Babble: Archived Puzzle for Friday, November 22, 2013

12:00 am

torgone

Rats ..

12:02 am

hootowl

mice

12:02 am

VolleymomDee

flip; hi all; hi tor

12:02 am

licketySplitAUS

Clues are up

12:02 am

joso

tnx lickety

12:03 am

jillibus

hiall and thanks Lickety

12:03 am

joso

it's the week of wee grids

12:03 am

Erda

Thanks, Lickety!

12:03 am

cosdem

Hi all

12:05 am

VolleymomDee

hi cos!!

12:06 am

VolleymomDee

hi jili joso erda hoot, et al

12:06 am

VolleymomDee

nbt nbs

12:07 am

Erda

Hiya Dee!

12:07 am

flosey

hi everyone

12:08 am

dizgrannie

hi all!! NBT/NBS

12:09 am

flosey

hi diz, well done

12:09 am

dizgrannie

ty

12:09 am

jillibus

hi flosey, cos, joso, dee, erda, diz and wow diz!

12:10 am

jillibus

I guess it pays to start this when you're still awake

12:10 am

rocky12

Hi every one

12:10 am

jillibus

(it's 5:10 pm in Sydney)

12:10 am

jillibus

hi rocky

12:11 am

rocky12

Its 1 in the morning here

12:12 am

jillibus

10:11 pm here in BC

12:12 am

cybernan

nbt, nbs - hello all :)

12:12 am

flosey

are you in Canada or US, rocky?

12:13 am

rocky12

Hi

12:13 am

jillibus

hi nan a wtg

12:13 am

rocky12

U.S.A

12:13 am

jillibus

that's and wtg

12:14 am

flosey

ah, I was back in Toronto earlier this month, just wondered

12:14 am

VolleymomDee

ag 6, da 6, de 6, id 6, ta 6 so far

12:14 am

rocky12

Were are u now in canada?

12:15 am

flosey

yes, living in BC - formerly Ont.

12:15 am

rastapopolous

io6, ne6

12:16 am

rocky12

Im not good with geography so if u can explain what and were bc is

12:16 am

jillibus

flosey and I live on the same island in BC

12:16 am

dizgrannie

gu 6

12:16 am

VolleymomDee

ty rast, diz

12:16 am

rocky12

sorry but im not getting the best education

12:17 am

cybernan

crashing here -- see you tomorrow :)

12:17 am

jillibus

gnight nan

12:17 am

sammysmom

rocky... gppgle it ... british columbia, canada........ it is one of the most beautiful places in the world

12:18 am

uusue2

hi all, as usual I should be in bed

12:18 am

flosey

British Columbia, rocky, on west coast

12:18 am

rocky12

Aha thnx

12:19 am

dizgrannie

ga 6

12:19 am

justafreep

gl6. and hi!

12:19 am

jillibus

hi freep

12:19 am

rocky12

Hi

12:19 am

sammysmom

i have learned more about geography, science, history and all kinds of other things by using my pc. you can find out about anything you can possibly imagine on here

12:20 am

rocky12

I know

12:21 am

rocky12

But i like to use the little time i have on the internet playing vidio games and watching youtube vids.....lol

12:21 am

dizgrannie

Es evapourated

12:21 am

uusue2

nbt, time for bed, we are headed off on vacation tomorrow so I may not be on every day for a while

12:22 am

sammysmom

i have a notebook of things i want to explore and as i get time, i do one thing at a time .. but then each thing i look up leads to more thingto look up..lol

12:22 am

jillibus

you have to WANT to learn things and have curiosity.

12:22 am

sammysmom

nite sue.

12:22 am

jillibus

gnight sue and have a great vacation

12:23 am

jillibus

Oh! Ihave nbs but not nbt yet

12:23 am

sammysmom

thats my problem jil, i want to know EVERYTHING...... i started reading when i was 3 and still read everything i get my hands on

12:23 am

VolleymomDee

wtg jili

12:23 am

jillibus

ty dee

12:24 am

VolleymomDee

yqw

12:24 am

jillibus

still need the lower T on the left and the bottom U

12:24 am

sammysmom

i am auditing classes physics, philosophy, astronomy and a few other things on here.. some at ucla and one at harvard and the list goes on.......

12:25 am

jillibus

nm, got the U

12:25 am

VolleymomDee

en 6

12:25 am

dizgrannie

BBL for my last 21...have fun all.

12:25 am

rocky12

See i have 11 hours of svhool every day im in 9th grade i get up at 6 leave at 7:30 get home at 5:30 for dinner and home work and then leave again at 8:05 for night school untill 9:15 - 9:30 then i get to go to bed or atleast thats what my parents think meanwhile its 1:30 am here

12:25 am

rocky12

lol

12:26 am

jillibus

and monkeyed the T -- NBT

12:26 am

rocky12

I hate typing on my nook its impossible

12:26 am

jillibus

rocky, you're a busy kid!

12:26 am

rocky12

Yurp

12:27 am

sammysmom

sounds like you are doing ok rocky...... keep it up.. and enjoy

12:27 am

rocky12

and i need to get up in 5 and a half hours lucky me

12:27 am

rocky12

and im doing horible this jewish education is crap

12:28 am

rocky12

im not learning any thing

12:28 am

sammysmom

get some sleep hon. you can absorb more when the mind is rested

12:30 am

sammysmom

jewish education? are you jewish? ther histor of the jews is fascinating.. try to relax.. if you fight the process of learning , it becomes harder to absorb

12:30 am

rocky12

Ok i got my one last word i now have a total of three words yay..............lol ok now i can go to sleep

12:30 am

jillibus

gnight rocky

12:31 am

sammysmom

nite rock

12:31 am

flosey

night rocky

12:31 am

rocky12

and the history is fasinating but the education is crap most of them dont know how to teach thier all rabbi's and have one track minds

12:32 am

sammysmom

see, you are also learning to deal with PEOPLE, and that is the hardest thing

12:33 am

Erda

fascinating...they're...

12:34 am

rocky12

Most people are dumb and they keep stealing my air

12:34 am

rocky12

i hate a good amout of people this world thier just so dumb

12:35 am

rocky12

Thank u erda perfe t example as far as knew i spelled it right and in the right contex

12:36 am

sammysmom

go to bed dear... we will talk more about tomorrow......

12:36 am

rocky12

Perfect

12:36 am

rocky12

gnight every one

12:36 am

sammysmom

nite

12:36 am

Lizlin

Hi all and sleep well Rocky

12:37 am

gapeach

Sweet dreams, rocky12.

12:37 am

justafreep

gl6 x 2

12:39 am

VolleymomDee

ty freep

12:39 am

justafreep

was pe6 mentioned?

12:39 am

VolleymomDee

no, ty vm

12:40 am

VolleymomDee

ye 6

12:40 am

VolleymomDee

that was my missing p :)

12:40 am

justafreep

thanks for the ye6

12:41 am

justafreep

oh, i'm still shy one P

12:41 am

VolleymomDee

yw

12:42 am

VolleymomDee

still shy 2...

12:43 am

sammysmom

off to give walter his treatment... have a good night all.

12:43 am

dizgrannie

back...hubby is fixing the g/kids dinner

12:43 am

VolleymomDee

nice hubby

12:43 am

justafreep

g'night

12:43 am

jillibus

gnight smom

12:43 am

rururocks

I'm not shy at all

12:43 am

dizgrannie

Dee, try pe 5/16

12:44 am

VolleymomDee

remaining 6's have to start with a or d

12:44 am

Lizlin

Sleep well freep

12:44 am

justafreep

(to you, sammysmom. I'm still sticking around a few!)

12:44 am

VolleymomDee

found all my p's, but ty :)

12:44 am

justafreep

that's my missing one, diz. thanks. now I have to find it!

12:44 am

dizgrannie

Dee ag 6/24

12:45 am

dizgrannie

or ai 6/24...only 2 ag 6s

12:45 am

dizgrannie

**a 6s

12:45 am

VolleymomDee

have that one... my 6's ag, da, de, en, ga, gl x 2, gu, id, io, ne, pe, ta, ye

12:46 am

dizgrannie

so its ai 6

12:46 am

VolleymomDee

ty vm... missing the ai and one ag

12:46 am

VolleymomDee

oops... not 2 ag's

12:48 am

rururocks

done

12:48 am

VolleymomDee

wtg, ru!

12:48 am

justafreep

nicely, ru!

12:48 am

Lizlin

congrats Ru - awesome!!!

12:48 am

rururocks

is erda still here?

12:48 am

gapeach

Congrats, ruru!!!!!!

12:49 am

VolleymomDee

down to 3 d's

12:49 am

rururocks

ah.. I don't think Rocky 12 is a young kid. I think he's an adult trying to misspell things

12:50 am

gapeach

Was wondering.

12:50 am

grannyrose

WTG RURU!!! HELLO ALL

12:50 am

Lizlin

Same here!

12:50 am

VolleymomDee

(((rose))) how are you doing?

12:50 am

Lizlin

Hi Rose :)

12:50 am

grannyrose

sorry didn't mean to yell.

12:50 am

grannyrose

very weepy, dee.

12:50 am

rururocks

*covers eardrums*

12:51 am

VolleymomDee

That takes awhile to go away.

12:51 am

grannyrose

only slept for about 90 minutes last night, and that was in patches.

12:51 am

gapeach

Hugs to you, dear Rose.

12:51 am

Lizlin

Loads of hugs, Rose :)

12:51 am

VolleymomDee

Hope at least you can finally get some rest... makes you even more sensitive, I am sure.

12:51 am

stidmama

(((rose)))

12:52 am

grannyrose

thanx everyone. had a gruelling day, phoning friends and rels from all over the country.

12:52 am

rururocks

*backs up truckload of kleenex to Rose's house*

12:52 am

grannyrose

hi stiddy * watery smile*

12:52 am

justafreep

sorry to hear all that, rose....

12:53 am

Lizlin

All those phone calls - stressful. At least that's over.

12:53 am

grannyrose

lol, ruru, am up to bow number 2 of 140 tisues per box. thanx mate, i ne4 those.

12:53 am

grannyrose

umm, that would be box

12:53 am

rururocks

yeah.. we got that GR

12:53 am

stidmama

*sending virtual tea* rose, I wish I could do more than virtual support.

12:54 am

rururocks

I've never seen virtual tea

12:54 am

grannyrose

hey ya freep, don't mind me, i'm just a big sook...stiff upper lip and all that.

12:54 am

rururocks

that would be beak GR

12:55 am

Lizlin

B**ger the stiff upper lip - rant, rave and cry!

12:55 am

rururocks

Makes list.. we have virtual choclits, cake, pie, and now tea

12:56 am

justafreep

I will provide the virtual plates and mugs and honey

12:56 am

Lizlin

Don't forget the virtual hugs!

12:56 am

rururocks

and virtual cabana boys I guess

12:56 am

rururocks

or is that virginal cabana boys

12:57 am

stidmama

some people have virtual cabana boys... mine is real... *wanders off to la-la land*

12:57 am

joso

((((((((((((((rose))))))))))))))

12:58 am

justafreep

do6, dee

12:58 am

stidmama

anyway... rose, I read back so I know what's going on. Email when you are ready if you want to share/vent. I have to get up early for school again.

12:58 am

gapeach

Well, there you are. Was wondering if you were here.

12:58 am

VolleymomDee

ty freep
!!

12:59 am

VolleymomDee

fireworks

12:59 am

rururocks

not catleg :D

12:59 am

stidmama

Have a good evening/day, everyone. *leaves lovely floral teapot on sideboard with plenty of china cups*

12:59 am

joso

who, me

12:59 am

stidmama

YAY dee!!!

12:59 am

joso

congrats dee

12:59 am

stidmama

(and a belated yay for ruru)

*poof*

12:59 am

VolleymomDee

ty... should have seen that last one :(

1:00 am

gapeach

Congrats, Dee!!!!!!!

1:01 am

grannyrose

WTG DEE!!!

1:02 am

VolleymomDee

thx, peach... it has been an overwhelmingly busy week, and next week will be worse. We are having an open house here next week for 50 people for a friend's son, who just got married.. have been trying to get ready for that, plus do Christmas cards, plan Thanksgiving, yada yada.

1:02 am

VolleymomDee

How are you doing pain-wise, rose?

1:13 am

grannyrose

sorry dee, emails pouring in, phone ringing so much to deal with.

1:15 am

grannyrose

have had to postpone surgery for another week. went to doc's today for some more sedatives. i ran out almost a week ago, not sleeping well. i am burning up from synovitis, and knee throbs in the middle of the night.

1:17 am

VolleymomDee

so very sorry; hope your doc can give you the right meds to hold you over until your surgery

1:18 am

grannyrose

yeah, well between that and the tremors/shakes from FM, am looking for a hole to crawl into and close over the top of me.

1:20 am

VolleymomDee

keeping you in my prayers... I hope you have someone to vent / share with... your emotions will probably be overwhelming for awhile... sadness, anger...all sorts of "stuff"

1:20 am

grannyrose

don't look now...lol. i just emailed you.

1:21 am

grannyrose

don has been wonderful....standing firm, yet tender, speaking out the words i ne4 to hear.

1:22 am

Lizlin

Just read your email Rose - will reply soon :)

1:23 am

grannyrose

xoxox liz

1:23 am

Lizlin

Same, Rose

1:23 am

puglet

Like Rose, get a grip and sit down and get off of that leg? lol And Hello everyone!

1:23 am

Lizlin

Hi pugs

1:24 am

grannyrose

{{hugs}} my pugs. hello dear

1:24 am

puglet

Hi Liz, Dee and Rose and hugs back

1:24 am

jbp

howdy all

1:24 am

grannyrose

hey jbp

1:25 am

puglet

Hi jbp--feeling better

1:25 am

jbp

ummmm , get your purell ready.

1:25 am

jbp

i'm coughing on everything. but the good news is that this means I only have a day or 2

1:26 am

puglet

Rose, cant your brothers take some of the load so that you dont over do it

1:26 am

jbp

I swear, if I eat any more citrus and drink any more tea... well, I don't know...

1:26 am

jbp

Rose, you are in my thoughts.

1:26 am

VolleymomDee

so glad for your hubby, rose (((rose)) ((pug))).. I am off til the flip...

