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Archie Nelson

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 12:07 pm:

I like this weather! For once we are getting some weather we want and need. Three cheers for all who like this weather! No cheers for those who complain.

Smeltfried

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 02:21 pm:

Sorry to hear it Tail, I'm with Hazel, my condition is in fine condition today. The hangover is just clearing however, but hey, you can't have everything...its more important what condition your condition is in...right?

Archie, bite me! Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!!

Torggy, Good joke!

hazel

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 03:13 pm:

Smeltfried...I think Tail is so jealous of us both today. But, I would have rather had the shrimp she had last night instead of my cold pizza. So I guess maybe I'm jealous of her too! Tail...that's broiled shrimp!! (There was no pun intended hon).

Does anybody know of an artist that does really good outdoorsy type prints? Besides Terry Redlin. Would appreciate any help.

sisgavin

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 03:55 pm:

Hi All! It is snowing in South Dakota. We need a little something to cover the dead brown earth.

Hazel: There is Tom Green and another young artist from the Watertown, SD area that is great is Josh Spies. I like both artists. We also have a couple duck prints that are really nice from Mark Anderson. Good Luck! I will ask my husband about some others for you.

tailspin

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 04:18 pm:

Smeltyboy and Hazelwench - okay you too. A couple of real charaters aren't you? The shrimp I had for dinner was VERY delicious but perhaps it was an omen that I chose that. Maybe I should have ordered the King Cut Prime Rib huh? But you 2 wait. Just wait. You'll be jealous of ME real soon.........

tailspin

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 04:32 pm:

Oh, and Archie, as much as I HATE snow....I do have to admit that this year...right about now..I'm begging for it. Extenuating circumstances. My fingers and toes are crossed tightly. I'm doing a snow dance each night. Tonight I'll be on the corner of 7th Ave and 6th Street

hazel

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 05:38 pm:

Sis-thanks for the info! I'm trying to find websites for the artists you mentioned.

Smeltfried

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 05:49 pm:

Hazel, Cold pizza and... or large shrimp and no...I'd have to go with the pizza and desert myself. Alittle less Tequilla, Slippery Nipple shots and beer though, that I mixed in last night might be a good idea.

Snow dancing eh Tailspin? You hate snow and your snow dancing? I don't get it. You trying to put some moves on a snow plow driver or what? Those snow plow drivers are pretty studly eh?

Kitty

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 06:34 pm:

Issy, thanks for the jokes, they were funny, especially the blind one- I printed it out to read to my friend who will get a big kick out of it.
Torggy, I ditto Hazels response to you on your joke, but seems like there should have been "blond" mentioned in that joke, I don't know, maybe it's just me.
Webman, the physics 'when-hell-freezes-over' thing was great!
Hey, Betty, what'd'ya say we head West July 11-14th and make an appearance, in all our anonymous glory??!!

Kitty

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 06:44 pm:

Betty, we actually COULD be like flies on the wall, no one knows us, well, except Ed from the Island and Big Guy, but he might not even be there, and he may not recognize me anyway (those hotel rooms are so dimly lit!!

). Oh, the fun we could have!!!

Torg

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 07:22 pm:

I like green grass and warm weather. You bums can drink any place and any time! Give me green grass and warm weather.

tailspin

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 08:28 pm:

Smeltfried - I do hate snow. With a passion. But if we get alot of snow soon my passion will turn to other things. No snow plow drivers. I'm sure they truly are a studly bunch but men with big dangerous toys like that frighten me.

Torggy

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 09:39 pm:

Kitty, I hope you can make it to Hertiage days this summer. You too Betty. By the way, I talked to the Big Guy. He says there was a bright moon out that night and he had his low light camera with. You can not hide.

DOM

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 09:59 pm:

Tailspin, I have something big, do I frighten you...

Smeltfried

Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2002 - 10:04 pm:

Kitty, What are the snow conditions in your area like? I may be in your area in the near future doing some riding. Maybe we can share some door county wine and laugh about all these characters. Hell, maybe I can even say hi to Ed. I knew him pretty well in HS.

Torggy

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 09:57 am:

Do... the stuff that buys me beer
Rae... the guy that sells me beer
Me... the one who buys the beer
Fa... how long I'd run for beer
So... I think I'll have a beer
La... La, la, la, la, la beer
Ti... No thanks, I'll have a beer ...

Have a great Monday! Tonights my night out with the boys...Do...the stuff that buys me

Fritz

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 12:30 pm:

Onlooker (I think you're the one who gave me directions to Little Bear) Back from Denver. Stayed at the Marriott City Center on California. Business went well. Glad to see the Paramount Bar is still there. I have fond memories of the Paramount. Made it to the Trail Dust down on Arapahoe. Finished early on Saturday and took a drive up I-70 to take pictures. Had every intention on hitting Little Bear on the way back but talk about traffic! Made it back to Idaho Springs and got off the highway. Stopped to let traffic die down and ate at the Buffalo Restaurant. Stayed to watch Tampa Bay and the Jets get killed. Excellent selection of micro-brews. Had a good time but way to many people for me. Traffic jams on Thursday night at 8:00 PM on I-25.

onlooker

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 12:39 pm:

Fritz, the last time I was in Denver the traffic was terrible. When I moved back here from Denver in 93 I-470 was hardly even being used. The last time I was there, it was one big traffic jam on that road. To bad about not making it to the Little Bear. You could have taken the back road down the mountain and checked our Red Rocks. Pretty cool there too.

TWO-Z

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 12:56 pm:

ONLOOKER, ARE THEY YOUR RED ROCKS?

GO CHICAGO!

onlooker

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 01:05 pm:

Boy, make a typo and get nailed right away. Thanks TWO-Z

Issy

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 01:34 pm:

Torggy - I think your song is terrific and should be words to live by. If you don't mind I think I will adopt your song as the Little Grand Lake theme song. Saginaw is 20 miles north of Duluth off of Hwy 2 and 194.

Tailspin - Thanks for coming back. That Onlooker is persuasive isn't he? July 11-14th, Heritage Days, Which of those dates won't you all be paying homage to your TH heritage?

Fritz - Onlooker speaks the truth, Red Rocks is an awesome place. Natural accoustical rock formations, many concerts have been performed there.

Dom - The only "Big Things" that frighten me are .......are..........are..........

Big Fing Jim

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 02:14 pm:

Let's rumble! Are there any 3rd and 4th grade asses out here for me to kick? If not, I'll go kick Lyle's flat ass again.

Fritz

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 02:14 pm:

I've been to Red Rocks in the day time but a live rock band at night with the light show is on my "do before I die list". Hey, that would be a good topic if you haven't done it yet.

webman

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 02:30 pm:

For those who don't know, Kitty would not actually be able to show up and be anonymous. There is a picture of her posted on a certain quilting website. Yup! She is the little wrinkled old lady with glasses and kyphosis. I hope she has recharged her pacemaker if she shows up in TH.

Great song Torggy.

webman

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 03:55 pm:

I see that there is finally some interest in the Minnesota Twins. A businessman from Alabama wants to buy. He says that a buyout would save the team from "contraction" and that he would build new stadium, etc., etc.

It would sure be good to be able to keep the team, but I will be curious as to how the deal would be structured. You know, tax incentives, stadium funding, blah, blah, blah, ad nauseum.

Issy

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 04:20 pm:

Nothing good comes without it's price. How much are we willing to pay? I am not a basball fan, too laid back for me. America's pastime isn't as popular as it used to be - we are all in too much of a fast paced, balls to the walls lifestyle. Baseball doesn't fit in as well anymore. A leisurely day at the ball field? Not these days.

Give me face paint, a bud-light and a purple jersey anyday.

Have a great night everyone.

hazel

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 04:24 pm:

Oh Torggy...what a great song!!!!!! You done good buddy!

Gomer

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 05:51 pm:

I do love to watch,Tailspin...

tailspin

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 06:04 pm:

Gomer - the plan was voted down, sorry bud. Maybe a different location?

Kitty - you are really thinking about coming here in July???? YES!!!! Oh please please please!! It would be so great to meet you!!

Torggy - EXCELLENT song my dear. I like it. Maybe the theme song for BNTNG too huh?

Issy - thanks for the encouragement to come back. And, yes, onlooker is very persuasive...much more persuasive than I seem to be.....

I'm free on Sunday of Heritage Days. Anyone else? Are you going to come and help us play here in TH over the weekend? It promises to be a great time. Always is.

Happy my girl....where are you? Tell us more stories!! I wore black leather this last weekend. Will that get you to come out of hiding?

