The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[HomerMcvie]

I am probably the only person left in the US who takes a bath every day (no showers for me!). They are just so supremely relaxing. Taking a bath is the only private time I ever get, too. Plus, I take a while to wake up in the morning... standing up and having water splash into my face when I'm barely conscious is torturous to me. :lol: Everybody thinks I'm a weirdo, but I love my baths! :D

Everyone thinks I'm a weirdo too! Baths, all.the.way. The only exception is if I'm running too late for a show, then I MIGHT take a shower, if my beloved bath isn't an option.

Wanna know what did it for me? Back when I was uber, uber poor, I used to live in this TINY studio apartment. Literally about 12 x 25. When I moved there, ALL it had was a bathtub,with no shower. And I HATED it, until I got used to it. And after living there for a couple of years(I lived there 4 years, total), the owner told me that they were remodeling all the units, and I was going to a stand up shower stall, no matter how much I begged for them to not remodel. Grrr. So I lived there for 2 more years, and HATED that f*cking shower. Then I bought my first house, and my love affair was reborn!!!! Bath man ever since!:p:o:blob2:

[jannieC]

I wouldn't be able to take a bath in the morning. To me, baths are for relaxing and that's the last thing I need to do at 6am. :) A super scalding hot shower finished off with a cool rinse. The bath soaks are for evening unwind.

[MacShadowsBall]

My house is really, really old...so no showers here, we barely have a bathroom. Old-style bath tub and everything...

[McTrouble]

Both! :D :nod:

[vivfox]

[QUOTE=MacShadowsBall;1052538]My house is really, really old.
QUOTE]

Do you live in Collinwood?

[iamnotafraid]

Cosmo's view of baths...

It's disgusting. I'm sitting there in a tepid pool
of my own filth, all kinds of microscopic parasites
and organisms all around me...

[Macfanforever]

My old apartments had shower stalls only.House I'm in now have both and do both.If the water stops.I have no problem with that because I got a running stream in the backyard.

LOL only kidding.:D

[HejiraNYC]

Cosmo's view of baths...

It's disgusting. I'm sitting there in a tepid pool
of my own filth, all kinds of microscopic parasites
and organisms all around me...

I agree wholeheartedly. I always feel the need to take a shower after taking a bath.

[jannieC]

I agree wholeheartedly. I always feel the need to take a shower after taking a bath.

If you put enough bath bubbles in there, you can forget all about the parasites.

[Macfanforever]

Cosmo's view of baths...

It's disgusting. I'm sitting there in a tepid pool
of my own filth, all kinds of microscopic parasites
and organisms all around me...

I don't like taking a dip in the local community pool.You got kids pissing in them plus a million other germs swimming around you.I don't care how much chlorine they dump in the pool.

[HomerMcvie]

I don't like taking a dip in the local community pool.You got kids pissing in them plus a million other germs swimming around you.I don't care how much chlorine they dump in the pool.

Me too. I used to go, but now have a pool at home, and think public pools are disgusting(let's not even mention LAKES). You KNOW those kids are pissing in it! And I always admonish all my pool guests....I'd better not see that certain look of relief on your face! You can pee in my yard, but not in the pool!

And Cosmo is right, to a certain extent...if I'm really filthy(like after mowing for several hours), I'll shower the main dirt off, then take my bath!

[Dodfather]

And I always admonish all my pool guests....I'd better not see that certain look of relief on your face!

You're still talking about peeing in the pool yeah? :laugh:

[MacShadowsBall]

Do you live in Collinwood?

Actually I kinda do. My house was built in 1880 and has been the family home passed down throught the years since 1896. So yeah "my Collinwood". :cool:

[HomerMcvie]

You're still talking about peeing in the pool yeah? :laugh:

I hang with a pretty wild crowd. We have another rule, too(seriously)...no c*m in the pool, either.

[Silver Springs]

I hang with a pretty wild crowd. We have another rule, too(seriously)...no c*m in the pool, either.

Maybe it's just the ridiculously innocent mind I have, but I struggle to think of a scenario where that would be an issue :/

[HomerMcvie]

Maybe it's just the ridiculously innocent mind I have, but I struggle to think of a scenario where that would be an issue :/

When they're naked, and making out like their plane is going down, the remaining swimmers appreciate the warning being issued.:lol:


And for the respiratorily talented, underwater feats have been attempted with near success. Once we all realized that completion was possible, we reexamined the "pool rules".

My friends are pretty wild. Throw in a few fifths of whiskey, and look out!:woohoo:

[Dodfather]

I hang with a pretty wild crowd. We have another rule, too(seriously)...no c*m in the pool, either.



My friends are pretty wild. Throw in a few fifths of whiskey, and look out!:woohoo:

I haven't had any parties like that for ages. Not only do I not have a pool here (it's Scotland!) but the people I used to party like that with were part of a circle of friends from years ago. It was an "educational" time for me when I was 16-20! :laugh:

[jannieC]

A storm knocked out our power at work today. Can you imagine sitting in your therapist's office when everything goes dark? Thank God no one was on the elevator- the power stayed out all afternoon. :shocked:

[HomerMcvie]

I haven't had any parties like that for ages. Not only do I not have a pool here (it's Scotland!) but the people I used to party like that with were part of a circle of friends from years ago. It was an "educational" time for me when I was 16-20! :laugh:

Is Scotland a LOT colder than the states. I really haven't much of an idea...:o

Many of my friends are 21-25, thus explaining the wild parties!:wavey::woohoo::wavey::woohoo::lol:

[MacShadowsBall]

My two personalities are battling each other...I wonder which one will win?

[Macfanforever]

I was at the supermarket yesterday.Waiting in the cash out line.I happen to see the rag mags are now talking about the next celeb to die next.Freedom of the press.Thats BS.Families should sue the rags continuously until the presses stop.Apparently they had nothing to report about the Kardashians this week.

[Macfanforever]

We just had a wicked thunderstorm that came from nowhere that ripped through the area.It was quick .No damage here.Now the suns out.

[fringed n fab]

Spending the day at Englewood Beach. What is with the huge cool rainbow ring around the sun today? If something wicked is happening in the universe, I must've missed it on the news.....

[Silver Springs]

Note to self: The next time you try and do a little Tai Chi in the garden, do make sure there are no Cats around. Because one of your longer poses will result in you becoming what can only be described as a Cat Tree.

[estranged4life]

that I am still battling this infection (cellulitis). I have never felt as physically drained as I have the past few days - so the MD's placed me back on the Anti0biotic to help...

[fringed n fab]

Catching a break.... One of my favorite things to do is throw on some goggles and swim down to the Gulf floor in search of things. This crystal clear blue-green Floribbean water never gets old :)

[Macfanforever]

Catching a break.... One of my favorite things to do is throw on some goggles and swim down to the Gulf floor in search of things. This crystal clear blue-green Floribbean water never gets old :)

We can't do that up here in the Long Island sound.Probably get sick plus its so polluted and can't see anything in front of you.Have fun.

[iamnotafraid]

that I am still battling this infection (cellulitis). I have never felt as physically drained as I have the past few days - so the MD's placed me back on the Anti0biotic to help...

Hope you get better bro.

[HejiraNYC]

Spending the day at Englewood Beach. What is with the huge cool rainbow ring around the sun today? If something wicked is happening in the universe, I must've missed it on the news.....

http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/transit/venus/Map2012-1.GIF

[beccamorrisfift]

Best Night Ever. 19 Forever.

[HomerMcvie]

Once in a while, my job pays off...
So I'm on my last day of vacation(in Nashville, and CMA Fest starts tomorrow, so I didn't want to be in town for the MOB that will inhabit every crevice of this town, anyway), but I find out that my hero, David Nail, is playing the Country Music Hall of Fame, tonight.
So I call the CMHOF, and couldn't really get a straight answer, on what time his set would start.....so I FB message his soundman.....get the answer I wanted, in less than 60 seconds!, and got the breakdown of every tidbit of info.
Yay me!!!

JTIS.:woohoo:


I am still, and always, amazed at how MUCH technology has changed our world, in the past 15 or so years. And even though she rarely posts anymore, a million thank you's, to Michelle2677, for harassing me into finally joining FB, about 3 years ago.

[Macfanforever]

Once in a while, my job pays off...
So I'm on my last day of vacation(in Nashville, and CMA Fest starts tomorrow, so I didn't want to be in town for the MOB that will inhabit every crevice of this town, anyway), but I find out that my hero, David Nail, is playing the Country Music Hall of Fame, tonight.
So I call the CMHOF, and couldn't really get a straight answer, on what time his set would start.....so I FB message his soundman.....get the answer I wanted, in less than 60 seconds!, and got the breakdown of every tidbit of info.
Yay me!!!

JTIS.:woohoo:


I am still, and always, amazed at how MUCH technology has changed our world, in the past 15 or so years. And even though she rarely posts anymore, a million thank you's, to Michelle2677, for harassing me into finally joining FB, about 3 years ago.

I would love to be there in Nashville for the CMA fest.Have fun at the show.

[Macfanforever]

Right now I just got in from working out in the yard.The town started to work on the sidewalk in front of my house.I took a break and watched them load up a dump truck with complete sidewalk sections with the backhoe.Not like the old days with a jackhammer.
After that I went back to work on edging the sidewalks and driveway.I was going to mow the lawn today. but there were on and off showers.

[Macfanforever]

that I am still battling this infection (cellulitis). I have never felt as physically drained as I have the past few days - so the MD's placed me back on the Anti0biotic to help...

I hope you get well soon.

http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/transit/venus/Map2012-1.GIF

Thanks for the info Ed.

[HomerMcvie]

I would love to be there in Nashville for the CMA fest.Have fun at the show.

Thanks. Yeah, I'm only catching the beginning of it. And I'm not crazy about normal crowds, so I'm glad I have to go home for work tomorrow. Because it will be a ZOO.

So excited about seeing David Nail tonight!:blob2::blob1::blob2:

[HomerMcvie]

Wow, so the concert was great last night. Best of all, after it was over, I was walking past the stage, and the drummer comes over, extending his hand, saying "Hey, it's David, right? From Bloomington, IN?"
It just made my night, that they remembered me.

I actually had heard a story, from a friend of mine who was touring with Lady Antebellum(that they had also been on tour with), that they had been talking about what a good job I'd done for them. Damn.that.feels.good.:woohoo:

[Macfanforever]

Wow, so the concert was great last night. Best of all, after it was over, I was walking past the stage, and the drummer comes over, extending his hand, saying "Hey, it's David, right? From Bloomington, IN?"
It just made my night, that they remembered me.

I actually had heard a story, from a friend of mine who was touring with Lady Antebellum(that they had also been on tour with), that they had been talking about what a good job I'd done for them. Damn.that.feels.good.:woohoo:

I'm glad you had a great time at the show.

[estranged4life]

Two teens killed on railroad tracks were playing 'Ghost Train' game, coroner says
By Louis Casiano, msnbc.com

Two Missouri girls were playing a deadly game on a railroad track when they were killed by an Amtrak train early Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

The teens were playing “Ghost Train,” in which a vehicle is parked on the tracks, according to Butler County Coroner Jim Akers.

During the game, passengers let the windows fog up for a scary setting and then drive off when a train approaches, Akers said, according to the Post-Dispatch.

"They were playing a stupid game called ‘Ghost Train,’ and the object is to get scared, kind of like telling stories on Halloween," Akers said.

Akers said five teens were in a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee on the tracks as an Amtrak train approached a crossing about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday near Poplar Bluff in southeast Missouri. When the Cherokee wouldn't start, three teens were able to get out, but two panicked and couldn’t unbuckle their seatbelts. The driver returned to help but was in the vehicle when the train hit it, Akers told the Post-Dispatch.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Victoria Swanson, 15, and Haley Whitmer, 17, were killed and Kaitlyn Fowler, 15, was hospitalized in critical condition. All were from Poplar Bluff.

Akers told the Post-Dispatch that parents of the victims said the girls had played the game before.

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On the humorous side of life, tomorrow will make my 11th year as a Ledgie...DAMN!!!!!

[poetinmyheart]

wine headaches are the absolute worst. Help!

[HomerMcvie]

wine headaches are the absolute worst. Help!

Red wine, especially during the daytime, requires hydration! If I'm drinking wine during the daytime, I'll force myself to drink a bottle of water, for every two glasses of wine.

Cuz that sh*t will dry you out like the desert. God I love it!:woohoo::laugh:

[HomerMcvie]

I'm glad you had a great time at the show.

Thank you. I tried, three time today, to post that from my phone...but it has been uncooperative, the past few days...finally home.

Looking forward to collapsing into my pillow, in about 10 minutes! In my own bed!!!:)

[vivfox]

wine headaches are the absolute worst. Help!

Posts like this make me glad I've been drug and alcohol free for three and a half years.

[Silver Springs]

Posts like this make me glad I've been drug and alcohol free for three and a half years.

In my 23 years I've only drank a couple of times, and only been drunk twice. I get drunk VERY easily (Two Vodka and Orange's are enough to send me over the edge) and when I'm drunk I lose all sense of self preservation. I do stupid things like walk around barefoot in my pajamas in unfamiliar parks while hanging out with the homeless or I wander off in the middle of the night and scare my friends half to death lol. I know I'm not a good drunk, so consciously I'd rather steer clear of alcohol. I know it's odd for somebody as young as me to be aversed to the idea of drinking, but I've always maintained that I was born middled aged. I've always been far older than I am biologically.

[HejiraNYC]

I'm tickled by this news... Stefany Hoyer was, like, my BFF in 8th grade, and we bonded over our obsessions with Stevie, Fleetwood Mac, and, at the time, Def Leppard :eek:. She was supremely cool and easily the prettiest girl in class, yet, she hung out with the misfit toys (like myself) and had such a rebellious, tough spirit, which was quite the contrast with her "conservative Democrat" father who was then a junior senator from Maryland. Unfortunately we lost touch... but, OMG, I'm so proud that she's come out and thrown her name into the marriage equality debate in Maryland.

