Chatters Talk: Happy or Sad

[samhass]

Someone suggested we start this thread. Maybe we already have happy talk in the feminine forum, but another thread that can be hijacked at will won't be a bad thing. So have at it.
Chat, hijack, laugh. ;D :welcome:

[Rokinronda]

HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY ;D ;D ;D ;D :2cool: :hot: :hot: :hot: 040 :clap2: 040 :clap2: 040 :clap2: 040 :clap2: 1rnfl 1rnfl 1rnfl 024 024 024 024 024 024 :hot: :hot: :hot: ;D ;D ;D 040 040 040 040 040 040

[samhass]

Whooohooo Rhonda! That looks happy!

[ejp52]

Great idea Sam. :bigthumbsup:
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/ejp52/waaaambulance-23284.jpg This is for the topic :cop: :joke:

[samhass]

I wonder if our admins will be at Crispers on Friday???? Bruce, Fumar, Muncle, Tal, spouses and significant others, will you be there? :dontknow: :dontknow:

[samhass]

Ha! we could use that here! ;D





Great idea Sam. :bigthumbsup:
http://media.urbandictionary.com/image/large/waaaambulance-23284.jpg This is for the topic :cop: :joke:

[ejp52]

I'll be there,look forward to meeting you. ;D

[graciegirl]

We will be there at Crispers and being the newbies, we are trying to do everything right. NONE of us brought a red anything to wear, and we are all a decided shade of blue, just tried eating lunch on the screen porch and and my roast beef sandwich just about blew off my plate. I think it may snow.

My spouse, AKA Sweetie is out on the Palmer wearing everything he owns. Do you have those great big dogs with the casks?

[gemorc]

Just another one to skip, Thank you.

[samhass]

I wish you would change your mind.






Just another one to skip, Thank you.

[chelsea24]

Hi Sam, great thread! I just love to babble. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wordpooper.gif (http://www.millan.net)


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[Boomer]

Hey Sam,

Thanks for the invite.

Sometimes it is just plain fun to have somewhere with a lot of things going on all at once.

I am goofing off, waiting for Mr. Boomer to finish mowing so we can run away together.

I had planned to work in the yard, but Spring just can't make up her mind whether she is here to stay or not. Usually by now, I have been able to do my Red Queen Routine and run out into the yard with the pruning shears while I shout, "Off With Their Heads," and go after the Knockout roses. It is just too cold out there -- still.

But at least the grass is now officially green. And Mr. B can be out there with his beloved ZTR. It is just like that commercial that is running on television right now with the guys all firing up their mowers. We all live on acre lots so they ride usually.

Sometimes Mr. Boomer mows for the neighbors, too, just for fun, and it always makes them happy when they get home from work to find a perfectly mowed yard. They all still work. We are the only geezers. The early retirees. The slackers. But our younger neighbors have said that they will watch out for our house when we finally get to spend some time in Florida. So it all works out.

Mr. Boomer loves to mow grass. I don't even know how. So that is happy talk, too.

So there's my contribution for the Happy Hijacker. Thanks.

Enjoy your day out there in TOTVland.

Boomer

[Taltarzac]

My significant other is my dog Sport. He would probably get a little bored with the talk at TOTV as it would not be about how other dogs' butts smell and whether or not he has missed marking such and such a spot as his territory. :joke:

[JohnnyM]

Thanks Sam, another great idea for our TOTV chatfolk. BTW, we had two perspective buyers here today. One we knew was coming as we were called yesterday; the other called this morning from a different realtor to say they too wanted to see the house . They missed each other by minutes. It seemed they both liked what they had seen. Barbara and I later ran into the real estate agent at Genuardi's who brought one of the couples to our home. She said they liked our house the best, but who knows. At least they are coming out to look now. So all of you "hope to sell our house soon" people hang on. Thanks again Sam for a post where we can vent and share.....Johnny

[samhass]

Johnny, We'll keep our fingers crossed for you and everyone that wishes to be here full time.
May the force be with you all.

[Just Susan]

Fingers are tightly crossed for you J&B. You belong in TV.

Sam I am so glad you put up this thread. I have a really hard time with the lineal thinking required to stay on topic...I guess I get bored quickly, besides the topic lasts longer when we can vary the content. Example Girl Talk, it is still going and I bet this one will too. :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[renielarson]

I'm happy tonight because my daughter only has a kidney infection and not appendicitis as the hospital thought at 5am this morning. She's spending the night there but that's okay. She's being waited on hand and foot, having her dinner served to her in bed, and getting some rest with the help of morphine.

She's coming home tomorrow but I took the rest of the week off from school. Why? So I could watch her 2 little boys (ages 2 and almost 4) and spoil them rotten while they are here at Tamma and Bubba's (that's what they call us) house. We decided to let her go home to a quiet house without having to worry about taking care of the little sweethearts. Not sure if her husband will wait on her like the nurses at the hospital, though!

Well, better get back downstairs. I hear the boys "fighting" over toys and I think Bubba needs my help.

[tony]

From no small about of research, I have learned the secret to that phenomenon of which Taltarzac speaks, dogs smelling each others butts.

It is a dog's way of determining what meal the other dog has enjoyed. It's like asking, "Hey! How's the food over at your place."

Perhaps it would help to think of it as our equivalent to a restaurant review.

[Sidney Lanier]

Hey, sorry we'll be missing you guys at Crispers day after tomorrow; we're already back up north 'dealing' with everything here. Will be back in June and in the meantime hope to do a lot of laughing! '-)

[samhass]

Bright, I'm jealous that you are with the Grands!

[Rokinronda]

Sidney, HB, Hope the dealings up there are ok. :dontknow: .June will be here, quickly!! :clap2: Samhass, our only grand (3 yr. old girl) is 1 hour south of here. She was born 2 days after our closing here! It was a big incentive for us in finding this place! :2excited: Crispers is on my agenda for Fri.. Hope to meet many new friends from this site. Love being around the ones I've had the priviledge to meet. Gonna miss all the birds and flakes! Until Friday.....peace! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY :hot: :clap2: 040 :hot: :clap2: 040 :hot: :clap2: 040 :hot: :clap2: 040 :hot: :clap2: 040 :hot: :clap2: SAM, BTW.....GREAT NEW TOPIC...NO TOPIC!!!....hijack, have fun, go with the flow...LOVE IT!!! CU soon

[Lil Dancer]

Speaking of dog butt smelling, our neighbor's dog recently smelled my husband's butt, then mine. Our neighbor said its just his doggie way of saying "hello". That made us feel pretty special!

[Donna]

Hey guys..Hope you have a great time at the luncheon..I am missing another one..
:( ::) :'(

[samhass]

It was suggested that we change the name of this thread. I thought it was a great idea.
Thanks, Johnny! We now have more to chat about.

[samhass]

Rhonda, I would be so thrilled if my Grands were an hour away. You are so lucky!!!

[JohnnyM]

I have a couple of folks on the way over to look at the house. I was playing tennis (70 today in NJ) all morning and missed the cell phone call. Came home and heard the message. Called and the realtor said they would be here in thirty minutes. Barbara had tickets to The View in NYC from her daughter. She left 6am, but she left everything in order. Just had to make the bed. Lot's more people out and around looking at homes. That's a positive sign.

Thanks Sam for the chance to get excited about cleaning the house. Boy I love this thread. Johnny......................... (I'd better go vacuum) ;)

[JohnnyM]

Ok they are gone. A few compliments and out the door. At least we have traffic!