DOM - I'd have to know the details before I can tell you the fear factor I may or may not have.

tailspin

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 06:07 pm:

Fritz - excellent idea for a topic!! We needed a bright shiny new one in here!! Okay, on my list of "to do before I die": well...most of them I can't post BUT...I do want to do the Red Rocks concert also....Torggy and I were just discussing that very thing the other night in the chat room. I also want to learn how to play the harp. And to tame my fear of heights. Those are just a few things on that very long list. My life is getting shorter but the list just keeps getting longer!!

Agate

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 06:10 pm:

Donald Watkins called the Minnesota Twins on Monday, starting a process that could make him the first black controlling owner of a major league baseball team. If the deal goes through, it could be done in 6 to 8 months. The team is estimated to be worth $99 million to $150 million. Apparently Watkins would pay 'cash' for the team.

Baseball still fits into our society. Each of us just has to learn to slow down and enjoy the basics of American life - baseball being one of them.

Jim Thorpe

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 08:26 pm:

How about lacrosse?

Kitty

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 08:35 pm:

Nice try, Torggy, but I'm not takin' the bait! Smeltfried, I never use this word, but snow conditions here SUCK big time, like, we hardly have any snow at all, and we usually get at LEAST 200+ inches, not this year, unless some miracle happens. If you come up this way, you'll have to meet me for a beer at Eagle Harbor Inn, my favorite place, though I don't get there often.
Nice try, Webman, you KNOW that Kitty is not me!!! Like I said, one of these days I'll post a picture on there, but heck, I don't even have time to upgrade that website!

TWC

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 09:01 pm:

Since this thread was originally about weather, I'll contribute the forecast for the rest of the night:
Dark
Continued dark until morning, when there will be increasing light.
George Carlin and I thank you all very much.

webman

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 09:45 pm:

Well here is that good picture of me.

TWC

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2002 - 10:48 pm:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - Internet experts said Monday that a picture of a half-naked man posted on a mysterious message board jammed telephone lines around the world for several hours.
The photograph, posted by an individual known only as "Webman," drew almost immediate attention. Some women, for example, cyber-drooled. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger accused Webman of stealing his pectorals.
"I mean, vat the hell is this,?" said Schwarzenegger while adjusting his pacemaker on the set of an upcoming movie, "Terminator 64: No Plot Allowed."
Some questioned the authenticity of the photograph.
"It looks fake to me," said a woman who asked to be identified as Tailspin. "Besides, I like short, dumpy men who wear baseball caps in the American Legion and can't play pool worth squat."
The Rev. Jerry Falwell said the photograph was only further proof of the moral decay exhibited by people who post on this message board, called "Arbley."
"They're all degenerates," said Falwell as he totaled up revenues from his latest video, "Clinton and Cleopatra: Sex, sex, sex!"
President Bush was unavailable for comment. He was last seen frantically searching for a glass of water after choking on some preztels.
Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.) suggested that Bush should try a different snack food.
"What about lutefisk?" suggested Oberstar. "That'll clear his body cavities!"

Torggy

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 04:25 am:

TWC you are incredible!!! Each time you out do yourself. It is after 2 in the morning and I am laughing so hard I could wake up the whole house. Excellent my friend!!

Agate

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 06:02 am:

Web, I came I saw I left! :-) Put your clothes back on! Have a great day. Who the heck ordered this stupid snow anyway? Geesh!

tailspin

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 06:34 am:

TWC - You are incredible! Both your writing talents AND "yourself"! What a hoot ! And, yes, my preference slides to those dumpy (? I think not!) guys at the Legion.

Webby - um....nice abs. No wonder you're always stressing that all of us have changed since high school. Can't wait to watch you bench press something over Heritage Days!

Smeltfried And Kitty - ITS SNOWING HERE! THE GROUND IS WHITE! nee ner nee ner

hazel

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 06:57 am:

Webman and TWC-what a fantastic way to start the morning! You guys sure know how to make a person start their day with an enormous grin and chuckle. Webman, your body is incredible!! And TWC, you sure know how to pen those words!!

Thanks guys.....

onlooker

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 08:03 am:

Things to do before I die. Did the Red Rocks thing a few times. ZZ Top was incredible. Never seen so many cheap sunglasses after dark in my life. I guess I would like to get out of the country and see other places. Tropical places.

Tailspin, how am I persuasive? If I were, I would have many wives. (is that a typo TWO-Z?)

TWC, I read that same clip on the AP last night. Not sure why those guys are giving you credit for it. All you did was copy and paste it on the Arbley. I think it was on CNN too.

Webman, your right arm looks much bigger than the left. hmmmm Don't beat me up for that ok?

Have a good day all.

Issy

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 08:27 am:

Things to "do" before I die.................Andy Garcia!!!!!

Travel to other countries, meet new people and find a plush tropical place to retire. I only have 10 years to go. The hubby and I will have all kids out on their own. Selling the lake place and going tropical forever. I will have to buy some cheap sunglasses to wear at night - cuz the sun don't ever set on the "cool". You'll find that out if you show up this summer.

Webman - are those Calvin Klein's under their?

Tail - there is nothing wrong with a guy wearing a baseball cap - especially if he can balance it in more than one spot............

Have a great day.

TWC

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 08:46 am:

Actualy, onlooker, I lifted it from the front pages of the Floodwood Enquirer (Motto: We cover the town like it had more than one stoplight!). The story ran right under an item about a near riot when it was discovered that Mrs. Smith had been spiking her famous homemade jelly with Viagra.

Fred

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 09:09 am:

Webman & TWC, thanks for the awesome humor. I love those Laugh Out Loud moments. It has stopped snowing in TH, but the ground is white again. I don't mind the snow as long as it's not freezing out. Three of my least favorite words in the winter are "wind chill factor".
Have a great day all!

Issy

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 11:31 am:

Hi guys, this is long but well worth the read - funny stuff. These are questions asked of children:

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?
>
> You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff.
> Like, if you like
> sports, she should like it that you like sports, and
> she should keep the
> chips and dip coming.
> --Alan, age 10
>
> No person really decides before they Grow up who
> they're going to marry.God
> decides it all way before, and you get to find out
> later who you're stuck
> with.
> --Kirsten, age 10
>
> WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
>
> Twenty-three is the best age because you know the
> person FOREVER by then.
> --Camille, age 10
>
> No age is good to get married at. You Got to be a
> fool to get married.
> --Freddie, age 6
>
> HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
>
> You might have to guess, based on Whether they seem
> to be yelling at the
> same kids.
> --Derrick, age 8
>
> WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
>
> Both don't want any more kids.
> --Lori, age 8
>
> WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
>
> Dates are for having fun, and people should use them
> to get to know each
> other. Even boys have something to say if you listen
> long enough.
> --Lynnette, age 8
>
> On the first date, they just tell each other lies,
> and that usually gets
> them interested enough to go for a second date.
> --Martin, age 10
>
> WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING
> SOUR?
>
> I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would
> call all the newspapers and
> make sure they wrote about me in all the dead
> columns.
> --Craig, age 9
>
> WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
>
> When they're rich. --Pam, age 7
>
> The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't
> want to mess with
> that.
> --Curt, age 7
>
> The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then
> you should marry them
> and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
>
> --Howard, age 8
>
> IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
>
> I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one
> thing. I'm never
> going to have sex with my wife. I don't want to be
> all grossed out.
> --Theodore, age 8
>
> It's better for girls to be single but not for boys.
> Boys need someone
> to clean up after them.
> --Anita, age 9
>
> HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T
> GET MARRIED?
>
> There sure would be a lot of kids to explain,
> wouldn't there?
> --Kelvin, age 8
>
> "And the #1 Favorite is.......
>
> ." HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
>
> Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she
> looks like a truck driver.
>
> --Ricky, age 10
>

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webman

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 11:53 am:

There is alot of wisdom in those words.

Issy

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 12:38 pm:

Out of the mouths of babes..............

TWO-Z

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 04:52 pm:

TOO FUNNY YOU GUYS.

Anonymous

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 05:24 pm:

Here are some weird facts:
-A Saudi Arabian woman can get a divorce if her husband doesn't give her coffee.
-For drinking, washing, etc., an average American uses 168 gallons of water per day. The average American residence uses 107,000 gallons per year.
-While sleeping, one man in eight snores, and one in ten grinds his teeth.
-Women shoplift more often than men; the statistics are 4 to 1.
-America's first nudist organization was founded in 1929, by 3 men.
-TELESPHOBIA is the fear of being last.

tailspin

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 05:36 pm:

Issy - I meant to imply that TWC was not dumpy and I'm betting he really CAN wear that hat as you stated!! How cheap do my sunglasses have to be if I come up this summer?

Onlooker - puppet on a string

Webman and TWC - once again...thank you for the excellent waker-upper.

