12:01 am
licketySplitAUS
Clues are up
12:04 am
pugmama763
sc7 & cr7
12:08 am
rbud
ty, got the 8 and 9
12:10 am
flosey
hi everyone
12:11 am
flosey
and thanks Lickety
12:12 am
VolleymomDee
hi flosey, rb, thaab, pug and ty lickety!
12:13 am
pugmama763
hi Dee
12:13 am
dizgrannie
NBT/NBS
12:14 am
rbud
hi flosey, Dee, et al - and congrats, diz
12:14 am
rururocks
ti 6 if you follow the yellow brick road
12:14 am
VolleymomDee
hi diz ru; wtg diz
12:15 am
godthaab
HI Volley!
12:18 am
torgone
ni5/12 for NBT ..
12:24 am
VolleymomDee
nbt nbs
12:29 am
cybernan
un 7/52 has to be one of the most ridiculous ones I've monkeyed yet
12:30 am
VolleymomDee
is there only one un 7?
12:32 am
cybernan
don't know, dee -- only one here
12:32 am
cybernan
still trying to find that ma 8-9
12:33 am
rururocks
me too
12:34 am
gapeach
Do you want a clue for ma8?
12:34 am
VolleymomDee
male + abbrev for north + 1st person pronoun + road you pay a fare to drive on minus the last consonant (then plural it)
12:35 am
rururocks
thank you
12:38 am
VolleymomDee
ty ru
12:45 am
oldhousejunky
to 7 - to roast with fire
12:46 am
rururocks
found another weird ma 7
12:47 am
rururocks
finished
12:47 am
VolleymomDee
wtg, ru!
12:48 am
rururocks
some very strange m's dee
12:48 am
rururocks
I had to list for my last 4
12:48 am
VolleymomDee
slowing considerably with 31 left... got the top m, but missing 2 from the bottom m
12:49 am
rururocks
two weird mu 6/7 and two my
12:49 am
VolleymomDee
found 'em ty
12:50 am
VolleymomDee
any more than 2 wy's??
12:50 am
rururocks
just two
12:50 am
rururocks
wi5/20
12:50 am
rururocks
wr5/20 are the weirdos
12:51 am
VolleymomDee
I have one of those... how many more?
12:51 am
rururocks
the rest are 4's
12:51 am
VolleymomDee
thx
12:55 am
rururocks
going to get ready for bed.. might be back
12:55 am
rururocks
good luck dee
12:55 am
VolleymomDee
rest well, ru :)
12:57 am
grannyrose
cooee and g'day from me
12:57 am
VolleymomDee
hi (((rose)))
12:58 am
VolleymomDee
congrats, diz!
12:58 am
grannyrose
hey ya dee. we are roasting here. have had temps of 104+ today. massive cool change on the way though.
12:58 am
grannyrose
WTG DIZ!!!
12:58 am
VolleymomDee
wow! hope your a/c is working :)
12:59 am
grannyrose
lol, that plus 2 fans....
12:59 am
VolleymomDee
lol... sounds like my house in the summer
1:03 am
grannyrose
anything to keep the air moving
1:04 am
VolleymomDee
we have ceiling fans in most of our rooms, and they literally run almost year round for air movement... I hate being in a room with no air movement
1:06 am
grannyrose
ditto. don runs around shutting all the doors and windows, and i run around after him and open them again. i hate being in an hermatically sealed house. i HAVE to feel the air moving.
1:06 am
VolleymomDee
glad to have lickety for last 17 fireworks
1:06 am
grannyrose
ceiling fans are all part of the reno's which at the moment are stalled.
1:06 am
flosey
well done Dee
1:06 am
stidmama
YAY DEE!!!!! *relurk*
1:06 am
grannyrose
WTG DEE!!!
1:07 am
VolleymomDee
Totally agree... lol, plus hubby turns thermostat up and I turn it down LOL
1:07 am
VolleymomDee
ty stid, gran, flosey :)
1:09 am
VolleymomDee
hoping to get our Christmas decorations down tomorrow and Sunday... always looks naked after we put them away LOL
1:10 am
grannyrose
at least you put yours up. maybe this year we will feel more like christmas.
1:11 am
VolleymomDee
We were a little blase about decorations this year... too much going on. I was glad to get something up, so I know exactly what you mean.
1:13 am
VolleymomDee
Well, I am off til the flip. Enjoy your day / eve!!
1:14 am
grannyrose
sweet dreams dee
1:14 am
VolleymomDee
and to you, rose, stid, flosey, et al ... *poofing with hugs*
1:15 am
flosey
goodnight Dee, sweet sleep
1:16 am
VolleymomDee
(((flosey))) to you, too :) *poofing for real*
1:16 am
cybernan
stalled with 9 to go -- maybe tomorrow -- good night
1:16 am
stidmama
sweet dreams, dee --
1:17 am
stidmama
sweet dreams nan!
2:20 am
flosey
hello, is anyone still here?
2:24 am
grannyrose
yes flosey.
2:25 am
flosey
hi again rose, was quiet here for a while
2:26 am
grannyrose
yes. how are you, dear? and your family?
2:26 am
flosey
I'm stuck on my last word, lo5/10 do you have a clue for me?
2:26 am
grannyrose
plural, use the other last consonant
2:26 am
flosey
ah rose, daughter is doing so well, she hasn't looked so rested in a long time
2:27 am
grannyrose
an answer to prayers then.
2:29 am
grannyrose
flosey, plural your first lo4/4
2:29 am
flosey
for sure, rose - we see each other on skype
2:30 am
flosey
ok for crying out loud!!! didn't realize what you meant when you said use other last consonant
2:30 am
grannyrose
*giggle*
2:30 am
flosey
how can I be such a numbskull
2:30 am
grannyrose
you're tired?
2:30 am
flosey
I tried everything else
2:31 am
flosey
yes, tired but happy, relieved
2:31 am
grannyrose
there were so ma4 plurals which i missed because i didn't see that other letter.
2:32 am
flosey
ah, well, guess that's what keeps us coming back
2:33 am
flosey
I've been looking at this for over an hour - listening to Richard Clayderman all along
2:33 am
flosey
and mind wandering all over the place
2:33 am
grannyrose
nice....don has just turned on antiques roadshow...
2:34 am
flosey
that's always interesting
2:34 am
grannyrose
especially when you see something like you personally have sitting in your crystal cabinet...
2:34 am
flosey
I don't watch much tv here - unless there's a special
2:35 am
grannyrose
i also have been having a feast of downton abbey. gosh, maggie smith is priceless.
2:35 am
flosey
tv is downstairs - our house is built into the hillside so downstairs is open one side and front, back is built intothe hill
2:36 am
flosey
downstairs front is 1 bedroom and family room, back is spare room, laundry, freezer/storage, and stairway
2:36 am
grannyrose
lol...at the moment i would need a stair chair to get up and down.
2:37 am
flosey
haven'tneeded anything like that yet
2:38 am
flosey
might be awkward installing here, stairs come half way east, then a landing before they turn and go south
2:44 am
flosey
I watched one episode of D A - couldn't get into it - most of the Brits I know watch it
2:45 am
flosey
always liked Maggie Smith though
2:45 am
grannyrose
i have watched them all. i have the dvd's.
2:45 am
flosey
ah, so you can see quite a run of it - rather than one episode at a time
2:46 am
grannyrose
yes, it helps with the continuity
2:50 am
flosey
my brother (in Ontario) has promised he'll come out for a holiday sometime in the new year - probablySpring
2:51 am
grannyrose
oh lovely flosey. so nice for you. i think i remember he visited last year about the same time?
2:53 am
flosey
no, he hasn't been out for many years, he came while he was on honeymoon with second wife (first died, had been sick for a while, he was devastated - then heard from his old high school sweetheart- didn't take much!
2:54 am
flosey
she had lost her first husband a few years back
2:54 am
grannyrose
oh...i was mistaken then.. still nice to see him though.
2:54 am
flosey
could have been other friends from Ontario, some have been out off and on
2:55 am
grannyrose
one day you will be telling babble world i am there. i am very determined to visit you.
2:56 am
flosey
ah, probably when sons were out - they came at different times, one alone, the other with wife and son
2:57 am
flosey
yes Rose, I picked up some literature about our area to send to you
2:57 am
grannyrose
when i come over, i will probably need you to co-ordinate jilli and saan as well
2:58 am
grannyrose
oh, and crossy and elegant
2:58 am
flosey
before I leave this earth, I want to see all 4 kids and their partners and sons under this roof at the same time
2:59 am
grannyrose
lol....good luck with that...it seems mine are all very much pre-occupied with their lives.
2:59 am
flosey
they all come but at different times
3:00 am
flosey
both boys are still in Ontario, one east Toronto, the other north/west
3:02 am
flosey
Crossy is a bit north of Toronto - he and Elegant came down to meet me once as well as Joso - it was fun meeting them
3:03 am
grannyrose
oh, yes...joso too. any others?
