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1974 – After 84 days in space, the crew of the first American space station Skylab return to Earth.
Happy Birfday III, Kaaaaate-y!!
34 Comments
Comment by Fatwa Arbuckle
February 8, 2010 @ 5:38 am
Ayem greetings from crisp, sunny and Happy Larryville, plus a pleasant Birfday III to our own K8-E!
Who put a Monday in my birthday week?
[kneejerk]
Probably the danged gummint.
[/kneejerk]
BTW, I read last night the federal gummint – at least in D.C. – is closed today, presumably due to “Winter KillStorm ‘10″.
I have mixed feelings about that. Sure, they’ll have one fewer day to do damage and chip away at liberty. OTOH, we still have to overpay the leeches for not working. (Which, come to think of it, isn’t so different than most working days for ‘em.)
I expect they’ll be getting Presidents’ Day off on our dime, too.
Meh.
Hope ya’ll (sic) have a swell day!
Comment by TeX_LA_Native
February 8, 2010 @ 7:43 am
Count me in the group who figures if they’re not there, they’re doing less damage.
‘Morning EveryGerbillyBody!
Happy Birfday III, Kaaaaaate-y!!!
I’m very happy the Saints won last night. Good for them. Mardi Gras ought to be extra special this year. If they’re not too hungover…
Geez, you know, I saw the Tebow ad and I’m at a total loss as to what exactly was offensive about it. Really not getting the outrage.
::shrug::
Do we need to go dig Jerrie out?
Entirely possible. He may, in fact, be without power…
Coffee anyone?
Comment by Fatwa Arbuckle
February 8, 2010 @ 8:33 am
Drive-by:
Really not getting the outrage.
Me either; I was rather surprised at how non-controversial it seemed to me.
Saw last night that some idiot woman was trying to spin it such that Tim “tackling” his Mom somehow indicated a lack of sensitivity to “domestic violence”.
Crikey.
He may, in fact, be without power…
Sure hope not; having no power during a blizzard is teh suck.
*poo-t*
Comment by Paddy O'Furnijur
February 8, 2010 @ 8:49 am
Coffee? Why yes, thank you, I will have a cuppa.
Fatwa – I just want to let you know that I have today off – and I get President’s Day off, too. We get them as Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays – although neither one is actually on their birthday. I think it’s kind of like new math. I also get paid, but I don’t think I’m getting overpaid. After a few years in this gig I’m only making $10k more than I did in 1993. The administrators at my school, however, get paid over twice what I do. Some were only in the classroom as long as I’ve been before jumping to administration.
Comment by Lee
February 8, 2010 @ 9:26 am
Good morning,
The Saints-bummer. Peyton Manning and the Colts will forever have that can’t-win-the-big-one sign around their necks.
On a brighter sports’ note, the Kings-LA’s other hockey club-have won a team record nine in a row. And Randy Couture won another bout at age 46 in UFC 109.
The Tebow ad outrage, X, is all about the forum, the arena. In America, you’re allowed to have your pro-life views, or your pro-gun views, or your Christian views, etc., just so long as you keep them to yourself or in the truck stop in Kansas or in your church in Texas. Teevee though belongs to teh Left and no contray opinions are allowed.
Sven
Comment by Rabbit
February 8, 2010 @ 9:26 am
More birthday greetings to K8!
Now if I could only go to you tube & pull out the video called ” leaf flute(happy birthday) ‘ and post it here…you know that I would.
Comment by Rabbit
February 8, 2010 @ 9:27 am
Greetings, Sven!
Comment by Rabbit
February 8, 2010 @ 9:32 am
I walked out of the super bowl viewing before Carrie Underwood finished her song. I walked back through the room & heard about 2 seconds of the Who. Actaully, I read a Drudge headline at 8:00 that said Colts over ‘aints. I didn’t know it was any different til this morning. BW was just going to watch the beginning & ended up enjoying the whole thing. Ha!
Comment by Rabbit
February 8, 2010 @ 9:34 am
I saw a couple of the commercials on the news this morning & looked at a few online. Meh, for the most part.
I did like the Betty White one.
BW said most of them seemed lame.
Comment by Rabbit
February 8, 2010 @ 9:38 am
This morning we took BW’s car to the shop. We had to dodge a news satellite truck blocking the entrance. I told BW that the Toyota guys would probably be happy to see a regular problem & not a person screaming about gas pedals. LOL
Comment by TeX_LA_Native
February 8, 2010 @ 9:45 am
I liked the McDonald’s remake of the “nothing but net”, which I thought they had fun with the first time. I couldn’t remember who the other player was from that one though. Michael Jordan?
Slug Bug was pretty funny too.
Teevee though belongs to teh Left and no contray opinions are allowed.
Comment by TeX_LA_Native
February 8, 2010 @ 9:47 am
I told BW that the Toyota guys would probably be happy to see a regular problem & not a person screaming about gas pedals. LOL
That’s very true.
.
Oh. One other observation on the Super Bowl, did anyone else think Carrie Underwood had altered one of Elvis’ old jumpsuits?
Comment by Lee
February 8, 2010 @ 9:54 am
I watched Sarah Palin’s speech the other night to the tea party folks. She made a few gaffes, like saying “Alaska” when she clearly meant to say “America,” but overall she did a good job. She gave an honest presentation; light on specifics, heavy on sarcasm, and jabbed the hell out of Obama. Great opening line: “A special hello to the CSPAN watchers; you might not be welcome at the health care negotiations but you have an invitation to the tea party.”
Of course, there’s things she could have done better, but still a breath of fresh air especially when compared to the daily droning of President Swivel.
