45*F would feel very warm around here, never mind 54*F, I can't wait until we get some warmth
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45*F would feel very warm around here, never mind 54*F, I can't wait until we get some warmth
Good evening,
Just got caught up on all the posts from today, winding down before bed. The bosses at my workplace are really worried, the inside walls have a bunch of new cracks probably from the weight of the snow on the roof, stay tuned for this one. It looks like I missed a heck of a Bruins game tonight, I forgot to record it as they beat the Dallas Stars. Everyone is sleeping but the cats are nuts tonight.
I hope everyone has a great night.
Just got caught up on all the posts from today, winding down before bed. The bosses at my workplace are really worried, the inside walls have a bunch of new cracks probably from the weight of the snow on the roof, stay tuned for this one. It looks like I missed a heck of a Bruins game tonight, I forgot to record it as they beat the Dallas Stars. Everyone is sleeping but the cats are nuts tonight.
I hope everyone has a great night.
S
superdave1225
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Wow scary about walls cracking like that. Keep eyes and ears wide open watch for signs of movement.
Cats can be such a joy may be I should think about one again.
Originally Posted by Crown 84
OK.
I'll try to review the history of some of the more -- well -- interesting characters and places mentioned here in our countdown thread.
First, of course, there is Carl.
Ah, Carl! Our 3-humped Coffee Camel.
Born about 5 years ago over at Christmas.com, he came about as part of the long-running interplay between Binger and myself in regards to coffee vs sleep.
(Carl's third hump stored the finest blend of coffee which der Bingster coveted.)
Originally, Carl lived with me and was a frequent over-the-shoulder commentator when I posted the daily count.
After a time, he began staying with willing thread contributors who agreed to be his host for short visits. After each visit, his antics were duly reported by the host for all to read and enjoy.
Over time, the humor wore a bit thin so Carl was mentioned less frequently. Eventually, he was dropped from the thread for several months until one of our members (Auntie perhaps?) inquired as to his whereabouts. At that point, it was revealed that Carl, owing to his unique ability to talk, had been offered an undercover position with the military on a secret spy mission in Saudi Arabia.
On his release and return, he accepted the position of activities director at the Shispering Pines where he remains to this day.
Carl's personality traits: He's fun-loving, talkative, experimental (primarily with coffee blends of a questionable nature) and -- yes -- a bit vain to the point of narcissism.
But under it all, he has a heart of gold and a guaranteed position at the 'Pines owing to his unique talents (and the fact the resort's business has tripled ever since his arrival).
That, of course, brings us to the 'Pines. The Shispering Pines, that is.
Name-christened by our own Jayish after a typo which was supposed to read "Whispering Pines", our thread-resident resort eventually took on a "Holiday Inn" (meaning the 1942 movie) like flavor, especially after Carl's arrival and his tremendous love for Christmas in general and that movie in particular.
Each Wednesday is open house day, where the first glass of sweet southern iced tea is complimentary along with the first Fired Twinkie.
Which in turn brings us to Fired Twinkies. That's right - FIRED Twinkes as (opposed to "fried").
Again, a typo was to blame. (Believe it was Binger this time.)
But our unique thread treat has endured, especially after becoming the official confection at the Shispering Pines.
Well, there you have it, folks. A thumbnail sketch of an explanation as to what has been going on here.
Bear in mind that Carl, the 'Pines and fired twinkies all came about in simpler, less crowded and less complicated times when we were few, everybody knew everybody and what was going on with all the in-jokes.
Do they have a place here at MMC as we get more crowded, sophisticated and free-wheeling?
I guess time will tell!
Well said mystery twin... I'm not sure if we are suppose to mention anything other than weather and its effects now...
OK.
I'll try to review the history of some of the more -- well -- interesting characters and places mentioned here in our countdown thread.
First, of course, there is Carl.
Ah, Carl! Our 3-humped Coffee Camel.
Born about 5 years ago over at Christmas.com, he came about as part of the long-running interplay between Binger and myself in regards to coffee vs sleep.
(Carl's third hump stored the finest blend of coffee which der Bingster coveted.)
