Good Tuesday Morning, Crew!

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Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Early Morning Crew thread! :bounce: I hope your Monday wasn't too crazy as Monday's sometimes can be. Mine was busy at work because we were trying to ready the store for our Regional Director visit today. She called in the late afternoon to inform us that her flight had been cancelled because of the storm that's going to come through here today, so she will not be here. It's been changed to Thursday! My next day off! :woohoo:

Yes, we're going to get hit by Alberto that's coming ashore this morning. It's not a hurricane, but just a tropical storm, thank goodness! We're going to be just fine, don't worry!

So, let's get this day started, my crew! I'm sure it's going to be an exciting one! :bounce:

Song Of The Day: "Naughty Naughty" by John Parr

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First!

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Yep! You're first again today, Man! :bounce: Seems to be kinda slow getting started today.

Good news about your big boss coming on your day off. :D

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Yes, I was happy about that too! :bounce: Did you decide to go get that small air conditioner you found yesterday?

Fortunately the temperature has eased off today, it is fresher now.

It's eased up here too. There's a tropical storm coming, you know. :rofl: I'm glad you didn't have to smother again last night. Do you usually sleep with your windows open? That way, you'd at least get a breeze blowing through.

Even though it did freshen up outside, my flat kept all the heat in. I can't really sleep with the windows open because my flat is on the ground floor and my bedroom faces the street (the windows are only a yard away from the sidewalk).

Well...you may have to go get that thing anyway. I've lived in a place where my bedroom window faced a busy street too, so I know how you feel.

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Are you getting excited about your trip? I'm actually excited for you! Hopefully the flat will cool off tonight for you. We've been thinking of putting a bed in the sun room because it is so much cooler downstairs than in our room. I've been waking up about 4-5 times every night because of the heat.

I hope your day is going well.:) :hi: :loveya: :hug:

Nice to see you! :hug: :loveya: :hi:

I am ridiculously excited about my trip! Anybody would think I'd never been on holiday before! And I'm really looking forward to meeting yvr girl. :D

I have to start thinking about preparation, because I only have a few weekends left before I go.

It is much fresher today, so when I get home I will throw all the windows open and thoroughly aerate the flat. Yesterday I had to keep them closed, because warm as it was, the flat was still about four degrees cooler than the outside, until the early morning.

I think you should go and put the bed in the sun room. Interesting that the "sun room" is cooler, though. ;)

just curious...is the sky red in your part of the world this am? and if you get the chance will you do me favor and check out my thread about Darrell Scott, please?

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I don't know if the sky is red...It wasn't when I took Tony out when I first got up. But I'll check again in a few. Ok...I'll go check out your thread in a sec.

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I WAS going to be your first reply today ... but I had to reboot my computer just after I wrote it. x( The MacBook will be here in two days! :bounce:

Damn tropical storms! I hope you stay safe. :hug: I thought about you last night when I was watching the weather channel.

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You're up early this morning! :bounce::woohoo: It's good to see you so soon! My internet was down when I got up. x( I called Comcast to see if there was an outtage someplace, but no. So, I needed to check my cable modem. The only problem was...my company is asleep in the room where the cable modem is located. So, I had to creep into the room with a flashlight to see what was wrong. I hoped I wouldn't wake them. I reset my modem and got out of there. :rofl: I don't think they heard me!

So, I had computer problems first thing today too. x( You have any big plan for today?

:rofl: Computers sure can be a pain in the rear.

Big plans? ME? :rofl: Yes, actually. I'm meeting with the builder this afternoon. :bounce: Harleydad is supposed to go, too, but that will all depend on whether the guys are finished working on the floors (they were supposed to finish yesterday). Other than that, I'm just puttering around.

I hate waking people up, but this was an EMERGENCY! No internet! :scared: :rofl: I didn't wake them (I don't think), so it was OK. See...they are sleeping in the room where my computer is so I'm using Greekspeaks laptop, and boy I'm not used to this keyboard! I make mistakes like crazy. :rofl: Luckily...I catch them before I post the responce.

Yes, I know you're a busy lady these days. 10,000 things all happening at the same time. It's probably going to be that way for the next 10 months, huh? :loveya:

laptop on one desk hooked up to a monitor on another desk. I got my laptop to boot up that way yesterday ... it was an emergency! Microsoft Money wouldn't open my backup file so I had to get back to the laptop and take screenshots of all my accounts so I can have a place to start when I load up Quicken. Anyway, looking over at the monitor like that messes up your typing big time! :rofl: You should try it for fun. :rofl:

I don't think I'll be quite as busy for the whole 10 months. It's busier at first when you have to go shopping to pick out all the little things. We have to do appliances first ... and my allowance will buy nicer appliances now since I don't have to include a washer and dryer anymore. (BTW, I LOVE this washer/dryer!)

I'd love to go with you! :bounce: It would be a blast! Computers sucks sometimes. I need to call Canon when I get off work today to see if they can help me with the software. I REALLY want to use it you know.

That should be a blast! She's going to take me right to the sections of the store that are in my budget (and we're staying away from Home Depot Expo!). C'mon up and you can go, too! :bounce:

I hope you get some help from the Canon geeks. It really does suck when things aren't working right.

I have to get going now. Time to make the coffee ... donuts will be here in three minutes. :9

Have a great day! It was nice to see you this morning, as always. :loveya: :hug: :hi:

Yes, it does suck that the software isn't working right. I hope we get it fixed easily too. You have a great day too, my dear! It's always great to see you here! :hug::loveya: Tell Mister Harley I said Hello! :bounce:

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How's everything going today?

it is hot and humid and I rather would be outside relaxing than working ... Oh well, I have to earn my money after all :)

One coming up in a few months! :bounce:

Gotta go for now ... hope to see you tomorrow! I hope your work day goes by quickly. :loveya: :hug: :hi:

My Monday morning sucked. One of my clients decided to have a tirade and I ended up with bruises and scrapes all over my arms. She spent 40 minutes throwing things, trying to tear her clothes off, pinching/scratching/slapping/kicking me, growling and basically acting she was posessed by some sort of demon. It was only because her day program van came to pick her up that I finally was spared.

I love my job, and get paid so well for it. :rofl:



"Naughty Naughty"--I like that song. :evilgrin:

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Good gods! How do you put up with abuse like that?? They BETTER be paying you well if you're getting beaten up like that. That DOES suck. I'm sorry, my dear. :hug:

They aren't paying me well by any means. I could likely make the roughly same hourly rate starting out at Wal-mart, and I've been at this agency for nearly 11 years. My other job pays me more and I've only been there 4 years. But I've got all the experience in the field and time in at the agency so I figure I'll just stick it out until I get my grad degree. Then I'll get myself a real job with a real salary (where hopefully I won't be getting beat up :rofl:)

NO job is worth that, in my book. You be careful, you hear? I'm sorry you had to get hurt like that, my dear. :hug:

I'm helping people who many people care very little about to have better quality lives. And even though that one client likes to hit a lot, most of the time it doesn't lead to actual injury, it's just annoying.

At least I'm not a cop getting shot at by slimy criminals. :scared:

I worry myself to death about you! And I'm sure the job has rewards like that. That's a good thing. :loveya:

.....is doing fine this morning.:hi:

I'm in the process of getting the desk ready for a new computer tower, which might be here as early as today.:woohoo: This tower I will use as data storage:headbang: and a back up that I hope I never need.:argh:

Be good to each other and rub that :puke:neocon/Coulter:puke: connection in to every neocon you meet.:bounce: :rofl:

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I'm sure you're looking forward to that new computer! I know I'D be all excited! I hope you have a fun time getting it all set up and ready...that is...if it gets there today!

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Hope that the storm thing doesn't cause too much trouble for you.

Good one with the manager - in my book, it's always best to avoid them.

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Yes, I'm glad I dont have to deal with her too! You're right...it's best to avoid them! :rofl: I'm on the countdown to my vacation, my friend! 3 work days left! :bounce:

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Did I hear "Naughty Naughty"????? My siren song! :evilgrin:

Actually, I'm funnin' you. I hope you two stay safe, darling. :hug: :loveya:

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Naughty Naughty is your siren song, huh? That's cool! :rofl: We'll be just fine here. We're going to be on the "good" side of the thing. :loveya:

I'm signing off for a couple of days -- just to give myself a break from fighting the good fight. But I'm glad you two are on the "good" side. I worry so much about my DU family, and want all of you to be safe.

P.S. Don't judge me too harshly about being bad. "I was just drawn that way." :rofl:

"I was drawn that way." :rofl:

We'll be safe down here, I promise. You take what time you need, and I'll see you back here after you have some time to yourself. :loveya::hug:

Wasn't sure you'd get it, because I didn't know if you'd seen the movie. Glad you did. I loved it!

And, to borrow a line from another movie, "See you on the flip side." :loveya:

I LOVED Roger Rabbit! Haven't seen it in ages, though. Have a god few days off and I'll see you back here soon! :bounce::hug::loveya:

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I just got up to eat a little snack then go back to bed and read. :) I had to check to see if a column of mine was up online yet, and DU was just a quick few keys away, so here I am. :)

Good to see you avoided the regional director. Pretty lucky! :)

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I'm glad you stopped by, Man! It's always good to see you here. Yes, the storm saved me the hassle of dealing with her, so I'm happy about THAT! :rofl:

Or died trying. :)

Yes, I can barely type. DU calls to even the insanely sleepy. :) I watched "Good Night and Good Luck" last night, plus with the George Clooney commentary. It's awesome. Great film.

Well, I suppose I'm up now, I better go finish reading some James Patterson. He's basically the literary equivalent of eating at McDonald's, but, you know, I'm entitled to a guilty pleasure from time to time. :)

I haven't seen that movie yet...but I've been thinking about it. I'm glad you liked it, so I think I'll go rent it and give it a watch. Enjoy your book, Man! :hi:

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Why is it that we never get off because of the heat as adults as we did as kids in school?

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I don't know...why don't we??? I'll have to look into that and get back to you. :rofl: Hows work today, my dear?

for me. The museum got run over by Koreans. Their teams plays at 3pm in Frankfurt today.

The afternoon looks like it will be as quiet as the morning.

Easy days! LOVE THEM! :bounce:

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Most of MY days are busy busy busy. Especially when we're expecting a higher up visit.

Glad to hear that you've got an easy day. It's nice when work can go at a relaxing pace. I've got a big project on the horizon, and working hot and heavy on that right now. But it'll be completed by Thursday, so that's good.

You are welcome to send some of that hot weather my way. It's been to cool for me here.

I just would rather spend it outside than at work.

Towards the end of the week it is suppsoed to get cooler again. But I am so happy we have a summer finally after there was no spring. We had winter and then summer :rofl:

with you. When the weather gets like this, my most favorite thing to do it sit outside and read. That to me is like a mini-vacation. Problem right now with that is, I've got new neighbors who have two little yappy dogs. They continually keep barking while I'm outside. Hope they do something about that, or I'll have to have a chat with them. Maybe they should just keep their dogs inside while I'm outside.

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maybe you should give the dogs little treats and piss the neighbors off. Then they will keep the dogs inside when you are out reading :evilgrin:

MissH. I'll give them so many treats they get fat and can't move. You're always thinking!

Gotta head for work. You have a great rest of the day, and I'll chat with you tomorrow.

It sounds like your week is shaping up in your favor. I love it when that happens. (big boss comes, Clintmax off!)

I truly hope your day goes beautifully in spite of the weather.

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I love it when that happens too! Now, I dont have to put up with her. I just hope she's good to those who ARE going to have to! I'm going to try to have a great day, you bet! We're just going to have a lot of rain and some wind. No problems.

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How are you, my friend? :loveya:

:bounce: I am well thanks. How are you? :hug:

I really miss the nighthawks gang. DU in the mornings is not the same as it was.

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Stay safe Mr C! :hi:

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Oh I will! Don't you worry! It's great to see you today, my dear!

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How's it goin' buddy? :hi:

Glad you escaped the visit by the Inspector General. Is it smooth sailing to vacation, now? I did something I'm proud of today: I logged my 500th mile at the Downtown Y Pool.

Good luck with the wind and water! :hug:

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It's good to see you today, Man! It's been a few days! You logged 500 miles today? WOW! Congratuations, Dude! That's quite an achievement! We'll be just fine down here...so long as the wind doesn't blow out one of the big plate glass windows at my store.

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:hi: It's great to see you this morning! I'm going to vote after breakfast for a candidate for the US Senate! Then I absolutely insist on a pleasant day at work! :rofl:

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my work day is half over already fortunately.

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You doing OK today, Dude?

Getting to work is going to be interesting today with a tropical storm coming through.

Great to see you this morning! Thanks for the picture of Batman yesterday! I know you must have been conflicted about posting it, but I enjoyed it!

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So glad to hear that you'll be safe from the storm. Suspect it's that season for you down there. Here we've entered tornado season, fun, fun, fun! Guess each location has it's downside.

Still struggling with your software installation? I truly HATE that, and when you call the techs they always make it sound like it's our fault. Pffft! Grrrrr!

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I grew up in Missouri, so I know ALL about tornados also. You're right...every place has its downside. Something about the weather...

This is different software that's giving me problems now. When I bought my new camera, it came with software (of course) and it's THAT that's giving me problems now. x( I don't know WHAT'S going on.

How are YOU this morning?

your camera software. You sure are having bad luck in that department lately, the loading software department.

Funny story about creeping into the bedroom to check your modem. I can picture you with your flashlight in the dark, like a thief in the night!

I'm doing fine today, sun's out already, which always makes ones disposition great! Good way to start the day.

So you're on a countdown for vacation? Any plans?

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And as far as this software is concerned, I don't know what on EARTH can be going wrong. :shrug: But, it's a pain in the ass, I'll tell you that. :rofl:

The only plans I've made so far for my vacation is to do absolutely nothing! Sometimes that's the best vacation to have!

plans. And you're right, sometimes no plans are better. Something unexpected always comes up and those spontaneous things certainly are a lot of fun.

Gotta fill up my travel mug and head outta here. Wishing you a great day.

Have fun and I'll see you in the morning! :bounce::hi:

Thanks to my co-workers totally pissing me off. Originally, I was going on vacation this week and already had my time off approved. I went in yesterday, because I was thinking that I might just work this week and take off later. I quickly realized what a bad idea that would was. So I'm taking my leave. The weather is beautiful. I can go kayaking and hiking. Plus there's plenty I need/want to do around the house. Oh and some job applications to fill out as well.

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I don't blame you! You just take the rest of the week off and you tell them Captain Clintmax said so and approved it! :rofl: Vacations are awesome, and I can't wait until mine starts! :bounce:

So I might as well.

So how's the new camera? I haven't seen pictures yet.

I posted the first pictures from it in yesterdays thread. YOu can pull it up or pull up my Journal...they're in there too.

And the pup's a cutie.

Well, we needed the rain - but did we have to get it all at once? Spent many hours last night assuring my furry adoptee that the windy world wasn't coming to an end. She has something to say on about every subject - and who knows what it is?

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LOL! You're getting it all at once, huh? We are too up here in the capitol city. Most of it is yet to come though. Today don't you know!

I hope you have a great day, and I'll see you in the morning! :bounce: Take care of each other! :grouphug:

Hope you're well and that the coming storm isn't too bad !!

Just popped over from GD - if you didn't see it the Rove-turd isn't going to be indicted - I just heard it on KCBS and checked it - lotsa exploding heads soon.

It's cooling off here a bit, but fortunately it's not arctic...:hug:

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I went to bed after posting so I hope everything is good for ya !!!!

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Yesterday was Awards Day for my second grader. His Award? Quality Work! Which is saying a lot for a little one who doesn't care very much for school. :D

Hope you had a good day! :hi: :hug: