5:11 am

Haz1558

Oh, I never thought of that! I could put on my painting boiler suit, bring out the laser and I'd look like a CSI....

5:11 am

Atalante

yep!

5:12 am

Atalante

and Spangle would love you

5:12 am

Haz1558

What about window treatments? Curtains, roller blinds?

5:13 am

Atalante

curtains I think. matching.

5:14 am

Haz1558

But no swags and tails. That's taking things too far and they're a bit passe (with an acute) now.

5:14 am

Atalante

no tails! are you going to chop Spangle's off before she's allowed her new decor?

5:15 am

Haz1558

It's already been chopped.

5:18 am

Atalante

wonder if you can get scratch and sniff wallpaper. dogs would love that!

5:20 am

Haz1558

I don't know. I'm currently trying to find a wallpaper that I saw featuring little Scotty dogs. I can't remember who made it.

5:20 am

Atalante

oh! I've seen curtains with silhouettes of dogs on. They were really really expesnsive and quite gorgeous

5:21 am

Haz1558

Most gorgeous things are expensive, I've discovered.

5:22 am

Atalante

this is wonderful: http://noveltyquiltfabric.com/library/
McCartneysDogParkFlyingDogs.gif

5:23 am

Haz1558

This isn't the one I'm thinking of but it's fun and being monochrome would lend itself to accents on colour in accessories.

5:23 am

Haz1558

http://www.countryswedish.com/wallpape
r/littledogs.htm

5:23 am

FMitch

sorry - got side tracked by some phone calls

5:24 am

Haz1558

Tinyurl -http://tinyurl.com/37cpr82

5:24 am

Atalante

that's very cute!

5:24 am

Haz1558

Phone calls when there's wallpaper for dogs to be discussed?

5:24 am

Haz1558

Some people need to get their priorities in order.

5:25 am

FMitch

my profuse apologies ;)

5:25 am

Haz1558

Apology accepted. (One has to be firm)

5:25 am

FMitch

ack - have to go again as Andy is almost finished - back in about 10.

5:25 am

Atalante

yes. outrageous!

5:26 am

bojazz

can't get anything done on the grid, so i'm enjoying this marvelous conversation :)

5:26 am

Haz1558

FM is doing the House Inspector thing again.

5:26 am

Haz1558

Oh, bojazz, we're a bad influence on you. Do you like the doggy wallpaper idea?

5:27 am

bojazz

no - i sell paint. it's cheaper & easier than papering

5:27 am

Atalante

I did and get the idea of painting ...

5:27 am

Haz1558

I've tried painting, but I just find it so messy. Paste wipes off....

5:28 am

Atalante

that was English, honestly

5:28 am

bojazz

not a bad influence at all - this is delightful!

5:28 am

Haz1558

It's definitely cheaper, you're right. Some wallpapers are amazingly expensive.

5:28 am

bojazz

paint wipes off

5:29 am

Haz1558

It wipes off all over my clothes! Hence the CSI boiler suit. It's like an all-in-one white suit with a hood for overhead work, but it's so warm to wear!

5:29 am

Atalante

haz, haz, this is the one I was thinking of!!! http://www.fabricgallery.co.uk/best_in
_show.htm

5:29 am

bojazz

take pictures & share!

5:30 am

Haz1558

Osborne and Little have beautiful things. I love it, Ata!

5:30 am

bojazz

time for Rotary, must leave. have a wonderful day - papering OR painting

5:30 am

Atalante

isn't it gorgeous!!

5:31 am

Atalante

you can get curtains and all sorts of things

5:31 am

millsbooks

morning all, could i please have the 3rd letter of re 8 and re9 cant see them

5:31 am

Haz1558

It's beautiful! I dread to ask the price, though.

5:31 am

Haz1558

Have a good day, bojazz, nice to talk to you.

5:31 am

Haz1558

re8 and re9 are to do with appointing someone to the priesthood again.

5:32 am

Atalante

it is *vastly* expensive. can't remember how much, but I remember feeling quite faint

5:32 am

millsbooks

ok thank you .....i`ll have another go

5:32 am

Atalante

Â£92 per roll

5:33 am

Haz1558

Eeeeek!

5:33 am

FMitch

Ah the smell of polish and hard work :)

5:33 am

Haz1558

You're welcome, millsbooks.

5:33 am

FMitch

Good heavens Â£92 a roll!!

5:34 am

Haz1558

Of course, I wouldn't need a whole roll for Spangle's kennel. Could I just send for samples and hope they oblige?

5:34 am

millsbooks

thank you haz ....found them

5:35 am

Haz1558

Well done!

5:35 am

Atalante

you could certainly do highlights with samples!

5:35 am

FMitch

Is Hobbit back to normal today Ata?

5:36 am

LoriP

***sits quietly at the back of the room gently stroking the high pressure water cannon*** Shirley you aren't going to cheap out on Spangle's shack renovations? Wallpaper could keep some wind out for a day or two.....

5:36 am

Haz1558

Duck!

5:36 am

Atalante

getting there, FM. we're not as bad as yesterday, but her - um - productions certainly aren't back to normal!

5:36 am

FMitch

Lori!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5:36 am

Atalante

LORIKINS!!!

5:36 am

Haz1558

Keep ducking! Lori got's the cannon!

5:36 am

LoriP

*** fire! ***

5:36 am

Haz1558

Hello!

5:37 am

LoriP

G'd morning Babblers. heh heh heh

5:37 am

FMitch

*takes the full force and falls backwards into the pool* :)))

5:37 am

Haz1558

(See what a model of restraint I am?) Of course, I've switched to under the desk, long arm typing mode.

5:37 am

Haz1558

How nice to see you!

5:38 am

LoriP

Haz has an A+ in defensive keyboarding.

5:38 am

FMitch

Thanks Lori, I needed a good wash down.

5:38 am

Haz1558

*smug*

5:38 am

LoriP

Have cannon, will travel. :)

5:38 am

NonoNanette

good morning Babblers

5:38 am

FMitch

*lobs a water balloon at Haz for being smug*

5:38 am

Haz1558

Good morning, Nono.

5:39 am

FMitch

Morning Nono

5:39 am

Haz1558

Hey! Ata gets away with being smug all the time!

5:39 am

LoriP

I trust that Hobbit has consumed some sort of creature again? Gee, did not see THAT coming.....

5:39 am

Atalante

a starfish *facepalm*

5:39 am

Haz1558

I suggest a smidgeon of smug and I'm doused.

5:40 am

LoriP

But mAta Hari is genetically related to Scientific fame! G'd Morning Nono! ***hug-A-saurus***

5:40 am

FMitch

LOL giggling away here at the last time yo were under the desk - don't make me mention it ;)

5:40 am

LoriP

lol, a starfish, very creative.

5:40 am

FMitch

Lovely to see you dearLori ((()))

5:41 am

Haz1558

Getting gag ready for FM....

5:41 am

FMitch

*mmmwfffh*

5:42 am

Atalante

yes, at least a bit different this time!

5:42 am

LoriP

You too FM, all of you. My self therapy is being sabotaged by the other personalities, but I'm sticking with it.

5:43 am

Haz1558

It's funny, but even with a gag on, FM's typing looks much as usual.

5:43 am

Atalante

lmao. I wasn't going to mention that ..

5:43 am

FMitch

ROFL - gee thanks Haz!

5:43 am

LoriP

Ooooh, that's gonna' leave a mark.

5:44 am

Haz1558

Isn't this nice? If Uniquity showed up we could overdose on happiness, but she's probably prosecuting in a trial as we speak.

5:44 am

Atalante

this the lady who tries to type papers and comes out with appears :)

5:44 am

FMitch

Actually I was testing out my grip of the Welsh language I will have you know.

5:45 am

FMitch

*le sigh*

5:45 am

Haz1558

Were you trying to sing a rousing chorus of Myfanwy?

5:45 am

LoriP

Indeed, she'll be off to work soon. She's a big girl now!

5:45 am

FMitch

stop it, I can't see the screen for laughing.

5:45 am

Haz1558

Isn't it great, Lori? I'm sure you're pleased she's got work.

5:45 am

FMitch

thanks goodness I don't have any mascara on.

5:46 am

Atalante

Crwth! Crwth!

5:46 am

Haz1558

Poor FM, blinded and gagged, she's just about incapable.

5:46 am

Haz1558

I'll see your crwth and raise you cwms!

5:47 am

FMitch

Uni is a great lady.
I huff you with ywis.

5:47 am

LoriP

If she's happy, I'm happy. She likes it, so what more could I want.

5:47 am

Atalante

so nearly in the PB, FM!

5:47 am

Haz1558

If she likes it, it's a bonus.

5:48 am

Haz1558

I know, FM is teetering on the edge of the PB, blinded, gagged... will she be able to steer clear?

5:48 am

FMitch

Thanks goodness that Andy has gone otherwise he would think I was a mad woman - laughing at the computer and thuming the keyboard with errant spelling mistakes!

5:48 am

Atalante

thuming keyboards sounds dangerous

5:48 am

FMitch

*thumping eve but I guess you knew that.

5:48 am

Haz1558

Thuming. Thumbing?

5:49 am

Haz1558

Is this the new typing method, use only thumbs?

5:49 am

FMitch

Oh god I hate this keybaord

5:49 am

LoriP

Uni's an old soul. FM will do the most shameless things to get in the PB.

5:49 am

Haz1558

It could be added to the ritual of nbt. Nbt with to. No blank tiles with thumbs only.

5:49 am

FMitch

Do not mention nbt - drive me nuts - what is the point?

5:49 am

Atalante

of course, "stupid" could be FM's creative typing of "nbt"

5:50 am

Trifioso

hello dear friends!

5:50 am

Haz1558

In Douglas's case, minimum blank tiles with thumbs only on a 300 word grid could see him chained to the keyboard for the whole day.

5:50 am

FMitch

*throws custard pie at Ata*

5:50 am

Haz1558

Hello Trif.

5:50 am

NonoNanette

hi Trif

5:50 am

FMitch

Hi Trif.

5:50 am

Trifioso

pie throwing? perhaps I should reconsider joining chog....

5:51 am

FMitch

Oh come on in Trif - the more the merrier :)

5:51 am

LoriP

I have MBT. Mornin' Tri

5:51 am

Haz1558

I'd stay under the desk, Trif. There's water and all sorts going about.

5:51 am

LoriP

Nono is so quiet, she's trying to convince us all she's working on the grid. :)

5:51 am

Trifioso

secondo is off on the class trip to DC...AMAZED she could fit on the bus, with the size of her attitude.....

5:52 am

NonoNanette

no Lori I'm too consumed with laughter at all of you

5:52 am

Atalante

MBT? Morning Brain Trauma?

5:52 am

Haz1558

Nono may well be working to beat gremlinn's time of 11 minutes to beat this thing.

5:53 am

Haz1558

If he were forced to do thumbs only, he'd be slowed up, wouldn't he?

5:53 am

NonoNanette

11 minutes? not in my world LOL

5:53 am

Atalante

I doubt it

5:53 am

Haz1558

Trif, just enjoy the peace while she's gone.

5:53 am

Trifioso

haz, are you serious? Gremlinn did this grid in 11 minutes???!!!

5:53 am

Haz1558

Yes, he did.

5:53 am

LoriP

Well mAta Hari, that also works. MBT in my case is Many Blank tiles, and I'm fine with that

5:53 am

FMitch

Allegedly he did yesterdays in 9 mins

5:53 am

Trifioso

amen to THAT, haz! we are all looking forward to that. 13 is *such* a fun age! (rolling eyes)

5:54 am

Atalante

I have CCABT

5:54 am

Haz1558

I'd race him, but I'm never up at flip.

5:54 am

Haz1558

Written in seriously tongue in cheek font.

5:54 am

Trifioso

cat clawing at blank tiles?

5:54 am

FMitch

constant and calculated all blank tiles?

5:55 am

Haz1558

CCABT. Can't care about blank tiles?

5:55 am

LoriP

CCBAT? Currently Chatting About Blank Tiles?

5:55 am

Atalante

well, couldn't care about, but near enough haz :)

5:55 am

FMitch

Think Haz has hit the nail on the head.

5:55 am

Atalante

but cat clawing is pretty spot on too!

5:56 am

Atalante

i'm currently on ccabt8

5:56 am

Haz1558

With to?

5:56 am

Haz1558

Or with af?

5:56 am

FMitch

Im on bt ver 4.8

5:56 am

Haz1558

Thumbs only or all fingers?

5:56 am

Trifioso

tips hat....

5:57 am

Haz1558

(What was FM's latest offering, I'm stumped?)

5:57 am

Atalante

CCABTAFWT8

5:57 am

LoriP

Haz wields a mighty hammer.

5:57 am

FMitch

I just stare at the screen and nothing gets filled in - apart from the chat.

5:57 am

Haz1558

I'm rapidly approaching FM's state of not being able to see the screen.

5:58 am

FMitch

I will have to upgrade soon so that I can stare at the tiles in multicolour.

5:58 am

LoriP

I know FM swore me to secrecy on this, but considering she types with her toes, all things being equal it's impressive.

5:58 am

Atalante

lmao lori

5:58 am

Haz1558

And she is so tall! That explains the typos, there's bound to be a loss of control halfway down the shins.

5:59 am

Haz1558

No wonder she doesn't want to babble in front of the cleaner.

6:00 am

Haz1558

Maybe when you've finished with your brace, Ata, you can lend it to FM to see if it helps.

6:00 am

FMitch

I do have to stay away from babble chat when he is here as I would sound like a demeted loonie.

6:00 am

LoriP

I know that breaking a promise is bad, but sometimes a little background is a good thing. It's toetally good work all things considered.

6:00 am

Haz1558

Although she'd need two, I suppose, otherwise her left foot won't be able to keep up with her right.

6:00 am

FMitch

*locks and loads .... and fires water balloon repeter cannon at Lori*

6:01 am

Atalante

she'd need 2 though ...

6:01 am

Haz1558

Lopsided typos are the worst.

6:01 am

Haz1558

See my post at 6.00. Ata.

6:01 am

LoriP

Not the repeater! ***Too late.....***

6:01 am

Atalante

I typed it at the same time, it just turned up later than yours!!

6:01 am

FMitch

just a little something I have been building in your abscence Lori.

6:01 am

Haz1558

So, we just need to find one other poor soul who's fallen down a rabbit hole.

6:02 am

Haz1558

How's David's hangnail, by the way?

6:02 am

FMitch

How about Atas slip on the rocks?

6:02 am

Atalante

Hobbit's ball fell down a rabbit hole one day

6:02 am

Haz1558

It was on his thumb, wasn't it? That would render babble with thumbs only really hard.

6:02 am

Atalante

I don#t know! he's away for the week! hurrah!

6:03 am

LoriP

lolol, I had read of his trauma. How does he do it? You loung about whilst he suffers so......

6:03 am

FMitch

BRB

6:03 am

Haz1558

I thought there was an extra levity in your postings, Ata.

6:03 am

Haz1558

Is he getting intensive treatment for the injury?

6:03 am

NonoNanette

no fair FM you cant sneak off to stop laughing

6:04 am

Haz1558

She's gone to check that the cleaner has put points on the toilet roll.

6:04 am

LoriP

BRB = Blank is Really Boring?

6:04 am

Atalante

probably! he's up in oxford for the week, thank goodness. so I don't know *grin*

6:04 am

o-o

Monday, June 14,2010. 12:08 am
gremlinnfireworks

6:05 am

LoriP

I trust he'll have access to quality MedicaL Facilities should it be needed.

6:05 am

NonoNanette

thats unreal BR and good morning

6:05 am

LoriP

Mornin' BR

6:05 am

o-o

Hello

6:05 am

FMitch

LOL Haz, did need to go to the loo and yes he has.

6:06 am

Haz1558

See! Babble Rabble has the proof of gremlinn's achievements in case of any doubt. Good morning, BabbleRabble.

6:06 am

o-o

Hello

6:06 am

FMitch

Greetings BR

6:06 am

Haz1558

Hooray for the cleaner! Do you put the point back after you've (ahem) made use of the resource?

6:07 am

o-o

Howdy, FM

6:07 am

LoriP

mAta Hari could at least use crutches, or a walker or wheelchair, but a digit injury of that magnitude? I'd say some nursing and compassion is in order.

6:07 am

Haz1558

Or do you just save the pointy bit and stick it back on with sellotape each time?

6:07 am

FMitch

you have to be joking! It is also funny that he circles the plug on the edge of the sink with the chain - I mean there is a point of too muchness.

6:08 am

crosshair

good morning everyone;)

6:08 am

Atalante

apparently he goes to an alexander technique person, an osteopath and someone or other else each week!!

6:08 am

Haz1558

You mean, he lifts the plug out of the way of the sink? Round the tap?

6:08 am

LoriP

***talk of cleaning never fails to baffle me***

6:08 am

NonoNanette

morning Crossy

6:08 am

Haz1558

Good morning, crossy!

6:08 am

FMitch

(((crossy))) - how was the outing yesterday?

6:08 am

LoriP

Mornin' crossy

6:08 am

NonoNanette

I hear that Lori! This house does not know the meaning

6:08 am

LoriP

crossy's been outed???????? :)

6:09 am

Haz1558

Faints.

6:09 am

FMitch

LOL!!!!!!!!

6:09 am

LoriP

I knew I could count on you Nono. My Sista'!

6:09 am

crosshair

outing was perfect fm :))

6:10 am

FMitch

Splendid, did you find a flower to adorn your love?

6:10 am

crosshair

but of course

6:10 am

LoriP

I needed 52 words about 40 minutes ago and oddly enough I still need 52 words. Would that be NBT, as in Neglected Blank Tiles?

6:11 am

crosshair

a nice pink wild flower

6:11 am

NonoNanette

could be Lori my stats be just the opposite of yours and have been that way for some time

6:11 am

Haz1558

I would think so, Lori. You're just a bad babbler, neglecting to aim for glory.

6:11 am

FMitch

we could go for the WGaFreNBT

6:11 am

FMitch

lovely crossy :)

6:12 am

Haz1558

FM has upped the stakes in the inpenetrable initials.

6:12 am

FMitch

and I shant translate them as I used a bad word in the middle.

6:12 am

LoriP

FM, break that one down if you please. left toe this time?

6:12 am

Haz1558

FM!

6:13 am

FMitch

Apologies again.

6:13 am

LoriP

I must brush up on my acronyms.

6:13 am

NonoNanette

ok with that clue i think i figured it out, FM you shock me

6:14 am

FMitch

Who gives a .... is the start but that is as far as I am going.

6:14 am

Haz1558

I think we need an intervention. All this toe typing has clearly had its effect.

6:14 am

LoriP

FM's naughty all the time. Don't be fooled by her innocent facade.

6:14 am

Haz1558

That's the thing. Half the babble world cares not a toss, the other half does. Nobody ever used to care.

6:15 am

FMitch

It is a free space so we can express if we like or not.

6:15 am

LoriP

lolol, that's so irreverent FM. I had forgotten how often Babble chat results in choking on coffee.....

6:16 am

Haz1558

It's a recent phenomenon, a game within a game but it frustrates me that it has to be explained over and over again.

6:16 am

FMitch

*pats Lori on the back*

6:16 am

NonoNanette

coffee? you have coffee and didnt offer me any? Lori, I'm hurt beyond words

6:16 am

LoriP

I don't get it Haz. Could you explain it to me?

6:16 am

FMitch

Bad bad Lori

6:17 am

Haz1558

And I suppose now that we have the all fingers and the only thumbs option the explanations will get even longer.

6:17 am

LoriP

***Hands Nono a piping hot cup of Maxwell House's finest***

6:17 am

Atalante

can't you clue better?

6:17 am

Haz1558

NBT = I have got some words but not all. To which I'm always tempted to say. BD or DIC?

6:17 am

NonoNanette

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh thank you Lori!

6:17 am

FMitch

you sound like a TV ad Lori!

6:17 am

LoriP

***Great, mAta Hari choked twice in less than a minute***

6:18 am

Anniebrook

FM! My sentiments exactly...I figured it out with your clue.

6:18 am

FMitch

Hello Annie!

6:18 am

LoriP

Annie of Brooklyn! G'd mornin'

6:18 am

Haz1558

We need ruru here to count up the people who care not a jot about nbt and those who think it's vital information.

6:18 am

Haz1558

Hello, Annie!

6:18 am

NonoNanette

hi Annie

6:18 am

FishFishGarden

howdy...is the grid as bad as it looks?

6:19 am

LoriP

FM, I should own stock in Maxwell House. I rarely buy take out coffee as it's way cheaper to thermos up, and take with me.

6:19 am

NonoNanette

Grid? what grid?

6:19 am

NonoNanette

hi Fish

6:19 am

Haz1558

No, it's a civilised grid. You have 10 minutes, 59 seconds to beat gremlinn's time.

6:19 am

LoriP

Mornin' Fish

6:19 am

FMitch

by the way I have superglued myself to Lori so that she can't escape us again for a while. This in itself could make for some interesting typing :))

6:20 am

LoriP

We're Siamese twins now? Call the tabloids so we can sell our story(ies). ***People would never believe it....***

6:20 am

FMitch

I never buy takeout coffee and instant works well for me otherwise I end up climbing the walls - can't take the caffine.

6:20 am

LoriP

Nono and I are vying for last place in the grid speed.

6:21 am

Haz1558

Clmibing up any walls glued to Lori would make for an interesting sight.

6:21 am

FMitch

I'm going to win that one then as I haven't started yet.

6:21 am

FMitch

We could get good water bomb coverage from up the wall.

6:22 am

NonoNanette

oh oh look out below!

6:22 am

FMitch

*hands Nono a big umbrella*

6:22 am

LoriP

Glued together AND armed. Babblers beware .......

6:23 am

NonoNanette

FM what are the flowers in your profile pic?

6:23 am

Haz1558

(Nice diverting tactic, Nono)

6:23 am

FMitch

Guess we should issue all babblers with those waterproof macs that you see at theme parks.

6:23 am

NonoNanette

hehee we'll see if it works

6:23 am

Atalante

how chic!

6:24 am

LoriP

That Nono has all the angles. Feigning interest in FM's posies to avoid being hit.

6:24 am

FMitch

The are Allium Moly - or common name Golden Garlic - the bees love them and they light up the garden.

6:24 am

Haz1558

See? It's worked!

6:24 am

FMitch

*splurges Haz*

6:24 am

Haz1558

Did you plant them yourself? Do they flower for long?

6:24 am

LoriP

FM's tiny attention span wins again.....

6:24 am

NonoNanette

I have a bunch of them in my front garden but had no idea what they were thanks!

6:25 am

Haz1558

Any smell? Edible?

6:25 am

FMitch

Nice try HAz - they were here when I moved in.

6:25 am

Haz1558

Help me out, people!

6:26 am

NonoNanette

I think they are a bulb type flower but not sure

6:26 am

LoriP

lololowf Now stands for Look Out Look Out Look Out we're Firing

6:26 am

FMitch

I thought they were going to be tulips as the leaves are identical. but they blossomed into those wonderful flowers.

6:27 am

LoriP

Of course Haz has wisely chosen the under the desk scenario, making her a more difficult target. I think the only way to draw her out wold be the George ploy.

6:28 am

FMitch

Lri can't we just fire and get rid of all those capitals

6:28 am

LoriP

Okay. FU? Firing Upon

6:29 am

FMitch

FU on everyone in a great bit ave of babbleness.

6:29 am

FMitch

bit wave even

6:29 am

Haz1558

Ave. She's gone all Latin on us.

6:29 am

LoriP

This just in: I have added a word, now only 51 to go. SBT

6:30 am

LoriP

How about a big wave? I'm just sayin'.....

6:30 am

NonoNanette

hey no fair Lori

6:30 am

Haz1558

Single blank tile?

6:30 am

Anniebrook

Still Blank Tiles

6:31 am

LoriP

Haz, I did not know that FM was multi linguistic until you pointed it out.

6:31 am

Haz1558

Oh yes, she's got Welsh under her belt and everything.

6:31 am

LoriP

Ding Ding Ding! Annie of Brooklyn. ***Johnny, tell her what she's won*** :)

6:31 am

FMitch

If I actually made sense here you might not understand me anymore.

6:32 am

Haz1558

She can ywis and crwth with the best of them. She and Tom Jones are penpals.

6:32 am

LoriP

FM's very complex and I'm very shallow, so we compliment each other.

6:32 am

FMitch

we do indeed dear Lori :)

6:33 am

FMitch

As much as it pains me I have to be off

6:33 am

Haz1558

Have you got the superglue antidote?

6:33 am

LoriP

You can't go! We're glued together, and I don't wanna' go yet!

6:34 am

Haz1558

You did buy the antidote?

6:34 am

FMitch

So so good to see you Lori, and bye all. Will be back later.

6:34 am

LoriP

***Grabs PB door tightly and resists FM's efforts to drag me out***

6:34 am

Haz1558

See you, FM!

6:34 am

FMitch

(((Lori)))

6:34 am

NonoNanette

hold on Lori!! bye FM

6:34 am

LoriP

Will pouting help? ***Puts on best pouty face***

6:35 am

LoriP

Later gator. ***redoubles pouty face***

6:35 am

Anniebrook

bye (((FM)))

6:35 am

Haz1558

Now, now. Posh Spice put that face on, the wind changed and look what's happened?

6:36 am

LoriP

gah, Posh Spice. ewwww

6:36 am

Atalante

she dot even thinner?

6:36 am

Atalante

*got

6:36 am

Haz1558

No, she's never been able to smile since.

6:36 am

Haz1558

And I must away as well. Lovely to see you, Lori!

6:37 am

LoriP

Annie, has life been kind to ya'? I hope so.

6:37 am

NonoNanette

bye Haz have a good day

6:37 am

LoriP

Good to be seen. Take care Hazaurus.

6:37 am

Anniebrook

Yes Lori, life has been treating me nicely

6:37 am

LoriP

:) for Annie

6:37 am

Anniebrook

Bye (((Haz))) thanks for the laughter

6:38 am

LoriP

Are all the top left a words breathable? Still missing one. Maybe anotehr 7?

