The Tavern

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 12:57 am

      i need this one again! jerimy needs something to do(besides picking on shan!) marc and lee have you got your singing voices warmed up yet?

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 7:35 am

      For tonight, Jerimy, a single malt scotch, no ice, water on the side. Sigh…so nice to be back again.

      Bless the barkeep.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 8:55 am

      HEY,
      Now we can say welcome home everyone !cheers! The drinks are on the house. I was waiting for our original starter to open up THE TAVERN. I’ll have either of my favorites.

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 10:11 am

      Wow, did I have one to many? I must be halluzinating. This is not the Turtle and Bear Tavern I used to go to. It feels like being transported a great distance. Hi to my ha-ha-ha-lu-zi-na-na-tions. Glad to see you all. Don’t go away when I come to.

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 12:05 pm

      It was so sad when the old place burned down, but if I see even a single fern in here, this one is going down too. Better dead than Yuppy! Put down that cell phone and start living! Now where is Marguerite? I’m looking for some big love from her. I hope she’s drunk, it’s the only time she gives me the time of day.

      Bartender, get me a fru-fru drink and make sure it has an umbrella in it. I’m going to blow groceries in technocolor tonight!

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 12:49 pm

      norb reports: “This is not the Turtle and Bear Tavern I used to go to.” In case anyone thinks that norb is burbling then here is the other tavern he has been to and still is visiting.

      (Link deleted by Administrator) Anyone is welcome to the Turtle and Bear. There is just a bit of cyber water between!
      ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 12:55 pm

      CHEERS,
      It’s good to see people in here. What should we name this tavern? How about The Bear and the Turtle, so our friends across the pond are welcomed here too.

      Bartender, rounds of drinks for everyone.

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 4:46 pm

      I’ll be lovely to any man who….

      is funny, intelligent, sings UNCHAINED MELODY in falsetto.

      Regards,
      Marguerite

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 5:37 pm

      Is it okay if I bring my little friend in here. He’s got a special meaning to me.
      He can sit on the hearth.

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 6:01 pm

      I’ll have a bottle of wine please. I feel the need to get one good drunk on.

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2006 at 7:19 pm

      Hi,

      If only the Tavern hadn’t hired Great White to preform that night. I bet the manager is sorry now he took that job. He got 10 years in prison. Six of those years were for keeping the lead singer in the band though.

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 12:10 pm

      Jerimy honey,

      A round for the bar please, especially the cute guy with the guitar.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 2:03 pm

      I thought the TAVERN had closed down. Now I know what to do to relieve this blasted numbness I’m getting. BARTENDER, I’ll have a WILD BLOODY MARY LONG ISLAND ICED TEA.

      Hey Marge, are we going to have the PROM at the tavern?

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 2:22 pm

      [QUOTE=marguerite]I’ll be lovely to any man who….

      is funny, intelligent, sings UNCHAINED MELODY in falsetto.

      Regards,
      Marguerite[/QUOTE]

      Marge,

      What you want is a counter tenor who can sing in the upper ranges without falsetto. Jeremy Jackman, first counter tenor of the King’s Singers in the 1980s, comes to mind–I could listen to him sing the telephone directory, regardless of how much I’ve had to drink.

      Deb

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 2:26 pm

      Only if Marc and Lee (the infamous doo woppers) promise to perform and Jerimy spikes the punch.

      Cheers,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 4:04 pm

      Deb,

      I’ve never heard of King’s countertenors. Would you tell me more, please. What is difference between falsetto and countertenor, for example. Does the reference to the “King” mean the King of England or King’s College (Cambridge?) or something else?

      Someone in my apartment building admired my cane the other day. Thanks again for finding the wonderful canemaker in Yorkshire.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 5:42 pm

      Aaahhhhhh…..nothing like coming home to freinds music and of course Single malt Scotch no ice with a water back…….good to be home again.

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 5:45 pm

      Oh and Barkeep….a round for all the ladies on me……well not the ladies on me….just the bill…..*of course the whole ladies thing……* did I just type that outloud ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 5:51 pm

      I’ll have a martoonie, barkeep. 6 olives please. yes, I said martoonie, I have been drinking white wine sprizters all day.:) Maybe I need a Double Brandy to celebrate Doc David coming home for a few days.:)

      The “Evil Twin” needs her Double Brandy. Hic,Hic, Hic, Hic :p

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 10:26 pm

      Stephen honey, thank you!

      Cheers,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2006 at 10:42 pm

      Once in a while I feel brave and stumble into a Tavern. I walk up to the bar and make sure everyone there has a good supply of salted peanuts right in front of them. Today I am feeling generous and making sure the Pretzels bowls are full too!

      Can I get anyone something else to eat?

      I hate to see anyone drink on an empty stomach.

      Use that artificial sweetner in your drinks it makes you absorb the drink faster and get that buzz quicker!

    • Anonymous
      May 25, 2006 at 8:38 am

      stephen is that you?!!!! man, i have missed you!!! thanks for the drink! and pass that sweetner too please!!! sure kit i’ll take a grilled cheese sandwich since you asked, have a seat and a drink!

    • Anonymous
      May 25, 2006 at 5:58 pm

      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=darkorchid]*Taking a nice, long drink……*[/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=darkorchid]Ahhhhhhhhhh……..now THAT was good! [/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#9932cc]Great to see everyone back at the bar. B, which Thread were we singing ‘New York, New York’ in? I started singing about it being ‘a hellofa town’, then thought we switched to Frank Sinatra’s version.[/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#9932cc]Whatever…[/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#9932cc]Just give me a chair so I can eye Lee down there with his orange fizzie drink. Looks like he’s had more than one. The umbrellas are sticking all over his hair. And he’s ‘Singing in the Rain’.[/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#9932cc]Cool![/COLOR][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      May 25, 2006 at 6:36 pm

      And what recipe would you like me to use. Butter or Margarine? Tomatoe or Onion? Pickles? Tomatoe Soup?

      I might have found a new career! I served a awesome breakfast if you want to wait till noon! LOL

    • Anonymous
      May 26, 2006 at 8:10 am

      LadyK, for breakfast I will have….let me think….hhhmmmm….I’ll have a Bloody Bull, the breakfast of champions……..and take a Bloddy Mary over to Angel2ndclass just to perk her up this morning.

    • Anonymous
      May 26, 2006 at 11:13 am

      [QUOTE=Debi][FONT=Georgia][COLOR=darkorchid]*Taking a nice, long drink……*[/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=darkorchid]Ahhhhhhhhhh……..now THAT was good! [/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#9932cc]Great to see everyone back at the bar. B, which Thread were we singing ‘New York, New York’ in? I started singing about it being ‘a hellofa town’, then thought we switched to Frank Sinatra’s version.[/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#9932cc]Whatever…[/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#9932cc]Just give me a chair so I can eye Lee down there with his orange fizzie drink. Looks like he’s had more than one. The umbrellas are sticking all over his hair. And he’s ‘Singing in the Rain’.[/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#9932cc]Cool![/COLOR][/FONT][/QUOTE]

      Hi Debi,
      I forgot what thread we were in too. Darn, the mind is a terrible thing to waste.:confused: :confused:
      Now I’d like to see Lee with all those cute little umbrellas sticking in his hair, that is one sight that would make my day.:D

    • Anonymous
      May 26, 2006 at 4:54 pm

      Ladykit,
      I’ll have a buttered bagel for breakfast tomorrow and a french vanilla latte. I’m glad no-one asked me to cook, because I am a terrible one. I’m a New York girl, can I join in the song.

    • Anonymous
      May 26, 2006 at 5:37 pm

      Barkeep,

      Where are those martoonies I order a few days ago? What you don’t want to serve me because I’m drunk already.:D

      Just plop the olive dish down in front of me as I have a craving for green olives right now. Lots and lots of them please. [B]HIC[/B];)

      Sure you can sing Liz, why not Debi does it all the time and she’s pretty damn good at it too. Well I think she is, I’m drunk what the hell do I know.;)

    • Anonymous
      May 26, 2006 at 11:22 pm

      i think this tavern needs one of those photo booths!!! i would love to see lee with his new hair dooo!!! i might have to try some of those fru-fru drinks!!!;)

      soo ladies,what song are you going to sing? ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      May 27, 2006 at 12:14 pm

      Debi,

      Lee is doing the snoopy dance, and we don’t know where it will lead. The women from the East Coast are applauding loudly: GO LEE!!!

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 27, 2006 at 1:56 pm

      Snoopy Dance? I’m not doing a Snoopy dance. I’m doing a Tahitian War Hula, for God’s sake! What do you think all those umbrellas are for? It’s time to change my medication. Bartender, get my another fru-fru drink, and this time I want it in a pineapple or served in a Tiki god. I’ll have it over here on the beach while I watch the silvery moon rise over the breezy South Pacific seascape. Or is that the Budwiser clock? Damn, that GBS really screws up my eyesight in the late evening. Pass my a Ukelele, I feel the need to sing “Tiny Bubbles”. Okay, we’ll start off with the power E chord to get the place jumping….

    • Anonymous
      May 27, 2006 at 2:16 pm

      Geez, I go to Tahiti to get awat from everyone I know and guess who’s sitting on the beach a few feet away from me and my martoonies, It’s that Lee guy with all those umbrellas in his hair. Wait, I’ll get my camera, he’s to drunk to know that I’m taking his pictures and posting them all over the internet.:p

      If he starts dancing and chanting the War Dance, I’m running for cover.:D

    • Anonymous
      May 27, 2006 at 4:49 pm

      Lee honey,

      Debi’s Snoopy Dance Rules do not mention clothing. Probably why I got confused.

      Love the twirling umbrellas,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 27, 2006 at 7:08 pm

      Marge,

      Is that Lee dancing with the grass skirt and coconut bra? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      May 27, 2006 at 11:11 pm

      Oh no where did Lee go? I hope he didn’t start a “War Chant” and travel off to do battle with another Island.

      [B]Lee, where are you get back here and drink some more fru fru drinks and do the hula.[/B]

    • Anonymous
      May 27, 2006 at 11:26 pm

      [COLOR=red]Beer please. Molson Ice in a bottle and keep ’em comin'[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      May 27, 2006 at 11:26 pm

      I don’t know about the war chant, Brandy, but it was definitely Lee. He’s gone off for more umbrella drinks and a back-up singer.

      Cheers,
      The Prednisone Princess

    • Anonymous
      May 27, 2006 at 11:44 pm

      bartender… a double daiquiri please!
      come on marge lee needs someone to dance with!!

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 6:41 am

      Not me, Cheryl. I am a klutz.

      Was telling Brandy last night about hot summer when my somewhat high heels got stuck in tar on street and I fell out of my shoes. Mind you, this was at least 10 years before GBS.

      Actually, I think Lee is waiting for Marc to break radio silence.

      Barkeep, a Margarita, if you will.

      Giggles,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 11:33 am

      [QUOTE=Brandy] Is that Lee dancing with the grass skirt and coconut bra? :eek:[/QUOTE]

      Guys, guys, nobody told me I was missing all the fun while my wife was hawking the computer and I was watching our granddaughter the last two days. This morning I finally hobbled downstairs and escaped to the tavern through the extra ‘puter that was collecting dust – kind of like in the witch and the wardrobe.

      I’ll have a Mai Tai. Just read the recipe, that is some potent stuff.

      Or is it too early in the morning?

      P.S. I snuck in my camera to catch Lee dancing.

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 11:48 am

      Jerimy/Stephen:

      You are the ABSOLUTE BEST BARTENDERS in the world. A round for the bar, especially Norb, and keep them coming or going, as the case may be.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 11:57 am

      Oh it has been many years since I heard “Mai Tai” Those were one of my favorite drinks! I even forget what was in them but it was GOOD! LOL You have to remember I have about two drinks a year so my memory can go from year to year what I celebrated with the year before! Never forget the name when I hear them. Salt on the rim of a good Margaritta is the best. I have so many bottles of Gin here can anyone tell me some good drinks to make to use them up?

      I will leave you guys and girls this time with just a bag of Peanuts and Pretzels. It was a cheap gift but will hit the spot!

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 12:04 pm

      Oh Norb,
      Thanks for the picture of Lee, my camera wasn’t working. Now you have to send that out on the internet.:D

      Where is Lee, is hiding with Marc now? I’ll bet he rowed to another island just to get away from me. ๐Ÿ˜€ I still think he did the War Dance and has taken over another island and declared himself King.

      Did you Lee, did ya, did ya?????????????????:D

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 4:40 pm

      The only time I cook is when everyone is really sloshed and then they can not tell how bad the cooking really is! Get more compliments that way!

      Another round of pretzels and mustard dip and a big bowl of salted peanuts!
      I am having a good day watching all the races on tv….no cook needed here! I am busy!

      Don’t forget to check out the NASCAR thread to see who come the closest with their picks. I like to pick the underdogs…easy to come up with those popular people’s names!

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 5:30 pm

      hey jerimy while you’re here can i have another double…please?!! pour yourself one while you’re at it!!

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 9:14 pm

      [COLOR=red]funny pic Norb[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]another beer please …[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 10:07 pm

      [quote=angel2ndclass22699]hey jerimy while you’re here can i have another double…please?!! pour yourself one while you’re at it!![/quote]

      Done :hic:

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 10:29 pm

      Jerimy,

      Have I ever mentioned that you are sooooo cute?

      Cheers,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2006 at 10:54 pm

      Hey how about hooking a gallon bottle of Wild Turkey to an IV line, I can be happy some!!! ๐Ÿ˜€

      One for everyone………..and hi LiL Sis:p

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 11:44 am

      [QUOTE=OneEyeGeo]Hey how about hooking a gallon bottle of Wild Turkey to an IV line, I can be happy some!!! ๐Ÿ˜€ [/QUOTE]
      Great idea. Last year I called ahead to the infusion center and left a message saying that I would prefer Scotch or Canadian. When I came in at 9 a.m. the two nurses were standing there with big grins on their faces. There were two infusion bags already hanging from the stand with big signs on them [b]”Scotch” [/b]and the other one [b]”Canadian”[/b]. Got lots of curious looks whe I went downstairs for lunch in the busy hospital cafeteria pushing the stand and the infusion machine ahead of me.

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 11:58 am

      ๐Ÿ˜ฎ aww shucks Marge

      [quote=marguerite]Jerimy,

      Have I ever mentioned that you are sooooo cute?

      Cheers,
      Marge[/quote]

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 12:01 pm

      PS-I finally found the scooter for me when I am unable to walk.

      [IMG]http://bestscooterbuys.com/images2/x-50-3007.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 12:03 pm

      hi bro, hope you’re feeling better!:)
      norb i can see you strolling around with your infusion cart!!!

      rounds for everyone!!! pass the peanuts please!!!

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 12:18 pm

      Hey everyone! Good to see you everyone again! Hmmm, was Jer picking on me? I didn’t notice that! Thanks for having my back, Cher! I missed you!

      I’ll take a sangria, please!

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 12:23 pm

      One Sangria coming up, missed you Shan ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks Jer! I hate to drink and go, but Ben’s taking the doors off the Jeep! Looks like we’re gonna have some fun today!

      See ya’ll later!

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 3:11 pm

      Hey, it’s good to see that Shannon’s here, Hi Shan:cool:

      DON”T NOBODY PUT A SCRATCH ON MY CAR PARKED OUTSIDE!

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 3:14 pm

      Who’s That Out On The Dance Floor? Is That Two Guys?

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 4:28 pm

      Has it been that long for you, Liz? One of the “men” has breasts.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 7:30 pm

      I love the name of the bar, but personally I love ‘The Whale and Ale’. What do you say?
      Cheers all around
      Val

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 7:36 pm

      Whale and Ale is great name for a pub. Deb (eightplusfive) and I have promised each other we would meet in the Prince of Wales in Wimbledon some day.

      (Muttered aside) How many Americans does it take to find a British pub? Answer is one, of course, providing it is a woman.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 7:36 pm

      anytime shan!!!! how about a chocolate martini for shan and myself, barkeep!! miss ya shan, so i take it ben is feeling ok?!!! tell him hi for me!:)

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 7:58 pm

      POOR ME, YES MARGE IT HAS BEEN THAT LONG.:eek:

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 8:07 pm

      Goodness (though Mae West said there was no goodness in it), Liz!

      Would you like to rent my 6’2″ blonde, blue-eyed 35-year-old second cousin? He now lives in Manhattan but was born in Smithtown and brought up in Shirley. He has taken special care of me for the past several years.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 10:54 pm

      THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE NAKED COWBOY:D DID HE MAKE IT HOME FROM MY BIRTHDAY PARTY? HOW MUCH IS THE RENTAL FEE, I LIVE ON A BUDGET.

      BLOND AND BLUE EYED (actually hazel) REMINDS ME OF A BADDDDDDDDDD INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO.

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2006 at 11:04 pm

      He’s not the naked cowboy. Is actually a playright but earns his living as archivist and/or bouncer, depending on circumstances. His motto: I’ll do almost anything for money.

      Have not spotted the Naked Cowboy lately. Times Square is very touristy and Disneyfied and I avoid it if at all possible.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 11:36 am

      Hic-hic-hic, Who owns this ugly pink 50ies chevy -hic-hic in front, in front. Sh****t, I think I ran into it with my “Ferrari” rollator. Smashed it up pretty good. I’ll buy you a pitcher of beer -hic-hic – OK??????

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 12:22 pm

      Hey Norb,

      If you hit my purple Harley in the parking lot you’ll be in big, humungo trouble. :p :p Stay far away from it.:) That bike was custom built for my short legs.

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 12:42 pm

      Brandy, purple Harley? I see it in front of the Tavern all the time. I didn’t know it was yours. How cool is that. Maybe you can give me a ride some day. I’ll make sure I pull my legs up to my chin ๐Ÿ˜€

      Don’t worry about me hitting it. I go for the big cruisers.

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 2:20 pm

      [COLOR=red]is there anything to eat here?[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]I’m dying for a cheeseburger and onion rings![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 3:19 pm

      Liz, start patting down the male patrons. We need evidence of this henious crime (that’ss MY powder blue 1957 Chevy).

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 3:35 pm

      [QUOTE=norb]Brandy, purple Harley? I see it in front of the Tavern all the time. I didn’t know it was yours. How cool is that. Maybe you can give me a ride some day. I’ll make sure I pull my legs up to my chin ๐Ÿ˜€

      Don’t worry about me hitting it. I go for the big cruisers.[/QUOTE]

      Norb, you’ll definetly have to pull those legs up, it’s a real low boy then modified for this 5′ purple tattooed rose gal.:)

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 4:23 pm

      Marg

      I, myself, enjoy a good pat down as much as the next cowboy but…..why the rubber glove…OMG….I think we either need to be better friends or there is Diffidently more Scotch in my future ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 4:25 pm

      Shan…
      It’s your old Texas, crazy, right wing, conservative republican friend saying it is great to see you back…..can I buy a you a drink of your choice or would you just prefer the standard Margarita…..
      Stephen

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 4:30 pm

      I know, I know….3 posts in a row…..what can I say the old Tavern is coming back to life…..

      I don’t wan to forget my other friends like Codey, brandy, Angel2ndClass, Ali, Jerimy, OneEye……the heck with it…..Bartender a round for the house on me! (that way I don’t leave anyone out)
      Cheers

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 5:15 pm

      Thanx Stephen,

      The perfect time to come in, or should I say get up from the floor, where I have been laying since March.:eek: I’m as fresh as a daisy and looking forward to that drink!

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 5:35 pm

      bout damn time Ali ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 7:06 pm

      OOOOOOH NOOOOOOOOOOOO,
      Someone ran into my beautiful pink 57″ chevy. Let’s see, who could have done it, Lee’s not looking at me, Dave is downing a cheeseburger, Jer just went into the john. There’s Norb, it was him, he’s got pink paint chips in his hair. You better paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay for that car.

      I’d better not chance coming back in the classic black vet that I have in my garage.

      Norb, since you smashed “pink cloud” you’d better take me home!!! Now how am I going to get lost in the 50’s.

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 7:29 pm

      Psssst Liz–threats do not get you good s*x. Try charm, money or my nephew Scott the Bull.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 8:30 pm

      [QUOTE=codystanley]Norb, since you smashed “pink cloud” you’d better take me home!!! Now how am I going to get lost in the 50’s.[/QUOTE]
      Oh my ghosh, Liz ๐Ÿ˜ฎ How could I have done that to a wonderful person and good friend like you. I am totally crushed and devastated. I knew I should have waited with all these Mai Tai’s until after I got to the tavern. Of course, I’ll take you home tonight. My Ferrari rollator has a nice seat and I’ll push you wherever you want to go, even get you out of the fifties. ๐Ÿ™‚ And I’ll get you another car. What kind would you like?
      Lets go over to the bar and talk about it. Bartender, a double drink for my friend – and a big box of Kleenex.

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 8:46 pm

      [QUOTE=marguerite]Liz, start patting down the male patrons. We need evidence of this henious crime (that’ss MY powder blue 1957 Chevy). [/QUOTE]Hey Marge, what did you have tonight? I know it’s pretty dark outside and I had a few to many but I am pretty sure the one I hit was pink, not powder blue :rolleyes: So you can relax ’til tomorrow night when the Whale and Ale menace strikes again.

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 9:28 pm

      OK OK I could not find any parking place right up front had to enter thru the rear entrance and they made me do dishes before I could pick up the order for the onion rings and cheeseburger. I get your starved! Takes me forever to do the dishes. I just ain’t what I used to be!

      But in rehab they had me playing air hockey so I am really good at that if someone wants to challenge me to a game. I am also very good at the pool table! What kind of games we have here….just those darn video games?

      OK Cheeseburgers and Onion Rings up! Free! No charge due to be being slow!

      Enjoy! The Bartender will take your orders to wash it down!

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 9:59 pm

      kit, i’ll take the challenge of air hockey. i haven’t played that since we last went to chuckie cheezes. its been even longer since i played pool… i need a few warm up drinks first though….thanks morrada..next round is on me!

      norb, are you alright, that looks like a pretty bad bump on that sweet pink cloud! you didn’t wreck the ferrari, did ya?!:eek:

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 11:11 pm

      Hey Norb, a classic Tbird will do to replace my “pink cloud”.

      No wonder I get frustrated, Marge knows;)

      And I really do have satan in my garage, he looks like this

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 11:19 pm

      The answer, Norb my sweet, is rose colored glasses. All men and other fast movers are pink to me.

      Cheers,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2006 at 11:27 pm

      liz when do i get a ride??? i still like my 68 cougar! looks like norb found a corner to hold up, ya think he would notice if we borrowed his ferrari for a spin?!;)

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 11:44 am

      Is anyone up for the challenge of getting on the back of my purple Harley?

      I think you’re all afraid to ride with me cause I drink lots of martoonies.Hic,Hic

      Only Norb wants a ride. Norb how do you feel about wearing a purple helmet?
      No one will make fun of you, especially Lee, he has so many umbrellas sticking in his hair from his fru fru drinks.

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 12:17 pm

      ANGEL,
      You’ll have to come to my house for a ride in “satan”. After what happened to my “pink cloud”, I wouldn’t dare park it outside the tavern.

      Hey Norb, that’s a “classic” Tbird I want.

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 6:32 pm

      [QUOTE=Brandy] Norb how do you feel about wearing a purple helmet?
      No one will make fun of you, especially Lee, he has so many umbrellas sticking in his hair from his fru fru drinks.[/QUOTE]
      Brandy, here I am sipping my own version of Mai Tai (yummy, that’s delicious), waiting for you to pick me up. Where are you. Now I have to come to the tavern on my Ferrari again. Who knows what I am going to hit tonight. Did u really think the pink helmet would keep me from a wild ride?
      Don’t you remember me driving around in the late 70ies with a blue VW bus with 1 foot tall tulips painted all around? It worked with Carol ๐Ÿ˜€ that and my beard and German accent. She moved in with her two kids a few weeks later. Well, the kids are grown but she is still there.

      Found an old pix, pass it around so you’all will believe me.

      Mai, this Mai Tai is tasty ๐Ÿ™‚ it really is

      Sorry, Liz AND mARGE, if I talked with Brandy too much. You know, it’s hard to compete with a Harley. I’ll talk with youm about that tBIRD and the rose colored glasses LATER –

      Mai, this Mai Tai is tasty ๐Ÿ™‚ hic I think I’ll mix myself another one. My own recipe, couldn’t find all the required ingrediewnts in the store today. No time to look, used Dial-a-ride since Brandy didn’t show up yet.

      Recipe for Norb’s very own Mai Tai
      ———————————
      4 oz. Bacardi Gold Rum
      juice of 1/2 lime
      orange juice (eyeballed it)
      pineapple juice (used the other eyeball)
      spritzer of Grenadine Syrup
      ice

      Braaaandy, I am still waiting

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 7:02 pm

      Here is a picture I just took to help you with the Mai Tai in case I whetted your appetite. Pass it on to the bartender, will you.

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 7:39 pm

      Norb,

      I’m on my way, but I need a few martoonies first. You can’t ride a Harley sober, where’s the fun in that. So have my drinks ready, lots of green olives again. The helmet is purple, not pink dear. My gear has to coordinate with the purple Harley. I do have a pink rose on the gas tank, but all in all everything is purple even my chaps and boots. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 9:08 pm

      hic …. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 9:23 pm

      [QUOTE=ali] I’m as fresh as a daisy and looking forward to that drink![/QUOTE] Hey Ali, still fresh as a daisy? You must have tried out my recipe since you came in with just a hic ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 9:27 pm

      Brandy, what’s the difference, pink or purple. I go with either one. Between Liz’ pink Chevy and Marge’s pink glasses and my two pink looking Mai Tais (for real) it’s easy to get the colors confused.
      Bring the olives. couldn’t find any in the frige

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 9:35 pm

      Nnnnorb, wash that the Mai Tai resssipee or the Krissmass kake one. Mai Tai good as a daisy ๐Ÿ˜€ Awwwww where is the krismis kake resipeee Brandy and Marge?

    • Anonymous
      May 31, 2006 at 9:45 pm

      Oh my gosh, Ali, did you get the recipes confused and drank what you mixed up. Hang on to the bar. I’ll be right over and keep you company

      I need a tip from the bartender: How to you squeeze out a lime if you can’t hold on to it because you can’t feel it? I am alone in the house once again til Fri, nobody to ask for help:(

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 8:30 am

      *chaps and boots….hhhhmmmm……*

      Lets see……how about another Bloody Bull and a chair…..looks crowded this am

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 9:36 am

      norb thats easy just put 1/2 of the lime between 2 bowls and put under your hand and push together on the counter, the bottom bowl will catch the juice. make sure you put the top bowl on the lime in the “nesting” position!:D voila!!! instant lime press and catcher. i wouldn’t go using Carols’ best china though!!! that mai tai recipe sounds good, i’ll have to go shopping for the ingredients today! CHEERS!!!!:)

      norb, i can picture you driving your bus all around town!:D

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 10:36 am

      Thanks, Cheryl. That sounds easy. Why didn’t I think of it. Its learning new skills, isn’t it?
      Hope you like my version of Mai Tai. One of the many recipes I found called for both dark and light rum. I did’t want to buy two bottles so I compromised and used the gold. It also includes triple sec liqueur, another bottle I didn’t want to pay for. Another recipe asked for almond syrup and grenadine. I got the grenadine but skipped the almond syrup. I wouldn’t know where to get that and it tasted fine without.

      I checked my blood sugar last night after the second one. Since it was only a little bit high, I had another one. I usually avoid sweet stuff but this was so good and I had not splurged like that in a long time. No hangover this morning.

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 10:41 am

      MAILMAN COMES INTO TAVERN WITH LETTER, CALLS OUT “who’s Norb” AND DELIVERS NOTE TO NORB.

      NORB OPENS NOTE, IT’S FROM LIZ AND IT SAYS SINCE YOU SMASHED MY PINK CLOUD AND MY TBIRD HASN’T BEEN DELIVERED YET, I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION TO GET TO THE TAVERN.

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 12:05 pm

      liz just let me know when you want to go and i’ll pick you up in my old baby!:)

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 1:02 pm

      [QUOTE=ali]Nnnnorb, wash that the Mai Tai resssipee or the Krissmass kake one. Mai Tai good as a daisy ๐Ÿ˜€ Awwwww where is the krismis kake resipeee Brandy and Marge?[/QUOTE]

      Ali, I don’t know where the Krismis KAke resipeee is, we lost the bloody resipeee on the old forums. Will have to look for another one.

      Hic,Hic,Hic,Hic ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 1:43 pm

      I’ll have a bloody Caesar with a giant, fresh dill pickle spear to stir it with, please. Now, everyone raise your glasses, please, and I’ll give the toast, “Here’s to swimmin’ with bowlegged women, cheers!”

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 3:58 pm

      Oh Liz, I am crushed. How could you doubt me. I spent all day looking for just the right car for you with the right color. Have you looked outside your window lately? How do you like your new [COLOR=”Magenta”]pink[/COLOR] Tbird. It’s in immaculate condition. The keys are in your mailbox. Can you forgive me?

      How ’bout giving me a ride home tonight since Brandy is picking me up on her Harley.:D

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 5:09 pm

      WOW, Norb, you can have a ride home anytime you want:cool: Just watch out for my watchdogs CODY and STANLEY. CODY’S the big one and STANLEY’S the little one. I think Cody might be a pitbull.

      Long Island Iced Tea’s for everyone to celebrate.

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 5:28 pm

      [COLOR=red]Thanks for the burger … I have a problem though … my beer bottle is empty. This place is friendlier than Cheers! Where’s the pool table?[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 1, 2006 at 7:37 pm

      [QUOTE=codystanley]WOW, Norb, you can have a ride home anytime you want:cool: Just watch out for my watchdogs CODY and STANLEY. CODY’S the big one and STANLEY’S the little one. I think Cody might be a pitbull.[/QUOTE]
      Liz, I always wondered who Cody and Stanley was. Thanks for the warning. I think I better get a ride to my place instead. I am too old to wrestle with a pitbull – even after a few drinks..
      What are you having tonight?

      [B]Bartender, a pitcher of beer for Fireman Dave. Can’t you see he is running dry?[/b]

    • Anonymous
      June 2, 2006 at 3:58 pm

      It’s Friday and boy is this place empty….no singing…no one dancing on the tables….no one falling down, sleeping on the floor….oh I take that back, I see Ali snoring in the corner……oh well maybe I am just early.

      Barkeep….lets start things out lightly this afternoon…..I’ll have a Cherry Beer or as some may call it a Submarine….please

    • Anonymous
      June 2, 2006 at 4:23 pm

      Did someone say somefing?

    • Anonymous
      June 2, 2006 at 7:17 pm

      [B]NORB!!![/B] Oh sorry I thought it was Norb not Norm! That mistake could have changed the whole series! LOL

      Plenty of Pretzels and Peanuts under the bar. I am taking the weekend off!

      Going out on the lake in the boat!

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2006 at 1:19 pm

      Hello, Helloooooooooooooooo

      Where is everyone today? Are you sleeping off your hangovers? Today is a great day for either sleeping or getting tipsy, which do you choose?

      I choose sleep now, tipsy later tonight.

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2006 at 1:39 pm

      Hmmmmm, Today I choose sleep. Between Stephens round of drinks AND Norbs recipe for Mai Tai, i just cant go on, need to recharge my batteries.

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2006 at 1:44 pm

      You know you’re getting old when “Happy Hour” is an afternoon nap.:D

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2006 at 2:13 pm

      I thought I’d post this here in the Tavern.

      A car speeding down the highway loses control, goes through the guardrail, rolls down a cliff, bounces off a tree, lands upsidedown and finally stops, wheels spinning in the air,smoke and steam poring out from the car.

      A passing motorist, who witnessed the entire accident helps the miraculously
      unharmed driver out of the wreck.

      “Good Lord Mister, he gasps, are you drunk?”

      “Of course!” says the man, brushing dirt from his suit.

      [B]”What the hell do you think I am, a stunt driver or something?”[/B]:D

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2006 at 2:23 pm

      Okay, listen up you guys in the Tavern and wearing cowboy boots,

      [B]”Don’t Squat with Your Spurs On” [/B] ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2006 at 5:19 pm

      OWWWWWWWW. Funny to see though:eek:

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2006 at 5:24 pm

      We need to find the recpee for the chrishmish kak if we’re having a blast 4th of juuuuuuuuuly. You know chrishmish in juuuuuuuuly.

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2006 at 6:44 pm

      Hi Stephen! Good to see you again! I’ll take whatever Cher’s having, please!

      Hugs!

      Shan

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2006 at 7:40 pm

      Brandy, you asked where everbody was. Well, I am just peeking in tonight. It”s too hot today. Wished someone would turn on the A/C.

    • Anonymous
      June 4, 2006 at 1:09 am

      Hi Jer,

      Drinks for everyone! The prednisone warning has been removed, and I’m a free woman!!!!!

      Whew!
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      June 4, 2006 at 11:46 am

      Consider it done Marge.

    • Anonymous
      June 5, 2006 at 2:17 pm

      [B][COLOR=red]WOAH! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Where’s the big boy’s room?! Them beers went right through me![/COLOR][/B]
      [B][COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR][/B]

    • Anonymous
      June 5, 2006 at 2:35 pm

      Dave, down the hall to your right. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 11:39 am

      or is it down the hall and to the left…..hhhmmm

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 12:04 pm

      [QUOTE=Morrada]or is it down the hall and to the left…..hhhmmm[/QUOTE]

      Gee, now I don’t know, I’ve been drinking to many martoonies and I think I have used both.:D ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 12:54 pm

      [QUOTE=Brandy]Gee, now I don’t know, I’ve been drinking to many martoonies and I think I have used both.:D ๐Ÿ˜€ :D[/QUOTE]

      Caught you:eek:

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 2:04 pm

      Norb…now that was funny….if I was really in a bar and saw that, there would have been scotch shooting out of my nose…..

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 2:14 pm

      [QUOTE=norb]Caught you:eek:[/QUOTE]

      Oh My, what can I tell you Norb. ๐Ÿ˜€ You made me spill my martoonie from laughing so much.

      Now you have to buy me another one Pal.

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 3:01 pm

      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkorchid]…Hic….[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 3:42 pm

      rofl Brandy

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 3:55 pm

      I’ll have a canadian beer cause the oilers are actually playing well! after all I am a edmontonion!

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 4:14 pm

      I’ll see your canadian beer and raise you a TEXAS beer (Zeigenbach) since the Mavericks are going to the Finals!

      Go Mavs!!!

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 4:18 pm

      Give me the beer my Red Wings and Pistons both blew it and I need it.

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 4:47 pm

      I’ll have the strongest drink in the house, I’m not celebrating, I’m up against my brick wall again.

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 4:50 pm

      canadian’s for all then! LOL

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 5:56 pm

      Jerimy and Gang,

      Glad to be back! I couldn’t log in with my old sign in, so my new one. I haven’t caught up with it all, but talked to Jerimy a few weeks ago. I am Paul Contos , in Alma, MI.

      Alma had their annual Highland Festival, last weekend, and I had the chance to enjoy it this year with the help of my new power-chair, which I have dubbed, Rolls-Rough. Lots of Bagpipe and Drum Bands, Highland Dancing, and Athletic Games. Very Good but Very Hot–90’s, that weekend. I handled the heat quite well, to my surprise. So in consolation for the Detroit Redwings and Pistons, the Lions and Tigers…

      In keeping with the spirit of the topic; A round of SCOTCH WHISKY, for the Bonnie LADS and the Bonnie LASSES!

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 9:17 pm

      Welcome back Paul, it was nice talking to you again today. Take care of yourself and call anytime.

      Jerimy

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2006 at 9:57 pm

      Hi there,

      This is my first time at this swinging place. I heard all the drinks are “no calories included”, and the first one is free. Make that a Canadian and Selser in a big, big glass. I just got done painting and I need something to get rid of the smell and kill the pain.

    • Anonymous
      June 7, 2006 at 4:27 pm

      [COLOR=red]ok I’m back … I went down the hall looked both ways, got a little dizzy, then found a bathroom. I hope I went to the right one, well I put the seat back down at least. :)[/COLOR]

      [COLOR=#ff0000]More beer pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeassssssssse! I’m powerful thirsty and still sober![/COLOR]

      ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      June 7, 2006 at 11:06 pm

      jerimy, are you sleepin’ or just reading the inside scoop on your eyelids? dave needs a refill, better make that a few refills—he’s not smashed yet!;) and while you’re at it i need a few more to catch up with him!!!

      glad ya made it in shan…. alittle soggy huh?! i think you need one of stephen’s specialty drinks!

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 1:08 pm

      Shan, it’s time to party.Any other Lady Bikers want to take this gang for a ride?

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 2:55 pm

      Angel2ndClass wants a specialty drink for Shan and the whole bar……Then I am making a Border Buttermilk (and no there is no buttermilk init)

      1 12oz can of pink lemonade in the the Blender

      Fill empty 12oz can with Dark Rum….and pour into blender (and while no one is looking an quick poor from the bottle straight into the blender for luck.

      Add ice, blend and serve……goes down toooooo easy

      Who’s ready for a round?

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 3:17 pm

      I’ll try it, maybe I’ll try alot of it. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 4:54 pm

      Oh Brandy me darlin…..that’s my kind of Gal! Well just start off with a double and see how the night progresses……….

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 5:45 pm

      A round on me to celebrate Cheryl making Senior Member on this new forum:)

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 5:48 pm

      Wow, I just noticed I am right behind you.

      Another round on me making Senior Member ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 5:53 pm

      Wow, I just noticed I am right behind you.

      Another round on me to celebrate me making Senior Member.

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 9:30 pm

      Hi Brandy and Cher! I’m in! (Hmm, where’s the “cheers” smilie?)

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 10:26 pm

      You guys are all lushes, how is a guy supposed to pass out in peace with you around ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2006 at 11:05 pm

      jerimy, keep up son!!!!

      CONGRATS norb!!! i think this is the only time i want to be happy being called a “senior” member, though!!:D

      hi shan, have a seat, and another double of that buttermilk special of stephens’. another round here please.

      stephen—soooo smmmoooootttthhhh!!!!!! i’ll have to try that here fri night—my little girl is turning 13—i need a really smmmoootttthhh drink to sip on!!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      June 9, 2006 at 4:06 pm

      Cheers to my friends both new and old….this site has truly been a blessing for me

      So raise your glasses and cheers to each, for a friendly weekend!

      and Thanks Ali and Racer13 for your sentiments.

    • Anonymous
      June 9, 2006 at 9:31 pm

      Cheryl, sorry, I forgot you are still so young. Being a senior member in real life for quite some time it has a familiar ring to me ๐Ÿ˜€

      I take some of that buttermilk drink. Weird name, though. Add some pineapple juice, grenadine syrup, and you have something pretty close to my favorite Mai Tai (see below)

      No granddaughter to take care of til Mon. Time to take advantage and get wasted. I take another one of those weird drinks. Hic

    • Anonymous
      June 9, 2006 at 9:45 pm

      here’s to ya senior member norb!!! man you guys with your recipes for drinks—now we need some recipes for food to go along with those great sounding thirst Quentchers. i know captain dave has his fav cheeseburger recipe….

      barkeep how about another round on me!! heck make it 2–its friday!!!

    • Anonymous
      June 9, 2006 at 11:29 pm

      You are making me hungry Cheryl. Anything good to munch on around here?

    • Anonymous
      June 9, 2006 at 11:51 pm

      norb how much have you had to drink today? i saw your ferrari parked outside–good luck trying to get out of that space.;)

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 12:16 am

      [quote=angel2ndclass22699]norb how much have you had to drink today? i saw your ferrari parked outside–good luck trying to get out of that space.;)[/quote] don’t u worry ur purdy self hun. I got her out fer em.
      no problem. (Link deleted by Administrator)

      btw I’d like to give u a ride home. *belch*

      wat u mean? I thought u said Lamborgani, that wasn’ t ur car I got fer ya?

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 11:12 am

      Soapy,

      What part of Nashville are you from? My family’s in Smyrna now, but I grew up in Antioch.

      JD for soapy, please, barkeep. Nice Lamborgini by the way.

      Shannon

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 11:28 am

      Cheryl, you did it again. How many of those Border Buttermilk drinks did you have? That wasn’t my car. Remember mine is burgandy. And Soapy you better hide because you towed the wrong car to the wrecker place. The guy in the picture below is after you. He’s had a few too many and is steaming mad.

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 11:35 am

      Cheryl, you did it again. You must have had quite a few of these Border Buttermilk’s. Remember they are half lemonade and half dark rum. You got the wrong car. Mine is a burgandy Ferrari. How could you forget. And Soapy, you better hide. The owner of the car you towed to the wrecker place is fuming mad. He is looking for you. Here is a pix so you know what he looks like. Also my burgandy Ferrari

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 11:58 am

      [QUOTE=Morrada]Oh Brandy me darlin…..that’s my kind of Gal! Well just start off with a double and see how the night progresses……….[/QUOTE]

      Doubles are good. You know our resident Doc David calls me “Double Brandy”

      So doubles all around. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 11:59 am

      [QUOTE=norb]A round on me to celebrate Cheryl making Senior Member on this new forum:)[/QUOTE]

      Cheers for Cheryl and Norb, a few drinks to go with those cheers. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 12:37 pm

      Cheryl, you did it again. You must have had quite a few of these Border Buttermilk’s. Remember they are half lemonade and half dark rum. You got the wrong car. Mine is a burgandy Ferrari. How could you forget. And Soapy, you better hide. The owner of the car you towed to the wrecker place is fuming mad. He is looking for you. Here is a pix so you know what he looks like. I think I sawe him on a most wanted list somewhere. I also want to show you my burgandy Ferrari so you won’t get confused next time. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 12:42 pm

      Cheryl, you did it again. You must have had quite a few of these Border Buttermilk’s. Remember they are half lemonade and half dark rum. You got the wrong car. Mine is a burgandy Ferrari. How could you forget. And Soapy, you better hide. The owner of the car you towed to the wrecker place is fuming mad. He is looking for you. Here is a pix so you know what he looks like. Isaw him on a most wanted list. This is my burgandy Ferrari so you won’t get confused next time. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 12:45 pm

      Hi Cheryl, you did it again. You must have had quite a few of these Border Buttermilk’s. Remember they are half lemonade and half dark rum. You got the wrong car. Mine is a burgandy Ferrari. How could you forget.

      And Soapy, you better hide. The owner of the car you towed to the wrecker place is fuming mad. He came in from the street looking for you. Here is a pix so you know what he looks like. I saw him on a most wanted list. This is my burgandy Ferrari so you won’t get confused next time. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 1:05 pm

      [QUOTE=Shannon]Soapy,

      What part of Nashville are you from? My family’s in Smyrna now, but I grew up in Antioch.

      JD for soapy, please, barkeep. Nice Lamborgini by the way.

      Shannon[/QUOTE]

      Hey Shannon,
      Small world eh? I grew up in East Tennessee, Roane County, ie Harriman, Rockwood. I moved to Nashville in 1987 to seek my fortune with Purina Mills, and Whirlpool Corp. I’m still looking for it. My wife hated the traffic, so we moved to Manchester for a couple of years. I worked for Batesville Casket Company there. (good overtime, people dying to get one of those) Got hooked up with Nissan and moved to Smyrna in 91. I live in the subdivision right behind walmart. One way in and out of here, I drive a powerchair with a flagpole on it around these parts. I fly an American Flag, or the Jolly Roger (Skull and Crossbones), depending on the mood I’m in. Got pulled over by the Smyrna PD for cruising at night with only a flashlight. I have lights all over it now, I used to be an industrial electrician. Now when people see me they just shurg and say , “there goes the village idiot”. Man that JD loosens a fellers tongue don’t it. *burp* I gotta go pee.
      *buys a round* So friend war u at now and whats up with u these days?

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 1:17 pm

      [QUOTE=norb]
      And Soapy, you better hide. The owner of the car you towed to the wrecker place is fuming mad. He came in from the street looking for you. Here is a pix so you know what he looks like. I saw him on a most wanted list. This is my burgandy Ferrari so you won’t get confused next time. :D[/QUOTE]

      Norb,
      my power chair will outrun a fa r e . That ugly feller, not u, the other one, he looks like a wuss, couple more shots of Tequila, and I’ll wup his butt. AND THAT GOES FOR THE REST OF YA PUNKS IN HERE TOO. *Soapys head bangs the counter as he passes out*

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 1:25 pm

      Kevin, too funny. I lived across Enon Springs Road on the other side of Wal-Mart (well, at that time it was just a vacant lot) during my junior and senior years in HS in a yellow house on Chevy Chase Rd. in 1987-1989. After that I went to M’boro for college, then came to Chicago. My grandmother lives in Weekly Hills Estate between the base and the lake, and my parents moved off Old N’ville Hwy., still in Smyrna. Wish I’d known you in December when I was home for a visit! We’ll definitely have to get together next time I do come home though! Just curious, were you dx’ed with CIDP in Smyrna, or did you go up to Vandy?

      Shan

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 1:36 pm

      [QUOTE=Shannon]Kevin, too funny. I lived across Enon Springs Road on the other side of Wal-Mart (well, at that time it was just a vacant lot) during my junior and senior years in HS in a yellow house on Chevy Chase Rd. in 1987-1989. After that I went to M’boro for college, then came to Chicago. My grandmother lives in Weekly Hills Estate between the base and the lake, and my parents moved off Old N’ville Hwy., still in Smyrna. Wish I’d known you in December when I was home for a visit! We’ll definitely have to get together next time I do come home though! Just curious, were you dx’ed with CIDP in Smyrna, or did you go up to Vandy?

      Shan[/QUOTE]

      Heck ya, I was dx by a neuro, (sleep disorder was his specialty) at Southern Hills. First called GBS, and after a year I was almost well , then started relapsing, so it was changed to CIDP. Got rid of the sleep dude, he let me wind up in icu twice within 6 mo. I did go to vandy and had 2 different nuros confirm it. How’s your honey doing?
      *buys another round*

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 2:03 pm

      Southern Hills, another hospital I would avoid. Ben’s doing great. It’s only been just over a year, so he still has extreme fatigue and a little leftover paralysis in his left foot and upper mouth. He finally got an AFO the other night, so I’m hoping it will help. He’s been stumbling a lot lately and scraping his foot on the pavement when he walks. I’m afraid he might fall again. Right now he’s taking a nap, so I’m just letting him rest as long as he needs to. He’s gotten all of his physical strength back, and by looking at him you can’t even tell he was ever sick.

      Do you spend a lot of time at that Wal-Mart? If so, I bet you know my sisters. They’re there all the time because that’s about the only thing to do in Smyrna.

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 6:31 pm

      [QUOTE=soapy] my power chair will outrun a fa r e . That ugly feller, not u, the other one, he looks like a wuss, couple more shots of Tequila, and I’ll wup his butt. [/QUOTE]

      Go get ’em

      Noooo, not me, the other one

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 7:01 pm

      Hmmmmmm, you guys should try the deck (out the side door to the left), afternoon sun, not the heat and humidity of summer yet, and a nice glass of red wine …………. or should I say ………….. and nice glass or four of red wine, and a good steak. :p Please come and join me, its lonely without the family.

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 7:18 pm

      [QUOTE=Shannon]Southern Hills, another hospital I would avoid. Ben’s doing great. It’s only been just over a year, so he still has extreme fatigue and a little leftover paralysis in his left foot and upper mouth. He finally got an AFO the other night, so I’m hoping it will help. He’s been stumbling a lot lately and scraping his foot on the pavement when he walks. I’m afraid he might fall again.
      Do you spend a lot of time at that Wal-Mart? If so, I bet you know my sisters. They’re there all the time because that’s about the only thing to do in Smyrna.[/QUOTE]

      I call it Southern Kills now. Keep ben out of the lounge and he won’t stumble so much. your sisters, they just left. they said to tell you hay.

      soapy

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 7:35 pm

      Boy, I haven’t been in here in a cupla days or weeks. Since my pink cloud got smashed, I can’t take satan out of garage and I don’t want my new Tbird to get smashed.

      took a taxi here.

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 7:35 pm

      Norb, Lee, ole buddys you won’t believe this. I put this song I wrote on the net. Now Women coming outta the woods. They know war I live, my real name, its crazy.
      They young and purdy too. Soon as they boyfriends/ husbands go to sleep/go out, etc. They start stalking me.
      I may need to hire u guys fer a body guard for its over.
      I gotta watch what i put in the garbage now. They may be out there now, diggin for a snot rag for all I know. I’ll have to leave the porch light on like the rest of the neighborhood. I just can’t afford to right now, im still looking for a record deal.. Keep this to yourself. I’m working on a new song now. its called *whispers*
      It’s hard gettin over u, while ur under him.
      I gotta go pee, order nother round.

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 7:47 pm

      [QUOTE=codystanley]Boy, I haven’t been in here in a cupla days or weeks. Since my pink cloud got smashed, I can’t take satan out of garage and I don’t want my new Tbird to get smashed.

      took a taxi here.[/QUOTE]

      Liz u a girl, or u just dress like one? nob, er norb wanted me to ask. yeah he’s faydid. Btw if your new lover tbird comes in here, odds r they get splashed, er smashed. cause this party just keeps on and on. you may have heard of me. my name is *passes out again*

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 8:40 pm

      Jer sweetie,

      Please sprinkle champagne on my fans. They need perking up.

      Ooooooooooooooooooh, that’s wonderful.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      June 10, 2006 at 9:23 pm

      Consider it done Marge ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 12:22 pm

      HEY class (tavern) clown and I think everyone knows who that is. I’m 100% cool chick, one of the oldies but goodies who’s lost in the fifties:p And that was smashed/crashed, not smashed/drunk. Pink Cloud was my 57′ chevy that someone in this tavern demolished, but he replaced it with a classic Tbird of my choice. Satan is my black corvette that I don’t bring out of garage.

      Should you see a 50ish Tbird outside the tavern my watchdogs will be in it. CODY is a pitbull, but the little guy STANLEY is the one you have to watch out for.

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 1:47 pm

      Here Cody! Good boy! Hi Stanley! Here’s yours too! Tastes good huh boy?

      Little dog hair on the passenger seat but it is a good fit. We want to go for a ride in the T Bird!

      Love those Fords! Mine is the Red Mustang over in the shade by the corner of the building. Boss 429 with the 3 German Shepherd Dogs in the back. Glad that seat folds down.

      In order to go for a ride you have to be approved by my dogs! You need three YES votes! Steak will not work with them!

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 2:28 pm

      Kit Found Out That My Dog Cody Is A Pussycat When Offered A Piece Of Chicken. I”m Not Going To Tell What Tidbit Will Turn Stanley Into A Cuddly Teddy Bear.

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 3:05 pm

      [quote=codystanley]HEY class (tavern) clown and I think everyone knows who that is. I’m 100% cool chick, one of the oldies but goodies who’s lost in the fifties:p And that was smashed/crashed, not smashed/drunk. Pink Cloud was my 57′ chevy that someone in this tavern demolished, but he replaced it with a classic Tbird of my choice. Satan is my black corvette that I don’t bring out of garage.

      Should you see a 50ish Tbird outside the tavern my watchdogs will be in it. CODY is a pitbull, but the little guy STANLEY is the one you have to watch out for.[/quote]
      *bows before Liz*
      Pardon me mam. I mistook shannon for a guy, because i never met a girl with that name. only guys. I’m new around here and don’t want to make that mistake again. the dog/man with the Liz signoff had me confused in my drunken state. Now that I’m sober I realize it was Shannon trying to get me waxed and take me to some country named chicago. Lucky I passed out. I’m sending u this message thru a friend. I have a hit song out now, and I can’t be in public without bodyguards, as they are off on sundays.
      that story starts here.
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      Yes I used to be a clown, now I need a stage name for my new career as an artist/composer. Have a good week.

      soapy

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 4:59 pm

      I don’t like it when I meet guys with my name. It’s just wrong. Ben is talking to my Smyrna grandma on the phone right now. I’m going to tell her about you and your pc as soon as I get the phone back from him. I’ll tell her to say “hay” if she sees you at Walmart.

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 5:03 pm

      [QUOTE=codystanley]CHEERS,
      It’s good to see people in here. What should we name this tavern? How about The Bear and the Turtle, so our friends across the pond are welcomed here too.

      Bartender, rounds of drinks for everyone.[/QUOTE]

      *likes a woman with money*

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 5:07 pm

      *thinks the drugs are making him paraniod again*
      *takes another pill and looks around for maw*

      [QUOTE=Shannon] Ben is talking to my Smyrna grandma on the phone right now. I’m going to tell her about you and your pc as soon as I get the phone back from him. I’ll tell her to say “hay” if she sees you at Walmart.[/QUOTE]

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 5:16 pm

      [QUOTE=soapy]*thinks the drugs are making him paraniod again*
      *takes another pill and looks around for maw*[/QUOTE]

      Don’t worry, she stayed in today cuz it was too hot. I wish it would warm up here. It’s 60 and dreary out! You’ve got to help me convince Ben to take me home.

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 5:19 pm

      10-4 on the hot, I can’t get out. *God I’m trapped again*

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 5:21 pm

      [QUOTE=marguerite]Jer sweetie,

      Please sprinkle champagne on my fans. They need perking up.

      Ooooooooooooooooooh, that’s wonderful.

      Regards,
      Marge[/QUOTE]
      *thinks they look perkey*

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 5:37 pm

      [QUOTE=Shannon]I don’t like it when I meet guys with my name. It’s just wrong. [/QUOTE]

      Our daughter uses her middle name Ryan. She likes it because she thinks it gave her an advantage applying for jobs.

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 5:40 pm

      Where is everybody. Just you, Soapy, and me. What the heck, I’ll buy you a drink. What would you like?

      Prost

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 5:40 pm

      *thinks women too smart sometimes*

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 5:48 pm

      I would like a marguerite with an ah on the end of it and lots of salt on the rim.
      thankee

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 6:14 pm

      Jer,

      The salt shaker, please.

      Ole,
      Marguerite-ahhhhhhhhh

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 6:28 pm

      Norb, don’t get me wrong; it’s cute when girls have boys’ names. I love Ryan for a girl. Ben wants to name our future kids Tank and Crusher, so I’m hoping we end up having boys because I don’t want my baby girl answering to Crusher.

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 6:59 pm

      ck Bens meds.

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 7:57 pm

      HELLO SOAPY HONEY, SOAPY COULD BE A GIRLS NAME:p

      ELIZABETH MAY

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2006 at 8:00 pm

      *scratches his head*
      women. wat u drinking hun?
      I’m making money hand over fist.
      *swaggers a bit*

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2006 at 12:36 pm

      Where are Marge’s feathered fans? I can’t find them and she’s having hot flashes from all those drinks. Who has the fans, hurry before she goes NY postal.

      P.S.
      Marge,

      Love the Fire Chief’s Wife LOL, LOL

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2006 at 1:04 pm

      Barkeep, i’ll take the same as my bud marge is drinking!!!!

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2006 at 8:41 pm

      Jerimy, your finest champagne for the women!!! Internal and external, please.

      Cheers,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2006 at 9:00 pm

      I could send the Fire Chief over to NY to cool you off with his hose.:D

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2006 at 9:27 pm

      Man you sure are demanding patrons, I better get a good tip ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2006 at 9:40 pm

      *tips jer .05*
      Here ya go. I’m making big money now. I get .01 for everytime someone listens to my song. Shucks, last time I ckd I had made over .50. Like all rock stars I ain’t afraid to thro it around. BTW Jer I’m putting a band together,
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      and We goan need a place to play. NOne of this one night stuff, I’m talkin house band. Once we git it in here and set up. NO one will have the strength/energy to git er out.
      wat say u to that? We will have to have a little qarontee, and of course we get the door. we could have it all, money for nothing and chicks for free, just like that other fellers song.

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2006 at 9:54 pm

      [QUOTE=Jerimy]Man you sure are demanding patrons, I better get a good tip :)[/QUOTE]

      Jer,

      Your tip is just knowing us lovely ladies.;)

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2006 at 10:21 pm

      o, and jer, its pretty much SOP (standard operating precedures) that the band gits free drinks. At least enough to take the edge off. know wat i mean vern?

    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2006 at 5:38 pm

      Sure Soapy, free drinks for the band. What are we going to hear while we are having our Margarita’s or whatever.

    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2006 at 5:41 pm

      Sure, Soapy, free drinks for the band. Just make sure you don’t take too many breaks.What r u going to play next? some bluegrass maybe?

    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2006 at 5:58 pm

      I’d like to dedicate this next song to Shannon and her sisters, a tune by eric clapton, called, wonderful tonight.
      Lets git out there and shine those belt buckles boyz. a 1 ana 2 ana 3 ana
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    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2006 at 6:05 pm

      How about a little TExas 2 Step if you please and…..I need a drink….maybe a little Scotch, single malt, neat with a water back…..Care to join me Marg or maybe sweet Ali…..I think I will sit here and wait for a little company…..

    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2006 at 6:13 pm

      Aright *crowd whops and hollors*
      we goan pick it up a little and play one u can 2 step 2 hun.
      Before we take a break *wipes sweat on a pair of white cotton pannies someone tossed on the stage* we goan play an old favorite. Rocky top Tennessee.

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    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2006 at 7:14 pm

      Ohhhhhhhh, the band is playing “you’re always on my mind.” Willie, I do love you!

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      June 13, 2006 at 11:39 pm

      [COLOR=red]wooooooooooooooooooahhhhhhh[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]steady there barstooooooooooooool[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      ๐Ÿ˜€
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]I need another drink, I almost fell up![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 14, 2006 at 2:02 pm

      Watch out there Dave. Barkeep another round for my friend David and I’ll have a few more myself. Who else wants to get a buzz on this early in the day???? ๐Ÿ˜‰

      I’m hungry, any steaks back there in that kitchen? A nice T-Bone done medium rare, and baked potato would be nice. I’ll even cook it to give our chef a break from that hot grill.

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2006 at 9:21 am

      Willie is goan close for us tonight

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    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2006 at 3:56 pm

      Yoohoo, how come no one is ever here when I come to this Tavern? Is it my deodorant? It’s never failed before I promise.

      I don’t like drinking alone, someone join me please.

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2006 at 10:27 pm

      Hey barkeep…. we need a chocolate martini over here…. heres to another year older, shan!!!!

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2006 at 11:10 pm

      HEY BRANDY,
      Come and join me, I’m sitting here alone blending in with the wall, but that’s the story of my life.

      Barkeep, I’ll have the best in the house and kinda hungry too. I’ll have a lambchop and a baked potato swimming in sour cream.

      Soapy, I’d like to hear some Charlie Daniels music.

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 10:06 am

      If you do the two step with a cane, is it called the three step? Just curious.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 1:07 pm

      marge if you dance to charlie daniels while in a wheelchair, is it called rock and roll?
      i think we need a couple more drinks to ponder over our questions with!

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 1:48 pm

      [COLOR=red]ya we need some good ole country music in here…Brandy and Cody may I sit with ya’all?[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 2:02 pm

      Come on over Dave and sit a spell and buy me some more martoonies.

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 4:46 pm

      *wakes up about dark, Looks stupified at a pair of pannies the size of an elephant butt.:confused:
      looks around nervously and heads out for the tavern*
      Greetings my friends,
      *everyone groans*:eek:
      I gotta quit drinking that ivig, it kiks my butt and gives me the wildest nightmares. Talk about a hangover.
      Lets see, i got a request for a song. But first a beer Jer, and I may have to go out back for a minite and clear my head. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
      I got one fer uns, the devil went down to georgia. I got this purdy young girl to dance for us tonight. Ladies and gentleman,:D
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      ———————
      I don’t give a dam about a man that can’t spell a word but one way. Mark Twain

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 5:26 pm

      You’re right, Cheryl. Deep thoughts and possibly some dancing are required.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 6:08 pm

      Paddy had been drinking
      at his local Dublin pub all day and most of the night
      celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Mick, the bartender
      says, ” You’ll not be drinking anymore tonight
      Paddy. Paddy replies, “OK Mick, I’ll be on my way then.”

      Paddy spins around on his stool and steps off. He falls flat

      on his face. “Shit” he says and pulls himself up by the stool

      and dusts himself off. He takes a step towards the door and

      falls flat on his face, “Shit, Shit!” He looks to the doorway and

      thinks to himself that if he can just get to the door and some

      fresh air he’ll be fine. He belly crawls to the door and shimmies

      up to the door frame. He sticks his head outside and takes

      a deep breath of fresh air, feels much better, and takes a

      step out onto the sidewalk and falls flat on his face.

      “Bi’Jesus.. I’m really crocked” he says. He can see his house
      just a few doors down, and crawls to the door, hauls himself

      up the door frame, opens the door and shimmies inside.

      He takes a look up the stairs and says “No damn’ way”.

      He crawls up the stairs to his bedroom door and says

      “I can make it to the bed.” He takes a step into the room and

      falls flat on his face. He says “To Hell With it” and crawls into bed.

      The next morning, his wife, Jess, comes into the room carrying

      a cup of coffee and says, “Get up Paddy. Did you have a bit to drink
      last night?”. Paddy says, “I did Jess. I was really crocked.

      But how’d you know?”

      “Mick phoned, . . . You left your wheelchair at the pub.”

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 6:13 pm

      HOWDY,
      BARKEEP, I’ll have a shrewsliver and I roll to the beat of a different drummer.

      If we’re all going, is this how we’ll be in Phoenix?

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 6:22 pm

      [QUOTE=marguerite]Jerimy honey,

      A round for the bar please, [COLOR=”Black”][B][I]especially the cute guy with the guitar. [/I][/B][/COLOR][/QUOTE]

      I knew it!

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 6:28 pm

      [QUOTE=marguerite]Jerimy,

      Have I ever mentioned that you are sooooo cute?

      Cheers,
      Marge[/QUOTE]
      now she tryin to make me jelous..:(

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2006 at 11:34 pm

      Who is your favorite Beatle? George, of course!

      Regards.
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2006 at 10:02 am

      And now a tribute to billy preston and george harrison

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    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2006 at 10:26 am

      Hmmmmmm, now thats what the soul needs!:) “Thats the way God planned it”.

    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2006 at 10:13 pm

      line um up I ma celebraten the edmonton oilers huge win tonight! woo hoo edmonton rules!

    • Anonymous
      June 18, 2006 at 12:02 pm

      HEY WAITRESS,
      Next time he comes in, this is for Jer. He knows why.

    • Anonymous
      June 18, 2006 at 12:05 pm

      AND THIS IS FOR JER TOO. Maybe he’ll pass them around.

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2006 at 12:23 am

      I’ll buy a round, just noticed Ima senior member now.. Finally some respect…

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2006 at 8:26 am

      congrats senior soapy!!:) next round is on me!:)

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2006 at 8:39 am

      [QUOTE=angel2ndclass22699]congrats senior soapy!!:) next round is on me!:)[/QUOTE]
      *likes a woaman with money*

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2006 at 1:00 pm

      [COLOR=red]:bows to soapy for being promoted to Senior:[/COLOR]

      [COLOR=#ff0000]you know it’s a good thing my power wheelchair is parked outside this place. I believe I may be too drunk to walk home! [/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]:eek: [/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]more beer pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease![/COLOR]

      [COLOR=#ff0000]pic of my chair[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2006 at 10:15 pm

      captain, will you take me for a ride on your wheels?! i love offroading!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2006 at 10:18 pm

      [COLOR=red]sure le’me finish my beer and tinkle or is it tinkle then finish my beer? :confused: [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2006 at 10:56 pm

      Send This Over To Jer. He Knows Why ๐Ÿ˜‰ That Should Smooth Things Over.

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2006 at 9:55 am

      I havn’t been here for a long time. Too busy enjoying my alone time which will end today. What’s on tap. I am really thirsty.

      Who is [b]Jer[/b]:confused:

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2006 at 11:34 am

      norb, have you had any sleep in the last 24 hours???? with cleaning up the house and being the busy little bee that you are i would have to say ..maybe 2 hours!! jer is jerimy silly! per is perry, shan is shannon, geo is george, cher is me….anyone i missed…probably.

      barkeep keep them coming this way—-norb needs a pick ‘im up!! take care norb, give hugs to sydney and your sweet wife!:)

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2006 at 3:25 pm

      Good Going Cher:d I Thought Everyone Knew That Jer Is Jerimy. Norb’s Been Gone Too Long.

      Here Norb, This Is For You.

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2006 at 4:25 pm

      [COLOR=red]woah a CHEESEBURGER! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ That w/c ride will have to wait I need a cheeseburger first.[/COLOR]

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    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2006 at 6:41 pm

      Wait! did ya hear about that train wreck in sweetwater, Tennessee. Yup. How u wreck a train? Doh. See the video here for a day or so..
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      reminds me of a song. Casey Jones. ole tune by the grateful dead

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    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2006 at 6:54 pm

      [QUOTE=angel2ndclass22699]norb, have you had any sleep in the last 24 hours???? with cleaning up the house and being the busy little bee that you are i would have to say ..maybe 2 hours!! jer is jerimy silly! per is perry, shan is shannon, geo is george, cher is me….anyone i missed…probably.
      [/QUOTE]

      Dah ๐Ÿ˜ฎ you missed me: Norbert is norb, silly me

      Carol called this morning. She was on her way here with Sydney. Wow. I had only one hour to clean up my mess, stash the booze, take a shower. Barely made it, tripped a couple of times but didn’t fall.

      Thanks for the drinks you all. Prost, cheers, a votre santee (did I get this right?), chai-yoo (that’s Thai)

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2006 at 11:23 pm

      Hey Dave, Here’s A Big Juicy One For You.

    • Anonymous
      June 22, 2006 at 4:09 pm

      wat a day. bring me a margerrita ;
      I went to see gp today. He was all fired up about the mention of Rituxan. I got his email address and sent him some stuff from the forum. Anywho, back to work.. I remember playing country, and one of my favorites back in those dayz was waylon Jennings… I dont thank hank done it… 1 ana 2 ana
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    • Anonymous
      June 22, 2006 at 4:26 pm

      I really like this one. Clyde. It was written by a feller name of J.J. Cale. I think he also wrote the song Cocaine that eric clapton made famous. I had an album titled J.J. Cale years ago, I’m thinking 1976, when i was in germany another waylon performance

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    • Anonymous
      June 22, 2006 at 4:35 pm

      He sure changed his style over the years didn’t he?

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      woot look who ,, the highwaymen,

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    • Anonymous
      June 22, 2006 at 4:49 pm

      Wooaaah, what a difference between the two video’s!

    • Anonymous
      June 22, 2006 at 6:02 pm

      lets just get waxed why don’t we.

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    • Anonymous
      June 22, 2006 at 6:08 pm

      today was the first time i ever heard this song. I wonder war i was at?
      *takes another pull*

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      time fer me to go
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    • Anonymous
      June 22, 2006 at 6:53 pm

      One last one for shannon, and the rest u purdy girls.

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    • Anonymous
      June 23, 2006 at 9:45 pm

      [COLOR=red]well I checked my watch and it’s time for another beer :rolleyes: [/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]Barkeep more beer [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 24, 2006 at 11:04 am

      I’m going to hang out in the chat room drinkin today. That way I’ll be ready for some jammin tonight. *burp*

      ____________________
      Must we walk, can’t we ride? I’ve got my horse parked right outside

    • Anonymous
      June 24, 2006 at 8:12 pm

      [COLOR=red]Barkeep! A drink for Marge and a milk for my son, its their birthdays!:D [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 25, 2006 at 7:41 pm

      [COLOR=red]um hello? it got mighty quiet in here. did somebody say last call or something?[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 25, 2006 at 10:44 pm

      I THINK WE”RE ALL GETTING READY FOR THE 4th of JULY TAILGATE PARTY THAT WILL BE IN THE PARKING LOT.

    • Anonymous
      June 26, 2006 at 5:40 pm

      [QUOTE]I THINK WE”RE ALL GETTING READY FOR THE 4th of JULY TAILGATE PARTY THAT WILL BE IN THE PARKING LOT.[/QUOTE]

      [COLOR=red]What party? You[/COLOR][COLOR=red] go tinkle for two minutes and [B][SIZE=4]BAM[/SIZE][/B] plans change![/COLOR]

      ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    • Anonymous
      June 26, 2006 at 9:23 pm

      Sorry, I’ve been passed out under the bar again. I think I’m okay now.