BTW, I think it's absolutely bats**t crazy that she is a grandmother! :eek:


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/06/steny-hoyer-daughter-lesbian_n_1575453.html

Steny Hoyer's Daughter Comes Out As Lesbian

Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer's (D-Md.) daughter publicly came out of the closet as a lesbian on Wednesday in an interview published by the Washington Blade.

"My father, as you know, just came out in support of gay marriage," his daughter, Stefany Hoyer Hemmer, told the Blade, a Washington, D.C.-based newspaper that focuses on LGBT issues. "The momentum in Maryland right now for the adoption of the gay marriage law is fast-paced. I'm 43 years of age, and I've been gay my whole life and I just figured this is a good time to lend my name to the cause."

Hemmer's father was, briefly, the lone top Democratic congressional leader not in favor of same-sex marriage. Hoyer waited two days after President Obama announced his support for the measure -- and one day after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) followed suit -- to publicly announce his support of gay marriage. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had previously supported gay marriage, while Hoyer had favored only civil unions for same-sex couples.

Hemmer said that she first broached the topic with her mother before coming out to her father in 2003 by showing up to his house with a girlfriend.

"He was very welcoming," she told the Blade. "Of course, my sister had prepped him. He was not the least bit shaken or upset and very pleasantly just a nice guy. He's always been respectful of my privacy, so unless I initiate a conversation with him about pretty much anything that's private, he doesn't get into my personal business, which I respect. But he's been great."

Hemming said she partially decided to come out to the broader public so she could help advocate for Maryland's same-sex marriage law, which will likely face a referendum this fall. The law, which was signed in March, made Maryland the eighth state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage.

A majority of likely Maryland voters support the law, according to a poll released May 24 by Public Policy Polling. But the Maryland Marriage Alliance, a coalition working to defeat the law, said last week that it collected 113,000 voter signatures for the referendum -- more than double what is required to put it on the ballot.

Hemmer said that she expects her father to also fight against the referendum.

"I think I will initially be an adjunct to him," she told the newspaper. "I will go places with him and maybe speak, but I think that role will evolve. Basically, I’m here and what do you think I can do for you."

[holidayroad]

On the humorous side of life, tomorrow will make my 11th year as a Ledgie...DAMN!!!!!

Happy Ledgieversary!!!!!!!!!:woohoo::woohoo:

[bluefox4000]

Just came out as Bi to the rest of my family down south. All my friends and family know except those guys down south. I figured let me finish the job:thumbsup: If they can't handle it screw 'em. I hardly see them anyway.

Mick

[Macfanforever]

The town just poured a new sidewalk out front my house this morning .Now I will go out to put my face ,hands and feet into it like they do in Hollywood.Hahahaha.Only kidding.I dont want to get busted for defacing public property.

[Silver Springs]

The town just poured a new sidewalk out front my house this morning .Now I will go out to put my face ,hands and feet into it like they do in Hollywood.Hahahaha.Only kidding.I dont want to get busted for defacing public property.

That's why you grab the neighbour you don't like and smush their face into the new concrete. You get to involve yourself in a little shenanigan and you get off scot free :p

[KarmaContestant]

I'm addicted to tomatoes. Not eating them - growing them. Of course I like to eat them too.

I have been obsessing over tomatoes for weeks. Buying seed that I may or may not ever grow, spending hours looking at pictures of tomatoes on the internet, fussing over the tomatoes in my garden every couple of hours when I'm not at work, reading web forums devoted to the joys and pitfalls of growing tomatoes.

http://cf2.foodista.com/sites/default/files/heirloom%20tomates.jpg

This year in my garden, I have 7 different varieties. Momotaro, Dr. Wyche's, Cherokee Purple (the best tomato ever), Pineapple, Black From Tula, Russian Persimmon and Riesenstraub.

Everyday is a battle of willpower to stay away from the local garden centers that are on my way home from work, because if I go, I'll buy more tomato plants, and I've run out of spaces to plant them...for now. If only I hadn't grown all those other vegetables...especially squash, broccoli and kale - they take up far too much room that could have been used for TOMATOES.

Next spring I am buying a house in one of Denver's vintage neighborhoods, Park Hill. Then, I'll easily have room for 24 tomato plants. Maybe even 40. That means I'll need to buy more varieties of seed than I have right now. :woohoo:

[HomerMcvie]

^^^I planted about 50 tomato plants this year. I LOVE EM! Nothing better than a fresh warm one, straight off the plant!

I just went out, and "guided" my plants through the wire cages, and my hands smell just like tomato plants! I LOVE that smell!:thumbsup:

[HomerMcvie]

In my 23 years I've only drank a couple of times, and only been drunk twice. I get drunk VERY easily (Two Vodka and Orange's are enough to send me over the edge) and when I'm drunk I lose all sense of self preservation. I do stupid things like walk around barefoot in my pajamas in unfamiliar parks while hanging out with the homeless or I wander off in the middle of the night and scare my friends half to death lol. I know I'm not a good drunk, so consciously I'd rather steer clear of alcohol. I know it's odd for somebody as young as me to be aversed to the idea of drinking, but I've always maintained that I was born middled aged. I've always been far older than I am biologically.

It's good that you recognize that you're not a good drunk, and don't partake. Some people just aren't. My cousin(who might as well be my sister...we're that close) was a terrible drunk. She'd fight any man, going at them with fists swinging. Mean, mean, mean, drunk. She'd been mugged drunk, and god only knows how many strange men she screwed while drunk. She's been sober for I think 17 years now. Thank god. Because she would be dead by now, if she hadn't stopped(she knows this, too). Some people just don't make good drunks.

Me though, I'm considering changing my name to Christopher McVie. :)

[ButterCookie]

Me though, I'm considering changing my name to Christopher McVie. :)

Similarly, Georgie McVie. Because I really do like my wine. When I get drunk I start giggling and talking nonsense. Harmless nonsense and I always stop an hour before I'm going to bed because I know if I go home straight to bed, I'll end up being sick.

[HomerMcvie]

Similarly, Georgie McVie. Because I really do like my wine. When I get drunk I start giggling and talking nonsense. Harmless nonsense and I always stop an hour before I'm going to bed because I know if I go home straight to bed, I'll end up being sick.

Winos unite!!!! Pretty much reds only, for me. Hmm, the McVie Wine Club(I wanted to add "tasting", but who are we kidding? lol). Has a nice ring to it!

Although I pretty much like it all. No gin, Southern Comfort, or Yukon Jack, though(only because I was deathly ill on all three, and can't even stand the smell of them now). But wine, beer, whiskey, vodka, rum, whatever, bring it on!:lol:

And I'm a happy drunk, also. You almost can't make me mad, if I've got a nice buzz.

[KarmaContestant]

^^^I planted about 50 tomato plants this year. I LOVE EM! Nothing better than a fresh warm one, straight off the plant!

I just went out, and "guided" my plants through the wire cages, and my hands smell just like tomato plants! I LOVE that smell!:thumbsup:

I have to say, I am so lucky. SO LUCKY.

You see, last night, Denver and other parts of the front range had storms that dumped two inches of rain and vast quantities of hail - some car tires were buried in 24 inches of hail!Seriously! Some streets had to be plowed because there was so much hail on them.

Hail - and floods from rain!
http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/6/7/9/enhanced-buzz-wide-19736-1339075794-9.jpg

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2012/6/7/9/enhanced-buzz-wide-10233-1339076520-13.jpg

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2012/6/7/9/enhanced-buzz-wide-18558-1339077175-2.jpg

A lot of folks in the Denver area have smashed gardens. Plants smashed to the ground. Tomato plants that look like they were trampled by a pack of dogs made out of ice and snow.

The funny thing is that this morning, I went outside and looked at my garden, like I always do, and everything looked so nice. Green - bright - vibrant - alive. It wasn't until I got to work and heard the stories about the hail that I realized how lucky I was that the neighborhoodI live in had no hail at all. It's like....my garden was spared.

I am so lucky.

More pictures from the storm last ngiht:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/unbelievable-photos-from-freak-hail-storm-in-color

[Silver Springs]

Da da dada dada da da Circus. Da da dada dada da da Afro circus. Afro circus. Polka dot. Polka dot. Polka dot afro!

[HomerMcvie]

I have to say, I am so lucky. SO LUCKY.

You see, last night, Denver and other parts of the front range had storms that dumped two inches of rain and vast quantities of hail - some car tires were buried in 24 inches of hail!Seriously! Some streets had to be plowed because there was so much hail on them.

Hail - and floods from rain!
http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/6/7/9/enhanced-buzz-wide-19736-1339075794-9.jpg

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2012/6/7/9/enhanced-buzz-wide-10233-1339076520-13.jpg

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2012/6/7/9/enhanced-buzz-wide-18558-1339077175-2.jpg

A lot of folks in the Denver area have smashed gardens. Plants smashed to the ground. Tomato plants that look like they were trampled by a pack of dogs made out of ice and snow.

The funny thing is that this morning, I went outside and looked at my garden, like I always do, and everything looked so nice. Green - bright - vibrant - alive. It wasn't until I got to work and heard the stories about the hail that I realized how lucky I was that the neighborhoodI live in had no hail at all. It's like....my garden was spared.

I am so lucky.

More pictures from the storm last ngiht:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/unbelievable-photos-from-freak-hail-storm-in-color
Wow, that hail is unbelievable!!!

Yes, you are very lucky. My tomato plants are all looking very healthy(except for a couple). They're about 18" tall now. Can't wait for the first ripe one!!!

[vivfox]

Da da dada dada da da Circus. Da da dada dada da da Afro circus. Afro circus. Polka dot. Polka dot. Polka dot afro!


Sounds to me like you've hit the bottle...

[Silver Springs]

Sounds to me like you've hit the bottle...

Lol. You'd think so, wouldn't you. What I've hit is an expressly potent blend of pre- grades/gallery show stress/nerves, severe social awkwardness bordering on hermitage and three hours sleep per night at best.

I don't recommend it.

[vivfox]

Lol. You'd think so, wouldn't you. What I've hit is an expressly potent blend of pre- grades/gallery show stress/nerves, severe social awkwardness bordering on hermitage and three hours sleep per night at best.

I don't recommend it.


From what I gather from your past posts is that you are working very hard, attending Uni and it will all work out in the long run when you get your degree.

[Silver Springs]

From what I gather from your past posts is that you are working very hard, attending Uni and it will all work out in the long run when you get your degree.

I know it will. But still very stressed and sleep deprived, lol. My tutor caught me at a VERY bad time on Monday as I was working on putting some pieces onto my show wall. She decided to criticise the way I was putting my work together. I swear I nearly threw my hammer at her head. I just tossed it onto the floor and skulked off to the Loos for a stressed cry before resuming what I was doing. I should have done it. I should have brandished my hammer and yelled something epic like "This is for Isengard!!!" lol. Tense Bee does not play well with others, it seems.

[wild-heart]

I know it will. But still very stressed and sleep deprived, lol. My tutor caught me at a VERY bad time on Monday as I was working on putting some pieces onto my show wall. She decided to criticise the way I was putting my work together. I swear I nearly threw my hammer at her head. I just tossed it onto the floor and skulked off to the Loos for a stressed cry before resuming what I was doing. I should have done it. I should have brandished my hammer and yelled something epic like "This is for Isengard!!!" lol. Tense Bee does not play well with others, it seems.

I know how you feel. My tutor made me cry three times in one day and still wouldn't leave me alone. I'm so ready to move on now. Bring on September.

JTIS- I see Patti Smith in a few weeks. SO EXCITED.

[Macfanforever]

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Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)

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[Silver Springs]

I don't know why I can't sleep tonight. It's half past four in the morning and I'm knackered. I wanna sleeeeeeeep! Uck.....Let's see what work I have to do...Maybe this is a subconscious request for an all nighter....

[Silver Springs]

Oh gaaawwd....I feel like my head is full of cotton wool and crap.... Been staring at the same patch of wall for five minutes. I need to sleep.

[iamnotafraid]

Been staring at the same patch of wall for five minutes. I need to sleep.

Did you find any faces in that patch of wall?

On a painted wall I can always find a face hidden
there. They're also in wall paper, marble and even
curtains.

[Silver Springs]

Did you find any faces in that patch of wall?

On a painted wall I can always find a face hidden
there. They're also in wall paper, marble and even
curtains.

No, but there was an impressive sized Spider.

I never did get that sleep. Uck.

[iamnotafraid]

I never did get that sleep. Uck.


Something must be wrong. You're not even your
regular color.

Here today...
Rain, rain, rain.

Guess I'll go and play guitar.

[Silver Springs]

Something must be wrong. You're not even your
regular color.

Here today...
Rain, rain, rain.

Guess I'll go and play guitar.

Doesn't matter...

Hope you enjoy your guitar playing. I like the rain.

[McTrouble]

Oh gaaawwd....I feel like my head is full of cotton wool and crap.... Been staring at the same patch of wall for five minutes. I need to sleep.

So what's new? ;):D

[Silver Springs]

So what's new? ;):D

Gee. Thanks.

[McTrouble]

Gee. Thanks.

You're very welcome as always! :p:xoxo:

[iamnotafraid]

I'm going to have to build a boat.
There's been so much rain down
here in Dixie Land. I'm beginning
to think Allen Toussaint was all
wrong when he sang The Bright
And Sunny South.

[tilthefirefades]

Anyone else found interest in Lauryn Hill's charges of tax evasion? She is probably the true biggest tragedy in music, although I'm not sure it's so much a tragedy as much as it is her being true to herself and avoiding what the record labels want her to be and do.

[vivfox]

Anyone else found interest in Lauryn Hill's charges of tax evasion?


