February 07, 2006 - Msg 33684: Good morning everyone - I am just a little harried over a parent who says that I am not working with their child (I am there 3 days a week instead of 2 days a week, yes, I volunteerily add a day to help her) and that her grades are not good enough (she makes 85% or better in most classes). So now I have to go back through all of my consultation and travel logs to prove to my director that I have been seeing this student and what we worked on. Geesh - and this parent is never home to work with their child, it all rests on my shoulders.
And it is only Tuesday!
Another three babies - so far so good - they keep me busy!

homemaker
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33685: Looks like I swept too - and with such a gripey submission, sorry!

hm
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33686: Race fans ...12 days till the DAYTONA 500
MD
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33687:
Homemaker, we ALL have days like that, so dont feel bad. I recall my teaching days when parents would not come in for conferences, and back then not nearly as many mothers were working, so go figure!
Think Mayberry! Helen wasnt exactly a happy camper with Andy's comments to Opie's friends! ha
Congrats on the new kids on the block!
MDC
Andy: Barn, see that foot? Please tell me how in the world I managed to get that foot, the WHOOOOLE thing, into my mouth! (:
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33688:
Hey Mavis, if ya like Rifleman or any western join us at www. riflemanconnors.com
Scroll down the left side to a box that says
"Like westerns, join in some western chat."
We discuss all westerns, movies etc and a few other topics like this site. Just make sure ya hit the spitton, and not this cowpoke's boots, at Sweeney's or youll can start a real moulage! haha
RO- Sounds like you and HM need a little "special occasion" elixer. ha
Hey, I just installed a new porch swing, so yall enjoy,
MDC
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33689: Good sweep homemaker.

February 07, 2006 - Msg 33690: HM, hang in there...you're filling a need for that child that they're obviously not getting from home. So, good on you! :-)

Goober...
YO!!!
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33691: Gosh gang...busy here at work ...just wanted to check in ...will have supper in just a bit...SPOT
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33692: Good (almost) afternoon everyone! A little chilly on the Porch today. Hey to Spot, Goober, HM, Romeena, MDC and anybody else napping on the Porch.

Mind if I make a comment? Mrs. Me-They has been working nights (three twelves a week) at a hospital for about seven years. She did it so our daughter--now kids--wouldn't have to do the daycare thing. With one in Kindergarten, one at home and one on the way, you can imagine that the amount of time she gets to sleep is not enviable. Still, she manages to give our kids quality "mom time," volunteers for every party and special event at school, and makes it to every teacher conference. I do my best to make them as well, though I can't always get off work. Now, I'm not trying to toot my own horn--though I have absolutely no problem tooting my wife's; she's wonderful--but when you have kids you are taking on a responsibility that cannot be given away to teachers or anybody else. In my opinion, when you have kids, whatever or whoever was number one had been move to at least number two. We are bombarded with talk today that everyone "deserves to be happy" and so we can feel good about making decisions that benefit us first and foremost. Well, if there was a lot more of putting one's own personal "happiness" behind the well-being of kids (and that includes discipline, by the way), how much better of a society would we have? Reading the posts here make me feel like I'm not crazy for feeling this way. All of you with kids sound like such wonderful, loving parents. Well, that's my piece.

Me-They
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33693: HM: I forgot to add that at least you only have the parents for the rest of the school year. But, on second thought, I guess chances are there will be another to take their place next year. Anyway, I agree with Goober...good for you!

M-T
Wanna hear my Cary Grant? "Judy, Judy, Judy"
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33694: Checking in... Runing wild. Like a chicken with its head cut off...

dixie
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33695: Hello Me-They, and good comment on focusing on our children.
Funning you should give us your Cary Grant 'cause I was just getting ready to ask Goober to "take off" on him.
Chuck
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33696: Homemake, looks to me like the facts speak for themselves. Don't let the "mom" put to much on you, okay?


Hey, what's that aroma I smell? Does Aunt Bea have biscuits in the oven?

Chuck
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33697: I wish I could edit my chitter chatter on here sometimes. Well, in fact I sometimes I wish I could edit what I say in REAL LIFE, too.

Here:
Homemaker, looks to me like the facts speak for themselves. Don't let the "mom" put too much on you, okay?

Hey, what's that aroma? Does Aunt Bea have biscuits in the oven?


BTW, has anyone ever heard of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) *wink wink*
The word Disorder don't EVEN sound healthy.

Chuck
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33698: Asa, do you play with a handicap?

Chuck
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33699: On rethinking my comments, I'd like to point out that when I say kids should be number one, I am assuming that God is before that.

I smell those biscuits, too, Chuck. Got any honey?

M-T
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33700:
Boy Chuck, you KNOW you are setting Asa up with that one! haha But I aint gonna touch it! My daddy learned me better en that!
I think we all need a Miss Doran of 4A ! ha
Or better yet, from Opie's new friend ep.."a gen-u-wine, full-size, regulation FRIEND!!"
...like all you porchsters. Prayers for all!
DIXIE! Good to see ya, stick around for a spell, as Rev breen would say, slow down a bit! (:
Mr Darlin's Cuz
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33701: Sterling Holobyte: Sorry, I wasn't around to read your earlier post. I'm not sure who the best publishers are for children's stories. Writer's Market is the best resource. Yours sounds outdated. Either purchase a new 2005 or 2006 one or there is now an electronic one you can sign up for online for $30 per year that has great features --ways to keep track of all your submissions, etc. It sounds worth the money--especially if you write very much.
Charlotte Tucker
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33702: "We need to update this place electronally" ~Barn
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33703: "What your foot, I'm rockin' forward."

Have a good evening!

Me-They
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33704: homemaker- budy as you are and still timw to clean up after us, thanks. ro, mavis and others might want to check the bottom half of posts last archives, if you haven't seen the post. like mavis , i played a hunch from you and went to gunsmoke, the net and found four pages of it, i'm guessing this would work on any show. ro- the snail felt better and i sent him back home to you cause until spring he said he's not coming back. charlotte tucker, is that really you? we were discussing on one of my post that it's great what ro has done with the pictures, cause several of us live fairly close and we aren't able in this modern age to visit twelve miles from family members very ogten. me- they, i'll be limping into saint louis pipe show now i stuck my foot under your rocker. ha. mdc, you sure are a geniuine, full size regulation freind and i'm proud to be called your freind. LET'S ALL PRAY FOR THE CHRUCH BOMBINGS IN ALABAMA. dixie are you becoming a fun girl? running wild, eh? JUST TEASING, we sure have missed you but know your in our thoughts and prayers. mayberry deputy, yep datona 500 around the corner, can't you hear the start your engines. spot if you don't get a chance to cook supper let us know and i'm sure me- they will cook and i'll deliver to you. ole buckeye
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33705: Howdy, all. Just getting ready to go back to work, sure did seem like a short afternoon's sleep. Me-They, your wife has a heavy load, working three twelves a week. I did it for a while, and when they said we could do two twelves and call it half-time and still keep our benefits, I jumped on it. Still it feels like a lot sometimes. 'Course, being older than dirt and full of aches and pains might color my opinion a bit. What department does she work in?

homemaker, I'm sorry that idiot parent is giving you a hard time. She should be ashamed of herself. I think I met her sister last night. Sorry excuse for a mother was able to get up and walk outside the hospital for a cigarette, but wanted the nursing staff to come change her baby's diaper, said she was "too tired." And we have to send that innocent little baby home with her! {{{me}}} Makes me shudder!!

Well, off I go. Get through tonight, and I'm off until next Monday night. Ha! The Plum will be happy. She hates for me to go to work, mopes around like a dishrag when she sees me putting on my uniform.

Have a great evening - Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena


February 07, 2006 - Msg 33706: OK gang...gona read....just been busy...got my taxes done.....hey buckeye,Ro,chuck,me-they,dixie,Mavis....heck all of yall ...you too asa!....back in just a bit .....SPOT
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33707: OK gang...gona read....just been busy...got my taxes done.....hey buckeye,Ro,chuck,me-they,dixie,Mavis....heck all of yall ...you too asa!....back in just a bit .....SPOT
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33708: gosh gang....Yehaw...got the neal bentley Otis falls ept in .....gosh its a good one when otis gets barney to drink in the cell with the tape recorder....man-o-man...ok back to reading the mail ....and frying chicken for supper ....taters and slaw....bisquits....SPOT
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33709: romeena- warmed the snail up and he said send me home till summer, it;s too cold here. so i sent pics today. i know how hard it is on the nursing staffs, short handed, overworked and you get some patients who think their on a cruise. the nurses always thank me for unless it's something major i don't bother them. i feel if a person isn't in pain etc they should do for themselves. spot- me- they cooked and i delivered the supper. mdc the snail from you hasn't arrived yet i'll let you know as soon as he does. i hope he doesn't get a weather report from ro's snail.ha. homemaker- your in my prayers. why do some folks that are older seem to delight in causing others unwelcomed stress, i;ll never know. have a great night. ole buckeye
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33710:
Hello Porch
Yep..the 500 is almost here. Who's your favorite drivers? I read today that Carl Edwards is the driver to be watched this year. Also, does anyone here know if Toyota is running the Nextel Cup this year? I thought they were to start in 2007 but someone told me that M. Waltrip will be driving one this year in the nextel cup.

Buckeye...Yes I am praying for the folks in the AL church bombings.

You all have a great night...Prayers for you all!!
--Rev.
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33711:
Hey Folks

It finally stopped snowing here. Geesh, we went weeks without any then we couldn't shut it off.

Chuck-I can't speak for Asa but back when I used to golf I was my biggest handicap.

Well, I'm gonna check the news out before I hit the hay.

Goodnight all,
auh2o
February 07, 2006 - Msg 33712: Me here again...gosh got to read....for a change I have to be at work at 6 am in the morning..man-o-man 4:30 am to get up ....hey auh2o,chuck,asa,Ro,afd,MDC,Rev,buck thanks for the delivery of sup....breakfast will be at the waffle house cause I got to get up EARLY but its on me...get a bunch..me-they watch my tail rocking..hey sterling and dixie and my friend mavis!..well gona work out and hit the hay...now miss sherry and I are going to chatanoga tenn thu and fri for a little trip....yall wana meet?.....they have a Zoo up there ...wellgona work out for a bit then waffle house on me in the morning..get 3 eggs.SPOT
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33713: Romeena, are you a nurse? If so, what do you do?
I had bypass surgery in July of 2004. I had some very good nurses. But none of them was named Romeena, or Mrs. Me-They, for that matter.

Spot, your getting up to go to work about the time I'm hittin' the hay. IHOP still sounds good, though.

auh20, what does your name stand for? I can't scratching and scratching my head. It's starting to get raw. And why did you give up golf???????

"Okay three, watch it!"

Chuck
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33714: auh20, that's suppose to say "I KEEP scratching"

Chuck

"Sara, get me the Diner"
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33715: Thanks for the kind words - unfortunately, this parent has been like this for awhile - just my turn to take the heat. She isn't very well liked and she is NEVER wrong! Go figure -
And, I will see her for two more years unless the director takes her off of my caseload and I don't see that happening.
When we have our next conf - I am having the assistant director there. I checked back on all my paperwork yesterday and I am meeting all the things discussed in last May's meeting.
I have to realize that mom is the problem and most likely, the daughter's C grades was a way of the daughter to escape mom's wrath and constant groundings.

I am tired but I must get ready to meet the day.

homemaker
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33716: spot- looks like we're the only two at the breakfast house, can i have 6 eggs now, please? chuck - when auh20 tells you how the name was picked , it will surprise you it's so simple. you see our names are often a hobby or a memory, nickname etc because it we would run out of names from the show with all the wonderful fans here. buckeyes used to be plentiful in central illinois but now there few of them. a buckeye in your pocket meant good luck much like horse shoes. since i named my model railroad buckeye juction and making pipe smoking racks ans pipe ash trays under buckeye i chose buckeye. the ole stands for young old person. good morning porch, glad your snow tapered off auh20, now we're suppose to get some. ole buckeye
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33717: Morning gang...gosh been so busy here at work...had to put on a class yeaterday....breakfast is on Homemaker!..hope she has some grits!...well back in just a bit...miss sherry and I are going on a trip tomorrow to chatanooga tenn for a couple days..just to hang out ...well let me read the mail...SPOT
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33718: ok forgot about waffle house...HM can you still buy?...SPOT
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33719:
Morning Porch

Ro-Thanks for posting the picture.

Chuck-auh2o, is out of respect for Barry Goldwater. I know it has nothing today with TAGS but the era that Barry came to prominence is with in the proximity of TAGS original run so I thought why not. Plus, I love politics and history as well as TAGS.

ole buckeye-better get that snow shovel out.

spot-waffle sound great and HM treating will make taste even better.

see ya'll in a bit
auh2o
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33720:
MDC-Thanks for the tip about the newspaper. I'll check that out. I never read anything but the baseball coverage in the other one.

auh2o
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33721: Hey to the PORCH! Hope ya'll are doing ok today.

Spot...I like Chattanooga, we were there in August on the way to Disney...went to the Falls and everything. It's a good little place to visit. You and Miss Sherry have a good time.

auh2o, you're such a smart person...I always get a kick out of that handle.

On the way to Denver today for a few...I'll be checking in from the road. I'm having dinner tonight at a place called Del Frescos...ya'll come on, I'll buy you a big ol steak!

Ya'll be good...

Goober...
YO!!!
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33722: Waffle House! No way. . .it'll be WHITE CASTLES for everyone who is man enough to eat 'em for breakfast!
(And I'm not riding with Asa later in the day either!)

homemaker
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33723: Good morning Porch! If I had known so many feet and tails were under my rocker, I'd have rocked a little easier.

ROMEENA: My wife works in OR/Recovery. She used to work on a med-surg floor, but figured the less hectic (and fewer patients, especially at night) in OR/Rec would be a better balance to the energy bouncing off the walls at home. She's worked that department for about four years. She often jokes that she brings down the median age in her deptartment quite a bit. (At least at her hospital, most of the nurses in OR/Rec are older.) She misses getting to know some of patients, but whenever she gets one like the one you had the other day, she's glad they are "in and out" to another floor quick. She does indeed have a heavy load, and the plan is for her to cut back in another year or two. We certainly don't live large by any measure, but it's tough making it today. She is very, very appreciated!

Well, more later after the auditors leave! Have a great one.

Me-They
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33724: "Sara, get me Mavis Neff."

M-T
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33725: BUCKEYE: You want ME to cook? Have you tasted my cooking? I do it a few nights a week at home, and do okay, but nobody there is clammoring for me to do more! I do pour a mean bowl of cereal, though. We'd better leave the cooking to the professionals like Spot.

Me-They
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33726: homemaker, you must have posted at the same time as i did, goood morning. auh20- can you show me how to shovel snow, an hour ought to be long enough for me to learn. earlier i didn't want to answer chuck though most of us older posters new your name stood for but i try to let the person answetr for themeselves so i don't rock on any feet. ha. what do you think about doing old commercial ads memory week? like bucky the beaver had two front teeth and used ipana tooth paste, so when mom went to the store and asked me what tooth paste i wanted i;d say ipana mom if it is good enough for bucky it's good enough for me. jack benny splurging for a gallon of texaco gas costing a whoping 17 cents. mr wipple chasing the ladies away from squeesing the charmin. how about the i like ike politcal signs , everyone walked around thinking so i like ike too, but few could say why. we were busy driving the new interstates. brylcream just a dab will do you. it might be fun to share the tv ads memories/ who was the sponsor for the andy griffith shows? auh20 my degrees are in history and i'm always reserching. i liked military, social history from the average persons life, political as it related to everyday life, cause and effect. spot- are we going to for breakfast waffle house or white castle or both for a double breakfast? as red skelton would say good night and may the good lord smile on yopu until we meet again. ole buckeye
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33727: BUCKEYE: History degree, huh? Mine too. Not much interest in the military stuff. My concentration was on Early Am social. I love discovering the "mundane" bits of everyday history. I work for a heritage nonprofit that has a few small museums and library. I don't get to "do history" much, though; I do development and business management.

M-T
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33728: ROMEENA: I forgot to mention that reading your story about the mother you met last night reminded me of something that happened to me a number of years ago. I was waiting tables in what I guess you would consider a fine-dining restaurant. A group of four obviously well-off mothers came in, most with small children ages about 3 to 6, four kids in all. Once they were seated at their table, one of the mothers brought the kids into the bar/lounge and told--not asked--the bartender to keep an eye on the kids so the mothers could have "girl time." Can you believe that? Dropped the kids in the bar! Well, the manager told them they could seat the kids at their table or they would have to leave. And they actually got angry and threatened to call the owner and complain! Some people.

M-T
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33729:
homemaker-What do I think about burgers for breakfast? To paraphrase one of my favorite movies, "Is this heaven?" "No, It's White Castle."

ole buckeye-History. That's great. I have a degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice. I was a volunteer for a couple of Presidential campaigns Ronald Reagan's and Jack Kemp's. I have also do some local canvassing (those annoying people who knock on your door and remind you to vote). If you like military history you should read "1776" by David McCullough I'd give it two thumbs up. Got that one for Christmas.

M-T-Back in the mid-'80's I almost got a job at the Buffalo Museum of Science but I really didn't want to relocate to the Buffalo area and they weren't sure if they wanted to count on someone driving up from the "snow belt" (local term). Well, I guess they were sure they didn't want to rely on someone driving up from the snow belt, they didn't give me the job. That falls under the category of "would'a could'a should'a." Early American history is my favorite era also not so much the social issues I guess, I'm more of a Founding Fathers type. Although, the slavery issue is fascinating.

Boy oh boy-History talk and baseball starts up next week. It warms the heart.

Goober-You're too nice.

auh2o
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33730: 'Morning, everyone! Chuck, and M-T, I work on the postpartum unit (new moms). I've been there ten years, ever since my husband passed away. I really just didn't want to deal with any more death and dying, so I transferred to the baby floor. For the first twelve years of my career at our hospital, I worked on a very busy med/surg floor, and saw just about everything that occurs in the human condition. For five years after that, I worked all over the house - "floated" wherever I was needed. ICU, CCU, Oncology, Med/surg, whatever. You name it, I've probably seen it, done it, or assisted with it. It was fun while it lasted, but it's over. I'll stay where I am until I retire.

I'm pooped! My bed calls, and I'm about to answer. Have a great day, friends. Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena


February 08, 2006 - Msg 33731: ROMEENA: Well, I hope our nurses in the ppu are as nice as you. We've been blessed so far (and it helps that my wife works in the hospital where she delivers). As I say to my wife, happy nap!

M-T
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33732: "He's a NUT!"
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33733:
Hi Gang!
AU-h20 , I just saw your backyard!! wow, who are your landscapers, Currier and Ives?? haha Beautiful! I will have to get 1776, the show on John Adams piqued my interest again of that era when real statemen flourished. I dont want to start no moulage, so I'll just say this and kablooy the soapbox, but i was real dissappointed that some chose to make a political rally out of Coretta Kings funeral. If it came from the other side, i would be just as upset. It was just not the time or place for what some said. Ok , kablooy.
ABP FOR KY GIRL, OK, GIRL, QUIET SAM, SLIM AND OTHERS.
Buckeye, careful at the pipe show, gotta watch those old habits, ha. Remember the BurmaShave signs on the highways? Also, that's ES-CAR-GO! ha
We still need rain here, please keep us in your prayers. Prayers for Alabama, the danes, our troops and emisaries etc. Thank God for mayberry,
have a good day.
MDC
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33734:
Barney: Yeah, to even things out, I buckled down and got bad marks.
Andy: Well Barn, I think that was real democratic of you.
Barney: What?
Andy: I said, think that was real democratic of you.
Barney: Now wait just a minute, how I vote, brother, is my business!
(laughter)
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33735: Hey all - guess what I saw today?? SNOW!! We actually had big flaky snow. I'd about forgot what it looked like. My porch hasn't seen but just one small smattering of snow (back in December - about and inch or so) this winter. It didn't stick today but it sure was purty.

I started out in college as a Secondary Ed - History major (almost 19 years ago). I try to read at least one non fiction book a month and its usually political or historical. I have never read 1776, though, so I'll have to check it out.

Me-They: You asked several days back if we were going to find out what we're having. I want to know but husband is leaning more towards getting a surprise. I go in 2 weeks for the ultrasound, so I'll have to use all the powers of persuasion I have (food and the TV remote) to get him to want to find out. We already have a name picked for a boy and a middle name for a girl (which will be the same as the boys middle name), but still deciding in a girl first name.

I am enjoying all the pics everyone's sent to Ro. : ) My nephew took some a couple weeks back of us, so I'll have to see about getting those to send to her as well.

Prayers for all!
AFD
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33736: Good to hear from you, AFD. We are going for our ultrasound on the 20th, so if all goes as planned we will find out then. The ultrasounds for our otehr two were very clear so hopefully this one will be as well. I don't think either one of us could handle the suspense. (Plus, we've got to know whether I need to drag out and unpack the girl things or the boy things.) We've decided on a girl's first and middle names and are about 75% decided on a boy's first name. Still need a middle.

Snow? What's that? We also haven't seen much of the stuff since December when we got a couple of inches. Now, I'm not one to crave a lot of snow, and I could do without all that shoveling, but a little of the white stuff every now again is kinda nice. MDC: I sure wish I could box up all the rain we've gotten this winter and send some to you. It's rained so much and the temperature has been so mild here that until the last week the ground hasn't really been frozen. So it's been pretty muddy. Also, we have flowers budding (that usually don't bud until late March) and I hope the recent cold snap (actually, seasonal weather) doesn't fry 'em.

Oh, I've been a motormouth today. I'll hesh up, sit back, relax and enjoy listening for awhile.

Me-They
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33737: Auh2o, I kept thinking Australia Water. Didn't even know that au was the symbol for gold. Shows you how poor I am.

Chuck
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33738: (Sorry, I'm gonna yammer on again...) Hey, HOMEMAKER, I was just filling out my daughter's school registration for next year and came across this from the page that I have to sign: "I realize from time to time, children take issue with actions that they do not agree with, and they are prone to criticize statements out of context. This being normal for children, I pledge that if this occurs with my child, I will not support the criticism, that I will correct my child, support the school personnel, and call in for full details at any time I have a question concerning an incident."

Hey to you, too, MDC and CHUCK.

M-T
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33739:
MDC-Before you hop down off that soap box I have one thing to say, I agree.
Hope you see some rain soon.

auh2o
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33740: mdc- the snail arrived and i really thank you, i'll send you some things when things slow down a bit. thanks. mayberry trivia; what commercials originaly aired with the original showing of andy griffith show sponsors. me-they, we're both in the same area of interest, i always loved the average folks and their enviorment politicaly and socialy. on military battles what were the tactics, blunders, dumb luck. i always felt it was more important to understand what were the time these people lived in , the social and political standARds of the decades they lived in and would we have made any different desions. auh20- great book i've read a lot of his works. romeena, hope you and the plum get some rest.afd, isn't it amazing how caring mayberry folks are in the health care, history etc.? are you sure it was snow and not a truck load of danderuff? kidding. hello chuck. spot, we're thinking of you. mayberry quote--- floyd; here's that article. did you know that the dingo dog is indigenous to australia? andy; what's a dingo dog? floyd; i don't know but it's indigenous to australia. i have a personaly autographed steven ambrose's last book. long day, time to recharge my batteries. buckeye
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33741: Good evening, all. The Plum and I did indeed get a little rest, and are much the better for it. How can I best describe my feelings right now, considering I don't have to get dressed and go to work. Let's see...how's this? YIPPEEEEE! Does that about do it?

I'm sitting here at my big old window, looking out into the back yard, and it's just so nice out there. The late afternoon light was beautiful, and now the sun has just gone down, the colored lights on the back fence just switched on, yet it's still light enough to see every detail of flower, stone and fountain. The fountain lights will kick on soon. Leaving this window on my work evenings is very difficult. This is where I commune with friends via email, phone and this TAGS site, and where I commune with nature and God as I enjoy the beauty He has provided. I'm so blessed.

MDC, I agree. Coretta Scott King was a fine lady, a class act. I didn't get to see the telecasts on that day, so don't know the specifics to which you refer, but if someone turned that tribute to her into a political platform, then shame on them. They can think and believe what they will, but they should not superimpose such things over a ceremony that should have been a simple expression of honor to a great and courageous lady.

Well, it's oven-broiled chicken legs with lemon pepper, and rice and asparagus for me tonight. I'm making plenty, come on by if you're hungry!

Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena

"Who's Opie Taylor, Sr?"
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33742: LOOKING FOR BLACK & WHITE POSTER OR PHOTO OF ERNEST T BASS GETTING READY TO THROW A BRICK
THANKS PLEASE EMAIL
CRABBINGNUT@COMCAST.NET
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33743:
Crabbingnut,(cute) you may want to email our illustrious moderator, Floyd--"let me know" below. He might have a better idea on where to find such. Did you check ebay??
Buckeye, glad ya got the Escargot! ha.. happy reading, and eating. Remeber, that one sheet is ten years old or so, lot has happened since then.
RO- I sneaked in to your place for dinner, thanks!
Interesting how we can now all picture you at that window! BTW, if ya find a model train phot around, let me know. The close up was not in with the others that I got back from you today. Thanks.
Me they- we'll take rain any way we can, box barrel or clouds! Prefer the clouds tho, haha
Keep up the prayers, I'm doin' my part!
God bless Boo, Mrs Wiley, Mary Wiggens and all you fine folk!
MDC
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33744:
Howdy Folks,

Romeena-I love sitting at our table also and just looking at all the beauty that nature brings. Even with all the snow, we see turkey, deer, cardinals and blue jays just about everyday. But, after reading your post above.... I want your window. I wonder if there is any trouble regarding coveting your neighbors window? Maybe one of the preachers can tackle that. I think I said this before but you draw a beautiful picture. I bet you make a wonderful nurse, very calming I bet.

One more mention of the King funeral, I loved the way President Bush was the first to his feet after every speaker. Furthermore, I loved the way he shook the hand of those who took advantage of network coverage to spout their drivel and attack him instead of paying respect to Coretta Scott King. Everyone has a right to their opinions but how small must someone be campaign during a funeral.

MDC-I loved the Currier and Ives reference.

God Bless,
auh2o
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33745: Well gang....its me SPOT. gona read the archives....yall dont never give up on me, just been busy, miss sherry"s at work till 10 then going home and getting her hair fixed at 11 tomorrow and we are going to chatanooga tenn tomorrow for a couple of days....yall get some good cooking ya here..[aunt bee"s brown paper sacks]...well will check back in the morning gona work out and get to bed...hey MDC,Ro,asa,hm,ky,chuck,M-T,auh20,bulb.buckeye,goober,...well ya know all of my family...SPOT
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33746: How do I see Ro's pictures?
Elmer and Ruth in Ohio
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33747: Hey to the PORCH! Made it to Denver ok...nice weather out here..60f at least!

Hey to 33742...I actually have a certified and authenticated black and white pic of ernest T, autographed by Howard Morris, AND an actual brick autographed as well.

MDC...saw the transcripts on the funeral, deplorable...no excuse for the way folks acted. It's shameful...and indicative of where we've sunk as a society.

Off to dinner...Ya'll be good...

Goober...
YO!!!
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33748:
Hello to everyone on the PORCH!

SPOT...Have a great trip to the CHOO-CHOO City. Be safe and enjoy!

auh20...I so much agree with you on your comment about President Bush during Mrs. King's service.

Ro...You said that you are blessed and I'm sure that you are, but I also agree with auh20...that hospital is also so blessed to have you as a nurse. Your love for the Lord shines through in your post.

Everyone have a great night and see you all back on this good ole porch!
--Rev.
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33749: Rev, and auh2o, you're both very kind, and I appreciate your words. I can only hope that I deserve some small portion of what you said. I'm sure that some of my patients would disagree, as I can also be Nurse Ratchett when the situation merits it. When someone can and should be up and moving, I don't baby them, I make them do for themselves. With some cultures, that's a whole new concept for them and they really don't like it! Still, I stick to what's best for the patient, popular or not.

Elmer and Ruth, you can see the pictures of some of the porchsters at: romeena.myphotoalbum.com - click on the "Porchsters" album. You can browse the other albums as well if you wish, but they're my own, my family and such, and probably not of much interest.

Does anyone besides me read the newspaper comics? I've always loved them, and for years have enjoyed reading "Shoe", the one where all the characters are birds. Shoe himself is a newspaperman. Well, have you ever noticed the glaring resemblance between the old senator bird and Ted Kennedy? It's hilarious! Just too funny, I love it!

MDC, did you not receive four pictures back? That's what I received, and am sure I put all four in the envelope. I don't see one around here, but considering the condition of my desk, I wouldn't bet the ranch on it. The only pictures I received were the four I put in the album, and am sure I sent them all four back. Have I missed something?

Well, even though I'm off tonight, I have to be at the hospital in the morning for some infernal meeting, where we will be given information that could have been printed and handed to us, but hey - they'll pay me for my time, and the manager is offended if we don't show up, so guess I'll go. You know, I got into nursing to deliver patient care, not to attend meetings, but such is life.

Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena
February 08, 2006 - Msg 33750: Hey to the porch, I'm heading to bed, been such a busy day, I been running around like a chicken with his head cut off. Be back in the morning, hope somebody else is fixing breakfast, I'm too tired.
*Mavis
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33751: Thanks Rev....just woke up to fix yall berekfast....eggs yer way,grits, hashbrowns with cheese and onions,grits,country ham,bisquits and gravy...SPOT
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33752: hey Mavis...SPOT
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33753: Anyone here ever watch Columbo?
I enjoy that show. I've got the first three seasons on DVD, and season four is coming out in March.
Not quite the cop as Andy was, mind you, but still a good show.
Spot, enjoy your trip to Chattanooga.
Romeena, you can be a Nurse Ratchett?? That's scary. I'll have to start reading shoe. I read Frank and Ernest, and Off The Mark and that's pretty much it, so I can add Shoe to my comics line up.
I didn't see much of Mrs. Kings funeral, but sounded like what they did at Rosa Parks funeral.

"What does your Sheriff have in his trunk? A rake and a shovel"!

Goober to Andy: "Aint you got a jack"?

Chuck
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33754: We enjoyed the pictures, thanks.
Elmer and Ruth, Ohio
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33755: Morning porch. Hope it's a good day.
Hello Elmer and Ruth in Ohio. Pull up a rocker and join us. There's plenty of room.

Chuck, boy do I have a handicap! HA! (I'm a 12) been golfing for almost 30 years now and love it as much as I did when I first started. Great game.

Todays lunch is a chicken with its head cut off. (don't worry Mavis, ain't talking about you:))

Concerning the debacle at the funeral all I can say is how pathetic can people get. I guess if you can get your mug on tv by being obtuse, you go for it. For shame, for shame!

I hear they are changing the marquee at the theater this afternoon. Anyone care to go down and watch em with me?

Safe travels spot. Here's a penny for you.

Asa
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33756: Good morning everyone. CHUCK: We just love "Columbo." I've seen every one almost as many times as I've seen TAGS. I'm into detective shows that are entertaining but not gross. I also really enjoy "Monk," "Poirot" (David Suchet), and "The Rockford Files." I try to catch them whenever they are on. Also a new one PBS airs on Mystery from time to time called "Foyle's War." He's a British policeman during WWII. It's really well-done.

Take care.

Me-They
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33757: Let's have movie nite - we haven't done that in awhile. I hear they brought a new Glenn Ford picture into town for tonites showing.

Then maybe we can meet at the diner and get the special or just have a chocolate malt.

Oh and Asa - as a special ed. teacher - I would concur that you do indeed have a "handicap" -

homemaker
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33758: Chuck, I love watching Columbo! I've said it before and I'll say it again, but I love the way he makes everyone think he is some bumbling detective, when really his mind is working like a steel trap.

Homemaker, that chocolate malt sounds good. I'm there!
I don't think I will get one in town here, though. I passed by the A&W and on the sign it said, "Newly remolded inside."
I was wondering why the cheeseburgers were all made with bleu cheese.
-Sterling Holobyte
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33759: Movie night huh? "The Wizard of Oz" is playing over at the Grand. Don't know about that, but I'm in for the malt!

M-T
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33760: Thanks, asa its nice being with these fine folks. We read these every day and enjoy the comments.
Elmer and Ruth, Ohio
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33761: Howdy Pardners, just a quick hello. I'll coin a new porch phrase: "I been busier than Homemaker in goat season!" har har
Well, back to the open road! Watch out for that cattle truck behind ya!
Fred Goss, "It pays to look your best."
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33762: Hey, CHUCK and STERLING, "Just one more thing..." Instead of a movie marathon, let's show Columbos.

M-T
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33763: Morning Porch! I am getting ready to head to DC this weekend to work & hopefully see Jake while I am there. I sure wish my mother's house would sell so I could quit working so hard to pay all my bills & hers. I have mixed feelings about selling it, once it's gone, I can't go "home" anymore, but I am just about to go under trying to pay all these bills. Besides, I want to get this estate settled so I can get my life back. The 7th was 18 months since she passed away, can you believe it has been that long??
Don't remember who asked, but my name on the Bonanza board is GroomerAng. Better go get my things packed, if you don't hear from me for the weekend, don't worry, it only means I couldn't get online up there. MDC did you hear they are adding 50 laps to the "little race" (Food City 250) here this year? They did a commercial with the painter for the speedway about it, can't wait to see it.
*Mavis
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33764: Who's Malloy?
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33765: You're geting up into my neck of the woods, MAVIS. I'm about 35 miles from Washington. Have a safe trip, and I hope that you can get things settled soon.

M-T
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33766:
Morning Porch
Spot..Thanks for breakfast; it was great. So good I didn't need lunch.

Welcome Elmer and Ruth, Ohio.

Be safe Mavis on your trip.

Be blessed everyone
--Rev.

February 09, 2006 - Msg 33767:
Morning all! We got Buckeye heading for St Louis and Mavis heading to DC. Spot traveling too I think. Ya all be careful now!
Welcome Elmer and Ruth. As briscoe would say, "Just jump in anytime." If youve been reading awhile, you know we mainly talk tags, but also a few other topics as well.
Me They- One really good ep of Foleys war was that one regarding the spy and he kept his mouth shut to help him out. It was aired here about a year ago. Do you recall it?
Fred- hey to ya. Thump a few tires for me. Wish i was on the road with ya.
Sterling- was that sign for REAL??? too funny. How goes things with the MIL etc.
Say a prayer for me. We are considering hospice care now for my mom. Tough decision time. thanks.
We have some rain clouds overhead today!! Sure hope they deliver!
Rev- Kasey Kane is a favorite of mine. I hope they all get along better this year. I know a lot of it is to stir up interest, but they ought not be love tapping at those speeds! ha
Mavis, I did not hear that! Sounds like they want it more crowd pleasing.
AFD- let us know what you find out. Just dont be tossin' no leg-o-lambs around!
Anyone here like bowling? I was in a league for awhile. But not in many years now.
Turnip greens for lunch!
Mr Darlin's Cuz

February 09, 2006 - Msg 33768: romeena, glad you got some badly needed rest. i'll be there for supper. let me know when the snail brings the pictures. mdc- my wife is on the missionary board and christain presecution is big. try presecution. com . and voice of the marters. good morning mavis and spot.welcome chuck and ruth, pull up a chair and sit awhile. hi me-they and rev and asa. supper also at homemaker. i quess none of us remembers the original sponsors for the original andy griffith show. wasn't ford one of them? mayberry quote; barney; when i was 17, i could pull an egg out of a milk bottle. andy; i'll bet you can't do that now? barney nawhhh, not ant more. buckeye
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33769: mdc- just clicked thru my favorites on the rifleman site, both times it came up this site is coming soon. is there a change in format? buckeye, pipeman
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33770: M-T I'll holler when I get close, you listen real hard! I am actually going to Vienna & working in Annandale. Jake is in Loudon Co. Rev saw a church marquee today & thought of you.."Warning, Exposure to the Son may prevent burning."
*Mavis
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33771: Yeah MDC check out the link to the Speedway & it tells all about it. Don't think it will be an all the time thing tho, the fall schedule shows just 250 laps. We're off now to start driving, well I'M driving, Cissy & Feather are riding shotgun.
*Mavis
Now I'm driving, so I'll sit up front...Thelma Lou will sit up front next to the driver.....
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33772: MDC: Yeah, I remember that one. It was real good. I added you to my prayer list.

MAVIS: I'll make sure to keep the kids quiet, but Virginia is likely a little out of my range.

M-T
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33773:
Pipeman (only calling you that in honor of where you're heading! ha) I will email Cowgirl to see what's up. I just tried it and that just happened to me too.
Wyatt AKA MDC
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33774:
M-T- If you can recall the name of that ep I would like to get it on video at pbs.org
Any ideas?
MDC
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33775: MDC: I don't recall what the name was, but there is a website at www.foyleswar.com that has a complete episode list and gives a synposis of each one. Lots of luck to you and yours!

Me-They
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33776: M-T---Thanks, and thanks for the prayers!
I noticed in the credits while watching "A Date for Gomer" that Mary Grace Gossage was Mary Grace Canfield! Dont see that too often using same first name, usually that's for the stars of series.

Barney: Al Becker, Al Becker, hmmm, nope can't say as I know him.
Andy: You don't know Al Becker?
Barney: Nope, can't say as I do.
Andy: How about Luke Taft? You know Luke.
Barney: Andy! Really, you know he's on the sauce.

MDC
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33777:
APB TIME: KY GIRL, OK GIRL, SLIM, QUIET SAM, POSSUM(i think she"s traveling, ELLENBROWN,ED SAWYER,BOO, IRISHSTER AND OTHERS.
I just installed a new porch swing. Comeon back and give 'er a try!
MDC
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33778: Wow, everyone's traveling. Wish it were me!

"Gomer, you trade places with Opie"!

Chuck
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33779: MDC, I love this swing! Doesn't even squeak.

Chuck
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33780: good evening everyone, kinda busy but wanted mdc, prayers for you , your family and mom. buckeye
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33781: Hey to the PORCH! Hope ya'll are doing well this fine evening. I'm here in Denver...in meetins all day today...and till about noon tomorrow...then back to Chicager...and I can't wait! :-)

MDC, lots of prayers for you during this time...it's tough to make those decisions...and I can't beleive how much my perspective changed duing the time with my dad. I always said I'd never let him go into hospice or even nursing home care...I was wrong, and I learned a lot about what goes on and how caring most of the folks who give that much needed care are. Sometimes it's hard to see beyond our needs, and see the fault in our thinking. I'll pray that you and yours can find what's best for all involved.

Hope that everyone is safe and secure tonight...and just take comfort in the fact that there's only 32 more days till SPRING!

Ya'll be good...

Goober...
YO!!!
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33782: Good evening, all. Please keep at least three feet back from me, I've got a miserable, wet, nasty, sneezy, headachy cold and I don't want any of you to get it. Grrrr! I hate feeling like this!

In spite of this cold, I spent some time in the back yard today, and made a wondrous discovery. I have a beautiful iris blooming! There's a picture on the photo website, the last one in the "Yard and Wildlife" album. Feel free to check it out. It's really beautiful. The rhizome that produced it was given to me by my landscaper friend - he dug it out of his own yard and brought it with him one day and planted it. He said it would be pretty, and was he ever right!

Well, I think I'll take my cold and put it to bed. Poor Plum, she'll have to listen to me coughing and snuffling all night. At some point, she'll sigh deeply and pointedly, climb down off the bed and go get in her crate to sleep. I get no sympathy from her, the little brat.

Have a great day tomorrow, everyone. Sugarplum says hey! --Romeena
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33783: Hello again PORCH
First of all, MDC, I will surely have you and your family in my prayers. I pray for strength, peace and assurance as you have to make these decisions.

Mavis...Yep, I've seen that sign...It's a good one. Thanks for reminding me of it.

Ro...Pray that get feeling better.

Been kinda disappointed that TV Land is not showing TAGS as much.

Everyone have a good nights sleep.
--Rev.
February 09, 2006 - Msg 33784: After all you've done for me, MDC, praying for your Mom and your whole situation is the least I can do. I hope God gives you and your family wisdom and strength in this decision.

Oh, and yes, that is a real sign at the A&W restaurant here. I pass it all the time. I suppose maybe I should go in and tell them about it, but then I wouldn't have anything to chuckle at when I go by it. ;)

Hope your cold gets better, Ro. And maybe if you remind the Plum who needs to stay healthy to open up her cans of food, she might be a little more sympathetic. :)

Have a nice night everyone.
-Sterling Holobyte
February 10, 2006 - Msg 33785: Morning porch. We made it' It's Friday!

Hope you get feeling better Romeena. I hate colds. I don't mind getting regular sick, but I hate colds (in my best Lydia voice).

MDC, I know what you are up against having gone through it myself last year. I will tell you this though. We got hospice involved with my Dad in the last week of his life. I was reluctant to do so because I always looked at hospice as throwing in the towel so to speak. I wish now, knowing what I do, that I would have involved them sooner. They were a great help to him, and a huge support to us (the surviving family). They usually will not take on a case until there is an indication of 6 months of life left or less, so I'm not sure what your Mothers health is like. But you have my prayers as you go through what is a most difficult time. Hang in there and lean on Him.

You be careful Mavis. I think I have a penny here for you also as you travel.

Goober, how's the air in Denver? Gosh, you should have come over one more state and seen me.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Asa
February 10, 2006 - Msg 33786: Sterling, Did you see my message 33701 above about the electronic version of Writer's Market--check it out. Asa, I found your explanation of your various character changes in the show interesting. I recall some of them. Romeena--I have a big jar of VICKS here with your name on it. Grease up, rest, and drink plenty of fluids. Prayers for your mom and you, MDC. Someone mentioned Mary Grace above--wasn't she the same person who played Alph (of the Ralph and Alph carpenters) on Green Acres?
Charlotte Tucker
February 10, 2006 - Msg 33787: Another couple of kids last nite and three bottle babies. I told the other half this morning that I thought I was through with 5 AM feedings. . :) But they sure are cute! And just so that I am doing it right - I put their milk in a diet dew bottle. . .too funny!

Thanks Mr. Goss for phrase - we have had some pretty long nites this week! I'll watch for the cattle trucks behind me on I-74 (that's in Indiana you know! and I travel it all the time).

Need to get to work. . .

homemaker
February 10, 2006 - Msg 33788: good morning honeys ans dears... charlotte tucker, so great to see you again on the porch. mavis, prayers your mom's house sells within a week so you can slow down. loved the chruch sign. anyone else seen anymore signs? mdc- prayers for you and your family during this trying time, asa, i totaly agree hospice is a lifesaver and most uplift the quality of life and patients dignity, my mother- in law had one for 15 years and she was closer to this lady than others being homebound, left her something in the will. at the funneral and after she was a god send. goober- be careful on your way to chicago. maybe we'll pass sat in saint louie. good morning to the rest of the porch. breakfast was great but when i started to leave and told them someone will be by to pay the tab from the porch later. why you would think i was speaking a foreign language or an alien the way those folks reacted. some folks are so easily riled aren't they? they asked me to pay and seek reimbursement on my own.ha. buckeye