      Shan

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2006 at 11:28 am

      Happy birthday, Christopher. Jer, make it a chocolate milk for the birthday boy and a beer for his dad.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2006 at 12:06 pm

      Geez, all my posts have disappeared from the last week.

      Wish Chris a Happy Birthday from me Dave.

      I’ll be late for the tailgate party, I’m going to the July 4th Parade and will be hanging with the Firemen. What sexy devils they are. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Can I hear a big round of applause for Engine Co 1 and Hook and Ladder #1 out of Bogota. They’re my favorite guys and gals.

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2006 at 12:21 pm

      [COLOR=red]We bought some fireworks for the tailgate party! A whole bunch of stuff that would get me arrested in NJ![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2006 at 4:08 pm

      I don’t know bout u all but I usually start a little early, and stay a little late. Pick me up, day after the 4th..

      I’ll be here with my friends.

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    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2006 at 4:09 pm

      *looks around for a loose fireman hat*

      All you need is love hun. *winks at all the girls*

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    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2006 at 5:14 pm

      For all you people havin a crappy day. Keep the Faith
      Everbody Hurts. 1 ana 2 ana

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      Here is my motivational song for the weekend and 4th..
      I won’t back down. 1 ana 2 ana
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      and i’m goan play this one, cause I like it. *smiles*

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    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 12:59 am

      [COLOR=red]Soapy[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]I could loan ya my helmet[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 10:33 am

      dave,
      are those helments really a chick magnet like they say?

      jer, a round for my generous friend here..

      Let me stand next to your fire!
      jimmi hendrix

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 12:09 pm

      [COLOR=red]Soapy,[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]they probaldly are, honestly I never tired to use just my helmet to pick up girls. they liked my Captain’s badge more ๐Ÿ˜€ [/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 12:29 pm

      ALMOST TIME FOR THE 4th of JULY TAILGATE PARTY. I”VE GOT A LEMON MERINGUE PIE IN FRIDGE.

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 2:24 pm

      Firemen are the sexiest. I have been in a Firefighter family for 26 years now and I wouldn’t trade them for anyone else. Pure sex appeal. Women seem to like men in uniforms, what’s that all about?

      Where’s that Firefighter calender, crap I can’t find it. Marge send me a new one of New York’s greatest looking guys. ]

      Dave, I’m going to a wetdown tomorrow. Wooooohoooo for me I get to check out the Firemen.

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 2:43 pm

      Cops in kilts are my favorites, especially after the parade!

      Cheers,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 2:46 pm

      Cops in kilts, yes baby.By the way they don’t wear anything under their kilts. I know, because I Checked it out. Oh Baby.

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 4:36 pm

      *humm, buy em a drink and hit on em*
      a round for all the ladies jer.
      How u girls doing? me? good, ah you know, puttin out fires, when i ain’t arresting people…

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 10:05 pm

      Oh you sexy devil Soapy. I do love the uniform baby.

      Do you have a kilt? Wear it and I promise some woman will ask what you are wearing under it. We’re curious and just have to know.;)

      On July 4th I get to see that same cop that I lifted his kilt and gave me the surprise of my life. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 10:12 pm

      [QUOTE=Brandy]
      [B]Do you have a kilt? [/B]
      [/QUOTE]

      I got a skirt, high heels, and a blonde wig.

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2006 at 10:20 pm

      Ok, now you made me spit soda on my puter from laughing so much.

      I bet you look adorable in those heels and blonde wig.:D

      Marge and I can help you acessorize your jewelry.

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2006 at 1:42 pm

      Dave,
      I can tell she likes me, by the way she’s lookin at you.

      *burp*
      scuse me.

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2006 at 5:21 pm

      wanna dance, anyone? I put a tom petty tune on the new lazer,tazer,video, smitedo, player.

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    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2006 at 5:29 pm

      [QUOTE=Brandy]Ok, now you made me spit soda on my puter from laughing so much.

      I bet you look adorable in those heels and blonde wig.:D

      Marge and I can [B]help you acessorize your jewelry[/B].[/QUOTE]

      Well I got both my ears pierced. Had to get em both done, cause I didn’t know having a earring in which ear made ya gay.

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2006 at 5:34 pm

      I got a question fer ya.
      Do ya think kid rock still wants to be a cowboy?

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      how about a little merle haggard. motorcycle cowboy. 1 ana 2 ana
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      ah when he was young. okie from muskogie. 1 ana 2 ana
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    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2006 at 9:21 pm

      [COLOR=red]go for her soapy … i gotta pee again :rolleyes: [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2006 at 9:10 am

      barkeep…one for capt. dave in the little boys’ room, please!!:) wouldn’t want him to miss a beat now would we!:p

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2006 at 2:09 pm

      wow captin dave, u must have a really big badge!

      Me? O, I’m just sitting here on this bar stool gettin
      stoned, workin on a song. Gotta be Sunday somewhere in
      the world. Just one song away from puttin down the broom ya know.

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    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2006 at 2:56 pm

      I know I have put myself in charge of snacks for the bar, but this visit to the men’s room would give more meaning to “Peanuts”.

      OK new rule! No drinks or snacks in the Restrooms! I will only be leaving them at the bar.

      Tons of stuff under the bar! The grill is hot and so is the weather! Cheese Burgers and Fries for everyone! Happy Fourth of July! Pass the Potatoe Chips! On the menu for Tuesday is a Huge FISH SANDWICH for those that are going swimming a free raft is encluded! Sun screen too! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2006 at 3:34 pm

      bout time sum body took charge.

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2006 at 3:39 pm

      Going to ladies room.

      Does anyone know the words to Margaritaville? Is that a song or another name for ladies room?

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2006 at 3:48 pm

      if you like pina coladas….

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    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2006 at 3:59 pm

      Thank you, Soapy! Jer, drinks for everyone! Is there a reason for having urinals in ladies’ loo or did I take a wrong turn at the bull again?

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2006 at 9:55 pm

      How do you tell if the bar stool spins or the room is spinning? So If a fellow asks you to go for a spin is he going to dance you around the room? Make sure you don’t fall off your bar stool or take you for a ride?

      Maybe I should just go back to counting the pretzels!

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2006 at 11:56 pm

      [COLOR=red]Thanks Cheryl[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]Soapy I’d show you my badge but er uh I ain’t got no pockets in these here shorts. My badge is outside in my wheelchair along with my license to drive a wheelchair.[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]MMMMMMMMMMM Cheeseburgers![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]Whose got some fireworks?[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 4, 2006 at 12:04 am
      A tour bus driver is driving with a bus load of seniors down a highway when he is tapped on his shoulder by a old lady. She offers him a handful of peanuts, which he gratefully munches up.
    • Anonymous
      July 4, 2006 at 1:06 pm

      *nods at dave*
      Heres one for the girls
      Coin operated boy. 1 ana 2 ana

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    • Anonymous
      July 4, 2006 at 11:19 pm

      dave i found a snack for you and your fireworks too!

      another round over here please…..:)

    • Anonymous
      July 6, 2006 at 1:11 pm

      Still Suffering from that 4th party? Feeling a little rough are we? It’s beeeutiful here in tennessee today. Follow my friends, tell me your dreams, on a magic carpet ride. 1ana 2ana

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    • Anonymous
      July 7, 2006 at 6:24 pm

      barkeep, rounds for everyone, on me!!!! i’m celebrating my successes this past week!!! i went on 2 roller coasters and enjoyed a full day at Cedar Point amusement park without toooo many problems!!! i haven’t gone on roller coasters in about 10 years due to a fear and not thinking i could handle the speed and feeling of going downhill sooo fast—but i did go on 2 and thanks to not feeling my trunk section properly-had a blast with my family!! i want to go back and ride more later this summer!!! anyone up for a daytrip?!!

      i guess neurontin really works on “The Nerves”!!!!!! i was even contemplating going on the fast/tallest ride in the park-the top thrill dragster! that is unheard of if you know me! tooo bad the line was over 2 hours long to ride it this time!:rolleyes:

      Heres to pushing our limits and over coming our fears!!!

    • Anonymous
      July 7, 2006 at 6:31 pm

      heck yeah, cheers!

    • Anonymous
      July 7, 2006 at 11:08 pm

      norb…norb, where are you, man?! did your better half hide your ferrari from you or what? here you can borrow one of my cars until you get your’s back….

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 12:27 pm

      Norb’s back. I saw him stagger into a post on ivig. I guess he been getting a dose. If he don’t handle that no bettern his drinkin, *sigh*
      Hope u get to feeling better there Norb. we been missin ya. well not me really , the ladies… mostly

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 3:28 pm

      I recuperated almost fully from my latest round of IVIG only to discover the attached picture. Carol found it on the internet this morning, relabeled it “Norbert” and saved it on our desktop under “Scrapbook Clips”.

      What, bartender, you want me to comment? You must be kidding, I am pleading the fifth! Just pour me the strongest drink you have.

      Cheryl, wow, roller coaster? You got lots of guts. My stomach turns over just by looking at one.

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 4:06 pm

      too funny.

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 6:44 pm

      Just what you deserve, Norb…a woman with a sense of humor. Yay Carol!

      Jerimy, a white wine spitzer, lots of ice, please.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 7:13 pm

      alrighty then. one by the allman brothers band, everyone join in..

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    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 7:48 pm

      [QUOTE=marguerite]Just what you deserve, Norb…a woman with a sense of humor. Yay Carol![/QUOTE]

      Come on Marge, you need to give me some credit, too, for being able to laugh at myself. ๐Ÿ˜€

      A couple of days ago my daughter broke my walking stick showing Sydney how to use it. She leaned on the handle with her body weight. Oh well, what does she know. She is just a medical resident :rolleyes: I just glued it back together again with Gorilla glue just in case …. I mean to use it instead of my rollator. What did you think?

      I’ll have some rum with OJ

      This is Sydney watching her mom

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 8:00 pm

      glad you have recovered somewhat norb! love the inserts, good one carol! sydney, you are getting sweeter by the minute!
      norb, i use to feel that way when i looked at roller coasters myself. when i was young i went on one at the same park and went out of the seat, the only way i made it off the coaster alive was by my dad’s hand grabbing onto the seat of my pants! since then i refused to ride coasters until now!! i really think it was the neurontin helping with the nerves and the numbness of my torso helping with the movements.:rolleyes:

      i need a double daiq barkeep, gonna go swimming with my son in a few mins.:)

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 8:26 pm

      I’m sorry, Norb. I thought you knew how much I loved your sense of humor and for marrying a woman like Carol.

      Sydney is adorable.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 10:43 pm

      [QUOTE=marguerite]I’m sorry, Norb. I thought you knew how much I loved your sense of humor and for marrying a woman like Carol.[/QUOTE]

      No need to apologize. Summtimes I mistundershtand sings cause I no speak werry go0d Inglisch.

      [QUOTE=marguerite]Sydney is adorable[/QUOTE]

      She is getting cuter every day. I wished I could visit you all and show her off.

      OK, nuff. Can I buy you a drink?

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2006 at 11:12 pm

      [Quote]I’m sorry, Norb. I thought you knew how much I loved your sense of humor and for marrying a woman like Carol. [/QUOTE]

      Oh my, no need to apologize, Marge. Summtimes I mistundershtand sings cause I no speak werry go0d Inglisch.

      [QUOTE]Sydney is adorable [/QUOTE]

      She is getting cuter every day. I wished I could visit you all and show her off.

      OK, nuff. Can I buy you a drink?

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2006 at 10:30 am

      *misses all the chicks now that norb is back, sigh*

      Its sunday morning here. might as well start the day with a bloody mary. whew

      Kris Kristofferson. Sunday Morning comin down.
      1 ana 2 ana
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    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2006 at 10:37 am

      *thinks he will rent a cute kid, they seem to be a magnet of some sort*

      I hope u get some strength off of that thar infusion Norb.

      p.s. I been waiting to hear your suggestions. (Link deleted by Administrator)

      —————-
      He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.
      Sir Winston Churchill

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2006 at 12:21 pm

      [QUOTE=soapy]*thinks he will rent a cute kid, they seem to be a magnet of some sort*[/QUOTE]Isn’t it great? I could loan you a few pix of my other grandkids ๐Ÿ™‚ Can’t have any of Sydney, though. She is the cutest. Came up during my IVIG and smiles and says “hi” to all the other patients. Gave her a ride on my rollator down the elevator and to the car. She loved it.
      [QUOTE]I hope u get some strength off of that thar infusion Norb.[/QUOTE]
      Hope so, too. Might take a while. Think myelin regrows at the rate of 1 mm a day.
      [QUOTE]p.s. I been waiting to hear your suggestions. [url]http://www.gbs-cidp.org/forums/showthread.php?t=470[/url][/QUOTE]
      Gosh, you guys totally lost me there. It’s like a foreign language to me :confused:

      [COLOR=”Red”]OK now, lets toast to cute kids, all the sheaths around whatever, and to confused Norb
      Prost, cheers, skol and all the other languages[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2006 at 12:26 pm

      Does Anyone Want To Join Me!

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2006 at 4:20 pm

      [QUOTE=codystanley]Does Anyone Want To Join Me![/QUOTE]
      Sure, I’ll have a couple as a starter. I don’t get that part with the floor, though. Must be that language/culture barrier that bites me sometimes.

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2006 at 5:54 pm

      Jer,

      Another white wine spitzer for me and whatever Soapy is drinking. I’m going to comfort him.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2006 at 1:30 am

      norbert, norbert, norbert, what will we do with you….lesson 1. floor—something you hit after drinking 4 tequillas!! or more and sometimes less, depending on who you are and how much you are use to drinking!

      soapy–you can borrow a pic of my son, he is a chick of all ages magnet!!!!

      jer a round for everyone and 2 for you!:)

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2006 at 8:16 am

      Hey Soapy,
      Chicks Love Puppy’s Too, Here’s One You Can Have.

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2006 at 10:37 am

      Cheryl, I m just a literal person. After three tequilas (as in your pix) I only get started. It takes a lot more before I hit the floor. ๐Ÿ˜€ So I thought there must be another meaning.

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2006 at 3:12 pm

      [QUOTE=codystanley]Hey Soapy,
      Chicks Love Puppy’s Too, Here’s One You Can Have.[/QUOTE]
      *grins at norb*

      that puppy looks like it might fit into my pocket. I could sneek it in here. and, and…

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2006 at 5:17 pm

      liz, don’t be silly, girls like the “Big Dogs”! here’s one for ya soapy…

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2006 at 5:20 pm

      or the eyes will do the same trick!!

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2006 at 10:08 pm

      Oh man, I keep passing out under the table. I totally missed the party in the lot. How was it? Would someone please get me a large glass of water? Where’s Jer?

      Thanks!

      Shan

    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2006 at 12:09 pm

      [QUOTE=angel2ndclass22699]or the eyes will do the same trick!![/QUOTE] Nice pix, Cheryl, but I think I’ll stick with Sydney.
      Guess what, we are seriously considering going back to Thailand for two months in January. Carol will teach Burmese refugees again but I’ll take it easy this time and enjoy looking at the pretty Thai girls ๐Ÿ˜€ More fun than teaching which I actually don’t enjoy all that much. Carol loves it, though.

      Still, the thought of going back is pretty scary .. and exciting at the same time. I need a stiff drink, or two .. wait, make it three .. but not the floor yet ๐Ÿ˜‰

      P.S. Where is Brandy?

    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2006 at 4:03 pm

      Brandy is running after a fire truck. She is giggling…either she is catching up or the reallly sexy guy is slowing down.

      Regards,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2006 at 7:38 pm

      Whew made it! I like to never have outrun who ever that was.
      I’ve 2 or 3 beers, a handful of downs, I’m goan git ripped, so **** all u clowns…

      *passes out*

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2006 at 12:37 am

      norb, i am glad i don’t have to make that decision myself. that would be quite the mindbender. you better write down the pros and cons and then look at what you have come up with. here have a drink on me! hey…wanna go for a joy ride in my car?:)

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2006 at 12:33 pm

      Yeah, Cheryl, let’s go. Actually, don’t you also have a convertible? Have not been in one for years. ๐Ÿ˜€ – of course, I still have not taken up Brandy for a ride on her Harley ๐Ÿ˜Ž

      We pretty much went through the pros and cons already. Just received yesterday e-mail from the director in Thailand. Probably have to go during the hot season ๐Ÿ˜ฎ in March/April. This time there will be an official graduation ceremony at Chiangmai University and I will have to participate as registrar. Have to dig up cap and gown I have not used in 30 years. I was registrar at Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C. in 73/74 for a very short time before I switched to computers and looked for another job.

      The bad news: I have to cut down on my drinks. Have to lose some weight before we go. That will make the hot season more tolerable: 100 degrees and 98 percent humidity is a killer.

      OK, I won’t start ’til August so lets have a few drinks while I can.:D

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2006 at 12:43 am

      ok norb, are you ready to go for your ride? got the ragtop this time!

      just keep that rain away from me!!! we are having some pretty good flooding around this area. tonight we drove over a usually calm relaxing creek, and saw a raging river. would be good for tubing, if there weren’t sooo many trees uprooted from all the flooding. the ladies lpga is in town just a mile away from me, they are having alittle trouble there too, the same creek runs through the golf course.

      hey norb, hurry up with that drink…..lets go for our spin!!! anyone else want to come along?:)

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2006 at 8:34 am

      I’ll come along. WAIT FOR ME. WAIT FOR ME. Can I bring Cody and Stanley???

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2006 at 12:02 pm

      whats a ragtop without the dogs hanging their heads out?! come on liz and kids!:)

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2006 at 1:07 pm

      Me And The “kids” Will Take The Back Seat. Cody’s Real Good In A Car, She Just Sits And Enjoys, Stanley’s The Little Pest, Back Seat/front Seat. Will Have To See If I Can Post A Photo Of Them.

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2006 at 4:52 pm

      Wow, is that you, Liz? Let Stanley take the front and I’ll squeeze in on the backseat. ๐Ÿ˜€

      I am ready.

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2006 at 8:10 pm

      WARNING:
      The consumption of alcohol may leave
      you wondering what happened to your bra and panties.

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2006 at 10:16 pm

      hop in soapy! i think you need to get some fresh air my friend!!:)

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2006 at 11:48 pm

      [QUOTE]I’m Not Tailgaiting, I’m Drafting[/QUOTE]

      Hey Cheryl, I am not getting in until you explain to an ignorant immigrant (no worry, I am legal with US passport ๐Ÿ˜€ ) what “drafting” means in your signature. BTW, you mispelled tailgating :p

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 1:43 am

      the drinks are on me I have 3 wheels that are attached to a scooter.damn liquer I can’t talk right! (lol)

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 9:25 am

      The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan
      belt and leaky tire.

      Lets roll

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 10:30 am

      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkorchid]Ahhhhh, Norb! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3][COLOR=#9932cc]Unless Cheryl’s ‘tail[B]gait[/B]ing’ means a ‘[B]gait [/B]belt’, like they use on you in PT to act as a bit of extra ‘insurance’ for the PT’s to have a good hold on you, in case you begin to fall while doing activities with them.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3][COLOR=#9932cc]But, yeah…I wondered about the ‘drafting’ part, too![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3][COLOR=#9932cc](I’m not an immigrant or an illegal alien. However, I may be just alien. Or, an alien. Oh, who knows! All I can remember are lights shining through my BR window, when I was younger & a short, squatey, grey thing…….. And I’m not drinking. Unless you count my cranberry juice.)[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 11:54 am

      thanks norb, i kept looking at that word knowing it didn’t look right, i just couldn’t figure it out! Drafting is what one race car driver does behind another car in front of him-it helps him save fuel and cuts down on the air in front of him so he can go fast without dealing with the force of the air on the front of his car. i see it on bumper stickers on fast cars in my area.

      thats a good one also debi, i guess it could go both ways with that spelling.:) don’t you mean little green men?

      ya gotta live on the edge, norb! lets go, the sun is out, and i feel the need for speed!!!!!:cool:

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 12:33 pm

      OK, OK, I’m coming, start the engine already, just need a couple more drinks before I get in the car with a [B]wild driver [/B]like you who knows about race car tricks.

      It really is supposed to save gas if you drive behind a truck on the highway. Didn’t know what it was called.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 1:13 pm

      I’m in the car with my kids. We’ll have to make rest stops. Cody can hold till her eyes roll up in her head, but Stanley will wet someone in the car.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 3:37 pm

      [QUOTE=Debi][FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkorchid]Ahhhhh, Norb! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3][COLOR=#9932cc](I’m not an immigrant or an illegal alien. However, I may be just alien. Or, an alien. Oh, who knows! All I can remember are lights shining through my BR window, when I was younger & a short, squatey, grey thing…….. And I’m not drinking. Unless you count my cranberry juice.)[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/QUOTE]
      Sounds like you have an identity problem like KYLE XY on that new TV show.

      We better clear that up before I take a chance riding in the car with you. You might end up abducting all of us. [B][COLOR=”Red”]Cheryl and Liz, pleeeease, hold that car for a few minutes[/COLOR][/B]

      Debi, here is what you need to do:

      OK, lift up your blouse … no, no, not that high. Look at your belly. If you don’t have a belly button – or maybe if it looks a bit weird – you must be an alien like KYLE, probably his sister named [B][COLOR=”Magenta”]Debi YZ[/COLOR][/B]. You probably sit on the roof of your house sometimes like him, looking at the stars wondering where you came from. And the squatty grey things behind you were real. They were your alien friends trying to catch up with you.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 4:55 pm

      Alllllllllllrightythen…that explains the voices I heard saying, “If you plant it, they will come…” . ‘They’ even left the plans,via crop circles, for the E85 ethanol to use in my vehicle. Have to tweak it though; all I’m getting is popcorn.

      Until later, na-new na-new.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 7:57 pm

      Debi,

      I’m confused about Soapy’s last post. Does he mean purple undies from KMart?

      As one of our official inspectors, would you interview him.

      Cheers,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 10:54 pm

      HEY Debi,
      It’s good to see you at the TAVERN. I’m sure Cheryl will keep the car waiting. I put a diaper on Stanley. We’d better watch out for aliens:eek:

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2006 at 11:11 pm

      WARNING:
      The consumption of alcohol is a major
      factor in dancing like a retard.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 9:25 am

      [QUOTE=Debi]Alllllllllllrightythen…that explains the voices I heard saying, “If you plant it, they will come…” . ‘They’ even left the plans,via crop circles, for the E85 ethanol to use in my vehicle. Have to tweak it though; all I’m getting is popcorn.

      Until later, na-new na-new.[/QUOTE]

      Wow! I hear em too.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 9:41 am

      Well, grab a drink, gather round and I will tell u a tall tail.
      I bought a Lightweight bass guitar this year so I could hold it I am so weak at times. They are made in a small shop in california run by a guy name of Rick Turner

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      anywho, it has a lions head on the headstock, wish i had a picture of it.. I found one for sale on ebay and the guy knows the maker and had this story to say about the lion logo. I thought it was interesting, having experimented with drugs back in the dayz. This link may not last long so I posted the story below.
      (Link deleted by Administrator)

      Edited to say, if u go to the above link, there are some pictures of the bass and the lions head can be seen on one.

      Great trivia fact – the “Lion Head” logo on the headstock was drawn as a gift for Rick Turner by SF acid-scene legend Augustus Owsley Stanley III, who you would know intimately if you read The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. Bio below, courtesy of Erowid…

      Owsley Stanley was the first underground chemist to mass-produce high-quality LSD in the 1960s. Born Augustus Owsley Stanley III, but known to most simply as Owsley or Bear. He served 18 months in the Air Force during the 50s. In 1963 he began attended U.C. Berkeley where he tried his first psychoactive and decided to produce methedrine. Police eventually raided his lab in 1965 but found only precursors.

      Owsley moved to L.A. to pursue the production of LSD. He used his methedrine proceeds to buy bulk lysergic acid and produced somewhere between 300,000 and 10 million doses of LSD. Once finished, he returned to the bay area where he supplied LSD to Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters for their acid tests. Through them he also met the Grateful Dead in 1966 and began supporting them both financially and as a sound man.

      Owsley soon hooked up with Tim Scully and together they continued to produce LSD as well as STP (DOM). Owsley’s best known acid was “White Lightning” (300,000 doses) made in 1966-1967. Another popular run included “Monterey Purple” (14,000 doses). Most of his LSD was produced in large batches and either pressed into tablets or encapsulated. He produced a few grams of LSD in Los Angeles in 1965, more than that in Point Richmond in 1966, and the rest in Denver in 1967. Owsley Stanley’s total production has been estimated to be around 460 grams of LSD. In 1967, Owsley’s lab was raided and he was eventually sentenced to 3 years in prison. The same year, he officially shortened his name to “Owsley Stanley”.

      Owsley Stanley went on to do more sound work for the Grateful Dead after he was released from prison. He now lives in Australia.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 9:49 am

      WARNING: The use of LSD may cause the illusion that
      you are
      tougher,
      smarter,
      faster,
      and
      better looking
      than most people.
      Or it may create the illusion that you are
      weaker,
      dumber,
      slower,
      and
      uglier
      than most people.

      Just depends

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 10:10 am

      LSD – fascinating but scary stuff. I guess I missed my chance to try it. Aways wanted to feel
      [QUOTE]tougher,
      smarter,
      faster,
      and
      better looking
      than most people.[/QUOTE]
      Have to stick to tequila instead :rolleyes: . Heard Timothy Leary one time at the college where I used to work. Of course, he gave an anti-drug talk during chapel.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 10:28 am

      I used to do alot of CAD, Computer aided drafting at Nissan.
      Tim Scully, mentioned above, worked for autodesk,(maker of autocad, the drawing program we used), till he retired.

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    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 12:17 pm

      I feel pretty good today. Lets have a keg party!
      I got one to start it off. Name one of your favorite drinking songs. I’m going to say

      Whiskey River
      Willie Nelson

      no, wait this is a beer party, let me change that to

      Naked Women and Beer
      Hank Williams Jr.

      I’ll go get some bead necklaces, come on girls, show me some.

      Tap that keg and pump er up.

      —————————–====
      Ain’t it good to be Alive and be in Tennessee.

      Hell yeah.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 12:26 pm

      Dont forget the hairy legged women Soap!

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 12:27 pm

      Thar u go..
      Get some naked women and beer, head out to whiskey river for a good time.
      Here put this in the cd player

      All Jacked Up
      Gretchen Wilson

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    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 12:37 pm

      *hans ali a beer*
      I’ll tell u wat. It took me about 5 min to git over those hairy armpits on those beautiful European wimin, when I was in Germany for a couple of years.
      Only problem was, when u woke up in the morning with hair in your face, u could never b sure where u was.
      Hairy or not, I like me some

      Redneck Woman
      gretchen wilson

      (Link deleted by Administrator)

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 12:50 pm

      Hah, it took me years to get used to those American women with naked legs and armpits like plugged chicken. Good thing ’cause now I am married to one.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 1:12 pm

      Have a beer norb, this kegger is just gettin started. I new u where goan back me on this one.

      Girls ,

      I almost cut my hair.
      Crosby Stills Nash

      (Link deleted by Administrator)

      Thump it boss
      BOOM shaka laka BOOM BOOM

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 1:24 pm

      *nods at norb and takes a chug of his beer*
      yup, when u been smokin some good Napal hashish, downin a couple German beers, a hairy leg can git real interestin to ya.

      Girls,

      You never even called me by my name.
      David Allen Coe

      (Link deleted by Administrator)

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2006 at 3:28 pm

      I just found a song it is done by a group I never heard of before on yahoo music.

      Let’s Ride – song
      Nasville Pussy – band

      I new it was goan be an interestin day…

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2006 at 1:31 pm

      wat? did I say something? Did I git drunk agin?
      war evrybody go?

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2006 at 3:32 pm

      I’m here, says Liz, sitting alone in a dark corner. Send me over a drink and we’ll sing ALL MY ROWDY FRIENDS ARE COMIN OVER TONIGHT by Hank Williams Jr.

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2006 at 4:28 pm

      I’ll drink with ya Liz, the kegs about gone anyway, and u know me,

      I love this Bar
      Toby Keith

      (Link deleted by Administrator)

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2006 at 10:54 pm

      Presenting,

      Soapy Scum and the Mildew.

      how that sound fer a band name?
      Huh?

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 12:06 am

      [COLOR=red]I’d give ’em a listen![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 10:31 am

      can i make a request? how about wipeout? my fav!
      your band name makes me want to clean my bathroom while listening to ya.:)

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 11:03 am

      I hadn’t thought about that song in years. So I just listened to it, brings back memories.. thats cool about music, takes u back in time..
      Wipeout, it was by the Surfaries.
      Still haven’t decided on a band name tho.. we need a way to take a vote on the names we have. I know u can do that on some sites but I don’t know about this one.
      Drinks on the Soapy.
      yeah

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 12:18 pm

      I found Wipeout on youtube. rocky on the drums..?
      youtube is kinda slow today for me…peace and luv

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    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 12:47 pm

      I guess since I’m new in town, I buy the bar a round. thank yee Jer. *tips jer 100 bucks* Lets get everyone something to eat also. How is everyone doing? Lets get this party going PEOPLE!

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    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 1:16 pm

      HEY EAGLE,
      WELCOME TO THE TAVERN. You missed the 4th of July tailgate party, but I think the keg party is still going on. Hey girls, eagle gives BIG tips.

      HEY SOAPY,
      I hear you wanna see the big city of New York. If you wanna be a city boy, Marguerite may let you stay with her, but if you wanna see grass and trees, a house and a yard, you can stay with me.

      An by the way, dogpaddle is all I can do when trying to swim:D

      A round of drinks on me, to welcome EAGLE.

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 2:06 pm

      Liz,
      it’s ‘The Eagle’. not just any eagle. *smiles*

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 6:12 pm

      Liz sticks out tongue :p and stands corrected by THE EAGLE

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 7:34 pm

      [COLOR=red]I’d like a few racks of ribs, a plate of onion rings, and a pitcher of Sam Adams[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 7:49 pm

      WOOT! I’ll have same as dave.. dam…
      *pats The Eagle on the back*
      am I glad to meet you..Mr. The Eagle.

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2006 at 7:52 pm

      [QUOTE=codystanley]Liz sticks out tongue :p and stands corrected by THE EAGLE[/QUOTE]

      I was just kiddin there sweetheart. Nice tongue. And nice to meet you, did u get a drink?
      *grins*

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2006 at 5:07 pm

      Yay, its 5 o clock on a friday I say drink up. The band will sound a whole lot better if u do..
      I’ll start with a dark beer. Don’t won’t to git wound up tight too early! Its so early the wimin ain’t here yet. Most of em have jobs.. good for their husbands i say.
      Thanks Jer, awww man that taste good. Nothing like a cold beer when the heat index is over a hundred. Screw the electric company. I’ll prolly have to send them a IOU next month. Goan have to git walkin better soon, won’t be able to afford gas… Am I in the right room?.. hehe It don’t matter I reckon. Liz follows me wherever I go…
      Have a drink Liz, on me. I luv u too baby..*blows a kiss to Liz*
      Heee Hawww
      Blind Friday

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2006 at 7:26 pm

      I was right in the middle of this post and a storm came thru and the connection went downnnnn…Got some high winds and a little rain.. anywho its back.. now war was i.
      Oh yeah. Got a note from Eric Vance, and one of his heros is james taylor. ya.. Here he is back in 1971, when he still had hair. I mean HAIR! james taylor, dummie, I don’t know if Eric has hair or not..

      You’ve Got A Friend

      James taylor

      (Link deleted by Administrator)

      yeah yeah yeah

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2006 at 3:38 pm

      [COLOR=red]I’m hungry pass them beer nuts over this way plz. It looks like rain here, Soapy I thnk we’re getting the storms you had yesterday![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 24, 2006 at 4:10 pm

      Beer Nuts. hehe

      The band is working on a new song. well for soapy anyway….

      You’ll think of me.
      Keith Urban

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    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2006 at 10:04 pm

      [COLOR=red]man this place is quiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeet! Hey Soapy help me fire up the band! I wanna hear “Sweet Home Alabama”:cool: [/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]Ya’all know the words right[/COLOR]

      [I][COLOR=red]Big wheels keep on turning
      Carry me home to see my kin
      Singing songs about the southland
      I miss alabamy once again
      And I think its a sin, yes

      Well I heard mister young sing about her
      Well, I heard ole neil put her down
      Well, I hope neil young will remember
      A southern man dont need him around anyhow

      Sweet home alabama
      Where the skies are so blue
      Sweet home alabama
      Lord, Im coming home to you

      In birmingham they love the governor
      Now we all did what we could do
      Now watergate does not bother me
      Does your conscience bother you?
      Tell the truth

      Sweet home alabama
      Where the skies are so blue
      Sweet home alabama
      Lord, Im coming home to you
      Here I come alabama

      Now muscle shoals has got the swampers
      And theyve been known to pick a song or two
      Lord they get me off so much
      They pick me up when Im feeling blue
      Now how about you?

      Sweet home alabama
      Where the skies are so blue
      Sweet home alabama
      Lord, Im coming home to you

      Sweet home alabama
      Oh sweet home baby
      Where the skies are so blue
      And the governors true
      Sweet home alabama
      Lordy
      Lord, Im coming home to you
      Yea, yea montgomerys got the answer[/COLOR][/I]

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2006 at 9:09 pm

      [COLOR=red]well it looks like I’m the last one in here, so I’ll finish my beer and turn the lights off. had a good time here *click* ๐Ÿ™ [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2006 at 8:38 pm

      [IMG]http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/fragend/confused-smiley-012.gif[/IMG]

      [IMG]http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/fragend/confused-smiley-013.gif[/IMG]

      [IMG]http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aktion/action-smiley-069.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2006 at 9:49 pm

      Dave, new day new party I say.
      That is how I first learned to play bass. Listening to skynrd, and playing it.. ha. While waiting on Uncle Sam to need me there in Germany. I was a killin machine back then. why I could….Beer? sure. thanks.. now where was I?

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2006 at 12:57 pm

      HEEELLLLOOOOOOOO!!!!!! anybody in here?!!!!!!! barkeep!!!!! jer?!!!! i guess i’ll be drinkin alone for a while….. i wish i knew how to make some of those drinks morrada talked about…. well heres to ya!!! :rolleyes:

      *buuurrrppp* ohhh sorry…….good thing i’m not a barkeep!!!!:o

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2006 at 5:21 pm

      Hey,
      A second class angel is here, Hi Cheryl. Guess your mom is angel first class. I’ll just mix some vodka and orange juice for myself. Boy, I’m waiting to go to Phoenix. We’ll drop some water balloons out of window.

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2006 at 4:00 pm

      [COLOR=red]Woah, I was outside warmming up my wheelchair when I noticed the lights were still on in the tavern. I’m glad to see there are still people in here. I was gettin’ lonely.[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]Are the taps dry yet? I could use a cold beer, it’s powerfull warm out there today.[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]Oh ya here’s a pic of my chair thats parked out front in the handicap space. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.tankchair.com/img/home.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2006 at 6:42 pm

      Please let me drive it cap n, please, please. I’ll put beer in the cooler and, and watever u want..
      *orders a case for the road*
      well its hot, ain’t it cap n dave?

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2006 at 12:09 pm

      Cap N Dave sir,
      You can stop playin that floyd on the box there. Its been on for 2 days now, and I’m startin to get a little dizzy from all the pot smoke. I better, I better sit down.

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2006 at 3:03 pm

      [COLOR=red]Soapy[/COLOR]

      [COLOR=red]”what song is it ya’all wanna hear?”[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]*intro to ‘Freebird playin’*[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red][I]If I leave here tomorrow
      Would you still remember me?
      For I must be travelling on, now,
      ‘Cause there’s too many places I’ve got to see.
      But, if I stayed here with you, girl,
      Things just couldn’t be the same.
      ‘Cause I’m as free as a bird now,
      And this bird you can not change.
      Lord knows, I can’t change.

      Bye, bye, its been a sweet love.
      Though this feeling I can’t change.
      But please don’t take it badly,
      ‘Cause Lord knows I’m to blame.
      But, if I stayed here with you girl,
      Things just couldn’t be the same.
      Cause I’m as free as a bird now,
      And this bird you’ll never change.
      And this bird you can not change.
      Lord knows, I can’t change.
      Lord help me, I can’t change.
      [/I][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2006 at 9:41 pm

      You pick capt D, you seem to know how to pick for races pretty well!:) what a cool ride, where does the line for rides start?!

      warm!!!—-it’s down right HOT!!!! close to 100 here today and tomorrow, heat advisory and warnings are up again. perfect to heat up my pool water with, but toooo hot to go outside and swim!!! but i’m not complaining yet!!! not until the power goes out!!! we are asked to use as little power as possible right now—sorry, i’ll give up everything except my air conditioner!!!!! and my drinks!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2006 at 3:15 pm

      Hey there Aangel….what drink concocktion can I make for you today!

    • Anonymous
      August 3, 2006 at 4:55 pm

      hey is that you stephen?! long time no see man!!!;)
      i need a great big drink–anything you choose is fine with me! today i am celebrating my 1 year “helliversary”! and make it a good pain killer too please!

    • Anonymous
      August 3, 2006 at 10:40 pm

      Is this tavern going to be open on Saturday night? I’ve got about 5-8 hours of interviews to sit through. When I get home I’m either going to be in the mood for some single malt highland scotch or some rot-gut bourbon by the gallon.

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2006 at 1:24 pm

      Ok Angel…hold on to something solid…I am making you my world famous Margarita Martini….

      One Shaker half filled with ice, one table spoon of sugar over the ice – one shot of tequila – one shot of vodka – one shoot of Grand Marnier – the juice of 3 limes – the blessing of one wedge of lime over the rim of the martini glass – shake till all is combined and sugar is dissolved – pour in martini glass – enjoy and don’t forget to tip the Bartender!!!

      Stephen

      PS – If I ever switched my handle from Morrada it would be to Under Dog!!! (Here I am to save the day!)

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2006 at 5:25 pm

      underdog, that sounds like a great drink–i’ll take 2 please. i wonder if i take your recipe to the pub tonight if they might be able to make it for me??:rolleyes: ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      August 6, 2006 at 2:10 pm

      [COLOR=red]I’m not into them fancy shamancy drinks, Molson Ice for me please[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][IMG]http://www.baramerica.com/img/bsr_molson_ice.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 7, 2006 at 9:22 am

      FiremanDave,

      Well…if we have to prove that we are men let’s atleast drink a mans beer and not any of that foriegn stuff…..heres to you!

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2006 at 3:41 pm

      Help Dave! my amps on fire!

      [IMG]http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/8379/flame13la4.gif[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6167/woofere0hu6.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/310/stickguitare0by0.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2006 at 7:50 pm

      [QUOTE=jever][B]Is this tavern going to be open on [B]Saturday night[/B][/B]? I’ve got about 5-8 hours of interviews to sit through. When I get home I’m either going to be in the mood for some single malt highland scotch or some rot-gut bourbon by the gallon.[/QUOTE]
      yup,
      we watchin the titans play some goobers and suckin down some suds…
      woot…right now tied 3 to 3

      [IMG]http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6153/footus02jp7.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2006 at 12:48 pm

      Well boyz, looks like Jer hired some new help..

      them titians got beat by New Orleans. I thougt that place was flushed out to c.

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2006 at 8:08 pm

      [COLOR=red]Soapy, keep playin’ you’ve got an awesome sound!![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Jobs_and_People/Fire_Fighters/Firefighter.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2006 at 11:25 pm

      [COLOR=red]Nice barmaids![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2006 at 8:13 am

      sooo,where are the calendar boyz?! we need some good looking male entertainment in this here establishment!

      another round barkeep!!! there on me this time!!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2006 at 12:40 pm

      [COLOR=red]Cheryl, please order me another frosty cold Molson Ice,I have to go tinkle. [/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]Soapy, what’s that song yer playin’?[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2006 at 12:48 pm

      Hey Cap N Dave,
      Monday aint it.
      We gona play, Take this job and shove it, Johnny Payeck’s claim to fame. He died in a nursing home pennieless. George Jones paid his funeral expenses.
      RIP there Johnny. RIP

      [IMG]http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2973/3dnotevy8.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2006 at 2:39 pm

      Well guys, havn’t been visiting for a long time. It’s time for a drink or two to commiserate. Just received a personal message from the admin asking me to pull all links to the pictures I included, mostly on the threads “Daily Delights” and “Goeography Game”. :confused: I did comply and deleted all links to harmless mostly personalo photos.

      Anybody know what’s going on? ๐Ÿ˜ก ๐Ÿ˜ก

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2006 at 2:40 pm

      Well guys, havn’t been visiting for a long time. It’s time for a drink or two to commiserate. Just received a personal message from the admin asking me to pull all links to the pictures I included with my posts, mostly on the threads “Daily Delights” and “Geography Game”. :confused: I did comply and deleted all links to the harmless mostly personal photos.

      Anybody know what’s going on? ๐Ÿ˜ก ๐Ÿ˜ก

      I did start a thread about this topic because after I deleted all my photos and starte d thinking about I was getting pretty upset:

      [url]http://www.gbs-cidp.org/forums/showthread.php?t=821[/url]

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2006 at 9:36 pm

      [COLOR=red]Norb[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]Let me buy ya a drink and we’ll laugh about this. What’ll you have, actually Cheryl buying so order upa double![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [img]http://www.smily.at/smily/smily701.gif[/img]

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2006 at 11:58 am

      actually norb it isn’t just your links but everyones. they want us to stop posting links but they let all those morons who are coming on this site with their garbage and posting their links, to actually sign on and make those worthless posts! they need to have a 2 step sign up procedure to stop those people from getting on to this site. the posts that gbsfi members post are not the objectionable links, but they don’t see that!:mad:

      this calls for another round!!!! make it a double please barkeep!!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2006 at 12:54 pm

      HELLO EVERYONE,
      I haven’t been in for awhile, but I heard you talking about pulling links and deleting them. I hope that doesn’t mean I can no longer post images or gifs. It took me awhile, plus some help, to learn how to do them. When I get it right, they don’t include the URL or link. I enjoy posting them.

      Some of the links we put up are to help each other.

      I’ll have a drink now!

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2006 at 5:40 pm

      [COLOR=red][QUOTE]Some of the links we put up are to help each other.
      [/QUOTE][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]Well put Liz![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.websmileys.com/sm/drink/trink42.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2006 at 4:16 pm

      [COLOR=red]We need some better records in the juke box, more free buffalo wings, or something, this place is toooooooooo quiet![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/other/smilie_prost.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2006 at 11:55 pm

      liz have a drink on me for all your help! let me see if i learned my lesson properly….[IMG]http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Food_and_Drinks/Alcoholic_Beverages/3D_Champaign.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2006 at 11:56 pm

      OK…I failed…maybe i better start again tomorrow! got some studying to do.

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 12:10 am

      [QUOTE=codystanley]HELLO EVERYONE,
      I haven’t been in for awhile, but I heard you talking about pulling links and deleting them. I hope that doesn’t mean I can no longer post images or gifs. It took me awhile, plus some help, to learn how to do them. When I get it right, they don’t include the URL or link. I enjoy posting them.
      [/QUOTE]

      Hey Liz, don’t worry, be happy. Just post away. The admin sent me a private message telling me I got it all wrong. I just didn’t pay attention, *** said. Pictures are not the target. **** is just aiming at links to actual webpages.

      What’s the admin’s name anyway? Is it a man or a woman? Does ***** have GBS or CIDP? Does ***** have a real name? I hate it when people hide behind impersonal aliases like [B]gbsfi[/B]. The admin on the UK side actually has a personal photo as avatar and participates in real discussions. I like and respect that.

      Oh, what the heck. Cheers.:D

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 10:25 am

      Just Practice[IMG]http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/5.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 10:31 am

      Cheryl,

      Don’t give up on those lessons, REMEMBER, I TOLD YOU SOME WON’T WORK.

      I sent you a PM of one for our Tavern that worked for me. It’s a pic of one of us, I wonder who???

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 11:50 am

      It’s Soapy…..(per liz)[IMG]http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/5.gif[/url][/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 11:52 am

      ok, what do i try now liz? all that comes up is an X where the pic is supposed to be.:confused:

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 12:58 pm

      Hi Cheryl,
      It worked for me. I have another idea, expect a PM from me. Don’t give up:D

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 1:50 pm

      WILDCATS, are out in the lot.
      [url]http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0bgD6Ar8c1t8WgDovuAwWkPmkvHmq8Lbau2M5MpIS91N8cbmQyDR[/url]

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 9:16 pm

      Give up-what does that mean!?:) don’t know the meaning of them there words, liz! i like a challenge-its porbably on my end of working this puter that is the problem. :rolleyes: ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 10:48 pm

      Cheryl,
      This is the photo of Soapy, he crossed the big pond, so he won’t see it. It works for me, so could be something on your end. Maybe Norb will help us get you posting those big images. Three heads are MUCH better then two. HEY NOOOOOOOORB!

      [IMG]http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/5.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2006 at 11:44 pm

      OK OK, Liz, are u trying to bust my eardrums? ๐Ÿ˜€ I am standing right next to you. Just turn around and stop googling that gorgeous bartender. I am not so bad looking either.

      [IMG]http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6541/pirateuo5.th.jpg[/IMG]

      Maybe I’ll take a big jump across the pond and see if I can find him there. I think Soapy is still around here.

      What about big pix? You did fine with the one of Soapy.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 7:47 am

      NORB,
      It’s CHERYL (angel2ndclass) who’s trying to learn how to post those big images. I can do them, even ones as big as your pirate. I sent CHERYL some instructions on how to post those big big images, but she can’t do it.

      How about emailing or PM-ing CHERYL and see if the “”third head” can help her.

      And about the bartender, I’ve been a single and a widow a long time. The ol’ gray mare’s not dead yet.

      Cheryl, join me in a drink and we’ll wait for Norb, maybe Capn” Dave will help CHERYL learn how to post BIG IMAGES TOO.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 9:19 am

      Bear with me guys. When I was still working at my computer job, some of the more puzzling problems I solved in bed. This morning I woke up with a new idea how to upload big pictures here and still have them show up in the text.

      This is a picture we took of a temple in Chiangmai right up the hill from where we lived. Will be back there in January ๐Ÿ˜€

      [IMG]http://www.gbs-cidp.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=498&d=1155993571[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 10:13 am

      Bear with me guys. Here is a test on posting larger [U]personal[/U] pictures instead of using ones you just happen to find on the web. You have to have a place out there where you can upload your own pictures frst after you reduce it to a reasonable dimension. Then you get the properties and insert it here as an [IMG]. I have a website I own where I created a hidden folder for uploading. You probably don’t have that luxury.

      But I had an idea lying in bed this morning – this is how I used to solve problems when I was still working in computing. I signed up for myspace this morning and uploaded a picture from my computer. Here is the link:

      [IMG]http://myspace-821.vo.llnwd.net/01066/12/82/1066112821_m.jpg[/IMG]

      Unfortunately, they automatically downsize your picture. But it’s better than nothing. This is the temple up the hill from where we lived in Chiangmai. Will be back there January.

      Cheryl, e-mail me if I can help you with more info.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 10:48 am

      I found him. If you want to meet the real Soapy, read his posts on the UK forum. A thread he started as Elvis “Pills and Thrills” and a post on “Daily delights”. I think he earned a big round of applause for showing the other side of Soapy (Elvis).

      [IMG]http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5708/applausekm8.th.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 4:37 pm

      One of the best I have seen… thank yeee

      [IMG]http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/5.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 4:41 pm

      [IMG]http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/5.gif[/IMG]did ya hear? someone actually got a picture of ELVIS… I mean ELVIS!!!!
      It’s in the UK news. I can’t believe it u? Elvis. dam.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 5:00 pm

      Elvis aka Soapy is way ahead of me. You don’t need to store your pictures at “myspace” as I suggested in an earlier post which I just deleted. He found a storage place you can use. I am testing it now with a picture of my granddaughter.

      [IMG]http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7819/sydneywithhatug4.jpg[/IMG]

      Right click on it and get properties. Use the web address through the first “/” since I am not allowed to post web addresses. That gives you the site to go to. Upload your photo. Don’t forget to click the resize button and remov image size bar. After it is finished it takes you to your picture. Right click on it, get properties, hilight the address, copy and paste it here enclosed in [IMG][/IMG]. Instead of getting “properties” you also can use the address they give you next to the picture.

      If you are planning to keep using that free service I would suggest to register. This way you can keep track of your pictures.

      Again, I’d be happy to explain it in more detail.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 5:03 pm

      you tell em norb, I’m too drunk…*passes out*

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 5:49 pm

      much better at that resolution tho, norb:)

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 5:56 pm

      Here’s a picture of that my neighbors girl next door. I used to race her on her tricycle.. she’s nine now. She has orders to come here if the bus arrives early and her mom has not made it home. I’m goan make it 640 by 480.

      [IMG]http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5826/savannabj8.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 5:57 pm

      I know, Soapy, I am practicing. That’s a cool image hosting site you found. Is there a catch? It’s too good to be true, to be free.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 6:00 pm

      I been using it for a couple weeks with no problems.. I posted the link and some instructions on how to but it got damaged… I guess their angle is to draw for advertisments.. but I havent really noticed them…
      enjoy…

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 6:05 pm

      Loading,
      The thing with putting the larger ones up and on the same page,it may cause a wait for some of the slower internet connections.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 7:38 pm

      ๐Ÿ˜Ž [COLOR=black][QUOTE][/COLOR][FONT=Arial][COLOR=red]Have a beer!
      I feel sorry for people who don’t drink. When they wake up in the morning, that’s as good as they’re going to feel all day.
      –Frank Sinatra

      The problem with some people is that when they aren’t drunk, they’re sober.
      –William Butler Yeats

      An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools.
      –Ernest Hemingway

      Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.
      –Ernest Hemingway

      Time is never wasted when you’re wasted all the time.
      -Catherine Zandonella

      Non-Drinker: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.
      –Ambrose Bierce

      Reality is an illusion that occurs due to lack of alcohol.
      –Anonymous

      Drinking provides a beautiful excuse to pursue the one activity that truly gives me pleasure, hooking up with fat hairy girls.
      –Timothy Walsh

      A woman drove me to drink and I didn’t even have the decency to thank her.
      –Anonymous

      What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch?
      –W.C. Fields

      When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.
      –Henny Youngman

      Life is a waste of time, time is a waste of life, so get wasted all of the time and have the time of your life.
      –Michelle Mastrolacasa

      I’d rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy.
      –Tom Waits

      24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence?
      –Stephen Wright

      When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. Sooooo, let’s all get drunk, and go to heaven…
      –Brian O’Rourke

      You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline… it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer.
      –Frank Zappa

      Always remember that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.
      –Winston Churchill

      Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
      –Benjamin Franklin

      If you ever reach total enlightenment while drinking beer, I bet it makes beer shoot out your nose.
      –Deep Thought, Jack Handy

      Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.
      –Dave Barry

      The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.
      –Humphrey Bogart

      Why is American beer served cold? So you can tell it from urine.
      –David Moulton

      Give me a woman who loves beer and I will conquer the world.
      –Kaiser Wilhelm

      I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.
      –Homer Simpson

      All right, Brain, I don’t like you… and you don’t like me, so let’s just do this and I’ll get back to killing you with beer.
      –Homer Simpson[/COLOR][COLOR=black][/quote]:cool:[/COLOR] [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 8:26 pm

      [COLOR=red]Hey the Panthers are winning! More beer please![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.gbs-cidp.org/forums/[image]http://www.smileygenerator.us][img]http://www.smileygenerator.us/sets/temp/ON_THE_JOHN/blink.gif[/image][/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2006 at 11:09 pm

      [QUOTE=soapy]Loading,
      The thing with putting the larger ones up and on the same page,it may cause a wait for some of the slower internet connections.[/QUOTE]

      UR right.your pix is 89k, mine 66k. That’s too much IMO. Normally, I am using photoshop and make sure pictures are compressed enough and not more than around 35k. Need to experiment some more with this new site’

      ‘later

      P.S. Fixed it with Photoshop. Pix is only 34k and more reasonable size. Uploaded with “optimize without resizing”.

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 5:22 am

      Insomnia is a b*tch. I am so glad to find a bar open this late/early. Maybe a few shots will lull me into a sleep like state……….

      BARTENDER! Give me a kamikazee, no, make that two!

      (The only thing I hate about drinking is the instant hangover, as soon as the alcohol starts to wear off in comes the hangover. Well maybe I will be alseep by the time it hits orrrrrr I could just stay ahead of it…….)

      BARTENDER! How about some tropical mix, the kind with several types of booze in it. There more the better!!!!!

      [I]2 hrs later[/I]……Well, the eyelids are getting drowsy and the weird looking guy is starting to look hot……I think I better go before I end up with more than just a hangover!

      BARTENDER! Check pleaze……Gotta go, gotta go, gotta go……oh sh*t just went!!!!!! Gotta get……….

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 7:46 am

      HEYYYYYYY,
      My INTERkid found her way to the tavern. Intermom’s here to watch out for you. You asked for a mixed drink, so I’ve sent you a Long Island Iced Tea. Your Intermom will get you up when you land on the floor and give you a ride home.

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 1:58 pm

      [COLOR=red]Hey turn on the TV barkeep! The race is on![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.smileyset.com/temp/BOOZER/tongue2.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 5:26 pm

      HOPE THE RACE IS OVER, CAUSE I WROTE A TAVERN SONG!

      Lets all meet at the tavern
      we’ll have a drink or two

      And we’ll have some food
      that tastes alot like glue

      Then we’ll sing a ditty
      and play pin the tail on kitty

      How about meeting another day
      What do ya say, What do ya say

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 6:19 pm

      Execellent! Liz, let me buy you something to drink and lets talk business….

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 7:29 pm

      me and CODY

      [url=http://imageshack.us][img=http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3521/codyandmept2.jpg][/url]

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 7:43 pm

      [IMG]http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1073/goneys5.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 7:46 pm

      [IMG]http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3521/codyandmept2.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 7:50 pm

      Liz this is the way is should look without the * I added those so you could see this

      [IMG]*http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/3521/codyandmept2.jpg[/IMG]

      fell free to tell me to shut up if you got it.. I was just messing with ya.. Being suscribed to the thread, I think when u do a preview it sends it out, like you posted it.. If you did not want it posted I will gladly remove it.. have a good day..*hugs*

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 8:12 pm

      Look out Liz, Elvis is lookin in the window!
      ps. I use the direct link at the very bottom of the imageshack page
      [IMG]http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5689/codyandmept2bc7.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2006 at 10:11 pm

      liz, next time leave your window closed-you never know who is going to show up there!!! but then again, elvis’ ghost can show up anywhere and anytime!

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 9:02 am

      SOAPY,
      Did you sneak into my computer while I was sleeping? I deleted that because it posted as a link when I tried it. CODY was still a baby in that picture. That’s great that you were able to post photo for me!

      NOW WILL YOU HELP ME LEARN HOW TO POST PHOTO’S MYSELF PLEASE, I’LL WRITE ANOTHER SONG.
      I have a digital camera, but my hands were badly damaged, so I can’t use it much, plus a “housebound” person can’t get out to take nice photo’s.
      #1. I’ll scan a photo I have
      #2. I save it to file, usually “my documents”
      #3. I’ll go to site called IMAGE SHACK
      #4. I’ll check radio button for file
      #5. I’ll click “resize image”
      #6. I’ll select 320 x 240 photo size, which radio button may have checked
      #7. I click “HOST IT”
      #8. THUMBNAIL COMES UP
      so far, seem to be doing it right ๐Ÿ™‚
      #9. I highlight to COPY in the second box that says for “forums”, boxes look like drop down
      #10. After I have it copied, I go to forum and to PASTE it.
      IT DOES NOT POST AS A PHOTO, WHEN I DO IT, IT POST AS A LINK OR A URL:( WHAT DID I DO WRONG??? IS IT A PROBLEM ON MY END OF COMPUTER???

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 9:48 am

      Liz,
      Don’t copy the forum link..I use the the very last one.

      [B]Direct Link to Image[/B] I copy that, then when I [B]click the image icon in the post[/B], when the box comes up, paste what u copied into it, and click ok. The box should dissapear and u will see the link in the post with that image stuff on each side of it.

      Your doing right up to that point looks like.. nice picture BTW
      My neighbor has a dog like that.. it was adopted from the pound and is terrible afraid of people… She will let you feed her, but not pet her. But guards my house too.. she gets upset when someone new is in here with me..
      Let me know if you have any more questions..
      have a good day..

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 9:49 am

      [COLOR=red]Liz, try using the insert picture icon. [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 10:28 am

      [QUOTE=FiremanDave][COLOR=red]Liz, try using the insert picture icon. [/COLOR][/QUOTE]

      Liz pay no attention to the Cap N . He’s drunk. I been getting us tanked up for the Elvis concert. which reminds me.. They had a 2 hour show on the King last night on the Public Television.. I chuckled at that, cause I been on the elvis BS. I’m running out of ideas…
      BTW Cap N, I don’t see a insert picture icon.
      I do see a , well its like an envelope icon that says insert image.
      are all images pictures? if they are , they need to rename that thang.

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 10:32 am

      SOAPY AND DAVE TOO,
      THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH FOR THE ADVICE. I AM QUITE A BIT HOUSEBOUND, FAMILY DOESN’T HELP ME AND I ONLY GET OUT ONCE EVERY THREE WEEKS FOR MY FOOD SHOPPING AND DR.’S APPT’S (HOME CARE AGENCY TAKES ME). NO FUN DAYS FOR ME.

      THE COMPUTER OPENS THE WORLD FOR ME AND I WANT TO LEARN AS MUCH AS I CAN SO I’M ALWAYS OPEN TO LESSONS. IS THERE A SITE WHERE YOU CAN ASK FOR COMPUTER HELP???

      I’ll try using the very last link to copy as soapy advised. If it works, you’ll see a photo of the other half of my forum name STANLEY

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 10:46 am

      Hey Liz,
      Just ask you computer questions here, and if we don’t know, maybe we can find out. I have been out once this year other than trips to the doctor. I still have fun tho Liz, this is one of the ways, messing around on these boards. I also play online games to help pass the time. I plan on discussing that later on.. It can be fun. Camera pictures, take some of yourself. Post em.. I just held my camera and took a few pics, of elvis, then picked the best and put a few up…I’ve posted pictures of other stuff, have fun…be creative. I’ll see it….I enjoy looking at pictures.. I noticed one of the most viewed threads was pictures.. not that many there tho.. Those lurkers, like that stuff, even if they don’t post much they are out there… watching..
      *checks his meds*

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 11:22 am

      STANLEY, [url]http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4499/stanleymylittledogrn0.jpg[/url]
      my little dog

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 11:47 am

      I’m back again for advice from Soapy. The TAVERN seems to be a good place to find help.

      I went to the very last one DIRECT LINK TO IMAGE, highlighted that and clicked copy and just the URL came up again when I tried to post photo of my little dog STANLEY.

      Soapy, you said to CLICK THE IMAGE ICON in post, by that I think you mean the yellow box below white smiley face and paste in there, I THINK THAT’S WHAT I’M DOING WRONG, I PASTED IN MESSAGE BOX.

      WILL TRY AGAIN

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 12:08 pm

      [COLOR=red]Woops I mixed my meds with Vodka![/COLOR]

      [COLOR=#ff0000]No driving my wheelchair home tonight![/COLOR]

      [IMG]http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/8241/redneckwheelchairxt7.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 12:36 pm

      STANLEY[IMG]http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2646/stanleymylittledogfi5.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 12:44 pm

      I Posted A Photo And An Avatar Too. I Have To Try Some More.

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 1:09 pm

      yes Liz thats the one below the smiley face.

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 1:10 pm

      Dog? that looks like a deer carryin a dog.

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 1:12 pm

      If I had a wheelchair like that, smyrna tn, wouldn’t be safe… needs a gun rack and some lights.. prolly wreck it…
      humm they enabled avatars???

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 1:28 pm

      SEPT. 11th[IMG]http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/9421/september11xc5.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 3:06 pm

      [QUOTE=codystanley]I Posted A Photo And An Avatar Too. I Have To Try Some More.[/QUOTE]

      *claps for Liz* now lets have a drink and write a song. Good job….

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 8:43 pm

      [COLOR=red]I’m pourin’ [IMG]http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/other/smilie_auf.gif[/IMG]so watch out [IMG]http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/other/smilie_einsch2.gif[/IMG][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2006 at 11:21 pm

      Hey Soapy, can’t you come up with a better avatar. It’s ugly and it’s not you ๐Ÿ˜€ or is it???
      Liz. you are doing fine with your pics. But you need a close-up for your avatar, don’t you think? Fun picture of Stanley ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 9:25 am

      You are right my friend. I must warn the others.

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 11:30 am

      Soapy, what are we going to do with you? It takes a stiff drink just to look at you ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 11:57 am

      Aye, drink up then, for I hear Crippler is in town. He is still in a foul mood from being insulted by the princess Ali this past evening. Pity the man who dares look at him if he gits to drinkin. I shall have a beer this morning I think Norb, one of those dark ones, with the yeast clinging to the bottom of the bottle. yeah.

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 12:09 pm

      Whaaaat? All I said was that I would file down his tusks or fangs, or whatever they were, and trim the hair in his ears. ๐Ÿ˜€ He does seem to be touchy about his appearance, or was it that I spelled his name incorrectly, or maybe said that he scared me …… Not a man … umm, person, no sorry, thing (just dont know what else to call him) to be crossed, has a very short fuse. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 1:29 pm

      *takes a drink*

      Crippler is an Orc, my princess. He was born in Sen’jin Village, but he was lost in the wild during the first conflict and was raised by a Dire Mottled Boar.
      AT least thats the word on the street. No one has ever dared to ask him about his days as a young hunter.
      *finishes his beer*
      nother round fer me and the princess plz.

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 4:43 pm

      [COLOR=red]Soapy your current avitar is scarrier thann the “Crippler”..I’d like to see the two of them in a battle![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 5:50 pm

      Friends,
      My spies tell me that Crippler has just strolled into town. No way I plan to be around if he comes in here. They say he is recuiting for the Horde, a ragtag army of cidpers and gbsers. Conscription would be the proper word for it I say. I’ve time for another beer tho, I’m needing stress relief in the worst way. Would I fight Crippler? What a silly question. Do I look like a fool?

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 6:06 pm

      [IMG]http://www.freefunfactory.com/img/msn/winks/aliens/freefunfactory_com_animated_emoticons_aliens_2.gif[/IMG]:D

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 8:39 pm

      ST. JAMES WILDCATS

      [IMG]http://wildcat412.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/98chose.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 8:42 pm

      BIG OOOPS,

      WAY TOO BIG, CAN’T DELELE.

      Will try to resize

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 8:54 pm

      ST. JAMES WILDCATS[IMG]http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1338/wildcatsux8.png[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 9:02 pm

      Fire Department Drill Team! That’s my nephew driving and his son is one of the men on back.

      Before my nephew, his father, my brother-in-law was the driver and truck mechanic.

      And before my brother-in-law, my father was the driver. The WILDCATS were at their best, when my dad was captain.

      This is how we spent our summers as kids, at the tournaments.

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2006 at 11:02 pm

      [COLOR=red]COOL! Allow me to pour you a drink, Liz :cool:[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Food_and_Drinks/Alcoholic_Beverages/Bottle_and_glasses.gif[/IMG]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 12:06 am

      [IMG]http://bestsmileys.com/halloween1/7.gif[/IMG]:)

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 1:11 pm

      Dust demon

      That is one scary picture.

      Would like to order up a margarita, best tequila you’ve got. Lots of salt too!! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 2:17 pm

      Dave

      Can you make me a few chocolate double martinis? Just keep them coming until I ask for a martoonie, then you’ll know I have had way to many drinks.

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 2:23 pm

      [IMG]http://www.smileygenerator.us/smileysig2/temp/838819001156360478.final.gif[/IMG]:D

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 2:38 pm

      Here’s your quarter now go call your mother and pour me some martinis please. I am in need of some imbibing.:D

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 2:57 pm

      [IMG]http://members.lycos.co.uk/elffster/new1/devildrkbud.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 3:01 pm

      [COLOR=red]For Brandy [IMG]http://www.smileygenerator.us/community/ForumDownloads/chocoShake.gif[/IMG][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 4:37 pm

      Cheers, Liz. You figured it out:D Great picture.

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 6:11 pm

      [COLOR=red]Anyone up for some bar hoping?[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][IMG]http://www.smileygenerator.us/community/ForumDownloads/roadtrip_final.gif[/IMG][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 23, 2006 at 7:51 pm

      Why not Cap N.

      Jeez,
      I’ll tell you what…I’m starting to calm down a little bit….. Suffice to say, I was lucky today. Somebody tell a joke…I’m dry… too. no jokes left in me, and I’m ready to quit drinking…Can’t drink ( ok ok , a beer…) but I keep a bottle for company ( rare occasion, my olefriends to busy for me too dave.) and a beer in the fridge… I’m letting a friend stay with me, he’s cool…has 4 kids and had to leave his wife in another state to come here to work.. Hopefully the house will sell soon and he won’t miss much of that new baby.
      Anywho, He brings this guy he knows over to work on a resume for him to help him out.. its my friends day off… He fixes em a drink… his guitar player friend shows up, (brings lunch etc.) so we git to play a bit. Then all of sudden the guy who needs the help is wasted… I tried to get all my stuff out of the way, warned him to sit and chill, cut him off.. I be durn, if he didn’t fall over in the chair trying to sit down, knoks over my *NEw bass guitar*…. 5 min later he wan’ts another drink… I said dude you can’t sit up without fallin over, Told my friend to get his butt outta here.
      Next thing ya know he’s cryin like a 2 year old, can’t understand a word he said. But it was like just all of a sudden he was wasted, so I suspect he might be doing other things. Who knows.. I tell you something I have learned about myself. I get nervous around people that are moving around alot. Its the same way with children…I see em fallin, or knockin something over, I can’t get comfortable, and I’m mentally exausted when they leave. I know some of it is me, and my own mental hangups.. I worked 30 years industrial maintence and still have all my body parts. First thing I would study was how the durn thing was going to try to get a peice of me. You learn to be aware of your surroundings. It just seems to me, everyone is on some sort of autopilot, and not aware of any thing. Was it always that way? Or, is it just because I’m so slow? I have to plan every move, ya know. Peope are so busy with some agenda, they can’t see squat? Apperantly they can’t hear either…I feel kinda sorry for people like that, but llike I said, they can’t hear either, so until God opens em up and lets em see and hear, I’m lockin the door if they come here…lol
      Then again, that could a been me, if the sherriff had not put me on the straight and narrow long ago. *sigh* So I had a good time pickin, nothings broke.. But I am thinking about stopping keepin the hard stuff around. That can be what Kyptronight is to Superman for some….Most of people l met like that are drowning in self pity, they say, ah, I am good person, I just don’t know why I can’t get a break? 5 or 6 DUI , what? I say u might have a drinkin problem there bud…They sherriff is constantly reminding me I can’t save the whole world… I got that trait from my mothers, dad, Paw. He helped anybody who ever asked him, and never asked for anything in return that I can remember and He raised me. Now that I had time to think about it… I was tryin to help the feller, and the Angles repaid me, by layin that guitar down without a scratch. See what I mean, you got to be aware… Personally I think I’m surrounded by Angles, an ole soapy keeps em hoppin..I talk to em all the time..hehe
      I’ve been pulled from some tough situations where God has made it so plain it was him, bailing me out, its scary.. or mental illness…
      *cks his meds*
      Just kiddin, I know we are not alone….*prays a thank you note*

      Lets have beer….. I’m over that hangover, then one I had that time when I swore I gona quit..

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2006 at 8:01 pm

      [I][COLOR=red]Closing time – time for you to go out, go out into the world.
      Closing time – turn the lights up over every boy and every girl.
      Closing time – one last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer.
      Closing time – you don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here.

      I know who I want to take me home.
      I know who I want to take me home.
      I know who I want to take me home.
      Take me home…

      Closing time – time for you to go back to the places you will be from.
      Closing time – this room won’t be open ’til your brothers or you sisters
      come.
      So gather up your jackets, and move it to the exits – I hope you have found
      a
      friend.
      Closing time – every new beginning comes from some other beginning’send.

      Yeah, I know who I want to take me home.
      I know who I want to take me home.
      I know who I want to take me home.
      Take me home…

      Closing time – time for you to go back to the places you will be from…

      I know who I want to take me home.
      I know who I want to take me home.
      I know who I want to take me home.
      Take me home…

      Closing time – every new beginning comes from some other beginning’send…
      [/COLOR][/I]

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2006 at 4:16 pm

      [COLOR=red]too much of this I guess … [IMG]http://www.funfilesandsmiles.com/smileys2/BoysNightOutHL.gif[/IMG][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2006 at 8:17 pm

      Damn, I’m on island time, give me lots of tropical drinks please. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2006 at 12:13 am

      [COLOR=red]For Brandy[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2006 at 1:23 pm

      [COLOR=red]I’m outta here![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.smileygenerator.us/community/uploads/68Stang.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2006 at 1:29 pm

      Capt, i’ll take a ride in that beauty you have there!!:) i love fastbacks!

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2006 at 10:21 pm

      [COLOR=red]hop in little lady! ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.smileygenerator.us/community/uploads/brit68Stang.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2006 at 12:53 am

      [COLOR=red]Inside look at The Tavern[/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.funfilesandsmiles.com/smileys/PartyTime.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2006 at 3:29 am

      have a drink on me Capt. Dave…

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2006 at 11:45 pm

      [IMG]http://www.smileyarena.com/emoticons/Emotions/Drinking/drinking25.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 14, 2006 at 11:09 am

      I haven’t been in for awhile, because I’ve been battling beasts, but I promised someone that I’d write another tavern song. Hope he’ll stop in. I may cross the big pond to see if Elvis will sing it.

      This is just a silly fun song, I’m not a poet like Dave unless I can do deep thinking.

      Lets raise our glasses in cheer,
      to all the friends that meet here.

      We use walkers, canes and wheelchairs,
      but we’ll drink and shout “who cares”.

      Eat burgers, pretzels and peanuts,
      and then we’ll kick some butts.

      So raise your glasses in friendship,
      and we’ll have just one more sip.

    • Anonymous
      September 14, 2006 at 11:58 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][/SIZE][/FONT]
      So ready for a drink, just wishing I still had a port so I could mainline it and then sleep through the next few days….

    • Anonymous
      September 14, 2006 at 12:45 pm

      liz you are soo talented!! i’m sure “elvis” will enjoy singing it! here i’ll provide the back up band….

      hey barkeep… another round for everyone!!!!

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2006 at 5:21 pm

      OHHHHHHHH, silly me, I thought THE TAVERN had gone bump in the night, poooof, GONE, but I just went in the wrong one. I even yelled to Cheryl to see if she knew where our Tavern was.

      I need a drink, that’s the second dumb thing I did.

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2006 at 10:20 am

      I’ll take a girly, watery, cheap (but tasty) Coors Light … and the round is on me.

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2006 at 5:34 pm

      [COLOR=darkolivegreen]I’ll take a Molson Ice![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2006 at 6:49 pm

      A bloody mary for me, with celery. Gotta build up my courage, I’m coming back to the tavern soon to sing a song I wrote for halloween. Bring earplugs, or get drunk, I have a nasal voice, but can carry a tune.

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2006 at 6:54 pm

      Why does Swimmy always want a watery girlie drink. Lets get him something with a little machismo, I’ll buy..even serve..feeling a little more steady today…How about a….

      Sperm Whale:
      1 oz Southern Comfort
      1 oz Peach schnapps
      1 oz Malibu rum
      Appx. 1 oz Pineapple juice

      Pour SC, PS and Malibu over ice in shaker, top with pineapple juice, cap, shake and serve. Yum!
      I’m making one for myself also..Anyone else?

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2006 at 7:54 pm

      [SIZE=”2″][COLOR=”Purple”]I’ll try one Natalie. Sounds yummy to me! Next round is on me. By the way, it doesn’t take much to put me on the floor, so everyone stand back………..[ATTACH]645[/ATTACH][/COLOR][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2006 at 8:32 pm

      natalie i’ll take one of those sperm whales, also please.

      liz, i thought you said you were going to sing….well we’re waiting!!!

    • Anonymous
      October 5, 2006 at 12:00 am

      Okay, I’m back to sing the halloween song I wrote, here goes, ahemmmmmmm

      we’re going to the tavern for a whole lotta fun
      the party is at midnight, there won’t be any sun

      the cauldren is a bubblin
      as we dip into the brew

      and as we watched and stared
      frankenstein grew and grew

      people with walkers and canes
      dancing to the beat

      there’s one in her wheelchair
      groovin with her feet

      monsters and ghosts and one ugly witch
      and someone played a trick that made me itch

      we’re going to the tavern
      to meet with all our friends

      and we’ll stay and have a good time
      until the party ends

    • Anonymous
      October 5, 2006 at 12:03 am

      the bewitching hour, I got the song posted at midnight my time

    • Anonymous
      October 5, 2006 at 12:04 am

      Liz, i think you missed your calling! very well done!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ this round is on me and Cheers to Liz!!!

    • Anonymous
      October 5, 2006 at 9:35 pm

      Very CHHILLLLIINGG Liz, Makes me want a drink.. Promised the boys, Swimmy and FiremanDave a single malt. I’ll set them up and one for you!

    • October 5, 2006 at 10:13 pm

      A little spirit is good for the spirit
      Al

    • Anonymous
      October 5, 2006 at 10:38 pm

      [SIZE=”3″][COLOR=”Purple”]Great job Liz! Let’s all raise our glasses to Liz the entertainer……………..[ATTACH]661[/ATTACH][/COLOR][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      October 6, 2006 at 12:07 pm

      Oh Boy, I Opened Up A Barrel Of Worms. I Think I Have To Keep Writing Songs Now. I Might Get Writers Block Or The Dreaded “finger Fumble”.

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2006 at 4:58 pm

      And now that you are going to Symposium, Liz, we’ll expect you to render a few verses in person. Lalalalalala, start waming up and I will provide you with necessary libations.

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2006 at 6:25 pm

      Ohhhhhh Nooooooooo, I Only Sing When I’m Alone In The Shower. No-one Has Heard Me Sing, I Have A Nasal Voice. Heyyyyyyyy, Maybe I Should Write A Song To Put On My Answering Machine, YOU CAN ALL CALL ME TO HEAR IT.

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2006 at 7:33 am

      Thanks Natalie. A drink to sip, and songs to entertain … it doesn’t get much better.

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2006 at 8:51 pm

      Swimmy,

      Another Girlie Drink or should I set you up with that Single Malt!!~! Either way it is on the house!
      I read your recent thread about putting your “house” in order following your pneumonia. I can’t tell you how many times I have done that following a URI or the flu over the past years. It never happened again, GBS that is. I did have it twice, “78 and “79, and I was always so sure that it would come back after every illness. Never did..then I got to rationalizing it was because I was “prepared” so I stayed “prepared” Still never happened and then sometime about 8-10 years ago, I stopped and guess what, still never happened. So now I live my life, not my life in waiting. I know it will be hard and may not come anytime soon, but it will come. Good thoughts for you, buddy and let’s….

      HAVE ANOTHER ROUND!!

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2006 at 7:51 am

      I’ll go with the single malt, seeing as to how (<-- now figure out that grammar! I have been in the South too long ๐Ÿ˜€ ) I am ecstatic to be 16 days passed pneumonia with no new tingling. Glenfiddich? 30yr? Oh, what a treat. Natalie, thanks so much for the story summary -- it definitely makes me feel better to see others doing the same thing, and especially to see good outcomes. Cheers! doug (... a PA transplant in NC)

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2006 at 9:41 am

      Swimmy,

      Glennfiddich? Yum Yum A double then..straight up or on the rocks? And are we sipping or shooting? Just want to be prepared.

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2006 at 10:17 am

      Ya can’t shoot a 30 yr Glenfiddich … it would be like eating a $100 bill ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Lets sip … I’ll take mine neat, if you don’t mind … with a glass of water on the side.

      I’ll ask the barkeep in the pub to start up the fireplace, too.

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2006 at 5:09 pm

      Perfect answer..I’m a sipper too. But want something a little sweeter as a chaser, maybe a ginger ale. I’ll just rest my sore feet here at the hearth and toss back a few pretzels. ahhhhhhhh, so much better. How ’bout you, swimmy?

    • Anonymous
      October 12, 2006 at 8:28 am

      Well Swimmy….since you finaly ordered a MAN’s drink….I think I’ll join you…Barkeep, how about some 25 year old McAllen neat with a water back!….Ahhhh…nice fire by the way

    • Anonymous
      October 12, 2006 at 1:33 pm

      Lets see: (1) have 30 yr single malt (2) have water (3) have pretzels (4) have fire going.

      Life is good!

    • Anonymous
      October 12, 2006 at 8:09 pm

      Okay, I’m here and I need that drink. Swimmy, Lori, Suzanne, where are you? I’ve got a table by the fire and just added another log. I’m going back to the old standby this evening, because I believe I will be having more than one. And I may need a ride home,

      Captain and diet and make it a double, no fruit and keep them coming…..

    • Anonymous
      October 12, 2006 at 8:52 pm

      This place looks just like I imagined it. It even has a fireplace!

      I see myself sneakng in and finding the table in the darkest corner so I could be alone. I order a Drambue on the rocks. The waitress seems nice. I feel like Frazier from Cheers. Thinking I’m better than the people here.

      I’m not like you! I tell myself. I just need to get the chill off and warm my feet. One drink! thats it. Then I’ll be on my way. Look at you all! sitting in here haveing fun and smiling. Don’t you know the pain that’s going on out there! If I could move my legs any better I would gulp down this drink and stomp on out of here.

      What? My drink is empty?….allready?……Ok! I’ll have one more, but that’s it….. Oh yea,make it double this time, they seem kinda small. You would think that the prices you charge around here the drinks would be a bit larger…….Free? What do you mean they are free?……….thank you, I didn’t expect that………Ya know, that fire feels pretty good on my sore legs and feet…………I think I’ll move a bit closer….. I love gazing into the flames and watching them dance as my body warms and I slowly get numb from the sweet nectar of my drink………It’s been nearly 15 years since I’ve drank. I remember what it was like…………I miss it.

    • Anonymous
      October 12, 2006 at 10:34 pm

      hey airdave, welcome, told ya it was a neat place! have another, or would you like stephen to make up one of his great drinks to help take the chill out of the air? yo stephen how about 2 of your best this way….

      have as many as you want there natalie, i have my car right out front-we can go pick up liz and brandy and cruz for that naked cowboy dude…

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 7:56 am

      Hey, AirDave … how about pulling up a chair and joining our table? No need to be lonely when you have a group of potential friends with similar experiences welcoming you to their table … what do ya say? Next round (being that its free, and I am very cheap, per my wife) is on me. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 9:36 am

      welcome to our tavern AirDave, we all understand those pensive thoughts and you realized the purpose of the tavern, it’s for emotional drinks among people who feel what you feel.

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 9:39 am

      WATCH OUT FOR THE NEW WAITER SERVING DRINKS.[IMG]http://d21c.com/walpurgis9/lurid5/part1/0053.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 9:41 am

      Hey Guys, we’re gonna have to get a bigger table or put two together. Getting quite a crowd today! Thanks, Cheryl for the ride offer, I will be taking you up on that.

      Swimmy, you da man!!! And you’re not cheap, Bud. Just thrifty. I know I married a thrifty man too. Take advantage of those free drinks when you can, dude!

      Having a much better day today, I think I’ll have another drink!

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 9:45 am

      Airdave Dude! Welcome and sit amongst us. I can probably get Swimmy to rub our feet. I hear he’ll do anything for a Glennfiddich…he he he.
      And Liz, Cheryl, Where the Heck is the naked cowboy, looked everywhere and can’t even find a man in a hat!
      Boy I think these Capt’s are getting to me. Need that ride now.

      Practicing safe online drinking here!

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 12:24 pm

      Hmmm … Glenfiddich for a foot rub … hmmmm. Is it a double, perhaps?:rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 2:24 pm

      THIS IS OUR WAITER FOR LADIES NIGHT

      [IMG]http://www.nakedcowboy.com/images/KEVIN2-R1-13A[452]1.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 2:30 pm

      OUR WAITER FOR LADIES NIGHT

      [url]http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8733/nakedcowboy2tu4.jpg[/url]

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 4:10 pm

      Hi gang!

      Couldn’t turn down Natalie’s invitation. I see Swimmy’s got the table started already. Is Lori here yet?

      Haven’t been in a tavern since college, but I think I’ll like this one. Does this bar have Lone Star beer? I know it’s cheap, but I love it anyway. So many great things about Texas, and that’s one of them.

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 4:58 pm

      Suzanne, We’ve got Lonestar! And Swimmy’s doin’ footrubs for liquor. Could it get any better. Just have to remind him to be gentle…feet are sore today. And the table is full with good friends and fellow GBSer’s. Always a good time. And cheryl said she’d take me home! I’ll have one more and then it is home to laundry and dirty floors….ughhhhh. Maybe I’ll stay for two.

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 6:43 pm

      OUR WAITER ON LADIES NIGHT, NAKED COWBOY FROM NEW YORK CITY
      [url]http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7361/nakedcowboykd9.jpg[/url]

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 7:02 pm

      WAITER FOR LADIES NIGHT, AKA NAKED COWBOY, NEW YORK CITY
      [url]http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2767/naked3aq8.jpg[/url]

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks for the invite to sit with you guys. I think the new waiter is the naked cowboy, I wouldn’t really know, I like cow girls. Appearantly he does too, did you see how he was checking out angle2ndclass? I gotta say, he can work it!

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 10:17 pm

      Glad you’re here too, AIRdave. Hey, Bartender, bring him a tonic – no sense starting bad habits over, but we can sure enjoy the good company!

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 10:25 pm

      If your going to bring me a tonic, put some Beef Eaters in it with a dash of RosesLime. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmgood!

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2006 at 11:49 pm

      suzanne and natalie, drink all you want, i’ll just bring the larger car to fit more naked cowboy fans into!!!:) convertable at that-better viewing deck!

    • Anonymous
      October 14, 2006 at 2:26 pm

      Hey, I’ll tie up my hair. Convertibles make it a rat’s nest, but what do I care…We’re goin’ naked cowboy huntin’!!!!! Swimmy, AirDave, we’ll be back. Not sure you want to make this trip, no tellin’ what kinda trouble the girls are gonna get into. Keep the fire goin’ and the drinks lined up, and start a tab, I’ll buy when we get back!

    • Anonymous
      October 14, 2006 at 2:37 pm

      Cheryl,

      Nice ride you’ve got! This should be fun:) ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      October 16, 2006 at 7:03 pm

      Angel….sorry, gone for a while….back now…and for you and AIRdave a little drink I call the Macarena

      Ingredients: 1 oz. Tequila
      1/2 oz. Coconut Rum
      3 oz. Sweet & Sour mix
      1 oz. Orange Juice
      1 oz. Pineapple Juice
      Splash Cranberry juice

      Mixing: Shake and pour over ice into a 16 oz.
      tumbler.
      Garnish with pineapple, orange and a cherry.

      I know….I know….sounds like a girly fru fru drink (Swimmy would prolly like it ) but I throw in an extra shot of tequila and then…..watch out for the fireworks!!!!……you up for one Angel and Ali?

    • Anonymous
      October 16, 2006 at 8:55 pm

      I think we’ll be ordering one of those when we get back, right? girls? Swimmy, you test drive it and let us know what you think!
      Meanwhile let’s hit the roaddddddddd!

    • Anonymous
      October 16, 2006 at 10:35 pm

      stephen, i’ll have a double when the girls and i get back from our naked cowboy hunt!;) i’m driving! back soon….

      we’ll let the guys get a head start before we come back and drink them under the table….:)

      liz! ..LIZ!! ya comin’ LIZ?!

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 8:52 am

      Liz, LIZ…..LIZ!!!!!!! Where are you? We’re leaving to let the wind blow through our hair and find naked cowboys. It’s okay, we’ll drink the Macarenas when we get back. Hey, we may even be doing the macarena after a few. Swimmy’s going to teach us the dance, right Swimmy? Let’s roll!

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 9:21 am

      I’m Here, I’m Here, Wait For Me, I’ve Been Out Shopping For A Power Wheelchair So I Can Hit The Road Of Independence.

      We Have To Head For Times Square In New York City To Find The Naked Cowboy, But That New Waiter Does Look Like Him.

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 10:50 am

      HERE’S A NEW WAITRESS FOR THE GUYS, SHE’LL BE SERVING DRINKS AT OUR HALLOWEEN PARTY.
      [IMG]http://d21c.com/walpurgis9/ladies/part4/024.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 11:02 am

      The new waitress ought to keep the boys busy while we search for the naked cowboy. Okay, throw Liz’s new power wheels in the back. She’ll need it if he tries to run! We can’t catch him but Liz can!

      And there he is!!!! Right out there in all his glory on Times Square. HE”S RUNNING>>>>>GET HIM LIZ! Knocked him right into her lap as she went by! Great job Liz!

      Throw him in the car and let’s take him back to the Tavern and feed him macarenas…What? He doesn’t drink? Well they are Cyberdrinks..no? NO?
      Let him out, we have more fun with our guys at the Tavern than him. Let’s go back and hang with Swimmy and Airdave and Norb and Morrada and the rest keeping the fires burning for us….

      Ahhhhh….the fire is warm and the company is great. Thanks Guys for waiting for us!

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 11:31 am

      (1) Swimm does not want ANY drink that has an umbrella in it
      (2) Coors Lights sound just fine … but Glenfiddich sounds better
      (3) I’ll need a few of (1) and (2) above if you want me to lead the dancing!

      ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      (4) And how about that new waitress??? Good Call.

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 11:36 am

      Wow! What a ride. Glad to be back. Someone order me a drink. I think I’ll try one of Morada’s macarena…

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 11:45 am

      Someone get Swimmy a double of Glennfiddich, neat, with a water back. I want to see if he can do the “Macarena”

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 12:25 pm

      Hey stephen… a round for all…i hocked the naked cowboys’ tidywhities to a couple of girls outside so i know i have enough dough to pay for a few rounds for everyone!!!:)

      nice catch there liz! man i’m going to get me one of those rides!!!! although i’m not sure if i want one like yours or like Captain Daves’-i can go do lawn jobs with one like his-but yours will catch me some guys!:rolleyes: i hate making decisions on an empty stomach-hey waitress how about some of them there waffle fries with a bottle of ketchup and some melted cheese on the side…..

      ok swimm, lets see what ya got…. music lee….has anyone seen lee lately?

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 12:31 pm

      WOW, I had the naked cowboy right in my lap and he did a booty dance:D I’ll look around and see if I can find a waiter for the ladies;) for our halloween party. We’ll see if everybody can guess “who’s who”

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 5:18 pm

      Hey All!
      Bartender give me a Shirley Temple with a straw! and some of those peanuts please.

      I just finnished my 4th IVIG and feel great! I’m still numb but I can walk up the stairs without a cane!

      Quick story.. My ivig was supposed to be yesterday, they sent out a new nurse to administer it. She was about 1-1/2 hours late and when she got here she did not know how to connect the pump and made several calls to the pharmacy to figure it out. She kept bumbling with everything she tried and my wife ended up showing her how to work it. She then told me she had never done an ivig and asked how long it should take because she had another appointment in two hours! It says right on the bag that it should not be given in less than four hours! Then came the fun. She pulled out the needle held it up to the light, squinted and said “I guess I should be wearing my glasses” Then she turned me into a pincushion. first in my hand, then in my wrist (ouch), then in the joint of my elbow. The whole time I sat quietly except for the wincing. I was a good patient. She went through 5 needles and the 5th one she broke it off! She spent two hours and did nothing. She said she would have to come back in the morning. Thank goodness she left. I called the service and asked them not to send her back. Today a very good nurse named Mark came out, on time, one stick and gave me my ivig in the appropiate amount of time and I’m ready to go!!!!!!!

      Ain’t this stuff fun!

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 6:30 pm

      HEY DAVE,
      You deserve a drink that originated where I come from, a LONG ISLAND ICED TEA, everything in it but TEA, remember these are cyber drinks, you won’t feel a thing.

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 6:43 pm

      Poor Dave,

      What a harrowing day for you! Bartender, give him a second one on me!

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 7:21 pm

      Hey, don’t feel sorry for me. I think I have it pretty good. As you all know it can get a whole lot worse.

      Bartender, a round of Long Island Ice Tea for everyone.

      I’ts been a long time since I’ve had one. I think the best one I had was in Scottsdale AZ in 1990. I was down there to watch the Dallas Cowboys beat up on the Cardinals.

      That’s comming from a boy who has neveer been west of Colorado.

      Any footbal fans in this place?

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 8:19 pm

      I LOVE Long Island Ice teas. Got me in lots of Trouble (with a capital T) at Penn State, yes Penn State in Happy Valley. Big Football fan!!! Pull up a chair, sit down and I’ll tell you all about my Nittany Lions and my Pittsburgh Steelers. Love the game. Love to watch the boys in the tight pants…which reminds me, who has the Cowboys underpants? I think we should auction them off for GBS research!!! Do we have any bidders?

      Make that 2 LI Ice Teas, and I may have to have Cheryl take me home again, hehehehehe!

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2006 at 11:42 pm

      I think the ice tea is getting to me. I just had to change my signature.

      Hey! I just realized that the accronym for Long Island Ice tea is LIIT. I think I’m LIIT!

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2006 at 8:53 am

      AirDave-I think you need another LIIT, just for being sooo patient with that nurse!!! Hugs man!!!

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2006 at 9:19 am

      Yep, I got those naked cowboy’s underpants! And after my 2 LIIT, I am wearing them on my head and dancing the macarena. Swimmy is leading the dance! I think he a bit taken back by my headwear though. Sorry, Swimmy, I’m advertising my merchandise to the highest bidder. Trying to make us some $$$$$$$!

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2006 at 11:30 am

      No worries … I can’t even see straight at this point. But, it does make for a very entertaining macarena! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2006 at 4:22 pm

      Wowwww. Look at him go. AHHHH, Macarena. Set us up again Barkeep. Thi is getting fun!

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2006 at 4:27 pm

      Ladies, Here’s Our Waiter

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2006 at 5:49 pm

      LADIES, HERE’S OUR WAITER, get those dollars out to stuff in his “tighty-whities”.
      [url]http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6094/cowboydc0.jpg[/url]

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2006 at 12:03 pm

      LADIES, HERE HE IS IN HIS “tighty-whities”.
      [IMG]http://img309.imageshack.us/img309/3045/cowboyqa1.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2006 at 3:41 pm

      liz, what do you mean you can’t use a digi–that shot is great!!!;) i would have been shaking soo bad it wouldn’t have come out but a blurr!!!:)

      rounds on me stephen! how about one of your special drinks!! please…make liz’s a double-she needs to cool off after getting that nice pic!!!:D

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2006 at 4:10 pm

      that’s not a digi I took, I got that pic from google and after several failures, figured out how to get him posted.

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2006 at 9:29 pm

      Lovely Pic and remember him well! Next time we capture him, I’m getting the hat and boots too. Probably get a couple hundred for them!

      Alas, I need to retire to my Lazyboy…The LIIT are getting to me.

    • Anonymous
      October 20, 2006 at 1:22 am

      I got one….

      A rope walks into a bar and orders a drink,
      the bartender sayes “we dont serve ropes in here, I have to ask you to leave.

      The rope leaves and sits down on the curb outside. He thinks a little while then ties himself into a knot, rolls around on the ground untill his ends are all frayed and messy. Then he goes back into the bar and orders another drink.

      The bartender comes up and says ” Hey! arent you the rope I threw out of here earlier today? The rope replies ” No I’m a frayed knot!”

    • Anonymous
      October 20, 2006 at 9:25 am

      AirDave, Sure needed that giggle this morning! Thanks!

    • Anonymous
      October 21, 2006 at 9:53 pm

      I’m drinking Sangria. Think I’ll finish the bottle. Anyone want to join me?

    • Anonymous
      October 21, 2006 at 10:10 pm

      I am always game ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      October 21, 2006 at 10:13 pm

      Well, let’s get going!

    • Anonymous
      October 21, 2006 at 10:27 pm

      Ok lets, be right over.

    • Anonymous
      October 21, 2006 at 10:35 pm

      Cool! See you in a few hours! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      October 22, 2006 at 12:00 am

      i’ll have some white zinfandel. can i join you? going to st. lucia in a couple of weeks. going to pickel my liver while i’m away. we’re going to sandals, the all inclusive resort. booze is included. YEA!!!!!!!!!!!! any special requests from anyone? is there a nice tropical drink of choice?:)

    • Anonymous
      October 22, 2006 at 10:52 am

      HiYa Deb,
      I have a special request, find a way to take all of us with you:D HEY EVERYONE, ARE WE GOING TO HAVE A HALLOWEEN PARTY, I KNOW WHAT I’LL DRESS AS, SOMEONE HERE ALREADY THINKS I’M FROM THE DARKSIDE, he he he.

    • Anonymous
      October 22, 2006 at 9:50 pm

      Deb, how about a tequila sunrise? Have fun on your trip.

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      October 23, 2006 at 3:54 pm

      HEY EVERYONE,
      Tomorrow I will come into the tavern with my brand new Pride Go Chair (battery power), so watch out, I’m a bad driver. Nail the tables to the floor and your feet as well so you don’t get knocked over. VROOOOOOOOOOM

    • Anonymous
      October 25, 2006 at 9:38 am

      CodyStanley,

      We’ll be looking for you in your “Hot Wheels”!!!! We’ll save you a place by the fire. And just for the record, I am dressing for Halloween again this year in my Dorothy costume, and my “Little dog” will be a 17 week old Chocolate Labby Puppy. So cute, yet so bad. But she still barely fits in my basket!

      And I’ll order us a round!!!!

    • Anonymous
      October 25, 2006 at 6:43 pm

      [B]may I please have a huge glass of white wine. I need to unwind.[/B]

    • Anonymous
      October 25, 2006 at 8:46 pm

      Brandy…I wpold consider it an honor to buy you your next drink….and a girly beer for Swimmy!

    • Anonymous
      October 25, 2006 at 10:59 pm

      hey stephen, can you fix me up with one of your knock em dead drinks….i need a really hard hitting one please!

      anyone see shan or jer around anywhere? just wonderin how they’re doin.:)

      liz, sounds like you’ve got yourself an awesome set of wheels girl, how bout you and i goin cowboy rustlin later?!;)

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 12:09 am

      I’ll also take a “knock em dead drink” because BOY AM I MAD:mad: My brother was cleaning out my garage and he threw out my new set of luggage. It was only used once. He said he thought it was old, HOW CAN A NEW SET OF LUGGAGE LOOK OLD? I told him now he knows what to get me for Christmas. And now HE has to lend me his luggage for my trip to Phoenix.

      I don’t drive my new set of wheels (fire engine red) well enough yet, so it’ll stay home and I’ll use manual for symposium, I was a bad driver (hot foot), so PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. And it goes PUTT PUTT PUTT not vrooooooooooooom.

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 12:18 am

      Liz! What ever you do…..DO NOT fire him! That is what he wants you to do! Tell him you want your Christmas present early! How good is his memory? Maybe by then he will forget you got your present already or out of guilt he will buy you a second present! LOL

      OK I went around and filled all the bowls with peanuts in the shell…make sure you throw your shells on the floor so Liz and I can dance! We can make her Brother clean them up after we crush them really good! Pretzels and Dip for everyone. Cheese and Crackers too! Send the bill for all this to my Hubby….he is in the dog house! LOL

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 6:35 am

      Liz, by now I am so curious to know what your new power chair looks like! Get that brother of yours to take some pictures, if only to make himself useful for a change;) .

      I shouldn’t have a stiff drink right now, it being early in the afternoon and I’m dizzy and gloomy enough from the neurontin. And there is nobody here to serve me a drink anyway because of the time difference. Even the cowboy is still asleep…oh well…sigh…
      you no what, who cares, I will pour myself a Dutch gin, nice and strong…

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 6:39 am

      hi eva, i’m here, can’t sleep, so i’ll be happy to get you your drink… you sure you don’t want something stronger?

      kit has put out some goodies- how about crackers and cheese….:)

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 6:51 am

      Hey Cheryl, glad you’re here! Dutch gin (or ‘jenever’) is about 40%, so pretty strong. Make it a double one and yeah, I could do with some crackers and cheese…

      Do you wanna try some jenever? It will help you fall asleep:D .

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 7:11 am

      sure, at this point i’ll try anything!!!:) i think i’ll have a double also…

      i have learned a new lesson from my body last night-well actually 8 hours ago….no cappacino after noon!!:rolleyes: it gives me tooo much energy to try to sleep-maybe i should start to drink them in the morning-i could get alot more done that way, without waking everyone up and driving the dog crazy!:D

      maybe we can talk liz into giving us a ride on her new wheels…

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 8:39 am

      Hello Eva,
      Haven’t seen you here before, welcome to our tavern, it’s open all night seven days a week. Until I can get a picture taken, just go to pridemobility and look at the GO CHAIR, my new set of hot wheels:D It’s small and goes PUTT PUTT, but this one met my needs. Unless you use a “hot foot” to get it moving.

      Now, back to my luggage problem, I don’t want to go to the symposium with paper bags. Yesterday when my brother told me he threw out my luggage, he said he was going shopping, hmmmmmmmmmm, maybe he’s getting me a new set.

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 12:20 pm

      Hey Cher! I’m here! Can’t account for Jer though! I’ll be going to my Halloween party dressed as a tavern wench.

      Have fun tonight, everyone!

      Shan

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Liz, that’s a nice chair. I have one that is not sectional, so I can drive only in and around my neighbourhood (which is great in itself!). With this set of wheels you can be a danger to your fellow road users everywhere! Wow:D .

      Cheryl, had any luck with sleeping after the double Dutch drink? I hope so:) .

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 3:01 pm

      Imported beer for Jerimy, and keep them coming…one country at a time so he can make proper judgments concerning quality. Put them on my tab, barkeep.

      Oh what the heck…drinks on me everyone.

      My favorite pub is still the Prince of Wales in Wimbledon. I still plan to meet eightplusfive there some day soon for a Knees Up. We’ll bring Jerimy as our official date.

      Lots of love,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 3:29 pm

      Marge knows the way to my heart, beer ๐Ÿ™‚

      Thank you and I am game for the trip.

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2006 at 3:39 pm

      Great Jerimy!

      I think Brandy has you booked for our trip to Tahiti too. Not to worry, honey, I’m sure they have beer in Tahiti and we’ll be sure to request it without umbrellas or fruit.

      Cheers,
      Marge

    • Anonymous
      October 29, 2006 at 1:00 pm

      [COLOR=red]Man Law – Don’t fruit the beer![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      October 29, 2006 at 3:30 pm

      Where were all of you last night when I drank a huge bottle of wine? I think I passed out. Jer, lots of beer in Tahiti honey, we’ll get you as much as you want.

      Thanks Morrada for buying me that huge glass of wine the other night, very tasty stuff. I needed that.

      Let’s go cook up something in the kitchen for everyone, burgers, steaks, fries,
      who wants what? Taking orders now, the dinner shift has just begun.

    • Anonymous
      October 29, 2006 at 3:52 pm

      [COLOR=red]I want …[/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.steaknshake.com/menu/images/philly.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 29, 2006 at 6:13 pm

      You got it Dave. Now how do you want it? Rare, Medium,Or Well Done?

      Yellow cheese or Swiss cheese?

      ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      October 29, 2006 at 6:28 pm

      Oh Boy, food, my brain hasn’t caught up to the time change yet and I’m hungry. Just bring me a dozen bagels, baked dark, not pale doughy ones. And you can include some butter and different cream cheese spreads. Also, can you make a howey maui pizza, used to have that in Florida, it’s a pineapple pizza. Call Hungry Howeys for the recipe.

      My luggage problem is solved. I laid the guilt heavy on my “little” brother (used to pull his ears) when he cleaned out my garage and threw out my luggage. HE BOUGHT ME A NEW SET OF LUGGAGE, like it better then what I had.

    • Anonymous
      October 29, 2006 at 8:33 pm

      ooohhh come on Capt…fruit belongs in the beer!!!;)

      i think i need a double double Dutch Gin please-tonight is another one of those up all night type of nights, now i have an extra hour to fill:eek: :rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2006 at 9:10 am

      Double double gin, fruity beer, girlie beer, capt and diet…anything please barkeep. And a fat burger and fries. I need it all after this weekend. Did too much. No energy. Just want to crawl back in bed!

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2006 at 5:55 pm

      LOOK WHAT’S IN MY GARAGE, DOES ANYONE WANT TO GO FOR A RIDE???[IMG]http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/9877/meandcorvetteyw7.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2006 at 6:08 pm

      heck yeah Liz, what kind of car is that, it’s hard to tell.

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2006 at 7:47 pm

      I know the picture’s not that good, it was evening, so couldn’t open garage door for light and not enough room to step back for better angle. THAT’S A CLASSIC CORVETTE.

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2006 at 9:42 pm

      Oh Boy Liz, That sure made my day! LOOOOOVE the car! Vroom Vrooommm!
      Use to have an ’81. Husband sold it after my 3rd speeding ticket in 3 months. Still miss it though…..

      Next time we chase down the cowboy, we’re takin that!

      Line a tall one for Liz! And bring her some chips and petzels, we’re gonna talk fast cars!

    • Anonymous
      October 31, 2006 at 12:28 pm

      LET’S GO, WHO WANTS TO DRIVE.
      [IMG]http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9651/corvette1ca6.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 31, 2006 at 12:32 pm

      EAT MY DUST, VROOOOOOOOM
      [IMG]http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9955/corvette2dz6.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 31, 2006 at 4:57 pm

      Double that vroooooommmmmm! And my drink, too, please.

    • Anonymous
      November 1, 2006 at 9:59 am

      liz, where are we going to put the guys?!;) Awesome vette there Liz!:) I’ll drive, where ya want to go?

    • Anonymous
      November 1, 2006 at 12:59 pm

      Tow A U-haul Behind It?????????????

    • Anonymous
      November 1, 2006 at 8:34 pm

      I don’t trust Cher’s driving. No offense, but I think I’d better do the driving. :p

    • Anonymous
      November 2, 2006 at 1:32 pm

      OOOOHHHH c’mon shan take a chance in life once in a while!:D i can drive—–just keep the people off the sidewalks!!!!!:eek:

    • Anonymous
      November 2, 2006 at 7:24 pm

      LOL See my point? Move over, kiddo, I’m drivin’!

    • Anonymous
      November 6, 2006 at 9:48 am

      I wouldn’t let either one of you drive personally ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 6, 2006 at 12:40 pm

      LOL!!!!!! Luv ya Jer!!!
      sit down have a few drinks, i’m sure we can change your mind!!!!;)

    • Anonymous
      November 8, 2006 at 4:42 pm

      Okay, we’ll let Liz drive…she has the cool car and is in fabulous mood due to her tour at the Symposium! I need a drink, make it a double. I had 2 great days on Monday and Tuesday (I had slept most of the weekend) with only mild pain and good strength. Then last evening I started with tummy rumblings and it appears I ate something that did not agree. Back in bed ( with my laptop) and sleeping all day again…Okay make it a triple!

    • Anonymous
      November 8, 2006 at 6:36 pm

      Hi Everybody, I’m Back,

      I hope my nephew doesn’t find out I’m driving the corvette, cause it’s actually his, it’s in my garage though. BOY, we’re gonna be lucky if I don’t crash, my feet are so numb, I don’t know if they’re on the brake or gas. OOOOOOOOP’s, that was the gas, almost crashed into the tavern.

    • Anonymous
      November 8, 2006 at 11:28 pm

      Hi, I found the tavern! Took me awhile to read everything….You guys are good! I like the idea of not having to be quick with a response, maybe I can be funny Too!
      Cindy

    • Anonymous
      November 8, 2006 at 11:33 pm

      Beer for Cindy, the newbie ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 9:14 am

      Jerimy,
      I’m thinking of your response, not sure how to take it….give me a beer cause it will help me be funny or a beer to welcome me….still thinking.

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 9:27 am

      welcome to the tavern cindy, come on in, sit down, have a few drinks-anything you want anytime and as many as you need.:)

      liz, watch out for norbs’ wheels! i’m sure he wouldn’t mind going for a spin with all of us also! anyone else up for a thrill ride with liz? barkeep-a round for all!!!!
      WELCOME HOME EVERYONE!!!!

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 10:47 am

      Aww, get the newbie some pretzels too. She sounds as though she may be here awhile. Welcome!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 10:51 am

      Off to Las Vegas today through Sunday (for business ๐Ÿ™ )

      Anyway, I felt that since I was going to LV, I at least ought to buy everyone a round on my future winnings (yeah, right).

      I am so tight, I struggle to even drop a quarter in the slot machines ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Guess that comes with the CFO job experience … with a business meeting in Vegas, I am sure that our Directors will have a multitude of “Doug Jokes” about just how Tight I am with the company’s money … I am ready for them all (I think).

      Anyway, challenge to all over the free round of drinks … I will come back from Vegas with the best “Doug is so Tight” joke … we’ll see if anyone here can top it. Best joke gets a double on me.

      Take care … best wishes to all.
      doug

      ๐Ÿ˜Ž (my new “look” for Vegas)

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 11:52 am

      HEY CINDY,
      Good to see you found your way to the tavern. The next symposium may be in the mid-west, so we’re all gonna stay at your house. Send another beer over to Cindy so she can find her humor.

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 2:02 pm

      Hey,
      Come on over! We have a big back yard for wheel chair races, I’ll push you Liz.
      The kids really liked the Teddy Bears from New York, Abby sleeps with it now and I showed her your picture. She said to give you a big Thank You.

      My family always laugh when I tell a joke. but they say they are laughing because I laugh at my own jokes…not because they are funny. I think everyone here has a better sense of humor, you can come visit me anytime, I am the one at the bar stool laughing to myself.

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 7:07 pm

      have a fun trip doug. win something for me!;) play the ponies for me also-pick 4-any race.:) that way you don’t have to feel bad about playing with money!!!!:D

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 8:22 pm

      Cindy, I’m jealous! How’d you manage to get a big backyard, when all I have is a concrete patio? That’s it. I’m moving to the ‘burbs!

      Oh, and Jer, I saw that comment you made about mine and Cher’s driving. You’ll be paying for that one.

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 10:02 pm

      ahahaha Shan, bring it.

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 10:26 pm

      Hey,
      We have to share the yard, the skunks get it at night, sometimes a fight with the dog, he always losses. We actually have grass, you remember that green stuff you have to cut and clean the dog poo out of! Your concrete doesn’t sound so bad now does it? You know they always say “the grass is greener on the other side”. If you want to come cut my big back yard I’ll supply the beer.

      Glad Ben is home. We have to meet soon.
      Cindy

    • Anonymous
      November 9, 2006 at 11:59 pm

      Thanks, Cindy! I tried calling you from work this afternoon. I’d like to meet you sometime too. Jer had plenty of nice things to say on your behalf. I’d take skunks and dog poo over city living any day. At least you probably don’t have to pick up the disgusting, nameless things that humans leave behind.

      Jer, you just wait.

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 9:27 am

      me say nice stuff about Cindy…….never!

      /me patiently waits for Shan as requested ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 9:31 am

      Jerimy,
      I HEARD THAT!!! WHo was the curly brown hair lady from south of Detriot who was adopting you….I’ll have to tell her your not playing nicely!
      Cindy

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 9:34 am

      I am not telling you ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 9:35 am

      I’m telling on you1

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 4:11 pm

      Ha, someone wants to adopt Jerimy? Why? ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 4:15 pm

      Shannon,
      Her name is Pam Keller, can you believe it!
      Did you get a weekend number???
      You are Ben’s #1 cheerleader.
      Cindy

      I think Pam has fallen and hit her head a few times, that’s affected her judgement.

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 4:22 pm

      AHAAAAAAAA, no wonder I didn’t get any pictures. Hey Cindy, can you snail mail me some pictures. I know how to get them posted.

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 4:33 pm

      Liz,
      What does snail me mean????
      I know I’m slow butI don’t get it, did you mean mail?
      Cindy

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 4:40 pm

      Hey Cindy,

      I did call back. They said since he hasn’t seen a doctor there yet, he’d have to go to the ER if anything happened. I think he’ll be okay until Tuesday. I just talked to him, and he was back to his normal, cute self. He keeps complaining that he’s light headed though, and that confuses me. He’s been saying for several days that his brain feels numb. Today was the first day he complained of the foggy dreamland that other GBS/CIDPers seem to have.

      Wow, Pam must be an amazingly kind person to want Jerimy to come be her son. I’ve talked to Jer’s mother before though, and, believe it or not, she’s very loving, caring and supportive of him. I know, who would’ve thunk? :p

      Please hurry and send Liz some pictures so I can see all the fun I missed! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Love,

      Shannon

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 4:43 pm

      Haha, she means e-mail her some pics already! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 5:04 pm

      Liz,

      I never had a camera, I took some pictures of things for you with your camera. Maybe it was Liz who hit her head not Pam???
      Cindy

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 6:31 pm

      Hi guys,

      My ears are still ringing. Me adopt Jerimy, well he is a great guy and all but let me rethink this. I was just switched to a new med. before going to Phoenix. That with a glass of wine or 2 may have somehow impaired my judgement. Plus Jerimy’s mom seems to like him, she even picked him up from the airport.

      I am going to start hanging around the tavern, I don’t want to miss anything.

      Pam K

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 6:34 pm

      I think you hit your head long before Phoenix Cindy :p

      I am still working on getting Pam and Neil to adopt me, don’t ruin it for me you two hoodlums. Pam don’t listen to them, they are “special” if you know what I mean.

      Jerimy

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 6:59 pm

      HEY CINDY,
      Snails creep along very slow, an email can beat a snail, THUS, SNAIL MAIL means mailing something through the POST OFFICE. I need the original photo in order to post, not email attachments, so if we’re gonna see pics, someone has to “snail mail” to me. Get it Now? And yes, you did snap some pics for me with my camera, but who wants to see the golf course!!!

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 8:11 pm

      Jerimy,
      I never hit my head, this was the way I was born, don’t be jealous!
      Liz,
      It’s rain turning to snow here,…a golf course sounds wonderful.

      Cindy

    • Anonymous
      November 10, 2006 at 8:58 pm

      Cindy, I thought that was snow I saw earlier, but I wasn’t sure! No wonder it looked kind of white!

      Pam, I agree the drugs must have impaired your judgment. Sorry, Jer.

    • Anonymous
      November 16, 2006 at 9:10 am

      HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, is anyone here. Nobody’s here, no bartender, so I’ll fix myself a LIIT and sit in a corner so I can work on a Thanksgiving song for the TAVERN. I wonder if anyone’s going to do some cooking and bring a Thanksgiving dinner in for us.

    • Anonymous
      November 16, 2006 at 11:42 am

      Hello Liz!!!!!

      I’m here hiding in the corner waiting for a drink myself. Think I will have a LIIT with you. Double the rum and leave out the tequila, it makes my tummy upset…

      Anyway, we missed you here in the Tavenr while you were at Symposium. I’ve kept the rowdies under control, not a hard task, and served up a bunch of pretzels and chips. Interested?????

      Anyone else besides Liz need a drink? Heading to the bar and I’ll get this round….

    • Anonymous
      November 19, 2006 at 3:59 am

      Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am thanfu; for my new family here and my daughter’s neurologists

      I have to admit… maybe this beer if it helps me go to sleep. We are going to Hawaii in morning for a wedding and I can’t sleep, I lay there thinking I forgot to pack something! I’ll let everyone know what it is that I forget next week. Oh. I am thankful for my good memory too. if I could only remember what I was forgetting to pack.
      Cindy

    • Anonymous
      November 19, 2006 at 9:40 pm

      Hope you have a fun and safe trip, Cindy! i hope you get a chance to enjoy the scenery!

    • Anonymous
      November 22, 2006 at 10:04 am

      Hey Everyone….Turkey is Served!!!!!!! What is your pleasure…drinks on me!!!:) Enjoy Your Turkey Day Everybody!!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      November 22, 2006 at 9:58 pm

      I thought my Thanksgiving shopping was done. Now I have to go to the store because Target didn’t have cage-free eggs, and I forgot to pick some up. I’m pretty frustrated, but at least I noticed it today when the stores are still open. Anyone up for a drink when I get back? Drinks are on me!

    • Anonymous
      November 22, 2006 at 11:24 pm

      hell yes I am up for drinks ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 22, 2006 at 11:32 pm

      [COLOR=”Purple”]Please Save one for me, it’s been one of those days!:eek: [ATTACH]820[/ATTACH][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      November 22, 2006 at 11:39 pm

      HEY,
      There are finally people in here. Nobody was here before to listen to my song, so I tore it up. It’s chilly outside, I’ll have some hot buttered rum.

    • Anonymous
      November 23, 2006 at 12:44 am

      [COLOR=”Purple”]Liz, I wish you hadn’t torn up your song. I love your songs! Well, have a drink and who knows what you might come up with. Hot buttered rum sounds yummy! vicki[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      November 23, 2006 at 8:14 pm

      Liz,

      The sound guy was secretly recording you while you sang. He played it for me when you were in the restroom. Very nice. Hope you’re enjoying the buttered rum!

    • Anonymous
      November 23, 2006 at 11:47 pm

      Hi Shan and Vickie,
      Have another buttered rum on me. It’s rainy and chilly where I live, I’ll have one too or two. Good thing I’m the cleaning lady at the tavern, I got my song out of trash. We can sing it.
      TURKEY ON THE TABLE AT THE TAVERN
      PIES IN THE OVEN ARE A BAKING.

      ALL GOOD PATRONS ARE GATHERING
      WAITING FOR THE STUFFING IN THE MAKING.

      WALKERS, WHEELCHAIRS AND CANES
      ARE GETTING US TO THE FEAST.

      WHAT’S THAT FOR OUR MEAL
      IS IT A BEASTTTTTTTTTTTT.

      WE’RE THANKFUL FOR FAMILY AND FRIEND
      WE’LL SUPPORT EACH OTHER RIGHT TO THE END.

    • Anonymous
      November 24, 2006 at 6:30 am

      Hi all, I wish we would celebrate Thanksgiving in the Netherlands, sounds really great! Hot buttered rum you say, Liz? Do you mean heated rum with butter in it? interesting! I am not sure, but I don’t think we have that here. I am open to new ideas though, especially when it concerns alcohol!

    • Anonymous
      November 24, 2006 at 9:16 am

      Hello Eva,
      Come into the tavern anytime. This is just a place where we can meet and sit together and talk. I really never had any, but I’m pretty sure hot buttered rum is what it says, heated rum with some butter melting in it. A drink for a cold day to get the chill out of your bones. Here, try some:) We have leftovers from thanksgiving, you can celebrate any holiday in our tavern. We’ll sing my thanksgiving song when the others come in, the words are above.

    • Anonymous
      November 24, 2006 at 9:32 am

      Hi Eva! Hope you’re enjoying the leftover Thanksgiving feast Liz set you up with!

      Liz, you’re song is beautiful, as is your singing!

    • Anonymous
      November 24, 2006 at 12:50 pm

      [SIZE=”3″][COLOR=”Purple”]Glad you were able to recover your song liz. Love the words and enjoyed singing it at the tavern last night. I think I had too much buttered rum, though, cause I can’t remember a whole lot else! Cheers! Vicki[/COLOR][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      November 26, 2006 at 11:10 pm

      What’s up!!! Everybody eat too much turkey to make the trip to the tavern for a drink and some companionship? I’m here with a tuperwre full of leftovers and no one to share them with!

    • Anonymous
      November 27, 2006 at 8:59 am

      Hi Natalie! Nope, no Thanksgiving, no turkey, no hot buttered rum here in the Netherlands. But I shouldn’t complain, because next week (5 december) we have a typical Dutch celebration: St Nicholas! He’s more or less our version of Santa Claus. He brings presents for the children and we drink hot cocoa and eat gingerbread nuts. Many of us Dutchmen don’t celebrate St Nicolas any more, because Christmas has become a more popular time for giving presents. But still, my little nephew (four years old next May) is losing sleep from being over-excited. Our St Nicholas rides on the roofs of our houses with his white horse to throw parcels through the chimney in all the children’s shoes (that is, if they have been good girls and boys, otherwise they are taken in his gunny-sack back to Spain, where he lives the rest of the year), so you can imagine him wanting to stay awake. By the way, we haven’t told him about the sack and Spain, that would be mean!

      Anyway, I’d still love some leftovers from Thanksgiving! I will bring the hot cocoa next week and we can always add some rum, this being a tavern after all.

    • Anonymous
      December 3, 2006 at 11:40 pm

      [IMG]http://d21c.com/walpurgis9/holidays/scrooge/100.gif[/IMG]who is this dancing around in tavern?

    • Anonymous
      December 4, 2006 at 9:06 am

      Looks a little like Jerimy to me! And if I know him, he will share!

    • Anonymous
      December 4, 2006 at 2:38 pm

      [IMG]http:..d21c.com/walpurgis9/holidays/scrooge/082.gif[/IMG]here’s someone else having a good time ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      December 4, 2006 at 2:42 pm

      Here’s a free gift.

      [IMG]http://d21c.com/walpurgis9/holidays/scrooge/092.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 4, 2006 at 3:34 pm

      [COLOR=”Purple”][SIZE=”2″]I agree Natalie, it’s got to be jerimy and he’s very generous. Cheers![ATTACH]845[/ATTACH][/SIZE][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      December 4, 2006 at 3:44 pm

      ahahaa you guys. Drinks are always on me ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      December 5, 2006 at 5:57 am

      OK, I promised you hot chocolat (with rum) on St Nicholas day, so here it is! Enjoy!

    • Anonymous
      December 5, 2006 at 10:07 am

      Did someone say Hot chocolate with rum, [B]yes there is a god![/B]

    • Anonymous
      December 5, 2006 at 11:39 am

      CHOCOLATE!!! I’ll take a DOUBLE please Eva!

      I might need more after that! Having a really Bad day, not just the residuals , with the hubby and the in-laws, too.:(

      Jer, you are such a Great Guy!:)
      I think we need some Holiday Decorations around this ole place…can anyone climb a ladder?

    • Anonymous
      December 5, 2006 at 8:04 pm

      [QUOTE=angel2ndclass22699]

      Jer, you are such a Great Guy!:)

      [/QUOTE]

      Cher – You suck up. :p

      I like climbing ladders. I’m pretty clumsy though, and I’ll probably get hurt, but it’s worth a shot.

    • Anonymous
      December 5, 2006 at 9:24 pm

      Shan- :p

      Cher- ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      December 5, 2006 at 11:31 pm

      Hey Cher,
      Can I come over and sit at your table! I had a really bad day too, with my mother’s caregiver! I’ll never forget her ATTITUDE until she shows she can understand me and my feelings.

      Thanks for the drinks Eva, hot chocolate with rum, yummy.

    • Anonymous
      December 6, 2006 at 3:38 pm

      Drinks are on me for the rest of today in Marges honor. To a wonderful woman who touched my life as well as many others. I will always remember her kindness and friendship, my only regret was never being able to meet her and give her a hug. So here is a toast to Marge, may she rest in peace and live on forever in our hearts.

    • Anonymous
      December 6, 2006 at 5:34 pm

      Jerimy, I’ll raise my glass with you to Marge. One of a kind, and never to be forgotten.

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      December 6, 2006 at 7:37 pm

      Jer, I’m in! To Marge!

      Shan

    • Anonymous
      December 6, 2006 at 8:06 pm

      [COLOR=”Purple”]Another glass raised to Marge…What a wonderful woman who will never be forgotten. Vicki[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      December 7, 2006 at 3:14 pm

      Heres To Marge and may She have Eternal Fun chasing after All those Male Nurses and British Lads!!:)

    • Anonymous
      December 7, 2006 at 3:44 pm

      I’ll join you in a drink for Marge. I think the Long Island Railroad made a special stop and took her to heaven, she loved to ride it ๐Ÿ™‚ Marge understands the smile.

    • Anonymous
      December 7, 2006 at 5:43 pm

      A drink in Marge’s memory….Get one for the naked cowboy, too. Marge would have liked that.

    • Anonymous
      December 9, 2006 at 10:43 pm

      I say we get the Naked Cowboy drunk and take advantage of him . . . for Marge! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Who’s in?

    • Anonymous
      December 9, 2006 at 11:38 pm

      I’M IN ๐Ÿ™‚ He hangs around Times Square in New York City, I’m from New York, I’ll go and get him.

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 10:28 am

      Liz, that sounds like the perfect mission for you! Don’t forget to take your cane with you so you can knock him out with it, then strap him over your lap and wheelchair him back to the Tavern. Do you need us to send Jerimy to New York to assist? :p

      Good luck! I know you’ll do us proud!

      Shan

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 12:51 pm

      May I slide in and order a Cranberry Stoli?

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 2:03 pm

      I got him Shan ๐Ÿ™‚ Tripped him up good with my quad cane ๐Ÿ™‚ Let’s try to keep him in the tavern until Christmas so he can sing my Christmas song.

      [IMG]http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/2851/nakedcowboypt1.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 3:52 pm

      When he wakes up and sees all us women standing over him, somehow I don’t think he’ll complain. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Vicki, only if you grab one for me too!

      Jer, where are you? How does it feel to have a little competition?

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 7:34 pm

      Cheers to you, Shannon. Whatis that thing playing a guitar? Bad taste should be against the law.

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 10:06 pm

      [SIZE=”6″]You know you need a drink when…[/SIZE]

      [IMG]http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8951/baddayvc2.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 10:15 pm

      Competition is good, no worries here Shan ๐Ÿ˜‰

      [quote=Shannon]When he wakes up and sees all us women standing over him, somehow I don’t think he’ll complain. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Vicki, only if you grab one for me too!

      Jer, where are you? How does it feel to have a little competition?[/quote]

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 10:55 pm

      Vicki, That “thing” would be the notorious Naked Cowboy! Marge loved him! I can’t say I mind him myself! Any good-looking man who wants to walk around in tidy whities strumming on a guitar all day is okay in my book! By the way, that picture doesn’t do him justice. He looked better when I saw him on Howard Stern. :p

      Cheers!

      Shan

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 11:19 pm

      /me puts on tightie whities :p

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 11:34 pm

      Oh my gosh, that’s so funny! Is Jerimy getting jealous now? :p

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 11:44 pm

      jer, i gotta see that!! i’ll be up there with my digi!!!!:D do u need a guitar? i’ll bring one with me!!!:)

      Drinks on me for everyone!!! i heard from george!!!! he is home now, he will let me know more on how he is doing as soon as he gets things under control at home. Cheers to George!!!

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 11:45 pm

      Ok I will have to take a picture for you guys ;). Hearing that George is home and ok has made my whole weekend. Tell him we miss him.

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 11:48 pm

      Yay! George is back! That makes me feel so very happy! Thanks for letting us know, Cher! Please give him my regards!

      Jer, as for you and you picture . . . well, nevermind. Go ahead and post it, but don’t forget the guitar! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      December 10, 2006 at 11:52 pm

      I already have. i’ll keep checking that addy now that i know he is home and feeling better. i’m really happy that he emailed me after soo long also jer, i’m still doing the snoopy dance!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2006 at 10:12 am

      it’s not the tidy whities that was the fashion faux pas, it was the CB Boots!!!

      Not that any of you care, but in the 9th circuit court, seeing guitar man in jail dressed like that would constitute a “strip search” and I would had to have probably cause or he could sue me. Darned liberal judges, anyway!!

      It’s my Friday, almost time for a drink.

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2006 at 5:04 pm

      Boy did Marge love that Naked Cowboy.:)

      Can someone buy me the biggest glass of Chardonnay right now? I’d like the glass to be the size of a wastepaper basket.

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2006 at 5:58 pm

      Donna,

      You’ve got one – it’s on me, and another whenever you are ready! If anyone deserves it right now, it’s you.

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2006 at 7:18 pm

      Donna,
      You’ll get all the chardonnay you want. I know Marge loved the Naked Cowboy, that’s why I went to get him.

      Vmac, are you offended by the cowboy? I apologize for the pic if you are. I respect people’s feelings and would NEVER knowingly offend anyone.

      If I apply myself, my tavern Christmas song will be finished soon.

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2006 at 7:23 pm

      Liz, no not offfended at all. I’m always just amazed at what people will do to get noticed. But thanks for asking. I’m also amazed at what people will do in public, then come to jail and sue us.

      Hour and a half to Friday night. Go to dance, then it’s brew time. The Christmas seasonals are out now. Whee!!!

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2006 at 8:09 pm

      Donna, I’d offer you another chardonney, but I’m afraid I’d have to call an ambulance!

      I love you!

      Shannon

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2006 at 8:44 pm

      Donna I got your back. Get as drunk as you need to and I will take care of you.

      Jerimy

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2006 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks you guys and gals, I love you all.

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2006 at 11:07 pm

      Donna, you’re in good hands with Jerimy. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      December 12, 2006 at 11:53 am

      here’s a mistletoe for our tavern, lets see who get’s caught under it, shhhhhhh, don’t tell.

      [IMG]http://www.buyatree.com/images/mistletoe.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 12, 2006 at 8:27 pm

      Uh oh, I think I’m standing right under there! Guess someone’s gonna have to kiss me!

    • Anonymous
      December 12, 2006 at 8:31 pm

      Consider it done ๐Ÿ˜‰

      [quote=Shannon]Uh oh, I think I’m standing right under there! Guess someone’s gonna have to kiss me![/quote]

    • Anonymous
      December 12, 2006 at 8:52 pm

      LOL Thanks, Jer! *Peck*

    • Anonymous
      December 13, 2006 at 10:11 pm

      i have been missing out in this tavern, we have KISSIN going on in here!!!
      Is there a bar tender or we get our own?

    • Anonymous
      December 13, 2006 at 11:34 pm

      Hello Lisa, glad to see you found your way to the TAVERN. You might be able to get the NAKED COWBOY under the mistletoe, go back a page or two and find his photo. The tavern’s a place where we can have cyber drinks and a good time with friends. If you don’t see a bartender, just help yourself.

    • Anonymous
      December 15, 2006 at 2:14 pm

      yes, but i live in Texas so it is not as cold as Norb and other people but sometimes it doesn’t matter how cold it is outside, i am cold most of the time inside. i have an electric throw in every room! i am living in my sweats, and sometime sleep in them. for a long time i was trying to find the electrical boot warmers but gave up. i read that some people here have the electric heating mattress pads. You are not alone. i avoid going out after 5:00 when the sun starts going down. the colder i am the more pain i feel, especially in my legs and feet.:( try doing those things you love to do with the family, it seems that is what my family requested, just try, i never know if i can do something or go somewhere unless i try!:o

    • Anonymous
      December 15, 2006 at 2:17 pm

      ok, i don’t know what happened. this post was suppose to go with cold and cidp. i got knocked off and when i came back this was posted here! i know they are having problems but i wanted to explain why this was in the tavern. sorry!:eek:

    • Anonymous
      December 15, 2006 at 2:21 pm

      Liz,
      thanks for the welcome. you know i am in Texas and we love COWBOYS and especially singing ones! i will take that dance (boot-scooting-boogy!!!!!!weeee!) But i need a drink before i do any kissin’…..;)

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 12:05 am

      Lisa,

      Since I’m a Tennessee girl, I’ll join you in the boot scootin’ boogie! I lived in Denton for a short time and used to hang out with my friends at Billy Bob’s in Ft. Worth. We all had our belly buttons pierced in Dallas. I really miss those days! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Good to meet you!

      Shannon

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 11:02 am

      hi shannon,
      nice to meet you too. i worked at many clubs in Dallas, Arlington, Richardson etc dealing blackjack. i really miss those days too, it makes me feel old! I would dance on my breaks, it really is a good way to stay thin, all that dancing. i wish i could dance the night away again! i wore that cowboy hat for many years and drove a old chevy truck! how redneck of me lol…..

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 12:18 pm

      Lisa,

      There’s plenty of great looking hunks to dance with in Texas too! Northern guys just aren’t the same. Besides the naked cowboy, I haven’t seen a real cowboy in far too long! :p

      Although I’ve never owned a cowboy hat, I didn’t look too shabby in my Rockies. I wonder what my fiance Ben would say if I asked for a pair for Christmas? LOL He wouldn’t have a clue what I was talking about!

      Gosh, I wish we could go out and party together somtime! That would be so much fun! I probably wouldn’t think you were a redneck either!

      Shannon

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 12:27 pm

      Good grief, is this becoming a Cowboy bar? We’ll have to get a bull to ride. And here I am, in the land of microbrews and designer coffee. If you tried to bring that sh** kicking dancing to the northwest, you’d probably get a taste ordinance violation.

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 12:46 pm

      well i think it was the naked cowboy that started this.:D it just brought up some fun memories for us. i don’t hink we need that bull in here, most of us would get hurt, but i wouldn’t mind going horse back riding alittle. anybody have one? but of course i might need a designated driver!?!

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 1:47 pm

      I would love to go horseback riding too. Don’t know anyone who has one though. Anyone out there have a horse we can ride? Maybe if we gave the horse a drink, we could ride it easier. Oh, my hubby got a nice blttle of single malt scotch (Glenmorangie) for plating Santa at a Learning Center. He doesn’t drink, so I
      m passing it around

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 1:54 pm

      How about a bull, here’s a mechanical bull for our tavern. COWBOY UP!

      [IMG]http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/341/bullsul9.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 2:51 pm

      Haha, cute bull, Liz! I told Ben I wanted to get a horse, but he didn’t think it would be a good idea to have one in the city of Chicago. If we ever do get one, I’ll let everyone come for a visit! :p

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 3:26 pm

      Sure you can get a horse in Chicago. the police department has them. Cute bull!!!!

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 3:47 pm

      It is a cute bull, I’ll have to see if I can find a MMEEAANN one! If you want horses to ride, head on over to my nephew’s in Firth, Idaho. They’ve got horses! Nephew’s wife trains horses. She is a horse whisperer and travels to ranches in neighboring states.

      I got bit by my sister’s horse one time and don’t ask where ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 3:58 pm

      How’s this one, it’s a mechanical pit bull.

      [IMG]http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8872/bullyxn2.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 4:21 pm

      Liz, you’re too funny!

      I was talking to some of the hose-riding policeman one day at the park, and I asked them where their barn was. They said South. I don’t go South because it’s kind of scary! Sadly enough, the barn caught on fire about a year or two ago, and a lot of horses were killed. I think it was between 100-200, but I don’t remember exactly.

      Didn’t mean to end on a sad note! Let’s get back to drinking! I’ll try some of that scotch!

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 4:25 pm

      Okay, I found the story. 32 horses were killed during a stable fire in the suburbs last year.

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 6:05 pm

      Passing the scotch to Shannon. According to my husband, it’s holy water, Shannon, so treat it with respect. In Gaelic, the word for water is “ushka”. The word for whiskey (there is no word for Scotch, as scotch is the only whiskey that is recognized) is “Ushka biel” or water of life. The spelling is probably all wrong.

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 6:51 pm

      Thanks, Vic! Ben’s “adopted” father used to teach Gaelic classes at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. You two would get along really well! He still gives public lectures, so I end up learning some things about Irish history, when I’m listening. Every October we go to the Abbey Pub for a presentation on the prisoners still being held in Northern Ireland. It’s sad that they’re still in prisons!

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2006 at 10:28 pm

      Nice stuff, Glenmorangie. My husband speaks Scottish gaelic, or Erse. I haven’t been able to wrap my ear around it, but from what I understand, Scotch and Irish Gaelic look the same on paper, but they can’t understand each other. Or maybe it’s the other way around. We should all be free of English occupation. Can you tell we are SNP’s?

    • Anonymous
      December 18, 2006 at 1:11 pm

      Here’s our TAVERN Christmas song

      It’s Christmas at the tavern
      let’s put a tree in here

      And raise our glasses
      to the friends we hold so dear

      There’s a turkey in the oven
      and a goose is in the pot

      Some cookies on a plate
      and the pies are piping hot

      There’s a party at the tavern
      so don’t be late

      We’re people with a syndrome
      who want to celebrate

    • Anonymous
      December 18, 2006 at 1:57 pm

      WONDERFUL Song Liz!!!!!! here have a drink, we will celebrate your talent!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      December 18, 2006 at 2:08 pm

      Raising my jar to Liz!!! Slante

    • Anonymous
      December 20, 2006 at 3:27 pm

      Vic, I’m half Irish/half English, but I don’t claim the English half. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Liz, that’s a wonderful song! Good job! Here’s to Liz!

    • Anonymous
      December 20, 2006 at 3:44 pm

      Glea va, Shannon.
      Let’s drink to Vic getting her Christmas shopping done tonight.

    • Anonymous
      December 20, 2006 at 10:22 pm

      Hello All! Someone set our friend Jerimy up with a tall one as he has a broken foot. Or perhaps we can set an IV directly to the foot for a more direct effect? Anyway he is in pain and that’s just not happening here at the tavern……Some sympathy girls?

    • Anonymous
      December 21, 2006 at 12:59 am

      Jer,
      Tea and sympathy heading your way. I’m really sorry about your foot. That bites.

    • Anonymous
      December 23, 2006 at 4:06 pm

      Jer have a seat, put your foot up, let me get you a cold one!!! hey natalie, come on over sit on the other side of jer’s foot and put your foot up, what is your pleasure?

      i need one of those wonderful concocktions you brew up, please Stephen!! i’m celebrating tonight!!! and i really need to get the past 4 days out of my mind!!!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      December 23, 2006 at 8:09 pm

      aww thanks, you guys are great. Let’s get drunk ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      December 24, 2006 at 6:04 am

      I’m there with ya jer!!!!!!:D

      Barkeep…LINE EM UP!!!!! please!:)

    • Anonymous
      December 28, 2006 at 9:52 am

      I’m sorry, but I’m just going to sit across the room by myself and watch as you ladies fuss over Jerimy. Maybe I’ll have a glass of champagne while I wait. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      December 28, 2006 at 9:54 am

      ohhh shan, don’t be a fuddy duddy! come on over and help me tease jer!!!:D

    • Anonymous
      December 28, 2006 at 3:22 pm

      I’ll sit with Shannon and watch. I’m not much in to teasing, but I can sure enjoy my single malt and watching.
      Hey Shannon, scoot over

    • Anonymous
      December 28, 2006 at 10:09 pm

      To tired to even drink:( …………hook me up IV style to good ol’ Wild Turkey.

      Oh and run it wide open!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: :p :rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      December 28, 2006 at 11:53 pm

      Hello OneEyeGeo,
      It’s so good to see you in here. We’ll take care of you and you can have whatever you want, anyway you want. Bartender get that IV going for OneEye. You don’t have to fall asleep at the table, we have a nice comfy easy chair.

    • Anonymous
      December 29, 2006 at 12:05 am

      I had a Michelob! Wanted a Margarita…..you can count on one hand the drink I have yearly! Usually I just put a lemon wedge in my iced tea! Whose turn was it to put the pretzels and peanuts around the tables?

      Choose that drink wisely! Drink it slowly and Do NOT Drive Drunk….that means those of you in wheel chairs! You keep running over my toes! Those of us on those crutches, take them with you when you leave! The canes have to touch the floor at all times! No poking anyone with the crutches either. NO RIDING your bed down the middle of the street! We have to keep up our image as a mature group! LOL

      Who left the skate board in the Women’s room? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      December 29, 2006 at 11:02 am

      OneEyedGeorge! Oh my gosh, you’re back! Please come over and sit by Vic and me! We all missed you so much! See how easily you detract attention from Jerimy? Welcome back, George! I hope you’ll be staying awhile!

      Drinks are on me in celebration of George’s return!

    • Anonymous
      December 29, 2006 at 1:05 pm

      WooHoo! Thanks Shannon, and welcome George. Here’ have a wee dram of my special Hogmanay Single Malt. Glenmorangie

    • Anonymous
      December 29, 2006 at 3:53 pm

      Glad you found your way to the tavern george!!!! we can roll over a bed for ya mate if it will make you more comfy, ..i get to play with the buttons though!!!:D Hugs Bro!!!

    • Anonymous
      January 1, 2007 at 12:18 pm

      Sounds good Lil Sis, but I still have a whip so watch it.:p Shannon someone has to let Jer rest and I have stuck it out all these years a few more, at least, years would be nice.:D

    • Anonymous
      January 2, 2007 at 11:56 am

      Okay, all the New Years mania is over.
      Here everyone …….. have a cup of Irish coffee [_]> ~~~~~~ and relax and mellow out.

    • Anonymous
      January 2, 2007 at 1:59 pm

      That sounds good!! I’ll take a few! Please.

      George, are you getting enough to take away your pain? I think you are halucinating again….whips?! You are sooooo silly!!!!!:)

      I raise my I.C. to you George—for making it through another bday celebration!!!!

    • Anonymous
      January 2, 2007 at 2:15 pm

      mmmmmmmmm Irish Coffee, I’ll take a big cup. Can I hang this picture I drew in the TAVERN!
      [IMG]http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8473/picturekk3.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      January 2, 2007 at 9:22 pm

      I think it would look great right over the fire place. What do the rest of you think?
      Bartender, while they are thinking how about a single malt straight up with a little water on the side.

    • Anonymous
      January 2, 2007 at 10:18 pm

      [QUOTE=vmac]Okay, all the New Years mania is over.
      Here everyone …….. have a cup of Irish coffee [_]> ~~~~~~ and relax and mellow out.[/QUOTE]

      Ben and I gave the neighbors Baileys for Christmas, and then they invited us over for New Years. I’m still pretty mellowed out. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      January 3, 2007 at 8:40 am

      Happy New Year to all of you!

      I need a drink (does anyone remember my stiff Double Dutch Gin?). Beautiful drawing over the fireplace, by the way!

    • Anonymous
      January 3, 2007 at 9:26 am

      Eva, I’ll join you for a double dutch gin! How ya feelin? any relief for your pain? Hope you were able to enjoy New Years Eve.

      Very Nice Drawing there Liz, you are very talented. I love covered bridges, use to travel all around the country visiting them when I was younger.

    • Anonymous
      January 3, 2007 at 1:17 pm

      What’s a double dutch gin? I’ll take one.
      Liz, thanks for the drawing for the fireplace. It’s beautiful. I so envy folks who can draw and paint. My painting is limited to trim and walls. I do a great straight edge. Handing the Aberlour single malt to Jim. Slainte, Jim.

    • Anonymous
      January 3, 2007 at 7:18 pm

      If I remember Genava is a very fine gin made in the Netherlands. Vielen dank [Thanks] for the malt, vmac. Here to all who gather here to enjoy fine friendship, fine liquor and a song or two.

    • Anonymous
      January 4, 2007 at 1:46 am

      Here here!!!
      A hearty round of Du, du liegst mir im herzen a fine drinking song.

    • Anonymous
      January 4, 2007 at 2:03 pm

      Vmac: Bols, Bokma, Hooghoudt, all lovely, strong dutch jenever/gin. As I am frequently taking a double drink I call it a double dutch gin:)

      Hi Cheryl, so good to meet you here again. Pain’s the same, and so is my determination to not let it beat me!

    • Anonymous
      January 4, 2007 at 7:41 pm

      I’ve read many of your post here in the tavern, but I haven’t had a drink in over 15 years. I’m not an alcoholic, it’s just somthing I can live without. But, I just read Annie’s thread “Disapointed In You Guys” – Bar-keep, Grand Dad and seven please.

    • Anonymous
      January 4, 2007 at 8:55 pm

      Bruno, I’ll join you, if you don’t mind. Between Annie’s threads and the kind of day I’ve had today, I’ll have a double, please.

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      January 4, 2007 at 9:00 pm

      I’m with you re: Annie’s posts as well. I hate to be judgemental and hard nosed, but she sounds like the rest of the whiny “outmates” I deal with on a daily basis, so pour the whiskey bar-keep, and I’ll belly up the the rest of the croud.

    • Anonymous
      January 5, 2007 at 4:31 am

      And to go with the drinks a picture of a rainbow taken on new years day. I would think that means something good, a rainbow to start the year with, right?

    • Anonymous
      January 5, 2007 at 4:50 am

      And to go with the drinks a picture of a rainbow taken on new years day. I would think that means something good, a rainbow to start the year with, right?

      (Can anyone tell me how to make the image appear with the message? Thanks)

    • Anonymous
      January 5, 2007 at 8:56 pm

      I need a shot of Jose Cuervo. Just give me a direct line. I was reading Annie’s message the other day, I was shocked. I called Lori and asked her what was going on.
      I don’t get on line much, with Mason being sick. We are in USA tonight, thank god for sisters and the lpa top she gave me. This wireless is great. This is the first time I have gotten anything free from the hospital. LOL hehehe :p

    • Anonymous
      January 5, 2007 at 9:35 pm

      HEY,
      We have new people in the tavern. I tried to be understanding with Annie, be helpful with my replies to her, even emailed with advice, but I don’t think she’s listening and her posts were saying that she’s not being understanding of us. We’re not professional counselors here, we’re people who deal with these syndromes. Patients need Patience.

      I’ll have a Long Island Iced Tea.

      When I have a good hand day, I’ll try to post steps on how I post bigger images/photo’s, etc.

    • Anonymous
      January 5, 2007 at 9:51 pm

      [IMG]http://www.wtv-zone.com/emma/kiss/gifs/a26.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      January 5, 2007 at 11:21 pm

      Hey gang! I was upset by Annie’s posts too, so I guess I’ll have to drink it off! I’ll have what everyone else is having, whatever that is!

    • Anonymous
      January 6, 2007 at 12:23 am

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/705/rainbowjk7.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

      Eva,
      Your picture of the rainbow helped wash away all the cares and fustrations of this week. The work week is over. Lets raise your glass an toat to what was and will be no more. Tommorw will bring its own joys. Life is too shrot to let somebody’s bad day ruin your own.

      Eva, I’ll email you tommorow to let you know how to get the picture to show. [Lord willing and the creek doesn’t rise]

    • Anonymous
      January 6, 2007 at 9:37 am

      Hey Jim. Post it so we can all know.
      It’s only Tuesday for me, so while the rest of you are celebrating, I’ll be having one beer and a slice of pizza while watching the Seahawks.

    • Anonymous
      January 6, 2007 at 6:53 pm

      Eva and Jim,

      Thanks for the rainbow picture. It brought a smile to the day.

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      January 10, 2007 at 12:45 pm

      Nobody’s here in the tavern. I’ll make myself a screwdriver and if I can find someones laptop in here, I’ll go online and go to match-dot-com Valentines Day is coming soon.
      WOOOOOOOWHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    • Anonymous
      January 10, 2007 at 4:45 pm

      Hey Liz,

      Match.com worked for me!! Go for it. Meanwhile, i’m going to grab a nice micro-brew and relax.

    • Anonymous
      January 14, 2007 at 6:39 pm

      Whew, do I need a drink this evening!

      We adopted a sweet cat named Sophia recently, and took her to the vet today to get her teeth cleaned and 2 teeth removed.

      4-1/2 hrs and $1,200 later, the vet called to say that the dental work was MUCH worse than anticipated. They had to remove TWELVE teeth on one side of the cat’s mouth! Plus, the other side is just as bad, but they couldn’t do all of the extractions in one day. Sophia is home now, on pain meds, and very, very sore. She’ll have to go through the same thing again onthe other side of her mouth in a month.

      Poor cat, poor vet, poor me! Somebody please get me a a large Scotch on the rocks!

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      January 14, 2007 at 7:32 pm

      Suzanne,

      Congrats on your recent adoption, but sorry about the unexpected dental problems! Have as much Scotch as you’d like! You deserve it!

    • Anonymous
      January 14, 2007 at 7:35 pm

      By the way, Vic, guess I should get you a drink too since you’re probably pretty upset about the Seahawks. Ben dislikes Rex Grossman so much, he was really hoping the Seahawks would win, and he’s a native Chicagoan.

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 1:13 am

      hey there shan, hows things? i have to agree with ben, i don’t like rex either-seems a bit arrogant and into himself. he has a nice throwing arm though. i still think the bears really wanted the win more then the seahawks this time. but i don’t think they have what it takes to go all the way. give ben big hugs for me.

      suzanne, you have your place reserved in heaven! that is great you care enough to adopt a kitty and are soo willing to give her the best treatment. kudos! let me get you a double!!

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 1:49 am

      Hell I wouldn’t care if Boy George was our frigging quarterback as long as we won.

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 8:59 am

      > Greatefully accepting Shannon’s buy so I can drown my Seahawk sorrows. They did their best. They just got beat by a better team. I think I’ll pass on watching the rest of the playoffs.

      Oh, I need some pain killers. On Friday I slipped on the ice and went right on my bum, then on this morning’s run, I got caught up in the dog’s lease and chest planted myself right on the asphalt. Good thing it was cold. I was really padded. Tore up a pari of gloves and two knees.

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 9:32 am

      I don’t think it was a matter of not wanting it as much as the Bears, but the Hawks are so badly injured. Even Matthew is playing with two broken fingers, and there are NO first string whatever they are that are all out. Oh well, time for healing and re-grouping.

      Angel, do you have to buy the kitty dentures? Sounds pretty weird that a cat that young would have such bad dental problems. It’s former owners must have kept it on a diet of sugar!! Lucky kitty now! What an angel of a pet owner you are.

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 10:30 am

      Thanks A2C, I can’t save them all, but I can try to save this one!

      vmac, thanks for the malt, mmmmm. And I’ll buy one to relieve your pain -poor you, sounds like you might need to join Jerimy in the plastic bubble!

      The vet says the dental disease is congenital – the teeth start to decay, and instead of getting loose and falling out, the tooth ligament (I”m in way over my head here with the dental jargon) calcifies and more firmly attaches the tooth to the jaw bone. The rotting tooth causes pain, and also can cause the jaw bone to get infected etc. To get the teeth out, they had to take some of the bone too. The vet also revised her age estimate for Sophia from 5 years old to 8 years old, because of how long it would take for the dental disease to advance so far. The good news is that after the other side is done, she’ll be pain free (and we’ll have a 3-legged, 8 yr. old, almost toothless cat, and be broke!). It’s worth it.

      Thinking about it gives me a headache – May I have one more of your special cask aged single malt please

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 10:38 am

      Suzanne, Many hugs for your efforts with 3 leg, toothless kitty. You will be rewarded with many purrrrrrrs along the way.

      Well since I’m here, I’ll take a double Captain and diet. Tuesday am, hubby’s Dad lost his battle with RA induced lung fibrosis. King David will be sadly missed and many bottles of wine are flowing in his memory.
      He taught for 33 years and has many students and staff members who will sorely miss him……And my family and kids will most of all.

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 11:50 am

      Eva and Vic,
      Sorry about the delay. I when down in the Tavernโ€™s cellar to check the wine selection and couldnโ€™t make it back up the stairs ๐Ÿ˜€

      If you want to post a picture on the site, first save it to a file on your hard drive. Go to [url]www.imageshack.us[/url] [cut and past to your browser] Check the resize box and set the resize to setting you want. Select file and click on the โ€œbrowseโ€ button. Go to the folder you save the file, select it and open it. Then click on the โ€œhost itโ€. In a moment you will see a screen that has numerous options. At the bottom of the list you should see a โ€œDirect link to imageโ€ option. Copy the information to the left

      When you open the post option on the form you will notice a yellow button that appears to have a picture on it. If you left click it you will see a box that says โ€œscript promptโ€. Past the information you copied from imageshack. Click OK. You will see something that looks like IMG [url]http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/3079/venustransit1xi2.jpg[/url] /IMG. on your post. If you select preview post you can verify if it came out the way you wanted it to. Give me a yell if you run into a problem.

      Suzanne
      Did you name the cat Lucky?

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 1:49 pm

      Wow, Jim. That looks like a lot of work. I’ll just let you post the photos.
      Yes, Angel, here’s another shot of the Eradour. Would you rather have a Rusty Nail?
      Brrr, it’s been cold enough here for an Irish Coffee. Wonder how coffee and Drambuie is? Any thoughts?

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 1:50 pm

      [IMG]http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/3893/dscn05121gz3.jpg[/IMG]

      No, it is not a large glass of double dutch gin my cat Lena is drinking here. The gin goes to Jim, for explaining how to post this picture! Proost (cheers)!

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 2:34 pm

      Talking about kitties, does anyone want to adopt another kitty, CRYBABY needs a home. Crybaby was born in my sister’s horse stable and when my sister died (1996), out of love for her, my brother-in-law continued to care for him. Then, my brother-in-law died of a broken heart in 1999 and their oldest son and his wife took crybaby. Now, my nephew and his wife are getting divorced, selling their house and neither one of them may be able to keep crybaby. Since crybaby was born feral, he’s a weird cat.

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 3:44 pm

      Natalie all your drinks are on me, sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your Family. I know how you are feeling, We loss Our Uncle Freddy on Dec 20th, His memorial is this week. He was the best Uncle in the world to Us. Always smiling and laughing right up to the day He slipped away from Us. He is now smiling and laughing with Aunt Dot, whom we lost last summer, they were quite the pair. I always smile when I think about Them.

      Suzanne, I took in an abandoned 8 1/2 yr old dog back in Feb of 05. His past was just miserable, but with my kids and momma’s help, Our Henry is a really Great addition to our Family. The day after I got him, the kids and I were taking Henry for a walk and I fell on the driveway in the 1/2″ of snow and broke my hand, broke my pelvis, injured my lower back, and blew out my right knee(which is what caused me to fall in the first place). Ever since Henry has been a momma’s boy and has been there with a happy tail all the time. He is a great dog and still plays ball like a puppy. Great pettherapy dog, too!

      Vic, Ouch! Hope you are alright. It sounds like you need some tender loving care! or maybe a few mins in the spa!

      Eva, great pic! Hope you are doin better! How about some of that good dutch gin? Proost!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 4:32 pm

      Angel – sounds like you’re the one who needs tlc. I just have bumps and bruises. I’m a tough old broad that’s hard to keep down. I bounce but I don’t break. I really, really need to get the hot tub fixed,

    • Anonymous
      January 15, 2007 at 4:38 pm

      Cheryl and Natalie- I’m sorry to hear of the losses you have both suffered. It’s so hard to let the good ones go. Here’s a shoulder to cry on for each of you. Let’s all raise a glass raised in honor of Uncle Freddy and King David.

      Jim C-We didn’t name her Lucky, but my husband has suggested that they name a wing of the vet’s office for her!

      Vic-It’s been 63 degrees here today, so no hot drinks for me please, but I’ll certainly be glad to buy you a nice one to take the chill off.

      Eva-Cute cat and good photo, and thanks to Jim, it came out fine.

      CodyStanley-Crybaby deserves a good home, especially since she’s had so many losses in her life. I hope you will find someone worthy.

      Cheryl- Henry must have known you would need him, when he let you take him in. How lucky you both are to have such unconditional love:) Be careful or you may need to join Jerimy and Vic in the plastic bubble!

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      January 26, 2007 at 4:05 pm

      WOW!! nobody around…i guess i’ll help myself to a strawberry daicq and sit by the fire for a bit.

      [FONT=’Times New Roman’] [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      January 26, 2007 at 7:24 pm

      Cheryl,
      I’ll have one with you, make mine a nice white wine…I’m sitting by the fire, too. It’s that kind of night.
      So raise your glass, here’s to all of us.

      JayDee

    • Anonymous
      January 26, 2007 at 11:37 pm

      AHHHHHHHHHHHHH, a fire’s going, two people are in the tavern, welcome to the tavern JayDee, it’s colddddddddd out, I’ll have a hot buttered rum, without the YoHoHo

    • Anonymous
      January 27, 2007 at 12:00 am

      hey liz, have you an idea for a valentines day song?

    • Anonymous
      January 27, 2007 at 9:40 am

      Hey Cheryl,
      I guess that means I’d better start writing one :p

    • Anonymous
      January 27, 2007 at 12:24 pm

      I’m drinking with the girls tonight! Bartender, a White Russian, please!

    • Anonymous
      January 27, 2007 at 12:39 pm

      hi shan, have a seat, put your feet up, relax…..

    • Anonymous
      January 27, 2007 at 6:55 pm

      Hi,

      I wold love to join in. Mine is a red wine – but, will somebody pour me into bed afterwards?

      God bless

    • Anonymous
      January 27, 2007 at 9:55 pm

      Hi

      Mind if I join you. I’ll have a double scotch on the rocks. Better make that two if you are going to start singing. I’ve never been able to carry a tune even if I use a wheel barrow ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      January 30, 2007 at 2:41 pm

      Good, Nobody’s Here. I’ll Just Sit At The Piano Even Though I Can’t Play; I Only Played The Triangle In The Kindergarten Band, He He He; And I’ll Hum The Words Of My Valentine Song That I Wrote. I Don’t Want Anyone To Hear It Yet, It’s Not Even Feb.

    • Anonymous
      January 30, 2007 at 6:29 pm

      It’s nearly February. I’d like to hear the Valentine song while I sit here by the fire. Hmmm feels good.

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2007 at 12:16 pm

      oh come on liz, let us hear it…. jim i can’t carry a tune either, we’ll make a great band!!:D

      hey stephen, how about one of those cool drinks only you know how to make….:)

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2007 at 2:05 pm

      OKAY OKAY OKAY, here’s my valentine song. I’m not tone deaf, but I have a nasal voice, so all of you sing or recite with me.

      VALENTINES DAY AT THE TAVERN
      THERE’S LOVERS OVER THERE,

      OH DEAR, HE TRIED TO KISS HER
      AND KNOCKED OVER HER CHAIR.

      WE HAVE A HEART SHAPED CAKE
      AND YUMMY CHOCOLATES OUT IN BOXES,

      HURRY UP AND GET SOME
      LIKE SLY LITTLE FOXES.

      GIVE SOME FLOWERS TO YOUR HONEY
      THAT’S A NICER GIFT THEN MONEY,

      ON VALENTINES DAY THE KISSES ARE FREE
      HERE’S YOUR CHANCE FOR A SPENDING SPREE

      IT’S VALERNTINES DAY AT THE TAVERN
      A PLACE FOR FRIENDS TO MEET,

      WE COME WITH CANES, WALKERS AND WHEELCHAIRS
      WHAT A FEAT, WHAT A FEAT.

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2007 at 3:23 pm

      Woo Hoo!!!! I’ll be humming that little ditty all afternoon. You really know how to put a song in my head, Liz.

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2007 at 9:43 pm

      Hi guys!

      Just wanted to post here that I’ll be hosting a meeting on Sunday, March 18th in Chicago! If anyone would like more info., please send me a PM or an e-mail!

      Enjoy your drinks!

      Shannon

    • Anonymous
      February 3, 2007 at 6:40 pm

      Looks like every one is asleep. Well it been one of those day, raw and cold. If you don’t mind I’ll just sit here by the fire and have a hot buttered rum. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      February 3, 2007 at 10:11 pm

      Hey there jim, that sounds good, do you mind if i join you?

      its quite blustery up here too, wind chills -15 to -20 and 4 on the thermometer right now—–all kinds of warnings up around here because of the cold.

      i think this fire needs a stokin’…..ahhh thats nice, really toasty.

    • Anonymous
      February 3, 2007 at 10:17 pm

      Oh the temps and wind chill are dangerous here too! I think this is the best place to stay for the weekend. I dropped off all the snacks and meals for the Super Bowl Party…I am actually having a COLD Michelob and you know I don’t drink that much! Had enough hot tea and hot chocolate trying to keep warm. I am tired of hot soup and chili so figure the beer has to be the next best choice for this weekend!

      Enjoy and GO COLTS!

    • Anonymous
      February 3, 2007 at 11:35 pm

      Hey everybody,
      We’re all coming in out of the cold. It’s been in the low twenties and it’s supposed to drop down to the teens. I wonder how buttered rum would taste in hot chocolate, yummy or yuck. If my critters don’t freeze overnight, I’ll throw out some food for them. Maybe I’ll bring in my canes the next time I come here. Today I walked 26′ with them, coming and going.

    • Anonymous
      February 4, 2007 at 1:07 am

      Were looking at a high of 62 and a low of 44 with winds of 5-10 mph but I’ll have a pre game Bud anyway. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    • Anonymous
      February 4, 2007 at 9:25 am

      Happy Super Bowl Sunday, everyone!

      Today is also Ben’s two-year anniversary with GBS! I can’t believe it’s been so long! The high today is negative something. Being from the South, I don’t think I’ve ever actually seen what negative anything feels like, so I’ll have to step outside for a moment today. We’re supposed to go to our neighbor’s place for the game, but everyone around here is rooting for the Bear’s, and Ben and I are rooting for the Colts. I’m going to suggest we stay home and watch the game alone.

      GO COLTS!!! GO PEYTON!!!

      Shannon

    • Anonymous
      February 4, 2007 at 1:50 pm

      Hello,
      Liz,
      I love your V-Day song!!

      Shannon, I think you did step out in the cold, a little frostbite to your brain…the COLTS? My 9 year old came home from school and told me COLTS stood for “Colts Only Loss The Superbowl”, he can’t wait to meet you and Ben!!!
      Cindy

    • Anonymous
      February 4, 2007 at 2:13 pm

      Happy Valentine’s Day!

      [IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/104/297168016_b94e7eefa2_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      February 4, 2007 at 2:14 pm

      [QUOTE=Shannon]Happy Super Bowl Sunday, everyone! Shannon[/QUOTE]
      I’m going to watch the game and root for both teams!

    • Anonymous
      February 5, 2007 at 8:07 am

      World news: the Colts have won! It was an item in our Dutch breakfast news.

      That must have been a great party for two, Shannon:D.

    • Anonymous
      February 5, 2007 at 11:06 am

      Cindy, we can’t wait to meet your family either! I bet Ben and your son get along great! He’s so good with kids! Sorry about your Bears! It must have been rough playing in that rain! Ben and I went to the neighbors, but by the time we got there, Ben had switched teams on me and started rooting for the Bears! It wasn’t much fun for me being the only one there rooting for the Colts!

      Eva, what is Dutch breakfast news? Sounds like a bridge club.

      I’m home from work sick today. I wonder if there’s anything good on TV?

    • Anonymous
      February 5, 2007 at 1:58 pm

      A bridge club, yeah right:p. No, just the morning news on Dutch television. They said it was a historical event…

      Hope you feel better soon, Shannon.

      I have a webcam! This is me with Lena, a picture taken just a moment ago. I still have to figure out how to get the light to be a bit more flattering though:o.

      [IMG]http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9046/picture5qi9.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      February 5, 2007 at 4:43 pm

      LOL What a cute picture, Eva! How’d you get the cat to stay there like that? I wish I looked as good as you on my webcam! Maybe I’d post more pics!

    • Anonymous
      February 5, 2007 at 5:15 pm

      Ken,

      The roses are so beautiful, but then again I have never seen an ugly rose. I love roses so much, use to grow them. My favorites were the lavender ones I used to grow and they smelled like raspberries.

    • Anonymous
      February 5, 2007 at 5:21 pm

      She likes to sit on my desk and watch all the movements on the computerscreen! She prefers something soft to sit on, so I lay a piece of my scarf in front of me. Wouldn’t want her highness to be uncomfortable…

      You look absolutely fine to me in your avatar, Shannon, and in a few days you will feel and look your glorious self, I promise;).

    • Anonymous
      February 6, 2007 at 3:04 pm

      [QUOTE=Brandy]Ken,

      The roses are so beautiful, but then again I have never seen an ugly rose. I love roses so much, use to grow them. My favorites were the lavender ones I used to grow and they smelled like raspberries.[/QUOTE]
      Thanks Brandy! My wife is “in to” roses…. she also has some “antique” roses she grew from seeds….I don’t remember which ones we have that do smell like raspberries.

      For this photo I did this at night in a totally dark room. I used a flashlight (one that produces daylight spectrum light) to “paint” the roses with light, moving the flashlight all around the roses until there was enough exposure for the camera to take the shot (automatic exposure).

    • Anonymous
      February 6, 2007 at 3:30 pm

      [QUOTE=Eva]A bridge club, yeah right:p. No, just the morning news on Dutch television. They said it was a historical event…

      Hope you feel better soon, Shannon.

      I have a webcam! This is me with Lena, a picture taken just a moment ago. I still have to figure out how to get the light to be a bit more flattering though:o.[/QUOTE]
      That’s great Eva…. I love cats! Yours looks much like one of mine did…

      I have never used a webcam, so I don’t know what adjustable features they have….could you tell me the make/model of webcam you have? I’ll check out the specs and see if the color can be adjusted to the type of lighting you have…..it’s called “White Balance”…. in photography there are different settings for the different types of light: Daylight, Incandescent, Tingsten, Flourescent, Cloudy, Shady, etc…. It is that setting and the type of light available that makes the colors do what they do!

      I processed your photo as best as I could……I like to play with processing!

      [IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/382012654_3616cfbb9c_o.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9046/picture5qi9.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      February 11, 2007 at 9:57 pm

      It’s so nice and quite here. I think I just sit by the fire and look over my notes for tomorrow’s classes and have a wee dram or two of a good single malt. Teaching on Mondays is always fun. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      February 11, 2007 at 10:38 pm

      While it is quiet I am going to live out my untarnished dreams that GBS does not spoil. GBS sets too many limits on my life, so I tend to day dream and have a few nice dreams during the night where I can make plans and actually accomplish what I planned to do! So here it goes! I have my housework all done and all my chores done at home. I wanted to clean up this place and put more wood next to the fire! Restock the snacks! Just give it a good Spring cleaning in here! Make it clean for Valentines Day crowd. Not to mention the NASCAR gang that will be watching speed week! Sorry if I made too much noise…..my dream is fulfilled….place is all stocked and clean! Enjoy!

    • Anonymous
      February 12, 2007 at 9:28 am

      The place looks great Kit, Thanks. hope you didn’t over do it….come have a seat and a refreshment-you deserve it.

    • Anonymous
      February 12, 2007 at 12:42 pm

      Ah, a nice clean pub. Thanks, Kit. Here’s a drinking chocolate with schnapps fpr you. How’s that for a valentine drink??

      I found a rare book for 18th century Church of Scotland sermons for my love for V’day. I think he’ll cry.

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2007 at 1:09 am

      Wow,nobody’s been in here for a couple of days!I’m going to get this fireplace going again…it’s freezing cold in here.Aha…that’s much better.It’s Daytona weekend FINALLY.All rounds today are on me!

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2007 at 3:06 am

      Ah, a fire sounds just right Lesa…..

      [IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/162/392738676_240b31966d_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2007 at 8:35 am

      OH WOW KEN, the fireplace looks so nice and inviting and even a kitty by the hearth. It’s been in the high teens where I just came from and the back yard and driveways are just a sheet of ice.

      I’ll sit here and warm up with a nice hot buttered rum.

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2007 at 9:02 am

      Did anyone like my Valentine drink? Not being a chocolate fan, I didn’t try it. Ken, your fireplace is WAAAAAY too clean. Where’s the bark slivers on the floor? I’m starting a 16 bhour work day. Good thing it’s my Friday. It will be lots of coffee until 2200 hrs. Then I want single malt, old enough to be out alone, straight, and a hot tub.

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2007 at 10:59 am

      Happy belated V-Day everyone! I’m happy to report that I’ve been feeling much better this week after being pretty miserable with my cold! I met with Cindy (cidp kid) and her family on Thursday to prepare for our upcoming meeting, and I’m getting pretty excited! I think things are going to work out great! Ken, can I come over and sit by your kitty cat? That warm fireplace sure looks inviting! Ben and I haven’t used our fireplace at all this winter. The price of logs went up a few dollars, so Ben refuses to buy them. Who knew it would get this cold?!

      Have a great day! And please tell us more about that book Vic! Sounds interesting! By the way, Eva, you look even better after Ken lightened up your pic, but the before was nice too!

      Shan

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2007 at 12:09 pm

      Okay, the book is a collection of sermons written by at Church of Scotland minister in the 17th century. The copy of the book that I found was published in 1868. It’s a slim little volume, but the printing is quite small. I have no intention of reading it, but my husband was thrilled.
      So, charging my glass and lifting my single malt to Alex, Slante va.

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2007 at 3:52 pm

      [QUOTE=codystanley]OH WOW KEN, the fireplace looks so nice and inviting and even a kitty by the hearth……[/QUOTE]
      Thank you!

      [QUOTE=vmac]….. Ken, your fireplace is WAAAAAY too clean. Where’s the bark slivers on the floor? …..[/QUOTE]

      We’re waaaay too neat! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2007 at 11:40 pm

      Tis a wonderful day with a fine fire and a cat by the hearth. Just a wee drop to help settle in for the night. Thanks for the fire, the warmth and the friendship. Tomorrow’s challenges are a day off.

    • Anonymous
      February 18, 2007 at 12:25 am

      12:20am : Have’nt been here for months and months and months……… Just finished watching “The Vicar of Dibley” on BBC America, came in for a martini with a tiwist ……… Tastes wonderful ……. shaken not stirred. Sleep well everyone.

    • Anonymous
      February 18, 2007 at 2:23 am

      [QUOTE=Shannon]…. Ken, can I come over and sit by your kitty cat? That warm fireplace sure looks inviting! Ben and I haven’t used our fireplace at all this winter. The price of logs went up a few dollars, so Ben refuses to buy them. Who knew it would get this cold?!
      Shan[/QUOTE]
      You sure can!

      I gave away all my firewood last year….and now we only burn Duraflame’s All Natural logs (they are made right here in town)…

      It’s easier than having to mess with real logs, and there are new regulations in California that now do not permit new homes to have open fireplaces, and, there are times when burning logs at all is prohibited, but the Duraflames are allowed.

    • Anonymous
      February 18, 2007 at 9:19 pm

      The secret is out-that’s why the fireplace looks so neat!I fed the kitty while watching the final Daytona crash.

    • Anonymous
      February 19, 2007 at 8:58 am

      [FONT=”Book Antiqua”]Well I don’t have a fireplace, but I do have a wood stove. I have access to all the firewood I need on this farm.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 19, 2007 at 8:29 pm

      How did the tavern talk turn into firewood conversation? Oh yeah, it’s this blasted cold spell we’ve had. We have our own wood also and its been burning for nearly a week straight. So back to the tavern, or maybe it’s too cold to go out. So I’m settling in with a nice white wine to keep the cold out.

    • Anonymous
      February 23, 2007 at 5:12 pm

      [COLOR=”SeaGreen”][B]First post for me in The Tavern……..I have a fireplace insert and blew through a cord of hard oak in 5 weeks with this cold snap we’ve been having. Price of 1 cord about $175 but for me it’s worth it.

      I don’t drink much, but enjoy good conversation. Look forward to watching and posting with you all. Peace[/B][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      February 23, 2007 at 5:52 pm

      Hey Dustdemon, you are probably one of the few who would understand since you farm and mentioned your abundance of firewood. We went through an entire hayrack load of firewood this past month. Lucky we have an abundance of wood, also.

      I like Ken’s fireplace at the tavern. Good job.

    • Anonymous
      February 23, 2007 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks JayDee! We like having a fire, but it makes the rest of the house too cold……the photo was of a real wood fire, we switched to Duraflame recently…not as “romantic” but so easy! (Like me….;) )

    • Anonymous
      February 23, 2007 at 9:55 pm

      Cheers,
      Made it though another week. It’s a little to warm down here in Florida for a fire tonight. ๐Ÿ˜€ However you might need a fire were you are. I’ll sit over in the corner and sip on a double single malt. Here to you.

    • Anonymous
      February 23, 2007 at 10:13 pm

      Anybody up for some Jello shots?

    • Anonymous
      February 23, 2007 at 10:23 pm

      OHHH that sounds good Lesa, i’ll take some Black Cherry ones please…

      too warm ahh jim…we are going down to single digits tonight! stoke that fire abit more please..:)

    • Anonymous
      February 23, 2007 at 10:31 pm

      Bartender,line us up some more black cherry Jello shots please!Did somebody turn the thermastat up in here?Must be those shots…

    • Anonymous
      February 23, 2007 at 10:53 pm

      AAHHHH!! it feels nice and cozy in here! i hope sovis comes in for a drink with us tonight! i miss chatting with him and listening to his songs and he picks a mean gheetarrr!:D

    • Anonymous
      February 23, 2007 at 11:37 pm

      Hey Cheryl,
      So, you met Sovis, now I wonder who gave him that name, hmmmmmmm? I think I’ll hang out in the tavern, thre’s supposed to be another storm coming where I live.

    • Anonymous
      February 24, 2007 at 3:34 am

      Let the storm come Liz!

      Isn’t this our tavern motto?……

      [IMG]http://tavern.parktavern.com/data/site879640/images/left/rain.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      February 24, 2007 at 9:44 am

      Brrr, it’s cold and wet here, so I’ll just slide in for one of those jello shots (my first ever). what’s the tune? I’ll sing along a bit. MMmmm feels nice in here.

    • Anonymous
      February 24, 2007 at 4:56 pm

      It’s Saturday and I feel like celebrating! No particular reason, just feel happy and want to share it.:)

      I made up a new drink. Chateau St. Michelle champagne (brut) with a little raspberry juice. It turns a beautiful cherry color and tastes great! I don’t have a name for it yet – anyone who wants to try one can have one one me, and help me give it a name.

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      February 24, 2007 at 7:58 pm

      Razzle dazzle surprise! You can pour me one!

    • Anonymous
      February 24, 2007 at 9:29 pm

      Suprise me too.That sounds so good!

    • Anonymous
      February 24, 2007 at 9:29 pm

      Suprise me too.That sounds so good!

    • Anonymous
      February 25, 2007 at 1:59 am

      boy that b+c drink sounds really good, i’ll take a double shot of cherry with mine please.

      nice call on sovis there liz, its better then elapy!:D

      anyone up for a burger and fries or something to eat-i’ll call over the waiter….

    • Anonymous
      February 25, 2007 at 10:07 am

      I’m in on the burger and fries. I’ll order a large batch of onion rings for the table. O~~~ O~~~~ O~~~~
      Here you are.

    • Anonymous
      February 25, 2007 at 5:01 pm

      Love the new name vmac – Razzle Dazzle Surprize it is! Bartender, bring one for vmac, Lesa, Cheryl, and anyone else here who wants a Surprize!

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      February 25, 2007 at 7:22 pm

      I’ll try that drink, but I’ll call it ChamBerry. Has anyone seen Sovis in here yet? I have to start writing an Easter song and we need SOVIS to sing it.

      If I don’t make it in tomorrow, then I’m snowed and iced in by the storm that’s supposed to hit my area.

    • Anonymous
      February 25, 2007 at 9:51 pm

      Thanks Suzanne.These are too Good!A little music would be nice…I heard that Sovis plays a mean guitar,maybe he will drop by tonight and play for us.

    • Anonymous
      February 26, 2007 at 2:38 pm

      Liz,

      I like both names, so how about ChamBerry Surprize? Whatever we call it, it’s yummy!

      Another song would be nice, especially for Easter, since I’m SO ready for Spring. Bring it on, Liz!

      Suzanne

    • Anonymous
      March 2, 2007 at 10:24 pm

      It’s Friday night!Anybody up for a Chamberry Suprize?Just what I need to unwind after this hectic week…

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 2:12 am

      I’ll drink to that…..sounds better than a Mimosa (Champagne and orange juice)

      The Chamberry Suprize not only sounds good…..here’s proof that it’s a great idea!

      I did a Google search for “raspberry + champagne” and I found this:

      [QUOTE]The Bar du Plaza Athรฉnรฉe is more than a novelty, it is a mine of innovations, worthy of the new millennium. In this balance between classicism and fashion night, [COLOR=”DarkRed”][B]Luigi Colombetti, Thierry Hernandez and their team guarantee the legendary Plaza service and suggest you Rose Royale cocktail, a mixing of raspberry and champagne. [/B][/COLOR]
      ….molecular gastronomy of a very different order has been going on in the chicest arrondissement of Paris. In the ice-cool bar of the Plaza Athรฉnรฉe hotel, hard by the designer boutiques of the 8th, Thierry Hernandez is expanding the minds of his customers with apple martini lollies and bubble-gum piรฑa coladas.

      When the 39-year-old bar director invents a cocktail, the bar world’s bloodshot eyes open wide and internet chatrooms are abuzz trying to work out how he’s done it. For he doesn’t just get creative with the usual stock of light and dark spirits. He distorts the laws of science to play with our idea of what a cocktail should be. [/QUOTE]

      [IMG]http://www.universal-travel.com/images/PlazaAthBar.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 8:38 am

      Ken..Wow, does our Tavern look like that? Even if it lacks the same atmosphere the company there makes up for it. I’ll have what’s on the counter! May be a little too early in the morning, but it’s still snowing and blowing and no sign of sun. A person can take this only so long!
      Here’s to spring on it’s way and better health for everyone!

      JayDee

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 9:00 am

      It’s rainy and blowing here. I had a tough day at work yesterday, and it was only my Monday. I need a coffee nidge to get me upstairs to start shift briefing.
      A hug would help, too.

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 9:05 am

      Yes, I knew it! Deep, OK, VERY deep down we are a classy bunch and we are destined to drink Rose Royale cocktails in a tavern called Bar du Plaza…

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 9:12 am

      I think I’ll sit for awhile and try to work on that Easter song :p I have two lines done already, but I’ve hit a writers block:mad: Maybe no-one will hear me if I try to sing it through. This one has to be a happy song, think of words, think, think, think:confused:

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 9:24 am

      You can do it Liz, I know you can:D.

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 11:29 am

      Vic, Big Hugs to you! ๐Ÿ™‚
      i think i’ll have one of those sunrise drinks myself, too early to drink really strong stuff-after a night of strawberry daicqs.
      liz, maybe Sovis can lend a line or two to help you with your writin’..

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks Cheryl.
      I’ll be helping with words for the songs, too

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 2:49 pm

      Easter is coming, hurray, hurray,
      and will be here on an April Sunday
      We get baskets of eggs and Altoids in tins
      But the best gift of all, is saved from our sins.

      * to be sung to the tune of The Campbells are Coming.
      ** I may face being dis-owned from Clan MacKenzie for any references to Clan Campbell.

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2007 at 7:31 pm

      HEY EVERYBODY,
      I finished my easter song for the tavern, but I still have a problem. I was cooking up a big casserole of baked zita, splattered tomato sauce on my brand new white sweatshirt:( INSPIRATION came to me and I jotted down the rest of the words for the song, NOWWWWWWWWW, I have to find the scrap paper with the first half of the song on it.

      WHERE DID I PUT IT, WHERE DID I BURY IT, must be under more scrap paper:confused:

    • Anonymous
      March 4, 2007 at 8:51 am

      Hurry Liz. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

    • Anonymous
      March 4, 2007 at 2:04 pm

      I got all the words of our Easter song together, found my scrap pages in different rooms, but maybe I should wait until after St. Paddy’s Day. And I forgot about St. Paddy’s Day, didn’t write a song. I don’t think I have enough time to come up with one now. Can’t do something “off the top of my head”, I’m a slow thinker.

    • Anonymous
      March 4, 2007 at 3:13 pm

      Hi Liz! Don’t stress out about this! You always come up with something fun, so there’s no need to think less of yourself. I am looking forward to your song, but take your time. Drinks are on me, so relax. And, hey, I am Dutch, so I wouldn’t know what St. Paddy’s Day is anyway:D.

    • Anonymous
      March 4, 2007 at 3:57 pm

      Oh, come on Liz. Stress a little.
      Eva, what is your national saint day? Sliante

    • Anonymous
      March 4, 2007 at 8:05 pm

      Here’s an idea. Instead of putting pressure on Liz to come up with a song for St. Paddy’s Day, I’ll submit the first verse, and everyone else else can submit verses as we go along. We should have quite a song by March 17th, and Liz will be free to work on her Easter song!
      ____________________
      To those of us who are Irish,
      and those of us who aren’t,
      we raise our glasses and make a wish
      to health and blessed hearts.

    • Anonymous
      March 4, 2007 at 10:29 pm

      This is AWFUL-somebody hurry up and post behind me!

      May your days be long,
      and your sleep sweet.
      As you sing this song,
      hope you’re tapping your feet.

    • Anonymous
      March 5, 2007 at 12:18 am

      The top of the morning to ya

      GBS’ers, CIDP’ers and more

      Welcome everyone to the Tavern fireplace I say

      It’s cold outside, so order and please close the door

      Maybe this will get Liz’s creative juices working and she can fix it up.

    • Anonymous
      March 5, 2007 at 4:44 am

      Being from Holland
      I haven’t got a clue
      About any sort of saint day
      But I’ll borrow one from you!

    • Anonymous
      March 7, 2007 at 12:57 am

      Bartender-a round of Green Lizards(rum and green chartreuse) for all takers please!I love the St.Patrick’s decorations in here.

    • Anonymous
      March 7, 2007 at 11:31 am

      [B][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Hey barkeep I would like a Chocolate Mint Shot[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

      [SIZE=3][COLOR=red]A shot that tastes like a chocolate mint cookie with a bite[/COLOR][/SIZE]
      [B][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]INGREDIENTS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

      [B][SIZE=3][COLOR=red][/COLOR][/SIZE] [/B]

      [LIST]
      [*][B][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]3/4 fluid ounce Irish cream liqueur [/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]
      [*][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]1/2 fluid ounce white chocolate liqueur [/COLOR][/SIZE]
      [*][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]1/4 fluid ounce creme de menthe liqueur [/COLOR][/SIZE][/LIST][B][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]DIRECTIONS[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

      [LIST=1]
      [*][COLOR=#333333][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Fill a shot glass half-full with Irish cream. Pour in chocolate liqueur to three-fourths full. Top with creme de menthe[/COLOR][/SIZE].[/COLOR][/LIST]

    • Anonymous
      March 7, 2007 at 1:55 pm

      Since I’ve already posted an Easter song and no one said anything, I’ll leave the St Pat’s song to the rest of you.

    • Anonymous
      March 7, 2007 at 10:33 pm

      Vic,
      I missed your Easter song-had to go back to it.I think it sums it all up pretty well!

    • Anonymous
      March 8, 2007 at 8:37 am

      I’ll be here to sing my easter song AFTER St. Patricks Day;) I’ve got too much going on with me right now to want to write a St. Patty’s song as well. I just put the cart before the horse when I wrote out the easter song and forgot about St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe that’s because I don’t have a drop of Irish blood.

    • Anonymous
      March 10, 2007 at 10:06 pm

      [B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][COLOR=#008000]ST. PATRICK’S DAY TOAST[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][COLOR=#008000]
      [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][COLOR=#008000]Saint Patrick was a gentleman,
      Who through strategy and stealth,
      Drove all the snakes from Ireland,
      Hereโ€™s a drinkee to his health.
      But not too many drinkees
      Lest you lose yourself and then
      Forget the good Saint Patrick
      And see all those snakes again[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [IMG]http://d21c.com/AnnesPlace/Holidays/StPat23a.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://d21c.com/AnnesPlace/Holidays/StPat23a.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://d21c.com/AnnesPlace/Holidays/StPat23a.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://d21c.com/AnnesPlace/Holidays/StPat23a.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 10, 2007 at 10:10 pm

      [IMG]http://d21c.com/AnnesPlace/Holidays/StPat2.gif[/IMG]

      [IMG]http://d21c.com/AnnesPlace/Bears2/StPatBear4.gif[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://d21c.com/AnnesPlace/Holidays/MapIrish.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 11, 2007 at 6:52 am

      Wow Dave, I’m impressed! I guess I’ll have to go easy on the chocolate mint shot then:D.

    • Anonymous
      March 11, 2007 at 11:26 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”SeaGreen”]St. Patrick came from Ireland
      A country trimmed with green
      It has the shamrocks and the pipes
      Those leprechauns you’ve seen
      Those leprechauns will trip you
      You’ll fall flat on your face
      They’ll tickle your nose and sour the milk
      Then find a hiding place[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]!

      fond on Google – Jim C ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      March 12, 2007 at 10:01 am

      Bravo bravo!! Jim and Dave

      Here’s a shot of Jamesons for each.

    • Anonymous
      March 14, 2007 at 7:55 am

      [FONT=”Century Gothic”]Here’s a toast to St Patricks Day, with a Mint Julep made with four roses bourbon whiskey. Thought I’d add a little something else to this, The versatility of Four Roses Kentucky Straight Bourbon can be verified by the world renowned Mint Julep, the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. After each Kentucky Derby the winning owner drinks a toast to his horse from a sterling silver cup. The winner’s name and year won is then engraved on the cup and added to the permanent collection of the Churchill downs Racetrack. [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 16, 2007 at 10:49 pm

      Okay,green beer for all takers!Happy St. Patrick’s Day everybody!

    • Anonymous
      March 16, 2007 at 11:43 pm

      [COLOR=seagreen]An Irish Spring
      1 oz. Jameson Irish whiskey
      1/4 oz. Hiram Walker’s
      Peach Flavored Brandy
      1 oz. Orange Juice
      1 oz. Sweet & Sour

      Four Leaf Clover
      1 oz. Irish Whiskey
      2 oz. Orange Juice
      2 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix
      splash Green Creme de Menthe

      Irish Flag Shooter
      1 oz. Green Creme de Menthe
      1 oz. Carolans Irish Cream
      1 oz. Grand Marnier

      Irish Laced
      1 shot Irish Mist
      2 splashes Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut
      2 splashes Half & Half
      3 splashes Pineapple Juice
      2 scoops Ice

      Nutty Irishman
      1/2 shot Carolans Irish Cream
      1/2 shot Hazelnut Liqueur

      Bushmill’s O’Thentic Irish Kiss
      1 1/2 oz Bushmills Irish Whiskey
      1 oz peach schnapps
      2 oz orange juice
      5 oz ginger ale

      [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      March 16, 2007 at 11:44 pm

      [IMG]http://xs1.xoospace.com/myspace/graphics/18660.gif[/IMG] f[COLOR=seagreen]rom Dave and Andrea[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      March 17, 2007 at 10:44 pm

      Here’s a toast of Jamisons for all my Irish friends.

      Who’s the first Irishman out in the spring?
      Paddy O’furniture

      What is an Irishman?
      A Scot who can swim

    • Anonymous
      March 17, 2007 at 11:17 pm

      I’ll have an IRISH KISS and I’ll be back here soon to sing my Easter song. I’ve also started to write another ditty, when I finish that, try to guess the tune.

    • Anonymous
      March 18, 2007 at 10:57 am

      I can try to guess the tune, but if I have enough of those Irish drinks, what I try to song won’t bear any relation.

    • Anonymous
      March 18, 2007 at 12:44 pm

      i’m a day late, but can i still get one of those Four leaf clover drinks?
      i’ll just sit back and listen to all you guys sing your little hearts out…i can’t sing worth salt…

    • Anonymous
      March 18, 2007 at 4:04 pm

      Enough 4 leaf clover’s and you’ll be sounding just like the rest of us.

    • Anonymous
      March 18, 2007 at 6:29 pm

      HEY, since we’re all singing, I’ll belt out my Easter song. First, gimme another Irish Kiss because I can’t sing a lick either.

      This one isn’t the “name that tune” that’s still being written, so sing the Easter song anyway you want.

      IT’S EASTER AT THE TAVERN
      LET’S DO THE BUNNY HOP.

      DA DA DA DA DAA DA HOP HOP HOP

      JUST BE CAREFUL HOW YOU DO IT
      SO YOU DON’T GO FLOP FLOP FLOP.

      THERE’S CHURCH FOR THE DEVOUT
      SO PUT A BONNET ON YOUR HEAD

      SIT VERY QUIETLY
      UNTIL YOUR PRAYERS ARE SAID.

      DECORATE YOUR WHEELCHAIRS, CANES AND WALKERSSSSS
      WITH FLOWERS AND SILKY FAKE GRASS

      THEN DANCE TO THE BEAT
      OF THE YELLOW CHICKY MASH.

      JOIN US IN THE TAVERN FOR THE BUNNY HOP
      KEEP THE LINE AMOVING

      DON’T LET IT STOP.

    • Anonymous
      March 18, 2007 at 10:23 pm

      Liz,

      I love it!
      Cindy:D

    • Anonymous
      March 19, 2007 at 11:59 am

      Good job, Liz

    • Anonymous
      March 20, 2007 at 9:25 am

      [SIZE=3][COLOR=plum]Happy Spring to Everyone!!! i put some vases of tulips on mantel, and some smaller vases of hyacinths around on the tables…..snif, sniff, snifff…ahhh….:) [/COLOR][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      March 28, 2007 at 11:36 pm

      Think I’ll have a Chamberry Suprize.These flowers smell so good!Great touch Cheryl!

    • Anonymous
      March 29, 2007 at 9:07 am

      Thank you Cheryl, they are very nice. I love the smell of hyacinths. That puts me in the mood for a cranberry vodka.

    • Anonymous
      March 29, 2007 at 6:30 pm

      I’ll have one for you all, but can’t make it to the Tavern. Heading to Galena, Il for the annual Wine Fest.
      All Winers are welcome, so I should fit right in.
      JayDee

    • Anonymous
      March 29, 2007 at 11:29 pm

      Bartender,

      Send over a good strong drink that will cut into the torment of numbness, make it two.

    • Anonymous
      April 1, 2007 at 8:27 pm

      Everyone to the bar, the drinks are on me.

      hint: check the date

    • Anonymous
      April 1, 2007 at 9:37 pm

      [B]Bartender, please give me a few bottles of white wine, I really need to get slushy drunk at the moment. When I pass out, just roll me into the corner and let me sleep for a few days.[/B]

    • Anonymous
      April 2, 2007 at 2:19 pm

      Hi Donna, I hope you are feeling better and do not have a big hangover.:) If you feel like it come and sit with me and I’ll buy you a (non-alcoholic?) drink. If you do not, I will just let you sleep for a while and I will be a bit quiet while I celebrate!

      Double Dutch Gin for everyone!
      :):):)

    • Anonymous
      April 2, 2007 at 3:11 pm

      Accepting Eva’s DD Gin with pleasure. Thank you Ma’am.
      I think we all had a tough weekend.

    • Anonymous
      April 4, 2007 at 9:20 am

      OH WOW,
      I think I had too much to drink, I’m seeing things.

      [IMG]http://www.wtv-zone.com/GrannyJ/holidays/Easter/gifs/threebun.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      April 4, 2007 at 6:58 pm

      Liz,
      I guess I’m in the same boat. I see them too.

    • Anonymous
      April 4, 2007 at 7:48 pm

      YIKES!!!
      What was the name of that big rabbit in the Jimmy Stewart movie? Henry? Harry? Howard? Walter?

    • Anonymous
      April 4, 2007 at 8:59 pm

      OH NO!
      Rabbits multiply, that’s three rabbits I saw. If they’re all girls and they each have a million babies, that’s three million babies in the tavern.

      TRIPLE YIKES

    • Anonymous
      April 5, 2007 at 1:37 am

      Victoria,
      His name was Harvey if I remember right. Well who cares, barkeep I need 4 shots of Old Grand Dad. One for me and my three new friends Henry, Harry and Howard. Sorry Liz, I prefer they weren’t girls there wouldn’t be room for the rest of us. Drink up guys maybe we can get Walter to by the next round, he should be here any minute.

    • Anonymous
      April 5, 2007 at 11:53 am

      Harvey!!! Thanks all.
      Okay, belly up. Ballvenie for all

    • Anonymous
      April 5, 2007 at 4:39 pm

      I just found some chocolate eggsyummy!……….YUCK…THAT WASN’T CHOCOLATE! Be careful what you eat here…after a few drinks…you do see things!
      Cindy

    • Anonymous
      April 5, 2007 at 6:21 pm

      ptooey! Yuck. Pass the pickled eggs, please.

    • Anonymous
      April 6, 2007 at 12:18 am

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/8887/aftereasterbunnyxa2.jpg[/IMG]

      [SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]Speaking of rabbits…[/COLOR][/SIZE][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      April 6, 2007 at 9:08 am

      Jim,
      That’s great!! Love the pic. Move over, and make room for the bunny, you guys.
      Here bun – have a pickled egg to go with the Blue.

    • Anonymous
      April 6, 2007 at 1:47 pm

      [B]You mean to tell me there really isn’t a big pink rabbit over there at the bar?:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: Okay, now would be a good time to stop drinking.[/B]

    • Anonymous
      April 6, 2007 at 3:49 pm

      Brandy, now is definately NOT the time to stop drinking. Wait for medical supervision.
      What a day at work!! Sheesh!! Floods, fire alarms going off. Good grief!! Next thing you know the curtain will rip in half

    • Anonymous
      April 6, 2007 at 4:08 pm

      i’ll have what the bunny is having!!:D

    • Anonymous
      April 6, 2007 at 6:21 pm

      [B]Me thinks I will have what that big, pink, furry, rodent is having too.

      HIC, HIC, HIC, HIC, HIC, HIC, HIC HIC, HIC[/B]

    • Anonymous
      April 6, 2007 at 7:20 pm

      I HEAR SOMETHING……RA TA TAT….RA TA TAT………oh there it is, Donna’s pink bunny.

      [IMG]http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/2272/bunnycx9.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      April 6, 2007 at 7:41 pm

      [B]Oh no Liz, that rodent scares me.:eek: Why is he wearing sunglasses? Is he drunk and he doesn’t want us to see his bloodshot eyes?If he comes near me I’m throwing away his batteries and smashing that drum over his head.:D .[/B]

    • Anonymous
      April 7, 2007 at 2:56 pm

      i rather see the pink one then the green one i have……hope everyone enjoys their Easter!:)

    • Anonymous
      April 7, 2007 at 3:38 pm

      Oh goodness. Now we have green bunnies?
      What is the workd coming to? Please let me go back when bunnies were brown and there were only 3 choices for TV channels

    • Anonymous
      April 7, 2007 at 7:09 pm

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9184/rabitorduckit5.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”][CENTER]After a drink or two it hard to tell[/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 7, 2007 at 11:20 pm

      What is going on with the EASTER BUNNY.
      A public school in Rhode Island decided the Easter Bunny is TOO CHRISTIAN and wants the children to call the bunny Peter Rabbit. The state legislators are trying to pass a law to restore the bunnys good name.

    • Anonymous
      April 8, 2007 at 2:05 am

      I brought in a basket full of those neat Easter goodies. dig in everyone!

    • Anonymous
      April 12, 2007 at 12:34 am

      [COLOR=red]I’ll have a:[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      1 1/2 oz dark creme de cacao
      1/2 oz vodka
      1 tsp chocolate syrup
      1 tsp cherry brandy
      [LIST=1]
      [*]Shake creme de cacao and vodka with ice.
      [*]Strain over ice in an old-fashioned glass.
      [*]Float chocolate syrup and cherry brandy[/LIST][IMG]http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/17470/14_2007/1186.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      April 12, 2007 at 8:59 am

      Oh Lord, Dave. It’s 5 in the AM here, and the thought of your drink almost made me spew. Whew!!

      My life is a shambles right now. I need a drink. How about a bloody Mary?

    • Anonymous
      April 12, 2007 at 10:40 am

      How do I insert a picture?

    • Anonymous
      April 12, 2007 at 12:52 pm

      victoria, ken put some easy to follow directions in the thread named point reyes, it worked for me anyways.

      captain dave i’ll have one of those cool drinks please…:D

    • Anonymous
      April 12, 2007 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks
      send me down a beer

    • Anonymous
      April 13, 2007 at 10:14 am

      [IMG]http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w232/vmac3205/czechopera.jpg[/IMG]

      Now here is a couple to toast to!!!!

    • Anonymous
      April 13, 2007 at 10:53 am

      Here! Here! To the Royal Couple!:)

      Good Job Victoria! Nice pic.:)

    • Anonymous
      April 13, 2007 at 11:02 am

      Thanks Cheryl,
      The hotel we stay at in Prague is on across the street from a lot of the Embassies. When we went to dinner dressed like that, they though he was from an embassy. Good service.

    • Anonymous
      April 14, 2007 at 12:06 am

      [COLOR=red]Have a beer on me ya’all![/COLOR]

      [IMG]http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k11/Beerstheanswer/beers.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      April 14, 2007 at 12:22 am

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2729/beermatsphotoofpileofemku3.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]
      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”6″][COLOR=”Blue”]Dave,
      Lets make sure there enough for everyone[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 14, 2007 at 10:23 am

      Good job, Jim. Now that’s what I’m talkin about!!!

      Woo Hoo, weekend is here!!

    • Anonymous
      April 14, 2007 at 6:21 pm

      Any room for a wine drinker?

    • Anonymous
      April 14, 2007 at 8:26 pm

      Snuggle in, Teresa….scoot on over you two big lugs and let the lady in. Ouch, dammit Dave, you rolled over my foot.

    • Anonymous
      April 14, 2007 at 10:37 pm

      [IMG]http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6259/wineev6.jpg[/IMG]
      [SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”SeaGreen”]I hope this enough wine [/COLOR][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      April 14, 2007 at 11:36 pm

      OH BOY,
      I thought it would be quiet in here. I’ve been trying to write our official tavern song and I’ve hit writers block several times. I WAS GOING TO SIT AT THE PIANO even though I can’t play (used to play triangle in kiddie garten band) AND SING WHAT I’VE ALREADY WRITTEN but can’t sing either.

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2007 at 12:59 am

      Hello,
      Anyone in here? I’m fairly new, I’m looking for the CIDP forum.
      It’s so quiet in here. Today is Sunday. All gone to mass may be.
      I’ll snoop around. What? I’ve never seen so much b..ze. Oh no I’m not alone, sur-p-r-i-s-e! May I join you guys? Barkeep, may I please have Tonic Soda with Quinine (chicken little).My neuro may be watching.
      Any music?…

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2007 at 11:20 am

      Welcome, Pallas. Yep, pretty quiet, but it is Sunday morn. How about a virgin Bloody Mary? I’m not sure if they play gospel music in the Tavern.

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2007 at 1:21 pm

      [QUOTE=JayDee]Welcome, Pallas. Yep, pretty quiet, but it is Sunday morn. How about a virgin Bloody Mary? I’m not sure if they play gospel music in the Tavern.[/QUOTE]

      Hi Jaydee,
      Thanks for the warm welcome. I already feel at home.
      By the time we are thro’ we’ll be singing and doing jumping
      jacks. Liz will be here soon, I’m pretty sure with some cool songs.
      Pallas.

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2007 at 1:26 pm

      [QUOTE=JayDee]Welcome, Pallas. Yep, pretty quiet, but it is Sunday morn. How about a virgin Bloody Mary? I’m not sure if they play gospel music in the Tavern.[/QUOTE]

      Hi Jaydee,
      Thanks for the warm welcome. I already feel at home.
      By the time we are thro’ we’ll be singing and doing jumping
      jacks. Liz will be here soon, I’m pretty sure with some cool songs.
      Pallas.

    • Anonymous
      April 16, 2007 at 1:57 am

      Hey JD and Pallas, what’s up?
      I’m in for all night. Working an OT shift, and need something to keep me awake. The nice thing about all the booze in this tavern, is it doesn’t get us in trouble.

    • Anonymous
      April 16, 2007 at 1:49 pm

      Hey Barkeep do you serve hot toddies here? I’m a little on the cold side for 2 days now and need something warm and I don’t want coffee either.

      [B]Serve em up sweetie, I’ll be in the back sitting at the table, anyone want to join me?[/B]

    • Anonymous
      April 16, 2007 at 2:01 pm

      I’ll join ya Donna…can i have a fruited drink please barkeep-one of those Stephen special recipe drinks…..:)

    • Anonymous
      April 16, 2007 at 4:56 pm

      Cold and wet here this morning, so a hot toddie is exactly what I need. One for me, too barkeep

    • Anonymous
      April 16, 2007 at 10:36 pm

      I am usually a bud lite girl with an occasional captain morgan and coke.
      I’d like to find a whine that isnt tart or dry…something kind of sweet. any recommendations ???

    • Anonymous
      April 16, 2007 at 11:33 pm

      I’d better try to work on the new tavern song again. I just need to think of one more bar…………BARRRRR…………..barkeep, I’ll have a screwdriver and put a stalk of celery in it.

      I’ll hang out here until Friday. My area is recovering from the NOR-EASTER that hit. I was watching that tree swaying outside my living room window. The sun is finally supposed to come out Friday.

      I hope somebody will bring me a bagel and a cup of coffee in the morning.

    • Anonymous
      April 17, 2007 at 1:42 pm

      (o) [_]> ~~~~~ Here you are, Liz

      hot coffe and a bagel. Are you drying out?

    • Anonymous
      April 17, 2007 at 7:05 pm

      HEY GUYS AND GALS,

      While I was sitting here in the tavern drying out, (ooops, that’s drying out from the rain) I was able to finish writing our tavern song. The coffee and bagel helped me think, thanks Vic.

      Can you guess what tune I tried to write it to!

      In the tavern
      In the tavern
      Looking for a friend to find

      Where is he
      Where is she
      What do they hide behind.

      Walkers, wheelchairs, canes and crutches
      help us all to get around

      But if you fall down
      You’ll hit the ground.

      In the tavern
      In the tavern
      Looking for a friend to find

      Where is he
      Where is she
      What do they hide behind.

      Let’s have a party, fun and laughter
      Play some music with a beat

      Dance with him, dance with her
      tap your toes for HAPPY FEET.

    • Anonymous
      April 17, 2007 at 7:08 pm

      Liz,
      That great, I just hope you don’t want me to sing it. My deaf daughter once put her hand on my lips and said “Daddy, please don’t sing”. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      April 19, 2007 at 9:38 am

      I’ll have a slightly dirty martini with stuffed blue cheese olives:D

    • Anonymous
      April 19, 2007 at 10:09 am

      Great job, Liz. Clementine will never be the same. I’ll sing loudly to cover Jim.

      Queen, please don’t ruin good gin.

    • Anonymous
      April 19, 2007 at 3:50 pm

      Long time no see Queen! Welcome back!!:)

      nice song Liz! i’m with Jim though-i can’t sing worth beans…:D

    • Anonymous
      April 19, 2007 at 8:54 pm

      It’s good to be back! Angel:) ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks!

      vodka not gin!

    • Anonymous
      April 19, 2007 at 11:48 pm

      When the first angle cried and the tears collected there was a great contest in heaven what to call it. They final decided to call it Scotch [or whiskey depend where you are]. A double single malt if you please ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      April 20, 2007 at 9:53 am

      Now, my Gaelic spelling is going to be off, and I’ll have to do this phoenetically because my gaelic speaker is still asleep. If I were any kind of a good Highland wife, I’l look it up, but what the hey..

      In Gaelic, water is Ushka
      bael is life
      whiskey is ushka bael.

    • Anonymous
      April 25, 2007 at 10:49 pm

      Off my meds tonight.Think I’ll have a Kamikazi.Anyone else up for one?I’m buying.

    • Anonymous
      April 25, 2007 at 11:08 pm

      Right now that sound great! Thanks, the next round is on me
      Jim C

    • Anonymous
      April 26, 2007 at 10:52 am

      Lesa, i’ll take a double please…. i have an evaluation tomorrow afternoon…i hate going to another dr for evals-it means i have to start over from the start and rehash every little thing that has been happening since 05.:eek: i might need a double double kazi!!:D the timing couldn’t have been better though–i’m just coming out of a stay at home paralysis event.:(

    • Anonymous
      April 26, 2007 at 3:28 pm

      Oooo…I’d [B][I]love[/I][/B] a Bailey’s Chocolate Milkshake.

      Wonder if there’s an irish cream flavoring out there. It would be great since I can’t have alcohol anymore.

      katie jo ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      April 27, 2007 at 11:47 am

      KATIE JO,
      Yes, there is. check the coffe flavorings department.

      So, how is everyone? I spent the past few days pulling weeds while there was no rain, and not on the computer. For that I’m buying myself a nice single malt.

    • Anonymous
      April 27, 2007 at 2:25 pm

      hey barkeep…can i have a quick short drink, before i go to my appt.. thanks.:D

    • Anonymous
      April 27, 2007 at 9:38 pm

      Barkeep, a double anything if you please. The school year is almost over and the middle schoolers have already started vacation. Too bad school isn’t over yet.

    • Anonymous
      April 28, 2007 at 10:33 am

      Hey, I have become a senior member! I think that’s a good reason to celebrate (at least for me it is:p) and buy everyone drinks! Double Dutch Gin or anything you like is on me.:D

    • Anonymous
      April 28, 2007 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks, Eva. I’ll take a Bloody Mary. It’s still early here on the US west coast.

    • Anonymous
      May 2, 2007 at 10:00 pm

      Hi All,

      Just thought I’d mosey in here and place this on the bulletin board, just in case someone drops by.

      NO GAS…On May 15th 2007

      Don’t pump gas on may 15th …in April 1997, there was a “gas out”
      conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30
      cents a gallon overnight.

      On May 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas station in
      protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.

      There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet network,
      and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.

      If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take
      $2,292,000,000.00 (that’s almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companies pockets
      for just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and
      lets try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one
      day.

      cd

      Oh, and Pass it on!

    • Anonymous
      May 5, 2007 at 9:58 pm

      It’s Saturday night and it looks like there is nobody here. Barkeep a double single malt if you please. I’m going to sit over in the corner and see if anybody else comes in.

    • Anonymous
      May 5, 2007 at 10:41 pm

      That sounds good Glen Livet or Glen Fiddich…double on the rocks ….if not a white Russian…. haven’t had a drink in over a year…..no reason…just like a healthy liver..but maybe had I had a drink or two I might not have gotten GBS …stress put me here…

    • Anonymous
      May 6, 2007 at 12:23 am

      Oh well Carolyn and Jim C,
      Here I come, your neurologists may be here snopping. Barkeep. can we have some lemonade instead, please? I brought some lemons from my backyard. Philly grinder, anyone?… Sunday morning. No bloody Mary…The Priest is here, time for mass.

    • Anonymous
      May 6, 2007 at 12:51 am

      [QUOTE=Pallas]Oh well Carolyn and Jim C,
      Here I come, your neurologists may be here snopping. Barkeep. can we have some lemonade instead, please? I brought some lemons from my backyard. Philly grinder, anyone?… Sunday morning. No bloody Mary…The Priest is here, time for mass.[/QUOTE]

      Pallas,
      Remember doctors are practicing medicine, someday they may actually get it right. Until then they are still practicing.

    • Anonymous
      May 6, 2007 at 2:43 am

      Anybody join me in a toast for all our hard working Drs?!I no longer drink anything either except in cyber space!

    • Anonymous
      May 6, 2007 at 10:00 am

      My doc didn’t say anything about not drinking, Bless him. Here’s to him and all the other hard working docs…in fact, ladies and gentlemen, charge you glasses and be upstanding, or at least sit up straight… to us all!!! We all deserve it!!

    • Anonymous
      May 8, 2007 at 11:36 pm

      barkeep, can i get a fruity drink please.. just found out from a fireman friend that there was another person dx with gbs in my city.:( hope she gets out of the hospital soon and is able to join our family.:)

    • Anonymous
      May 9, 2007 at 3:39 pm

      Here’s to Cheryl on behalkf of her friend. Tell her to join us as soon as she can.

    • Anonymous
      May 9, 2007 at 6:06 pm

      HI ALL,
      I’m celebrating my birthday today, shhhhhhhhhh, how old is a secret! Bartender, drinks for everyone and here’s a gift basket to take home.

      [IMG]http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7562/birthdaybasketdy9.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      May 10, 2007 at 1:52 am

      Hey, thanks Liz, but we should be buying you drink.s birthday girl. He’s to ya. Slainte!!

    • Anonymous
      May 10, 2007 at 7:08 pm

      Oh Liz ,Happy Belated Birthday!Please have a drink on me to celebrate!