1:27 am

grannyrose

pugs, they are. two are handling all the funeral arrangements. two are handling the will and solicitor.

1:27 am

puglet

are you beaming like the sun, jbp? lol

1:27 am

puglet

night Dee

1:27 am

jbp

yeah, a phlegmmy sun. beaming. (snort)

1:27 am

grannyrose

night, dee, hope you sleep well. your sentiments are much appreciated

1:28 am

jbp

I just want to announce, that pegleg is not in the grid.

1:28 am

jbp

nor is dayglo

1:28 am

puglet

thats good Rose--I know this is all hard, but its not going to help if you get overly tired--which will only bring on more pain

1:29 am

puglet

you need to rest the body as well as the mind

1:30 am

puglet

I found a 8 letter word and its no in the stats :(--go figure

1:33 am

jbp

would you like to point us towards it, or are you just taunting us, Pug? ;)

1:34 am

puglet

detangle but it dont count

1:34 am

jbp

ah, yes, I tried that. I thought it was just me.

1:35 am

puglet

nice to know I wasent alone-:)

1:35 am

jbp

I always learn such great word here... for example: a metal tag or sheath at the end of a lace used for tying

1:35 am

jbp

because that will be so useful... here and in crosswords

1:36 am

puglet

I learn new ones here all the time--some I remember for the next time it appears and some I dont(more I dont)lol

1:37 am

jbp

the mountain that is the opposite of an opening bet is the one I almost always forget.

1:38 am

jbp

would someone love to clue me the bottom row D?

1:38 am

jbp

nm

1:38 am

puglet

I dont have it

1:38 am

jbp

i found it

1:38 am

jbp

it's a term for italians

1:39 am

jbp

i find 'em after I ask ;-)

1:40 am

jbp

well, with nbt, i'm off to go disrupt my husband's sleep with coughing.

1:41 am

jbp

is it "wrong" to view it as revenge for his snoring?

1:41 am

puglet

lol---night--I would say not

1:41 am

jbp

;-)

1:41 am

jbp

nite - poof

1:42 am

joso

fw

1:42 am

joso

hey pug, getting lonley

1:42 am

puglet

good for you! and Hi Joso

1:43 am

puglet

yeah I am-lol

1:43 am

puglet

how about you?

1:44 am

joso

how could i be lonely, chatting with you

1:45 am

puglet

you just now dropped in

1:45 am

joso

how are doing anyway

1:45 am

puglet

you were quick this morning getting your fws

1:46 am

puglet

I doing-lol and how about you?

1:46 am

joso

it's an itsy bitsy grid, and I cheat like all get out

1:47 am

puglet

how can you cheat at this

1:48 am

joso

I start with lickety if it's available, and use word lists

1:48 am

puglet

you got a elf on your shoulder giving you the words

1:49 am

joso

I wish, that would be even better, lol

1:49 am

puglet

wouldnt it though!

1:50 am

flosey

hi again, can't sleep so will attempt to finish this grid

1:51 am

flosey

first a cup of tea

1:51 am

puglet

Hi Flosey, hate it you cant sleep but glad to have you back

1:51 am

joso

What I really enjoy is think up good clues, but you need the answers before you can do that

1:51 am

joso

hey flosey

1:53 am

Lizlin

Back for 5 minutes - can see that it's going to be another grid where I just get 5 mins here and there!

1:53 am

puglet

Iam hungry...didnt eat dinner nor supper and I think I got a lion inside my guts-lol

1:53 am

puglet

well welcome back Liz

1:53 am

Lizlin

Go fix yourself something, pugs.

1:54 am

joso

food is a good thing pug, from time to time

1:54 am

puglet

Iam here in a bit---the growling is making my dogs look at me with their heads cocked to the side

1:55 am

Lizlin

No Joso - food is always a good thing!

1:55 am

joso

hey liz, how is life in paradise

1:55 am

Lizlin

Wonderful as ever, Joso except the Brits have been rubbish at the cricket today :(

1:56 am

Lizlin

May have dual nationality but still support England in sport!

1:56 am

joso

oh, and that is something that matters

1:56 am

Lizlin

Well not in a serious way - not for me. But as my hubby supports Aus and really enjoys cricket, it's fun!

1:57 am

puglet

Joso are you into any sports

1:57 am

puglet

do you play Liz

1:57 am

Lizlin

And when England is doing well against Aus, it's great to play the wicked step-mum!

1:58 am

Lizlin

No, nothing well. But I go to the gym regularly and walk on the beach as often as possible, so I do try to keep fit!

1:58 am

joso

I wonder why canada never got the cricket bug, every other brit colony I can think of did, USA influence I suppose

1:58 am

Lizlin

Do you still get to spend time with horses, pugs?

1:59 am

joso

no pug, bookworm-nerd-geek type, think of big bang cast

2:00 am

puglet

No, Liz---I still have saddle and stuff, thinking one day I might get back into it before Iam so old I cant

2:00 am

Lizlin

Much prefer reading to sport! Except I do enjoy tennis - watching more than playing.

2:03 am

Lizlin

half way - BBL

2:03 am

puglet

I like watching football and the olympic games

2:04 am

puglet

I hope Flosey didnt fall getting her tea

2:06 am

joso

I doubt it, she was ready to take A long walk on a miserable day, I think she is pretty steady on her feet

2:08 am

joso

everybody knows watching the kettle boil makes it take longer

2:08 am

puglet

are you going to your brothers for thanksgiving Joso

2:08 am

joso

we already did, do you have big plans?

2:09 am

puglet

no, just staying home

2:10 am

puglet

the news is saying a winter storm here on thanksgiving so not sure what that will mean

2:10 am

joso

just lots of football

2:10 am

puglet

yeah, pigging out in front of the tv :)

2:11 am

flosey

is tomorrow your thanksgiving day puglet?

2:11 am

puglet

no, next thursday

2:11 am

joso

if you like football it sounds like a good day

2:11 am

flosey

ha, thanks

2:12 am

joso

it's not on a weekend?

2:12 am

puglet

no its always on a thursday

2:13 am

joso

well, you learn something every day

2:13 am

puglet

Is your guys on a week end?

2:14 am

joso

yes

2:14 am

flosey

is it a national holiday then, on Thursday?

2:14 am

puglet

yes Flosey

2:14 am

flosey

then back to work 1 day? then weekend?

2:15 am

puglet

most get a four day weekend

2:16 am

puglet

anymore so many of the bigger factories dont close at all for any holidays

2:16 am

joso

makes little difference on a farm I bet

2:16 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:16 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:16 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:16 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:16 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:16 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:16 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:17 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:17 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:17 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:17 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:17 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:17 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

2:17 am

flosey

ah, that's lovely

my messages aren't going through

2:17 am

puglet

no it dont Joso

2:17 am

flosey

oh dear, sorry

2:17 am

puglet

lol--coming through on my end Flosey

2:17 am

joso

lol, somebody wants attention, lol

2:17 am

flosey

lol loud and clear

2:18 am

flosey

sorry, no idea why that happened

2:18 am

rururocks

Is Flosey..hogging the chat again?

2:18 am

joso

babble glitch, not your fault

2:18 am

flosey

looks that way, but thanks JoSo

2:19 am

puglet

thats better than the red boxes

2:19 am

flosey

oh yes, they sure stand

2:20 am

flosey

out when you get a whole page of them

2:22 am

rururocks

Don't sweat it

2:23 am

puglet

yesterday I was snooping on the ulr site and loved getting about song ever recorded. As a kid I liked Nancy Sinatra and I got her song sugartime and now I cant get rid of it from my head-lol

2:23 am

flosey

why are you still up ru, thought you trotted off to bed

2:24 am

rururocks

I am usually up late flosey...

2:25 am

flosey

ah, another night owl

2:25 am

rururocks

I don't Troy anymore either

2:25 am

rururocks

Trot...

2:25 am

puglet

are you up late or up early? its 3:30 am here

2:26 am

joso

well this night owl is signing off, wish you all well, g'night

2:26 am

flosey

don't you just love the silence, stillness,

2:26 am

puglet

good night Joso

2:26 am

rururocks

I do

2:26 am

flosey

g'night JoSo, sweet sleep

2:26 am

rururocks

Nite Jo

2:27 am

puglet

Is that a clue for us to shut up Flosey? lol

2:28 am

rururocks

What are doing up this late pugs?

2:28 am

puglet

cant sleep Ru--been up since about 11

2:28 am

o-o

The little owl flew through the night,
As if the people in the air
Were frightened and he frightened them,
By being there....

2:29 am

rururocks

Oh

2:29 am

puglet

Morning OO

2:30 am

flosey

no no pugs, never I was referring to the still, quiet silence of the house

2:30 am

sprite

good grief... who is shrinking our babble grids of late?

2:31 am

o-o

Hello

2:31 am

sprite

a very good morning, all of you, btw :)

2:31 am

o-o

Why, JT and his program.

2:31 am

flosey

hi sprite, good morning to you

2:32 am

sprite

*grins* True, o-o.

2:32 am

sprite

hi flosey :)

2:33 am

sprite

and not just a too small grid, but also a perfect waste of a good Q.

2:33 am

puglet

Morning Sprite,hugs---was reading OO's blog

2:33 am

sprite

hi pug *hugs*

2:34 am

o-o

Epigroove is the home of web designer and developer, Jamie Tibbetts.

2:35 am

puglet

How is Sprite and OO today?

2:35 am

o-o

Gravity is out of control ... the world sucks.

2:36 am

sprite

am good, pug. Got my feet back under me again and planning on sticking to my healthy eating plan today. Will get back to you on your email after babble. Big *hug* for you.

2:37 am

sprite

*sneaking in at o-o's to tie some helium balloons to his shoulders*

2:38 am

o-o

I see the night owl boogied ... like he often does.

2:39 am

sprite

just reading back in chog and enjoying your lines about the little owl, o-o. Love the imagery and the languages. Is it a quote?:

2:40 am

o-o

yes

2:42 am

sprite

found it, thank you

2:42 am

puglet

If a person could walk on their hands for awhile would the gravity pull out the wrinkles? lol

2:44 am

sprite

lol pug, who knows :)

2:44 am

o-o

gravity keeps on the earth ... more likely to increase the wrinkles

2:45 am

A*n*i*t*a

Worth a try thou pug :)

2:45 am

A*n*i*t*a

Morning all

2:45 am

sprite

morning Anita :)

2:45 am

puglet

morning Anita

2:46 am

A*n*i*t*a

How is ev 1 this fine sunny morning?

2:46 am

puglet

guess I better leave my feet on the ground then OO

2:46 am

puglet

its a rainy morning here but Iam alive

2:47 am

puglet

and you Anita?

2:47 am

A*n*i*t*a

Well that's a bonus!

2:47 am

o-o

I am consternated about another puny grid

2:47 am

sprite

you probably have the sun we had yesterday, Anita. Overcast and rainy here today. But am feeling ok. How about you?

2:47 am

A*n*i*t*a

I'm good ty pug, working

2:48 am

sprite

<==== is with o-o

2:48 am

puglet

Sprite, Rose was here earlier and shes not doing very good. Shes racked with pain and cant sleep

2:48 am

A*n*i*t*a

Sunny but only 5 degrees, can stand the cold but not the grey,

2:48 am

sprite

am glad she came online for a bit, pug. I heard from her through email. It is a tough blow.

2:49 am

sprite

oh yes, Anita, I feel the same. Good winter days with freezing temps and a bit of sun... those are the best.

2:49 am

flosey

well, going to try to sleep again, goodnight all - hopefully until a very reasonable hour

2:49 am

puglet

her knee and body is hurting

2:50 am

puglet

night Flosey and hope you can too

2:50 am

sprite

small wonder, pug. She is hurting inside something fierce, so no buffer left for the body.

2:50 am

flosey

and her heart too, pugs

2:50 am

sprite

night flosey, sleep well and long enough *hugs*

2:50 am

flosey

tyty ladies

2:52 am

o-o

a bit brisk 8Â°F -13Â°C Wind Chill -6Â°F (-21Â°C)

2:53 am

puglet

ohh OO thats just a little cool

2:53 am

sprite

brrrrr o-o, that sounds so cold. I wonder... have you ever considered moving to a place with more sun hours?

2:53 am

puglet

the news is saying we have a winter mix storm coming thanksgiving day

2:54 am

sprite

wow... good day to stay indoors then, pug

2:54 am

Lizlin

Another few minutes - Hi sprite :)

2:54 am

puglet

are you having snow there too OO

2:54 am

sprite

hi Liz :) *hug*

2:54 am

Lizlin

Hi o-o too.

2:54 am

o-o

the winter freeze kills germs and other pesky things

2:55 am

puglet

Sprite you still having nasty weather

2:55 am

puglet

yes it does and Iam glad too

2:56 am

sprite

*grin* That is true, o-o.

2:56 am

puglet

I keep my house cool to keep germs down

2:56 am

o-o

the christmas I spent in vietnam has convinced me a warmer climb has its own problematiticals

2:56 am

sprite

yesterday was lovely, pug. Cold but sunny. Today is overcast and rainy again. Nothing unusual for the time of year.

2:58 am

puglet

I dont like hot so I wouldnt like living in a warm climate state but as I get older I find I dont take the cold as I once did

2:58 am

Lizlin

How did it go with the therapist yesterday, Sprite?

2:58 am

puglet

you still fighting a cold Sprite

2:58 am

sprite

ouch, o-o. In-very-deed. That particular climate must have harboured unspeakable things. I was thining more along the lines of a sunnier part of America. But maybe you want to stay near your mother? Or maybe moving at all is just too much?

2:58 am

o-o

on christmas day there were monsoon rains ... about a foot of water on the ground ... with steam rising to the firmament

2:59 am

puglet

that does not sound too pleasent of a xmas OO

3:00 am

sprite

Liz: went very well. She helped me to see I am doing pretty ok, and that most of my panic was due to my setting my goals too high and being way too hard on myself. Sigh. Will I ever learn? But I feel better now.

3:00 am

sprite

and that on top of the fighting and threats.... how horrific, o-o

3:00 am

Lizlin

Good advice, sprite. But hard to follow!