Big Jim

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 07:40 pm:

Let's get some 4th graders and rumble! I could take about 322 of them right now!

sisgavin

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 08:08 pm:

Speaking of Red Rocks....

I graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood Colorado. I saw some fabulous concerts at Red Rocks. Some I remember more than others. The best has to be the Dire Straits. A few other great ones - Joe Cocker, 38 Special and of course good ole' Willie Nelson. Great Times!

To do before I die hmm...to sun bathe naked and drunk on a tropical beach in Mexico without scaring away the locals or tourists or well...anybody.

Agate

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 08:24 pm:

One of the people where I work gave me this, so I thought I would share it:
1. Never give yourself a haircut after three margaritas.
2. You need only two tools. WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the tape.
3. The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship "I apologize" and "You are right."
4. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
5. When you make a mistake, make amends immediately. It's easier to eat crow while it's still warm.
6. The only really good advice that your mother ever gave you was, "Go! You might meet somebody!"
7. If he/she says that you are too good for him/her--believe them.
8. Learn to pick your battles; ask yourself, 'Will this matter one year from now? How about one month? One week? One day?'
9. Never pass up an opportunity to pee.
10. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance!
11. Living well really is the best revenge. Being miserable because of a bad or former relationship just might mean that the other person was right about you.
12. Work is good, but it's not that important.
13. And finally... Be really nice to your friends. You never know when you are going to need them to empty your bedpan.

Fing Jim

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 09:38 pm:

Stupid posts!! Stupid, stupid, stupid!!

Smeltfried

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 10:15 pm:

Great advice Agate. You said it Fing Jim...we're just not sure why.

Sisgavin, know a great place to do your before you die wish. Usually go there every other year for a week. No worrys, its heaven on earth. Don't wait too long, you'll regret it.

Anonymous

Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 - 10:32 pm:

I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are eating too much, drinking
too much, impulse bying and driving too fast.
Are they kidding? That is my idea of a perfect day.

Skinny people piss me off! Especially when they say things like, "You know sometimes I forget to eat." Now, I've forgotten my address, my mother's maiden name,and my keys. But I've never forgotten to eat. You have to be a special kind of stupid to
forget to eat.

A friend of mine confused her valium with her birth control pills.. She had 14 kids, but she doesn't give a shit.

They keep telling us to get in touch with our bodies. Mine isn't all that communicative
but I heard from it the other day after I id, "Body, how'd you like to go to the six
o'clock class in vigorous toning?" Clear as a bell my body said, "listen bitch...do it and you die." The trouble with some women is that they get allexcited about nothing and then they marry him.

I know what Victoria's Secret is. The secret is that nobody older than 30 can fit into their stuff.

"If men can run the world, why can't they stop wearing neckties? How intelligent is it to start the day by tying a noose around your neck?"

E. Jim

Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 07:07 am:

Dumb

Anonymous

Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 07:16 am:

Got this email from a friend. Its super funny:

> Stella Awards (ONLY IN AMERICA!)
>
> In 1994, a New Mexico jury awarded $ 2.9 million U.S. in damages to
> 81-year-old Stella Liebeck who suffered third-degree burns to her legs,
> groin and buttocks after spilling a cup of McDonald's coffee on herself.
> This case inspired an annual award - The "Stella" Award -for the most
> frivolous lawsuit in the U.S. The ones listed below are clear candidates.
> All these cases are verging on the outright ridiculous and yet (in the
good
> old USA) with the right attorney you could win anything!
>
> 1. January 2000: Kathleen Robertson of Austin Texas was awarded
> $780,000 by a jury of her peers after breaking her ankle tripping over a
> toddler who was running amuck inside a furniture
> store. The owners of the store were understandably surprised at the
> verdict, considering the misbehaving little brat was Ms. Robertson's
> son.
>
> 2. June 1998: A 19 year old Carl Truman of Los Angeles won $74,000 and
> medical expenses when his neighbor ran over his hand with a Honda Accord.
> Mr. Truman apparently didn't notice there was someone at the wheel of the
> car, when he was trying to steal his neighbor's hubcaps.
>
>
> 3. October 1998: A Terrence Dickson of Bristol Pennsylvania was leaving
> a house he had just finished robbing by way of the garage. He was not
> able to get the garage door to go up, because the automatic door opener
was
> malfunctioning. He couldn't re-enter the house because the door connecting

