The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

[Jestgar]

It is something truly special.

Those old, wise faces in the glowing candlelight.. .. .the rising cellos. . . ......gah.

Yah, we sound just like that.

Last week we did l'chaim. I had never heard the russian soldier soloist, and he was sick, so I wasn't expecting much...Holy Moly! The voice that came outta that guy was absolutely amazing!!!

[flourgirl]

Thanks for sharing the excerpts from Fiddler!!! Sunrise Sunset always, always makes me teary (sssshhhhhh, don't tell anybody!) l'chaim makes me all giggly inside. How lovely life would be if we could celebrate lifes joys together....dancing, singing, not afraid to pass off a hug, or kiss, or to touch in fondness. Of course....I suppose the myriad glasses of assorted alcohols plays a part in this (?!?!?). I think that I find a bit of that here....a group that shares in the joys and the pain in the lives of each other with no other agenda than to care.

Okay...done with the mushy stuff. JGoesS...I suppose you (all) dance just like that, too The bouncing boundless energy, the calories burned.....oooooh, I'm so envious.

Hey! Jude!....How are you doing over there? Hopefully hanging in there, and receiving some good news finally.

Have a shiny day all!

[nikki-uk]

Well, Psills. . . . .....got some happy news. Looks like there will be a new addition moving into the house tomorrow.

A rescue.

Big, black standard poodle boy.

Very thin, bladder infection (on meds, clearing up).. . ......

AND a verrrrrrry sad, heinous thing:

He has been de-barked. So barbaric.

But I think he's comin'. . . . . . ........just getting a home check done. Think we'll pass. .. ..

EMMEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:wub: :wub:

I ♥ him already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DEMANDING pics asap!!!

But wait .... de barked??????

WIH

I've never even heard of such a procedure _{<outraged face!!!>}

Just WHY would a vet agree to do it pray tell??

...but so excited for all of YOOZ peeps

OH, missed Jahn-ett - off on her childless/hubbyless travels

_{<jealous face>}

HAVE fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH HARUMPHFFFFFFFFFFFFF

DC's been sent home (for being an a$$hat )

....I must take off my' 'sub' standard mute poodle happy' hat OFF....AND GIT me a 'Mum is seriously pi$$ed off with you BOY!!!' hat on

OH...but all is not lost......my new trainers (running shoes?) arrived!! (this pleases me)...and I have a NEW bed (first time in 15YEARS)

I need a step ladder to get on it...t'is RICULOUSLY high

I feel like 'princess Nikki' perched on top

[ranger]

Haven't been around for a couple of days..Hard to catch up.

Em! A new dog . How grate and cheesy! Jon and I are still talking about getting one. we'll see.

Jess. You should sue those people, but thank God you have song and dance in your life. I used to be a fiddler, but never on a roof.

Lisa. At first, I thaught that was a painting on a bald man's head! It made more cents when found out it was a big ol' preggers belly!

Nik, I used to be a runner till my right knee gave out. Then, I walked for years, which was good. Then, I started to get sick and stopped. I want so bad to start again. Can someone kick me in the but to get me going?

To all the rest of you, just keep truckin'.

Big announcement. I have not had a smoke for 24 hours! This time, I think it's going to stick. Maybe that is part of losing me silly (that and the depresso weather change). This too shall pass.

It's funny though. Last night, I kept dreaming of cigs..I don't think Iv'e ever dreamt about cigs! And these were not fresh, clean cigs, but rather dirty stinky butts. Maybe that's a good sign

Sleenotsozen

[Mtndog]

Emmel's getting a new furry friend!!!!!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!

But de-barked? Evil, barbaric, nasty, horrid.........I cannot believe the things people do to their animals. I *had* a friend who was going to have her standard de-barked (note: I said *had* a friend.....that's typical for her).

Elsie will make a great interpreter......I'm so happy for you Em!

What wuunderphul news Em! 'Twill be a lucky dog fer sher! I didn't know you could de-bark a dog I've know a good many dog-owners that needed de-barking.

Exactly......nothing more needs saying!

Patti- Your chocolate hazelnut decaf tea last night sounded delish!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK- I have a confession. I generally do NOT like musicals (I'm with Susie on this one!) but I LOVE Fiddler on the Roof. No idea why- not Jewish, Russian, don't like musicals but it's SUCH a great story!!!!

TRADITION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[celiac-mommy]

I've been out of commision. Trying to force myself out of a cold, slicing open my fingers by being stupid, thank God for that Pumpkin Spice Latte yesterday to bring me back to life, I got soooo much accomplished yesterday! It's taken me a while to catch up.....

Man..... ......looks like we need a new furnace... . ....Gah..... . . ..

Ours went out at the tail end of our massive snow storm last year, had no choice but to replace it. The morning they came to hook up the new one, it was 54 degrees in our house!!! My poor kids were wearing 2 sets of pj's, hats and socks to bed

Last year I brought in a plant that I wanted to winter inside (would not have made it outside and it was 'spensive). Apparently it was infested wif gnats (eggs in the dirt?) What do you do to prevent that?? What do you do if it happens anyways? . . . . . . btw, plant died anyway (hubby's fault).

I brougt a pineapple home 2 weeks ago that was apparently infested. I've been trying since then to get rid of them-finally found something that works: Get rid of any produce that is out-everything must go into the fridge. Make sure you have no dishes left in your sink at all times and your garbage can is covered. Now take a shallow dish, pour an inch or so of CIDER vinegar into it and a piece of banana peel, cover tightly with plastic wrap, make sure there are no wrinkles and poke a few SMALL holes in the top with the tip of a sharp knife. The gnats get in and can't get out. Overnight, I caught so many I can't even count them. I put a trap on each side of the sink and under, where I keep the garbage can.

Or get everyone snuggies.

My dd got one for her birthday. I thought it was sooooo funny, but she LOVES it and wears it to bed at night while she reads so "her arms don't get cold"

Thanks for sharing the excerpts from Fiddler!!! Sunrise Sunset always, always makes me teary (sssshhhhhh, don't tell anybody!)

My MIL sang this at our wedding

Big announcement. I have not had a smoke for 24 hours! This time, I think it's going to stick. Maybe that is part of losing me silly (that and the depresso weather change). This too shall pass.

It's funny though. Last night, I kept dreaming of cigs..I don't think Iv'e ever dreamt about cigs! And these were not fresh, clean cigs, but rather dirty stinky butts. Maybe that's a good sign

Sleenotsozen

Good for you!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

[Judyin Philly]

Hey! Jude!....How are you doing over there? Hopefully hanging in there, and receiving some good news finally.

Have a shiny day all!

Em congrats on your new addition.

Theresa..........Rita the R came this am with papers.

you can't begin to imagine what they want now

and with us paying $15,000 in closing costs

I HATE THIS

and

he wants us to pay for the damage to the ceiling and redo tile in bathroom

of course we said no but Jim has to write a letter to our insurance so he can go after the inspection company who did the damage.

it says right on rules of inspection........visual inspection only.

hrumph!!!!!!!!!!

Ii'm beyond words.

help me hang in there my sillies.................

[Mtndog]

Judy- If I had a great, big can of WHOOP ARSE I would send it to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so so so sorry- what is WRONG with people? Jeeezzz..........

Sending you hugs my friend.

[ranger]

Good for you!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

[celiac-mommy]

Good for you!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

Thank you raitch. sorry about yer cold and split figgner. I hate it when that happens. But, this is hard. I want to smoke every minute, but I won't. God, it's like an addictin! Or, is that bactin! Or, is that lackin! Or , is that multifactin! Witch one, I doesn't no.

Anyone ever think of WICCA?

Sleezen- the good witch of the mid Atlantic area.

Is the Irish coming out?

Sleezen the Wiccan queen of mid-Atlantica,

Use your Wiccan elements to help you with your smoking cessation:

Air and Earth: Go outside, take some cleansing breaths and go for a nice walk or hike

Fire and Water: Light a loverly candle and take a super hot bath with epsom salts to help you detox

These, in turn, will elevate your Aether (spirit) and aid you on your journey

If that doesn't work, get morbid--my SIL's mom was diagnosed on Friday with advanced brain and lung cancer-she's been a lifelong smoker...

[nikki-uk]

Morning all!!!!!!!!!

EM!! What doggy news????

POeter!!....finally I watched 'Flash Forward' (had to watch the repeat last night as I missed it Monday)

I LOVED it!!!....am totally enthralled!

......and did my eyes deceive me???....did I see Seth McFarlane in it?? (creator of Family Guy)

<_{I missed Robert's cameo BTW} >

JOODEE!!...my luv, you're SO near!!..... GADS it'd try the patience of a saint eh?

I think my blood pressure has come down a tad after speaking to Martin's (Devil Child's) teacher on the phone.

Dear gaaaaawd!!!!!!!!!!!!!,...... that woman winds me up like no other.....now I'm fully aware of ALL DC's shortcoming's, but is it really necessary for her to try and belittle and patronise my parenting skills every time we speak

T'is tiresome and methinks it maybe makes HER feel better about her LACK of professional abilities somehow

We have arranged a face to face tomorrow...i'll be making meself crystal clear (whilst at the same time trying not to make it worse for DC )

It's SO tricking when someone's constantly running down your child NOT to go in all guns blazing....but I think I'm fair and have been totally supportive (I ALWAYS punish him for any wrong doing at school)......... but she be digging TOO far now.

_{<On the quiet (although I'd NEVER admit it to DC) I can see why he called her the name he did >}

*Deep breathing!!*

BAH!! Who'd be a parent?!?!?!

[Jestgar]

_{<On the quiet (although I'd NEVER admit it to DC) I can see why he called her the name he did >}

:lol:

[elye]

EM!! What doggy news????

WELL.. . . . . .. .. .. . .....last evening was a busy one. . ....

Charles is here!

He is a big, regal, loverly sub-standard......he is classified as blue-black. Elsie is over the moon. Pic up soon - - black is difficult to make out in a pic, so I dunno if any shot will do him justice. We're just getting to really know him. He's quite wunnerful.

