August 31, 2004 - Msg 23304: Hey Gang...very busy here at work...will someone whip us up some supper tonight?..sorry just to busy to cook , will be back on the supper train tomorrow...SPOT
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23305: MEAT!!!
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23306: Msg23305, I take it you are not a vegetarian. Or you are, and you are danged angry.;)
-Sterling Holobyte
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23307: Hey, we're have meatloaf toight! Lots of good tomato sauce, spices, bread crumbs and slow cooked to capture all the juices. Plus the house smells great too!
baked potato and sweet corn. Ya all come over.
MDC
PS: Thanks for sweeping spot!
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23308: That's "thanks for sweeping, (comma) spot!"
We're not sweepin ya off the porch!
MDC
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23309: My diaper escapades as a youngster sure spawned some yarns! My goodness yes, i also recall that infamous diaper pail in the corner of the bathroom. You would put one of those urnial cakes in a holder of the lid to try to cut the smell. Oh well, enuf of that topic. What if we lived on the frontier 150 years ago???
Our local eps are back to black and white! Yippee!
Last night was Andy the matchmaker, trying to fix up Barney with Miss Rosemary. I really like that "painfully exagerated accent" of Andy's
in the first season.
Where is TV Land at these days?
MDC
"Barn, the women will flock around you like chickens round a junebug."
MDC
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23310: Thought of one more thing, in that ep Andy uses the name Snappy Lunch for the first and only time.
All the other times they just say the diner.
It is toward the end of the show when Andy suggests that they double date and stop at the Snappy Lunch for for a bite.
G'day and happy motoring!
MDC
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23311: Hey everyone! I had a break between classes and thought I'd drop by. Alyce I'm at FSU and my major is Social Science Education now. (aka History teacher ) I'm in my senior year. Yea! I'll student teach next fall and GRADUATE!

How is everyone else this evening?

OOPS! Gotta go to class now! ;)

Dixie
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23312: Go GATORS - (am I at the right university Dixie?)

homemaker
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23313: MDC..you know I have always wanted to see that episode.. Andy the Matchmaker..and I have never seen it!!! I dont think its on DVD yet.I always picked up on that painfully exagerated accent too in the early episodes. I never understood why they wanted it like that, because Andy had/has a natural southern accent anyway.
Dixie: glad you are almost done..best wishes for you this last year. I loved my last year of college. I only had classes 2 days a week, but I was doing an internship too.
Well I am going back to the Republican National Convention. It is so good Stephen Baldwin gave his testimony..it was awesome!!

Alyce
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23314: Yes Ro, I guess I would have done what I had to do-do (heehee). I'm just glad for disposable diapers!

Alyce, I'm guessing the reason they gave Andy the accent was because of the comic character he played before the show was on the air. Speaking of, I saw the Danny Thomas episode that was responsible for TAGS. It was hilarious, I thought. Sure wish I had it on tape. Do ya'll know the one I am talking about?

Good luck in school, Dixie. Hope all goes well.

How was the meatloaf, MDC? I love to use my slow cooker for things but for some reason, my husband seldom likes meat that is cooked in it. He prefers the oven...too bad he's not doing the cooking, I am! haha

Wow, Alyce, I missed Baldwin's testimony. What did he say? It sure seems strange to see a celebrity speak at a REPUBLICAN convention.

I was so upset at the news report this morning on the bombing of the busses in Israel this morning. It was just so sad to see them carrying out the young woman who was unconscious. I hate terrorism. God help those people. They are just one small nation but hated by so many. I just don't know how they can possibly live a normal life with the terrible threats they face daily. How hard it must be but I know some day the Lord will return and make everything right in this world.

Hope ya'll have a great evening,
Boo
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23315: Hey everbody...sitll at work...working on a new outage program...via automation....whew ...SPOT
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23316: And by the way MY Braves win again...gona be another great soason....SPOT..gona see them in about a week...got tickits
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23317: thats 'SEASON"...SORRY
August 31, 2004 - Msg 23318: Evenin', my much loved rockin' friends. My, oh my, what a feast I enjoyed tonite. Me & darlin' girl had a fresh romaine salad with toasted sesame seeds, red bell peppers, cucumber & garden onions. Then we dove into scampi & a 7oz. filet I managed somehow to grill to perfection. A few spices, some of Dragonfly's marinade & the last 2 minutes on each side a pat of butter. It gives the meat a rich taste & puts just the right char on it. I like mine medium & darlin' girl prefers hers medium rare. I used to like it like that but got tired of the flinch when I cut it. Yep, I'm a meat eater. I did NOT fight my way to the top of the food chain to eat only vegetables. However, I have to admit the fresh cauliflower with hollandaise sauce was pretty tasty.

On the way home tonight I noticed the last of the full barley moon we've enjoyed. It is truly amazing the light we get from a full moon. I'm reminded of Genesis where it says the Lord placed two great lights in the sky; the greater to rule the day and the lesser to rule the night. He does good work, doesn't He?

I finally smelled Autumn today. Yes, I know it sounds peculiar but I notice the difference in the light as seasons change. It could just be me but I can smell Spring and Autumn when they arrive and it doesn't necessarily coincide with the calendar. You can call me odd but I call it a blessing. It always makes me pause in my headlong flight through life and give thanks for the simple, lovely things. The good Lord doesn't really ask for much and a simple, heartfelt "thank you" is nothing if not polite.

The Farmers Almanac is calling for a wet winter with plenty of snow for our brethren in Colorado & New Mexico & the Northeast. Should have a good Full Harvest Moon next month so y'all get out the bushel baskets and get the the canning stuff out of the root cellar. Me, I think I'll wander down to the Farmers Market & buy a mess of black-eyed peas, sit on the the Porch with my friends and shell them while I rock and listen. Come New Years Day I'll break some out of the freezer, add a little salt pork and share with each of you for good luck in the coming year.