I did. Her reasoning is rediculous. She'll have to cough up the cash or else spend some time behind bars. She wouldn't be the first celeb to have to do so.

[Macfanforever]

Anyone else found interest in Lauryn Hill's charges of tax evasion? She is probably the true biggest tragedy in music, although I'm not sure it's so much a tragedy as much as it is her being true to herself and avoiding what the record labels want her to be and do.

I did. Her reasoning is rediculous. She'll have to cough up the cash or else spend some time behind bars. She wouldn't be the first celeb to have to do so.

Willie Nelson was in trouble plus these others I found online.I did not know about Lauryn Hill's problem.


1.Movie star Wesley Snipes
2.Baseball star Darryl Strawberry
3.Former Vice President Spiro Agnew
4."Survivor" Richard Hatch
5.Heiress Leona Helmsley
6Mobster Al Capone
7.Tennis star Boris Becker
8."Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss
9.Martha Stewart:
10.Nicolas Cage
11.Marc Anthony

[fringed n fab]

Would love to do this someday if I ever get up the nerve, especially here in Florida.

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/fringedNfab/overLidoKeySarasota.png

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/fringedNfab/overLidoKeySarasota2.png

From this months issue of Sarasota Magazine

[fringed n fab]

The only reason I've been watching Magic City on Starz. Well, this and the beauty of Miami Beach.

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/fringedNfab/stevenstrait.jpg

[vivfox]

The only reason I've been watching Magic City on Starz. Well, this and the beauty of Miami Beach.


I bet this is your type Shane. He certainly is mine!

[Silver Springs]

The only reason I've been watching Magic City on Starz. Well, this and the beauty of Miami Beach.

http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee466/fringedNfab/stevenstrait.jpg

While I'm not attracted to whomever that man is in the slightest, I do have a deep urge to shave him. That snail trail is making me gag.

[fringed n fab]

Even though our temp feels like 98 degrees with the heat index at 7 pm I'm headed outside for a bike run before dark. It'll be like this until almost winter so you just suck it up until then.

[Macfanforever]

This week I will start getting my car and stuff ready for the little tour at the end of the month.I want to get a head start .

Car: Oil,lube job,check tires,brakes,Brake fluid,Power steering,fluid,anti freeze/coolant level,Battery water level.

Stuff: Clean Stevie tee's,Check camera and camcorder batteries and charge and test them.Get tape and memory cards for them.Get suitcases prep with what I'm going to wear at the shows plus all the small bottles of toiletries .Also some Stevie road music .Last year I end up playing IYD nonstop on the road.Check the over night places are set.

[Silver Springs]

What my iPod decided to find for me when I was playing around with the voice control function :-

Request: Cat Stevens Result: Chopin
Request: Chopin Result: The Beatles
Request: The Beatles Result: Ryan Adams
Request: Ryan Adams Result: Kim Richey
Request: Kim Richey Result: Cher
Request: Cher Result: Patti Smith
Request: Patti Smith Result: Annie Lennox
Request: Annie Lennox Result: R.E.M.

....Was I speaking Hebrew?

[Ashley]

Willing myself to go work out. Must get my butt on the eliptical.

[iamnotafraid]

What my iPod decided to find for me when I was playing around with the voice control function :-

Request: Cat Stevens Result: Chopin

....Was I speaking Hebrew?


It's that dang British accent.

[Macfanforever]

What my iPod decided to find for me when I was playing around with the voice control function :-

Request: Cat Stevens Result: Chopin
Request: Chopin Result: The Beatles
Request: The Beatles Result: Ryan Adams
Request: Ryan Adams Result: Kim Richey
Request: Kim Richey Result: Cher
Request: Cher Result: Patti Smith
Request: Patti Smith Result: Annie Lennox
Request: Annie Lennox Result: R.E.M.

....Was I speaking Hebrew?

This reminds me of the voice controled promps on the telephone when I call the utilities.Phone.Cable tv and the credit card company.You have to repeat over and over again.

[caroline79]

Today at the flea market I got all these albums:

The Wild Heart
Rock A Little
Tango in the Night
Streets of Fire soundtrack
Mirage
Fleetwood Mac white album
The Other Side of the Mirror
and Bella Donna

....... for $15!

I was sooo freaking happy! The guy who sold me them told me he thinks he has all of them and has about 20 copies of Buckingham Nicks. So I will definitely going back!

[KarmaContestant]

Madonna is looking great on stage in Tel Aviv. I can't wait to see her in Denver, though I'm wondering about the opening act - a London based duo called Nero. Anyone here familiar with them?

For all the claims about plastic surgery (which she doesn't deny) I've gotta say, this could be Madonna a'la 1984 or 1994 - there's barely any difference. If Madge is having work done, she's got an incredible doctor.

http://absolutemadonna.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bd4eb70ee5995e70d70116994d4fec410487859f.jpg

[ButterCookie]

Lately, I've had a lot of pent up creativity that's been driving me mad. I tried writing, drawing and painting to no avail. This morning I realised that it was because I can't remember the last time I took a photograph I was proud of and really truly loved. So I got my camera, tripod, sister and dog and we went for a walk. I got a shot I liked, came home, turned it into a shot I loved, messed with my Flickr accounts and felt 100 times better.

This is the result: http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgiestarbuck/7184044717/

[wild-heart]

Madonna is looking great on stage in Tel Aviv. I can't wait to see her in Denver, though I'm wondering about the opening act - a London based duo called Nero. Anyone here familiar with them?

For all the claims about plastic surgery (which she doesn't deny) I've gotta say, this could be Madonna a'la 1984 or 1994 - there's barely any difference. If Madge is having work done, she's got an incredible doctor.

http://absolutemadonna.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bd4eb70ee5995e70d70116994d4fec410487859f.jpg

She does look great! I see her next month.. twice. Too excited. I haven't heard much of them. Here we have LMFAO and another one whose name escapes me right now.

[wild-heart]

Lately, I've had a lot of pent up creativity that's been driving me mad. I tried writing, drawing and painting to no avail. This morning I realised that it was because I can't remember the last time I took a photograph I was proud of and really truly loved. So I got my camera, tripod, sister and dog and we went for a walk. I got a shot I liked, came home, turned it into a shot I loved, messed with my Flickr accounts and felt 100 times better.

This is the result: http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgiestarbuck/7184044717/

Gorgeous picture. I see you have the same camera as me too. Nice choice. (:

[Macfanforever]

As it was raining.Today I sat around to fix some old transistor radios.A plus 35 year old hobby.Also which I worked at shops over the years to earn some extra cash as a pro.The money came in handy to finance a couple Stevie/FM tours..Now today people dont use radios anymore,I just do electronics as a hobby.

ButterCookie: Your pix look lovely.


Caroline79: What a great deal for $15.I will be back at the fleamarket soon once I get some more work.Wow Not even one Rumours album in that collection.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

I am sick of my job already lol I worked today and I work the next 7 days in a row! THATS 8 DAYS IN A ROW without a day off!!! and all the shifts are like 1-9!! Which are the worst! thank god tmrw i'm only working 5-9 so its like a mini day off lol But still....and then I go on Vacation to Maine next Saturday =D for a WHOLE WEEK!!! I am SO ****ing pumped!!! Then I get back and of course I have to work 4th of July....LAME

OH and I tried pot for the first time last week for a few days lol Didnt really do much to me...but it made me hungry as all hell and I ate SO much food!!! Needless to say I wont be addicted to that anytime soon lol

Oh and now my mom and dad feel like I'm ignoring them and stuff because I barely call them or see them...WELL SORRY MOM AND DAD that I work the ****iest hours ever!! And by the time I get home its almost 10 and my parents are probably already sleeping and dont want a phone call to wake them up....My mom keeps nagging me to go out to lunch to dinner with her...which I wanna do but cant because I work a lot of 1-9's and it sucks lol On my days off I'm trying to catch up on errands and stuff...I still have a nail in my tire I havent gotten out yet AND I need gas lol

[iamnotafraid]

So I got my camera, tripod, sister and dog and we went for a walk.

We seem to be missing something here.
Just a wild guess, maybe a red guitar!?
Promises, promises.

[Macfanforever]

JTIS...

I am sick of my job already lol I worked today and I work the next 7 days in a row! THATS 8 DAYS IN A ROW without a day off!!! and all the shifts are like 1-9!! Which are the worst! thank god tmrw i'm only working 5-9 so its like a mini day off lol But still....and then I go on Vacation to Maine next Saturday =D for a WHOLE WEEK!!! I am SO ****ing pumped!!! Then I get back and of course I have to work 4th of July....LAME

OH and I tried pot for the first time last week for a few days lol Didnt really do much to me...but it made me hungry as all hell and I ate SO much food!!! Needless to say I wont be addicted to that anytime soon lol

Oh and now my mom and dad feel like I'm ignoring them and stuff because I barely call them or see them...WELL SORRY MOM AND DAD that I work the ****iest hours ever!! And by the time I get home its almost 10 and my parents are probably already sleeping and dont want a phone call to wake them up....My mom keeps nagging me to go out to lunch to dinner with her...which I wanna do but cant because I work a lot of 1-9's and it sucks lol On my days off I'm trying to catch up on errands and stuff...I still have a nail in my tire I havent gotten out yet AND I need gas lol

Don't quit.My mom went through the same thing you are going through.I remember those days back where she worked at the beauty shop for hours on end.Later she went for her teaching degree for teaching the trade which my step dad got her into the state trade school to teach beauty culture.She retired about the same age is Stevie is now and she traveled the whole country with a motorhome with my stepdad.

Oh .don't take that nail out of that tire .let the garage or a machanic friend do it for you.

In a couple of weeks Stevie will be here.That will brighten your day.

BTW.Your pix and hair look great.

[ButterCookie]

Gorgeous picture. I see you have the same camera as me too. Nice choice. (:

Thanks :) It wasn't so much a choice as an I-dropped-my-D40-down-the-stairs-and-claimed-the-best-one-I-could-on-the-insurance. I actually still really miss the D40.

We seem to be missing something here.
Just a wild guess, maybe a red guitar!?
Promises, promises.

Bro, I sold the red guitar! I'm sure I told you that at the time.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Don't quit.My mom went through the same thing you are going through.I remember those days back where she worked at the beauty shop for hours on end.Later she went for her teaching degree for teaching the trade which my step dad got her into the state trade school to teach beauty culture.She retired about the same age is Stevie is now and she traveled the whole country with a motorhome with my stepdad.

Oh .don't take that nail out of that tire .let the garage or a machanic friend do it for you.

In a couple of weeks Stevie will be here.That will brighten your day.

BTW.Your pix and hair look great.

Well I might just look for a different salon job....Where they arent so strict...

Oh I know not to take it out...I gotta go to some tire place or something so they can take it out and plug it up for me.

I still need to get tickets to see Stevie xD I AM SO BEHIND!!

Thanks =)

[wild-heart]

[QUOTE=ButterCookie;1054392]Thanks :) It wasn't so much a choice as an I-dropped-my-D40-down-the-stairs-and-claimed-the-best-one-I-could-on-the-insurance. I actually still really miss the D40.

Ah that sucks! It's always horrible having to get used to a new camera when you loved your old one. I love mine though, I got it before I started college so I wanted one I that was pretty simple.

JTIS- I see Patti Smith on the 25th! SO EXCITED!

[iamnotafraid]

Bro, I sold the red guitar! I'm sure I told you that at the time.


You sure did g-girl. But somehow I still feel cheated
out of your version of Shelby Lynne's Tears, Lies and
Alibis album cover.

[iamnotafraid]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wins At Michigan!!!

Go Jr. Go!!!

[GODDESS6]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wins At Michigan!!!

Go Jr. Go!!!

i'm a HUGE #24 fan, but was happy to see little E finally get a win:blob1:~ he cried, that was great~

[Macfanforever]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wins At Michigan!!!

Go Jr. Go!!!

My dad was a Dale Earnhardt Sr and JR fan.He met SR years ago at a race.

[KarmaContestant]

It's 100 degrees.

This is almost like torture.

And it's not even July.

Gah.

[iamnotafraid]

i'm a HUGE #24 fan, but was happy to see little E finally get a win:blob1:~ he cried, that was great~

Cool!

I had to watch if from TNT's website. It was
pretty cool as you could choose from eight
different views.

MacFanForever,
That's great your dad got to meet Sr. I've never
been to a race myself.

[Macfanforever]

Cool!

I had to watch if from TNT's website. It was
pretty cool as you could choose from eight
different views.

MacFanForever,
That's great your dad got to meet Sr. I've never
been to a race myself.

My dad used to follow the Nascar race circuit like me with Stevie Nicks.He traveled about the whole east coast from New Hampshire Motor Speedway to Daytona International Speedway in Florida.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

i'm a HUGE #24 fan, but was happy to see little E finally get a win:blob1:~ he cried, that was great~

I;m a huge Jeff Gordon fan too lol

[HomerMcvie]

I don't even need reassurance, but I'm just so pissed off, that I need to rant.

So I live in a reasonably small college town(80K, including 40K students). I'm a fairly well known person(and I only mean in my own miniscule fishbowl), and have a lot of acquaintances(some I consider friends, in varying degrees). Well, I throw quite a few summer parties....so if I know 300 people, I obviously can't invite 300 people to my house(I usually try to keep the limit to 30-35, which is more than I even enjoy - 15 or so is enjoyable). But my pool parties have sort of taken on a certain level of notoriety(not really my doing, just the fact that it's sort of "the hot summer night spot to be" - ie, more to do with the guests, than me!).
And I had a party this weekend, and I can't believe the nerve that some people have...I went out tonight, and was "shamed" three times, because "I wasn't invited....I can't believe you didn't invite me!". My bartender "friend" ~flipped me off~, then lightly smacked me on the face, then made me(intentionally) wait about 15 minutes for a drink. When I was ready for another, he said, "it's last call"(2 hours early). I said, "are you serious?". He said, "it is for you, since you didn't invite me to your party this weekend". Even though he was somewhat kidding, I'd had enough "shaming", and being ignored by a server. I can't host 300 f*cking people, and even if I list an event on FB as BYOB, only about 25% DO BYOB! So I calmly told my friends that I was leaving, and they wanted to know why, I just said that I was tired.

