The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

[jerseyangel]

After the finish line, a horse broke 2 ankles and had to be put down.

Oh no that is so sad

[elye]

Oh, Gaaaaawwwwwwwd.....

Ptaoughhm, I watch the Triple Crown obsessively each year...I am a true horse person. We watched the race at my parents', and then had to immediately go down to the dining room for dinner, so we left the broadcast just as they were showing the equine ambulances pulling up around a downed horse. I couldn't stay long enough to even hear which horse, but I had a sick feeling that it was that beautiful little filly. Oh, gawwwddd.....

Sat down here to google the race and find out what had happened, but decided to check in with you guys first. I am so surprisingly saddened by this news...(inappropriately?)....

But ya know, I'm glad it was one of us Sillies, Ptaoughmn, that I heard it from, somehow...

Do we need a heavy jacket for the canal cruise? Umbrella? Gold dipped roses for the hostess?

Mygawd, how I wish this were really happening....

Light jackets will do. Umbrellas for Canada goose poop....

I'm THERE!!

Uh-oh .. ...flight doesn't land until 11:45pm your time.

I'll just get a cab. Leave a key under the 3rd rock by the 2nd bush to the right??

You got it. Actually, I'll bury it next to our BIG, BEAUTIFUL CHESTNUT TREE in the back that does NOT have to be cut down!!!!! Yes!! Had a very good arborist over today who looked carefully at it and said that it's the biggest chestnut tree he's seen in this part of the continent, and that with some pruning and heavy fertilizing, it should be fine!

He quietly said to me, "You know.....this tree looks to me like it's been hugged...."

What superb Canadianisms, Janet. It is all so true - - these are not simply stereotypes....they ring with accuracy. We are a bizarre, innocent, polite, exasperating bunch up here....

[jerseyangel]

But ya know, I'm glad it was one of us Sillies, Ptaoughmn, that I heard it from, somehow...

I know what you mean

Did he really say the tree looked like it had been hugged? I'm so glad that it won't have to be cut down--that's great news!!!!

[elye]

Did he really say the tree looked like it had been hugged? I'm so glad that it won't have to be cut down--that's great news!!!!

He really did say that - - how funny, eh?

I am SO happy about my big tree...that's also probably funny. I guess I think of it as my massive friend who's been out there watching over us through our lives in this house.

Jeez....I should be hugging everybody.......

Wish I could have hugged Eight Belles.......

[Darn210]

Emily, Great news about the tree . . .

And what terrible news about that poor horse . . .

[tom]

You got it. Actually, I'll bury it next to our BIG, BEAUTIFUL CHESTNUT TREE in the back that does NOT have to be cut down!!!!! Yes!!

YyyyyyyyyyyyyyYYYESS!!!!

He quietly said to me, "You know.....this tree looks to me like it's been hugged...."

Pfffft!! I bet he said it while averting his gaze from BARK jetsam on your frEAKin SLEEVES!!

. .. . . ..no?? .. . . .. . . .. Hmmmmm . . ..

Was he tipped off by the resemblance to all the tree-hugger pix in that 3pack of Walmart frames?

[elye]

Pfffft!! I bet he said it while averting his gaze from BARK jetsam on your frEAKin SLEEVES!!

Well.....he said that the tree looked like it had been regularly hugged, not that I looked like I had been regularly hugging trees....but interesting, nonetheless....must go and check my sweater....

I cannot describe it....my big tree just looks....happier. I think I can hear it actually sighing when I put my arms around it. I certainly can hear the neighboUrs whispering...

Was he tipped off by the resemblance to all the tree-hugger pix in that 3pack of Walmart frames?

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[Green12]

Well.....he said that the tree looked like it had been regularly hugged, not that I looked like I had been regularly hugging trees....but interesting, nonetheless....must go and check my sweater....

I cannot describe it....my big tree just looks....happier. I think I can hear it actually sighing when I put my arms around it. I certainly can hear the neighboUrs whispering...

I think Janet Mr. Cho tipped him off....

I am heartbroken over that horse. I can't stand it....

[tom]

I cannot describe it....my big tree just looks....happier. I think I can hear it actually sighing when I put my arms around it. I certainly can hear the neighboUrs whispering...

:lol: <snicker snicker>

OH! OH! Or he firstly went to the wrong house & was promptly directed - and I quote - "the wackl tree-hugger's THAT way"

.. ..wait! .. ..wait! . .. . ..ask 'er whether the chinfeet would ALSO require the cleats or suctiony sucker-thingies"

[tom]

Oops

[elye]

Morning, Sillies!

This is my favorite time....early Sunday, no one yet up but me, Gus and the felines....

Mr. Chong out on his picnic table, moving peacefully....

OMG.....speaking of animals.....lookit!

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Exciting.....I think I'm going to go and see this lovely girl....

OH! OH! Or he firstly went to the wrong house & was promptly directed - and I quote - "the wackl tree-hugger's THAT way"

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That could very well have happened....

[jerseyangel]

OMG.....speaking of animals.....lookit!

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Exciting.....I think I'm going to go and see this lovely girl....

She is quite beautiful! Are we thinking of getting Gus a little sister?

Good Sunday mornin' Sillies! Tis beautiful here today--sun is coming out and its headed up to 70!

My meds are making me very lightheaded...was told it could take a couple weeks for my system to get used to it. It seems to be working, though, at least. If this keeps up, I'll call next week and see if I need a dosage reduction.

Perfect day to sit on my butt and paint the Adirondack chairs They are currently black, but I'm switching them to the perfect barn red.

[Darn210]

Tis a beautimous day here also . . . will be heading outside a little later for yard work . . . de-dandelioning and de-dead shrubbing and if my knees hold out, planting of some annuals.

Em - she's a beauty, let us know how it goes. Are you going to take Gus to get his opinion?

Patti - light headed, eh? . . . I might just keep it that way if it were me

[Green12]

OMG.....speaking of animals.....lookit!

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Exciting.....I think I'm going to go and see this lovely girl....

Pretty!

The ad sez, "She is for sale due to having horse and we are afraid she wil get hurt".

I was thinking, "that must be some horse throat she has"

My meds are making me very lightheaded...was told it could take a couple weeks for my system to get used to it. It seems to be working, though, at least. If this keeps up, I'll call next week and see if I need a dosage reduction.

Perfect day to sit on my butt and paint the Adirondack chairs They are currently black, but I'm switching them to the perfect barn red.

Oh how fun Patti, the barn red sounds perfect for the chairs.

Just make sure you plant your butt, don't want to topple over with the light headedness

Did they mention if feeling light headed was usual as your body adjusts?

It's a fantabulous day here as well, temps will get into the 70s

[blueeyedmanda]

Morning Sillies!

Wow another busy weekend it has been....we were to a wedding yesterday. It was an outdoor wedding (it was chilly so I couldnt wear the dress I had wanted) Anyway my good college bud got married and we are so happy for him.

We went to the casino late last night and I won 75 bucks...which i am going to Kohl's right now to use to buy some nice clothes for work.

Today I need to catch up on some house work. The work clothes are all washed and need to be put away. We need to go grocery shopping too.

See all my sillies later!

[jerseyangel]

Julie--Yes, it's pretty common with this stuff. I'm hoping it'll work itself out by the end of the week--the Pharmacist said it could take 2 weeks.

Janet--Ha! Kinda like having a slight buzz on all the time--yes, I shall turn this into a positive All the benefits of half a bottle of wine, without all the calories

Going to attempt the grocery store (with Mark) and Starbucks, and then I gotta get to work. See ya'll later.

[tom]

Well, despite a completely grey sky, it's a pretty nice morn here too. It'll be sunny by noon.

Today's our Cinco de Mayo parade - a big deal 'round these parts.

It starts ~ a block away, so I should get out there & check it out.

Then the festival is all day, and free. I'll have to tear myself away from NBA playoffs but it should be worth it.

<sidenote frown> I miss sampling all the food at these things

(P.S. I like thinking about Em's BIG old chestnut tree being a survivor)

[Jestgar]

Well, despite a completely grey sky, it's a pretty nice morn here too. It'll be sunny by noon.

Today's our Cinco de Mayo parade - a big deal 'round these parts.

It starts ~ a block away, so I should get out there & check it out.

Then the festival is all day, and free. I'll have to tear myself away from NBA playoffs but it should be worth it.

<sidenote frown> I miss sampling all the food at these things

Dude! You've already tried all the food! Try sampling something new, like kiss all the women you walk by. Probably less risk of CC than the free snacks, you'll start a new tradition, and who knows, you may even get a bit of exercise as you run (for your life).

[tom]

LOL Jess!!!! :lol:

[elye]

(P.S. I like thinking about Em's BIG old chestnut tree being a survivor)

Me, Too!! It makes me suddenly quite happy, deep down...kind of like grief in reverse.

But I really do need to know if its battling back, its colossal fight to recovery, has happened as a result of me hugging it. Really....I kind of need to know this.....

Dude! You've already tried all the food! Try sampling something new, like kiss all the women you walk by. Probably less risk of CC than the free snacks, you'll start a new tradition, and who knows, you may even get a bit of exercise as you run (for your life).

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This is a great suggestion you've posited, Jess. Try this, Ptaoughmn. Every second woman you walk past at first....ease into it. At the same time, I could start a new tradition up here of hugging all men who walk by. Look what happened to my big tree after many hugs! Perhaps I'll have men jumping out of their wheelchairs, throwing their crutches away, pitching their painkillers down the sewers....

........Ya never know.............

[elye]

Forgot to mention - - love yer av, Ptaoughmn! Those look like two happy, fun kids to be around.

[psawyer]

Hello, all. Not much happening here, except that the sun is shining after several days gloom and rain. Cool, but warming up.

Good news about your tree, Emily.

Carry on.

[Mtndog]

Hallo Sillies- As my nieces would say, "You go to Canada? I COME TOOOOOO!!!!!!!!" but Canada would sound like Canda, or canra ??

Emily- Yeah on the chestnut tree and I too would be very upset about any horse that got injured. I'm still upset about Ruffian and that was eons ago. So sad......they can do a lot more about horse's with broken legs now but still :(

That dog is howling calling your name!!!!!! What a beauty- a friend for Gus the Yipper????????

Gahh.....tis raining here (for like the past 40 days and 40 nights- starting ark in basement stat- got two dogs, two cats, have to wait for hubby and need two of everything else- no snakes allowed!!!!!!!!!).

yawn- will sleep eat and watch movies. Wait- isn't that all I do anyway?

[nikki-uk]

Emily!!!!!!!!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed the canal boat trip and what a greeting you gave me this time at the airport!!!!!!

Am I on the couch tonight????

Q. How do you keep bacon from curling in the pan?

A. Take away their little brooms.

My favoUrite.....and I'm strangely fascinated by this sport

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Oh what a beauty!!!!!!

Buy her, buy her, buy her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good news on the tree!!

[tom]

Chortle Chain.......

Look what happened to my big tree after many hugs! Perhaps I'll have men jumping out of their wheelchairs, throwing their crutches away, pitching their painkillers down the sewers....

I can SEE!!!!

- starting ark in basement stat-