    • Anonymous
      May 16, 2007 at 7:25 pm

      [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=7][COLOR=red]Party here 5/18![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=7][COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=7][COLOR=#ff0000]Free birthday cake and open bar![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      :p

    • Anonymous
      May 16, 2007 at 8:45 pm

      Woo Hoo, I’ll be here!!!

    • Anonymous
      May 16, 2007 at 9:30 pm

      I’m there too!!!!! Get that man a cheeseburger please!!!:D and a manly beer to go along with it!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      May 16, 2007 at 11:10 pm

      [IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a62/Whistlin_Dixie_Folkart/Lunch.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      May 16, 2007 at 11:12 pm

      [IMG]http://katestelnick.com/onscale.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      May 16, 2007 at 11:26 pm

      [COLOR=red]Cheeseburger In Paradise [by Jimmy Buffett]

      Tried to amend my carnivorous habits
      Made it nearly seventy days
      Losin’ weight without speed, eatin’ sunflower seeds
      Drinkin’ lots of carrot juice and soakin’ up rays

      But at night I’d had these wonderful dreams
      Some kind of sensuous treat
      Not zuchinni, fettucini or bulghar wheat
      But a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat

      Cheeseburger in paradise (paradise)
      Heaven on earth with an onion slice (paradise)
      Not too particular not too precise (paradise)
      I’m just a cheeseburger in paradise

      Heard about the old time sailor men
      They eat the same thing again and again
      Warm beer and bread they said could raise the dead
      Well it reminds me of the menu at a Holiday Inn

      Times have changed for sailors these days
      When I’m in port I get what I need
      Not just Havanas or bananas or daiquiris
      But that American creation on which I feed

      Cheeseburger in paradise (paradise)
      Medium rare with mustard ‘be nice (paradise)
      Heaven on earth with an onion slice (paradise)
      I’m just a cheeseburger in paradise

      I like mine with lettuce and tomato
      Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes
      Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer
      Well good God Almighty which way do I steer for my

      Cheeseburger in paradise (paradise)
      Makin’ the best of every virtue and vice (paradise)
      Worth every damn bit of sacrifice (paradise)
      To get a cheeseburger in paradise
      To be a cheeseburger in paradise
      I’m just a cheeseburger in paradise

      I like mine with lettuce and tomato
      Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes
      Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      May 17, 2007 at 8:28 am

      MMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!! gee thanks dave, now i’m hungry for a cheeseburger and fries!!!!:D

      where did you find those delicious looking pics? they make my mouth water!!!:D

    • Anonymous
      May 17, 2007 at 6:27 pm

      Hey,
      Can We Make That A Double Birthday Party! My Birthday Was On The Nineth And I”m Still Feeling Down In The Dumps Because I Couldn’t Go Anywhere And No-one Gave Me A Party. Do You Have A Big Beer I Can Cry Into? I’ll See If I Can Russle Up Some Grub!

    • Anonymous
      May 18, 2007 at 12:03 am

      Get dave a henie and I’ll take a jack and coke

    • Anonymous
      May 18, 2007 at 9:18 am

      I’m starting to bring in the food for the party, here’s one of the cakes.

      [IMG]http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7980/birthhamburgcakeusezg2.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      May 18, 2007 at 9:27 am

      Here’s the pizza, is that enough for everyone??

      [IMG]http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4030/birthpizzabigke4.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      May 18, 2007 at 12:55 pm

      [B]I’ll have a drink for Dave’s B-Day. Make mine white wine please.

      Here’s to you Dave on your special day.:) [/B]

    • Anonymous
      May 18, 2007 at 10:16 pm

      And here’s a big one for Mt. St Helens Day!!!

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2007 at 1:25 pm

      [IMG]http://a964.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/57/l_006116e0dbb7144a5c64d8ae993ce203.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://a948.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00014/74/96/14406947_l.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://a819.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00623/81/83/623523818_l.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://a210.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/16/l_e03de32b54c3a9f94ed07acd19c2d409.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      May 20, 2007 at 7:46 pm

      You guys are sure making it hard for me to stay on my diet. I’ll have a lite beer.

      On second thought, I’ll have a pitcher of dark ale and double cheeseburger with fries

      I’ll worry about the diet tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      May 21, 2007 at 10:32 am

      Way to go, Jim. Bar keep send me a Bloody Mary. I’m just getting going this morning.

    • Anonymous
      May 25, 2007 at 12:45 am

      Drinks on me tonight Everyone!! i’m celebrating my 2000th post!!!
      how about some grub to go along with them there drinks also!

    • Anonymous
      May 25, 2007 at 12:33 pm

      Yeah Cheryl, Thanks!!!
      Let’s toast to a successful Halibut trip for me. Then I’ll bring fish tacos for us all.

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2007 at 5:43 pm

      A toast to all who are serving or have served in our military and to the families who support them.We offer you our sincere thanks for your sacrifices.May America always be Free!

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2007 at 9:34 am

      Lesa, I’ll pass on the toast to my husband, and thanks. And halibut tacitos for snacks. It was a successful fishing trip, but MAN are those things hard to pull up from 600 feet down. We were pooped!!!

    • Anonymous
      May 29, 2007 at 2:18 pm

      [COLOR=red]I’ll have a [IMG]http://a220.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/17/l_b8a9b7d973215169121d9990d21102a3.jpg[/IMG]and a Molson Ice in a frosted glass![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2007 at 9:29 am

      I’m going to hide in the air conditioned tavern all day. It’s supposed to hit 90!!!
      Too hot for me. Hand me one of those Molsons, Dave.

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2007 at 1:21 am

      No place I’d rather be on a warm, spring evening then with my sister and my daughter in a Tavern! I see we’re not the only ones…. another double daiq, please barkeep…[IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/227/515566072_c8a08a0182_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2007 at 6:31 am

      WOW,
      Very nice, Cher……………….you and your daughter look “Marvelous”. ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

      Per

      FYI…………..this is the First time I have ever posted to “The Tavern” ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2007 at 10:12 pm

      Cheryl,
      Great picture! It looks like a great “tavern”. Barkeep how about a liter of Alt beer?

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2007 at 10:24 pm

      thanks guys, but i have to tell you—that’s my sister with my daughter-i’m taking the pic:D my sis is 14 months younger then i am-but looks like a teenager herself.:rolleyes:
      that shot was taken in our fav tavern-which was a very old school house. it has alot of character and wonderful owners, even though they are diehard Ohio State fans and i’m a [COLOR=royalblue]MICHIGAN Fan:) . [/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#4169e1][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#4169e1]Per, what’ll you have? i think you need a drink after having all that rain down there.;) [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 3, 2007 at 11:06 pm

      Hi,

      My first time at the tavern. I love pina calodas. I hope the blender is working tonight at this tavern.

      Caroline

    • Anonymous
      June 4, 2007 at 12:18 am

      Hi Caroline and welcome.
      The blender always works. Everything always works here. It’s a great place.

      Victoria

    • Anonymous
      June 4, 2007 at 1:16 am

      Cher,

      Yea, I need some kind of “stiff” drink after messing up interpreting your message…:)
      You very clearly said that ………
      ……..” that’s [FONT=”Arial Black”]my sister [/FONT]with my daughter-i’m taking the pic my sis is 14 months younger then i am-but looks like a teenager ”
      Duh!!! What is wrong with me??:p :p Thanks for the drink, C!!!

      Per

    • Anonymous
      June 4, 2007 at 4:06 pm

      [COLOR=red]She’s not drunk yet give her another drink![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 4, 2007 at 9:24 pm

      [B]Cheryl,

      Your daughter is one little beauty who will break some hearts one day.[/B]

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2007 at 8:18 pm

      This round is on me.We’re drinking to the sucess Brandy has had with the laser therapy.Congradulations to the new smoke- free Donna.We’re proud of you!

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2007 at 11:17 pm

      I’ll drink to that!

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2007 at 11:36 am

      Thanks Donna, Tev is my Angel:D .

      I’ll drink to Donna’s success also! Keep up the Good work Donna!!!

    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2007 at 12:45 pm

      [COLOR=red]I’m having a Father’s Day beer if anyone would like to join me![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2007 at 12:08 am

      It’s been a hot day and I’m ready for a cold beer. Doesn’t look like there is anybody here. Barkeep, if anyone comes in give them a drink and put it on my tab. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2007 at 11:52 am

      Thanks Jim. Bottoms up!!!
      Are there any good micro-brews in Florida?

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2007 at 12:19 pm

      I thought the tavern closed down, guess not, some people are here. Are we having a fourth of July party, some big thick juicy burgers for Dave! Who’s gonna fire up the grills in the parking lot for a tailgate party.

      Right now, I’ll have a Bloody Mary with a celery stalk in it to stir!

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2007 at 11:00 pm

      There a couple of very good microbreweries here in Northwest Florida. there is McGuries in Pensacola and Destin. There even may a great root-beer. I’ll see if I can get them to ship a couple of kegs their best to the tavern. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2007 at 12:52 am

      Okay, pull up a stool and the first round is on me!

      [IMG]http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1398/691348864_c3dc89b7c9_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2007 at 2:04 am

      Nice picture Ken, but but I have to pass on the drink unless its wahter. Right now I’m getting ready for an IVIg treatment. True, I’m up late drinking, but it is water. I figured it I stayed up late, I would be able to sleep through the whole thing. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2007 at 10:42 am

      Nice atmosphere Ken! I’ll have one of those fancy drinks with the umbrella in it-can’t remember the name, but its on the tip of my tongue:p ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2007 at 11:38 am

      [B]I’ll have a Malibu Bay Breeze Sunset.I think that’s what they are called, I do know the Sunset and Malibu part is right. I got turned on to them at my son Mike’s wedding.[/B]

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2007 at 12:02 pm

      ill take a margarita, on the rocks. extra salt!!!!

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2007 at 12:35 pm

      Talisker whiskey, please.
      Nice bar, Ken

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2007 at 7:41 pm

      That sounds very exotic Donna. what’s in them?

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2007 at 12:39 pm

      Hi Cheryl,

      I think there is rum and something else in it along with coconut juice and something to make it red. All I know is they taste way to good and would like one right about now. ๐Ÿ˜€ Guess I really didn’t answer your question did I?

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2007 at 12:43 pm

      At my daughter’s wedding they served their signature drink, something called a Washington Apple. All I know is that it had Chevas Regal in it, and the bar bill for the reception was huge, Oh, and they were really really good.

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2007 at 8:37 pm

      Donna, that probably really wasn’t a fair question-after all you were the mom of the groom and if they were that good i wouldn’t expect you to remember what all was in them.:D I’ll take one anyway, and one for Donna also please barkeep…

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2007 at 9:52 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”6″][COLOR=”Blue”]Donna, -Washington Apple[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      2 oz Crown Royalยฎ Canadian whisky
      2 oz DeKuyperยฎ Sour Apple Pucker schnapps
      2 oz cranberry juice

      Pour DeKuyper sour apple pucker and Crown Royal canadian whisky into a highball glass filled with ice. Add cranberry juice, more to taste if desired, and serve.

      Enjoy

    • Anonymous
      July 5, 2007 at 11:40 am

      brandy –

      I believe it is the malibu rum – coconut right in it (Mmmmmmm, mmmmm!!), also cranberry juice (the red look), and I wish I could be of more help, but there is other stuff in it too. I’ll have to look it up on about.com!! baybreeze also a favorite of mine!

    • Anonymous
      July 6, 2007 at 1:55 am

      Thanks Jim,

      They are good. Now I know why my bar bills was so big!!

    • Anonymous
      July 6, 2007 at 11:31 am

      Malibu Bay Breeze Sunset

      1 1/2 ounces Coconut Rum
      2 ounces Cranberry Juice
      2 ounces Pineapple Juice

      Shake ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker, then strain into a Lowball glass filled with ice.

      I think I’ll have a double!!:D

    • Anonymous
      July 6, 2007 at 1:55 pm

      All rightie now, thanks for the recipe, I might have to try making these myself.

      I want a few of them right now.

    • Anonymous
      July 6, 2007 at 1:58 pm

      [QUOTE=angel2ndclass22699]Donna, that probably really wasn’t a fair question-after all you were the mom of the groom and if they were that good i wouldn’t expect you to remember what all was in them.:D I’ll take one anyway, and one for Donna also please barkeep…[/QUOTE]

      This picture you posted is exactly what they looked like.

    • Anonymous
      July 6, 2007 at 11:51 pm

      YUMMM!!! I’m going to the store to get the ingredients tomorrow! I think I’ll have to start ordering them at our bar now.

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2007 at 1:32 am

      [COLOR=red]Wow look what I ordered![/COLOR][IMG]http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k63/rivalblues/DSC00424.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2007 at 10:04 am

      That looks Good Dave!!!:D
      Hey cook can I have one of those Dave’s Specials Too?:)

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2007 at 10:04 pm

      Barkeep,
      Please, set one up forever body. Here to the brave man and woman of the police, and fire department who risk there lives to keep us safe. One more round for the brave man and woman of our armed forces who place their lives on the line for freedom.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2007 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you, Jim. Here’s a cold one for all that. Dave, that top burger looks like a stroke waiting to happen. My wimpy roast beef sandwich for lunch pales in comparrison. How’s everyone holding up during the summer. Hey, has anyone else noticed they handle the heat better post BGS? I guess there are good side effects as well, huh?

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2007 at 5:04 pm

      Life is way too short to worry about the weather-although sometimes it makes for a good excuse just to sit at the bar all day sipping the good juices!:D
      We are going to Cedar Point thursday, its supposed to be in the 90s that day, i’m already making plans for which bar to pop into while the kids and hubby are on the long lined rides;) driving a motorized scooter while drinking is legal right?!:) (does one still get points for hitting people?)

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2007 at 4:06 am

      Cheryl, nice pic. I like you even though your from “that state” ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Jer

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2007 at 11:54 pm

      Thanks Jer, you are tooooo sweet!!!;) I’m only 1 1/2 miles in from the state line-I’ve got [COLOR=royalblue]BLUE [/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]Blood[/COLOR][COLOR=black] running through my veins!!!:) [/COLOR]
      You need a refill on your Man Beer, its on me!

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2007 at 10:51 am

      Ooooh rivalries!! Woo Hoo!! Bar fight, bar fight.

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2007 at 10:47 pm

      How about a pillow fight instead. In the mean time, barkeep, please set up a round for everyone before the pillows start to fly.

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2007 at 9:40 am

      Wow, this barley hull pillow really packs a punch!! Watch out!!

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2007 at 1:51 pm

      Actually Guys, I’m a Trader! I live in Ohio but I’m a Big Supporter of [COLOR=royalblue]MICHIGAN[/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]!!!:)[/COLOR][COLOR=black] Jer already knew that:D . Just wait til I take Him to My Favorite Bar! He has to wear His [/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue]Blue[/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue] [/COLOR][COLOR=black]and [/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]Gold [/COLOR][COLOR=black]……:cool: now take my daughter and hubby-they are [/COLOR][COLOR=darkred]OHIO[/COLOR][COLOR=silver] State [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Bucknuts(to quote JER!!!;) ) my chance at evening the playing field…. What’ll ya say Jer?![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2007 at 1:53 pm

      A Pillow Fight sounds really fun though!!!! just as long as we can hire someone else to clean up!;)

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2007 at 10:57 pm

      I would like to order a drink, but there are too many feathers floating around. I guess the pillow fight was a success. Let’s just open the windows an let the wind get ride of the feathers.

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2007 at 1:35 am

      Drinks All Around, On me, I’m CELEBRATING!!!!! Today I went on A Roller Coaster that I haven’t been on in years-since I was 10 years old, and I flew out of the seat, my Dad saved me by catching my belt on my pants. The safety bar wasn’t latched and it went up when I went airborne. I Conquered My 33 year fear of Roller coasters, especially The Blue Streak!:D

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2007 at 12:40 pm

      [QUOTE=angel2ndclass22699]Drinks All Around, On me, I’m CELEBRATING!!!!! Today I went on A Roller Coaster that I haven’t been on in years-since I was 10 years old, and I flew out of the seat, my Dad saved me by catching my belt on my pants. The safety bar wasn’t latched and it went up when I went airborne. I Conquered My 33 year fear of Roller coasters, especially The Blue Streak!:D[/QUOTE]
      I’ll drink to that….Congratulations Cheryl!

      [IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/159/380371334_c666f9dd53_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2007 at 1:48 pm

      [COLOR=red]Beer song link: [URL=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATBl4qH9I54″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATBl4qH9I54[/URL][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]:cool: [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2007 at 5:27 pm

      Awesome Pic, Ken! The Blue Streak looks very similar to that coaster also. I even put my arms up during the ride! I’m still riding high.:D
      Dave, where do you find all of those Great looking pics? waiter can I have one of those Please…

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2007 at 11:04 pm

      Ken,
      That looks like the old roller coaster at Palisades Park in NJ. The Amusement Park has been closed for years. I think there are high rises there now. It sure brings back memories.

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2007 at 11:02 am

      [QUOTE=Jim C]Ken,
      That looks like the old roller coaster at Palisades Park in NJ. The Amusement Park has been closed for years. I think there are high rises there now. It sure brings back memories.[/QUOTE]

      The roller coaster in Palisades Amusement Park in Fort Lee, N.J. has been in the Mid-West for over 30 years now. I don’t recall the state that it’s in. Yes, Jim there are high rises there for about 30 years, my Dad help build them and I know that location like the back of my hand. Lots of fun at that park, lots of great memories. Did you ever have their fries and vinegar?

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2007 at 4:39 pm

      [COLOR=red]Hey ya’all it’s almost football season! Barkeep! Pay up that Direct Tv bill and don’t forget to order the NFL ticket. I don’t get to see my JETS games down here in SC![/COLOR]

      [COLOR=#ff0000]Warm up some appitizers and ice down some beer![/COLOR]

      [IMG]http://www.hankstexasgrill.com/misc/cms/item_uploads/Cheddar%20Bacon%20Fries_140.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.hankstexasgrill.com/misc/cms/item_uploads/Quesadillas_550.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.hankstexasgrill.com/misc/cms/item_uploads/Mozzarella%20Sticks_227.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2007 at 4:39 pm

      [IMG]http://www.hankstexasgrill.com/misc/cms/item_uploads/Boneless%20Wings_236.bmp[/IMG][IMG]http://www.hankstexasgrill.com/misc/cms/item_uploads/onion%20rings_963.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.hankstexasgrill.com/misc/cms/item_uploads/Chips%20N%20Salsa_163.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://www.jeremylatham.com/images/cold-beer.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2007 at 6:59 pm

      How about “Short Ribs a la Ken”? Or my Potatoes-Onions-Sausage?

      [IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/99/273689977_83aacd92c4_b.jpg[/IMG]

      [IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/33/97045370_9c3498606f_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2007 at 7:51 pm

      Looking at all that food make me very thirsty. Barkeep, please set up a round for everyone and put it on my tab. [I love a cyberspace tavern, you can pay your tab with cyberspace money – I think they do that in DC too.]

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2007 at 8:46 pm

      Okay Jim…..beer goes with Short Ribs!

      Here’s yours:

      [IMG]http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/img/04-07/0412beer2.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2007 at 10:44 pm

      MMMMMMMMMMM!!!! Here comes All the Cyber weight along with the food….:D

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2007 at 10:50 pm

      [COLOR=red]I wonder what “cyber” drunk feels like?[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][IMG]http://www.disboards.com/images/smilies/silly.gif[/IMG][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.wdwinfo.com/images/smilies/Goofyb.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2007 at 11:24 pm

      Fireman Dave,
      I guess you could talk to a politician to kind out.

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2007 at 2:25 pm

      [IMG]http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1039/936134854_5372e391ff_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2007 at 7:27 pm

      Ken,
      Now that looks like one happy cat!

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2007 at 11:16 am

      [QUOTE=Jim C]Ken,
      Now that looks like one happy cat![/QUOTE]
      Really! ….and one happy cat deserves another……

      [IMG]http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/twistedndementd/quite-a-happy-cat.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 10, 2007 at 12:30 am

      [IMG]http://www.saucelive.jp/food.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://www.kirbyscny.com/images/uploads/ribs.gif[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://www.costasinn.com/graphics/food/sparerib.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://www.costasinn.com/graphics/food/costascrabs.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 10, 2007 at 12:37 am

      [IMG]http://www.costasinn.com/graphics/food/lobster.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://www.buffalojack.com/buff_jack/images/yum1/ribs_sweet.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://www.buffalojack.com/buff_jack/images/yum1/prime.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 10, 2007 at 5:40 pm

      Capt Dave, I think You need a Beer to go with All that Great Looking Food!!!:D How About a Hiney?!!;) ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 10, 2007 at 10:56 pm

      Speaking of Hiney check this one out It pertains to the Hiney Winery. http://www.hiney.com/index.html:D

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2007 at 2:12 am

      Dave,
      I gain another five pounds every time you and Ken show us those pictures of food. I’m on one of those [COLOR=”Red”]SEE Food Diets[/COLOR][COLOR=”Black”][/COLOR]. I gain 3 pounds eating the food you show and another 2 pounds on the beer I drink trying to forget the food I’ve seen. So keep those pictures coming and bartender keep those pitchers coming.
      John

      GBS 3/04

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2007 at 7:49 am

      Thanks for the food. Since school start for teachers on Monday, I can use all the energy I can get. Come to think of it a few beers wouldn’t hurt either.

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2007 at 3:33 pm

      I’m having a heart attack just looking at those pictures. I think I’ll go have a beer too

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2007 at 11:00 pm

      [IMG]http://www.grandmasfrenchcafe.com/images/ice_cream_sundae.JPG[/IMG]
      [COLOR=red]Barkeep! Ice cream for all, it’s too darn hot today[/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://tomatosoup.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/dscn0770_1.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2007 at 7:50 am

      Heard they were serving ice cream! I’ll have a chocolate caramel sundae. You guys do eat “good stuff” here!

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2007 at 9:55 am

      Hey, what is this? An icecream parlor? Just give me a single malt, and get the rest of that stuff off my table.

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2007 at 6:35 pm

      Is there such a thing as a Gin & Tonic float? I’ll try it?

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2007 at 8:36 pm

      MMMMMMMM!!!!! I’ll take a strawberry and pistaccio sundae please…healthy and good for the heart!!:D

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2007 at 9:11 pm

      [B]Strawberry ice cream, strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries, squirter cream, pistaccios, and a fan wafer[/B]
      [IMG]http://www.ice-cream-recipes.com/icecreampicsweb2004/strawberrysundaegall.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2007 at 7:08 pm

      Captain Dave-You’re The Man!!!!!:D Thank You, It looks wonderful!!!! Grab a spoon and help me eat it everyone!!!:D

      Barkeep, Give The Man anything he wants, its on me!!!:)

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2007 at 2:00 pm

      [SIZE=4][COLOR=red]Hey I just ordered some[/COLOR][/SIZE]
      [SIZE=4][COLOR=red][IMG]http://www.uwajimaya.com/img/deli/large/teriyaki_wing_platter.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/SIZE]
      [IMG]http://www.perduefoodservice.com/products/images/0002920768201.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://www.twosisterscook.com/images/39-SweetHotTeriyakiChickenWings.jpg[/IMG]
      [SIZE=4][COLOR=red]come on over help me eat ’em![/COLOR][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2007 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks Dave, I need the energy for tomorrow. The kids come back to school. How about a beer?

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2007 at 11:12 pm

      Captain Dave

      The penguin picture is so cute and of course the food looks great!!!

      Miami Girl

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2007 at 7:28 pm

      I haven’t been in the tavern for awhile, wonder if I’ve been forgotten? Looks like you have to bring food now. Would anyone like a piece of strawberry chocolate cake???

      [IMG]http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2716/strawberrycoveredcakeyk4.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2007 at 11:41 pm

      Liz, You know we missed you!!! That cake looks really good, did you slave over a hot stove all day to make it? Sit down, put your feet up and what will ya have to cool off with?

    • Anonymous
      August 25, 2007 at 3:15 pm

      [COLOR=red]Hey a cake with the recommended daily serving of fruit![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000]Here’s a backup[/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://omegadelta.net/cooking/RichChocolateCake2.JPG[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 25, 2007 at 3:24 pm

      [COLOR=red]I ordered some appetizzers for tonights race![/COLOR]

      [IMG]http://www.adamssuperfood.com/data/productimages/buffalo%20chicken%20wings%20-%20large.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://www.adamssuperfood.com/data/productimages/italian%20festival%20-%20large.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2007 at 7:48 pm

      …..actually I cooked these last weekend…..

      [IMG]http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1352/1297624819_76bb124d34_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2007 at 6:22 pm

      MMMMMMMMMM!!!! RIBSS!!!!!!! I’ll take a rack over here Ken:D

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2007 at 9:57 pm

      [QUOTE=angel2ndclass22699]MMMMMMMMMM!!!! RIBSS!!!!!!! I’ll take a rack over here Ken:D[/QUOTE]
      Coming right up! Did you want cole slaw and potato salad with that? We also have slow cooked baked beans……

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2007 at 10:37 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”6″][COLOR=”Blue”][CENTER]Dave and Ken, here something to go with the food[/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8054/photokegwrapwj3.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2007 at 11:31 pm

      Ah yes! Thanks for the beer Jim….I was getting thirsty!

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2007 at 6:57 pm

      Ken, By All Means, a spoonful of all 3 please.:)

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2007 at 7:09 pm

      [COLOR=red]I need a drink. I have been worrying way too much about losing health care ins.[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2007 at 8:08 am

      I’m with you Capt Dave, only I did loose it as of yesterday….I need a Double Chocolate Martini Barkeep, Please.

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2007 at 9:13 am

      Hey Barkeep, Will You Please Mix Up One Of Your Best Drinks For Per, He’s Celebrating His 3 yr Helliversary!!!:D

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2007 at 12:58 am

      Thank you my girl Cher, for the drink………………………….W.L. Weller and coke will do ๐Ÿ™‚

      Per

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2007 at 9:39 am

      Hey all,
      Sorry I’ve been missing. My computer got Alzheimers. Up and running again now. Drinks all around barkeep. Pass me soem ribs and potato salad and a few spoons of beans, please.

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2007 at 7:19 pm

      [COLOR=red]Anyone gonna be here Sunday for the football games?[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2007 at 1:55 pm

      Momentarily I will be, just to see who is playing, who is winning and crying over my Wolverines!!:(

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2007 at 3:32 pm

      [IMG]http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/OCC%20New%20York%20Jets%20Bike.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2007 at 10:19 pm

      COOL!! Hey Dave Can I have a ride?! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2007 at 10:13 am

      Yeah Ducks!!!!!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      September 12, 2007 at 10:13 pm

      Hey Barkeep, I need a Double Something or Other Please!

    • Anonymous
      September 14, 2007 at 7:32 pm

      Barkeep, a double scotch and water, hold the water please. It’s Friday and another week of teaching has come to an end. On second thought make that a triple and keep them coming. If there is anybody else here, come up for a drink and put it on my tab.

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2007 at 6:12 pm

      [COLOR=red]Barkeep! I need beer and a plate of this:[/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.americansteakhouse.com/images/food/Bacon%20Cheeseburger%20&%20Fries.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2007 at 6:23 pm

      [COLOR=red]Barkeep I need this and a few beers please![/COLOR][IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/Sirloin_steak.JPG/800px-Sirloin_steak.JPG[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2007 at 10:59 pm

      Anyone up for some fresh, Homemade Salsa?[IMG]http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1200/1400049456_d59b924b90.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 18, 2007 at 10:44 am

      Pass the chips and a Dos Equis with lime, please. YUM!!

    • Anonymous
      September 18, 2007 at 2:44 pm

      Here’s some home made chips to go with the salsa. Hey Cher, one of our special “oldie” members is celebrating his birthday end of this month. You’re posting images, so I expect to see a birthday gif from you.

      [IMG]http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4999/chips1vq5.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 19, 2007 at 12:04 pm

      Oh, those are tasty. Thanks, Liz.

    • Anonymous
      September 28, 2007 at 11:29 pm

      Barkeep, a double scotch please. It’s been a week! Hay anybody else here? I’ll just sit over by the fire and unwind.

    • Anonymous
      September 29, 2007 at 9:41 am

      You ain’t just a kiddin’ about a hard week. Whew!! I’m glad it’s over!! double scotch for me as well. Move over, Jim. I need some of that fireplace heat. It’s raining cats and dogs outside.

    • Anonymous
      September 30, 2007 at 12:15 am

      I think we need to start decorating for Halloween…:eek:
      Barkeep may I have a tall glass of Apple Cider with a little something, please:)

    • Anonymous
      September 30, 2007 at 7:02 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”7″][COLOR=”RoyalBlue”][CENTER]This month’s special will be different brands of beer in long neck bottles[/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/1381/hollwqh6.gif[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      September 30, 2007 at 11:36 pm

      I’ll have a Bacardi Silver Big Apple ~ I’ve had a cold and am recovering just in time for my daughter’s wedding this Sat! And there’s still a few loose ends to tie up. I need a comforting “break”. Thanks Jim for offering the special ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      October 1, 2007 at 3:51 pm

      [B]Hi Judi,

      Congrats on your daughter’s wedding this weekend. I just married off Dan in his 3rd ceremony on Sept 21 with a great huge reception. We had a blast.

      I know you will enjoy your daughter’s wedding as I enjoyed my son’s.

      Now barkeep,please can I have a Gray Goose with club soda and 3 slices of lemons. Actually start lining them up for me, feel the need to get bombed.:D [/B]

    • Anonymous
      October 2, 2007 at 12:18 pm

      A NEW PLACE OPENED UP ACROSS THE STREET, DID ANYONE CREEP IN YET?

      [IMG]http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3387/halloween26innhk2.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 2, 2007 at 12:39 pm

      O.K. Liz, I’ll go if you will. I hear they make a scary martini

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2007 at 11:11 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”6″][CENTER][COLOR=”Blue”]Now for those who can make it into town for Hollween…[/COLOR][/CENTER][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/3864/tavernko7.gif[/IMG]

      [FONT=”Fixedsys”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Teal”]Guess what’s out back.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2007 at 9:34 pm

      Wow, looks like no one has been here for awhile. Lots of food left over, looks pretty good. I guess I’ll just start a fire, get nice and comfortable and wait until everyone comes back. The warmth of the fire does make my back feel better. Sure is nice having a bartender here 24 hours a day I think his name is Robert. Yo Bobby, can I get a beer over here. These home made chips and salsa still taste great. See you all soon, drinks will be on the house.

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2007 at 10:45 pm

      It’s been a tough day at school. We had several tornado warning. The fun part comes in keep the kids safe without really telling what going on. They would freak out. Barkeep, please make mine a double of anything you have handy.

      I think that a round for everyone is in order. The home made chips and salsa are great!

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2007 at 12:57 am

      I’ll take you both up on that drink-Jim you could have kept all that tornado stuff down that way ya know!! we have a temp of 73 right now with high winds and the 3 counties north of us have had tornado watches up all night. We have a good chance of having tornados tonight about 3am-when the front blows through. My kids hate tornados! I like to watch them-and take lots of pics…. I know I’m weird!:)

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2007 at 11:40 am

      I think we should all try Liz’s Inn although there is not much handicap parking there….who is already there in that spot? Maybe we could all get cured with a spell or potion if we made new friends there! :p

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2007 at 3:34 pm

      I’ll go with ya Jan, I feel lucky today. We were missed last night-the storms went north and south of us, we just had warm gusty winds. Its only 59 right now as compared to 70s last night.
      I wonder if they have a pool table in there, I need some practice so I can whomp my brother some time:D

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2007 at 4:43 pm

      I can’t decide where to go. Jim’s place looks rather interesting but sounds like everyone is meeting at Liz’s new dive.
      Either way, count me in if we don’t get blown away first.
      The midwest is getting hammered with high winds also.
      JayDee

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2007 at 7:52 pm

      Actually they are the same place. One picture is taken from the front and the other the rear. After a few drinks they both look the same. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      October 20, 2007 at 12:48 am

      Hi,
      Saw that there were 999 replies so I wanted to make it 1,000…..maybe it will break my spell of bad luck this past year! I’ll have a Brandy Alexander while I am here……

    • Anonymous
      October 26, 2007 at 9:13 pm

      [COLOR=red]Im hungry[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.roadfood.com/photos/7977.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 27, 2007 at 5:17 pm

      I wasn’t hungry until I saw your post. Where do we go to get that!?
      I’m bringing my hubby to help…

    • Anonymous
      October 27, 2007 at 5:21 pm

      Are there any Halloween specials? I’m feeling adventuresome! :p

    • Anonymous
      October 27, 2007 at 8:09 pm

      Waiter, I would like an order of Spaghetti and eyeballs please!:D Barkeep, May I have a Bloody Mary when you get a minute.

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2007 at 9:03 pm

      [IMG]http://www.damnedgames.com/DiningDisasterEyeT.gif[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://pamrubert.com/Images/Blogpix/06Oct/eyeballs.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://a6.vox.com/6a00c2252887de8e1d00cd96f77c0e4cd5-320pi[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 29, 2007 at 9:57 am

      Thanks Capt!!!:D Looks Yummy!;)

    • Anonymous
      November 6, 2007 at 10:14 pm

      [IMG]http://www.prestosell.com/client_graphics/791_pd2174.JPG[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      November 6, 2007 at 10:15 pm

      [IMG]http://www.cajunturkeyco.com/media/TurkeyBreastDinnerLg.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      November 7, 2007 at 10:44 am

      My Mouth Is Watering SOOO Bad Right Now…. Can We Dig In Now?!!!:D

      I’m searching for just the right Wine to go with Your Spread there Capt…..:)

    • Anonymous
      November 7, 2007 at 11:32 pm

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1265/wine5oq4.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”][CENTER]One of these should do. Take your pick[/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      November 12, 2007 at 1:34 am

      Last call, beer for me, k thx.

    • November 12, 2007 at 12:58 pm

      So what is this tavern place about? I am a vodka drinker personally. Martini’s Kamakazzi’s, or beer if it is a hot summer day or at a bb game or football game. Anyone for Kamakazzi’s?

    • Anonymous
      November 12, 2007 at 4:32 pm

      I tried my hand at making a pizza…..

      I always have the same thing; Sausage & Pepperoni, Light on the sauce, extra cheese.

      [IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2258/1989737892_cf77d7c25b_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      November 12, 2007 at 7:44 pm

      That looks Great Ken! can I place an order for a shroom, anchovy and extra cheeze on alfreido pizza?:D

      Hey Dawn, come on in, have a seat, put your feet up, one kazzi comin’ up. Do ya need a Grape Nehi for the young Man?:D

    • November 12, 2007 at 9:51 pm

      Well, Kevie will have a Coke Zero and I will have 2 Kamakazzi’s. One to relax and one to celebrate that Kevie’s Feet are ok and he just had to much fun! Bottoms up. The best part about this is no hang over!!

      Any one up for some tequilla shots or better yet some Spiritus?

    • Anonymous
      November 12, 2007 at 10:10 pm

      Could I have a Jack and Coke to celebrate my possible graduation from pt?
      ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    • Anonymous
      November 13, 2007 at 12:29 am

      [QUOTE=angel2ndclass22699]That looks Great Ken! can I place an order for a shroom, anchovy and extra cheeze on alfreido pizza?:D

      Hey Dawn, come on in, have a seat, put your feet up, one kazzi comin’ up. Do ya need a Grape Nehi for the young Man?:D[/QUOTE]
      Thanks Cheryl!

      Sure, one shroom, anchovy and extra cheeze on alfredo pizza coming up!

    • Anonymous
      November 13, 2007 at 12:31 am

      [QUOTE=Dawn Kevies mom]Well, Kevie will have a Coke Zero and I will have 2 Kamakazzi’s. One to relax and one to celebrate that Kevie’s Feet are ok and he just had to much fun! Bottoms up. The best part about this is no hang over!!

      Any one up for some tequilla shots or better yet some Spiritus?[/QUOTE]
      Great to hear his feet are okay!!!

      I’ll drink to that too!

    • Anonymous
      November 13, 2007 at 12:34 am

      [QUOTE=kthiemann]Could I have a Jack and Coke to celebrate my possible graduation from pt?
      :cool:[/QUOTE]

      [IMG]http://botev1912.com/Jack_Daniels_Whiskey.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      November 13, 2007 at 2:21 am

      Hi Guys ~ may I please have a tiny White Russian ~ that ‘s a drink not . . .! Is there a fire goin’? I could use a little warmth for these cold feet ~ at least they feel cold to me ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 13, 2007 at 12:44 pm

      [QUOTE=Judi Z]Hi Guys ~ may I please have a tiny White Russian ~ that ‘s a drink not . . .! Is there a fire goin’? I could use a little warmth for these cold feet ~ at least they feel cold to me :)[/QUOTE]

      [IMG]http://www.drunkenblog.com/drunkenblog-archives/i/db_white_russian.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      November 15, 2007 at 9:56 am

      Ahh, that was just what I wanted! Thank you, Sir Ken ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 15, 2007 at 11:29 am

      [QUOTE=Judi Z]Ahh, that was just what I wanted! Thank you, Sir Ken :)[/QUOTE]
      I should have had your drink delivered fireside, so you could warm your feet!

      [IMG]http://www.whistlinjacklodge.com/images/Lounge_Drinks_Fire.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      November 15, 2007 at 11:24 pm

      Waiter, can Jer and I have a couple of Beers and a Big Pizza? We need to get into the Game Day groove!!:D Only 2 days til We Rock [COLOR=royalblue]The [/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]BIG [/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue]HOUSE[/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]!![/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue]!!:) [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      November 16, 2007 at 7:46 pm

      [QUOTE=angel2ndclass22699]Waiter, can Jer and I have a couple of Beers and a Big Pizza? We need to get into the Game Day groove!!:D Only 2 days til We Rock [COLOR=royalblue]The [/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]BIG [/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue]HOUSE[/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]!![/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue]!!:) [/COLOR][/QUOTE]
      Here you go…..

      [IMG]http://www.ucnet.com/rustica/pizza_beer.jpg[/IMG]

      Now this waiter is leaving on vacation…..be back after Thanksgiving!

    • Anonymous
      November 16, 2007 at 10:20 pm

      ๐Ÿ˜€ Thank You Ken!! Have a Safe and Fun Vacation!!:)

    • Anonymous
      November 16, 2007 at 10:24 pm

      One more Day!!;) I can’t wait to watch [COLOR=royalblue]The Game [/COLOR][COLOR=black]on this Big Screen TV!!:cool: Hey Jer, Don’t Forget Your Big [/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]Sponge[/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue] Hand!!!!:D [/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]GO [/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue]BLUE[/COLOR][COLOR=yellow]!![/COLOR][COLOR=royalblue]!![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      November 17, 2007 at 12:46 am

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1476/baybridgenightsj3.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

      [SIZE=”5″][CENTER][COLOR=”Blue”]Just a little party to start the weekend. Please pull up a chair and help yourself[/COLOR].[/CENTER][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      November 17, 2007 at 9:13 am

      Jim, That looks very nice! man what I would give to eat like that every weekend!:D Cheers!!:)

    • Anonymous
      November 18, 2007 at 1:41 am

      Hey Barkeep, Can Us Michigan Fans have a few drinks, they’re on me! Too bad the weather was soo lousy for the game-I really wanted to see the talent shine!:( Next Year we’ll lace up those buckeyes at the shoe!!

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2007 at 11:14 am

      Okay, let’s gather ’round Christmas tree warmed by the fireplace and have a toast!

      [IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/2102117531_aec208d4c6_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2007 at 1:07 pm

      Is there hot cocoa to go with the fire?

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2007 at 7:08 pm

      Wow, I just started reading this thread and ya’ll are crazy. Yes, I’m n the south! Ya’ll started this a year ago, I think? To funny!!!! I’m having a beer (again southern redneck!) Hope your cocoa is good!! Spike it, its better! Vanilla rum! Have a good one!

    • Anonymous
      December 11, 2007 at 7:54 pm

      [QUOTE=JanB]Is there hot cocoa to go with the fire?[/QUOTE]
      [IMG]http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1092/images/1092_MEDIUM.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 12, 2007 at 11:14 am

      Peppermint Snappes in the cocoa would be good…..just like candy canes! Of course keep the marshmellows too! Anyone else like to join me? The tree looks great, so homey here this time of year! Ken did you move that big leather chair in from home to sit by the fire? Can I have a turn?

    • Anonymous
      December 12, 2007 at 11:46 am

      [QUOTE=JanB]Peppermint Snappes in the cocoa would be good…..just like candy canes! Of course keep the marshmellows too! Anyone else like to join me? The tree looks great, so homey here this time of year! Ken did you move that big leather chair in from home to sit by the fire? Can I have a turn?[/QUOTE]
      Thank you!

      Our glider-swivel-recline easychairs aren’t leather (my wife objected to leather….but we won’t get into THAT), so they are microfiber…….look like suede – and I’ll admit they are more comfortable than leather!

      You are welcome to have a turn……

    • Anonymous
      December 12, 2007 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks the view of the fire and tree are great from there. MMMMMMmmmmm the cocoa tastes that much better now! Maybe its the liquid candy canes! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      December 12, 2007 at 3:02 pm

      Hook Me Up with One Of those CoCoa Canes Please!!:D I know what I’m asking Santa for this year!!!:D OOOHHHH that fire feels delightful, and that tree looks really nice in here Ken!:)

    • Anonymous
      December 12, 2007 at 8:14 pm

      Oh yes, I’ll have what she is having. Thanks! The tree is so pretty and smells so good. And the fire is keeping my toes “toasty”. Good seeing ya’ll ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      December 13, 2007 at 12:26 pm

      Its getting busy in here! Everyone must need a break from the Christmas hussle and bussle! It is nice to sit back and enjoy the company and atmosphere. I think I’ll put on some carols if the juke box has some. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      December 14, 2007 at 11:17 am

      Gee, it is cold outside. Can I have a table over in front of the fireplace near the Christmas tree? I would like an Eggnog please. Heavy on the nog! Hey this is a pretty large table. Would you like to join me?:)
      Alma
      GBS-MFv 1993 and 2004

    • Anonymous
      December 14, 2007 at 7:25 pm

      [QUOTE=Alma]Gee, it is cold outside. Can I have a table over in front of the fireplace near the Christmas tree? I would like an Eggnog please. Heavy on the nog! Hey this is a pretty large table. Would you like to join me?:)
      Alma
      GBS-MFv 1993 and 2004[/QUOTE]
      [IMG]http://www.aeb.org/Recipes/EggClassics/CLASSICCOOKEDEGGNOG_files/eggnog.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 16, 2007 at 9:16 am

      Here’s something for everyone to try, try putting a stiff shot of peppermint schnapps in your cup of hot chocolate, it really helps keep your toe’s warm on these cold winter nights. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      December 19, 2007 at 3:51 am

      Well, I’m on the wagon with an ulcer ๐Ÿ™ but I really want to be here with y’all. Can anyone find some herb tea, just not peppermint, please? This otta make a great weight-loss program ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      December 19, 2007 at 12:27 pm

      [IMG]http://www.steeplebushfarmherbs.com/images/teas.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 22, 2007 at 8:39 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”6″][COLOR=”Blue”][CENTER]Check out the tavern’s back room. Looks like they’re getting set for a Christmas party. Everyone is invited. [/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5494/christmaspartyfunction0ip0.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      December 27, 2007 at 2:08 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”6″][COLOR=”Blue”][CENTER]Looks like they are getting set up for the New Years Eve party at the Tavern. Just when I got use to writing 2007 on my checks.[/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [CENTER][IMG]http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/673/newyearhornqs8.gif[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      December 27, 2007 at 3:13 pm

      I used to come in here alot. I’d even write songs for the holidays, but 2007 has not been a good year for me and I need to try to move forward again in 2008. Can someone bring me something that will make me feel warm and toasty and comforted. Maybe a hot buttered rum.

    • Anonymous
      December 27, 2007 at 4:49 pm

      [IMG]http://img.foodnetwork.com/FOOD/2007/08/27/AD1C01_Hot_Buttered_Rum_e.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 27, 2007 at 9:46 pm

      Hi All!! I just had to pop in to say Hi! I need a Double of something really strong! I was at the hospital with my Dad last night and taking the attitude to the drs for Him!;) He had a tia while driving-thank goodness my Mom was copilot for him!:eek: I need a recharge on the attitude cell! man I can’t wait to get back online at my house, I miss You All!!! I’m going through withdrawal without Y’All!!:D Hugs!!!

    • Anonymous
      December 28, 2007 at 6:32 pm

      [FONT=”Century Gothic”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]Cheryl
      Only for those who have had a very bad day.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [CENTER][IMG]http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2517/boozedripqy2.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      December 30, 2007 at 3:49 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Thanks Jim!!!! Just what the DR ordered!!!!!:D CHEERS!!!!!:) [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=#ff0000]HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!!!!!!! MAY IT BE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY ONE FOR ALL!!!!!!!!!!!:D [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      December 31, 2007 at 4:20 pm

      [IMG]http://agrowknow.org/Documents/Image/Parker/111923_Happy%20New%20Year.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      December 31, 2007 at 9:06 pm

      [CENTER][FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”6″][COLOR=”Blue”]May your year be full of peace[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [IMG]http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4122/nye2gg4.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      January 11, 2008 at 3:01 pm

      Hey Barkeep, All drinks on me today!!!! I’m in the mood to celebrate today!!!:D

      Hey, are there any of those noise makers left over from the New Years’ party laying around somewhere?! Its My Day today and I have a need to make NOISE!!!!:D

      man I miss my puter and pics!!!:rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      January 12, 2008 at 10:42 am

      HEYYYYYYYYY EVERYBODY, we missed Cheryl’s (angel2ndclass) BIRTHDAY yesterday, I’ll be back later with some things for a late party. Have to go home and bake a cake.

    • Anonymous
      January 12, 2008 at 12:25 pm

      OKAY, I’ve got one cake baked, I’ve get to wheel home to get the other cake out of the oven. GOOD THING THERE’S A HILL ๐Ÿ™‚

      [IMG]http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5008/birthdayyellowcakenx1.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      January 12, 2008 at 12:34 pm

      Here’s the other cake, I’ve got one more cake to bring in tonight in case there’s a crowd celebrating Cheryl’s surprise party ๐Ÿ˜‰ [IMG]http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7599/strawberrycoveredcakegy1.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      January 12, 2008 at 12:40 pm

      Here’s some party favors we can toot to celebrate a party.

      [IMG]http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9246/partyfavorsgg7.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      January 12, 2008 at 6:39 pm

      Those cakes look too good to eat! (I will try!) ๐Ÿ˜€ Liz you are talented!!!

    • Anonymous
      January 12, 2008 at 10:33 pm

      one more cake, I made it in a hurry.

      [IMG]http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3263/birthdaytiredcakeet5.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      January 13, 2008 at 10:52 am

      [FONT=Courier New][SIZE=4][COLOR=purple][B]Save me some of that Chocolate, with the strawberries on top. Or just the strawberries. ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      January 13, 2008 at 12:16 pm

      Hey Those cakes look Great Liz!!!! Thanks!!!:D and thanks for digging up those party noise makers!!!

    • Anonymous
      January 14, 2008 at 8:28 am

      Wow Cheryl when you want to party, you Party! :p Barkeep I’d like to buy one for Cheryl too! I’ll have whatever she is having since she is in the mood! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    • Anonymous
      January 30, 2008 at 11:17 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Oh no,
      Been reading this thread all day and I’m so dry!
      There’s dust all over the place, where is everyone?
      I really wanted a piece of Liz.s tired cake.
      Anyone? Sigh.. guess Ill help myself to a Margarita.
      Ya’ll come on back, I’m buying[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2008 at 12:17 am

      Hey ya ‘all, did you hear that the “oldbat” is buying?? I’ll have a Grasshopper. I think that we should have a “smiley/hug party” for Sherry since she’s not feeling good. How ’bout some “nuts & bolts” (Canadian for party mix ๐Ÿ˜€ ) to go with the drinks?

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2008 at 3:13 am

      Any kind of a double pain killer for me please, barkeep! plenty of hugs for everyone!:D

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2008 at 11:58 am

      In another life I was a single malt scotch man…..Speyside’s were my favorites. I really like Cragganmore, pretty smooth stuff.

      A close second is a good small batch Kentucky Bourbon. Maker’s Mark and water was one that I liked.

      Like I mentioned that was a long time and another life ago. But I’ll stop in and sip a Shirley Temple with anyone.

    • Anonymous
      January 31, 2008 at 1:23 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Glad to see the Tavern is still open, slept off my margaritas in the parking lot.
      I gotta tell ya, dancing naked on the tabletops ain’t as easy as it used to be, for one thing I can’t get up there, for another, it’s just not seemly for a person of my age when all the formerly perky bits have gone all saggy, big sigh…
      Anyway here’s a big hug [SIZE=”4″][B]( )[/B][/SIZE] for Sherry who’s not feeling well, now can I make you a Margarita? straight up or blended with or without salt?
      How about a round of burgers and fries? I’m still buying.[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 1, 2008 at 9:35 am

      I’d like a doctored up Hot chocolate…..with our weather we need hot chocolate! I hope you guys don’t have to travel far to join us at the tavern today. Not a good day for travel at least here. :p

    • Anonymous
      February 1, 2008 at 11:16 pm

      ok you guys,
      you have all made me smile..thanks for the drinks and the hug you oldbat..i’ll have a sex on the beach, lots of juice. and could i have some cashews with that. I’m thinking if i don’t get a break and a drink soon I am going to be forced to take one..so here’s to all of us.

      sherry

    • Anonymous
      February 3, 2008 at 7:21 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Sorry Stormy,
      I’m just a flight attendant so if doesn’t come in a mini bottle I’m at a loss, and all we have are pretzels, will those do?
      Hey Jan, how about hot chocolate with a dash of espresso, some Godiva liqueur, a dollop of whipped cream and maybe a cherry on top? MMM yummy!
      Cheers [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 3, 2008 at 8:56 am

      I’ll have that! Wow! I usually just throw some liquid candy cane in my hot cocoa. This is delicious! I’ll skip the cherry if you don’t mind. I like your recipe! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      February 4, 2008 at 1:13 am

      I’ll have one of those oldbat drinks also!:D It sounds like heaven on a night like tonight-snowing!;)

    • Anonymous
      February 7, 2008 at 7:38 pm

      Wow itโ€™s quiet in here. Where did everyone go? Maybe they were disappointed in the groundhog seeing his shadow. I had to wake the bartender to get a drink. Did I miss the memo for the day to come and help Liz write her St Patrickโ€™s Day song? Well Iโ€™ll just start a fire and wake the bartender for another drink, Iโ€™m sure this place will be hoppin soon.

    • Anonymous
      February 7, 2008 at 10:10 pm

      It may be that it is quiet in the tavern because many of us are snowbound.
      We had a blast of snow here in northern Il. like we have never seen. So it’s time to get out among the living and have something that warms from the inside out. Any suggestions bartender?

    • Anonymous
      February 8, 2008 at 5:59 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Hot chocolate/espresso with Godiva for you Jay, we had a taste of Spring here in NE PA, 50 degrees for two days so I’m feeling generous. Hot drinks all around, and what would you like on your pizza?
      V[/SIZE][/FONT]
      [SIZE=”2″][B][I]P.S. Thanks Cheryl, from here on out the hot chocolate with a shot of espresso and Godiva liqueur wiith whipped cream and optional cherry will be known as an OldBat, belly up to the bar everyone![/I][/B][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      February 8, 2008 at 3:40 pm

      :p While HOT drinks are a good idea – I think I want to pretend I am in the warm tropics! A Mai Tai with one of those little umberellas, pleez.

      Alma
      GBS-MFv 1993 and 2004

    • Anonymous
      February 8, 2008 at 10:14 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Alma, how about a Mai Tai at the swim up bar on the black sand beach in Tahiti?
      Did I mention that the water is really really warm?
      Ahhh….
      V[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 8, 2008 at 10:42 pm

      I never could get into those fancy drinks; I’m a little more traditional I guess. I’ll just have an Old Grand Dad and Seven. We are having a heat wave in southern Texas (temp in the 80’s last two days). If it were cold here, the Grand Dad would warm me up just fine. Three of them and it wouldn’t matter what the weather was like, I’d be sleeping soon. Jay I hope the snow will start to melt soon.

      John
      GBS Mar 04

    • Anonymous
      February 10, 2008 at 9:09 am

      I’m going to stay with the hot drinks. Wind chills of -30 below are not going to allow this snow to melt anytime soon. Our best bet is that the high winds will blow all the white stuff away. In the mean time, a warm fire, a hot drink and good friends will have to keep us warm.

    • Anonymous
      February 10, 2008 at 3:51 pm

      [FONT=Garamond][SIZE=3][COLOR=purple]Did I hear you say you wanted a warm drink, here you go. Take a shot glass filled with 151 Puerto Rican Rum, light it & let it burn for about 10 to 15 seconds. Blow it out, then turn it up & drink it, guaranteed to warm you up real quick. ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 11, 2008 at 2:29 am

      AHHH!!!! The water isn’t half bad! Barkeep can I have a extra tall mai so I can go float and sip for a wee bit…I just love these lounging floats-now thats relaxing……….

    • Anonymous
      February 11, 2008 at 2:33 am

      boy what a view….take me away……

    • Anonymous
      February 11, 2008 at 4:25 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Ahhhh Cheryl
      I am Soooo there.
      Could I have a Salty Dog please?
      My cabana has it’s own houseboy, does yours? ๐Ÿ˜€
      Yum.
      V[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 13, 2008 at 8:01 pm

      Hey Gals ~ Liz posted a valentine just for us! Can anyone coax him over here?? ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      February 14, 2008 at 6:57 am

      It sure does, Oldbat!;) how about a double strawberry daiq, barkeep.

    • Anonymous
      February 14, 2008 at 9:07 am

      Any Valentine’s specials?

    • Anonymous
      February 14, 2008 at 9:33 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″][I]One shot warm Brandy, one shot Godiva, Float of Cherry liqueur,
      There ya go Jan.
      Oh, almost forgot,
      One tall hunk of scantily dressed fella.
      Cheers, ya’ll
      V[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 16, 2008 at 9:58 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″][COLOR=”Navy”]I haven’t been here in a while. Things have been very hectic. Barkeep, a double single malt if you please. I just got me new hearing aids, but I can hear anyone else. Is there anybody here? Drinks are on me.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 16, 2008 at 10:32 pm

      I am glad to find the tavern is open – I thought it was shutting down for a while. Careful jim – I think us gals are getting a little rowdy! I will take you up on the drink, please.:D

      Alma

      GBS-MF-v 1993 and 2004

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2008 at 9:08 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]So long as you’re buying Jim, I’ll have a double, thanks.
      Come on into the water, it’s nice and warm and it sure feels good to be weightless for a while ( and pretend to be young and shapely and look good in a bikini! ) ๐Ÿ˜Ž [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 17, 2008 at 11:45 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”][CENTER]Spending cyber money is enjoyable. That is until the idiots we elect figure out a way to tax it. Until then enjoy the drinks. Barkeep, it you please a round for everyone and have one for yourself. Look, a hold new shipment[/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [CENTER][IMG]http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1111/wiskeyjk7.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      February 18, 2008 at 6:08 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Wow Jim,
      You really[I][B] do[/B][/I] like your Scotch!
      Got any Tequila?
      Veronica
      (formerly young shapely woman who would dance on tabletops after three or four shots of same):eek: [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 18, 2008 at 7:37 pm

      [COLOR=”Green”][B][/B][/COLOR]

      Guess its just you and me Old Bat LOL I just got here and needed a good one. Can you use another I will buy lol. I kove this cyber buying and just think drinking doesn’t interfer with my meds. Great ! Barkeep if you will give the lady what shee wants and give me your finesy Brandy. Yeah might as well go for the topshelf stuff. Drinks on me.

    • Anonymous
      February 18, 2008 at 8:02 pm

      [IMG]http://desktop/bb1[/IMG]

      [B][COLOR=”SeaGreen”][/COLOR][/B]Well I guess I better get out a here I still need to “roll on home LOL see ya soon OldBat !

    • Anonymous
      February 18, 2008 at 9:20 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Aw, Ck!
      Ya just missed my dance!
      Ever hear that old song “the girls all look prettier at closin’ time” ?
      That’d be me ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
      ROFL
      V[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 29, 2008 at 5:42 pm

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1660/jokingbz5.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”][CENTER]The form is back up! Time for all the party animals to meet at the Tavern. The first round is on me.[/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      February 29, 2008 at 9:05 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″][B]Hee Haw!
      I’ll have a Margarita straight up, salt on the rime. Yum..
      Thanks Jim!
      Let’s order pizza, I’m buying.
      V[/B][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 1, 2008 at 1:13 am

      I’ll have a double fresh strawberry daiq, Please Jim.

      [SIZE=4][COLOR=red]WELCOME BACK EVERYBODY!!!!!! Missed Y’ALL!!!!:D [/COLOR][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      March 1, 2008 at 11:18 am

      :cool Well, I am happy to see that THIS place has opened its doors at long last. I wonder – does that double strawberry daiq count as fresh fruit servings? I am sure it does – so count me in! ๐Ÿ˜‰
      Alma

    • Anonymous
      March 1, 2008 at 12:42 pm

      Absolutely Alma!:D Have a seat, take a load off, put your feet up….Cheers!!:)

    • Anonymous
      March 2, 2008 at 8:43 am

      Missed you all…..I’m still into my candy cane cocoa please. Anything exciting happen while we were away?

    • Anonymous
      March 2, 2008 at 2:58 pm

      [COLOR=red]Hey barkeep, I’ve been passing some Major kidney rocks! Forgot my pain meds, need Vodka![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      March 2, 2008 at 11:41 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=purple]I think in that case it requires something a lot stronger Fireman Dave, like 151 Puerto Rican Rum or maybe even a shot of the firewater 190. ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 3, 2008 at 10:47 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Hey ya’ll!
      If someone will stand me a few tequila shots, I’ll dance on the tabletops! (Someone will have to help me up and pass me the canes) and you’ll have to close your eyes and pretend I’m not a bit long in the tooth to be doing this!:o
      C’mon Jan, Cheryl, join me? Waddaya say? Let’s give em a show!;) [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 6, 2008 at 10:04 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Hel Lo Oh?
      Anybody home?
      Okay, I[I] promise[/I] ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I won’t embarrass y’all, I’ll stay off the table, C’mon back now, PLEEZE?:o
      Really, and I made Pizza with extra cheese, enough for everybody, ‘Kay?
      I’ll have a Spring Tonic,
      (Vodka tonic with a shot of melon liqueur) please bartender
      See ya
      V[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 6, 2008 at 10:56 am

      Sorry Veronica – I am waiting for Dave to get on the table – I have a fist full of cyber one dollar bills!
      The food police have said we need more vegies in our diets – so I will have a bloody Mary (tomato) with a celery swizzle stick and for more variety a bowl of popCORN with extra butter (dairy).;)

      Alma
      GBS-MFv 1993 and 2004

    • Anonymous
      March 6, 2008 at 10:29 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]I think I’m just going to sit in the back with a double single malt and watch the fun.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 7, 2008 at 2:27 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Alma,
      Oh those annoying food police!
      They reminded me not to forget to include a selection from at least one other food group, so I think you’re right, we need Meat in the form of BEEFCake, so Come on Dave, you too Jim, show us what you’ve got! ๐Ÿ˜€
      I apologize in advance for being a sexist pig and objectifying you but am too old to learn political correctness :p

      Bottoms Up!
      (pun intended) veronica [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 7, 2008 at 7:55 pm

      [IMG]http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/rmbeard66/cartman_beefcake.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 7, 2008 at 9:14 pm

      Hey y’all ~ I am with my grandbabies in Portland, ME and my blood is very cold and thick ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Any suggestions for a good “warm up”? Help ~ quick!

    • Anonymous
      March 7, 2008 at 11:22 pm

      How about a nice Hot Rum Toddy!

      [IMG]http://www.profesorkiwi.cz/images/img/HOTRUMTO.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 7, 2008 at 11:43 pm

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/1630/beefcakeuc0.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”6″][COLOR=”Blue”][CENTER]More Beefcake[/CENTER][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 8, 2008 at 9:26 am

      Wow Ken ~ thanks! I’m toasty now ๐Ÿ˜‰

      You and Jim just crack me up ๐Ÿ˜€ The “oldbat” got what she asked for!!

    • Anonymous
      March 8, 2008 at 3:20 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Um, well not[I] exactly[/I] what i asked for but close enough, thanks for the giggles and the tummy warming Toddy:D
      Now where’s that cute Fireman?
      V[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 8, 2008 at 4:38 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]We’re still waiting….[/SIZE][/FONT]

      [IMG][IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/cow_30.gif[/IMG][/IMG][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 12, 2008 at 5:57 pm

      Veronica,

      I’m buying a round for ALL the ladies this evening, And TWO FOR YOU. Whatever your pick, you get two for the money.

      Everyone, have a good evening. A LONG day is finally over.

    • Anonymous
      March 13, 2008 at 1:49 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Thanks Brett!
      Was gettin’ mighty dry sittin’ in here all alone, had to jump around to stay awake and entertain myself.
      [IMG][IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Wolf.gif[/IMG][/IMG]

      Here’s lookin’ at ya kid,;)
      Veronica[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 14, 2008 at 12:05 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]Love to have a drink, but I have to able to teach tomorrow. But a double cyber single malt can hurt. Set up barkeep, the next round is on me.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 14, 2008 at 12:15 am

      Oldbat, that was you. Iโ€™ve been curled up in the corner by the fireplace for the longest time trying to sleep off a hang over. All of a sudden I hear this howling and something goes flying by three or four times. I was afraid to come out โ€“ barkeep, a Bloody Mary please. I also need an ice pack for my head and a rope to tie that wild woman down.

    • Anonymous
      March 14, 2008 at 1:03 pm

      Man, I missed All the Fun!!! I’m always $1 short and an hour late!!!!;)

      Thanks for the laughs Everyone!!!:D veggie burger with mayo and tomatoes with an order of cheezy curly fries for me please waiter!!!

    • Anonymous
      March 14, 2008 at 5:19 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Okay,
      I’ll be still I promise, quiet as a mouse.
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/black_cat.gif[/IMG]
      May I have a bowl of cream and some catnip please?
      V[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 14, 2008 at 5:51 pm

      I flunked a treadmill stress test today and experienced the injection method to up the heart rate. What better place than a virtual Tavern to drown the days adventures.
      Pour me something tall and strong, bar keep!

    • Anonymous
      March 14, 2008 at 6:20 pm

      I haven’t been in the tavern for awhile. I was at the dentist today, got past my fear, and I think I remember hearing that if you slosh whiskey around in your mouth the tooth won’t hurt, so send me over some IRISH whiskey. SHHHHHHH, don’t tell my ENGLISH ancestors.

    • Anonymous
      March 14, 2008 at 6:54 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Everybody’s Irish With A Quart O’ Whiskey In ‘Em

      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/whisey.jpg[/IMG]

      Pour me a warm Drambuie please, Barkeep!
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/drambuie.gif[/IMG][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 14, 2008 at 7:06 pm

      Liz, if you really donโ€™t want to feel the pain, swallow.

      Veronica, my pain is gone, Iโ€™m untying the ropes. We will see what that catnip does. I may want to try some too.

      JayDee, I warned you about that injection. Looks like you got the right idea now.

    • Anonymous
      March 15, 2008 at 8:55 am

      Liz, been watching the threads to see how you did at the dentist. We all knew you were dreading that.
      I should have guessed we’d find you at the Tavern once your dentist trip was over. Good to see you are back. Have one on me and enjoy the week-end.

    • Anonymous
      March 15, 2008 at 10:43 pm

      I give you this fine Irish lad…….

      [IMG]http://www.darthmahler.com/images/post_images/shane_218x338.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 16, 2008 at 3:36 am

      You really had to show this picture of this guy, Ken??:) OMG!!!!!!!!!

      P

    • Anonymous
      March 16, 2008 at 9:53 pm

      [QUOTE=Perry]You really had to show this picture of this guy, Ken??:) OMG!!!!!!!!!

      P[/QUOTE]
      Well me lad, if yer goin’ to get in the spirit of ol’ Saint Pat’s day, you’ve got to go all the way!

      Not me you understand……I’m not Irish and I don’t drink ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      March 16, 2008 at 10:21 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Green”]In honor of Saint Patrick’s day:

      [CENTER][B][U]An Old Irish Blessing [/U][/B]
      May the road rise up to meet you.
      May the wind always be at your back.
      May the sun shine warm upon your face,
      and rains fall soft upon your fields.
      And until we meet again,
      May God hold you in the palm of His hand. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      March 16, 2008 at 10:37 pm

      [COLOR=red]I got dinner![/COLOR]
      [COLOR=#ff0000][/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://www.brooklyn-pizza-works.com/images/pep.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 16, 2008 at 11:31 pm

      That looks and smells wonderful Capt!!! How about one of these to go with it!!….

    • Anonymous
      March 17, 2008 at 2:12 am

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=seagreen]Well being as it’s Saint Patricks Day, How about pitchers of Green Beer for Everyone ! Maybe somebody could find a Leprechaun & get his pot of gold, being as it is selling for $1000.00 an ounce. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 17, 2008 at 11:17 am

      [IMG]http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/JUPPOD/020225_1338_0005_lshs~Mug-of-Green-Beer-Beside-Green-St-Patrick-s-Day-Decorations-Posters.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://doubleoacres.homestead.com/clip-art-saint-patricks-jolly-leprechaun-pot-o-gold.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 19, 2008 at 12:35 pm

      This bar sounds like fun. What are we having today? Any entertainment?

      And no I don’t sing. GBS left me with vocal chord damage that prevents singing and yelling…my kids loved it!!! I just have beer with clamato juice instead!!!

      Janet

    • Anonymous
      March 22, 2008 at 6:00 pm

      Janet, you’ll always find good friends and good times in the Tavern.
      Let me buy you your first round of beer and clamato juice.
      Welcome…
      JayDee

    • Anonymous
      March 23, 2008 at 7:48 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]We could be dancin’……..

      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Dancing-kitty.gif[/IMG]

      Hey bartender, can i have a Bailey’s and Cream?
      Got any Catnip?[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 23, 2008 at 11:14 am

      [IMG]http://silverbells.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/baileys.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.alaskancatnip.com/images/CatnipBowl1.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 23, 2008 at 3:19 pm

      Looks like we might be having more than beer and clamato….Bottoms up!

      Janet

      Hey old bat! Wanna take a tour of the dance floor with me? I’ll warn you though…my hubby tells me I have a tendency to lead….I tell him to never forget it…it is an indication of who’s in charge…

    • Anonymous
      March 25, 2008 at 2:32 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Whoa Ken,
      You want a girl to overdose on that stuff?
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Cheshire_cat.gif[/IMG]
      Yum.

      Jan, i never could dance worth a darn, so lead away!
      Let’s ask that studly bartender to join us, ‘kay?[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 25, 2008 at 12:11 pm

      Your on!!!

    • Anonymous
      March 27, 2008 at 12:06 am

      [COLOR=red]Dinner …………..[/COLOR]

      [IMG]http://www.americansteakhouse.com/images/food/Bacon%20Cheeseburger%20&%20Fries.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      March 27, 2008 at 6:31 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Going for an MRI this morning,:eek:
      need fortification!
      Bartender, double vodka straight up [I]please[/I]
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Ball-game.gif[/IMG]
      Oh, and some ear plugs too
      Thanks[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      March 27, 2008 at 6:58 am

      [SIZE=”4″]Good luck on the MRI. The double vodka just might do the trick. [/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      March 27, 2008 at 8:35 pm

      Veronica,

      Pull up a stool, we’ll get the barkeep to pour us a couple cool ones and you can fill me in on your MRI. Hope it went well.

      I am in pain today so make mine a double, barkeep.