Pardon my rant. It was pretty much for my own venting. Life is so funny. You work hard, and finally succeed, and yet it's never quite the golden life that you worked SO HARD to attain. I try to be the absolute best person that I can, and yet, it's never enough, for everyone. You can't please everyone.

SO I CAME HOME, AND AM DRINKING A GLASS OF WINE, BY MYSELF, BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE A BETTER OPTION, THAN DEALING WITH "ACQUAINTANCES" WHO EXPECT ME TO ENTERTAIN THE ENTIRE TOWN....

Thanks for listening, and yes, I know that I'm very lucky to have what I do. I'm thankful for that(and I'm NOT rich, for the record, only comfortable). But I remember being uber poor, and being much happier...because people didn't have...unusual expectations....

[GODDESS6]

I;m a huge Jeff Gordon fan too lol

sweet, we love gordon & the red sox!!!~ i have a huge cardboard cut out of gordon that the manager at my fav gas station gave to me, i like to set it out on race day:nod:~ i had to re-stabilize his neck because my husband hates him & when he wins my husband punches the statue in the face...LOLOL~

[Dodfather]

I don't even need reassurance, but I'm just so pissed off, that I need to rant.

So I live in a reasonably small college town(80K, including 40K students). I'm a fairly well known person(and I only mean in my own miniscule fishbowl), and have a lot of acquaintances(some I consider friends, in varying degrees). Well, I throw quite a few summer parties....so if I know 300 people, I obviously can't invite 300 people to my house(I usually try to keep the limit to 30-35, which is more than I even enjoy - 15 or so is enjoyable). But my pool parties have sort of taken on a certain level of notoriety(not really my doing, just the fact that it's sort of "the hot summer night spot to be" - ie, more to do with the guests, than me!).
And I had a party this weekend, and I can't believe the nerve that some people have...I went out tonight, and was "shamed" three times, because "I wasn't invited....I can't believe you didn't invite me!". My bartender "friend" ~flipped me off~, then lightly smacked me on the face, then made me(intentionally) wait about 15 minutes for a drink. When I was ready for another, he said, "it's last call"(2 hours early). I said, "are you serious?". He said, "it is for you, since you didn't invite me to your party this weekend". Even though he was somewhat kidding, I'd had enough "shaming", and being ignored by a server. I can't host 300 f*cking people, and even if I list an event on FB as BYOB, only about 25% DO BYOB! So I calmly told my friends that I was leaving, and they wanted to know why, I just said that I was tired.

Pardon my rant. It was pretty much for my own venting. Life is so funny. You work hard, and finally succeed, and yet it's never quite the golden life that you worked SO HARD to attain. I try to be the absolute best person that I can, and yet, it's never enough, for everyone. You can't please everyone.

SO I CAME HOME, AND AM DRINKING A GLASS OF WINE, BY MYSELF, BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE A BETTER OPTION, THAN DEALING WITH "ACQUAINTANCES" WHO EXPECT ME TO ENTERTAIN THE ENTIRE TOWN....

Thanks for listening, and yes, I know that I'm very lucky to have what I do. I'm thankful for that(and I'm NOT rich, for the record, only comfortable). But I remember being uber poor, and being much happier...because people didn't have...unusual expectations....

Hey - we all need to rant now and again! Go for it.

I know what you mean about things like this, some people are just never happy. You may well find that certain people, after making a fuss of not being asked, wouldn;t turn up anyway! As for your bartender... patrnising and generally being a d**k like that is one way to end up getting a smack! Majoy assholery.

Uggghhh... people who turn up empty handed to a party are just cheap. Even if it's not a BYOB, you should always turn up with something. All drinks become communal soon enough enyway. I was a student for a loooong time and do remember being pretty poor too (and likely will be again whenever Imovebefore I getset up) but you still try your best to bring something, or explain to the host beforehand if it really is tough.

p.s: Can I come to your next party? Or the next, next, next one... whenever I'm in town?! :laugh:

[KarmaContestant]

I don't even need reassurance, but I'm just so pissed off, that I need to rant.

So I live in a reasonably small college town(80K, including 40K students). I'm a fairly well known person(and I only mean in my own miniscule fishbowl), and have a lot of acquaintances(some I consider friends, in varying degrees). Well, I throw quite a few summer parties....so if I know 300 people, I obviously can't invite 300 people to my house(I usually try to keep the limit to 30-35, which is more than I even enjoy - 15 or so is enjoyable). But my pool parties have sort of taken on a certain level of notoriety(not really my doing, just the fact that it's sort of "the hot summer night spot to be" - ie, more to do with the guests, than me!).
And I had a party this weekend, and I can't believe the nerve that some people have...I went out tonight, and was "shamed" three times, because "I wasn't invited....I can't believe you didn't invite me!". My bartender "friend" ~flipped me off~, then lightly smacked me on the face, then made me(intentionally) wait about 15 minutes for a drink. When I was ready for another, he said, "it's last call"(2 hours early). I said, "are you serious?". He said, "it is for you, since you didn't invite me to your party this weekend". Even though he was somewhat kidding, I'd had enough "shaming", and being ignored by a server. I can't host 300 f*cking people, and even if I list an event on FB as BYOB, only about 25% DO BYOB! So I calmly told my friends that I was leaving, and they wanted to know why, I just said that I was tired.

Pardon my rant. It was pretty much for my own venting. Life is so funny. You work hard, and finally succeed, and yet it's never quite the golden life that you worked SO HARD to attain. I try to be the absolute best person that I can, and yet, it's never enough, for everyone. You can't please everyone.

SO I CAME HOME, AND AM DRINKING A GLASS OF WINE, BY MYSELF, BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE A BETTER OPTION, THAN DEALING WITH "ACQUAINTANCES" WHO EXPECT ME TO ENTERTAIN THE ENTIRE TOWN....

Thanks for listening, and yes, I know that I'm very lucky to have what I do. I'm thankful for that(and I'm NOT rich, for the record, only comfortable). But I remember being uber poor, and being much happier...because people didn't have...unusual expectations....

I hear ya.

I don't really even have parties anymore because of this kind of crap. When I invite people over I make sure I don't even call it a party. I ask them to come over for "drinks" and to "hang out". Truth be told, I have a lot more fun with a group of 7-10 friends that I do with 35-60 "friends" who are only there to drink and eat for free.

[HomerMcvie]

Hey - we all need to rant now and again! Go for it.

I know what you mean about things like this, some people are just never happy. You may well find that certain people, after making a fuss of not being asked, wouldn;t turn up anyway! As for your bartender... patrnising and generally being a d**k like that is one way to end up getting a smack! Majoy assholery.

Uggghhh... people who turn up empty handed to a party are just cheap. Even if it's not a BYOB, you should always turn up with something. All drinks become communal soon enough enyway. I was a student for a loooong time and do remember being pretty poor too (and likely will be again whenever Imovebefore I getset up) but you still try your best to bring something, or explain to the host beforehand if it really is tough.

p.s: Can I come to your next party? Or the next, next, next one... whenever I'm in town?! :laugh:

Yeah, his behavior last night, showed exactly why he never has been invited. It's funny, last 3 years have been a huge turnaround in my life. Probably the biggest lesson I've learned though, is how to grow a beautiful garden, minus any weeds. I now pull the weeds out. People who don't play well with others. Who love to argue. Who just cause drama in general. Some people are on the fence, and it's a tough call for me, on whether to invite them or not...but if I don't, it hurts their feelings(as happened last night). Do they not see that I can't invite everybody?

Well it kills me that they're always Facebook events, and I state: "Bring your beverage of choice", then at least half of them show up empty handed. I always "donate" a handle of cheap vodka, and a handle of cheap whiskey, and they'll BITCH about having to drink that. "WHAT PART OF BYOB, DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND?". And I don't mind my poor friends coming empty handed, but good lord, don't bitch about what you're served, when you showed up empty handed, AT a BYOB party.

Next time you're in town, hit me up!:laugh: I think you and I should tear Nashville a new one, instead!

And thanks for allowing me to vent. I can't do it on FB, because the guilty parties would all recognize themselves!:laugh:

[HomerMcvie]

I hear ya.

I don't really even have parties anymore because of this kind of crap. When I invite people over I make sure I don't even call it a party. I ask them to come over for "drinks" and to "hang out". Truth be told, I have a lot more fun with a group of 7-10 friends that I do with 35-60 "friends" who are only there to drink and eat for free.

I know! And people don't understand why I try to pare the guest list down to 12-15. I ENJOY myself when that's the number. Good god, when there are 35 people here....know what I become? Their servant. It's not enjoyable for me, trying to entertain that many people. A dozen good people(again, no weeds), makes for an enjoyable evening!

But yeah, feelings get hurt, by those not invited. I'm not quite sure how to remedy that situation...because hurt feelings certainly isn't my intent...

[Dodfather]

Next time you're in town, hit me up!:laugh: I think you and I should tear Nashville a new one, instead!



Hell YEAH!! :D

[Silver Springs]

Just dropped my guitar and accidentally wrote an Iron and Wine song.

[HomerMcvie]

Just dropped my guitar and accidentally wrote an Iron and Wine song.

OMFG, someone just posted the exact same thing on FB!:blob2::blob2::blob2:







:laugh:

[Silver Springs]

OMFG, someone just posted the exact same thing on FB!:blob2::blob2::blob2:

:laugh:

I couldn't help myself. Just proud of my achievement. I've noticed over the last while just how repetitive their songs are, and I swear the notes out of my guitar sounded exactly like a segment of Trapeze Swinger. Maybe I've discovered their composition method.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That I was suppose to see my dad today to make up for not seeing him on Fathers Day....he called me today randomly so I figured "oh hes gonna say something came up and we cant get together...like he always does..." well I answered and he was like "Caitlin....I love you....I have some bad news" so if course I thought he was gonna say we couldnt get together...Well he was like "Uncle Jim is no longer with us..." of course I was shocked and was like "WHAT?!" he continued to say that he broke into his house and found him hung in the basement...he committed suicide last night...So if course I broke down...and my dad cried as well which I have never heard/seen before...but after seeing your brother hanging how can you not be scarred...

I wasnt too close with my Uncle Jim so I didnt know too much about what was going on with him...but I knew he had some health problems and stuff....My dad was gonna fill me in later...

I am devistated

[Chris_Lover]

Hi Enchanted,
what happened to you and your family is terrible. There are no right words at times like this. All I can tell you is try to be strong for your dad, be close to him because he'll need your emotional support. TIt will take a long time before he'll feel better, specially because what happened is something so unexpected and extreme, certainly unimaginable for him. I offer you my condolences.

[Silver Springs]

JTIS...

That I was suppose to see my dad today to make up for not seeing him on Fathers Day....he called me today randomly so I figured "oh hes gonna say something came up and we cant get together...like he always does..." well I answered and he was like "Caitlin....I love you....I have some bad news" so if course I thought he was gonna say we couldnt get together...Well he was like "Uncle Jim is no longer with us..." of course I was shocked and was like "WHAT?!" he continued to say that he broke into his house and found him hung in the basement...he committed suicide last night...So if course I broke down...and my dad cried as well which I have never heard/seen before...but after seeing your brother hanging how can you not be scarred...

I wasnt too close with my Uncle Jim so I didnt know too much about what was going on with him...but I knew he had some health problems and stuff....My dad was gonna fill me in later...

I am devistated

I'm sorry for your family's loss. *Sends good thoughts and karma your way*. I'm sure you don't need to be told, but be good to your Father for a while. Seeing anybody take their own life is scarring, especially if that person is somebody dear to your heart. I saw my neighbour hang himself years ago and it's always stuck with me. There's probably a long list of people before me, but if you ever need to talk to anybody don't hesitate to PM me. I'm told I make a good listener.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Hi Enchanted,
what happened to you and your family is terrible. There are no right words at times like this. All I can tell you is try to be strong for your dad, be close to him because he'll need your emotional support. TIt will take a long time before he'll feel better, specially because what happened is something so unexpected and extreme, certainly unimaginable for him. I offer you my condolences.

Thanks....I'm more in shock now then anything....I havent heard from my dad in a few hours....it sucks having my dad and his family live like 45 minutrs away.....

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I'm sorry for your family's loss. *Sends good thoughts and karma your way*. I'm sure you don't need to be told, but be good to your Father for a while. Seeing anybody take their own life is scarring, especially if that person is somebody dear to your heart. I saw my neighbour hang himself years ago and it's always stuck with me. There's probably a long list of people before me, but if you ever need to talk to anybody don't hesitate to PM me. I'm told I make a good listener.

Oh I will be good to my dad for awhile LOL Not that I'm not already becvause I am a good daughter...sadly we just dont see or talk to eachother as much as we should....OMG I dont even want to imagine seeing something like that!!! I'm glad my dad didnt have to watch it happen...but seeing your brother just hang there in its self must be just as bad =(

Thanks for the support...I'll def send you a PM if I need any venting or anything

[Silver Springs]

I'm opening my gallery show today. Nervous Bee is nervous!

[holidayroad]

I'm opening my gallery show today. Nervous Bee is nervous!

Bee, I'm sure you'll be a complete success! Have more faith in yourself. You are an amazing artist. :thumbsup:

[holidayroad]

JTIS...