Blessings to you, gentle friends. May the Lord surround you with His angels and grant you grace and peace... Dragonfly
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23319: TATERS!!
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23320: FSU is home of the Seminoles, hm. University of Florida is home of the Gators.

Has anyone been watching Kenneth Copeland's program this week? He has had on David Barton of Wallbuilders Ministries. He talks about how this country was founded on God and it's very interesting. He is talking this week about how Christians need to vote and ask for God's wisdom in doing so. He says that we as Christian's need to wake up because our slumber has helped to bring about the negative changes in our society. I have really enjoyed it.

Prayers and hugs for everyone today!
God Bless!
AFD
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23321: I couldnt agree with you more AFD!
Also, and I realize that all here are not republican but, Laura Bush gave a great speech last night. What a woman!
And, if I may stay on the soapbox for one more minute, there is nothing wrong with a protest, as it is very American to do so, but when the protesters start destroying property and blocking delegates' busses etc, then they better be ready to suffer the consequences! Ok, that's off my chest.
I better get back to Barney! Last night's local was when our own Ed Sawyer comes to town. Great show.
What episode is TVLand on right now so I can sort of get in tune with ya all?
Thanks,
MDC
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23322: Hey to the PORCH!!!
Yep...I'm laggin again...Been so busy down at the station, just ain't had time to do much here. I trust that everyone is doing well, and pray that all are safe. Many prayers for all the needs here...and for all the stuff going on in the world.

Having a big "W" party tomorrow night...Ya'll come! We're gonna have a big splash to celebrate 4 more for W!

Goober...
YO!!!
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23323: Hey to Goober! Nice to see ya on the porch!
I'll be at your "W" party in spirit, bud!

MDC - I thought Laura did an excellent job. Two other speeches I thought were very well done were those made by Elizabeth Dole and John McCain.

The episode to be shown on TVLand tonite is my favorite! A Date For Gomer!

AFD
"Nice, real nice!"
"Tall, dark....and a door prize!"
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23324: Thanks AFD, so TV Land should be back to black and white real soon too, as "Date for Gomer" is ep #249 of 249! The last one they made, but not the last one they aired, and if you look at all the actors you can sort of sense that that was it for them. Just too much trivia, I know.
All you Floridians baton down the hatches and get out of harms way. My prayers are with ya!
MDC
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23325: Evenin' everyone, my my what a pretty day.Mavis, now that the Bristol croud is gone it's 'bout time for some Ridgewoods Bar-B-Que, whatta' say? Been busy this week makin' apple butter for the Lords Acre sale at church. We've made 'bout 120 Gl. so far with one more day of cookin'. We start strippin' cane next week for molasses then in about two weeks we cut the cane, grind the stalks and start cookin' down the juice. We also sell canned stuff. Later friends...Big Tom
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23326: Hello porch, AFD KC Bible study this week is so on the mark, I agree with him 100% glad to hear someone else is listening. All that food and taters, wow! The meatloaf sounds Great. I fixed Hamloafs the was out of this world a few weeks ago. My hubby just loved them LOL

God Bless y'all
Ellen Brown
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23327: APB for PIPEMAN.!!!
I think I'd better email him and see how he's doing.
Not much chatter here tonite. I guess everyone is watching the convention, or boarding up their windows etc.!! We pray God' intervention in both
situations.
I'm seein' a lot of wicker on the porch tonight
instead of people, but that's ok, I'll just sip the cider and hope it aint turned hard.
See ya on the 'morrow.
Mr. Darlin's Cuz
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23328: Hey Big Tom Ridgewood's might just be what I need to make me feel better. Still pretty down all the time, but guess that is to be expected. I did get some great news today I wanted to share with all you porchsters...got the letter from the donor services about Mom's organ's & I did have a good cry tonight about that, but it was a "good" cry, not a painful one. Ok, ya'll ready??
Her liver went to a 47 yr old man in NY who has 2 children & enjoys the outdoors. He has since been moved to a step down unit & his liver functions are slowing improving.
Her right kidney went to a 54 yr old man in NC who, despite multiple attempts to stabilize him, passed on due to a heart attack after surgery.
Her left kidney went to a 37 yr old woman in NC who has a 16 yr old & an 18 yr old & has been on dialysis for 5 years & waiting for a transplant since Jan. 2003. She is ready now to communicate with me & my sister & I am starting a letter to them as soon as I get off the porch tonight.
Her left cornea went to a 61 yr old lady in VA, and her right cornea went to a 49 yr old man in TN.
Her tissue donations can help as many as 40 people they tell us. So you see why the cry was a "good" cry tonight.
All I could think of while I was reading the letter was, the night of Aug 7th, while my sister & I were going thru such an incredible amount of pain it can't even be described, these other people were elated & on Cloud Nine that thier loved one had another chance at life. We were all shedding tears that night, just some were in pain while others were in joy & my mother was at the center of all of it, joining all of us together.
Please continue your prayers, they have helped us so much & each day is still hard to get through, especially when it is followed with a night of crying. So keep us in your prayers.
I love you all dearly, you all are the cats!
*Mavis
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23329: Hi, gentle friends... I appreciate the non-electioneering on the Porch. From all I've seen, however, I can't help but think it's the issues, not the people, that gather us together. We love life and want to share that. We love our country and want to defend that against all comers. Our feeling is, "If you feel froggy, boy, you just jump!" We'll handle whatever comes. The bin Ladens & Abu-whatevers of the world don't have a clue what it means to get on the fightin' side of an American. They're finding out. We don't require it but it does make it easier when the government is of the same mind. We don't do tribes or regions when it comes to our country. That only counts in football & basketball and ends at the whistle. My challenge is, "You want some, boy?? You'd best get fit, settle in for a fight & bring a large garbage bag, 'cause that's how you're going home." We've kicked the dickens out of half the world in the last 80 years & have plenty of "want-to" to take care of whatever's left. Don't step on my stage unless you're a player & there ain't any of those left.