[nONIE]

Wonderful topic Sam, thankyou for starting it!

OK, I am really sad. I have spent 3 incredible, happy, fun months in TV. I must admit it seems more like only 3 weeks. The time has gone by way too fast and the thought of leaving is tearing me up.

I know Ill be back, not sure when ,but I am in total amazement at the wonderful, terrific people I have met in just this short time. Frienships that I will treasure forever.

Im not one to complain, especially in a public forum like this but damn Im sad!!!

For the first time since I was a little kid, I feel like Im home again.
A HUGE thankyou to everyone who made me feel so welcome here, you know who you are, and I am so grateful for your friendship. :'(

Donna, get the prozac drip ready for me, Ill be passing thru the Poconos real soon!

[Donna]

Noni...We can be miserable together till we go back..http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/crysmiley1.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Valium drip ready.... :bigthumbsup:

[renielarson]

Samhass I have the best of both worlds. Here in Michigan my 2 grands live 8 miles away. In Florida, my other grand lives 11 miles away.

I've had the 2 and 3 1/2 year olds for 24 hours now...another 24 to go but more likely 48. My daughter came home from the hospital today but called crying because of all the pain she was in. I'm so glad we can help her by watching the boys so she can rest and get well again.

After the boys go home, I'm going to need my rest! Whew, are they an active pair!

[renielarson]

Donna and Nonie

May I join you ???

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[JohnnyM]

If this house doesn't sell soon I will need an IV drip and someone yelling "Clear" "Clear" as they work the paddles! ??? ??? ???

[nONIE]

Absolutely! Donna group hug please!!!

[redwitch]

Sniff. The idea of you guys not being here is just so sad. I keep trying to convince myself Donna is still here and I'll be seeing her at Crisper's. Ditto the Bucket and Sid. The idea of Nonie leaving is just unbearable. You guys have got to find a way to be here permanently.

Bright, so sorry about your daughter. UTIs are so dang nasty and painful. Hope she feels better soon and glad you're having with your grandboys. "Tamma" is such a cute name. I love it!

Johnny, your house will sell very, very soon. I just know it will and everyone knows a wrong witch is not a happy witch and an unhappy witch is not someone to muck with.

SamH, thanks for starting this thread. We can all have fun without worrying about the :cop:

In the meantime,

HUGS HUGS HUGS

[nONIE]

Thankyou Red, I knew that rough exterior wasant for real. Theres a huge heart in there, I just knew;) it!

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Everyone,

Sam thank you for starting this thread - :cop:can take a long overdue vacation.

As I sit here and read the thread - Nonie you really summed up my feelings. Thank you. I miss all of you. You are all :#1: in my book. As I read what everyone wrote I realize I miss you more and more.

I need a Sistah ((((((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))))) and I send one to all of you.

Thank you all for sharing part of your life with me, I feel so fortunate. You are very special people.

For those who can't wait to sell I hope you sell quickly.


Wonderful topic Sam, thank you for starting it!

OK, I am really sad. I have spent 3 incredible, happy, fun months in TV. I must admit it seems more like only 3 weeks. The time has gone by way too fast and the thought of leaving is tearing me up.

I know Ill be back, not sure when ,but I am in total amazement at the wonderful, terrific people I have met in just this short time. Frienships that I will treasure forever.

Im not one to complain, especially in a public forum like this but damn Im sad!!!

For the first time since I was a little kid, I feel like Im home again.
A HUGE thankyou to everyone who made me feel so welcome here, you know who you are, and I am so grateful for your friendship. :'(

Donna, get the prozac drip ready for me, Ill be passing thru the Poconos real soon!


Donna isn't John bringing you via helicopter with the drip?

As Nonie says she is sad I am also quite blue.

Love ya all, you have all changed my life in so many wonderful ways - by just being your warm welcoming selves.

Love Y,

HB

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Thank you Red.

We will be with all of you in spirit. Will miss not being at Crispers and putting on our name tags.

HB

[Russ_Boston]

Looks like most of the 'regulars' won't be there for my preview week.

On Tuesday the 29th Linda B and I will be on the Cane Garden patio (assuming the weather's nice) enjoying a lunch at 1:00. We have a pickleball lesson at 10:00 that same day so don't judge our tired appearance!

If you'd like to stop by and let me buy you a cool drink or something please do so. You know what i look like from my avatars - just squint real hard and think Billy Bob Thorton.

Russ

[JohnnyM]

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[Hyacinth Bucket]

JohnnyM - thank you. I just love the picture of all of us.

Now I will know how to dress when we are at Crispers next. ;)

HB

[nONIE]

Adorable Johnny, Once again thankyou for brightening our spirits! ;)

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Nonie which dress are you wearing? I don't want to wear the same one. ;)

I think the hats are fantastic. HB always wears a hat when she goes out.

HB

[samhass]

Hi all. I got a great deal on yet more palms from the nursery at the back of Market of Marion.
They did a decent job on the installation. I am pleased. What a huge difference in price from only a year ago.

See there, even this yakkity yak thread can contain some decent info.

[Donna]

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/Barb5555/Sistahs.jpg


Johnny..That pic is adorable..
I love it...

[Donna]

To all of the sistas that won't be at Crispers....http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sorrowsmiley1.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wink2.gif (http://www.millan.net)

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Thank goodness we all have each other...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wink2.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/rose.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/rose.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/rose.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/rose.gif (http://www.millan.net)

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[ouma1938]

Love the picture. Now I have two things to aspire to. Selling the house and looking like one of the sistahs in the picture. As bad as the marekt is I still think I'll sell the house before I ever look like that.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Donna - from all of us -

To all of the sistas that won't be at Crispers....http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sorrowsmiley1.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wink2.gif (http://www.millan.net)

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Is there enough to go around? What happened to the drip? Nonie is stopping by your house to get hers. Remember you and John are flying east to deliver mine.

Love ya,

HB

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Sam, we have been to the market primarily to buy veggies.

Do they sell other trees at the market other than palms?

HB

[samhass]

Yes. This weekend I bought bougainvilla, confederate jasmine, knockout roses, herbs, etc.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Sam,

Please let me know if the Confederate Jasmine has a mild or strong scent. I was told that it is the best Jasmine to buy - flowers longest and has a beautiful scent. Want to see if we can get approval for an arbor to put vining plants on that flower.

We have one Knockout Rose and want to get more. It had beautiful flowers on it.

Looking forward to seeing what you bought.

Happy planting and harvesting.

HB

[pm10]

What a wonderful thread!! I have a feeling this one will be frequented more than any others!

It's so sad hearing about all of the folks heading away from TV. Hope you will be back to TV soon. But it's so neat hearing about the wonderful, deep friendships that have developed. Great group, TOTV people! :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[renielarson]

Johnny

TOTV Sistah's pic brings back the wonderful day Mr. Bright and I spent with Susan and Tom in Mt. Dora on Susan's birthday. She and I spent more time visiting ladies shops to try on hats and model them than anything else. Our husbands were so very patient with us.

In one store we got a little carried away with the modeling. It was a shop that sold new clothes that were designed with the vintage look. And the hats in there were marvelous...reminded me of the Kentucky Derby. We just had to get the camera out and take picture after picture of us wearing many different hats. Promptly, we were told by the manager that pictures weren't allowed in the store. Oh my, I hope that's as serious of trouble Susan and I get into...but I have my doubts.

