JTI PICNIC WAS A HUGE SUCCESS

We are a DARN good looking bunch, don't cha' think????? I'll e-mail you guys the other pictures that I took that are too "obscene" to publish. (shame on you anonymous for showing up with no pants!) I think I can dig up everyone's e-mail address....

Beejay.... I'm sure I have whipped cream on my nose right now. Oh my gosh! That was the best pie I've EVER had!!! Abby, there is still some left...I'm expecting you around midnight to help me finish it off. Drew, your chicken wings were spectacular. I'm going to have to hunt around for that recipe. I'm pretty sure you gave it to me once before.

It was a terrific time. I was very happy to meet the new people who were brave enough to show their irregularity. Yea! We had a great bunch of people show up. Maybe the best turnout ever....Lizardmom, you are the best for your amazing contribution! Thanks.

Irregularity Anonymous - and the cry for help

I am Lizardmom.

I am Irregular.

Many of us suffer from irregularity and have come
here to support one another.

I have come to realize that someone that I have found
to be irritating is just suffering from irregularity denial.

This calls for an immediate intervention!!

TJ, it's ok to be irregular. It's ok to come out and admit it.
We're here for you!

I think a roll call may be in order.
We're here to support you, TJ.

We would like to invite anyone suffering from Irregularity
to join us, We're an unconventional support group.

We are Irregularity Anonymous

I am Lizardmom

I am irregular.

I'm worried!!

I'm very worried about Huck, we haven't seen anything from or about him since his cry for help. Huck, please let us know how you're doing, we're very concerned!!

Madame Zoltar: I Predict a Wonderful Time at the Bloggers' Picnic

See you there, or be square!

How to Join the Evil League of Evil

Joss Whedon, the creative force behind Buffy, Firefly and Serenity among others, took the writers strike last year to work on Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-Long Blog. Neil Patrick Harris stars as Dr. Horrible, who longs to join the Evil League of Evil and win the heart of the woman at the laundromat (Felica Day) who falls in love with his nemisis, Captain Hammer.

Parts I and II are online...the climactic Part III goes up tonight at midnight EST. Starting Sunday, you will have to buy them at iTunes so watch them for free while you can!

Yes, check out Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog and see why you should be careful about blogging your evil plans!

Would YouSend Your Kids to This Daycare?

A local priest wants to open a daycare center in Rochester in the woods down a loooong unmarked service road, staffed by nuns from all over the world (Africa, Poland, etc-- he currently uses them to make items to sell as fundraisers; pretty much free labor, which I guess is who would be watching the kids).
Is it just me, or is this completely creepy?

I also heard that the original plans include bedrooms and only 6 parking spots for a center to accomodate 40 kids.
Strange.
http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2008/07/18/local_news/doc48802025b5b35163525381.txt

Ever wonder why the Edmund Fitzgerald didn't make it..?

Lake Superior in November..
'Gitche Gumee'

Ever wonder why the Edmund Fitzgerald didn't make it..?

A little taste of the seafaring life on the Inland Seas .

These photographs were taken in November 2006
aboard Misener Steamships MV Selkirk Settler
as she crossed Lake Superior in typical November weather.

The first pic is in calm water..

Anarchists Gather in Sheboygan

"Waldo - Some 150 anarchists from throughout the United States and Canada descended on a strip of private land this week in this Sheboygan County village for four days of workshops, including some focused on strategizing for demonstrations at the upcoming Democratic and Republican national conventions."

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=773869

They "eschew government, capitalism and conformity. The collective has no members and no leader. But the convergence had plenty of policy and procedure."

So, they believe in no rules, but you gotta follow the rules if you want to believe in no rules, too.

"Whatever It Is, I'm Against It" - Quincy Adams Wagstaff (Groucho Marx), in Horse Feathers.

"U.S. hits weight marker: 1 in 4 officially obese"

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-obese-states-18-jul18,0,1912364.story

I know that I'm doing my part. I usually eat two meals a day. In the evening on into the night, though, I'm online, or watching TV, or watching a DVD, or listening to music, or any combination, all of them on my computer, while snacking on garbage, primarily ice cream and chocolate. I was amazed the other day at the doctor's office to find that I'd lost 6 pounds. The heat must be sweating it out of me.

Friday's Lost Video

Hey Guys....

I've been on Vacation this week, and keeping kinda busy and quiet, but had to continue my friday "tradition".

This weeks lost video is "These are the days" By 10,000 Maniacs. Natalie Merchant's voice can melt my soul. Enjoy!

50 ways to leave your lover

Slip out the back, Jack
Make a new plan, Stan
Just drop off the key, LEE
And set yourself free....


Remember folks? They didn't need us.....


Racine Post: Lee's second largest investor bails

Racine Post: You want a latte or share of lee stock

Morningstar latest stock quote

I am working on a BIG project and I don't like to be alone!!

OK, time to pull out the pom poms, I have a project and I need reinforcements!!

OK, task at hand is totally overhauling my recipe collection, organizing it in a saner way, etc. Those that come out Saturday will see what I'm tackling and I'll have a deadline to show progress by.
It's time to pick another cleaning project, daunting task, whatever. This is to gather moral support and also to be a place that gives us a boost because we will feel the need to check back with progress, which is exactly what I need!!
Who's with me??
How can I help cheer you on??
Yes, I know the person who's hands these are, and no, they're not mine.
All I can say is that is it a product of making Mounds Balls, Mmm Mmm!!
Let's do this!!!

Know any good jokes for a Tuesday?

Sex In The Shower

In a recent survey, people from Detroit have proved to be the most likely to have had sex in the shower !

In the survey, carried out for leading toiletries firm 'Brut', a huge 86% of Detroit residents said that they have enjoyed sex in the shower.

The other 14% said they hadn't been to prison ....

Last Wednesday's frustrations run into this week Tuesday

Does anyone really care? Iconoclast, how is your computer doing?

I just got a message from Zone Alarm. There is an update fix for the windows update debacle. (see post below for details) I tried installing "the fix" and wound up with no firewall protection. Was told it could not be opened.... Access Denied!

Grrrrr.... I trusted Zone Alarm. I don't have time to fool with it right now. I'm letting Bill Gates win this one at the moment. I turned on windows firewall.
(bad taste in my mouth)

I was inspired by Angel's idea of crocheting jewelry. I had never thought to do that before. I wanted to spend some time in the sun the other day (to take the edge off the harsh pale skin) so, I took my crochet hook and went at it.

Kind of cool results. On a quick glance, it almost looks like a blue coral necklace. Maybe I'll wear it to the picnic if I'm feeling brave.

Speaking of the picnic.... If you haven't rsvp'ed yet, you better get on it! Many fun people will be there. We hope you are one of them!

Bye-Bye Budweiser

So, what difference does this make? Just the loss of another American company? This story says that Anheuser-Busch's ad budget for sports is humungous and will be slashed by a third: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2008-07-14-beer-merger_N.htm

Another victim of the "global economy." What happens when the global market is all gobbled up? Do we switch to a galactic economy?

No, Brett! Don't Do It!

There is talk of Brett Farve coming out of retirement. I am sad to report that if he does, he is doomed.

Yep, he made the mistake of appearing on the cover of the Madden NFL football game, subjecting himself to the dreaded Madden Curse.

Good luck, Brett!