Its oh so quiet Shh Shh

[Snake lover 3-25]

just came home from the store 2 22 pound turkeys!!!!! wow now that's alot!!!!!!!

[drache]

not crazy about turkey
I'd prefer goose or duck
Thanksgiving is a family event and I put up with it - grateful that it'll be over by Saturday
I so much want to have a real holiday - one that involves spending time with my beasts

[infernalis]

Turkey is ok, not great......

It's better ground up and made into a salad.

[olive oil]

just came home from the store 2 22 pound turkeys!!!!! wow now that's alot!!!!!!!

WOW, that is alot of turkey. Do you have a huge family?
I love turkey :) Can't wait!!!

[jitami]

We're doing tri-tip instead :) The only nice part of family moving away is that we can eat what we want instead of a dry old bird :) Of course, I'd rather have my sis and niece and nephew here, but it's just going to be us and my mom and we all prefer hubby's tri-tip :)

[olive oil]

What is tri-tip?

[drache]

What is tri-tip?
steak
think juicy, tender, favourful . . .

[jitami]

Yeah, Rhea nailed it... it's the bottom sirloin piece, somewhat triangular, which is where it gets it's name. We slow roast them on the bbq :)

[olive oil]

Yummo, does sound better than turkey. :)

[Snake lover 3-25]

we are gonna have 26 people over for dinner and 40 for desert.... then about 15 are staying for 2 or more days:D it'll go quick:D

[infernalis]

We are spending thanksgiving with my ex and her man.

That way the kids are all together, without trying to split the day.

They came over last weekend for a movie night, it was cool.

[reptile3]

i have no family here... Sooo I get to cook a turkey, make all the side dishes.
just us 4 will get to sit down, quiet afternoon, eating our thanksgiving dinner together.

I sooooooooooo miss my Dad's Thanksgiving Dinner, that man can COOK. Well that, & fix cars, other than that, he is horrible at everything else.

I haven't seen or spoken to my Dad in 5 yrs. (His choice)

[Lori P]

His loss!!!!

[infernalis]

I haven't seen or spoken to my Dad in 5 yrs. (His choice)

It was 1995 for me... Don't even know if he's alive or not anymore.

[olive oil]

Zoe YouTube - Lunch Lady Land - Adam Sandler (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iViqcEuJPA4) :D

Tami I have 2 words for you "sloppy joe".
I was singing it all day yesterday. Too funny:D

[jitami]

:D Glad you liked it Olive... now it'll be stuck in your head while you're working :D

[olive oil]

I'm going to take the laptop in and share it with the rest of the ladies.:)

[dashnu]

Not only do new snakes call for a happy dance... What else you might ask yourself?????

I ordered the new Blackberry Storm!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It shipped today and will be here Monday!!!!!!

YES!!!! I have been waiting a long long long time for this. Cant wait to get rid of my wimpy little curve!

/me dances like a freak..

[infernalis]

Cool Brett:p

[adamanteus]

This hasn't happened to me for ages..... I'm the only one on the forum! It really is 'Oh So Quiet'!

[Stefan-A]

I'm back! :D

[adamanteus]

Oh, how I missed you, Stefan!

[Stefan-A]

I know you have.

[Zephyr]

O.o;
Oh my.

[infernalis]

Been cleaning the basement today, found a couple boxes covered in soot.

Cracked one open to see if I should throw it away or not, and holy cow it is filled with pictures, some in good shape, some not.

They were the pictures my mother had in her bedroom when the house burned down in 1994.

My whole life, my memories, once thought to be gone forever:eek:

All this time tucked away in two plain boxes I never opened until today.

There are even double prints of many of them, Got me thinking, If I buy a new photo album and fill it with the duplicates I can give my sister a Christmas present that will probably make her cry (with joy):cool:

[Snake lover 3-25]

awwwww what a great idea!!!! i bet she'd love it:D

[drache]

what a cool find

[infernalis]

There are probably a zillion cool finds around here.

Mom passed in 2006 just before thanksgiving, I inherited the house and everything in it.

Still feel like I'm snooping around, Even though it is all my "stuff" now.

[Sid]

Definately a great find, Wayne. I know that your sister will love the Christmas gift.

[anji1971]

I can't think of a better Christmas gift for your sis, Wayne.
Sounds like it was a nice early one for you as well. What a great find.:):cool:

[infernalis]

Very mixed emotions.:D:(

[drache]

oh man - what a morning already
Mikhaila's got a cough and it's raining, so of course she's not going to White Plains, meaning I'm not going
I'm supposed to meet my vet there though, to pick up Drache, damn!
so I kept going to the rescue, to see whether I could catch Sean loading up, because I didn't want to just call and ask whether he would bring back Drache for me
of course he won't say no, but I feel like I'm dumping on him and I want to express that . . .
I ended up scooting over there three times in the rain - way too early of course, but I found some great loot in a street corner trash can on the last trip, so it wasn't a waste
finally Mikhaila pointed out to me that he probably brought everything to his house last night and is leaving from there, so I ended up calling him
I feel so bad about not going and talking to the vet myself

[Lori P]

Wayne, what a wonderful find. I know it's hard but it's also an amazing gift. I can't imagine how it would feel to go thru my parent's house... a non ending flood of memories and emotions.

Rhea, so sorry you can't go to the expo!! Can't you just put Mikhaila in an extra tank and secure the lid so you can go?? :eek::eek: :D:D:D

[drache]

Rhea, so sorry you can't go to the expo!! Can't you just put Mikhaila in an extra tank and secure the lid so you can go?? :eek::eek: :D:D:D
it's not even that I want to go
I'm exhausted and the only reason I was going to go was because of Drache and the vet, but I feel awful about not showing up for that
I mean, it's probably not a really big deal for Sean, since he's got to go anyway, but I still feel like I'm taking advantage of him
maybe I should soothe my conscience by bringing the rescue folks some yummy baked goods some time next week

[anji1971]

it's not even that I want to go
I'm exhausted and the only reason I was going to go was because of Drache and the vet, but I feel awful about not showing up for that
I mean, it's probably not a really big deal for Sean, since he's got to go anyway, but I still feel like I'm taking advantage of him
maybe I should soothe my conscience by bringing the rescue folks some yummy baked goods some time next week

Rhea, you're worrying too much again. Although I'm sure the baked goods will be greatly appreciated!:D;)
Seriously, it sounds like you've been friends with Sean a long time, and friends don't mind helping out at all. I've found that most people out there are very sympathetic when it comes to last minute changes of plans due to sick kids. It's a normal part of parenthood, and no one will fault you for it. If I had a nickel for every time that's happened to me............

[Lori P]

Yeah. What Anji said! No need to feel bad-- Sean will understand. You help him a lot, too. :-)

[drache]

I stopped into the shop to see Lorena, his girlfriend
she didn't seem to think it was a big deal and I feel a bit better - soooo tired though
Mikhaila seems fine right now - just the occasional coughing fit
the stupid thing is that now that she's in 5th grade, too many absences could make it hard to get into the public middle school of her choice, so I'm super cautious the moment it looks like she might be catching something
I better go nap now

[infernalis]

Get well soon everyone.

[reptile3]

Oh Rhea I hope you & your kids get better!!

I have something (laryngitis & or Mono) my voice is horrible, I have it, & I loose it. I am have been sooo unbearably tired. I slept so much this weekend.

Tomorrow, calling doc!

[infernalis]

Today the kids were out front playing, my son ran in the house yelling CRASH!

This kid was perfectly fine, only his car suffered.

http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//500/crash.jpg

[olive oil]

Well, vacation is over:( It's back to work I go.
Today is Monday so I'll have a ton of mashed potatoes to make.
Looking forward to Christmas break now:)
Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday.

[dashnu]

Well, vacation is over:( It's back to work I go.
Today is Monday so I'll have a ton of mashed potatoes to make.
Looking forward to Christmas break now:)
Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday.
ughhhhhhh, Monday.... Snow.... gotta go snowblow driveway.. ughhh just woke up..... ughhh workkkkkkkkk..

Boy I sure am chipper on Monday :D

[anji1971]

For me, Saturday is my "Monday". I start work early, and spend the entire afternoon grocery shopping and running errands. It's seldom a fun day.
Mondays, however, the salon is closed, so I don't have to work. Today I'm baking Christmas cookies all day, so the house will smell all yummy, and it's even decided to snow a bit for me. YAY!

[infernalis]

Now there is a smell I miss:D

Dorothy's idea of baking is taking the freezer queen out of the box:eek:

[anji1971]

I absolutely love baking! For the holidays I end up with six or seven kinds of cookies, and anywhere from 6 to 10 dozen of each. I'm at the point where there are 5 kinds of cookies that it's mandatory I bake, or people will hunt me down and kill me.
And silly me throws in a new one every year just to see how they go over, so I can expect the "must bake" list to increase each holiday!

[drache]

not that I normally bake, but I must make brownies for the rescue this week

there a tiny spider making it's way across the window sill next to the computer and I love how it has just one leg sticking back, against the thread whenever the terrain changes (objects) and it might need to rappel

Drache did not come back yesterday
the vet did bring him to White Plains, but forgot to bring his meds, and ended up taking him back
since I wasn't there, I didn't even get to see him, but apparently he's doing well
the doc took a culture from the most recent abscess and switched him to a different antibiotic
so I'll get him next weekend

[jitami]

Good news about Drache Rhea :)

Just popped in to say that I am so sick of reading about guppies! The only thing that keeps me reading is my fear of killing them all... well, they're mostly feeders anyway, but it would be nice to not kill all the pregnant females due to some stupid error on my part. The whole tank cycling bit has me a worried cause there's not a lot I can do to effect the outcome. By the time dangerous amonia/nitrite(?) levels are reached there will likely be fry in the tank too... who knows??? Gonna take a break and clean my house or something! lol

[drache]

have you tried using a product like "Cycle" by Hagen, or - hm . . .
that's the one I used to use, but other companies make stuff like it - beneficial bacteria to help the cycling
makes a huge difference

[jitami]

Thanks Rhea! I'll look for it! I'm so new to this that I have no clue what's even available out there. I'm assuming it's safe to add with the fish? Picking up fish on Thursday, so ready or not, they'll be here in 72 hours.

[drache]

just remembered
the people who make stress coat make some stuff called stress zyme

[jitami]

Thanks :) Stress Zyme came up in one of the reviews for Cycle. Seems someone actually did a lab test of the two and found bacteria in the Stress Zyme, but not Cycle. There are good reviews of both, though. I'll probably go with whichever the first pet store I stop at has :)

[Lori P]

I use the Stress Zyme every week in the minnow tank. I had read the same thing about Cycle, that the quality wasn't there.

Keeping a proper tank is certainly a bit of an art form. But also know you can drive yourself crazy with it. :-) I think the biggest mistake people make is keeping the tank TOO clean; for example, don't over-siphon the gravel, as you'll pull out the good bacteria, and when you change your filter cartridge, stuff some of the old "gunk" into the new one to kick start the new colonies of bacteria.

[jitami]

Thanks Lori... I'm really trying not to drive myself crazy with this :D I did end up with Cycle so hopefully it'll help.

[adamanteus]

The Met Office have forecast up to 8 inches (20 cm) of snow where I live, overnight. That's enough to cause plenty of disruption.... I might not even be able to get to work.:D

[infernalis]

Awe now what a shame that would be:rolleyes:

[adamanteus]

Yeah. I'm gutted!:D:D:D
Might even get a chance to take a couple of shots worthy of the Nature Photography Thread.

[Stefan-A]

Yeah. I'm gutted!:D:D:D
Might even get a chance to take a couple of shots worthy of the Nature Photography Thread.
You better. :D You don't take enough photos.

[adamanteus]

You don't take enough photos.
Now, where have I heard that before?:confused::rolleyes::D

[Stefan-A]

Now, where have I heard that before?:confused::rolleyes::D
You're gonna keep hearing it until you do something about it. :D

[infernalis]

Now, where have I heard that before?:confused::rolleyes::D

Same source, different day.........:eek:

[adamanteus]

Guys, give me a break.... I'm trying!:)

[infernalis]

How about some crackers and cheese to go with that whine;)

[adamanteus]

It's past 10pm..... no sign of that snow.:mad:

[infernalis]

Sometimes snow is tricky like that..:rolleyes:

[Stefan-A]

It's past 10pm..... no sign of that snow.:mad:
"They promised! :mad:" :D

[adamanteus]

"They promised! :mad:" :D

I know! And it's not fair!:mad:

[Stefan-A]

They can keep their bloody snow, I don't want it. Too much trouble. And it's cold. And wet.

[adamanteus]

In truth I'm not a fan of the snow.... but I did fancy a lie-in and a day of work.