Anyway, I think every woman should own one beautiful hat. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/36_15_571.gif Next time I'm in Mt. Dora, a fancy hat will be first on my must buy list.

[nONIE]

HB,

Im the one on the end in the green dress with the big butt!!! You would know me anywhere!

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Nonie are you sure, I thought that was me. ;)

HB

[Casino]

Good Evening Sistah's,

As I read all of your posts, I begin to http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/painting.gif (http://www.millan.net) a picture ----
I am here in RI , packing my bags to come to TV to enjoy the warm sun and friendly faces,
and everyone is leaving. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sigh.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Now I will never get to meet y'all. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/consoling2.gif (http://www.millan.net) :dontknow:
I was really looking forward to finally meeting the creators of all these posts that keep each and every one of us in stitches.

Just keep posting until we met. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/putersmile1.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[chelsea24]

Nonie if you're in the green, then I'm in the plaid, that means Barefoot is in the red. (I hate plaid!) Will the other two sistahs please step forward and choose their dresses! :o

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi, I will take the blue. One of my favorite colors. Chels I agree with you about red for Barefoot, that is her color.

I guess that is why I have so many blue or denim skirts.

Wherever we go, it seems I am always carrying a bag or two. I have the largest Ameribag made - when we travel it has weighed over thirty pounds. Since it is a pocket book I am not questioned about it. Fortunately.

HB

[KathieI]

Happy?? Happy?? Happy, you ask?? 040 040

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I have not even looked at any of these posts!!
I don't need a Valium drip, I need http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/lotsocoffee.gif (http://www.millan.net)

I'm exhausted, wish you were all here to be dancing with me at LSL [center]http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/party/party-smiley-052.gif /center] http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/party/party-smiley-020.gif

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Kathie, what did you do today. I thought I heard those bells on your toes ringing.

Love,

HB

[DD]

We (husband Stan and son Mark) are heading to TV, but won't arrive till May 18th. and then leave June 8th to start making our way back to Canada. Hoping another luncheon or get together can be arranged while we are there. I know Paul & Marcia (PM10) will also be in TV, I believe, the same time as us. We will not have access to a computer and hope a date can be set before we leave. We are not computer savy, but hopefully will be able to check at the computer club in TV if we have not heard anything before we leave.

JoanneP I am sure you mentioned that you live in Liberty Park - this is where our rental home is on Mount Vernon St. Will you be there when we are??

Thanks. Donna

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Donna,

The public libraries have computers you can use, also the one in Paradise.

HB

[Casino]

DD
Sorry I am arriving on May 9 and leaving May 18. I will miss you guys to.



As for living in TV, I live on the historic"other" side.......

[DD]

That's too bad we will miss one another. Don't know why I thought you were in Liberty Park obviously I have you mixed up with someone else. Anyhow, enjoy your time in TV.

Donna

[renielarson]

dd...we're not there now...but we have a villa on Montrose Court

Our house has an address sign that reads "Parrots Landing"

Wish I were there to meet you...just left last weekend and miss it sooooo bad already!

[samhass]

Joann, Hope we meet you soon. :welcome:





As I read all of your posts, I begin to http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/painting.gif (http://www.millan.net) a picture ----
I am here in RI , packing my bags to come to TV to enjoy the warm sun and friendly faces,
and everyone is leaving. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sigh.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Now I will never get to meet y'all. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/consoling2.gif (http://www.millan.net) :dontknow:
I was really looking forward to finally meeting the creators of all these posts that keep each and every one of us in stitches.

Just keep posting until we met. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/putersmile1.gif (http://www.millan.net)










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[pm10]

Yes, Donna, we will be in TV the week of Memorial Day. It would be so much fun to get together. When it gets a little closer, lets try to plan something. Maybe more TOTV'ers could join us for a fun lunch!

Kathie - Lucky you! you're there!!!!!

Sam - thanks for mentioning the trees/bushes/flowers you bought. I'm trying to keep a list of names of some good plants/trees, so I'll have some ideas to look for, when we're doing some landscaping. (I realize I'm being so premature about things like landscaping, etc - being we're not going to be moving to TV until next year.) But I can dream, right??

Marcia

[renielarson]

Had cartoons running on 2 televisions (to keep my grandsons occupied no matter what room they were in) when a loud ruckus caught my attention outside.

It was a flock of bluejays.

As I looked out my kitchen window there was a chicken hawk with a jay in it's clutches and flying towards the "natural" area of our yard. The hawk settled in the midst of our pine trees holding tight to its prey.

About 100 other bluejays settled into the trees and loudly screeched while they swooped downward and around continuously.

I've never heard anything like this before, witnessed a hawk capturing its prey, or birds trying to protect its own.

What a sight...needless to say...the bluejay lost.

[nONIE]

Even tho I know this is part of the food chain of nature, it always makes me feel so sad for the little guy that loses. :(

[Just Susan]

Bright, Nature can be sooo intriguing. Did you get the 1st email of pics?

I respectfully request to be the redhead in the middle. It may be blonding now (the women in my family do not go grey) but I've always been a redhead. ;D

[Just Susan]

Nonie I feel your pain about leaving. I think there must be something in the water in TV...adults just don't make such fast and close friendships in so little time as you do in TV. I think the place is magic. Those of you who read these posts...these feelings are not exclusive to us. TV is just that way. Amazing.

[renielarson]

Got the pics Susan, ty

I have to admit something....I'm growing my hair out longer and it looks absolutely, positively, without a doubt HORRIBLE...

Please bear with me...

Until I decide to chop it off again...LOL

[KathieI]

Kathie - Lucky you! you're there!!!!!
But I can dream, right?? Marcia

Marcia, when those dreams start becoming closer to being a reality, you are gonna feel like your in heaven. I know cause that's how I'm feeling. I told everyone last night that when I turned the corner onto Morse from 466, I screamed "I'm Home!!" What a great feeling and when we're all there, it will be more wonderful than we can ever imagine.

Yes, I am lucky, I just love it here and am having a wonderful time with all my sistahs. If I'm back at the end of May, and I don't have any plans right now for that, we'll make sure we have a special party for you and Donna. See ya guys, soon I hope.

Kath

[pm10]

Thanks, Kathie! We just have to be patient, I know. Now, have a great visit! And remind people to take lots of pics at tomorrow's luncheon!!

[samhass]

Yes, Marcia. You can dream. Those dreams will come true before you know it.




Yes, Donna, we will be in TV the week of Memorial Day. It would be so much fun to get together. When it gets a little closer, lets try to plan something. Maybe more TOTV'ers could join us for a fun lunch!

Kathie - Lucky you! you're there!!!!!

Sam - thanks for mentioning the trees/bushes/flowers you bought. I'm trying to keep a list of names of some good plants/trees, so I'll have some ideas to look for, when we're doing some landscaping. (I realize I'm being so premature about things like landscaping, etc - being we're not going to be moving to TV until next year.) But I can dream, right??

Marcia

[Barefoot]

Barbara had tickets to The View in NYC.

Johnny, OMG, Barbara had tickets to The View??? My favourite program. I want to fly to NY with a friend from Canada, but tickets are so hard to get. Can you ask her to do a post on this thread ... describing what it was like attending a live show.

For those of you who aren't retired yet, The View is on at 11 AM, a panel show for women.
They discuss hot topics, have guests and it is often entertaining.