That I was suppose to see my dad today to make up for not seeing him on Fathers Day....he called me today randomly so I figured "oh hes gonna say something came up and we cant get together...like he always does..." well I answered and he was like "Caitlin....I love you....I have some bad news" so if course I thought he was gonna say we couldnt get together...Well he was like "Uncle Jim is no longer with us..." of course I was shocked and was like "WHAT?!" he continued to say that he broke into his house and found him hung in the basement...he committed suicide last night...So if course I broke down...and my dad cried as well which I have never heard/seen before...but after seeing your brother hanging how can you not be scarred...

I wasnt too close with my Uncle Jim so I didnt know too much about what was going on with him...but I knew he had some health problems and stuff....My dad was gonna fill me in later...

I am devistated

Caitlin, so very sorry to hear about this. I know it must have been a huge shock. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Macfanforever]

Will it is hot as a mother here the last couple of days.I don't mind the heat.I hope all of you Ledgies are keeping cool.

I like to find out whats the extended forcast for the Jones Beach show next friday.
the other show that I'm attending are inside.

We had our fair share of strange weather at JB over the years.

[iamnotafraid]

I'm opening my gallery show today. Nervous Bee is nervous!

There's pills for that.

How did the show go?

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Caitlin, so very sorry to hear about this. I know it must have been a huge shock. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Thanks...I really appreciate it

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

only 1 thing is standing in my way of vacation.....an 8 hour work day!!! I'm working 1pm-9pm tonight....Then I gotta go to the ATM....get gas....go home and finsih packing and try to go to bed early....we're gonna get up at 5am....go out to breakfast...then hit the road at 6am to make it to Old Orchard Beach, Maine for 8am...park...spend the morning sunning....then get our keys to the place and settle in...

I AM SO FRIGGIN EXCITED!! I need this vacation SOOOOO friggin bad!!

[Chris_Lover]

Will it is hot as a mother here the last couple of days.I don't mind the heat.I hope all of you Ledgies are keeping cool.

104 °F (40°C) here today, and it's moist, as usual on the sea....I'd like to sleep into a tub full of ice cubes. It's absurd...summer just started, we'll laugh within a few weeks... :mad:
Anyway, could anyone help me suppress that idiot that just placed is van in the courtyard and is bothering all the neighborhood with stupid arabic disco music (while I'm trying to listening to Fleetwood Mac)? :mad: (Bitterness is in the air today...)

[Macfanforever]

104 °F (40°C) here today, and it's moist, as usual on the sea....I'd like to sleep into a tub full of ice cubes. It's absurd...summer just started, we'll laugh within a few weeks... :mad:
Anyway, could anyone help me suppress that idiot that just placed is van in the courtyard and is bothering all the neighborhood with stupid arabic disco music (while I'm trying to listening to Fleetwood Mac)? :mad: (Bitterness is in the air today...)

Today it supposted to get up to the mid 90's .I've been drinking water be the gallon which is great instead of soda pop.Last night as I was taking my walk around 9pm it was still hot.As I was walking .This guy jogged by me.I said to myself ."you got to be kidding.This guy is jogging in this heat".He looked older then me.If I tried that.
Somebody better call 911.After the walk I took a cool shower.I never tried the ice cubes in the tub yet.I remember in my older nieghborhood the idiots blast those overpowered car systems in the driveway all night.98 percent of the music was crap.

[Macfanforever]

JTIS...

only 1 thing is standing in my way of vacation.....an 8 hour work day!!! I'm working 1pm-9pm tonight....Then I gotta go to the ATM....get gas....go home and finsih packing and try to go to bed early....we're gonna get up at 5am....go out to breakfast...then hit the road at 6am to make it to Old Orchard Beach, Maine for 8am...park...spend the morning sunning....then get our keys to the place and settle in...

I AM SO FRIGGIN EXCITED!! I need this vacation SOOOOO friggin bad!!

Caitlin have a nice trip.You earned it.I'll will start my two week Stevie-cation next friday .Sorry to hear about your uncle Jim.

[Chris_Lover]

As I was walking .This guy jogged by me.I said to myself ."you got to be kidding.This guy is jogging in this heat".He looked older then me.If I tried that.
I often wonder how they can do it too, but lucky them that can still run at their age!

I remember in my older nieghborhood the idiots blast those overpowered car systems in the driveway all night.98 percent of the music was crap.

The problem is that I TOTALLY forgot that today it's St. John's eve, that is one of the patron saints of my city, so it's holiday here and for 2-3 days there'll be music and a fair...but this kind of music they're still playing in the courtyard is only a big noise and I hate it! It seems that here they only know electronic or latin american music :mad:

[Macfanforever]

I often wonder how they can do it too, but lucky them that can still run at their age!



The problem is that I TOTALLY forgot that today it's St. John's eve, that is one of the patron saints of my city, so it's holiday here and for 2-3 days there'll be music and a fair...but this kind of music they're still playing in the courtyard is only a big noise and I hate it! It seems that here they only know electronic or latin american music :mad:

Yes I agree.I was a pretty good runner when I was young.Now I think my legs and knees could not handle it.

Music wize I had to deal with reggaeton and latin rap hip hop at my old APT.I don't care what language .Its crap.Now I'm in my own the house I'm at its very quiet.But once in awhile my neighbor plays Elvis music at full volume which I don't mind.She got to deal with me with Stevie and Fleetwood Mac coming from my direction.Plus a barking dog from the house next door..

[iamnotafraid]

But once in awhile my neighbor plays Elvis music at full volume which I don't mind.

Sounds like you've got a good neighbor.

[vivfox]

It seems that here they only know electronic or latin american music :mad:


Latin American music is fine but they need to lose that damned accordian!

[vivfox]

Music wize I had to deal with reggaeton and latin rap hip hop at my old APT.I don't care what language .Its crap.Plus a barking dog from the house next door..


To me the sound of barking dogs is worse than the sound of bad music. The music will eventually stop. The dog must die.

[Macfanforever]

Latin American music is fine but they need to lose that damned accordian!

I enjoy the TexMex music they played at my old APT.It sounds like mexican country music which is like ours.Likes of the great Freddy Fender which he was my moms favorite.


To me the sound of barking dogs is worse than the sound of bad music. The music will eventually stop. The dog must die.

Hahahaha.Yes The dogs are not bad as they were.A couple of call to the police and the dog pound took care of that.They learn to be a responsible dog owner.

[Silver Springs]

So yesterday I was involved in a stadium wide mosh pit while Bruce Springsteen sang Twist and shout. Before which I was taught the words to The River by a drunken man covered in lipsick who referred to himself as "The Scouse Mouse", despite the fact that he was clearly Glaswegian.

Pretty standard day.

[poetinmyheart]

So yesterday I was involved in a stadium wide mosh pit while Bruce Springsteen sang Twist and shout. Before which I was taught the words to The River by a drunken man covered in lipsick who referred to himself as "The Scouse Mouse", despite the fact that he was clearly Glaswegian.

Pretty standard day.

Bruce!! How was it? I'm seeing him in a few weeks and am very excited. Have never seen him live before.

JTIS, that today all I have done is watch Elizabeth Taylor movies. I have a huge amount of work to be getting on with but Elizabeth seemed a better option.

[Silver Springs]

Bruce!! How was it? I'm seeing him in a few weeks and am very excited. Have never seen him live before.

JTIS, that today all I have done is watch Elizabeth Taylor movies. I have a huge amount of work to be getting on with but Elizabeth seemed a better option.

It was INCREDIBLE! I was piss wet through as it had been raining all day, I had uncontrollable shakes because of the cold...But I just didn't care. 30 songs of pure perfection and the atmosphere was electric.I had an absolute blast. He's an incredible showman and I promise it will be one of the greatest nights of your life.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

Caitlin have a nice trip.You earned it.I'll will start my two week Stevie-cation next friday .Sorry to hear about your uncle Jim.

I'm def having a GREAT trip so far! The house is amazing!! So cute....and like 100 yards from the beach =) Gonna go out tonight and maybe go to a bar and hang around the boardwalk =)

YAY for 2 weeks til Stevie-cation!!! I'm trying to go to the Boston and Mohegan shows

Thanks =\ I have to drive back down to Mass. for my Uncle's wake =\

[iamnotafraid]

To me the sound of barking dogs is worse than the sound of bad music.

On this we do agree.

[iamnotafraid]

It's 1:29 in the morning and all Ledgies
are tucked away sleeping in their beds.

Where are the rockers?

[HomerMcvie]

It's 1:29 in the morning and all Ledgies
are tucked away sleeping in their beds.

Where are the rockers?

NOT ME! I worked 17 hours today, doing sound for a festival(5 bands on my stage). THEN, I went to a club, and did lighting for a band.

And while I'm WORN OUT, I'm not a bit sleepy....WIRED!!!! Gonna pop an Advil PM now, and HOPE it kicks in! Nursing some red wine in the meantime(accidental Chris pun!). Watching Married With Children, on TBS.....Psycho Dad, Psycho Dad(I apologize if nobody gets the MWC reference...).

Going to try and get up for family reunion tomorrow(hour+ drive), then drive another hour+, to my friend's cookout, tomorrow night. I swear, I can fit 36 hours into a 24 hour day! Or I try to! ( I don't want to go to the family reunion, but I skipped last year, and I was "guilted" into trying to go).

[iamnotafraid]

NOT ME!


Good to know there's at least one other
rocker on this board.

Good luck with the family reunion.

[HomerMcvie]

Good to know there's at least one other
rocker on this board.

Good luck with the family reunion.

Oh Hellz to the no! I've been a hyperactive kid, my whole life. I wish I knew how to relax!


Thanks. I only don't want to go now, because I've kicked ASS, working this week, and I'm a gonna look like a $2 crack whore!:p

[Dodfather]

It's 1:29 in the morning and all Ledgies
are tucked away sleeping in their beds.

Where are the rockers?

Hahaha! This made me laugh. I went out for a few after quiet after work drinks and ended up getting in at 4.30 am after going to the casino when the club/bar we were in closed! After jumping up and down in a sweaty hot box to Guns 'N' Roses (this place has a brilliantly classic playilst) I ended up helping a mate win at 3 card poker. I used to be a croupier so wasn't gambling though.

Haven't had such a late finish in a long time, with it being so light on the way home. Brilliant.



Thanks. I only don't want to go now, because I've kicked ASS, working this week, and I'm a gonna look like a $2 crack whore!:p

.... but what a look that must be! :lol:

[fringed n fab]

This tropical storm Debby doesn't seem to want to let up. 18 ft waves reported offshore yesterday in the Tampa area and we've had a few reported tornadoes this morning along SW FL. So much for a beach day the next few days. The sun must've taken a vacation elsewhere for awhile so enjoy it.

[louielouie2000]

This tropical storm Debby doesn't seem to want to let up. 18 ft waves reported offshore yesterday in the Tampa area and we've had a few reported tornadoes this morning along SW FL. So much for a beach day the next few days. The sun must've taken a vacation elsewhere for awhile so enjoy it.

I was really hoping Debby was going to come to Texas and dump some rain on us, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. The Highland Lakes west of Austin are still under 50% full from last year's drought, and we haven't had any decent rain in months now. I miss my lakes!!

[Macfanforever]

I'm def having a GREAT trip so far! The house is amazing!! So cute....and like 100 yards from the beach =) Gonna go out tonight and maybe go to a bar and hang around the boardwalk =)

YAY for 2 weeks til Stevie-cation!!! I'm trying to go to the Boston and Mohegan shows

Thanks =\ I have to drive back down to Mass. for my Uncle's wake =\

I hope you are having fun.Did you take any pix.

[Macfanforever]

Yesterday and today I started to prep the car for the Stevie-cation coming up this week.Check everything like tires,brakes and all the fluids.Spare tire check ok.Fix the clock which had a bad solder joint on a resistor.I'm glad I got that working.Changed the oil yesterday.Did a quick wash today.I need to vacuum it next.

You guys down south east hold on and be safe with Debby getting closer.

BTW .Did anybody check the extended forcast Jones Beach show on friday.

[iamnotafraid]

Hahaha! This made me laugh. I went out for a few...

Haven't had such a late finish in a long time, with it being so light on the way home. Brilliant.

Good to know someone's out there rock'n late night.

[KarmaContestant]

JTIS...

I just watched Contagion. It was great

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In other news, I grew a lot of chard in my garden this year. It was my intention to eat the leaves, but honestly I don't like them. They taste too much like cooked spinach.

http://www.food-from-the-garden.com/images/chard.jpg

So instead, I eat the stems. Baked, with cheese and breadcrumbs - wow - they were delicious.

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2008/02/baked-swiss-chard-stems-recipe-with.html

[iamnotafraid]

http://www.food-from-the-garden.com/images/chard.jpg

So instead, I eat the stems. Baked, with cheese and breadcrumbs - wow - they were delicious.


Wow! Look at all that color.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I hope you are having fun.Did you take any pix.

I am having fun =] and yes were taking pics =]

[HomerMcvie]

Hahaha! This made me laugh. I went out for a few after quiet after work drinks and ended up getting in at 4.30 am after going to the casino when the club/bar we were in closed! After jumping up and down in a sweaty hot box to Guns 'N' Roses (this place has a brilliantly classic playilst) I ended up helping a mate win at 3 card poker. I used to be a croupier so wasn't gambling though.

Haven't had such a late finish in a long time, with it being so light on the way home. Brilliant.



.... but what a look that must be! :lol:
Well I'm proud to say I squeezed 48 hours into 24! Woke up and showered, drove 60 miles to family reunion....then left and drove 70 miles to an evening cookout.....while heading home, a friend texted me, wanting to know if I wanted to meet for drinks.....BRAINSTORM......texted about 15 people.....we all went to my house instead, and partied like rock stars in the pool, until about 4AM.

Family and friends(no kids) are on their way over now, to swim, party, and cookout.....

I'll get plenty of rest, when I'm dead!!! But lunch will be a bloody mary, while floating around.:lol:

[Dodfather]

Family and friends(no kids) are on their way over now, to swim, party, and cookout.....