6:38 am

LoriP

Haz is prob'ally going to brush up on her Welsh

6:38 am

Atalante

I'm missing one too

6:39 am

LoriP

Oh well, at least it's not blank....

6:39 am

Jacula

ai7 = what you breathe + 'not stupid'.

6:39 am

NonoNanette

only one 7 there Lori

6:39 am

Anniebrook

do you all have smart oxygen

6:39 am

Jacula

Good afternoon all,. :-)

6:40 am

Anniebrook

Hi Jacula!

6:40 am

LoriP

Hey Jac. G'd morning. I have that one. I've been looking for another 7 (in theory)

6:40 am

NonoNanette

hi Jac

6:40 am

herinfernallady

hi

6:40 am

LoriP

darn. All that brain space wasted on a not 7. Oh well.

6:40 am

NonoNanette

ai4 x 3 and ai 5

6:41 am

LoriP

Doh! Missed an obvious 4.

6:41 am

Jacula

ai4 & 5 Scottish words maybe.

6:41 am

LoriP

Mercy Buckets Nono. That was a blonde moment ....

6:41 am

Anniebrook

ar----operatic song

6:41 am

Mudd

Good morning everyone

6:42 am

Anniebrook

hello mudd

6:42 am

LoriP

Mornin' Mudd

6:42 am

herinfernallady

Hi Mudd

6:42 am

Jacula

Hello Mudd.

6:42 am

NonoNanette

hi Mudd

6:43 am

LoriP

***Dons the Seek And Destroy Blank Tiles cap, and dives in***

6:44 am

Atalante

good luck! be brave!

6:45 am

LoriP

Blank tiles don't scare me!

6:45 am

LoriP

Hangnails do though. :)

6:46 am

Anniebrook

hangnails are evil..they can take over your life

6:47 am

LoriP

I would think that one could say debilitating, for sure.

6:48 am

Anniebrook

Is there psychological therapy for the blight of having a hangnail not to mention the pain and unsightliness

6:48 am

Mom

good morning everyone

6:48 am

NonoNanette

morning Mom

6:48 am

Mom

{{{Lori}}} hello, how are you?

6:48 am

Anniebrook

Ah (((Mom))) good morning

6:49 am

Mom

{{Nono}} good morning, how are things?

6:49 am

LoriP

The stigma alone would be traumatic not to speak of the pain. What a burden to bear.

6:49 am

sprite

morning all, back from the vet and very SMUG

6:49 am

Mom

{{Annie}} good morning

6:49 am

Mom

{{Sprite}} why smug?

6:49 am

herinfernallady

Moooooom Sprite

6:49 am

NonoNanette

things are brighter this morning Mom thanks to the crew here!

6:49 am

NonoNanette

hi Sprite

6:49 am

LoriP

G'd Morning Mom!!!!! Life is good, for you too I hope. The new place now an "old home"? :)

6:49 am

Anniebrook

I must warn you, Sprite, Ata is here is cool it withe the SMUG

6:50 am

Jacula

Hello Sprite and anyone else I've missed.

6:50 am

LoriP

Mornin' sprite

6:50 am

sprite

quoting the vet: "This is an example for how these dogs SHOULD be! In weight, build and conduct!"

6:50 am

sprite

Jac! *HUGS* missed seeing you!

6:50 am

LoriP

That's WBC, not SMUG. yeesh

6:50 am

Mom

Hi Jac.

6:50 am

herinfernallady

Yah Sprite that is great

6:50 am

sprite

lol Ata, move over, my smugness needs a lot of room ;)

6:51 am

Anniebrook

good for Terra and you, sprite

6:51 am

Mom

Life is good Lori, thanks and it is now "home". My sweetie made a mailbox like the one he made for me at the old house.

6:51 am

NonoNanette

hello Herin!

6:51 am

LoriP

What's with me and a's today? Gah

6:51 am

Mom

{{Herin}} hello

6:51 am

Anniebrook

hello herin

6:51 am

sprite

Lori, what is WBC?

6:52 am

Mom

Nono, i'm glad to hear that. This is a good bunch of people.

6:52 am

LoriP

Ahhh, I'm SO glad to hear that Mom. Lemons should become leomnade, no other way to look at it. Good things to ya'. :)

6:52 am

LoriP

Weight Build Conduct, not SMUG :)

6:52 am

Mom

thanks and to you as well.

6:53 am

sprite

lolllllll sorry, I should have seen that.

6:53 am

Atalante

*is smugger cos I'm back with some yummy soup*

6:53 am

LoriP

It's new and annoying acronyms day! Unofficially of course :D

6:53 am

sprite

you win, as usual, Ata :)

6:53 am

LoriP

More smugger, that's our mata Hari.

6:54 am

herinfernallady

I made a choc pud

6:54 am

sprite

most smuggest even

6:54 am

Atalante

and I'm going to have my art on a book cover :) but YAY terra!!

6:54 am

sprite

soup, choc pud, what's with you people? Now I am hungry again.

6:54 am

Anniebrook

or even smuggiest

6:54 am

Mom

I am getting hungry just reading all this

6:54 am

LoriP

good for you Ata! You do beautiful work.

6:54 am

herinfernallady

And I made Mac and CHeese

6:55 am

Mom

and of course in the grid ... do you want fr*** with that?

6:55 am

sprite

wow Ata, that is so great! Whose book?

6:55 am

Anniebrook

Oh Atalante, that is wonderful! Good for you.

6:55 am

LoriP

Smuggiest, lolol Annie

6:55 am

NonoNanette

now your talkin my kind of comfort food Herin

6:55 am

Atalante

i cant show you yet though :( or say anything else lol

6:55 am

Jacula

That's great, Ata. Good news.

6:55 am

Mom

excellent {{Ata}}

6:55 am

herinfernallady

Recipe: http://tinyurl.com/knha2n

6:55 am

Anniebrook

Ata, When you can show us, you must.

6:56 am

Atalante

I will :D

6:56 am

sprite

be sure to brag more about it as soon as you can, Ata

6:56 am

Mom

can't wait to see

6:56 am

Atalante

:D now brag about terra some more!!

6:57 am

LoriP

If any author ever needs a stick man cover, well not to brag or anything, but I'm the gal for that.

6:57 am

Mom

lol Lori

6:57 am

Atalante

how are the shed cats?

6:58 am

LoriP

Shed cats are quite happy. :)

6:58 am

Atalante

yay!

6:58 am

herinfernallady

Why is there cats in the shed?

6:58 am

sprite

*grin*
The vet is very quick to criticise, especially when it comes to weight and conduct. So it was quite a big compliment.

6:58 am

LoriP

Uh oh, battle of the smugnaciousness?

6:59 am

Atalante

cos they moved out of lori's house cos lori refused to vacuum

6:59 am

LoriP

The shed's cleaner.

6:59 am

Mudd

re 8 clue please

6:59 am

NonoNanette

lori doesn't own a vacuum

6:59 am

sprite

I suggest rubbing the cats with plastic and then running them through the house. Most dust should be collected that way.

7:00 am

Anniebrook

*writes down smugnaciousness to be used later today*

7:00 am

Atalante

loool good plan sprite

7:00 am

Jacula

LOL Sprite!:-D

7:00 am

NonoNanette

excellent idea sprite. I shall have to give that a try

7:00 am

herinfernallady

Just vacuum them

7:00 am

Mom

Hi Mudd, sorry I don't have it

7:01 am

LoriP

In my world, vacuum is only used as a Scientific term.

7:01 am

NonoNanette

re8 to re appoint a priest

7:01 am

Anniebrook

re8 --to allow a priest back into the fold

7:01 am

LoriP

re + what a Priest may have done

7:01 am

Jacula

Mudd - re8 to swear a priest in again?

7:01 am

Mudd

Thank you so much Jacula!

7:02 am

LoriP

lolol, for the love of Pete will someone give Mudd a clue please?

7:02 am

herinfernallady

That was in babble last time

7:02 am

Mudd

I was beginning to think I'd have to brew some coffee.

7:02 am

herinfernallady

Lori just brush them

7:02 am

Atalante

*giggles*

7:02 am

Anniebrook

LOL

7:02 am

sprite

LOL

7:02 am

Mom

that got me the 9 as well. :)

7:02 am

NonoNanette

no need for that Mudd, Lori has some excellent Maxwell House

7:03 am

Mom

thank you for those clues

7:03 am

Anniebrook

but you will notice only Jac got the thank you...not that I am whining or anything

7:03 am

Jacula

Grins smugly.

7:03 am

Mom

Annie, thank you :)

7:03 am

LoriP

***hands Mudd a home made Maxwell House coffee with a cryptic clue attached***

7:04 am

LoriP

Babble is a Thankless job, I've always known that.....

7:04 am

Anniebrook

LOL, Mom

7:04 am

LoriP

Jac is the latest entrant in the smug-down.

7:05 am

sprite

some stiff competition for our Ata.

7:05 am

Atalante

not even close LOL

7:06 am

LoriP

Hah, did sprite just call jac "stiff"? :p

7:06 am

Mom

:-) Lori

7:07 am

sprite

I wouldn't dare

7:07 am

LoriP

***stands at cauldron, stirring as much as possible***

7:07 am

Jacula

I will be stiff when I've finished my chores! (Hedge cutting and hutch cleaning).

7:07 am

herinfernallady

I really could go more pud

7:08 am

LoriP

Just take a page from my book jac, and don't do it. Problem solved.

7:08 am

Jacula

FIREWORKS!:-)

7:08 am

Mom

congratulations Jacula!!!

7:08 am

LoriP

Congratulations Jac!

7:08 am

Anniebrook

congrats, Jacula

7:08 am

sprite

wtg Jac!

7:08 am

Anniebrook

fireworks

7:09 am

Atalante

yay Jac!

7:09 am

Atalante

yay Annie!

7:09 am

sprite

wtg Annie!

7:09 am

LoriP

Wow, busy ebavers. Makin' me look bad. Congratulations Annie!

7:09 am

Jacula

Lori - we'd have no light in the house and probably crash into people on the pavement if I didn't cut the hedge, and my piggies would die from neglect if I didn't muck them out.

7:09 am

Mom

congratulations Annie

7:10 am

herinfernallady

damn it Lori you just reminded me I have to properly vacuum

7:10 am

Jacula

I'm off to have a couple of boiled eggs for lunch and some fruit, and then don my work clothes.

7:10 am

LoriP

Well, you make it sound so important when you put it like that jac.... lol

7:10 am

Jacula

Well done Annie.

7:10 am

sprite

http://tinyurl.com/yq26pr
check out for my LOLcat icon choice for Haz for today.

7:10 am

LoriP

Laters Jac

7:10 am

Mom

be careful Jac, don't overdo

7:10 am

sprite

bye Jac, have a good day!

7:11 am

Anniebrook

anyone like a clue before (covers Lori's ears) I vacuum the livingroom?

7:11 am

LoriP

I'm still willing to show you how not to do it jac, just say the word.

7:11 am

Jacula

Lol Sprite. Love the pic.

7:11 am

sprite

:D

7:11 am

Mom

that is great Sprite

7:11 am

Jacula

I vacuumed the whole house yesterda. *grins*

7:11 am

Jacula

I'm off now. Happy Babbling all. xx

7:12 am

Mom

I vacuumed yesterday as well (and mopped)

7:12 am

Mom

bye bye Jacula

7:12 am

sprite

*hugs* to Jac

7:12 am

NonoNanette

bye Jac

7:12 am

LoriP

Seriously now. What is wrong with you people????

7:12 am

LoriP

lol sprite, that's perfect for Haz.

7:12 am

NonoNanette

Lori, they know not what they have done

7:12 am

sprite

I am with Lori. I went to the vet today, I am done. No chores.

7:13 am

Anniebrook

Lori, We have no life and well as NBT, NBS, etc etc etc etc

7:13 am

sprite

I hope she will see it somewhere today!

7:13 am

LoriP

I think this vacuum thing is just a fad and I refuse to be drawn in.

7:13 am

Mom

that is a chore in itself, Sprite

7:13 am

LoriP

:) @ Annie

7:13 am

sprite

I agree, Mom

7:14 am

Atalante

I emptied the bins. That's enough for today!!

7:14 am

crosshair

i have heard about these vacuum devices...i just put hardwood floors in and forget about it lool

7:14 am

Anniebrook

Lori, Where is darling Equity?

7:15 am

Mom

Hi Crossy

7:15 am

Anniebrook

Hi crossy

7:15 am

crosshair

howdy mom,annie et al;))))\

7:15 am

NonoNanette

you are a wise man Crossy

7:15 am

sprite

hello crossy

7:15 am

LoriP

She's at her big girl job Annie. She started yesterday. She is very happy about it.

7:16 am

crosshair

eh? what lady does not love a good hardwood floor?

7:16 am

Mom

Annie, is the Ra 8/60 a compound word?

7:16 am

crosshair

howdy sprite

7:16 am

Anniebrook

yes, what you wear when the sprinkles come down

7:16 am

Mom

I love the hardwood thoughout the house but carpet in the bedrooms.

7:16 am

Anniebrook

Oh dear, I am leaving for the PB

7:16 am

sprite

lol Annie

7:16 am

Mom

thank you Annie.

7:16 am

crosshair

ty annie

7:17 am

Mom

and that is halfway for me. Time to start the day. Have a few things to do before I go to my parents. {{Hugs}} to all of you.

7:17 am

herinfernallady

Crossy we have cats does not bode well

7:17 am

sprite

bye Mom

7:17 am

Mom

bye bye {{Sprite}}

7:18 am

Anniebrook

bye ((Mom)) and I off too...bye dear babblers

7:18 am

sprite

bye Annie!

7:18 am

LoriP

Bye Mom, take care!

7:18 am

NonoNanette

bye (((Mom)))

7:18 am

Mom

{{Annie}} bye bye

7:18 am

Anniebrook

*am

7:18 am

crosshair

does not matter,a few dings and scratches,just adds character and looks fine with you refinish it

7:18 am

Mom

{{Lori}} have a good day

7:18 am

NonoNanette

bye Annie

7:18 am

LoriP

Bye Annie of Brooklyn. Have a good one.

7:18 am

herinfernallady

Bye Annie

7:18 am

crosshair

tc annie

7:19 am

herinfernallady

Crossie not my house. If it was this cheap carpet would be gone.

7:21 am

crosshair

weel,did not say it was cheap,but 1 grand per 1000 sq feet should see it done

7:21 am

herinfernallady

not my house. I pay rent. So thus not fussed

7:24 am

sprite

orient issei nisei
So, that helps getting it off my chest.

7:24 am

NonoNanette

??

7:25 am

sprite

phantoms that kept bugging me

7:25 am

NonoNanette

ah ok now it makes sense LOL

7:26 am

sprite

:)

7:28 am

sprite

fireflies. Small grid but I liked it anyway.

7:29 am

NonoNanette

wtg Sprite

7:29 am

LoriP

Congratulations sprite

7:29 am

sprite

anything I can help with before I go?

7:30 am

Atalante

ok, got to go and fuss the starfish eating creature! wd spritey!! (((lorikins)))

7:30 am

LoriP

That is indeed that, and I must be off. That housework avoidance requires constant vigilance. Great to see y'all. Have a good one.

7:30 am

NonoNanette

i have all the biggies so guess not

7:31 am

NonoNanette

bye Ata

7:31 am

sprite

bye all!

7:31 am

NonoNanette

bye Lori have a good one

7:31 am

NonoNanette

bye Sprite

7:31 am

NonoNanette

I'm off too........ Happy Babbling everyone

7:34 am

Merk

... and Fireworks!

7:34 am

herinfernallady

I am still lurking

7:35 am

crosshair

as am i;)

7:35 am

Merk

Just as I was ....

7:36 am

Merk

But now I'm off to get some things finished. Have a good evening Herin and good day Crossy

7:36 am

crosshair

tc merk

7:37 am

Merk

toodling out the door ... bye

7:39 am

rubyfoo

anybody still here?

7:39 am

rubyfoo

I have 37 left and a free half hour!

7:39 am

crosshair

nope

7:39 am

rubyfoo

hahah crossy

7:39 am

crosshair

yaa for ruby;)

7:40 am

crosshair

pr 5/12 to loosen something with a crowbar

7:41 am

rubyfoo

or the one who does it!

7:41 am

crosshair

ahh yes:)

7:42 am

rubyfoo

do you have the nine?

7:42 am

crosshair

fr 5/16= a food crossy is not allowed;(((

7:42 am

crosshair

no i do not,would love a clue

7:42 am

rubyfoo

or the one who makes them!

7:43 am

rubyfoo

I have one 8, it's my only long word

7:43 am

crosshair

i also have the 8

7:43 am

crosshair

do we know th start of the 9?

7:43 am

rubyfoo

but not the second one?

7:44 am

rubyfoo

I don't, that's for sure!

7:44 am

Buttonman

morning all

7:44 am

crosshair

i only have the clothing to keep you dry

7:44 am

rubyfoo

hi button!

7:44 am

Buttonman

hi ruby

7:44 am

crosshair

howdy button

7:44 am

rubyfoo

moi too

7:44 am

Buttonman

howdy cross

7:44 am

crosshair

almost called you buttman lol

7:45 am

Buttonman

sorry, but it could apply

7:45 am

rubyfoo

hahah

7:45 am

crosshair

lol

7:45 am

Buttonman

could someone clue me for the re 8/9 combo please?

7:45 am

rubyfoo

first smile of the day, ty, guys!

7:45 am

crosshair

ahh now we know the 9

7:45 am

crosshair

np ruby

7:46 am

rubyfoo

we do?

7:46 am

herinfernallady

Hi Ruby.

7:46 am

herinfernallady

HI Button

7:46 am

crosshair

re 9.

7:46 am

Buttonman

hi herin

7:47 am

crosshair

well,a start anyways

7:47 am

rubyfoo

hello again herin!

7:47 am

rubyfoo

maybe herin has it.....

7:47 am

rubyfoo

wheedle wheedle

7:47 am

crosshair

got the re 6 and 7....

7:48 am

rubyfoo

favorite word of the day: fu6/30

7:48 am

Buttonman

anybody got the RE 8/9 yet?

7:48 am

crosshair

we were just discussing that buttonman lol

7:48 am

rubyfoo

re8/60 is what you put on in inclement weather

7:48 am

bonkler

to make one a man of the cloth ponce more

7:49 am

bonkler

-p

7:49 am

crosshair

ponce?

7:49 am

rubyfoo

was that a slip of the keys or a pun?

7:49 am

crosshair

ahh got it ty

7:49 am

bonkler

slip of the key

7:49 am

Buttonman

ruby, that is the ra 8/50 not the re 8/45

7:50 am

crosshair

ty bonkler

7:50 am

Buttonman

8/60

7:50 am

bonkler

but i'll happily take credit for a pun

7:50 am

herinfernallady

OK it has it 1.9C outside.

7:50 am

rubyfoo

I don't have the long re :(

7:51 am

crosshair

to reinitiate a minister

7:51 am

rubyfoo

yay, thank you, gor the re8

7:51 am

crosshair

man of the cloth that is

7:51 am

herinfernallady

Clue for the RA 8 please

7:52 am

Buttonman

thanks cross! FIREWORKS

7:52 am

rubyfoo

what you put on in bad weather

7:52 am

crosshair

colthing to keep you dry

7:52 am

rubyfoo

nice going button

7:52 am

crosshair

yaa for buttonman

7:52 am

rubyfoo

loved the minister clues, got 4 words out of them

7:53 am

Riverdance

Good Morning Everyone

7:53 am

herinfernallady

HI

7:53 am

rubyfoo

hi dancer!

7:53 am

Riverdance

its Momn in disguise

7:54 am

rubyfoo

OMG! How is your boy?

7:54 am

Buttonman

anyone need a clue before i go?

7:54 am

rubyfoo

Did you get my mail yesterday?

7:54 am

Riverdance

He is hanging in there - we finally got discharged last night - on meds until they can do the procedure

7:54 am

herinfernallady

you need to update your Profile as an AKA. What is wrong with the lad?

7:55 am

rubyfoo

what procedure? I missed that

7:55 am

Riverdance

yes I know - havent had a chance yet

7:55 am

EvaNadine

mornin babblers!

7:55 am

Buttonman

I'm out of here, everybody have a great day!

7:55 am

rubyfoo

bye button

7:55 am

rubyfoo

hello eva

7:56 am

Riverdance

a catheterization (sp?) they run a catheter through is heart to figure out what the problem is and hopefully correct it

7:56 am

rubyfoo

they did that to my husband last September and then put in a stent

7:56 am

herinfernallady

In through the femoral artery?

7:56 am

rubyfoo

make them give him anaesthesia!

7:57 am

Riverdance

there is something wrong with the electrical pathway in Keith's heart causing the irregular heart beat

7:57 am

rubyfoo

any family history of that problem?

7:58 am

herinfernallady

Well at least they found it now River

7:59 am

Riverdance

no but Keith was born with a congenitive heart defect that was corrected when he was an infant - this is the first problem since then - he is now 13

7:59 am

rubyfoo

wow, this must be so hard for you!

8:01 am

Mom

{{Momn aka Riverdance}} just reading back, sending good thoughts your way
{{Ruby}}
hello to you both.

8:02 am

rubyfoo

this chog is an amazing support system! Big group hug for both moms and herin (and crossy, if he's lurking)

8:02 am

Mom

Thanks Ruby, can never have too many hugs

8:03 am

rubyfoo

especially with a dog with short legs!!!!

8:03 am

crosshair

howdy riverdance,nice new name;)) am i was reading back and i wish your son a speedy recovery

8:03 am

Riverdance

Thanks - I am so happy we are home - I am proud of my son - this was very hard for him and he did great through it all

8:03 am

rubyfoo

with a mother like you, I'm not surprised!!!

8:04 am

Mom

amen, Ruby
{{Hugs to Keith}}

8:04 am

crosshair

and big ole bear hug for riverdance;)

8:04 am

Mom

as well as very hard for you

8:04 am

rubyfoo

I just noticed that herin is a phantom!

8:04 am

herinfernallady

No I am not I am right here thank you very Much :D

8:05 am

Riverdance

love those hugs

8:05 am

rubyfoo

hahah, herin!

8:05 am

Scrabbler

Hello everyone

8:05 am

herinfernallady

River be thinking of you

8:05 am

crosshair

crossys bear hugs are known throughout the land;0

8:05 am

crosshair

scrabby!

8:05 am

Mom

Hi Scrabbler

8:06 am

rubyfoo

hello scrabbler!

8:06 am

Scrabbler

Another small & evil grid, I see

8:06 am

herinfernallady

Scrabbler can you tell me why this works:
http://www.cognitial.com/hiccups.asp

8:06 am

rubyfoo

some people zipped right through it. Not me, of course.

8:07 am

Mom

or me Ruby

8:07 am

crosshair

nor i

8:07 am

rubyfoo

26 impossible words left!

8:07 am

Mom

do have the 8's and the 9 though from earlier clues

8:07 am

Mom

44 here Ruby

8:08 am

EvaNadine

i got halfway, then my zipper got stuck...

8:08 am

rubyfoo

my two faves: fu6 and he6/21

8:08 am

Mom

Hi Eva

8:08 am

rubyfoo

those two I found on my own *chuffed*

8:08 am

Mom

don't have the fu 6 word have the he 6

8:09 am

rubyfoo

fu6 a bunch of angry babblers

8:09 am

EvaNadine

i have the fu, not the he....heh

8:09 am

Mom

hmmmmm

8:09 am

rubyfoo

he6 pulled groin or other muscle

8:10 am

Scrabbler

Herin, I just read it. Clearly, from testimonials, the technique works. The questions are why do hiccups occur and why does this work to halt them? There have been cases of people hiccupping for YEARS.

8:10 am

Mom

thank you Ruby

8:10 am

Mom

and off I go ..... {{Hugs}} to all of you

8:10 am

crosshair

i drink 3 glasses of whiskey..hiccups stop every time

8:10 am

rubyfoo

one of the popes had the hiccupping problem, maybe Pius?

8:10 am

Scrabbler

Bye Mom

8:10 am

rubyfoo

8:10 am

Riverdance

bye Mom - I need to go for a bit myself - bbl

8:10 am

herinfernallady

I tried it and it worked I didn't read the testimonials I am just trying to work out how this resets the diaphragm

8:11 am

Mom

bye bye Scrabbler

8:11 am

herinfernallady

Bye Mom

8:11 am

Scrabbler

Silly, Crossy. Do you get hiccups daily?

8:11 am

Mom

8:11 am

Mom

8:11 am

Mom

{{Herin}} bye bye

8:11 am

rubyfoo

see you all later!

8:11 am

rubyfoo

see you all later!

8:11 am

crosshair

nope,good thing too,whiskey is expensive

8:11 am

rubyfoo

will be thinking about you riverdance!!!! and keith

8:12 am

Riverdance

thanks - he's good for now - I'll let you all know when he goes in for his cath

8:12 am

Scrabbler

Bye Ruby. And Riverdance is mnh!

8:12 am

EvaNadine

whenever i have hiccups, i just chug a glass of water in one breath. if i hiccup, i have to start over.
pretty much, anything you can do to reset your breathing pattern will get rid of them...

8:12 am

Riverdance

yes scrabb - I needed a funner name

8:12 am

crosshair

vodka resets my pattern;)

8:13 am

Scrabbler

I love your new name!

8:13 am

rubyfoo

when I was a kid, I got hiccups from gum-chewing! Easy habit to break

8:13 am

rubyfoo

gulping air, I guess

8:13 am

crosshair

yes river,much better name

8:13 am

Riverdance

sugar and vinegar gets rid of them for me

8:13 am

rubyfoo

but we'll still help you if you need it!!

8:14 am

Scrabbler

Ugh, River!

