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[cwfluke]

The BLOG area for every member is open! Just click BLOGS in the menu bar of the forum to go there.

Additionally, you can use the member's name in the URL to go to their blog page. An example is mine:

http://www.dragonsquest.com/blog/cwfluke

That will take you directly to mine. Replace "cwfluke" with the member you want to view.

[cwfluke]

And for the time being, your blog is your blog! Say what you will, do as you please. But there is always a catch:

1) NO SPAM
2) NO PORN
3) WE CAN CHANGE THE RULES AT ANY TIME

But if you just want to vent because you had a bad day at work, well have at it!

[philpot]

Hey Guys lets get a little more usuage out of the blogs, I am composing my next entry hopefully by the weekend . . .

[Nunyafb]

Hey Guys lets get a little more usuage out of the blogs, I am composing my next entry hopefully by the weekend . . .

I've been thinking about it, but I'm not sure that I've got anything to say. If I think of something worthy, I might give it a try.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I promise that nobody here wants to hear about my day at home with my 3 year old.

[Norberto]

I promise that nobody here wants to hear about my day at home with my 3 year old.

LOL Rapier!!! I'm on the same boat. I have a 3 year old as well. LOL!! :)

[Rapier Half-Wit]

LOL Rapier!!! I'm on the same boat. I have a 3 year old as well. LOL!! :)

How's the hurricain going for you? Keeping dry, I hope.

[AngieP]

As a stay home mom, my life is not that interesting. It is the same daily routine over and over again. You would all be bored to tears.

[Norberto]

How's the hurricain going for you? Keeping dry, I hope.

Rapier,

Thanks for asking, but it has been a rough ride the last 30 hrs or so. Wednesday was scary with 90-100 mph winds. My home and family are ok with minimal damage to mainly landscaping. The town is upside down though with major flooding in some areas.

60% of the power has been restored and most businesses still remain closed. We were expecting a tropical storm, and we got a Cat 2 hurricane. It's good we prepare for the worse. We were fortunate to avoid the eye wall or the "red area on the radar" as it entered the Valley just north of us. This concentration had winds of an excess of 100 mph.

Thanks again for asking Rapier. I appreciate your concern and regards.

Bert

[AngieP]

OMG Norberto.. I didn't even realize you were from Brownsville (shows how much I pay attention sometimes). I am thankful that you and your family are fine. I will keep you guys in my prayers.

[Sir Martin]

Bert - I'm glad the worst part of the storm didn't hit you. Hurricane Rita socked us pretty hard a few years ago and our power was out for over a month. Some power crews from southeast Texas were headed your way yesterday so hopefully you will have power restored all over town shortly. My best to you and your family.

[Norberto]

OMG Norberto.. I didn't even realize you were from Brownsville (shows how much I pay attention sometimes). I am thankful that you and your family are fine. I will keep you guys in my prayers.

Thanks Angie. We're all a bit shaken up, but we're OK. Now it's time to repair and clean up. The whole town is in disarray for the time being. We've just have to now get up and brush ourselves off.

[Norberto]

Bert - I'm glad the worst part of the storm didn't hit you. Hurricane Rita socked us pretty hard a few years ago and our power was out for over a month. Some power crews from southeast Texas were headed your way yesterday so hopefully you will have power restored all over town shortly. My best to you and your family.

Thanks Sir Martin. I truly appreciate your regards.

I remember the devastation that Rita caused the many people of southeast Texas. We are fortunate when I think of what Rita and Katrina did to the many people of the Gulf Coast. We're shaken up, but we're ok. We live to fight another day.

Thanks again, my friend.

[LADY LESLEY]

I Am So Gald That You Are Safe My Friend

[Norberto]

I Am So Gald That You Are Safe My Friend

Many thanks m' Lady. The town is looking a bit better, and the stores are beginning to open up again. I guess a lot of disposing of food from the restaurants and convenient/grocery stores due to the power outages have taken place. Restocking is now in progress.

Thanks again.

[Nunyafb]

Many thanks m' Lady. The town is looking a bit better, and the stores are beginning to open up again. I guess a lot of disposing of food from the restaurants and convenient/grocery stores due to the power outages have taken place. Restocking is now in progress.

Thanks again.
I was glad to hear that you and your family survived Dolly's wrath.
You should tell everyone of your battle with the tree.:eek:

[Norberto]

Thanks Nuny.

