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[gallantwarrior]

Happy belated New Year to all of my CS friends. I had to work, but that really doesn't bother me.
If you all can believe it, it rained here yesterday...rained! It's still just at freezing and we have a light drizzle. Of course, if the temps drop below freezing, the roads turn into a skating rink. Hard to believe that two years ago we had record snow fall in this area.
Well, here's to a happy and uneventful year for everyone.

 

[Ringel05]

Just wondering. Help me figure this out. I shop at Walmart alot. They have a speed line that you can use if you purchase 20 items or less. Well, the other day I went to Walmart and all I bought was two dozen eggs. I couldn't decide if it would be proper to use the speed line or not. The sign says "20 items or less". I had two dozen eggs which in reality is 24 items - 4 more than allowed in the speed line. I didn't use the speed line because I didn't want to break the rules. After I had made my purchase I was going to ask the manager about what the proper thing to do would be but she was really busy so I didn't bother her. I thought about it while driving home and still couldn't decide what was the correct procedure. What would you have done?????? Speed line or regular line?

If I buy 40 cans of beans it counts as one item.........

 

[Big Black Dog]

Taking Mrs. BBD out on a date Saturday, January 10th. Going to take her out to a really nice place for supper and then to the Symphony. Guess I should wear a tie, huh?

 

[Sherry]

Taking Mrs. BBD out on a date Saturday, January 10th. Going to take her out to a really nice place for supper and then to the Symphony. Guess I should wear a tie, huh?

You're the best...so adorable.

 

[Foxfyre]

Taking Mrs. BBD out on a date Saturday, January 10th. Going to take her out to a really nice place for supper and then to the Symphony. Guess I should wear a tie, huh?

Well if the 'really nice place' is a tie sort of place. Not very many of the 'really nice places' around here are. But then we're a different place, a different culture here. But on second thought, the guys usually do at least put on a bolo tie to attend the Symphony.

Is the 10th her birthday? Your anniversary? A special occasion?

 

[R.D.]

Taking Mrs. BBD out on a date Saturday, January 10th. Going to take her out to a really nice place for supper and then to the Symphony. Guess I should wear a tie, huh?

Have fun!

 

[Spare_change]

Just wondering. Help me figure this out. I shop at Walmart alot. They have a speed line that you can use if you purchase 20 items or less. Well, the other day I went to Walmart and all I bought was two dozen eggs. I couldn't decide if it would be proper to use the speed line or not. The sign says "20 items or less". I had two dozen eggs which in reality is 24 items - 4 more than allowed in the speed line. I didn't use the speed line because I didn't want to break the rules. After I had made my purchase I was going to ask the manager about what the proper thing to do would be but she was really busy so I didn't bother her. I thought about it while driving home and still couldn't decide what was the correct procedure. What would you have done?????? Speed line or regular line?

If I buy 40 cans of beans it counts as one item.........

I heard .... just heard, mind you .... if you buy 40 cans of beans, it counts as an ecological disaster!!!

 

[Mr. H.]

I had a fantastic New Year's Day lunch with family and friends. 13 of us in all. Including my grandson.

Once we were all seated, it occurred to me that we were at the same table in the same restaurant where we sat over a year ago when my son broke the news that I would be a grandpa.

 

[Foxfyre]

I had a fantastic New Year's Day lunch with family and friends. 13 of us in all. Including my grandson.

Once we were all seated, it occurred to me that we were at the same table in the same restaurant where we sat over a year ago when my son broke the news that I would be a grandpa.

And Happy New Year Mr. H. How is that friend of yours. Does he need to still be on the vigil list?

Good night darlinks. I love you guys.

And we're still keeping vigil for

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Sunshine,
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
TK, and TK's grandma,
Spoonie, Ringel, 007, Sheila and Hombre's sore backs,
Sherry’s Mom,
Pix,
Becki and Becki’s hubby,
Noomi’s Auntie Marj,
Complete healing for Mrs. Ringel and the Ringels in difficult transition,
Ollie and Mrs. O for a complete recovery,
Mr. H and his friend,
GW's daughter's friend Sachenda,
Ernie's friend and colleague, Max and Mrs. Ernie,
Boedicca's mom for healing and relief from pain,
All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,
Safe travels for those traveling,
All who are dealing with colds and flu,
And all others we love and hold in concern.

And the light is on awaiting the return of Oddball, Sunshine, Jughead, Sheila, and Becki and all the others who have been MIA lately. We hope everyone is okay.

P.S. Sometimes in the editing of the vigil list or when I have switched computers, somebody gets dropped that is supposed to be on it. This will always be inadvertent and if ya'll would call it to my attention, it would be much appreciated.

 

[Mr. H.]

I had a fantastic New Year's Day lunch with family and friends. 13 of us in all. Including my grandson.

Once we were all seated, it occurred to me that we were at the same table in the same restaurant where we sat over a year ago when my son broke the news that I would be a grandpa.

And Happy New Year Mr. H. How is that friend of yours. Does he need to still be on the vigil list?

Good night darlinks. I love you guys.

And we're still keeping vigil for

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Sunshine,
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
TK, and TK's grandma,
Spoonie, Ringel, 007, Sheila and Hombre's sore backs,
Sherry’s Mom,
Pix,
Becki and Becki’s hubby,
Noomi’s Auntie Marj,
Complete healing for Mrs. Ringel and the Ringels in difficult transition,
Ollie and Mrs. O for a complete recovery,
Mr. H and his friend,
GW's daughter's friend Sachenda,
Ernie's friend and colleague, Max,
Boedicca's mom for healing and relief from pain,
All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,
Safe travels for those traveling,
All who are dealing with colds and flu,
And all others we love and hold in concern.

