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Happy Hump Day, Mates!

Hope you are all staying warm and cozy. The thermometer in our back yard has been down around 16 for four mornings in a row!... with more to come, and snow in the forecast for tomorrow. I join Connie in wondering how Dick and Diane deal with this all winter long. Are we wimps here in the South or what?

Good time for the “Hot Stove League” Jim. I like the way you think… a pennant for the Braves this year, and a World Series Championship! A good way to say goodbye to Bobby Cox. For the most part I liked the moves that Frank Wren made last year, but I really didn’t want to trade Javier Vasquez… especially to those d____ Yankees! We’ll see how that works out. I know we need some bats in the lineup. And you say… a National Championship for the Dawgs! I like it! Hope we can find a great defensive coordinator. By the way… to add insult to injury, our Georgia Bulldogs upset Tech AGAIN last night… this time in Hoops! And then Tech lost the Orange Bowl too. Not a good night for the “North Avenue Trade School”. And Jim… it’s too cold to hunt… deer or ducks... or little black dresses. And speaking of little black dresses, where did Tiger go? He really fell off the face of the earth.

And I join Jim and the others in welcoming PEEeeee WEEeeee back to the forum! How wonderful to hear from you! You and your great sense of humor need to check in a lot more often and keep us updated on you and Bobby and those grandchildren. And say hi to your best bud Inez. We would love to hear from her more often too. Hope you are continuing to heal, Connie. I join you and Pee Wee and Gary in looking forward to another class gathering. I will do everything I can to be there this time. I’m already looking forward to Spring… and Spring Training!

By the way... got my new glasses! Better to see you with, my dear! (Thanks Dr. Ho!)

Reporting live from the Frozen Southland… this is Don.

01/06/10 11:46 AM

#1112

CONNIE, I'M GETTING GUN SHY ABOUT SAYING I HUNT
ANYTHING WITH GARY AND HIS CAMERA ANYWHERE AROUND.
BUT YES MY BROTHER TERRY AND I HUNT DUCK WHEN WE
CAN. WHY, DO YOU WANT TO GO? I PROMISE WE DO WEAR
CLOTHES. AND WE DO USE THE MEAT WE GET. BESIDES, THAT
WATER IS TO COLD TO HUNT IN THE BUFF!
BY THE WAY DIANE, COLD FEET ARE BETTER THAN A
HEADACHE!@#$%&!!!
LATER
JIM

01/06/10 12:06 PM

#1113

Greets everyone! Sorry I didn't get to post the latest pictures of Jim yesterday but had to rush off to the hospital. They had to admit my new grand-daughter for respiratory virus. She is a lot better today and should go home tomorrow. Always scarey when a little one gets real sick.
Jim talking about hunting in the buff reminds me of another antic that I was a part of years ago while working one of those horrific 12 hour rotating shifts in Washington. At the time there was an exercise show that came on every morning about 6:00 am that featured three lovely ladies in exercise tights on a rotating stage; presumably to give the home participants a better illustration of how the exercises were to be done. Needless to say the show had a very large male following. We had a very attractive young lady that worked on our shift who made it known that she exercised along with this program each morning. Someone asked her if she exercised in the buff. She responded, "No. I exercise in the living room!" From that moment on, she was known as "Buffy". So Jim, I hope we don't have to rename you!!!
Don, I fixed the Forum name. Must have been terrorists trying to disrupt our fun.
Got to get caught up on some work today, but maybe some pictures tomorrow - stay tuned!!
Later.

01/06/10 01:18 PM

#1114

Shoulda bought my book:

NAIROBI, Kenya — A lone elephant charged out of the brush as an American family was hiking near Mount Kenya and trampled to death a mother and the 1-year-old daughter she held in her arms, officials said Wednesday.

Later.

01/06/10 02:47 PM

#1115

Okay, here is your joke of the day. Diane, if Dick doesn't check in, pass this along to him. I know this is his kind of joke. Later.

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A recent college graduate took a new job in a hilly Eastern city and began commuting each day to work through a tiring array of tunnels, bridges and traffic jams. Thinking it would make the trip more bearable, he invited several coworkers to share the ride. However, the commute actually got more stressful, especially the trips through the tunnels. He consulted the company doctor.

"Doc," the frustrated commuter complained, "I'm fine on the bridges, in the traffic, in the day and at night, and even when Joe forgets to bathe all week. But now, when I get in the tunnels with those four other guys crowded into the car, I get anxious and dizzy, and I feel like I'm going to explode."

Without further analysis, the doctor announced he had diagnosed the ailment.

"What is it, Doc? Am I going insane?"

"No, no, no, my boy. You have something that is becoming more and more common."

"Tell me! What is it?"

"You have what is known as Carpool Tunnel Syndrome."

01/07/10 08:41 AM

#1116

Happy Thursday? Not sure whether to slop on the suntan lotion or slip into a parka. Sun is shining and warmer than it has been in days but weather person says there is a high probability of a slight chance that there may be between a dusting of snow and a significant winter storm. Say what?!?!
Been quite a week around the Grice household. Little Julianna is a lot better but still in the hospital so we had little (2 year old) Jackson last night. He is so cute but a handful for two old folks. Our oldest grand-daughter (6) called us last night all excited. She wanted to be the one to tell us the news. It seems that her mom and dad came home from their pre-Christmas New England journey with a little souvenir. She will be getting a new baby brother or sister this year. Better than a pony for a little 6 year old girl that loves babies. We are so excited, but what are these kids thinking? I hope you all have a blessed week. Later.

01/07/10 10:18 AM

#1117

Say Gary... can I quote you on what that "weather person" said? You really nailed it. I call them "guessologists". They are predicting about an inch of "global warming" here in May-retta. But we have plenty of milk and bread in our home so that we won't have to get trampled at the grocery store today by those who fear being snowbound for a few hours. We have friends from church who took off to the Phillipines on Christmas Day to visit family until mid-January. We are getting daily Facebook posts from them that it is 100 degrees there with lots of humidity. Maybe a little "hot and humid" wouldn't be so bad right now.

By the way, Gary... prayers that the little one continues to improve and is home soon. And congratulations on the new one expected soon.

Since I am a sports fan and a big College Football fan, I will be tuned in to the Alabama/Texas National Championship game tonight. I know that most of us are Georgia Bulldogs and do not have a "Dawg" in this fight, but it should be a great game. Liz and I have lots of family out in Texas, and some good friends from Alabama, so I'm not sure who to pull for. Texabama? I suppose since I am an SEC fan (except for the Florida Gators) that I might lean toward the Crimson Tide. May the best team win.

Reporting live... and waiting on the blizzard... this is Don.

01/07/10 04:05 PM

#1118

Diane Harris (Moore)

Let's see, where did I leave off.....oh, now I remember! Sorry, I got a little "behind" there in my thoughts, thanks to Gary and Jim.

Gary, so hopeful that your precious little granddaughter will be home from the hospital really, really soon. It's awfully painful to see little ones ill. Also, congrats on the forthcoming new grandbaby. It will always be the best reminder of their trip to New England.

Don, my spies down South tell me that you are right about the weather that is possibly moving in. I just want y'all all to stay safe and warm. People go kind of nuts up here too when a big snow is expected, and I was in a line early this morning for my milk and eggs. It is snowing tons right now, and has everything wrapped up. Dick is supposed to fly home tonight from Philly, but "supposed to" are the key words. I think they are still OK there, but the airport here will be the problem.

No news other than the weather, which seems to be the same all over. I have chicken and dumplin's simmering on the stove, which is one of Dick's favorite comfort foods. I hope I don't have to eat the whole pot myself.

Gary, I'll pass the punny joke along to him. It was good, as are all of the ones you post. Humor is good for the soul, and a smile is good both to give and to receive. That's one reason I love to check in here. It always makes me smile.

God bless.

01/07/10 04:36 PM

#1119

Was that a "punny" joke, or a "puny" joke? Just checkin'. :-)

01/07/10 07:55 PM

#1120

Kathy Carter (Campbell)

Hi everyone,

Connie, I do hope you are all healed up from your fall. I sort of know how you feel since I fell down the stairs in August.

So good to hear from you, Gail.

I enjoyed reading your news, Pee Wee. Didn't know you have your grandkids. I know you stay very bust w/them.

Gary, I hope your little one is better & home soon.

Diane, I hope ya'll don't get snowed in.

Gary, I laughed at your carpool joke. I am about to have surgery for carpal tunnel, first the right hand and after it heals, the left.

They say our county might get some sleet and a bit of snow tonight. Getting ready to cheer on Alabama shortly. Hope all of you haqve a great weekend. Looking forward to having all my kids for dinner Sat. night!

Love you all.

01/08/10 08:29 AM

#1121

DON, I DON'T BELIEVE HE PUT THAT ON THE NET!
"GOOD GRIEF CHARLIE"---I MEAN GARY!!!!
HAVE A GREAT DAY FOLKS!!
AFTER-A-WHILE
JIM

01/08/10 01:32 PM

#1122

Looks like Jim had a Bad Day of hunting. Later.

01/08/10 02:26 PM

#1123

Be careful folks...

You might get caught in the crossfire!

01/08/10 03:24 PM

#1124

But you have to admit, it is funny!!!
Later.

01/08/10 03:42 PM

#1125

Oh, I have some exciting news! My picture is going to appear in National Geographic! I saw the photographer taking this picture of penguins and was just able to jump in as he clicked the shutter. Thought my close friends should be the first to see before it goes to press. Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend!! Later.

Yeah, this is funny too Don! Go ahead and laugh!

01/08/10 04:41 PM

#1126

OK, Gary... it's funny! There... I said it. Feel better? :-)

Have a great weekend!