8:14 am

crosshair

ill stay with the whiskey i think

8:14 am

rubyfoo

*poof*

8:14 am

Riverdance

got a meeting - be back later

8:14 am

herinfernallady

I kid you not that method did work I am curious why. I get hiccups so bad it can become icky

8:15 am

herinfernallady

Note to others don't inhale dinner then inhale desert

8:15 am

EvaNadine

when i get hiccups, it is often from eating too fast.
as i said, downing a glass of water in one breath fixes it for me...

8:15 am

crosshair

lol herin,my dinners are so lean now i make an event with each item on the plate ;/

8:17 am

crosshair

just spent an hour working on a solitary bagel with lite cream cheese and a bowl of fruit lol

8:18 am

Scrabbler

*deep breathing* Friday is my colonoscopy--the privilege earned when turning 50.

8:18 am

crosshair

wifes scope is the 18th

8:18 am

crosshair

her 2nd

8:18 am

Scrabbler

Me too--at noon.

8:19 am

herinfernallady

Cross this was fairly weight friendly

8:19 am

crosshair

hers is 12;15,you can scream in stereo

8:20 am

crosshair

she has a couple of twists in there,makes it uncomfortable;(

8:22 am

crosshair

i hope yours goes well scrabby

8:23 am

Scrabbler

I will be thinking of her then, to know that someone else is enduring the same procedure---IV insertion, meds, unconcsiousness, violation of body...

8:25 am

crosshair

and the voiding of air and gas afterwards was very,very hard on her

8:29 am

hurshy

two itsy ones in a row.

8:29 am

crosshair

and both have teeth

8:31 am

Scrabbler

Hi Hurshy!

8:31 am

hurshy

hiya

8:31 am

Scrabbler

Is that a clue? I don't get it.

8:32 am

mkg

hi. clue for the 9?

8:32 am

crosshair

nice book collections;0 http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/20
10/4/15/reader-request-bookshelves.htm
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8:32 am

crosshair

when a minister joins up again

8:32 am

crosshair

man of the cloth

8:33 am

Boobear

hi

8:33 am

crosshair

howdy boo

8:33 am

Scrabbler

Hi mkg & boo

8:35 am

Scrabbler

I like them all, but esp the photo with books grouped by colors.

8:35 am

Scrabbler

TY for clue, Crossy--that gave me several words.

8:37 am

mkg

any clues out there for the 8 or 9?

8:39 am

Scrabbler

Crossy gave the clue below, for re8 and re9

8:39 am

phaeton

re8 and re9 build off the or6 & 7

8:40 am

crosshair

np scwabby;)

8:40 am

crosshair

lots of nice words from that;)

8:42 am

Riverdance

I'm back now - will have to back up and look for clues

8:43 am

herinfernallady

niht all

8:43 am

crosshair

start with mine at 8:32 river,makes a lot of words

8:43 am

Riverdance

good night herin

8:43 am

crosshair

gnite herin

8:43 am

Scrabbler

And I have passed halfway, so BBL.

8:44 am

crosshair

tc scrabbs'

8:45 am

car.eeyore

May I please have a clue for the i?

8:45 am

car.eeyore

* sorry...make that the middle column i...

8:45 am

Riverdance

purple flower

8:45 am

car.eeyore

Have that one from the other i

8:46 am

car.eeyore

NM! Found one! NBT!

8:57 am

Riverdance

wow - everyone must be very intent in the game

8:57 am

Judi

Good morning, lads and lasses!

8:58 am

Riverdance

Hiya Judi (its me Momn in disguise)

9:02 am

Judi

Hiya Mom in disguise. Using another computer today?

9:03 am

Riverdance

no - changed my name

9:03 am

Judi

Ah ha. Clever you.

9:10 am

Judi

"Irish" should be accepted.

9:10 am

Boobear

yes Judi. I tried that too

9:12 am

mkg

gee i guess i dont get the clues or dont realize they are clues.

9:12 am

jmbdobie2

not much cluing

9:13 am

Riverdance

Hi jmb

9:13 am

jmbdobie2

Hi River (mnh)

9:14 am

jmbdobie2

hi boo mkg judi et. al.

9:14 am

mkg

re men of the cloth? is that the clue? or to sign up again, which i totally dont get?

9:14 am

Riverdance

Hi Boo - missed you coming on

9:14 am

Riverdance

part of it - or6 is when someone becomes a man of the cloth

9:14 am

jmbdobie2

a clue

9:15 am

Boobear

Hi River. That's ok. I was looking in the grid and didn't notice you

9:15 am

Boobear

hi jmb

9:15 am

Riverdance

then continue that to a plural and then to become again

9:15 am

mkg

ok got it.

9:15 am

mkg

ty.

9:16 am

mkg

need clue for other 8 please.

9:16 am

Riverdance

havent gotten that far yet

9:16 am

Riverdance

I just brought up the list with 30 left so will figure out what it is

9:17 am

Boobear

anyone have a clue for fr5/18

9:17 am

kje

fr5 - nopt stale or old

9:18 am

Judi

FR5/18: Like new fruit.

9:19 am

Boobear

ty

9:21 am

phaeton

in6?

9:22 am

Judi

In = street/lane.

9:22 am

Riverdance

in + street

9:22 am

Judi

+ rather.

9:22 am

phaeton

ty

9:24 am

Judi

Type of green not accepted: frisee. *Filing protest with authorities right now*

9:25 am

kje

i tried frisee also

9:25 am

jmbdobie2

me too!

9:25 am

Riverdance

it goes right along with irish

9:25 am

Judi

Apparently it does not grow in the Babble garden.

9:26 am

kje

irish is proper noun

9:26 am

Judi

I don't think frisee is a proper noun. It is a type of salad green.

9:27 am

bichon

I've heard irish as a common noun. Usually connected the force of a hit baseball

9:27 am

Judi

Add a B and you would have a Frisbee - which is another annoying proper noun.

9:33 am

Judi

Clue for Ra8, please?:

9:33 am

Riverdance

dont have it yet

9:33 am

rosalie4

Precipitation outfit

9:34 am

Riverdance

thanks rosalie

9:34 am

Judi

ERrrgh. I knew it was precipitation something. Ty.

9:34 am

wildcat17

mom! you got your new name! congrats!!

9:35 am

wht

Hello RD. Do you like your new name?

9:35 am

Scrabbler

Back for a few more then I must get moving with my day.

9:36 am

Riverdance

Good Morning wht and wildcat - yes I love my new name

9:36 am

Riverdance

HI again scrabb

9:37 am

Judi

Hiya, Scrabbs.

9:37 am

Scrabbler

How is everyone doing today?

9:38 am

Riverdance

much better today

9:38 am

Scrabbler

Have you been ill, River?

9:38 am

Judi

Clue for re5 (after the re-priest one).

9:38 am

kje

re5 - observe again

9:38 am

Scrabbler

TY, kje

9:39 am

Riverdance

No not me - my son - you havent been around last couple days I guess - my son collapsed Sat - heart rate over 300 - we have been in the PICU - discharged finally last night

9:39 am

Scrabbler

Oh, my! SVT? WPW?

9:39 am

bichon

How old is your son River

9:39 am

Scrabbler

How old is he?

9:39 am

Riverdance

13

9:39 am

bichon

Have they found the cause?

9:40 am

Judi

Oops. I meant the ri5/12.

9:40 am

Scrabbler

We had a baby with that recently, in our practice.

9:40 am

wht

Sorry to hear that RD. Sounds like a pretty awful time.

9:40 am

Riverdance

they are thinking WPW but havent done the cath yet - diagnosis is while complex tachycardia with SVT

9:40 am

kje

ri + quiet reclusive person (sounds like)

9:40 am

Riverdance

*wide

9:41 am

Scrabbler

Was he given medication?

9:41 am

Riverdance

it was very scary - heart rate over 300 for 40 minutes - it got as high as 322

9:41 am

Scrabbler

Was he dizzy?

9:41 am

bichon

What causes something like that?

9:42 am

Riverdance

they gave him adenosine in the ED

9:42 am

Scrabbler

Electrophysiologic issue in heart's conduction system.

9:42 am

Riverdance

is now on atenolol to keep it slow and steady until they can get him in for the cath

9:43 am

Riverdance

he is stable and feels fine but no sports allowed - tough for my kid that is involved in everthing

9:43 am

bichon

I guess they use a pacemaker to deal with a problem like that?

9:43 am

Ormal

wi

9:43 am

Ormal

in

9:43 am

Judi

Gosh. That's so scarey, Mom. He must be under all sorts of restrictions right now.

9:43 am

Riverdance

felt dizzy about 2 seconds before he collapsed

9:43 am

bichon

Was he at home, in school

9:43 am

Riverdance

no pacemaker - they can do the correction if they find something when they do the cath

9:43 am

kje

down to 2....listless... and blocked

9:43 am

Scrabbler

No caffeine, etc. I assume they checked thyroid function?

9:44 am

Scrabbler

Go kje go! 32 to go for me.

9:44 am

Riverdance

my husband had taken him and two friends to a mini golf place when it happened

9:44 am

Riverdance

they did - first day it was abnormal then next day it was fine

9:45 am

Judi

Could that also be related to a wacky adrenal gland?

9:45 am

Scrabbler

How very frightening for all of you! Is there a children's hospital nearby?

9:45 am

Riverdance

good thing as close to the hospital ED - he then got sent up to another hospital

9:45 am

Scrabbler

Yes, Judi. A friend of mine just had surgery for pheochromocytoma, and she is a doctor. Weird, rare diagnosis.

9:46 am

Riverdance

Darmouth Medical Center is all specialties - they have a huge CHAD there - in fact my son was sent there when he was born - its an hour and a half from home - not bad

9:46 am

Scrabbler

I finally got your clue for ri5, kje.

9:46 am

bichon

River, I didn't realize you were Mom

9:46 am

Riverdance

He was born with a congenital heart defect that was repaired at 7 weeks old and has been fine ever since

9:47 am

Riverdance

I'm in disguise bichon - lol

9:47 am

Scrabbler

is there a cardiac electrophysiologist in town?

9:48 am

kje

she is at dartmouth - then they have everything

9:48 am

Riverdance

at Dartmouth there is a pediatric one but he wasnt in all weekend or yesterday - they faxed him the EKG runs and he was in agreement the procedure is needed

9:48 am

Scrabbler

I would assume so too.

9:48 am

kje

ok, listing for the last 2 - don't have all day

9:49 am

Riverdance

Dartmouth does everything but pediatric open heart surgery

9:49 am

bichon

clue for the ri 5?

9:49 am

Scrabbler

Well, he is in good hands, River. You are fortunate to have great medical care nearby.

9:49 am

kje

last word pf4 - wasn't going to remember that one

9:50 am

EvaNadine

is it nap-time yet??

9:50 am

Scrabbler

a pf word???

9:50 am

Riverdance

I am lucky

9:50 am

Scrabbler

TY, kje--got it

9:50 am

bichon

seen the pf before

9:50 am

kje

pf4/9

9:50 am

Scrabbler

ri + curse word ***t

9:50 am

Scrabbler

Hi Eva

9:50 am

kje

ri + sounds like a quiet retiring person

9:51 am

Scrabbler

28 left for tonight. I must get going--errands then will spend afternoon with my friend's kids.

9:51 am

bichon

ty Scrabs

9:51 am

Riverdance

have a great day scrabbler

9:51 am

EvaNadine

afternoon, all.
got an hour until lunch, and im hungry!

9:52 am

Judi

FIREWORKS!!!!!

9:52 am

Riverdance

congrats judi

9:52 am

Scrabbler

Yippee Judi!!!

9:53 am

Judi

I'm hungry too. Can't eat until after my facet nerve block injections this a.m.

9:54 am

Judi

Ready to chomp on my keyboard.

9:54 am

periwinkle

hello all

9:54 am

bichon

what is a facet nerve block injection?

9:54 am

periwinkle

Riverdance, like the new name Momsneed

9:54 am

Riverdance

oh no judi

9:54 am

Riverdance

Hi Peri and thanks

9:55 am

periwinkle

mu cat is still pooping where she should not :(

9:55 am

Judi

A shot to block nerve pain caused by a ruptured disc.

9:55 am

periwinkle

but she IS peeing in the litter box

9:55 am

Ormal

is

9:55 am

Judi

I'm hoping it works. The previous cortisone shots did not have any affect.

9:55 am

Riverdance

*thinking lucky I dont have a cat*

9:56 am

Judi

Bad kitty!

9:56 am

Judi

Gotta jet. See you kids tomorrow! *POOF*

9:56 am

periwinkle

she is 14 yrs old

9:57 am

periwinkle

Judi have you herd of prolotherapy? it is supposed to help with severe pain

9:57 am

periwinkle

*heard*

9:58 am

Riverdance

**FIREWORKS**

9:59 am

periwinkle

yay River

10:00 am

Riverdance

I need to get to work - any clues needed before I run

10:02 am

Riverdance

dont all bombard me now.....lol.....have a great day everyone - happy babbling

10:04 am

Boobear

clue for ra 8 pls

10:05 am

crosshair

clothes to keep you dry

10:05 am

Boobear

tyc

10:09 am

webatx

need clue for re9 please

10:10 am

crosshair

when a man of the cloth joins up again

10:10 am

webatx

ty so much

10:11 am

crosshair

np:)

10:12 am

SeaSpray

ty crossy, got 3 for the price of 1

10:12 am

crosshair

you can get 6 out of that

10:13 am

SeaSpray

you're testing me now lol

10:13 am

crosshair

lol

10:14 am

crosshair

what it is called,and its plural,what he did and what it is called while he is in the act of doing it

10:14 am

crosshair

or when he did it again

10:14 am

crosshair

or something like that lool

10:14 am

SeaSpray

up to 4

10:16 am

SeaSpray

i think him being in the act is stumping me lol

10:21 am

Boobear

clue for si 5/12

10:22 am

SeaSpray

no got boo

10:23 am

wildcat17

boo end of french mister

10:24 am

SeaSpray

ty wildcat

10:24 am

wildcat17

yw

10:28 am

Boobear

french mister??

10:29 am

wildcat17

gentleman ... mon si5

10:31 am

Boobear

ty

10:31 am

wildcat17

yw

10:39 am

bethn

oi

10:43 am

Boobear

fireworks

10:49 am

SeaSpray

congrats Boo, me too!

10:50 am

crosshair

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/printers

11:31 am

EvaNadine

::Echo::

11:31 am

Atalante

eeeeeva!

11:31 am

EvaNadine

ata!

11:32 am

Atalante

I really want cake!

11:32 am

EvaNadine

i just had a hot dog + im eating half an avocado. cherries are in the wings...

11:33 am

Atalante

mmmmmmmmmm

11:34 am

Atalante

yay! I think my puppy is finally back to normal :)

11:34 am

EvaNadine

yay!

11:35 am

Atalante

she's just eaten her dinner :D

11:39 am

EvaNadine

good puppy! gooooooood puppy!

11:40 am

Atalante

very good puppy :)

11:42 am

EvaNadine

subject: avocado cake.
discuss.

11:42 am

Atalante

awww and Oscar's starting to feel better too

11:44 am

Gail

Quid and I just got back from our noontime walk and he spotted the UPS truck, so we had to go and demand a cookie from the driver.

11:45 am

Atalante

awwwww lucky Quid!!

11:45 am

caitlyn

Good evening all!!

11:45 am

Atalante

hi cait!

11:45 am

caitlyn

Ata how are you?

11:46 am

Atalante

getting there :D I can walk now!

11:46 am

jmcnrick

whooo hooo ata!

11:46 am

caitlyn

Thats great to hear, dont overdo it though,(how is hubbys bad nail LOL)

11:47 am

Atalante

(with the brace) lol

11:47 am

Atalante

and I have noooo idea, he's away for the week - hurray!!

11:47 am

caitlyn

Oh dear, what a pity, never mind LOL

11:48 am

Atalante

exactly LOL

11:48 am

caitlyn

Hang on, I am just getting a drink to celebrate with you

11:49 am

Atalante

ooo good idea

11:50 am

caitlyn

Back with a barcardi lemonade and ice, cheers

11:50 am

Atalante

cheers!!

11:50 am

jmcnrick

*looks sadly at club soda for lunch*

11:51 am

Atalante

awwwwww

11:51 am

jmcnrick

cheers!

11:52 am

caitlyn

Cheers jmc

11:53 am

caitlyn

phone back in a moment

11:56 am

jmcnrick

middle i in second row for nbt?

11:57 am

scribekd

jmc-in4/4

11:57 am

Jeff7

si 5/14 please...last one

11:58 am

scribekd

si5/14-differnt spelling of stuff you pour on pancakes

11:58 am

Jeff7

ty-never woulda monkeyed that 1

11:59 am

Jeff7

fireworks :)

11:59 am

scribekd

congrats!!

11:59 am

caitlyn

Congrats Jeff!

11:59 am

Jeff7

ty-and i can't believe that is an accepted spelling!

12:00 pm

scribekd

it probably means something strange

12:00 pm

scribekd

I don't know what it means

12:00 pm

caitlyn

I think we ahve had it a few times before, still dont know what it means though

12:01 pm

scribekd

it does mean the sticky stuff after all!

12:01 pm

Gail

That is the original spelling of the word according to Webster's dictionary, I found out.

12:01 pm

caitlyn

Yes I just looked it up LOL

12:01 pm

scribekd

I had to look

12:02 pm

scribekd

another aspect of the Babble addiction!

12:04 pm

crosshair

sirup

12:04 pm

crosshair

crap...

12:04 pm

crosshair

off to the pb i go....

12:04 pm

scribekd

yep, maybe there's si*** in there for you!

12:04 pm

Gail

With a big stack of pancakes.

12:05 pm

caitlyn

Hi crossy

12:06 pm

Barb's Horses

hello all

12:06 pm

caitlyn

Hi Barb and Gail

12:07 pm

caitlyn

Ata are you still there?

12:07 pm

Riverdance

hey jmc - you here? Check it out...

12:07 pm

crosshair

howdy cait and barb;)

12:07 pm

Barb's Horses

question for anyone....as I can't remember who it was....Does anyone know the name of the Babbler that was opening an antique store? at least I think it was an antique store

12:07 pm

Atalante

yep!

12:08 pm

Riverdance

crossy is opening a book store - only one I know

12:08 pm

crosshair

i am opening a book store soon barb

12:08 pm

caitlyn

You went quiet, I was getting worried

12:08 pm

Riverdance

sciencegeek has an online jewelry business

12:08 pm

sciencegeek

and....science geek is here!

12:09 pm

sciencegeek

I also do shows and festivals

12:09 pm

Riverdance

I'm marketing for you science

12:09 pm

Barb's Horses

crossy what kind of book store? new books?

12:09 pm

caitlyn

Hi science

12:09 pm

crosshair

used hardcovers,art supplies and local art work

12:09 pm

Atalante

sorry :) trying to do 10 things at once!!

12:09 pm

caitlyn

Thats great crossy, good luck

12:09 pm

crosshair

ty cait

12:09 pm

sciencegeek

Crossy, would you consider putting a tad of my stuff in the bookstore? Just to try it out?

12:10 pm

caitlyn

LOL Ata I know the feeling

12:10 pm

FMitch

Only 10 things Ata?

12:10 pm

Barb's Horses

I am asking as I have some glass pieces that my grandmother got from working in a glass manufacture in england and wondered how I go about finding out if they are worth anything

12:10 pm

FMitch

Hi cait!!!

12:10 pm

Atalante

maybe 12 :)

12:10 pm

scribekd

you might try looking for similar glass pieceson ebay

12:11 pm

Barb's Horses

Not that I want to part with them but may have to find someway of raising some money very soon

12:11 pm

caitlyn

Hi FM!!! How are you ?Sorry I havent been chatting much

12:11 pm

crosshair

when he time comes science i will gladly take a sample box off of you and highlight it in my shoppe on commission if you wish

12:11 pm

FMitch

or if ther are any signatures you can google them too barb.

12:11 pm

Barb's Horses

I thought of that scribekd...but not even sure what to call the pieces to even look

12:12 pm

sciencegeek

Yes, let's try that! I have some limited edition pieces in a shop in New Orleans and they sell quite well.

12:12 pm

FMitch

justnp cait - glad to see you all is well here :)

12:12 pm

crosshair

barb i used to run a antiqu glass shope as well,if you can send me picks of each incliding a detailed shot of the bottom of the piece i shall help'

12:12 pm

scribekd

maybe try old English stemware or something-even a google search should get something

12:12 pm

Barb's Horses

no there are no signitures or marks....I think these may have been imperfects and so the workers got to keep some of them

12:13 pm

scribekd

if you know the town or factory or approx age-it might help

12:13 pm

FMitch

crossy is turning into a man of many talkents!

12:13 pm

caitlyn

I would love to see a photo of them Barb

12:14 pm

Barb's Horses

thanks crossy...I appreciate it. Will try to do that this week if I can get a moment. email me your email address and I can send some to you...barbrice@shaw.ca

12:14 pm

crosshair

i dlet mostly in general containers,cod stoppers and other glass packaging from the 1850,to the turn of the century,not much dinner ware

12:14 pm

crosshair

delt

12:14 pm

caitlyn

I know FM the only trouble is that at the moment he is in the pb lol

12:15 pm

FMitch

*sends crossy a slice of pitza*

12:15 pm

FMitch

and puts the rest of it in the PB

12:16 pm

Barb's Horses

caitlyn if you want to use my email address to feel free...just remember to let me know you are from babble

12:16 pm

crosshair

lol fm,i had my own little antique glass shoppe and went to running cold heartless service stations and i missed it dearly,hence my upcoming book shoppe

12:16 pm

caitlyn

Will do later Barb,thank you

12:16 pm

crosshair

do what you love i always say

12:16 pm

scribekd

Barb-how about going online for the Antiques Roadshow-they might have access or suggestons

12:16 pm

Barb's Horses

some of the pieces may be even pressed glass...I think they called it

12:17 pm

crosshair

barb,you can send pics to chipdip33@hotmail.com mention babble in the text as this addy is my catch all for e-mail and not my personal one

12:17 pm

FMitch

Unfortunately I love doing nothing these days!

12:17 pm

Barb's Horses

ooooo good thought scribekd thanks everyone for your help and suggestions

12:17 pm

caitlyn

SNAP!!!

12:17 pm

FMitch

well apart from gardening.

12:18 pm

crosshair

i would like nothing better than dealing in books till i am 104 lol

12:18 pm

Riverdance

I so wish I could do nothing....

12:18 pm

caitlyn

I had great news today, my younger brother has just had the all clear from lung cancer, they caught it early thank God

12:18 pm

Barb's Horses

got it crossy thanks

12:18 pm

FMitch

It is so great to have time to read the newspaper on the day it is published and do Sudoku and then think about babbling ....

12:19 pm

crosshair

np barb

12:19 pm

Barb's Horses

that is awesome caitlyn

12:19 pm

Riverdance

thats awesome caitlyn

12:19 pm

FMitch

Oh that is wonderful news cait!!!

12:19 pm

crosshair

i shall babble between book sales;))

12:19 pm

sciencegeek

yay Cait!

12:19 pm

crosshair

yaa for cait!! you get a big ole crossy bear hug;)))

12:19 pm

FishFishGarden

fireworks...at last

12:20 pm

Barb's Horses

what type of books are you looking for everything, novels, helpful ones?

12:20 pm

crosshair

yaa fish!

12:20 pm

Barb's Horses

congrats fishfish

12:20 pm

Riverdance

hooray fish

12:20 pm

caitlyn

Oh that was lovely crossy, thank you all

12:20 pm

caitlyn

Congrats fish!

12:21 pm

Barb's Horses

Okay off to take some pictures and see how I do at that. see you all soon

12:21 pm

sciencegeek

great we will have a heat index of 104 F today!

12:21 pm

crosshair

i am buying a bulk lot of 4000 hardcover to start with from an estate sale..we shall see after that,but in the beginning there is not much that i will turn down..but remember it is for in-store credits only not cash lol

12:21 pm

caitlyn

Bye Barb take care

12:22 pm

caitlyn

crossy when are you opening?

12:22 pm

FMitch

That is hot science!
BRB

12:22 pm

crosshair

a used book shoppe

12:22 pm

Mom

hi everyone
oh Crossy, where were you when we had to move. Got rid of boxes, and boxes and boxes and boxes of old hard covered books

12:22 pm

crosshair

in dedc i hope if all the planets align correctly lol

12:22 pm

sciencegeek

It is HOT and makes me feel bad.....I cannot work in the garden

12:22 pm

crosshair

december

12:23 pm

crosshair

much to do before that date comes around

12:23 pm

Mom

I wish you well Crossy

12:23 pm

crosshair

i want to be up and running for the christmas rush

12:23 pm

crosshair

ty mmom

12:23 pm

Mom

what town, Crossy?

12:23 pm

crosshair

a month to renovate the shoppe once i get the lease papers

12:24 pm

crosshair

wasaga beach ontario

12:24 pm

crosshair

2 weeks to build the shelving i wish

12:25 pm

caitlyn

Hi Mom

12:25 pm

crosshair

10,000 newspaper inserts...

12:25 pm

crosshair

and on and on:)

12:25 pm

Riverdance

yikes and all last minute for the most part

12:25 pm

caitlyn

It will be worth the work though crossy

12:26 pm

crosshair

3 weeks to get the final sale of the initial stock and have it shipped and set up

12:26 pm

crosshair

indeed cait,i love it

12:26 pm

crosshair

4000 books dont ship and set up in the wink of an eye! lol

12:26 pm

Mom

your son would be of great help to stuff the newspaper inserts

12:27 pm

sciencegeek

help, missing an Fr 5/16

12:27 pm

Mom

no, that they don't

12:27 pm

crosshair

indeed mom,i will be sending him mail box stuffing

12:27 pm

sciencegeek

nm found it

12:27 pm

rubyfoo

hello again everybody. I just got bad news from the relatives I visited 2 wks ago in London; my nephew's wife, age 48, has early-stage breast cancer and has to hv a mastectomy. Sad

12:27 pm

Riverdance

those potato things and what you cook them in

12:27 pm

crosshair

i am sorry to hear that mom;((

12:28 pm

Riverdance

Oh no ruby thats awful

12:28 pm

crosshair

ruby i mean

12:28 pm

caitlyn

Oh ruby, Im sorry to hear that

12:28 pm

rubyfoo

I think I'm going to be sick to my stomach!

12:28 pm

sciencegeek

Hi, Ruby, that is shocking. I hope it will be okay.....many women survive that!!!

12:28 pm

Mom

{{Ruby}} I am so sorry to hear that

12:29 pm

rubyfoo

she is such a vibrant young woman, was dancing on the bar at the party!!!

12:29 pm

crosshair

it seems to come in waves,then man who i am partners with at the station just lost his father this morning and my sisterinlaws dad just had a heart attack and died in his own bathroom last night

12:29 pm

rubyfoo

I had it 20 years ago this Nov, so it brings it all back!

12:29 pm

Mom

Ruby, if it helps my mom is a 30 year breast cancer survivor

12:29 pm

Riverdance

((Ruby)) my mom had the same and is fine now

12:29 pm

sciencegeek

the, you can be a great support for her, Ruby

12:29 pm

crosshair

my mil is a breast cancer survivor as well

12:29 pm

rubyfoo

how many years ago, dancer?

12:30 pm

Mom

wonderful for you Ruby .... 20 years

12:30 pm

caitlyn

ruby, you can help her so much as a survivor

12:30 pm

Riverdance

15 years ago for my Mom

12:30 pm

rubyfoo

she and my nephew visited me in Miami after my first surgery and she keeps talking about how brave I was but of course I remember almost nothing

12:31 pm

rubyfoo

ok, friends, I'm getting a grip! you are such wonderful support; I am sorry that nephew's wife isn't in here

12:31 pm

rubyfoo

her son, by the way, was Shadow, who played with me

12:32 pm

caitlyn

Just tell her we are backing her

12:32 pm

rubyfoo

I'll do that!

12:32 pm

Riverdance

she is in all our prayers for a good recovery

12:32 pm

crosshair

tell her she has my best wishes for a speedy recovery from one survivor to another

12:32 pm

Mom

Amen

12:33 pm

rubyfoo

thank you, dancer!

12:33 pm

rubyfoo

I guess we are all survivors, if we are in here, one way or another!

12:33 pm

Mom

I am not seeing the other 43 words, so off I go. {{Hugs}} to all of you

12:34 pm

crosshair

tc mom

12:34 pm

Riverdance

bye ((Mom))

12:34 pm

rubyfoo

HUGS to you, MOM

12:34 pm

caitlyn

Bye Mom see you soon take care

12:34 pm

crosshair

lots of small babblets...

12:34 pm

rubyfoo

I think we need some good news in here! Would somebody please get pregnant!!!!

12:35 pm

Mom

{{{{{Crossy, River, Ruby, Caitlyn}}}}} bye for now

12:35 pm

Mom

Glad I am leaving, don't want it to be me

12:35 pm

rubyfoo

hahah

12:35 pm

caitlyn

LOL It would take a miracle

12:36 pm

Riverdance

same here

12:36 pm

FMitch

Ther have been a few babble babies over the years ... and weddings too.

12:36 pm

caitlyn

And a few divorces!!

12:36 pm

sciencegeek

bye Ruby!

12:36 pm

FMitch

... and as is life a few deaths too.

12:36 pm

rubyfoo

hahah, caitlyn

12:37 pm

sciencegeek

death is not my friend

12:37 pm

Riverdance

babble babies- how cute is that!

12:37 pm

rubyfoo

does the chog get to pick the baby's name?

12:37 pm

FMitch

but it is part of life none the less science.

12:38 pm

Riverdance

we can certainly make suggestions ruby

12:38 pm

caitlyn

Not so far ruby but there is always time!

12:38 pm

sciencegeek

can someone clue the hi 5????

12:38 pm

jessmom

yes we do get to pick the name, but we only give the first 2 ltrs, and point value, and the parents have to figure it out...

12:38 pm

sciencegeek

I know, FMitch, just had too much death in my 50 years

12:38 pm

rubyfoo

that is too funny, jess

12:38 pm

FMitch

me too science

12:38 pm

FMitch

LOL jess

12:39 pm

sciencegeek

LOL Jess, I like that

12:39 pm

caitlyn

LOL jess

12:39 pm

sciencegeek

okay again hi 5????

12:39 pm

rubyfoo

me, too, science, I'm just trying to lighten up

12:39 pm

jessmom

:)

12:39 pm

Riverdance

plural of employ

12:39 pm

FMitch

I worked it out a while back that I had been to 15 funerals - don't want to go to any more.

12:39 pm

sciencegeek

ty thought I had typed that!

12:40 pm

rubyfoo

that is a lot FM!

12:40 pm

sciencegeek

that is a lot FM

12:40 pm

jmcnrick

in what time period FM?

12:41 pm

rubyfoo

hello jmc

12:41 pm

sciencegeek

hey je! smoouch

12:41 pm

sciencegeek

smooch

12:41 pm

Riverdance

hey jmc - check it out...

12:41 pm

sciencegeek

here I go again with the typos....never stops

12:41 pm

caitlyn

I can remember a few years ago hubbys aunt and cousin were both being buried on the same day, we had to attend 2 services in3 hours, I fainted at the end

12:41 pm

sciencegeek

omg

12:41 pm

FMitch

yup and the last one was my boyfriends.

Um umm probably about 30 years jmc.

12:42 pm

sciencegeek

yikes FM

12:42 pm

caitlyn

((((((((FM)))))))))

12:42 pm

Riverdance

oh my

12:42 pm

FMitch

oh cait that must have been so hard!

12:42 pm

rubyfoo

12:42 pm

jmcnrick

yeah riverdance!!!!!!!!

12:42 pm

jmcnrick

*wipes spit off face*

12:42 pm

Riverdance

looks good doesnt it

12:43 pm

FMitch

Love your new name by the way River :)

12:43 pm

sciencegeek

Okay, now I see that Momneeds is a flashy Riverdancer!

12:44 pm

jmcnrick

riverdance is on its final tour according to the ads

12:44 pm

Riverdance

thanks FM - the good Dr. God returned from vacation yesterday and did his magical thing

12:44 pm

sciencegeek

no! I loved Riverdance

12:44 pm

Riverdance

me too - saw it years ago - being a retired tap dancer myself, this is an appropriate name

12:44 pm

jmcnrick

oh good I needs to speak to Dr. God myself. Think I will do it this evening from home though

12:44 pm

FMitch

Aparentley Michael Flatley is going to start trouring again.

12:45 pm

caitlyn

I saw that the other day FM he still looks good

12:45 pm

jmcnrick

help with the second row i for nbt please

12:46 pm

sciencegeek

iw 4

12:46 pm

FMitch

can't help jmc - haven't started the grid today and probably won't at this rate.

12:46 pm

jmcnrick

a lisping flower!

12:47 pm

jmcnrick

so the beginning of the chat seemed to be bad news?

12:47 pm

FMitch

ah the i4 is one of those elusive welsh babblets (alt spelling).

12:47 pm

sciencegeek

what is it?

12:47 pm

Riverdance

its been bad news for days (myself included)

12:47 pm

wht

jmc, there is also an in6 which is where the Beatles wanted to do it.

12:47 pm

jmcnrick

elmer fudd talking about flowers

12:48 pm

sciencegeek

wanted to do it?????

12:48 pm

caitlyn

Time I was doing the supper, see you tomorrow ( I will be here ) See you soon bye

12:48 pm

jmcnrick

ty wht i will be singing that all day now

12:48 pm

FMitch

Bye cait - good to see you :)

12:48 pm

jmcnrick

I want to do it in the . . . .

12:48 pm

sciencegeek

ohhhhhhh nice

12:48 pm

sciencegeek

ty

12:48 pm

jmcnrick

bye cait

12:48 pm

Riverdance

bye caitlyn

12:48 pm

sciencegeek

adios

12:49 pm

wht

yw jmc

12:50 pm

jmcnrick

I have exclamation, pl and sink outlet and pl. . . .what am I missing?

12:51 pm

sciencegeek

missing to dehydrate

12:51 pm

Atalante

urf. looong phone call with sister about operation dates!

12:51 pm

Riverdance

use to make your hair not wet

12:51 pm

sciencegeek

not a good clue.....

12:51 pm

sciencegeek

ata what's wrong?

12:51 pm

sciencegeek

for your knee or for your sister?

12:52 pm

Atalante

for her, she's having a hernia removed

12:52 pm

sciencegeek

oops pb for you

12:52 pm

FMitch

How soon will the op be?

12:52 pm

Riverdance

what is going on lately ....more sickness, surgery etc

12:52 pm

Atalante

25th

12:52 pm

wht

Bad new for her and the bad news for ata is a trip to the PB.

12:52 pm

Atalante

ty! I didn't have that!!!!

12:53 pm

Barb's Horses

hi again...is crossy still here?

12:53 pm

Atalante

nah, I just blame FM

12:53 pm

Riverdance

he may be lurking

12:53 pm

wht

But I hear that there is still pizza in the PB.

12:53 pm

sciencegeek

I have iced coffee in the PB

12:53 pm

FMitch

pffft!

12:53 pm

wht

careful FM, there is a pf4 in the grid. Just not that one.

12:54 pm

FMitch

There is pizza in the PB cos I cooked one and only managed to eat a quater of it.

12:54 pm

sciencegeek

FM you are also close to being in the PB with that comment!

12:54 pm

Atalante

ty! didn't have that one either!!

12:54 pm

FMitch

sooooorrryyyyy

12:54 pm

sciencegeek

LOL

12:54 pm

jmcnrick

ty sorry work distracted me for a moment

12:54 pm

sciencegeek

such a bother, that work thing

12:55 pm

wht

I know. It gets in the way of babbling and watching the World Cup.

12:55 pm

FMitch

That is the trouble when you don't do the grid - one is vunerable to lapses of PB precariouness.

12:55 pm

jmcnrick

one of my staffers left early to go watch a game

12:56 pm

sciencegeek

ra 8?????

12:56 pm

wht

Clothing for a storm

12:56 pm

sciencegeek

nm got it!

12:56 pm

FMitch

but seeing as i built the PB it is more like a home from home :)

12:56 pm

jmcnrick

my sister had emergency gall bladder removal last week and we found out she needs a he**** operation now too

12:56 pm

Riverdance

precipitation clothing

12:56 pm

sciencegeek

no! gosh....Je is she here or there?

12:56 pm

jmcnrick

I loved the photo of the PB FM

12:57 pm

jmcnrick

she is here in DC -- she is home right now

12:57 pm

sciencegeek

yes, River, I got it - easy one for an 8

12:57 pm

FMitch

Thanks jmc - it was such fun putting that collage together.

12:57 pm

jmcnrick

Having peri and the foil hat area! lol

12:58 pm

Trifioso

hello friends. Jmc, secondo is on the school trip with the 8th grade today - heading your way~

12:59 pm

FMitch

Hi Trif

12:59 pm

jmcnrick

should i give you my cell # or is it too late to get it to secondo --- it wouldn't be the first time I saved a school tripping child of a friend!

12:59 pm

wht

FM. I love that PB picture.

1:00 pm

wht

Just one question, I didn't notice any cabana boys.

1:00 pm

sciencegeek

words are hard to find LALALALALA

1:00 pm

FMitch

Thanks wht -there are so many references in there but it does need updating.

1:00 pm

jmcnrick

(i noticed that too wht but didn't want to ask)

1:01 pm

jmcnrick

(I was afraid they were locked in the cupboard)

1:01 pm

FMitch

Ah - the cabana boys were on a day off that day.

1:01 pm

wht

I was just watching out for you jmc.

1:01 pm

jmcnrick

WHAT! they get days off?

1:01 pm

sciencegeek

they were cleaning my pool

1:01 pm

FMitch

They needed a rest after the previous nights custard party.

1:02 pm

sciencegeek

that sounds kinky FM

1:02 pm

Atalante

only once a month

1:03 pm

Riverdance

is that day posted anywhere?

1:03 pm

FMitch

and now I am going back well into the babble old days when we used to have custard jacuzzis and champagne all night

1:03 pm

jmcnrick

ty wht I appreciate the back up

1:04 pm

wht

Well I have to go get some work done today. BBL.

1:04 pm

FMitch

Bye wht!

1:05 pm

Riverdance

bye wht

1:05 pm

Trifioso

JMC, she is well tended, so don't worry. thanks though!

1:06 pm

FMitch

Think I will head off too ... exits smiling remenbering the fun with Ang and Lola and the gang.

1:06 pm

Trifioso

I am more concerned they get fit it all in, given that they just have two days in the actual city

1:06 pm

Riverdance

bye FM

1:08 pm

jmcnrick

we have regular jacuzzi's still but it seemed kinda mean to make the cabana boys clean out custard

1:08 pm

jmcnrick

bye wht and FM

1:10 pm

jmcnrick

well don't worry trif because they can't get it all in on a 2 day trip

1:13 pm

sciencegeek

2 left and I am blind re 8/9

1:13 pm

jmcnrick

to make a priest again

1:14 pm

sciencegeek

huh?

1:14 pm

sciencegeek

ok got it

1:14 pm

sciencegeek

ty ty ty

1:14 pm

sciencegeek

done

1:14 pm

jmcnrick

you have or 6 and 7

1:14 pm

jmcnrick

whooo hooo science

1:14 pm

sciencegeek

yes finished thanks JMC

1:14 pm

Riverdance

yay science

1:15 pm

sciencegeek

Do you remember when I first started playing and it would take me all day! and I needed clues for everything?

1:17 pm

Soodle

Hey! Babbler formerly known as MNH!! You had me all confused for a while till I looked at your profile. LOL

1:18 pm

Riverdance

Hiya Soodle

1:18 pm

jmcnrick

you weren't that bad...others continue to be far worse

1:18 pm

jmcnrick

hey soodle!

1:18 pm

Soodle

Hi everybody. Absolutely glorious weather here. Long may it last....

1:18 pm

HarryHood

just got the ai7...no idea what it means

1:19 pm

Trifioso

Hello soodle!

1:19 pm

Trifioso

me neither Harry....knows a lot about wind, I guess?

1:19 pm

HarryHood

or a very efficient breather

1:20 pm

jmcnrick

hi harry looking thanks to that clue

1:21 pm

Trifioso

I should think something *sort* or small could be "weeish" but apparently enable disagrees....

1:22 pm

sciencegeek

Hi Harry, Soods!

1:22 pm

HarryHood

hihi

1:23 pm

Soodle

Has anybody heard from NancyBoy since the weekend?

1:24 pm

Trifioso

The last I heard he was going to a doctor's appt, but I never heard how it went. that poor lad....

1:25 pm

sciencegeek

Not since Sunday

1:25 pm

Soodle

Oh, I felt so utterly helpless. The poor thing was truly devastated, and he didn't seem to have anywhere to turn. I felt so sorry for him, and he is such a darling.

1:25 pm

Trifioso

he really is, isn't he?

1:28 pm

Trifioso

wow, it is really nice out! I should go mow or something. get up off my fat a3 anyway....

1:28 pm

peabody

He said yesterday afternoon that he had had his blood drawn. And that he felt queasy when his boyfriend (I can't think of his name) left for work in the morning and he didn't know how he would handle that.

1:29 pm

Trifioso

leo

1:29 pm

peabody

That's right ty - had a senior moment!

1:29 pm

Trifioso

s'okay

1:30 pm

sciencegeek

I feel bad for NB because of his family's rejection of him....so sad

1:30 pm

Barb's Horses

hi all yet again...I hate computers when they do things they are not suppose to

1:30 pm

sciencegeek

ata are you still there?

1:30 pm

Riverdance

what an awful predicament for him - my heart goes out to him

1:30 pm

jmcnrick

oh poor NB!

1:30 pm

Atalante

he still has his mother and sister, doesn't he?

1:30 pm

sciencegeek

ATA????

1:30 pm

Atalante

lol good timing, yes, I'm here :P

1:31 pm

sciencegeek

Ata - I posted a link to a place that quilts tee shirts on your FB

1:31 pm

Atalante

oooo ty!

1:31 pm

jmcnrick

quilts?

1:31 pm

sciencegeek

I know you won't want them to do it, but look at the quilts for ideas and use pellon

1:31 pm

Atalante

I need to find some iron-on backing stuff

1:32 pm

jmcnrick

not really because his father has forbidden them to talk to him -- although they do some

1:32 pm

HarryHood

2 left - the wi5/6 before (or after?) the plural of electrical conduits

1:32 pm

sciencegeek

Fabric store, Ata.

1:32 pm

Riverdance

I was under the impression he had no family he could go to only his babble family

1:32 pm

sciencegeek

to be more of that Harry

1:33 pm

sciencegeek

oh not that one wi double cons plus vowel

1:33 pm

sciencegeek

it is a cultural problem for NB with his family....

1:34 pm

HarryHood

OK ty sg...now just missing another 5

1:34 pm

Soodle

Me too, River. I thought he had no contact with family. I suppose I feel so strongly for him, cos I have a 19 yr old son, and the thought of him being so hurt just churns me up

1:34 pm

HarryHood

DONE!

1:34 pm

sciencegeek

wi 5?

1:35 pm

sciencegeek

good

1:35 pm

Barb's Horses

I think I missed something NB is hurt?

1:35 pm

Riverdance

congrats harry

1:35 pm

HarryHood

was missing the scottish exclamation

1:35 pm

Atalante

I think his mum and sister do talk to him though

1:35 pm

sciencegeek

NB's SO cheated on him

1:35 pm

Barb's Horses

congrats Harry

1:35 pm

sciencegeek

I am going now.....see you all later.....have a great day!

1:36 pm

Riverdance

bye science

1:36 pm

Atalante

bye science!

1:36 pm

Soodle

Bye Science, and well done Harry

1:36 pm

Barb's Horses

bye science

1:37 pm

HarryHood

ty...bye!

1:37 pm

Riverdance

Nancy Boy are you there??? See you are online..

1:38 pm

Riverdance

bye Harry

1:38 pm

Barb's Horses

bye harry

1:38 pm

Nancy Boy

just about, River - wasn't gonna enter the chat until I saw my name, though :)

1:38 pm

Barb's Horses

(hugs for Nancy Boy)

1:38 pm

Soodle

Hey NB. My fault your name came up - I was worried about you....

1:39 pm

Riverdance

How are you? You can still call me Mom if you want but this name is more fun...

1:40 pm

Nancy Boy

It's alright, Soodle :) I feel bad that people are worried, but I suppose it's kind of nice to know, as well!

1:40 pm

Riverdance

we all worry about each other - thats what friends do (even if they havent met each other)

1:41 pm

Nancy Boy

oh, I love the new name ;) but to be honest, it's not been a good evening, so I was gonna keep out of the chat..kind of upset today.

1:41 pm

Riverdance

sorry to hear that - we understand either way if you dont want to chat but are here if you need us

1:41 pm

Atalante

but chat is here to cheer you up!

1:42 pm

Habes

There are some of us who rarely use the chat who have very warm feelings toward NB. My heart aches for him.

1:42 pm

Barb's Horses

and there is always a hug or two too

1:42 pm

Soodle

I second River and Ata!!

1:42 pm

Riverdance

so NB - let me tell you a cute story

1:42 pm

Nancy Boy

thanks :) I really appreciate you all, and I don't want to be rude - just need to think about something else, that's all :)

1:42 pm

Soodle

{{{{{NB}}}}}}

1:42 pm

Barb's Horses

River thanks for sharing the receipe...copied into my receipe file

1:43 pm

Barb's Horses

No worries Nancy...take the time you need

1:43 pm

beachboggle

I'm with Habe.... ((((NB))))

1:43 pm

Riverdance

my son got discharged yesterday so on the way home we stopped at the grocery store to pick up stuff for what he wants for supper - well being weak he couldnt walk so I put him in one of the carriage things and ran him around the store - we got some strange looks - he is 13 and about your size

1:44 pm

Nancy Boy

oh, that's great news! I'm so happy - is he alright?

1:44 pm

Riverdance

stable - back to school but no physical activity - waiting for them to schedule a procedure a needs

1:44 pm

Habes

Both NB and BR are in my thoughts each day.

1:45 pm

Barb's Horses

(((river))) incase you need them too

1:45 pm

Riverdance

never too many hugs barb - thanks

1:45 pm

Soodle

Thats good news, River. Has BR been having troubles as well? I havent seen him for ages....

1:46 pm

jmcnrick

oh NB you snuck in while i was talking to my staff!

1:46 pm

Nancy Boy

that's so sweet of you, Habes

1:46 pm

Riverdance

I dont know - I havent seen him either

1:46 pm

Barb's Horses

I must run and check on my mom and get some lunch too. Hugs all around ((((____))))))

1:46 pm

jmcnrick

HUGS ALL AROUND *runs around hugging everyone in chog and then runs into hug lurkers too*

1:46 pm

Riverdance

hugs back at you barb

1:47 pm

blueheron

thanks jmc

1:47 pm

Riverdance

**group hug**

1:47 pm

Habes

I''m just one of the many who would be thrilled if you were my son. You seem like a wonderful young man.

1:47 pm

jmcnrick

yw blue!

1:47 pm

Soodle

JMC - you'll be all hugged out! Ah, lets all have a group hug{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
}}}}}}}}}}]]

1:48 pm

jmcnrick

this is why I don't hug much --- I build up to a mad round of hugs! lol

1:48 pm

Nancy Boy

Habes, what a nice thing to say...brought a few tears to my eyes. It's not your fault, I seem to be constantly on the verge of tears recently :)

1:49 pm

Habes

I hear ya. Me too for some reason. Just too much hurt all around.

1:49 pm

Soodle

Habes - I love your Profile info!!

1:49 pm

Habes

Thank you. You should see my house!

1:50 pm

Atalante

I love your doggy!

1:50 pm

Soodle

Have a look at my profile pic
<----------------

1:51 pm

Habes

Me too, I miss her so much.

1:51 pm

Soodle

Our new pup is driving us all demented. Chewing,poohing and peeing.

1:52 pm

Atalante

was she a spaniel? *trying to see* :D

1:52 pm

beachboggle

LOVE IT!! Soodle, it is great!

1:52 pm

Atalante

lol soodle, it never gets better :P:P

1:52 pm

beachboggle

Sounds like my theme ..... love #3

1:52 pm

Soodle

But he is a pure joy to have around!

1:54 pm

Habes

Rescue dog. They told us Brittany but we suspect Cavalier King Charles. She was great. When she was a puppy she used to stand and walk on her hind legs to get a better view of things.

1:54 pm

peabody

Does anyone know how to stop a dog from biting?

1:55 pm

Atalante

awwwwwww I thought I spotted a spaniel-y nose!

1:55 pm

Soodle

I'm trying to get Buster the pup to stop chewing, so I clasp his muzzle, which is quite unpleasant for him. But that may only work for puppies.

1:56 pm

Habes

Soodle, I have a needlepoint in my kitchen that says *Dull women have immaculate houses*. Either way, Babble is more fun than housework.

1:56 pm

Soodle

You betcha, Habes!!

1:56 pm

Habes

Yes, a little pinkish spaniel nose.

1:57 pm

peabody

I have a rescue dog - a Peekapoo and she is real friendly and then will start growling and has bitten me 4 times so far. I've had her 2 years and she will still do it.

1:57 pm

Atalante

yes :) a very cute adorable pinkish spaniely nose!

1:58 pm

Soodle

Fireworks! Bye everybody, have a good day/evening. Farewell hugs all round {{{}}}

2:01 pm

jmcnrick

whooo hooo soodle

2:01 pm

jmcnrick

(work is more fun than housework, too)

2:07 pm

Habes

And then there's eating. That's loads of fun.

2:09 pm

dan2bit

firewords! ended with the four priest-making words

2:13 pm

Riverdance

congrats soodle and dan - got interrupted at work - how dare they

2:20 pm

phaeton

hello...can i have a clue for the ar7, please?

2:20 pm

Riverdance

very smart stuff you breath

2:21 pm

phaeton

ty River

2:21 pm

poodletoes

funny clue, rivermom

2:21 pm

Riverdance

hi vlcl

2:22 pm

phaeton

wi6/30?

2:23 pm

Riverdance

more of the electrical line

2:24 pm

phaeton

ty again

2:24 pm

Riverdance

yw again

2:31 pm

Pinikula

RIVER!!!!

2:31 pm

Pinikula

hi all!!!

2:31 pm

Riverdance

Hey Pini - how do I look

2:31 pm

Pinikula

You look AWESOME!!! Great icon, too!

2:32 pm

Riverdance

It was perfect timing too as I needed a lift yesterday.

2:33 pm

Pinikula

Nice!

2:34 pm

poodletoes

last word. stuck on the re 5/10. the one after the 9. Help please

2:35 pm

Pinikula

sorry, don't have the 9 yet either

2:37 pm

poodletoes

re9 to commit to being a holy person again

2:38 pm

crosshair

things used to direct a horse in traces

2:38 pm

Pinikula

beginning with the upper or lower R?

2:38 pm

poodletoes

lowest r

2:38 pm

crosshair

oops nm wrong one

2:38 pm

poodletoes

thanks anyway crossy

2:38 pm

Pinikula

hi crossy

2:39 pm

crosshair

just woke up from power nap,still fuzzy

2:39 pm

crosshair

lol

2:39 pm

crosshair

howdy pini

2:39 pm

poodletoes

sounds like a good idea

2:39 pm

kipas

I also have a Peek a Poo and she is a sweetie. I had her certified as a Therapy Dog. She growls at men, but she only mouths and has never bitten anyone. I love her.

2:40 pm

poodletoes

oops, phone

2:40 pm

Pinikula

hi kipas...

2:40 pm

Pinikula

I see you're responding to Peabody...is Peabody still here?