:

OK, I misread a this line and wondered what kind of party you were planning! :lol:

[wild-heart]

Patti Smith was beyond incredible tonight. Just wow.

[iamnotafraid]

Patti Smith was beyond incredible tonight. Just wow.

My new copy of Rolling Stone arrived a few days ago.
It featured a full page photo of Ms. Smith.

__________________________________________


And a great thanks goes out to Dnightshade.
This Ledgie sent me their copy of Everything You
Want To Know About Stevie Nicks. A book I've
looked for forever. And now it's mine. Who knew
Ledgies could be nice to each other???

So a big THANK YOU!!!

[HomerMcvie]

OK, I misread a this line and wondered what kind of party you were planning! :lol:

What happens in the pool....shhh, my lawyer told me to not talk about that stuff!:lol::lol::lol:

[Macfanforever]

JTIS...

I just watched Contagion. It was great

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bdzWcrXVtwg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

In other news, I grew a lot of chard in my garden this year. It was my intention to eat the leaves, but honestly I don't like them. They taste too much like cooked spinach.

http://www.food-from-the-garden.com/images/chard.jpg

So instead, I eat the stems. Baked, with cheese and breadcrumbs - wow - they were delicious.

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2008/02/baked-swiss-chard-stems-recipe-with.html

Wow! Look at all that color.

I agree .They look like a TV test pattern.It would make a great computer screen saver too.If I eat it.My eye glasses will light up like two TV screens with test patterns.LOL...

[holidayroad]

And a great thanks goes out to Dnightshade.
This Ledgie sent me their copy of Everything You
Want To Know About Stevie Nicks. A book I've
looked for forever. And now it's mine. Who knew
Ledgies could be nice to each other???

So a big THANK YOU!!!

Lucky you! That's very hard to find. How very nice of Dnightshade!:thumbsup:

[Silver Springs]

<s>I wish I knew what it was about my personality that repels people so much.</s>

Maybe it's just me in general. It's happened far too often now to just be coincidence.

Come on people, now. Free for all. Tell me what you dislike about me. I'm a big girl. I can take it.

[WildHearted]

<s>I wish I knew what it was about my personality that repels people so much.</s>

Maybe it's just me in general. It's happened far too often now to just be coincidence.

Come on people, now. Free for all. Tell me what you dislike about me. I'm a big girl. I can take it.

I feel the same way about people but then I remember that if people don't like me for who I am, well then those aren't really the people I want to be around anyway, and try not to dwell on it. Easier said than done. Really though, it's not you - it's them.

Anyone have any remedies for migraines? I've been having them sporadically for the past 7 years but never gone to the doctor (probably should have) because they were usually only occurring when it was *ahem* that time of the month. It had been over a year since the last one I had, and then I randomly had a horrible one last night and I have no clue what triggered it since it's NOT the usual time I would get them.... I slept it off but I'm still feeling a bit odd today.

[skcin]

Bee - here's my advice. F*ck 'em. You know, not literally.



WildHearted-

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/build/mt-search.cgi?IncludeBlogs=1&limit=20&search=migraine

Ice cream

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

[KarmaContestant]

Anyone have any remedies for migraines? I've been having them sporadically for the past 7 years but never gone to the doctor (probably should have) because they were usually only occurring when it was *ahem* that time of the month.

I don't want to alarm you, but too many people claim they have migraines and then act like it's no big deal. Go to the doctor.

If they are really migraines, your doctor can provide the best medication to deal with the pain.

If the headaches are normal headaches, they may send you home with nothing other than instructions to drink more water, get more sleep and spend less time on the computer.

But - there is always a possibility that they are not migraines and that they are not regular headaches cause by fatigue, dehydration or stress -

I know two people, both co-workers (at different jobs) who complained of headaches over the years and who were eventually found to have cancerous tumors. One of them, the man, literally was at his desk one day and suddenly could not speak or stand! He had to bang on the wall to get the attention of another employee who called 911 for him. The other one, a lady, turned out to have a tumor on her optic nerve that required months of radiation which left huge burns on her neck and arms.

And to everyone - I am sorry if you've been taught or have conditioned yourself to believe that headaches are "normal". They are not normal. They are a strong warning sign of a problem with your body. Don't ignore them. Don't take Tylenol, Excedrin, Bayer, Aleve, Advil or any other pills on a regular basis for headaches, because all you're doing is masking the cause of your symptoms. Both of these individuals could have caught their tumors earlier if they had seen a doctor to get to the cause of their supposed "migraines".

Go to the doctor and find out why you have headaches. If it's eye strain, thirst, sleep deprivation - all of these can and should be fixed without pills that slowly destroy your liver and cause other health problems later in life.

Headaches are not normal, and should not be tolerated, masked or ignored.

[WildHearted]

I don't want to alarm you, but too many people claim they have migraines and then act like it's no big deal. Go to the doctor.

If they are really migraines, your doctor can provide the best medication to deal with the pain.

If the headaches are normal headaches, they may send you home with nothing other than instructions to drink more water, get more sleep and spend less time on the computer.

But - there is always a possibility that they are not migraines and that they are not regular headaches cause by fatigue, dehydration or stress -

I know two people, both co-workers (at different jobs) who complained of headaches over the years and who were eventually found to have cancerous tumors. One of them, the man, literally was at his desk one day and suddenly could not speak or stand! He had to bang on the wall to get the attention of another employee who called 911 for him. The other one, a lady, turned out to have a tumor on her optic nerve that required months of radiation which left huge burns on her neck and arms.

And to everyone - I am sorry if you've been taught or have conditioned yourself to believe that headaches are "normal". They are not normal. They are a strong warning sign of a problem with your body. Don't ignore them. Don't take Tylenol, Excedrin, Bayer, Aleve, Advil or any other pills on a regular basis for headaches, because all you're doing is masking the cause of your symptoms. Both of these individuals could have caught their tumors earlier if they had seen a doctor to get to the cause of their supposed "migraines".

Go to the doctor and find out why you have headaches. If it's eye strain, thirst, sleep deprivation - all of these can and should be fixed without pills that slowly destroy your liver and cause other health problems later in life.

Headaches are not normal, and should not be tolerated, masked or ignored.

I've got an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow.

[vivfox]

<s>I wish I knew what it was about my personality that repels people so much.</s>

Maybe it's just me in general. It's happened far too often now to just be coincidence.

Come on people, now. Free for all. Tell me what you dislike about me. I'm a big girl. I can take it.


Sorry you're having a bad day. How come you still haven't told us how your art show went?

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That the waves were pretty big today in Maine! Good thing we bought tubes =P We were sitting in them and riding the waves and getting beached on the shore during high tide =D

[Macfanforever]

JTIS...

That the waves were pretty big today in Maine! Good thing we bought tubes =P We were sitting in them and riding the waves and getting beached on the shore during high tide =D

It sounds like you are having a blast up there.

[SteveMacD]

Bee - here's my advice. F*ck 'em. You know, not literally.

Although...if she REALLY wanted people to like her...

[Chris_Lover]

It's the second, maybe the third time this thing happens to me since December. I saw that you talked about migraine and maybe my actual problem correlates poorly with the argument, however since Sunday night I'm going crazy from the pain in my jaw and left ear. I can't even touch it. I had to take a painkiller, but it didn't works. Today I can't almost hear anymore and I have the sensation that in my ear there's a sheet of paper that makes noise when you move or crumple it. Even when I swallow I hear this noise.
My doctor said that my jaw could dislocate and prescribed me a bite and I started to wear it during the night (hoping it will solve my problem once and for all, but obviously I can't sleep well with that object in my mouth, I can't even close my lips and...imagine what happens if I sleep on my side :eek: ), but I guess the problem is the fact that 4 years ago I had to extract two molars on the left side, because of a stupid mandibular cyst. Then I left my city for two years and the dentist couldn't finish the work, which he did only three months ago, but the upper teeth had descended. Of course now I have the implant with two steel bolts and the two fake teeths, but I think my jaw just moved. I wonder if I'll have to live forever with this painful problem. And I think it's all my fault, even if the doctor said that I suffer from bruxism, and it worsened after me and my gf broke up.

[skcin]

^ I don't grind my teeth but I do clench my jaw when I sleep. I do wear a mouth guard at night, and it really does help.


Although...if she REALLY wanted people to like her...

Well played, sir. :cool:

[KarmaContestant]

^ I don't grind my teeth but I do clench my jaw when I sleep. I do wear a mouth guard at night, and it really does help.



Me too. It does make it a little harder to completely close my mouth (don't want any spiders crawling in there :lol: ) but the benefit is so great that I don't care. I wake up feeling better and more rested than on nights where I don't wear it.

Unfortunately, mine broke in half, but I can still wear both halves.

[Chris_Lover]

^ I don't grind my teeth but I do clench my jaw when I sleep. I do wear a mouth guard at night, and it really does help.


I think I clench my jaw too and I don't gring my teeth, since they are still in perfect shape and not eroded. I don't know why I do it, I don't even realize it :( Stress and depression worsened it.
Now I'll have to wear this mouth guard (or "bite") too during the night...phew! I can't even close my lips, I look like a HORSE and I drool everywhere, it's disgusting! Tonight I read that after a year of using this mouth guard, a girl still has the same problem with pain in her ear and jaw. It seems that this problem affect specially young people. I don't even have all the four wisdom teeth, Mother Nature decided to give me only one of them, and it's not bothering me.
Doctors say that if you remove a wisdom tooth that doesn't hurt you, you could damage or modify the shape of the jaw and then start to have this kind of problems and pain, so people beware when you decide to extract a tooth or devitalize it to prevent intense hot and cold sensation. My mandibular cysts developed due to a bad devitalization done back in 1997. If I could go back knowing all these informations, now I wouldn't do it again.

[Chris_Lover]

Me too. It does make it a little harder to completely close my mouth (don't want any spiders crawling in there :lol: ) but the benefit is so great that I don't care. I wake up feeling better and more rested than on nights where I don't wear it.

Unfortunately, mine broke in half, but I can still wear both halves.

Oh, your message gave me some hope....:) How long have you used it? Tonight was my second night and I feel a little bit better, but my ear still hurts like hell. Yesterday I couldn't even touch it, today I can almost "press" it, but it's still painfull. And this terrible heat worsen the situation :(
I couldn't sleep very well with the mouth guard and every 30/40 minutes I woke up...last time I woke up I remember I was biting on it very hard, because I was dreaming that I was eating potato chips and the potato didn't squeeze, so I was getting angry....then I woke up and I had this plastic "potato" in my mouth...I'm so dumb :lol::lol:

[Silver Springs]

Sorry you're having a bad day. How come you still haven't told us how your art show went?

Sorry....Just...Having a bad time of it lately with people. Whatever. Anyway..Show....Yes. Went well. I don't know how much interest there was in my work because I was supervising other areas, but I'm told people liked it. Had to leave around 8 though because stupid me over-indulged in the Wine. I don't drink, so it really did a number on me.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/1.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/3-1.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/5.jpg

With my Dad, Brother and Sister-In-Law

[estranged4life]

avoiding the summer heat here in Hellhole, err, Oklahoma! :thumbsup:

[Chris_Lover]

Sorry....Just...Having a bad time of it lately with people. Whatever. Anyway..Show....Yes. Went well. I don't know how much interest there was in my work because I was supervising other areas, but I'm told people liked it. Had to leave around 8 though because stupid me over-indulged in the Wine. I don't drink, so it really did a number on me.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/1.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/3-1.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/4.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/5.jpg

With my Dad, Brother and Sister-In-Law


Hi Silver Springs, are these your creations? :) They're very beautiful and my favs are the one in the first pic named GNG, the one with Lindsey in the second photo and the purple woman in the middle in the last one. I'm not an expert on drawing techniques, but something reminds me of lithographs and modern fresco, but I'm sure I'm wrong! :) May you tell us about your works, where you get your inspiration and when you started painting? Maybe you already discussed it in the forum in the past, but I'm still pretty new to this place and I missed the topic.

[Silver Springs]

Hi Silver Springs, are these your creations? :) They're very beautiful and my favs are the one in the first pic named GNG, the one with Lindsey in the second photo and the purple woman in the middle in the last one. I'm not an expert on drawing techniques, but something reminds me of lithographs and modern fresco, but I'm sure I'm wrong! :) May you tell us about your works, where you get your inspiration and when you started painting? Maybe you already discussed it in the forum in the past, but I'm still pretty new to this place and I missed the topic.

Yep. These pieces are all mine. Thank you for your interest :) You wouldn't be wrong when mentioning frescoes, actually :) My work was originally based on the idea of religious frescoes and idolatry (It's been an evolving theme for the past few years. Throughout my artistic endeavours I have been fascinated by the idea of Idolatry, Allegory and Escapism. From a personal perspective, the term Idolatry means to favour another's existence beyond that of my own. Basically, to live vicariously through another to seek fulfillment through their own achievements. I somewhat accidentally stumbled upon the concept within my work of media saturation and resulting audience apathy when it comes to a celebrated figure. I came to this as a result of continuous experimentation with the same faces and a resulting apathy with my own work. This I feel links very well with my theme as it communicates the over indulgence we as a society have partaken in when it comes to the lives of the famous. It is my query within my worth whether or not this constant media presence is in fact cheapening not only their own image but the image of the product, organisation or other they're representing. My work represents this in its own way; feeding off of the celebrity obsessive culture to annihilate the idealised perception of celebrity. It relies on the idea of a media that is thoroughly saturated with celebrity imagery, receiving an ultimately apathetic reaction from a no longer convinced audience. Thus the need for consistent and prolonged change in order to maintain the audience interest and willingness to invest in the media machine. I use no expensive materials within my work, merely relying on found cardboard, wood and cheap paints in order to create the illusion of glamour. My final show is a collection of cardboard and cheap paper pieces, collated together in an otherwise neat fashion. Cheap and cheerful, presented as pristine and glamourised. I've been drawing and painting most of my life. I was the child that was always covered in paint with crayons stuffed into every pocket and an abundance of sketchbooks.