    • Anonymous
      April 1, 2008 at 1:52 am

      Oh no, looks like I fell asleep for a couple days again. Let me peek around the corner to make sure Old Bat isnโ€™t doing one of her dances again. She scared the BGBโ€™s out of me last time. That gal can move. Looks like we have a piano bar now, this should be fun. The piano player says his name is Sam, what else. Sam you should get all kind of request. I guess I can start it. I remember I had just gotten orders and was ready to leave for a year when Paul McCartney and Wings came out with My Love. It was kind of my wife Kathy and my song while I was gone. Then maybe you can play Bang Your Head by Quiet Riot.

      John
      GBS Mar 04

    • Anonymous
      April 1, 2008 at 3:32 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Thanks guys, it was nice of ya’ll to come along, sure was cozy in there!
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Cat-Cuddlesgif.jpg[/IMG]
      By the second brain scan (with contrast) I was nearly asleep, maybe it was the virtual Vodka or the Percocet that did the trick, but i prefer to think it was your presence.:)
      John,
      i’ll try to be still but when twilight comes, look out! old bat’s gotta fly!
      Sam, can you play the sax? I’d love to hear Pink Floyd’s “Us and Them”
      that always soothes my soul.
      Oh, and could i have a nice warm drambuie?
      Thanks, V[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 1, 2008 at 8:15 pm

      Did I hear Sax?

      This is me on Alto Sax….a pianist and I were accompaning my wife’s singing:

      [IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/21/94584552_6e9cf13e48_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      April 2, 2008 at 4:26 am

      Oooh, I can just hear the melodic strains . . . Kenny G played for our wedding (do to a prior commitment we had to use a CD ๐Ÿ˜€ ) Thanks, Ken. Is there any hot apple cider left from Christmas? It’s still cold enough outside to enjoy a hot cuppa ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      April 2, 2008 at 1:18 pm

      Oh I love Kenny G too!!! Count me in if we can get him to come to the tavern….It is cold here to so I was wondering if the barkeep could make me a good Spanish Coffee….lace it up nice for me will you?

    • Anonymous
      April 7, 2008 at 3:50 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Had to look this one up,
      Here ya go-

      Ingredients:

      * 1 part Licor 43 [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/licor43.jpg[/IMG]
      * 2 parts hot Coffee
      * Whipped cream
      * Ground Cinnamon
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/cappuccino–FAD_012.jpg[/IMG]
      Enjoy
      [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 7, 2008 at 8:55 am

      Eww…yummy! My tummy is already warm. I think I am going to move over to one of the corner booths and just let this warmth wash over me. Care to join me?

    • Anonymous
      April 7, 2008 at 5:09 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]I’m already there,
      Did you see that cute Scotsman who just walked through the door?
      Think I’ll have the bartender send him one of these>>

      Kiltlifter
      Ingredients:

      * 1.5 oz Scotch, single malt
      * 1.0 oz Drambuie, Glayva or Lochanora
      * 2.5 oz Rose’s sweetened lime juice

      C’mon over laddie ๐Ÿ˜Ž [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 8, 2008 at 7:20 am

      I can’t believe somebody would actually add something to a single malt scotch besides ice. Barkeep, I need and double single malt scotch neat to calm my nerves. Although I have to admit that it sounds very tasty.

      Barkeep how about a round for everyone and put it on my tab.

    • Anonymous
      April 11, 2008 at 8:33 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]It’s Friday night, how about a wack drink contest?

      The Heaving Kowalsky

      1 part 151-proof rum
      1 part Wild Turkey whiskey
      1 part Jagermeister
      1 part 101-proof cinnamon schnapps

      Take a rocks glass and fill (to rim) with all ingredients. To be served right at the bar (since the fill-to-rim prevents effective moving before drinking) and at room tepmerature. Convince yourself that you haven’t been hit by a 2×4. Visit restroom (or convenient alternative) quickly (as the ingredients prevent effective moving approx. 20 minutes after imbibing). Be sure to at all costs avoid a walk home along 19th Avenue during this time. CAUTION: any attempt to help a friend try to work the keys to his apartment during this time will generally be futile at best, but may provide comic relief to onlookers.

      Peppermint schnapps can be subsititued for the cinnamon for a different taste and “finish”. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 11, 2008 at 8:55 pm

      I’ll take one of each!;) I need something to calm my nerves, relax my muscles and just plain knock me on my butt!!!:D

    • Anonymous
      April 11, 2008 at 11:30 pm

      I’ll drink with Cheryl.One of each should do the trick…

    • Anonymous
      April 12, 2008 at 6:00 pm

      The Shot That Shall Remain Nameless

      4 parts gold tequilla (e.g. Curevo Especial or 1800)
      2 parts melon liquor
      1 part spiced rum
      1 part triple sec
      dash gin (optional)

      Add ingredients together in rocks glass, stir, serve, gulp, wheeze, and finally gasp. A true experience for your palette.

    • Anonymous
      April 12, 2008 at 11:21 pm

      that one sounds perfect for tonight Jim. I had a long afternoon helping my brother put up part of his chainlink fence and move afew things from one house to another—next time I’m paying for a moving truck for him!!!;)

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2008 at 12:28 am

      [B][COLOR=red]LONG ISLAND ICED TEA[/COLOR][/B]

      [LEFT][I][COLOR=red][IMG]http://www.longislandexchange.com/images/long-island-iced-tea.jpg[/IMG]Making a [B]Long Island Iced Tea[/B]:[/COLOR][/I]
      [I][COLOR=red]Ingredients:[/COLOR][/I]
      [COLOR=red]1/2 shot gin[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]1/2 shot rum[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]1/2 shot tequila[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]1/2 shot vodka[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]Sour mix[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]Splash of triple sec[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]Splash of cola[/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red] Serve with lemon, on ice[/COLOR][/LEFT]

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2008 at 8:08 am

      Long Island…..ohhhhh bring me one. Good Suggestion! Glad I stopped in today. Its a little early here but when opportunity presents itself;)

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2008 at 8:57 am

      This sounds good….I wasn’t gonna have a drink this early but what the heck! Anyone want to join me tonight for a shooters fest?

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2008 at 9:58 am

      I’ll join the Jans:D
      home sick for the 2nd day in a row I might need a few of those Teas;)

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2008 at 10:48 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″][COLOR=”Blue”]The Margarita de Jorge

      1 part anejo tequila (agave worm optional)
      juice of one lime
      bar salt
      2 pickled jalapeno peppers

      Shake mezcal and lime juice over ice, strain and put in a margarita glass with salted rim. Add jalapenos, along with some of the pickling juice if desired. Enjoy! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 15, 2008 at 10:57 pm

      I am homesick too…away from home and hubby.

      I’ll have a shot straight up….make it a B52

    • Anonymous
      April 16, 2008 at 1:39 am

      Right now I just want a cup of hot tea and the company of my friends . . .

    • Anonymous
      April 17, 2008 at 1:09 pm

      Iโ€™m stuck at home also; I just had Carpal-Tunnel surgery on Tuesday. I think some Southern Comfort sounds good. Sam, play something soft.

    • Anonymous
      April 17, 2008 at 7:11 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]The Southern Captain

      1 part Southern Comfort
      1 part Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum
      1 Part Coffee Liquor
      2 parts Cream Soda
      mint sprigs (if desired)

      Pour all ingredients over ice, stir, garnish if desired, enjoy. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 17, 2008 at 11:16 pm

      MMMM—Jim, you always pour the most amazing of drinks….you need to double as our good looking barkeep! Keep those drinks coming….

    • Anonymous
      April 19, 2008 at 8:01 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]The Flaming George

      2 parts amaretto
      2 parts tequilla or vodka
      1 part 151-proof rum

      Pour amaretto into rocks glass. Float tequilla or vodka on amaretto. Float rum on top, ignite, and serve. The management recommends blowing out the flame before drinking. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 23, 2008 at 12:33 pm

      I’ll try a George…..I like my eyebrows so no flames please! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      April 23, 2008 at 6:01 pm

      I need a drink….anything will do! It’s been a long day and it’s only 4 pm. It must be 5 o’clock somewhere….

    • Anonymous
      April 25, 2008 at 10:25 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]How about one of these Janet?

      [SIZE=”3″][B][I]Pain Killer[/I][/B][/SIZE]
      Ingredients:

      * 1/4 glass Rum (Pusser)
      * 1/4 glass Cream of coconut
      * 1/3 glass Pineapple juice
      * Healthy splash Orange juice
      * Sprinkle Nutmeg
      * 1 Maraschino cherry
      * Lots Ice

      Mixing instructions:

      Fill cup with ice. Pour Pusser’s Rum to fill about 1/4 of the glass. Fill with an equal amount of Cream of Coconut (Coco Lopez is good. Add some pineapple juice and a good splash of orange juice. Shake well. Add cherry and sprinkly nutmeg. Grab a staw and get ready! This was originally made in the Britsh Virgin Islands — Pussers is the official rum of the Royal British Navy. Alter the amount of rum to your taste. Sorry about the inexact measurements — that’s the way we do it down in de islans mon!
      Soumd good?[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 25, 2008 at 10:57 am

      I’ll take one, hold the nutmeg…allergy or something. Nutmeg makes me sick!

      Tomorrow, lets have a Pina Colada. It is one of my favorites…similar to above but hold the orange juice, nutmeg. If you really want something scrumpcious,

      2 oz tropical coconut rum
      3/4 c. pineapple juice
      2-4 large scoops vanilla ice cream

      Put in the blender and make like a milkshake!!! Awesome on hot days in the sun! The more ice cream you use, the thicker the shake so it will depend on your tastes!

    • Anonymous
      April 25, 2008 at 11:20 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”]Janet,
      Here’s another from the WebTender site, which seems apropriate to our ‘condition’
      [SIZE=”3″][B][I]
      Slow Painful Movement[/I][/B][/SIZE]
      Ingredients:

      * 1 1/2 oz Sloe gin
      * 1 1/2 oz Cinnamon schnapps
      * 1 squirt Chocolate syrup [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Dancing_bird.gif[/IMG]

      Mixing instructions:

      Shake the gin and the schnapps together in ice. Pour into glass Dribble the chocalte syrup in a circle on the bottom of the glass. (do not mix)
      Creator/contributor’s comments:

      This is definitely a party drink. The flavor is good, but the feel of it sliding down your throat takes some gettting used to.

      I’d like one of your ice cream concoctions please![/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      April 28, 2008 at 6:12 pm

      [CENTER]
      [COLOR=red][IMG]http://drinkoftheweek.com/images/drinks/smoky-martini.jpg[/IMG]Smoky Martini
      [/CENTER]
      [/COLOR][CENTER][COLOR=red]3 oz. Grey Goose Vodka
      Splash 18 year old Glenlivet Scotch
      Splash Nolly Pratt Dry Vermouth [/COLOR]
      [COLOR=red]Combine is a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled [/COLOR][COLOR=red]cocktail glass.[/COLOR][COLOR=red] Garnish with a blue [/COLOR][COLOR=red]cheese[/COLOR][COLOR=red] stuffed olive and a pepperoni.[/COLOR][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      April 29, 2008 at 11:52 am

      I think we need to start a recipe book but of course we need to “test” them all first! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Are you all volunteering?

    • Anonymous
      April 29, 2008 at 2:21 pm

      Get out the party hats, it’s Andrea’s birthday (fireman Dave’s wife). Hope this is enough cake for everyone.

      [IMG]http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7056/richchocolatecake2ui9.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      April 29, 2008 at 11:06 pm

      I’ll try a piece of that…mmmmm chocolate! Add in a Kahlua and milk and I’ll be good to go. We will toast Andrea! I am in on the recipe book. What shall we “test” first?

    • Anonymous
      May 2, 2008 at 12:18 pm

      Where’s Veronica????

      Oldbat, this round is for you. I heard that you were going to meet me here. Now I’m all alone, sitting here talking to the barkeep. Just keep em coming.

      Slide on up here, and I’ll buy whatever you like.

      I can’t stay too long, my wife and I are celebrating 11 years together, TOMORROW!!!!! I had better get her a card today!!!!!

      This round is on me!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      May 2, 2008 at 6:12 pm

      I was thinking that we should all gather here at the same time and lift a glass to our long time friend and confidant….Gene. Anyone care to join me in a round to this inspirational man? I’ll buy!

    • Anonymous
      May 2, 2008 at 7:26 pm

      Janet, count me in. Still can’t believe the news on Gene!

    • Anonymous
      May 2, 2008 at 7:49 pm

      I’m here and I’ll raise my glass to Gene. We should keep his memory alive by closing a post with his words “take care….be well”. We should invite his wife to come here and talk to us whenever she needs someone and in Gene’s name we should help our new members find good doctors.

      We are all so stunned by Gene’s impending death. The sweet chariot is comin to carry him home, right now he’s in the arms of the angels.

      I lift my glass to you Gene.

    • Anonymous
      May 2, 2008 at 9:44 pm

      To Gene!!!!!! We Will Never Forget!!!!

    • Anonymous
      May 3, 2008 at 1:24 am

      To Gene – It’s a shame I never got to meet one of my best friends.

      John

    • Anonymous
      May 23, 2008 at 12:07 am

      Wow, honey bring my swiffer. I hate dust. I donโ€™t think anyone has been here for a while. Hey! You there โ€“ bartender โ€“ wake up. Give me something to clear the dust out of my throat. Sam, how about playing something loud and upbeat. Let everyone know that this place is still open. Iโ€™m going to need some help with all these spider webs.

      John โ€“ GBS Mar 04

    • Anonymous
      May 23, 2008 at 4:17 am

      It is rather quiet, eh? Guess we are all kinda “shell shocked” with Gene’s news. And now Carla has let us know that she has breast cancer. . . And Jan, and Lee’s wife, Colleen and . . . It just doesn’t seem right with all the work that’s put into living with GBS/CIPD and then get slammed again. It’s all just pretty tough right now. Can anyone find a simple glass of white wine? Thanks.

    • Anonymous
      May 23, 2008 at 8:25 am

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6729/whitewine620ry4.jpg[/IMG]

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Lift a glass those we know and love who need our support.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      May 23, 2008 at 10:18 am

      Jim, Perfect! My glass is lifted. What more can be said…

    • Anonymous
      May 23, 2008 at 10:48 am

      To those we love and care so much about! Thank you, Jim

    • Anonymous
      May 23, 2008 at 12:28 pm

      Right back atcha! Its a comfort to know there are people thinking about us. I know I think and pray for others from this group all the time. I never thought you could feel so connected to people that you haven’t met but so many have touched my heart here. As we struggle to make life as “normal” as possible its nice to have others who know what its like. So again I say raise the glasses and join me!

    • Anonymous
      May 23, 2008 at 1:19 pm

      My wife doesnโ€™t get involved in this web site anymore; itโ€™s been over four years since my onset of GBS. So on Tuesday 29 April after I had read Geneโ€™s last post, she asked my why I was crying. I did my best to explain to her how much Gene meant to me even though I had never met him. If I could, I would change his passing so that we all could continue to profit from his words of wisdom. I also realize that I need to press on, so I broke the ice and opened the tavern again. I hope that soon this will become a fun place to visit again.

      John โ€“ GBS Mar 04

    • Anonymous
      May 23, 2008 at 4:12 pm

      Barkeep,
      Drinks for everyone on me. I just finished giving and correcting my last test for this school year. Nobody fail although a few tried very hard to. Now I have a few weeks to think about what I’ll do next year. In the meantime, how about a double single malt neat for me. If anyone want one of those umbrella drinks with fruit slices, slip them a double.

    • Anonymous
      May 23, 2008 at 7:59 pm

      Jim, I have one more week at school. I reluctantly placed my first “F” on a report card–for P.E., no less. I felt terrible! Unfortunately, this student probably won’t feel as bad as I did! So here’s to the “lazy” kid in gym class who I tried all year to pass.
      Tonight’s drink is for him!

    • Anonymous
      May 24, 2008 at 11:59 am

      Make mine a singapore Sling, extra grenadine please. To all of you, who make my life complete….. Best wishes, and to Gene….may we never forget you my friend!

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2008 at 11:40 am

      [COLOR=red]Who ordered this and would you share?[/COLOR] [IMG]http://www.beacondrivein.com/images/sunday-146.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      May 28, 2008 at 1:52 pm

      Captain, You are such a TEASE!!!!!:D If I had ordered that I would certainly………share with You!;)

    • Anonymous
      May 30, 2008 at 10:39 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]I’ve never been to a Wake, is this what it feels like?
      Been away for awhile and just read about Gene, what a great loss for us and the world.
      For once in my life will try to be still and ‘rest’ as Gene always advises.
      Jim, though I usually go for the frou frou drinks, maybe i could try one of your single malts?
      In honor of Gene,
      Take care be well
      Veronica
      [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      June 6, 2008 at 5:04 pm

      [COLOR=red]Barkeep it’s [/COLOR]
      [IMG]http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/737/img155pw4.jpg[/IMG]

      [COLOR=red]anything coooooooooooooooold please![/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      June 7, 2008 at 12:17 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]Dave,
      I hope this is what you were asking for.
      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/2478/coldbeercx4.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      June 7, 2008 at 4:58 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Whew, Captain!
      i’ll bet the humidity matches. Can you open the valve on the fire plug for us?
      Jim.
      I’m not a big fan of beer or ale, could i just have a nice cold glass of white wine?
      If that’s ice in the bucket, i’ll take it and pour it over my head:D [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      June 7, 2008 at 5:53 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Veronica, is this what you had in mind. You can set the temperature to make it as cold as you want[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [CENTER][IMG]http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/6716/coldwineee3.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      June 8, 2008 at 1:30 pm

      Hey barkeep… can I have a double frue-frue drink! Please! Jim I’ll take 2 of those buckets–one for each foot—better make that 4-my hands need cooled too.:D

    • Anonymous
      June 9, 2008 at 11:32 am

      Barkeep…got anything I can drown my sorrows in? Today is just one of those down days and I need to wash it all away….even if for just a moment.

    • Anonymous
      June 9, 2008 at 11:33 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Janet,
      I hope this helps[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7369/drink2re8.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2008 at 12:52 pm

      Oh Jim, that is just what the doctor ordered!!:D I am on my way…keep me a spot on the beach and have that cute young man keep the drinks coming regularily.

    • Anonymous
      June 11, 2008 at 10:34 pm

      save a lounge chair for me!!!! Please!!:D ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2008 at 4:38 am

      It’s good to see friends gathering around once again ๐Ÿ™‚ I’ll take a lounge chair near the gals and a lovely Mimosa to sip, please. Awe, the sun feels soo good . . .

    • Anonymous
      June 14, 2008 at 11:54 am

      Jan where are you. you invited me here ๐Ÿ˜€ Where is the drink you ordered for me?

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2577305389_f5a622ec0a.jpg[/IMG]
      I had to sneak in here and use my whisper voice, not my dictation microphone because “Feind hรถrt mit” (big brother is listening). My ex and fiance got here last night, this morning sitting around and probably listening ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Several margaritas last night helped a lot. Is it too early to have another one? Just found out they’ll stay til Monday.

      PS I remember Nazi propaganda posters like the one above growing up in Germany.

      And heeeere the happy couple
      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2578199300_86f1de786e_m.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      June 14, 2008 at 1:58 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]Norb,
      Something like this might help

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9854/conetitlesc9.gif[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2008 at 9:26 pm

      Norb ~ come back, come back! I’ll have a margarita with you ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2008 at 9:35 pm

      Norb, spent the last 8 hours travelling from Saskatchewan to BC. I can’t believe that young man did not have your drink ready….but I’m here now so barkeep, pour the man a double…we need to make up for lost time!!! Make that two, ’cause I am joining my bud. ๐Ÿ˜‰ To you Norb, for being a real man and having the guts to have the X and her future hubby in your home. Kudos to you. I am not so sure I could be that generous…:D

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2008 at 9:38 pm

      Anybody hungry for some pie iron pizzas or pies? Dad cooks some Awesome ones!!!:D They go great with any kind of drink![IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2582578410_948a3ec9b0.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2008 at 10:02 pm

      Sounds good…I’ll have one!

    • Anonymous
      June 15, 2008 at 11:05 pm

      Okay, cheers to everyone. This voice recognition program is great if you can’t type but everybody around you can listen in. Jim, where can I get this cool dome? I could use one now. Carol went to bed early probably all worn out from the company. The Ex is on the porch right now but on her way back in. …….pst ….. If she sees me with the headset on she’ll probably come over to see what i am typing. Seriously, she must be the nosiest person around always afraid to miss something.

      I need another drink, quickly – trying to type is killing me

    • Anonymous
      June 16, 2008 at 10:36 pm

      Norb….coming right up!

    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2008 at 9:16 am

      ๐Ÿ˜€ WEE! A PARTY! Count me in. I have never heard of pie iron pizza – but if the word pizza is in it – I am sure it is great. Keep the food and drinks coming. I think this is turning into a real huge hoe-down!

    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2008 at 10:09 am

      A good party is just what the dr. ordered. We’re having a jam session tonight so bring your instruments…don’t worry if you can’t play them very well. We’ll ply everyone with alcohol and it’ll all sound good!!

    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2008 at 10:10 am

      A good party is just what the dr. ordered. We’re having a jam session tonight so bring your instruments…don’t worry if you can’t play them very well. We’ll ply everyone with alcohol and it’ll all sound good!! I call the keyboard! Norb, Alma, what are you gonna play?

    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2008 at 11:22 am

      How ’bout this one? Just give me a few drinks and I’ll even play a solo. Here’s a sample: [COLOR=”Navy”]http://www.ourbluemarble.us/forum/Norbert_Gong.mp3[/COLOR]

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2587586380_11bee8836d.jpg[/IMG]

      yes, this is me ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2008 at 9:30 pm

      :rolleyes: [SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Red”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Red”][/COLOR][/SIZE][FONT=”Fixedsys”]All Right, Norb. You stole my speciality insturment ( and outfit, too!) But that’s all right. I can play the piano really well. The player Piano, that is. All I need is a stack of quarters[/FONT].[FONT=”Fixedsys”][/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]

    • Anonymous
      June 17, 2008 at 9:51 pm

      Well, Alma, if you want the piano I can switch to the harmonica. I was going to say I would grab the drums but don’t want Norb to lose out on his solo!! I’ll bring you a roll of quarters….

      Anyone want to join our little band? We need a lead singer and a backup singer.

    • Anonymous
      June 18, 2008 at 2:37 am

      I’m torn between the Kazoo and the Cow Bell. I guess I need another drink to help me decide. If anyone is a professional Kazoo or Cow Bell player I’ll step aside.
      John

    • Anonymous
      June 18, 2008 at 9:58 am

      John,

      bring ’em both, we’ll alternate!! Another drink is on the way.

    • Anonymous
      June 18, 2008 at 5:21 pm

      I think I’ll stick to my gong. I might just try singing after a few drinks but I’m afraid it would drive everyone else away. Anyhow, a double round for everybody. My ex and her beau finally left yesterday. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 18, 2008 at 7:18 pm

      Norb, sounds like you have reason to celebrate. I don’t know too many people who would play host to their ex and her beau. You must be one of a kind.
      I played an antique silver trombone in high school. It belonged to my uncle and we didn’t have enough money for a new one. Now I find out it’s worth a lot of money. So I’ll bring it to the tavern and maybe somebody will throw a few pennies my way.

    • Anonymous
      June 18, 2008 at 11:34 pm

      lets hear your trombone, JayDee — here my last two pennies. anyone want to buy me a drink
      [IMG]http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Everything_Else/Money/2_cents.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2008 at 1:44 am

      This is to fun ๐Ÿ˜€ I’ll bring my 1 octave chimes. The old pump organ is just to awkward to fit into my bicycle basket ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2008 at 2:25 am

      Norb, Gottcha covered my friend!!:D Barkeep, another round for everybody, on me!:) I’ll just kick back here and listen to you all jammin’, I have no musical talent even after a few drinks:o

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2008 at 7:32 am

      Okay, all you music makers…it’s just past 6a.m. I know the Tavern is no place to be at this hour, but it has started my day with a good laugh.
      Other than Norb’s classy look, we have to get a mental image of all of us with our instruments, at the tavern, shuckin’ and jivin’. Now if that doesn’t give you a laugh I don’t know what will.
      We better start with Bloody Mary’s at this hour.

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2008 at 9:43 am

      Well JayDee, as we say on the prairies….It must be 5 o’clock somewhere!! I’ll have a bloody mary to start my day!! Oh, this is so much fun!!! Who else is willing to join us this morning? It seems that we haven’t had a good old fashioned party for a long time! Noprb, keep strutting. Love the picture by the way.

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2008 at 11:26 pm

      [QUOTE=jan’83] Norb, keep strutting. Love the picture by the way.[/QUOTE]
      in case I get too much to drink and start dancing and drumming at the same time, you better cover your eyes. These are Thai farmer pants wrapped around my body with strings tied in the back. These days tying strings is a major challenge. You can imagine the rest:eek:
      cheers – prost – skol – a votre sante – chai yo ไชโย

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2008 at 11:38 pm

      What’s that saying…tie a big knot and hang on? If you want to turn around, I’ll try to tie you a big knot and I promise there will be no peeking…;)

    • Anonymous
      June 19, 2008 at 11:59 pm

      OK, ๐Ÿ˜Ž careful you are hanging on too much., Those strings are not very sturdy.
      Drumming away and starting to dance. hope you can keep up

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2008 at 11:08 am

      hey, is this called a tie line or is it a Thai line?:D gong away Norb, boy you have an Awesome beat going there…:cool:

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2008 at 11:52 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Well gosh you guys, only thing i can play is the radio [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Radio.jpg[/IMG]
      But i can dance if someone will keep my glass full and help me up on the table:D
      Norb, where’s your leiderhosen? (didn’t say i could spell)
      Pour me a tall one barkeep![IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Dancing_bird.gif[/IMG][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      June 20, 2008 at 7:41 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]How about some old fashion country music and a couple of cold long neck beers?

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/5138/music20feb2008tmde9.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      June 21, 2008 at 7:46 pm

      Country music would be great. How about making that a boilermaker with side car, a Pilsner with tequila would be fine. Wait, make that a double.:D

      Alte Fledermaus, excuse me, I meant Old Bat, my Lederhosen are stashed away somewhere in the basement. They shrank by several sizes since I last used them to perform German folk dances with Carol on the Oktoberfest stage in Tulsa, Oklahoma. That was in the 80s.

      How ’bout a polka? Careful, you need to hold on to me

      Prost

    • Anonymous
      June 27, 2008 at 8:35 pm

      Hey, it’s Friday night! Where is everybody?
      Norb, jump in that fancy ‘ride’ of yours and get over to the Tavern.
      If you still want to polka, I could show you a few steps. My husband and I
      used to teach Country Dance.
      A toast to the week-end ahead…whatever it may bring.

    • Anonymous
      June 28, 2008 at 11:47 pm

      Oh shoot. Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I really didn’t want to miss the fun polka party last night. Maybe you can teach me someday how to do the American way of doing the polka. I don’t think that’s the kind I learned.

      But I have a surprise for you: I found my Lederhosen and want to do the Blumentanz with you all. Just follow behind me. Okay, first a round a Oktoberfest beer for everybody or whatever you guys want. Hey friend over there, let’s start the accordion music.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2620228450_f9eb87ba6f_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2008 at 2:30 am

      Who me? I was just holding this accordion for some guy in plaid shorts with red suspenders, I don’t know how to play it. Get me another Southern Comfort and I’ll have this thing making sounds like no one has ever heard.

      John – GBS March 04

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2008 at 9:58 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Hey Norb
      i like that alte fledermaus, sounds like flying mouse (rat?)
      Love the lederhosen! When 1st husband was in the Army (’67-68) we lived in a little village named Pirmasens, south of
      Frankfurt and Oktoberfest was fun but i looked forward to winter when they made that lovely hot spiced wine, yummm. Have tried many times to duplicate that beverage at home with no success, maybe you know how.
      Hate to admit it but i can’t really dance, nor play an instrument, or even carry a tune, but i’ll sit back and watch ya’ll.
      Jim C. Could we have a little Patsy Cline? “I Fall to Pieces” seems appropriate ๐Ÿ˜€
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/mouse.gif[/IMG]
      Wish i had real wings,
      V
      [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2008 at 11:34 am

      Hi there everyone…sorry I’m late! Glad to see the party is in full swing. I can’t sing either but a friend used to say if you have a voice like a crow…sing like a crow…So that’s what I’m going to do. I brought a case of earplugs if anyone needs. LAlalalalala…..

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2008 at 12:07 pm

      Carol felt left out. She wants to be my dance partner again. Don’t worry, she’s not the jealous type so you all have a chance to take turns. So, here she is. Is that Bruno and Jan lined up behind us?

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2620726549_03edff15c1.jpg[/IMG]

      Pour her a beer, No, hold it. She wants a Radler. You don’t know how to make it? It’s easy. Half beer and half lemon flavored soda, Sprite will do. This is Sunday morning and in Germany being at the Tavern would be called Frรผhschoppen (early pint).

      Veronica, I will get that recipe for the hot Glรผhwein for you. It’s one of my favorites on a cold day, too. Fledermaus is fluttering mouse (not rat). BTW, there is an operetta by Strauss “Die Fledermaus”.

      Yea, you can dance with Norbert after I get the first one. You know…it has been a long time since he was this quick on his feet! (Carol)

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2008 at 5:53 pm

      I am a new kid on the block here and I’m trying to read all the 1245 replies, but Norb I need the correct spelling here-my aunt and uncle always danced the schottish(? spelling) and in tradition with my grandpa I’ll take my beer warmed by the furnace please? (hope I did ok) Accordian and harmonica please Emma

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2008 at 6:30 pm

      Welcome in the tavern, Emma. How about a drink on me? Maybe you’d like my newest concoction, a Motoradler. I can’t make a classical German Radler since I don’t have any lemon flavored soda. To make a Motoradler pour a good measure of Margarita mix into a large mug. Add a bottle of Pilsner beer and voila. Germans typically drink beer cold. But sometimes they do warm it up. I remember seeing a guy at the German tavern next door to where I grew up order warm beer. To my big surprise, the bartender pulled out one of those small electric heaters and stuck it into the beer.

      You got Scottish right. It’s Akkordion and Harmonika if you’re looking for the German spelling. In German nouns are always capitalized.

      Prost (cheers)

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2008 at 8:25 pm

      Norb-thank you for the welcome. My grandpa always drank Champayne Velvet beer-it came in a dark brown bottle and the closest place they sold it to our farm was a drug store 7 miles away-I remembered being excited when I turned 16, got my license and got to be the next one that could drive my grandpa to go get his beer-he refused to drive when they started paving the dirt roads! I think he just liked the company. He would bring the beer home and set it beside the furnace. Also made a wicked concoction mixing MoganDavid wine and whiskey together and asking ” Can you see through it?” Of course we all said no and he would laugh and tell us to drink up. He had a bayou and rented out row boats for fishin-his favorite line-” You should have been here yesterday.” (I miss my grandpa)….your drink sounds like a doozy too–maybe I’m getting in way over my head joining all of you in the tavern, but what the heck, seeings I’m the new kid, I’ll buy a round of drinks for everyone. Emma

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2008 at 8:28 pm

      Norb-forgot to answer-sure you can but me a drink. I’ll take a wipeout please. Emma

    • Anonymous
      June 29, 2008 at 10:39 pm

      Carol, Welcome to The Tavern!!! Glad to see you’re enjoying yourself! Emma, hope right in, or sit back and put your feet up for aspell. Glad to meet you. Thanks for the German lesson Norb, Keep them coming, its been a long time since I was taught German. Keep those fruity drinks comin barkeep, and another round for all the dancers.:D

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 12:12 pm

      A tavern question-still reading the posts:) Are there story tellers besides the drinks on the house and the dances? Love to listen to stories too-my german grandpa could tell some doozies, but am also irish,scottish,english on my dad’s
      side-love to listen to stories. Thought I’d ask…. Emma

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 12:55 pm

      Norb’s a good story teller! Wish I had half his experiences to share. I am dancing the next Schottishe and if anyone is interested…I love the 7 step. Then throw a beer my way ’cause all this dancing makes a gal thirsty. Carol…good to have you here. Wanna join me at the bar for a drink?

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 1:15 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″][IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Wolf.gif[/IMG]
      Emma, ther’s something for everyone here in the tavern!
      Loved your stories of your Grampa by the way!
      Yikes! wine and whiskey, hope there were no open flames around!!

      As for me, i can’t dance and (according to my Old Dad )[B][I] couldn’t carry a tune in a ten gallon bucket[/I][/B]! Mama had a beautiful voice and she used to kid me in church, saying ” just move your lips Sissy, i’ll do the singing”

      Norb, think i’ll pass on that Motoradler(?) could i just have a margarita straight up? [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/creaturedance.gif[/IMG]

      As Minnie Pearl used to say at the close of Grand Ole Opry, “Y’all come back now, ya hear?”

      Alte Fledermaus[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 3:08 pm

      I just love your pictures old bat(love cats too) and sorry Norb, I have to agree here that that mouse -rat same to me too- ya know, you guys are a hoot. I love this site-will probably take me a year to read all the posts, but am laughing out loud and that feels good….somebody has to have a wipeout with me-one and your whole attitude adjusts-maybe then I could do the schottishe(new sp.?)-not sure about the seven step one, but I’m willing to learn-will probably fall over after 14-21- steps though and somebody else will have to jump in and take over for me……Emma

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 4:13 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Allrighty then [B]Emma[/B], i’ll bite (or drink:D )
      What’s a Wipe Out?
      i’ll try anything once!
      More stories about GramPa please, and [B]Janet[/B], no need for earplugs, you and i can get everyone so tipsy they’ll think we’re the Andrews Sisters.
      C’mon back with that Thai Drum thingie[B] Norb[/B] and those cute Lederhosen, we’ll mix things up a bit.
      [B]John[/B], i’ve got 2 left feet but i’ll dance with you just the same, only make sure you’re wearing steel toed boots, ‘kay?

      By the way, don’t serve my body guard any alcohol

      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Groundhog.jpg[/IMG]
      She’s a [B][I]really[/I][/B] mean drunk.

      See ya, wouldn’t wanna be ya:D [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 4:59 pm

      Hey Oldbat, I thought we were the Andrew sisters. Ah well….I’ll help you pour the drinks and before you know it, wveryone will think they are an Andrew’s sister…maybe even Norb:D !!!

      Correct me if I ‘m wrong but a wipe out is like getting wasted…totally drunk..or amybe it means falling flat on your face…oh yeah, getting drunk means falling flat on your face….same thing…LOL

      Been pout cutting grass in 32 degrees Celsius weather. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I need a cold one barkeep!!!

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 5:38 pm

      wow this place is hopping! Who said they wanted to polka? I am ready! Wait before I start can I have an ice tea? Long island that is! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 5:59 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Janet,
      did i say Andrews Sisters? i meant to say The Supremes ’cause we’re way cooler than those other girls.;)

      i think Emma was referring to a drink called Wipe Out, tried to find it on the Webtender but closest match was this;

      White Out
      Ingredients:

      * 2 parts Peppermint schnapps
      * 1 part Cointreau
      * 1 part Cognac

      Now if that won’t give a person diabetes, i don’t know what will LOL

      Can you translate Celcius to Farenheit for me? 32 sounds awfully hot if you use the formula of doubling it and adding 36 you get 100, yikes Girl
      go sit over by the fan and i’ll get that Long Island Ice Tea for you, Heck, let’s make it a double.
      As my Old Dad used to say “it’s too hot to dance and too wet to plow”
      (never really understood that one) Anyway, bottoms up![/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 6:50 pm

      Hold your britches. My Lederhosen have gotten a bit tight and it’ll take me awhile to get them up there. But first things first: we need to celebrate. We are alone again and can get real wild.:D

      I brought this bottle of scuppernong wine for you all, a specialty you can only find in North Carolina. My ex gave us three bottles. My hands aren’t working so well. Would somebody get a corkscrew and open it, I can’t wait.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2625571649_cb1049d58c.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 7:00 pm

      Oh wow, it is soooo incredibly delicious. Sorry you latecomers. With people like Emma, Jan and oldbat around one bottle doesn’t last very long. ๐Ÿ˜ก

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2625665539_26a7df482e_o.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 7:09 pm

      Norb, I will be right over with a corkscrew and a long straw. A wipeout is a drink-sat with my son in Honolulu airport in Jan. 1986 and our plane was delayed into Ohare because Chicago has just gotten a blizzard. Ugh! Couldn’t go back to hotel so I went to the bar and they had this souvenoir mug that you got if you ordered a wipeout, so I did!!!!! All kinds of rums and vodka and fruit liquors with a splash of pineapple juice. One makes your attitude great and another probably makes you fall flat on your face. Smooth as silk going down. So, old bat you are on–if I can’t find the recipe, how about a bahama mama-that recipe I know. A great way to get your vit C and attitude adjusted. But we can start with Norb’s wine-anyone here from NC that can bring more? Also have the big recipe for Long Island Ice teas where you put in a fifth of this and a fifth of that,etc. Geez, I sound like a drunk and I rarely drink. Maybe a glass of good wine couple times a year or strawberry daiquai.
      But a wipeout, a good story from Norb, and sit me in a corner and I’ll be fine.:D Emma

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 8:55 pm

      Before I get to the Wipeout, I have to finish the last drops of the Scuppernong. I’m looking at the lighthouse on the label, letting the wine melt on my tongue while memories are coming back of North Carolina. Carol and I got divorced in the Raleigh courthouse within five minutes of each other. We had copied other people’s divorce paper, changed the names and a few details and paid $30 filing fee. A few weeks later we got married in Manteo, the lost colony, on Roanoke Island off the North Carolina coast. The justice of the peace found two witnesses for us. One was the courthouse handyman, the other one was a barefooted beachcomber. We spent the honeymoon at Nags Head near Kitty Hawk, you know, 2 brothers and first flight.

      Anyhow, the Scuppernong is all gone now. What great memories! Now I’m ready for a stiff drink.

    • Anonymous
      June 30, 2008 at 9:04 pm

      Ok Norb-now I’m catchin on—at 6:50, you had 3 bottles, 7:00pm 1 bottle. last post-it’s all gone already and your description is sinful and none of us got a sip. Guess who doesn’t get a sip of my wipeout???? Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2008 at 12:48 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Aw Gee you guys,
      I stepped out side for a ciggie and got arrested!
      Did you know you can’t smoke [I][B]anywhere[/B][/I] on the internet?
      Tried to get hold of you to bail me out but nobody answered the phone, now i know why!

      Norb that wine sure looked good, and i loved your story.
      Bet you all are glad to have your home back to yourselves, have you got rid of the smell from dog’s accidents yet?

      Well i’m still pretty shaken up, so would somebody please make me a drink? Doesn’t matter what just so that it’s got a high octane.[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2008 at 1:40 am

      Old bat-I bet the bartender could fix you up and Norb and Carol deserve drinks too for all their ordeals-the mil stories were funny, though, no offense Carol. Put the drinks on my tab….Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2008 at 3:32 pm

      Man, you can’t step out of the tavern for a minute and you lose out on some good wine. thanks for saving me the cork Norb. A sniff is almost as good as a shot. I’ll have one of those Bahama Mama drinkd Emma. It is hot as Hades here….well almost as hot as and Old bat you are close in it being close to 100 degrees F. I don need some shade and a cool breeze….

      Move over barefoot bartender…make room for the old mama’s…

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2008 at 4:50 pm

      [QUOTE=oldbat]Tried to get hold of you to bail me out but nobody answered the phone, now i know why![/QUOTE]
      sorry, that phone was so loud we turned it off. And besides, I was opening the last bottle of Scuppernong and everybody was crowding around me.
      [QUOTE]Bet you all are glad to have your home back to yourselves, have you got rid of the smell from dog’s accidents yet?[/QUOTE]
      yep, we are. We are still discovering more spots Spunky left behind. With that and eating his own poop we decided he must have had a traumatic childhood. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Don’t get us wrong, we love dogs but this one just lacks a little bit of training.
      [B]Jan[/B], how could you think I would forget you. This wine is pink and even better than the previous bottle. Let me pour you a glass.
      I brought a picture of Spunky. My MIL calls him “my son” and lets him eat off the table.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2628465685_bbe8549792.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2008 at 5:19 pm

      Man, you can’t step out of the tavern for a minute and you lose out on some good wine. thanks for saving me the cork Norb. A sniff is almost as good as a shot. I’ll have one of those Bahama Mama drinkd Emma. It is hot as Hades here….well almost as hot as and Old bat you are close in it being close to 100 degrees F. I don need some shade and a cool breeze….

      Move over barefoot bartender…make room for the old mama’s…

      whoops…here’s my hubby bringing me that rock I asked for…gotta go help put it where I want it…keep my drink cold. Be right back.

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2008 at 5:21 pm

      Oh Norb…what a great tasting wine…Just what I needed after shovelling all that dirt…and all for a rock! But it looks great. Let’s polka, I think I have an ounce or two of energy left.

    • Anonymous
      July 1, 2008 at 6:35 pm

      [B]Jan[/B], I have a personal question. Please, check your PM.

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2008 at 10:08 am

      Sorry I didn’t get back to you Norb. Went baling for my hubby and didn’t get to sit down until late last night. Sent you a reply.

      Now, who has their dancing shoes on? Pour us all a drink and let’s get this party rocking!!:D I need to celebrate the invention of respirators! It was 25 years ago today I was put on a respirator for GBS. That deserves a drink…infact, make it a double

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2008 at 12:27 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Norb,
      Had a dog once who ate cat poop, litter and all, understand this is quite common, yuck!
      Hate to admit it but i let my old cat, Gemini eat off the table but she’s very tidy ๐Ÿ˜‰
      Actually i don’t sit at the table often, usually eat standing up over the kitchen sink!:D
      Jan, forgot to say, Happy Birthday to Canada and your Hubby. Have a triple on me.
      Don’t have any dancin’ shoes but i do have wings, why don’t i just swoop around over everyones heads and see how fast ya’ll can duck![/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2008 at 12:41 pm

      [FONT=Georgia]Jan I’ll take a mixed drink or what ever your having without any alcohol, don’t want alcohol with this Lyrica. Sometimes it makes me feel very funny, I had to stop my afternoon dose. When I go to work I have to use bleach disinfectant & for some reason it makes me dizzy. So I backed off my afternoon dose & that stopped. Oh & what did you mean by baling.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2008 at 2:46 pm

      Old bat-when you get tired of swooping around, come rest with me, remember I’m sittin in the corner watching and listening. Bring me a glass of wine or something that doesn’t spill when you swoop, ok?

      Norb-my one nurse has a chesapeake bay and he eats everything, shoes, paper, not sure about the poop part, but she was telling me about having to take him into the vet for emergency surgery to relieve a bowel obstruction for what he had eaten and then wearing the head dome cover so he wouldn’t eat his stitches! And she still loves that dog to pieces:D

      Jan-come sit with me in the corner and we’ll have a bahama mama-maybe won’t cool you down as well as Norb’s wine or a cold beer, but it’ll help and you get vit C and a better attitude, Ok?

      I love this thread- gets me smiling, laughing, and more positive..Am learning a lot about my cidp from the others, but you guys help with the lightening up the bad stuff. Gotta go-thunder, lightening, raining on top of my roof.
      Emma ๐Ÿ˜ฎ ๐Ÿ˜ฎ ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2008 at 4:59 pm

      Emma, I am on my way over with two wonderful Bahama Mama’s…extra berries on top and a pretty pink and lime green umbrella. Don’t try to use it to keep dry though…

      Dustdemon…my hubby and I farm and I was baling the hay for him. We have a big round hunk of metal that rolls the hay into round bales. Sure beats the old way of those little square ones. I’d need five Bahama Mama’s to recover from that!

      Norb,wanna dance? Gotta tell ya, those legs look pretty cool in those funny looking “shorts”:D

    • Anonymous
      July 2, 2008 at 6:22 pm

      Sure I want to dance, Jan. How about trying something different? I actually like Eastern European or Israeli dances a lot better. We used to belong to an international folk dance group and just loved it. Here is one of my favorites, Šetnja, a line dance from Serbia. First you meander through the room but then all of a sudden the rythm changes and gets faster and faster.

      Let’s see if I can get it together. But first I need a drink or two. In the meantime, I want to tell you all a quick story.

      Has any of you guys ever stayed at a hotel only to find out later that it actually was a brothel? This happened to us during our three months Peace Corps training in Thailand. Carol and I were staying with a Thai family in a village called Na Lao. Every Monday morning we had to bike to UThong, a nearby city, where we met up with 28 other volunteers for two days of training. Peace Corps put us all up at the Uthong hotel, a pretty crappy place. The sink in the one room squat toilet/cold shower was missing a drainpipe. There was no toilet paper, only the conventional water basin with the plastic scoop floating on the water. You can imagine the rest. I brought a picture. Anyhow, we noticed three or four big stalls on one side of the hotel with curtains at the open end and doors at the other. We were curious to find out what this was all about but our Thai was pretty limited at the time. After a few nights at the hotel we noticed one evening a car pulling in, a guy came out and shut the curtain. A few minutes later somebody from the hotel went across the street to a massage parlor and came back out with a girl. Both disappeared into the hotel. We didn’t have to observe anymore because we now knew what was going on.

      Okay, how about that dance? dah-dah-dada-dah ….,
      [IMG]http://www.ourbluemarble.us/peace_corps/Training/News__1/Squat_toilet.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 3, 2008 at 8:04 am

      Well Norb, i gotta say that bathroom looks a tad bit better than the one OldBat had to use not to mention the one I had when I first moved to the farm. We didn’t have running water and for a city girl, that was a challenge in it’s self. Add in three lovely children over that eight years, no disposable diapers, and then a fourth on the way. I told my hubby, running water or running wife. I got the water!:D

      Anyway, thanks for the dance Norb. I need a long island iced tea….tall and cold!

    • Anonymous
      July 4, 2008 at 2:21 pm

      Hi everyone-just got my power back from the storms that came through Wed. Read during the day and candlelight at night-climbed down the stairs to check on my friends, hooked up a landline phone to talk to the outside world; the stairs did me in, but we survived. Happy 4th.

      Norb, loved your story. No, never stayed in a brothel; accidentally rented a motel on a vacation that did rent by the hour though. Interesting journeys we have all had.

      Jan, our outhouse did have toilet paper, but I laughed with ” running water, running wife”:D After your baling with your husband gets down for the year, you are on for the 5 bahama’s-I’ll get my punch bowl out.

      Have a great INDEPENDENCE DAY everyone. I’m happy to be free(also happy to have my power back on)-gotta go and reset clocks and celebrate with all my lights, radio, computer ON! Drinks for everyone.

      Start the dancing Norb. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 4, 2008 at 3:03 pm

      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3]Jan just curious that big round hunk of metal you were talking about is that a machine on wheels. My neighbor has a roll baler that rolls the hay up, in fact there are around 35 or more rolls of hay on this farm. They weigh around 850 to 900 lbs each, I was in hope he would have come & picked them up by now. [/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3] But maybe he’s been sick, last yr that man got ran over by his tractor & roll baler. I didn’t think he’d make it as he went through hrs of surgery, due to his injuries. But he recovered & rolled all the hay up on this farm, the remarkable thing is that man is 77 years old. That man has to have a very strong will, to survive an ordeal like he went through. [/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][SIZE=3]Emma we had a small power outage last night while I was at work, so I had to reset my answering machine & all the other stuff here. So I ‘ll just Wish Everyone a Happy 4th of July ![/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2008 at 12:03 pm

      Hey, where’d y’all go? Bin shittin’ hear habbin a few beers and clam and gittin’ washted by myfelsh. ๐Ÿ˜€ whaddyah mean, yer cuttin’ me off? Barkeep, yer fried! I mean fired!

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2008 at 1:25 pm

      Jan,
      I know what you mean. I just got back from vacation. It looks like I missed all the fun. They changed my meds again so barkeep how about an ice cold root-beer. :cool:. I wonder if there is such a thing as a single tree root-beer. :confused:

      Jim C

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2008 at 5:14 pm

      [QUOTE=jan’83]Hey, where’d y’all go? Bin shittin’ hear habbin a few beers and clam and gittin’ washted by myfelsh. ๐Ÿ˜€ whaddyah mean, yer cuttin’ me off? Barkeep, yer fried! I mean fired![/QUOTE]
      hey Jan, how many drinks did you have? I can only understand half of what you’re saying. Is that a Canadian dialect?

      Did you guys want to hear another story? Okay here goes: I showed you the picture of the squat toilet earlier. Fortunately, our host family had a Western toilet but without flushing. We still had to scoop water out of the water basin. After a few weeks of living at the village I noticed that now every day the seat of the toilet was quite muddy. This was rather strange. I could not explain how the dirt could have gotten on there. Nam Wan (sweet water), the six year old niece of the family, had just come from Bangkok a few days earlier to spend the summer. One day she had left the door to the toilet to open and I saw that she had squatted on the seat. Apparently, in Bangkok she was growing up with a squat toilet and didn’t know what to do with a Western one. This being the village, the area between the houses tended to be muddy in places and Nam Wan like all the other children spent most of their time outside. I tried to picture myself how I would climb up on the toilet without falling off. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2008 at 5:17 pm

      Not Canadian dialect Norb…too much to drink dialect:eek: Told you had been waiting a long time…not sure how much I had to drink but I’m sober now:D and ready to party again;)

    • Anonymous
      July 8, 2008 at 11:13 pm

      Count me in, I’m back from a 2 day getaway. did you miss us Jan? Well now that you are sober, we’ll fix that. Hey new bartender, drinks for us thirsty people and I brought Peter, Paul and Mary with me for the jutebox, till Norb can get here with his music and dancin. Oh Norb, liked your last story. keep em coming;) ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜‰ Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2008 at 12:31 pm

      Welcome back Emma. Of course we missed you. Instead of a new story I brought you a picture I took when I last visited the Tavern on the other side of the pond. That was long time ago. Ken, Cheryl, Allaug, CodyStanley, Elvis and many others used be there all the time. It was quite a crowd and we had lots of fun. I think it shut down.

      I would love to take a picture of you all but I can’t get everybody together at the same time (need avatars)

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2652459073_0fc6b40732_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2008 at 12:39 pm

      Norb, very funny! Quite a group you’ve assembled there.
      I don’t even know how to put a picture on my posts. You are too good.

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2008 at 2:14 pm

      Norb, I can always count on you for a laugh. Now did the tavern across the pond shut down because not enough patrons or did you guys get too rowdy?:D Emma PS Anyone seen old bat lately?

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2008 at 8:30 pm

      What do you think? With a Brit (Ken), a German (Norb), a Norwegian (Allaug), two Americans (Liz and Cheryl) and Elvis partying day and night, dancing and singing raunchy songs, an army of Bobbies showed up one night and shut us down. Miss Marbel Innocent, the principal of the girl’s Lycee next door had turned us in claiming that we were corrupting her innocent girls which were at their most tender age.

    • Anonymous
      July 9, 2008 at 11:20 pm

      Well my doc and I had words at 5pm that weren’t good, so came here to the tavern. I started reading on pg. 1; read for 3 1/2 hours and still on 2006(Pg 59)-I am drunk from reading and making up all the recipes and trying them out(hic hic) -my vote is for the fru fru drinks, like the Bahama Mama or the wipeout 2. You guys have got some hot cars and hot wheels 3. I had to pick myself up off the floor several times from laughing so hard. You are so cool, bartender buy my friends here whatever they like to drink and eat:D Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 9:47 am

      Norb, Thanks for the memories of the Ol’ Pub!! I miss that place, maybe later I’ll jump over the pond for a visit or walk by.:)

      You All have been havin’ such a great time here, I have to join in!!! Barkeep, can I have a Wipeout 2 and refill everyones’ drinks on me….:D

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 11:19 am

      This party just keeps getting better and better. With all the fun going on, I keep forgetting to work. But then who cares? Pour me and my friends another round. And keep those Bobbies away from the Tavern. THe last thing we need right now is to find a new hangout. Hey, maybe we should invent a drink called the “Hangout” or better yet a “Tavern”. So who is up for the challenge? I don’t invent ’em, just drink ’em!

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 11:59 am

      Uh-oh Jan, war with the Bobbies? I am up for the challenge of a new drink, but if I make it, warning you it will have liquer galore and fruit juice-umbrellas optional. The “tavern” drink sounds good. Pull up a chair and I will try and sober up so I can see the names on the bottles. Hey, while I am thinking, hard to do when you’re drunk, anyone up for a game of pool? Be back after some coffee. Then, my friend Jan, you and I can forget about working and cleaning both:D ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€ A drink for everyone of my friends, bartender. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 12:01 pm

      Works for me Emma! Didn’t want to work today anyway. Here’s the coffee and, oh yeah, I laced it with a bit of Kahlua. Don’t want to get too sober:D then I may see what really needs to be done around here:(

      Hey Emma, i was just over at the Useless Pile of Facts and found there was a chocolate drink called a black cow. we could add in some Kahlua, and have ourselves what we call in Canada, a Brown Cow. (Kahlua and Milk, but hey chocolate milk could work!)

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 12:18 pm

      Hey Jan, I LOVE CHOCOLATE, but black or brown cow sounds good to me. Wow, am feeling that kahlua you put in my coffee, oh well, who wants to stay sober today? Were you in that group of wild women that went after the cowboy in 2006-my eyes got blurry reading The Tavern-2006????? Hey get out your bottle, going after another cup of coffee and that first one tasted mighty good. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 1:15 pm

      geez Jan, are we the only two here? Ok here is my submission for one new drink: ” The Tavern ”

      1 shot coconut rum
      1 shot light rum, 1 shot dark rum
      1 shot creme de banana
      1 shot galliano
      1 shot vodka
      2 shots each orange and pineapple juice
      1 shot grenedine
      garnish with orange and pineapple slices and cherry or strawberry-fill the sword up with any fruit you have handy

      Stir and serve over ice or blend with ice, pretty drink with power. Using shot glass to measure is optional, as is the umbrella. I kinda use Norb’s eyeballing technique. Somewhat similar to a bahama mama and close to a wipeout, especially using the eyeball to measure:D so I will call it The Tavern.

      Anyone want me to make you one? We will just try everyone’s recipe till we get the one that is worthy of the new title. Jan, let’s get this party rolling. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 1:35 pm

      Norb,
      Your stories about Thailand remind me of my time at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base back in the early S. In the beginning we had the same situation. During Desert Storm I was assigned for a time to a Saudi base up at the border. We had the same type of facilities, one individual solve the problem by finding a barrel and cutting off the top and bottom and placing a commode seat on top and positioning the barrel over the bomb site. There was a shower head attached to a flexible hose that we could use to clean up whatever needed to be cleaned up. It might not have been pretty but it worked.

      Jan and Emma,
      If you do not mind me joining the party I think I found a drink that you might like. I am not exactly sure what it is called or what it is made out but it sure does look good. Emma, the recipe for your drink sounds wild how about setting one up for me. I agree, the eyeballed beats the shot glass anytime.

      Jim C

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    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 4:16 pm

      One eyeballed “tavern” drink comin up Jim-yours looks good too-mine will be a pretty pink due to the grenidine, but forget the color and enjoy the taste.:) Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 5:02 pm

      Wow! Now that is some drink Emma and potent sounding or what!!!:D Certainly worthy of the name “Tavern” but pour me the eyeball version and I will sample this nectar!! I gotta find the recipe I have for banana slush. Don’t want to drink too many of those but sure is a thrench quencher on a hot summer day. Stay posted and I’ll see if I can round it up.

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 6:37 pm

      left the tavern in my car to get a burger-ya know those lines kept moving in that road, I might need a ride home. Jan, pass me one of those thirst quenchin banana slushes, and when Norb shows up, where are Norb, the old bat and everybody else by the way-I got my SS check today and can buy another round.:D Hey Jim I will have to ask my Navy son about any all in one latrine-shower stories, another world out there for the military; that’s it, I’m buyin a round to toast the military-I love all you guys(and gals). Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 7:17 pm

      I’m right here, Emma. Had to sneak away from home:eek: I could use a really stiff drink or two today. The blood test results received today were a bummer. Well, let’s celebrate that I made it here. ๐Ÿ˜€ \

      Jim, sounds like you had some interesting experiences in Thailand, too. I completely forgot, most Thai toilets have a hand sprayer similar to the one at our kitchen sink. We actually brought one back and installed it in our toilet. Pretty handy gadget.:cool:

      [B]djai yo ไชโย [/B](Thai for cheers). At the beginning of each movie in Thailand everybody has to get up to pay respect to King Bumipol while The King’s Song is playing and a patriotic movie is shown on the screen. The song ends with [B]djai yo [/B] which here means something like “hail”

    • Anonymous
      July 10, 2008 at 8:50 pm

      Yea-Norb’s back. I saw your other posting about your bloodwork-sorry Norb. I’ll fix you a stiff one-can’t find the bartender, so I’ll fill in. Jan left and I have to find something to eat, so I guess you guys are going to have to fend for yourselves. Thinking good thoughts and sweet dreams-hope pain is less for us all tomorrow. Will slide you down some beers too-I can do that really good on the bar. Tomorrow I’m findin me a pool player. Gooten nocht(not sure if I spelled it right, but you know what I mean):) Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2008 at 9:52 am

      Emma…can’t find the slushie recipe but found a punch recipe I have used.

      48 oz. grapefruit juice
      96 oz. orange juice
      6 oz. lemon juice
      80 oz. gin

      2 lge bottles gingerale

      Mix juices together and add gingerale just before serving. I float frozen raspeberries in the bowl. They add color and great taste.

      I have also used vodka, Five Alive jce., grenadine, I love mixing up the combinations. Gonna keep looking for the Slush recipe.

    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2008 at 11:23 am

      Jan-like the punch-gotta change the grapefruit juice-my meds don’t like it, but I’m sure the tavern has enough other juices that I can use. Rack em up someone and here’s some quarters for the jukebox till the band gets here. Hey bartender, found him hiding in the basement caus we got too rowdy drinkin last night, how about a round for my friends on this sunny Friday morning. ๐Ÿ˜€ Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2008 at 1:42 pm

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2653284022_ca2c1744e2_o.jpg[/IMG]

      How do you like my Rosso red wine T-shirt? Perhaps this will put me in the right mood.. This is early morning and maybe I’ll start the day with some good Cabernet or Merlot. Jan’s punch sounds delicious and refreshing. Maybe i’ll try that first. I am thirsty.

      If the bartender can’t take us rowdy people, maybe we should find another one. Don’t worry, until he shows up I will go behind the bar and serve you whatever you want as long as I know how to make it. If I don’t I’m sure you’ll step in and coach me.

    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2008 at 2:02 pm

      you bet I’ll help you anytime Norb…Set me up with any fru fru drink you can think of.:D ๐Ÿ˜€ Love that tee shirt. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2008 at 3:13 pm

      Emma, I’ll have one of those Tavern drinks please…they sound really Rad!!! I like pool also, rack ’em up!!!

    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2008 at 4:14 pm

      They are racked and all set to go. Just grab your drinks and cue stick and have at itl

      [IMG]http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/9234/tavernbqu6.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2008 at 4:16 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]They are racked and all set to go. Just grab your drinks and cue stick and have at it. Norb that T-shirt should fit right in

      Jim C
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    • Anonymous
      July 11, 2008 at 10:13 pm

      Hey Cher, you want to flip a coin to see who breaks first???? One tavern drink coming up, and I am being generous with the eyeball measuring-need it tonight-get ready to rock and roll-how about some Eagles tonight while we shoot pool? Now that is a cool pic Jim !!!! Would you care for a drink too? I’d offer Norb one, but he stepped out with Carol tonight for some fun in his cool tee shirt. Anyone else around here that needs a cold one or a fru fru? Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 3:24 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″][COLOR=”Blue”]I’d love a drink. Oh, the joys of Photoshop, to bad real life isn’t as easy to manipulate. Or perhaps it is better that it isn’t. :rolleyes:

      Norb, I can remember having a “little problem” when I entered a Thia shop or house. There was always a picture of the King. Your head was never supposed to be higher than the Kings even if was a picture. At 6’6″ that usually meant I had to stoop while I was inside.

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 6:55 pm

      I’m baaaaack ๐Ÿ˜€ what’s everybody having?

      Jim, that’s not the “worst” of it.

      There’s a long list of must follow rules they drummed into us. Thais are following them religiously. Here are just some of them:
      [LIST]
      [*]Never point your feet at anybody including the Kings picture on a calendar
      [*]never put books or a satchel that might contain books on the floor (feet are on the floor and you don’t want to dirty anything that has to do with the head)
      [*]never sit or step on a head pillow
      [*]never step over anybody (it would mean pointing at that person with your feet)
      [*]never touch a child on the head (it will cause its spirit to escape and hide in the jungle)
      [*]as a teacher or other official never wear open sandals (our Thai trainer made me go back to our house to change into sandals with back straps)
      [*]women officials are not allowed to wear open toed shoes
      [*]When giving or accepting a gift, money or other item always do it with your right hand supported by your left (the left is being used to clean yourself in the toilet ๐Ÿ˜ฎ )
      [*]Toilet paper is used instead of napkins at the table
      [*]do not wear shorts when visiting a temple or the kings palace[/LIST]etc etc

      Just thinking about all that calls for a stiff drink. How about a double scotch on the rocks.

      PS we love that country, though, and would go back anytime

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 8:52 pm

      Boy, have I been missing all the fun. Can I have one of those drinks? And Emma, let me take over the bar for a while and you go put your feet up. Jim, you can help and we’ll give Norb and Emma a break from mixing drinks and let ’em drink some drinks.

      Let’s get a pool tourney going. Winner gets a Norb T-shirt replica. Gotta be a replica ’cause we don’t wanna get accused of taking the shirt off of Norb’s back:D

      And over in the corner I see some folks have a game of Caps going. Eww…I gotta get in on that; haven’t played in years. Wonder if I am any good any more?

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 11:05 pm

      I really enjoy this tavern and I’m just wondering if you let new customers in. I could really go for a cold drink tonight. But I do have to warn you I were a lot of Harley Clothes and I’m pretty good pool shot (well at least I use to be).
      Jackie

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 11:15 pm

      Ok-Norb scotch, double for you. Man, Cher and I have been hot with our sticks tonight-ya know, nice friendly games, but the $$ has been put in a nice neat pile-in our pockets-we are not sharks, mind you, just feeding our opponents my tavern special and we’re drinkin the sraight juice varieties:D ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€ Some of them might be in the corner, Jan, clean their clocks….OK, I’ll put my feet up–let’s see vodka straight up, well not quite straight, add a splash of oj Norb, please. Where is that crazy bartender? And the band is late too-dock their pay a little and no breaks–just straight music-get this place swingin…..

      Norb, did you and Carol go to that open jazz concert last night? Think you can get a tee shirt replica for Jan? Find your flat stones at Home Depot? That’s it for the questions. It is time to party. Jan’s yellin; she must be winning:) Ok-the band’s here. Hollar if you need help barteding Norb. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 11:21 pm

      Uh-oh Norb-another Harley girl….Jackie do you have purple or pink helmets or other colors? You are welcome to come in. We could use another pool player and Norb is bartending right now-careful, he eyeball measures your drink. Word to the newcomer-welcome and prepare to have fun at the Tavern.:) ๐Ÿ™‚ Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 11:24 pm

      Hey Jackie, Come on in and let me buy you a drink. The more the merrier. ๐Ÿ˜€ Watch out for Emma though. She pours a mean shot and she has a mean shot…booze and pool.:eek: Who needs a bartender? We can handle the masses!

      Norb, thanks for the tee. It’s cool. I’m gonna get me a Caps shirt though cause I kicked butt over there in the corner. I heard the bartender bet his job over at the card table. Too bad he didn’t bet his shirt…cause I heard he lost his “shirt” and of course we all know how hot he was.

      We’re gonna have to get some of those Coyote Ugly girls for Norb and Jim though. They can tend bar for a while and help Norb practice his dance steps.

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 11:28 pm

      Actually purple and pink are my favorite colors. But my helmet is black. And I’m a wine cooler girl so I don’t have to worry about Norb eye balling my drink. But thanks for the warning. If I end up in this tavern in the morning I might want a Bloody Mary so I’ll watch how he pours them. So how ’bout that wine cooler – anything berry will work, but make it on the rocks, it’s been awhile since I had a drink ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 11:32 pm

      You’ve come to the right place. Pour the harley gal a cooler, Norb and I’ll have a Sex on the Beach. I’m heading over to visit with Jackie and get to know her better. Might be a good idea to have that bloody mary ready for her. I feel a long night coming on!!!:eek:

    • Anonymous
      July 12, 2008 at 11:40 pm

      Hey Janet nice to meet you. You come here often? I can’t stay long. It’s my daughter and my grandson’s birthday tomorrow and we’re headed up North for the day to go boating. So hold that Bloody Mary for another time. But I like a lot of garbage in my bloody mary so I hope this place has lots of olives and pickles and celery sticks and ………..oh ya Vodka!

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 12:12 am

      Hi Jackie, I probably come here too much. but I love the company not to mention the cute bartender we used to have:D The drinks aren’t bad either. At The Tavern, you name it and someone will get it for you. You like junk in your drinks….we have it all from olives to pickled beans and asparagus. MMMM good.Especially when they’ve soaked up a tonne of vodka.

      Have fun tomorrow. Stop in for a drink when you get back and fill us in on the party!

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 2:12 am

      Hey Jan, looks like we are the only 2 holding up the bar right now. Way to go!! You won over in the corner-but I am going to have to ask a silly question(ignorant American that I am, but not afraid to ask when I don’t know)-what is a caps game? Maybe you and I had better advertise-and interview-for another bartender-I sorta like the Robert Redford look, myself, who you like? Course all the guys are gorgeous here. Oh, and the bartender has to like rowdy crowds that like to drink, dance, sing, shoot pool and caps. Any thing else needed for us to hire him? Maybe warn him about Norb’s driving, or was that just in 2006-I haven’t read the posts from The Tavern 2007-maybe I’ll do that next week during my ivig? Have a great weekend!!! Think I am going to try again to go to sleep. If not, I’ll be back for another drink. A drink for whomever is left here tonight. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 9:33 am

      Morning Emma,

      Caps is a beer drrinking game we used to play as teenagers.:D Back when we were young and foolish;) It is almost like playing tiddlywinks, only you use beer caps. You try to flip the cap into the other person’s beer mug. If you get it in, they have to have a drink. If you miss, then you have to drink. The goal is to get the other person sloshed. I was never very good at it so now I that I can visit the cyber bar my skills have improved immensely!!! I think I could win a gold medal at the Olympics…beer drinking Olympics that is. You can also play by using your finger and thumb to flip it in. i guess it depends on the crowd you are hanging with.

      Have to go and get grass cut, rain in the forecast and I leave for work in a couple hours. Talk to you all tonight. In the meantime, hold the bar down for me will ya?

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 2:16 pm

      Mornin Jan-geez, just looked at clock, it is afternoon. Hope you got the grass cut-how is the baling coming? Hey, I just thought of something else? When you go away for work next week, are you takin us with you? We’ll have to drive though, doubt if the airlines will accept my 100 pounds of liquer and all the trimmings:D Hey Norb, could I use your car and scooter to get all my goodies in your car; I want to go with Jan:) I’ll leave my car for you and Carol to use. Hey bartender(whoever) we girls are thirsty, Jackie needs a berry cooler, and I’ll start with a cold beer, Micholob or maybe a glass of Piersporter or Merlot-ya, I’ll take the wine first. And give Jan whatever she needs to quench her thirst too.Happy Sunday to everyone. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 8:16 pm

      Emma, Emma, Emma — you’ve been spending too much time at the tavern. I don’t know if I can trust you with my car and the Lamborghini. It goes 15 miles an hour and you may not be able to handle it. It takes a lot of experience ๐Ÿ˜ฎ bartend, how many did she have today? All right, here are the keys but better get back in half an hour. – by the way, what’s the deal: you’re warning everybody about my driving skills. I want you to know that I’m very safe with my electric Lamborghini. I’ve run into a wall once in a while, razede a few corners but always got where I wanted to go.
      Bottoms up.

