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Stringer · Mar 9, 2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by starbuck8

WOOOHOOOO!! CONGRATS STRINGY!!

Thanks Starby...

56 degrees here today, cloudy. We have had some flooding and some roads are closed and they are expecting more heavy rain tomorrow too. :(

darkvision · Mar 9, 2009, 11:11 AM

I'm just glad I don't live in IL any more, I love warmth! And grats sting. By the way what is it that you do?

And starby how did you hurt your leg?

starbuck8 · Mar 9, 2009, 11:11 AM

Well see Stringy, now's the time to take me on that Caribbean cruise we talked about! Marta and I will need your credit card. We'll try not to spend too much. Just a few spa visits and shopping trips... that's all we ask!

HistorianChick · Mar 9, 2009, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Stringer

I am sorry sweetie, I did this in a hurry because we were at the end of the last one. and I have been so busy

But congratulate me please..I just sold and closed a $504,000.00 account we start work first of April....Takes some pressure off....

Wow. Congrats Sir Stringer! That's awesome! :)

No worries. :) I'm just in a funk. But, as you say, I'm strong and I WILL stand in this rain and be fine. (I'm singing a Superchick song these days - Stand in the Rain - and it's perfectly portraying where I'm living. Posted the lyrics under my QUotes thread)

starbuck8 · Mar 9, 2009, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by darkvision

im just glad i dont live in IL any more, i love warmth! and grats sting. btw what is it that you do?

and starby how did you hurt your leg?

Stringy's a janitor... hahahaha! Just jokin! ::hiding::

My leg? Well... we have Miss Snickers to thank for that! I was going shopping... my van wouldn't start... went to the neighbours to try and get a boost... snow was 2' deep and heavy... Nikster was excited... came barrelling at me... I went sideways... feet stayed straight and stuck in the snow... yelled for help... layed in snow... crawled home... took forever... ligaments torn... Niki in trouble. I think that about sums it up! LOL!

Stringer · Mar 9, 2009, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by darkvision

im just glad i dont live in IL any more, i love warmth! and grats sting. btw what is it that you do?

and starby how did you hurt your leg?

Yeah, me too... that's why we bought a nice condo in Naples, Fl.

Stringer · Mar 9, 2009, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by HistorianChick

Wow. Congrats Sir Stringer!! That's awesome! :)

No worries. :) I'm just in a funk. But, as you say, I'm strong and I WILL stand in this rain and be fine. (I'm singing a Superchick song these days - Stand in the Rain - and it's perfectly portraying where I'm living. Posted the lyrics under my QUotes thread)

I knew it... good girl.

Stringer · Mar 9, 2009, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by starbuck8

Well see Stringy, now's the time to take me on that carribean cruise we talked about! Marta and I will need your credit card. We'll try not to spend too much. Just a few spa visits and shopping trips...that's all we ask!

Cruise? I am stashing as much as I can... it ain't getting better for LONG time hon.

Stringer · Mar 9, 2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by starbuck8

Stringy's a janitor...hahahaha!! Just jokin! ::hiding::

My leg? Well...we have Miss Snickers to thank for that! I was going shopping...my van wouldn't start...went to the neighbours to try and get a boost...snow was 2' deep and heavy....Nikster was excited...came barrelling at me....I went sideways...feet stayed straight and stuck in the snow.....yelled for help....layed in snow....crawled home....took forever....ligaments torn...Niki in trouble. I think that about sums it up! LOL!

Yep, we love you, but another typical day Starby... right? You just need some peace and quite... not a cruise!

HistorianChick · Mar 9, 2009, 11:33 AM

Did someone say Tom Cruise??

Now THAT would cure the funk! Send him right along! ;)

Justwantfair · Mar 9, 2009, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by darkvision

im just glad i dont live in IL any more, i love warmth! and grats sting. btw what is it that you do?

and starby how did you hurt your leg?

Originally Posted by Stringer

Yeah, me too...that's why we bought a nice condo in Naples, Fl.

There can not be any bashing of Illinois, as I am still stuck here and actually today our weather isn't that bad!

BTW, Congrats Stringer. Got to love a great day in the office and a little stress off. :D

darkvision · Mar 9, 2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Justwantfair

There can not be any bashing of Illinois, as I am still stuck here and actually today our weather isn't that bad!!

BTW, Congrats Stringer. Gotta love a great day in the office and a little stress off. :D

Lol sure their can! My dad loves when it snows, we have friends that still live up their so he calls to complain about how cold it is all through the winter. Stuff like "man it got down to 50 today its freezing! whats the weather like where your at?" the reply tends to be something along the lines of "(lots of cussing) 8 inches (some more cussing) snow(more cussing, this time at my dad because he is laughing so hard)". What are friends for? :)

Starby just so you know feet arnt meant to bend that way! Maybe next time you will know better.
p.s. starby that sounds painful sorry for the mishap.

Stringer · Mar 9, 2009, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by HistorianChick

Did someone say Tom Cruise???

Now THAT would cure the funk! Send him right along! ;)

You know my son is almost a twin of Tom Cruise. I think, of course that he is handsome and a good kid. But since he was about 17 people have been telling him that, he has had several people stop him in stores and on the street asking him for an autograph... P*sses off his wife big time...

Stringer · Mar 9, 2009, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Justwantfair

There can not be any bashing of Illinois, as I am still stuck here and actually today our weather isn't that bad!!

BTW, Congrats Stringer. Gotta love a great day in the office and a little stress off. :D

Thank you cuteee...

I really kind of like the Chicago area, I used to live in Lakeview Tower on the 26th floor facing east and west... but I like my home ion the western suburbs a lot to, more peaceful. And we are still close enough to go to the theater and clubs downtown...

But you need a getaway too... although I haven't had much time for 'getaways' lately... :mad:

Marta and I are planning to getaway to Mackinaw Island for two weeks this June... hopefully... :)

HistorianChick · Mar 9, 2009, 12:21 PM

I LOVE Mackinaw Island! Mmm... great. Now I want fudge.

I grew up in Michigan! Right... *lifts right hand, points to palm*... HERE! :)

Stringer · Mar 9, 2009, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by HistorianChick

I LOVE Mackinaw Island! Mmm.... great. Now I want fudge.

I grew up in Michigan! Right.... *lifts right hand, points to palm*... HERE! :)

The drive up the eastern shore of Lake Michigan into the mountains is simply breathtaking, reminds me of Western Pennsylvania...

We aren't sure yet if we are staying at The Grand Hotel or at a bed and breakfast..

HistorianChick · Mar 9, 2009, 12:27 PM

The Grand. *sigh*... :)

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Stringer · Mar 9, 2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by HistorianChick

The Grand. *sigh*.... :)

My first trip to Mackinaw Island was inspired by the movie 'Somewhere in Time' with Christopher Reeves... great movie... AND they have that very same picture in that small room at The Grand of the actress in the movie. Remember when he went into the room to look at her, it's actually still there from the movie.

HistorianChick · Mar 9, 2009, 01:00 PM

Oh yeah. I love that movie. And that hotel. :)