Ah yes, the tree. Well, long story short. In the midst and strongest point of the storm, I heard something growling from the roof area. Sounded awkward from inside the house. I put two and two together to find out that the mesquite tree, that under normal conditions would not rub up against the roof, was actually grinding down against my roof over the master bedroom area.
I grabbed my pole saw like a Spartan warrior (I wish), and proceeded to the backyard to cut this large limb that was approximately 14 ft high. Sideways rain from different directions felt like needles against my skin and face. Common sense told me not to stand directly under the cutting area, but I guess in 100 mph winds, it doesn't really matter which 45 degree angle side you decide to stand on. Well, the main limb fell right in front of me, but I got all the smaller branches and brush on top of me. Now, I am holding a pole saw encased in small mesquite branches and brush. It was actually funnier than it was painful. I look back now and realize that it could of been worse.

Sometimes you have to take a risk in order to save what is dear to you. Also, keep in mind, odds are I wouldn't have even thought about it if it was anything over a Category 3 persay. I measured myself against the beast on my patio outside first to see if I held a chance.

That's my hurricane story. Hello Dolly!!

[Sir Martin]

You are a brave man, Bert, and I'm glad your sensible approach (along with some good fortune) kept you from harm.

[Norberto]

You are a brave man, Bert, and I'm glad your sensible approach (along with some good fortune) kept you from harm.

Thanks Sir Martin. At times I think about it now and say, "What the hell was I thinking", but in the heat of the moment I guess adrenaline kicks in. Hade to save the "nest".

[Nunyafb]

Thanks Sir Martin. At times I think about it now and say, "What the hell was I thinking", but in the heat of the moment I guess adrenaline kicks in. Hade to save the "nest".

You just thought to yourself.... "This looks like a job for SUPER BERT!":D

Great story, Bert!

[Norberto]

You just thought to yourself.... "This looks like a time for SUPER BERT!":D

Great story, Bert!

LOL!!! Actually, yeah I did. I couldn't find my cape though........

Thanks Nuny.

[Nunyafb]

LOL!!! Actually, yeah I did. I couldn't find my cape though........

Thanks Nuny.

Faster than a speeding arrow.
More powerful than a steel dragon.
Able to leap tall battlements in a single bound.
Look! Up in the sky!
It's a bird. It's a dragon.
It's Superbert!:D

[Sir Martin]

Superbert . . . Tree Slayer! :)

[Norberto]

LMAO!!!!!! I like that....Superbert. Invite him to your next hurricane party!!

[Norberto]

Speaking of which,

If you had purchased $1,000 worth of Delta Airlines stock one year ago, you would have $49.00 today.

If you had purchased $1,000 worth of AIG stock one year ago, you would have $33.00 today.

If you had purchased $1,000 worth of Lehman Brothers stock one year ago, you would have $0.00 today.

But, if you had purchased $1,000 worth of beer one year ago, drunk all the beer, then turned in the aluminum cans for a recycling refund, you would have received $214.00!

Based on the above, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily & recycle. It is called the 401-Keg Plan.

A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. That means that, on average, Americans get about 41 miles to the gallon!

I'm only getting about 9 miles to the gallon, but I am still proud!

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Excellent! Sign me up!

[Nunyafb]

It sounds like a fine idea to me!!:D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

And just imagine what we would be doing for the environment by walking to carry our emptys to the local recycling place.

[philpot]

Speaking of which,

If you had purchased $1,000 worth of Delta Airlines stock one year ago, you would have $49.00 today.

If you had purchased $1,000 worth of AIG stock one year ago, you would have $33.00 today.

If you had purchased $1,000 worth of Lehman Brothers stock one year ago, you would have $0.00 today.

But, if you had purchased $1,000 worth of beer one year ago, drunk all the beer, then turned in the aluminum cans for a recycling refund, you would have received $214.00!

Based on the above, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily & recycle. It is called the 401-Keg Plan.

A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. That means that, on average, Americans get about 41 miles to the gallon!

I'm only getting about 9 miles to the gallon, but I am still proud!


This is perfect I like it !!!

[celticcherub]

This is perfect I like it !!!

That is awesome Bert! I like the way you think!

[Norberto]

That is awesome Bert! I like the way you think!

Thanks Celtic. I'm here almost every night, you've been a great crowd, and don't forget to tip the waitress. (I know I'd like to)

[AngieP]

Thanks Celtic. I'm here almost every night, you've been a great crowd, and don't forget to tip the waitress. (I know I'd like to)

I am wearing my waitress outfit now...bring on the tips!!!