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 8:16 pm

      Emma, Emma, Emma — you’ve been spending too much time at the tavern. I don’t know if I can trust you with my car and the Lamborghini. It goes 15 miles an hour and you may not be able to handle it. It takes a lot of experience ๐Ÿ˜ฎ bartend, how many did she have today? All right, here are the keys but better get back in half an hour. – by the way, what’s the deal: you’re warning everybody about my driving skills. I want you to know that I’m very safe with my electric Lamborghini. I’ve run into a wall once in a while, razed a few corners but always got where I wanted to go.
      Bottoms up.

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 9:10 pm

      Hey Norb-I read all your posts from 2006 and you were takin out pink cars and light blue cars, galore!! Well maybe not galore, but you fessed up to hittin it, so you are guilty till proven innocent. Besides, the bartender quit the other night, so I am applying for the job, till ole Robert Redford comes through the door. That pool room of Jim’s looks mighty fine though-and if those stairs lead up to bedrooms, then I don’t have to worry about drivin anymore. I might have to crawl up them up at a time, but I’ll make it to the top-Lord help anyone behind me in case I miss a step though and come tumbling down-a vertical bowling alley with me as the bowling ball:eek: scary thought. And finally, I promise not to drive your Lamborgini faster than 15 miles per hour-kinda slow though, norb-don’t you think you could put in a bigger engine so we could really fly???? Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 9:27 pm

      Hi everyone. Just wanted to let you know that I did have my Bloody Mary today. Everyone that was up north waiting for us were also waiting for me to make the Bloody Mary’s. Don’t tell Norb though that I know how to bartend and besides I don’t look anything like Robert Redford. But if you’re looking for bartenders I do like the Robert Redford thing but I’m more into a George Clooney or Kevin Costner look. Hell at this point as long as he’s got a Harley (but it’s gotta be a big one) I don’t care what the new bartender looks like. Besides I’m new here but I have this problem of always having to put in my 2 cents worth.
      Well it’s been a long day and I do have to work tomorrow. Everyone have a great night and have one on me. I’ll buy this round.
      Jackie

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 11:28 pm

      Hey Emma, that Lamborghini is top of the line, latest 2008 model. Maybe you can ask Jackie to give you a ride on her/his Harley after you crawled back down from the bedroom upstairs.:D by the way, Jackie, are you a guy or gal? You’re so dressed up in your tight cool leather outfit and your helmet on I can’t tell the difference. I would go for Kevin Costner or maybe David Beckham look. Have you seen him lately on TV? He looks really great with this butch haircut – just like mine:D

      How about if you fill in in the meantime, Emma? Surprise me with a cool drink, okay?

    • Anonymous
      July 13, 2008 at 11:51 pm

      Hey everyone! I finally made it to work in Saskatoon. Glad you all had fun today. I was wondering where you all were. I was driving along on my way here and lo and behold what did I see but a huge sign that said “Tavern” I just knew that would be where I would find you all and so I stopped in to say hi but couldn’t find any of you guys. Left without a drink and without seeing you all. (I really did see the sign, and really did think of you all! But I didn’t really stop in….it looked kind of seedy:eek: )

      Well Jackie, I am in for the rugged look myself. I would go with Kevin Costner or Mel Gibson with his mouth shut:D kinda look. But Emma, you are doing such a fine job of serving us all up that I think we should all hire you….and we can fill in the gaps. Nothing like keeping it in the family. You could tell us you look like Raquel Welch and we would believe you….but then again, maybe you really do look like her:rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2008 at 7:27 am

      Dear Norb – I am female. Always have been, always will be. ๐Ÿ™‚
      Ok so I’m off to work. yuk. If any of you are here today before I get home – have a shot or two for me. I can’t believe I’m in the tavern [I]before[/I] work. My boss would kill me if he knew this. I always blame my wobbilyness on GBS – Now I can say I was at the tavern before I came went into work.
      Have a Great day everyone
      Jackie

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2008 at 8:57 am

      Yeah Jackie, I am off to work too. Wish I didn’t have to go….

      Ao those of you who are enjoying retirement, have an extra one for those of us who are still working and have a cold one ready for me after 5. I’ll take a Molson Canadian, hold the light.

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2008 at 11:31 am

      Hey, you guys-boy everyone has been at the tavern while I was sleepin!! Guess I better straightin up so I don’t lose my job:D Ok Jan, will have a bunch of Molson Canadian cooing for you, might need more than one if you have had a bad day. And if I ply enough drinks into you guys, you can think I’m Raquel-well it might take more than a few. I am 5’9″, blonde, blue eyed, and my weight didn’t quite get distributed like Raquel’s, but with all the gizmos out there I could plop a lot up there, tuck in some here and there, and wahl-la, I’m a blonde Raquel. OK Norb, I will drive careful(didn’t I read a little while ago that you went into your car too fast, hit toe, had blood, hee-hee?)-guess I better substract last call on your wine!!! ( Or make you up a first aid kit). I can go with Kevin Cosner too-even George with or without the smile, like the older guys though. And I think I will hire Arnold for our tavern bouncer when he gets done with his govenor stint. Heck, Arnold can just carry us up the stairs to sleep off our happy hour drinking sprees. I’ll gladly share my bartender job-it’ll only take one of my tavern drinks on my shaky days-let’s see – one eyeball of rum-oops-two eyeballs, you get the idea. There is no such thing as a bad drink in this tavern. Hey Norb, who’s doing the music tonight and what are you dancing? Gotta go get a cup of coffee. Ya know, as much as I love stories, I would be a good bartender, and who hears more stories than a bartender? Ok, got Jackie’s round delivered to you all, shout when you’re ready for another one.;) ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜‰ Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2008 at 4:24 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″][COLOR=”Blue”]Emma, I thought you might enjoy the view from the front window of the tavern. The have Moson on tap. Anybody else want a cool draft molson?

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/1276/molsonsmileyid4.gif[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2008 at 4:56 pm

      Jim-you have the coolest pictures. I can pull that Molson out of the tap, just like the picture shows(just the right amount of foam). Is that a restaurante across the street, as in Italian food? A really nice pizza, no anchovies, would slide down with a tall glass of Molson:D Emma
      PS – do you have a picture of “the tavern” drink that I can put up on the board as tonight’s special? ( a lot like the fru fru you showed us the other day, only pinker-grenedine colored)

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2008 at 4:59 pm

      Hey, is that Norb and Carol’s car showing through the Molson? Sure looks like it. You guys did a good job of parallel parking it…….. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm

      Emma how observant of you!! Now, it sounds to me like you need a night off to drown your sorrows with friends who care, so sidle down the bar, grab a stool and let me take over the Tavern for tonight. What can I get you to drink? Want a fruitty tuitty kind of thing or should we make it something hard like a good scotch, straight up and on the rocks. Drinks are on me.

      Norb, I’m pouring myself a Molosn’s, can I get you one? But you’ll have to leave that car parked behind the drink ’cause we don’t allow any drinking and driving at the Tavern. Heard Arnold may be heading into town so we’ll get him to escort you and Carol into one of the new rooms upstairs. We’ll get Kevin to valet park your wheels in a safe place and if Raquel is still around, we’ll get her singing at the bar.

      Heading out for supper but will be back later. Jackie can you cover for me while I eat? Take good care of my special friend Emma, and make sure she takes the rest of the night off.

    • Anonymous
      July 14, 2008 at 11:20 pm

      Nope, it looks like it but it is not our car. Ours doesn’t have a tire mounted on the back door. It must belong to the new guy over there at the end of the bar. Bartender, a Molson for me and that new friend over there. Fill a big mug for Emma as soon as she comes in. It’s on me.

      And after I’m done with the beer I want one of these as a chaser:
      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2653284056_4f9a73e65c_o.jpg[/IMG]
      I bet you guys didn’t know that Stoli was feminine. The full name is Stolichnaya, the ending “ya” is feminine. When the Peace Corps originally nominated us for Eastern Europe, we started taking Russian. I still remember a few sentences like [B][I]skachidje poshalsta gde toilet [/I][/B](excuse me, where is the toilet?) That is especially important when you’re in a tavern like this one, are in a hurry (too much beer) and the one you’re asking is Russian like our friend over there – possibly.:D

      [COLOR=”Red”]ypa [/COLOR](Russian for cheers)

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2008 at 4:21 pm

      *slowly, sidiling up to the bar*

      Barkeep,

      I’ll have a bourbon and water, please.

      I’ve got [COLOR=”Red”][U][I][B]A LOT[/B][/I][/U][/COLOR] on my mind.

      Looking around the bar to see any familar faces……

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2008 at 6:04 pm

      Hey Brett, just sidle on up to the bar. I am becoming a familiar face as I hang out here at the tavern every day and help with the bartending. Thanks for the mug Norb-I’ll take whatever is handy on tap-now that Busch is being taken over, we have to get in on those Belgium beers too, right. And add a eyeball shot of that Stoli, then me and Jan are going to attack the scotch, rocks or neat, either way is fine with me. And Neil Diamond is singing tonight, ok? Norb, if you took that rear tire off that Molson car, it really does look like your car. And with Arnold and Kevin helping us in and up and down (gotta remember Robert too, Jan), no worries ot tears allowed tonight. Let’s party!!! ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ˜Ž Hey, I am still too sober-my fingers can actually hit the smiley faces. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2008 at 10:10 pm

      Hey guys, let’s forget about the weak Molson. I want this Bush beer from Belgium, 12%. Those guys over there aren’ bad at all? They know how to live – and they speak French, too.

      A votre sante

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2672352453_92c10a0f72_o.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2008 at 10:45 pm

      One Belguim Bush Beer slidin down at you Norb. Oh gosh, Brett, forgot your bourbon and water. Put it on my tab, I insist. Hey, Jan, my friend, where are you at and what are you havin? Still the Scotch on the rocks? Hey, Norb is that Stoli 100 proof? It’s ok if I take a pull off it now and then too-if you drink it like that last wine you teased us with, I want a pull this time. Then you all can have a good laugh? “hey look, Emma’s blowing out fire” How many languages do you speak, by the way Norb? I’ve caught English, German, Russian, and now French-guess I’d better get me some bartender’s translation guide, if I’m going to keep up. Taverante-my new drink to compete with the restaurante across the street-is that Italian enough? Well, at least it rhymes. Whatcha got for another drink picture Jim? Norb’s getting rid of the Molson, so gotta find another cool picture or two. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2008 at 11:02 pm

      Hey Emma and Norb…that beer is awesome. Get me another one! and man listen to that Neil croon….Don’t you love Red Red Wine and Cracklin’m Rose? And who could forget Forever in Blue Jeans?

      Been busy working all day and have my granddaughter here with me so I can’t get too tipsy. Wouldn’t want her to see grandma at her “best”. We had a busy evening together, had to go swimming, then to Tony Romas for a big girls supper. She is a chatterbox so when she leaves in an hour, I’ll have a double scotch on the rocks!

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2008 at 11:35 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Norb, Emma, brettrobert and Jan,
      How about some dopplbock. As I recall it has quite a kick

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/373/dopplbockue6.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • July 15, 2008 at 11:40 pm

      Sorry guys,
      I am so not Neil Diamond, more like Korn or Pearl Jam, Lincoln Park. If you shoot me 3-4 kamakazzi’s and a stiff rasberry martini with a Lite beer for a chaser, I might be able to join the party if you’ll let me!!!!!!
      Dawn

    • Anonymous
      July 15, 2008 at 11:54 pm

      Hey Dawn, welcome…Emma, come join Dawn and I for a few Kamakazzi’s, a martini and beer chaser….yeah, I’m good.
      My granddaughter just left and it is not without tears. She and I have a very special bond and it is like watching a piece of myself leave every time we have to say goodbye. She feels the same way (she’s 8) and it starts about an hour before she leaves…Grandma I don’t want to go, I miss you so much, etc. Her lasts words before we went down to the lobby of the hotel were “We sure are special aren’t we grandma?” And you know, we are. We have a very unique and special bond that goes beyond grandma/granddaughter. So now it is my turn to cry and I am already missing my muffin… Make that three martini’s and I’ll just drown my sorrows:(

      Dawn, Pearl Jam is booked to play here tomorrow night. If you can suck it up and listen to our stuff for tonight we’ll show you a blast tomorrow.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 12:14 am

      OK-3 Spatens for the guys. 9 kamkazzi’s and 9 raspberry martini’s for my friends, Dawn and Jan and a light beer for Dawn too-heck, make it three for us girls. Sorry about Neil, but he’s getting reading to sing Brother….Traveling Show and Coming to America. Take a sip of your drinks and let’s get dancing and helping Neil sing the choruses-I know every one, I think. Here you guys-I am sliding a dozen more Spatens down. Drink up and get ready to boogie !!!! Sorry Norb, no international dance. Tonight is good ole rock and roll. Dawn, I’ll have you lovin Neil by the end of the night……oh and welcome to the tavern:D ๐Ÿ˜€ Emma

    • July 16, 2008 at 12:21 am

      OK, I am good at sucking it up, but Neil Diamond, this is going to be tough!!!
      About you grand daughter, how touching, it brought back memories. I often think about my grandma and the things we did. My mother and her did not get along, I don’t know why! I used to sleep over every weekend when I was little, My mom would take her shopping and then I would take the groceries in and unpack for her. We would always make t-bone steaks (on Friday) In her hot cast iron frying pan with onions!!! If there was a Sox game on, we would watch that. We always did our nails and she would tickle my back and make sausage curls in my hair. i just realized something. My mom always blamed my grandma for how cold she is still today,(my mom) and she says that is why she is cold with me. I don’t think so, my grandma would always hug me and kiss me, I don’t remember her being cold, just my mom! I guess this was kind of a tour down memory lane too many kamakazzi’s drown in your sorrows bar conversation!!! Anyway, keep up the fun times with your grandaughter, she will cherish them for a lifetime as I do my memories of my grandma!! Maybe I ought to call it a night for last call, a Baileys on the rocks!

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 8:09 am

      Happy Wednesday everyone,

      This bourbon is great, though at 7:07 a.m. its a bit too early to be enjoying great bourbon.

      Barkeep, a round for all my friends. And a double round for the ladies.

      Pull up a stool and lend me and ear, I’ll agree with Emma that Neil Diamond is awesome. I’m 33 and should be listening to much more contemporary music, but Neil can trancend the generations.

      Are we listening to him on the jukebox, or is this open mic karyoke night????

      I’m spying me a mic out there with nobody singing…….A couple more rounds of courage in a glass, and watch out ladies – I’ll have to unbutton my shirt a couple more buttons (classic Neil style) and mosey on over to the microphone and give my best shot at “Love on the Rocks……”

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 9:19 am

      First off Brett, that is the real thing….Neil in person! This Tavern rocks and so it attracts all the rock stars. As to you grabbing a mic, oh I can hardly wait. Emma, make him a double so that we ccan get this show on the road.

      Dawn, thanks for the reassurance. My granddaughter loves her back tickled. She says no one can do it like I can. And the hair…well we do that to only not the ringlet kind of curls. And Chelsea loves steak. It is the first thing she asks for when she comes. And we have to have grandma’s special mashed potatoes and corn on the side. With marshmallow peanut butter cake for dessert. Yeah, you’re right. She and I will cherish our time forever.

      Now that I’ve talked about this I’m hungry. COuld we order in something, guys? And Brett, don’t worry about the time…as I always say, ‘It’s five o’clock somewhere!”

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 9:25 am

      Heck, Brett, Neil is on an international tour right now and he has graciously agreed to sing at the tavern. But after he leaves, we girls will gladly listen to your version of Love on the Rocks-remember the open shirt and those glorius eyes. Sing all the ballads you want….lots of bourbon to Brett this am-never to early to drink in the tavern.

      Dawn, Pearl Jam is next. And you’ll have to introduce the other two bands, as I never heard of them. Lincoln Park and Korn??? Showing my age- My son and I lean toward the country guys now, Toby Keith is his favorite. Me, I am a 60’s, 70’s and 80’s girl-Neil, Kenny Rogers, Barbra Striesand, Air Supply, among my favorites. My music is ecletic-love Yanni and Josh Groban and all the Gaithers for gospel. And of course Elvis, Brett sing Love me Tender and Loving You. Dreamy!!!!

      Jan, great about granddaughter-she is very lucky to have a great grandma to love and have your special times together. What great memories she will have.

      Well, have to leave awhile to get my ivig, but let’s get this day rolling. Brett, you can fill in the singing till Pearl Jam gets here. Drinks for everyone.

      Have a good day everyone, see you tonight. Barkeep, Emma:D Got your food Jan. Double bourbon for Brett.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 9:39 am

      Thanks Emma, Brett, you sound great. Couldn’t tell the difference between you and Neil. Can’t wait for Pearl Jam tonight. Looking forward to expanding my musical repertoire.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 1:34 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]I just bumped into someone who wants to be the bartender. He gave me his picture. Anybody recognize him?

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/3540/alfredeneumanfi6.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 1:49 pm

      Wow, this place has been busy. I couldn’t come earlier because I had to get together papers for my visit to the neurologist tomorrow. After that I finished publishing Carol’s website. Then she discovered cool Thai video clips on uTube on the other computer and I had to look at them here at the laptop, too. It is hard to believe that it has been little more than a year since we were over there walking around – me with my rollator.

      Emma, I have to share a secret with you. I like to show off with my languages but the only ones I’m really fluent in are English and German. I know enough Thai to have simple conversations and to get around. Just a few words in Russian, and my French is pretty much gone although I had six years of it in school. I have to tell you a story here: I had been bragging about my French to Carol. When we went to Paris one time I ordered a room with a bath inside. Inside all we found was a bidet. So much for my great French.

      Jim, I like Spaten beer I don’t think it can compete with Bush beer. I think it only has about 8%. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Neil Diamond is great. I am a 60s music fan, Beatles, George Harrison, James Taylor (Country Road, Carolina on my mind etc etc), but I like lots of other kinds, too, including classical. I don’t care for much of the new rock. We gave our CDs away after we put them on the computer connected to the HiFi, 12,000 tracks or so.

      Okay, enough talking, country music is okay tonight. I’m thirsty.
      Prost

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 5:32 pm

      I had to leave for awhile. Carol called me on the cell phone and asked me to come home. Dinner was ready. It was the most delicious Thai meal I’ve had in a long time. Here is a picture to make your mouth water. Y’all come over Saturday and she’ll cook it again.;) below the list of what was in it, also the Thai names and in Thai writing (to show off)

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2675487150_2e1a5075c9_o.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2677393382_84d814f594_o.gif[/IMG]

      Fried Trout Fish with head and tail Thai style
      Spicy Papaya Salat with green onions and cut-up cabbage leaves
      Spicy Fish Sauce with Fruit
      Rice

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 7:35 pm

      Norb, the food look great. I know Spaten beer doesn’t have that the same kick as Bush, but I like the taste.

      Hay everyone, the drinks are on me tonight. I’ve got surgery scheduled for tomorrow, so I may be out of action for a day or two. Nothing major, they are going to remove the little toe on my left foot. It got water logged because I kept putting my foot in my mouth ๐Ÿ˜€

      See you in a few days

      Jim C

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 8:55 pm

      YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY IF YOU THINK I’M GOING TO EAT A FISH THAT STILL HAS ITS HEAD CONNECTED TO ITS BODY !!!!!!!!!!! AND STARING AT ME NO LESS….YUCK, YUCK, AND DOUBLE YUCK. I’m eating at Jan’s-she serves steak !!!!

      Jim, that guy is hired, as long as he doesn’t smile and can make decent mixed drinks. Well, maybe he can smile once in awhile:) Aren’t we going to get a decent beer that has, like 50% alcohol? If not, I will stick with my Killian’s, thank you.

      Thank you Norb for making me laugh. A bidet for a tub, huh? Yup, your french was a little rusty, but close maybe? I learned to count to twenty in German from my german grandpa,, but I also learned a few cuss words-when the adults had to utter cuss words, they always switched to German. Thought I was just a little kid but I remembered them, HAH ! When my son deploys to Thai area, he likes to try everything-but he is especially fond of Sinapore and Phillipines food too. He didn’t get that from me. If I can’t recognize it, IT doesn’t go into my mouth. We should start another thread-worst food you ever had to eat? My answer is mussels-a friend dared me to eat one-another yuck, but hey I chewed and swallowed-you don’t dare a german, irish, scottish woman !!!! Except, well-I refuse to eat that fish Norb. (See, I can see your brain thinking, “I’m going to dare Emma on that fish”), and I never will eat another mussel. Oh, and Norb, thanks for sharing that secret with me-I absolutely promise to share it with anyone.

      Got James Taylor booked for tomorrow night. He is a great singer. This place is going to be packed so I reserved all the barstools for us-close to the music and the bar liquids-all we have to do is circle a finger in the air and we are set, right. I better go first, while I am sober enough to wave my finger-probably wave my whole arm and I will have to pay for all the tavern patrons.
      Might have to book Jimmy Buffett when we start hitting the marguerita’s-then the umbrellas come out on everyone’s drink.

      Who do you want to book first for country, Norb? I have to book Willie one night.

      Take care everyone. I’m having a triple “tavern”-my meany nurse butchered me today. Jim get that new bartender to start work tonight. I’m drinking with my friends………..Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 10:17 pm

      Emma sorry your nurse was such a butcher! Hope your feeling okay otherwise. I can’t wait for James Taylor. I love his music. I want a seat up close and can he autograph my shirt?

      Friday, I have asked Toby Keith to stop in. I love his music and I was thinking we could add in a little fireworks…I love fire works….:D ๐Ÿ˜€ so I asked the Dixie Chicks to open for him:D ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 10:21 pm

      Emma, come on over for steak! I ain’t eating anything with it’s head on either. No way is anything that can look me in the eye when I’m eating getting anywhere near my choppers. I’ll throw on some baked potatoes with a nice herb butter, fresh corn roasted on the BBQ and for dessert my favorite…French mousse (a form of ice cream that my French grandmere used to make when I was very little and that my mom makes at Christmas) It is so rich it leaves a film on the roof of your mouth. Yummy!!

      Need to do short posts ‘ccause the hotel internet sucks! Gimme a couple daquiri’s then I am out of here for a bit.

    • July 16, 2008 at 10:39 pm

      Wait a minute here!!! What happened to Pearl Jam, did you guys just think I drank too much yesterday and passed right over Pearl Jam? Oh well, I actually can handle james Taylor. Well, how about a nice Long Island Iced Tea by the fire pit for a nice long night cap?
      Maybe a dip in the pool first, you guys can all come over and stay for the big graduation party on Saturday. Lots of alchol there. I am going to make my famous monster puch and a huge pitcher of martinis. Every beer you can imagine, so fly on over!!!
      Dawn

    • July 16, 2008 at 10:41 pm

      Janet, those gazania’s sound like dahlia’s. Same Family? Maybe I will take a picture of my dahlia’s and post it, provided the long island iced tea does not hang me over tommorrow!
      Dawn

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 11:14 pm

      Hey Dawn…Pearl Jam is here tonight!!! Didn’t you see them on stage? And you said you hadn’t had enough to drink.:D James is here tomorrow night.
      As to the Gazania’s, they aren’t like dahlias, but more like daisies. They have different leaves too. They grow about 8″ tall and are so colorful. Not sure why I love them but I do. I’ll decorate the bar with them tomorrow night. Emma could use the cheery atmosphere.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 11:18 pm

      Dawn, Dawn, Dawn-gotta keep up girlfriend-Pearl Jam is tonight, Neil was last night-Brett is filling in between. I think. Wow, I will be right over Jan for supper and I love dessert(french grandmere)-Norb needs help with his Franch:D – and then we are off to Dawn’s for drinks, a swim, and a party. The weekend is looking pretty great. A whole lot better than it was looking). See you tomorrow night to listen to James. We got front row seats Jan. By the way, I am prettier and taller than that new MADD bartender-but let’s give him a chance. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 11:29 pm

      Jan-you and I are typing at the same time!!!!! Does that hotel of yours allow alcohol by the swimming pool? If so, I will be right over-not sure where Saskatoon is but shoot up some fireworks and I’ll find it. No headache tonight-that and my son called today calls for a celebration-drinks on the house. What’s your pleasure Dawn-got guts to try a “tavern” drink?:D Long island teas work for me-have that recipe-calls for a fifth of this and a fifth of that,etc.-anyone got a tub and we’ll make up a batch and sit around with straws? That way when we fall over drunk, we are already on the floor, so we don’t have to fall over far.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 11:36 pm

      Carol, That trout looks delicious!!! Can I place my to go order now??!!:D
      Jim, Here’s Thinking of You tomorrow!!;) Stay off your feet for a day or soo, and we’ll talk to ya later!! and by the way, how did you get that pic of my brother?!:D
      barkeep, how about another round, and make mine a double whatever.

    • Anonymous
      July 16, 2008 at 11:42 pm

      No booze by the pool Emma. As for fireworks, I was referring to the battle between Toby and the Chicks. If they were on the same stage, trust me, there would be fire works!!! But hey, I can send a few of the real things up then you would know where I live!! Look west my friend, look west:rolleyes:

      Yeah and when we’re done draining the tub, we can use our butts to mop the floor. That way we won’t have to pay the janitor and it’ll give us more booze money. Then we can go for the ritzy stuff. Extra umbrellas for everyone, barkeeper!

      Now, Norb, is that the best looking guy/bartender you could find for us gals? We gave you our best shot with Emma and she is one hot babe so I’m sure you could roust us up a meaty hunk of man! We need a break. Brett’s not bad looking…and he has a good attitude. Brett, wanna take over the bar for a while? Me and my friends need to get wasted….

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2008 at 12:13 am

      I’m a little slow on Toby and the Chicks, musta been that last ‘tavern”-but I know whatcha mean. My son has seen Toby concerts about 10 times-love Toby myself. He loves swingin places, so I bet he’ll come here.

      Hey Jim-good luck tomorrow,

      Norb-give your neurologist h**l tomorrow(oops today-it’s after midnight):)

      Ok-it’s wasted time. And just maybe- Rachel and I might look like twins. Keep drinkin folks………

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2008 at 9:01 am

      Gimme a little nip before I head out to work. Anything will do. Need something strong though as I am in need of stamina today. Can’t wait for tonight when James takes the stage. Save me a seat in case I’m late.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2008 at 11:41 am

      Cheryl, you are woman after my own heart. You didn’t get freaked out over a silly fish head. Actually Carol used to get totally freaked out but found out that fish can be really delicious. Emma and Jan, I’m really disappointed. Where is your adventurous spirit?

      I won’t be here tonight. We we will be leaving in a few minutes for Denver. First we’ll stop at the Asian Pacific Ocean market to shop for a rice, Thai spices and have one of the delicious Asian fish sandwiches ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€ after that I have an appointment with my neurologist and we’ll spend the night at our daughter’s house. We haven’t seen them for awhile and I’m excited to see especially Sydney, my granddaughter, again.

      Y’all have a drink on me tonight.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2008 at 6:25 pm

      You know it’s taken me a long time to check out this thread – which surprises me because with a title like The Tavern you’d think I’d be beating down the door to get in and reserve a seat… I think it’s because I go to bed when you all are just getting started drinking. Is anyone ever here at 3am EST when I get up?

      Well if you are so inclined tonight – lift up your drinks in a toast – my IVIg side effects were crushed into oblivion last night and today was a GREAT day! I haven’t been able to say that often so I thought it deserved a toast. :p

      Julie

      P.S. you can actually just set my bourbon and coke on the bar and I’ll get it when I get to the Tavern in the morning ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2008 at 8:08 pm

      Hey Norb, It isn’t about being adventurous. I don’t like fish at the best of times. And then to have eyes looking at me….not gonna happen.

      Julie, it’s about time you dropped in for a visit. Glad you could make it. James Taylor is gonna rock the house tonight so hope you are prepared to party:D Your bourbon and coke awaits you.

      Emma, thanks for saving my seat. I wore my special t-shirt and can’t wait to get that autograph from the master of music. Oh I’m starting to swoon already. Hey what’s to eat tonight. I am starving. Can we order in a Bacon Double Cheeseburger Pizza? We could do the party size and everyone can join us. I’m buying.

    • Anonymous
      July 17, 2008 at 9:13 pm

      Hey everyone. I can’t believe that I missed Neil. He’s like my all time favorite musician. I can not stay out of the Tavern again for as long as I did this week it takes way to long to get caught up with everyone.
      Hey does that new bartender have a Harley? I’ll have a fruity wine cooler on him if he does. Well not really on him…….
      I’ve had my Grandson here all week and I didn’t think I should be in the tavern either while he was here.
      Toby gonna be here tomorrow night, I’ll have to stop in for one. Or two, or three…..
      Ok I gotta go check on some stuff. Keep my bar stool warm and don’t let anyone take it.
      I really missed everyone.

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2008 at 4:50 am

      I can’t believe I missed Neil either – he’s my favorite too, saw him in concert last year! But I like James Taylor too. Hey thanks for the bourbon and coke – it’s awesome! I have to say I’ve never woken up and had a bourbon and coke but there is a first for everything right? I don’t think my doctor would mind since it’s virtual. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Today is my hubby’s birthday and last night he told me that having my side effects go away after three days was the best birthday present I could have given him. (wait ’til he sees what I really got!!) I’m pretty tired today after my marathon cleaning frenzy yesterday but I still can’t believe how well I did, I even went in the pool last night and chased the dogs around for awhile. So this is what it feels like to not have a headache? Wow…

      Ya’ll have a great day and a good time at the Tavern tonight. I’ll be doing the same. I’d be willing to bet we’ll be sitting on the back deck listening to Neil, James and friends tonight.

      Julie

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2008 at 9:01 am

      Actually Julie, I think Toby Keith is on tonight. Gotta get something going for everyone. I don’t think your doc would mind. We keep telling ourselves “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!”

      Hey Emma, did you know we had a deck on the Tavern? We’ve been so busy behind the bar that I missed that. Come join Julie and I out there for a quick drink tonight.

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2008 at 9:25 am

      Emma, I tried to PM you but can’t send anything out so trying this. If the other message came through then you’ll probably get it 20 times cause it just wasn’t communicating to me that it had been sent to you. So here it is:

      Emma, just want to say good morning and hope you are feeling better today. I have to head to work but I will be thinking of you on the drive home tonight. Four hours to think and pray….

      I know this is going to be a hard weekend for you. Here’s a huge hug and a couple sloppy kisses! ๐Ÿ™‚ Will be sending you positive energy all weekend.

      Have a great day.

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2008 at 10:36 am

      [B][I][FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=4][COLOR=purple]Julie tell your hubby I Wish Him a Very Happy Birthday today. Emma hope your feeling better today & that goes for everyone here. Wishing Everyone a Great Wknd ![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/I][/B]

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2008 at 11:19 am

      Good morning Jan, Terry and everyone-you will have to give me time off from the tavern. Had my ivig tues and wed and while no headache am extremely exhausted, crummy balance, and tired eyeballs-going back to bed. Didn’t get your PM Jan, but have a safe trip home. Welcome to the tavern Julie and when I can stay awake for more than 2 hours, I’ll join you and Jan out on the deck:confused: (wow, we got a deck too-what a great place) for that wonderful pizza and drinks. Happy birthday to your hubby. Have fun with those calves Jan and be careful. Hope you did well at your neuro Norb-sorry I disappointed you on that Thai dinner, but I am sticking with Jan on this one-it ain’t gonna happen. With me and any fish, unless it is breaded with lemon and LOTS of tartar sauce and called lake perch or walleye, it’s not going into my mouth. Have a good weekend everyone. Enjoy the music and the new bartender and I’m buying this round, ok? Talked with Willie and he’s going to stop in next week. Man I am so tired and only been up 3 hours-sorry, I’m going back to bed. Catch you guys later. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2008 at 2:13 pm

      Hope you don’t mind if I join you on the deck. I heard the sunset is fantastic from here. Somehow everything looks better at the Tavern! Give me something for courage. My baby is turning 16 and she wants her drivers license! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Any suggestions?

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2008 at 2:47 pm

      [FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3]The one thing I can think of for that one is a nice strong shot of 190, one drink of that fire water will surely keep your mind off everything else. ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 18, 2008 at 10:56 pm

      Hey Terry-is that like called moonshine? Otherwise if it is 190 proof-I’ll take two. I have been awake for 3 hours, 40 minutes-a new record for the last 2 days. I want to stay awake for Toby. All the girls are allowed on the deck, well you guys can join us, but Jim has a cool bar-hard to decide which place to sit at-Toby does like the girls though, so maybe he’ll be croonin more to us.:) OK- I’ll set the stage for the deck tonight and someone else do tomorrow, etc.-Tonight it is balmy, nice breeze, and the stars are out in their glory surrounding a full moon–ok, let’s party. I am DONE crying and sleeping and need some of Terry’s 190’s and then if I am still standing, I’m switching to something fruity, maybe a tavern or two. Hey Jan, you home from work yet? Never got that PM, probably went into cyberspace. Tell that hubby of yours, to wait on those calves until you are done at the tavern. Hey, I’ll come up and help you load em in-that otta be a great pic-two loonie ladies singin and loadin and laughin. I’m starvin, so is pizza ok? Gotta quick have some real food before Norb gets back here with that fish. Yuck!!!:D Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 12:29 am

      [FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3]Emma: Alot of people have called 190 pipe cleaner, due to the fact that it burns all the way down. I wouldn’t advise anyone to drink this if their taking any kind of meds, it might result in a very bad experince. Believe me it doesn’t taste like moonshine, I had some of that a few yrs back. You can take a 1/5 of 190 & pour it in a bowl of punch & it makes a pretty good mixed drink. That’s a good way to spice up a wedding reception ๐Ÿ˜€ , maybe being as my nephew is getting married on August 9th I should add this to the punch at the reception. LOL ![/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT]
      [FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3]Take a shot glass full of 150 proof rum & set it on fire let if burn for about 20 seconds, blow the flame out. Then turn it up and drink it, makes a good hot toddy when your sick with a cold. I guarantee it will warm a person up all the way down. LOL ! I’m just kidding around I don’t drink anymore,[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 11:35 am

      Iโ€™ve been burning that 190 in my wifeโ€™s PT Cruiser, itโ€™s cheaper than gas when you make it in the garage. I got that Cruiser up to 110 mph. I had a hard time getting it over 70 on gas. Give me a Grandad and Seven to go I have something boiling in the garage I need to check on.
      John
      GBS Mar 04

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 11:54 am

      Maybe I should trade you a couple granddads and sevens for a couple of gallons of that stuff boiling in your garage. Hey you gals, I saved you seats for Toby till 3am but he said this place is cool, so he will come back when we are all present. Who’s playing tonight? Will try to make it. I think a nice glass of wine will do bartender. And a drink for my friends when they come in. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 12:17 pm

      Okay….give me your glass and I’ll fill ‘er up…..

      [IMG]http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7107/stil2ljn5.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 2:28 pm

      Okay Emma, don’t worry, no more fish, especially since Julie joined us at the Tavern. I think she’s totally allergic to it. Remember that horror story you told back in April, Julie? When you were getting an MRI they taped a “thing” on the back of your neck to mark the different vertebrae, you forgot about it and went to bed. After a while something liquid started running down your neck, you pulled it off and started throwing up right away. It turned out to be a Fish oil capsule. You couldn’t get the smell out of your clothes and the house for days.
      Carol used to send me outside to sit on the patio whenever I opened a can of sardines. She’s not allergic to it but she just can’t stand the fishy smell. I just want you to know that the trout she made the other day did not smell fishy at all.
      Enough stories. I’m thirsty again and it’s lunch time. Carol wants me to come home again. Wonder what she made today?
      I came back for just a minute to bring you this doggy bag:
      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2682335281_a3a26fa926_o.jpg[/IMG]
      it’s
      [INDENT][B]sea scallop
      quick fried sweet potatoes
      fennel/carrot salad
      Haikon radish salad
      rice
      some Suki sauce to add spiciness[/B][/INDENT]

      Any takers?:D

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 4:21 pm

      okay, i have never been here before and i only read the last page. not sure what ive walked into:eek: looks like fun, though, no matter how confused i am. the only thought in my head is that you folks are a crazy bunch!

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 5:01 pm

      Hi Jamie-hey I started at the beginning, laughed like crazy and after 3 1/2 hours, only got through 2006 of the tavern. Maybe you should take this thread with you when you go into labor-you know-PUSH-read and laugh, PUSH, etc. Your hubby and everyone else will think you a bit loony, but what the heck? It’s your show……

      Ken, I’m almost afraid to enter your garage!!

      Yea, Norb is back!!!:D I missed you, and that food is looking better minus that ugly fish, but could you lose the scallops and maybe add some beef chow mein with the rice and the salad?

      Toby was great last night-but lost my friends, Jan, Julie, and Dawn-they were here, but I lost them….geez, maybe I wandered into the wrong tavern!:eek:

      My son called and got to talk to my grandbabby for a hi and goodbye, kinda thing, but that call made my day. So, drinks for all my friends bartender. Hey Brett, can you do some Kareoke tonight? Country, classic, blusey, hey I can go for any kind of music, well except rappers; I just can’t do Norb’s fish!:D

      Time to party!!! Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 6:07 pm

      Welcome to the tavern, Jamie. We are not only a crazy bunch, but we can get pretty rowdy at times, drinking, singing and dancing.
      Emma, what’s the matter with you? Not even scallops? Come on, I dare you. Just have a few of the Stoli I brought in the other day and you won’t know what you are eating.
      Bartend, give Jamie whatever she wants and put it on my tap. Whoops, I didn’t see her huge belly. Make that virgins whatever. How did you even get through the door with that?

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 6:14 pm

      I’m not allergic to fish – I just hate the taste of it. Blech! But hey, seems like you can get whatever you want at the Tavern so I’m getting a bowl of potato soup with shallots and cheese. mmmm

      Hey Bartend – I’m in the mood for champagne tonight! Woo Hoo! I’m heading off in a bit to a birthday party for my hubby (he’s so spoiled!!!!) and I need to get in the proper frame of mind. I know who’s playing at that party (my husband’s band) but who’s playing here tonight? I can hardly hear it for all the laughing and carrying on… who is that over in the corner dancing?

      Ya’ll have fun tonight, I’ll be thinking of you –

      Julie

      P.S. Thanks for reminding me of that incident Norb – I had totally forgotten it. !!! I still have a bottle of unopened fish oil capsules if anyone wants it – I’m never touching them…

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 6:31 pm

      [INDENT][IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2682937963_3155774caa_o.jpg[/IMG][/INDENT]
      Julie, that’s Jamie dancing. She’s new here too and already getting wild. Are you sure that virgin margarita I ordered for you didn’t have anything in it ,Jamie? Just don’t get too wild or you will have your baby right here at the bar holding another drink in your hand ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 9:54 pm

      Norb-where do you find all those crazy pics? You have one for every occasion……not fair, no dares, you cheater—ok with lots of stoli I’ll try one scallop again, then I want my beef back!!! I have Phantom of the Opera on if anyone would like me to play it in the tavern-Jamie can dance with the others-slowly-no babies born in the tavern-can you imagine what she would have to name that poor kid????? OK, bring on the stoli and that scallop(single form of noun means one). Hey, Jan is working too hard on the farm-geez she worked on the road all week-order whatever you want whenever you get here Jan, it’s on me. Emma PS my son just called and he’s going to be seeing Toby live in Seattle tonight-man that guy gets around !

    • Anonymous
      July 19, 2008 at 10:33 pm

      [FONT=Georgia]Well here’s one that takes the cake or whatever, I just saw a stupid commercial on tv & of all things they were playing Christmas music. Thats one thing I think that should be left out of July, once a yr is enough. Emma speaking of farm work I had a nice task to take care of today, it was 94 here & I took the tractor & mower down to the bottom land on this farm. [/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia] This had been put off too long I mowed what looked like a jungle down, a lot of those weeds were over 6 ft high. I probably broke a lot of the deers hearts, as they had been sleeping in this overgrown mess. I saw 1 doe today & she had 3 fawns, that is quite unusual, the most I ever saw here was a doe with 2 fawns. Anyway if you want to find out what hot is, try field mowing when it’s 94. As that tractor has the muffler run out through the hood & all the heat is blowing back in your face. [/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia] I feel like I need a shot of 190 tonight, after this, or maybe even Wild Turkey 101. Hey this is Bourbon Country here & there are several distilleries near here. Wild Turkey, Four Roses & Makers Mark just to name a few. So if you feel the need to get Frisky with Whiskey LOL There you go ![/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2008 at 12:32 am

      Hey, if anyone is still here I’d like to make a toast to my late husband John’s birthday-Happy Birthday Honey. I miss you but I am ok. Meet all my new friends here at the tavern. Here’s a Bloody Mary with lots of celery for you and then how about one spin around the dance floor before you go. I love you ………………..Emma *sigh*

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2008 at 10:29 am

      ๐Ÿ˜‰ [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Good Morning Emma: &[COLOR=blue] Happy Birthday to your husband John ! [/COLOR][COLOR=black] I think if I do any toasting it’s going to be with something non alcoholic. I’m just tired & worn out this morning, so I’m not going to do anything today. But just take it easy ![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2008 at 1:53 pm

      Wow! I thought you all were crazy before, but i had no idea it was like this:D That pic almost looks like me, too! Hilarious! I love it!

      My favorite drink is whiskey sour with a bunch of cherries in it – sure one of you can come up with a virgin version of that! I’ve been craving something like that lately, but unfortunately, alcohol makes for a sleepy baby and i want this thing out!!!! Maybe shakin’ my booty will get him goin’? Last time i went out dancing, i was sore for 3 days!!! Really!!! That was years ago, though, so im up for a good time! Keep the Doritos away from me though – I choke on em every time i drink. That has nothing to do with my health, just a skill that im lacking:p

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2008 at 1:56 pm

      [COLOR=”Teal”][B]HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BUDDY, JOHN!!! CHEERS!!![/B][/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2008 at 2:14 pm

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/2686285172_0d747e4dab_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 20, 2008 at 2:18 pm

      Sure, Jamie. We have a great bartend and I’m sure she can mix up something like a Virgin whiskey sour with 10 Marachino cherries. Sorry you can’t have any of my discovery below.
      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/2685445639_13828080b9_o.gif[/IMG]

      I’m sure you all heard about the Belgian company buying up Anhaeuser-Busch. A lot of people didn’t like that but maybe this new beer they have makes up for it. It sure went to my head pretty fast. It’s like drinking a whole bottle of wine in one sitting. I brought in a case for the crowd here.

      ดื่ม dèum – cheers

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2008 at 11:32 am

      I’m baacckkk!!! Hey you’ve all been having a great time. I did sneak in for a peek but couldn’t stay. Had calves that needed my attention. But I can get back in the swing of things now. Have to head into town shortly and then the grass is in need of attention but I will stop for a cold one tonight!

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2008 at 2:28 pm

      Yea, my friend Jan is back!!!!!!! A double for everyone-I’ll serve em-yell out your orders.

      Norb, for the life of me I have watched you and your video 20 times-is that a cannon on your tee shirt? Y ou have to drink that Bush Beer 12% a little slower….all I can read is Airline Baker? below the cannon?

      Do we lose Dawn? I finally found out from my son who Korn and Lincoln Park on…will I need ear plugs or maybe a few extra drinks? I suppose if she can suck it up for Neil/Brett combo, I can suck it up for heavy metal…glad Willie is coming.

      My phone rang awhile ago and I picked up and said hello? and this cute little voice said, Hi grandma Emma!!! Geez, I melted—thought my day was good to have Jan back, but having a six year old call me and we actually had a 3-4 minute conversation…she and her daddy are going to the aquarium in Seattle today-their last day together before he returns back to Pearl Harbor. All I can say is, what a way to start a Monday. And thank you guys for getting me through yesterday.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2008 at 3:17 pm

      I thought it was Alpine Bakery?????

      I’ve had a long day, it’s good to be in a place where everybody knows my name.

      I had the absolutely best mug of cold brew the other night with my Dad.

      We were out eating, when he ordered a frosty mug of cold brew. I decided to partake in some adult refreshment, and ordered one with him. Frosty and ice crystals in it, really a good mug of beer.

      I’ll have one here tonight. And I’m feeling a wee bit good, so I’ll buy the WHOLE place a round tonight. Extra frosty mugs of whatever my friends are having!!!

      Talk to you all soon!

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2008 at 4:47 pm

      You’re right Brett, its Alpine Bakery. It’s one of a large number of T-shirts I have. I even have one from the GBS/CIDP foundation I picked up for five dollars a few months ago. It was cheap because it has the wrong web address on it. I prefer T-shirts these days because I can’t button shirts.

      Sorry Emma, you couldn’t read the name because I was drinking the beer too fast. I was just very thirsty. Bartend, is there any of the 12% ones around for me? Could use one now. Gosh, you guys, all gone?

      I hope I didn’t start a run on your liquor store. You won’t find the 12% Bush beer there. The strongest beer I have seen in this country is about 6%, I think.

      Alright then, I’ll stick to a double Stoli on the rocks.

      Cheez, What a pain in the butt. This dictation program is not used to my German accent yet and makes a thousand mistakes, sometimes very funny ones. I usually use the one on the laptop but Carol is hogging it again.:eek:

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2008 at 6:07 pm

      Howdy!!!!

      Sounds like you are all having a bunch of fun around here! Norb’s beer sounds like it would knock me on my butt! Im a light weight. Norb said he could hook me up with a sword-full of marachino cherries in a virgin whiskey sour. Sweet!!! I dont really like beer, but Brett’s sure sounded good! I may just have to have one later this summer!

      Enjoy your spirits!
      Jamie

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2008 at 10:18 pm

      OK-12 % for you Norb-you want a frosty glass like Brett’s (we’ll talk him into the 12% too) or straight out of the bottle? Found a whole ice chest behind the bar full of empty frosted iced glasses-time to FILL them up. I hear you Norb on the tee shirts-we should get tee shirts made up that say like “IF LOST, PLEASE RETURN ME BACK TO THE GBS/CIDP TAVERN” or ‘THIS TEE ONLY FOR TAVERN DRINKERS’. Well I got part of the Alpine Bakery letters right Norb, so is that a cannon or what?

      Ok Jamie-what kind of unalcohol juice would you like with a sword of cherries on the side? I wondered if you had your precious baby yest, but seeings you are here at the tavern yet, must noe be time yet?

      Hey, Norb, forgot one thing-congratulations on the Honda deal-maybe you could get another noteboook that understands German accented English?:D

      Goodnight everyone….I’ll see you in my dreams. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2008 at 10:41 pm

      Jamie, drink up sweetie….this may be your last for a while!:D Emma you are just way to cool. You really do deserve the title head bartender. Love a cold beer and clamato juice in one of those frosty mugs….and have another ready to go ’cause this one is going down fast.

      Finished cutting my huge lawn….and there is nothing like good company, a cold beer, and Norb after a dusty day in the great outdoors. Norb can I borrow a t-shirt? I seem to never have a decent one for pubbing. Gotta go shopping and find something that fits this scene. (While fitting me:D )

      Norb, you need to get a German computer so it can understand that accent. I kinda thought it was sexy, but then who am I to judge:eek:

      Well, need to go wash the grass and dust off. Thanks for the cold one. Brett when are you gonna sidle up to the mic and croon us a sweet melody? Been waiting on you everynight!

    • Anonymous
      July 21, 2008 at 11:32 pm

      Well thank you kindly my friend, Jan. You guys are so cool to serve to-as long as I have my bartender’s guide I am ready for anything? Well, there is a limit-I will not deliver Jamie’s baby. I mean I could, I’ve done it quite a few times, but there was nothing in my job description about baby delivering-I gave up full time nursing when I took up full time bartending.:D And Jamie is too smart to have this baby here-think of the name that poor kid would have. He/she would never forgive her!!!

      Yeh, Brett, sidle up to that mike and croon us a song to celebrate your 100th posting !!! Do you know ” I’ve had the time of my life ” from Dirty Dancing? If Jamie delivers here, we’ll sing it together. There are a lot of grammas to be waitin on her;)

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 12:20 am

      Anyone care for some banana flavored scorpion liqueur?

      [IMG]https://www.thailandunique.com/store/images/scorpionwhiskeysmall.jpg[/IMG]

      [QUOTE]This special distilled Thai rice grain vodka is infused with a real farm raised Heterometrus Spinifer scorpion and flavoured with banana and sweetened with Thai sugar cane. The vodka is steeped for several months, which then imparts a unique flavour into the liquor, the vodka is then sweetened and flavoured to taste. The story is that this is used in SE Asia as a Aphrodisiac; and it also has medical uses, such as the treatment of back and muscle pain.[/QUOTE]

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 4:57 am

      OMG Ken! That’s about as tempting to drink as the baby-mice wine my parents bought in China – I’ve eaten a bunch of strange things, and drank some mysterious liquids – but I always made a point to never know exactly what it was so I could be sure it would go down and stay there.

      Well the bar is a mess this morning, I guess you all partied late last night. I found a whole bunch of little plastic swords sticking to the ceiling – Jamie, wanna explain? I’m whipping up some coffee, tea and pancakes if anyone is hung over. I’ll get to cleaning the bar after my first cup of coffee. Emma, thanks for putting all the glasses in the sink!

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 8:05 am

      Emma,

      Ahem *clearing throat*

      Yes, I’ve had the time of my life…..ohhhhhhhhh, and I owe it all to you…….

      I have seen “Dirty Dancing” about a hundred times, and NO, not because I want to watch it. My wife thinks that is something special.

      We still laugh when my 4 year old tells us, “Nobody, puts Baby in the corner”

      I think she’s heard us quote that entire movie at one time or another.

      Norb, I’ve had some Malt Beer (in my youth!!!) that was around 10% I thought. Mostly large bottle stuff. OE, Camo, Colt 45…..its been a while, like I mentioned, it was in my youth.

      Talk to you all soon. Work is calling.

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 10:10 am

      Oh Oh, Jamie. I think we got caught having our sword fight. Norb, I thought you were gonna clean those up before anyone found out. Guess we will just have to hand out those little foo-foo umbrellas in case of a falling sword:D

      Brett, early morning crooning!:) Sweet! Nice voice. Knew you were gonna wow us when you stepped up to the mic.

      Emma, glad you left the dishes. Julie let me give you a hand with those and then we can take some of those wonderful smelling pancakes out on the deck with some really STRONG coffee and enjoy the early morning sunshine. May need some “hair of the dog” so throw a little splash of Kahlua in my coffee and I’m good to go. Can we have lots of syrup and butter? Yeah, awesome! I think there are fresh strawberries and whipped cream in the little fridge under the bar. I’ll grab those on the way out to the deck in case anyone likes to eat pancakes fully loaded.

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 11:10 am

      How about blueberries for the pancakes? If you feed me, I’ll help clean up too. I didn’t know those swords could stick like that…..looks like you made a design! Brett not bad for this early in the morning. Hey is the rumor I heard true that Kenny Rogers was going to be dropping in? I could listen to him for awhile.

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 11:22 am

      By the way Ken, not the most appetizing drink I have ever seen…I’ll take the banana liquer…hold the scorpion.

      Jan, we can always use help cleaning up. Glad you noticed the design with the swords. We were trying to recreate Norb’s t-shirt, but I think we got a little carried away…well actually we go a LOT carried away, as you can tell by the mess. But a good time was had by all.

      I picked up blueberries on the way in so help yourself:)

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 11:23 am

      Swordfight ? It must have happened after I left last night. Again I missed all the fun last night and Brett’s singing this morning. I wish I had that kind of energy this early.
      [B]Ken[/B], I’ve seen this kind of bottles in Thailand. Never touched them. Well I guess they are not any worse than Tequila with worms in it.
      [B]Emma[/B], that’s not a cannon on my T-shirt. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ It’s a large pot on a burner with a ladle sticking out. Next to it a smaller pot and loaves of bread. ๐Ÿ˜†
      [B]Jan[/B], Carol fell for the German accent, too. 32 years ago I went to a Parents without Partners meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina. We just started a deep discussion on “luv” when this young woman walked in, in her twentie’s, gorgeous. Ignoring the empty seat next to the door she went all across the room and squeezed in next to me on the couch. Afterwards, she turned to me and said “my name is Carol. Would you like to go for cup of tea?” Well, my beard and the big flowers on the VW van did the rest. We started dating and four weeks later she came visit with her two children on a Saturday. She never left. women! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ here, I have a photo of that infamous VW van in my wallet.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2691761010_2f819e1411_m.jpg[/IMG]

      Let’s get the party going. Cheers to my sweetheart

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 11:36 am

      Aww, what an awesome love story. And they say there is no such thing as love at first sight. Now, about the van.

      How many people can you fit in that thing, Norb? I was thinking we needed to recreate the old days and move the Tavern party tonight out into the van. Now of course, we wouldn’t drink and drive…but we could pretend. Crank up the stereo, put on some Creedence Clearwater Revival and groove to the music.

      “I see the bad moon arising, I see trouble on the way. I see we’re in for stormy weather, Seems like……There’s a bad moon on the rise”.

      I think I can roust up a pair of hip hugger bell bottoms, go-go boots and a tube top. Norb, here’s a bandana for you and a tie-dyed t-shirt. And Emma, put on that flowered caftan that you used to wear. Or maybe you should lend it to Jamie, she needs the extra room right now. ๐Ÿ˜€ Emma, you would look great in a pair of hot pants and platform shoes:eek: Julie, surprise us with your outfit. Dawn, Brett, anyone…got some Jesus boots and blue jeans? Man, can we take a group picture for the wall in the Tavern where the celebrety pictures hang? I know a great photog…Ken? Ken? Are you coming tonight? Bring your camera and don’t forget the tripod and timer, cause we need you in the picture.

      “….don’t go out tonight…it’s bound to….there’s a bad moon on the rise”

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 1:07 pm

      Hey Jan, groovy ๐Ÿ˜€

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2693193266_b8476bda6b_m.jpg[/IMG]

      I put on the album to put us in the mood. Is it loud enough?
      [COLOR=”Blue”]http://www.ourbluemarble.us/forum/Bad_Moon_Rising.mp3[/COLOR]
      It’s playing Down on the Corner right now. When Carol heard it, she said it was one of her favorite groups and she wants to come, too. The bus can hold all of us and then some. The more the better.

      Look’n out my backdoor………

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 1:41 pm

      Hey I missed bkfst-never left this place till 4am-thought I washed all the glasses. Thanks for helping out. About that sword fight Norb-well I was trying to keep the place under control, but Jan got rowdy, then Brett started croonin, and I swear I was trying to spear those cherries on those swords, but man is that hard to do after a couple of drinks and you see two cherries at a time:eek: so we just kinda improvised with whatever we could catch on the swords, and then, well, things got out of control, and well you know, one thing led to another, etc. A wild night.

      But wow, tonight???? Credence ? Norb, you got 3 Dog Night-ya know” Jeremiah was a bull frog, da da da ‘? That cool van of yours will be rockin. Hot pants and platforms Jan??? OK but you gotta keep reminding me to duck, caus I’ll be 6’1″” then, but wow are we going to be swingin.

      Ken can do the pictures but I am not drinking anything that has any kind of critter in it. I saw that bottle this morning about 3:30am and was sure I was going to de dreaming about scorpions!!!

      Brett get done working quick, so you can join us. Yea, Carol is coming too. Glad that luv mobile of yours can hold lots of people. Heck, maybe Brett you can do Neil’s old songs from back then, Hot August night, wow, this is my era-I probably will remember the words to every song…..cool

      Norb, I looked at that video a few more times-still looks like a cannon to me. You are going to have to wear that shirt to the tavern somenight, so I can see it in person.

      Gotta get busy and get some coolers and munchies for tonight. See you all later.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 2:59 pm

      Crank ‘er up Norb! If your eardrums aren’t vibrating it isn’t loud enough! Oh and I love Three Dog Night, the Eagles…yup, I’m swaying to the music! Emma, forgot you were so tall. I’m only 5’5″ so I’ll take the platforms if you want the go-go boots….I’m easy:D

      Jamie, are you coming? Awful quiet from your neck of the woods…Emma, do you think we are in the process of becoming cyber grandmas? Wasn’t Tues. the day they were going to have things get under way for our friend Jamie? I’m so excited, I need to have a drink. Haven’t had a Singapore Sling since the 70’s so barkeep, pour me one with extra grenadine. Gotta start “gettin’ in the GROOVE” for tonight.

      Groovy, man, groovy:D

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 4:52 pm

      Yup, today is the day!!!! for Jamie. The last I heard anyway. She’ll probably deliver a baby that has a red dye on him from all the cherries she ate!!!

      Got the coolers full ( long necks ) and snacks galore for tonight. Geez, thanks Jan, how could I forget the Eagles? In real life, they sing to me on my CD in my car-and you talk about cranking it up!!! You have got to ride with me sometime-nobody likes my loud music-such spoil sports, I say-sooooo they don’t ride with me anymore. We’ll have to save Brett for the folk music era, caus Norb’s van fits right in.

      Oh, and Jan-yup, you take the shoes then—go go boots are more fashionable with my hot pants anyway.:D But, hey I got a pr of plaid bell bottoms that were stylin (about 40 years ago)-some of you were probably still in diapers or how does that saying go? a tear drop in your mother’s eye?

      Save that parking spot right in front of the tavern for Carol and Norb for their(our) party van-close to the bar in case we gotta run(or stumble) in for more refreshments and use the restrooms…….

      Norb-turn that radio up-you got any quad speakers so we all can hear the great music of the great times?

      Brett-got the mike hooked up, just in case you feel so inclined to entertain us with a song or too.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 6:08 pm

      Hey Cybergrammas, this is your favorite Cypergrampa ๐Ÿ˜€

      Of course I have Three Dog Night

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2694078240_30ee4d6dd9_o.jpg[/IMG]

      First your request: Jeremia
      then my favorite: Road to Shambala

      I remember that last one from a most phantastic McCormack & Dodge software conference in Boston, way back. They had Three Dog Night playing for us. That’s all I remember ๐Ÿ˜ฎ and the incredible evening at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts that had been rented for us, huge crowd, over 1000 participants,

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 6:27 pm

      You rock cybergranpa….now, that Carol was a very smart woman to recognize gorgeous when she saw you and squeezed in on the couch by you. Yup, a very smart woman.

      I’m worried about the gang here-all is quiet except for Jan’83, Norb, and Emma. Where is everybody? Norb will have to entertain his wife and two other women all by himself????? I got some white Christmas lights out-thought we could string them from your van to the tavern front door-sort of light the way for us a bit??

      Got a title for the celebrity pic Jan—” Norb and his go-go girls ” ๐Ÿ˜€

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 6:39 pm

      Well, I don’t drink scorpion liqueur……I’m not telling what I DO drink. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

      I do like Dirty Dancing (the movie..) a lot…..of course I grew up in the ’50s, and I even spent a summer at one of those places, and stayed at others, so there’s some nostalgia there……:)

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 6:48 pm

      Groovy, Emma,

      “Jeremiah was a bullfrog, was a good friend of mine, Never understood a single word he said but I helped him drink his wine, and he always had a mighty fine wine. Singing Joy to the world….”

      Bet you all didn’t know I could sing too. Yup a real Carole King! Well, back in the day…

      Norb, Emma has the lights up and on and I brought a whole bunch of 8 tracks with an 8 track player so we can boogie away and not worry about scratching your records. I hope the sheepskin seat covers are still on. And do you have flowers or dice hanging from the mirror? Emma I found an old 7-Up metal cooler with the plastic covered lid. Perfect for some of those tall ones you got cooling. I loaded it in the back of the van so it’s ready to go.
      Added lots of ice too so things won’t get to warm.

      Hey if we get bored (which I doubt we will) we could head on over to the drive-in. They have the best buttered popcorn and chili burgers. We could probably catch a good movie…”Love Story” or “Dr. Zhivago” for the love birds in the group, and for someone who likes a good laugh…”Cat Ballou” or “Blazing Saddles”. If any of you need to bring the young ones, I think they are showing “The Sound of Music”. something for everyone.

      Oh Oh! Gotta run. Peace brothers

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 9:11 pm

      Geez, Jan, you are starting to make me feel like a real hippy ! I loved those movies, and also the Clint Eastman “spagetti westerns”. Let’s see, hoola hoops, poodle skirts, and roller skating with the metal clamp on your shoes skates with a key, hayrides, 4-H camp-not as nice as your lodges Ken, but we had cabins and a lodge on a large bayou. Double-dating and my brother taught me all the names of all the cool cars-man they were stylin. I inherited my bro’s 56 two-toned turquiose Ford Fairlane hardtop as my first car, caus he got drafted into the Army. And A & W drive ins with real frosted mugs and waitresses on roller skates that brought your food to the car and clamped it on to the window. Wow, this nostalgia is making me thirsty. Time for a drink, bring that cooler on over Jan-we’ll fill it up! Then I’ll get you that Singapore Sling and I’ll take a tall screwdriver and Ken, you are at the tavern-you gotta tell us what you are drinking so I can fix you up; you are staying, aren’t you? I know you got your camera, how about the tripod? This is better than a Kodak moment. My first camera was an instamatic. OK-Norb-what would you and Carol like to drink? And I’ll fix you guys up. Maybe if we get this party going, others will join us. And we gotta drink a toast to Jamie, wherever she is.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 9:14 pm

      Forgot ” Joy to the fishes and the deep blue sea, joy to you and me…………

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 10:10 pm

      Hey Emma, party on dude! Hey and what about polaroids and juke boxes…and party lines where you could catch all the neighbours dirt:D And then there were peace signs/symbols, leather braided belts with long tassles, rag rollers in our hair..Hey “Hair, hair grow it, show it, ….long wavy blah blah blah, cause I forgot all the words” . And then who could forget the party of the century…Woodstock. Yup, hippies are good. Oh man and those root beers at the drive-in. Now I need a rootbeer shooter. Can I have it tall in a frosted glass for old times sake?

      My boyfriend had a two tone Ford. Navy and white. Man did it get us to some good parties. Kind of like this one. Let’s Rock and Roll!!:rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 11:00 pm

      ok Jan, one rootbeer shooter in a frosted glass oh and I remembered what I wanted for a nostalgia drink-a vodka gimlet. We are going to get wild. Maybe we could decorate Norb’s van with the frufru umbrellas.

      Start the music Jan, Haven’t heard from Brett since early this am-think he thinks our bunch is too rowdy to hang with? Maybe he’s still working….

      Ken, you got your camera set up?

      Dawn, Dust Demon, JanB, Julie, who else hasn’t shown up yet?

      Plug those 8 tracks in till Norb gets his recode player ready-start with whatever you want to Jan.

      Tim for fun

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 22, 2008 at 11:49 pm

      Hey Jan, can you take over the bartending for me? Gotta call it a night-looks like it will be a slow one-most everyone seems busy doing something elsewhere. Thanks and talk to you tomorrow.

      Take good care.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 9:25 am

      I like to bar tend but I need the book….What goes into a Rootbeer shooter? It sounds fun. Cleanup took longer than expected so we were called home….funny how the family needs to see your face once and a while. Maybe if Ken took pictures of us we could hand those out and they would be satisfied. I know Ken you are more of a landscape kind of guy but maybe this once you could do portraits! Did anybody hear when the other Kenny might be showing up. I don’t want to miss him either.

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 11:19 am

      Sorry I stood you guys up last night. I had a date with Carol ๐Ÿ˜€ We watched Patton downstairs on the big screen, surround-sound and subwoofer. She didn’t like it, though, and kept falling asleep ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
      If you all would upload your picture (UserCP/update profile picture – not the avatar option – use one on your computer or flickr) I could put together some fun group pictures.
      Just popped in to say Hi. Too tired and too early for a drink.
      ‘Later

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 1:31 pm

      Jan, if you still tending bar I will have a tall root-beer in a frosty mug. My new nick name is Nine Toes. Ever went well. I now have a “boot” on my foot. Hence the root-beer, anything stronger an would not be able to walk. Sorry Norb, but I’ll have to wait awhile before I try the Bush beer. Sounds like there has be quite a party going, sorry I missed most of it.
      Come to think of it the root-beer shooter sounds interesting as long as it does have alcohol in it [I can not believe I said that-oh, how things have changed]

      Jim C

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 3:02 pm

      Hey Jim-love the jet plane. Guess I overdid it at the tavern yesterday. Will keep it to a dull roar today. Also glad your surgery went well Jim. Jan, here’s an extra bartender’s guidebook. In the back is Kenny’s number-give him a call. I’ll be there-he is too cool to see in person! Here’s your root beer Jim.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 4:13 pm

      Thanks Emma, the root-beer is just what I need. I guess I’ll be keeping it to a dull roar too for the next couple of days. I least I can drive now. The jet is an F-15 in a “high g” maneuver. Just before I retired I got a flight in one. What a kick, 7 gs [7 times the froce of gravity].

      Jim C

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 6:36 pm

      Hey Jim, I forgot to mention about the boot-if it is open for your toes–be really careful when you drive or any kind of walking when your foot can slide under something-a kitchen cabinet, booth in a restaurant, etc., because you will be amazed how many times you will painfully!!!catch it…just a tip….

      Glad you liked your root beer. Someday we will have to talk about the air force days–I was in as a kid-whole family was-absolutely loved it, but I never got a ride in that jet! Wonder if cidp pain disappears at 7gs:) I bet that was some ride!!

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 6:51 pm

      Ojay Jim, glad things went well. Now you get that foot up and rest and we’ll just keep on bringing the drinks.

      I need something really strong today. Haven’t been feeling well. Finally bit the bullet today and hit the ER. Guess what? Early stage of a severe bout of shingles. ARGGHHH:mad: Hurts to even move and this is going to get worse they tell me. Rash has erupted yet but probably will….just not as bad as if I had not made the trip in to the hospital this am. So…he didn’t say I couldn’t drink with these drugs. Give me a Ceasar extra spicy and throw in two of those aspargus pickles.

      Hey it was a great party wasn’t it Emma. Sorry I copped out early. My girlfriends father in law passed away and she called and asked us to come over so my hubby and I jumped in the car and spent the evening with her and her family.

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 7:34 pm

      Hi Jan-geez, is a ceasar a drink? I know the salad-if it is a drink, I’ll google it-you give a bartender experience in making drinks, that’s for sure ๐Ÿ˜€

      Sorry about the shingles. Those are so painful. We better see if we can get you some of Norb’s stoli or straight shots of our best whiskey with a beer chaser-how about a boilermaker-I’m really good at making them.

      We all pooped out on the party last night I think. We’ll have to try it again another night. Jan B is doing some of the bartending too and she is going to give Kenny a call and see when he can come. Willie cancelled this week too. Bad news all around today.:(

      Take good care of yourself.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 11:13 pm

      Emma,
      A caesar is vodka and clamato juice served in glass with the rim salted with celery salt. There is usually a stalk of celery in the glass bur more and more bars are getting creative and putting in a pickled asparagu spear or hot and spicy bean pickles. It is probably one of my favorite drinks.

      So think you can put one together for me?

    • Anonymous
      July 23, 2008 at 11:16 pm

      YOU BET ! Coming right up Jan……..

    • Anonymous
      July 24, 2008 at 9:32 am

      Emma I am so glad you were here for the Caesars, they do like exotic things here…..don’t know if I will be as good as you but with the trusty bible I should be able to do OK. By the way I called Kenny and he had a last minute cancellation and said he would love to come Friday night to spend the night at the Tavern. Sorry I ran out yesterday but I had to celebrate my birthday with the family too. I didn’t want to give my kids the wrong impression here!

    • Anonymous
      July 24, 2008 at 9:51 am

      Happy Birthday a day late Jan. Hope you had a good day.

      Hey, you learn the drinks fast around here with the patrons we have.:D

      All right!!! Kenny on Friday, I definitely will help him sing Lucille, The Gambler, and Lady-those eyes when he sings that….**sigh**

      We’ll each take an end of the bar ok? Looks like it might get pretty wild….well till Kenny sings the ballads, and the guys have got to take over. We girls and Kenny are going out on the deck!!

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 24, 2008 at 1:12 pm

      Count me in Emma. But do we have a poster of Kenny before the plastic surgery? He was so much better looking….Now it’s kinda scary:eek: I can do the backup singing for him if you want. And Emma, put on those hot pants and go-go boots, and I’ll get out the bell bottoms again. We’ll fit right in.

      Do any of you like Il Divo? Now maybe they aren’t bar music guys but they sure are easy on the eyes. I’ve always wanted to see them in person and I think we could entice them in if we tried. They could get us gals all going, let me tell you.

