IN CASE YOU'VE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK

Please see a counselor.

Also, you should know that this weekend is the Miami Book Fair, where the world famous Rock Bottom Remainders will be performing surgery sexually (well, we aren't sure what it is, but it certainly isn't music) publicly at 5 pm (or possibly 5:30; how would we know?) on Saturday, as well as (of course) at the Voices for Children event tonight.

Comments

[Just Ducky]

make mine medium rare, please!

[Just Ducky]

Wyo, my picture's coming your way soon. Couldn't get the Glamour Shots appointment in time, so I'll just have to make do. (Actually, I've been spending most of my time at Mom's place. Thankfully, she is finally beginning to feel better. I think the worst is over, at least for now.)

[Wyo Cowboy]

and thanks, Ducky, you didn't have to make a run but I'm glad you did.

So who's pickin' me up a signed book this weekend?

[blurk]

Major problem in the Marine Corps: Just ran outta people to kill.

[blurk]

I'll pick ya up a book, Wyo.
Who do ya want to sign it?

[blurk]

I'll take one of them steaks.
Cook it with a flashlight please.

[CJrun]

Hey Wyo! *slides a single malt*

Bali, your dad was a sucker if he let you off. Although if you made comments about Dawn's ugly crack, I'm not surprised! Your dad sounds like my grandad; he bought a concrete mixer and made my dad and his bro go to construction sites, after school, and earn their keep. Mine was just a whack job, always coming up with [to me] crazy projects. Mind you, I was the Messiah, but he made me wash all of the vehicles from the office as a regular chore, plus he came up with long-term, special projects. Like when he decided we needed a volleyball court. And we lived in the hills, surrounding Kingston. He made me build a retaining wall cut out one side of the hill, pile it on the down slope, then brought in truckloads of dirt for me to spread out as well. Plus [ISIANMTU] he got an old propane tank and partially filled it with water and made me play steam-roller, several times a week, by walking on top of the tank! I swear he just made this stuff up so he could lean against the fence with the neighbor, sipping a scotch, and whisper, 'hey, Ivor, watch what I get him to do now!'

[Wyo Cowboy]

blurk, John Wayne, would be nice, or Rudyard Kipling, CS Lewis or Patrick O'Brian. just to name a few.

(seriously, though, wish some of my Barry books were signed. You'd think with modern tech. what it is, we could have some kind of "Bloggers Buy Stuff Here" site. Hmmmmm. Probably illeagal.

[crossgirl]

here you go wyo. this is what you want, right?

[Wyo Cowboy]

*wonders if CJ and bali are his long-lost cousins.*

My granddad farmed me out for roofing and brake jobs. I can remember hangin' off a steeple in a harness in about 1969, and I don't think that roof's been done since.

[Wyo Cowboy]

not quite, cross, I want one of Dave's books, signed by him, and sent to me, 'cause he don't strumpet in Wyoming. (and I can't blame him, as there are only about three people out here who know who he is, and one of them's lyin')

[crossgirl]

you mean i paid a crew of roofers to fix my roof last year and i could have made my boys do it?!!? NOW you tell me.

[RollrGramma]

I suppose I could tell my ex that the boys need to learn how to be a roofer like he is and tell him they can learn on my roof.

[Wyo Cowboy]

cross, is this your house?

Yeah, I know, I've posted that one before, but you've gotta admit, that's a fine roof.

[crossgirl]

so...you're thinking i didn't get my money's worth?

[Wyo Cowboy]

'spossible.

[CJrun]

CG, I expect the boys are @ 10, or less- too young for a roof; they're still knocking over glasses of milk at that age. 13-ish, they can go on the roof, but stay tied off. Roofing is very easy to learn and they won't likley need a roofer [except for a full replacement] ever again, once they learn how. I know you were joking, but I think the ankle-biters need to get up there to see how roofs work and learn how even the plumbing system is tied in.

Wyo, I had never seen that photo. Latin America? Africa? Interesting shot.

[baligurl]

Okay, steaks ready! Medium rare, form a line to the right, those of us who like our meat cooked so a good vet could bring it back, to the left please! Green beans and bacon in the bowl on the table, the salad's at someone else's house. LET'S EAT!

[Just Ducky]

Thanks, bali!
*stands in line to the right*

[RollrGramma]

I already had my dessert,some one brought peanut butter fudge (they called it fluff, but I refuse to) and it was delish! Nice to work where people bring goodies. We also have a salmon BBQ about once a month.

[CJrun]

*medium stands in line, to the right and says* That's still mooing! Wilbur?