Heard him try to bark last night -- a hoarse kind of wheezing sound..... . .poor thing.

Use your Wiccan elements to help you with your smoking cessation:

Air and Earth: Go outside, take some cleansing breaths and go for a nice walk or hike

Fire and Water: Light a loverly candle and take a super hot bath with epsom salts to help you detox

These, in turn, will elevate your Aether (spirit) and aid you on your journey

If that doesn't work, get morbid--my SIL's mom was diagnosed on Friday with advanced brain and lung cancer-she's been a lifelong smoker...

Sleeeooozin! Congrats on the start of this smoke-free journey! You can do it.

I would take Rashyelle's second option, here -- quicker brain response.....

Jooooodie, I didn't think it could get worse for ya. . .....so sorry. You two are working so hard, and getting a smackdown at every turn, it seems. hang in there, friend...

Nik! Go give that principal some pserious face!

Off to run with the dogs now......Charles is terrible on a leash - - has never been walked (spent the first couple of years of his life in a tiny apartment, had to pee and poop on the balcony) .....so we'll see how it goes!

[ranger]

Ii'm beyond words.

help me hang in there my sillies.................

Hope you close on that place soon. I'm gettin tyred from watchin you do all that fixin and kleenin.

Sue the Besters!

[ranger]

Air and Earth: Go outside, take some cleansing breaths and go for a nice walk or hike

If that doesn't work, get morbid--my SIL's mom was diagnosed on Friday with advanced brain and lung cancer-she's been a lifelong smoker.

Ave ya looked out my window today? It's 52, raining, and windy! I ain't crazy (oh, wait, I am!) .Speaking of morbid, last year I had a renter - a strong man, who was preparin to hike the Appalachian Trail, and had a hard, physical job. He started to complain of back problems. Pretty typical for an older man. Didn't think much of it. But, I watched him quickly go down hill. He started walking more stooped and was losing a lot of wieght. I begged him to go see a doc and even took him food. 2 mns. later (Apr 28) he came to my house and expained that he had stage IV lung cancer and was moving in with his son that day. He died May 4. He was a life-long smoker. Some people are slow learners. I must be one of them.

Phloozy Suzy

[ranger]

[quote name='nikki-uk' date='Sep 30 2009, 12:33 AM' post='565240'

I think my blood pressure has come down a tad after speaking to Martin's (Devil Child's) teacher on the phone.

BAH!! Who'd be a parent?!?!?!

[jerseyangel]

......and did my eyes deceive me???....did I see Seth McFarlane in it?? (creator of Family Guy)

Yep, that was him! Someone told me that his name in this is "Agent Quagmire" Did anyone hear that in the show? I listened the second time, but didn't catch it.

It's SO tricking when someone's constantly running down your child NOT to go in all guns blazing....but I think I'm fair and have been totally supportive (I ALWAYS punish him for any wrong doing at school)......... but she be digging TOO far now.

_{<On the quiet (although I'd NEVER admit it to DC) I can see why he called her the name he did >}

You will handle it beautifully, Nik. Jeesh--sounds like she earned that name (sh-h-h)

Charles is here!

Charles--our newest sillie

Glad to hear he's home and settling in!!!

[ranger]

I feel good

dododododododo

Like I knew that I wood

dododododododo

I feel fine

dododododododo

DAY THREE! I'v'e been dancin round the house. Singin songs from Fiddler on the Roof to AC/DC! (What an imagination I have to come up with those two groupies.) Telling meself dirty jokes and chuckling - darnit, I'm flat out laughing. Flea at last, Flea at last, Thank God Almighty, I am Flea at last! And, I can breath better already.

How are all youse doing on this wonderful day.

Seezen O'Hary,

Grate and Cheezy Irish Which

[jerseyangel]

OMG......"Fiddler"......

The last couple of days, this keeps going through my head--

Open Original Shared Link

If I were a rich man....yadayadadadadadada........ Sung, of course, in a low and raspy voice

[nikki-uk]

OMG......"Fiddler"......

The last couple of days, this keeps going through my head--

Open Original Shared Link

If I were a rich man....yadayadadadadadada........ Sung, of course, in a low and raspy voice

Yeah I KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CHARLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He IS regally psilly ...of course!!!

[jerseyangel]

Flea at last, Flea at last, Thank God Almighty, I am Flea at last!

So glad to see yer pheeling better, Sleezen!

[elye]

DAY THREEE FOR SLEEEZUN!!! Let the trumpets blare, the kettle drums pound, the citizens dance and sing!! Well done, Sleezio!

....Charles is trying to bark at the mailman. ..... . ..Elsie's covering......

[jerseyangel]

....Charles is trying to bark at the mailman. ..... . ..Elsie's covering......

Awwwwww

[DingoGirl]

Charles I love him already........

he will be OVERJOYED to live in your home, Emmel, with walks, a sister, kids, a YARD TO POOP IN.........I am just thrilled for him, and for all of youse

more later - we've been shut-ins I gotta walk the Weezel

[nikki-uk]

I gotta walk the Weezel

Oh this sounds sooo dirty