[Snake lover 3-25]

i hate snow!!!!!! you can have my snow james we've got lots:(

[olive oil]

I'm so happy!!! Olive Oil ate her first whole pinkie:D
Now, I just have Bob to go... can't wait until I can stop cutting up worms & baby mice!

[Stefan-A]

Good news. :)

[adamanteus]

Great news, Zoe. I love it when they progress to whole pinks.

[adamanteus]

Guys... the sky has taken on a dirty yellow tint, it's gone colder, the wind is picking up.... I think it might snow!:D

[olive oil]

Lucky, I want some snow so I can miss work!!!:D

[Stefan-A]

Around here, snow doesn't make you miss work, it only makes you late for work. Damn ploughs..

[adamanteus]

In the UK we're always taken by surprise by the weather, no matter what it does. It's our national sport!:D

[Stefan-A]

In the UK we're always taken by surprise by the weather, no matter what it does. It's our national sport!:D
Really? I thought your weather only came in two forms: "On" and "Off". :D

[adamanteus]

Yes, but we expect off when it's on and on when it's off..... and so on (and off).

[Stefan-A]

Yes, but we expect off when it's on and on when it's off..... and so on (and off).
Well, fortunately global warming is going to make the weather a bit more interesting for all of us. ;)

[adamanteus]

Fortunately?:D
From where I'm living, it should be called 'Global Wetting'.:rolleyes:

[Stefan-A]

Fortunately?:D
From where I'm living, it should be called 'Global Wetting'.:rolleyes:
No change is to be expected in the UK, then? :D

[adamanteus]

Instead of Spring, Summer. Autumn, Winter, we get Grey, Disappointing, Overcast, Damp.
I love it here!

[Stefan-A]

Instead of Spring, Summer. Autumn, Winter, we get Grey, Disappointing, Overcast, Damp.
I love it here!
I thought you only had grey, disappointing, overcast, damp NOW. :D

Did I just read your post wrong? :D

[Stefan-A]

Okay, awake-time is over.

[Garter_Gertie]

Instead of Spring, Summer. Autumn, Winter, we get Grey, Disappointing, Overcast, Damp.
I love it here!

James, that's what I've envisioned from every novel, book, experience I've had in the UK...

So. Like whutt's gnu?

Why you guys aren't all wrinklied and prune-finger, I don't know!

[adamanteus]

Night Stefan.... if it snows I'll catch you on here in the morning!

[adamanteus]

James, that's what I've envisioned from every novel, book, experience I've had in the UK!

It's not really like that, Gertie..... it's just standard misconception. We actually have some beautiful weather here.... maybe once or twice every decade, without fail!:D

[Garter_Gertie]

It's not really like that, Gertie..... it's just standard misconception. We actually have some beautiful weather here.... maybe once or twice every decade, without fail!:D

LOL!

I wondered where Lu got her beautiful rosy cheeks; Jade, too! And then there's Molly.

Glad to know you've some time for getting apples in your FACIAL cheeks over there.

:)

[adamanteus]

It does seem that the English are obsessed with the weather, we certainly talk about it a lot! I guess it's because it's so variable..... If we have a heat-wave it lasts three days, then it rains. If we get snow, it's never enough to stay for long. We have no extremes and no certainty of what tomorrow might bring.
Most countries have a climate... we just get weather!

[adamanteus]

Almost 1am... it's just started snowing!
Night guys, love you all.

[Garter_Gertie]

You'd think the MNs are UK-ish. But that's not so. They're Weegies; Scand-a-Newvians/Hoovieans.

Weather, weather, weather.

Drives me nuts. Like whutchew gonna do about it? NUTTIN'!

I don't even pay attention to the weather. Not much I can do (English, Irish, German). It rains, it rains. It snows, it snows.

However, in the defense o'those that settled this place, they were originally agraians. And most are still to this day.

[Garter_Gertie]

Love you too, James. Sweet Dreams.

Hugs, me

[infernalis]

So James, BBC said your snow storm got rained out!

[adamanteus]

So James, BBC said your snow storm got rained out!

Yeah. I noticed.:rolleyes:

[Lori P]

Ohhhhhhh I'm so bummed. And of course, I come here for a group hug. I just had to make the very rotten, stinkin decision to but a moratorium on taking in new rescues. Our bills are too high, donations are down to nothing, and there's just no way we can take in more thru the winter... we have to feed what we've already got. I was looking at New Hope's bills yesterday and it just hit me that, omg, we can't even pay what we already owe.

I've never had to do this before and it just makes me sick with worry over the ones we won't be able to help. And of course this is happening to rescues all over the country, it isn't just us. I just kept hoping we'd somehow pull thru.

I've got one more horse I'd already agreed to help coming in this Saturday, then that's it.

Ok, can use that hug now!!!

[adamanteus]

Big hug from me, Lori. Hang in there, those animals need people like you.

[drache]

oh Lori - I'm so sorry, for both you and the critters
((((HUG))))
you should do the zootoo thing
we could get both you and Sean into the top 20 and you'd end up with something
I'll start a thread about it

[jitami]

Hugs from here, too, Lori... sorry things have gotten so tough. I know it's going to break your heart to turn animals away... (((hugs)))

[drache]

I'm a bit bummed, because I can't seem to get any help from the bug experts on the special forums - they're just sort of ignoring me, or referring me to the care sheets which I'd already read before posting
makes me once again realize what a wonderful forum we have here, and also that I need to make helping newbies a priority, even if I'm tired and just want to whine about some of my stuff - like I just did

[jitami]

That sucks Rhea... hopefully someone will be helpful soon. I was so lucky when starting out with Sly. Our very own Kitkat emailed me privately after my questions on kingsnake and walked me through everything. Of course, other's were helpful too, but kitkat took extra time out of her busy life to quell my fears and I'm forever grateful :)

[Stefan-A]

Ohhhhhhh I'm so bummed. And of course, I come here for a group hug. I just had to make the very rotten, stinkin decision to but a moratorium on taking in new rescues. Our bills are too high, donations are down to nothing, and there's just no way we can take in more thru the winter... we have to feed what we've already got. I was looking at New Hope's bills yesterday and it just hit me that, omg, we can't even pay what we already owe.

I've never had to do this before and it just makes me sick with worry over the ones we won't be able to help. And of course this is happening to rescues all over the country, it isn't just us. I just kept hoping we'd somehow pull thru.

I've got one more horse I'd already agreed to help coming in this Saturday, then that's it.

Ok, can use that hug now!!!
So sorry to hear that. :(

[infernalis]

If you were not so far away, I'd donate all my hay harvest........

Big hug:D

[Charlet_2007]

hey all sorry i haven't been on alot of crap has came up i decided to take a breather before i get in over my head and it makes me go plain nuts.. but im back and im doing good..

[adamanteus]

Welcome back, Natalie... no 'crap' here, just good friendly fun!

[Stefan-A]

Welcome back. :)

[olive oil]

glad to hear it :)

[infernalis]

I missed you Natalie;)

[drache]

sad news - Boyfriend died
some of you may remember that he got snagged by a cat a few weeks back
he seemed to be recovering fine, but he seems to have died from something related to that because the region of his body looked slightly puffy when I found him

[adamanteus]

So sorry, Rhea.:(

[olive oil]

That is awful news, so sorry :(

[Sputnik]

Oh, Rhea, I'm so sorry to hear that. Those cats have a lot to answer for!

[Stefan-A]

It's a real shame, Rhea. :(

[infernalis]

So sorry. Heartfelt condolences.

Mein Beileid Rhea:(

[Charlet_2007]

im sooo sorry.. :(:( your both in my prayers..

[Lori P]

Oh no Rhea!!! I'm so very sorry!

[Snake lover 3-25]

so sorry for your loss:(

[drache]

trying not to think about it
I do need to retrain my cat consciousness, because those guys are trouble
before we got them, we'd been cat-less for almost a year and the cats that we'd had were old and indifferent to other critters, so we're just not used to anything any more

[Sputnik]

Our Janosch had just been waiting for a chance to get his teeth into one of ours. I couldn't change the water without him watching intently.
My only little "trost" was the fact that he was sick as a parrot when he was there to welcome my sad little escapee. Couldn't talk to him for a few days. Instinct or not, the sight was too horrid for me to forgive him 5 minutes later.

[adamanteus]

Sorry Guys, I have to go to bed... busy work day tomorrow.... even though it's my birthday!:mad:
Read this, and see if you can help out a little bit.
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/91516-post9.html

[Sputnik]

Argh, sucks! Goodnight though, James. Hope you have a lovely day tomorrow anyway! Or today really. :)

[Stefan-A]

Night, James. :)

[Charlet_2007]

g-nite james

[infernalis]

Argh!

Sammy runs out in the kitchen, yells PIPE LEAK!!!!

all over my work bench, a whole stack of DVD and CDR disks, everywhere!

Cannot even imagine what all is ruined.


My basement workshop is TOTALED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[olive oil]

So sorry Wayne :(

[infernalis]

Now I am even more depressed, found cheques from 2006 for work I did and never cashed them!!

Throwing away a lot of stuff.

Blotting CD's and DVD's dry one by one, to save the disks.....

[drache]

Now I am even more depressed, found cheques from 2006 for work I did and never cashed them!!

Throwing away a lot of stuff.

Blotting CD's and DVD's dry one by one, to save the disks.....
I am so sorry Wayne, what a disaster
I hate water leaks and I seem to get them a lot wherever I live

[infernalis]

It was my fault, I flushed and left the room!

Toilet stopped up and ran and ran, all over my bedroom floor, causing it to rain into the basement and all over my bench.

There were stacks of DVD recordables with television programming from all over the planet.

(That reminds me, I have some German stuff I know you will enjoy, and it's in German:D)

Some from Austria, sounds like they are speaking German, or very close??

I guess I have to count my blessings, My friend up the road is losing his house to a fire right now... The FD won't let me go up and talk to him, My heart goes out to Roger and his family....

So a little water spilled, no big deal.

[jitami]

So sorry Rhea :(

[jitami]

Ugh, Wayne, don't know where to start... sorry about the flood... been there, done that, only it was my nephew who flushed and ran... in the middle of the night... knew toilet was clogged, but didn't want to wake anyone... of course he couldn't have foreseen the disaster that resulted... I don't have a basement, but I do have a downstairs bath, kitchen, living & dining room... ugh... Sooooo very very sorry to hear about your neighbor... sigh... can't even imagine...

[infernalis]

The firemen just cleared out, heading up there now to offer whatever I can:(

His mile long driveway is barricaded, can't get up there....

I'll just get hold of his mother tomorrow.

[Lori P]

Omg, Wayne, how is Roger and his family??

I'm so sorry for your water damage... what a terrible night all around!! Keep us posted...

[infernalis]

Omg, Wayne, how is Roger and his family??

I'm so sorry for your water damage... what a terrible night all around!! Keep us posted...

Have not had a chance to speak with Roger or his wife yet, The house is a total loss, They stoked the wood stove and went to town:(

The water seems so trivial now..

[Sputnik]

So sorry to hear your bad news, Wayne. Hope you manage to save most of your things. Your poor neighbour, too! That's just so awful!

What is this? Forum disaster week? Don't you think we deserve a break? Grrr. Shame we can't just invite each other round for some nice food and pampering!

edit: Just because there's always someone worse off then you, doesn't mean you're not allowed to be mightly peed off about your own misfortune, Wayne! Water damage isn't trivial either, though I do understand what you mean. It's like my son putting last Monday into perspective for me by telling me "You think YOU had a bad day...just think of the woman who actually fell down the escalator!"
Still, floods suck!

[Stefan-A]

Argh!

Sammy runs out in the kitchen, yells PIPE LEAK!!!!

all over my work bench, a whole stack of DVD and CDR disks, everywhere!

Cannot even imagine what all is ruined.


My basement workshop is TOTALED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to hear that.

When people run into your kitchen yelling, it's never about anything good.

[infernalis]

Thanks Stefan.


Good news, Roger did not lose his home after all!!!!!! YAY

He owned 2 houses, the one out back of his home was already ruined, He bought it several years ago to get the land, and prevent any new neighbors from moving in.

The house was empty, no electricity, no utility of any kind.

The investigation leads to arson, but at least it was a house no one lived in.

The couple that used to live there allowed literally a hundred unchecked, inbred, flea infested cats and dogs urinate and defecate everywhere, to the point it had soaked into all the wood, useless.

Apparently some local kids were using the empty house to smoke pot and drink in.......

So that ended well:D

[reptile3]

Glad to hear that your friend Roger, his house is ok. Sorry to hear that you had a leak! Those are no fun!


Rhea sorry for your loss...

[jitami]

What great news Wayne!

