You got it! And of course the obvious one: Taters for Taters! 
I’m off to happy hour with some friends. Less than 24 hours to go now.
Hi, all. I’ve read the last couple of pages to catch up a bit; hugs to all who need it, good wishes/stern glares/whatever all around. I of course managed to get sick the moment I walked in the house from our trip to Lousyana, so spent yesterday in bed feeling sorry for myself (although the cat greatly approved of my illness, obviously). So I’m still trying to get myself up and functioning again; at least today I only felt moderately yuk, as opposed to totally.
I saw the surgeon Wednesday afternoon and there’s no doubt I am due for a new knee, basically as soon as we can get it scheduled. Which will be whenever the scheduler comes back from being out sick herself. I guess I can’t complain too much, considering my own less than stellar health this week. They have a joint replacement center at the local hospital, though, and in a FAR too cutesy move, the group exercise classes are called “Joint Camp.” Anyone in for a group raspberry over that stupid name?
SCL, what is the Parkinson’s med they’ve got you doing the trial on?
I’ll probably be mostly absent for the next couple of days as we get palebunny moved in and settled in. And then in hopes of repeating his most excellent move from several years ago when he got laid off, Papa Tigs and I are going overnight to Atlantic City Sunday night to see if he can win $8,000 again. He did that in a free video poker tournament less than three weeks after he got laid off in New Orleans, and so since he’s technically unemployed from midnight tonight (when his employment as a contractor ends) till Tuesday morning (when he starts as a barely-civil servant again), we thought a repeat of a big win would be a good way to celebrate his temporary unemployment. Hey, it’s a good excuse if nothing else!
Just need a **hottie ** for gotti.
Hell, I’ll settle for warm.
What’s this three-day weekend people are speaking of? The retail bank people have the day off, but us back-end folks will be business as usual.
Hi everyone! I got home early and am hanging out on the couch with dilated pupils. Well, the pupils are part of me, there not on the couch separately or anything.
Eyes are all healthy, nearsightedness is a little bit better, the close-up vision not so much. I’m getting new glasses (haven’t changed them in over 3 years), but I’m not going to choose them till I can go in with contacts on and a friend.
I’m in on the hugs too!
Meant to ask this before, LiLi …How’d you make the potato and zucchini crumble? It sounds yummy.
Sounds like a big adventure without the keys, Al. Glad you got through it OK. I’m always paranoid about keys. I have spare emergency back-up housekeys all over the place.
I like the the rent solution for the stepdaughters-to-be, Sean. There’s really no reason for them to be able to live there rent-free, is there? Of course, the SEP solution is pretty too.
Well, I guess I should venture into the kitchen in search of dinner…
GT
You rang? 
Oh, like anybody thought I’d pass that one up! 
Supper tonight was ribeye steaks, salad and garlic bread. 'Twas good. We have decided on a sloth filled weekend. I don’t have to work Monday but ACBG does, poor thing. So, we’ve decided that, at least tomorrow, we should have another tshirt and jammy bottoms day. Heck, I’d settle for that outfit from now til Tuesday morning. Anywho, so that tomorrow can be that kind of day, we made a quick trip to the store for provisions that will not necessitate any leaving of the house for. Breakfast was already covered but we needed food for the rest of a day of sloth. Thus, deli stuff was bought, along with a rotisseried chicken and some salads. Additional nerve tonic was also purchased. Sloth… it does a body good.
-swampbear (over user of smilies) 
I had my conversation with the OMP. I think it went well, and I kept it professional and focused on challenges <snerk> rather than personalities. So I’m proud of myself this afternoon. I rose above the junior high mentality running rampant around here. Yay me!
And now, I’m five minutes away from a 3 day weekend! Woo hoo! Even better, an Amazon shipment I wasn’t expecting until Tuesday is being delivered today. Have I mentioned that I love Amazon Prime?
Yay, Jah!! Congrats on behaving like an adult.
We went out for bad Chinese tonight. OK, it’s not really *that * bad for a buffet. They had lots of veggies and shrimps, so it was not that awful. And now we’re watching TV and trying to decide how to spend the rest of the weekend. First order of business - sleep in tomorrow. After that, who knows…
Wish I had a hot tub tonight.
Checking back in. It’s not been fun today. The boss went on vacation yesterday, and when I checked hour, he hasn’t cut enough to make projections. I spent the whole day cutting back to much. We probably still won’t make it. :: pulls hair out ::
swampy, I wouldn’t want a pool, I can’t swim. Sorry about the washers, which reminds me. I should get mine fixed one of these days.
Vbob, so if I get lost in the wood, I can post to an MMP, and you’ll come find me?
SCL, interesting fight. I hope the experiment is a success.
Sean, my parents moved out of state when I was 18, and moved after every visit. That might work, if you aren’t too attached to the Factfortress.
rigs, I’d like a non=psychotic cat and a healthy beagle,too. If Maggie and I had been healthy the last ten years, I’d be wealthy.
And a bat for Spats.
{{{{Meeks}}}} Feel better?
Only if you’re on fire.
Jump up and down a bit to fan those flames so you’ll be a beacon–don’t want anyone to get lost in the woods…
I am officially wracking my brain for a nice, simple, witty MMP. :eek:
Why me? The "sewing table’ was a cabinet with four drawers and about 45 pieces. Thank goodness Mr. SCL went with me, or I’d still be there trying to figure out the damned instructions.
In the middle of that, I got a call from the lady who gave Magic to me. She had arranged to have 5,000lbs of dry cat food picked up from a plant near Atlanta, to be given to my ex-bosses organization for them to give to people who feed feral cats. She had made the arrangements with ex-bosses slimeball girlfriend, who told no one and made no plans for off-loading or storage of this food. The borrowed truck has to be returned tomorrow. I’m going to be in serious pain tomorrow night, because I’m really not supposed to do much lifting, but I can’t let that much food go to waste. She’s going to rent a storage room and we’re going to unload cat food in the morning. If ya’ll don’t hear from me, it’s because I’m a)flat on the floor or b) in traction. I will take offerings of pain pills through the CD drive.
Can’t top Lucretia’s masterpiece ?
bobbio, I thought firemen were supposed to put out fires, not encourage them.
kai - Reynaud’s (which I think is the correct spelling) is the least of my maladies. Thing is I must have had it for a very long time, because I can remember as far back as high scholl never being able to find gloves that actually kept my hands warm…
BooFae - Shadow is a pretty kitty!! Is it a trick of the lighting/reflection of the blanket, or does he really have reddish fur on his chest?
what, no posies for rosie?
Rehearsal tonight was very productive, as was my private lesson. We do it all again tomorrow morning. So I am off to sleep. Really. None of this saying I am and then hanging around an hour or so to see if anyone post a reply to this. I might be back tomorrow night, but for sure on Sunday (while waiting for Peapod)
Have a good Saturday
Test post. I was just at Mirror Universe [url=http://208.100.26.199/sdmb/]SDMB**. I didn’t run into evil Mirror Universe me. I hope he hasn’t been posting here. :eek:
This is just a drive-by, we are under tsunami watch/warning and may have to evacuate. If I don’t post again by tomorrow morning please assume that we are safe, but communication services will be either out or being comandeered by authorized personnel.
I’m a little freaked, but my home is above the 1,000’ mark, so I probably won’t be swept away. I may have waterfront property, though
kai, I will look forward to your next post in which you report that all is safe and sound. Any less than that and I will be very miffed. So please stay safe! 
Does that mean Dave across the street’s property gets upgraded to beachfront, too? I have problems with the concept of “beach” in a cold place but how is one supposed to get on a kayak otherwise, I mean you could get inside one on top of a mountain but it wouldn’t sail so good.
Ali, between the class-misspelled double-classers and the quest, are you sure you’re not working for the gaming industry? I mean, that sounded a lot like your typical “go across the street and fetch me a book” quest chain.
Nava will take lava rocks or lava lamps, if that’s OK. Am I late for the group hug? What’s “goosing”?
Not too late for a hug! {{{Nava}}}
Goosing is the fine art of pinching someone’s posterior to make them jump.
Hmm, what rhymes with Rebo?
Well the watch/warning has been cancelled. There are “unusual” tidal changes expected, such as abnormally strong undercurrents, which isn’t wonderful, as skiffman will be leaving (probably) either tomorrow or Sunday in order to be on the grounds for the opener on the 15th.
It has certainly been a long, strange week, I am looking forward to Monday!
Hah! Some firemen I know are the biggest pyros I’ve ever seen! Well, at least when it comes to fireworks, anyway.
kai, I’m glad the possible tsunami, wasn’t! Jeepers!
I am dead tired, but I just can’t sleep…again.
It is still very cold here. I keep telling all you folks who are supposed to have weather like this in the winter to take it back. Well, what are you waiting for? Go on…take it…please. I’m sick of it.
It was another long evening of WoW. I am a leveling machine, I tell you!
I think I’m going to veg in front of the TV and the fire. Maybe that will make me sleepy.
G’night.