3:03 am
flosey
Don't hear from Joso - he doesn't seem to be on anymore
3:04 am
flosey
in Toronto area a few - Kate (can't think of her last name, she's not on much either) lives west of TO, over Niagara way or maybe not that far west
3:04 am
grannyrose
yes, i know. i must email him. since moving in the his relations, his times have changed dramatically
3:05 am
grannyrose
darn...kate of course. my head is mush.
3:06 am
flosey
ah, I don't remember who he moved in with but it would make a difference - someone to talk to
3:07 am
grannyrose
they keep him on the move. he is keeping more 'regular' hours nowadays.
3:07 am
flosey
and another East of TO, name eludes me, teacher out Pickering/Oshawa way
3:07 am
grannyrose
wvteach?
3:08 am
flosey
don't think so, but drawing a blank
3:08 am
flosey
I draw lots of blanks these days
3:08 am
grannyrose
anyway....when i am planning the trip...i will put out an all points bulletin.
3:09 am
grannyrose
lololol....and why should i be the only one??
3:09 am
flosey
yes, get all the names and #s, they'll organize a get together
3:11 am
flosey
Kate had wanted to come to our meet-up with Joso and Crossy but there was something else, she was pushed for time - she'd have had to stay over - too much for one day
3:11 am
grannyrose
flosey...i thought it would be in 2 years time. but the state of my hips has to be attended to, dear. i am thinking it will be 3 years now.
3:12 am
flosey
we'll be looking forward to it Rose
3:12 am
grannyrose
* wriggles with pleasure*
3:13 am
flosey
lots of time to plan and organize
3:13 am
grannyrose
IF I WAS A PUPPY, MY REAR END WOULD BE A BLUR...
3:13 am
grannyrose
ugh.....sorry
3:13 am
flosey
lol, funny
3:14 am
flosey
but I really must get to bed - just past 1: am
3:14 am
grannyrose
sweet dreams my friend
3:14 am
flosey
great chatting, Rose - see you tomorrow, same time, same station
3:15 am
flosey
good night now
3:15 am
grannyrose
i'll be here. xoxox
3:36 am
grannyrose
dinner ready. will bbl. xoxox
3:43 am
pilgrim719
stuck on un7/52...anyone have a clue?
3:47 am
pilgrim719
nevermind, I got it!
4:00 am
grannyrose
and back. sorry i wasn't here to help you pilgrim.
4:38 am
bojazz
ni ruby - Happy New Year...
4:38 am
rubyfoo
and to you, bojazz!
4:38 am
bojazz
ni? maybe "hi"
4:39 am
rubyfoo
So far, so gpod, but it's only 3 days LOL
4:39 am
rubyfoo
I read it as hi, so much for my eyes
4:39 am
bojazz
start slow, finish fast...
4:39 am
grannyrose
*sigh* {{hugs}} dearest ruby. and g'day bojazz
4:40 am
rubyfoo
{{rosie}} I have missed you each day and owe you a juicy letter
4:40 am
grannyrose
at the end of an extremely hot day. we are both exhausted.
4:40 am
rubyfoo
send some of that heat over here! Today it's a little bit armer but it's been in the 20'sF
4:41 am
grannyrose
ruby...i have to say thank-you so much for the books. already up to the last one. i loved the p d james sequel to pride and prejudice.
4:41 am
rubyfoo
sl5 describes my lovely baby girl dog
4:45 am
rubyfoo
and sl5 describes me
4:47 am
zoozzoom
Hello Babblers!
4:48 am
grannyrose
ruby, add sometimes vowel to doggy description for sl6
4:48 am
rubyfoo
{{zzoozz}} I haven't seen you since the year started! Happy New Year
4:48 am
grannyrose
hey ya zooz
4:49 am
zoozzoom
And a Happy New Year to you too, Ruby
4:49 am
rubyfoo
have to run, but will be back.....like any monster lol
4:49 am
grannyrose
xoxox ruby
4:50 am
zoozzoom
You are not a monster, Ruby, why do you think you are like that?
4:51 am
grannyrose
*sigh* my beautiful man has brought me an ice pack for my swollen ankle. it's so soothing.
4:51 am
rubyfoo
just kidding, I see too many movies where they shoot a bad guy but not enough, and he always comes back
4:51 am
zoozzoom
Have you been over doing it again, Rose?
4:51 am
rubyfoo
or even she (fatal attraction)
4:52 am
grannyrose
no zooz, our temp has been 104+ today.
4:52 am
zoozzoom
Oh I see, ruby..lol
4:52 am
rubyfoo
I can't imagine 104F
4:52 am
zoozzoom
Good grief that is rather warm...Hope you have lots of fans going.
4:52 am
rubyfoo
The only time I've experienced that was on a construction job in Mesa, Arizona
4:52 am
zoozzoom
me neither, Ruby!
4:53 am
grannyrose
zooz, i have spent the greater part of the day on the bed...a/c on, fans blowing.
4:53 am
rubyfoo
but I was much younger
4:54 am
zoozzoom
Yes I can imagine it being very uncomfortable, Rose. Surley the night time shall bring a slight relief?
4:54 am
grannyrose
lol....enjoy your day, ruby. xoxox
4:55 am
grannyrose
fingers crossed, zooz. cool change has arrived, but not a lot of variation. city center is a lot cooler, but the change moved much further west than where we live. we are on the edge.
4:58 am
zoozzoom
Crosses fingers for you too, Rose :-)
5:04 am
grannyrose
ta crossy
5:05 am
grannyrose
how is elegant? she wasn't at all well the last time we spoke.
5:06 am
zoozzoom
Errm I am zoozzoom, Rose :-)
5:07 am
grannyrose
ugh, sorry zooz. my poor head has been fried today...
5:08 am
zoozzoom
lol...no worries, ((Rose))
5:10 am
grannyrose
are you sure you two aren't interchangeable? would be very handy if you were....lol
5:10 am
grannyrose
then again...maybe not....
5:11 am
zoozzoom
I do like bacon though :-)
5:11 am
grannyrose
there you go....we are all bacon fanatics.
5:11 am
grannyrose
maple syrup optional....
5:12 am
grannyrose
i had the most amazing roast pork sandwich yesterday....i thought i had died and gone to heaven. the crackling was done to a turn.
5:13 am
zoozzoom
I love shredded iceberg lettuce, quartered boiled egg,sliced & squared avacado and diced cripsy bacon salad..it is lush!
5:13 am
grannyrose
i swear....it was nearly an inch thick, dripping with gravy and apple sauce.
5:13 am
zoozzoom
That sounds yummy, Rose!
5:14 am
grannyrose
i don't care how you serve it....gimme the pork/ham/bacon.
5:14 am
grannyrose
oh, zooz, your salad sounds like to die for...
5:17 am
zoozzoom
Do you not have any icepop or icepoles as we call them in your freezer compartment to cool you down and refresh you, Rose?
5:17 am
zoozzoom
Strawberry ones are nice :-)
5:18 am
grannyrose
yes we do zooz. but we have just finished dinner. tummy full.
5:18 am
zoozzoom
Yeah but just one to freshen the mouth with won't hurt!
5:18 am
zoozzoom
After all it is just frozen flavoured water!
5:19 am
grannyrose
in about 10 minutes perhaps. room starting to cool down now.
5:19 am
zoozzoom
That is good then. Might become more bearable soon.
5:20 am
grannyrose
we have the frozen fruit juice ones, no added sugar.
5:20 am
zoozzoom
They sound even better!
5:21 am
zoozzoom
What time is it now where you are, Rose?
5:21 am
grannyrose
nearly 10:30 pm saturday
5:22 am
zoozzoom
11:22am here now.
5:22 am
zoozzoom
Saturday also.
5:23 am
grannyrose
so 9 hours behind me
5:23 am
zoozzoom
Gosh you eat late...I can't eat much food after 8pm otherwise I tend to get indigestion when i retire for the evening.
5:24 am
zoozzoom
Yes i will trt and remember that.
5:24 am
grannyrose
lol....zooz after years of having to eat when the mother wanted, it is a luxury to eat when we are hungry.
5:26 am
zoozzoom
Sorry, Rose, I was not saying when you eat is wrong. I was just saying I can't :-) and what you say makes perfect sense.
5:27 am
grannyrose
appreciate it, zooz. fortunately don and i have cast-iron stomachs.
5:29 am
zoozzoom
Talking of cast iron stomachs, I tried sushi again in the summer last year. I gagged instantly it touched my mouth. The texture of raw fish for some reason does not agree with me..lol
5:29 am
zoozzoom
My friends found it funny though.They said my face was a picture and a half..lol
5:32 am
zoozzoom
I take it the word 'Mank' must be a slang word.
5:32 am
grannyrose
lol....you should see me trying to eat mashed potato.
5:33 am
zoozzoom
Oh wow isn't it strange..I love mashed potatoes!
5:33 am
zoozzoom
Nice creamy & buttery..oh gosh now I am drooling..lol
5:34 am
grannyrose
the texture of the mashed spuds which my mother made was really gag worthy. nowadays, don and i mash them as you say...mother's were very dry
5:35 am
zoozzoom
Oh yes I agree.Dry potaotes is not nice at all.
5:35 am
zoozzoom
Potatoes*
5:36 am
grannyrose
and i am finding the foam from toothpaste also gagging. i thought it was the head of my toothbrush. switched to an itty-bitty electric one. same result.
5:36 am
zoozzoom
I also love a good baked potato too!
5:37 am
grannyrose
don is constantly rushing into the bathroom, concerned, because he can hear me gagging.
5:37 am
grannyrose
oh, me to, zooz. i love them crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. and the pumpkin has to be burnt.
5:38 am
zoozzoom
I have been find lately when I have brushed my teeth my throat seem to get a thick mucas type phlem. And I have to keep swallowing to get rid of it. then after a while it goes.
5:38 am
zoozzoom
for the nasty description in there.
5:39 am
zoozzoom
Must be an ingrediant in the toothpaste that my throat re-acts to maybe.
5:39 am
grannyrose
ugh, zooz. it sounds like your sinuses are draining.
5:39 am
Lizlin
Hi all :) H
5:39 am
zoozzoom
You could be right there, Rose.
5:39 am
grannyrose
{{hugs}} liz girl
5:39 am
zoozzoom
Hello, Liz :-)
5:40 am
Lizlin
Twice for good measure ;)
5:40 am
zoozzoom
A Happy New Year to you and yours, Liz!
5:40 am
grannyrose
zooz, could you try a sinus spray?
5:40 am
Lizlin
And to you and yours zooz. Hope you're keeping warm, while Rose and I are trying to keep cool.
5:41 am
zoozzoom
What type would you recommend, Rose?
5:41 am
zoozzoom
Thank you, Liz I am just about keeping warm..There is another cold front on its way tommorrow :-(
5:42 am
grannyrose
one with an antihistamine perhaps. himself alternates between sinex and telnase. he finds it works better alternating them.
5:43 am
grannyrose
perhaps google them zooz, and find what is similar in your neck of the woods.
5:43 am
Lizlin
Are you managing to keep cool Rose? I saw the temps in Melbourne and heard about the Victorian fires.
5:44 am
zoozzoom
do you thinnk it is connected that sometimes My throat will start to close a little getting an over production of saliva massivley resulting in continuing to swallow and it is rather distressing as it will last all night and for a day or two then nothing again for weeks?
5:44 am
grannyrose
liz, not only victoria, but also south australia. fortunately step-daughter lives on the coast so she is safe. we have had the a/c and 2 fans on all day.
5:45 am
zoozzoom
Sorry for asking..but never thought if i should see my doctor about it.that is also the first time i have tried to describe what was going on..lol
5:45 am
Lizlin
Guess it's that time of year. Hope everyone stays safe.
5:45 am
zoozzoom
Oh no not more fires, Liz!
5:46 am
grannyrose
sounds like sinusitis in a major way zooz. try the alternating treatments. don does a 2 week rotation which seems to work well.
5:46 am
zoozzoom
Bad enough if they are natural ones, Liz. hope you do not get any man made ones this year!
5:46 am
zoozzoom
Thank you very much, Rose, I will try them and hope it works!
5:47 am
Lizlin
Not in Queensland - well, not near us. But as Rose said, in Victoria and S Australia. I believe a 17 yr old has been arrested for starting a fire.
5:47 am
grannyrose
np's zooz. hope your chemist can help you.
5:48 am
zoozzoom
why would they want to do that..even if they are having problems..why put other people and animals at risk?
5:48 am
zoozzoom
Already got that one.
5:48 am
zoozzoom
Have written them down, Rose :-)
5:48 am
Lizlin
I thought I'd entered it this afternoon. But obviously it didn't take then.
5:50 am
grannyrose
liz, zooz...could you please pass my xoxox on to sprite. nearly 11pm here and i am fading.
5:50 am
Lizlin
Sleep well Rose. Happy I caught you :)
5:51 am
grannyrose
and xoxox to you both, dear friends.
5:52 am
Lizlin
Zooz, have you got the 2nd ma 6/7 combo?
5:52 am
zoozzoom
Sweet sleeps Rose. And thanks for the chat & advice :-)
5:53 am
zoozzoom
yes i do, Liz.
5:53 am
Lizlin
Little clue pls?
5:54 am
zoozzoom
Male+ 3rd vowel + everyday two letter wod.
5:55 am
zoozzoom
Then plural for the 7
5:55 am
Lizlin
Thanks - thanks pretty much how I originally tried to spell the 8/9 combo!
5:55 am
Lizlin
It didn't work!
5:57 am
zoozzoom
I struggled with the first MA 6 &7 lol
5:58 am
Lizlin
It suddenly came to me! Out of the blue. I must've seen / read the word somewhere.
5:58 am
mattygroves
What is the 8/9 combo - is it also an ma?
5:58 am
zoozzoom
It is, Matty
5:58 am
Lizlin
Yes, Matty. How are you? How was your trip - not too harrowing I hope.
5:59 am
Lizlin
And Happy New Year to you and yours.
5:59 am
nurse1000
anyone please help with to7? monkeys gave up...
6:00 am
Lizlin
Sorry, don't have it yet.
6:01 am
mattygroves
It was as good as could be expected under the circumstances - having a six year old around at Christmas keeps one from getting to mournful. I'm glad to be back though
6:01 am
mattygroves
Could I get a clue for the ma8/9?
6:01 am
Lizlin
Difficult for you I'm sure. But happy you're home safely.
6:02 am
zoozzoom
TO + double consonant + 2nd vowel+ two hile tiles on the end.
6:02 am
zoozzoom
High tile points*
6:03 am
Lizlin
ma 8 - male + abbrev for north + 1st person pronoun + road you pay a fare to drive on minus the last consonant (then plural it)
6:03 am
zoozzoom
Ad when you say it to yourelf it sounds like you are saying Toffee.
6:03 am
Lizlin
Dee's clue from earlier
6:03 am
mattygroves
Thanking you all kindldy!
6:04 am
mattygroves
kindly, even
6:04 am
Lizlin
Thanks Zooz
6:04 am
Uneaixoise
tx for the great clues!
6:04 am
nurse1000
Ty zooz and Liz. Just could not see it.
6:04 am
zoozzoom
Welcome, Nurse1000 :-)
6:05 am
nurse1000
Hi all. Thanks for the help. Not a kind grid for me today.
6:05 am
Lizlin
Such beautiful dogs, Une. Don't know how you can transport them and then leave them. I've been meaning to say that for a while.
6:06 am
zoozzoom
I was just thinking, Liz.How can anyone abandon such lovely dogs!
6:07 am
zoozzoom
And I always love looking at, Une, icon through-out the year.Such diffrent characters you can see in their faces.
6:08 am
Lizlin
Well, I guess that is the first question. My friend posted something to that effect on Facebook today - about neutering dogs - 67000 potential dogs from one unneutered female dog and her offspring in 6 years.
6:08 am
zoozzoom
I found yesterdays grid to be a bit of a bind, Nurse.especailly the Ss
6:09 am
zoozzoom
especially*
6:10 am
zoozzoom
Typing has gone awry again!
6:11 am
Lizlin
Leaving it for tonight with 20 left for tomorrow. Enjoy your days.
6:11 am
zoozzoom
Sweet sleeps, Liz! Nice to catch up with you :-)
6:12 am
Uneaixoise
Liz, fyi they're all going to rescues, fosters, and adopters that have been VERY carefully vetted . . . very reassuring . . . and yes, i pretty much fall in love with each one even during that short transport :-)
6:12 am
rubyfoo
If we didn't sterilize our females, we would have 10 or 12 pups a year. But I am loathe to "fix" Rufie as he is such a magnificent specimen and NE! lolVER chases girl. Actually, his baby sister mounts him
6:12 am
Uneaixoise
LOL hey, ruby :-)
6:12 am
zoozzoom
I am a dog lover, Une.And am greatful for the transporting you do :-)
6:13 am
rubyfoo
bonjour, un. Our Rufie has a local fan club' they come to the gate and take his picture
6:13 am
Uneaixoise
tx zooz :-)
6:13 am
Uneaixoise
OMG how cute, ruby!!
6:16 am
rubyfoo
Of all of our 7 chows over the years, he is the most beautiful and also the nicest, but is still an excellent guard dog. ( I'm not sure if he'd bite a bad guy, though). Don't tell anyone
6:16 am
zoozzoom
Well as long as it is enough to put these type of people off, Ruby, is all that matters :-)
6:17 am
rubyfoo
We gave a little cocktail party yesterday and he was an angel, checked everybody out and then went snoringly to sleep.
6:18 am
rubyfoo
Of course, he had a little pate
6:18 am
zoozzoom
sweet..lol
6:20 am
rubyfoo
the painter and electrician said they were coming this afternoon but I'll believe it when I see it.
6:20 am
zoozzoom
That bad heh
6:21 am
rubyfoo
they decided that I needed to change the lights in the kitchen as they were high intensity and always going out. But it turns out to be a big (and expensive) job and I am at their mercy
6:23 am
zoozzoom
What just to change the bulbs to a lower wattage one..Or have they decided to keep them and change the circuits instead!
6:24 am
rubyfoo
they are installing LED's (whatever that is) and, therefore, changing the whole (complicated) system
6:25 am
zoozzoom
Tell them to just change the bulbs, Ruby, I am sure you do not need the whole system changing.Are you sure they are not just trying to rip you off?
6:25 am
MollyL
Ruby, have you considered getting a second estimate? I think these guys may be taking you for a ride.
6:25 am
zoozzoom
Snap, Molly!
6:26 am
zoozzoom
My thoughts exactly!
6:26 am
rubyfoo
They already removed a transformer, so I'm stuck, and have already bought the materials. It is possible that they are ripping me off, but I am stuck
6:27 am
rubyfoo
The good news is that the 3 LED's they,ve aready installed are lively, so even if it's too expensive, the end result may be worth it
6:27 am
rubyfoo
lovely (also lively)
6:28 am
rubyfoo
Negotiating all this stuff on my own and in French isn't easy. At least the painter did a very good and clean job with the wallpaper and paint in the kitchen and entry hall.
6:29 am
zoozzoom
Well in future, Ruby, It might be best to get several qoutes before committing to one service.But as long as you are happy. Hate to think you are being made an easy target.
6:29 am
rubyfoo
Also, the day my husband "lost" the car keys, he took me to the dealership nd food shoppig, so maybe he's a friend
6:30 am
rubyfoo
I wS ABLE, HOWEVER, TO NEGOTIATE A LOWER PRICE WITH THE vw DEALERSHIP FOR THE NEW KEY AND WITH THE CAR INSURER FOR A LOWER RATE. sO THERE ARE SOME GOOD THINGS, TOO
6:31 am
rubyfoo
whoops, sorry for shouting, it's that wayward pinkie again
6:31 am
MollyL
Ruby, contractors often see women who make these decisions alone as fair game for expensive work. Can you ask any of your male friends at the restaurant to come over and bargain with them?
6:31 am
zoozzoom
We have had people in the news here, Ruby, For being best friends for an elderly couple..would do anything for them.Turned out..this so called best friend was stealing thousands of pounds from them.Being kind to you.Does not really mean they are being a friend. They could be..but just be wary :-)
6:32 am
MollyL
Yes Zoom, especially wealthy older people.
6:32 am
rubyfoo
Good iea, Molly. The person who got us into all the fisc trouble did itt to my (not yet) husband, also a friend.
6:33 am
rubyfoo
Alas, we used to be wealthy but are still old!
6:33 am
rubyfoo
and he stile a lot of money
6:34 am
rubyfoo
<-- NOT YET ELDERLY!!!!
6:34 am
zoozzoom
My parents say they are elderly but still young at heart :-)
6:35 am
rubyfoo
I still feel like dancing, just don't get the chance
6:36 am
zoozzoom
when you do babble..put the wireless on and have a little jig, Ruby :-)
6:36 am
rubyfoo
and turn Skype off! lol
6:37 am
MollyL
Ruby, you may not consider yourself wealthy, but to others you may appear so. Also, the language issue makes you a prime candidate for a swindle.
6:37 am
zoozzoom
I am listening to music right now.I usually have music on when on the computer.
6:37 am
zoozzoom
I bet you dance very well, Ruby :-)
6:37 am
sprite
good afternoon all
6:37 am
zoozzoom
Hello, Sprite :-)
6:38 am
sprite
hey zooz :) *hugs* How are you and your parents today?
6:38 am
rubyfoo
I think because it's a big house, compared to what local older couples have, we may appear so. And being Americans.
6:38 am
zoozzoom
Rose sends her love but was exhausted from the 104f heatand retired for the evening.
6:39 am
zoozzoom
All seems well in the zoozs camp thanks. Not seen parent stoday as it is my sister doing the rounds today.Which is just as well as it is raining on and off..lol
6:39 am
sprite
am glad she went to bed, zooz. I am crazy late. I hope she sleeps well :)
6:39 am
rubyfoo
hello sprite -- just going to crash with the NYT puzzle
6:40 am
sprite
have a good crash, ruby :) And enjoy the puzzle. *hug*
6:40 am
zoozzoom
Well I hope it is a good crazy late and not the bad dream type crazy late.
6:42 am
sprite
it is the flu crazy late. Am sitting here glassy-eyed and coughing, hoping the pain in my hips will subside enough for me to go back in bed.
6:43 am
zoozzoom
Urgh..horrid...Hope you have a hot water-bottle with you..tissues..and a nice hot chicken soup.
6:44 am
sprite
hot coffee, lots of tissues. I am good for now :)
6:44 am
rubyfoo
bye everybody
6:44 am
sprite
bye ruby, have fun
6:44 am
rolin
I have chicken soup heating up as we speak....and i'm not even sick!
6:44 am
zoozzoom
I was up half the night with a hacking cough..just can't seem to shake that last bit of the cold out of me..But having the flu is worse than what i had..so can imagine how you are felling :-9
6:45 am
zoozzoom
Must admit, Rolin, I love chicken soup!
6:45 am
sprite
aw zooz, how positively rotten :( Nights last forever that way.
6:45 am
zoozzoom
Toodle pips, Ruby.
6:45 am
sprite
Scotty, beam me over to rolin's! Hey rolin :)
6:45 am
rolin
well this is the proper stuff.... good jewish chcken soup... rich and meaty
6:46 am
sprite
sounds delish
6:46 am
zoozzoom
And Happy New Yeaaar to you, Rolin :-)
6:46 am
MollyL
Zoom, there is some kind of a non-flu cold going around that lasts FOREVER. Many people around here have had it and it lasts for weeks.
6:46 am
zoozzoom
Oh real bits of chunky chicken!
6:46 am
rolin
hey sprite... i was wondering how i could get some over to you... there's anpther prtion frozen in the freezer...i reckon the cold would keep it ok if i posted it..lol
6:47 am
sprite
lol rolin :) Indeed. Send it over!
6:47 am
zoozzoom
Well I hope I have not got that then, Molly!
6:47 am
rolin
the only thing im missing are the noodles...but im going low carb so i dont make them..*sigh*
6:47 am
crosshair
good morning everyone:)
6:47 am
zoozzoom
thing I need..lol
6:47 am
rolin
one more k to go
6:47 am
zoozzoom
Hello, Crossy :-)
6:47 am
sprite
low carb is good
6:48 am
MollyL
There is actually a grannyschickensoup.com where you can order chicken soup. I don't know if they ship international though. And it's way cheaper to make it yourself.
6:48 am
sprite
go go goooo ro!
6:48 am
rolin
its working for me..thats for sure
6:49 am
rolin
but now my soup is ready.... catch you lovely people later
6:49 am
sprite
I will ask my love to make me some. I think his chickensoup is as good as the granny's one.
6:49 am
zoozzoom
enjoy your, Soup, Rolin!
6:49 am
sprite
bye ro, have a good one and enjoy the chicken soup for both of us
6:49 am
zoozzoom
Must admit youhave to have a bit of buttered crusty bread to go with a soup!
6:50 am
sprite
ouch no, thank you. My throat is being nasty. Just soup. And coffee.
6:51 am
zoozzoom
Just tried the website, Molly. But it will not load :-(
6:52 am
zoozzoom
LOL well no you can ommit the bread then, Sprite :-)
6:52 am
sprite
thanks, zooz ;)
6:52 am
sukee
I found it it's Grandmaschickensoup.com
6:53 am
sukee
And good morning.
6:53 am
zoozzoom
Thanks, Sukee :-)
6:53 am
zoozzoom
Did you enjoy the Christmas Drwho?
6:53 am
sukee
I did, very enjoyable.
6:55 am
sprite
hi sukee! Found it... they don't ship internationally, it looks like. But a brilliant idea anyway.
6:55 am
zoozzoom
Amazing what you can buy online. never thought people would order chicken soup..lol
6:55 am
zoozzoom
Could not would.
6:56 am
zoozzoom
I swear i am losing my marbles.
6:56 am
sprite
yeah it is a great idea
6:57 am
zoozzoom
Well you can but tins of soup..so why not freshly homemade.
6:57 am
sprite
nah you are not, silly. A couple of typos does not a marbleless zooz make.
6:57 am
crosshair
If so, then I have losr my marbles long ago
6:58 am
sukee
There might be some company in the UK that does it or France, or a great chance to start a new business.
6:58 am
zoozzoom
I actually think it is this laptop..It does not seem to type everything I try and type.
6:58 am
sukee
Hi crossy, long time no see
6:58 am
crosshair
howdy sukee
6:58 am
sprite
hey crossy :) *hug*
6:58 am
crosshair
((sprite))
6:58 am
zoozzoom
Well even with your lost marbles, Crossy, You still have a wealth of information that helps us all here on babbleland :-)
6:59 am
crosshair
awww, shucks...:)
6:59 am
sukee
My cat is being lazy today, he won't get out of bed and took over most of my bed before I got up.
6:59 am
sprite
mork calling mindy....
7:00 am
sprite
aw that is so sweet, sukee
7:00 am
zoozzoom
Talking of which. My firefox does not seem to be running too well. i want to delete it and re-install it. But I want to make sure I have got rid of all of it..Any tips?
7:00 am
crosshair
I find it amazing how one sigle feline weighing about 8 pounds is able to take over an entire queen sized bed with ease;)
7:00 am
pippingeek
Morning, gang
7:00 am
zoozzoom
Used to love that show...many moons ago now.
7:00 am
zoozzoom
Hello, Pipping :-)
7:00 am
sprite
hi pippin :)
7:00 am
crosshair
are you comfortable working in the registry editor, zooz?
7:01 am
zoozzoom
I will give it a stab, Crossy.
7:01 am
sprite
zooz:
http://tinyurl.com/cdv9atn
7:02 am
zoozzoom
you can email me if it is a long winded process. Don,t want me hogging the chogging :-)
7:02 am
crosshair
Well, be sure; one boo-boo in regedit and you can mess up your computer badly. If you are unsure, go to program files inside your c drive instead
7:02 am
sprite
best thing to do is make a backup of the registry first.
7:03 am
zoozzoom
Did that one already, Sprite.But it still had my extensions and add-ons when i re-installed.
7:03 am
pippingeek
Sad that manky is not considered a word
7:03 am
sprite
pippin, what would it mean?
7:03 am
crosshair
I think we will try in program files first. it is less perilous and not long winded. Fist uninstall FF using Ccleaner, then go to c drive/program files and remove the empty FF folder then re-install
7:04 am
zoozzoom
Mank should be, Pipping... but i think the other is mankey.
7:04 am
zoozzoom
Mank as in skanky
7:04 am
sprite
http://tinyurl.com/cdv9atn gives a step by step approach, zooz
7:04 am
sukee
But that just gave me another word :)
7:05 am
crosshair
and sprite gave you a great link as well:)
7:05 am
zoozzoom
Cool Okay will get started..if you don't hear from me for a while it is because i will be re-starting computer and stuff.
7:06 am
zoozzoom
Thanks, Sprite :-)
7:06 am
crosshair
because if you have never used regedit before it can be dangerous. i have seen people fry a perfectly good computer by making errors in there:(
7:06 am
sprite
yvw zooz :) Good luck.
7:07 am
sprite
too true, crossy. Regedit takes patience. You have to be sure you are in exactly the right spot.
7:07 am
zoozzoom
I have used it before, Crossy :-)
7:08 am
crosshair
Ak. ok, then go in, find the mozilla file under all the software tabs and removes the values
7:08 am
crosshair
then restart computert
7:08 am
zoozzoom
I have noticed that firefox keeps freezing now and again and i have to turn it off and on again..but it gets annoying after a while.Also when i type into the chog and press return it takes a few seconds before it goes.It never did that before.
7:09 am
crosshair
but back up, just in case
7:09 am
sukee
That is why I stopped using Firefox, it kept crashing. I use Chrome now.
7:10 am
sprite
same for me
7:10 am
crosshair
FF used to be the be all-end all but Chrome has surpassed it now
7:10 am
crosshair
Chrome is a tad intrusive though. it is like the Facebook of browsers:)
7:11 am
crosshair
remember though, when in regedit, zooz, there may be more than one instance of the mozilla file. you will have to search them out under all the available software headings
7:14 am
zoozzoom
I will type in %APPDATA%
7:15 am
crosshair
it May be there, but you do not always get the detail you would wish\
7:15 am
zoozzoom
In case you were wondering I am using explorer at the moment :-)
7:16 am
crosshair
It is ok, it washes off afterwards;)
7:18 am
josephjames
does anyone have the N word from the N below the other N?
7:18 am
crosshair
I.E: The browser that has loaded more browsers than any other browser.
7:19 am
sprite
josephjames: it isn't one of the first 8 clues
7:19 am
josephjames
ah thanks
7:19 am
josephjames
what about the 8 and the 9?
7:19 am
sukee
Ah, ty sprite
7:20 am
crosshair
just found an ma 8/45;)
7:21 am
sprite
the ma8/9 combo. Sounds like artificial sweetener(s) to me, but it is an alcohol.
7:21 am
josephjames
ok thanks
7:21 am
sprite
fireflies. Some oddball words today.
7:22 am
crosshair
yaaa for sprite!!
7:22 am
sprite
anything else I may help with before I go?
7:24 am
sprite
ok, off I go then! *hugs* and may you all have a blessed day and a peaceful night.
7:47 am
grant
sorry. off to PB
7:49 am
MollyL
*Puts out bacon and egg breakfast sandwiches for Grant*
8:17 am
MLFAN17
stats for teh 2nd column E?
8:19 am
Uneaixoise
en5 and 6 -- sign up
8:19 am
Uneaixoise
hi and bye -- BBL :-)
8:20 am
MLFAN17
4th column lone N?
8:21 am
Ouwachita
MLF...what they wear is habit forming
8:23 am
MLFAN17
not sure what you mean ouwa?
8:23 am
phaeton
that's the other N
8:24 am
MLFAN17
phae do you have the lone N on 4th column?
8:25 am
MLFAN17
its hiding
8:25 am
phaeton
but the one OUW was talking about are the catholic women who devote themselves to that religion
8:25 am
MLFAN17
oh i got it
8:26 am
MLFAN17
i mean the lone n
8:26 am
MLFAN17
and i have two words for the other n on the same column
8:27 am
Ouwachita
how about the last inning in a baseball game
8:27 am
MLFAN17
ni 5/12 number
8:27 am
MLFAN17
can i get a clue for the 8/9 please?
8:28 am
bubba218
Type of sugars used in chemistry.
8:28 am
phaeton
not from me...sorry
8:29 am
bubba218
male + little bug + not new but **d
8:30 am
bubba218
then plural
8:34 am
MLFAN17
bubba something isnt working right in that clue
8:34 am
MLFAN17
a three letter word for bug?
8:35 am
bubba218
try again.....grown boy + sounds like what you do to make a sweater without the k + not new but **d
8:36 am
MLFAN17
okay that worked phew
8:36 am
MLFAN17
nbt and nbs
8:37 am
MollyL
The little bug is a baby louse
8:38 am
MLFAN17
phae did you find it?
8:39 am
MLFAN17
i am out of here poof
9:00 am
aslindy
hello all
9:03 am
mattygroves
Hiya. Anyone have the stats for the E in the second column?
9:04 am
aslindy
en 5, 10 and en 6,18
9:05 am
LuvWordGames
thanks aslindy, I've been staring at that darn E for quite while but once I had the stats I saw it right away!
9:05 am
aslindy
you're welcome. glad to help.
9:05 am
72 Temple Owl
you and me both
9:05 am
mattygroves
Thanks lindy - exactly the same as Luv - as soon as you said, I saw it
9:06 am
aslindy
it's a good day then. I helped people.
9:08 am
Matches
clue for to 7/48
9:11 am
grant
retired yankees manager joe to***+*l* me to the moon
9:13 am
Matches
great clue grant ty
9:14 am
aslindy
no idea of the name, but I got it anyway
9:14 am
72 Temple Owl
that bottom e...
9:14 am
kje
en5 - sign up for a class
9:15 am
72 Temple Owl
doh
9:15 am
72 Temple Owl
time to get to work
9:16 am
crosshair
ty grant, I also had no idea of the name but with what you gave me and morewords I was able to dig it out:)
9:19 am
crosshair
For those who do not do baseball, the word means to subject to fire or intense heat:)
9:23 am
Matches
need un 7/52 for fireworks. Clue please
9:24 am
godthaab
I won't even pontificate about giving you a clue
9:24 am
phaeton
to7 clue works if you know anything about the Yankees. ;(
9:24 am
mattygroves
The thought of Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan in bed together. Having seen it in your mind, you can't un***** it
9:24 am
kni15
un+not fat+high point letter
9:24 am
welki
aretha lyrics, "Th*** what you're doing to me...*
9:24 am
mattygroves
Or use kni's clue ;)
9:25 am
welki
th*** what you're trying to do to me - i sang too quickly :)
9:26 am
Matches
both clues got me the word and FTREWORKS. TY
9:26 am
welki
and hello, all
9:37 am
72 Temple Owl
hi,welk
9:39 am
crosshair
I have been lazy during this holiday period, so here it is--Crossy's quote of the day!! This one is for all you struggling writers out there, all you wordsmiths, and pen monkeys, and all you purveyors of prose!
9:39 am
crosshair
“Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self.â€
-Cyril Connolly
9:42 am
kje
stats only for 8 and 9, please?
9:42 am
mattygroves
ma8/45 and 9/60
9:45 am
ivesy3
first mu 4 plz
9:46 am
kje
ah, got them, ty
9:57 am
kje
did you find it, ivesy?
9:57 am
kje
mu + start of not day
10:03 am
Buttonman
Morning all, I need a clue for the su 6 please
10:04 am
kje
add a letter to the su5, button
10:06 am
Buttonman
thanks, KJE, got it
10:09 am
kje
can clue for exactly 1 minute, then must run...
10:10 am
mattygroves
OK - looking for both the ma6/24 and 7/36 along with the mMUs with the same values...?
10:11 am
mattygroves
Got the MAs now
10:11 am
mattygroves
Just the MUs (and 32 other words
10:12 am
kje
mu6 same first 3 as ones before + a metal can
10:13 am
mattygroves
Mucho gratitude!!
10:14 am
kje
happy babbling, I'm off
10:15 am
mattygroves
Have a great one
10:23 am
phaeton
help with the to7 and please not the yankee clue
10:24 am
mattygroves
Scottish word for mountain, followed by a person who umpires a game (usually used in say football) and sometimes vowel
10:25 am
phaeton
ty matty
10:25 am
penquis
hello....can i please get STATS for the lone N (lower one)?
10:27 am
mattygroves
ni5/12, I think
10:28 am
penquis
you were right.. ;o)
10:28 am
mattygroves
Ha! For once :)
10:31 am
phaeton
help with the ma6/24 pls
10:32 am
mattygroves
A male person followed by me, myself and * followed by a bit of the really ugly shoe - cr** (and plural)
10:33 am
jmcnrick
ty matty
10:34 am
mattygroves
Four left - all UN 5s and 6s
10:35 am
jmcnrick
go matty go!
10:36 am
penquis
do you want clues for the ones i have (don't have them all)...
10:38 am
penquis
congrats!
10:39 am
jmcnrick
whoo hoo pahe!
10:39 am
jmcnrick
er phae!
10:39 am
phaeton
ty...any clues needed?
10:39 am
phaeton
woohoo jmc
10:40 am
jmcnrick
I takes what i can gets. . . :)
10:40 am
phaeton
ok...need to go shovel snow. hagd!
10:40 am
mattygroves
OK - I'm looking for UN6/33, 5/12 and 6/21
10:40 am
mattygroves
Got the 5/12 (duh)
10:41 am
phaeton
un6...to not use the needles to create sweatherss
10:41 am
mattygroves
So just the 6/33 and 6/21
10:41 am
phaeton
un6/21 no holes
10:41 am
mattygroves
Lovely - got that one now....
10:42 am
mattygroves
Just the one left
10:42 am
phaeton
un6/33 to unravel sweater
10:43 am
jmcnrick
un6/21 unlike my old jeans my new ones are un6/21
10:44 am
mattygroves
Hurrah - fw!!
10:44 am
jmcnrick
whooo hooo matty!
10:45 am
phaeton
wtg matty
10:45 am
penquis
congrats!
10:46 am
mattygroves
Any clues before I go? MY OH (Jeff) is snoring gently away, napping beside me.
10:51 am
mattygroves
OK, have fun folks. Be good out there. Poof
10:59 am
LuvWordGames
clue for un 7/52 please?
11:00 am
penquis
to taking rumination, pondering out of something....
11:00 am
penquis
dumb word...
11:00 am
LuvWordGames
thanks pen-odd word but that's Babble for you!
11:01 am
Judi
Howdilly doo, Babblers!
11:01 am
penquis
unfortunately true...
11:03 am
uusue2
morning all!
11:16 am
MollyL
I have to ruminate on what "to taking rumination" means
: P
11:17 am
penquis
ask the babble dictionary people...
11:18 am
rururocks
I would take it to mean a nation of rummies
11:21 am
Judi
That is a really stupid word.
11:22 am
Erda
When you get it, the only possible reaction is:"WHAAAAAAT?
11:23 am
Judi
I'll pretend I didn't unsee that word.
11:24 am
rururocks
*marks un7 on chalk board in PB as first really stupid word of 2015*
11:24 am
rururocks
I'm going to undrive myself home today
11:25 am
Judi
*steps out of shower to unwash*
11:25 am
rururocks
leaves cork in wine bottle to undrink it later
11:27 am
penquis
i am going to take a break and unwatch some tv shows i saw last night....they weren't worth watching anyway...
11:27 am
penquis
see you all later....i will be back to find the last 30....*waving*....
11:28 am
rururocks
bye pen.. I guess you're unleaving?
11:28 am
penquis
no....i am unstaying.... ;o)
11:28 am
rururocks
ah...better than unlurking I guess
11:29 am
Judi
Welcome to UnWorld. May I untake your order?
11:29 am
Erda
Bravi tutti !!
11:29 am
penquis
i suppose....
11:29 am
rururocks
bravi tutti?
11:38 am
Jillyjill
Unmorning babbleworld...
11:39 am
Jillyjill
Had to find that un7 before I announced my arrival...tehe
11:43 am
Jillyjill
♫♫ I'm all alone in the world ♫♫
11:43 am
rururocks
i'm just being unvocal
11:43 am
Judi
Unhappy New Year, Jilly!
11:44 am
Jillyjill
LOL and I am unlurking....
11:44 am
Judi
Gotta go pick up the car from the dealer. New oil and filter. Woot! *UnPOOF*
11:44 am
Jillyjill
Back at ya judi!
11:45 am
rubyfoo
hello everybody
11:46 am
rururocks
good morning ms. ruby
11:46 am
Jillyjill
Hi ruby...it's been awhile since I've been on with you...how are you and hubby doing?
11:46 am
MollyL
5 minutes and someone is "all alone"...hmmm...
11:47 am
rururocks
*giggle* xoxoxox
11:47 am
Erda
pseudo Frenchmen and women...
11:47 am
rururocks
oh.. you lost me erda
11:48 am
Erda
har-de-har har
11:48 am
rubyfoo
good. I followed your advice as t vintage years and, although I couldn't necessarily find the exact brand names, I found the following, all from 2013: St. Vran - Mollard, Pouilly Fume - Francis Blanchot, Givry - Michel Sarazin something la Roches (a great hit with the guets), and a St Joseph - Vausanne.
11:49 am
MollyL
Ru, you little cutie, I could hug you to bits. xoxoxox
(((((World)))))
11:49 am
rubyfoo
Hello jilly jill. Winter is winter and we get older but make do. At least various Anglophone snowbird friens are in town
11:49 am
rururocks
Sarazin is a good producer.. Givry is a Chardonnay.. that's a nice choice
11:49 am
rururocks
how was the St. Veran?
11:50 am
rubyfoo
haven't had it yet. I didn't realize that a Chardonnay could be red
11:50 am
Jillyjill
LOL...and our snowbirds have left here ruby
11:50 am
rururocks
oh.. Givry rouge is Pinot.. I thought you were looking for Chardonnays Ruby sorry
11:50 am
rubyfoo
These were all from the local supermarket, so the selection was somewhat limited.
11:51 am
rubyfoo
aaa, that's what I thought
11:51 am
rururocks
There are Givry Blancs too those are Chardonnay and sometimes another grape
11:51 am
rubyfoo
I'm saving the Pouilly Fume for moi
11:51 am
rururocks
have some seafood with it thought
11:52 am
rururocks
though
11:52 am
Jillyjill
Ok..79 left...off to be productive
11:52 am
rubyfoo
unfortunately, it's easier to find good wine than fresh seafood around here
11:52 am
MollyL
I made some really good seafood stew for New Year's Eve. The wine was not quite as high falutin' as the ones you all are discussing though.
11:53 am
rururocks
*marks jilly's word count on the chalkboard*
11:53 am
Erda
UNKILT : not in the dictionary ... sheesh
11:53 am
rubyfoo
I'm sure your seafood made up for it. These were not particularly expensive except for the Pouilly
11:54 am
rururocks
is it a Pouilly Fume or a Pouilly Fuisse?
11:54 am
rubyfoo
My little cocktail soiree yesterday was a success. It's amazing what delicious pates and such can be found in little jars.
11:55 am
rururocks
wow.. why would that be so expensive.. ? Hmm
11:55 am
rubyfoo
Expensive compared to the other, that is. I think it was 33 euros
11:56 am
rururocks
that's pricey
11:56 am
rururocks
so you had unfalutin' wine molly?
11:56 am
rubyfoo
but fallutin' seafood
11:57 am
rururocks
In that case.. yes.. but just keep the Pouilly for you.. it will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days too opened.
11:58 am
rubyfoo
I also bought a chignon Bergeron which is very local. I don't l'Ike it very much
11:58 am
rururocks
I am hoping this year to have some wine with some fallutin' if you know what I mean :D
11:59 am
rururocks
I like the Chasselas wines up your way Ruby
11:59 am
rururocks
I bet you like that St.Veran a lot too.. that should have been reasonable no?
12:00 pm
rubyfoo
I'm writing that down because I don't know it. This village used to be all vinyards which accounts for my very rocky, hilly garden
12:00 pm
rubyfoo
I don't remember what it cost, but I haven't tasted it yet. I welcome your counsel
12:01 pm
rubyfoo
The view and location were too good, however, sos the vinyards went by the by and it because a fancy little town
12:02 pm
rururocks
I sell the most expensive Pouilly Fume in the world here in California.. most of the appellation is reasonable.. I don't know Blanchot.. so I may have to do a little homework on why it's so pricey
12:02 pm
rubyfoo
The Annecy hautee brougeoisie often had summer places here in Veyrier (which I find very funny as it' 15 minue away)
12:02 pm
rubyfoo
"haute bourgeoisie"*
12:04 pm
rururocks
that makes me think of that film .. was it Truffaut?
12:04 pm
rubyfoo
Pauuline at the Beach?
12:04 pm
rururocks
Bunuel..
12:05 pm
rururocks
discrete charm of the Bourgoisie Louis Bunuel
12:05 pm
rubyfoo
not bunuel, but I haven't seen it although it was set on Lake Annecy
12:05 pm
rururocks
(wonders where Movie Man is when you really need him)
12:06 pm
rubyfoo
I th*** we are "talking" at cross purposes
12:06 pm
rubyfoo
you just read my mind!
12:06 pm
rururocks
it was Luis Bunuel..
12:07 pm
rubyfoo
Discreet Charm, yes, Pauline, non hahah
12:07 pm
rururocks
Pauline on the Beach I've not seen
12:09 pm
rururocks
what's it about?
12:09 pm
rubyfoo
I haven't either
12:09 pm
rubyfoo
I keep seeing hausmaus in this grid
12:11 pm
rururocks
angel is quiet today
12:12 pm
rururocks
*looks around for gags*
12:12 pm
rubyfoo
Would like to hear angel's song
12:13 pm
MollyL
We could prob def talk in short internet cutsie words
-m
12:13 pm
rubyfoo
I may be small but I'm definitely not cute!
12:13 pm
rururocks
UR Rite Mol
12:14 pm
rururocks
I wish parts of me were smaller
12:14 pm
rubyfoo
And my eyes are blurry so I'll say good night
12:14 pm
rururocks
bonne nuit ruby.. sleep well
12:18 pm
MollyL
HNY!!! HAGN!!! T's & P's!!!
12:19 pm
Trifioso
hello dear friends.
12:19 pm
Trifioso
molly, your icon is hilarious!!!!
12:21 pm
MollyL
People get really silly at this time of year.
12:22 pm
rururocks
good morning Trif
12:23 pm
Trifioso
Morning
12:27 pm
Trifioso
Im silly all the time, molly
12:29 pm
rururocks
<--is never silly
12:30 pm
jmcnrick
hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
12:30 pm
Trifioso
watch out for that lightning bolt, ruru!
12:31 pm
jmcnrick
*wipes tears from eyes* best laugh all year! hi all
12:31 pm
jmcnrick
happy new year
12:33 pm
rururocks
good morning jmc
12:39 pm
Trifioso
hmmm. enable won't take "manky," which surprises me a bit - it's usually pretty good on british slang
12:40 pm
rururocks
what does that mean?
12:40 pm
jmcnrick
i th*** you need to up that groan count some ru
12:40 pm
rururocks
not yet.. I'm trying though.. i'll keep track
12:40 pm
jmcnrick
it doesn't accept hinky either which american slang
12:41 pm
rururocks
silent groans don't count
12:42 pm
jmcnrick
that explains why it is so low. . . no one wants to give you the satisfaction!
12:42 pm
rururocks
lurkers generally groan in silence
12:43 pm
rururocks
I usually can count on Erda for a few a day :D
12:43 pm
jmcnrick
is there any welsh in the grid today?
12:44 pm
rururocks
gosh I don't know.. there are a lot of strange words in this grid however
12:44 pm
jmcnrick
seeing the c and the w near together made me wonder. . . .
12:44 pm
rururocks
no cw's
12:45 pm
jmcnrick
ah . . . thanks
12:47 pm
jmcnrick
bottom row greyed. . . ;)
12:47 pm
rururocks
time for me to clean the house for a while.. happy new year JMC.. hope 2015 is really good to you
12:48 pm
jmcnrick
thanks and same to you ru. . . i was just taking a break from undressing my christmas tree so i understand the need
12:49 pm
jmcnrick
*wonders off to the pb looking for coffee*
12:51 pm
Trifioso
there are quite a lot of weird words that is for sure
12:52 pm
jmcnrick
so far i have only found regular ones. . . but i am not even 1/2 way yet
1:00 pm
Anniebrook
hello and happy new year
1:03 pm
jmcnrick
hi annie and happy new year to you as well
1:47 pm
hego
in + city or village
1:48 pm
MLFAN17
hello and ty hego
1:59 pm
periwinkle
hi all, just back from a lovely lunch with my god daughter. we had Vietnamese food. really good.
1:59 pm
periwinkle
help with 7's pls. I have cr7/48
2:05 pm
wvteach
TO 7/48, UN 7/52 (nominated as stupid word of 2015), SC 7/32. MA 7 x 2
2:08 pm
wvteach
MU 7/36 - sounds like takll hills nbut missing two vowels - one at the beginning and another at the end
2:32 pm
Jillyjill
hello again babblers!
2:49 pm
MollyL
takll hills nbut...got it!!!
2:52 pm
Jillyjill
that's untyping Molly
2:54 pm
Jillyjill
<---FW!!
2:58 pm
Jillyjill
and I am unstaying *poof*
3:00 pm
MollyL
Whoo boy, the "un" thing got a work out today
3:08 pm
penquis
i am done... :oD
3:09 pm
penquis
ESPN does a nice job with tennis, but i really don't like their NFL football coverage....
3:12 pm
MollyL
All I can say about football at this point is GO LIONS!!!
3:20 pm
PaulN
No no. You two need to un 7/52 your choice of teams.
3:22 pm
MollyL
I don't think so
3:22 pm
penquis
well the patriots are my team, but i hope the lions do well...
3:26 pm
MollyL
*Cough* Showboats *Cough*
3:28 pm
penquis
nah....seattle is the team of showboats... ;o)
3:42 pm
PaulN
can any of you football fans clue ti 6/21 ?
3:43 pm
MollyL
He was pals with Dorothy and The Scarcrow
3:44 pm
MollyL
Or Scarecrow
3:44 pm
PaulN
ah.. .thank you!
4:05 pm
PaulN
fireworks. and arizona had better score some points, or ron rivera's panthers may pull the first playoff upset.
4:38 pm
bichon
What's happening on this St. evening?
4:38 pm
bichon
Hii Annie.
4:47 pm
MollyL
Hi Bich, I don't see Annie here.
4:49 pm
bichon
She was here a few minutes ago. She must have left. I haven't aid hi to her since I returned from our trip to Brazil
4:51 pm
bichon
ma 8/9, pls
4:52 pm
MollyL
Oh, I haven't seen Annie here since this afternoon.
4:54 pm
MollyL
ma8...adult male (double consonant at the end) + the last 4 letters of a G word for elixir for old folks
4:54 pm
bichon
Ok she was here at 1, then there's a big gap in time
5:23 pm
mkg
hi all. clue for the 9 please?
5:23 pm
mkg
oops it is right there. sorry.
5:27 pm
mkg
molly that G word for exilir for old folks is confusing me. does the word start with G? there is no G in grid.
5:28 pm
pippingeek
i always thought that was a pill
5:28 pm
mkg
i got the ma 8 and 9 from that. ty. i figured out the G word and reread the clue and realized what the story was. super great clue.
5:28 pm
pippingeek
"you're not too young for ger****"
5:30 pm
mkg
i am prime for geritol.
5:32 pm
mkg
and off to PB for me........yes those dimentia cells are kicking in fast.........
5:34 pm
pippingeek
i am having one of those nights where I feel like I am starving, yet I have been eating, so it doesn't make sense
5:42 pm
pcal2
pip, i have the same problem and have found that if i chew an antacid tablet, it really helps get rid of the knawing hunger
5:42 pm
pippingeek
that's good toknow
5:42 pm
pippingeek
i know i've been dehydrated for a few days so i'm hoping some fluids fix me
5:42 pm
pcal2
hope it works for you :-)
5:54 pm
72 Temple Owl
i hate that, pip, i do it as well.
6:08 pm
pippingeek
any clues on the ma6/21?
6:23 pm
Lizlin
ma 6/21 - in case you don't have it. ma + louse egg in hair + vowel
6:23 pm
Lizlin
and plural for the ma 7
6:28 pm
Scrabbler
Hey kids, this is my first look at today's grid.
6:28 pm
Lizlin
Fireworks.
6:28 pm
rururocks
Malouseeggo
6:28 pm
Scrabbler
I start and Liz finishes.
6:28 pm
Lizlin
good luck scrabbs - it's not too bad but there are some odd words.
6:28 pm
Minveryork
Hello to my fellow babblers!How is everyone doing today
6:28 pm
rururocks
Damn it
6:28 pm
Minveryork
By the way, congratulations to all the finishers!Way to go
6:28 pm
Lizlin
Good one, Ru
6:29 pm
Scrabbler
I am undecided about what to have to dinner.
6:29 pm
Lizlin
But you missed out "in hair"
6:29 pm
Lizlin
Thai Chicken curry - well that's what we had last night.
6:30 pm
Lizlin
enjoy your evenings and if you haven't finished (or started) the grid, good luck.
6:31 pm
MollyL
Opens the "didn't get the joke" window
6:31 pm
rururocks
Liz got it
6:32 pm
MollyL
Ah, "you missed out in hair" must have confused me
6:33 pm
rururocks
Too many letters for a 7 :D
6:37 pm
cybernan
hi everyone -- just arrived in Vancouver -- all checked in and unpacked. Roads were good -- the storm hasn't hit yet, thank goodness.
6:38 pm
Scrabbler
I am glad you are safe, Nan
6:38 pm
Minveryork
Hello cybernan! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid.
6:39 pm
cybernan
yes -- big storm expect to hit tonight coming down from Alaska and spreading all through BC and northern WA
6:40 pm
Scrabbler
Be safe
6:40 pm
cybernan
Travel was going to be a no go for tomorrow, so we drove down to Vancouver today
6:40 pm
stidgmere
Hi cybernan. We're here in south sound with misty skies and those many blue-greys that make up the palette these days. Wishing you well for tomorrow.
6:40 pm
Minveryork
Hello stidgmere! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid
6:40 pm
cybernan
thanks, stid -- surgery is Monday
6:42 pm
cybernan
anyone have a clue for the mu 6, please?
6:43 pm
rururocks
Metal cans on the yellow brick road
6:44 pm
cybernan
love the clue -- ty ruru
6:45 pm
rururocks
....savant....
6:46 pm
BzznBea
un7? please?
6:47 pm
rururocks
To drop a thought
6:47 pm
stidgmere
Wishing you well tomorrow and always, cybernan!
6:49 pm
rururocks
What kind of surgery nan.?
6:49 pm
BzznBea
Thanks, ru.
6:49 pm
cybernan
knee replacement
6:50 pm
rururocks
I hope it goes well too.
6:50 pm
Jeff7
any sci-fi fans out there?
6:51 pm
cybernan
it's not so bad - had the left knee done last August, now the right. Thrillled to be getting it this soon -- already have our trip to Italy and the aegean booked for September!
6:51 pm
mkg
what was the mu 6 clue? i got a metal cans on yellow brick road as a ti 6.
6:52 pm
cybernan
that one was the metal person mkg
6:52 pm
cybernan
to 7, please?
6:53 pm
rururocks
Rhymes with horrify
6:53 pm
mkg
so what is the mu 6 clue???????were there other tin things on the road. i am not recalling them.
6:54 pm
cybernan
cans on the yellow brick road (think of the little people)
6:55 pm
mkg
that to is a strange word. must find meaning. ty for clue ruru.great clue
6:55 pm
stidgmere
tyruru. strange word the to 7.
6:55 pm
Minveryork
That to 7/48 word means to dry or parch drugs with heat
6:55 pm
Minveryork
mu 6/24 word is a very large hill minus a couple of vowel
6:55 pm
Minveryork
*vowels
6:55 pm
mkg
ty min. still dont have the mu 6. any other clues?
6:56 pm
ChampFit
That works for the mu6 actually. Thanks Min!
6:56 pm
cybernan
*!* ta da *!* - thanks for the help :-)
6:56 pm
stidgmere
ty for the mu clues minver!
6:57 pm
mkg
still trying to find mu.
6:57 pm
Minveryork
Congratulations cybernan on your fireworks!Good for you
6:57 pm
stidgmere
Congrats cybernan!!
6:57 pm
72 Temple Owl
ty,min
6:57 pm
mkg
i must be really dumb tonight. still dont have mu 6.
6:58 pm
mkg
just got it. whew. ty for the clues.
6:58 pm
mkg
would love a clue for one of the E words for that E bottom row squeezed in between so many cons.
6:59 pm
ChampFit
to sign up for a class
6:59 pm
cybernan
en 5-6: sign up for a class
6:59 pm
Minveryork
Okay babblers,I just posted a story of clues in my profile.
7:00 pm
mkg
ty for en. got both words. even though it is missing a cons.
7:00 pm
ChampFit
agreed. but the clue works! ;) gtg...good luck all!
7:01 pm
cybernan
on my way - back at the flip
7:02 pm
Minveryork
Goodbye ChamoFit! I'll see you tomorrow in the chat log.
7:02 pm
Minveryork
Goodbye cybernan!I 'll see you tomorrow in the chat log.
7:04 pm
mkg
bye min. ty for clues.
7:06 pm
stidgmere
Anyone have clues for the ma 6, 21 There are four ma words the 6, 7, 8, and 9 that probably play off one another but I am clueless for that ma 6, 21.
7:08 pm
BzznBea
ma6 is male + last letters of a corn chip brand nmae
7:09 pm
Minveryork
An ma6/21 is male plus vowel plus I am going ** the store
7:09 pm
stidgmere
ty for the great spirit ma, buzznbea!!
7:10 pm
jesdraggon
ma8 is a medicine given for brain edema
7:12 pm
stidgmere
don't know much medicine. Other clue for ma 8?
7:13 pm
jesdraggon
male + make a sweater is k*** + chemical ending
7:14 pm
Minveryork
The ma 8/45 rhymes with brand name for several vitamin complexes stidgmere.
7:14 pm
stidgmere
ty for the med clue got the 8 and 9!!
7:21 pm
stidgmere
Th**** for all of your help. Fireworks and done!! Black as pitch outside. People have not turned on their outside lights yet. Best of all good th***** to you in the coming year.
7:22 pm
jesdraggon
yay stidg!
7:23 pm
Minveryork
Congratulations stidgmere on your fireworks! Good for U!
7:26 pm
pippingeek
not seeing the ti6
7:27 pm
jesdraggon
dorothy's friend the woodcutter.
7:27 pm
pippingeek
2 left and I haven't used word lists at all (except for lickety)
7:28 pm
pippingeek
ty! one more!
7:28 pm
pippingeek
this is only the second time I've finished a grid without AtoZ or similar, I am super proud
7:28 pm
pippingeek
or will be when I find this last bloody word
7:29 pm
jesdraggon
whatcha looking for?
7:29 pm
pippingeek
yay! fw! it was an easy one, just hadn't seen it
7:29 pm
jesdraggon
yay pippingeek!
7:31 pm
pippingeek
and thats bed for me, i am a sleepykins
7:31 pm
jesdraggon
sleep well :)
7:31 pm
pippingeek
have a lovely night all, enjoy the grid and the chog
7:32 pm
Minveryork
Congratulations pippingeel on your fireworks! Good for U
7:32 pm
Minveryork
Goodbye pippingeek!I will see you tomorrow in the chog.
7:42 pm
Book Doctor Gwen
hi all, and still, no points for manky
7:44 pm
Minveryork
Hello Book Doctor Gwen! How are you? Welcome to chog.
7:45 pm
Book Doctor Gwen
doin all right, hows about you?
8:11 pm
torgone
Neither manky nor hinky ..
8:12 pm
Book Doctor Gwen
yup! if you ask me, the situation looks cockeyed and smells weird, too
8:14 pm
72 Temple Owl
hinky is so a word
8:31 pm
Book Doctor Gwen
i'm stuck on the ma6 and 7 combo (the first one), help?
8:36 pm
Book Doctor Gwen
never mind, I got 'em, and thats * F * i * R * e * W * o * R * k * S *
8:38 pm
Book Doctor Gwen
off for food, now, bye everybodies
8:43 pm
Minveryork
Congratulations Book Doctor Gwen on fireworks! Hooray!
8:43 pm
Minveryork
Goodbye Book Doctor Gwen.I'll see you tomorrow maybe.
8:56 pm
72 Temple Owl
happy new year,min
9:00 pm
Minveryork
Hello 72 Temple Owl! How are you? Happy New Year to U
10:02 pm
periwinkle
hi all. help with the un5/14 pls
10:05 pm
Minveryork
un 5/14 word is un plus male periwinkle and hello there!
10:06 pm
periwinkle
ty ty Min and hello to you
10:26 pm
doseffing
... and done ... 15% of the praise be to lickety ... may I offer a clue for anyone? ...
10:28 pm
doseffing
... ah well ... barkeep! a good night a sweet dreams for everyone ... ... and a sunny good morning for all the Australian flippers ...
10:39 pm
Minveryork
Congratulations doseffing on your fireworks!Good for you
10:39 pm
Minveryork
Goodnite doseffing! I'll see you tomorrow in the chat log.
11:57 pm
Minveryork
I am finished! I have fireworks! th5/12 was my final word
11:57 pm
Minveryork
Any guesses on the next grid size? My guess is 156 words.
11:58 pm
torgone
No need to rush, Min ..
11:59 pm
rururocks
hello torg and minver
11:59 pm
Minveryork
I was saving my last word since 5:25 today. No rush at all
11:59 pm
Minveryork
Hello torgone! How are you doing? Welcome to the chog.
12:00 am
Minveryork
Hello rururocks!How are you doing? Welcome to the chog