3:01 am

sprite

pug: yes, but am winning. Lots of fluids, vitamin C and a nose spray seem to help ;)

3:02 am

Lizlin

Time for dinner - so hugs to you all. Enjoy your days.

3:02 am

puglet

good Sprite---bye Liz

3:03 am

puglet

OO, did you like it over there

3:03 am

sprite

lol Liz, so very true. But something I really ne4 to learn. Every time I start scrambling upright again, I hit myself over the head with a heavy hammer and yell: "Stay down! It is not perfect yet, so it is nothing!" Not very helpful, is it.

3:04 am

o-o

I would rather stay here with people I recognize but do not know that go elsewhere to be around people I neither recognize and know.

3:04 am

Lizlin

OK so before I go, Sprite, we'll just have to keep telling you to be realistic!!!! Really got to go now :)

3:04 am

sprite

that makes sense, o-o.

3:05 am

sprite

yes please, Liz :) Thanks! And have lovely day.

3:05 am

sprite

hmz... lovely evening and night, rather. Keep the lovely day till tomorrow.

3:07 am

sprite

this grid isn't just puny, it is nasty. With a phantom gerund ending, a phantom -dge ending, a useless Qu tile and a single-use up- prefix.

3:08 am

puglet

I have wonder why letters are put into the grids that are not at all usable

3:09 am

o-o

What is the meaning of "asseverate"?

3:10 am

puglet

right now I got no ideal but will get out the book and look it up

3:10 am

sprite

the grid is made by a computer program that puts in letters in a mixture ok for english, scrambles them, and then discards grids that are too small (like less than 20 or 25 words). It doesn't use the criterium of unused letters.

3:11 am

sprite

make more severe?

3:11 am

o-o

verb: to affirm or declare positively or earnestly

3:11 am

sprite

so... I could asseverate you of my feelings of friendship? Great word.

3:12 am

puglet

yep, what OO said--the book says to state positively

3:12 am

o-o

Puglet, bookmark this one: http://www.onelook.com/

3:13 am

sprite

onelook is a good one.
I also like
http://www.infoplease.com/

3:14 am

puglet

got them--is adding to favorite the same as bookmarking

3:14 am

sprite

yes, pug

3:15 am

sprite

they call it bookmarking because, just like with a mark in a book, it will let you find it again without having to search for it.

3:15 am

o-o

You may also like: http://phrontistery.info/ihlstart.html

3:15 am

puglet

okay, thank you and I assume this is a online dict.

3:16 am

o-o

obscure words for an obscure world

3:16 am

puglet

and I hope its one of those for dummies--lol

3:16 am

sprite

both infoplease and onelook use more than one dictionary. Bigger chance of finding a meaning :)

3:16 am

puglet

like all those books for dummies

3:16 am

sprite

o-o, thanks for that last link. Looks like a place to browse :) Dictionary of obscure words... lovely.

3:17 am

sprite

pug, stop putting yourself down! You are smart and willing to learn. That makes you a lot smarter than about 80% of the people.

3:17 am

o-o

My favorite dummy book is Dummies for Dummies.

3:18 am

puglet

Iam not , but stating a fact---theres things I dont know but Iam willing to learn

3:18 am

sprite

roflol o-o

3:19 am

sprite

honey, you KNOW there are things you don't know. I guess that makes you smarter than about 98% of the people :D

3:19 am

o-o

deals with questions like, how many light bulbs does it take to change a circuit breaker

3:19 am

puglet

lol--is there such a book, OO

3:19 am

sprite

oh LOL

3:20 am

puglet

never thought of it that way Sprite

3:21 am

puglet

I wish they had computer classes when I was in school

3:22 am

sprite

yeah, that would have been helpful. Back then they didn't expect computers to become so universally used. We are the true autodidact generation :)

3:23 am

puglet

shorthand and typing was about it and you only got into those classes if you got sign up early

3:23 am

sprite

same for us. I got an extra class for typing. Not for shorthand though.

3:24 am

puglet

you still have your typewritter

3:25 am

o-o

puglet ...you are no slouch. Please read these:
http://tinyurl.com/oex4h9x
http://tin\nyurl.com/o3kvzr9

3:25 am

sprite

lol, I learned typing the hard way... old-fashioned, old teacher with a cane, which he used to hook around your neck when you did something wrong. And on a mechanical typewriter.

3:26 am

puglet

I wasent able to get into shorthand but I did typing--I signed up for faa and was the only girl in the class and I felt like a fish out of water

3:27 am

sprite

nice ones, o-o

3:28 am

o-o

I would put the margins together in a mechanical typewriter and not be able to move the carriage. Teacher could not figure out why I always had problems.

3:28 am

puglet

thanks OO and I wrote them down--is it okay if I check them out after we part--it takes me awhile to do these things and I hate leaving nice company--but I will if its important to you

3:28 am

sprite

he was the first teacher I ever got into problems with... took away his cane when he used it on me.

3:28 am

sprite

lolol o-o

3:29 am

o-o

puglet whatever you decide ... you may ignore it too.

3:29 am

puglet

lol--OO---------that dont sound like a very nice teacher Sprite

3:29 am

sprite

btw, that last link was modified by Babble.
It starts http://tin
y ... remove the backslash + n to make it tiny

3:31 am

puglet

the typing has helped with the keyboard on the computer though

3:31 am

sprite

no, he wasn't, pug. Not much fun, those lessons. The only good thing was learning it on a mechanical machine. My fingers got strong and precise and now, on a computer, I can reach insane speeds.

3:32 am

puglet

Ive seen that here from time to time--lol----wonder how you could be so fast---and OO too

3:33 am

puglet

Sprite does your kids go to school were you did

3:33 am

sprite

no pug, we aren't living near where I grew up.

3:34 am

o-o

I am not a good typist ... last test I did 75 words per minute with only 71 errors

3:34 am

puglet

do you go to reunions Sprite

3:34 am

sprite

*giggles* Never shows in your messages though, o-o

3:35 am

o-o

the instructor said I had a spot of work to do.

3:35 am

puglet

well overnight OO you can type a book on your blog--and thats pretty fast and no boo boos either that I see

3:35 am

sprite

no I don't, pug. I had a hard time at school. The best part was my friendship with a couple of older boys in the last few years of high school. And those friends I still see from time to time, we kept in touch and still do things together. So I don't feel like going back.

3:36 am

o-o

that is a copy and paste, pug

3:37 am

puglet

yeah, school wasent great for me either. My dad hauled trash and we were looked down on

3:37 am

o-o

the current profile article is one I value

3:38 am

sprite

just read it, o-o. So very applicable to my current struggle too. Thanks for sharing.

3:38 am

puglet

I felt that OO when I read it--do you still have that hanging in your home

3:41 am

o-o

no ... bookmarked ....school was difficult ... I was angry and surly .... was bullied and had a lot of fights ... and teachers that thought I was an arrogant clown ...perhaps?

3:42 am

puglet

It seems us three have alot in common

3:43 am

sprite

an arrogant clown... darn. No eye for what was really happening then, those teachers.

3:43 am

o-o

My parents would get notes ... so I was in more trouble than usual at home ... I got to the point where I did not care and argued with the teacher if I thought the instruction was faulty

3:44 am

puglet

do you know why you were so angry OO--It might help Sprite with her son

3:44 am

sprite

stupid people, pug :( Those uppity kids should have thought of how their houses and streets would look like without people hauling trash.

3:45 am

o-o

Oh, I knew why .... a lot of violence and trauma in the home ... regularly beat on and told I surely would go to hell.

3:46 am

sprite

*hugs o-o* And that shows... to other kids, somehow. And makes you the one being picked on and bullied.

3:47 am

dizgrannie

reading the chog makes me realise peeps like me with disABILITIES are not the only ones picked on or bullied at school.

3:47 am

puglet

Kids and some people are not like that though,Sprite.This was before there were the trash pick up like todays. We had a old pickup with sideracks and I helped a lot due to my dad needing someone to help shovel and load barrels

3:47 am

o-o

when I got the bullies alone they got a lot more friendly

3:47 am

sprite

hi diz, true. Everyone that stands out in some way is at risk.

3:48 am

sprite

am really sorry you got treated that way, pug. Nothing wrong with working hard and providing a service.

3:48 am

puglet

Iam sorry OO that things were like that for you---hugs to comfort

3:48 am

sprite

good for you, o-o

3:49 am

puglet

same to you Sprite and Diz

3:49 am

sprite

seems we all know how bad it feels to be in a hostile environment.

3:49 am

o-o

That is all ancient history ... the question is what am I going to do today to have a meaningful and productive day.

3:49 am

dizgrannie

I ended up fighting a lot...had 3 elder sisters who stuck up for me but then when they finished high school, I was on my own....so fought my own battles.

3:50 am

sprite

exactly, o-o. They spoiled a part of our lives for us. It is up to us, though, if they get to spoil our present lives as well.

3:51 am

sprite

*hugs diz* Stupid people.

3:51 am

sprite

sidenote: somehow I would expect adlute to work. I mean, dilute is something, right?

3:52 am

puglet

I only got into 2 bad fights that I remember---and I was afraid of myself---I went into a blind rage and if I had killed I wouldnt of known it(recon thats from the redhair-lol)

3:52 am

dizgrannie

But to this day I still have to defend myself....I am 59 yrs old, mother of 2 andysical probs...that I am incompetent....grrrrr g/mum of 5 + one angel....peeps still think cos I have medical and ph

3:52 am

sprite

hehehe, pug, good for you though.

3:53 am

dizgrannie

oopsie that didn't come out right

3:53 am

sprite

very very frustrating, diz. While you dealt so well with life. Must be maddening to still having to defend yourself.

3:53 am

o-o

Today, I tell people I am a nutter ... approach at your own risk.

3:53 am

puglet

I dont like being out of control like that though

3:54 am

sprite

not doing yourself justice, o-o, though it might help keeping the stupids at bay.

3:54 am

puglet

I hope you dont wear that sign OO

3:55 am

sprite

I understand, pug. But at least you stood up for yourself a few times.

3:55 am

dizgrannie

sprite.....some idiots like to think that those with special needs, are idiots

3:56 am

puglet

I really feel bad about it though--one was with my dad and the other to a boy in our block

3:56 am

sprite

oh god yes, diz. I have a friend who is in a wheelchair. Can't count the times we went to a store and the sales person asked ME: "What does she need?"

3:56 am

sprite

don't feel bad about it, pug. Please. They must have pushed you so very very hard to make this happen. Don't take responsibility for their part of the deal.

3:59 am

puglet

through all the things we here on babble have gone through we should find all the answers here-lol

3:59 am

sprite

lol, we mostly do, pug ;)
Very broad spectrum of knowledge, our babble community.

4:00 am

o-o

Not long ago I got a certified letter from the veterans administration telling me I was reported for disruptive behavior ... they wanted me to explain at a meeting before the disruptive behavior committee .. I told them to go to hell ... the chairman said I had a problem and I told the chair the problem was the VA had been purportedly treating me for almost 14 years ... now, ma'am, where does the problem lie?

4:00 am

sprite

omg... are they insane, o-o??

4:02 am

puglet

of course they are not going to take the blame

4:02 am

sprite

total idiots. How dare they.

4:02 am

dizgrannie

Sprite...because I am deaf, sometimes I don't hear correctly, in the case where hubby or dtr are with me, they speak over me and to them asking quests....dtr reply (very sarcastically) ya talking to me Mum, not me

4:02 am

puglet

and by the way OO, thank you for your service to us

4:04 am

o-o

they have given up on me ... I know I am no saint ... yet about the only thing I hear on a consistent basis is I may have to accept I will not get better.

4:05 am

sprite

good for her, diz. So very stupid to think somebody who has a handicap hasn't already found several ways to overcome it. My friend always enjoyed my reactions too. Her favorites are: me keeping staring back at the sales person without saying anything, until he got restless and finally addressed her. And me talking back to the OTHER sales person, mirroring the stupid behaviour.

4:05 am

puglet

how long did you serve OO--------and what do you tell yourself OO?

4:06 am

sprite

as long as you don't give up on you, o-o. You will get better. Not better as in without issues. But better than you are now. And I know this because you keep trying, keep working on yourself.

4:06 am

puglet

Diz have you been in the chair all your life

4:07 am

o-o

two years with a tour in vietnam ... the fun spot of southeast asia ..... join, travel the world, meet interesting people ... kill them.

4:08 am

sprite

good grief, two years. Two years in hell because the army sends you there, and then they tell you now YOU have a problem. Yeah right.

4:10 am

puglet

I can understand, cant really since Ive not killed, but you had to do what you had to do OO and Ican see that weighing heavy on someones mind

4:10 am

o-o

Kennedy was shot fifty years ago today ... I was a soph in high school ... what a shock.

4:11 am

puglet

I was just a little kid but I remember my folks and grandma being upset

4:12 am

sprite

I think it is impossible to really understand. We can read about it... the heat, the noise, the threat, the boredom, and the horrors... but we weren't there. I can only respect the fact that you must have horrible memories and severe cptsd.

4:13 am

sprite

I wasn't born yet then. My husband was, though, and even though he doesn't remember much of his youth, he remembers this.

4:14 am

puglet

you speak so beautiful Sprite---just how I feel about it too

4:14 am

sprite

*hugs pug*

4:15 am

puglet

though not a nice thought, I also am thinking at least those that expire have not had to endure this life but are in a happier place (I hope)

4:15 am

o-o

I have dealt with many issues .... the process will always continue .... but I am better able to cope ... trying to forgive has reduced the anger an bitterness substantially. Doing something is so important

4:16 am

sprite

I hope so too, pug

4:17 am

puglet

you are so strong OO-hats off to you

4:18 am

sprite

have said so before, but it bears repeating, o-o: in my eyes you are a hero. It is a tough battle. And recognizing that forgiveness will help you heal a little is a big thing. I have been so bitter most of my life. And I still have trouble letting go of certain resentments. But I know I will have to learn, or I will not get better.

4:19 am

o-o

I do not understand many things ... but being told I do not understand by professionals who supposedly are there to help me understand is so troubling to me.

4:20 am

puglet

OO, how can they understand unless they have walked in your shoes?