[Wyo Cowboy]

Alas, I must depart for dinner at my favorite Sports bar. y'all have a good evenin'.

[baligurl]

Hang on CJ, I'll get the flamethrower!

[Just Ducky]

Bye, Wyo! Have fun!

*snork* at CJ--shh, don't tell Annie!

[CJrun]

Thanks, Bali. I likes me a bit of carmelization.

*opens a fresh bottle of Bailey's, notices CH's feet sticking out from under the Blogbar*

[CJrun]

Missed that, Ducky, although I have toasty dry laundry now. Yeah, I kinda felt bad, but in a good way!

[crossgirl]

someone say baileys?! any steak left? or right?

cj, oldest boysie is 13. he is in charge of sweeping off the roof and hanging christmas lights and anything else than involves ladders. we've never roofed, but we DID build a deck last june.

[RollrGramma]

Time to take the checks to the post office, then meet my husband and nephew at our local watering hole. See you all later.

[baligurl]

Hey, Wyo, I'll sign up, but I can't figger out your e-mail.

[Cheryl Howard]

Those aren't myyyyy feet.
*as I saunter into blog bar*

[CJrun]

CG, extra cool. I spend time on roofs, more than most marine biologists. The flat ones are OK, but on the pitched ones, I have a rule. If anybody else is up there, I tie off. Even when I watched my eldest brother go off a 4-story roof, I was already tied off and taking ribbing for it.

I have an old friend, builder, that says, "whenever I work on a roof, I pull a drop cord behind me." A drop cord is what a construction-type will call a long, heavy-duty extension cord. When you ask him why he pulls a drop cord, he will answer, "have you ever pulled a drop cord and it not get hung-up, somewhere?"

[baligurl]

crossgirl, help yourself. I'm having a glass of merlot with my bloody beef. I love Fridays!

[baligurl]

I just know they're having fun with Dave and Carl without us. *fetches whole bottle*

[crossgirl]

not a whole lot of marine life hanging out on rooftops....

[Siouxie]

Hi again everyone!

I'm home and missed the cookout but it still smells pretty yummy around here! I'll have mine medium-well. No blood please. I wanna make sure that sucker's DEAD and cooked!!

*having her chardonnay with her beef*

[Cheryl Howard]

*runs to cellar and fetches 85 Gundlach Bundschu to share with bali*

*runs back and grabs a sapre* Just in case

[Cheryl Howard]

Sio! Just in time!
Also sapre=spare.

[Siouxie]

bali, we're not having fun YET!!

[Cheryl Howard]

Sio! Just in time!
Also sapre=spare.

[baligurl]

By now some of'em are void of blood. Can't imagine eatin' that, but slide on in, Siouxie. And Cheryl, can I try a sapre, never had one!

[CJrun]

Cheryl, not you; Clean Hands was on the Bailey's. Bali, I really wanted to go to the Voices for the Children, as I support the Guardian ad Litem, already. Next to the Salvation Army, my favorite charity. Oh well, tomorrow will be fun, if a zoo!
*wipes green beans and bacon smear off cheeks*

[baligurl]

NOW ya tell me. I really wanted a sapre.

[baligurl]

Anybody want dessert? I've got these limited edition Reese's cups with peanuts, pecans, cashews, and almonds. Yum!

[Just Ducky]

bali, Wyo's email for blog-related stuff is:
cabinetguys@rtconnect.net

The steak was great, thanks! Is there any more Chardonnay (can't do the bold thingy)?

[CJrun]

WHAT? You fib! There is no such thing as a Reese's cup like that, or I'll *kick, thump* be unhappy! *Goes and grabs a normal Reese's cup off the pout couch*

[Cheryl Howard]

CJ-- Just teasin' ;-)

Also, NOT crazy. Although really regret not takin the plunge. The Bateau Ivre was registered in the Caymans. So essentially perfect.

A 5 yo son, a 1 yo Golden Retriver and a cat talked me out of it. So in short. I got spooked. But for like the 2nd time in my adult life, I cried when I decided to not buy her. She was a love and a fine piece of craftmanship.

*now is content with sailing ship artwork adorning landlubber walls*

[Just Ducky]

bali, where on EARTH did you find those heavenly-sounding Reese's? Are they out now for the holidays? YUMMMMM!

[Cheryl Howard]

*pours exceptional Chardonnay for Ducky*

[crossgirl]

cheryl, you could have sold the cat and the kid. cats adjust well to sea life.

[ubetcha]

RATS! I missed the steak and had a grilled cheese. Why didn't somebody call?? I'd like the rarest one for dessert, please.

