[ckphilli]

Originally Posted by katonca

I used the Ceasar *psst-psst* on my three year old niece when she acted up. 1st time I did it to her, she laid down on the floor and buried her head into her hands.....I said, YES....I AM the pack leader

Heehee I needed that-

[katonca]

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How's the family doing tonight?

[ckphilli]

Originally Posted by katonca

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How's the family doing tonight?

We're hot buddy. A/C's on the fritz and Louisiana is hot day and night this time of year. At least it's not unbearable at night. Thankfully, we have a home warranty...so the guy's coming out tomorrow morning.

And your's?

[izme]

Originally Posted by ckphilli

We're hot buddy. A/C's on the fritz and Louisiana is hot day and night this time of year. At least it's not unbearable at night. Thankfully, we have a home warranty...so the guy's coming out tomorrow morning.

And your's?

I'm in the Pacific Northwest and it is very low humidity so it's a nice dry heat..I was down in Louisiana in late summer and I thought I might die from the heat and humidity combination sweating in the shade?

[ckphilli]

Originally Posted by izme

I'm in the Pacific Northwest and it is very low humidity so it's a nice dry heat..I was down in Louisiana in late summer and I thought I might die from the heat and humidity combination sweating in the shade?

Yes, that sums it up..."sweating in the shade". It's really been cooking this week also. Not a good time for the AC to do this. We'll survive

[izme]

Originally Posted by ckphilli

Yes, that sums it up..."sweating in the shade". It's really been cooking this week also. Not a good time for the AC to do this. We'll survive

I have to have AC up here thankfully, we've stayed in the high 90's and triple digits for about a week now and it does not cool down much or quickly at night...One thing about this dry heat in the west coast......forest fires all over the place

[katonca]

Originally Posted by ckphilli

We're hot buddy. A/C's on the fritz and Louisiana is hot day and night this time of year. At least it's not unbearable at night. Thankfully, we have a home warranty...so the guy's coming out tomorrow morning.

And your's?

We are well, thanks. Only 25 more days until my youngst leaves for the UK ( - mixed feelings). Unless of course he doesn't receive his passport on time.

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Why don't you notice paint "runs" until they're dry?

[Guyzer]

Originally Posted by Farmgirl22

Hmmm...are you sure it's other people that don't know what a good picture is??

Nope... never sure of anything except like my cousin says...
First you're born
Then you go to school
Then you work
Then you have a heart attack and die

[Guyzer]

Originally Posted by hannab

Wow Guyser, lot's of news..... and that's sweet that you are still trying to get those pics for me, I was thinking of that the other day

fits my persona..... and I was thinking of you as well.

Originally Posted by hannab

I'm so happy for you that you are getting to move to the country - what's bringing that about?

It's a long story so grab your coffee and have a sit.
Mrs. Guyzer and myself are used to living in a single dwelling small town setting. Quiet... no crime etc, etc. When we moved out here two years ago we decided it would be nice to get away from yard work etc. so took up city dwelling in a 4 story condo joint. We have been in this place for two years now and every time I open the door it feels like I'm walking into a hotel room. I also miss my yard and all the work that goes with it but because of the property prices out here we ( I ) decided to just suck it up and get on with life. Mrs. Guyzer doesn't really care and would live under a rock if I ever decided to move back to one. Anywhoooo, my sister has this work for rent deal for this rich farmer. He supplies her a very nice mobile home and she puts in about an hour a day. Said farmers rich retired parents live on the next farm ( not active farm ) and they travel extensively throughout the year. Their farm is gated ( has remotes to enter ) , long paved meandering tree covered driveway that splits off to the right or left. ( I'm trying to paint you a pic... how'm I doin'? ) If I turn right I go to their house which wouldn't be a good thing. So I don't upset Mrs. Guyzer I'll hang a left and go up the hill. They have a trailer ( yes we gonna be trailer trash... but it's a nice trailer ) that is nestled in the forest, and I mean forest, that through the farmers son was offered to us. Seems the old folks want the place to look lived in when they travel. They also want someone to collect the newspapers, look after the dog, mow the lawn with a big tractor ( I can do all that ) and said son doesn't have time for it anymore so he offered us the joint. Our rent is coming down 400 clams a month and whatever work we ( ha.. it will be me ) do will be subtracted and I can use the surplus to buy more camera gear ... or maybe even take a course. I took about a month thinking about it because I was also looking to change careers ( more on that later ) and was working feverishly on that aspect of my life. Ain't fun at 54 years old . Anyway, we have agreed to give it a one year trial and if it works out we'll unpack our stuff and stay. If it doesn't I'll be looking for a nice rock for me and the Mrs. to hide under. We move on the 28th.

Originally Posted by hannab

- are you changing jobs? Looking forward to MANY great pictures now that you'll be right there

( grab second cup of coffee )
I was sick of dealing with idiots, know-it-alls and just general miserable people but didn't know what I wanted to do. I knew I didn't want to climb back into a truck and travel North America again nor did I want to get back into the collection / bailiff business and I sure as hell didn't want to cater / bow down to the buying public again. I thought about it for a year or so and decided I wanted to work with my lily white non-broken nail hands. I did some investigation work on a few companies and decided on two to focus in on. I thought my modeling and woodworking skills might assist so I embelished my resume and faxed it off to both of them. The one that was highest on my list called me about 1 1/2 hrs. later and we had a nice chat.. set an interview time and the rest is history. I started my new job three weeks ago working in a cabinet shop that custom builds stuff for really rich Americans . I work mainly with routers, planers and very expensive wood and I'm loving it. I never built cabinets before and thought what the heck cuz all they are is a box with a door, don't argue, don't swear and are always submissive. Besides it being a great little company to work for they offered me my choice of shifts and a fantastic benefit package. I took the 3:30pm - 2am shift.... work 4 x 10 hrs. and get 3 days off... long weekends I get 4. I get a guaranteed 2 weeks a year off and two more as an option if I choose to take them. YeHaaaaa

You made a comment about pictures and pointed people to a certain thread. Well I got out of the shower about 2:30 this morning and read the thread as tired as I was... clicked the link and was actually surprised to see my thread. Your comments are very nice and I thank you for them. I gotta agree though, there are a few really nice ones there. The first one is my fav and I have that all blowed up in a frame hanging on my wall, the rest are ok and are a learning experience. Did you like my cloud picture ? It wasn't as nice as Bucks but was still ok. I'm driving past the MM area today and hope the boys are there today but first I gotta get a few more zzzzzzz's.

[emoric]

So I stepped outside for a cigarette last night around 3am , and I see a bat flying out of the tree and back. Scared me big time.

[Guyzer]

Originally Posted by emoric

So I stepped outside for a cigarette last night around 3am , and I see a bat flying out of the tree and back. Scared me big time.

I wouldn't suggest you try this yourself cuz Greenpeace will be all over you like flies to sticky paper.....

Pick up small rock and wing it in the general direction of said bat... repeat until said bat ceases to fly.

[emoric]

They make a the strangest noises. I think I will just let him be, ha ha.

[hannab]

Originally Posted by Guyzer

It's a long story so grab your coffee and have a sit.

You got that right I just pop on before I go back to work and find this great story...I'm going to have to sneak and read it again at work 'cause I'm already late - so much interesting and good news, Guyser

[help4me]

Guyzer...WOW! best of luck to ya

Emoric... bats aren't so bad... they eat pesky bugs such as mosquitoes

Hanna... hi ya

[Farmgirl22]

If I shut my TV off, is whatever channel it's on showing me as viewing it even if it's not turned on? How do they calculate ratings anyway?