Originally, Carl lived with me and was a frequent over-the-shoulder commentator when I posted the daily count.
After a time, he began staying with willing thread contributors who agreed to be his host for short visits. After each visit, his antics were duly reported by the host for all to read and enjoy.
Over time, the humor wore a bit thin so Carl was mentioned less frequently. Eventually, he was dropped from the thread for several months until one of our members (Auntie perhaps?) inquired as to his whereabouts. At that point, it was revealed that Carl, owing to his unique ability to talk, had been offered an undercover position with the military on a secret spy mission in Saudi Arabia.
On his release and return, he accepted the position of activities director at the Shispering Pines where he remains to this day.
Carl's personality traits: He's fun-loving, talkative, experimental (primarily with coffee blends of a questionable nature) and -- yes -- a bit vain to the point of narcissism.
But under it all, he has a heart of gold and a guaranteed position at the 'Pines owing to his unique talents (and the fact the resort's business has tripled ever since his arrival).
That, of course, brings us to the 'Pines. The Shispering Pines, that is.
Name-christened by our own Jayish after a typo which was supposed to read "Whispering Pines", our thread-resident resort eventually took on a "Holiday Inn" (meaning the 1942 movie) like flavor, especially after Carl's arrival and his tremendous love for Christmas in general and that movie in particular.
Each Wednesday is open house day, where the first glass of sweet southern iced tea is complimentary along with the first Fired Twinkie.
Which in turn brings us to Fired Twinkies. That's right - FIRED Twinkes as (opposed to "fried").
Again, a typo was to blame. (Believe it was Binger this time.)
But our unique thread treat has endured, especially after becoming the official confection at the Shispering Pines.
Well, there you have it, folks. A thumbnail sketch of an explanation as to what has been going on here.
Bear in mind that Carl, the 'Pines and fired twinkies all came about in simpler, less crowded and less complicated times when we were few, everybody knew everybody and what was going on with all the in-jokes.
Do they have a place here at MMC as we get more crowded, sophisticated and free-wheeling?
I guess time will tell!
Well said mystery twin... I'm not sure if we are suppose to mention anything other than weather and its effects now...
You forgot the post count; that seems to be a mitigating factor as well
I'll email you a plaid comment later....
Good Morning MMC !
Out for another day of job hunting....so much for the "this will be easy" thought!
Have a fantastic day everyone!!!!cheesy
Out for another day of job hunting....so much for the "this will be easy" thought!
Have a fantastic day everyone!!!!cheesy
Happy hunting and continued best wishes in your search.
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made582
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MMC Lifer
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Louann Jeffries Award
Santa's Elf
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Hi everyone, I am home in Scotland for the weekend! How is everyone doing???
Its very windy here, but i here someone in a street close still has there tree up, I shall maybe go on a scavange and find it!
Its very windy here, but i here someone in a street close still has there tree up, I shall maybe go on a scavange and find it!
SNOW DAY!!!!!!!
laying: That's right, my supervisor called me and said they were closing and not to come in to work today!!! We have about 5 inches of snow right now, and it is still snowing. They weren't calling for this much snow. We just keep living up to my name.cheesy
I do want to thank Judesmama and SuperDave for their help with our hot water heater problem. We really appreciate it!!!
laying: That's right, my supervisor called me and said they were closing and not to come in to work today!!! We have about 5 inches of snow right now, and it is still snowing. They weren't calling for this much snow. We just keep living up to my name.cheesyI do want to thank Judesmama and SuperDave for their help with our hot water heater problem. We really appreciate it!!!
Good luck finding the new job!
made582
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Good Morning Everyone!!!!!! It is another freezing cold morning here in central Indy. We are supposed to warm up to 31 today so the ice is going to stick around for a little while longer. I need to run to the grocery store today and I also need to find some more salt before it starts snowing tomorrow. Mom is feeling better today so she went to work since she has missed the last 3 days. I hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SNOW DAY!!!!!!!
I do want to thank Judesmama and SuperDave for their help with our hot water heater problem. We really appreciate it!!!
Enjoy your day off!
made582
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MMC Lifer
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Glad your mom is feeling better, and hope you find that salt.
made582
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