And CJrun, you poor thing. Tears in my eyes after reading you had to go through childhood with a neighbor named Ivor.

[Cheryl Howard]

crrossgirl--sadly, I was least attached to the cat. (Although the salesman pointed out the same).

ubetcha--how bout some prawns?

[Siouxie]

Cheryl!!

[Just Ducky]

bali, no crunchy Reese's? Ohhh...
*sits on pout couch and drinks Chardonnay*

[ubetcha]

Thanks, but I'll take the slugs, with lots of butter and garlic.

[Siouxie]

Yummy on the steak & reeses!!

I just made my daughter chicken/corn/potatoes for dinner ;-)

[Cheryl Howard]

Sio!!

Don't you have concert to be getting ready for?! *Runs to luggage to search for something pink*

[ubetcha]

Take lots of pictures Siouxie -- we're counting on you!

[Siouxie]

Ducky I will have to email you my html cheat sheet...it's not THAT hard at all! ask Cheryl & stevie.

Wyo, if you see this...check yer email. IF you want a signed book, let me know which one and how you want it signed and I'll be more than happy to get it for ya!

[Just Ducky]

Siouxie, my best friend,
"I'd gladly pay you Tuesday, for Dave's book, signed, today."

[Siouxie]

Cheryl, I'm not going to tonights shin dig.

*NOT "Pretty in Pink" and got mommy duty tonight*

ubetcha, don't worry...I take plenty of crapcam photos!

[Just Ducky]

And the html cheat sheet would be great!

[ubetcha]

Siouxie - so would I. You could start a whole new business on the side.

[Cheryl Howard]

*Hoping Dave will draw a pretty picture. Also. Herman Wouk will not sign books in crayon. Just in case anybody ever wondered* Just sayin.

[Siouxie]

Ducky, email me with how you want it signed and which book (I don't know which books will be for sale - I know the NEW one is and the Peter series). I'll try to get it for you as well.

[baligurl]

I think the Reese's cups are just for the holidays. It's called Big Cup with mixed nuts. They're dang yummy, too! Got'em at the groc tonight on the way home. I can mail some out as proof. The labels, I mean.

[ubetcha]

I got the cheat sheet but have been afraid to try it. One of these late nights I'll find my balls (underlined) nerve.

[Cheryl Howard]

Sio. Awwwww. Cj is making mojitos still I think. Want one?

[Siouxie]

LOL ok ubetcha...same goes for you! I'll need a truck to get these home but hey...I'll try my best.

[ubetcha]

See? I can't even tell the difference between crossthrough and underline. Hopeless.

[CJrun]

Yes, my neighbor's name was Ivor Hosang. My father invented the King of the Hill cartoon program in the 1960s, after he couldn't figure out the older boys. Watching from upstairs, I saw him stand the older boys up in the side yard, bring in the neighbor boy for good measure, pace back and forth, hollerin' with a 2 X 4 and then smack the He!! out of each of them, once, in the butt. And that was in Laos, when all of our neighbors were named Suverumpinpung. I never found out what they did, but it must have been pretty bad.

He had perfected his technique by the time we moved in next to Ivor. All he had to do was look at me and ignore my rolling eyes, as I dutifully marched off to some further embarassment. Mr. Hosang and his jolly, chubby kids were very entertained and his gardner and I grew a giant gumball tree in their backyard, as revenge.

[Cheryl Howard]

ubetcha. The only scarey part is forgetting the /. One is able to break the entire blog. *Although thus far has not been served eviction notice*

[Siouxie]

So far I'm getting one for Cheryl.

[Cheryl Howard]

YES!!

[Siouxie]

Hey - IF and when that happens (forgetting the /)

All you have to do is re-type < / s,b,i > without the spaces and post.

that usually does the trick. I've cleaned up plenty!

[Just Ducky]

And ME, too, Siouxie! Please!!! Will email shortly!

[CJrun]

One word, htmlettes: Preview.

Preview is your friend.

[Siouxie]

OK Ducky! I'll be glad to get it (whichever book) for ya!

*glad to know your mom is better...so is mine...she's at another hosp. but out of ICU and that respirator*

[baligurl]

Um, Siouxie, if I bring a case of wine, will you give me lessons? Coz I'm not getting any of this. I'm a computertard.

[Just Ducky]

That's good news, Siouxie! Hope your mom continues to improve!

[CJrun]

Oh, BTW... for anyone that saw the jpg link of the tinfoil hat last night: I submitted it to Admin last night as another employee's drivers license. Someone hovered over the sender name and realized it was me and let me know that the Admins in the head office howled. That was either CH or DPC [I think] and congratulations for softening some stiff people. Oh wait, that sounds dirty....