4:20 am

sprite

I can imagine. They are there to help you understand. Telling you you don't understand is like telling you that water is wet.

4:21 am

puglet

It sounds like things go back farther then just the war--so they cant truly understand

4:22 am

puglet

same to you too Sprite--subtract the was but the other things

4:22 am

sprite

to help somebody a little further on their way, they don't have to understand perfectly. They just have to recognise they don't really understand. And work from there.

4:22 am

rubyfoo

good morning.

4:22 am

sprite

hi ruby *hugs*

4:22 am

rubyfoo

I'm coming up for air, drowning in a sea of papers

4:23 am

rubyfoo

4:23 am

puglet

gooooooooood morning Ruby--hugs

4:23 am

sprite

battling with red tape and scary tax people, ruby?

4:23 am

rubyfoo

4:24 am

puglet

oh you wrapping gifts? LOL

4:24 am

sprite

lol pug

4:24 am

puglet

red tape and white paper--sounds christmasy to me

4:25 am

Marc Freeman

o-o sorry I just read the log. My son is in the military did 3 tours and came back from the first tour with PTSD. The David Lynch Foundation is helping veterans through teaching them Transcendental Meditation. It really helped my son. Go to www.davidlynchfoundation.org. It's all I know but maybe they can help you. I have read on their site that they have helped many veterans from Viet Nam and the current conflict.

4:26 am

o-o

32 plus days until christmas

4:26 am

puglet

Holidays are blue to me

4:27 am

puglet

Morning Marc

4:27 am

o-o

Thanks, Marc ..... I am glad your son was helped.

4:27 am

Marc Freeman

morning all

4:28 am

rubyfoo

holidays, shmolidays. Bah humbug!

4:28 am

Marc Freeman

maybe it could help you

4:28 am

sprite

hi Marc :)

4:28 am

rubyfoo

hi marc and o-o

4:28 am

Marc Freeman

hi sprite

4:28 am

sprite

holidays aren't easy. Especially for depressed, sick, or bereft people.

4:28 am

o-o

In my view, the stop loss law is criminal and the repeated deployments are outrageous and wrong

4:29 am

puglet

thats not saying much for any of us lol

4:29 am

sprite

glad it worked for your son, Marc. Very hard deal, to have served in 'Nam.

4:30 am

sprite

looked up the stop loss law. Criminal indeed.

4:32 am

Marc Freeman

We really mistreated our Viet Nam vets. We forgot about them. Luckily I had a high number and didn't have to go.

4:32 am

sprite

amen to that, Marc

4:34 am

o-o

I believe the veterans of the recent conflicts will have it much worse. All those deployments are so devastating

4:35 am

sprite

even worse... and still society lets it happen.

4:38 am

o-o

The purported representatives of the US find money to send troops to foreign lands to die, be injured and traumatized but so many will not agree to provide universal health care

4:38 am

Marc Freeman

agreed but at least there are organizations who are really trying to help.

4:39 am

Marc Freeman

Surely not enough is being done, that is for sure.

4:39 am

sprite

yes, that is a good thing, Marc. Not enough, though. The after-care should be so much better.

4:40 am

o-o

after all this time women in the military have a greater chance of being assaulted by a fellow soldier than being killed ..... and worse, many are redeployed with the same person that assaulted them

4:41 am

sprite

I didn't know that, o-o. That is horrible too.

4:42 am

o-o

Our government gives lip service to supporting vets but treat them as commodities ... use, abuse and lose.

4:43 am

sprite

sad but true

4:45 am

o-o

agent orange, gulf war syndrome, knowingly exposing troops to carcinogens ..... and the vets have to fight every step of the way to get treatment

4:46 am

sprite

it is so unfair

4:46 am

puglet

and for the ones I know about me that has to go to a va hospital the wait is awflu to get anthing sone

4:49 am

o-o

some congressman are blocking appointments to disability tribunals so vets and others wait for years to get issues resolved because the full quota of authorized judges is not available

4:49 am

sprite

that is truly criminal

4:50 am

puglet

our country needs a good sweeping--thats for sure

4:50 am

o-o

I write "nice" letters to my congressional delegation and they have stopped responding.

4:51 am

puglet

maybe too sweet OO--lol

4:51 am

sprite

they have trouble hearing the truth, huh... ostriches.

4:52 am

o-o

perhaps telling my representative if stupid were a virtue he soon would be sitting at the right hand of the Lord

4:53 am

o-o

was a poor choice of words

4:53 am

sprite

hm yeah that might have done it, lol

4:53 am

puglet

when millions are paid to movie stars or sports player and two doors down are hungry kids something is wrong

4:54 am

Marc Freeman

There are non profit veteran organizations that will help you. Google some of them I know they are there to help vets. They lobby on behalf of vets

4:54 am

sprite

amen to that, too, pug. It is the same here. No money, they say, for many people who truly ne4 it. But see what they spend on football here.

4:56 am

sprite

totally different topic, but wanna share: my shy daughter, who for the last year had trouble making herself even heard in singing class, is performing tonight! On a small scale, but still! Playing guitar and singing, 3 songs. Our singing teacher invited her and she agreed. Am so proud.

4:57 am

Marc Freeman

I am of the mind that we need to fire every congressman, senator and president republican, democrat, independent alike and start anew. And keep changing all of them until we get a group that can be reasonable with each other.

4:57 am

puglet

Oh wow! Hope you tape it and can share--You are going right?

4:58 am

sprite

Marc, what a wonderful id4!

4:58 am

puglet

amen to that Marc

4:58 am

sprite

oh yes, we are going. We asked if we could, and she said she didn't care. In puber speak, that means yes please come and support me!

4:59 am

puglet

If we get a good person in there, theres just so much unhonestly that hes got no chance

4:59 am

Marc Freeman

good luck to her I imagine she will surprise you and be great. The shy ones always do and come out of themselves in front of a larger audience

4:59 am

sprite

my eternal issue when it comes time to vote... how to choose which liar to support...

5:02 am

sprite

I hope so, Marc! Am so happy she is taking steps like this. She shows a lot of courage.

5:02 am

o-o

Yeah for caya ... I shall think good thought for her

5:03 am

sprite

thank you, o-o :)

5:03 am

Marc Freeman

you bet she has courage

5:03 am

puglet

reset time

5:04 am

sprite

last word, a D6. Cannot see it for the llife of me. Could someone please clue it for me?

5:04 am

zoozzoom

Do6 animal part.

5:05 am

sprite

ah, of course. A compound. Never seem to be able to spot them. Thanks zooz, and hi :)

5:05 am

puglet

well Iam say good bye, getting very sleepy--hugs to all and to all a good night or day---Enjoy tonight Sprite----hi ya zoom

5:05 am

sprite

sleep well, pug. *hugs* Will answer your email now.

5:05 am

o-o

Be well, pugs

5:06 am

o-o

congrats, sprite

5:06 am

sprite

guess I better be off too, make myself useful for a bit.
*hugs* to you all. Thanks for the wonderful company. I wish you all a peaceful night and a blessed day, in any order applicable.

5:06 am

zoozzoom

Congrats, Sprite!

5:06 am

Marc Freeman

o-o where do you live?

5:07 am

zoozzoom

Have a great day, Sprite.

5:07 am

zoozzoom

Bye, Puglet.

5:07 am

o-o

Have a great day, sprite

5:07 am

o-o

North Dakota

5:10 am

Marc Freeman

what are the stats for the 3 'u's'?

5:10 am

ivesy3

ul 4 and two ul 5

5:12 am

o-o

radius and

5:12 am

Marc Freeman

thanks go tthem

5:13 am

Marc Freeman

got to go, good luck to all, o-o check out the David Lynch Foundation.

5:22 am

o-o

Be well, Marc

5:40 am

ivesy3

go 5/16 plz

5:42 am

A*n*i*t*a

fireworks 4 me :)

5:43 am

A*n*i*t*a

poof im gone

5:51 am

o-o

go + a bill that is owed: **b*

5:59 am

crosshair

good morning everyone:)

6:16 am

ivesy3

ty oo

6:16 am

ivesy3

good morning crossy

6:40 am

periwinkle

ga6 pls

6:42 am

periwinkle

found it on morewords

6:43 am

lbdawger

clue, peri?

6:51 am

Scrabbler

Good day, Babble buddies.

6:51 am

lbdawger

hiya, scrabs

6:53 am

car.eeyore

Good morning everyone!

6:53 am

Scrabbler

Hi Car.

6:54 am

lbdawger

hi car

6:54 am

car.eeyore

Hello all!

6:56 am

car.eeyore

LOL! Phineas and Ferb would be happy today!! AG 5/14 is in the grid!

6:57 am

Scrabbler

I don't watch that cartoon.

6:57 am

car.eeyore

Its the end of the shoelace

6:58 am

car.eeyore

They had a benefit concert to raise awareness of this and even had a song! It was sooooooo funny!

6:58 am

Scrabbler

Oh, I have that ag5, not the other.

6:59 am

car.eeyore

Add an A to the gl 4/6

6:59 am

Scrabbler

TY!

7:05 am

lbdawger

tadone! finito!!

7:06 am

suefrad625

congrats lbd

7:06 am

lbdawger

ai6 is an alternative spelling to the shoelace tip

7:06 am

lbdawger

ty, sue

7:06 am

Scrabbler

Yay, dawg. I passed halfway and am not liking this grid.

7:06 am

Scrabbler

Hi Sue

7:06 am

dan2bit

morning all!

7:06 am

Scrabbler

Hi Dan

7:06 am

car.eeyore

Well done Dawg@

7:07 am

car.eeyore

Hi Sue! Hi Dan!

7:07 am

crosshair

ty for shoelace end car;))

7:07 am

car.eeyore

HI Crossy!!!

7:08 am

car.eeyore

May I please have a clue for the GA 6 peri eluded to earlier in the chog?

7:09 am

car.eeyore

Found it!

7:09 am

car.eeyore

Pulled a Peri with a Peri reference!!!

7:09 am

Scrabbler

A well-executed Peri Maneuver!

7:10 am

crosshair

and now it is time for crossy's tidbit of the day!!!!!

7:10 am

crosshair

The 1900 Olympics featured a live pigeon shooting event. The winner bagged 21 pigeons.

7:10 am

car.eeyore

Yeah!!!!!

7:10 am

Scrabbler

Yikes, poor birds.

7:11 am

crosshair

ok,i will give a less gruesome one...

7:12 am

Scrabbler

I just found some weird gl- words.

7:12 am

crosshair

When lightning strikes the ground, it will sometimes fuse the soil into a hollow, glass-lined tubes called a "fulgurite." This is especially common if lightning strikes a sandy area such as a beach. crossy know people who go hunting for these on the beach after severe lightning storms

7:12 am

rururocks

Yes don't squab..ble...Over history

7:12 am

car.eeyore

RURU! LOL!

7:13 am

crosshair

that was bad ru lol

7:13 am

car.eeyore

Very cool!!!! I want one!

7:13 am

crosshair

they are scarce and delicate,car

7:13 am

Scrabbler

Ruru, you are up quite early. Why?

7:13 am

Scrabbler

Interesting, crossy.

7:13 am

car.eeyore

So!?!?! I want one! (Stands up and puts on best performance of Veruca Salt.)

7:14 am

crosshair

lol

7:14 am

car.eeyore

How many GN words?

7:14 am

rururocks

One

7:15 am

car.eeyore

Whew! Got it then!

7:15 am

crosshair

pesky fly

7:15 am

car.eeyore

bus....brb...

7:16 am

Scrabbler

Uh, oh, Babble is burping.

7:17 am

suefrad625

whew...nbt nbs

7:18 am

Scrabbler

16 left for later. Bye, kids.

7:18 am

suefrad625

bye scrab

7:19 am

crosshair

someone throw babble over their shoulder and burp it

7:20 am

crosshair

do not forget a receiving blanket in case it spits up some babblets

7:21 am

car.eeyore

how is school crossy?

7:22 am

Jillyjill

Good morning all...a few minutes to babble before work!

7:22 am

car.eeyore

Hi Jilly!

7:23 am

crosshair

it is going very well, car. one more week of this english then on to 5 weeks of math with a week of it after christmas break then it is nothing but english from early january till the end of june

7:23 am

crosshair

howdy,jilly

7:23 am

car.eeyore

Are you enjoying it? Are you in a class with older students only or both young and older?

7:24 am

crosshair

the class is made up of 75% 18-25 year olds with the remaining 25% 40--60 years of age

7:24 am

crosshair

i have never seen so many pregnant teens in my life!!!

7:25 am

car.eeyore

Oy.

7:25 am

crosshair

three in my class of 20 alone

7:25 am

car.eeyore

Is this for a specific degree for you or just for continuing education?

7:26 am

crosshair

just continuing and laving my options open.there are some college business classes i am also looking at

7:26 am

crosshair

leaving

7:27 am

car.eeyore

I went back to college when I was in my 20's and found that the younger students just didn't give a crap. It drove me nuts.

7:27 am

crosshair

i am at a pause in my life car. 30 years of running other peoples business and when i found myself in the doldrums at 50,i decided it was time to do for myself for a bit

7:27 am

car.eeyore

Oh Crossy....you need to be my mentor. I am always doing for others but never myself.

7:28 am

crosshair

the 18-20 year olds.9 out of ten truly do not give a crap,cause mummy and daddy are still paying the bills and feeding them

7:28 am

car.eeyore

For what it's worth, I am proud of you. A great choice for you right now!

7:28 am

Wolvie

morning all- stats for singleton d please??

7:28 am

Jillyjill

Well time for work...bbl. nbt/nbs and 58 left

7:28 am

car.eeyore

da 4/7...derogatory term for an ITalian (I think)

7:29 am

crosshair

car,sometimes you must stop and do things to fulfill yoursef.to what gives you pleasure.better yourself

7:29 am

car.eeyore

Oops, sorry Wolvie. You just wanted the stats. Ignore my clue.

7:29 am

Wolvie

oh- ty car, thats cool, lol

7:29 am

crosshair

ty car. with that i must be off.it is time for classes

7:29 am

Wolvie

looks like i will be having fish for supper :D

7:29 am

car.eeyore

Enjoy it Crossy!!!!! Give Elegant my best!

7:30 am

Wolvie

bye crossy and jilly

7:30 am

car.eeyore

Wolvie, I will make you some rice and a nice salad to go with it!

7:30 am

car.eeyore

Oops! Bye Jilly! Have a great day!!!!

7:30 am

Wolvie

lol- u are too kind

7:30 am

car.eeyore

Do we have details on the Boston meet up yet?!?!? The coven is sooooo excited!

7:31 am

Wolvie

i am not in the loop on that :-)

7:32 am

car.eeyore

I will check the FB page. It's supposed to be the week prior to Christmas, I believe.

7:32 am

Wolvie

wish i could make it

7:32 am

car.eeyore

:(

7:33 am

car.eeyore

OK...I need to scoot for a bit and get mom to her day program. Have a great day everyone!!! {{hugs}}

7:33 am

Wolvie

ttfn car

7:42 am

Wolvie

taking a break- back later

7:49 am

dan2bit

need ga6 and gu6 clues, if anybody's still on

7:51 am

Dorens

ta

7:52 am

Dorens

u

7:53 am

Dorens

en

7:53 am

Buttonman

morning all, I need a clue for the go5 please

7:53 am

Dorens

so embarassing. sorry

7:53 am

dan2bit

no worries Dorens

7:54 am

dan2bit

go5 - Beckett play Waiting for Go5 - change the 2nd vowel

7:56 am

Dorens

ga6= ends like a robot

7:57 am

dan2bit

ty Dorens!

7:58 am

dan2bit

got the gu on my own for firewords! tx Dorens and all cluers

8:09 am

o-o

Where does the catcher sit for dinner?
Behind the plate.

8:27 am

Judi

Good morning, all. Gosh. No Qu words. I just don't know how to react.

8:29 am

mixi6

with gratefulness, Judi?

8:30 am

Judi

Something like that.

8:33 am

mixi6

fireworks.

8:33 am

mkg

yeah mixi!

8:33 am

mkg

any clues for the u bottom row?

8:34 am

Judi

I have work to do. I should be doing it.

8:34 am

BzznBea

arm bone, mkg

8:35 am

mkg

ty

8:35 am

mkg

how about A words bottom row?

8:36 am

mkg

got the arm bone. i was sure something like ugly was there.

8:37 am

BzznBea

The bottom a is ag5/14 - a + high school musical club

8:40 am

mkg

ty got it.

8:41 am

BzznBea

yw

8:54 am

wvteach

good morning all

8:54 am

BzznBea

Morning, teach

8:57 am

BzznBea

Clue for the gu6?

8:57 am

wvteach

hello bea

8:58 am

wvteach

just starting - don't have any 6s but will look

8:58 am

Riverdance

gu6 I have is a mustard

8:59 am

wvteach

thnx river

8:59 am

BzznBea

Thanks,.

9:00 am

BzznBea

River.

9:05 am

BzznBea

Time to bzz...Getting ready to leave to go home tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving all!

9:05 am

BzznBea

pfft!

9:05 am

wvteach

happy thanksgiving bea

9:05 am

bichon

We're going in the wrong direction. We're supposed to be getting a bigger grid

9:06 am

Buttonman

I like one word in order to finish the grid and for the life of me, I cannot find it. Can someone help me...it is the go5 that I need a clue for? Thanks

9:06 am

wvteach

sorry button - don't have it but will help look

9:06 am

Buttonman

found it.....FIREWORKS

9:07 am

wvteach

congrats button

9:07 am

Buttonman

thanks, teach

9:13 am

bichon

stats for 1st column t, first one

9:13 am

bichon

please

9:14 am

LuvWordGames

te 5/12 I think

9:15 am

LuvWordGames

te 4/5

9:15 am

bichon

the take care of one? If so, that's not it

9:15 am

LuvWordGames

no a golf term

9:16 am

bichon

I got one, the Indian house

9:17 am

bichon

I don't know the golf one

9:19 am

phaeton

te4..pt of putting the ball on the little pet

9:19 am

phaeton

*peg

9:19 am

bichon

oh doh! ty phae

9:19 am

phaeton

yw

9:19 am

phaeton

done...any help wanted?

9:20 am

phaeton

happy Babbling!! hagd

9:21 am

bichon

ttfn

9:32 am

mkg

tough grid.

9:33 am

harpjane

ANOTHER tough one? yuck

9:34 am

mkg

i just dont see the other two y word. have to y 4s one the snow man...

9:36 am

mkg

welcome to the grid jane......i find it tough but others may say easy.

9:36 am

wvteach

ya 4, ye 4, ye 4 - is what i have

9:36 am

mkg

ty

9:37 am

penquis

one of those y words can be pt....

9:37 am

wvteach

thnx pen - greyed out the Y

9:37 am

mkg

ty. dont have the ya and ty i did pt the ye.

9:37 am

penquis

yw

9:38 am

mkg

y is grey. ty tyty

9:38 am

harpjane

stats for the top E?

9:39 am

bichon

ea 5/10

9:39 am

wvteach

consumed food

9:39 am

mkg

dont forget the ta dance word.

9:39 am

mkg

i have just ea*** my lunch

9:39 am

harpjane

thanks

9:40 am

harpjane

how about the bottom d?

9:40 am

bichon

pda 4/7 perjorative term

9:41 am

harpjane

thanks

9:42 am

wvteach

help with top U please

9:43 am

bichon

up 5/16

9:43 am

harpjane

turn something ove, wv

9:43 am

harpjane

nbt nbs bbl

9:43 am

harpjane

over, wv

9:43 am

wvteach

thnx bichon and harp

9:44 am

bichon

yvw teach

9:44 am

wvteach

halfway, NBT and NBS

10:20 am

flosey

good morning

10:24 am

flosey

guess everyone's finished with this tiny grid

10:24 am

hurshy

i'm not

10:24 am

flosey

ah, hi hurshy

10:25 am

hurshy

hi

10:25 am

dianedecoder

good morning, flosey :-) Just getting started here.... it's small but crafty !

10:25 am

dianedecoder

hi hurshy

10:25 am

hurshy

hi

10:25 am

flosey

yes, crafty indeed - was up in the night and finished most of it

10:26 am

dianedecoder

How's your weather ? Son and daughter in law are just heading to Victoria for a few days.

10:27 am

flosey

had a very busy day of running around Victoria yesterday - it was a beautiful day

10:28 am

dianedecoder

Good ! It was a little overcast the week we were there, but we weren't there to sightsee, just to visit!

10:28 am

flosey

today, so far, seems sun is just coming up so looks like another lovely day

10:29 am

flosey

hope the weather stays good for your son and DIL

10:29 am

dianedecoder

I don't know if you saw my picture of a sunrise taken from my sisters upper deck....They can be so awesome, looking out over the ocean. ( It is my Facebook cover photo)

10:31 am

flosey

I seldom use Facebook - only when I receive an email to let me know someone is contacting me - I find I get lost in there

10:31 am

flosey

will try to look it up, diane

10:31 am

dianedecoder

Just a very red sky.... looking out over Cordova bay.

10:32 am

flosey

sounds lovely

10:32 am

flosey

fw - at last found do6

10:33 am

dianedecoder

Hubby has just finished clearing the snow... AGAIN..... time to make some breakfast. BBL

10:33 am

flosey

oh dear, more snow already! The joys of Canadian Winter

10:34 am

wvteach

help with the DO 6 please

10:34 am

wvteach

we're just having a grey rainy day here

10:34 am

flosey

a crooked road perhaps - sharp bend

10:34 am

hurshy

it's a certain kind of hole on a golf course

10:34 am

flosey

or an animal's limb

10:35 am

wvteach

thnx flosey - got it

10:35 am

flosey

yw wv

10:35 am

wvteach

thnx hurshy also

10:36 am

flosey

and now am off to do washing, clean/tidy house, bake and ready for dinner guests tomorrow

10:36 am

wvteach

busy day - HAGD

10:38 am

hurshy

phantom: deluge

10:40 am

hurshy

ga6?

10:41 am

wvteach

have been looking for that one but don;t have it - will keep looking

10:43 am

gramma

ending sounds like a robot

10:43 am

hurshy

ty gramma, that's me done

10:43 am

wvteach

thnx gramma

10:44 am

wvteach

congrats hurshy

10:44 am

gramma

wtg hurshy

10:49 am

gramma

See you all on Monday. Enjoy your weekend

10:50 am

wvteach

have a good weekend gramma

11:01 am

mael

godlet: a small deity?

11:04 am

cybernan

good morning, all :)

11:16 am

wvteach

hello nan

11:17 am

cybernan

gu 6, please? - hi teach

11:17 am

wvteach

think of a brand of mustard

11:17 am

wvteach

AG 6 please

11:19 am

cybernan

ag + mr. king cole

11:19 am

cybernan

*or mr. Hawthorne

11:19 am

wvteach

thnx nan

11:20 am

stevedallas

fireworks

11:20 am

rubyfoo

ty for your clues; it brought me to half but no nbt

11:20 am

wvteach

congrsats steve

11:20 am

rubyfoo

and hello, just lurking

11:20 am

cybernan

still trying to think of mustard -- french, grey poupon, maille - about the extent of my knowledge!

11:20 am

wvteach

hello ruby

11:20 am

stevedallas

tks i like these little grids

11:21 am

stevedallas

US brand of Mustard

11:21 am

wvteach

GU - 3/4 of a type of bird + room in a house where you relax

11:21 am

cybernan

oh - well that let's me out! - not being a mustard eater and my husband prefers the french ones.

11:22 am

cybernan

ty teach - got that!

11:22 am

wvteach

yvw

11:25 am

ursh

pe6/24 please

11:25 am

cybernan

pt the pe 4 before it

11:26 am

ursh

oh good grief - ty nan

11:26 am

cybernan

yw ursh

11:29 am

cybernan

do 6, please?

11:30 am

toadandtoadette

There's a good witch in the puzzle.

11:30 am

ursh

animals limb - or sharp bend

11:31 am

cybernan

oh dear - and here I thought animals just had legs!

11:32 am

cybernan

oh - lol - specific animal !!! do I ever feel dumb!

11:32 am

cybernan

guess I only think of that word in connection with a fairway!

11:33 am

ursh

glad the penny dropped nan

11:33 am

cybernan

good clue ursh - if I had been in the right frame of mind - ty

11:34 am

wvteach

someone gave the golf-related clue earlier - didn't mean anything to those of us who don't play golf - we each come from different experiences - as well as different brand names

11:34 am

ursh

i got that word from an earlier clue

11:34 am

cybernan

true, teach

11:35 am

ursh

fireworks - thanks for the help

11:35 am

wvteach

congrats ursh

11:36 am

wvteach

7 left - all from tiles in 4th column

11:36 am

cybernan

*!* ta da *!* - last word my fav. chocolate liqueur - thanks for the help :)

11:37 am

wvteach

congrats nan

11:37 am

cybernan

do you have the go 5 liqueur?

11:38 am

wvteach

have a go 5/16 - but don't know what it is

11:38 am

cybernan

that's the one

11:39 am

wvteach

learned something new - love this game

11:39 am

cybernan

do you have the ga 6?

11:39 am

wvteach

have all the 6s - just 4s and 5s left

11:39 am

cybernan

have you listed?

11:40 am

wvteach

no - don't have a list - 6 left

11:41 am

cybernan

what letters do you need?

11:41 am

wvteach

GA x 1, GE x 4, GL x 7, GN x 1, GO x 2, GU x 1 - need two more

11:42 am

cybernan

gl x9

11:43 am

cybernan

gl 5 x2, 6 x1 - the rest are 4's

11:43 am

cybernan

oops - gl 6 x2

11:44 am

wvteach

got the gl 4/8

11:45 am

cybernan

there is a gl 4/9 as well

11:45 am

wvteach

thnx - got all the Gs

11:46 am

cybernan

do you have all of the t's?

11:46 am

cybernan

ta 5 x2, te 5 x2

11:47 am

Angelsong

hi, all. I'm quite happy to say we have adjusted to our new glass/ceramic cooktop range that we bought in September. We've found that the easiest way to clean it is to use the recommended cleaner and a microfiber cloth.

11:48 am

wvteach

only have TA 5/14 and TE 5/12 - so need one more of something

11:48 am

cybernan

it is also safe to use a razor blade on anything that gets burned on, angel

11:49 am

cybernan

ta 5/14: latin dance or tundra forest

11:49 am

wvteach

must need the TA 5

11:49 am

cybernan

te 5: belief of native dwelling

11:49 am

cybernan

*or native dwelling

11:50 am

wvteach

have native dwelling

11:51 am

cybernan

ah the te 5/10 is the belief or doctrine

11:51 am

wvteach

got it - thnx

11:52 am

cybernan

yw

11:52 am

cybernan

neighbour just called to invite me for coffee, so will be on my way - hagd everyone :)

11:52 am

wvteach

thnx fir all your help nan

11:55 am

rocky12

Hi every one

11:56 am

Jindigo

afternoon everyone!

12:19 pm

bichon

hi Jin and rocky

12:27 pm

bichon

do 6? pls

12:27 pm

uusue2

hi bichon, your pet's limb

12:28 pm

bichon

thanks sue

12:28 pm

uusue2

yw :-)

12:32 pm

uusue2

we are supposed to be on the road now, though, so I had better go take a shower - see you all later!

12:44 pm

mkg

i didnt know the do was one word as opposed to two. strange dictionary

1:50 pm

uusue2

I think it's one word when describing a shape - I've seen it used to describe golf (holes? fairways?)

1:53 pm

hego

Hi All

2:11 pm

periwinkle

hi hego, hi all

2:15 pm

hego

hi Peri

2:15 pm

mkg

wow do i need clues. have 37 words left and am clueless. how about some clues for words ending in y or ed???????

2:16 pm

periwinkle

de5/16

2:16 pm

periwinkle

gl630

2:16 pm

periwinkle

gl6/30

2:16 pm

mkg

looking

2:17 pm

mkg

have the god word de.

2:17 pm

periwinkle

they both end in y

2:17 pm

mkg

ty.

2:17 pm

periwinkle

FW

2:17 pm

mkg

got one of them.

2:17 pm

periwinkle

bye for now

2:19 pm

mkg

are there two gl 6 words or just one? i have one of them.