> the house and garage locked when he pulled it shut. The family was on
> vacation. Mr. Dickson found himself locked in the garage for eight days.
He
> subsisted on a case of Pepsi he found, and a large bag of dry dog food.
Mr.
> Dickson sued the homeowner's insurance claiming the situation caused him
> undue mental anguish. The jury agreed to the tune of half a million
dollars.
>
>
> 4. October 1999: Jerry Williams of Little Rock Arkansas was awarded
> $14,500 and medical expenses after being bitten on the buttocks by his
next
> door neighbor's beagle. The beagle was on a chain in it's owner's
fenced-in
> yard, as was Mr. Williams. The award was less than sought because the jury

> felt the dog may have been provoked by Mr. Williams who, at the time, was
> shooting it repeatedly with a pellet gun.
>
>
> 5. May 2000: A Philadelphia restaurant was ordered to pay Amber Carson
> of Lancaster, Pennsylvania $113,500 after she slipped on soft drink and
> broke her coccyx. The beverage was on the floor because Ms. Carson threw
it
> at her boyfriend 30 seconds earlier during an argument.
>
>
> 6. December 1997: Kara Walton of Claymont, Delaware successfully sued
> the owner of a night club in a neighboring city when she fell from the
> bathroom window to the floor and knocked out her two front teeth. This
> occurred while Ms. Walton was trying to sneak through the window in the
> ladies room to avoid paying the $3.50 cover charge. She was awarded
$12,000
> and dental expenses.
>
>
> 7. And just so you know that cooler heads do occasionally prevail:
> Kenmore Inc., the makers of Dorothy Johnson's microwave, were found not
> liable for the death of Mrs. Johnson's poodle after she gave it a bath and

> attempted to dry it by putting the poor creature in her microwave for,
"just
> a few minutes, on low." The case was quickly dismissed!
> ----------
>

onlooker

Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 07:53 am:

Fing Jim, Stupid posts? Look at yours and think about it.

Sisgavin, One of the concerts at Red Rocks that I never seen but got close enough to hear was the Grateful Dead. Never got tickets but got close enough to hear it and we had a great time. Another was BBQing at a friends house right next to Folsum Field in Boulder and Listening to you know Who singing Teanage Wasteland in the backround. Man them guy's rocked that day.

Tailspin, bring really really cheap sunglasses to Issy's place because after your on the pontoon for awhile, you will probably dive in the lake and for some odd reason forget that you have them on. That will be the last you will see of them.

Have a good one all.

Fritz

Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 09:32 am:

If I had a dollar for every pair of sunglasses sitting mired in the 3 feet of loon shit that coats the bottom of 9,999 of Minnesota�s 10,000 (yea I know there�s closer to 15,000) lakes I�d be a rich man. Could be a business opportunity for the right person. They�re making a mint reclaiming sunken lumber all over the country.

hazel

Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 06:57 pm:

Lost a pair of cheap sunglasses (or 2 or 3 or 4) in my day too. Most memorial time was the night after seeing ZZ Top in Minneapolis. Did the Apple River thing the next day. Dove into the tube and voila, what do you know. Those glasses be goners!!

TWC

Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 10:16 pm:

Anybody here? Man, this place is colder than Carl Pohlad's heart right now!

sisgavin

Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 10:31 pm:

TWC: Okay...I am young, niave and willing to learn...who in the heck is Carl Pohlad?

Smeltfried: Do share your vacation destination...sounds wonderful!

Onlooker: I never got to see the who. I always enjoyed when the grateful dead came to town. I never saw their concert but the deadheads we met were very entertaining themselves.

Torggy

Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 - 10:58 pm:

I saw one concert at Red Rocks. I believe it was Deep Purple. There were far more people wanting in then there were seats. The riot that ensued was wild. The band was playing inside and the cops were outside trying to control the crowd. There was smoke in the air and people hanging off the surrounding rocks. I think it took till 4 in the morning just to get out of the parking lot. Yee Haw what a night.

Ever notice how some people seem to always lose sunglasses, lighters, keys and such, and some people seem to always find them?

Smeltfried, you getting anxious to do some snowmobiling? Got lots of snow in the mountians here. See guys heading to the hills everyday with snowmobiles in tow.

Kitty

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 06:32 am:

Smeltfried, the snow is coming! There'll be plenty of the white stuff for even the locals to snowmobile on, so come on over!!
TWC, your rebuttal of Webbies picture was too funny!
I take it ol' Carl is six feet under?

tailspin

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 07:14 am:

Former Res - I just found out yesterday that I may be attending a National Convention in Chicago the end of May. If it all pans out and I end up going I'll have to look you up and maybe we can meet somewhere on Rush and Division for a couple beverages? I won't know details for quite awhile yet but I thought I should give you a heads up.

Actually, and I know this may stir some debate, I knew / know Carl Pohlad personally. I used to do all of his travel arrangements for him. He is a very nice guy. But, agreed, a very shrewd and sometimes heartless appearing business man.

Fred

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 07:18 am:

Good Morning and Happy Thursday. The cold weather is coming..a low of -15 tonight...I got spoiled with the mild 30's we were having not too long ago.
Anyone an "Ed"(the TV show) fan? Very interesting story line last night. And West Wing was very good as usual.
Have a great day all...

webman

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 08:45 am:

Kitty, That was not a rebuttal that TWC wrote about that fine, accurate picture of me, it was high praise.

I am surprised that the story was not picked up by all of the news services.

webman

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 08:52 am:

If any of you are feeling brave, you can look under "Formatting" and see how to do the picture thing. Just remember, no retouching of photos allowed. The file size limit for posting is set at 50kb, so you may have to reduce images accordingly.

TWC

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 09:25 am:

To clarify, for those of you (unlike me) who are wise enough to ignore Major League Baseball: Pohlad is the owner of the Minnesota Twins, and he wants to fold the team in return for $250 million, even though he could sell the team for a price less than that, but still hefty. Apparently, the price of caviar has gone up.
By the way, Webby, since you are a NASCAR fan, I have a suggestion that would simultaneously entertain our Armed Forces and provide an exciting new venue for auto racing:
NASCAR on aircraft carriers, without a net.
Think I should put that one in the suggestion box?

Torggy

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 09:28 am:

Sure is good to see Kitty posting again. How is the son? You had such a busy schedule before I bet this has changed it some huh? Still working at the bar? Pohlad is the owner of the Twins.

Anonymous, it makes ya wonder about the jury system sometimes doesn't it? Would we all make those verdicts as a jurist? Shows ya just how persuasive a good lawyer can be.

Fred, sorry I just never watch primetime TV anymore. It�s the History channel, Discovery, TLC, or sports for me these days. You might have to reconsider that ticket to warmer golfing climates again. Either that or those orange colored balls and some long johns.

Tailspin in Chicago! Wow! Tail you better watch out or the windy city could blow your skirt up.

Falcon Edie it was great talking to you last night but the chat room was sure acting up. Tell that off-guard in your family to plant his feet firmly during a screen and roll to the ball. And tell that dumpy guy in the hat he has a great sense of humor.

I see in the paper that Fingerhut is in some turmoil. I wonder how that is going to affect a certian drifty guy I know? Or does he even check this board anymore?

Agate

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 12:30 pm:

All right who turned up the freezer. Geesh it is cooler out there. Have a great day everyone.

Kitty

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 01:12 pm:

Torggy, my son is doing well, back at school though with the cast on his leg, his wings have been clipped a bit!
I haven't worked at the bar since September-they have a girl living above the bar who basically has taken my job as fill in-you got to admit, she's convenient! Maybe I can work in the summer again, as that was the plan, just summers. I've been working as much as possible at school, and only taking classes that are offered after 3:30. This week is exams for the kids, so I only worked 1.5 days.

"Betty" and her mom are on their way up here as I type and "Millie" (you remember, clothes-are-optional!)is already here to see Mom (and grandma for Betty). She's now in a nursing home. I didn't want to be there when my oldest sister sees her, because she'll be a basket case, and we'll all end up crying, so I decided to stay home, do housework and listen to Diana Krall in my computer. It'll be nice to have everybody here, but our reunioun isn't going to be the happy one we had last Oct., though we're going to try and make the best of it, maybe find some music one night and dance. Gee, I didn't mean to ramble, you'd think this was e-mail or something!!

Kitty

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 01:17 pm:

Oops!! I meant to add that I was really off base with the Carl Pohlad comment, eh? Pun intended.

webman

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 02:45 pm:

TWC, I love the NASCAR and aircraft carrier idea. They could use those catapaults at the start of the race.

Anonymous

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 04:56 pm:

c: calvin.gif

Anonymous

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 05:09 pm:

webman

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 06:03 pm:

Very Good Anonymous - you will receive a gold star for your effort.

tailspin

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 06:17 pm:

Torggy - I can always hope!!