[reptile3]

Got over bronchitis, my son didn't have it. He ended up with h-flu virus, which is not the same as the flu. He took his yucky meds & he is sooo much better. As for me, 3 Friday's ago, I woke up with the WORST neck pain, by 5pm, I couldn't bare the pain, & I couldn't move my head at all.

Urgent care, took x rays. I had pulled several muscles. gee I have no idea how. Was put on pain meds, anti inflammatory, & muscle relaxer.
Okay 2 weeks, better.. still stiffness here & there, I use a heating pad for it.

I have had this hoarse, raspy voice, I can't sing or yell!! LOL also been extremely exhausted, tired, want to sleep. I have mono, & laryngitis!! Lovely. This time, they only gave me one medication. My throat is sore, & my left ear is sore. I hate this time of year, i catch everything since my immune system is shot!

Other than that, I am feeling good... weird huH?

[Lori P]

Geeez, and I was gonna get on here and complain about my papercut. Never mind now... you took all my pity, Steph!! LOL!! :D

I'm actually so very sorry to hear how sick you are!!! You take care of yourself. Or we'll have to come take your snakes...

[reptile3]

Geeez, and I was gonna get on here and complain about my papercut. Never mind now... you took all my pity, Steph!! LOL!! :D

I'm actually so very sorry to hear how sick you are!!! You take care of yourself. Or we'll have to come take your snakes...

I am ok... :) I am going to get better. I promise!! I love my snakes!

[anji1971]

Oh, dear........
Rhea, Wayne & Stephanie, so sorry to hear about all the rotten luck. :(
I wish I had something cheerful to say, but unfortunately, tonight I logged on to get some moral support myself.
I just found out my uncle is dying. My mom went to see him on Monday, and they found him in a diabetic coma. We've been hoping all week that he'd pull out of it, but today they did an MRI and found extensive brain damage. He's not going to come out of it at all.
It's one of those things that we knew would happen one day, due to the severity of his illness, but it still seems so unfair. He's not that old, and he's had so much hurt and suffering in his life. He lived alone, and my family kind of took him under our wing and made sure he had people to be with on holidays and the like. And for the last few weeks, it appeared he was finally going to find some contentment. He'd found a girlfriend, and was talking about travelling with her, and seemed so hopeful for the future. Now this.
I just can't help but feel he got cheated somehow, and the worst part is that we're all just sitting here powerless to do anything. :(:mad::(

[reptile3]

Oh Anji, I am sorry to hear about your uncle. That is so sad! Keeping you & your uncle in my thoughts & prayers! Big Hugs!:(



Oh, dear........
Rhea, Wayne & Stephanie, so sorry to hear about all the rotten luck. :(
I wish I had something cheerful to say, but unfortunately, tonight I logged on to get some moral support myself.
I just found out my uncle is dying. My mom went to see him on Monday, and they found him in a diabetic coma. We've been hoping all week that he'd pull out of it, but today they did an MRI and found extensive brain damage. He's not going to come out of it at all.
It's one of those things that we knew would happen one day, due to the severity of his illness, but it still seems so unfair. He's not that old, and he's had so much hurt and suffering in his life. He lived alone, and my family kind of took him under our wing and made sure he had people to be with on holidays and the like. And for the last few weeks, it appeared he was finally going to find some contentment. He'd found a girlfriend, and was talking about travelling with her, and seemed so hopeful for the future. Now this.
I just can't help but feel he got cheated somehow, and the worst part is that we're all just sitting here powerless to do anything. :(:mad::(

[anji1971]

Oh Anji, I am sorry to hear about your uncle. That is so sad! Keeping you & your uncle in my thoughts & prayers! Big Hugs!:(

Thanks so much, Steph. I really had a hard time getting on here and reaching out. I'm much better at comforting others than asking for it myself, but I've been so restless thinking about it that I figured sharing just might make for good therapy.

[drache]

Anji
I am so sorry about your uncle, and that he doesn't have more time to enjoy the contentment he was finding
kind of nice he got to have this hopeful time though

[reptile3]

Thanks so much, Steph. I really had a hard time getting on here and reaching out. I'm much better at comforting others than asking for it myself, but I've been so restless thinking about it that I figured sharing just might make for good therapy.


I helps to talk... My Mom has had 2 surgeries, due to cancer. One cancer I am worried about it her Lymphoma Cancer. She did Radiation for a month a year or so. Then they found more in her uterus, had to have it all removed. then just last month they found a lump in her throat. It's cancer again. But it's slow pacing. Still, my MOM is my life, my best friend!

I don't go to church, I did... but I am a praying kinda gal, I pray for alot of things, most of the time it works!! I have always been one of those ppl who listen, & comfort others too, not the one who usually asks for sympathy!

anytime Anji!! :)

[anji1971]

Thank you Rhea. We are taking comfort in that.

[anji1971]

I helps to talk... My Mom has had 2 surgeries, due to cancer. One cancer I am worried about it her Lymphoma Cancer. She did Radiation for a month a year or so. Then they found more in her uterus, had to have it all removed. then just last month they found a lump in her throat. It's cancer again. But it's slow pacing. Still, my MOM is my life, my best friend!


Lymphoma.........I lost a dear friend to that one. But, it is an unpredictable cancer, and it can go into remission over and over again. She had it in her twenties, and made it for another 30 years before it got really aggressive. I will keep your mom in my thoughts. I hope she is one of the lucky ones! My mom had cancer 10 years ago, and the thought of losing her was horrible. I hope you don't have to go through that anytime soon, Stephanie. Hugs.

[Garter_Gertie]

Never mind. What I'm going through is small potaotes.

Love, hugs and condolences to all of you with your pain and suffering. I'm thinking of you all and realizing my blessings.

love,

mk

[infernalis]

Good to see you on MK.. Missed you!

Hugs....

[Lori P]

Anji, Stephanie, all I can do is send you big hugs and lots of love.

[jitami]

Anji, I'm so very sorry about your uncle :( It's so hard to feel powerless, yet so often we are just that. It sucks. I lost my aunt to cancer a few years ago. Young, beautiful, active, the true backbone of her family... it was so hard to see... she had a very aggressive form of breast cancer and she went from thinking she pulled a muscle to being given a couple months to live. Unfortunately it was very painful and at first she just wanted to go. It was less than a month from diagnosis to her passing, but the last several days she finally broke down and admitted that she didn't want to die, wasn't ready to leave her kids and two very young grandkids, wasn't ready to give up on the retirement dreams she shared with her husband... so unfair... There was just nothing we could do. Nothing to truly help her. Yeah, that helpless feeling truly sucks.

It's her husband who sends me the multitude of jokes :) and I got my first two Christmas cards in the mail yesterday from him and his daughter's family... the grandbabies are pre-teens now :) She definitely left behind a legacy, just wish she were here to enjoy it.... sigh...

Big hugs to you and your family Anji...

[drache]

Stephanie
I hope your mom will be okay for much much longer

on a completely different note - I've got Drache back and he look so much better
the vet had cultured the stuff from the last abscess, and the antibiotic he's on now, apparently really does the job

[reptile3]

Stephanie
I hope your mom will be okay for much much longer

on a completely different note - I've got Drache back and he look so much better
the vet had cultured the stuff from the last abscess, and the antibiotic he's on now, apparently really does the job

That is great to hear Rhea, about Drache!!:)

[reptile3]

Never mind. What I'm going through is small potaotes.

Love, hugs and condolences to all of you with your pain and suffering. I'm thinking of you all and realizing my blessings.

love,

mk

Please share with us mk, nothing is small potatoes! I pray for anyone, & for anything!! much love

[olive oil]

I have been wondering about you as well.
Hope all is well!

[drache]

temps really dropped in my sun porch last night, and I decided to bring my youngest pair in
I'd provided some supplemental heat last night, but this morning the temps were in low to mid thirties, and I thought that's a bit low, even though they've got tons of stuff to burrow in
I guess, pulling that tank out of there woke up some of the others
my anery plains male in any case didn't seem to find 35ºF/2ºC too cold to come out for a drink of water
so I'm a little less worried now - it won't drop lower than about 10ºF above outside temps out there anyway, and I'll hardly ever need the supplemental heat

[anji1971]

My uncle passed away a few hours ago. It actually happened much faster than I expected, but I think it's better that way. He was kept comfortable until the end..........I guess he was just plain tired. He'd been sick for so many years. I got to spend a couple hours at the hospital this afternoon, and say goodbye. I hope he's now found the peace and contentment that eluded him in this world.
Probably won't be around on the forum for a few days. Lots to do, and my mom is going to need extra support. She was very close with her brother.
Just want all of you to know I appreciate the kind thoughts that have come my way. HUGS.......

[jitami]

Big Hugs Anji...

[Sputnik]

I'm so sorry, Anji! :(

[Sputnik]

Please share with us mk, nothing is small potatoes!

Yes, that's what I meant with my comment to Wayne, too. You will always hear of someone who's worse off, but that doesn't mean you don't have the right to be sad about your own situation, too!
Strange how at this time of the year there seem to be so many sad events. It's meant to be such a happy time of year and yet it's mixed with misfortune and grief.
Well, hugs to all who need it! :) ( and also to the rest of you, just because it's nice! :D)

[infernalis]

My uncle passed away a few hours ago. It actually happened much faster than I expected, but I think it's better that way. He was kept comfortable until the end....


My sincere and deepest condolences Anj.

Big hugs from all of us at the Harvey home.

[olive oil]

So sorry for the loss of your uncle Angi.

[Garter_Gertie]

Anj, I'm so sorry. Glad to hear your uncle's feeling better but my heart goes out to you and especially your mom. (((((Anji)))))

[guidofatherof5]

Anji, Sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our family prayers.

[Snake lover 3-25]

so sorry to hear about your loss:(

[count dewclaw]

So sorry, Anji. I'll be praying for you and your family.

[Charlet_2007]

my deepest sympathy to you and your family.. you'll be in all our prayers here...

[reptile3]

Anji, I am sorry for the loss of your Uncle.. Sending my Condolences!

{{hugs}}

[Lori P]

Anji, hugs from here too.

[adamanteus]

Sorry to hear your news Anji.
Sorry that I've not been on the forum for the past 48 hours...... I neglected to pay my phone bill, so they switched me off!

[jitami]

Oopps :) Nice to see you back James!

[infernalis]

Sorry to hear your news Anji.
Sorry that I've not been on the forum for the past 48 hours...... I neglected to pay my phone bill, so they switched me off!


I was worried about you for a moment.

Glad it was something simple.:cool:

[adamanteus]

Thanks for caring, Wayne. Maybe next time you could pay my bill for me, when it's due?:D

[infernalis]

Thanks for caring, Wayne. Maybe next time you could pay my bill for me, when it's due?:D


Alright, I'll trade you. Pay my server bill:D

Pssst. Go look what I did to my home page;)

[adamanteus]

Guys.... have you noticed? We got our nationality flags back! So another big thanks to Jason.... working away quietly in the background, to the benefit of us all! Big round of applause for Jason.:D

[Stefan-A]

Guys.... have you noticed? We got our nationality flags back! So another big thanks to Jason.... working away quietly in the background, to the benefit of us all! Big round of applause for Jason.:D
http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/extra/Applause.gif

[adamanteus]

Very good, Stefan! I think I see you in that crowd!

[Snake lover 3-25]

wow I haven't been as active as usual the past week and now I have 4 pages of unread threads!!!!! yay our flags are back!!!! welcome beck james:D

[adamanteus]

Thank you, Shanley.... but I was only missing for two days!;)

[reptile3]

Very good, Stefan! I think I see you in that crowd!

I spit my drink out... thanks James


Jason - Thank You , for all that you do!:)

[Stefan-A]

Very good, Stefan! I think I see you in that crowd!
http://koti.mbnet.fi/thamnoph/extra/Applause2.gif

[infernalis]

Stefan does have a sense of humor after all:D

Thats cool:cool:

Why is it he's not clapping or smiling.

[Lori P]

ROFL Stefan!!!! Tooooooo good!!!!!!

[infernalis]

Now I know why he's not clapping, the man with the glasses is sitting on Stefan's lap.

[Stefan-A]

Now I know why he's not clapping, the man with the glasses is sitting on Stefan's lap.
It only looks that way. Actually, I'm just squeezing past him because the show sucked and I wanted the hell out of there.

[infernalis]

"Killer" come back Stefan:D

That is a great photo edit BTW.

[reptile3]

Someone broke my mailbox & mailbox post!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/reptile3/reptile3-3/DSC02216.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/reptile3/reptile3-3/DSC02218.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/reptile3/reptile3-3/DSC02221.jpg

[count dewclaw]

Stephanie, that stinks! Were any other mailboxes/posts damaged on your street?

[reptile3]

Stephanie, that stinks! Were any other mailboxes/posts damaged on your street?