Comment by Paddy O'Furnijur
February 8, 2010 @ 9:54 am
Comment by Lee
February 8, 2010 @ 9:57 am
Hey Rabbit-I missed most of the commercials, and the ones I saw seemed, well, dull. I didnt get most of them, and the products advertised werent ones I use anyhow. Seems like I saw one movie coming up that I thought looked good but I dont remember what it was.
I did make a good artichoke dip that got eaten up.
Comment by Rabbit
February 8, 2010 @ 10:02 am
Thanks, Paddy!
Sven, BW did say that a Denny’s one about chickens was funny. I heard someone else say that on the radio today.
And no, I’m not watching leaf flute videos. BW emailed me to look it up. Brenda has her Fatwa, I have my BW.
Comment by Paddy O'Furnijur
February 8, 2010 @ 10:08 am
There were a few good commercials, although some didn’t seem to have any tie-in to their product. Most were a waste of $3M. Especially the Census ad.
Comment by Lee
February 8, 2010 @ 10:17 am
Most were a waste of $3M. Especially the Census ad.
Stimulus funds. Them Super Bowl ads created or saved 1,933 jobs to %98.765982 degree of cetainty.
Comment by Lee
February 8, 2010 @ 11:04 am
Good details on the woman-who-died-from-evil-republicans/insurance companies-and-then-was-buried-in-an-Obama-tee-shirt:
http://justoneminute.typepad.com/main/2010/02/our-bigtime-investigative-media.html
Comment by Lee
February 8, 2010 @ 11:45 am
Bummer. Another opening in Congress. I’m sure they’ll find a Democrat to fill it though.
Comment by Rabbit
February 8, 2010 @ 11:52 am
Condolences (sp)to K8’s family.
Comment by Demanding-Fairy
February 8, 2010 @ 2:34 pm
Brenda has her Fatwa, I have my BW.
Awww, that made me feel all warm and fuzzy. I love that!!
Happy Birthday, Cousin Kate!! I see you’re still bringing on teh big storms.
My condolences to you and your folks on your loss. How is your dad these days? You haven’t said much for a while…maybe working too much? yes, you! working too much!
Good day, Gerbils. I didn’t see the Tebow ad but I’ve heard about it. I think it’s nice that he tackled his mom….sounds like home. My big brothers used to try to tackle my mum but it was like living with Mother Miyagi. A very tiny, dainty, ladylike mum that could throw any of us at any time. That woman’s judo was fierce! Good times…
Nice memory. I’ll have to phone her today.
I’m glad to see that Sven hasn’t slipped down the hill! We’re planning to go out to eat later specifically to celebrate Washington being frozen out of action today.
How is Miss Em’s hellcoldflu? Anyone know? And how ’bout our Gentle Mac? I’m sure I heard him softly groaning in the background the other night. And coughing!
Report you guys!
Beautiful picture today, TeX. Thank you. And hello to the rest of you fine furry gerbs. BrendaK, thanks for keeping my manners today. Fatwa, PaddyO’dearie, nice to see you, Sirs.
Wow, this was a long comment! I’m done workin’ today…
Comment by TeX_LA_Native
February 8, 2010 @ 2:58 pm
::bangs head on desk::
Ah, the aggravating intransigence of youth.
[the Leetle Girl and her car]
Gaaaaaaah!
Hai Harper!
Comment by Lee
February 8, 2010 @ 3:35 pm
My condolences, Kate. Had I known, I would not have posted. My apologies.
Sven
Comment by Paddy O'Furnijur
February 8, 2010 @ 5:10 pm
K8-ey! I found the perfect birfday present for you!
Now you can see your way up the driveway to dismember that scare off those unwanted Trick-or-Treaters!
Comment by machinist
February 8, 2010 @ 6:58 pm
Demanding-Fairy:
I think it’s nice that he tackled his mom….sounds like home.My big brothers used to try to tackle my mum but it was like living with Mother Miyagi.A very tiny, dainty, ladylike mum that could throw any of us at any time.That woman’s judo was fierce!Good times…
No wonder you learned to walk on the ceiling! Rambo Mum, plus she can shoot and hustle pool. I think I love this Lady. That is what I think of when I talk of a strong or tough lady, real strength of character. I can’t help but think of her stepping in to help some of these dysfunctional families (wielding Paddy’s light ax, the weapon of Jedi Vikings).
Comment by sekrit agent Mom
February 8, 2010 @ 7:08 pm
My very own light ax? Thank you, Paddy! but, go UP!?! my driveway? Without a car? Shirley, you jest.
Comment by sekrit agent Mom
February 8, 2010 @ 7:12 pm
Sven: no worries. I never met that particular relative and only feel sad for those who loved him and will miss him.
I will pass on the condolences and I do thank y’all for the kindness.
Comment by sekrit agent Mom
February 8, 2010 @ 7:17 pm
oh! and thank you, Rabbit, BW, and Paddy for the, er, leafy serenade. Shall I ever be able to forget it?
Comment by sekrit agent Mom
February 8, 2010 @ 7:22 pm
Cousin: well, too much to enjoy the MO with you and Mac.
My father is fine – very busy taking care of my mother. Walking takes serious effort on her part (which she does not mention) even with her high tech walker (complete with cupholder!) They left this morning, heading into another storm system and expecting to get snowed in halfway home. My father quipped he had never been snowed out before.
Comment by machinist
February 8, 2010 @ 7:28 pm
Nice to see you, Kate. I wish comfort to those hurting in body or spirit.
Comment by Miss Emily
February 8, 2010 @ 7:49 pm
I’m so glad Kate is okay.
My hellcold is mostly gone. It was made worse by a nasty fall in the bathroom. Smacked my head and bounced a bit. Nasty bruises and a lovely black eye. I’ve always been a klutz.
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