By the way....I fought to get into the chat room for about 40 minutes last night then finally gave up....not something easy for me to do!

Anonymous

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 06:39 pm:

Thank you.

tailspin

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 09:10 pm:

Alright....I'm in the chat....alone.....but I'll peek back in in a few.

D. Staley

Posted on Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 11:09 pm:

Some of you people are in here in the morning and evening, looking to chat, don't you ever spend time with your kids?

Agate

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 05:48 am:

Staley - not every in the world has children! Check the rest of the internet, I'll bet you'll find people on it at 2.00 a.m. or 5.00 a.m., that is how life is. :-)

TWO-Z

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 06:33 am:

T.G.I.F.

hazel

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 08:02 am:

D. Staley.......kids go to bed. I personally don't make a habit of sitting on here when there is something we could do as a family. BUT if the three men in my world have COPS, or Rambo, or something on the television I don't want to watch, what's the difference? Besides, what does it matter to you?

Have a wonderful Friday everyone, and if you're in the area of Northern Minnesota, DRESS WARMLY!! It's colder then a witches....

Torggy

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 10:27 am:

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Now there was a pair to draw to. I suddenly have the desire to see one of their shows. Oh Stanley!

Friday would be all the much better if I did not have to work tomorrow. They say the economy is falling but it seems everyone I know is overwhelmed with work. Guess that shows just how differant our prospectives can be.

Try to keep warm and have a great Friday.

TWC

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 10:48 am:

Hazel, colder than a witches what? A witches brew? A witches coven?
Please be more specific. Some of us have no idea what you're talking about!

onlooker

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 11:22 am:

hazel, I'm with TWC. I got no clue. Course, that's nothing new.

Fritz

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 12:16 pm:

Is �Colder than a Witches T�� Farenhite and �Colder Than the Balls on a Brass Monkey� Celsius or vice versa? And further more, where does "Colder Than a Two Peckered Owl at Dawn" fall in?

H. Carry

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 12:29 pm:

"Huh, I just don't get that one!"

Anonymous

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 12:38 pm:

It might be, it could be, it issssssssss.

Issy

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 12:45 pm:

Happy Friday, and a three day weekend for me.

I have heard of "luckier than a two-peckered billygoat" before but not the owl thing. What does it have to do with cold? Too many balls to worry about?

Onlooker, I will probably see you sometime on Saturday with a B-day gift for the young-un.

Tailspin - Chicago is one of the coolest cities I have been to. The Magnificent Mile is really awesome. I was there in summertime and the lake was warm, played volleyball on the beach. Ate tons of ethnic food, took the El train, city bus and a taxicab. You can buy liquor in the grocery store...........Went to Venetian something or other - yahcts and boats decorated and paraded through the water. The most wonderful fireworks I have ever seen - shot off to music. Have a blast - I would suggest taking an extra day or two for yourself.

Anonymous - you sure are the graphic "king" or "queen".

Have a great weekend everyone - stay safe and warm.

Anonymous

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 03:06 pm:

Anonymous

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 03:10 pm:

Ok...I realize that enough is enough...

sisgavin

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 03:11 pm:

Hi all!

I have a question. How would D. Staley know if people were in the chat in the mornings and evenings unless he/she were there too? Hmmmm.....

Just a thought.

webman

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 03:44 pm:

Good point sis,
Kind of like the "Cheers" episode where the guy at the bar says, "That guy has to be an alcoholic, I see him here all the time."

Bobby Riggs

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 03:46 pm:

Billie Jean King??? You are one sick puppy.

tailspin

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 03:49 pm:

Issy - hey you! I thought we'd lost you there for a moment....I agree....Chi-town is a fine place to play. My favorite part is that the bars stay open SOOOOOO long. I think last time I was there I hit the bed at about 4:30 am. And the choices in the Rush and Division area is amazing. Say....can we all chip in a rent a HUGE hot tub for your arbley party this summer? What do you think? Clothes optional of course if Kitty and the crew show up.....

donthaveacowman - how excellent to play with you last night. Lets do it again!!

Former Res - might not make it Friday....might be Saturday...but then again.......

Smeltfried

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 03:59 pm:

Tail and Hazel, dead E-mail on a friday afternoon really sucks! Everyone have a great weekend.

webman

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2002 - 04:27 pm:

Have a great weekend everyone.

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