[Siouxie]

thanks Ducky!

bali, it's really easy...I'll teach ya! I'll admit I do know a bit about html codes from way back when we could do our own webpages on GeoCities...but I had to re-learn it all. Just copy and paste and like CJ said..PREVIEW!!

[ubetcha]

Siouxie - I've emailed you about the bookage. I always said I'd never live in FL because when I lived on Cape Cod is was rampant with Summer Birds (your Snow Birds) and they drove me crazy. I'm reconsidering, but it'll be 15 years before I can officially become a Bird at all unless I win that damn Powerball.

[ubetcha]

CJrun - and after all this you became a marine biologist? I'm either very proud of you or very scared.

[Cheryl Howard]

*Nevers use preview and is v. embarrassed*

Okay my friends. I must sign off for tonight.

Sio, CJ and EC, I do so hope tomorrow is a blast. I have nervous jitters and I'm not even close to Miami. Know that I will be in envy of you all the entire day tomorrow, in a nice way. It'll be very cool to hear to details.

And get photos.

And if Stephen King shows up if ya'll wouldn't mind muffling and sending him this way--that would be cool too. If that's not possible. I understand. But still, its Stephen King...most noteworthy stalkables ever.

[ubetcha]

And Cheryl, I promise I'll try some day. I usually only post from work (which is where my HTML sheet is) and the sheet was way too macro for me. I have never done a macro, as I'm an admin type and believe the computer is actually a word processer on steroids with an uncanny ability to access absolutely everything you ever wanted (or not) to know. I also remember when TV was only black and white.

[Siouxie]

Ducky, I got your email/order!

Cheryl, niters and thanks again for the recipe/onions!
Photos will be provided! BUT...if SK is there?? I'm bringing him home with me!!!! I can share though ;)

[Just Ducky]

Great, Sio! Will you email me the cheat sheet?

[Just Ducky]

Bye, Cheryl! Have a good night!

[ubetcha]

Siouxie - you're a braver woman than I. I don't know if I'd want to bring him home, but I'd certainly share a mudslide or two with him.

[Cheryl Howard]

Ciou!

XOXO

[Just Ducky]

ubetcha, my thoughts exactly. Too scary!

[ubetcha]

Yep, but he's the topmost celebrity type person I'd love to meet. Oops, sorry Dave.

[Siouxie]

ubetcha, I got your mail in order as well!

About SK - he warped my mind back when I was a teen and I will forever be thankful!!! I would love to "pick his brain" IF I ever met him. That man is a Horror GENIOUS!!!

[Just Ducky]

I'm a fraidy-duck--can't read SK or else I'd never sleep again!

[ubetcha]

Siouxie, he is certainly that, although I'd be more afraid he'd pick MY brain. I almost don't feel like I need to pick his brain because it's right out there in every book.

[ubetcha]

JD - They're not all bloody and scary, although most of them might put you off in one way or another. I'm trying to think of one to recommend and it won't come to me. Help me out Siouxie! Don't make me get up and peruse my library!

[Siouxie]

Meeting Dave was a TOTAL thrill too!!! I know I've told this story here before but for the new ones here goes...

An old friend of mine is on the board of this charitable group here in Miami. When she told me earlier this year that they were having their annual fundraising dinner and that Dave was always the guest speaker I told her that I was a fan. She invited me and I got to meet him. I have a pic of that evening on my "myspace" site. The funniest part about the evening was when the band started playing the "Electric Slide", NO one moved! Probably cuz it was a bunch of older people...etc. I was DYING to get out there and dance but didn't have the nerve ( I know...normally I would have but I didn't know these folks). So anywho...Dave got up and started dancing and the dance floor got packed...including myself. I was doing the 'slide' next to Mr. Blog and had a blast!!! The man CAN boogie!!

btw - It was for The Fellowship House.

[Siouxie]

ubetcha, I'd recommend the psychological thrillers like Misery or The Girl who loved Tom Gordon...Insomnia... The Green Mile...Hearts in Atlantis...Gerald's Game..GOD there are SO many

[ubetcha]

Wow Siouxie. I never would have thought the blog could boogie. You, on the other hand -- well with the Cuban thing and all, I would expect you can boogie. Me, I took belly dancing once and loved it. Amazing what your hips can do with a little instruction. Never mind I was weaned on Detroit soul. Everybody dance now!

[Siouxie]

Oh gosh..and the Dark Tower series...I still have two left that I need to read and haven't found the time to get into!! those are GREAT!!!