Nope just ours!! we live on a quiet street, 16 houses, we all know each other.

but there has been some traffic lately, neighbor told me she saw some trucks with trailers, or could be next door, they have lots of young-18-21 yr old boys, who drive like maniacs!!


the post, is in the ground with cement, that is new, about a year or so old.

[Snake lover 3-25]

that sucks.... stupid people

[olive oil]

Ouch, if they hit it with a bat I bet they hurt themselves!!!

[adamanteus]

Looks like they might have hit it with a pick-up!

[olive oil]

Duh, don't know why I instantly thought bat.
Bet it was a truck. :D

[infernalis]

Sorry about that Stephanie, I'll drive further from the curb next time.

[reptile3]

Sorry about that Stephanie, I'll drive further from the curb next time.

You sure know how to brighten someone's day/night.

I figured it was you!!!:p

[infernalis]

You sure know how to brighten someone's day/night.

I figured it was you!!!:p

Well I have a deep seated phobia of mailboxes, and it was far too compelling, I simply had to slay the monster.

[Zephyr]

...
WOO SNOW DAY!!!!
Boo shoveling 8 inches of snow. D:

[reptile3]

HA HA HA It's 62, cloudy, around 83% humidity!

PS. I don't miss shoveling snow!!!:p




...
WOO SNOW DAY!!!!
Boo shoveling 8 inches of snow. D:

[infernalis]

We are getting pounded hard.............

Severe winter storm warning all day.

Nice day to hang out on the PC and with the beasts in the reptile room.

[Snake lover 3-25]

whoo hoo we are the only school with in 30 miles that's open and we're closing a whole !% mins early!!! like that'll make a difference!!!! idiots!!! i hate my school!!!!! so far they are struggling to plow the roads enought to get the busses out and cars are screechinl left and right and i almost guarentee that my stupid bus driver will make us walk the 3/4 a mile up hil with the wind and snow flying into our faces!!!!!! i hate my school i hate my school i hate my school

[olive oil]

It's unusual but it's 68 and sunny in Kentucky.
It's supposed to be 13 Sunday. CRAZY!!
The saying goes if you don't like the weather in KY just wait around for awhile.

I love working for the school system! Today was my last day for 2 weeks!(and I still get a paycheck):D Love Christmas vacation!

[garterguarder]

yes christmas break! finally i hate going to school

[ssssnakeluvr]

POO!!!!!! got almost a foot of snow here.....shoveled the driveway twice!!!!! only thing winter is good for is brumating my snakes!!!!! :cool:

[drache]

we've got it too - almost a half a foot
I was so stoked yesterday because the somewhat judgmental neighbour posted on our neighbourhood list thanks to the nice person who shoveled her sidewalk, and I was able to tell her that it was the nice boys that play the loud music she hates (basement band - hard rock and they're good)
made my day

[Snake lover 3-25]

ick so do we..... 1.5 ft and still comming down:(

[reptile3]

It's raining, raining... we need it though. 56 degrees

[anji1971]

We got about 8 inches yesterday. And today, we decided to visit the cemetary where my dad is buried to put a wreath on the grave.
Bad idea.
We spent 15 minutes poking and digging in the snow to find his plaque, using the snow brush from the car to poke around, and our hands and feet to dig.
Suffice it to say that 3 or 4 other families will be very grateful that we uncovered their loved ones plaques as well. We did finally dig my father out of the snow, and put our wreath up.
The tranquil beauty of the snow-covered cemetary is completely trashed in a 12x12 square foot section, and I'm sure we looked like a bunch of wee-todds out there, but it was good for a laugh!

[guidofatherof5]

Anji, I have to ask, What's a wee-todd? I'm from Iowa and have never heard of that. Enlighten me, please.

[Stefan-A]

Anji, I have to ask, What's a wee-todd?
Someone who's 'tarded.

[guidofatherof5]

Someone who's 'tarded.


Or someone who has to ask what a wee-todd is.:D
Thanks, Stefan

[reptile3]

Or someone who has to ask what a wee-todd is.:D
Thanks, Stefan

Steve I would have asked too, but you beat me to it!!!

[anji1971]

Actually, it's a term I learned only recently as well. The kids taught it to me, and it applies to me and the things I do on a regular basis.:rolleyes::D

[reptile3]

Actually, it's a term I learned only recently as well. The kids taught it to me, and it applies to me and the things I do on a regular basis.:rolleyes::D


sure we aren't related? I do things like that on a regular basis too!!:eek::D

[guidofatherof5]

I'm not going to let my kids in on this one, for fear it will be turned against me on rapid occassion.

[anji1971]

sure we aren't related? I do things like that on a regular basis too!!:eek::D

Yes, but doesn't it make life much more amusing? At least for the folks around us.............:D

[infernalis]

I am sofa king wee todd did.

[Lori P]

Ding, fries are done!! LOL

[Snake lover 3-25]

now we have 2 ft:(:(:( i hate snow!!!! we'll NEVER get a snow day:(

[brain]

now we have 2 ft:(:(:( i hate snow!!!! we'll NEVER get a snow day:(

Snow … snow … I hate it! This is not why I moved to an island @ sea level 3ft elevation so as can get approx 7” of the stuff aaaahhhhh. Our winters most of the time get to the day time 40’s only.
Well the good part is I have my snakes and computer … J

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol it's below 0 here:(

[brain]

ahhhhh we are in the teens .. some island we got

[Snake lover 3-25]

lol i'm 1600 ft up and it sucks here too lol can't get away from it!!!!:eek:

[Lori P]

We've just had lots of rain, which has made lots of mud. I hate mud. One of the horses was being a goofball today, rounded the corner of the barn at a full gallop, and just clean wiped out in the mud... I thought he'd killed himself for sure. I need to put up a "No galloping when wet" sign.... LOL

[brain]

ROTFLMO :D:D that must have been a sight to watch LOL:D:D

[anji1971]

Rain and mud?? Not bad..........
It's -16C right now. Wind chill is -29C. It's wintertime in Canada........yay!!:rolleyes:

[Lori P]

Stefan, your cops rock!

Blood from mosquito traps Finnish suspect - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081222/od_afp/finlandcrimeoffbeat)

So don't forget the insects when wiping down your next crime scene... LOL

[Stefan-A]

Stefan, your cops rock!

Blood from mosquito traps Finnish suspect - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081222/od_afp/finlandcrimeoffbeat)

So don't forget the insects when wiping down your next crime scene... LOL
Yeah, I read it yesterday. Most of the time our cops do something else that's four letters long and ends in -ck.

[reptile3]

we had rain for 3 days, which we needed! it's still in the 50's.

I am glad it doesn't snow much here, we do get ice storms

[brain]

we had rain for 3 days, which we needed! it's still in the 50's.

I am glad it doesn't snow much here, we do get ice storms

My sister and mother live in Pine MT. GA. I guess south of you and sis said it’s been pretty dry out there. So you are finally getting some rain that’s good.:rolleyes:

We wanted to move out there but my wife didn’t care for the flying bugs.
I came accross a beaut of a grry corn in one of thoese parks around the FDR hospital.

[reptile3]

My sister and mother live in Pine MT. GA. I guess south of you and sis said it’s been pretty dry out there. So you are finally getting some rain that’s good.:rolleyes:

We wanted to move out there but my wife didn’t care for the flying bugs.
I came accross a beaut of a grry corn in one of thoese parks around the FDR hospital.


I would rather have flying bugs than snow(shoveling) I came from Illinois.. which we had plenty of that stuff!! ha ha
Georgia is beautiful in the spring... summers were nice, when we had rain, & no water restrictions. This past summer was HOT, & very HUMID. I got alot of sun!

[Snake lover 3-25]

omg so i walk out to my car with my sis and her bf who stayed late to fix her car and slept on the couch so we all walk out there he was going to drive us to school..... we walk out and there is alot of snow but the driveway seems clear enough to get through.... well he had a honda civic... a really old and crappy one with one wheel drive and so iwe all get in the car and drive down the drive way.... we get about 20 feet down and the car stops he decides to get out bc he thinks the car is stuck so he tried to open the dooor... too much snow!!! we were locked in the car stuck in our driveway!!!!!

so then we have to call our dad to come and dig us out of the car!!!!! he is sleeping still this was at 7:30 in the morning so then we had to wait for him to wake up and get snow stuff on so he could dig us out of the drift... about 10 mins later we have one door free.... we then spent 3 hours pulling the car out and shoveling the driveway just enough to get out!!!!!!!!! it was completely rediculous!!!!!! the through way was closed bc of the snow drifts and the wind but our stupid school as open!!!!

[Loren]

ha ha, good story Shanley

its been raining here for several days off and on.

[jitami]

Yeah, I read it yesterday. Most of the time our cops do something else that's four letters long and ends in -ck.

Which reminds me :D Just watched Bam Margera's "Where the *&^% is Santa?" Every time they showed the guy's stomach with the "map" I sat there thinking "I wonder which part Stefan lives in?" :D Really Stefan, if you haven't seen it you should... not a true representation of your country, I'm sure... but a little local flavor anyway :)

Of course, with any Bam movie there must be a disclaimer... not appropriate for kids or really anyone else :rolleyes:

[brain]

Stand by my new East Coast friends more is coming, curtsey of us in the Great NW … now put on your smiling faces :p:p I want to see smile :o:o (G@# D&*$ snow):mad: 17.5 inches on an island

[Snake lover 3-25]

awwww yuck don't tell me that!!!! i'd rather it hit me with a surprise!!!!:(

[reptile3]

ahhhhhhhhh, I pulled out all my hair!!! Christmas break just begun! My two kids are like cats & dogs!!

[infernalis]

gee, my ex took our kid and hers... oh silent night, no kids tonight, oh silent night...

[anji1971]

I had my "silent night" Saturday and Sunday. My monsters had an early Christmas at their dad's, and returned tonight. :D
Seriously, though, I'm actually glad they're back. They're really good kids. In fact, Megan is upstairs cleaning her room as I type, without even being asked. And Kieran is always so quiet, it's easy to forget he's here. Never gives me a moments trouble, that one.:cool:

[Loren]

my house is dead quiet all too much, but atleast I usually sleep well

[guidofatherof5]

I'm lost without my 5 around. The only thing that's great about them not being here is I might get a nap in. Here it's 10 after midnight and I just got the dishes in and shampoo'd a carpet. Off to bed and up at 5. Good night.

[reptile3]

Okay to all who had a silent, quiet night!! I will send my kids to you!!

4 yr old son Gavin.... energetic 24/7

and 13 yr daughter Sarah - most of the time, is quiet drawing,
but yesterday wanted to argue back at her brother.

I went to bed at 9pm last night, woke up at 9am.

[Zephyr]

I think this is the first time in months I've gotten more than 6 hours of sleep a night. :)

[infernalis]

Real interesting day...

I am at this big fancy car dealership, have the copy machine tore apart, as in all over the floor in multiple pieces, and this salesman walks into the office, and asks if he can squeeze in a quick copy?????

I almost said yeah sure, go for it...

[reptile3]

Wayne, that made my DAY!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the laughs!!!

I would have loved to see the look on your face when the salesman asked you that!!!:D


Real interesting day...

I am at this big fancy car dealership, have the copy machine tore apart, as in all over the floor in multiple pieces, and this salesman walks into the office, and asks if he can squeeze in a quick copy?????

I almost said yeah sure, go for it...

[Loren]

Well, this line's overused, but...


Here's your sign ?

[infernalis]

That's where I got started in IT work, way back when copiers, fax machines and typewriters were still in common use.

Seen it all......

These young kids today come right out of high school trained in computers and networking, but can they overhaul a xerox?

[drache]

when I got on the computer this morning the headlines about that Tennessee coal sludge spill was the first news related item I saw
it seemed pretty big
I hope none of our members are affected - and I don't mean just today, but apparently that stuff is going to keep moving down stream and disperse
the interesting thing was that I then (being at my inlaws who have cable) I went to go see it on TV news, and CNN had it as a tiny btw toward the end of their news cycle, after christmas shopping, wheather, air traffic, etc - I guess they don't want to spoil the holiday spirit
kind of weird in light of the fact that the NY Times did seem to think it was a top story front page news
here's the most detailed web coverage I found
Massive Coal Sludge Spill Devastates Tennessee Town (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/24/massive-coal-sludge-spill_n_153382.html)
i'd be pretty bummed if I was down there, even if my house wasn't affected - talk about a black christmas

[reptile3]

Rhea that is so sad.... I have friends in TN, I messaged them to make sure it was not near them.

[infernalis]

That sucks...

[anji1971]

Good heavens, what a mess.:eek::(
I'm giving extra thanks today for my good Christmas. Have to take time to realise how lucky I am..........