Hi kids! Sorry I haven’t been around much lately. Some of you saw my thread about Hubby’s trials and tribulations with his new almond allergy. He’s still mourning the loss favorite candy; cherry cordials. They have almond extract in them.
Swampy, one of Hubby’s favorites is to put ketchup or mustard packets under the little legs on the toilet seat. You poke a little hole in the end facing out. Then when someone sits, the back of their legs get messed up.
Of course, being a firefighter, he’s pulled lots of good ones. He has put a Canada Goose in his boss’s office. Some one else put a sparrow in his locker. The same person took his uniform shirt while he was in the shower, put it in a coffee can full of water and put it in the freezer. He always carries an extra shirt now.
Morning all, Happy Monday (heh) and all. Caffeination is in progress … not all the way there yet.
Kaiwik, Miss Tascha is a beautiful Pom, although she does look a bit like a butterball. Forgive me for saying that, please!
Now Ima try to get to work on time, so I gotta split.
Nice OP, Swampy; I too agree that April Fool’s jokes should be fun, and definitely not mean.
CutiePie, I think Rosie said that she’d be posting pics today, hopefully; she took some with a disposable camera, so she’s got to get them developed and then can upload them.
Dang! Don’t you people ever sleep! Glad I could keep the night crew entertained. I figured a MMP sittin’ around overnight, even if’n posted a little bit early would be good. Plus it was either then or say, now.
Up and caffienatin’ here. I don’t wanna though. I wanna sleep for some reason. Last night I dreamed I took JoeDawg to the library to teach him to read. Turned out he already could read. He could also talk. Am I the only person who has weird dreams on melatonin of all things?
Yays, boos, hugs, congrats, awws and awrights as needed.
Good morning! Can’t believe I’m up, especially since I heard the clock chime at midnight last night. But the mattress on the floor wasn’t too uncomfy. On the other hand, I forgot to pack a robe, so right now, I’m wrapped in an extra sheet, 'cause I’m sure not gonna put clean clothes on my dirty self.
Not much else to add, what with being asleep for the last few hours. Happy Last Day of March??
Blerg, it’s officially Monday, but just barely. One of the cats strolled through the room and the dogs were telling on her, and after settling them down, I am awake. The good news is that, right now (2:43 ayem the temperature is 38 F (which is apparently 3 C!)and the forecast is for the temp to rise to 40 F later today. I haven’t seen 40 F since last Fall, and even if it does rain, that’s okay with me! Tomorrow is April! Winter is on it’s way out!
Thanks for saying that my Tascha is a pretty girl, Herbs and she is in fact a pudge, which is why she is staying at Tricia’s Fat Blaster Camp for Pomeranians. She needs to lose about 8 pounds to be healthy again. Tricia took Fizz, a pom I had given to my kids who has become roly poly and has taken off over 6 pounds on him in just a few months, and I am very impressed with how much he is like the old Fizz. He gained weight because my daughter and sil also have a miniature pinscher who bullied him into hiding under the couch a great deal of the time (no exercise) and they have a bad habit of feeding their dogs far too much people food, and not very good quality kibble. Tascha on the other hand, just loves food, and while I feed a premium kibble she just eats too much. Exercise has also been a problem, I need to get a fence up this year, so the only outdoor exercise any of them get is walks on the leash, and she would prefer not to! None of my other poms has a weight issue, and her thyroid is fine, she just likes to eat! I miss her already, even though she is just a short way down the road from me.
I have an issue which is laying heavily on my heart, and I think I am going to post the story. I am up, the house is quiet, and it seems that it’s time I finally get it off my chest. So, I’ll go for now. Good morning all of you MMPer’s who are already beginning your day, and I hope that your Monday goes well. Ta!
One of the points on my bucket list is pulling The Perfect Prank: something most people consider funny, without causing anyone involved physical or emotional injury, etc.
I still haven’t come up with one, but my puny little mind is still mulling it over.
The big event of this past weekend: I went to a class on becoming a boney-fied Barbeque Judge. We were instructed on the nuances of judging entries, such as taste, tenderness, and appearance, and then we had to practice. Three different entry types: ribs, chicken, and brisket.
It was rough for me (I’m not being sarcastic here), because I have about 1/5 of the stomach of a normal person, and brisket has consistently given me a very tough go ever since sveltification. Fortunately, that was last on the training table and I managed to keep it down.
The actual event I’ll be judging is Saturday, May 3rd. This’ll be fun…
Great OP, Swampus! I’m not a huge fan of April Fool’s pranks either, I’ve seen some backfire spectacularly in the past. Not to say that I don’t appreciate a good joke - I belong to an activity club and we have this event scheduled for Tuesday:
"Quidditch for Beginners!
Filming of the Quidditch World Cup from the set of the latest Harry Potter film has just been completed at Leavesden Studios, outside London, and we’ve been invited along to play on the set! It’s an abandoned British aerodrome with a runway still mostly intact. Leavesden was used for years by Rolls-Royce as an aircraft engine factory. Millennium Group bought the 286-acre site for conversion to film production use and has plans to develop the site into a complete studio tour and entertainment centre, including the world’s first quidditch pitch, and we’ve been invited to come along to test the facilities for them. We must make it clear that this is a test site and we will in essence be trialing this unique event prior to it being opened to the public, as such we can put it out at such a low price, so be the first to experience this amazing event. There’s also a big grandstand, so if you don’t fancy playing, you can come along and spectate instead.
So, grab your broomsticks and prepare for aerial competition high above the Quidditch pitch and experience the magical power, speed, and competition of Quidditch, the favorite sport of witches and wizards. Suspended at great height by magic alone, we will play in two teams of seven players, playing four balls simultaneously. Three Chasers will try to score with the Quaffle, two Beaters will control the dangerous Bludgers, the Keeper protects the three goal rings, and the Seeker will chase the elusive Golden Snitch. We’ll take turns at playing as many positions as time allows and all rules will be explained on the day.
Important Notes: The play is at very high level and can be extremely dangerous for those who do not have any magical powers (ie muggles). This is a high security area and cameras, mobile phones and wands are not permitted on site. For safety, spectators must refrain from spells, chants and form of broom enchantment that could pose a danger to those flying."
I’m back at work, and my engineer will be in later this morning. He was in Aberdeen, Scotland last week so I’m sure he’ll be bringing back lots of issues for us to deal with. Last week was definitely a breather for me, so I’m getting geared up to get stressed out again! Plus we will have software/server issues because we are switching over to a new system! Oh, joy.
Thanks, Kai. That puppy is just the cutest little fuzzball, ever!!! I don’t usually get into this gardening stuff, but I caught the bug from my husband this weekend, since it wasn’t too hot yet. I hate the humidity! I’m such a wuss. The next thing on the agenda is laying new sod, since our grass got eaten up by chinch bugs. Our new front door came in, but we sent it back 'cause it was damaged. So that will be a few more weeks. Then we’ll have the bestest yard in the world!
Ok - time to get some breakfast. Yogurt and a blueberry bagel. Yum!
All showered and clean and dressed and stuff. And I’ve noticed that this house has no towel bars in the bathrooms. In the master bath, there’s really no place to hang one, except on the wall beside the toilet. Really poor design and planning, to my mind. No wonder my daughter’s friend is having a hard time selling it. And not, the towel bar lack isn’t the only down side. The great room, the area around the master tub, and one wall in the weird front room (we think it was intended to be a dining room) are all floor-to-ceiling mirrors. Not gold-veined tiles, fortunately, but huge panels of reflectivity. I suppose they’re designed to give the illusion of space. But they’re just creepy. Thankfully the room where I sleep is mirror-free.
I know the kid is awake - I hope she’s showering. I’m about to grab some caffeine, and we’ll be off on our day of adventure. Gotta remember my map and Puggy’s phone number. It probably would be smart to program it into my phone, ya think? OK, so I did.
I am dropping the disposable off on my way to errands and will pick it up on my way home
btw - I have vacaton this week - Wheeeeee! and compeition this weekend.
BooFae–I want (most of) your life! <jealous eyes pointed east>
I am up, after a lousy night’s sleep, and dreams all about large pink umbrellas (like patio ones), my mother, some guests, a high wind and other things which I have (mercifully) forgotten.
It is a typical March day outside, which means gloomy and gray, but it is warmer than yesterday. Everything is up–the golf course across the street is greening over like a mist. I just wish I remembered what the sun looked like.
I am not a big fan of April Fool’s. I don’t think it was originally designed as a medium for humiliation; fools waaaay back in the day were comedic figures who showed wisdom.
Er, it seems I am completely wrong. Here is the Wikipedia article about this event. I especially like the French version–trust the French to stick a wet fish down someone’s back and call it fun… (I’m not extremely Francophobic, just like to have fun). aprilfoolsday
Now, if I were a true 4/1 connnoisseur, I’d have rickrolled that link.
There are some parts to which you would be most welcome!
Last year’s offering from the adventure club was a sewer treasure hunt, the year before I think it was something to do with a human trebuchet, before that they tried zorbing and once they advertised a guided walk in Tipton which was so popular amongst the gullible that it was eventually run as a proper event.
Ah, Monday. That means I gotta start gettin’ ready to stay up all night Friday. It’s gonna be my first Relay , so I’m not sure what to expect besides a whole lotta crazy.
Speaking of crazy, I have to work on the Piri Thomas section of my comps paper this week. I will have it done by Firday. So glad I have a laid-back comps director. I also plan to drop TESOL Class From Hell this week and then bitch about it to everyone I find in the English department so that everyone knows that Crazy Linguistics Professor’s up to her old tricks.
An internet buddy of mine got rickrolled by her office on her Blackberry the other day. Truly a prank for the ages.
Krispy Kreme is based in Winston-Salem.. They’re everywhere here. You know you want to get your Ph.D. in North Cackalak where all the Cool Kids are. There’s one right across the street from ECU’s main campus and you can tell all over downtown when the HOT NOW sign’s on.
Funny story: My Gay Boyfriend and I were driving down the road in front of campus one day and noticed that there was a police car stopped in the median lane with its flashers on. We thought there had been a wreck or it was a traffic stop or something and started digging for our licenses. Then we saw a cop run out of the Krispy Kreme with a bag, get back in his car, and drive off.
In the words of the immortal Dave Barry, I Am Not Making This Up.
In a similar vein, one Mardi Gras morning a few years back we were waiting for the Krewe of Zulu parade, which starts off at 8:00 a.m. or so, and saw a small group of policemen walking down the street, one holding a box of a dozen Krispy Kremes. I laughed at him, and if looks could have put me in the slammer, I’d have been behind bars on the spot. I only regret that I didn’t get a photo.
Sometimes the stereotypes are just begging for mockery.
What a pretty doggie girl you have there, kai! And your granddaughter, which I forgot to say in the last MMP, is also getting so cute it ought to be illegal – what is it with Mumper babies? Are you guys trying to corner all the cute in the world? You’re doing a darn good job, anyway!
I got nuttin’ else this morning. Except a need for more caffeine. Lots more caffeine. As I sit here in my comfy chair with my happy back. This is such a strange feeling, to be so incredibly comfortable I don’t even notice how much time is passing as I sit here at my desk. Now if only I could use that time to work instead of goof off…
Just registering- Nat’s been baptised and was terrible asnd cried the whole time, his godparents are on their way home, and we’re eating leftover meringues and brownies for the rest of the week.
So that will be a few more weeks. Then we’ll have the bestest yard in the world! 