2:41 pm

crosshair

and why does she only growl at men,does she hate testoserone? lol

2:41 pm

Pinikula

<-- can't power nap in the office; they frown on it

2:41 pm

crosshair

lol pini

2:42 pm

Atalante

best friend's dog only ever growls at men

2:42 pm

Riverdance

re5/10 re + what your eyes do

2:42 pm

Pinikula

My 'guard dog' licks people to death!

2:42 pm

crosshair

i have a cat that hisses at women:)

2:42 pm

crosshair

hehe

2:44 pm

Pinikula

was that for me, too, River?

2:44 pm

Atalante

not including mrs crossy I hope!

2:44 pm

Pinikula

I'd hiss back, crossy!

2:44 pm

crosshair

nope;)

2:44 pm

Riverdance

someone was looking for the re5 after the 9

2:44 pm

Riverdance

was that you pini

2:44 pm

Pinikula

no, it was vlcl

2:45 pm

Pinikula

but I'll take the clue anyway, River!!!

2:45 pm

Riverdance

its all a blur - trying to work and watch chog and clue - multitasking at its best

2:45 pm

Pinikula

LOL

2:46 pm

poodletoes

I'm back. ty for the clue river

2:46 pm

Atalante

cant be real multitasking. men do it :P

2:46 pm

Riverdance

yw

2:46 pm

Pinikula

ketchup on the keyboard does not make for fun typing!

2:46 pm

poodletoes

fireworks for me!

2:46 pm

Pinikula

wtg vlcl

2:46 pm

Riverdance

well done vlcl

2:47 pm

Pinikula

Ata...women do what River said plus laundry, dishes, child entertainment, house budget, etc....now THAT's true multitasking!!!

2:47 pm

poodletoes

ty all!

2:47 pm

Atalante

absolutely!

2:48 pm

Riverdance

thats for when I get home.....

2:48 pm

Pinikula

* giggle *

2:48 pm

Pinikula

ok...need help with the 8's and 9...helpful mini-hints plz/thx

2:49 pm

Riverdance

you would think that one load of laundry would have gotten done while I was at the hospital with my son for 3 days - but NOOOOOO - got home yesterday to piles...ugh

2:49 pm

Riverdance

re8 - to be made a priest again (pl)

2:49 pm

Pinikula

I think Mr. River needs a stern talking to!

2:49 pm

poodletoes

but , River, that is womens work. (sarcasm)

2:50 pm

Riverdance

he needs more than that....

2:50 pm

Riverdance

you are right vlcl - the lawn got mowed

2:50 pm

poodletoes

Is son okay?

2:50 pm

crosshair

i dfream about a washer and drier,i have to carry the lot on my back to the landromat...

2:50 pm

crosshair

dream

2:50 pm

Pinikula

btw: how is son doing?

2:50 pm

Riverdance

OK for now with no physical activity

2:51 pm

Pinikula

think of it as "exercise" crossy...that's my thought! walk it to the laundromat and then sit there and wait for an hour (in a sauna)

2:51 pm

Pinikula

what did he do, River?

2:52 pm

Riverdance

and let me vent some more - I was making a spaghetti sauce (from scratch of course) when I got the call to go to hospital. I turned off stove and left. That pot was still on the stove when I got home yesterday

2:52 pm

Pinikula

I'd quit making dinner for a bit; change rolls...see how that goes...

2:52 pm

Pinikula

you're right, more than a stern talking to is needed!

2:52 pm

Riverdance

he had cardiac event - heart rate over 300 for quite some time- ended up in pediatric ICU for 3 days.

2:53 pm

poodletoes

maybe husband was letting it ferment

2:53 pm

jmcnrick

that is ridiculous river!

2:53 pm

Pinikula

hiya jmc!

2:53 pm

poodletoes

Poor little guy.

2:53 pm

Pinikula

wow, sorry to hear, River...really do hope he's doing much better and continues to do so!

2:53 pm

jmcnrick

my house rule is if i make dinner the other person cleans

2:53 pm

Riverdance

yup - I was not too happy

2:53 pm

Pinikula

same here, jmc...

2:54 pm

Pinikula

...too bad the current house"guest" thinks inside the house is woman's work no matter what...

2:54 pm

Riverdance

he needs a catheterization - waiting for hospital to call with date

2:54 pm

Pinikula

...the house"guest" situation is going to terminate sooner than expected! (thankfully)

2:55 pm

Riverdance

yeah well - the house would never be clean then - would drive me crazy

2:55 pm

poodletoes

Houseguests and fish - 3 days tops

2:55 pm

Pinikula

sounds good to me, vlcl!

2:55 pm

jmcnrick

yikes river!

2:56 pm

jmcnrick

there are some exceptions to the 3 day rule -- like when I travel more than 3000 miles to get there

2:56 pm

poodletoes

How old is your son, River

2:56 pm

Pinikula

heck yeah, jmc!!!!

2:57 pm

m9f9l

hi all!

2:57 pm

jmcnrick

am staying with friends in Tanzania for a week -- but will dash out for two days to Zanzibar to break it up.

2:57 pm

jmcnrick

hi m9

2:57 pm

Riverdance

well its about time to pack up my desk and head on home. Check up on my boy. He is 13. Will probably see you all tomorrow.

2:57 pm

poodletoes

good luck

2:57 pm

jmcnrick

hang in there river

2:57 pm

Pinikula

take care, River!!! {{hugs}}

2:57 pm

poodletoes

fantastic jmc.

2:57 pm

Pinikula

hi m9

2:57 pm

Pinikula

finally got the re8-9!

2:57 pm

jmcnrick

are there any fu words?

2:58 pm

jmcnrick

wtg pini

2:58 pm

Pinikula

yes, fu6

2:58 pm

poodletoes

one fu word

2:59 pm

jmcnrick

ty

2:59 pm

jmcnrick

got it

2:59 pm

Pinikula

;)

3:00 pm

Atalante

firebirds!

3:01 pm

Pinikula

wtg ata!

3:01 pm

crosshair

yaa for ata!!

3:01 pm

jmcnrick

whooo hooo ata!

3:02 pm

Pinikula

52/43...but have to go back to work...wi4 me luck! cya l8r g8rs!

3:02 pm

Pinikula

make that 54/41

3:02 pm

Pinikula

* poof *

3:02 pm

jmcnrick

bye pini c u later

3:03 pm

m9f9l

ah shoot.. was reading the chog and missed River leaving.. now that I know who River is!LOL

3:03 pm

jmcnrick

she had been planning on the change for a while!

3:04 pm

m9f9l

I can understand that. m9 is kind of an odd thing for me to think of myself as!LOL

3:05 pm

jmcnrick

well people pick names without thinking they may be on the chog for years!

3:05 pm

jmcnrick

but if you decide to come on as a pro you can ask Dr God to change your name too

3:05 pm

jmcnrick

or not ;-)

3:07 pm

m9f9l

Dr God??

3:09 pm

Atalante

the man in charge :P

3:15 pm

crosshair

anyone here who dos web page design for others? you will love this:) http://theoatmeal.com/comics/design_he
ll

3:17 pm

Atalante

lmao crossy tha6s brill

3:19 pm

crosshair

my isp has the hiccups;(

3:23 pm

crosshair

the oatmeal site has several funny ones,also several not so funny but worth the look

3:26 pm

Atalante

I've loved the cat planning to kill you one for ages

3:26 pm

crosshair

lol

3:26 pm

crosshair

there is a tech service one but i have problems finding it anbd it is a riot

3:30 pm

Atalante

this one? http://theoatmeal.com/comics/customer_
service

3:30 pm

lbdawger

clue for the re8/9?

3:31 pm

wht

Make a priest again

3:31 pm

crosshair

here it is! http://theoatmeal.com/comics/customer_
service

3:31 pm

lbdawger

ty, wht!

3:32 pm

lbdawger

firbirds

3:32 pm

crosshair

yaa for ibd!!

3:33 pm

crosshair

first time i read that one ata i could not breathe for laughing,cause it is so true

3:33 pm

wht

fireworks

3:34 pm

crosshair

yaa for wht!!

3:35 pm

Atalante

it really is!

3:35 pm

lbdawger

whooo hooooo wht!

3:38 pm

jmcnrick

whooo hooo lbd and wht!

3:52 pm

pinkhatlil

hello everyone, its quiet in here tonight..

3:55 pm

jmcnrick

hi pink I am still at work so dipping in and out

3:56 pm

pinkhatlil

hi jmc, how are u?

3:57 pm

pinkhatlil

working hard i hope lol

3:57 pm

jmcnrick

hardly working

3:59 pm

MizHoffle

2nd wi 5/18 please

3:59 pm

MizHoffle

hey all!

3:59 pm

MizHoffle

back for the last half

3:59 pm

pinkhatlil

hey miz

3:59 pm

MizHoffle

hey pink

4:00 pm

pinkhatlil

wi + double cons + vowel

4:00 pm

pinkhatlil

re 8 anyone?

4:00 pm

MizHoffle

thanks pink!

4:01 pm

pinkhatlil

your welcome miz!

4:01 pm

MizHoffle

sorry, pink

4:01 pm

jmcnrick

hi miz

4:01 pm

jmcnrick

make a priest again pink

4:02 pm

MizHoffle

thanks jmc

4:05 pm

pinkhatlil

i dunno lol

4:05 pm

pinkhatlil

thanks tho :)

4:05 pm

jmcnrick

yw

4:05 pm

jmcnrick

do you have or 6 and 7?

4:06 pm

pinkhatlil

i do

4:06 pm

jmcnrick

then do it again

4:08 pm

pinkhatlil

lol im having a dumb moment!

4:10 pm

MizHoffle

did you get it, pink?

4:10 pm

pinkhatlil

no lol

4:10 pm

MizHoffle

re + the 6/7 jmc asked about

4:10 pm

jmcnrick

;-D

4:10 pm

pinkhatlil

oooooooh

4:10 pm

MizHoffle

yay pink!!!

4:10 pm

jmcnrick

don't you just hate that!

4:10 pm

pinkhatlil

i got it now i thought the or was i typo looool

4:11 pm

pinkhatlil

thaaaaaank yoooouuuuu !! lol silly me!

4:12 pm

pinkhatlil

any clues needed before i go?

4:12 pm

MizHoffle

ra 5/10 please

4:13 pm

pinkhatlil

plain flour or self ......

4:13 pm

MizHoffle

got it!

4:13 pm

MizHoffle

thanks pink

4:13 pm

pinkhatlil

yw!

4:14 pm

hydra

((((lil)))) Not seen you for ages! How are youy?

4:14 pm

jmcnrick

bye pink

4:15 pm

hydra

Oh. Just missed you!

4:15 pm

MizHoffle

fireworks!

4:15 pm

pinkhatlil

im still lurking hydra

4:15 pm

pinkhatlil

how have you beeen its been oh so long!!! *hugs*

4:15 pm

jmcnrick

whoo hooo miz!

4:16 pm

pinkhatlil

wooop woooop miz.... congrats!!!!!!!!

4:22 pm

crosshair

3 more and i can list:)

4:25 pm

jmcnrick

go crossy go!

5:12 pm

MarkRadar

ri5/12 ???

5:12 pm

KatieMcG

evening everyone just realised that I didn't finish this morning so I am back to get my last 10

5:13 pm

MarkRadar

Yes, I am a rank amateur, long way from done, but only one ri* left...

5:14 pm

jacq

sorry Mark, i don;t have any ri's

5:14 pm

KatieMcG

I'm missing it as well Mark

5:15 pm

angelinaxox

ri + ending to food you might order in a japanese restaurant su***

5:15 pm

LeslieAnn

oh got it. ri + to *** away from (not outspoken). change sometimes vowel to an always vowel

5:15 pm

jacq

ty ty ty

5:15 pm

KatieMcG

ty both

5:16 pm

angelinaxox

yw

5:16 pm

KatieMcG

wi6/30 please

5:16 pm

MarkRadar

Thanks! I was sure I had tried that 10 or 12 times...

5:17 pm

LeslieAnn

it has a "more so" ending, katie

5:18 pm

KatieMcG

ty Leslie

5:19 pm

LeslieAnn

yw

5:25 pm

babbz

+

5:27 pm

KatieMcG

Fireworks :-)

5:27 pm

crosshair

39 to go and it is biting back;(

5:28 pm

crosshair

yaa for katie

5:29 pm

Magyk

good evening

5:32 pm

crosshair

howdy magyk

5:32 pm

Magyk

how are you Cross?

5:33 pm

crosshair

not bad at all;)

5:42 pm

Magyk

I'm sorry...I didn't mean to kill the chog

5:44 pm

MarkRadar

Can someone help me with my last wi5/18?

5:45 pm

jacq

which wi5 is it?

5:45 pm

jacq

the owl one?

5:46 pm

jacq

or the plural of the thin metal strips?

5:46 pm

MarkRadar

not the owl, not the electric one

5:46 pm

jacq

or the other one i don't have yet?

5:46 pm

lynxxx

wi & australian laughing bird - kookabu***

5:46 pm

jacq

ty ty ty

5:47 pm

lynxxx

yw Jacq

5:48 pm

crosshair

lol had to google to find the spelling on the aussie bird

5:49 pm

crosshair

we do not get many here lol

5:49 pm

jacq

lol

5:50 pm

MarkRadar

what a vocabulary builder! thx

5:50 pm

MarkRadar

only r's left; for after dinner.

5:50 pm

Magyk

clue for ai7 pls?

5:51 pm

lynxxx

ai7 compound, ends in very clever

5:51 pm

jacq

deletes my longwinded clue

5:51 pm

Magyk

ty lynxxx

5:52 pm

KatieMcG

I'm going to bed in a min, does anyone need clues before I go?

5:53 pm

jacq

no thank you katie, sleep well

5:54 pm

KatieMcG

OK I'm off, see you all tomorrow :-)

5:55 pm

lynxxx

sweet dreams Katie

5:56 pm

jacq

i have 13 left and it's like pulling hens teeth

5:56 pm

crosshair

tiger teeth

5:56 pm

lynxxx

what - who spells sy*** like that! - the si5.14

5:57 pm

jacq

apparenty someone does

5:57 pm

crosshair

i know wild eh?

5:57 pm

Kaplan the Magne

People who eat wafles.

5:58 pm

jacq

i was just glad to get it and didn;t think about the wisdom of it

5:58 pm

Kaplan the Magne

with shugar.

5:58 pm

crosshair

i knew those waffle people were strange

5:58 pm

jacq

lol

5:58 pm

lynxxx

lol Kap

5:58 pm

Kaplan the Magne

or hunny.

5:58 pm

Kaplan the Magne

You get my drift.

5:58 pm

jacq

LOL

5:58 pm

jacq

we do

5:59 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Enough levity.

5:59 pm

Kaplan the Magne

21 left. unpleasant grid.

5:59 pm

crosshair

i am full of levity..time enough for serois when im laying in the grave

5:59 pm

jacq

i agree kap

5:59 pm

jacq

getting to the point i wish i hadn't started it

6:00 pm

crosshair

serious

6:00 pm

crosshair

serrius lol

6:00 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Serois? Is that a word on this grid?

6:00 pm

crosshair

try it

6:00 pm

jacq

it might be

6:00 pm

jacq

serious, little darlin, serious

6:01 pm

crosshair

i corrected myself, lol

6:01 pm

crosshair

but ty for keeping an eye on me

6:01 pm

crosshair

lol

6:01 pm

Kaplan the Magne

All the words on this grid are spelled wrong.

6:02 pm

jacq

woohoo, got 4 in a row and one 8 and the 9

6:02 pm

jacq

thay ar knot rong

6:02 pm

crosshair

hokt unn fonix wurkt fir mi

6:03 pm

Kaplan the Magne

sumthing iz rong. but eye doant no wot it iz

6:03 pm

Kaplan the Magne

do I, Mrs Joooones.

6:03 pm

jacq

wee shuld ewes the speel checquer

6:04 pm

Kaplan the Magne

That's a convoluted Dylan reference.

6:04 pm

jacq

oops

6:04 pm

Kaplan the Magne

oops what- did you use a word?

6:04 pm

jacq

bob? or the character from the magic roundabout?

6:05 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Bob.

6:05 pm

jacq

i mis-spelled my mis-spelling lol

6:05 pm

Kaplan the Magne

There's something happening but u don't know what it is, do you, Mr Joooones.

6:06 pm

jacq

5 left

6:06 pm

jacq

am almost there

6:06 pm

Kaplan the Magne

20 left. maybe i should list.

6:07 pm

jacq

thats roughly when i listed

6:07 pm

Kaplan the Magne

By computer is busted. I have to use my daughter's till she comes in and kicks me off

6:07 pm

jacq

i would advise you to do so

6:07 pm

lynxxx

was stumped on the pf** which seems apt...se you all later, time to walk the dog

6:07 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Whatever happened to parental authority>

6:07 pm

jacq

they gave kids rights

6:07 pm

jacq

bye lynxxx

6:07 pm

Kaplan the Magne

why cant we plural the pf?

6:08 pm

Kaplan the Magne

WHO gave kids rights?

6:08 pm

jacq

adults with no kids

6:09 pm

crosshair

parental athorty ended when the govt started trying to raise our children for us

6:09 pm

Kaplan the Magne

I would list but I'm just not that motivated

6:09 pm

jacq

2 left

6:09 pm

Kaplan the Magne

The government is raising our children?

6:09 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Hm!

6:09 pm

jacq

LOL

6:09 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Go Jacq!

6:09 pm

crosshair

if i ever did some of the things my son has done to me to my father,my dad would of unscrewed my head or shot me as rabid lol

6:10 pm

jacq

look at the mess they make of running a country and they think they can raise kids

6:10 pm

jacq

i agree crossy

6:11 pm

Kaplan the Magne

What government is raising kids? Do tell.

6:11 pm

m9f9l

I opt out...

6:11 pm

jacq

all of them, but with us here it's europe interfering

6:12 pm

m9f9l

I absolutelly adored my teens

6:12 pm

crosshair

ours as well

6:12 pm

jacq

i adore my teens, well the one of them that is mine, but i know i would adore them more if they were living elsewhere

6:12 pm

crosshair

lol jacq

6:13 pm

Kaplan the Magne

your own teen years, or your teenagers? Please clarify and discuss.

6:13 pm

m9f9l

mine are all still here! the 22 the 19 the 14 and the 4

6:13 pm

jacq

wow, you were keen

6:13 pm

crosshair

distance makes the heart grow fonder,especially if your 22 year old son is back at home with his pregnant gf

6:13 pm

Kaplan the Magne

This is all over my head.

6:13 pm

m9f9l

i'm going to really miss my 22 when she's gone.. but I think it's a good thing

6:13 pm

jacq

here i have my 19, her 18 yr old boyfriend and their 2 year old and most days and some nights i have my 24, her 25 yr old fiance and their 3 yr old

6:14 pm

m9f9l

did that clarify Kaplan??

6:14 pm

Jillyjill

Hi all, I'll enter in discussion. I like the teen years, so much I do Sr High Youth Ministry. It's a great age and I enjoyed my own 2 boys now 24 and 27.

6:14 pm

o-o

http://tinyurl.com/2akc76r

6:14 pm

jacq

heya Jilly

6:14 pm

m9f9l

oh. wow. my 22 is engaged.. but no live-in boyfriends or anything. She and her fiancee are pretty much the first serious for each other. And they'll wait until they're married.

6:15 pm

crosshair

its nice when it works out like that;))

6:15 pm

m9f9l

to have kids that is... and any um... activity that might result.. LOL

6:15 pm

jacq

mine are with their first boyfriends too, and when they were sure they had kids because the docs told them they better have them young or they might never have

6:16 pm

jacq

my oldest daughter had 4 miscarraiges

6:16 pm

jacq

i wanted to strangle her doc

6:16 pm

m9f9l

oh.. that's tough. I've had 5... she have any children?

6:16 pm

jacq

medicine improves all the time things could have been done when they were older

6:16 pm

jacq

she has a 3 year old

6:17 pm

jacq

she was told she was lucky to have carried her

6:18 pm

jacq

5 ... i'm so sorry m9

6:18 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi all what do the 8s begin with?

6:18 pm

m9f9l

It's ok jac. Thank you. It helps that I have my 4 yo

6:18 pm

Jillyjill

Sorry, got busy with puzzle..HI jacq!

6:18 pm

m9f9l

ra

6:19 pm

jacq

ra and re

6:19 pm

m9f9l

and re

6:19 pm

72 Temple Owl

i take it that wan't a cheer, m9

6:19 pm

jacq

ra8/60 and re8/45 and plural that for the 9

6:19 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty

6:20 pm

72 Temple Owl

compounds?

6:20 pm

jacq

people of the cloth (man, men, woman etc)

6:20 pm

jacq

the re i mean

6:20 pm

72 Temple Owl

i keep looking for one beginning with precipitation

6:20 pm

jacq

yes

6:21 pm

jacq

that and clothing perhaps not specific just on

6:21 pm

jacq

fireworks

6:22 pm

72 Temple Owl

yay jaq!

6:22 pm

jacq

thank you morewords because that last si was a beauty

6:22 pm

72 Temple Owl

eek i a beat. 40 minutes non stop to mow lawn

6:23 pm

m9f9l

congrats jac!!!

6:23 pm

m9f9l

(I was getting phone calls.. from the 19yo)

6:23 pm

Jillyjill

congrats jacq!

6:23 pm

jacq

thought i would never get done

6:23 pm

jacq

ty ty ty

6:23 pm

m9f9l

wow 72.. that's supposed to be good for you

6:23 pm

72 Temple Owl

ok please re ckue the 8s?

6:23 pm

jacq

good for the heart

6:24 pm

jacq

does anyone need confusing clues before i go?

6:24 pm

72 Temple Owl

but upset tummy so i sit here with a coke

6:24 pm

72 Temple Owl

danged mower gloes too slow!

6:24 pm

jacq

ok the first one in ra, and it's precipitation and **** and tear can cause arthritis

6:24 pm

Jillyjill

jacq...the 9 letter?

6:24 pm

m9f9l

that's right...blame it on the mower! ;-)

6:24 pm

jacq

second is to make sonmeone a person of the cloth again, re blahblah

6:25 pm

m9f9l

do the priest thing again

6:25 pm

72 Temple Owl

yes i was trying to get it over with and had it at top spped

6:25 pm

m9f9l

in plural

6:25 pm

jacq

plural of the make someone a person of the cloth again

6:25 pm

72 Temple Owl

and not fast enough

6:25 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty

6:26 pm

jacq

i was weeding with my three year old grand-daughter at the weekend and she pulled all the gooseberries and blueberries off the bushes bcause she tasted one and they were all sour

6:26 pm

72 Temple Owl

made up some interesting compounds ;)

6:26 pm

72 Temple Owl

LOLOLOL

6:26 pm

jacq

i couldn;t do anything for laughing

6:26 pm

m9f9l

ok.. gotta get clothes on the 4 yo and go help the 19 yo with an errand for his volunteer gig.

6:26 pm

Jillyjill

lol...gotta love little kids!

6:27 pm

72 Temple Owl

i must get to grocery store or no dinner nor juice for the morrow

6:27 pm

jacq

take care m9

6:27 pm

m9f9l

oh that is SOOO funny!!!

6:27 pm

m9f9l

bye.

6:27 pm

Jillyjill

bb

6:27 pm

72 Temple Owl

bye m9

6:27 pm

jacq

i need to get to bed too, the 2 year old likes gwannies bed in the mornings, really early

6:28 pm

jacq

it's cute but a lie in would be wonderful

6:28 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty for the clue jaq

6:28 pm

jacq

have funa nd fireworks everyone

6:28 pm

jacq

yw

6:31 pm

Magyk

i feel like an idiot but i'm not getting the man of the cloth clue...

6:32 pm

72 Temple Owl

if he is a priest the verb meaning to make him one = or6

6:32 pm

Magyk

thank you!! I'm so stressed I can't think straight.

6:33 pm

Jillyjill

it took me some thinking on that one too Magyk! lol

6:33 pm

Jillyjill

and I'm Catholic!

6:34 pm

72 Temple Owl

13 left

6:34 pm

Jillyjill

woot 72!

6:34 pm

Magyk

I'm sure you're much quicker than me Jilly

6:35 pm

Jillyjill

still yet to get a fireworks....so not too bright

6:36 pm

Jillyjill

well guys, gotta grab supper, but will be back soon..happy babbling!

6:46 pm

Shirlockc

ai7?

6:47 pm

Magyk

compound Shir

6:47 pm

Magyk

what we breathe and to be clever

6:47 pm

Shirlockc

what type of word is that?

6:48 pm

Shirlockc

thx magyk

6:48 pm

Magyk

yw

6:57 pm

jillibus

hello all

6:57 pm

jillibus

does anyone have a clue for the ra8/60?

6:58 pm

Magyk

compound:: precipitation+tlc's what not to ****

6:59 pm

jillibus

sorry, not getting the tic's bit!

7:00 pm

Jillyjill

hi jilli!

7:00 pm

Magyk

it's we4/8

7:00 pm

jillibus

hi jilly!

7:01 pm

Jillyjill

got it, thanks again magyk!

7:01 pm

Magyk

anytime

7:01 pm

jillibus

thanks, mag!

7:01 pm

jillibus

What am I missing about tic's?

7:02 pm

Magyk

TLC is a tv station...with a show "what not to we4/8"

7:03 pm

jillibus

oh -- I read TIC instead of TLC, duh!

7:03 pm

Magyk

haha no worries!

7:10 pm

daykat

hello everone

7:11 pm

Magyk

hi daykat

7:11 pm

Magyk

wi6?

7:14 pm

Jillyjill

plural of wi4

7:15 pm

Jillyjill

or rather, one who does wi4

7:16 pm

Magyk

ty! do you have the other?

7:17 pm

Jillyjill

nope :(

7:17 pm

Magyk

ok if I find it I'll clue it..

7:17 pm

Jillyjill

ty

7:19 pm

NonnieLight

he

7:19 pm

NonnieLight

hello all

7:20 pm

jillibus

firewords

7:20 pm

NonnieLight

congrats jilli!

7:20 pm

jillibus

hi nonnie

7:20 pm

Magyk

jilli:: can you clue wi6/30?

7:20 pm

Jillyjill

yay jilli, ur my hero!

7:21 pm

daykat

first time i've played this game - a little confused about the hint/clue system. could someone explain?

7:21 pm

jillibus

wi6 -- more like a wi4/8

7:21 pm

NonnieLight

fireworks too! :o)

7:22 pm

Jillyjill

yay nonnie

7:22 pm

NonnieLight

wi 6/30 means the word starts with "wi" it consists of 6 tiles and total of 10 points (because for a 6 letter word, you multiply times 3)

7:23 pm

jillibus

hello daykat -- wi6/30 means a word starting with wi which has 6 letters and scores 30 points. If you scroll down below the grid, right-click on Lickety's Babble Clues, open it in a new window, and you'll get a list of all the beginnings of words like that.

7:23 pm

NonnieLight

thanks jilli :o)

7:23 pm

torgone

wi4/8 means the word start with wi, has 4 letters, is worth 8 points. See Help above for points explanation

7:23 pm

Jillyjill

welcome daykat

7:23 pm

jillibus

yw nonnie and YAY!!!

7:24 pm

Jillyjill

hi torg

7:24 pm

NonnieLight

did any of what we posted help, daykat?

7:24 pm

jillibus

gotta go for a bit -- back soonish

7:24 pm

torgone

Heyas kids ..

7:24 pm

Jillyjill

bb jilli

7:24 pm

NonnieLight

hello torgone

7:24 pm

NonnieLight

bye bye jilli

7:25 pm

daykat

Thanks for that - I'll go read the help bit. I've managed 52 words so far:)

7:25 pm

NonnieLight

very nice, kat!

7:25 pm

stidmama

drat. missed Jill. Hey Jilly-Nonnie-Tor-Kat-ALL!

7:25 pm

Magyk

thanks jili! sorry got distracted

7:26 pm

Magyk

bbs

7:26 pm

NonnieLight

hiya stid! How is everything with you and yours?

7:26 pm

Jillyjill

evening stid!

7:26 pm

Nancy Boy

evening all...just waiting to get sleepy

7:26 pm

NonnieLight

hello nancy!

7:27 pm

NonnieLight

You having trouble winding down, Nancy?

7:27 pm

Nancy Boy

hi, Nonnie :) how're you?

7:27 pm

stidmama

Hey Nancy Boy -- are you feeling any better? getting any sleep?

7:27 pm

stidmama

I am well Nonnie, thanks. Glad to be done with one year (one year left) and looking forward to summer!

7:28 pm

stidmama

*waves at departing Magyk*

7:28 pm

NonnieLight

Doing great Nancy but if you're suffering with insomnia, my heart goes out to you.

7:28 pm

NonnieLight

Good to hear Stid and was the year a good one?

7:29 pm

Nancy Boy

hi, Stid :) and yeah, going through spells of not being able to sleep, and then dropping down and sleeping all day - I ended up fainting at work! this is getting worse. no good news, I'm afraid

7:29 pm

stidmama

this is NOT good. *stern mama look* you need medical attention, young man.

7:30 pm

stidmama

it was an adequate year with some high points, but truthfully neither fun nor positive overall.

7:30 pm

NonnieLight

Not good at all, Nancy!

7:30 pm

Nancy Boy

it's alright Stid, I just can't sleep. I had a brainwave earlier though...realised that of course, Leo has my name tattooed across his chest. So...I hope he enjoys having that on him forever.

7:30 pm

stidmama

Two things: if you drink caffeinated beverages, stop -- but cut back slowly so you don't overshock your system.

7:30 pm

NonnieLight

Have you spoken with a doctor yet? You're too young to be suffering thru all that.

7:31 pm

stidmama

If you drink alcohol, STOP. both drugs can interfere with your body's natural sleep mechanisms and other regulatory systems.

7:31 pm

stidmama

*stern mama look at Leo -- what was he (not) thinking????*

7:31 pm

NonnieLight

Hopefully next year will be much better stid.

7:32 pm

stidmama

I hope so, Nonnie. I will be spending 2/3 of next year in real classrooms with real children, where I tend to be much more effective. I really find being around adults draining.

7:32 pm

Nancy Boy

*meek* yes, mum ;)

7:32 pm

stidmama

how is the grid today, anyway? *eyes grid suspiciously*

7:32 pm

NonnieLight

Nancy, are you able to set yourself a schedule where you have a nightly "routine". I know that sounds so "grandma-ish" but hey, it works!

7:33 pm

Jillyjill

for me, same as last night...lightening fast at first, now..ssssllloooww

7:33 pm

NonnieLight

I liked today's grid, stid. Some strange little words but overall, it wasn't too bad.

7:33 pm

stidmama

AND see a medical professional. Although caffeine and alcohol (and stress) can all cause sleep disturbance, at your age it shouldn't be lasting longer than a few days. There are other causes for trouble, and only a medic can figure them out. At 4000+ miles away, I don't have the ability to check for endocrine problems, etc.

7:34 pm

stidmama

Nonnie has a good suggestion, too -- if at all possible, keep a regular sleep routine (even if the hours have to shift a bit).

7:34 pm

stidmama

thanks Nonnie and Jilly. I'll give it a try.

7:34 pm

Jillyjill

and don't start napping...makes it even worse

7:35 pm

Nancy Boy

It'll pass, I think - I've never been bothered with it before my boyfriend thoughtfully turned my life upside down. It's probably just stress - I need to find somewhere else to live, and all that

7:36 pm

stidmama

did something happen that I am unaware of, Nancy Boy?

7:36 pm

stidmama

*checks profile*

7:36 pm

Nancy Boy

oh, man. I thought everyone knew...Leo cheated on me

7:36 pm

NonnieLight

And give yourself some down time prior to your actual bedtime. Use your down time do pull away from stimulating activities (and substances!), no television, music, etc...in the bedroom. If you pray and/or meditate this is an excellent time. Also, a hot bath.

7:36 pm

Jillyjill

Hi Nancy...went thru this for about 1 1/2 years. Need room dark, don't go to sleep with radio or TV. Look for a 'white noise' machine. They do have sleep centers for medical evaluation.

7:37 pm

stidmama

oh oh kiddo. *way past stern mama look* I am so sorry *very gentle hugs to NB*

7:38 pm

stidmama

Nothing I can say to help that pain. EXCEPT: you will make it through this, too. **more hugs**

7:38 pm

NonnieLight

Stid is right, Nancy...you will :o)

7:39 pm

stidmama

"infur" to discern the presence of animal companion from evidence left on clothing or furniture

7:39 pm

Nancy Boy

thanks, Stid :) sorry, I thought the news had flown around here...I've been seeking quite a lot of comfort from this place, I guess. That's what the problem is - I haven't slept since then. I didn't for three days, and then the whole thing at work, and...yes. so that's why! nothing medical

7:39 pm

NonnieLight

I need to get dinner on so take care all and see you later in the land of Babble.

7:39 pm

stidmama

except... still go see a doctor. stress piles up, and you have had a great deal lately. Please?

7:40 pm

stidmama

see you later Nonnie, (((hugs)))

7:40 pm

Jillyjill

nite nonnie

7:41 pm

Nancy Boy

(((Stid))) I'm sorry. Don't worry :) I just need to find a place to go and I'll be alright. I'm getting used to this kicked-out thing.

7:42 pm

NonnieLight

hugs back your way stid and take care jilly. Stid you have me laughing at your "infur" definition! You ever play Balderdash? OK, I'm really on my way to the kitchen *poof*

7:42 pm

stidmama

Soodles has a place, Nancy Boy -- she is serious about her offer, too. It's just a longish swim. And I am serious, too. But it's a longer swim still.

7:43 pm

Nancy Boy

take care, Nonnie!

7:43 pm

jillibus

Hello people. And specially NB (hug).

7:43 pm

stidmama

oh! NBT!

7:43 pm

Nancy Boy

hell of a commute, too ;)

7:43 pm

stidmama

hey Jill! *happy mama look*

7:44 pm

stidmama

yes, I suppose it would be... LOL

7:44 pm

Nancy Boy

Hi, Jill! I left a message in your guestbook...hope you got it. Sorry for causing any worry, my mind's been all over the place

7:44 pm

jillibus

wtg stid -- and good to see you unstrained!

7:45 pm

jillibus

I got your message, NB, thanks, and don't be sorry about anything!

7:45 pm

stidmama

B-D (that's a sunglasses -- cool -- smile). Yep. No books to read until next week! So getting caught up on some of the professional literature...

7:49 pm

stidmama

halfway!!!!

7:50 pm

Nancy Boy

good for you, Stid!

7:53 pm

m9f9l

hey all

7:53 pm

stidmama

hey m!

7:54 pm

lbdawger

hi everyone!

7:54 pm

Jillyjill

hi m9

7:54 pm

stidmama

hey LBD

7:54 pm

jillibus

hello m9

7:54 pm

lbdawger

Stiddy!

7:54 pm

m9f9l

I read that you're not sleeping NB

7:55 pm

jillibus

I can clue for a bit if anyone needs some.

7:55 pm

m9f9l

hey Stid...where you going to school?

7:55 pm

stidmama

Olympia -- Evergreen state college. why?

7:56 pm

m9f9l

well...meetup in oly or seattle had me wondering. DH and I are greeners

7:56 pm

Minveryork

Good evening to my fellow babblers!How is everyone?

7:56 pm

Minveryork

By the way, congratulations to all the finishers! YAY!

7:56 pm

m9f9l

hi minv

7:56 pm

stidmama

cool, m!

7:56 pm

Jillyjill

Hey Minv!!

7:56 pm

stidmama

hey Min~! Welcome to the grid!

7:57 pm

Magyk

hey Min

7:57 pm

m9f9l

I still have dreams about the campus sometimes..

7:57 pm

jillibus

hello min

7:58 pm

stidmama

right now, I have nightmares. but they should pass in a few years. I liked it as an undergrad, but not for grad work.

7:58 pm

jillibus

well, if nobody wants clues I'll go and get my supper etc.

7:58 pm

m9f9l

lol.. that's funny stid.

7:58 pm

stidmama

I am not yet in clue territory jill, but thanks! ((hugs))

7:59 pm

m9f9l

ok jill.. I'll give my odd clues if anyone needs... LOL

7:59 pm

Jillyjill

sorry Jilli, could use it but like daykat, still not very good with how to ask...

7:59 pm

m9f9l

how to ask??

7:59 pm

stidmama

odd? as in, "not even" ? *grin*

8:00 pm

Jillyjill

can't always figure out what I'm looking for...lol

8:00 pm

Magyk

jilly :: do you use lickety page?

8:00 pm

m9f9l

uh.. sure.....

8:00 pm

MarkRadar

Hi everyone. Newbie here, stuck on last two. re8 and re9. any clues? My brain is numb.

8:00 pm

m9f9l

think about creating priests Mark

8:01 pm

Jillyjill

I looked at it, didn't seem to help...

8:01 pm

jillibus

jilly, you just say "may I have a clue for we5/20 please?" or whatever it is you're missing out of Lickety's list.

8:01 pm

m9f9l

I should say... making priests again...

8:01 pm

Jillyjill

ahhh

8:01 pm

stidmama

hello Mark

8:01 pm

MarkRadar

oh, duh! thx!

8:01 pm

jillibus

re8 is to make a priest again, 9 is the plurarl.

8:01 pm

m9f9l

yw!!

8:01 pm

MarkRadar

had to be the only combination I had not tried. TY

8:02 pm

jillibus

ok, you beat me to it, m9! bfn!

8:02 pm

m9f9l

bfn?

8:02 pm

m9f9l

bye for now.. gotchya

8:02 pm

stidmama

(bye for now)

8:02 pm

stidmama

make a priest... hm. *thinking*

8:03 pm

m9f9l

jinx!

8:03 pm

m9f9l

stid...you got the or6/7?

8:04 pm

Minveryork

Helo MarkRadar!How are you? Welcome to the puzzle

8:04 pm

m9f9l

actually or6/21 and or7/32

8:04 pm

stidmama

do now, thanks m

8:04 pm

stidmama

that's four more words for me!

8:04 pm

m9f9l

woo hoo!

8:04 pm

MarkRadar

Hi Min. Great! Just got introduced over the weekend. Now seem to be addicted.

8:04 pm

m9f9l

you been in Oly long?

8:04 pm

MarkRadar

what a game! what a puzzle!

8:05 pm

m9f9l

happened to me too Mark.

8:05 pm

m9f9l

I think I started 4 days ago.. fireworks every day.

8:05 pm

welki

hi everyone ... has riverdance been here? any news on her son?

8:05 pm

Minveryork

Where are you from Mark,if you don't mind me asking

8:05 pm

stidmama

not in Oly, m -- just live close enough to commute to school.

8:06 pm

stidmama

hey welki -- haven't seen her yet today. I hope they were able to get her son in and take care of him today.

8:06 pm

MarkRadar

outside Chicago

8:06 pm

Minveryork

Hello welki!How are you doing?Welcome to the puzzle

8:06 pm

m9f9l

ah... lacey, tumwater or further?

8:06 pm

m9f9l

shelton.. delphi valley...

8:06 pm

Jillyjill

"from the land of sky blue waaaters...."

8:06 pm

stidmama

further. near Shelton, actually.

8:07 pm

m9f9l

tacoma....

8:07 pm

stidmama

where are you now m?

8:07 pm

m9f9l

yelm. I like yelm

8:07 pm

m9f9l

tenino

8:07 pm

m9f9l

Bucoda!!!

8:07 pm

m9f9l

No.. I'm in The Dalles

8:07 pm

stidmama

LOL wouldn't live in Bucoda if they paid me and built the house... LOL

8:08 pm

m9f9l

ah. Tim's Mom was a school librarian's assistant in Shelton for years.

8:08 pm

stidmama

I like the Dalles -- pretty country. My great-great-great grandmother is buried in Hood River.

8:09 pm

m9f9l

oh. ok. if you ever go to visit her, drop me a line!LOL

8:09 pm

stidmama

:-D will do. we can picnic on the 6 family graves... they won't mind sharing the pretty flowers.

8:09 pm

m9f9l

Tim said to tell you" one of his brother's was considered a permanent resident there.. tell her a lot about our family..."

8:10 pm

stidmama

haven't been there in several years... about time to go clean the stones again I think.

8:10 pm

m9f9l

flowers everywhere in the Gorge in the spring!

8:10 pm

stidmama

I bet! we've had so much ra4 that even the dry spots should be blooming this year

8:10 pm

lbdawger

great to see so many newbies here! :-)

8:11 pm

m9f9l

If that is important to you, me and the kids could do it. They could use a 'service project'.LOL

8:11 pm

Minveryork

I am done! I have fireworks!ra8/60 was my last word

8:11 pm

Jillyjill

need a brain break, bfn

8:11 pm

Magyk

re5/10? after the re9!

8:11 pm

Jillyjill

YAY min

8:11 pm

stidmama

later Jilly

8:11 pm

lbdawger

whoooo hooooo MIN!!

8:11 pm

stidmama

YAY Min!

8:11 pm

m9f9l

Whoo HOo Min!!

8:11 pm

lbdawger

later, jilly

8:11 pm

Minveryork

re 5/10 is re plus what you do with your eyes Magyk.

8:11 pm

stidmama

I think it would be a good weekend trip with the elder stidkid, who enjoys genealogy.

8:11 pm

lbdawger

re + visualize

8:12 pm

m9f9l

look again

8:12 pm

stidmama

but if you wanted to join us, that would be lovely.

8:12 pm

Magyk

thank you!

8:12 pm

Minveryork

yw

8:12 pm

m9f9l

oh yeah?? I was working at the family history center this morning!

8:12 pm

m9f9l

every Tuesday now

8:12 pm

stidmama

cool. *considers possibly finding another distant cousin via babble....*

8:12 pm

m9f9l

And I would LOVE to join you.. just don't make it a Tuesday morning!LOL

8:13 pm

lbdawger

that sounds really interesting m9

8:13 pm

stidmama

okay, Tuesdays I have classes anyway... more likely a Friday or Saturday.

8:14 pm

m9f9l

I found someone who has image of the wedding form for my great greats

8:14 pm

m9f9l

it is lbd

8:14 pm

stidmama

neat, m!

8:14 pm

m9f9l

I also ran off a copy of my aunt's obit.. I hadn't seen it before.

8:15 pm

m9f9l

there's more online all the time.

8:15 pm

72 Temple Owl

hello folks

8:15 pm

Minveryork

Hi 72 Temple Owl! How are you? Welcome to the grid!

8:15 pm

m9f9l

draft registrations...

8:15 pm

stidmama

there is so much online. If I weren't taking classes and getting ready to student teach in the fall I would be doing more genealogy this summer. HAven't had time in several years.

8:15 pm

stidmama

hey TO!

8:16 pm

lbdawger

hi TO

8:16 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi stiddy!

8:16 pm

m9f9l

A couple years ago I was transcripting census records. County Kelly I think in Ireland

8:16 pm

stidmama

down to 19... listless is hard today.

8:16 pm

m9f9l

Hi TO

8:16 pm

stidmama

ah, elder stidkid is home from his walk. back soon.

8:17 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi m9

8:17 pm

m9f9l

cya stid!

8:17 pm

m9f9l

you close to finishing TO?

8:17 pm

72 Temple Owl

finishing dinner, hvae to run to the grocery but i don't dare go there hungry

8:17 pm

m9f9l

or are ya done?

8:18 pm

72 Temple Owl

bye stid. gee am i the only one her ewith an lol cat?

8:18 pm

72 Temple Owl

i am done. must get to bed early tonight, i am exhausted.

8:19 pm

m9f9l

with a cat?

8:19 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations 72 Temple Owl on fireworks! Hooray!

8:22 pm

72 Temple Owl

today's theme is lol cats ty min

8:29 pm

m9f9l

lol cats?? WHAT are you talking about?!?!?

8:29 pm

72 Temple Owl

night all!

8:29 pm

jillibus

I have a lolcat and so does sprite if you have her in your My Friends

8:29 pm

jillibus

m9, click on my icon

8:29 pm

m9f9l

ah... I'm not pro

8:30 pm

m9f9l

oh. icons. I get it

8:30 pm

jillibus

and TO's

8:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

icanhascheezburger.com/

8:30 pm

jillibus

or lolcats.com

8:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

not much interest in icon themes in the new babble

8:30 pm

Magyk

wi6/30?

8:30 pm

m9f9l

new babble?

8:31 pm

herinfernallady

Hi.

8:31 pm

m9f9l

Magyk.. skinny and feisty and more so than most

8:32 pm

Minveryork

That wi 6/30 word is more wi 4/8 word Magyk.

8:32 pm

Minveryork

Hello herinfernallady! How are you? Welcome to grid!

8:33 pm

m9f9l

Hi herin!

8:33 pm

herinfernallady

Hi Mini and what do you mean New Bable

8:33 pm

72 Temple Owl

night all

8:33 pm

herinfernallady

Hi M( Magy TO, Jill etc

8:33 pm

Minveryork

Bye 72 Temple Owl! I will see you tomorrow in the log!

8:34 pm

herinfernallady

There is a storm on the way.

8:34 pm

Magyk

ty!

8:35 pm

Magyk

1 left!!

8:35 pm

m9f9l

go go Magyk!

8:36 pm

Magyk

fireworks!!!

8:36 pm

lbdawger

whoooo hoooo magyk

8:36 pm

m9f9l

YAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!

8:37 pm

lbdawger

hi herin

8:37 pm

lbdawger

m9, you're a great cheering section! :-)

8:38 pm

Magyk

ty!! does anyone need clues?

8:38 pm

m9f9l

ty, ty, ty

8:39 pm

Riverdance

Hellooooo - just passing through - congrats to the finishers

8:40 pm

m9f9l

Hi River. How's yer boy?

8:41 pm

Riverdance

he is doing good - we are home - he went to school today - absolutely no exercise/athletics though. But he still went to his baseball game tonight to cheer on his team - what a guy!

8:41 pm

Riverdance

we are waiting for the hospital to schedule the cath. Thanks so much for asking.

8:42 pm

Magyk

Riverdance::someone was looking for you earlier

8:42 pm

Magyk

they were asking about you in the chog...but good grief the name escapes me now

8:42 pm

Riverdance

a mystery - who was that?

8:43 pm

herinfernallady

Hi River.

8:43 pm

herinfernallady

Hi LB

8:43 pm

Riverdance

its been a crazy day - worked - got home in time to get daughter and off to her softball game - got home 8:30 to make supper - just finished - I can breath again

8:43 pm

herinfernallady

Sorry I think that a storm is brewing my cats are being very random and nuts

8:43 pm

Riverdance

hi herin

8:44 pm

Riverdance

isnt that the personality of a cat anyway???

8:44 pm

stidmama

RIVER!!!! ((((((Hugs))))))

8:44 pm

Magyk

welki!!

8:44 pm

Riverdance

Hey stid ((hugs)) back at you - so how do I look???

8:44 pm

stidmama

you look beautiful, of course!

8:45 pm

Magyk

river:: it was welki...i checked the chog

8:45 pm

Riverdance

I needed that - thanks

8:45 pm

stidmama

hey lady!

8:45 pm

Riverdance

welki - is she lurking under a new name, hmmm??????

8:46 pm

lbdawger

(((RIVER)))

8:46 pm

stidmama

no, welki is still the same sweet welki she has always been!

8:46 pm

Riverdance

its a hug fest - I love it

8:46 pm

Riverdance

oh - but wait.....

8:46 pm

stidmama

******GROUP HUG******

8:47 pm

Minski

Hello fellow babblers. Howaya?

8:47 pm

lbdawger

awk...quit sqeeezin' so tight, stid!

8:47 pm

Riverdance

had one of those this afternoon with jmc - they are going around these days

8:47 pm

lbdawger

hi minski

8:47 pm

stidmama

LOL LBD

8:47 pm

stidmama

okay, have to check email. brb

8:47 pm

Riverdance

hey Minski

8:48 pm

herinfernallady

STIDie

8:48 pm

Riverdance

is the game on?

8:48 pm

Magyk

hug to everyone...I'll try to see you at theflip

8:48 pm

herinfernallady

River is MOmns

8:48 pm

m9f9l

it was prolly me earlier today. I asked about NB and River

8:48 pm

Minski

Yepper but the Celtics forgot to show up tonight. I know it's early in the game but it isn't looking like the Cs are going to wrap it up tonight.

8:49 pm

Riverdance

oh no - son and I watched the whole game in the hospital Sunday - we were hootin' - nurses kept coming in

8:50 pm

Minski

If at all. Perkins has a possible knee injury and is still in the lockerroom.

8:50 pm

lbdawger

night, magyk

8:50 pm

Riverdance

NB was having a bad day today - hopefully he will be better tomorrow

8:50 pm

Riverdance

good night magyk

8:52 pm

Riverdance

ugh - listening to husband and daughter arguing wondering when I should step in - not always a good thing

8:52 pm

stidmama

River, we spoke with him and I think he will be okay (NAncy Boy)

8:52 pm

stidmama

sweet dreams Magyk

8:53 pm

Riverdance

oh good - he was so down this afternoon and didnt want to talk

8:53 pm

m9f9l

Sometimes they figure it out right after you think it's getting out of hand..

8:53 pm

Minski

glad you did stid. NB is in a bad place right now. I was worried about him.

8:54 pm

stidmama

I just checked email. I am SO ANGRY I COULD SPIT!!!! *angry mama bear look* I AM SO FRUSTRATED I COULD SCREAM! *angry mama wolverine look* I AM GOING TO TAKE THEM (school personnel) DOWN! *very very very very very very angry mama sasquatch look*

8:54 pm

lbdawger

I'm glad NB comes in here to visit. At least we know he's alive.

8:54 pm

Riverdance

uh oh........what happened stid

8:55 pm

lbdawger

uh oh, stiddy, take a breathe, calm down...

8:55 pm

Minski

stid.......take a deep breath, count to ten, then tell us what's wrong.....don't take it out on your keyboard.

8:55 pm

Minski

20 point lead for the lakers.

8:55 pm

Riverdance

yes, that keyboard loves you - the touch of your fingers fills it with.....love

8:56 pm

Riverdance

ugh..

8:56 pm

stidmama

at what point exactly does a teacher's obligation (federal as well as state laws) actually kick in when a student begins to struggle in school??? AT WHAT POINT IS IT APPROPRIATE TO TELL PARENTS THAT _THEY_ ARE THE ONES RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING DAILY STUDENT PROGRESS FOR SIGNS OF DIFFICULTIES???????

8:56 pm

herinfernallady

Stid is this about one of your kids?

8:57 pm

Riverdance

school kids I think

8:57 pm

Minski

preferably not in the last week of the school year.

8:57 pm

stidmama

And at what (*&)(&^%*&$ point is it appropriate to not respond to a formal request for evaluation under special education laws when a parent brings up the concern???? (I could cite the specific federal and state statutes if I wanted)

8:57 pm

Riverdance

there are way too many parents that expect the school teachers to teach their children everything they need to know in life

8:57 pm

lbdawger

Those are ethical questions, Stid. No law states when a teacher needs to step in. There is a fair assumption that parents are involved with their students. Schools will monitor up to a point, and since Stidkid1 doesnt' have an iep...they are less likely to intervene.

8:58 pm

stidmama

rofl... "touch of my figners fills it with LOVE?" *gasp choke chortle*

8:58 pm

herinfernallady

Also the poor teachers are so over worked there is always going to be kids that slip under the radar and that is not fair

8:58 pm

stidmama

except new federal legislation requires schools to formally monitor THREE times a year to see if students need assistance.

8:59 pm

Riverdance

but there are parents that need the help of the school system for needy kids - its a hard balance

8:59 pm

herinfernallady

Stid they give the teachers all this extra work yet no one thinks O maybe we need more teachers / careers in teacher roles

8:59 pm

stidmama

I completely understand lack of support (and time) for teachers. What I don't understand is the refusal to respond to direct parent requests for information and feedback.

8:59 pm

Riverdance

so stid, where are you - parent or teacher

9:00 pm

lbdawger

now, as for requesting an evaluation...yes, the school district is responsible for replying and should do a child study team evaluation which should culminate in a meeting with the student and parents. Should you not like the results you can then have your student privately evaluated and if those results come back with your stated concerns confirmed, then you can go thru arbitration.

9:00 pm

herinfernallady

That stid is rude

9:00 pm

Riverdance

ok go it - my boss has a son with significant learning disabilities and he fights all the time with the school system - coast to coast it doesnt change

9:01 pm

stidmama

I am a parent, River -- who is studying to be a teacher, and have just finished the component of the coursework that relates to teacher responsibilities to monitor ALL students for emerging difficulties as the year goes on.

9:02 pm

lbdawger

in that arbitration (should be set up within 30 days of receipt of notice), the arbitrator can decide how the school has missed the boat. the arbitrator can tell the school to pay for the evaluation and to henceforth treat the student as a special education student.

9:02 pm

stidmama

We began to request information from the teacher a month ago. I made a formal request for evaluation three weeks ago -- email to the counselor who should be obligated to at least acknowledge she read the mail and tell me who or how to restate the request if necessary.

9:02 pm

herinfernallady

A primary school that I went to got sued last year for failure of Duty of Care and this has been happening well over 25 years

9:03 pm

stidmama

Son has a 504 (accomodations only) plan based on some physical/neurological impairments, so he should already be somewhat on EVERYONE's radar...

9:03 pm

mkg

hi all.

9:03 pm

Riverdance

how frustrating for you - to know the regs and be stuck in the politics of it all - we only want what is best for our children

9:03 pm

Riverdance

Hi mkg

9:03 pm

herinfernallady

Stid that is frustrating.

9:03 pm

stidmama

I just emailed a local evaluation service to get as much information as I can before the school gets their act together.

9:04 pm

stidmama

hey mkg. join the melee... LOL

9:04 pm

m9f9l

Yup. I opt out.

9:04 pm

Riverdance

at least you know what to do

9:04 pm

mkg

i am so glad my kids are all grown now. baby is in college. i had so much trouble with schools. my kids were extremely GT and also ADD.

9:04 pm

Riverdance

good night m9

9:04 pm

mkg

i had six kids and it was very draining.

9:04 pm

m9f9l

I was in exactly that jumping up and down SO mad point when I pulled them out. Never have looked back

9:04 pm

lbdawger

504's get slipped thru the cracks. it's unfortunate, but it's true. He's still under special education and should thus have his case taken to the OPE department at the state level. You can try to follow proto-call, but I personally would contact CAP at voc rehab and ask for an advocate to help you through this process

9:05 pm

mkg

i wish all luck dealing with our public school system.

9:05 pm

Minski

Sorry to interrupt this conversation, but I am having issues finding the 2 Si5 words. Does anyone have them?

9:05 pm

mkg

even private schools are difficult.

9:05 pm

stidmama

okay, thanks for letting me vent. The biggest concern is that because we are not flies on the wall we were relying on the child's admittedly inaccurate reports of what goes on in school. So we are most worried about next year, and the potential for long-term impacts for college/work

9:05 pm

mkg

minski i also want clues.

9:05 pm

mkg

vent away stid.

9:05 pm

Riverdance

i'll help

9:05 pm

mkg

how old is your child stid?

9:06 pm

stidmama

thanks for letting me know those are there mkg. One of them is french mister monsi****

9:06 pm

Riverdance

si5/12 - ending for a french man

9:06 pm

lbdawger

french mister...monsi***

9:06 pm

m9f9l

odd spelling of sticky pancake stuff

9:06 pm

herinfernallady

My friends kid has ADD and Aspergers and all was written down school informed and they still rang her to say ''O we think your son has Aspergers'' She got very mad at them

9:06 pm

stidmama

I don't disclose ages, mkg, but old enough that if the school doesn't help him ASAP he will age out of the system or graduate. Which I think is what they are hoping for...

9:06 pm

Minski

thanks for that one river and lbd

9:06 pm

Riverdance

yeah m9 - what the heck is that spelling anyway???

9:06 pm

stidmama

wow lady -- way to check school records.

9:07 pm

stidmama

thanks for the other si5!

9:07 pm

Minski

thanks m9 for that one.

9:07 pm

m9f9l

LOL

9:07 pm

stidmama

down to 15 now

9:07 pm

mkg

i dealt with LDs too. yes indeed. my most LD kid is now rich from day trading and makes 25% on his money a year. he is married with 2 kids and doing so well. after i spent his entire childhood telling everyone he would never function independently. amazing. his wife is a jewel.

9:07 pm

stidmama

good for your child! :-D I really need to hear those success stories right now...

9:07 pm

Riverdance

alot of ld kids are brilliant

9:07 pm

Minski

32left to find.

9:08 pm

stidmama

that is about where I am right now mkg, disheartened, distraught, dismayed.

9:08 pm

stidmama

go Minski go!

9:08 pm

m9f9l

I went to pick up my boy early to go to his singing group.. this woman blindsides me saying "did I hear you say C***** L****?? Well! YOu'll be getting a letter from his teacher. We have a file on him THIS THICK!!!"

9:08 pm

Riverdance

what do you need minski

9:08 pm

herinfernallady

Well I am fairly sure I have ADD of some form

9:08 pm

stidmama

Yes, River, they can be -- but without support to fill the gaps, their talents and interests just don't show.

9:08 pm

mkg

stid call me to talk. i have been through hell. six kids and all with issues.

9:08 pm

Riverdance

deep breath stid - you will both get through this

9:08 pm

mkg

i am ADD for sure.

9:09 pm

herinfernallady

M9 did you give the woman the death stare?

9:09 pm

mkg

stid go look up my website minkagoldstein.com. my phone is there.

9:09 pm

m9f9l

and we had just had parent/teacher conf a week or so earlier.

9:09 pm

stidmama

ooooh m! I can't believe someone would be that unprofessional!

9:09 pm

m9f9l

I was JUMPING mad. turned out the woman was the school councilor?!?!?

9:09 pm

stidmama

I am P O'd... but not ADD.

9:09 pm

mkg

how about a clue for the second 8? i have re 8 and 9. didnt do lickety yet.

9:09 pm

stidmama

O.M.G. m. OMGOMGOMG....

9:09 pm

mkg

who says school counselors can read?

9:09 pm

m9f9l

which I spelled incorrectly. but she doesn't deserve to be spelled correctly anyway. so pfpft!

9:09 pm

stidmama

another 8?

9:10 pm

mkg

pity is that teaching is not paid well enough for the best to go into it.

9:10 pm

mkg

two eights.

9:10 pm

stidmama

there is an ra 8/60

9:10 pm

lbdawger

ra8, what you put on when it is wet outside, compound word

9:10 pm

Riverdance

that would be ra8 - the precipitation clothing

9:10 pm

stidmama

compound word for damp weather + clothes

9:10 pm

stidmama

snap, river!

9:10 pm

Riverdance

oh be careful - there is a pf word in this puzzle

9:10 pm

stidmama

LOL thanks for that compliment, mkg!!!

9:11 pm

Minski

ok got the ra8 what's this about the re8&9? hints/

9:11 pm

m9f9l

but it's not pfpft!

9:11 pm

Riverdance

oh and I wanted to be first - bad computer with slow response time

9:11 pm

stidmama

though to be honest, at the moment I am feeling such a failure as a mother that I hardly hope to be a good teacher either

9:11 pm

herinfernallady

I have to stop looking at the pet rescue site before I start crying.

9:11 pm

m9f9l

oh stid... I'm so sorry.

9:11 pm

lbdawger

make a priest again and plural re8/9

9:11 pm

stidmama

re 8/9 are the re + how a priest is initiated; plural

9:11 pm

m9f9l

how old is son?

9:12 pm

Riverdance

oh herin - I watched alot of animal planet this weekend with my son - cried hysterically over all those abused animals

9:12 pm

Minski

you are not a failure as a mother and I don't want to hear htat ever again!! You are a wonderful person and a great mother and don't you ever forget it!!

9:12 pm

stidmama

like I said, I don't disclose ages online... but old enough that we don't have much time to get things sorted out for him.

9:12 pm

m9f9l

get this.. the file SO THICK!?!?!? that was in FIRST grade!!

9:12 pm

lbdawger

how many balls can you juggle, stid? i know you we4 many hats already.

9:12 pm

m9f9l

how thick could it be?!LOL

9:12 pm

herinfernallady

Stid you are not a failure. If you were a failure you wouldn't care. You care and that is why you feel like this. It is hopelessness not failure that you feel

9:12 pm

stidmama

(((Minski))) thanks. My head knows it, but my heart is bruised today. *sniffle*

9:13 pm

Riverdance

who said failure - stid, was that you - are you kidding me - you are an awesome parent

9:13 pm

m9f9l

ah. exactly herin

9:13 pm

Jillyjill

Oh stid, I feel for you. I know just what you are going thru. Like I said last night, mine just now is pulling it together @ 27.

9:13 pm

stidmama

I feel as if perhaps if I hadn't been in grad school this year I would have picked up on things (and had the energy to do something about it) earlier.

9:13 pm

herinfernallady

River. The pet rescue people just rescued this morning alone 5 dogs 5 plus cats and kittens

9:14 pm

m9f9l

oh Stid.. it's good for our kids to see us pursuing things!

9:14 pm

Minski

is the how a priest is initiated word one that a Jewish girl would know?

9:14 pm

Pinikula

ok, that's it...(sorry to hear about the school situation, stid...been there, too; left WA state)...my houseguest (who's out right now) ate 1/2 box of Otis Spunkmeyer frozen cookie dough!!!!! I WANT MY COOKIES!!!

9:14 pm

Riverdance

we as parents do the best we can while supporting our families. Why is it mostly up to MOMS to check this stuff? and work and clean and and and

9:14 pm

Jillyjill

No guilt trips Stid....you can't do that to yourself. He knows you love and support him.

9:14 pm

lbdawger

I think stidkid1 will blossom in college. Colleges don't use IEP's. you have the documentation that he needs for disability services and he will get them. He's a smart kid and will do well outside of the antiquated public school system

9:14 pm

Riverdance

KICK GUEST OUT......

9:14 pm

stidmama

BUT. I also keep thinking about the parents who have never had the wherewithall to figure out why their children's grades are dropping (or maybe were never very good), who don't know even the beginnings of the laws.

9:15 pm

stidmama

*hands cookies to pini*

9:15 pm

Jillyjill

or don't give a rats **ss

9:15 pm

mkg

are there any clues out there tonight?

9:15 pm

Riverdance

those you will help out when you teach stid

9:15 pm

m9f9l

minsk...um.. I had to ask my catholic school raised hubby!LOL or+ dis**** (to show contempt)

9:15 pm

herinfernallady

I wish I could hack into a couple of petstore sites and give them a piece of my mind

9:15 pm

stidmama

thanks all. *sniffle, reach for tissues* My worst nightmare is doing to some other poor child what has been done to our boy...

9:15 pm

Riverdance

what would you like mkg

9:15 pm

Jillyjill

I always have held onto the thought that he was given to me for a reason, that if I just loved him and provided a stable environment that he would prosper

9:16 pm

mkg

ai 7 please.

9:16 pm

lbdawger

Stid, that's where enlightened teachers like you come in. You will be the first to see that something is wrong, and will step in to help. Unlike those who chose not to or didn't have a clue what was going on with stidkid1

9:16 pm

Jillyjill

knowing that his momma would ALWAYS be there for him

9:16 pm

Minveryork

ai 7/44 is what we breathe plus wi 4/8 word mkg & hi

9:16 pm

lbdawger

ai7, oxygen + smart like an owl

9:16 pm

Riverdance

very smart substance you breath mkg

9:16 pm

stidmama

compound, mkg. oxygen + not dumb

9:16 pm

mkg

minski i got it and i am jewish. a minister and priest and rabbis who are reform are or****ed.

9:16 pm

m9f9l

Stid.. I learned a lot from dealing with my boy..

9:16 pm

Riverdance

lb is fast

9:17 pm

mkg

ty. got it.

9:17 pm

stidmama

down to 14.... keep asking for clues mkg, those are the words I need too!

9:17 pm

Minveryork

yw

9:17 pm

Pinikula

my eldest had an IEP through school...although most of her individual teachers helped, her testers, guidance counselors, and principals did not...

9:17 pm

m9f9l

I remember when my boy was about 7 to 9.. for a while there I really thought he was going to grow up to be a psychopath. I was scared.

9:17 pm

Minski

thanks m9. now that I've found the words if I had known what I was looking for I would havve found them. Rabbis are that also.

9:17 pm

Jillyjill

well guys, off to the movie shrek with some friends...till tomorrow..

9:18 pm

m9f9l

everything was black or white for my kid. no inbetween

9:18 pm

Pinikula

enjoy Jilly

9:18 pm

Minveryork

Pf4/9!I finished the grid too early. I may as well do a story of clues. My hubby has been out of work since November. Husband made an unwi 4/8 choice & quit his job out of the blue. I went into a pu 4/6 rage and there was an argument.Since then,things have been very rough. Communication wi5/18 between us have completely shut down. I've been thinking a lot about my life lately. Sometimes I wi 4/9 I was a se 4/4 into the future. Sometimes I wi4/9 that I had ma wi5/18 choices in my life and taken a different ro4/5 to the future. Sometimes my life dr5/12 me out and I wi4/9 I could start over fr 5/18. Sometimes I wi 4/9 that I coud be hi4/5ed as a doctor or lawyer. Although I do get pay ra 5/10s sometimes, it isn't enough. I wi 4/9 was an he 4/5 to a throne&not have to worry about money or work. My husband has been trying hard to look for a job. However,it ir4/4 me to no end when I come home from work to see him playing Farmville. I wouldn't even care if he worked at McDonald's selling fr 5/16 at this point. I know husband ru 4/5 the day he quit his job. Oh well,it is we5/20 how life turn out sometimes. Da4/5!Hubby is kicking off the computer again. I am going o ri 4/4 out of this seat & pick out something to we 4/8 tomorrow. Then I'm going to go watch Re4/4e Witherspoon in "Legally Blonde". Adios!

9:18 pm

m9f9l

and things would set him off and he would rage.

9:18 pm

Riverdance

have fun Jilly

9:18 pm

lbdawger

Stid, have you seen the movie Blindside? it's heartwarming, and so much what we are talking about.

9:18 pm

mkg

min you are so cute.

9:18 pm

Riverdance

Hello Minveryork

9:18 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Jillyjill! I'll see you tomorrow in the chat log!

9:18 pm

stidmama

m, that resonates with me so much.

9:19 pm

stidmama

no LBD, I haven't. let me see if it's on netflix. brb

9:19 pm

lbdawger

bye, jilly! hi Pini

9:19 pm

stidmama

Jilly, thanks again. I am so grateful for your comments!

9:19 pm

lbdawger

yes, it's on netflix.

9:20 pm

stidmama

okay, it's in my nextflix queue now.

9:20 pm

mkg

first pr 5?

9:20 pm

lbdawger

it's a multilevel movie, but the context of this conversation hits home.

9:20 pm

stidmama

oh Min -- the story is great, how true is that first bit??? *worried mama look*

9:21 pm

Minveryork

A pr 5/12 word is p plus anagram of re 4/4 word mkg.

9:21 pm

m9f9l

m... I had to really do some internal work to change things with my boy.. he's 19 now... and people LOVE him. He's very giving, and funny, and charming.

9:21 pm

lbdawger

pr5.12 before + Oh say can you **e, by the dawns early light

9:21 pm

Riverdance

p + I would like to ****rve a table for 8 please

9:21 pm

Minveryork

Yes,hubby has been out of work since November and it has been very tough! May lose house, who knows?!

9:22 pm

m9f9l

I just watchied Blindside! IT was good

9:22 pm

herinfernallady

Mini have you spoken to the bank and such they really rather have a win win situation

9:22 pm

m9f9l

Oh Min... I'm so sorry!

9:22 pm

stidmama

gee whiz, min (((gentle mama hugs))) wi4/9 I could ra5 a magic wand and dr5 away all the trouble.

9:23 pm

mkg

there is not one before. this is first pr 5 12. sorry.

9:23 pm

stidmama

thatwas my last P thanks River

9:23 pm

stidmama

TEN to go!!!!

9:23 pm

m9f9l

sounds good Stid

9:23 pm

lbdawger

go stid!

9:23 pm

stidmama

lady, that is a great suggestion.

9:24 pm

Minveryork

Go stidmama go!

9:24 pm

mkg

still dont get the pr 5. need clue for first one plesae.

9:24 pm

Pinikula

thx for the clues, stid...

9:24 pm

Minski

23 left

9:24 pm

lbdawger

pr + pl*a** don't eat the daisies

9:24 pm

stidmama

go minski go!

9:24 pm

Riverdance

mkg - did you see mine at 9:21

9:24 pm

lbdawger

go minski

9:24 pm

mkg

ty got it.

9:25 pm

stidmama

pr* (before) + I **e you (peekaboo)

9:25 pm

m9f9l

mkg.. it's a really odd word

9:25 pm

Pinikula

another 3 words and I can list

9:25 pm

Riverdance

Min - hope all gets better for you

9:25 pm

stidmama

go pini go!!!!

9:25 pm

lbdawger

go pini, go!

9:25 pm

m9f9l

what is that people talk about.. "listing". does that mean looking at lickety's help?

9:25 pm

stidmama

*just realizes babble is an official global support group*

9:25 pm

stidmama

"list" means using lickety

9:25 pm

Riverdance

the list makes it all easy today - for me anyway

9:25 pm

Pinikula

the cookie monster just arrived...may not be able to finish :(

9:26 pm

lbdawger

yes, m9. it means we head over to use lickety's list of clues

9:26 pm

m9f9l

LOL.. cookie monster...

9:26 pm

stidmama

mmmmm. cookies! *turns blue and fuzzy*

9:26 pm

Pinikula

Response: "Oh, I made cookies today; forgot to tell you."

9:26 pm

Minveryork

I am not so sure if we can get help from bank & claim a hardship since he quit. It is not like he was laid off from the job. Just got to live with the consequences!

9:26 pm

Riverdance

yes - we were talking about that this afternoon - with NB and his troubles, my son this weekend and other babbler issues - we are lucky we have each other

9:26 pm

m9f9l

yikes Min

9:26 pm

Pinikula

...well, if cookies were made...where the heck are they???? There was at least 2 dozen worth left!!!!

9:27 pm

lbdawger

Can't hurt to ask, Min.

9:27 pm

Pinikula

sorry to hear about job/house, min... * keep you chin up *

9:27 pm

stidmama

m, if you like you can email me (in profile -- use gmail) and we can keep in touch so when I go to Hood River (mind is now made up to fix grandma ruth's grave) later this month we can have a lemonade or something.

9:27 pm

Pinikula

we are, River...very lucky ;)

9:28 pm

herinfernallady

Mini. I know that banks would rather have you pay $1 a week (This is an example) for 6 months than loose their business

9:28 pm

stidmama

oh, I am GLAD I didn't ask for my last fishy S word... 9

9:28 pm

Minveryork

Go stidmama go!

9:28 pm

m9f9l

I'll do that!

9:29 pm

Pinikula

oh, crud...didn't realize the grid didn't refresh when I got home! I only have 34 left to go! I should be listing now!!!

9:29 pm

Riverdance

we need another ((((group hug)))) with Min

9:29 pm

stidmama

*******MIN*******

9:29 pm

Pinikula

<<HUG>>

9:29 pm

stidmama

go pini go!!!! *hands over the RRRRRUM so pini can list* ARRRR!

9:29 pm

lbdawger

(((MIN)))

9:30 pm

Minveryork

Thanks for your support.Not sure if I wanted to do a story like that, but I knew I'd get your support here.

9:31 pm

meliae

bleh ok does the ra 8 word begin with water from the sky? and hello everone

9:31 pm

Minveryork

So do not want to be a downer on the chog! Let's go get those fireworks Pinikuls and stidmama!Go, go go!

9:31 pm

Riverdance

I need to get to bed - I could count the hours of sleep I have had in the last three days in single digits - luv you all ((hugs all around)) see you tomorrow

9:31 pm

stidmama

we saw a sailboat yesterday on the water at Mother's, heeling over SO FAR. We kept watching to see if it would go over, but my dad said that it was only a 15 degree heel so it wasn't bad. They sure seemed to be having fun though...

9:31 pm

stidmama

hey mel!

9:31 pm

Riverdance

yes mel

9:31 pm

stidmama

ra 8 is compound, wet weather + clothers

9:31 pm

Minveryork

Hello meliae! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

9:31 pm

Riverdance

and clothing

9:31 pm

Pinikula

sleep well, River!

9:32 pm

herinfernallady

Mini: http://tinyurl.com/2l3lzs this my help?

9:32 pm

meliae

hello ((HUGS))

9:32 pm

Pinikula

hi meli ;)

9:32 pm

lbdawger

night night, river

9:32 pm

m9f9l

ooohhhh... sailboats....

9:32 pm

lbdawger

hi meliae!

9:32 pm

stidmama

sweet dreams River. hugs to you, and a gentle kiss for your son... my heart has been with you all day.

9:32 pm

meliae

got it thank you

9:32 pm

m9f9l

night river.

9:33 pm

herinfernallady

HI Meliae

9:33 pm

Minveryork

Thanks herinfernallady! I put it in favorites.I'll check it out when it is not so late and I am not so tired.

9:33 pm

stidmama

are you out for the summer yet Min?

9:34 pm

herinfernallady

It is your Gov help for mortgages and stuff

9:34 pm

stidmama

oh. down to 7 now

9:34 pm

Minveryork

Go stidmama go!

9:35 pm

Minveryork

I have 2 more weeks of school & then summer school.

9:35 pm

stidmama

okay. my kids are out of school in the next week. (one this thurs one next mon) and I go back to classes next tuesday. perpetual denizens of academia, we!

9:36 pm

Minveryork

I'm signing off.Put story of clues in profile if anybody needs clues. Goodnight to my fellow babblers! See ya!

9:36 pm

Pinikula

night min...sleep well

9:37 pm

stidmama

ack. which reminds me I need to rewrite my self evaluation tomorrow so I get credit for the last year! LOL

9:37 pm

stidmama

sweet dreams Min ((hugs)) see you soon.

9:37 pm

Pinikula

...and thx for the clue story!

9:37 pm

herinfernallady

Loves MIni

9:38 pm

stidmama

oooh. top row grey, down to 5. still listless. how you doing pini?

9:39 pm

Pinikula

15 to finish line!

9:39 pm

meliae

wr 5/18 please the first one

9:39 pm

stidmama

go pini go!!!!

9:39 pm

lbdawger

night night, Min

9:39 pm

herinfernallady

poo I best be going to go and eat and do my assignemts

9:39 pm

stidmama

three....

9:39 pm

Pinikula

night herin...sleep well

9:39 pm

m9f9l

ah yes.. the Evergreen evaluation process... ;-)

9:40 pm

stidmama

see you later lady. ((hugs)) thanks again.

9:40 pm

m9f9l

Go stid!!

9:40 pm

lbdawger

wr5.18 rhymes with what you put your clothes in to make them NOT wet

9:40 pm

Minski

OR6&7 anyone?

9:40 pm

lbdawger

bye, herin. hagd!

9:40 pm

Pinikula

thx lbd

9:40 pm

meliae

ty Lb

9:40 pm

Pinikula

short versions of the re8 and 9, minksi

9:40 pm

herinfernallady

chers

9:41 pm

lbdawger

what priests do to be able to we4 their collars

9:41 pm

Minski

thanks. I forogt to put in the short versions. DUH!

9:41 pm

m9f9l

LOL Min! I do that all the time!

9:41 pm

stidmama

down to TWO!!!!

9:42 pm

Pinikula

2 + 10 here!

9:42 pm

m9f9l

yer almost there Stid!

9:42 pm

stidmama

go pini go!!!!

9:43 pm

Pinikula

git'r dun, stid

9:43 pm

Minski

8 left to find.

9:43 pm

m9f9l

Pin and the dirty dozen!LOL

9:43 pm

stidmama

almost, but not quite... I hate being listless at the end.

9:43 pm

Pinikula

* giggle *

9:43 pm

m9f9l

you gonna go listless all the way!??! you ROCK!

9:44 pm

Pinikula

I'm cookieless...does that count???

9:44 pm

Minski

4

9:44 pm

m9f9l

but you know how many letters .. and you know the lengths you have left to go...

9:44 pm

stidmama

sometimes I do m... not when I have schoolwork. So today is a perfect chance. It also helps me get my blood pressure down...

9:44 pm

stidmama

go Minski!!!!

9:44 pm

gapeach

Evening everyone.....a clue please for wi5-18 the 2nd...thanks

9:44 pm

stidmama

wow pini, how do you do it! *admires pini's will power and stamina*

9:45 pm

stidmama

hey peach!

9:45 pm

Pinikula

don't have it

9:45 pm

meliae

13 to go brb food calling me =)

9:45 pm

stidmama

plural the fishing net substitute, peach

9:45 pm

Pinikula

* cuz my houseguest ate 'em ALL! * * sniffle *

9:45 pm

stidmama

or, take the last letter off wi "strange" and replace with plural

9:45 pm

m9f9l

I think it's an aborigine word..?

9:45 pm

gapeach

Hey there, Stid.

9:45 pm

stidmama

see what happened pini? you talked about food and mel left!! rofl

9:46 pm

lbdawger

hi peach!

9:46 pm

Pinikula

5 to finish

9:46 pm

Minski

fr5/18?

9:46 pm

m9f9l

the helicoptor blades were wh***ing *way! - the h

9:46 pm

Pinikula

not stale, minski

9:47 pm

Pinikula

thx m9

9:47 pm

Minski

DUH! I was looking for a FRU word that doesn't exist.

9:47 pm

lbdawger

fr*** as a daisy

9:47 pm

m9f9l

yw pin

9:48 pm

m9f9l

No frufru words here!!

9:48 pm

Pinikula

not a chance!

9:48 pm

stidmama

hm. *thinking about wi words* I need one W and one R still,.

9:48 pm

stidmama

go minski go!!!

9:49 pm

torgone

Heyas kids ..

9:49 pm

Minski

!!!!!FIREWORKS!!!!!

9:49 pm

stidmama

hey tor!

9:49 pm

stidmama

maybe should list...

9:49 pm

m9f9l

YAY Min!!!!

9:49 pm

stidmama

YAY minski!!!!

9:49 pm

Pinikula

wtg minski

9:49 pm

torgone

Yay Minski!

9:49 pm

Bugsaw

Hi everyone. Just came in from outside. Such a lovely day here

9:50 pm

Bugsaw

YAY minski

9:50 pm

Pinikula

hi bugs

9:50 pm

m9f9l

hi bugs

9:50 pm

Bugsaw

Hi Pini, stid, torgone, m9 and others

9:50 pm

stidmama

hey bugs! *sad mama look* my last day with the 8th graders, they were happy to see me but a bit scattered. LOL at least I knew what was going on since my own kids are being scattered this week

9:50 pm

torgone

Heya Bugs

9:51 pm

gapeach

Hey there, lbdawger.

9:51 pm

Minski

Yesterday was my baby's last day of preschool. She starts Kindergarten in the fall.

9:52 pm

stidmama

my monkeys are tarred, methinks.

9:52 pm

stidmama

wow minski! already????

9:52 pm

Bugsaw

Sometimes the last day with a group is the most fun because you know they will miss you

9:52 pm

Minski

She's such a big girl now. I'm excited and proud and terrified

9:52 pm

stidmama

most of them didn't clue in to the fact that it wasn't my usual day (nor to the fact that on my usual day they weren't going to have english class....)

9:53 pm

Minski

I have a 5 1/2 year old and another that will be 2 at the end of July.

9:53 pm

m9f9l

Kindergarden wasn't so bad... since it was half-days. but 1st grade was just WAY too soon for my kids to be away all day

9:53 pm

Pinikula

si5 x 2 plz/thx

9:53 pm

Bugsaw

Next time take cupcakes. They will notice that!

9:53 pm

Minski

But I still remember the exact date that the nurse called me to tell me I was pregnant with my 1st. She's so big now........

9:53 pm

crosshair

my monkey just died from overwork;(

9:54 pm

Pinikula

mine are lying next to your's, crossy

9:54 pm

lbdawger

si5 french man monsi***, and the misspelled pancake sauce, usually maple

9:54 pm

stidmama

actually, I DID take treats -- couldn't afford cupcakes for 140 students, but pretzels, juice and a few pieces of candy and they all felt like KINGS.

9:54 pm

stidmama

hey cross!! (((hugs))) how are you doing>?

9:54 pm

Minski

Paige will be in 5 full days of Kindergarten. She needs the discipline and is definitely ready for the longer day.

9:54 pm

Pinikula

thx lbd...

9:54 pm

Pinikula

* sigh of relief * 2 to go

9:54 pm

Bugsaw

Minski they do seem to grow up fast when you think back on the good times. Other days, it seems like it will be forever before they are grown!

9:55 pm

stidmama

Tom is making dinner. I am trying to feel guilty for him cooking after a long day at work, but I am also tired... still recovering from the sinus infection.

9:55 pm

Minski

We aren't allowed to bring food treats into the classroom because of food allergies.

9:55 pm

stidmama

go pini go! will list now so we can finish together.

9:55 pm

Minski

yepper bugsy

9:55 pm

crosshair

you have 2 monkeys pini???!!!

9:55 pm

stidmama

oh, that fishy re 4/5!

9:55 pm

crosshair

howdy stiddles;)

9:56 pm

Pinikula

...if that's the case, crossy...they're dying off quickly!

9:56 pm

Bugsaw

I had a kid with severe allergies but teachers still bribe them with candy. It drives me crazy to this day Minski

9:56 pm

lbdawger

hurry up, pini, git 'r dun! i gotta go to bed!

9:56 pm

Pinikula

1!

9:56 pm

lbdawger

you too, stid!

9:56 pm

Bugsaw

HI lbd. Didn't see you before

9:56 pm

Pinikula

* sparklers *

9:57 pm

stidmama

I asked the teacher about allergies, and there were no alerts on the students. BUT I never take home-created treats any more, always have a label to show ingredients

9:57 pm

lbdawger

hiya bugs!

9:57 pm

lbdawger

whoooo hooooo PINI!!!

9:57 pm

stidmama

YAY pini!!! so help me now with the Wi 6/30 please?

9:57 pm

Pinikula

* pulling stid across, too *

9:57 pm

m9f9l

yay pini!!!!

9:57 pm

Pinikula

more wi4/8

9:57 pm

stidmama

oh. NVM. fishing again.,

9:57 pm

lbdawger

one who makes the wi4 upon a star

9:57 pm

crosshair

yaa for pini!!

9:57 pm

stidmama

sushi anyone? LOL

9:57 pm

Pinikula

* giggle *

9:57 pm

Minski

Celtics are down by 20. Game 7 on thursday is a must win and it doesn't look good.

9:58 pm

stidmama

well done pini!

9:58 pm

lbdawger

oooh, i'd stay up for sushi!

9:58 pm

Pinikula

thx, stid...u2

9:58 pm

Bugsaw

YAY PIni. Hope it was fun. I am just beginning

9:58 pm

stidmama

oooh, doesn't look good for them does it?

9:58 pm

Pinikula

I wouldn't, lbd!

9:58 pm

Minski

But the Red Sox won so all isn't so bad in the world.

9:58 pm

m9f9l

the wi 6/30 more thin and feisty

9:58 pm

Pinikula

it actually wasn't too bad, bugs

9:58 pm

Minski

Sushi? I'm in!!!

9:58 pm

stidmama

LOL LBD! *holds out sushi -- futomaki, inari, kappa maki...(*

9:58 pm

Pinikula

now must go deal with annoying houseguest...back in a bit :(

9:58 pm

Minski

with some ice cold saki?

9:59 pm

m9f9l

I just bought new nori for my daughter to make sushi. mmmmmm

9:59 pm

stidmama

(((pini))) be kind. *stern younger sister look* see you tomorrow

9:59 pm

lbdawger

hand rolls and negeri

9:59 pm

crosshair

crossy likes his saki warm

9:59 pm

m9f9l

pini.. kind.....but firm

9:59 pm

lbdawger

night, pini. i'll probably be heading towards the pillows soon

10:00 pm

lbdawger

don't like sake...tastes like warm sea water.

10:00 pm

Bugsaw

shutting up now people so I can find words and watch NCIS at the same time. Please don't think I am rude. (inivisble now)

10:01 pm

torgone

How rude ..

10:01 pm

m9f9l

Bug... I'm doing the same thing!!!! disk 5 of season 4 I think..

10:01 pm

lbdawger

advanced whoo hoooo for Stid and any others still working the grid. I must find my pillows. 4 am was a long time ago!

10:01 pm

m9f9l

4 am!!!

10:01 pm

Bugsaw

RASPBERRY going towards torgone!!!! (really invisible now)

10:01 pm

meliae

is the re 5/18 6/30 a combo? and if so may I have a clue for the 5 please

10:01 pm

stidmama

done LBD. sweet dreams! ((((Hugs)))) and thanks again for the advice.

10:02 pm

mkg

8 to go. keep getting calls. ugh.

10:02 pm

meliae

nini Lb sweet dreams

10:02 pm

stidmama

single and plural, mel

10:02 pm

stidmama

re + not lose; plural

10:02 pm

m9f9l

yes. combo

10:02 pm

mkg

six to go.

10:02 pm

mkg

need clue for ra 5

10:02 pm

m9f9l

you finished Stid??

10:02 pm

mkg

oops ra 5 10 second one i mean.

10:03 pm

stidmama

yes m, asked for a clue but found the wi 6/30 before it came... *sigh* that's why we are talking about sushi. I went fishing for my last word! LOL

10:03 pm

meliae

got them thank you

10:03 pm

m9f9l

I'll see that and ra*** you one!

10:03 pm

meliae

to lift up Mkg

10:04 pm

stidmama

go mel go!

10:04 pm

mkg

ty much.

10:04 pm

Barb's Horses

hi all

10:04 pm

m9f9l

ah!!! I knew it was about fishing.. but somehow missed you getting your last one!

10:04 pm

stidmama

hey barb! how are you this fine evening? and your family?

10:04 pm

m9f9l

awesome. What's for dinner??

10:05 pm

stidmama

turkey burgers and salad for supper here.

10:05 pm

mkg

si 5 14 please?

10:05 pm

stidmama

and I got your email, m! *bounce bounce* stidkid will be happy to meet up at a cinnamon roll shop! LOL

10:05 pm

stidmama

si 5/14: alternate spelling for maple confection for pancakes

10:05 pm

m9f9l

oh nummy!!! my daughter made jambalaya.. a trial run since that's what she's planning for the wedding reception

10:06 pm

stidmama

oh! when Mother went to Quebec last month, she learned that if you order crepes there you get flapjacks! ROFL

10:06 pm

Barb's Horses

I am ok and so is the family stid

10:06 pm

stidmama

good to hear, barb

10:07 pm

mkg

ty. never saw that spelling.

10:07 pm

stidmama

*looks for cross* I wonder if that's universally true in Quebec or just Quebec city and Montreal?

10:07 pm

m9f9l

really?!?!? I remember going to canada as a kid and finding the milkshakes to be awfully thin.. they are so backwards.. (just kidding canucks!)

10:07 pm

mkg

wi 5 18 second one please?

10:07 pm

meliae

si 5/12 please

10:07 pm

stidmama

oh, them's fightin' words, m! LOL

10:08 pm

meliae

nm got it

10:08 pm

meliae

oh oops no I didnt lol

10:08 pm

stidmama

wi 5/18 #2 looks irish to me. first three letters of metal rod + egyptian sun god

10:08 pm

mkg

si: end of french man: monsi***.

10:08 pm

m9f9l

mkg... helicopter blades wh*** *about...

10:08 pm

mkg

so need wi and ri still please.

10:08 pm

stidmama

si 5/12 is french mister monsi***

10:08 pm

m9f9l

but no h

10:09 pm

mkg

who was that sun god.............................

10:09 pm

meliae

thank you

10:10 pm

mkg

did anyone clue that ri 5 please? maybe i didnt ask for it. well i do need it plz.

10:10 pm

stidmama

the sun god word looks like pirate exclamation backwards.

10:10 pm

stidmama

ARRRR!

10:11 pm

mkg

got the wi word. ty.

10:11 pm

stidmama

go mkg go

10:11 pm

m9f9l

it's like the raw fish we've been talking about

10:11 pm

m9f9l

but the vowel is different

10:11 pm

m9f9l

and it starts with an r

10:11 pm

mkg

what is the raw fish? isnt that sushi?

10:12 pm

meliae

and Firewords!

10:12 pm

m9f9l

yes mkg

10:12 pm

m9f9l

YAYAYAYAYAY!!!! Go mel!

10:12 pm

mkg

good mel. wtg

10:12 pm

m9f9l

ri+ su***

10:12 pm

mkg

dont get clue.

10:12 pm

stidmama

YAY mel!!!

10:12 pm

meliae

thank you

10:12 pm

mkg

got it. funny word.

10:13 pm

mkg

ty.

10:13 pm

meliae

Stiddy did Pini Finish?

10:13 pm

torgone

Yay mel!

10:13 pm

stidmama

yes mel, and went to play hostess

10:13 pm

meliae

I saw that part but didnt know if she finished first

10:13 pm

crosshair

re; crepes,flapjacks,pancakes..depend on the are you live in.here pancakes are thick and doughy,more cake like and crepes(which i prefer) a very thin and cover the bottom of a small pan and cooked crips and is often filled with jam and other fruit and folded over

10:14 pm

crosshair

crisp

10:14 pm

stidmama

btw, wi 5 is "From Irish Gaelic a Mhuire"

10:14 pm

stidmama

yes, Mother expected the thin pastrie folded over a filling...

10:14 pm

crosshair

thats a crepe

10:14 pm

stidmama

we also prefer crepes and crepe-like pancakes

10:14 pm

crosshair

and when done right are heavenly

10:15 pm

stidmama

I need to find a good vegan, gluten-free crepe-like recipe. I really really miss them!

10:15 pm

crosshair

when i do want pancakes,i do not do big ones but ones about 3 inches around and cooked crisper

10:16 pm

m9f9l

oh.. the cin rolls aren't vegan!

10:16 pm

crosshair

so you get 8 or so on a plate

10:16 pm

m9f9l

those are called dollar pancakes

10:16 pm

stidmama

no, and they wouldn't be wheat-free either m... I am really not able to eat at most places. It's okay, it will make the stidkid happy!

10:17 pm

stidmama

I like silver-dollar pancakes, too.

10:17 pm

m9f9l

but!... the vegan benedict at Paradox in Portland is AWESOME... speaking of breakfasts...

10:17 pm

stidmama

Or did. Tom makes me lovely sourdough pancakes that are to die for though.

10:17 pm

stidmama

hm. Paradox, eh? I think I have heard of that one.

10:18 pm

m9f9l

yes. when my dd was being vegan we found it...

10:18 pm

m9f9l

she's just too much of a foodie to have stuck it out...

10:18 pm

stidmama

interesting website!

10:18 pm

meliae

Stid have you ever heard of Finnegans toy store here in Portland?

10:19 pm

stidmama

no mel -- is it anywhere near powell's? I navigate by bookstores, you know!

10:19 pm

m9f9l

and SHE makes the BEST pancakes!! She makes them as soon as she's ground the flour...

10:19 pm

meliae

its over on Yanholl so I dont think it is too close to powels

10:19 pm

stidmama

oh, I know yamhill

10:19 pm

m9f9l

love Powell's.

10:20 pm

meliae

bleh Yamhill

10:20 pm

meliae

going to Powells tommorow hopefully I need an early american furniture book for the dollhouse I am working on

10:20 pm

stidmama

it's about 6 blocks from powell's

10:21 pm

crosshair

lol stiddles, a true babbler you are,doing all your travelling in direct relation to the location of the nearest book store lol

10:21 pm

meliae

oooooooo! now I really need to go lol

10:21 pm

stidmama

oh mel! I wi4 I could go too! BUT I think the stidkid needs me here.

10:21 pm

stidmama

yes, and Munro's in Victoria, B.C.

10:21 pm

Book Doctor Gwen

shalom y'all

10:21 pm

m9f9l

Hi Book

10:21 pm

stidmama

and Orca books in Olympia

10:21 pm

meliae

nini Gwen

10:21 pm

stidmama

and shalom gwen!

10:21 pm

m9f9l

Orca books!

10:22 pm

m9f9l

My pal just ran for something in Oly....

10:22 pm

meliae

oh ops she was saying hello not good bye lol

10:22 pm

m9f9l

city council

10:22 pm

stidmama

I don't follow Oly politics since they don't affect me.

10:22 pm

stidmama

I like words like shalom -- all-purpose verbiage

10:23 pm

m9f9l

I don't follow either. except when it's my pal...LOL

10:23 pm

stidmama

oh, I have heard SO MUCH about the city council lately. such goings-on! scandals galore and people behaving generally badly

10:23 pm

stidmama

I am often the same way m

10:23 pm

riemann

Good e'en Stid!

10:23 pm

meliae

well I finally got my transcripts Stiddy and almost all my classes are transferrable, but will have to take a few catch up classes. Looks like my math, writing and basics are up to par will just need to build off what I have already taken

10:23 pm

stidmama

RIEMANN!!!! I still owe you $13 -- Tom didn't make sure you got your $$$ before you left! LOL

10:24 pm

stidmama

good for you mel! *proud friend look* now you know and can plan! isn't that a good feeling? *rhetorical mama look*

10:24 pm

stidmama

m, mel, etc. -- have you-all met riemann??? he is tom's best friend in the whole world!!! and lucky's second best friend...

10:24 pm

meliae

next stpe is looking into what I am going to do for sure and taking tests to see what i need to brush up on

10:25 pm

riemann

That's OK. I haven't filled up my car yet. When I'm down next, you can pay the fillup. *evil grin*

10:25 pm

stidmama

*gasp* oh you! how about I just trade you one of the kinder?

10:26 pm

meliae

well G kids are yelling for their good night reading session, we are reading the box car children, such a wonderful series =)

10:26 pm

riemann

I'm not sure which of the two is kinder. They can rub each other the wrong way sometimes.

10:26 pm

stidmama

riemann, m went to Evergreen for her undergrad! such a small world -- and lives next town down from where my triple-great grandmother is buried. how cool is that?

10:26 pm

stidmama

(((mel))) enjoy your reading. I hope I get to see you again soon.

10:26 pm

m9f9l

really stid?? the oly city council?!?!? she didnt' make it. But i'm looking at her website now..(bad friend.. I didnt' look before)

10:26 pm

meliae

I should be back for flip =)

10:26 pm

stidmama

tom says hello btw

10:27 pm

riemann

Not only is that cool, it's also damp!

10:27 pm

stidmama

oh, many scandals in the last 6 months or so m. *small town intrigue look* most exciting!

10:27 pm

stidmama

I should be asleep by flip time...

10:28 pm

riemann

tell tom "hi" back. Nice job on the weeding this weekend. But he still needs to prune the blackberries *laugh*

10:28 pm

m9f9l

*small town intrigue look*... too funny!

10:28 pm

m9f9l

I need to call her.

10:28 pm

stidmama

have reverted to using the sleeping pills that offset the winter doldrums. haven't had enough sunlight for the seasonal depression to lift and that is affecting my sleep! My plan is to be outside for at least an hour a day three days a week starting next week (the other two days I am in class, and leaving weekends free) ... that will help

10:29 pm

m9f9l

Super Saturday already happen?

10:29 pm

stidmama

HA.HA. I pruned the medlar myself yesterday morning, now there REALLY is enough room for two cars!

10:29 pm

m9f9l

Good idea Stid!! I've been noticing the diff now that I'm on other side of mountains

10:29 pm

stidmama

Super Saturday has been canceled two years running. I think it was a stupid move -- it was the only all-community goodwill event they had.

10:30 pm

m9f9l

I cannot imagine no Super Saturday!

10:30 pm

riemann

If you want to get a chuckle out of Tom, mention pruning the blackberries to him.

10:30 pm

stidmama

anyway, I was proud of myself for getting that tree trimmed. Now I just need to drive some massoive stakes on the other side and haul it vertical again.

10:30 pm

m9f9l

I love blackberries.

10:31 pm

stidmama

um, it was more a groan than a chuckle, riemann!

10:31 pm

m9f9l

AND... did you know.. they are a remedy for diarrhea! Go figure..

10:31 pm

gapeach

May I please have a clue for ri5-12? Thanks

10:31 pm

stidmama

I love blackberries, but the Himalayans scratch cars really badly along the drivewaqy

10:31 pm

m9f9l

mmm... himlayans.....

10:31 pm

stidmama

ri 5/12 is ri + japanese food su***

10:32 pm

m9f9l

yeah.. they do reach out for things. and if they do that to cars... well.. you KNOW how they feel on calves....

10:32 pm

stidmama

I much prefer the native trailing blackberries. the thorns aren't as bad and they have a more delicate taste

10:32 pm

stidmama

owie! and arms, and faces and ...

10:32 pm

m9f9l

and logans....

10:32 pm

stidmama

so. I think I need to take a break. have been monopolizing the conversation for quite a while.

10:33 pm

m9f9l

yes. spend time with the fam!

10:33 pm

stidmama

riemann, the stidkids are playing Magic again, and actually getting along. I may have to polish your halo and put it back next visit!

10:33 pm

gapeach

Thanks so much, stidmama....need one more to finish....re5-10 the 2nd....thanks

10:33 pm

m9f9l

I need to go too... oh... if stidkid plays magic... my biggers might come to picnic too!LOL

10:33 pm

stidmama

LOL m, I am very pleased to get to know you a little better. I'll see you tomorrow probably.

10:34 pm

stidmama

re + view/observe

10:34 pm

stidmama

That would be so nifty, m!

10:34 pm

riemann

*happy smile* anything to kill a migraine.

10:34 pm

stidmama

they could play, we could talk!

10:34 pm

m9f9l

they are always SO happy if they can talk me into a game... but since C updated his deck....

10:34 pm

gapeach

Thanks, dear, stid. Going to rest eyes before flip.

10:35 pm

m9f9l

of course MY deck is a lot of flying.. bwaa haa haa haa

10:35 pm

stidmama

I haven't had time to learn the game yet, but maybe this summer. we'll see.

10:35 pm

stidmama

See you-all later! ((((Hugs)))) thanks agin for the support and hugs. *Poof*

10:35 pm

m9f9l

ok. I'm really off here. and DO it stid.. think of it as a gift to your son

10:35 pm

m9f9l

ok. *poof*

10:37 pm

torgone

*Coins new word: Firelurks ..

10:47 pm

Book Doctor Gwen

UNO

10:47 pm

Book Doctor Gwen

Ïˆ Î¨ Ïˆ Î¨ Ïˆ â†’ W I R E F O R K S â† Ïˆ Î¨ Ïˆ Î¨ Ïˆ

10:48 pm

Book Doctor Gwen

and a big woot to all the finishers who have gone before me

11:00 pm

fuzzybunny

Yay Gwen!!!

11:01 pm

fuzzybunny

I am in need of the first sh 5/12 for fireworks pls

11:03 pm

fuzzybunny

got it!

11:03 pm

gremlinn

I predict 0 words for next puzzle

11:03 pm

gremlinn

and everyone will say "flipworks"

11:04 pm

fuzzybunny

I like the shorter puzzles, I feel like I have a fighting chance to finish.

11:14 pm

jmcnrick

hi all I have 11 left

11:15 pm

gremlinn

hi jmc

11:15 pm

jmcnrick

I could use some help

11:16 pm

jmcnrick

i am looking for the wr words

11:16 pm

gremlinn

wr + Microsoft ** browser + consonant

11:17 pm

gremlinn

same clue, change consonant for the other

11:18 pm

jmcnrick

explorer?

11:18 pm

pooh2

si 5, the first one please? thanks

11:18 pm

gremlinn

acronym for it

11:18 pm

gremlinn

si + ***opean Union

11:19 pm

pooh2

fireworks!! thanks gremlinn

11:19 pm

jmcnrick

whoo hooo pooh!

11:19 pm

jmcnrick

ty grem

11:22 pm

jmcnrick

7 left

11:23 pm

torgone

Yay pooh2! Go jmc!

11:24 pm

jmcnrick

we 5/20?

11:25 pm

jmcnrick

hi torg

11:25 pm

jmcnrick

nm

11:26 pm

jmcnrick

5

11:28 pm

jmcnrick

ri5?

11:30 pm

jmcnrick

3

11:31 pm

jmcnrick

*tap tap tap* is this thing on?

11:34 pm

gremlinn

ri + ***t happens

11:35 pm

jmcnrick

ty grem 1 left

11:37 pm

jmcnrick

FW!

11:37 pm

torgone

Yay jmc!

11:38 pm

jmcnrick

two nights in a row

11:39 pm

gremlinn

I'm at one hundred sixty nights in a row

11:39 pm

jmcnrick

cool grem

11:40 pm

gremlinn

only a matter of time before I go on a trip or something, though

11:40 pm

jmcnrick

i have been on ro** trips where internet has been spotty at best

11:41 pm

jmcnrick

you are faster than I as well so don't need as much time

11:41 pm

jmcnrick

i tried your game btw but i was a failure at it

11:42 pm

gremlinn

which game?

11:42 pm

jmcnrick

at rinkworks

11:42 pm

gremlinn

I have three games there, though

11:43 pm

jmcnrick

i am not very good at internet games

11:43 pm

jmcnrick

I tried a couple of games at that link and ended up getting lost

11:44 pm

jmcnrick

i get lost even with walkthroughs

11:44 pm

gremlinn

mine are farther down the page, so if you started at the top you probably didn't see mine

11:47 pm

jmcnrick

i did the mystery of the dead lord with the hidden vault

11:47 pm

jmcnrick

that is the one i remember

11:47 pm

gremlinn

Brackly Hall?

11:47 pm

jmcnrick

yes that is it

11:48 pm

gremlinn

that's the one that encouraged me to try writing my own

11:49 pm

jmcnrick

ah well i failed at it -- i get lost or do things out of order and can't go back and do them right

11:49 pm

gremlinn

it's impossible to get permanently stuck - the game won't let that happen

11:50 pm

gremlinn

all of the games on the site have that assurance

11:50 pm

jmcnrick

well i am not very good at them even when i draw a map

11:51 pm

jmcnrick

some times i manage with a walkthrough

11:53 pm

gremlinn

we're due for a small puzzle here

11:53 pm

gremlinn

maybe not really 0 words, but certainly less than 20

11:56 pm

jmcnrick

I hope for a little bigger than that!

11:56 pm

jmcnrick

is there an algorithm to determine the size? *gets out slide rule*

11:57 pm

gremlinn

you mean, for predicting it? No, I just like to joke about it

11:57 pm

meliae

495 is my guess

11:57 pm

gremlinn

I'm a little too young to have ever learned the slide rule, heh

11:58 pm

grannyrose

i'm with you meliae. hello from down under

11:58 pm

gremlinn

I'll guess 17

11:58 pm

meliae

Hello Granny how are you?

11:58 pm

grannyrose

going well, thanx

11:59 pm

jmcnrick

I was right on the edge -- my patent attorney/engineer boss was as fast with a slide rule as I was with a calculator

11:59 pm

grannyrose

and you?

11:59 pm

jmcnrick

i guess 237

11:59 pm

meliae

doing well, wishing summer would get here, tired of the rain

12:00 am

MLFAN17

hello

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