All you Cavalry folks give me a big "HOO-AH!!" Now let's dance. Enough talk.

Feelin' his oats... Blessings, Dragonfly
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23330: Mavis, honey... we've over-used our language somewhat but the things you & your Mama have done for others is nothing other than Good. God gave us the means through science to help our brothers & sisters and no good offered to the Lord goes un-noticed. It will all be returned... shaken, multiplied and flowing over. The heart knows before the mind perceives. Blessings on you and yours, dear one... Dragonfly
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23331: Well beloved porch...I have been swamped at work getting ready for the storm to hit...sorry about supper fixing ...yall please remember the storm path people...we pray they all are gona be safe.....been working 16 and 18 hrs here at the power comp to get ready, we are sending people to fla. to help out..sterling or dragonfly or MDC or goober help out with the cooking here on the porch till I can start back ...digned: SPOT the"getting ready for the storm" dog of your porch...lights are on for now !
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23332: Hope you sent your fellas off with a paper bag full of sandwiches, spot. You all be safe, we're praying for you.

Mavis - prayers for you as well. May your generosity with your mothers organs be a comfort to you, as she lives on not only in your heart, but through the lives of others.

MDC - A Date for Gomer is actually episode 105 (#249 is A Girl for Goober) ; )

Pipeman - hope all is well with you, sure miss you when you're not around.

EB - That David Barton is something else. No better time than now to get the word out.

Prayers for all in authority in this country, those in service for our nation, those in the paths of the storms and all who have needs.
God bless you all and God bless America!
AFD!
September 01, 2004 - Msg 23333: From "Helpin' out SPOT Dragonfly... Breakfast in the mornin' is sugar cured ham, red-eye gravy, grits, eggs scrambled with onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms & cheese. I'll even top it off with home-made biscuits & some "heart-break" cream gravy. Extra butter for those who want blackberry preserves or spun honey. Add a little vine ripe tomato & spring onion and top it off with a glass of milk so cold it'll make your teeth hurt and that's my offering... Dragonfly
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23334: My goodness, Dragonfly, you can sure put out quite a spread. Maybe you and spot could start a catering business. Mmmmm - that was extry good.

AFD


September 02, 2004 - Msg 23335: Good morning everyone.. havent posted in a couple days..or well none yesterday. We went to Busch Gardens and had a great time. Back to the grind of things now. Dragonfly sure did cook a lot this morning. I feel so bad for those in Florida. I didnt even know that when Charley hit..afterwards, some from our church went down there and took the shower trailer. I think we were at the beach and didnt know about it. My husband has been approached to be on the disaster team at church and go through the training. I think he's interested too.
Well off to work around here.. Yall have a good day!
Alyce
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23336: Good morning everyone - Mavis, I am so thankful that you shared your momma with so many. What a blessing she is still to you all and to your now extended family. . .
The goat show went well last weekend - no big trophies but we had a 1st, 2nd, and a 5th place. My oldest did a great job of showing his animals. We were very proud of him!
Thank you AFD for straightening me out with my universities - I think I should have known that but sometimes I do slip up. Ask me about Indiana teams (or Cincinnati or KY teams) - I have a handle on them.
Prayers for Florida - and all those in harms way.
God bless President Bush and all of our boys on foreign land.

homemaker
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23337: Mornin' Y'all. Laci is home from the hospital and doing great! She had to stay a few extra days due to a touch of pneumonia and fever( not uncommon after surgery)but she's happy & much healthier now! Thanks again for all the prayers-they were answered.
Mavis,I am pleased that life goes on through your mom's donations.I wish many happy,healthy years for all the recipients,and for you.
I can tell y'all something- after spending 4 days & nights on the pediatriac heart floor of a hospital and hearing tiny babies crying in pain and seeing pictures on the walls of precious little ones who didn't make it in this life,count your blessings if you have a healthy child. So what if they scribble on the walls,spill milk all over your floors,fight with their siblings- thank God that they can.Enough said.
Have to go back & catch up with everybody through the archives-hope all's well with everyone. Love to all!
*****SMILES*****
possum under a rock
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23338: pediatric- I pride myself on my spelling! ha ha

possum again
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23339: Possum..ditto what you said. I try to remind myself of that often...especially when I'm in a rage if my preschooler has done something that I dont particularly care for :-) I love them so much!
Alyce
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23340: Thanks for sharing that, Possum. I needed to hear it this morning and I'm so thankful that Laci is doing well.

Thanks to you too, Mavis, for sharing the news about the transplant recipients. What a blessing.

Alyce, you sure are on the go alot. Today is my 10th wedding anniversary and I don't think I am going anywhere! We have had so many extra expenses with the transmission going out and my son's tutoring that I think we will settle for just going out to eat. I'm not complaining. I have so much to be thankful for and the marriage is a good one. That's what matters.

It has been raining alot here the past few days which has cooled things down into the high 80's low 90's. Can't wait for the cool weather! Its almost Chili weather. Remember how last year (or was it the year before?) we all shared our chili recipes?

Better go...Baby Girl is about to try to brush my hair. OUCH!

Boo
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23341: AFD...I'll save a spot for you next to the "W" table!

Mavis...you just made me cry. What a blessing to be able to share joy through our pain...God is good!

Dragonfly...after that breakfast...bring everybody over to my house for cake...I've got a "W" cake big enough to feed the whole porch...and have leftovers!

Goober...
YO!!!
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23342: SPOT must still be busy. Let's go a little lighter for lunch. We'll have some cold fried chicken, a fruit medley, a salad with very thinly sliced cucumbers, grape tomatoes & spring onion. We'll top that with a garlic balsamic vinaigrette. For the traditionalists there's some cantaloupe still warm from the garden and a big urn of sweet tea (pink lemonade is available). Y'all keep your seats. I'll set up a card table on the Porch & you can help yourselves... Dragonfly
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23343: Sorry, Goober... After y'all eat we'll wander down Goober's way, have a slice of cake & scout around for a likely place to nap... Dragonfly
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23344: Boo: We really dont go a whole lot. I just post when we do go. My daughter would love to go somewhere every day. She gets bored at home alot. Even though she has tons to keep her occupied. I dont play with her constantly, cause she has to know how to entertain herself. But we always go to Busch Gardens..every year I mean. And Kings Dominion too. My husbands company has their annual picnic there and they open the park up for just those employees of that company..its nice!
Goober..Please let me be a part of your W party!!! I just want to go out to dinner with him and Laura! That would be awesome!

Alyce
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23345: I'm unable to post this on the bulletin board...but today is the birthday of....It's the birthday of Eugene Field (1850), born in St. Louis, Missouri. He wrote dozens of children's poems including "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night / Sailed off in a wooden shoe —"


September 02, 2004 - Msg 23346: Boo: I forgot to say Happy Anniversary to you! Hope you have a nice dinner out. We have been together for 10 years (it was in june) But in December it will be married for 5 years..We need to start saving for our 10 year anniversary...cause I want to go somewhere big.lol

Alyce
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23347: AFD- I stand corrected! I got my Gomer, Goober, Dates and Girls all mixed up, just like I'm tryin to say the preamble or somethin!
Thanks to whoever it is that mentioned Wynken, Blyken, and Nod!
Prayers are sure flowing upward for folks here on the porch. Never prayed so much in my whole life,
my knees are aching, but it's a goood ache if ya know what I mean.
Sent an email to pipeman, so we'll see how he's a doin.
Hang in there and maybe if we all blow east, we can push this storm back out to sea!!!
Last night's local ep:
Barn: Do you know Gabby Hayes?
Mr harmond: Sure, I know Gabby. As a matter of fact I just saw Gabby before I left Hollywood.
Barn: Ya did! What'd he say?
Harmond: Well, he said "How's the pcture business."
MDC
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23348: "Yawn"....going to take my nap now!

alyce
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23349: Thanks for the cooking help dragonfly!...putting this new system in effect here at work....sorry gang ...busy,busy,busy....yall throw me a bone or two...signed SPOT
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23350: Hey everyone! homemaker you got it reversed. We're the Seminoles ;) lol! SPOT they're my Braves too! But there is plenty of sharing soom :)! I'll try to catch up on porch news later. Just thought I would check in.

Dixie
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23351: SPOT.. with the hurricane hitting Fla. and coming thru Ga., S.C,N.C. are you going to be on amber alert this weekend ,
hope everyone in the path of the storm makes it through safely everyone have a good evening
mayberry deputy
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23352: Hello all! Nice evenin' on the porch. Prayers for all and the people in Florida. Stay safe! Time fer: "Slimy Rivr Bottom". Make it a 'purty now a boys. Here we go.

Briscoe Darling Jr.

September 02, 2004 - Msg 23353: Briscoe, maybe we need this one as everyone heads for higher ground...
"Look dooooownnnnnn, look dooooownnnnn, that lonesome road..."
So many things happening tonight, bracing for the hurricane for Floridians, convention speeches etc.
So ya all stay safe!
MDC
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23354: Goober: How's that "W" party coming?? I am getting ready to break out the chips and salsa..this staying up till midnight with the Convention has been killing me!! Better make some coffee!

Alyce
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23355: Thanks Alyce! My husband and I dated for 5 years before he finally caught me so we have actually been together for 15 years. He is a good guy (even though he is fishing right now instead of taking me out on our anniversary). Actually, we decided to wait and go out on Saturday night instead.

Are any of you having any nice fall-like weather yet? I am just dreaming of cooler, drier weather. I love those cool, crisp days!

Ya'll have a nice evening on the porch and all of you in the path of the hurricane stay safe.

Boo
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23356: Hey Boo: yep, we dated for 5.5 years before we got married. We were engaged for 14 (long) months too.
Our weather hasnt cooled down enough yet. It has some, but I'd like to see it in the 60s. Well back to the Convention for me..
Alyce
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23357: Hey Y'All,

I'm a newcomer to these parts but it sure seems like a nice place to sit and talk awile.

Lloyd
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23358: Good evening, all! Mavis, thanks for sharing about the people whose lives have been saved or improved, thanks to your mom. My husband's corneas went to people who needed them, and it gives me a good feeling to know that there are two people somewhere who can see the sunrises he loved so much, who couldn't do that before.

Possum, I'm so glad little Laci is home and doing well. I never cease to be amazed at the resiliency of these little ones, as they bounce back from surgery that would flatten an adult for weeks! Praise the Lord!

I heard from my son in Florida, near Orlando. They have boarded up their windows and trimmed the fronds off their palm trees, and are prepared to ride out the storm. It surely is a fearsome-looking thing on the TV screen. Prayers for them, and for everyone else in the path of this monster.

Well, got things to do, I can't sit here rockin' and talkin'. Everyone have a good night, and Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23359: Oh, howdy, Lloyd! You slipped in while I was a-postin'! Welcome to the porch. Find yourself a TAGS-related handle if you wish, or just use your own. We have very few rules around here, but the first one is, "Obey all rules!" (teehee) Anyway, we do try to stay on the TAGS theme most of the time, but as you can see by reading the archives, we do stray a bit now and then! The main thing is, we love and support one another, laugh and cry with one another, and just generally enjoy each other's company. We try to be respectful and kind, and consider everyone's feelings. You're most welcome to join us, just pull up a rocker and join in. Sugarplum says hey! (She's my furkid.) --Romeena
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23360: You're welcome, SPOT. Kept a plate in oven for you when you surface. I know I let all the rest of y'all fend for yourselves tonite. The Huckleberry Boy & I had Cub Scouts & baseball to attend to. However, as a special treat, I have a big ol' blackberry cobbler coming out of the oven. The upper crust is just slightly overlapped with a sprinklin' of butter & sugar on top. Y'all can add a little butter & get a scoop of French Vanilla ice cream on the side. That oughta set you up for a peaceful night's rest. Blessings to all you gentlefolk & welcome, Lloyd... Dragonfly
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23361: Welcome aboard Lloyd! Find yourself a rocker and join in on the talk!

Alyce
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23362: What just happened on the Convention??? I had my head down getting soap for the dishwasher..When I looked up, security was taking a woman out. Did anyone see what happened??
Alyce
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23363: man, it just happened again
September 02, 2004 - Msg 23364: Quiet Boo about that fall weather! ;) We have just been having some summer weather return after a bout of cooler temps. Been in the 80's the last couple of days and I aim to keep it that way for a while(ok, I HOPE it stays that way for a while). As you can tell, I'm not going to let summer go without a fight!:)


Hi Lloyd! Is that your first or last name, and if it is your last, is your first name Harold? I'm just teasing, Lloyd. But Harold Lloyd was one of my favorite silent-era actors. Boy, the things he would do without a net! And he made it look so easy too! Anyways, welcome to the porch!


I didn't see anyone get taken out, Alyce, but I did hear about it.
I'm getting kind of tired of those protestors trying to disrupt the convention. I didn't recall seeing any protestors at the Democratic convention. Some people should learn some respect, I think! The Democrats had their party; let the Republicans have theirs.

Hope everything is ok with Pipeman. Haven't seen him for a while. Check in when you can, Pipeman.
-Sterling Holobyte

September 03, 2004 - Msg 23365: Good morning porch
This summer has been long and dfficult at times, but the weather here has been for the most very plesent. My Birthday was Aug. 23rd and I'm still recieving gifts, WOW the best I've ever had and the longest B'day I've ever had. LOL Ooops! phone I'll check in later Prayers for all who need them God Bless Y'all. Say I've foregotten how to do the color on here can someone refresh my memory? Thanks

Ellen Brown
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23366: testing
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23367: oooo! almost missed uo again
EB
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23368: Morning to the porch! The "W" party was just as good at my house as at MSG! We had 20+ folks in...lots of "W" prizes and drawings...lots of food...LOTS of "W" CAKE! We had a great time...saw a great speech...I was so proud!

Watching the coverage this morning about those poor folks in Russia...my prayers go out to the families...and to those poor little kids who will be forever haunted by this time. These idiots who propagate terror to take what they don't deserve are the very reason we are where we are today. I thank God we have a leader who wont sit by waiting for a UN sponsored "mother may I" to justify the defense of America. K...stepping down from the soap box now...

Spot...keep safe down there. Sounds like the drag of the Bahamas have weekend Francis a bit, we'll pray for that trend to continue.

Ya'll have a Mayberry kind of day. We're headed for Ohio to visit my dad, everyone have a safe weekend, and God bless America!

Goober...
YO!!!
4 MORE 4 W!
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23369: OOops...Good mornin EB...didn't see you slippin in there...and welcome to Lloyd...welcome home.

Goober...
YO!!!
4 MORE 4 W
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23370: Good Morning everyone! Goober, glad yall had a great time last night. I sure am pooped from these late nights. Glad the RNC is over so I can get to bed earlier!
Spot: how ya doing out there buddy? I know you are worn out from all that working.
Get some rest soon.
Alyce
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23371: Good morning, everyone. Goober, you are right on the money with your opinion of terrorists. Cowardly idiots, all of them. When your life is miserable anyway, it takes no courage to blow yourself up and take a lot of people with you. What does take courage is to live that life and work to try to change it! So there!

Gotta run, daughter coming from Fredericksburg (not Rob) this morning, to stay the weekend. Few little last minute errands to run, like go to the bird food store and get peanuts for the squirrels and bluejays. Pigeons like 'em, too!

Prayers for my kids, and all our porchsters who are in the path of Frances. That is one monstrous storm. Everyone have a good weekend. Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23372: GOOD MORNING EVERYONE. BEEN ALITTLE BUSY AND HOPEFULLY BY (sorry about the caps) the end of sept things will slow down. i've been blessed with feeling good for the past month, however i'm starting to run low on gas. so great to see so many porchsters posting. prayers for florida, and those in path of francis. ok who upset francis to cause her to get so riled up? goober- your a site for sore eyes, how are you doing? afd- i agree if christians don't step up soon we may feel the wrath of god. spot- are you sand bagging your dog house? prayers for you and yours. mdc- thanks for keeping me awake, thanks afd and all who have asked about me. welcome Lloyd- you'll love this family, there the cats meow. haven't read anything yet so prayers for evryone, more later. goober what happened to our cubs this year? pipeman
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23373: Romeena: Fredricksburg where?
Pipeman; good to see you and glad that you have had a good month. Feeling so good you've been so busy and havent had a whole lot of time to post, huh..Thats ok, as long as you are feeling good.
have a good day all..

Alyce
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23374: OK Just checking in ..still working on the new system here at work , dont forget to throw me a bone!...SPOT
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23375: Just popping in to say good afternoon porch.

Asa
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23376: Good afternoon Porch
Hey ya Asa how ya been? Hey to Lloyd and welcome, hey to Alyce, Ro, pipeman, goober and all the rest .

EB
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23377: The 'best' line of the speech:
"In Texas it's called "walking!"
You had to see it to know what I mean!
Thank God the hurricane is losing some force,
keep up the prayers. Every generator in every home depot in AZ are now on their way to the region. Hang in there spot! Hope it can be averted.
Welcome to the newcomers. Hey to asa and EB.
Telethon weekend coming up...
Hope it turns out to be a good one in ALL respects!
MDC
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23378: Welcome to Lloyd! I just haven't had time to catch up on porch news like I would like. Anything I need to know about gang? I feel out of the loop. I'll get settled in school and then I'll catch up I guess :)!

Everyone have a good weekend and good afternoon!

Dixie Belle
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23379: Stay Safe in the storm Dixie..
MDC: What was he talking about when he said that in his speech? I heard it, but I think I was doing something else at the same time too (its a woman thing :-)) and missed the jist of what he was implying. Fill me in please.
Oh MDC..I remember last year after Isabel our friends went to Kentucky for us and got us a generator..Like 10 hours away. That was how bad we needed one! They were not far from there anyway visiting, so they brought us one home..nice people.
alyce
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23380: Hey, Alyce, both of my daughters live in Fredericksburg, Texas. It's a quaint little tourist-y town just north of San Antonio. Lots to see around there, just on the edge of the famous Texas Hill Country, dozens of neat little shops, great B&B's, whatever. One daughter is a DJ and newscaster for the local radio station, and the other daughter is a public relations person for The Herb Farm, a beautiful place to shop, eat, and just walk the pathways. She's also active in the local Little Theater. Beautiful place, Fredericksburg.

Well, I have weeds to pull, so I guess I'd better get after them. Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23381: GWB: "Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called 'walking.' "

EB - Belated Happy Birthday - Did you pick Ellen Brown as your handle because you share a birthday with Barbara Eden?

Glad your W party went well, Goob! Thanks for saving me a spot!

Spot - you take care, and the rest of you in harms way - we're praying for you all.

Nice to see you pipeman, take it easy and visit when you can.

Prayers for the folks in Russia as well. God help them.

Have a great Mayberry kind of weekend everyone!
AFD!
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23382: Hey Romeena - didn't mean to try to squeeze in on ya!

AFD!
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23383: Welcome to Lloyd. Sit down and tell us about yourself.

I was so angry when I watched the news this morning and saw what is going on in Russia. To see those poor parents pacing outside and waiting to hear if their children were dead or alive. What kind of monsters can do such a thing to children?

Alyce, Ro and I actually met in Fredricksburg last December for a visit and I got to meet both of her daughters. It was really nice because one of her daughters sings in a group that performed Christmas music at the Christmas festival we attended and we enjoyed it so much. My husband and I try to take the kids every December for a little 3 day vacation. We try to try a different B+B each year. Last year we stayed on a very old farm with an old restored farmhouse. It was wonderful and so peaceful-nobody around for miles. I think Fredricksburg is a great place and is only about 3 hrs from us.

Think I will rest. I feel like I am coming down with with my daughter's cold! Ya'll have a great evening,
Boo
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23384: a big hello to Lloyd, welcome to the porch
SPOT , ASA, MDC,PIPEMAN and all other race fans .. cup guys are in California this weekend .
prayers and good thoughts for the Fla. folks
hey to AFD, ALYCE, ROMEENA, EB ,DIXIE ,and all other fine folks on the porch
PIPEMAN .. glad to see you around
Mayberry Deputy
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23385: Hey to everybody! Good to hear from pipeman. We worry about you, friend, when you're not around.

I just got another email about the supposed new postage stamp that is to be issued. The picture is beautiful - the towers, a superimposed eagle, and a robed figure with outstretched hands in the background. It would indeed make a lovely stamp. However, according to TruthorFiction.com, it is not destined to become a postage stamp. It is just a beautiful painting. Too bad. I'd much rather we had that than the two Muslim stamps that were issued a couple of years ago. Anyway, folks, if that email comes your way, don't go asking the post office for the stamps, because it's a false rumor.

Well, the Plum is trying to take the front door off its hinges, so I'd better go see what or who she thinks is out there. Have a good weekend. Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23386: The wheat and the tares, but the tares seem to be getting extremely evil in recent days! Lord help us all!
PIPEMAN! Thanks for answerin' Good that you are just busy and not down and out!
AFD - You nailed it! I'm glad he finally talked about his little quirks and faults. We all have them, but for the media to constantly harp on his is just plain mean.
THE RACE IS ON...
But I think I'll just set here on the porch and watch it for a while!
Mr Darlin's Cuz
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23387: Hey to Lloyd! Sorry I left a "welcome" to you out of my above posts.
Hey to Mayberry Deputy!

Actually one thing I noticed about how GWB walks, is most of the time you seem him with his back straight and his head held high. He walks like he is confident - I like that. Don't notice to much of a swagger myself, but I thought the comment was amusing.

AFD!
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23388: Evening everyone! Ro and Boo: That Fredericksburg sounds like a lovely, quaint place. Maybe one day I'll make it out to Texas. My husband's cousin lives in Houston.My husband and I want to just get in the van and go one summer. When the girls a older of course.
Hey yall out there that have boys.. What would a 7 year old want for his b-day..I am stumped on my nephew.

Alyce
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23389: A Big Tonka Truck! (:
MDC
(Still jest settin' and enjoyin' the night air!
and a little jugging to serenade the crickets)
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23390: I see this bullhorn settin' next to me on the porch.
TEST TEST
NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN TO COME TO THE AID OF THEIR NEIGHBOR...
Can't think of a better line that fits the Florida situation etc.
Prayers and love go out to all. Good subject for preachin this weekend!
MDC (puttin the bullhorn back down on the porch)
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23391: Hmmm. What would a seven year old boy want for his birthday? Well, I remember one Christmas when my husband made a big hit by giving one of our boys a flashlight, a real one of his very own!

As for a visit to Texas, Alyce, all I ask is that you don't judge the entire state by what you see in Houston! If you do, you'll go away thinking that Texas is nothing but one big parking lot, and honey, that just ain't so!

Well, guess I'll head off to the ironing board. My daughter is here, and has already wilted and gone to bed, so guess I'll do the same. Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23392: AFD, My trade is cosmetology, but I truely love care giving so I went back into the healthcare field. Thanks for asking.

Ellen Brown
September 03, 2004 - Msg 23393: Hello porch friends, I hope everyone is doing ok tonight. It's been a while since I've been here just been busy working. I see I have missed a lot while I've been gone too. Mavis I'm so sorry about your mom hon. It must be a hard thing to go through. But I'll be praying that God will give you the strength you need to get through this.

I just had the worst day today, anything that could go wrong did go wrong, and I was just being a wet blanket in the worst way. But as usual reading through the archives just blessed me a whole bunch, and made me feel better, and also made me realize that my lil problems weren't much compared to what some of you have been going through. I'm so thankful for this porch and everyone here. Ya'll always seem to bless my heart without even realizing it.

Take care, and prayers for the ones close to the hurricane tonight. Love to you all--Salty Dog
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23394: OK GANG...and hey Lloyd..Got a break there this weekend ...got A LOT of catching up to do..yall help me...this morning its red hot links and eggs your way, hash browns and cheese grits,ice cold milk and coffee, man-o-man got a lot of reading the archives to do,..hope yall aint to mad at me....whew the new system here at work is a HOOT...BIG Brass not here this weekend so I can work on it at my own pace...well let me get a cup of java...and by the way I will be going to Kansas City Wed for 5 days to judge in the International Linemans Rodeo so yall dont forget about old Spot!..well gona get back to the old sign off signed:,SPOT the"been busy" dog of this great porch...lights are on!..
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23395: Mornin' Y'all! Good to see Salty back on the Porch & welcome to Lloyd!
Spot,you hang in there and don't wear yourself out.
LOL@MDC and the bullhorn! I thought the same thing when I watched the cave episode.
Gotta get ready for work. Lots of folks coming in to eat from Florida,as we're right on I-95 here in SC. Sure feel sorry for those folks. One man told me it took him 4 hours to go sixty miles!Another man with his nice little family said they were supposed to be on a Disney cruise-the kids were all upset & crying. I feel worse for the homeowners-who knows what they will return to? Prayers for Florida and all who need them.
*****SMILES*****
possum under a rock
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23396: just speeding thru- good morning porch. prayers for those affected by francis and our nation as well as anyone in need of prayer. so good to see all the old and new porch rockers. thought of the day; children and grandchildren are god's gift that we will send to a place and time which we will not see. well time to light the old briar and take a break. spot can i play with the loud speaker? pipeman
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23397: Morning pipeman. I enjoyed your thought for today.

Hey to Salty - hope your day goes much better today. (((hugs)))

Spot - you take it easy on your trip. Not sure if any of my hubby's coworkers will be participating in the rodeo. It will only be about 3 hrs and 45 minutes away from my part of the porch.

possum - so glad Laci is doing so well. (forgot to mention that earlier - **mommy moment**)

EB - thanks for explaining the origins of your nickname.

I believe miss jennie boone is having a birthday today - hope you have a good birthday, dear!

Say a prayer for my mother in law today, if you would - today would have been her 50th wedding anniversary. My father in law passed away the day after Thanksgiving last year and today will probably be a tough day for her. Thanks.

Prayers for all that made it through the ordeal in Russia, those facing hurricane Frances, and everyone here on the porch.
AFD!
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23398: Good morning, everyone! I got pictures from my son and daughter-in-law in Florida, of their house all boarded up and palm trees trimmed. What a scary time. I'll be glad when it's over and things return to normal.

Salty Dog! It has been way too long, girl! You quit staying away so long, you hear? Sorry you had such a rough day, but isn't it great that you can come here to the porch, put your feet up for a little while, and share some peaceful time with old friends?

Spot, you're a hoot. It was a good day for us when you joined this porch. We appreciate all the good cooking, and the upbeat, happy disposition you always display. May your tribe increase!

Well, off I go. Daughter and I have to go down to Market Hall and see what needs to be done to make her company's new space presentable. Probably going to involve some painting. I hope Newton Monroe doesn't show up and want to help.

Everyone have a great day. Pray for our family and friends in the path of that monster hurricane. Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23399: Well thank you so much Romeena what nice thing to say..AFD its gona be about a 15 hr drive for me [I dont fly]..two of us will be pulling the equipment trailer to Kansas..they are putting us up in a resort..Cobb EMC was last years World Champions..well this new system we are installing at work is a challange...but we will get there and back on the porch regular..hey pipeman and salty dog [ruff ruff]ellen,possum asa,alyce.dixie,lloyd...and all others..prayers for the storm porch...will have supper menu in just a bit ..signed:SPOT the"glad to be welcome here" dog of your great American porch..lights are on!..
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23400: Hey everyone! Well the weather is real nice in the panhandle today but with sweet little Frances out there that could change between today and tommorow.

Everyone having a good day? I hope so! I feel very....what's the word... elated today! :) Just happy the Good Lord let me live one more day!

If you kind people wouldn't mind say a litle prayer for me and my schooling. I think this last year may be tough. And just remember me in your prayers in general if you would. I tend to get high strung about things :)!

Anyhoo I gotta get going and get my luch prepared.

Dixie
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23401: foowie! I was supposed to be green... how's this..

Dixie
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23402: hey everyone. my husband talked to his parents today. His mom has a cousin in West Palm Beach..that means nothing to me, as I stink at geography..but anyway, he has family scattered in Florida,but all of them seem to be staying put. Crazy!
Dixie..just keep your mind on the Lord and all will be well..doesnt mean that obstacles wont come your way, because boy does Satan love to attack those of us who love the Lord..but stand firm in your faith girlie! Do you have a daily quite time? I sure do struggle with it..I love to sleep as late as I can and I MUST get out of bed before the kids do and have that joyous time with God..maybe yall can hold me accountable and lift me up in prayer with that. Its a daily struggle, but I did get a little time in today.
Well everyone keep safe..I'm going to scrub my kitchen sink now!

Alyce
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23403: afd= prayers for your mother-in- law. when dad passed away mom went thru the motion trying to be upbeat. dixie- prayers for you, your famly and all in francis path, she is the kind of house quest you can't wait to leave. prayers for bill clinton and his family, politics aside at 58 it is a trail for him and his family. spot- mdc and i are going to play with the bull horn while your away, tee- hee. anyone hear from mrs wiley, fun girl, emma and the rest? pipeman
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23404: Could you please pass the jeelllleee?
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23405: Prayers for all in the path of the Hurricane.

Boo
September 04, 2004 - Msg 23406: Thanks for the prayers for my mom-in-law, pipeman. One plus is that she has 3 of her 6 kids living real close by. My hubby's 2 sisters went and spent the day with her, and all of her kids called her today, so I think she got through the day okay.

Spot - I'd be driving too since I don't do planes, either. Hope you have a safe trip and that Cobb EMC does well this year.

Let's all head to Cracker Barrel for breakfast - my treat! ; )
AFD!
September 05, 2004 - Msg 23407: happy labor day everyone. what did you all do this last weekend of summer? where's sterling and the plum? is it cracker barrel or ihop for breakfast this morning or krispy kreame donuts? mamma bear wants to have a yard sale next weekend- i like the idea of not so much to mow. ha. i sure hope she doesn't put a free sign on me. then next weekend is our andy show at the railsplitters in lincoln, il. no rest for the wicked my mamma used to say. thought of the day; it is not how much we do, but how much love we put into what we are doing. it is not how much we give, but how much love we put into the giving. well it's time to start the brown truck, light the ole briar pipe and go for a sunday drive. have a mayberry kind of day. pipeman
September 05, 2004 - Msg 23408: Good Sabeth Mayberry Porch

EB
September 05, 2004 - Msg 23409: For the Porch


POEM:
Can you smell the air?
It smells like fall.
Do you really care
What I think at all?

There's a beautiful feeling,
One can not describe
But I know for sure
that this feeling will not subside.

The beautiful colors
That I saw today
were absolutely miraculous
It must be God's way.

Nature is a lovely thing,
It brings happiness to many
Some do not agree
Some are busy counting pennies.

God shall touch them
In such a way
That they appreciate life
and nature every single day.

By Natasha J. Davis
10-7-01

EB
September 05, 2004 - Msg 23410: thanks ellen brown for the beautifull poem, we all need reminding ever so often. alyce- hope your ok in the panhandle. hello to asa, boo, homemaker, lloyd, spot, goober, mdc, dixie, salty dog, ro and the plum, afd, mayberry deputy, possum, dragonfly,,sterling and anyone on the porch. the brown truck won't race this weekend cause it's past it's bed time. pipeman
September 05, 2004 - Msg 23411: It's been a while since I've been here, and I'm still catching up on the archives, but has anyone heard from TOM? I think Romeena used to be in contact with him from time to time. I miss his sweet poems. Seems like he'd always post a poem to fit whatever I'm going through and I sure do miss that. Ya'll have a good weekend and stay safe--Salty Dog
September 05, 2004 - Msg 23412: Howdy yall..
Pipeman..I am in VA..Dixie is in the Panhandle..which I cant figure out what that is..my mama and I were studying the atlas this weekend. My husband has family in West Palm Beach and my mothers best friend lives in St. Lucie. Hope they are doing OK. Pipeman..we have a brown truck too, used to be my grandaddy's. My mama and I are going shopping tomorrow for all the labor day sales. The kids need SHOES!!! My children have such big feet, lol.
Yall take care..
Alyce
September 05, 2004 - Msg 23413: Looks like Francis was a bit less of a bite than predicted, thank the Lord, but our prayers continue for them all. My bro in Miami made it thru. His SECOND! he just moved down there before Charley and now he's ready to move again!!!
Pipeman, good to see you again.
Dixie and all helping, THANKS!
I think the roof is still on the porch thanks to Floyd's recent upgrades and huricane anchors!
Good preachin today!
MDC
September 05, 2004 - Msg 23414: Hey to the Porch. I had my 30th high school reunion the other night...
It was AMAZING to me that I was the only one that hadn't changed....

-- Jelsik

"You want to know something?
Jack Egbert was no prize..."