[Chris_Lover]

This shows that when someone is talented (as you) and have a good dexterity and imagination, she/he can create anything she/he want with the everyday materials.
Art doesn't necessarily have to be something reserved to rich people only, something very luxurious, but must be able to reach everyone's heart, feed the curiosity and imagination especially in young people like us. You know you can be a real inspiration for them. Youngster today are unfortunately moving away from art and culture, thinking it's "boring" or intended only for adults or older people. Very wrong.
You can create art with anything that comes in handy, but of course you must have some experience, so they'll have to study and dedicate their life to art, as you did.
I also support your perspective of "idolatry" as a form of inspiration, as long as you never forget that you are special too, and also the most important work of art among all those you have realized or will realize in the future :)

[vivfox]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/2.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/3-1.jpg


I wonder if people are aware they are looking at Lindsey Buckingham pics here?

Also I love the pic of your family. That's a beautiful dress you are wearing. You have a huge rack:eek: and your dad is one good looking fellow.

[Dodfather]

Sorry....Just...Having a bad time of it lately with people. Whatever. Anyway..Show....Yes. Went well. I don't know how much interest there was in my work because I was supervising other areas, but I'm told people liked it. Had to leave around 8 though because stupid me over-indulged in the Wine. I don't drink, so it really did a number on me.



http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa23/LaVieBombal/4.jpg




It's Adam!! Do you do comissions? I want that painting! :cool::nod:

Seriously, these are great - well done! I'm so impressed :)

Your work reminds me of my friend Jamie's work. He's an artists too and his primary interest is stardom/celebrity and he does fantastic paintings and is starting to make a name for himself in the local area. His last exhibition was well reviewed and had some great stuff. We keep meaning to collabortate on a project that combines his work and mine.

Great stuff here!

[KarmaContestant]

Oh, your message gave me some hope....:) How long have you used it?

Three years.

[Silver Springs]

It's Adam!! Do you do comissions? I want that painting! :cool::nod:

Seriously, these are great - well done! I'm so impressed :)

Your work reminds me of my friend Jamie's work. He's an artists too and his primary interest is stardom/celebrity and he does fantastic paintings and is starting to make a name for himself in the local area. His last exhibition was well reviewed and had some great stuff. We keep meaning to collabortate on a project that combines his work and mine.

Great stuff here!

haha. Well I do do commissions, actually. And that particular piece is for sale.

Thank you for your compliments. And you, Viv. It's greatly appreciated.

Ooo! He sounds interesting. Does he have a website?

[Chris_Lover]

Three years.

Oh no...now all my hope is gone... :shocked::(

[Dodfather]

haha. Well I do do commissions, actually. And that particular piece is for sale.

Thank you for your compliments. And you, Viv. It's greatly appreciated.

Ooo! He sounds interesting. Does he have a website?

I've sent you a pm...

I know Jamie used to have a website but last I checked he was re-doing it and changing the address. I'll check it out again and let you know.

[ButterCookie]

It's my little sister's 16th Birthday today and her prom :) I made her a cake last night and my cooking didn't kill anyone!

https://p.twimg.com/Awa4jaTCAAAyLXY.jpg

[skcin]

^ That's adorable. :nod:

Bee - your show looks & sounds like it went well. You're very talented, IMO.

[SortaSavageLike]

It's 11:30 at night, and my next-door neighbor's scumbag boyfriend is painstakingly polishing his F150 while the truck's stereo is blaring loud heavy metal music with the doors wide open. Sorry us people who retail need to sleep at night. Too bad we can't all get involved in a shady shipping pallet reselling scheme, and just work whatever hours we want.

God, I hate trashy people. :mad:

[Chris_Lover]

It's my little sister's 16th Birthday today and her prom :) I made her a cake last night and my cooking didn't kill anyone!

https://p.twimg.com/Awa4jaTCAAAyLXY.jpg

May we have a piece of it too? :D Congrats, it's very beautiful! ;)

It's 11:30 at night, and my next-door neighbor's scumbag boyfriend is painstakingly polishing his F150 while the truck's stereo is blaring loud heavy metal music with the doors wide open.

I'm very sorry for what happened, if it can comfort you this evening there was the Euro 2012 football match Italy-Germany (I was sure we were going to loose) and someone mounted again the big tv screen to watch it in the courtyard, so all the neighborhood could hear the noise and the people screaming, clapping their hands or whistle :shocked:
When the match ended, at 11-11:20 at night, people started passing in the streets with their cars, making noises, playing the horns and waving our flag until 1 a.m :shocked: Of course, on these occasions no one goes to sleep. Thank God this afternoon I took a painkiller, since i'm almost deaf from my left ear and with all the noise it started to vibrate like it was a drum. Even my stove went crazy and decided to celebrate releasing electric discharges every 2 seconds, so I had to turn off the power supply in the kitchen (I was even expecting the visit of the chickens, as happened to Chris). -__-
I dare not think what will happens if we'll win against Spain in the final match... :distress:

[Macfanforever]

It's 11:30 at night, and my next-door neighbor's scumbag boyfriend is painstakingly polishing his F150 while the truck's stereo is blaring loud heavy metal music with the doors wide open. Sorry us people who retail need to sleep at night. Too bad we can't all get involved in a shady shipping pallet reselling scheme, and just work whatever hours we want.

God, I hate trashy people. :mad:

I'm glad I don't have to deal with that crap anymore.I used to deal with Rap/Hip Hop and reggaeton blasting from the parkinglot at 2am in the morning on a work night.

[Chris_Lover]

I'm glad I don't have to deal with that crap anymore.I used to deal with Rap/Hip Hop and reggaeton blasting from the parkinglot at 2am in the morning on a work night.

It's still happening? I thought your neighbors had stopped listening to that sh*t :shocked:

[Macfanforever]

Ok I will be finishing up here and try to sleep and get an early start to Jones Beach and Holmdel tomorrow/today.I will back home sometime sunday .I wont able to chat online with daily updates because I'm still in the stone age with the Flintstones when it comes to wireless thingys or I can find a library or a computer cafes in town.

Ok have fun at the shows guys or I seeya there in person.

[Macfanforever]

It's still happening? I thought your neighbors had stopped listening to that sh*t :shocked:

Its not here .That was about 3 1/2 years ago.Now I dealing with a barking dog.

[HomerMcvie]

I'm just frustrated with life...

So many aspects are going well, but there's just one huge facet, that's missing. And I don't think I'll ever find it. It's so strange, because 9 out of 10 of my ducks are in a perfect row, but that damned 10th duck, just isn't happening. I'd gladly trade 2 or 3 of the other ducks....

My friends are all in love with someone, and that ain't making it any easier!!!:o


JTIS....:shocked:

[Macfanforever]

It seems like I'm getting bombarded with telemarketer calls everyday lately.I did signed up to the do not call list and they still call.I know the political call are exempt from the do not call list.I dont pickup the phone no more.I just screen the calls with my machine.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

Back to work today....NOT EXCITED!!! Looking for a new job with regular hours.....

[Silver Springs]

I'm just frustrated with life...

So many aspects are going well, but there's just one huge facet, that's missing. And I don't think I'll ever find it. It's so strange, because 9 out of 10 of my ducks are in a perfect row, but that damned 10th duck, just isn't happening. I'd gladly trade 2 or 3 of the other ducks....

My friends are all in love with someone, and that ain't making it any easier!!!:o


JTIS....:shocked:

Unfortunately I know exactly how you're feeling.

[estranged4life]

printed off my list of my "officially" released cd's, the number of pages needed to list what I own took 90 pages! Hate to have to print off the "bootlegs" - that will be a pain in the ass!

Cannot believe it has been 9 years since hanging out in downtown OKC with Gerald (shackin' up) and 'Livia' before the Fleetwood Mac show. Tomorrow has been 9 years since I met Ledgies at the HRC in Dallas (Seteca, wondergirl)...Time sure does fly!

[HomerMcvie]

Unfortunately I know exactly how you're feeling.

I'm sorry to hear that.

You know, it's just so funny. Seriously, in every other aspect of life, I am TRULY the luckiest guy who ever lived(hell, just under $1000 check came in the mail today, for escrow overages - totally unexpected, "found" money - and example of just normal good things, that just fall in my lap!). But I'm blessed with health, reasonable financial success, okay looks, talent, good friends, good family....

But love....it's just like I'm not cut out for it. I mean, "I" try...I really do. But it's just not in the cards for me. You know, on Everybody Loves Raymond, there's one episode where Robert says, "you know, for everyone, there's supposed to be that somebody special out there for them....I think I just need to wake up and accept, that that person isn't out there for me". That's how I feel. And I hate it when my friends tell me, "oh, you're a good catch....it'll happen for you". Yeah, "WHEN? When I'm 100?":mad:

[WildHearted]

It's my birthday today :)

And look what came in the mail... perfect timing!

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6jnavW0RX1qck5fxo1_500.jpg

[Macfanforever]

It's my birthday today :)

And look what came in the mail... perfect timing!

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6jnavW0RX1qck5fxo1_500.jpg

Happy birthday.I'm glad you got a copy of that classic album.

[bangdrum]

(I know I've been quiet...)

Tonight, my mother insisted her idiot "he's not my boyfriend, he's my friend who's a man" spend time in our apartment with us, which she encouraged through excessive vodka and tonics, ordering a pizza (which she proceeded to dribble onto the carpet), and attempting to make inane conversation that only embarrassed me and made me want to run further away from her and him. Now both of them are passed out in her bed with the door open and all the lights in the apartment off.

I actually texted my boss (at 9:30 PM) to ask where the buildings one landlord owns are (as he had mentioned I could potentially get an apartment in one of them, as a "connection") and I'm really not kidding about it... :shocked::confused::shocked:

[KarmaContestant]

One of these:
http://www.whereartmeetstheheart.com/imagespmo/pmo%20-%20Polyphylla%20decemlineata%20-%20Ten-lined%20June%20Beetle%20-%202010-08-13%2019214.jpg
Is flying around my porchlight - I swear it's three inches long. I'm afraid to go out on my porch because he is flying erratically and bumping into everything.

It's terrifying.

[ButterCookie]

My Gran is having a new pacemaker tomorrow and while she's only having a local anaesthetic and it's a routine operation, she's really scared. She's worried she's going to choke and die on the table because she has a syndrome that means she doesn't produce saliva, so her throat gets dry quickly. It would mean the world to me if you guys could keep her in your thoughts and prayers ♥

[SortaSavageLike]

I had two hamburgers, kettle-fried chips, tortilla chips, fruit salad, chicken salad, multiple cans of soda, some Snapple, and a hot dog today.

Damn, I just can't eat like I used to. :(

[Silver Springs]

My Gran is having a new pacemaker tomorrow and while she's only having a local anaesthetic and it's a routine operation, she's really scared. She's worried she's going to choke and die on the table because she has a syndrome that means she doesn't produce saliva, so her throat gets dry quickly. It would mean the world to me if you guys could keep her in your thoughts and prayers ♥

Will do, honey. Good thoughts and karma her way!

[poetinmyheart]

JTIS that I officially qualified as a teacher this week. My training year is over :blob1:

[WildHearted]

JTIS that I officially qualified as a teacher this week. My training year is over :blob1:

Congrats! :blob1:

[Aussie W/Heart]

JTIS that I officially qualified as a teacher this week. My training year is over :blob1:

Congratulations:wavey:

[Macfanforever]

JTIS that I officially qualified as a teacher this week. My training year is over :blob1:

Congratulations.I remember what my mom went through when she was doing the same thing 30 years ago.

[bombaysaffires]

I'm sorry to hear that.

You know, it's just so funny. Seriously, in every other aspect of life, I am TRULY the luckiest guy who ever lived(hell, just under $1000 check came in the mail today, for escrow overages - totally unexpected, "found" money - and example of just normal good things, that just fall in my lap!). But I'm blessed with health, reasonable financial success, okay looks, talent, good friends, good family....

But love....it's just like I'm not cut out for it. I mean, "I" try...I really do. But it's just not in the cards for me. You know, on Everybody Loves Raymond, there's one episode where Robert says, "you know, for everyone, there's supposed to be that somebody special out there for them....I think I just need to wake up and accept, that that person isn't out there for me". That's how I feel. And I hate it when my friends tell me, "oh, you're a good catch....it'll happen for you". Yeah, "WHEN? When I'm 100?":mad:

I know how you feel....but then, by some miracle, it *did* happen for me. After telling myself that I would be single for the rest of my life, I met the love of my life at 41... He's fabulous, but if you had asked me in years previous to describe my dream man he would not have met a lot of those (unrealistic) "requirements". And yet he's cute, smart, decent, funny.....and 12 years younger. But somehow, it works! I will keep thinking positively for you because I *never* ever expected it to happen for me :woohoo:

[bombaysaffires]

JTIS...

Back to work today....NOT EXCITED!!! Looking for a new job with regular hours.....

Me too..:sorry:

I work regular hours, but this job is killing me.

[estranged4life]

Started to use my treadmill again (Too hot outside - been over 100F each day for the past 2 weeks) - and NO (!!!) I haven't performed the Stevie-thang from the video of "Stand Back", But I have gotten a couple of my cats to climb aboard and haul ass!

[Macfanforever]

Started to use my treadmill again (Too hot outside - been over 100F each day for the past 2 weeks) - and NO (!!!) I haven't performed the Stevie-thang from the video of "Stand Back", But I have gotten a couple of my cats to climb aboard and haul ass!

I've been doing my walks at night.Its a little cooler.I almost slip on a couple of toads resting on the sidewalk as they come out at night..