[JohnnyM]

Hi Barefoot, Barbara is not a computer person, yet. I think I explained a while back that she taught kindergarten for some 35 years and never used a computer while doing so. She never was around computers as other professions might require. She enjoys sitting with me and reading the posts but would rather curl up with a book then be on the computer. I am working on her. She asked me to tell you about her experience. About 10:20am everyone was seated and given a breakfast bar and some juice. (unlike Oprah where you got a new car). A stand up comedian then comes out and warms up the audience. The set is much smaller that it appears on television and the crowd is only about 120 people. She said Barbara Walters looks very, very thin. During the breaks you are allowed to ask any questions to the panel. Make up artists also appear during the breaks and freshen up the ladies make up. The show is mostly spontaneous. There are a few set changes during the breaks. One at the table and another with a couch when the guest segment is on. BTW, the guest for the show was a porno star. They were seated in the top row so they could not see that well but enjoyed the experience. Well that's about the whole story. We hope to meet you when you and Mr. Barefoot return to TV. Stay well, Johnny & Barbara

[samhass]

Johnny, I want to be the girl in the purple dress. Can I, can I, Can I???? ;)

[Barefoot]

Johnny, thanks so much for taking the time to tell me about Barbara's experience at The View. I just watched that particular show yesterday. Too bad they didn't have better guests. It is interesting that guests get to ask questions of the panel during commercials, I didn't realize that. It would be cool.

How did she like Samantha (from Sex and the City)? She sure looked different with dark hair. I thought the porno queen who is transitioning into movie stardom by doing a movie called "Zombie Strippers" was really lame!! ;D I think she has a real stretch to transition into anything!

So now my secret is out, I spend an hour every morning watching The View. Don't tell anyone, OK?

[JohnnyM]

Sam I don't know if the purple dress is taken yet. I may have to add 5 more women to the pic and then name them. I think we have at least 10 sistah's. Maybe all the sistah's will have to do roll call for me so I can get a body count so to speak. :bigthumbsup:

[Donna]

Johnny,
I will be happy with an encore pic... :bigthumbsup:

[samhass]

Johnny, do what you have to do. We're going to need lots of women in this picture!!! :bigthumbsup:

[mmclover]

Good luck to you JohnnyM. I have sold my house twice in the past two months to the same people. They backed out once and now am trying again. Had the inspection today and waiting for results for that to do a land survey. Its the waiting game that is worse than trying to sell it........Hopefully I will be shopping soon..........and join you all at Crispers in July. Wish me luck

[JohnnyM]

Clover you are knocking on the door. We have our fingers crossed for you. Hopefully it's your turn. Good luck :bigthumbsup: ;)

[renielarson]

Johnny

If you add more ladies to the pic then I want a red sexy dress.

Oh, and a big beautiful Kentucky Derby style hat with a floppy brim and trimmed with flowers and lace.

And, the lady better be thin!

I'm not asking for much, huh?

Smile, smile

[JohnnyM]

Let me first take care of Barefoot. Here are some pix from The View the other day I thought you might like to see:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/Barb5555/102_2322a.jpg
Barbara on the end watching the show

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/Barb5555/102_2323.jpg
Picture of the set to show you the small size of it all

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/Barb5555/102_2330.jpg
Elisabeth taking questions

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/Barb5555/102_2331.jpg
Barbara Walters taking questions

Barbara says hi.

Now to work on The Sistah's ;)

[njgranny]

This thread is great! Thanks for the review of the View. It's one of my favorite shows. We got to go see Regis & Kathy Lee once when my daughter worked there. I loved hearing about the stars she got to meet.

[Barefoot]

Johnny, thanks so much for the pictures of the View. I always wondered what they did during intermission .. now I know.

[ouma1938]

Johnny, if hou expand the group, this Sistah would love to be part of it. You would have to make it a very short, pleasingly plump Sistah! :redface:

[JohnnyM]

Don't worry Ouma, I am working on it. It may take a little while ;)

[Just Susan]

Johnny don't forget to include Barbara. She is one of us too. I'm sure about you in a dress ;)

[chelsea24]

Is that Frankie Avalon??? Wow! Cool! :2cool:

[JohnnyM]

Hey Venus, I mean Susan ok I'll find a way. Like the picture :bigthumbsup:

[Just Susan]

YES! YES! YES! Isn't he just divine....short....but divine.
See Bright I told you Johnny didn't make this picture. It really is Frankie and me. (sigh)

[renielarson]

I believe you on this one...but not the tattoos...laughing

[samhass]

Oh Bright, I love the hat with the purple flowers!!
Today is going to be a "hide" day for me. Life in TV has been pretty hectic for weeks now.
There have been to many fun things to do. Maybe I'll be recovered by this evening and
pop over to the Square to see Norman Lee. Darn, I love it here.

[samhass]

I bought a neat plant yesterday at the log cabin place in the back of Market of Marion.
It's called a "Monkey Cup". It's a carnivorous pitcher plant with long cups hanging from it. The cups (allegedly) fill with water and the monkeys drink the water from the cups.
I filled the cups half full of water. I haven't attracted any monkeys yet, but I really like the plant. ;)

[chelsea24]

http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/stinkym.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Did I hear Monkey Cup? I'll drink to the brink! I'll even wear my nappies!

Let's hear it for Sam!!!

http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/cymbalz.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[JohnnyM]

Speakers on please!


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/Barb5555/th_TOTVSistahs.jpg (http://s294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/Barb5555/?action=view&current=TOTVSistahs.flv)

[villages07]

Johnny,

Too good!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to gather the sistahood.

[redwitch]

Johnny, absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much. And, to my Sistahs, may we always remember the words and act accordingly.

[pm10]

Very cool, Johnny! thanks for including me in the Sistah's!! (and if you meant another Marcia, that's OK, too. I still am feeling like a Sistah)

Marcia

[Just Susan]

You are "the" Marcia, Marcia. ;D ;D ;D

[renielarson]

Johnny

That brought tears to my eyes...

You know how to touch hearts...

Outstanding job, again!

[samhass]

Very nice, Johnny. Thanks.
Say, we missed someone else at Crispers. Billiethekid, sorry you couldn't make the luncheon.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Johnny all I can say is Thank You Thank You. You have captured what Sistahs means so beautifully.

You did such a fantastic job it brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face. I know I am being redundant - Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You

Thank you also for posting in on more than one thread. It is also in Girlfriends.

HB

[scottke]

Johnny, thanks so much for making me part of the group. I can't wait to meet all of the "Sistahs" in person.

[renielarson]

How would you all feel about us becoming plain, ol', simple SISTERS?

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/yayasisters.gif

[samhass]

Chels, Is there a "Monkey Cup" drinK?






http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/stinkym.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Did I hear Monkey Cup? I'll drink to the brink! I'll even wear my nappies!

Let's hear it for Sam!!!

http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/cymbalz.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Bright,

I do not know on which thread it is on, but there was a discussion on what to call ourselves. Sistah was decided on.

Hope this helps you. If I find the thread I will send it to you.

HB

[chelsea24]

Sam, here are few:

Gorilla Milk recipe

1 oz Kahlua® coffee liqueur
3/4 oz amaretto almond liqueur
3/4 oz 99 Bananas® banana schnapps
fill with milk


Stir or shake. Ice cream can be used instead of milk and blended in a blender.


Chunky Monkey recipe

3 fingers Kahlua® coffee liqueur
2 squirts chocolate syrup
1 handful cottage cheese


Shake the chocolate syrup and kahlua, and slowly mix in the desired amount of cottage cheese. Serve cold.


Spunky Monkey recipe

2 shots Kahlua® coffee liqueur
1 shot amaretto almond liqueur
1/2 cup half-and-half


Pour above ingredients into a blender with 6 ice cubes. Blend on high until the ice is crushed.


Yummmmmmmmmm. Just tell me the time and the place! LOLOL http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/xanimal_monkyface.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[njgranny]

Oh my gosh. They all sound wonderful!

[Mikitv]

:beer3: :beer3: :beer3: :clap2: :bow:

Know what you've been doing Chelsea. Whenever I get there I know where to go for a great drink.

Mik

[KathieI]

Just tell me the time and the place! LOLOL

We'll have these at my house when I move to TV... We'll have another jammie party. Who's game!!

PS, as soon as I buy my house, seems like its taking forever.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Kathie, I am game.

Thanks for the invite.

Love ya,

HB

[KathieI]

HB, Duh! How come I'm not surprised. The first week in the new house will be party, party, party and Chels is the bartender!!

First I have to get a house and that's the hard part.

See ya soon, June 1 won't come fast enough. Love ya, Kath

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Kathy, we can start planning to party, that way when you move in, everything will be in place to party. ;)

HB

[ouma1938]

I LOVE the movie and the creed and even though this Sistah has not met anyone in person I feel as if I know everyone. Johnny thank you so much for all you do. You are :#1: One of these days I'll join you all at Crispers and do some hugging of my own. :beer2:

[renielarson]

Kathie

I'll be there mid June. Save some of the partying for me, ok? Looking forward to meeting you!

Good luck with finding a house...now's a good time to be buying.

[samhass]

Hi Chatters,
We went to the Savannah Center tonight and had front row seats for Shirley Alston Reeves, lead singer for the Shirelles. Rocky and The Rollers played backup. What a great show she put on. We left there and went to the Mexican restaurant by the post office for dinner. All in all, it was a delightful end to a wonderful day. Gee, I love it here.

[nONIE]

Gosh Sam, Im really happy you are enjoying yourselves so much, the show sounds wonderful, but you are making our departure very difficult!! :'(

[samhass]

So don't gooooooooooooooo. Tell Bernie it's just not acceptable behavior.

[nONIE]

Sam, hes a German Engineer! nuff said?

Im accepting everyones sympathy at this time!

[samhass]

Nonie, Mr Samhass is, too.
On a more serious note, our Barefoot is on a long drive back to Canada. I hope everyone will join me in a little prayer asking that she have a safe journey.

[nONIE]

Sam, very nice idea, I have already done that however , never enough prayers for our friends,. Thankyou for your post.

Please pm me and tell me how you did that !! LOL ( moving the German Engr. that is)

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi, I have been saying a silent prayer for all of them. It is a long journey.

Nonie just want you to know you have my sympathies.

PLEASE, PLEASE enjoy your time in TV for all of us. Appreciate that.

See you soon.

Love,

HB

[chelsea24]

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/crysmiley1.gif (http://www.millan.net) Nonie, don't make me cry again!

[JohnnyM]

Chels stop crying. Good morning TOTV chatters. It is a beautiful morning here in NJ. Not as beautiful as TV but ok. Lots of things to do today here in NJ, but not at all like TV. Ok I'm depressed.http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/traurig/sad-smiley-019.gif

[Rokinronda]

OH NO!!! EVERYONES CRYING!!!!!!! I think we need to try HAPPY CHAT FOR A BIT..... :dontknow: ... NOW I"M SAD TOO!!! :edit: :'(

[KathieI]

Good luck with finding a house...now's a good time to be buying.

Bright, you would think its a good time for buying but unfortunately it :edit:!! Everything is selling out from under me.... even the house I was planning to rent in June, just sold. Its becoming crazy and if you think Nonie, Chels and Barefoot are depressed, you should see me, :verymad: :verymad:

Yes, consider yourself invited to the party, where ever it is!! Chels is still the bartender!!

Will keep you all posted.. Kath :redface:

[nONIE]

Johnny, Dont let us bring you down! were countin on you to bring us up up and away!
Im on my last week in TV, now thats depressing! At least theres a for sale sign in your front yard, I havant even gotten that far yet. :'(

Dont worry, Be happy, YOU WILL SELL YOUR HOUSE,YOU WILL SELL YOUR HOUSE, YOU WILL SELL YOUR HOUSE! Its the "Law of Attraction" its got to work!!!!

[JohnnyM]

Sorry Nonie and chatters, I don't know what came over me. I crashed. I'm back and I'm happy. We have Kathie's party to look forward to and all the other partying HB is planning. Things can turn on a dime, as they say. Ok, I'm back and got my DJ Working :bigthumbsup:

[nONIE]

phewwwww! that was close!! ;D

[JohnnyM]

;)

[chelsea24]

awwww Johnny, I didn't mean to make you or Rhonda cry. OK, we're going to look forward now to a "Homecoming Dance" and lots of smiling faces. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D And the list goes on and on . . . . .

[samhass]

They say the housing market is picking up. I heard that in the next 18 months there will be a 500K nationwide home shortfall in new construction. Maybe this will help Johnny and Barbara.







Bright, you would think its a good time for buying but unfortunately it :edit:!! Everything is selling out from under me.... even the house I was planning to rent in June, just sold. Its becoming crazy and if you think Nonie, Chels and Barefoot are depressed, you should see me, :verymad: :verymad:

Yes, consider yourself invited to the party, where ever it is!! Chels is still the bartender!!

Will keep you all posted.. Kath :redface:

[KathieI]

They say the housing market is picking up. I heard that in the next 18 months there will be a 500K nationwide home shortfall in new construction. Maybe this will help Johnny and Barbara.

Sam, good news and I hope your right. That's actually the way I've seen it over the many years we've been buying real estate. There's a little slump, and then back to the booming real estate market. Let's all hope.

[graciegirl]

Tamma and Bubba. LIKE it but new to me. We are Gaga and Papa. WHO are all of YOU?

[mom2five]

Graciegirl

I was playing shuffle board in your backyard yesterday. A white house with a large back lanai...RIGHT?

House looks great and I love the location.
NANCY

[graciegirl]

OH Nancy. HOW fun!!! Soon I will have something icy to drink for you when you are out there laboring away with the shuffleboard.....thingy. :) That is the right house! I am doing the math right now to buy material to start sewing the window coverings and get blinds so Sweetie won't have his youth and innocence on display. (His youth anyway)

[JohnnyM]

Sam I could be dead in 18 months. Maybe if you said the market might pick up in 18 weeks I would stand a chance of holding on. 18 months >:( >:(

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi All,

I feel at times a good cry, especially with close friends is a very healing thing to do. All we have to do is set our clocks and decide what time to have a group cry.

Personally after a good cry, lots of hugs, I feel better. But that is just me.

(((((((((((((((((((CRY)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))))))

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS HUGS AND THEN MORE HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I also like a cup of tea afterwards and quiet small talk.

HB

[KathieI]

I also like a cup of tea afterwards and quiet small talk. HB

HB, and a cigarette too? http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/whew.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cigbuttsmile.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Your shy sistah, Kath :redface:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Kathie you and Chels and all my other Sistahs who smoke can light up after the good cry. ;)

HB

[Hyacinth Bucket]

JohnnyM I foresee a long life ahead of you. Remember you survived "daBronx" as Kathie would say.

Besides, since we are going to have all these parties you need to be there - we accept no other DJ. Another thing who will write such beautiful poetry about the Sistahs? Perhaps one of the most important things you do - glamorize all of us.

So from one Sistah who you have never glamorized -

I :beer3: :beer2: to your EXCELLENT HEALTH. I 040 040 040 for joy, that you will be crap crap crap down here the minute your house sells.

HB

[renielarson]

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/sfume.gif

[Hyacinth Bucket]

I think I have at least three cut crystal ashtrays. I will have to look.

Otherwise you will have to share - sorry about that.

HB

[JohnnyM]

Thank you HB.

[Just Susan]

Put that stinky thing out Bright.......right now!!!!!!!!! STEVE, STEVE, SHE'S SMOKING!!!! :chillout: 1rnfl 1rnfl

[renielarson]

Susan

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/10_1_1171.gif

[Just Susan]

I have his personal email if you will remember correctly....need I say more? :P

[KathieI]

Kathie you and Chels and all my other Sistahs who smoke can light up after the good cry. ;)
HB

HB, goodness lady, I wasn't referring to smoking after you've had a good cry, geezee!!

:dontknow: :dontknow: :dontknow:

[JohnnyM]

Why Kathie you little http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/teufel/devil-smiley-102.gif

[chelsea24]

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/coffeebath.gif (http://www.millan.net)

I'll share a cup of tea with you HB. Tell me you troubles, dahling. But you'll have to lend me one of your crystal ashtrays because I will need to set my big "butt" down!http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/fimp.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[nONIE]

May I join you ladies for tea and good conversation? Im afraid my big butt wouldnt fit in a crystal ashtray tho! ::)

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Chel, an offer like that I can not refuse.

Hope you like our crystal ashtray.

HB

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Nonie, I could not even imagine this get together with out you. I did not know you smoke.

HB

[nONIE]

HB, Only when Im really really angry, out the top of my head. :cus:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Nonie, we will take you any way you come.

We love ya whether you are in an angry, playful, sweet or b :edit:y mood. ;) ;D :)>:( ??? ::) :-* :'( :'( :dontknow: :bigthumbsup: :redface: :yikes: :hot: :2excited: :cus: :a20: :2cool: :chillout: :realmad: :duck: :barf: lovehorse cold_cold evil6 doh

Real question is - Will you take us in what ever mood we are in? :) ;) ;D :) >:( ??? ::) :-* :'( :'( :dontknow: :bigthumbsup: :redface: :yikes: :hot: :2excited: :cus: :a20: :2cool: :chillout: :realmad: :duck: :barf: lovehorse cold_cold evil6 doh

Your Sistah,

hb

[nONIE]

HB,

Absolutely, I do not judge others at all for any reason. We are all human with many different moods and emotions. I believe there is a reason why people are the way they are so many things come into play, and I am willing to overlook anyones weird moods, good, bad, or otherwise.

psst. little secret, theres only one person who makes me smoke out the top of my head.


(the German engineer)! LOL

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Nonie, :agree: with you.

I also figured you would respond the way you did. You are a very neat lady or :2cool: :2cool:

HB

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi all,

My computer needs to be repaired. Will only be on line at odd times, if I can get a computer. Have a great couple of weeks .

Will miss all of my Sistahs.

HB

[chelsea24]

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/lousyputer.gif (http://www.millan.net) Don't worry about your computer HB. Just have a wonderful trip!

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[Peggy D]

They say the housing market is picking up. I heard that in the next 18 months there will be a 500K nationwide home shortfall in new construction. Maybe this will help Johnny and Barbara.








Boy Sam, I hope you're right. The sooner we sell, the better I'll feel. We'll be headed right for TV. Until then, Hubby (Nick) and I have agreed to visit a few times during the year and rent.

Need to plan a vacation when ALL the Sistahs and Johnny are all there.

Peggy

--and no more depressing posts!! I cry when you all cry.

[JohnnyM]

JohnnyM I foresee a long life ahead of you. Remember you survived "daBronx" as Kathie would say.

Besides, since we are going to have all these parties you need to be there - we accept no other DJ. Another thing who will write such beautiful poetry about the Sistahs? Perhaps one of the most important things you do - glamorize all of us.

So from one Sistah who you have never glamorized -

I :beer3: :beer2: to your EXCELLENT HEALTH. I 040 040 040 for joy, that you will be crap crap crap down here the minute your house sells.

HB


http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm102/Barb5555/HBfINALEChelsfinal.jpg

[chelsea24]

Hey Johnny Great pic! Couldn't you have stuck me in the Jacquline Bisset part! I want to be Rich and Famous! LOL :o

[samhass]

Wow Hyacinth, you look great!!

[nONIE]

Well Chels, dont know about the rich part but you sure are famous on totv! ;)

[JohnnyM]

Ok Chels but that was really Susan's part. I know she will share. Johnny

[samhass]

Nice picture, Chels. You are rich..you live in TV. Richness of life is almost a given here.

[nONIE]

nice thought Sam! :agree: :agree: :agree:

[Rokinronda]

HB!!!! CHELS!!! YOU GORGEOUS THINGS YOU!! I LOVE JOHNNYS MAKEOVERS! Sam, my thoughts, exactly!! I LOVE this place and all the SISTAHS! NONIE I missed you not being at Crispers! Rich in our hearts.....My hubby put it best, if we were offered a million dollars to move back to RI, we would absolutely, agreeably, REFUSE! This place sure is a "no brainer"!

[nONIE]

Ronda,

Thanks so much, I missed me being there also!

I dont blame you 1 little bit for not wanting to go anywhere else even for a million dollars. I am leaving next week and I am devastated, brokenhearted, miserable, depressed and fighting it all the way. As I have said before this is the first time in my life that I feel like I have come home again since I was a kid. I have to get back here ASAP!
So as Scarlett Ohara said in "Gone with the Wind" "ILL BE BACK! " :dontknow:(or was that Jason in Nightmare on Elm St)?? O poop, JohhnyM help!!!

[chelsea24]

Wow Johnny, thank you so much that's great! You are so talented! The funny thing is I actually did wear my hair that way once upon a time. (Now if I can just drop some lbs. I may actually resemble that again!) Yes, I agree. I have become rich with the love and friendship of so many people since we've been in TV. And of course, with my hubby, vetman, who though snarly at times, is my soulmate. I'm afraid the only way I'd get famous is if I robbed The Citizens First Bank! LOLOLOL :joke:

[JohnnyM]

Hey Chels we are all beautiful people with or without looks and or money; all one needs is a heart that is in the right place. That place seems to be TV. Nonie, it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the original The Terminator... ;)

[samhass]

It will be a happy day when Barefoot, Brightspot, Susan and Tom, Nonie and Bernie, Donna,HB and SL return home to TV. We're waiting for all you birds to fly home. I'm still a snowflake, coming and going back and forth as the mood strikes. It's striking me less and less these days. Donna, you better come visit when I get up there. Pack up your hubby and come down to my mountain.

[renielarson]

That is such a beautiful picture of HB and Chels. But HB and Chels are beautiful ladies anyway.

[Just Susan]

Chelsea I am quite honored to share with you. We can alternate days, or maybe it is time for Johnny to come up with a new one for me. How about it Johnny? A new poster please?

[JohnnyM]

Roger.

[JohnnyM]

Susan?

[nONIE]

Hey Chels we are all beautiful people with or without looks and or money; all one needs is a heart that is in the right place. That place seems to be TV. Nonie, it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the original The Terminator... ;)

Arnold Schwarzenegger! OMG, How could I be that far off? :dontknow:

[samhass]

I went to LSL tonight and stood in front of the webcam waving to any of my snowbird friends that may have tuned in. I miss you all!

[Barefoot]

Sam, I missed your wave, I was watching Brothers & Sisters. I'm trying to drown my sorrows about having to leave TV by watching TV and binge eating.

I miss everyone and everything about The Villages. Except I guess the Love Bugs, although I've never seen one. I miss my golf cart and Villa. Seems like just a beautiful dream.

[Donna]

I just love that pic of my sistas...Chel, HB you guys are beautiful!!! :#1: :#1: :#1:

I miss every one soooo much :'( :'( :'(

[Just Susan]

Me too, Sam. I miss you and Bare and Bright and your hubbies and the fun we had and all the other new friends we made and waking up to do whatever we wanted to do, when we wanted to do it. Ohhhhh, I'm going to make myself cry. :'( :'( :'( :'(

I must tell you though this last visit was a really good motivator for both Tom and me. we have been working and accomplishing and I just know we will get this monstrosity on the market soon and it will sell right away...even in this market.

Then, Sam we are coming home. :hot: :hot: :clap2: :clap2: 040 040

[Barefoot]

Susan, glad to hear you're motivated! You and your husband will be such a great addition to TV.
Good luck with the preparation. You are getting closer and closer to Paradise.

[Just Susan]

Thank you kindly my dear. BTW how are our wedding plans coming along?

[samhass]

I want to host the wedding at my house.

[samhass]

We went to Toojays last night in search of a whole Banana Dream Cake. They had run out,so we bought a Key Lime Pie instead. It was very tart. IMHO, Edward's makes a better Key Lime Pie and it is available in the frozen foods section of most local supermarkets.

[Barefoot]

Sammy, it is really great to know that Banana Dream Cake can be part of a weight-loss program. Be sure to chew each bite 20 times now! :bigthumbsup:

I can't start on wedding plans until S & T announce they are divorced. If it is quick divorce, perhaps we can get married on the Sept cruise. ;D But then, I can just see a Christmas Wedding at Sam's house with all those little houses lit up!!

[Donna]

I want to host the wedding at my house.


What did I miss, who is getting married???

[JohnnyM]

Expressed thanks to Jan for giving our Chatters thread its own identity and location. Sam has worked hard to get this off the ground and it seems to be a very popular meeting place for as Sam put it "slow chat". Thanks again Jan for your assistance and Godspeed to the Mrs. during her recovering. Johnny

[Just Susan]

I think that Christmas works best. I highly doubt we will be going on the cruise. I haven't even mentioned it to Tom. We need to sell and move more than we need to cruise. So Christmas sounds beautiful.
Bare we were kind of thinking polygamy

[Barefoot]

I think that Christmas works best. I highly doubt we will be going on the cruise. I haven't even mentioned it to Tom. We need to sell and move more than we need to cruise. So Christmas sounds beautiful.
Bare we were kind of thinking polygamy

Isn't polygamy where men get to have multiple wives and the women get to wear ugly clothes and cook and have babies? That wasn't quite what I had in mind. :barf:

The cruise is a stretch for us also. We will have to fly in/out from Canada which seems ridic for just four days. Also Fireboy is having trouble finding another Fire Captain to work for him. But I think it would be fun, so haven't ruled it out. ;D

[Donna]

Expressed thanks to Jan for giving our Chatters thread its own identity and location. Sam has worked hard to get this off the ground and it seems to be a very popular meeting place for as Sam put it "slow chat". Thanks again Jan for your assistance and Godspeed to the Mrs. during her recovering. Johnny


I am very behind on the news...I guess Amity has had a health problem...Prayers are headed her way for a speedy recovery...

[JohnnyM]

Donna it seems Amity had an accident and required a bit of surgery. I think she is now on the mend.

[KathieI]

See how confused I am?? :dontknow:

I didn't know about Amity. These different threads are very confusing to me (should I use the usual brain tumor act to get some sympathy??)

Amity, wish you well and a speedy recovery. Sorry I didn't know about your accident.

Regards, Kathie

[JohnnyM]

I'm sorry but this is all my fault. I found out about Amity as I was working with Jan on this folder placement. He confided in me that he was behind due to Amity's accident. It was not my business to post that information. It just came naturally to offer best wishes. My fault and I apologize. :redface:

[Donna]

Johnny,
Thanks for posting, at least we can send her good wishes and lots of prayers..

[nONIE]

Or thoughts and prayers go out to Amity also. Wishing her a very speedy recovery!

Donna, did you find out whos getting married? Im wondering myself? Is this how rumors get started?

[Donna]

Or thoughts and prayers go out to Amity also. Wishing her a very speedy recovery!

Donna, did you find out whos getting married? Im wondering myself? Is this how rumors get started?


Noni...No news on the wedding..

[Just Susan]

The wedding (which is a joke) is a possible solution to enabling Bare and Fireboy to legally stay in this country as long as they want. They would be marrying us. We are open to other suggestions. Do you have any?

[Donna]

Susan...That is a GREAT idea..http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/yattasmiley.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[nONIE]

Susan & Tom,

Thankyou for clarifying. Sounds like a plan! :bigthumbsup: Im for anything that will get them here permanently.

[renielarson]

:bigthumbsup: on a December wedding! Mr. Bright and I will be there for sure.

Now, for my role in this whole "affair", no pun intended.... 1rnfl...I'll do the catering.

Yes, Susan and all others, you heard me right. I am an A1, topnotch caterer (never done it before but I know I can, I know I can, I know I can...chug, chug, chug) and can put on a spread that will knock you all off your feet (fungus tends to do that to people).
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/Quorn.jpg

Ok, I promise NOT to use any sort of fungus in my concoctions. But then again, would I ever tell? ::) ::) ??? ::) ::)

OK, OK....if you won't agree on me catering then guess I'll just show up dressed for the occasion...dontcha love my special occasion gray dress?

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/renielarson/Polygamy.jpg

[renielarson]

Jan

Sorry to hear about Amity's accident. Give her my best wishes for a quick recovery.

[Barefoot]

Bright, you are so clever with your inserts! That blinking eye (in another thread) really freaked me out.

[renielarson]

Barefoot

Think I have way too much time on my hands.....

Well, should be doing school work at home tonight but can't get motivated...would rather be here in TOTV

[Barefoot]

Bright, I love this website to catch up on news, but I've now spent 12 days online!! Scary. :yikes:

Some days when I'm lazy, I just can't seem to get away from the computer. Whatever did we do in the "old days" before the internet? :dontknow:

[renielarson]

Boy barefoot do I understand!

In the old days I read books....sadly, I've let the internet rob me of that wonderful past time I used to have...I miss it...but not enough to give up my TOTV, Pogo games, and Sploofus!

[samhass]

Bright, I'm not loving your hair in that gray dress picture. ;)

[Just Susan]

As one of the Brides I have to express concern over the choices that one of our dear friends seems to be making for us, (and for herself).

Bright, it has already been established that your taste in food is truly disgusting. Fungus, plastic meatballs, who knows what else....and I am not sure I want to know. Thank goodness Mr. B. does most of the cooking.

The taste of food is important to me, however, you have crossed the line with those clothes. You are no longer our Wedding Planner. When you said you might like to add some long skirts to your closet (where you house all but 2 of the skorts sold in this country), I had no idea you were so far out of your comfort zone.

I will take you shopping before the event.

[samhass]

Susan, I wanna wear a purple dress.

[samhass]

I heard it was cold and rainy in the northeast yesterday. I was thankful to be here. 8)

[nONIE]

Oh No Sam!! Thats the last thing I want to hear. >:( I've got my fingers in my ears and Im saying lalalalalalalalalalalalala!!!!!!

[samhass]

Nonie, I feel your pain. I have to go back up shortly. I plan to return as quickly as I can!!

[Just Susan]

Actually Sam and Nonie, it s-n-o-w-e-d here in the Twin Cities a few days ago and it has been cold. Cold to us, freezing to you. That weather is moving east. It hit the Chicago area yesterday and unless it wears itself out should be to the east coast by the weekend. Right now it is 33deg. here to your 70deg. It is sunny, but Old Man Winter does not seem to want to let go this year.

[samhass]

Oh my. That does not sound good. We thought about heading up this weekend. Maybe not!!
Darn, I love being retired. You can come and go as your whims and the weather dictate.

[Just Susan]

P.S. Purple will be fine Sam. Like this one?
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/oldbroadLongWayBaby.gif

[samhass]

Yeah, baby! (said a la Austin Powers)

[Just Susan]

I just knew you would like it. ;)

[samhass]

It is a little low cut for me, but since it's a celebration, I'll live with it.

[samhass]

I just came back from a bike ride around my village. It was glorious. The smell of Confederate Jasmine and gardenias wafted through the air. The breeze made cycling a delight. Yep, I really, really like it here.

[Just Susan]

You're lonely, you miss us, you want us all to come back. You're lonely, you miss us, you want us all to come back.

.....and you know what we all miss you too and Mr. Samhass, and TV and all the fun and now I am so depressed. Well, back to painting so I can get this monstrosity on the m-a-r-k-e-t! I would much rather have gone biking with you today.

[samhass]

I wish you had gone biking with me, too.

[Just Susan]

Aawwhhhh, now I'm really depressed. http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/36_1_4-1.gif

Good news though...one bathroom done...2 to go.

[renielarson]

I don't envy you painting Susan. I'm not a painter and give that job to Mr. Bright. However, Mr. Bright isn't real keen on painting anymore but does it under duress.

Anyway, I don't look good covered with paint smears all over my face, arms, and clothes. Home improvement shows on t.v. amaze me as I watch the painters complete a whole room with nary a drop of paint on their bodies. Wonder if they have multiple sets of identical clothing just to make us think they are perfect painters or if they really are!

Choosing between painting and going to work....think I'd pick work but better yet...would rather go on a bike ride with Sam.

[Just Susan]

I'm afraid in this family, if the construction/repair bits were left to Tom, they would never get done. He does do the electrical and plumbing when possible (minor stuff), the rest belongs to me. The tools in the garage...mine. The garage...mine.

[Barefoot]

It is "unseasonably cold" here in Canada with frost expected tonight. Just watched everyone rocking on at LSL, and read Sammy's note about biking while smelling gardenias. Sob.

OK, so life isn't always fair and we don't always get what we want. >:( Regardless we should be happy every day, right?

That huge bar of chocolate that I'm planning to eat while huddled in my comforter in front of the fireplace watching American Idol should make me feel a lot better. 040 Neil Diamond is on tonight, should be a good one.

[renielarson]

We have a freeze coming tonight here in Michigan. Thought about going out and covering up all my hostas but decided not to. Just too many of them and they are cheap to buy if I need to replant.

Anyway...I'm wearing flannel pj bottoms and a long sleeved tee to keep warm....

but....I'm barefoot...just like Barefoot... ;D

[Just Susan]

Me too, always...unless I am at work.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/IS769-074.jpg

[samhass]

Not me. I must have shoes or sandals on. I'm never barefoot outside on the lawn. There are to many pesticides/herbicides and biting critters. Additionally, there could be construction debris under the grass that could cut you. Lastly, I'm sort of phobic about dirt getting on my feet. I should probably see someone about that. ;D When I see people walk in public places with no shoes on, I cringe. People spit and do all sorts of nasty things in public areas.

[Just Susan]

I remember the look of horror on your face when I grew out of my shoes and said "oh well I'll go barefoot". You are so cute Sammie. http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/36_1_671.gif

[samhass]

OK Susan, you got me. Maybe I was afraid you would get your feet dirty in my house ;) and I would be ashamed forever.

[Just Susan]

I am so not buying that. Your house was and I'm sure is, always spotless. Besides I saw the dishpan hands on Mr. Sam. I do think you should get him some help...making him do all the housework like that, while you are out biking.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/36_11_61.gif

[samhass]

OK...I cop to being a clean freak.

[Barefoot]

Me too, always...unless I am at work.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/IS769-074.jpg


S&T I want that picture for my avatar! Barefoot picture .. yes! Could you please e-mail it to me so I can struggle to put it on TOTV?

[Just Susan]

On its way but I might borrow it from time to time. ;D

[samhass]

Our Barefoot should have the barefoot avatar. Oh Canadian friend, I wish you could come home.

[Barefoot]

Our Barefoot should have the barefoot avatar. Oh Canadian friend, I wish you could come home.

Oh Sammy, I long for The Villages. :'( I miss you and wish you a safe trip and a snappy house sale!

[Barefoot]

Susan sent me two choices for a barefoot avatar .. thanks so much! I'm tired of hugging John Travolta, he is pretty boring. As you can see, I tried to install the barefoot avatar and got "a day at the lake" instead. I'll keep trying.

[samhass]

Bare, I just want to go and get back quickly!!

[Rokinronda]

I love going barefoot, and my calluses prove it.....but do put sockies on occasionally!

[Barefoot]

Susan, help. I just tried to install the barefoot picture you sent me for my avatar. The feet are purple and the sand isn't sandy at all.

[Rokinronda]

Oh that is too funny, barefoot!! 1rnfl

[Just Susan]

Shoot girl, I was mosing along reading different threads, checking in at the end of a long day, saw your colorful version of the barefoot picture and thought you had gotten really creative with it like Ronda does sometimes.
I have no idea how you could have done that by accident.
I think you should just reload it, try again. It is interesting, but it kind of looks like "barefoot love on acid"
I think I like it better au natural.

[samhass]

Susan, I see you are still whirling with the old paint can. I'm in for some rather intense gardening, myself.

[Barefoot]

Susan painting, Bright teaching, Nonie cleaning out her clutter, Barefoot raking leaves, Sammy cleaning out her gardens. What an industrious bunch we are. Now, let's reward ourselves, who wants an ice cream?

[chelsea24]

Worked from 9 to 5 with clients and just had some Banana Nut ice cream. Yummmm ;D

[Just Susan]

Dairy Queen Hot Fudge Turtle Waffle Bowl Sundae for me, please.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj277/lake21brook/item_waffbowl-1.jpg

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size (304g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 820 Calories from Fat 310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat16g 80%
Trans Fat2g
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 117g 39%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Sugars 78g
Protein 11g

This info is soooooooo unfair!!!!!!! At least the numbers are for the whole thing.

[renielarson]

Banana nut ice cream sounds sooooo good right now. Or a hot fudge/hot caramel combo sundae. I could even go for a banana split. I'm hungry but not gonna give in to my temptations.... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Oh Susan....your post beat mine...now I want to jump in my car and drive to DQ! crap