2:20 pm

mkg

anyone there for clues?

2:21 pm

mkg

need three more a words for bottom corner a. any clues? have i have ag 5.

2:22 pm

joso

ag 4,5,5,6

2:23 pm

joso

ag 4 ag + 2 vowels

2:23 pm

joso

ag5 a + happy tv musical show

2:24 pm

joso

ag5 ag + for rent; to ***

2:24 pm

joso

ag6 ag + mr hawthorne

2:28 pm

crosshair

howdy my friends:)) for crossy's tidbit of the day; today is the 50th anniversary of 2 very important events. name them.

2:29 pm

joso

dr who & jfk

2:31 pm

wvteach

need two more A words from the top A - have AI 4, AI 6, and AN 5 - what am i missing

2:32 pm

hego

ai 6, 24

2:32 pm

hego

oops, sorry

2:32 pm

joso

an 4,5,5

2:32 pm

hego

2an's

2:33 pm

joso

for other an5 swap the last 2 letters

2:33 pm

joso

an4 an + baby's first sound **

2:34 pm

wvteach

thnx joso -

2:35 pm

crosshair

joso wins the prize!

2:35 pm

wvteach

one more word - D 5 - have DA 4,4,6,4 and DE 4,4,6,4,4 and DO 6 - what am i missing?

2:36 pm

joso

DE 4,4,6,4,5,4 de5 a god

2:38 pm

wvteach

thnx joso - that's my last word - ** finito **

2:38 pm

joso

congrat teach

2:39 pm

joso

what's my prize what's my prize, world cruise, cash for life, a date with miley, what what

2:40 pm

crosshair

the prize is a crossy Canadian north woods style brunch. catch is you have to come up here to get it.

2:40 pm

wvteach

round the world trip to visit all those in BabbleLand

2:41 pm

joso

eeeexcelent

2:41 pm

wvteach

one of these days we are all going to arrive at your front door to collect on your breakfast treats

2:41 pm

crosshair

a real breakfast.and i promise you will not need two of them:))))

2:41 pm

joso

:)))

2:41 pm

crosshair

lol,teach.just do not all show up at the same time!!

2:42 pm

joso

will there be..... bacon

2:43 pm

crosshair

lots of it.peameal and tradition,home fries,all crisly fried in butter with diced sweet valencia onions

2:43 pm

crosshair

crispy

2:43 pm

joso

mmmmmmmmmmm

2:43 pm

crosshair

a stack of toasted english muffins

2:44 pm

crosshair

eggs any style

2:44 pm

crosshair

except eggs bennie:))

2:44 pm

joso

:(

2:45 pm

wvteach

cold rainy day here and i have been cooking a pot of soup so the house smells good right now

2:45 pm

Elegant

Aww poor Joso

2:45 pm

crosshair

freezing rain here atm.soup sounds good

2:45 pm

crosshair

howdy,my beloved

2:46 pm

wvteach

at least not thsaty cold - split pea soup with lots of big chunks of ham

2:46 pm

Elegant

Hello pain in the butt. You keep announcing my arrival :(

2:46 pm

crosshair

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

2:46 pm

crosshair

people have missed you my dear

2:46 pm

joso

well the company of elegant will make up for the lack of eggs benny

2:46 pm

Elegant

Aww blushes

2:47 pm

wvteach

hello Elegant - so glad to have you with us

2:47 pm

Elegant

Hello, thanks thats very sweet.

2:48 pm

wvteach

bye for now - need to go add more vegetables to the soup

2:49 pm

Elegant

Take care.

2:56 pm

Dorens

i

2:56 pm

72 Temple Owl

?

2:58 pm

Dorens

sorry. at work

3:24 pm

Jindigo

Hello - need a clue for EN 6/27 please.

3:25 pm

crosshair

sorry,jindigo,do not have it

3:25 pm

Jindigo

also need TA 5/14

3:26 pm

Jindigo

not the dance one

3:26 pm

joso

en6-27 en + an oversupply

3:27 pm

crosshair

ty,joso

3:28 pm

Jindigo

thanks Joso!

3:28 pm

joso

ta5-14 ta + self centered letter + baby's first sound

3:29 pm

crosshair

ty again, joso

3:30 pm

Jindigo

Thank you!

3:31 pm

sammysmom

de 5/16 ?

3:32 pm

Jindigo

de 5 = a god

3:32 pm

joso

de5, a god

3:32 pm

sammysmom

thanks jin and joso... and i was just talking to her.............

3:33 pm

crosshair

have no idea on the god

3:33 pm

crosshair

nm got it

3:52 pm

Kaplan the Magne

this grid has me covered in dayg glo.

3:53 pm

crosshair

i have 30 left and this grid is being a pain

4:03 pm

72 Temple Owl

*dons sunglasses to gaze at kap*

4:13 pm

Kaplan the Magne

why does it feel like a run on sentence?

4:14 pm

ThePlankton5165

I found one word for 27 points.

4:17 pm

lynxxx

just looked up what gl6.30 is - wish I hadn't

4:20 pm

Kaplan the Magne

it's giving me a headache

4:20 pm

joso

you are right lynxx, gl6 is well worth not knowing

4:20 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Oh-oh---don't have it yet.

4:21 pm

lynxxx

hi Joso

4:23 pm

Kaplan the Magne

ew- a thin, morbid discharge.

4:23 pm

Kaplan the Magne

ewww.

4:24 pm

lynxxx

it's OK, you said you didn't have it yet

4:24 pm

Kaplan the Magne

I do now.

4:25 pm

lynxxx

(backing away slowly)

4:25 pm

Kaplan the Magne

(wiping with tissue)

4:26 pm

lynxxx

eeewwwww

4:26 pm

Kaplan the Magne

(surreptitious depositing under couch)

4:30 pm

lynxxx

Bye all

4:30 pm

Kaplan the Magne

My house is freezing.

4:31 pm

JenMO16

so is mine, Kaplan!

4:32 pm

Kaplan the Magne

I need a hot shower.

4:32 pm

crosshair

plus 2 here and freezing rain.down to minus 6c tonight with a snow squall warning for us.will be coming in streamers off of georgian bay and we can expect 10-30 cm with with white outs and limited visability

4:33 pm

crosshair

let the fun begin!

4:33 pm

invictus

Still warm here...so far.

4:37 pm

jaxx7

ta6.24 - what a kitten does to wool.

4:39 pm

JenMO16

da6.27 - what a person does to get a cat to hit somethng

4:41 pm

JenMO16

up5.16-to disturb something

4:44 pm

JenMO16

I now have 3 layers on!

4:50 pm

crosshair

what temp is the house at jen?

4:51 pm

crosshair

i keep our place at 68

4:52 pm

JenMO16

67

4:52 pm

crosshair

if i go lower,my beloved is not happy

4:53 pm

crosshair

personally i would be happy at 60f

4:53 pm

JenMO16

that's too low for e

4:53 pm

JenMO16

me

4:53 pm

crosshair

i sit here in the corner with my coputer and the window by my head open a inch or 3 for fresh air

4:53 pm

crosshair

computer

4:53 pm

JenMO16

any clues for the Y?

4:54 pm

crosshair

big mythical snowman

4:54 pm

JenMO16

sorry, don't know

4:55 pm

jaxx7

Himalayan Abominable snowman

4:58 pm

momof5

ya4/8

4:58 pm

JenMO16

clueless jaxx

4:59 pm

rururocks

well now you put your bigfoot in it

4:59 pm

momof5

also ye4/6

4:59 pm

momof5

ya = yin and ya**

5:00 pm

JenMO16

got the ya

5:01 pm

momof5

ye rhymes with 13-19 y.o. kids (sp diff)

5:01 pm

rururocks

yeinsufferable

5:02 pm

JenMO16

now I tried that one and it didn

5:02 pm

rururocks

damn

5:02 pm

JenMO16

didn't work before!

5:02 pm

JenMO16

need 2 more

5:05 pm

rubyfoo

i5C I the bedroom

5:05 pm

rubyfoo

1C outide

5:05 pm

rubyfoo

no heat

5:05 pm

JenMO16

no heat!

5:17 pm

momof5

I don't have the other Y words either

5:17 pm

crosshair

i would put some heat on ((ruby))

5:23 pm

stidgmere

Hi just starting and thinking you are either cluing a word about chill or reporting it is cold all over. We are 38 degrees outside but cozy in the house.

5:25 pm

crosshair

lol,stidmere.if i am word cluing i usually give the stat then the clue.mostly anyways

5:25 pm

crosshair

we were just chatting about weather

5:26 pm

stidgmere

Weather, ty crossy. We have calm seas and salmon nets on the inlet today.

5:26 pm

crosshair

i am stalled with 30 to go

5:26 pm

crosshair

may have to list soon

5:27 pm

MimiCat

It's pouring rain here in Phoenix---yay!! But, sad for Aloy---she should be here this weekend and comes to town during torrential (for us) downpour!

5:27 pm

momof5

36 to go here... and slow at that

5:27 pm

stidgmere

I have 10 precious words so far.

5:27 pm

MimiCat

Awful, big fang teeth grid, crossy!

5:28 pm

crosshair

((mimi)) this grid is indeed toothsome

5:28 pm

momof5

oops... read the wrong #. I now HAVE 39 words, with 50 left. haha

5:29 pm

stidgmere

Oh, well momof5, numbers can be so deceiving!

5:30 pm

MimiCat

I'm just loving this weather, though. Have my pretty solar dragonfly, hummingbird, butterfly, and lily lights on inside and candles burning. Finished work early so sipping hot tea with honey and creme brulee Coffee-Mate....doesn't get much better than this for me!

5:30 pm

momof5

Was feeling accomplished considering I only started the grid 15 min ago. Reality bites.

5:30 pm

crosshair

yes,much better temps for you ,mimi.i am glad for you:))

5:30 pm

MimiCat

Except will be switching to martini very soon...!

5:31 pm

crosshair

yes,the sun is over the yardarm here as well and it is soon time for a wee dram

5:31 pm

stidgmere

I had a nice cup of tea this afternoon, also mimi, it just seemed especially welcomed on this fall day.

5:31 pm

MimiCat

Stid, did you have this weather a couple of days ago? They say it came from the west.

5:32 pm

MimiCat

I had soup for breakfast.

5:32 pm

crosshair

i hope the snow squalls give us a miss tonight and tomorrow

5:33 pm

stidgmere

No. Mimi, I saw the weather report and the storms were well north of us and then looped to the south and hit our southwest! We've been cold and dry for about five days so far.

5:34 pm

MimiCat

Of course, I'm just never satisfied...want some BIG THUNDER to go with the rain!

5:35 pm

MimiCat

Just got the toys I ordered for my grandsons and it's killing me not to open them and play!

5:35 pm

stidgmere

I know the temptation! I ordered a few things today for the holidays and am so eager to see what we'll get.

5:36 pm

MimiCat

Amazon loves me...I should own stock in the company.

5:37 pm

stidgmere

I have a similar feeling for Amazon. When I want to get something quickly without wasting my time and money on gasoline, I go to Amazon.

5:38 pm

MimiCat

Since I don't have a car anymore, ordering online is the best option for me. Actually, since I HATE to shop, I'd do it this way even if I had a car.

5:38 pm

MimiCat

I bought myself a Christmas present today....an 8-qt. slow cooker. Can't wait to do roasts.

5:39 pm

cosdem

*waves*

5:39 pm

MimiCat

Hi, cos...long time, no see!

5:39 pm

stidgmere

I get so overwhelmed when shopping. Every rack looks better than the one before and maybe a different department would suit even better.

5:39 pm

stidgmere

Are you just starting cos?

5:40 pm

cosdem

Kinda. Started a bit last night

5:40 pm

cosdem

Hi mini yeah finally got internet again lol

5:40 pm

MimiCat

What I really love is using Safeway.com to order my groceries. They bring them to me, up the stairs and into the kitchen for $6.95...free if I buy 5 of the featured items for the week...and no tipping! And you always know exactly what you're spending.

5:41 pm

cosdem

I love

5:41 pm

cosdem

Amazon

5:41 pm

crosshair

that is a great service,mimi:))

5:41 pm

MimiCat

It might be Von's where you live, stid.

5:42 pm

MimiCat

Yes, crossy...they haul my 20 lbs. bags of cat litter and all those heavy canned goods for me. Fabulous.

5:42 pm

stidgmere

We don't have Von's in the great Northwest. We have Safeway, Albertsons, Haggens (a local store), Fred Myer's, and COSTCO.

5:43 pm

MimiCat

Well, maybe your Safeway delivers if that's something you'd like. Just go to Safeway.com.

5:43 pm

crosshair

costco rocks!!!! wal-mart should take a look at way costco does business and treats its employees

5:44 pm

stidgmere

I am so glad you are such a smart shopper, Mimi!!

5:45 pm

stidgmere

I enjoy Costco, too, crossy. Such a wonderful, ever-changing, selection of items!

5:45 pm

MimiCat

The heart attack kind of slowed me down, stid, and I have to look for ways to get things done that don't involve me climbing stairs several times to get groceries into the house. It's especially wonderful in the terrible hot summer...frozen foods arrive frozen and you don't have to go out into the heat.

5:46 pm

MimiCat

COSTCO pharmacy is AMAZING...can't believe the prices.

5:47 pm

stidgmere

I didn't know you had a heart attack, Mimi. Bummer.

5:47 pm

harpjane

hello, 66 to go

5:48 pm

MimiCat

Yep---last year. Had another attack of afib 10 days ago that was scary. But the medication did the trick and now I'm feisty as ever. But I do have permanent heart damage. I just want to get my stamina back so I can get back on stage and sing again!

5:48 pm

stidgmere

Harp, good to see you on the chog. We are just floating along on this tile-filled afternoon.

5:49 pm

MimiCat

Hi, harp!

5:49 pm

harpjane

i am just on a quick break from work

5:50 pm

MimiCat

Do you have storms there, harp? We finally have them here in Phoenix.

5:50 pm

harpjane

we are cold but not much snow. the mountains are getting snow

5:51 pm

MimiCat

People think I'm crazy but I actually miss snow...especially at Christmas.

5:52 pm

MimiCat

From now until April/May it is perfect weather here, though.

5:53 pm

harpjane

The last time I was in Arizona was January 2007, it was below zero at the South Rim and 25 in Phoenix. People had come for the Phoenix Marathon and were seriously bummed out.

5:54 pm

MimiCat

I lived here then and don't remember that...selective memory, I guess. Oh, yeah, northern Arizona weather is very much like yours, harp.

5:54 pm

harpjane

It was below zero in Kanab, which is very odd. Then we got home and it was 65!

5:54 pm

MimiCat

I wish you and Jilly could come down for the lunch Aloy and I have planned for 12/1 (Monday). That would be so much fun!

5:55 pm

harpjane

glute is not found in the dictionary. i was so hopeful...

5:56 pm

MimiCat

The weather is a good example of the saying "Man plans and God laughs."

5:56 pm

harpjane

gl6?

5:57 pm

harpjane

gl 6/30, in particular?

5:57 pm

CadFan

gl - as in a gl free diet

5:57 pm

CadFan

oh, sorry wrong one

5:57 pm

MimiCat

Gonna go feed the cats and get something ready for dinner. HAGN, everyone, and hugs all around!

6:25 pm

rolotom

Hello! Anybody here?

6:44 pm

Rows

hey guys

6:44 pm

Rows

aww i missed Mimi

6:47 pm

MimiCat

Rows! Came back for a minute to touch base with those I missed. So good to see you!

6:49 pm

MimiCat

Am enjoying Risotta Bolognese and a martini. What's new with you , dear?

6:54 pm

origami

Happy Friday, babblers.

7:11 pm

stidgmere

Fixing paella tonight with local fish and clams. (Not ours but from the store.)

7:26 pm

kje

pizza here... with side cars

7:45 pm

cosdem

Hi all stats for last col i please?

7:45 pm

cosdem

Nvm nbt NBS

7:57 pm

stidgmere

Okay, what are pizzas with side cars?

8:08 pm

mab

yes, what are these pizza side cars?

8:10 pm

mab

extra mozzarella and.... tomato sauce?

8:10 pm

mab

italian cocktails?

8:12 pm

mab

want paella but will probably have crepes with a soupcon of powdered sugar

8:12 pm

stidgmere

Ooo. Crepes are a wonderful invention, enjoy!

8:36 pm

harpjane

do6?

8:37 pm

lideola

its a compound word

8:37 pm

torgone

1/4 of a canine's propulsion system ..

8:37 pm

mab

man's best friend and his appendage

8:37 pm

harpjane

ah!

8:37 pm

mab

torgone's clue's the best

8:38 pm

torgone

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."

8:38 pm

mab

i love when people quote the dalai lama

8:39 pm

mab

mark twain?

8:39 pm

stidmama

hey all, I have a few minutes to play. Is mother still here?

8:39 pm

mab

groucho?

8:39 pm

torgone

Groucho ..

8:40 pm

stidmama

harpo!!!

8:40 pm

mab

ah. dalai lama and groucho so easily confused

8:40 pm

harpjane

I am 99% certain it was NOT harpo!

8:40 pm

stidmama

and chico... (don't forget zeppo)

8:41 pm

stidmama

LOL harpjane!

8:41 pm

mab

maybe he thought it

8:41 pm

stidmama

I think harpo was the thinker... but zeppo had all the good looks!

8:43 pm

stidmama

Tom is home. :-)

8:43 pm

Jillyjill

Hello babbleworld! hi stid, mab, harp, torgone et all

8:43 pm

stidmama

hey jilly!

8:43 pm

Jillyjill

Stiddy..how's the house coming"

8:43 pm

Jillyjill

?

8:44 pm

torgone

Don't forget Gummo ..

8:44 pm

stidmama

I have tar paper on the roof, and shingles go on tomorrow! Then once it's dry enough inside, we'll get ceilings and walls and insulation... and then I can go in and finish the bathroom tiling and such.

8:45 pm

stidmama

I did forget gummo *bad memory mama look*

8:45 pm

Jillyjill

Yay!! I miss seeing your posts on FB, but understand why you got fed up...

8:46 pm

harpjane

hi jilly! 13 left and I am taking a break! bbl

8:46 pm

Jillyjill

see you then harp...and good for you!! Did some earlier...have 40 to go

8:46 pm

stidmama

thanks jilly -- figured my friends would understand and the others I won't worry about. LOL

8:46 pm

stidmama

later harpjane!

8:47 pm

Jillyjill

Now I really can't wait for the holidays to be over.. *wicked wink*

8:48 pm

stidmama

rofl

8:49 pm

welki

hi, babblers

8:49 pm

stidmama

(((welki)))

8:49 pm

Jillyjill

Hiya welki!

8:50 pm

stidmama

well, there are enough online I think I can share my news about bugsaw - who wrote to me today and asked me to let folks know she is offline for a couple months

8:50 pm

welki

i hope everything is okay, stid

8:50 pm

stidmama

She broke her ankle very badly and can't sit up for more than a few minutes at a time.

8:51 pm

stidmama

She WILL be okay, welki, but right now it hurts a lot.

8:51 pm

welki

owie - broke mine a couple of years ago, not badly - and it was pretty rotten

8:53 pm

welki

i hope she's back sooner rather than later - if you write back, please send her my good wishes for a speedy recovery

8:53 pm

stidmama

yep. but she's a strong person, and maybe this will slow her down enough to let other folks wait on her hand and (forgive the pun) foot for a while.

8:53 pm

stidmama

I will, welki. Thanks.

8:53 pm

stidmama

I like the picture of you on the quad, btw

8:54 pm

welki

thanks - just another month or two before the lakes are solid

8:55 pm

welki

(solid enough for quadding and ice fishing)

8:55 pm

Jillyjill

Oh dear, so sad for bugsaw...how awful. Let her know we are thinking about her and sending healing vibes when you talk with her stid!

8:55 pm

stidmama

LOL what a thing to be anticipating. sounds c-c-c-cold!

8:55 pm

stidmama

I will, jilly. :-)

8:56 pm

welki

if you prepare, you don't get cold, stid

8:56 pm

o-o

What do you do with all the ice you catch?

8:56 pm

welki

heck, yesterday, we had wind chills of -27c

8:56 pm

welki

i make martinis - on the rocks

8:57 pm

o-o

What is the best bait for ice?

8:57 pm

welki

a wet finger - ice always sticks to them

8:57 pm

mab

oh my goodness that's cold... and only nov.

8:57 pm

stidmama

hmmm. best bait for ice... snow flakes?

8:58 pm

stidmama

I am always cold. We got down to 0 C and I pull out the long johns!

8:58 pm

stidmama

oh, no wet finger on ice.. BAD idea! LOL

8:58 pm

welki

on the flip side, tomorrow's supposed to be +7C - crazy weather

8:59 pm

stidmama

that is a big flip, welki. Ours has been unusually dry and sunny (that's why it is unusually cold...)

8:59 pm

Jillyjill

I have my fleece on tonight. It's 11 F here

9:00 pm

welki

my husband told me that there's a HUGE storm system reaching from southern california to florida - anyone hear of this?

9:01 pm

stidmama

not a single storm, but more like a string of storms, I think welki?

9:02 pm

welki

hope they're not severe

9:02 pm

o-o

The wind chill was below zero today ... so I had to look for a jacket.

9:03 pm

stidmama

that's pretty chilly, o-o

did you find a jacket?

9:03 pm

welki

i resist putting a coat on, too - don't like the feeling of weight or restriction

9:04 pm

o-o

yes. the cremation tale comes to mind ... Talk of your cold! through the parka's fold it stabbed like a driven nail.

9:05 pm

stidmama

I like being warm, I buy things loose though so I can wear a million layers comfortably.

9:05 pm

stidmama

brrrrr

I think I need a hot choclit now!

9:05 pm

rolotom

clue for go 5 please?

9:06 pm

Jillyjill

famous book...Waiting for Go***

9:06 pm

Jillyjill

rather...like

9:07 pm

rolotom

TY Jilly!

9:07 pm

welki

(looked up the cremation tale - will take a while to read it - bookmarked)

9:07 pm

Jillyjill

yvw rolotom

9:08 pm

Jillyjill

<----------!!FW!!

9:09 pm

torgone

One of Beckett's backup singers?

9:09 pm

welki

wtg jilly!

9:09 pm

stidmama

YAY Jilly!

9:09 pm

stidmama

hey rolotom!

9:11 pm

Jillyjill

tyty

9:12 pm

torgone

Yay Jj!!

9:13 pm

welki

egads, that sam mcgee was the stuff that nightmares are made of! glad i didn't read it when i was a kid!

9:15 pm

welki

strange tales from the yukon :)

9:15 pm

stidmama

Robert Service wrote a lot of peculiar things

9:16 pm

welki

strange i've never heard of him before

9:17 pm

Jillyjill

Stiddy...you will have to wait, but I found a meme that fits your situation...I sent it as a private message

9:17 pm

stidmama

okay, have to get ready to go see Grant... The play he is in, is a lot of fun. "A Servant of Two Masters" -- pity that the college's contract with a local for-profit theater and ticketing agency means the tickets are too highly priced for general community members... *sigh* too much for us, too, but it's our boy and we want to see him doing what makes him happy.

9:17 pm

welki

sort of like a northwestern ts eliot *lol*

9:17 pm

stidmama

Jilly - I get messages forwarded to an email. :-)

9:18 pm

Jillyjill

Yay...I think you'll get a chuckle...

9:18 pm

Jillyjill

and see you later stiddy...take care my friend!

9:19 pm

joso

I don't know how you got through school without seeing sam McGee welki

9:19 pm

welki

maybe because i went to school in the states? had a heavy concentration of literature, too

9:20 pm

joso

ah, that would do it

9:20 pm

welki

but stid knows him - now i feel gypped

9:20 pm

welki

just asked husband (who went to canadian schools) - he's not heard of him either. oh well, now i do :)

9:21 pm

joso

it was a great camping tale, then we dissected it in school and totally spoiled it

9:22 pm

welki

in the right setting, you could scare the bejeezus out of a bunch of kids at the campfire

9:23 pm

joso

and make you shiver with cold, and laugh

9:24 pm

welki

we'd probably be put in jail for scaring kids at a campfire these days

9:26 pm

welki

*boom* welki's crashed the chat

9:27 pm

joso

I think the campfire still gets a pass, but I get your drift

9:27 pm

Jillyjill

Nah...we are all just laughing so hard we can't type!

9:28 pm

welki

*looks at jilly*

9:29 pm

rururocks

*counts straight jackets in the funny room*

9:29 pm

Jillyjill

After my day I am ready for a rubber room!!

9:29 pm

welki

mine are custom made by a little tailor in a shop down the alley in a seedy part of town

9:30 pm

jmcnrick

hi all

9:30 pm

welki

ey jmc

9:30 pm

welki

and hey jmc

9:31 pm

jmcnrick

hey did someone borrow my straight jacket?!?!

9:32 pm

Jillyjill

Hiya jmc!

9:32 pm

jmcnrick

wow this grid is a bear!

9:35 pm

torgone

More of a honey badger ..

9:35 pm

jmcnrick

*taps microphone* testing testing 1 2 3

9:36 pm

jmcnrick

hey torgie!

9:36 pm

torgone

Heya jmc

9:36 pm

jmcnrick

i was just thinking today i seldom see you in the chog anymore. . . but then i am not around as much

9:37 pm

torgone

I don't chog as much, but I'm usually here ..

9:38 pm

jmcnrick

i was pleased to see so many babblers like my story today in FB. . . what a basically good hearted group. . . .

9:38 pm

joso

Sam McGee http://tinyurl.com/le4pgso

9:38 pm

welki

was a great post, jmc - those kids are great

9:38 pm

torgone

It was uplifting

9:39 pm

jmcnrick

are you cold there joso?

9:40 pm

welki

jmc, torg - did you read anything by robert service when you were in grade/high school? (like 'the cremation of sam mcgee')

9:40 pm

jmcnrick

i actually had tears in my eyes walking back to the office. . . but i realized later i had not made it clear that they had traveled several miles by metro to get to that particular park. . .

9:40 pm

joso

I can't find a copy of the cartoon on the web

9:40 pm

jmcnrick

stats for the bottom D please

9:41 pm

welki

i found a recording of robert service reading it, joso

9:41 pm

welki

ethnic slur word, jmc

9:41 pm

jmcnrick

i am very familiar with the cremation of sam mcgee. . . that is why i asked joso if he were cold. . .

9:41 pm

welki

oh fer pete's sakes, i can never just give stats *boink boink*

9:42 pm

jmcnrick

ah thanks welki. . . no worry i am happy for any help. . .

9:42 pm

joso

I am cosey, on a warm couch, blanket over my legs, listening to the wind blow the heat off my house

9:42 pm

welki

i didn't read it until today when o-o made a reference to it.

9:42 pm

jmcnrick

really? I read that in junior high i think. . .

9:43 pm

Jillyjill

Just caught up on FB...great post JMC!

9:43 pm

welki

nope - never heard of robert service. and i took every extra lit class i could get into

9:43 pm

jmcnrick

thanks jilly

9:44 pm

jmcnrick

oh well maybe Mother had me read it. . . she thought it was hysterical. . .

9:44 pm

joso

the national film board made a great cartoon of McGee, like the cat came back, but i don't think it's on the web

9:45 pm

jmcnrick

oh too bad joso i bet that was great. . .

9:45 pm

welki

there's an 8 minute film on youtube, joso

9:45 pm

jmcnrick

you know a long time ago i used to watch a cartoon from canada and i don't remember its name. . . i wonder if any of you know it. . .

9:46 pm

joso

yes, just saw it, ok but the toon is great, so is jonny cash;s reading of it

9:46 pm

welki

ohh i bet johnny cash reading it would be great!

9:46 pm

joso

dudley doright

9:47 pm

jmcnrick

it was a detective and his Sargent. The sargent was short and kind of roundish. . . and he would sing. . .here we go now to catch the bad guys. . . their going to be a sorry bunch of sad guys. . .

9:47 pm

jmcnrick

no dudley doright was a part of rockey and bullwinkle and a US show

9:48 pm

jmcnrick

i remember hearing johnny cash do it joso. . . i had forgotten that. . .

