Well, for those of you not familiar with The Lounge, it was a place to relax, have fun, no serious discussions.

I have thought about opening a second location. This one is called the Looney Bin. A place to have fun in between serious posts.

I guess it is obvious that I am on Spring Break with no where to go other than here or my books.

Please, pull up a chair, grab a glass of kool-aid, and join in. I am currently taking orders for Bar-B-que, favorite flavors of Kool-aid, and anything else you would like to just have fun with.

Come on in, let's have fun.


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TIME TO MONKEY AROUND!!
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Ill bring the chocolate pudding :D and of course millie

Ohhh, there is my Girl!!

Woo Hoo!!

I am in rare form today. Ruby is calling me an old hag. LOL

But the weather here is good and I am ready to jump in the pool for a swim.

LOL, at least I am not an old hag today!!

Wait, let me check the temp outside.

Yeah, but I am not an old http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/bat.gif

Laura, dear, you are a precious http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/ELF.gif

Oops, are elves precious?

Oh, Maggie rides the short bus dear Ruby, did you not know that? Just ask him.

Ruby, are you serious? You don't know what the short bus is? Just ask Magpie. Just ask him. LOL

Okay, time to pull out the karoke machine!!

Yes, Ruby my dear, you got Magpie just right!!

You can't hear the music? Hmmmm, I was listening to Chris Daughtry! Surprise surprise!!

Yes, we need to invite people. Hmmm, Magpie, Tuscany,

Can you all think of anyone else?

IDK, Ruby, go ahead, invite them. I saw a post the other day that though NK was a girl. LOL

Magpie loves to knock heads every once in a while.

LOL, yeah, snow boots!!

Welcome all!!

Grab a seat http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/couch.gif

Oh, I am in a mood to sing!! Woo Hoo, Spring Fever!! http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/band.gif

Monkey Boy!! http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/huggle.gif

Hmmm. Now that I am here, can't help but look around and comment on the lack of decorations. Any brewskies left?

Baby, you would freeze those cupcakes of yours off if you tried to jump in the pool here!

Yes you are. I called you one this morning. Now that it is the afternoon, you are a crone, like me.

I am supposed to be going over to Magprob's house in an hour to take care of that very, very bad boy.

Aren't they in the classification of fairy? CBW, are you are fairy?

Well, I guess I will since I don't know what a short bus is.

I am assuming that you are talking about the special ed kids when you say "the short bus". If that is the case, I already knew that about him. He is a freak. That is why I like him. ;)

Okay. Now that I am here, we seem to be short of some folks and the conversation is a bit stilted. Why can't I hear the music? Am I going deaf?

Well, it seems like excon and magprob are knocking heads. That would be fun to watch.

What about NeedKarma, and Synnen, are they around?

And boots.

It wouldn't be a party without you dear monkeyboy!

Ahello everybooody! Hope you weren't thinking of starting the party without me.

I found you guys!!

Spring Fever!!
I had margaritas last night.

How is school going Cap and J

J_9, stop the singing. The dog is howling.

She does not like Justin Timberlake "I'm Bringing Sexy Back?"

Hmmmm

She just told me you ain't Justin Timberlake.

Okay, Sweet Ruby, we need to talk. Okay.

Now did Ruby pup tell you this? Can you hear her? Does she speak in english, latin?

Actually, she is trilingual. English, Spanish, Dog.

She recognizes that if she wants to live in this country, she needs to assimilate.

Ok Ruby now that is funny

I am kind of carrying over a thread that Magprob started and it seemed to be getting a little overheated, so I felt I had to put the fire out over there.

Oh, girl that is good!!

Well, time for some Nellie Furtado now (Permiscuous Girl). Just cover her ears.

Yes, my teenager has an influence on this old hag/crone.

Got to Run all... Have a good one

Oh, I'll throw kool-aid/margaritas on the fire. http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/flamingmad.gif

Speaking of which, I now have to get ready for my date with him... where did I put those stilletos and the whip.. . no, not the handcuffs puppy (she likes to hand stuff to me thinking she is helping),. no, not the mace, don't need that today... ah, yes, there is the whip,. now for the shoes,.

Oh, Kimmie has the other shoe here.

Stop Kimme, come here, good dog, good dog, give Mommy Aunite Ruby's Stilleto.

Good dog, good dog

Ack. She chewed the freakin' thing up! Now what am I going to do? Maggie is expecting me at his place at 3.

I am shocked and appalled by all this!!


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LMAO, Stop you are running too fast, we can't catch you!!

LMAO Karma!

Ruby, throw that stiletto at him. That oughta stop him!!

I can't... I am too dizzy from the all those men running around... ack!

Jeez, J_9 between your singing and Karma's psychodelic little people, I am feeling nauseous. Any more margaritas?

Want to see a picture of my little boy? He's quite mature for his age, he ponders things a lot and watches movies from the 40's.

Margarita mix is all gone. All we have left is the Jose Cuervo with the worm. http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/loony.gif
Time to do a Wally World run. I'll be back soon.

Oh, yeah, I forgot, got to go put the shorts on and turn the AIRCONDITIONER on!!

You are such a "B" J_9. I guess I will just have to console myself with cuddljng up in front of my beautiful fireplace, break open a bottle of wine and my caviar.

Yes, Karma. I would like to see the pic of your little boy.

Karma if you posted something, I can't see it. Sorry.

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LMAO. THAT is great.

Ok I'm back been doing unspeakable things... J my sweet your no old hag you're my love and my special sweet friend hehehehehehe

Ruby I've told you before I don't believe your old ;)

Tell that to my boobs. :(

Oh shut up women mine are so close to my belly button its untrue no one told me that breast feeding would make them turn into spanials ears

Oh CBW, by the way, don't breastfeed. They will turn your beautiful boobies into spaniel's ears. Hmmm, I guess it is too late... sorry.

Yes... but... duly noted for those of us still hoping to have kids.

Trust me Syn once you stop feeding the little monsters they turn into something completely unrecognisable lol

Yes, that is only one of the things our mothers hide from us. It is their way of getting back at us for putting them through hell when we were kids.

Mmmmmmm its evil evil evil I tell you

Im off to bed early Ruby you look after my j for me and j you look after the lovely ruby and ill see you all tomorrow xxx

Okay, so we are talking about boobs now?

Haha, I got you all beat!!

Mine are still perky!!

Oh, and I missed L? Boo Hoo...

Goodnight sweetheart.

I guess so, I had to step away for a moment. Good night CBW.

And J_9, I will be calling your husband to verify your claim. I am sure he will tell us the real truth, miss perky boobies.

Oh, but it is true. Mine are fake, but rightfully so, I earned my fakeness fare and square.

Oh yes, my apologies. I completely forgot.:o

I miss all the fun when I have to work!

No apology necessary!! I am just permanently perky!!

Well, my tummy would beg to differ.

SHY!! http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/bunchOnuts.gif

Hi Shy, nice to see you!

J_9, every part of my body is heading south. So sad. So, so, very sad. :(

You two have been having way too much fun. LOL. Good for you - it is well deserved. Ok, Janine, I am sending Brandon over your way, aas he is on spring break too. He is easy to please - Barney, mac and cheese, and lots of hugs, and a bubble bath before bedtime.

I was sent this site this afternoon - photography - very nicely done - Photos by HUNG TON (http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=1353822&include=allhttp://http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=1353822&include=all)

I was also sent the link to the blogspot of This, That and Everything - lots of neat pictures, little stories, cartoons, etc. This and That and More of the Same (http://thisandthatandmoreofthesame.blogspot.com/)

Oh, Brandon and Johnny would have SO much fun. Barney and Mac-N-Chz.

Time to go start the grill, in tank top and shorts.

Okay, Ruby, no name calling this time.http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/CACKLE.gif

72 here today. Already too hot for me.

Loony bin?I thought that was the first page of "answers" -- my bad:D

Hey lol I will take all the food there is bbq yummmmmmmmmmmmmm and lemonade for me :D

Hmmm, got some bar-b-que about to go on the grill. World Famous Memphis Bar-B-Que!!

Beautiful pics shy! Thanks for the link.

Savage, it's all interchangeable.

tinsign, howdy!

It's like 10 degrees outside.

The people in my company are insane, and have had the AC on here in the building today.

The sun is out, though! And the snow is (kind of) melting!

Synnen, time for a road trip!!

It is 71 here today!!

Bar-b-que,bar-b-que,bar-b-que,bar-b-que,bar-b-que,bar-b-que,bar-b-que,bar-b-que,.


Hey,. Ruby,. get out of here,. stop using my computer when I walk away, willya cut it out?

I am back. There is a pool of drool sitting next to my chair. The dog is staring intently at the screen. Oh, now I see what happened. Shame on you Ruby, you know you are not allowed to use my 'puter.

When I woke up this morning the wireless thermostat for outside wasn't registering, it was that cold.

Synnen, J_9 needs a good old fashioned southern stompin' for her taunting today.

Well, Syn, tomorrow it is supposed to warm up around these parts. Shouild be nice for the weekend - we are traveling to my hometown for the annual Winter Show. Brandon likes to see the rodeo and I like to see the cowboys. Lol

J_9... you're tempting me awfully!

I have a friend down in Chattanooga, though, that would kick me if I went to visit you before I went to visit there.

Does anyone here fancy themselves as a wine expert?

Here is a fun test for you. Let's see how well you do:

Wine IQ: FINE LIVING IQ Test: All About Wine : Fine Living (http://www.fineliving.com/fine/pac_ctnt_988/text/0,,FINE_26036_58701,00.html)

Ok, I took that test and had to stop at the first question - why dirty a glass when one can drink from the bottle? That makes sense to me. Would save me the frustration of knowing which wine glass to use also. Lol

You're done!

You answered 9 out of 10 questions correctly.
Fine Wine Expert

You know your vintages and meritages. If you don't already have a small wine collection, you should start amassing one.
Little so and so's marked me down for a correct answer as the question was incorrect.
There's another bad question there, can anybody spot it ?

Holy cow.

I got 8 of 10.

I have no idea how I did that.

I didn't even look at the hints!

You're done!
You answered 10 out of 10 questions correctly.

Fine Wine Expert
You know your vintages and meritages. If you don't already have a small wine collection, you should start amassing one.

Not a clue CurlyBen!:p

Shy, although I know the answer, it still doesn't stop me from doing what you suggest. :)

Yeah, yeah, rub it in Ruby!!

I got 8 out of 10 and I only drink Sangria!! http://www.ask-it-here.com/emoticons/chuggin.gif

I want to know which question CurlyBen had a problem with.

OK Ruby.
I was marked down on Question 5.
o Which wines should be served cold? Champagne and dessert wines
o You chose:Anything white

My answer IS correct. The question was badly worded.

Also 6. Question 6.
o Champagnes are typically produced from which grape? Chardonnay
o You chose:Chardonnay

IS bad as Pinot Noir is also a choice AND one of the major Champagne grapes ;)

Oh god ruby don't start him off we both sat exams in wine he even taught it then we met and it all went up the swanny hehehehhe

Good morning my fair people ha I'm sat here and I could have sworn that sais 1$ a month next to bens name giggle

Good morning everyone. How are you all this morning?

I have Johnny home with a little fever today, but all else is well here. Going to be another scorcher today.

Oh I noticed I never said hello in the looney bin

HiYa y'all :)

Good mornin to you to J_9, well here its more like late afternoon :)

Oh, I am glad it is still morning here. That means I have more time to get more things done.

I still have to study respiratory illnesses today.

Hehehe yes but while you were in dream land, I was up and about doing work... time is Funny

I have to study all wkend... working on my assignments

Morning my love

My poor boy can't be poorly is he all snuggled up watching nick toons?

He is all snuggled up in his bed (his choice) watching Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3D. :p

Oh my... now you guys are talking my language... Wine... LOVE IT... collect it... drink it... care for it... it is one of my passions

Just don't hug your wine, K Tuscany? We would be worried about you then.

Johnny (5) likes to whine. When he does, I give him some cheese!!

Wine is one of the best things to have on a cold winter night... or a hot summer day... or whenever the mood is right.

I often ask myself... why did I come home from Italy.

Aaaaawwwww bless his little cottons he isn't allowed to be poorly give him a huggle from me won't you, millie is stood watching TV too holding my mobile phone singing ello ello ello.

I too Tuscany would have to ask why on earth you left Italy the land of food and drink and long life...

I would love to visit Italy!!

Johnny is now running around like a fool chasing the dogs. Hmmmm, he did have a fever this morning.

Hehehehehehe woo hooo he is having a better hour then a bit later he will have another dip giggle

I left Italy to come back here to the USA for my family.
However I will be back!! Trust me on that... and I will live there too!

It is amazing what a little child's tylenol can do!
Does he have strep? Boy is that going around up here!

No, not strep. He has RAD, Reactive Airway Disorder. He gets a croupy cough and a slight fever whenever the trees and flowers begin to bloom. It is a little like asthma, but only happens a couple of times a year.

So, in with the Tylenol 3 and Albuterol Syrup, a breathing treatment or two and he is fine.

Good thing Mommy is in nursing school!!

For places I would love to go back to... Alaska. I miss it so much up there!

Never been... hear it is beautiful

I have heard of that... how is school going?

On spring break now. But studying my booty off. Have a test next Wednesday. Going to be another doozy!!

Oi J my love open Yahoo

oi J my love open yahoo

Nice pic :)

If you mean mine Krs its our daughter ben put her in the bin

Yes your pic :)
Adorable... bless how cute!

Mmmm don't be fooled by that exterior she is a total loon

How old is she?
2 - 3.

18 months and a complete monkey

Cutey :)

Hehehehehe thank you

Yes, that child is a TOTAL monkey!!

It was cute with her and Johnny on the "puter" together yesterday. :p

Hehehehehehe the over seas love birds I'm so glad millie prefers the older guy ;)

Yeah, and he'll protect her from any harm, including monsters. He is a good "protector" or so he says. LOL

Woo Hoo, another beautiful day here in wonderland.

LOL bless him he is just such a sweety :D
Been a dry day spring is in the air at last.

Is the ceiling fixed love?

Yeah for now till it sprouts another bloody leek, the plumber and landlord are back on Monday to tidy up all the jobs that the moron who fitted the boiler left but at least its finally getting done I get to talk over my new kitchen with the landlord too :)

Oh, a new kitchen. Got any great ides yet?

I have a lovely book to pick what I want from anything will be better than the bloody white kitchen we have now I hate it and best of all I don't have to pay for it :D

Oh, then time for the famous webcam and Yahoo so we can go through the books together. LOL :D

Got to go pick up the little monster from school first!!

LOL OK message me when you get hom ;)

Oi you lot where are you all who is up for coming and feeding the ducks??

I always eat the bread :(

LOL good luck it's a 4 day stale loaf ;)

I like bread :(

What even rock hard stale bread are you mad or what or are you a duck pretending to be a monkey?

Poor duckies.

Poor duckies my arse those ducks get fed about 20 zillion times a day there isn't a family in the area that doesn't go feed them lol

You should cook them some pancakes.

Nah ill leave that to the chinese opposite the river

Well, I am off today for my psychiatric rotation at Western Mental Health Institute. I will be dealing with people with schizophrenia and the criminally ill. Here is a pic of the building I will be in today.

http://www.state.tn.us/mental/graphics/west.jpg

When you say criminally ill, what does it mean?

It means J is going to fit right in there ;)

:eek:

That means that the committed a horrific crime, maybe murder and they got out of going to prison. They are found to be NGRI (Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity).

Sounds like your day is going to be interesting, J_9!

It means J is gonna fit right in there ;)

Yup, and I can't wait!!

It is raining today and we aren't even allowed to take umbrellas. Believe it or not, pens and pencils are even under lock and key at this hospital.

That means that the committed a horrific crime, maybe murder and they got out of going to prison. They are found to be NGRI (Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity).

Oh OK, I'm with you now :) I have heard of NGRI..

You must have an interesting day ahead of you

Oh, yes, Synnen. My instructor has arrainged it so that I can go into the Forensic Unit to treat patients. The forensic unit houses the criminally insane.

LOL see she isn't normal ;)

Normal is just so... Ummm...

NORMAL!!!!!!!!!!

Who wants to be normal?

Pokes J_9 in the ribs and says its OK it taes one to know one ;)

*squeeze*

LOL, stop poking me. Hey, is that an umbrella in your hand? LOL

LOL at least its not a door nob lady

Actually, that sounds like a fascinating day. Wish I could tag along!

(yeah... normal is boring!)

LOL at least its not a door nob lady

OMG, you made me spit my pepsi all over the screen!! LMFAO

Yes, Synnen, it sounds VERY interesting. I will fill you in after we get back this evening. I wish I could take pics, but due to HIPAA Laws the only pic that is allowed is the one you see above.

Maybe they will take a pic of our clinical group together outside of the building.

Synn J's days are never normal trust me

You surely know Laura my dear. But, thinking back, you are part of the un-normalcy of my life :D. Umm, on the phone (yahoo) for hours at a time.

Oh, Jeeze, now my screen is sticky!

Damm nobs!!

Nobs :eek: :eek: LOL

Giggle Giggle I'm a perfectly innocent sweet person I don't even know what you reacted that way when I said about door nobs mmmmmmm (hands you a cloth and sighs its not my fault)

Not your fault my arse!!

OI leave arse's out of it where nobs are concerned

Where is dear Ruby when we are having so much fun. She said she was going to New York, maybe I'll see her here

http://www.state.tn.us/mental/graphics/west.jpg

You know she was throwing those shoes the other day! :eek:

That building looks spooky

Ruby will be watching shaking her head thinking oh hell are they at it again.
I said that Krs it looks really haunted and ghosty lol

Just imagine what is inside Krs. Actually that used to house the mentally ill, but now is only the administration building. I will be starting my day there at 12:30 today, then going on to the units where the patients are.

And yes, that building looks spooky, it is said to be haunted. Guess I will find out in a little bit.

Well, off to my shower to get ready to go.

Sniff Sniff I wondered what that hum was have a great day my lovely ill talk to you later xxxx

Most haunted... Live with J_9 from AMHD ;)

Tee Hee can you imagine the crew and her oh my word...

He wants to be left alone!

I can hear david saying now he is trying to twist that door nob and J shouting oh my god and evete screaming and karl saying bring it on...

Hehehehehe.. what vivid imagination we have...

I have too much time that's what it is ;)

*slowly steps away*

Hahahahahaha Pokes Cap run little boy run or we wicked women will lead you into no good :)

Well, I was released after all. They did not find anything wrong with me, I was offered a job!! :D

...run little boy run or we wicked women will lead you into no good :)


My kind of place

Welcome KP...

Shhhh, the voices are talking again. I can't hear them

They are saying "buy beer"

Buy beer... Hmmmm, OKAY!

Not sure you should be drinking with your medication dear giggle

Oh, beer and meds go well together. LOL, NOT!!

beer and nurses? =D

Hmmm, beer and nurses! Interesting. Lol

Hey as long as they are MALE nurses along with that beer I would be happy :D

Tinsign,

Maybe J9 will be able to find one for you?

J9, do you know many male nurses for tinsign?

I for one already have my own private Women nurse at home. Lol

Hey now that's an idea lol my own private male nurse :D

not that I don't want the ladies to have fun, but y'all turned my little nurse fantasy into something I wasn't intending. =P

oh well.

tho' I've worn scrubs before and they are comfy... I SUPPOSE I could role play.

if I have to.

I guess.

=)

Okay can't a nurse have a some green beer on St. Patty's day?:D

Oh, Tinsign, we only have one male nursing student, but I hear he does like to practice!! :p

Where can I get some green beer. I guess only at the bar. Could not by it in a case or anything, eh!

Put some blue food coloring into your beer and voilà, you have green beer!! :D

Woo hoo, Thank you J9. I am going to go out and buy some beer and blue dye.

no green beer here. Only champagne, as its my anniversary.

my lovely wife has the kind grace to marry me in the year 2000 (what anniv is it? 2007 = 7. easy math) and she married me on st patty's, quite easy to remember.

on her side, she said she never got presents on patty's day and now she does, so I thinking it's a win-win. =)

Okay can't a nurse have a some green beer on St. Patty's day?:D

Oh, Tinsign, we only have one male nursing student, but I hear he does like to practice!!! :p
HA HA HA well we will see on making him a good male nurse LOL... Hope he likes green hair LOL I let my g-kids put food coloring on me... sure am not leaving the house like this LOL

Green beer indeed talk about desruptive hehhehehe
Ive spent the day cleaning and making pizza's bens been gardening and tomorrow is mothers day here in the uk so I'm going to do absolutely jack poop giggle.

Oh j-9 when you said corn beef well you got me wanting that it sounded so good.. yes green hair and all I went to shopping market and got 2 of them... Must say thanks it already smells so good... and with all that cabbage later well ha ha ha it will be a frebreeze night

It's so funny to hear all these people celebrating St patricks day when your not even in ireland lol the pubs here make a big thing of it but that's it.
I used to dread st patricks day when I ran my pub it would be so crazy so busy and by 11pm be full of arseholes causing trouble it was always nice to ring last orders and watch them all go away hehehehehe

I'M BAA ACK!

J_9, I am not very happy with you. :( I was knocking on the window trying to get out of room 301 in the Institution on Wednesday and you walked right by me! That guy Krazy Karl finally let me out. I had to tie sheets together and shimmy down the freakin' drain pipe. J_9, I will never let you talk me into any kind of tour again. Yeah, very nice. "Look Ruby, it will be fun. Don't worry, I will be here right next to you. Blah, blah, blah,..." You wicked, wicked, wench. I missed the St. Paddy's day celebration in town. They were going to burn effigies of Bush & Blair doing the horizontal mambo. I missed it all. Wah. Ack! Bullocks!

OMFG, I think I wet myself!!

ROFLMFAO!!

Welcome back to mainstream society Ruby Dear!!

Ty. :)

Oh, I truly NEEDED that laugh. Been a rough long weekend for me.

Not as rough as I had, IN THAT NUT HOUSE YOU LEFT ME IN!

That was al your imagination dear. The haldol kept you calm. I tried to keep you safe, but you just got upset. It was all a dream.

Here, take this, it will make you feel so nice.

'kay.






Ahh. Hm. What were we talking about? I am kind of slee
Ee
Ee
Pyyyyyyyy

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Wake up Ruby, wake up. It's okay, it was only a dream. Here dear, let's put your clothes back on.

Oh my god put her clothes on I don't even want to bloody know what you two have been doing but J my love I told you Friday STOP PLAYING WITH NOBS and now your dragging poor ruby in too lol

I LOVE to play with NOBS!!

I am finally semi-awake. I haven't had anyone play with my nobs in a long while. Now, I am sleepy AND depressed. Thanks. I guess I will see you all in the morn. G'night.

Sweet dreams Ruby dear

I used to dread st patricks day when i ran my pub it would be so crazy so busy and by 11pm be full of arseholes causing trouble it was always nice to ring last orders and watch them all go away hehehehehe

I had no idea you knew me when I was younger. =)

i had no idea you knew me when i was younger. =)


LOL I bet it wasn't really that long ago was it ;) the amount of arguments I used to break up giggle I loved shouting at people after a long night :eek:

Okay don't laugh to hard but what the heck is nobs? Geez I need to update my english soon.. thats the problem with aging.

Okay don't laugh to hard but what the heck is nobs? geez i need to update my english soon..thats the problem with aging.

I think they mean knobs.

Cough Cough Tin it's a bit of a silly joke really ill let J explain but its rude I warn you now ;)

Cough Cough Tin its a bit of a silly joke really ill let J explain but its rude i warn you now ;)
Well if it rude it's rude LOl but yes I still want to know... heck how embarressed I would be if my older nieces asked me about nobs and I said huh?

LMAO its um oh hell ill send you a pm I can't type it here

LOL thanks didn't mean to make everyong think I am dah headed but on this I sure am

Giggle its no bad thing trust me nobs get you into trouble and j is most certainly better off twiddling them ;)

giggle its no bad thing trust me nobs get you into trouble and j is most certainly better off twiddling them ;)
HA HA HA thanks for filling me in on that.. sent you what I thought it was lol lol

Since I was so tired last night from my trip (and knocked out from the Haldol) I got confuzzled. I don't have a nob. But, it still has been a long time since I have seen any up close and personal. Sigh. Tinsign, don't be too upset about not knowing what they are. It is a term used by those of the United Kingdom persuasion. I worked with a bunch of them back in the day and that is one of the least offensive terms I picked up. They like us to think they are classy and distinguished but they are the most sexually perverse individuals you will ever meet. Especially CBW. That girl is touched. Gee, I hope she doesn't see this. :p

LOL I liked to be touched yes but I'm not very often tee hee

Oh, you gals made DOOR NOBS sound soooo, ummmm, well...

Teehee ruby straight to the point as ever

CBW! What are you doing still awake? It is way past your bedtime.

No its not lol its only 11.30pm giggle caw blimey women giggle

Sorry guys... need to vent... because I can't do it at work.

What is with people?!

We have this huge meeting with the state for a student's educational plan. The paperwork is due tomorrow, however, I wanted my administrator to see the paperwork before we sent it in (make sure it was up to snuff) so I handed it to her last Friday. Everything was all good. So we sent it on to the parent.

Long and short of it... the secretary had additional paperwork that we needed and did not know about. Now a 15 page packet is due to the child's school district tomorrow... and I have to teach on top of it. RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,

Must be frustrating. Somebody else does not do their job effects everybody else.

That is what killed me... I did my job, why couldn't you for God's sake... and now it reflects on the school too.

Ggggrrrrrr go get um hunny its so annoying when people don't pull there weight xxxx hugs to you sweety chin up xxxx

Yes, It might be frustrating. Just get after them and make sure they know who is responsible for the gaffe. (HOPEFULLY I SAID THAT RIGHT) The speller police might be around lol lol lol.

Joe

Goodnight everybody. Its my bedtime.

Neee naaaa neee naaa excuse me sir is that your typing your responsible for?? Would you like to come with me for questioning ;)

Yes, It might be frustrating. Just get after them and make sure they know who is responsible for the gaffe. (HOPEFULLY I SAID THAT RIGHT) The speller police might be around lol lol lol.

Joe

Goodnight everybody. Its my bedtime.

It's.

Tut tut tut *shakes head*.

Don't shake that head to hard there cap I don't want any monkey fleas flying at me giggle

*shakes harder*

Stop it or ill call the ruby monkey lover to sort you out tee hee

*whimpers*

Giggle know your place monkey boy tee hee Ruby is on her way :D

Did someone mention my name? Hmmmm?

Monkey boy, are you starting trouble again?

I have some lab testing that needs to be done. ;)

Oh I'm just sure our little monkey will help you out there ruby after all it wouldn't be team spirit if he didn't now would it "chuckles"

How come he always seems to run away from me? :eek:

Because he is a cheeky little monkey ;)

Hmmm. I don't think he is cheeky. He is "ascard" uf di pitbull.

Because he is a cheeky little monkey ;)


That made me spit tea all over my keyboard!

Giggle Synn now you clear that up you naughty girl ;)

Ruby I think he is all talk and no action personally tee hee

Synn has been a very sick little girl.

I cleaned up my tea, now I think I'll head back to bed.

Be good, you

Oh no Synn my sweet what evers wrong??

Sorry you aren't feeling well Synn. Hope you are okay.

Oh little monkey come play with us giggle we have something for you...

Yeah. Hehehehe. :eek:

Giggle giggle come on don't be scared we have bannanas

Hope your all okay. I am going to go away before the police find me. Ha Ha can not catch me today. Laughing out loud.

Goodnight everybody. Get your rest synn, hope your feeling better.

Joe

Giggles there watching Joe ;)

giggle giggle come on dont be scared we have bannanas

And nuts!:D

:o

Sorry I missed you Cappy. I just checked out the web site link on your signature. I love that kind of stuff. Is this your creation, or is it just a web site you found?

I'm okay... thanks for all of the well wishes!

I just have had a very nasty cold that's kept me pretty much bed-bound for the last 3 days. I feel MUCH better today, but very tired all of the time.

I had no idea how much bad TV is on in the middle of the day, though. /shudders

LOL. Yes. Watching the garbage on TV can make you feel worse than you already do! I am glad you are feeling better. Fighting the infection really saps your strength. Look on the bright side -- hopefully you will be fully recovered in time to enjoy the weekend! :)

Lol... I'm just hoping that I don't get fired for missing 3 days of work!

I feel AWFUL about that, honestly. I've never missed 3 days in a row of work in my life.

LOL. Well, no one can accuse you of not having a good work ethic!
Just think of it this way... it is better that you are out of work then being there and making everyone else sick.
I hope you don't have a major backlog waiting for you when you get back.

It's a very small company... I feel bad that my co-workers had to pick up my slack!

But there shouldn't be much backlog, I wouldn't have been able to get any work done anyway, and I'm SURE they didn't want this gunk.

Yes, it is better that you stayed away, whether they realize it or not. I used to send people home that tried to drag their butts into the office.

Don't feel bad though. There is a silver lining to this. The tables will be turned at some point and you will be on the receiving end of picking up someone else's slack when they get sick.:p

lol... what a great bright side!

I'm pretty sure they know me well enough to know I wouldn't take 3 random days off for no reason. I've only been there 6 months, though, so I am a little nervous. I have a doctor's note, though!

I wish more bosses were like you... I HATE when people bring their germs to the office and then wonder why everyone is mad at them for doing so.

Haha. I KNOW! I am so susceptible to viruses and I always get sick no matter what I do. But, the bottom line is that the owners want everyone in whether they are sick or not. They would get angry at me for sending people home. But, since we had a paid sick day policy, I told them they had a choice, either pay someone who makes less money for sick days, or pay for my sick days when I inevitably got sick! :p

I can understand your concern. But, I am sure they have a pretty good handle on your work ethic by now and bringing in the doctor's note will definitely show them that you weren't fooling around. Once you are back in the swing of things, it won't be held against you. Especially if you have been consistent in your attendance. They will just be grateful you are back and okay.

Thanks, Ruby! You've made me feel a TON better about it.

Isn't it horrible that we live in a society where you feel guilty when you're sick?

Yes. There is a different work mentality than there used to be. The attitude is "Anyone can be replaced." That started in the '80s. It is amazing to me at how much of our benefits have decreased and yet, more is always expected of us. Then we wonder why we are so stressed as a society. I don't think I have met anyone outside of minimum wage workers, who isn't expected to handle the job of at least two people. And, with the advent of e-mails, cell phones, and blackberries, there isn't any time to sit and do your work without being interrupted every few minutes. I used to work in NYC. Talk about stress and guilt! Ack! I was always getting sick.

I was just recently thinking about how much more I liked my job(s) when I had less responsibility. The increase in pay is nice, but it sometimes feels like I should be making more for all that I'm doing!

That is the problem. The owners think they are being very generous and expect that their workers should be grateful and want to put in overtime. The bottom line is always their profit margin. They need to keep the amount of employees low to accomplish that. So, they throw a few extra bucks your way and act hurt when someone suggests it isn't enough for the job they are doing. We are fast becoming a nation of the haves and the have nots.

Personally, I have gotten to the point in my life that I would rather make less money, have less responsibility, so I can enjoy my life. I am looking to downsize and get rid of a lot of the "stuff". I realize I don't need that much. I would rather enjoy my friends and doing work for the local animal shelters. It is a lot more gratifying to me. And, I just want to have a bit of fun which working the way I was, didn't allow me to. But, then again, I am not starting in life. I am kind of winding down. So, I have a different perspective and financial needs, than someone in their 20's or 30's.

BTW, if I don't respond to you, it means I had to shut down. Online traffic is getting very heavy and I am having trouble accessing the longer threads.

No worries about a lack of response, ever :) I usually leave this board behind when I go home for the day, myself.

I love how employers talk about a lack of employee loyalty, and complain when someone they "nurtured" for a position leaves for more money/better benefits.

I'm perfectly happy to put my all into my job most days, and stay late and help out where needed... but if/when we start a family, then I'll be punching out on time and actually TAKING my vacations. I hate how that will put me at a disadvantage, but priorities are priorities!

You know, the problem with doing what you are doing is that they get used to your putting in the extra effort. When you start pulling back due to other obligations, they complain. All of a sudden, all that extra work that you aren't paid for that you have been doing for so long, is forgotten in the blink of an eye. It is kind of like, Yeah, what you did was great before, but what have you done for me lately? Never fails. I have seen it time and again.

I am watching that pet food recall on TV. So far, 250 pets have died, they expect a lot more. Major lawsuits starting. Unfortunately, pets are considered property under the law, not family members.

That really bothers me --the pet food recall, I mean.

I'm so glad we never used that brand (my kitties are SPOILED) because I think I'd go nuts thinking that I caused my pet's death by choosing the wrong food.

I feel horrible for the people that have lost a "family member" due to this.

Me too. When it first came out, I was calling everyone I know with pets. I don't buy that stuff either. My dog is on a special high fiber diet due to a poor start in life. She cannot eat wet food or she has major loose poopy problems. :(

You want to join me in giving advice to a poor lad who is suddenly dealing with raging hormones? His posting is in Child & Teen health. You can be the wise, sexy older woman ala Mrs. Robinson. I will be the grandmotherly old crone telling him not to touch his nob.:D Actually I already answered him a bit. If you have any additional advice, I am sure he would appreciate it.

I'll take a look and see what I can do :)

Good god... Mrs. Robinson?

Actually there are two of them now. Fr Chuck helped out a bit.

I don't know that I EVER had hormones THAT raging! 9 times a day?

Good job! I like the planning idea. I think he is overstating it a bit. But, at least he is recognizing that it is becoming a problem for him. I think at 12, if he is doing 9 times a day he will be pretty chafed, very quickly. At that age, they don't think about the tricks men use.

I think, too, that it's rather easy when it's so new for it only to take a few seconds each time, really :)

Grandmotherly old crone? Come off it!

LMAO Synnen! I saw your response to the 2nd one. Enjoy yourself! Haha. His parents are going to come gunning for you for contributing to the deliquency of minors.

Oopsy. Posted at the same time. Yeah, I lied about the grandmotherly old crone. :p

Lol... let them come after me!

I'll just point out that he's playing with his OWN nob, and not someone else's.

And he's certainly not going to get a girl pregnant THAT way!

I'm contributing to a happier society!