The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

[mimommy]

Fishes in the pond are fat and happy! I think they've about doubled in size!

"Fat and happy"? "Doubled in size"? Sounds like you are describing me.

_{Was I sleepswimming again?}

Mygawd... . . ....I've never realized just how ponderous, how deeply intellectual our musings have been

Pffftt! *snicker*

Yes, intellectual giants.

_{Especially when engaged in a group cocktail hour.}

read this as graphing...

Queenie, honey, expect to see a "Great Questions Graph" as your avatar pretty soon.

I'll have you know I took this as a challenge. I poked around Microsoft Office and discovered that I haven't a clue as to how to produce a computerized graph. You'll have to give me a lesson.

In-service at Jess'!!

I call shotgun on the swing

When I come back from a fortnight 2 weeks away there was a crazy 500 or so in my inbox!!!! (there was some kind of c.com coup while I was out the country )....... musta took me 2 weeks AGAIN to catch up!

500 I bow to you, Nik. You are popular.

Poor Nikki, lost in the land of incommunicado. Cleaning, reading--had to resort to such base survival activity. What next, cooking??? Oh dear gawd, noooo.

I had something to say, and can nae remember what it was.

Hmmm....?

Well.

Oh yes--talked to my boss at UPS today. The good news is they are missing me, so hopefully I will still have a job to go back to. I feel bad for abondoning him, but what could I do? I told him I would be happy to cover a half day here and there, but I'll have to bring my daughter with me.

What else?

Oh, yeah--you guys, I wish you could have all been there this weekend. What fun we'd have. It's a nice little vacation spot, Houghton Lake. It's getting pretty commercial, though

But, the lake was cleaner and higher than it has been in many years. For about 7-8 years past there was millfoil in the water (a nasty kind of seaweed that chokes out everything and grows like 12 feet high). They drained the lake and treated it with something. It is naturally a very shallow lake (you can wade out very, very far).

My dog must have swam 10 miles altogether. We put him on a harness attached to a 30 foot lunge line and just let him think he was free. I had to reel him in like a fish

I let my daughter ride a go-kart at "fun city" even though the minimum age was 10 and she is only 9. She never rode before and just put the pedal to the floor and BAM!! She never slowed down or looked back until it was time to return to the "pit". I kept yelling 'slow down', but she conveniently couldn't hear me

note to self**never--EVER--let Taylor borrow the car.

We made s'mores with Kinnikinnick "S'morables" gluten free graham crackers and Enjoy Life soy chocolate bars. Between those and the pina coladas, I swear I was feeling diabetic.

I brought home all the bedding, mattress pads, rugs, etc. to wash (I do this every year) so I have a mountain of laundry. Barely fit it all into the Escape.

I should really be re-organizing the HUGE mess in my daughter's room right now, but just...can't ...seem...to...care.

That's all that's happening in my world--what's going on with you all???

[mimommy]

Wow, it's really raining here.

It's so dark! And gloomy!

_{Hold me}

It's rainin' cats and dogs--

I think I just stepped in a poodle.

[JNBunnie1]

We made s'mores with Kinnikinnick "S'morables" gluten free graham crackers and Enjoy Life soy chocolate bars. Between those and the pina coladas, I swear I was feeling diabetic.

Has to ask- I thought all Enjoy Life products were soy/gluten/dairy/corn blah blah free?

[mimommy]

Has to ask- I thought all Enjoy Life products were soy/gluten/dairy/corn blah blah free?

And you are CORRECT!

_{So WIH did we eat??}

It must have said "made from rice milk"

Well, whatever it was, twas yum!!! And...noone got sick

[JNBunnie1]

And you are CORRECT!

_{So WIH did we eat??}

It must have said "made from rice milk"

Well, whatever it was, twas yum!!! And...noone got sick

HAHAHAHA!!!!

Yay, nobody illin!

[Darn210]

We lurve the smoreables here . . . but it's quite a drive to the only store that I know that carries them. I thanked my Kroger manager last week for bringing in the Betty Crocker mixes and talked about some of the other products. Asked how I could get him to carry Smoreables (since they carry some of the other Kinnikinnick items). He told me to put together a wish list of all the items I would like and we would start from there and see what they can do . . .

Second horseback riding lesson today . . . so far so good . . . she's gonna hafta go to college to get a good job so she can afford a horse habit.

Bonus for Smakl . . . the place is crawlin' wif toads . . . nuttin' better . . . toads for Smakl and horses for Skeeter . . . ahhhh life is good.

[Jestgar]

That's all that's happening in my world--what's going on with you all???

Lyle's paw getting better

chickens growing up

mind numbing interview, followed by nerve racking waiting

just put back some 300 little plates into the -80C freezer (The Punisher), each in it's assigned spot. Preparing to take out about 300 more (different ones)

emptying stuff out of kitchen in prep to demo, except the stove, because I have to make a cake tonight (the orange-almond cake) for lab meeting party tomorrow which the boss won't be at because his brother apparently decided to get married so he's leaving for his vacation early and I hope if the institute calls him for a reference they doitsoonbecausehe'sleaving ---inhale

2 pair new shoes (yipee!!)

labeling RNA (=long day)

hoping to break the longest streak without rain in Seattle (29 days) (longest streak of rain is like 100) (wait, WIH do I live here again?)

blossoms on t'maters. but no 'maters yet.

Totally taking Friday off

[Darn210]

mind numbing interview, followed by nerve racking waiting

Want me to call??? Want us all to call??

[elye]

She never rode before and just put the pedal to the floor and BAM!! She never slowed down or looked back until it was time to return to the "pit". I kept yelling 'slow down', but she conveniently couldn't hear me

note to self**never--EVER--let Taylor borrow the car.

I make the very same mental note to myself regarding my MIL when she comes to town . . .. . ......and her reason for not hearing isn't one of inconvenience, it is one of a hearing aid that is constantly being turned off.

At least Taylor does slow down - -and has not run anyone over...........has she?

Totally taking Friday off

Excellent move, Jyesssss.

Jack figured out, while sitting, obsessed, on a swing during recess today, why the third hand on a clock is called the "second" hand.

It is the hand that measures out seconds.

DUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHH.......... . . . . . . . .......

[jerseyangel]

Want me to call??? Want us all to call??

Oye

[jerseyangel]

Jack figured out, while sitting, obsessed, on a swing during recess today, why the third hand on a clock is called the "second" hand.

It is the hand that measures out seconds.

OMG!!!!!!!!! I never realized that Of course !!!!

You got a lil genius on yer hands there, Em

[Darn210]

Betty Crocker brownies just came out of the oven . . . kids are drooling wif anticipation . . . _{me too}

<--- Burnt tongue emoticon.

[elye]

Betty Crocker brownies just came out of the oven . . . kids are drooling wif anticipation . . . _{me too}

STOP!! STOP!! (((diabetic hissy self-pity fit))). . .. . . ..... . ... ..

[Jestgar]

STOP!! STOP!! (((diabetic hissy self-pity fit))). . .. . . ..... . ... ..

It's OK Em. She won't be able to resist the rich chocolaty smell and end up stuffing a huge, burning hot chunk into her mouth. Just wait, next time she's back her words'll be so muffled from the pain none of us'll be able to understand her.

[elye]

It's OK Em. She won't be able to resist the rich chocolaty smell and end up stuffing a huge, burning hot chunk into her mouth. Just wait, next time she's back her words'll be so muffled from the pain none of us'll be able to understand her.

O may thy tongue scorcheth, thou with the working pancreas . . . ......

[Darn210]

It's OK Em. She won't be able to resist the rich chocolaty smell and end up stuffing a huge, burning hot chunk into her mouth. Just wait, next time she's back her words'll be so muffled from the pain none of us'll be able to understand her.

O may thy tongue scorcheth, thou with the working pancreas . . . ......

Thanthsth aloff guysths!!

[Jestgar]

Thanthsth aloff guysths!!

Told ya so!

[nikki-uk]

Morning PEEPS!!!!!!!!

O may thy tongue scorcheth, thou with the working pancreas . . . ......

Had a hideous sugar laden blowout meself yesterday

At certain times of the month (that futile time )..I have Bulimia sans vomitting

WHY?? ...Is there a dip in blood sugARS or summat?? ...a REAL reason (with which I can justify eating twice the necessary calories needed for a women in one day )

I'm sure if I were a diabetic like Em I wouldn't do it (COULDN'T I should say)

I am SOOOO gonna be good today ...going to cut the grass and do some calorie burning gardening - then walk (!)the mile & half to the supermarket.

Also preparing my intrepid explorer Al's belongings for his Paris trip next week (only a European tour this year )

EM!!...meant to ask you, how did you find Paris for the whole gluten-free thing??? (I know Al will be ok for dinner at their hotel as I've corresponded with them......but I'm a tad concerned about 'lunch off the cuff' when they're out and about )

Il est tr

[blueeyedmanda]

Morning Sillies

Nickler youre not old! Besides the sillyville vortex has no age restrictions-- shall we get you a nice kumkwat or dipstick or a Replica Yeti to service for a day to celebrate your sons 20th- that way you can party too!!!!

Jess do take the day off always a nice relaxation!

Sillies still chilly and rainy here- what have I done to upset mother nature so????

[elye]

EM!!...meant to ask you, how did you find Paris for the whole gluten-free thing??? (I know Al will be ok for dinner at their hotel as I've corresponded with them......but I'm a tad concerned about 'lunch off the cuff' when they're out and about )

Il est tr

[mimommy]

At certain times of the month (that futile time )..I have Bulimia sans vomitting

WHY?? ...Is there a dip in blood sugARS or summat?? ...a REAL reason (with which I can justify eating twice the necessary calories needed for a women in one day )

In other news of my hum drum life...my eldest son (Dan) will be TWENTY years old on Saturday!!!!

WHAAAAAAT?!?!?!?!

Surely I'm TOO young???

I completely relate to the massive rise in caloric intake at that time. I am either craving chocolate (as in, "will die without it") and protein, or I can't eat at all.

Nikki, I think there is definitely something to be said for having your children when you are young enough to keep up with them. I was already in my 30's when I had Taylor and I can't believe that I will be about 50 when she graduates from high school?! I'll probably have a cane by then.

All this talk of Paris and London and other far away magnificent places reminds me that I always wanted to see Europe.

On my list of places I'd like to see are:

the English countryside

the Scottish anything

the Meditteranean

Greece

Rome

Tuscany

Basically, anywhere there are beautiful landscapes and ancient buildings. I looooove historical architecture, especially churches and lighthouses.

I am taking my girl to have her lab work done today (Vit-D, Vit B-12, celiac panel) to bring to her 6 month follow up with the ped. GI next week. She's not looking forward to the poke, but understands the necessity for it.

My next door neihbors are having their driveway replaced and the workers are busting out the concrete right now so it is very loud (my dog is TWEAKED). Did I ever tell you guys what an incredible resource and support this neihbor has been? She, too, has celiac and has helped us with answers and info every step of the way. It was such a shock to discover that two people living right next to each other both have the same awful disease.

They have so much on their plates and have to work very hard to keep it up and be there for their family, and yet somehow they manage. They are yet another family I look at and wonder "How do they do it?"

How do any of us keep on doing it?

I wanted to buy some ground sirloin burgers yesterday. Nothing fancy, just the Kroger brand. Guess what they were asking for 4 patties? $7.00!!!!!!!! WIH?????? For burgers??? At this rate, we will surely be broke by the end of the...Summer? Month? Week? Next door they have 3 jobs between the two of them. Scott and I, as you know, have the same during the school year. I can't help but wonder why the regular folks have to pay the way for the wealthy and greedy.

OK, enough of my politics...

[nikki-uk]

You have a twenty year-old son??? Gads, children having children . .. ......

Well...yes

I look at him and think 'I was married and had a baby at your age '......I don't even trust him to use the dishwasher in my absence

...but *I* didn't feel too young when I had him......I seemed to have an 'old head on young shoulders'.....errm, I think I'm actually getting more childish the older I get

or I can't eat at all.

That NEVER happens (....unless I drink wine on an empty stomach )

All this talk of Paris and London and other far away magnificent places reminds me that I always wanted to see Europe.

On my list of places I'd like to see are:

the English countryside

the Scottish anything

the Meditteranean

Greece

Rome

Tuscany

Basically, anywhere there are beautiful landscapes and ancient buildings. I looooove historical architecture, especially churches and lighthouses.

Well I highly recommend Scotland (I am in love with the place ♥)

GADS, yes and all the others (haven't ever been to Greece though)

We Brits really don't appreciate having all of Europe on our doorstep

Hope T was ok at the docs

[mimommy]

I think I'm actually getting more childish the older I get

Gah!

I know what you mean. But I'm not sure if it's immaturity or ambivalence or insanity Whatever the case, I am not the control freak miss immaculata sharp as a tack intellectual I once were. My faculties seem to have abandoned moi.

Tell me all about your travels. I would love to hear about it or see pics.

Scott may actually have to go to Germany and/or Italy on company business this year or next. We already decided that if he goes to Italy, I will tag along (that's what credit cards are for, right?)

We may take a trip to Chincoteague Island in VA this summer. Our daughter is a huge fan of the Marguerite Henry books about the wild ponies and really wants to take a trip there. The ponies live on Assateague Island, which is shared by Virginia and Maryland, on the atlantic coast. I just don't know how to scrape up the $ for the cost.

_{did somebody mention dancing?}

My girl did great at the hospital. She was very nervous, but I specifically asked for a phlebotimist I used a while back for my own labs and he was awesome with her. She was anticipating pain, but he was so gentle that when he inserted the butterfly needle she said, 'Whoa! Ohmigosh! That was wild", because it didn't hurt. We were crackin' up

[Darn210]

My girl did great at the hospital. She was very nervous, but I specifically asked for a phlebotimist I used a while back for my own labs and he was awesome with her. She was anticipating pain, but he was so gentle that when he inserted the butterfly needle she said, 'Whoa! Ohmigish! That was wild", because it didn't hurt. We were crackin' up

Fantastic . . . looks like if Smakl ever has to have another blood draw, we'll be driving to Michigan.

[mimommy]

Psst...

hey, girls, guess what I'm doing right now?

I'm rolling tobaccy by the window, watching the "Marlboro Men" working on the driveway next door.

Shhh...if they don't know I'm here they won't look.

I think one just took his shirt off **snickercacklegiggle**