9:48 pm

jmcnrick

it was the first show i saw that i realized was canadian though was that cartoon. . .

9:49 pm

joso

don't know it, was it french?

9:50 pm

jmcnrick

no i wouldn't have learned the song if it were french. . . it was in the late 1960s

9:50 pm

Jillyjill

Well...heading out for evening TV watching with hubby...

9:50 pm

jmcnrick

oh well a memory without a home . . . there are a lot of them

9:50 pm

jmcnrick

bye jilly. . .

9:51 pm

welki

i like that - 'a memory without a home'

9:51 pm

jmcnrick

i still sing the theme song from time to time. . . very catchy. . .

9:52 pm

joso

sounds rather forlorn

9:53 pm

jmcnrick

no it was perky. . .

9:53 pm

jmcnrick

very bouncy song. . . doesn't translate well into the chog. . . :-(

9:53 pm

welki

i think he means your phrase, 'memory without a home'

9:55 pm

jmcnrick

oh. . . but there are a lot of memories like that. . . i remember twirling in the front yard when i was 4 or 5. . . no idea why. . .

9:56 pm

jmcnrick

don't you have memory fragments? *puts on foil hat*

9:57 pm

welki

long week here and i'm pooped. work was rough and sad. going to watch a stupid movie and try to get rid of the week. g'night folks

9:57 pm

welki

(yes i do)

9:59 pm

jmcnrick

sorry to hear it. . .take care of yourself welki. . .

9:59 pm

welki

thanks

9:59 pm

jmcnrick

i am just aiming for nbt and then a book for me. . .

10:03 pm

jmcnrick

nbt

10:03 pm

jmcnrick

okay. . . i am off. . . much love to all in babbleland. . . and i do mean all. . . . *skips out of chog*

10:04 pm

torgone

Nitres jmc ..

10:38 pm

o-o

I have many memories of going into rooms only to be disappointed because I could not remember why ... likely why my amnesia chronicles are rather limited ...

10:42 pm

Jacula

Hello o-o. All you have to do is go back to the place where you first thought of whatever it was, still your mind and it (whatever it was, will eventually come back to you.

10:43 pm

Jacula

Well, most of the time. Sometimes it might take a day or two. lol

10:44 pm

Jacula

I'd like to read our amnesia chronicles, o-o. Problem is the pages would be blank? :)

10:45 pm

Jacula

*your. My keyboard has been sticking these past couple of days.

10:45 pm

Jacula

Anyone need any grid clues?

10:46 pm

Jacula

PB for me, 'cos I just typed a grid word.

10:52 pm

harpjane

hm 13 to go

10:55 pm

o-o

Hello, Jacula. Hope you are doing just swell.

11:01 pm

RoundBarn

I just tuned in, got the end of the memory talk--I like jmc's line--i wonder if it i original with her--also wanted to tell her we all had Sam MdGee memorized--but she left before I came on just now. I find the idea of Amnesia Chronicles great, o-o. Might not cost too much to self-publish.

11:05 pm

RoundBarn

nobody's here so I'll get to bed. An oglet is a baby ogre.

11:07 pm

harpjane

I'm here 2 to go

11:07 pm

harpjane

oh, wait, one to go

11:09 pm

harpjane

fini!

11:09 pm

Jacula

Well done, harp.

11:09 pm

RoundBarn

I'm here long enough to give you a cheer.

11:10 pm

Nef

HI Everyone. Just came back on; looks like I have to do 50 words with no one here now.

11:10 pm

Nef

Hi Round Barn!

11:10 pm

Jacula

I'm here. lol

11:11 pm

RoundBarn

I RARELY FINISH--TWICE EVER. gET HALF WAY OR MORE, USUALLY. pardon caps. Well Nef--you're suddenly here. Did YOU read/know Cremation of Sam McGee?

11:11 pm

Nef

Year and years ago, RB; why what's up?

11:11 pm

Nef

Hi Jac.

11:12 pm

Jacula

I know the poem by RS, too, and the song by JC.

11:12 pm

RoundBarn

There was talk on the chog when I tuned in, just finishing, abt who had or hadn't read it, or knew it. "Please shut the door" is a direct quote.

11:13 pm

Jacula

Hi Nef.

11:13 pm

RoundBarn

maybe because cold weather is here, now.

11:14 pm

Nef

It sure is; isn't it? I've been freezing all day!

11:14 pm

o-o

One for the money. Two for the show. Three to make ready. And four to go.

11:15 pm

Jacula

Roundbarn - They don't say 'pleaee shut the door' where I come from but, more likely, 'WERE YOU BORN IN A BARN?' lol

11:15 pm

Jacula

Don't you step on my blue suede shoes...

11:16 pm

RoundBarn

and hi, jacula. I was just saying goodnight when y'all came on. sounds like o-o's signing off. I should too--a tissue got overlooked when I ran the wash last night, my drier hasn't worked in years so all the bits didn't get blown off. A nuisance.

11:16 pm

Jacula

I once had a beautiful pair of airforce blue suede boots. I loved them and wore them 'til they wore out.

11:17 pm

Jacula

Roundbarn - if you don't have a drier to collect all the bits in the lint trap, then you might have to resort to sticky tape around your hand to pick all the bits off.

11:17 pm

o-o

How might anyone walk without stepping on the shoes?

11:18 pm

RoundBarn

11:18 pm

Jacula

o-o- you can walk without stepping on MY shoes but you cannot help but step on the soles of your own, unles you take them off.

11:19 pm

o-o

and, I heard "born in a barn " too ... more likely the barn door is closed because of the risk of escape

11:19 pm

RoundBarn

hey thanks, Jacula, I hadn't thought of that. I dry in the basement and my dark trousers look like spotted jungle animals.

11:20 pm

Jacula

o-o - http://www.elise.com/q/quotes/yeats.ht\nm

11:20 pm

RoundBarn

I will sign off. Nef, I never sent you the covers, did i. I'll try to remember tomorrow. Night all.

11:21 pm

Jacula

Roundbarn - wouldn't it be a good id4/5 to buy a new drier?

11:23 pm

Nef

RB, I've found that the soft rubber sink stoppers/jar opener circles that you get at trade fairs does wonders at removing cat hair and fur from furniture and clothes. You might try that also on your lint problem.

11:23 pm

RoundBarn

the drier is ok--it's the long copper pipe that got a leak in it that I've never had replaced. Actually I like hanging clothes outdoor, or in the basement when the furnace is on--saves energy and is enjoyable. The nuixance times are like now--a mistake--or wet weather when outdoors or the basement won't suffice.

11:23 pm

Jacula

The barn door is closed for many reasons, o-o. To stop theft, to stop drafts, to stop escape, being some of them.

11:24 pm

rocky12

Hello every one

11:24 pm

Jacula

Roundbarn - what long copper pipe? Are we talking about a stand-alone tumble drier?

11:24 pm

Jacula

Hello rocky12.

11:24 pm

Minveryork

Hello babblers! How is everyone doing t

11:25 pm

o-o

the implication of "born in a barn" is that the door is left open .... my perception is that is a false implication

11:26 pm

Jacula

Nef - rubber gloves etc., work quite well at removing lint, but not as well as sticky tape, lint rollers or a 10 minute blast on the cool setting in an electric tumble dryer.

11:26 pm

RoundBarn

yes, jacula--they don't use them anymore but were hot stuff once--the copper. It erodes. Hi, Rocky, minveryork. I've nbeen saying goodnight for ten minutes so this time I'll really go. Night.

11:26 pm

RoundBarn

last word--isn't the old saying to the efrfect that it's too late to close the barn door after the horse is stolen?

11:27 pm

Jacula

'Night RB. Sleep well and I wish you a lint-free tomorrow. :-)

11:28 pm

Jacula

o-o- Born in a barn here, means that you were born in a drafty building that was open to the elements.

11:28 pm

Nef

That'a the way I've always heard it, RB. A person who was "born in a barn" never shut the door after themselves in our house growing up.

11:29 pm

rururocks

I see the chat has Stalled

11:29 pm

Nef

Hi Min! Hope all isa well with you!

11:29 pm

RoundBarn

we're talking abt two barn sayings--born in a barn means reprimand for bad or uncouth manners, doesn't it?

11:29 pm

harpjane

I just "wasted" 20 minutes on the Dr. Who google doodle

11:29 pm

Jacula

No it hasn't, ruru. It must be your connection.

11:30 pm

Nef

Jac; I've never heard of it as meaning a drafty place before.

11:30 pm

rururocks

that was a pun Jac :D

11:30 pm

Jacula

RB - 'were you born in a barn?' in UK is a reprimand to someone who doesn't shut the door when they come in.

11:30 pm

rururocks

what the hay nef?

11:31 pm

Jacula

Ah, I get it now, ruru. Sorry, but is is 5.31am here in UK.

11:31 pm

rururocks

*wonders if you'd be sheepish growing up in a barn*

11:32 pm

Jacula

Well, that particular reprimand is one Mary could never have yelled at her son Jesus...

11:32 pm

RoundBarn

we're now onto babble about barns, I've been going over old writing abt barns all day--a great story abt my dad, "the great hayloft in the sky," The manure trough is Jordan. Cows of course angels.

11:33 pm

rururocks

I like cows on halloween RB

11:34 pm

rururocks

...waiting...

11:34 pm

RoundBarn

gary Larson had a lot of good cow cartoons.

11:35 pm

o-o

see ya, Jac, Round and Nef ,,,, the interloper has struck again.

11:35 pm

rururocks

....waiting..

11:35 pm

RoundBarn

but if you're making another joke, ru, I don't get it. this time really goodnight.

11:35 pm

Jacula

I have absolutely no id4/5 what you lot are talking about now and, so, if no one needs clues, I'll be off.

11:35 pm

rururocks

interloper?

11:35 pm

Jacula

o-o - Goodnight.

11:38 pm

Jacula

Harp - the Google Dr Who thing was rather silly, I agree.

11:38 pm

rururocks

was a cute joke RB you just didn't play along

11:38 pm

Jacula

Last call for clues now... speak or forever hold your peace...

11:39 pm

Minveryork

Ye6 please

11:40 pm

Uneaixoise

ne6 please

11:40 pm

rururocks

ye 4 past tense minver

11:40 pm

Uneaixoise

pt of ye4/6

11:40 pm

rururocks

a syringe une.. ne 6

11:40 pm

Uneaixoise

tx!

11:41 pm

rururocks

sings : ne6 and the damage done (Neil Young)

11:41 pm

Minveryork

Ne 6/21 word is what you sew with uneaixoise.

11:41 pm

Jacula

Quick off the mark there ruru.

11:41 pm

rururocks

not bad for an interloper huh?

11:42 pm

Jacula

I only turned round for a second or two to see my OH off to work.

11:42 pm

rururocks

OH?

11:42 pm

Jacula

Oh, you are the interloper, ruru?

11:42 pm

Jacula

Other Half.

11:42 pm

rururocks

I guess so.. who else would he pick one

11:42 pm

Minveryork

I hate it when my last word is a fish. Thanks so much!

11:42 pm

rururocks

pick on

11:43 pm

Minveryork

Fireworks!

11:43 pm

rururocks

well done minver.. just in time too

11:43 pm

Jacula

Oh, I don't know, ruru. I've given up falling into all the politics and squabbles on Babchog.

11:43 pm

Jacula

Well done Min! *~*~*~*~*~*

11:44 pm

rururocks

it's not politics.. he's just an asshole

11:46 pm

Jacula

Won't get into that, ruru. OH has just left the house with his new SatNav device, saying, 'We'll see if this works!' I've told him that if I don't see him until Monday we will conclude that it doesn't. lol

11:46 pm

rururocks

and I think you've gotten involved in some way in some of the facebook stuff haven't you?

11:47 pm

Jacula

OH is a trucker and so I'm used to him being away. lol

11:47 pm

rururocks

ah

11:47 pm

rururocks

never heard of OH before

11:47 pm

Jacula

ruru - You mean agreeing with some of the 'Molly' stuff? If so, guilty as charged.

11:48 pm

rururocks

yes.. that's what I mean.. isn't that being involved in the politics and squabbles?

11:49 pm

Jacula

In a set-back kind of way it is, yes. But I really don't have the time, inclination or energy to get actively involved any more.

11:49 pm

rururocks

I find it really funny that BR is 100 times more abusive than any comment Molly has made and yet everyone seems to cut him a lot of slack

11:50 pm

Jacula

BR is someone with mental problems, Molly is a troll. I'll say no more on this.

11:51 pm

Uneaixoise

oh my

11:51 pm

rururocks

Mental problems are no excuse for his behavior.. period

11:51 pm

Uneaixoise

en6 please -- tx

11:51 pm

rururocks

en + the beginning of having too much of something une

11:52 pm

Uneaixoise

tx -- new word for moi

11:52 pm

Jacula

good clue, ruru.

11:52 pm

rururocks

excuse me jac Behaviour

11:52 pm

rururocks

thanks

11:54 pm

rururocks

I have seen him say horribly cruel things in this chat.. yet no one calls him on it. it's terrible

11:54 pm

Jacula

Almost time for the flip. That's when I bow of of chat (see my bio).

11:54 pm

rururocks

night jac

11:54 pm

Jacula

*out of, bloody keyboard!

11:56 pm

Jacula

ruru - I really can't comment with any real knowledge about what has or has not been said on the chog in recent times since I mostly withdrew from it not long after FMitch died. I only check back now if someone tells me there is something I should see.

11:58 pm

rururocks

It doesn't matter Jac. Some people here are bullies and hypocrites.. who only want this game to be one way.. their way. Instead of enjoying it as a social place and a place to have fun and kid around. It is what it is.

11:58 pm

Jacula

And, even if I do see it, I don't always comment upon it.

11:58 pm

Minveryork

Any guesses for next grid size? My guess is 141 words.

11:59 pm

rururocks

good guess minver .. but I say 204

11:59 pm

ursh

hello all i would like about 160

11:59 pm

Jacula

248 is my guess.

11:59 pm

joso

759

11:59 pm

ursh

yuck joso

11:59 pm

Jacula

joso - that would be brilliant!

12:00 am

rururocks

*checks Joso's med cabinet

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