[HomerMcvie]

I know how you feel....but then, by some miracle, it *did* happen for me. After telling myself that I would be single for the rest of my life, I met the love of my life at 41... He's fabulous, but if you had asked me in years previous to describe my dream man he would not have met a lot of those (unrealistic) "requirements". And yet he's cute, smart, decent, funny.....and 12 years younger. But somehow, it works! I will keep thinking positively for you because I *never* ever expected it to happen for me :woohoo:

Thank you. It's actually been weighing heavily on me, the past month or two. Watching all my friends fall in love...:( And I too, have stopped looking for "perfection". Although I have tried a couple different strategies in the past year, and they haven't worked, either. I'm now at the "I guess I just need to give up, and accept my solitude" place.

I'm very happy that you found it! I keep hearing that many don't find it, until they give up, and stop looking. We'll see.....:confused:

[Macfanforever]

Beware of this malware .

http://www.times-georgian.com/view/full_story/19225573/article-Malware-could-cause-loss-of-Internet-service-Monday?instance=TG_home_story

[vivfox]

I was out of town and on vacation for 8 days and I have just returned. I was able to use someone else's computer for a limited amount of time while I was away so if any of you Ledgies celebrated a Birthday between June 29th and yesterday and I didn't give you my best wishes, please don't take it personally. I love you still.

[Macfanforever]

I was out of town and on vacation for 8 days and I have just returned. I was able to use someone else's computer for a limited amount of time while I was away so if any of you Ledgies celebrated a Birthday between June 29th and yesterday and I didn't give you my best wishes, please don't take it personally. I love you still.

Hi Viv.I guess you got alot of catchup on here.

[vivfox]

Hi Viv.I guess you got alot of catchup on here.

That and some spicy mustard over there in the Stevie forum.

[iamnotafraid]

Elvis, Jack White, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

I have dreams (some nightmares) almost every night.
But as much as I listen to music, I seldom dream of my
favorite artists. Within the last month I've had dreams
of the four artist mentioned.

None have been too crazy. I saw Elvis again in concert.
Jack White sold me one of his guitars for $49.99. The
Stevie and Lindsey dream happened last night. I was
hanging out with Lindsey, it seemed he was a little down
for some reason (I knew why in the dream). But the part
that hangs with me the most was visiting with Stevie.

And now I'm mad, mad, mad at myself for not writing
down what she told me. In our conversation she said to me
"I saw you leave last night in your truck and..." she finished
that with a few verses to a song she'd just made up. And then
I woke up. I remember repeating the verses so I'd remember
them later. But when I awoke to get up for the day I'd forgotten
them. Four Stevie Dream verses, gone forever.

[vivfox]

I have dreams (some nightmares) almost every night.
the part
that hangs with me the most was visiting with Stevie.


After she left you she was hanging out with me in my dream real early this morning. I had an extensive conversation with her but I have to keep it private.

[Macfanforever]

That and some spicy mustard over there in the Stevie forum.

Hahahaha.Yes .I could use some mayo too.


Elvis, Jack White, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

I have dreams (some nightmares) almost every night.
But as much as I listen to music, I seldom dream of my
favorite artists. Within the last month I've had dreams
of the four artist mentioned.

None have been too crazy. I saw Elvis again in concert.
Jack White sold me one of his guitars for $49.99. The
Stevie and Lindsey dream happened last night. I was
hanging out with Lindsey, it seemed he was a little down
for some reason (I knew why in the dream). But the part
that hangs with me the most was visiting with Stevie.

And now I'm mad, mad, mad at myself for not writing
down what she told me. In our conversation she said to me
"I saw you leave last night in your truck and..." she finished
that with a few verses to a song she'd just made up. And then
I woke up. I remember repeating the verses so I'd remember
them later. But when I awoke to get up for the day I'd forgotten
them. Four Stevie Dream verses, gone forever.

You could use one of those digital pocket recorders next to your bed.When you wake up .Just hit record.

After she left you she was hanging out with me in my dream real early this morning. I had an extensive conversation with her but I have to keep it private.

Hahahaha.Oh is that so.I hope I was a good one.


I do notice when tour season is on.The Stevie / FM dreams are running high.

I never forget the one I had years ago about meeting up with Stevie with my mom with me.I have talked about it on here several times .

[David]

And now I'm mad, mad, mad at myself for not writing
down what she told me. In our conversation she said to me
"I saw you leave last night in your truck and..." she finished
that with a few verses to a song she'd just made up. And then
I woke up. I remember repeating the verses so I'd remember
them later. But when I awoke to get up for the day I'd forgotten
them. Four Stevie Dream verses, gone forever.Better be careful ... that's how that Carol Hilton woman from Michigan got into so much legal trouble with Stevie! :lol:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS....

That all I have to do is get through this 8 hour work day(1-9) and then I am free for 3 days!!! thats right! 3 days in a row off!! SOOOO excited because I need some recoup days....standing all day has made my knees and hip hurt a lot....

Plus the Boston Stveie show is tmrw =)

[iamnotafraid]

Vivfox,
You'll have to give us an edited version
of your conversation with her.

Macfanforever,
Weird you mention that. I almost purchased
one of those recorders last week. It would have
come in handy.

David,
I don't think I've heard of the Carol Hilton story,
do tell.

In a dream the night before last I had a knife. And
even though the odds were against me, I wasn't going
to die alone. (for the record, no stars were involved)

[bluefox4000]

Found a Wheelchair I really love yesterday. Got to try it out, only thing left to do is order it.

Mick

[BTFLCHLD]

i made this‎*´¨)
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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥

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[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That I'm looking for a new job....

[beccamorrisfift]

JTIS...

That I'm looking for a new job....

why homie? thought u luved ur jawb?xoxo

[Enchanted_Stevi]

why homie? thought u luved ur jawb?xoxo

Nope it's horrible!! The company sucks, the manager was horrible....I quit today actually....

So now I am on the hunt for a new job

[Silver Springs]

Okay. Kind of. Sort of. Going on a date on Thursday.

Ajkhdidnfklgu.

:shocked::o:eek::eek:

[vivfox]

There's never enough macaroni & cheese and there's never enough ice cream.

[iamnotafraid]

Okay. Kind of. Sort of. Going on a date on Thursday.

Details. And don't leave us hanging.

[HomerMcvie]

So I'm on vacation until Thursday....

Sitting in my favorite honky tonk in Nashville last night, and this HUGE(like about 6'6", and 400 lbs) black guy comes in, with his (apparent) bodyguard. He's wearing a pink and white pinstriped suit, and has long dread locks. So of course everyone is looking, and people finally figure out who he is.

Well, he asked me to take a picture of him and a friend, with his phone. So I did, and became his best friend for the night. He bought round after round of food and drinks, for me and my friend.

So it turns out he's a Pittsburgh Steeler, named Willie Colon(I don't follow football, at all, so I had no idea, but people were asking for his autograph, so I found out who he is[duh]). Googled him, and he signed a 29 million dollar contract last year.

Yeah, he can afford to buy my drinks for the night! Thanks, Willie!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Silver Springs]

Details. And don't leave us hanging.

Haha. Well I'll let you know afterwards. He's a friend of a friend named Paul and he's a web designer. We've spoken a few times on Facebook and seem to get on very well. We met at my Degree show.

[Dodfather]

So I'm on vacation until Thursday....

Sitting in my favorite honky tonk in Nashville last night, and this HUGE(like about 6'6", and 400 lbs) black guy comes in, with his (apparent) bodyguard. He's wearing a pink and white pinstriped suit, and has long dread locks. So of course everyone is looking, and people finally figure out who he is.

Well, he asked me to take a picture of him and a friend, with his phone. So I did, and became his best friend for the night. He bought round after round of food and drinks, for me and my friend.

So it turns out he's a Pittsburgh Steeler, named Willie Colon(I don't follow football, at all, so I had no idea, but people were asking for his autograph, so I found out who he is[duh]). Googled him, and he signed a 29 million dollar contract last year.

Yeah, he can afford to buy my drinks for the night! Thanks, Willie!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

GREAT story! I'm sure something similar will happen on my eventual trip. I get free drinks when people hear the accent...

[estranged4life]

I tried for the third time to exit myself from this existence - obviously failed at that...

Still here for some unknown reason. Hopefully things start to improve because I don't want to repeat last summer's stay in a hospital for depression (Where I tried to kill myself twice).

Oddly, next Monday would have been Debbie's 49th birthday...:angel:

To humor myself, I tried once again to listen to Stevie's album "In Your Dreams" - and once again could not make it through the complete album before ejecting it!

[HomerMcvie]

GREAT story! I'm sure something similar will happen on my eventual trip. I get free drinks when people hear the accent...

I really do meet some amazing people...

Yesterday, I met this guitarist from CA(who is "nobody" - he was here for the NAMM show). We started talking and drinking beer, around 5PM, and hung out for 9 hours! I loaned him my Country Music Hall of Fame ID, so that he can take a free tour of the facility today, and he's going to mail it back to me, when he gets home.

Life.is.good.:woohoo:

[CADreaming]

I really do meet some amazing people...

Yesterday, I met this guitarist from CA(who is "nobody" - he was here for the NAMM show). We started talking and drinking beer, around 5PM, and hung out for 9 hours! I loaned him my Country Music Hall of Fame ID, so that he can take a free tour of the facility today, and he's going to mail it back to me, when he gets home.

Life.is.good.:woohoo:

He should enjoy the Bakersfield exhibit they have going right now. One of the first electric guitars is displayed, belonged to Merle Travis and Speedy West's steel.

[HomerMcvie]

He should enjoy the Bakersfield exhibit they have going right now. One of the first electric guitars is displayed, belonged to Merle Travis and Speedy West's steel.

I went yesterday. They had a fingerpicking special, with a guy from Oregon playing for everyone(his name is Brooks Robertson). He was AMAZING, and honestly, would have blown Lindsey off the map. An orchestra of fingers, he had!

I enjoy the CMHOF. I became a member last month. Hell, it doesn't cost much more than one entry, and as much as I'm here, I'll probably spend an afternoon there, on each trip here.

But I loved the Bakersfield exhibit. I'm a huge Buck Owens fan!

[CADreaming]

I went yesterday. They had a fingerpicking special, with a guy from Oregon playing for everyone(his name is Brooks Robertson). He was AMAZING, and honestly, would have blown Lindsey off the map. An orchestra of fingers, he had!

I enjoy the CMHOF. I became a member last month. Hell, it doesn't cost much more than one entry, and as much as I'm here, I'll probably spend an afternoon there, on each trip here.

But I loved the Bakersfield exhibit. I'm a huge Buck Owens fan!

That's cool! I need to renew my membership. I loved the Haggard & Bonnie Owens stuff, but my friend is a big Don Rich fan, so she was in heaven seeing his items.

[Dodfather]

I really do meet some amazing people...

Yesterday, I met this guitarist from CA(who is "nobody" - he was here for the NAMM show). We started talking and drinking beer, around 5PM, and hung out for 9 hours! I loaned him my Country Music Hall of Fame ID, so that he can take a free tour of the facility today, and he's going to mail it back to me, when he gets home.

Life.is.good.:woohoo:

I. want. that. ID. :wavey::wavey:

[HomerMcvie]

That's cool! I need to renew my membership. I loved the Haggard & Bonnie Owens stuff, but my friend is a big Don Rich fan, so she was in heaven seeing his items.

Buck was a wonderful person.

In 1998, Fender put out a red, silver and blue Buck Owens Telecaster. I bought one, and my friend(long story I won't get into) had contact with Buck's secretary. Well, I mailed the gold pickguard off to Bakersfield, and she wrote me back, that "Buck is afraid that any Sharpie will rub off, how would you feel about him getting it engraved for you?"

I offered to pay for the engraving, and she wrote back, "Buck won't hear of it. He's glad to do it for a fan" What a class act he was.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n300/dBsound/buckgtrsig.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n300/dBsound/buckgtr.jpg

[vivfox]

Buck was a wonderful person.


I offered to pay for the engraving, and she wrote back, "Buck won't hear of it. He's glad to do it for a fan" What a class act he was.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n300/dBsound/buckgtrsig.jpg


This is really fukcing cool!!!

[HomerMcvie]

This is really fukcing cool!!!

Thanks. It's definitely one of my prized possessions. If I weren't planning on being cremated, it would have to be buried with me. Seems like more of a shame, to cremate it!:lol:

[Enchanted_Stevi]

There's never enough macaroni & cheese and there's never enough ice cream.

Omg I used to eat a WHOLE box of Mac and Cheese!!

[Enchanted_Stevi]

JTIS...

That I'm not on the search for a new job..... MEH

[Dodfather]

Buck was a wonderful person.

In 1998, Fender put out a red, silver and blue Buck Owens Telecaster. I bought one, and my friend(long story I won't get into) had contact with Buck's secretary. Well, I mailed the gold pickguard off to Bakersfield, and she wrote me back, that "Buck is afraid that any Sharpie will rub off, how would you feel about him getting it engraved for you?"

I offered to pay for the engraving, and she wrote back, "Buck won't hear of it. He's glad to do it for a fan" What a class act he was.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n300/dBsound/buckgtrsig.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n300/dBsound/buckgtr.jpg

WOW!! Just, wow! :thumbsup:

[CADreaming]

Buck was a wonderful person.

In 1998, Fender put out a red, silver and blue Buck Owens Telecaster. I bought one, and my friend(long story I won't get into) had contact with Buck's secretary. Well, I mailed the gold pickguard off to Bakersfield, and she wrote me back, that "Buck is afraid that any Sharpie will rub off, how would you feel about him getting it engraved for you?"

I offered to pay for the engraving, and she wrote back, "Buck won't hear of it. He's glad to do it for a fan" What a class act he was.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n300/dBsound/buckgtrsig.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n300/dBsound/buckgtr.jpg

OMG! How AWESOME!!! That's SO cool!!!

Thanks for sharing that story & pics. :wavey: