Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583180)

Nucky, you are so right.....again. You are such a great example of someone who has learned from your own experience and with honesty and humility are not hesitant to share it with others. What a gift - thank you.

Fw, here is my secret. I sometimes need motivation to clean. It's easier when I have a real deadline, like company coming or if we're having a party. But when I don't, i play this game. Like the movie today - I'll try to first get myself out of my mental funk by starting to watch a good movie, usually a suspense or action movie. Then I'll stop it halfway through, or at a really good part, and force myself to clean before I can watch the rest of it. It's as if I have to treat myself. I hesitate to use food as the treat because that could be NOTHING but dangerous for me, so this seems to work better.

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1583187)

With MIL here NOTHING stays dirty. I swear I'm about to duct tape her to the couch. If there was one dirty sock in the hamper she would wash it.. I made us grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. She almost burned herself on the grill, washing it before it cooled off. lol

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583180)

Nucky, you are so right.....again. You are such a great example of someone who has learned from your own experience and with honesty and humility are not hesitant to share it with others. What a gift - thank you.

Fw, here is my secret. I sometimes need motivation to clean. It's easier when I have a real deadline, like company coming or if we're having a party. But when I don't, i play this game. Like the movie today - I'll try to first get myself out of my mental funk by starting to watch a good movie, usually a suspense or action movie. Then I'll stop it halfway through, or at a really good part, and force myself to clean before I can watch the rest of it. It's as if I have to treat myself. I hesitate to use food as the treat because that could be NOTHING but dangerous for me, so this seems to work better.

Originally Posted by fw102807 (Post 1583199)

NOTHING but a great idea except for the whole will power part.

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1583187)

With MIL here NOTHING stays dirty. I swear I'm about to duct tape her to the couch. If there was one dirty sock in the hamper she would wash it.. I made us grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. She almost burned herself on the grill, washing it before it cooled off. lol

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583220)

Unless you fell asleep with your NOTHING on, I guess we're the only 2 left still awake.

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1583222)

I never log off so if my computer is on my NOTHING will be on.. But yes I'm still awake..

Just catching up on paperwork. The part of the business that will drive me to retire early.. lol

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583197)

Poor thing, she sounds like me. One Christmas when our son was still living in Indiana, we drove 10 hours to be with him because he had to work. I brought food to cook but before I could make the meal I found it necessary to clean his kitchen first. NOTHING but pathetic.

On to another dilemma. Does anyone else but me have problems with getting bottles with pumps to turn correctly to work the first time or am i just an idiot? I know, NOTHING like a loaded question.

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583202)

Maybe you could see if K's MIL will come and stay with you once
a month. Then you will have to think NOTHING about will power - lol

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1583233)

Shampoo? Yes. Nothing but difficulty.

Originally Posted by fw102807 (Post 1583244)

R U kidding? I am going to invite you over once a month and when you are done I will give you NOTHING for your efforts...as much as you want.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1583233)

Shampoo? Yes. Nothing but difficulty.

Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1583245)

Well, at least Mrs. Abby is not alone. The design of the pump bottles change constantly and you usually find our when we are in NOTHING but a critical need condition.

My MIL showed us about cutting the bottles of whatever when they stop pumping so we can NOTHING but get the last amount of whatever out of the container. NOTHING but smart, I do it and fondly think about her often. Her biggest wish was to move back to Florida because moving north was killing her with the cold. We had our moments but I was lucky to have the bestest :bigbow: MIL out of anyone I know.

Thanks for the memory!

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583247)

I'd be happy to do that. I'd do it for a meal, but for you, NOTHING would be fine too. :icon_wink: I recently told my husband that was how we were going to eat in TV. I'll clean for meals and he can do landscaping and odd jobs for the same - lol. He is an awesome landscaper - not by trade of course, just a gift.

Yesterday I was remiss, so let me just add -

Today is Friday, September 21st. This year is going to be over in no time. It feels like it just started!

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583247)

I'd be happy to do that. I'd do it for a meal, but for you, NOTHING would be fine too. :icon_wink: I recently told my husband that was how we were going to eat in TV. I'll clean for meals and he can do landscaping and odd jobs for the same - lol. He is an awesome landscaper - not by trade of course, just a gift.

Yesterday I was remiss, so let me just add -

Today is Friday, September 21st. This year is going to be over in no time. It feels like it just started!

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583279)

I don't know if it's me or what, but 2 days in the past week I've gotten up and noticed the time stamp on the last posts from the night before have been off by an hour. It happened again this morning. Then after I came downstairs, had my coffee, and got back on the time stamp was corrected to the proper time. Now, not that any of this matters a whit, but I'm just wondering - is it the desperate need for coffee in the morning that has me so disoriented or is somebody messing with my NOTHING?

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583279)

I don't know if it's me or what, but 2 days in the past week I've gotten up and noticed the time stamp on the last posts from the night before have been off by an hour. It happened again this morning. Then after I came downstairs, had my coffee, and got back on the time stamp was corrected to the proper time. Now, not that any of this matters a whit, but I'm just wondering - is it the desperate need for coffee in the morning that has me so disoriented or is somebody messing with my NOTHING?

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1583275)

Stephen King's BD is today. He made some movies and wrote some books which are NOTHING by scary.

Only watch if you like being scared. The Shining (1980) - Here's Johnny! Scene (7/7) | Movieclips - YouTube

Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1583282)

It's NOTHING more than your computer being a 1948 Toyota Deer Model. Time for an update. The gerbils inside the computer want to retire!