01/08/10 05:42 PM

#1127

MAN! I THOUGHT HE'D GOT ME AGAIN!
YES GARY THAT IS FUNNY.
HAVE A GOOD ONE FOLKS!
JIM

01/11/10 11:12 AM

#1128

Happy Monday one and all! Little Julianna finally got to go home this morning. Thanks to all for your prayers and well wishes.
So hunting season is over and too cold to play golf - what's Jim up to now? I'll have to sent out the paparazzi I guess.
Don, since you are such a sports fan, HOW ABOUT THEM LADY DAWGS!?! We don't hear enough about the lady athletes but they are doing UGA proud! Looks like the Lady Gym Dawgs may continue to shine also. Just not enough media coverage. My neighbor's grand-daughter was a Gym Dog. She had a full scholarship after being #1 in the state. Had a pretty good freshman year and then broke her ankle and hand in sophomore and junior years. You would not want to meet her in a dark alley. First of all because she was so beautiful you wouldn't want to miss a look and second because she was rock solid and could kick your a** if you tried anything.
Been a long week with our two year old grandson staying with us. I need to send Sherron on a little R&R when things settle down. During times like this you understand why God only allows childbirth in "younger" women. We will miss him when he returns home with moma today but ...... I've about memorized "The Polar Express" and quiet is good.
I hope everyone has a blessed week. Later.

01/11/10 01:17 PM

#1129

WHO TOLD YOU HUNTING SEASON WAS OVER? WE GOT HOG HUNTING
AMONG OTHER HUNTING ACTIVITIES TO KEEP US GOING. AND BESIDES OUR STANDS ARE STILL GREAT PLACES FOR A GOOD AFTERNOON NAP! NAW SON WE AN'T DONE YET!!!!
AND GO LADY DAWGS!!!! WHO NEEDS LITTLE BLACK DRESSES!!!
LATER

01/11/10 01:32 PM

#1130

And I thought it was safe for me to come out of hiding! I can just hear Jim now - "But officer, he does look like a pig!"

And now a little Southern understanding:

1. Only a true Southerner knows the difference between a hissie fit and a conniption, and that you don't "HAVE" them, --you "PITCH" them.
2. Only a true Southerner knows how many fish, collard greens, turnip greens,peas, beans, etc. make up "a mess."
3. Only a true Southerner can show or point out to you the general direction of "yonder."
4. Only a true Southerner knows exactly how long "directly" is - as in: "Going to town, be back directly."
5. All true Southerners, even babies, know that "Gimme some sugar" is not a request for the white, granular sweet substance that sits in a pretty little bowl on the middle of the table.
6. All true Southerners know exactly when "by and by" is. They might not use the term, but they know the concept well.
7. Only a true Southerner knows instinctively that the best gesture of solace for a neighbor who's got trouble is a plate of hot fried chicken and a big bowl of cold potato salad. (If the neighbor's trouble is a real crisis, they also know to add a large banana puddin'!)
8. Only true Southerners grow up knowing the difference between "right near" and "a right far piece." They also know that "just down the road" can be one mile or 20.
9. Only a true Southerner both knows and understands the difference between a redneck, a good ol' boy, and po' white trash.
10. No true Southerner would ever assume that the car with the flashing turn signal is actually going to make a turn.
11. A true Southerner knows that "fixin'" can be used as a noun, a verb, or an adverb.
12. Only a true Southerner knows that the term "booger" can be a resident of the nose, a descriptive, as in "that ol' booger," a first name or something that jumps out at you in the dark and scares you senseless.
13. Only true Southerners make friends while standing in lines. We don't do "queues", we do "lines," and when we're "in line," we talk to everybody!
14. Put 100 true Southerners in a room and half of them will discover they're related, even if only by marriage.
15. True Southerners never refer to one person as "y'all."
16. True Southerners know grits come from corn and how to eat them.
17. Every true Southerner knows tomatoes with eggs, bacon, grits, and coffee are perfectly wonderful; that redeye gravy is also a breakfast food; and that fried green tomatoes are not a breakfast food.
18. When you hear someone say, "Well, I caught myself lookin' .. ," you know you are in the presence of a genuine Southerner!
19. Only true Southerners say "sweet tea" and "sweet milk." Sweet tea indicates the need for sugar and lots of it - we do not like our tea unsweetened. "Sweet milk" means you don't want buttermilk.
20. And a true Southerner knows you don't scream obscenities at little old ladies who drive 30 MPH on the freeway. You just say, "Bless her heart" and go your own way.

01/11/10 01:38 PM

#1131

How about a little hospital humor:

A beautiful young woman about to undergo a minor operation is lying on a gurney in a hospital corridor awaiting the medical staff.

A man in a white coat approaches her, lifts up the sheet, and visually examines her naked body. He walks away and confers with another man in a white coat. The second man then approaches the girl and performs the same examination.

When a third man approaches her, she asks impatiently, "These examinations are fine, but when are you going to start the operation?"

He shrugs and says, "Your guess is as good as mine, lady. We're just here to paint the halls."?

01/11/10 04:33 PM

#1132