And the light is on awaiting the return of Oddball, Sunshine, Jughead, Sheila, and Becki and all the others who have been MIA lately. We hope everyone is okay.

P.S. Sometimes in the editing of the vigil list or when I have switched computers, somebody gets dropped that is supposed to be on it. This will always be inadvertent and if ya'll would call it to my attention, it would be much appreciated.

Wow that blows my mind that you remembered. I assume you're referring to Harvey, the African-American Doctor Jurisprudence?

I think he's out of the woods.

 

[Ernie S.]

It's been.... interesting. A couple days getting ready for New Years Eve at Doc's and everything is ready to go. 11:45, I open a case of champagne and pour about 100 flutes all set up for staff to pass out.
Great! everyone has their glass ready for midnight.
11:55, I look for my wife, because I am always at her side at the stroke of 12.
Not at the bar, none of the tables contain my wife. I have a girl check the lady's room. Then I notice the office door is open and the light is on. That door is ALWAYS locked when there are customers in the building. I stick my head in and find my wife clutching her chest, barely conscious. I get her to her feet and start walking her out the door. My security/bouncer sees us and scoops her up and I run ahead to get the truck door open.
As I back out of my parking spot, I hear the DJ and the crowd; 5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Year!
I spent the beginning of 2015 at South Baldwin Hospital.
Cardiac enzymes and EKG are negative for MI, but it appears her angina has returned with a vengeance. She refused to stay beyond that point and we were home about 5 AM.
NOW she tells me that she had been having some pain since her visit to Florida for Christmas.

Shannon (current project) stayed with her while I made an appearance at our staff Christmas party that had been set back because of the wife's trip.
We had Ribs a la Megan, Escargot a la Max, a Cajun Shrimp Boil a la Ernie, Collards and Black Eyed Peas a la Lauri and Cajun Corn Bread a la Debbie. We even played Jenga with Jeremiah's super sized Jenga set. Pictures to follow.
I brought the Mrs a plate. She ate her snails and I put her back to bed.

I don't doubt that the doctors will want to do more angioplasties and put in another stint or 4, but the wife says no more doctors and hospitals.

 

[Sherry]

Oh Ernie, sending good vibes your way for a healthy year for Mrs. Ernie.

 

[Big Black Dog]

Taking Mrs. BBD out on a date Saturday, January 10th. Going to take her out to a really nice place for supper and then to the Symphony. Guess I should wear a tie, huh?

Well if the 'really nice place' is a tie sort of place. Not very many of the 'really nice places' around here are. But then we're a different place, a different culture here. But on second thought, the guys usually do at least put on a bolo tie to attend the Symphony.

Is the 10th her birthday? Your anniversary? A special occasion?

Not a special occasion... just an old fashioned "date".

 

[Big Black Dog]

Have to drive to Great Lakes today to pick up some prescriptions. Mrs. BBD always goes along to shop at the Navy Exchange while I pick up my prescriptions. Hope the traffic isn't so bad today. Will stop for lunch on the way home. Maybe I can talk Mrs. BBD into driving! If so, I can nap the whole way there and back but that isn't going to happen. Mrs. BBD is the one who does all the napping when we hit the road. There's no justice in the world I tell ya.

 

[Ringel05]

Just wondering. Help me figure this out. I shop at Walmart alot. They have a speed line that you can use if you purchase 20 items or less. Well, the other day I went to Walmart and all I bought was two dozen eggs. I couldn't decide if it would be proper to use the speed line or not. The sign says "20 items or less". I had two dozen eggs which in reality is 24 items - 4 more than allowed in the speed line. I didn't use the speed line because I didn't want to break the rules. After I had made my purchase I was going to ask the manager about what the proper thing to do would be but she was really busy so I didn't bother her. I thought about it while driving home and still couldn't decide what was the correct procedure. What would you have done?????? Speed line or regular line?

If I buy 40 cans of beans it counts as one item.........

I heard .... just heard, mind you .... if you buy 40 cans of beans, it counts as an ecological disaster!!!

Only if consumed, only if consumed........ all at once........

 

[Ringel05]

Woke up to wind chills of -3 degrees, supposed to get up to a balmy 31 degrees. We were gonna do a day trip up to the Springs but the wife saw how cold it was and went back to bed........
Next week we have to go to Santa Fe, the wife has a job interview. She also had a phone interview for a job in Pueblo, Co and we're still waiting on the University of Colorado job final decision up in Denver.

 

[peach174]

Tuesday's smile

 

[peach174]

She is in our prayers to get better soon Ernie and that it can be treated with drugs and not surgery.

 

[Foxfyre]

I saw your post when I was shutting down the computer on the way to bed, Ernie, and I put the Mrs. on the list. Even when not terribly serious or uncorrectable, that's scary stuff. Prayers for a good diagnosis and speedy favorable resolution.

 

[Foxfyre]

Good morning everybody. It's a balmy 26 degrees in Albuquerque with a projected high of 35, but I don't think it's going to make it. I'm looking out to the back yard where the snow is mostly gone and then out to the front where there is still snow cover on the walks and driveway and it looks like it could snow again any minute. The only reason I think it probably won't is because they just put us under a winter storm warning for the rest of the day.