I need the tips as my hubby's overtime check was short by a couple hundred dollars

[Chuck]

I am wearing my waitress outfit now...bring on the tips!!!

I need the tips as my hubby's overtime check was short by a couple hundred dollars

waitress outfit huh!?!?!, that is one lucky man!!!

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I am wearing my waitress outfit now...bring on the tips!!!

I need the tips as my hubby's overtime check was short by a couple hundred dollars

Mumph mumphy muffled muff.

[There's lots of uses for duct tape. Sensorship is just one of them.]

[AngieP]

Mumph mumphy muffled muff.

[There's lots of uses for duct tape. Sensorship is just one of them.]

How did you know duct tape was involved?

[Norberto]

How did you know duct tape was involved?

He's a duct tape connoisseur. :D

[Rapier Half-Wit]

How did you know duct tape was involved?

Because I'm a wild and crazy guy, I used the duct tape on myself.

[Norberto]

Because I'm a wild and crazy guy, I used the duct tape on myself.

Can it be used for hair removal as well?

(Don't look at me that way. It's a blog area, remember)

[AngieP]

Can it be used for hair removal as well?

(Don't look at me that way. It's a blog area, remember)


It can be. Just remember it hurts less if you yank it off really fast :p

[Norberto]

It can be. Just remember it hurts less if you yank it off really fast :p

When does the candle wax come into play??

[AngieP]

When does the candle wax come into play??

Any time you want I guess...I cant believe I just typed that. So much for my being good

[Norberto]

Any time you want I guess...I cant believe I just typed that. So much for my being good

Why be good... when bad is sooo much better!!:D

[AngieP]

Why be good... when bad is sooo much better!!:D

Tis true m'lord. You do have a very fine point.

[Norberto]

Tis true m'lord. You do have a very fine point.

Well.... I wouldn't say that.

[Nunyafb]

Well.... I wouldn't say that.

What is it then, a medium point or maybe a felt tip?;)

[AngieP]

What is it then, a medium point or maybe a felt tip?;)

Rubber coated???

[Norberto]

What is it then, a medium point or maybe a felt tip?;)

Neither......

[Norberto]

Rubber coated???

Almost never.

[AngieP]

Almost never.

edited to prevent my banishment

[Nunyafb]

edited to prevent my banishment

I guess he doesn't practice safe penmanship.

[AngieP]

I guess he doesn't practice safe penmanship. obviously not. He must be faithful to only one kind of paper

[Norberto]

I guess he doesn't practice safe penmanship.

Only when necessary and appropriate.

[Norberto]

obviously not. He must be faithful to only one kind of paper

No comment here.

[Norberto]

Oh by the way, FYI.

A woman is a lot like beer. They smell good, they look good, and you'd step over your own mother to get one. -Homer Simpson

We must credit women for their part in beer's development. Most likely, it was women who discovered beer. Furthermore, though most men claim this role today, beer brewers were mostly women up until the late medieval period.

And that's one to grow on.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I am wearing my waitress outfit now...bring on the tips!!!

I need the tips as my hubby's overtime check was short by a couple hundred dollars

I think you're bluffing. Got pics to prove it?

[AngieP]

I think you're bluffing. Got pics to prove it?


I would but we have to keep this site rated PG

[Nunyafb]

I would but we have to keep this site rated PG

So, it's THAT kind of waitress outfit.:D

[philpot]

Private messages please ( include pics )

[Rapier Half-Wit]

I would but we have to keep this site rated PG

What site are you talking about? Which one do you think you are posting to?

[Norberto]

I would but we have to keep this site rated PG

So wait a minute, is this a waitress outfit, or a French maid outfit?

Are there tassles or propellors involved?

[philpot]

So wait a minute, is this a waitress outfit, or a French maid outfit?

Are there tassles or propellors involved?



http://img2.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0045.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-innocent-smileys.php)

[AngieP]

What site are you talking about? Which one do you think you are posting to?

OK OK at least PG 13..it is us we are talking about after all.

As far as showing pics or telling exactly what the bar maid outfit looked like, I am not going to do it. I am a woman of many secrets and this is just one more in my long list.

[Norberto]

As far as showing pics or telling exactly what the bar maid outfit looked like, I am not going to do it. I am a woman of many secrets and this is just one more in my long list.

Long list, huh?? Well, you forget who you're dealing with here. :D

If there's something to be found, we'll find it.

[Nunyafb]

Long list, huh?? Well, you forget who you're dealing with here. :D

If there's something to be found, we'll find it.

Yeah, that's right. Who knows how many of your secrets Heath will tell us after we buy him a few beers.:D

[AngieP]

Yeah, that's right. Who knows how many of your secrets Heath will tell us after we buy him a few beers.:D


Good thing there will be so few people in attendance to buy him beers on Nov.1

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Yeah, that's right. Who knows how many of your secrets Heath will tell us after we buy him a few beers.:D

[ok guys, we need to find a way to pump Heath full of beer on Nov 1. anybody got any ideas?]

[Norberto]

[ok guys, we need to find a way to pump Heath full of beer on Nov 1. anybody got any ideas?]

Does anyone know how to administer an iv ??

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Does anyone know how to administer an iv ??

oooo, beer IV, I need one of those.

[Nunyafb]

oooo, beer IV, I need one of those.

That sounds wonderful, but I think I might miss the flavor.

[Rapier Half-Wit]

That sounds wonderful, but I think I might miss the flavor.

No, that's true. Good point. Ok, we still need to find a way to get pictures. Anybody?

[philpot]

That sounds wonderful, but I think I might miss the flavor.


The one in the arm is for effect, the one in the hand is for flavor.

[Nunyafb]

The one in the arm is for effect, the one in the hand is for flavor.

OK, problem solved! Where do I sign up?

[Norberto]

OK, problem solved! Where do I sign up?

First, you have to say the magic words.

[AngieP]

First, you have to say the magic words.

Beer Please????

[Norberto]

Beer Please????

No!....... abracadabra!

(or hocus pokus)

[AngieP]

No!....... abracadabra!

(or hocus pokus)

But i dont want anyone to poke-us

[Vixen Sparrow]

So wait a minute, is this a waitress outfit, or a French maid outfit?

Are there tassles or propellors involved?

Could it be both???

[Vixen Sparrow]

First, you have to say the magic words.

The 1st round is on the house? :D

[Nunyafb]

Could it be both???

There could even be flashing lights involved.


The 1st round is on the house? :D

Those truly are magic words!:D

[AngieP]

The 1st round is on the house? :D

Just be careful getting off the house, don't spill and watch your step

;)

[Nunyafb]

Just be careful getting off the house, don't spill and watch your step

;)

Great safety tip Angie! Thanks!

[celticcherub]

Great safety tip Angie! Thanks!

Speaking of being on the house.... MY ROOF IS FINISHED!!!!! http://img2.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/cool/cool0012.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-sick-smileys.php)

[Nunyafb]

Speaking of being on the house.... MY ROOF IS FINISHED!!!!! http://img2.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/cool/cool0012.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-sick-smileys.php)

Congratulations!! Glad to hear it!! I'll bet you're relieved as well.

[celticcherub]

Congratulations!! Glad to hear it!! I'll bet your relieved as well.

I will be after the first rain! Yes I am one happy camper!

[Nunyafb]

I will be after the first rain! Yes I am one happy camper!

Here's hoping there are no leaks!! (I'm sure it will be fine)

[celticcherub]

Here's hoping there are no leaks!! (I'm sure it will be fine)

Thank you Nuny! Leaks are better left in a soup! (oops those are leeks aren't they):o

[Nunyafb]

Thank you Nuny! Leaks are better left in a soup! (oops those are leeks aren't they):o

Just as long as the leak isn't in a steaming hot bowl of leek soup that's in your lap.:eek:

[Chuck]

Speaking of being on the house.... MY ROOF IS FINISHED!!!!! http://img2.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/cool/cool0012.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-sick-smileys.php)

Very happy for you, as i am sure you are!

[Rapier Half-Wit]

Speaking of being on the house.... MY ROOF IS FINISHED!!!!! http://img2.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/cool/cool0012.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-sick-smileys.php)

Excellent news!

[Sir Martin]

Speaking of being on the house.... MY ROOF IS FINISHED!!!!! http://img2.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/cool/cool0012.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-sick-smileys.php)

Excellent! I'm very happy for you, CC! I've had temporary repairs made (at least no more water can get in where the tree came through the roof), but am waiting on insurance people to approve the permanent repairs. Hope all is well at your home.

[AngieP]

Excellent! I'm very happy for you, CC! I've had temporary repairs made (at least no more water can get in where the tree came through the roof), but am waiting on insurance people to approve the permanent repairs. Hope all is well at your home.


I too am still waiting on the insurance before I can fix my roof. I am getting sick of that blue tarp. The guy came out last weekend and said he would mail the check as soon as he got back to the office....I'm still waiting