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583289)

Yes indeed, he is a master of it. The Shining - funny story - my son was admitted to intensive care for NOTHING more than a case of mononucleosis when he was about 15. They put him there because his case was so severe they were giving him morphine for the pain among other meds and he needed to be on a monitor. Since it was so late at night, they rolled in an extra bed for me and told me I could stay there overnight with him. So surfing the television channels and being an avid Stephen King fan at the time, he came across The Shining and asked if I would mind if we watched it. Of course, I said not at all. Well, by the time that movie was over I sure could have used some of that morphine just to sleep. :22yikes:

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583279)

I don't know if it's me or what, but 2 days in the past week I've gotten up and noticed the time stamp on the last posts from the night before have been off by an hour. It happened again this morning. Then after I came downstairs, had my coffee, and got back on the time stamp was corrected to the proper time. Now, not that any of this matters a whit, but I'm just wondering - is it the desperate need for coffee in the morning that has me so disoriented or is somebody messing with my NOTHING?

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583294)

Hey, don't blame it on my old gray mare. But I will say, sometimes it's NOTHING but a lesson in frustration when you need to track down a replacement for a part gone bad and they want to charge you an arm and a leg for it.

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1583319)

In my opinion your NOTHING should be messed with at every possible opportunity.. lol

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1583321)

Computers are like microwaves. When they go bad you do NOTHING but throw them out and get another..

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583482)

Nobody can post NOTHING if I'm out for the day? Is that how it works around here? :undecided:

Better watch out, K - hubby and I went out to celebrate meeting a long awaited financial goal for the purposes of retirement. We also received some news recently that hopefully hubby will be able to confirm in a few weeks about the possibility of selling our house sooner rather than later. But I don't want to get you worried for NOTHING.......:popcorn:

Originally Posted by fw102807 (Post 1583485)

That sounds like good news. Maybe the stars are finally getting their alignment. I felt all day I needed to do something but ended up doing mostly NOTHING.

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583482)

Nobody can post NOTHING if I'm out for the day? Is that how it works around here? :undecided:

Better watch out, K - hubby and I went out to celebrate meeting a long awaited financial goal for the purposes of retirement. We also received some news recently that hopefully hubby will be able to confirm in a few weeks about the possibility of selling our house sooner rather than later. But I don't want to get you worried for NOTHING.......:popcorn:

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583489)

I started out the day pretty good as far as accomplishing stuff, then my husband came along and dragged me out for a celebratory lunch. Well, he actually didn't have to drag me - lol. Then when I got home I realized how tired I was and took a nap. Now here I am doing NOTHING when I should be finishing up what I started earlier.

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1583491)

I'll start to worry when you AND hubby start packing. But congratulations on your financial milestone..

Until then I'll worry about NOTHING except why the ratings for the Emmy's have declined.. :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1583491)

Until then I'll worry about NOTHING except why the ratings for the Emmy's have declined.. :1rotfl:

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583506)

I try so hard to get you worked up, and why? All for NOTHING. You have to be the most laid back, steady guy I have yet to know - lol.

But for that very reason it's a darn good thing you're the Kommander of this ship. Imagine the rough seas Nucky and I would have this ship going through if you weren't here. Poor tomwed would be in the galley trying to keep all the dishes from breaking and fw would be hanging on for dear life hoping for NOTHING, her favorite pasttime, to return.

So the next time the thought of retiring as Kommander goes through that cool, calm, collected head of yours, just come to this post and refresh your memory as to the NOTHING disaster that would cause.

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583482)

Nobody can post NOTHING if I'm out for the day? Is that how it works around here? :undecided:

Better watch out, K - hubby and I went out to celebrate meeting a long awaited financial goal for the purposes of retirement. We also received some news recently that hopefully hubby will be able to confirm in a few weeks about the possibility of selling our house sooner rather than later. But I don't want to get you worried for NOTHING.......:popcorn:

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1583515)

It takes a lot to get me wound up. Once the momentum gets going, though it's hard to stop it. So be careful.. lol


I can see you, Nucky and Tom being the hosts on a party barge. fw will be there to ensure that NOTHING happens and everyone has a good time. Of course Dew might be your only passenger..

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583522)

You sound a lot like my husband. He is the most laid back guy, but watch out if he really gets upset about something which thankfully is almost never and definitely has to be about way more than NOTHING. I guess that's why he keeps me around. I bring all the excitement to the table, although I doubt he would call it that - lol.

About Dew - with a personality like his, he may be all we need for a party.

And thanks to all of you for the congrats. It's just making us feel a little more comfortable about the direction in which we are heading.

Originally Posted by fw102807 (Post 1583527)

Well you totally nailed it NOTHING lunch NOTHING nap and more NOTHING. A perfect day here.

Originally Posted by fw102807 (Post 1583527)

Well you totally nailed it NOTHING lunch NOTHING nap and more NOTHING. A perfect day here.

Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 1583561)

Well, fw, you missed your chance. I waited all night to see if you would pick up NOTHING post #7600 but you didn't. Nucky slid in and took it away. Better NOTHING luck next time.

Originally Posted by fw102807 (Post 1583565)

I had NOTHING post 7000 and now I will shoot for 8000. I like round numbers especially 0s and especially after other numbers and dollars signs.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1583567)

Here is one for the count on NOTHING. :)