      Can I have a banana slushie with vodka please. It is so hot here…

    • Anonymous
      July 24, 2008 at 3:26 pm

      Jan, I’m already drooling over the thought of Il Divo singing here!!!!:D OOOHHHH BBAABBYY!!!

      I’ll join you in having one of those Banana slushies, thanks barkeep!!:cool:
      [COLOR=black]and by the way Jan, [/COLOR][COLOR=darkorchid]Happy Birthday!!! [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Here have a double on me!!!:) [/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 24, 2008 at 4:18 pm

      Alright!! Another Il Divo fan. Drool on Cheryl. Let’s get that party underway. I’ll see when they can come. Any day in particular work better for you Cheryl?

      Two Jan’s on here, so gets confusing. I’ll just be Jan if the other Jan wants to be JanB. JanB, what do you think? Otherwise we can use my full name, Janet. JanB gets the birthday greetings!

      Cheryl, lets take the slushies out on the deck and catch some rays!

    • Anonymous
      July 24, 2008 at 4:38 pm

      I love IlDivo too-wow them and Kenny this weekend…see if them can come Sat Jan. Here are your slushies ladies with lots of fruit garnish. I’m gonna join you with a strawberry daquari. Beautiful day out here on the deck. By the way, the restaurante across the street agreed to deliver to us anything we want(it’s in the pic behind the Norb look alike car….. and when that Jamie person shows up,will celebrate with a round to celebrate. Drink up, I’m going to hunt up those other pics of the good looking Kenny.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 12:45 am

      got all the old Kenny posters up and aronud the room.

      Hey, Peter, paul, and Mary called and want to play at the Tavern too, what do you think? Boy news of this place is really around!!!:D

      Kinda quiet again tonight, JabB-would you mind closing up. Tomorrow night will be a zoo with Kenny here> I can hardly wait.
      Ordered all the booze and mixers and more fruit and various picled things for Jan’s favorite drink. Also lots of cases of beer. Root beer for Jim and for shooters. Lots of fruit juices for mixers. All the glasses are washed and put away. Got the mugs in the freezer getting frosted.
      Hope we have a good turn out for tomorrow night.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 11:14 am

      Never heard of Il Divo. I listened to a few samples on the iTunes store. Nice voice but I would go for Peter, Paul and Mary. Emma, can you use your vodoo doll and bring back the 60ties version? Hope it can do positive vodoo, not just zapping the Honda guy who refused our reimbursement. Boy, I could have used the $1000 tonight and bought all the drinks, hire some performers, dancers and perhaps David Copperfield, also a comedian. Maybe not David Copperfield, he’ll probably charge too much.

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 12:09 pm

      Oh my goodness! i went back and read your posts and i was laughing so hard that my big watermelon belly was shaking like Santa’s!

      Not much happened on Tuesday and no signs of labor yet. tempted to go for a ride on my dad’s Shovelhead, to “shake the baby down”, like my dad says. Its a family tradition, i guess, and my sister and cousin both delivered on the same day that he took them for rides. hubby has a big table tennis tournament tomorrow, and we are nervous that i’ll go into labor when he is 2 hours away at the tournament. That’s what happened to his buddy, and his missed the delivery:eek: he hasnt played a tournament in months and has improved tremendously, so i want him to be able to go. he’s so cute, like a little kid, when it comes to his game:p He’s even getting a trainer who is from Romania and has been the trainer of olympic gold and silver medalists. the trainer is 2 hours away and costs $100 an hour, but apparently, he’s worth it.

      Other than that, not much going on over here. Changed to Rainier cherries, since they arent so colorful – Emma:D Kids have had friends staying the night every day this week, so ive been really busy with them, their appetites, and their messes. they are all boys, so ive been busy with their injuries, too. thank goodness, nothing serious:p

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 12:16 pm

      Norb-the 60’s, it is. Forget the expense of the performers-they are breakin the door down and beggin to get in:D How about Bill Cosby for the comedian?( I love fat Harold-hey, hey, hey ) I love David Copperfield. I’ll try that Voodoo doll for some good. (And where would you like me to stick the pin for the Honda man?;) IRS too? I need a budda to rub for good luck for our money woes. Boy if that worked, Forget the money-I’m going for good health for us all. And Norb-put away your wallet-drinks are on the house today. Getting everyone ready for Kenny tonight.:)

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 12:33 pm

      Well Jamie, guess you could always come watch Kenny for awhile, then take a ride with your dad, have the baby early am and your hubby could still go to his tournament!!!:D

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 1:19 pm

      The place looks great! I’m going to take a nap this afternoon so I can stay up for the show and afterparty! I can’t believe the locals are lining up at the door already! Good thing we have reserved seats. I got my IVIG this morning so I am charged and ready to go…..should last me for days. The weather couldn’t be better for a night on the deck either. See ya later!

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 1:48 pm

      Emma, I don’t have a money Buddha but I’ll let you rub our Medicine Buddha – the others, too, of course. I do once in a while. Maybe it’ll make us all better. ๐Ÿ™‚ He is the real thing we brought back from Nepal, blessed by a Tibetan monk. He put the medicine mantra inside and several precious items he told us to get. Then he sealed the bottom. When we returned to Thailand, we had to see a customs officer. He unwrapped it, “waid” (paying respect by putting hands together) and put a seal on it so we could take it back to the States. In Thailand you are not allowed to take holy items out of the country without permit.
      Just don’t touch his face. That’s not respectful and besides, you might rub off the thin layer of gold.:eek:
      Enough stories. Lets party tonight.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2701892704_85473f0e35_m.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 2:31 pm

      You have the best stories Norb…..I was sorta thinking of one of those big bellied buddas, but yours is cool too.

      JanB, you’ll have to help with the drinks tonight-I’m on the last dredges of my ivig-get another fill up next Tues.-got the ivig delivered today-maybe I’ll just bring it with me and Jamie or someone can throw that iv in and I’ll be good to go—-OMG-those locals are lining up already???? They must have seen my Kenny posters!!!! Sure glad we got reserved seats—-

      Hey Jan’83, you got everything done so you can get here early?-got a seat with your name on it. Not to insult our guys here, but when Kenny locks eyes with you, it’s all over-dreams ville time ****sigh****I can hardly wait-even if the plastic surgeon screwed up or something, he still has that rusty gravelly voice and those eyes——–

      See you all later-and I am not wearing the hot pants and go go boots tonight Jan-saving them for Norb’s party van. Jan B is right-it is a gorgeous day-for a sundress and high heeled sandals-just catch me someone if I start to fall:D

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 6:53 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Wow, you guys have really been having fun!
      Somebody pour me a tall cool something to sip while i catch up?

      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Dancing-kitty.gif[/IMG]

      How about a little bowl of cream for my friend too.[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 7:32 pm

      Sure thing birthday gal-how about a “tavern”-it looks really good in a tall glass. Did you bring both cats with you?-need to know how many bowls to pour the cream into.

      Sure hope those bar doors are reinforced to keep the locals out till we regulars show up-we’ll sneak Kenny into the back….he promised to sing his songs from The First Edition till current-we are really going to have a ball tonight. Hey Jamie, how ya holding up gal-got those special cherries just for you..

      Hey, BOTH Jans hurry up!!

      Norb-are you the only guy tonight–boy are you going to be busy dancin with Carol and all us gals.:D You can handle that can’t you? Bring the Budda-I promise I won’t rub his head–if he is a health budda, he is going to get his belly rubbed a zillion times tonight…..

      One of the bartenderesses:) ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 8:32 pm

      I’m ready, you don’t think the little umbrella in my hair is a bit much do you? I’ve been practicing tossing bottles up in the air and have had mixed results….could be interesting. Hopefully I won’t hit anyone on the head! I’m glad I got here early because that line outside looks like it will be a full house. Kenny better do us proud tonight! Then folks won’t mind if the drinks aren’t quite what they are used to. Emma the dress and heels are stupendous…..Can’t wait to see what everyone else comes in. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 8:42 pm

      Hey what’s up? How’s everybody doing? Okay, here’s the Buddha just be careful he is pretty ticklish. I would have brought the one with the big belly but it’s sitting on top of our computer cabinet pushed all the way back. It’s also pretty heavy and I probably would drop it stumbling out the tavern door after a few drinks. I have one of the “tavern” drinks whatever is in it. I must have missed it when y’all talked about it.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2702751920_1a2255c08d_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 25, 2008 at 10:54 pm

      Whew!!! I made it—hey Kenny looks so cool. So does that budda-gimme gimme, need to rub a belly, oops sorry fella-I thought you were the budda:D

      All righty-Jan, let’s get this bottle tossing job under way. Norb I entered a tavern recipe a few pages back-no problem, it’s an eyeballing recipe–know it by heart. OK Jan, throw me all the liquors, and I’ll get the fruit juices, hang on Norb-will get you fixed up. The umbrella looks cute Jan. Wonder if I could put a couple swords in my hair-let’s see, nope won’t stay-whirl me an umbrella Jan, then we’ll look like a matched pair?

      Wow, this place is packed and the place is rockin.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 12:25 am

      No, no, Emma, I may have a big belly but I am not the Buddha either ๐Ÿ˜€
      Thanks for the drink, it’s delicious. Wow, you actually got Bill Engvall to come and tell his Minivan story about his “goober van”. He must have seen our blue Tavern Van.

      Here, let’s listen to him:

      [COLOR=”Blue”]http://www.ourbluemarble.us/forum/BillEngvall_Minivan.mp3[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 12:52 am

      Emma here is a Budda for you to rub. Jan, how did I miss your Birthday? Jan, Veronica is still waiting for a drink. I hope you don’t hit me on the head with one of those bottles. Actually, it OK to hit me on the head, just don’t hit me on the foot. Norb, the comic strip is a kick. If you all don’t mind I’m just going to have a frosty cold root-beer tonight and sing along. You all might want to order something strong if I sing. My deaf daughter once put her hand over my mouth in church and said “please don’t sing daddy”.

      Jim C

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9642/budarc9.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 12:53 am

      Norb-couldn’t get Bill, but don’t have MP3 player either.
      Could you please weave your way to the band and request Lady for me, while I fix you another drink. I am getting pretty good at juggling these bottles and haven’t hit anyone yet.

      This crowd is in a great mood if the tips are any indication of it ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€
      Gotta keep the peanut bowls and pretzels full, salt will make them morethirsty.

      Jan left a bit or maybe she is handling the deck crowd….

      The frosted beer mugs came out good-little pieces floating on top of the beer.

      Man that Kenny can sing. Le loves it when everyone sings along with too.

      Hey Brett can you tend the bar or Norb, while I go down to the cellar for more wine? Thanks

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 12:58 am

      Hey, thanks for thje budda-accidentially rubbed a couple of bellies, but not buddas-maybe it’s my sundress, smile, and heels but the guys just smiled.
      Gave them a free beer-they left a big tip.:D ๐Ÿ˜€

      OK Jim-here is your frosted root beer. Bang anything with you foot yet?
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 1:04 am

      Found Veronica and JanB singalong with Kenny-just took them fresh drinks. Another tavern drink and Norb will be joining you!!!!!

      When Kenny gets to Lucille, this whole place will be singin, so you’ll blend right in.

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 1:10 am

      posted it on the bar mirror-where is Ken???

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 1:43 am

      Last Call Everybody-almost 2am.

      Wow that Kenny was something-sang for 5 1/2 hours He said he’d love to come back again-said we had a groovin tavern!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 2:08 am

      The Bar is closed for the night. Swept the peanut shells off the floor, stacked chairs on tables, washed bar and glasses. Jim and Norb, help me with close up, Please. Don’t forget your buddas. What a great party. Jim, your voice sounded fine. Good night all.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 4:19 am

      Wow, I came in to surprise you all by cleaning the bar and it’s all done! Just as well, I’m pretty tired today so I think all I’ll be able to manage is a big pot of coffee and biscuits. Yawn! One of these days I’ll be awake and can join you for an evening at the bar… probably not tonight though. Have fun ya’ll!

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 7:09 am

      Thanks for the coffee Julie. Its a godsend this morning. Last night was just too much! Sorry I ditched the bar for a bit Emma but when I broke too bottles in a row I thought I better take a break! I thought we might run out of bottles if I stayed! Besides I don’t get a chance to sing with Kenny everyday…..funny we all sound so good singing in the Tavern…..must be the acuostics are better there.:rolleyes: I sure don’t sound like that at home. Jim you sounded great too! The Buddas really got the business last night too….hope there is some healing power left in them for another day. My head could use some healing power today, come to think of it! So who do we need to gear up for next?

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 11:01 am

      You guys did a great job last night. You had those drinks flowing so smoothly! Bet you thought I forgot about the party. But I still am not feeling too great so I grabbed a booth at the back of the tavern and just curled up and listened to you all laughing and singing. Brought me great comfort.

      I am good to go tonight though. Il Divo is on the way. They promised us they would give us a show to remember. I put posters up around town and I heard the rumour that the place will be hopping tonight. I’m gonna get behind the bar and help you, Emma and Jan. And by the way, those four gorgeous hunks have invited the three of us to an after party. Of course I said we would be there. Maybe Norb should chaperone:D :confused:

      Emma, you did great in the heels. Didn’t see you stumble even once. And Jan, lose the umbrella for tonight and pop a nice red rose in. Drinks for everyone barkeep. Make mine a Silver Cloud.

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 11:08 am

      Emma, if you have Windows it includes Media Player which plays MP3 – a Mac includes an MP3 player, too. Download it and click on OPEN

      Off to the Dragon Boat Festival. May stay overnight in Denver

      Tschรผss

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 11:17 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Thanks Jim,
      That’s one powerful Buddha!
      In the interest of being ‘global’ and covering all the bases, thought we should introduce a little Hindu deity:
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/lord-vishnu_914.jpg[/IMG]

      Vishnu:
      Vishnu is the God of maintenance, protection and sustenance among the Gods of India. He was instrumental in introducing the souls into the cycle of life by Brahma sustaining them. His complexion is the color of dark clouds and so is often known as `Nilameghashyamalan`. Being merciful Vishnu is seen resting on the ocean on his bed of Adisesha (serpent with 1,000 heads), taking `avatars` for rescuing humans from evils.

      The Kenny concert was great! He used to have a club in San Diego (my home County) and the last time i saw him we were both [B][I]Much [/I][/B]younger!
      Emma, thanks to you and Jan for cleaning up, Julie and i both have dishpan hands already:D
      i’m thinking Norb Jim and Brett should form a quartet with the other Jan, then we could really rock this place down. Whadda ya say kids?
      i’ll have a nice cold glass of Pinot Grigio please, this is the first month i’ve flown a full schedule and my wings are tired and am mighty thirsty.[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 11:54 am

      Veronica, what a great idea. We don’t have anything scheduled for next Wed. Are you guys up for the challenge with me?

      Veronica, are you the pilot or the flight attendant? Either way, you must be wiped. Put your feet up. Your Pinot Grigio is on the way. Let us take care fo you. I think Peter Paul and Mary are dropping in tonight for an impromptu concert.

      Hey, I was over at the dollar store and picked up about 10 hula hoops for tonight. Also got some beach balls for a game of dodge out on the deck. We’ll have to watch out though as the railings aren’t that high and I can just picture myself going a** end over teakettle and landing on Norb’s van:D You’d have to file an insurance claim, Norb, if that happened:D There’d be a huge dent in the roof!

      For our more sendentary guests, I found a few of those bats with the ball on an elastic. I have round robin contest sheet ready so we can have a game with them. See who can bounce their ball the longest. We may need ot cut back on those booze though cause this could get difficult to do if we’re seeing double…oh yeah, I forgot! Some of us see double even when we’re not pie-eyed!:eek:

      See you all later. Got to go get some work done so I can play tonight.

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 12:17 pm

      [QUOTE=jan’83]Veronica, what a great idea. We don’t have anything scheduled for next Wed. Are you guys up for the challenge with me?

      Veronica, are you the pilot or the flight attendant? Either way, you must be wiped. Put your feet up. Your Pinot Grigio is on the way. Let us take care fo you.

      For our more sendentary guests, I found a few of those bats with the ball on an elastic. I have round robin contest sheet ready so we can have a game with them. See who can bounce their ball the longest.

      See you all later. Got to go get some work done so I can play tonight.[/QUOTE]

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]I’m the flight attn., thanks for letting me just kick back,
      Now about those Bats, if ya’ll are going to be hitting bats ๐Ÿ˜ฎ maybe i’d better lay low tonight?
      i’m putting Pink Floyd in the CD player, then i’m gonna latch on to the rafters and snooze till the sun goes down.[/SIZE][/FONT][IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/batroosting.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 2:41 pm

      Veronica, snooze away! And don’t worry about the bats. We’ll use wooden ones. None of us “has the balls” to hit you anyway:D

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 3:27 pm

      Hey guys, a huge white limo just pulled up. LooK! Wow! It’s Il Divo and they’re early. They want to rehearse and set up for tonight. They are so good looking….think they would have a drink with us girls:rolleyes: ?

      I know they aren’t everyone’s kind of music, but they are so cute. what’s not to love?

      Veronica, you want us to see if we can book Pink Floyd? When are you off so we can be sure to get them on the right day? The Tavern sure has become popular around town. If you want we can put your name on a bar stool and then heaven help anyone who sits in it. We’ve all got our own and would love to have you sit with us. There is an empty spot between me and Brett.

      Heading out to the deck. I brought some flowers to brighten it up for tonight. I have the glasses in the cooler for you Emma and I made sure there are more swords. Thought after the last escapade that was the least I could do…Promise not to throw any tonight.

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 5:37 pm

      I’m Hereeeeeeeeeee! Now how do you expect me to work with the guys rehearsing? Glad you got those glasses in the cooler Jan. The other Jan and I got into trouble with our antics last night ๐Ÿ˜€ so the boss is watchin us close–he sure does like the profits from a full house tho……did someone say Pink Floyd???? Geez I told Norb and you guys the big celebs are breakin the door down to get in and sing for us….Hey Jim, can we bust out that wall behind the stairs and put on an addition?? Per Paul and Mary are comin tomorrow, right? I’m workin on Elton John, he promised he’d wear his best wig and getup and all-told him he looks great just like he is too, so we’ll see what he shows up in. George Michael is comin too. I know, I know-but they sing GREAT !!!!

      Hey, Ms V- I found something better for your kitties than the cream—-Norb’s fish–they loved it—-I, on the other hand, have to suck it up and eat that scallop–a dare’s a dare..good thing he’s letting me drink the Stoli with it. I figure I am getting off easy after seeing and reading what he and Carol had to eat (and live with) in Thialand ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Jan, that guy with that sleek hair is too good to look at….and their smiles, time to be cool:cool: A Silver Cloud????? OK JanB, let’s get out the barguide again. This woman orders something different everytimes she comes in. Just learning the Caesar, now the cloud thing….that’s ok, we are up to the challenge, right JanB-Jan? Jan? leave those guys alone and come help me. I got the glass swept up from out liquor tumblin, so let’s get rolling. Besides, behind these ๐Ÿ˜Ž no one will know who we are looking at, so brought you a pair.

      OK, time to start the rounds Tavern regulars-got the Silver Cloud, who else???
      Still got rum and all floating in me-helped everyone drink up at last call this morning. Great that there is no such thing as a hangover here at the tavern.
      Will finish my coffee and join you gals in the front row when the guys start the show. Here’s some beers comin down at you guys-catch em when they go by…just call us the Blues Sisters now–yup, got that tumblin act down to a science now!! Piece of cake.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 5:56 pm

      I was watching you two. HMmmm, maybe we gotta side track the boss so he doesn’t see what we’re up to. Saving you a seat for tonight. Norb and Brett better show up to manage the bar ’cause when the Coyote Ugly girls show up (they will show when they get wind of this place:D ) we’d manage the bar for them.

      Whoops. Pass the mop Emma. I kinda hit one of the beer mugs as it was sliding on by. Gotta get that cleaned up. Good thing it landed “right in front of the stage:D :D” !!!! I get to rub shoulders with the French guy. L’amour!!! I think I’m in love….

      By the way, my dad (who is an accomplished pianist—jazz, ragtime, and any thing else you can think of) was saying we should have a Pig and Whistle night. He’d even come down and get the place rocking. He can make those ivories sing. Not to mention he is a singer of sorts himself. He was a glee club director, choir director and barbershop quartet singer in our community, Isn’t much he can’t sing or play. Hum him a couple bars and he’ll play it. Now Norb, we could have a Pig and Whistle that might fit with some of that beer you been touting. We don’t have anything planned for next week end and old Elton John there is dragging his heels committing to us. Well, you snooze you loose so let’s go with what we can get.

      Emma, I just made a huge puffed wheat cake to pass around tonight on the deck. I’ll have a Brown Cow after the Silver Cloud. Should go nice with the cake.

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 6:52 pm

      You got it–I know a Brown Cow. But a pig and a what night????? Maybe I call it talent night. Your dad is welcome anytime!!! I can hum a couple bars of most any song, so we should be a good team, and anyone call fill in the ones I don’t know. And we have our own BRANDY-she sang with the Duprees-check out her pic-she is gorgeous with a capital G !!!!! I bet she and your Dad could entertain as good as any current celeb-maybe better-they sang without all the glitz and the smoke and the lights. Performed for the love of performing…..and the talent back then !!! Isn’t it funny how the radio suddenly plays a song from the 60’s or 70’s and you still remember the words after all these years??

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 7:38 pm

      Yeah, I know what you mean. Those oldies stick in our heads forever. Now to the pig and whistle, it’s a pub night with beer and singing. Songs like “Roll out the Barrel” and such. Everyone gets rowdy and sings along. We should fit right in to that scene!

      Help! Who are the Dupres? I probably know but having my usual brain freeze. My brain freezes up so often, I could give you chunks to put in you drinks and I wouldn’t even miss them!

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 9:05 pm

      boy, all I have to do is go to this Dragon Boat Festival in Denver for a few hours and you guys are getting wild. I tried to race along the shore with the boats but didn’t get very far. My power chair controller overheated and the chair came to a screeching halt. I thought it would be pretty cool if I would hold the dragon head but it took too long for the controller to cool down. So I just got to watch. That’s me in the picture at the lower right.

      Sure I will sing in the quartet but only later in the evening after everybody had a few drinks. So this way nobody would notice me singing terribly off key.

      Emma, good for you. You won the challenge even though you only took a tiny bite. What was our bet?

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2704574645_1c0815658a.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 10:17 pm

      I won the challenge, yipee–now about the winnings-oh how about showing me how to work this silly notebook-like posting those little pictures or the animation (like the bats),sayings under you name ot thje avitors, or what all my stupid keys mean on this thing. I really am computer illiterate. It would help if it came with a book-well Dell says it does-but it is in the computer.:confused: I don’t have a digital camera, but you said your pic of the van was from your wallet, and I do have a scanner, which did come with instructions. Liked that idea of putting together pictures with our story kind of thing … Will have my nurse Morna show me more about my windows media player next week .Anyway, how do you like our music tonight? This place is hoppin and the singing is supurb. Jan had cake for later out on the deck.

      Is that Brett and Ken snoozin in the corner?

      That Il Deva group can sing, Let’s party. Ready to start tumblin bottles Jan.

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 10:25 pm

      hi everybody!

      just stopped in for a second to say howdy! tired tonight, otherwise id stick around and party right along with you! have a couple for me! oh, norb, love the story about your Buddah! awesome!

      take care!

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 10:32 pm

      Julie, can you stay long enough for a virgin screwdriver-I got 3 swords with your ranier cherries ready for you. Look at the gorgeous hunks singing……

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 11:19 pm

      hey everyone, I posted a new thread on the main forum to light a candle for Debra-can you help sign up and light a candle tomorrow? Thanks to all of you who can. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 26, 2008 at 11:31 pm

      Jan. I know I have heard of the Duprees-we will have to ask Brandy some of the names of the songs she sang…….

      wow, this place is rockin…glad you got these guys tonight.

      Elton and Willie aren’t sure what dates they have open. Norb-you round up some guys who can take over, while we escort the georgeous men out to the deck for the after parrty!!!!!:D !!!!! If they autograph my CD and my bare shoulder, I may never wash that shoulder again.

      Hey Jan, do you know how those daggers up got up in the ceiling? Better get the umbrellas out. This happened last week.

      Maybe next week we should have the 60″s all week-can you get your van ready Norb??????

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 6:28 am

      Hey ya’ll!

      Emma that virgin screwdriver sounds tempting but a mimosa sounds even more tempting. OK, so I missed the Tavern last night but we had a real band practice here last night and I decided to test run the Provigil so I could stay up and listen to them. Ugh. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I’m sticking to the Tavern tonight, unmedicated.

      OK, so while I was lying in bed with hamster-brain last night I was wondering when we’d get to hear Pink Floyd at the Tavern. My husband’s band plays a really sweet rendition of Wish You Were Here and so I was thinking about it all night. And what do you know – sounds like you all were thinking about them too! Let me know when they are playing and I’ll get out the laser light show. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Well I’m off to scrape up the beer bottles in RL, thanks for cleaning up here last night – much appreciated! I’ve left a breakfast buffet this morning: biscuits and gravy, fruit pizza, and a variety of cereals – sorry can’t get the jam up to make pancakes this morning. ๐Ÿ˜‰ On the porch there are a whole bunch of lattes in a variety of flavors, some chai tea and juice. I left some mellow music playing, Enya, but if it’s too much feel free to turn it off.

      Have a happy day folks!

      Julie

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 10:06 am

      It’s hot here today so I think I will order a Strawberry Daquiri. That’s sounds nice cool and tasty. Does the Tavern have a swimming pool? Lets all go skinny dipping! ๐Ÿ˜€ Just kidding! We must stay decent in the pool. Pool rules!:D But it sure sounds like alot of fun. Can’t swim worth a flip right now but can sure float!

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 10:41 am

      Boy what a party last night. Thank you Julie for breakfast, I love sausage gravy and bisquits!!! And Enya too. Maybe I’ll put on Carole King next…..what a day to lounge on the deck. Here’s your strawberry daquari Linda–hey we got a pool—-time for some water aerobics after breakfast ladies??? Swim-nope… Float? Do beached whales float???:D
      Have a good day everyone…..lit my candle for Terry and Debra, also going with friends to stroll on the boardwalk at Lake Michigan and get a pronto pup.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 10:44 am

      [FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3]Well being as I’m fantasizing about something to drink, as I’m on Lyrica. Which I heard something from one person I ran into that was on it. He made the mistake of drinking an alcoholic beverage, he told me he almost wound up in the hospital. So I don’t think I want to drink anything that contains alcohol. But if I’m going to think about it, I want a 1/5 of 94 proof gin & a can of grapefruit juice. I haven’t had that in yrs, I won’t tell you what happened the last time I had that. I’m a little embarrassed to talk about it, so I’ll let it go at that. So bring on the music & get this show on the road. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 11:40 am

      Julie, thanks for the fruit pizza. It’s my all time favorite at any meal. And the lattes were a welcome beverage this am.

      Emma, I don’t know how those swords got up there. In the words of my kids “Not ME”. I always said I had five kids. The fifth kids name was Not Me, because whenever I asked who did something, they all said Not Me. He was a really mischievious kid and every now and then he comes back for a visit. Wish he would come when I am around so I could see what he looks like and how he turned out. ๐Ÿ˜€ Anyway, back to the swords. I saw JanB trying to spear some of those cherries and she was getting really frustrated with the whole process so may she said to heck with it and had a sword throwing contest instead:eek: ?

      Linda, the pool is out back and is huge so we can fit lots of us in. As for skinny dipping, well that might turn into a horror show if I showed up. I wouldn’t want to send you all running in fear:eek: , so I’m gonna keep the clothes on.

      Can we get some new deck furniture for out there? The stuff we have is getting pretty ratty and maybe we would spend more time out there is it looked better. Summer is half over and we still haven’t had a pool party. I propose one for the coming week. Here’s what I was thinking. I talked with the Beach Boys and they are free Friday night. They heard about the Tavern and were thinking that they would love to set up a stage outside by the pool.
      I told them they should come and I’d get you all in the mood for “Surfin’ USA”.

      Those beach balls I bought for the deck party can be thrown in the pool. We could get a game of water volleyball going and have a blast. Who’s in? Emma, you’re great at fruity drinks and I’m crafty so I could throw together some decorations, patio lights, grass skirts, whatever:p

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 11:42 am

      Here’s a lit candle for the Tavern, in Honor of Debra. Terry all your drinks and food are on the house today, my Friend.

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 12:18 pm

      Cheryl, wonderful idea! Debra would have loved our antics here.

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 3:51 pm

      You guys are hard to keep up with….now a pool with exercise? We are just going to live here! What a way to go! I’m really concentrating on the bottle tossing….maybe I should use something other than a real bottle to practice! Its a shame to see all that good stuff just running on the floor. The sunglasses were a great idea! Now noone can tell we have bloodshot eyes either! We will fit in great for the Beach Boys. I’ll see if I can borrow a Deuce coup for the night…..I could pick you guys up and we would come in style!

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 5:54 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Hey ya’ll be careful with those swords, you almost got me up there in the rafters!
      Linda,we not only have a pool, if you go out the side door you’ll find a black sand beach with lots of hunky Tahitian types running around in lava-lavas serving drinks and burgers.
      Emma, kitties thank you for the fish. i don’t much care for scallops myself, but find they are something like oysters and squid, just close your eyes, hold your nose and swallow, wash it down with ice cold Stoli and bang your glass back down on the bar.
      Yes please Juliie, could you get your husband’s band in for a session of Pink Floyd? Maybe we could do a screening of ‘The Wall’
      Terry, thinking of you today
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Yahrzeit.jpg[/IMG]
      Debra alehah hashalom[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 10:12 pm

      [CENTER][img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2707201247_fa5c037a90_o.jpg[/img][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 10:54 pm

      Janet, are these those Gazannias(sp?)? they close up at night. well anyways here some flowers for the bar. even comes with a barfly….[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2709047318_c77c2ed510.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 11:16 pm

      That’s them Cheryl! I have some burgundy and pink ones this year that are totally awesome. They do close up at night and open for the day.

      Don’t they look noce sitting here?

      Well, I have the Beach Boys lined up for Friday, the pool furniture should be here Tues. and I hired the most gorgeous hunk of guy and a beautiful red headed gal for the bar so that JanB and Emma can have a break and join us pool side.

      I was just going to get this placed cleaned up. Emma has had a busy day and I don’t want her to walk in and think she has to start right to work. I have a Daquiri ready for her and a nice booth over at the back so she can relax.

      Julie, are you up for breakfast tomorrow? There is pancake mix ready in the fridge and the coffee just needs to be turned on. And old bat, sorry about the swords. I told everyone to watch out for flying pigs but forgot to mention bats. Maybe that was because I had too much to drink…kinda like Norb there. Norb, move over and make room on the bar for the rest of us. I think this is the first time you’ve passed out on us. Must be the Stoli.

      See you all tomorrow. Can the last guy out be sure to lock up?

    • Anonymous
      July 27, 2008 at 11:36 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]Hay Gang,
      Sorry I’m late but I been working on the pool. Besides it getting late and I have to call it a night.

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1900/tavernswimzb5.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 1:03 am

      Cool pool Jim. Thank you for the daquari and a cool booth Jan. I’m just going to watch and listen tonight. The place is starting to be pretty cool. Hey where do you put the pool Table. Entertainment sound great. The swords in the ceiling sorta add am certain anbience about it. Don’t worry Jan, I’ll locked up. You got a hunk and a geaorgeous redhead lined up for the bar Jn83?????Hear that Jan. B, we can drink and party and play in the pool-that slides looks interesting Jim.
      Boy this place is starting to really swing. Think you could move that really neat pool outside and attach it to the deck, then the beach boys will have a place to sing. I can hardly wait. Oh wait, can’t be here Fri. Aug 1, my girlfriend and I are going to see Neil Diamond In Michigan, but I may try and stop over for a drink afterwards. Talk to you guys later.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 4:47 am

      Hey ya’ll,
      Breakfast is ready, we’ve got three kinds of pancakes: plain, blueberry and wild cinnamon. Coffee is ready for the coffee drinkers, there is also tea and a variety of juices. I whipped up some sausage biscuits too – they are warming in the oven with the pancakes if anybody wants one. I’m down by the pool catching a nap – come join me when you’re done eating!
      Julie

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 10:57 am

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2709848641_2f6e742816_o.jpg[/IMG]

      Thank you Julie, that’s delicious, just what I needed after spending the night on the floor in the tavern. You guys are too much, partying and getting wild around me with me passed out. Yea, too much beer and Stoli chasers, more chasers than beer.
      Anybody got some aspirin? Or another Stoli?

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 11:03 am

      Norb, what you need is a “hair of the dog”. Coming right up! And Julie, thanks for breakfast. I was delicious. I am coming to join you on the lounge by the pool. I need a day off so sun and veg. Jim thanks for the hard work on the pool. Can’t wait to party in it!

      Emma, the Beach Boys have agreed to stay for two nights so they will be here again Sat. I told them about your dilemma with Neil and they said they totally understood your commitment to seeing him, but thought that you should also have a chance to see them, so wow, guys. We have an awesome weekend in the making!

      In Saskatchewan, it is a stat holiday on the first Monday of August. So long weekend for me! It is also a homecoming weekend in my home otwn. we live about 15 min away so will probably take in some of the festivities. But I plan to be at the pool party too!

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 11:59 am

      Emma maybe while you are with Neil you could talk him into a Tavern visit too. I wouldn’t mind that at all! ๐Ÿ˜€
      Wow a night off and I have barely started. I like this new job! Of course maybe the hunk and red head will replace us permantly. They probably won’t break as much as me. You have to admit I do it with style though.
      Norb you can nap as much as you want but you might not want to do it in the middle of the bar or it could be dangerous to your health. A sword might fall out of the ceiling!
      Jim you know how to take care of a pool. Its looking great.
      Julie the pancakes were stupendous. Did you pick those blueberries? They were yummy! Now I have another reason to use my wii fit…..guess hubby knew what he was doing when he gave it to me:eek:

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 12:32 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Okay all you[SIZE=”3″][B] Kneipenhockers[/B][/SIZE]( Norb is that right?)
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Barfly-1.jpg[/IMG]

      Here’s our new bartender-
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Mean-machine.jpg[/IMG]
      Really, he’s a pussycat
      Drinks anyone?[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 4:43 pm

      I thought I was #1500 to post at the tavern, but Veronica was. Congratulations old bat.

      Old bat, ๐Ÿ˜ฎ is that our HUNK? Hey, JanB, you and I can replace him in a heartbeat. Geez, when Norb comes to, he’ll take a look at that mug and grab that Stoli’s and upend the bottle and really pass out again. Geez, maybe I better find me a really strong drink-maybe he will look better-forget it, I see two of everything, and he is definitely not the kind of face I want to see two of.

      Neil just sang at the tavern, but he had so much fun, I’m sure he’ll come back with just a please? from me…..

      Julie your breakfast was delicious…and a swim in our pool was wonderful!!

      Geez Jan,, you worked some magic with the Beach Boys-two nights in a row of beach surfin music. OK gals, get your surf boards ready-we’ll see how many can fit in the pool.

      Hope you have fun on your holiday Jan.

      Time for a second helping of blueberries and coffee.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 6:15 pm

      Just got back from cutting hay. Would still be out there but the dang haybine broke down and it requires major surgery. I am not a “specialist” so had to get a referral to someone with more knowledge (Hubby:D ) He told me to park it and head home. So, that gives me more drinkin’ time! I’ll have a nice cold beer, with extra spicy clamato.

      Emma, I figure if we drink enough that bartender Veronica found will start lookin’ good. I was sure he was better looking than that when we interviewed him:rolleyes: Maybe we had too much to drink that day too!

      I tripped over a bottle when I got here. I think it was one JanB had tried flipping in the air. The only thing flipping in the air was my rear end! Talk about a@# end over tea kettle. I darn near landed on Norb; would have served him right for passing out on the floor. Only problem is, I would have killed him if I’d landed on him!!! Can’t have that. He owns the party van.

      Are you awake yet Norb? Have some of that coffee Julie had ready. It hits the spot!

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 6:52 pm

      dont know much about computers

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 7:33 pm

      Can’t a poor guy like me have some fun without you all giving him grief? I’m awake and sober for the time being. The coffee and the hair of the dog a whatever that animal was worked wonders. Jan, you missed your chance to land on me. And Emma, you’re in the dog house as far as I’m concerned. What do you mean you don’t want to see two of my faces? You better think of something to make up or I won’t show you how to make animated pictures. Actually, it’s probably too late already if you’re seeing double.
      Veronica, ja, wir alle sind regulรคre Kneipenhocker

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 7:33 pm

      Jojo, all you gotta do is join the fun! But as you can see in the previous posts, the Tavern is getting pretty crazy. The group that is hanging out there is having way too much fun. They’ve really jazzed up the place…and now there’s a pool!
      The bartender is a little scarey looking, but they say he’s harmless.

      The next round is on me, pour something special for Jojo and lets raise our glasses and welcome her.

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 11:32 pm

      welcome to the tavern. We get a little crazy now and again, but Norb dares us to do it:D Here’s what I call a fru-fru drink-the tavern special. A couple of those and you will be singin(off key is fine) and dancin and joining in the sword fight. JanB and I were the bartenders–you should have seen her–she was flipping bottles so good–only problem we weren’t catching them, and the, crash, boom, bang, don’t worry bartender buddy JanB, they will be beggin us to come back……..

      Hey, Norb, you better read that sentance again. I wasn’t seeing double of you, I was seeing double of the Hunk-I don’t care how nice he is, he ain’t serving me. I am almost frightened to say I’ll take my chances with the redhead.

      Jan, were you and Veronica really drunk when you hired the bartender? Norb, you should put them in the doghouse not me !!!!!

      Jan get that surf board ready—-Jim is putting a wave maker machine on one end of the pool-we will be surfin (piece of cake)–stoppins make be a tricky, beach might not all be in yet, sooo we are lookin at lounge chair or bar patrons stoppin us. Hey, if Kevin is bodyguarding that night, he hould catch-I’ll go first to see how he does:D

      Jan, or someone, can you lock up tonight. I am on a curfrew for the next two days by my ivig nurse.
      Emma

      oh I guess I wasn’t #1500-the old bat was according to the number on the post. Have her order a drink on me, as soon as she flies in with her bats!!

    • Anonymous
      July 28, 2008 at 11:52 pm

      You bet Emma. I think it’s my turn anyway. You need to rest up for Neil this weekend anyway! Oh I am so envious…but I’ll settle for the Beach Boys. When they start singin’ Surfer Girl, I am gonna pretend they’re singing about me. I’m grabbin’ a board and hittin’ the wave pool. Jim, you better have it all done by then. The furniture is coming tomorrow and I get first dibs on the lounge chair by the stage. Julie, you’ve been so great with breakfast I’m saving you one beside me.

      If I get swamped, can you save me Norb? Is your chair waterproof? You may have to use that contraption the old bat found for you. In fact she could just swoop down and pull me out.

      JanB, careful with those bottles. OHS is gonna shut us down for running a dangerous workplace. ๐Ÿ˜€

      Anyway, shutting it down for tonight. Talk to you all tomorrow.

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 5:57 am

      Wow, I’m psyched about my special chair! Right by the pool! Does it come with an unending supply of drinks? Of course it does – this is the Tavern!

      OK, I went out on a limb this morning for breakfast – hope you all are up for an adventure. We have eggs benedict, strawberries and cream, fried plantains with coconut, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Hey, I hope you all weren’t saving those oranges for the bar because I took all but one of them for the juice! We also have our usual complement of coffee and tea, but I added something special for the super-adventurous (or hung over) – we’re having Bloody Mary’s this morning too! Mmmm – my own special receipe, no, don’t ask me for it – it’s been handed down through the generations. Just tell me if you like it!

      Do you think we could get a slide for the pool? I was thinking that might be a good addition, though I’m not sure some of you should get NEAR it while intoxicated… those little plastic swords keep turning up in the strangest places!

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 9:40 am

      Julie, Breakfast was wonderful…You can use all the fruit you want. The grocer and JanB and I are on a first name basis since all our frufru parties are so popular. Hey we even get a discount–using 1000 oranges a week, plus Jamie’s cherries and all the extra fruit on the swords, he is tickled pink to do business with us.

      The slide is in at the pool. Jim has been working his magic, and it looks beautiful. The wave machine will be fun too..just hope Kevin catches me when I come surfin over everybody. Jan said the furniture was comin in this week right??? Forgot what day, but this place is looking pretty sharp.

      Thanks for closing up last night Jan, hey Norb—–wake up buddy, it’s time to go home. Yeah, that meany looky bartender scared us all, but he’s all right when you get to know him.

      Have a good day everyone!! Barkeep Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 10:28 am

      Well Julie, I am not usually adventurous when it comes to food, but I bit the bullet and tried a bit of everything. It was awesome. I really enjoyed the Bloody Mary! Maybe we have to put you behind the bar. And yes, the lounge chair comes with an unending supply of beverages.

      The furniture arrives today so it means all hands on deck to set it up. And I do think we should get a slide. We could hide the swords for a few days….

      Emma, are you “drinking” already? Hope your IVIG goes well today and you aren’t too exhausted when your done. I’ll help JanB behind the bar today, but she’s gonna have to lend me the bible, ’cause I only know how to drink ’em not make ’em ๐Ÿ˜€

      Did you all hear Norb can’t hang out here too much anymore? Carol is trying to get him sobered up so he can help her with their new foundation. Sounds like a good plan. I hope he still gets to drop by and toss one or two back now and again.

      Well, fed and watered, so will head out shortly to help my hubby with fencing. The bar is quiet right now, so this is a good time to skip out. Will be back later and will help you JanB.

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 10:57 am

      since you guys all seem to have “day jobs” I will hold down the fort. Maybe I’ll practice my bottles wile no one is here to hurt! I’ll be sure to let the furniture guys in.

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 11:11 am

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Hey Jan I don’t have a day job I work late evening, so I guess I’m around here to. I think I’ll just sit back & watch your bottle practice. ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 11:30 am

      JanB & Dustdemon, I’ll help your hold down the fort, okay? I’m kind of an independent contractor setting my own hours. Carol, my “boss”, doesn’t breathe down my neck. Since I officially retired 8 years ago, I simply can’t work continuously anymore. I have to take breaks once in a while – actually rather often.
      Anyhow, I’m back to relax a little bit. I actually accomplished a few things already this morning. I found a database template that comes pretty close to what I think we need. I modified it already somewhat but have to wait for Carol to give me some input. She’s pretty busy right now with the paperwork.
      Here is a sample of what I did. How do you like it? Since it is early in the morning I would like a “Shorle”, half white wine and half lemon soda, very popular in Germany.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2714161516_7dc99023c3_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 1:33 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Norb,
      Your Shorle sounds rather like the Shandy, beer and lemon soda, that they serve ‘ladies’ in Australian Pubs, or rather used to back in the day. Suppose things have changed a bit since i was there in the 80’s.
      Sorry my bartender friend is so scary looking, how about we make him the bouncer instead?
      Jim,
      The pool looks magnificent, keep up the good work.
      Here’s another Kneipenhocker for the guys
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/BARFLY2.jpg[/IMG]
      Gonna go take my afternoon nap now, see ya’ll tonite.[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 4:08 pm

      [COLOR=”Blue”][FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″]Norb, the template look great [not knowing the database structure I really can not give any helpful suggestions, but I bet Carol will have some when she gets home ๐Ÿ˜€ ]. Somebody asked what happen to the pool table. I had to sent it out for repair. Someone, I would say who, tried to put some back spin on the cue ball and ripped a big hole in the felt. I just got it back. If this keeps up we are going to have to build another wing to the tavern. I’m all for that. Anyone have any ideas.

      Jim C[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6339/tavernswimpoolcp8.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 4:16 pm

      OK Bartender – Jan, the ugly one(that’s my nickname for him, he loves me), redhead, anyone here???? I need the biggest baddest drink you got-straight up and forget the fruit………I had two different nurses, two different times attempt 8-eight-times to get an iv in and they both failed ( all eight times, they stuck the needle in then dug around )-now Neil is going to take one look at me and wonder who beat me up. We are going to try again tomorrow, hot shower, hot towel, lay down in bed–I needed some swords to start doing some damage myself today. Need my ivig bad, so we will try tomorrow and I made an appt with my gp for Fri. to get a referral to see a surgeon to put in a port-piece of cake the others say, but I am so scared. Cried for an hour after the second nurse left in defeat. And the third nurse just called to schedule a time to come back tomorrow and try again( actually it will be the first nurse!) So I came here to have a drink-and as long as I don’t have anything to do now, thought I’d stay and get drunk. And as long as Norb has a part time job, I am taking his place on the floor to sleep over tonight. Gonna stay close to the ugly one. If my blanket is off when you come in, please cover me back up. This entry is my tavern, daily delights, just checking in, etc etc. all rolled into one. Emma ๐Ÿ™

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 4:25 pm

      Jim-thanks for getting the pool table back for me. As soon as I sober up( not planned in the next few days ), I can swing a hammer pretty good, so I’ll help you with the edition. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 4:51 pm

      Emma, after this horrible experience you do need a stiff drink. I’m having the same problem so we started bringing in a bucket, fill it with hot water and soak my arm and hand for while. That usually works pretty well.

      Jim, I’m using Microsoft Access. I’m pretty familiar with how to modify tables, reports etc.

      wouldn’t it be nice for us Kneipenhocker and barflies who visit during the day if we could add an outdoor place like this to the Tavern. This was in Nรผrnberg, where we lived for 2 1/2 years.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2714645048_ba53ce0ba5.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 6:42 pm

      Hey Norb that looks like a great outside addition! My mom lived in Nurnberg for awhile just after the war, I’ll bet she wouldn’t recognize it now!

      I had no idea we had a pool table! Wow, I can’t WAIT to hustle… ahem… I mean rustle up some players! Do we have a dart board too? I haven’t seen it but then again by the time I get here in the mornings the place has usually been redecorated with little plastic swords, orange slices and Norb passed out on the floor…

      Ya’ll have fun tonight, I’m heading to bed early. See you in the morning!

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 7:42 pm

      Well, I’m back again. I did some productive work the last two hours, added new fields in the database and changed the forms. I’m at a stopping point now waiting for Carol to take a look at it.
      It’s party time. What are you all are having? Actually, I feel like a beer and pizza. I know I don’t [B]look[/B] like that – very funny, Emma :p . But can we order some?

    • Anonymous
      July 29, 2008 at 7:47 pm

      Well, I’m back again. I did some productive work the last two hours, added new fields in the database and changed the forms. I’m at a stopping point now waiting for Carol to take a look at it.
      It’s party time. What are you all are having? Actually, I feel like a beer and pizza. I know I don’t [B]look[/B] like that – very funny, Emma or was that you, Julie :p . But can we order some?
      Yes, Nรผrnberg changed a lot. Living there 1978 to 81 was like living in a fairy tale.

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 12:05 am

      Bartender, bring me a beer! and is there any pizza left? What a day. We have been building electric fence and man am I tired. Lots of walking and such but the juice is flowing so we can rest easy that the cows won’t get out!

      Norb, you sure have been a busy man. And you still found time to visit:p

      Emma, I am so sorry I wasn’t here to give you a cyber hug. Maybe getting a port is your best option in light of what has been happening the last couple go rounds. Now here is a thought….we could use the port to help you get wasted. ๐Ÿ˜€ We could put one of those long jiggers on the bottles and then all you’d have to do is tip ‘er back…right into the port! Who needs IVIG:D But all joking aside, lifting my glass and saying a prayer that tomorrow is better for you.

      Jim, your renos are awesome. I think we should add on. This place has been rocking of late. We fill it to the rafters (no pun intended Old Bat:D ) every night. I was swinging a hammer today while fencing so I am now “experienced” and can help if you want. Norb has a good idea for an outdoor area so maybe we could include that in the plan.

      Julie, hope you sleep well cause I plan to be here early for breakfast. If you need a hand, let me know. Maybe we could have buttermilk pancakes with smoked honey bacon, hashbrowns and a fresh fruit plate. Just a thought.

      Anyway, good night everyone and talk to you tomorrow.

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 9:21 am

      Did the furniture come after I left yesterday? I took off rather early as I was wearing cranberry juice from head to toe….(yes, I missed again! By the way Terry, thanks for not falling off your stool when it happened, you came close) Last night I was surfing TV channels and happened upon Beauty and Geek and they had a professional bartender showing them how to toss bottles so I learned a couple new tricks. You guys will be impressed I hope! :rolleyes: I think we should give names to our other bartender “friends” How about Holly for our redhead? I can’t think of an appropriate name for our other guy…..help.

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 9:34 am

      just stopped in real quick for breakfast. in about an hour I have to leave for my first aqua therapy session in Loveland, not looking forward to it. hope nobody here wants to talk to me before I finish my second cup of coffee. I am so not a morning person, esp. if I have to get up at 7, one hour earlier than usual. glad nobody is here yet.
      OK, I’m off before anybody shows up………………..too late, there'[s Jan

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 10:08 am

      Norb, drink up and I promise to leave you alone! Glad you enjoyed breakfast.

      JanB, the furniture came yesterday. Wander out to the pool area and have a look at what we did. You know that huge oak tree on the side of the pool? Look up in the tree. Did you see what we left up there for Old Bat? We didn’t want her to feel left out ๐Ÿ˜€ I think it looks pretty cool. We scrubbed down the bar and got rid of all the juice stains. Not to worry. It takes practise to flip those bottles. You’re gettin better.

      Here’s to Emma. Let’s hope she gets her IVIG today ’cause we want her in tiptop shape for Neil on Friday night. And we want her back here with us Sat. for the Beach Boys.

      I’m glad you picked a name for Holly. I think the bartender should be something like Arnold or Stu. But don’t really care as long as he answers when I call for a refill ๐Ÿ˜€ See you later.

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 10:16 am

      Hey JanB just wanted to tell you to empty your messages. I can’t respond to your question. Hey, thanks for waking me up Ugly One, so I could join Norb and Jan for bkfst. Oh! fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes with onions, sausage gravy and bisquits, and fresh fruit, and LOTS of coffee.

      Hey Jan, I love your port idea and the alcohol-plus I have another idea-loan me a piece of electric fence and I can zap my nurse each time she misses my iv start.:D Man, when I grew up on the farm, I still remember that zapping fence around our pigs-one day I didn’t step far enough over and the backs of my legs got zapped. And I was a little kid, but I still remember that zap-jumped over the fence after that.

      I’ll try and rethink a name for Ugle One, but I’m still working on names for my home nurses. No, really they are pretty nice.

      Hey the furniture looks great. I’ve got all my friends praying for me this am, and even lit a candle for myself.

      Norb, we can share adventure stories over a cold one tonight.
      Jan afetr you empty your messages, feel free to practice your bottles. Ugly one said he’d help you. Holly sounds like a great name for the redhead.

      See you guys tonight.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 10:42 am

      Good morning Friends,

      I shared a cold one last night (my second, in only a month – WOW!!!) with a good friend at his house.

      We had a great time, playing pool in his man cave (a converted cinder block barn with a pool table and stereo system) and talking about old times.

      Just a show of hands, who here has lived in the same general area (town, city, village) for their ENTIRE life?

      My friend, I was talking with had, and he talked about 9 years ago, when he first met me, and it was like yesterday to him…..

      Anyway, I’m just a bit melancholy this morning. Trying to get over an argument that I had yesterday with someone (not my friend last night). I already called this morning and spoke with him, and apologized, and he said I was right – and that made me feel worse for some reason.

      Its only 9:40 here, but I need a Scotch. Double that, barkeep – er…Holly.

      On second thought, forget the glass, just bring me the bottle.

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 10:43 am

      Emma, did you check out the tree? Neat huh? I’m on my way with the electric fence. We’ll zap those nurses into getting a vein going!

      I’m getting to be an expert in many things now! When we were done yesterday, my husband was taking me back to the quad and as we went by the one corner, I asked him why there were no jumper wires. He looked at me, and his eyes got wide. He had forgotten to do them and here was me who knows nothing (knew nothing) catching a huge piece of the whole fencing thing. I think he was impressed!

      Take care Emma and let us know how it goes.

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 11:55 am

      [FONT=Palatino Linotype]Emma maybe I can send you my electric fence charger & you can hook it up to the chair that nurse sits in. Maybe a couple of good jolts out of it would straighten them up. Well being as I have all this numbness I wouldn’t have to drink very much to get, what they call comfortbly numb. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm

      Man, I have got to learn not to come to this place full!!! all that food smells great!!!

      Yes Brett, I was born and raised in my town, actually my parents still live in the same house, and I live just a mile away. I even married a neighborhood friend!!!:D My hubby lived on the next block when we were kids, and we went to the same schools too. I use to know about 3/4 of the towns people, now I know less than 1/4–its just growing too big and fast!

      Julie I bought a couple dart boards-one electronic to keep score for us and the other you throw at, they are set up in the billiards room. I also found an awesome stained glass light to put over the pooltable.

      Janet, for some reason everytime I hear electrified fence and cows I picture a steak well done!:eek:

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 1:43 pm

      Cheryl, steak well done is the next step! Actually, my uderstaning from my husband is that it isn’t enough of a jolt to hurt but enough to startle them and they know not to go near it again. Kind of like putting your finger in a light socket, but not quite as bad.

      Did you see the new weiner/smokie cooker we got behind the bar? Should make a few people happy. I like hotdogs my self so know I will imbibe from time to time.

      Brett, let me buy that drink. You know, when you’re feeling low, this is the place to come. No one let’s you get away with self pity here! We just join you in special drink and before you know it, we’re all laughing.

      Did you check out Veronica’s digs in the tree? I specially ordered her a “Batwing Lounge chair” and had the handy man mount it up there for her so she doesn’t feel all left out with this new furniture. She’s been “hanging around” a lot lately so want her to feel comfortable and at home ๐Ÿ˜€

      Just stopped in for a quick lunch and drink. Need to head it back out and continue cutting grass. Pretty soon we’ll need to put an electric fence around the yard and let the cows in, it’s getting that high. All this rain is sure making it grow quickly.

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 3:31 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Hey Canada! Thanks for the bat-wing lounge chair, what a great view fro up here, and my feet don’t get so tired since i don’t have to try to hang on [I][B]and[/B][/I] try to sleep. Muchas Gracias Chica!
      Norb
      Love the idea of a beer garden, just so long as i can get my drink of choice.:D
      Wish you didn’t have to go all the way to Loveland for your aqua therapy. i know the other (nearby) clinic mainly focused on orthopedic issues, but couldn’t they adjust for you?
      Emma
      im all for zapping that nurse, like Terry’s idea of the electric chair! Think you’ll be glad for the port, it’ll make life much easier.
      JanB
      Could you teach me how to toss bottles? Am somewhat ‘game challenged’:o
      Jim C
      You do such nice work, c’mon, tell me who gouged a hole in the Pool Table, i promise not to tell another soul.
      BTW All,
      Ugly bartender’s name is Bear, and he really is so sweet once you get to know him.

      Brett,
      Let me join you in that bottle, okay?

      Julie
      Do you have a recipe for Bat Juice? Would love to have breakfast with ya’ll but by the time it’s ready i have to go to bed. Thank goodness for the bits of fruit left on the swords or i wouldn’t get anything!

      Bye[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 5:19 pm

      Your welcome Veronica!

      Now, everybody gather round. It’s party time. Emma and I are Cyber grammas and you are all cyber aunts and uncles. Yes Jamie had a lttle boy, Kai. Can’t wait to meet him. So if I may….I propose a toast to our wonderful friend Jamie and her family along with that new baby. May each day be blessed with his love and antics ๐Ÿ˜€ Cheers!!:p

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 5:52 pm

      Sorry I snuck out there. I zipped over to the LBS and got us a magnum or two of champagne. The other drinks just weren’t cutting it. We need to really celebrate. Norb, would you do the honors and pop the cork, please. And Jim, I have a tray of champagne flutes ready over at the bar. Could you bring them over?

      JanB, I’d let you pour, but I dunno….this is expensive stuff. Well, okay, but be careful…if you spill any we’ll have to lick it up. Can’t waste this stuff, you know!

      Bat, swoop on down for an hour or so and join us. I pulled all the shades and dimmed the lights so you can make like it’s night!!!

      Julie, can I bring your drink over to the lounge chair? That way you don’t have to strut up here. Brett, your still standing so that bottle this morning hasn’t done you in yet. Here, have a glass.

      Save a shot for Emma. She’ll be here later, I’m sure and we want to make sure she gets her toast in.

      Cheryl, can you grab those bags of junk food for us and fill the snack bowls? There should be popcorn and peanuts there too. Terry, grab a lounge chair by Cheryl and I’ll bring your champagne as well.

      Cheers!!!:p

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 5:58 pm

      Hey, you can just plug my drink right into my IV bag, that way I don’t have to waste energy actually drinking it! Come to think of it, I’m so dopey from Benedryl I don’t think I really need a drink. Ya’ll hold down the fort tonight, I’m gonna go pass out. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      OldBat – evidentally the nectar bats prefer is somehow in my skin or hair – I’ve had an inordinate number of bats get tangled up in my hair or dive bomb me. I’ll see what I can do about rustling you up Batman’s favorite bevvy though.

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 6:48 pm

      [B]Julie[/B],
      I was still getting my IVIG in Denver when I called ahead one time so they could get ready for me. I said to them not to forget to fill the bag with my favorite drink, Scotch. When I got to the hospital infusion center, my place was all set up. On the bag there was a big sticker saying “Scotch”. When we went downstairs for lunch later, I dragged the infusion stand with the bag along. We got a few comments and laughs from the nurses and visitors. So what is your favorite, Julie. We’ll plug it right in.
      [B]Jan[/B], better not let me pop the cork. I might accidentally shoot down a bottle at the bar. I am lucky if I can hold my own drink in my hand.
      Talking about drinks, I need a [COLOR=”Red”]Fog Lifter[/COLOR] tonight badly. I am simply wiped out. Got up too early, in the middle of the night for that aqua therapy evaluation in Loveland. It was only 7 a.m. when I got up ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
      Bartend, in case you don’t know what goes in it:

      1 oz. brandy
      1 oz. rum
      1 oz. gin
      splash triple sec
      splash sour mixer
      2 oz orange juice
      2 oz pineaple juice
      grenadine syrup

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 7:34 pm

      WOW-I am only gone a few hours and you guys are out of control—JanB is throwing up bottles and Norb is picking those suckers right out of the air poppin those corks. Bats flyin all over the place-they don’t bite hard do they?

      Jan and I are grammas and Norb is grandpa-here’s to you Jamie–let’s just drink a toast to everyone that was in the delivery room and then we will start the party.

      I got a plan now. Terry is sending me the zapper, boy I missed out on 13 zaps to get one iv in, but it’s in—-Hey Cheryl mind if I put up a couple nurse pics on that dart board????

      gramma Jan-you did a great job on that tree and lounge chair for the bat lady-can you order her a bat shaped surf board for this weekend???

      Yea-Brett’s back-I was worried that maybe you turned on the wrong road to get to the tavern and got lost. Here’s some more scotch for you buddy. We will have you fixed up in no time. In answer to your lived question-other than travel nursing for a few years, yes I have lived within 15-20 miles from my folk’s farm in Michigan-my bro and sis too-fun to travel but I have always loved coming back home! Also Brett, 2 days till Neil….

      The ugly one, liked the name Stu but then V said Bear, and hey, I agree with gramma Jan, as long as he serves me drinks, I’ll call him anything. I ain’t kissin him though…….

      And speaking of drinks, wow Norb your drink is almost the same as my tavern drink-time to try them both. We’ve had a rough day, Julie and Brett too–I was really tired too, but thought I’d stop in at the tavern for a nightcap on my way to bed, but the flying bats and the flying corks woke me right up ๐Ÿ˜€ forget your wii fit JanB-just come in and you improve balance by ducking everything just trying to get to the bar.

      Jim-don’t you dare tell that V person about the pool table-just rack em up and while I still see one of everything, I’ll break-come on Terry- let’s see if we can get you past comfortably numb-nothing like a good pool game to stir up the juices. Grab a stick and chalk it and let’s try out this cool new felt table.

      Wow Jan-we are grammas-am so proud-bad day turned super.

      This tavern is starting to look pretty super-once we help Jim finish the addition, we’ll be the biggest and best in the world.

      Thank you guys for all your support. Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 7:59 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Well why not, I haven’t played pool in years with all the numbness I’ve been trying to cope with today. If I had a few to drink tonight instead of comfortably numb, it might just turn out to be comfortably Dumb. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 8:11 pm

      not dumb Terry-made me laugh-come join me in my brain fog-that ivig did a number on me today-let’s see-what drink will clear my thinking?:confused:
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 10:04 pm

      [FONT=Georgia]Hey I can always bring my electric fence controller & I can hook it up to a chair in the tavern. Anyone gets out of control from the drinking & starts getting to rowdy. Gets to sit in the chair, ๐Ÿ˜€ this is what you call enticement. I’ve already been shocked by this thing more than once, so I know what it feels like.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 10:31 pm

      not sure enticement is the rigjht word-how about shock therapy. Women (not me yet)are trained in tazer guns-I could use of those when I close-there are a few that still want to hang around and parrty ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 10:49 pm

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2717917139_c81d9a9eea_m.jpg [/IMG]
      We got a new driver for our Tavern van. He had our name painted on it and is waiting outside for us to come in and party. Someone is already in there. Can’t make out who she is.
      Shouldn’t we have a better name for the Tavern? The one over there was called “the Turtle and the Bear”. Here is the sign I made a couple of years ago:

      [IMG]http://www.gbs.org.uk/iB_html/uploads/post-2-23891-tavern.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 11:43 pm

      Hey Grandpa Norb, cool van. I love it. I’m somehow partial to the name Tavern, but if someone wants to change it I can go with that. As to popping corks, I thought about that, but this is a cyber bar and you can do anything, JanB manages to toss bottles regardless os what’s a few more.

      Anyway, my internet was down so missed some fun but like everyone else am tired and should be heading off to bed. See you all in the morning.

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 11:49 pm

      My vote is with Jan on the name for the van: The Tavern

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 30, 2008 at 11:59 pm

      stu said he would lock up tonight. See you all tomorrow.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2008 at 12:10 am

      Emma your here. Did you get your champagne? I left you some. Maybe it will help you sleep!

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2008 at 3:27 am

      Hi Jan, Yes the champayne was wonderful. Got 3 hours of sleep. Hey, Norb-can you make a distinguished sign for The Tavern(my vote yet) like you did for the turtle and the bear? I liked that design.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2008 at 6:01 am

      Time for me to help Julie with bkfst before I go to bed. I made you all some stuffed pancakes-bavarian cream in the middle and left you fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries to put on top, also a couple of rashers of crisp bacon, and lots of coffee and tea, and of course fresh squeezed orange juice. Help yourself. Left scrambled eggs mixed up in frig if anyone would like to scramble some. The deck is all set up for your dining enjoyment. Left some hot dogs and buns for your wenie roaster behind the bar Jan, if case anyone wanted lunch. Relishes are cut up in frig and Stu can show you where the chips are. See you guys later.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2008 at 8:35 am

      Thanks for cutting me some slack today Emma, I feel like I got run over by a UFO last night. I’ll catch you guys later – I’m napping by the pool… just hook up my bag o’ Jack when it’s happy hour, no need to wake me up. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2008 at 9:44 am

      You’ve got it Julie. Emma thanks for breakfast. You both have busy days today! So sit back and let me take over for a while.

      The eggs are scrambled and in the slow cooker, keeping warm for whoever. I made another pot of coffee and threw in a couple glugs of “Tia Maria” for those who need a morning wakeup. ๐Ÿ˜€

      I’ll do dishes as we go today….I put a large garbage can beside the bar…so just throw ’em in there ๐Ÿ˜€ Yes, we’re using disposable today…I know you all hate them, but it’s busy around here and you all have things to do today…myself included. I gotta get those puppies to the vet.

      Anyway, have a great day and I’ll talk to you all tonight. Or sooner if I get the chance.

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2008 at 10:56 am

      OK, Tavern it is. I’ll work on a sign we can hang up outside.
      Need my second cup of coffee to wake up.

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2008 at 11:05 am

      ๐Ÿ˜‰ [FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3]Well I have an idea for a name we could also use, we could call it Norbs Tavern or Norbs Place ! [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      July 31, 2008 at 4:37 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Terry,
      Liked your idea for an electric chair, here’s one i found on photobucket;

      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Electric-Chair1.jpg[/IMG]
      Think the Whopee Cushion is a bit much?:D
      Yes Norb, do make us a sign, liked the one you did for ‘over there’, maybe we should send a group invite to our English friend, EightPlus5, see how she like our old Tavern? Cheryl thank you so much for creating our Cyber Bar.
      Julie
      Am sending the word out to all my bat friends to leave you the heck alone, okay?
      Made Pizza for our dinner tonite, dig in everybody it’s got all your favorite stuff on it.
      V[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 12:11 am

      Thanks for supper Veronica. I have been out in the field mowing hay until 7:30 this evening and too tired to cook! Can I get a cold beer in a frosted mug? Thanks Stu. Boy glad Stu and Holly have come on board. Now Emma and JanB can rest.

      It’s late, I had a long day and still want to check a couple more posts so talk to you all tomorrow.

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 4:58 am

      Hey Old Bat – you don’t need to keep them away from me – I love bats! We put up a dozen bat houses about ten years ago and we now have a nice healthy population! Of course it helps to have a ZILLION mosquitos!

      I love the electric chair. Can we put it in a corner and invite all our (least) favorite nurses, doctor, and unbelievers-of-chronic-diseases to come sit down? Leave the whoopee cushion too – god knows we suffer enough humiliation on a regular basis it wouldn’t hurt them to have a little taste.

      Thanks to whomever hooked up my Jack Daniels IV last night – whoo-doggies I had some interesting dreams! And I woke up hungry so this morning we’re having a BIG breakfast, country-style…

      scrambled eggs with cheese, ham, and onions
      home made bread toasted with butter and honey
      grits with red-eye gravy
      and loads of fruit so you don’t have to feel guilty about the cholesterol-express mentioned above ๐Ÿ˜‰

      I asked George Winston if he could come play for breakfast for us but he reminded me he prefers a grand piano for his concerts so maybe we’ll have to invest in one of those. Ya’ll have a good day today and come poke me by the pool now and then just to make sure I’m not having too much fun sleeping!

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 8:36 am

      Hey Julie….breakfast sounds wonderful but I need a bit of help….Old Canada here doesn’t know what grits and red-eye gravy are?:confused:

      Veronica, the chair definitely stays and I say we put Emma’s nurse from yesterday in there first. Throwing out IVIG? Losing the sight? And not seeing it until, what 2 hours later? Yikes! I vote for her!

      Another busy day but I will be back tonight if not sooner to catch the Beach Boys. Hope you all remember to wear your beach duds tonight and see you all out by the pool. Bring your water toys….surf boards, beach balls, etc.
      Jim has the pool rockin!

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 10:06 am

      [FONT=Georgia]I think I’ll just stay away from the grits & redeye gravy did you ever watch the Beverly Hillbillies. Granny was always referring to grits & hog jowls, ๐Ÿ˜ฎ EYUK ![/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia] Oh love that shocker chair Veronica, I remember several nurses Debra had I’d sure like to stick in that chair. One of them was a student nurse, was she ever hard headed. She tried to crush Debs meds up & put them in applesauce & she tried to feed it to Deb. I finally had enough of it & I told her to get the ##*l out of her room, Deb hated applesauce & I do to. Today is Friday the start of the wknd, get this party started early & going. We can celebrate an early Saskatchewan Day How about that one Jan ![/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 10:32 am

      Morning guys & gals?!
      We seem to be turning into a somewhat sadistic crew here aren’t we with the chair and swords? Not that some don’t deserve a little shock therapy to wake up but I don’t want them hanging around the tavern either. I come here to forget “those” people! We want to be all summer fun this weekend! I already put on my beach shirt and bikini for the day but I promise not to take off the shirt…..got more work to do on the Wii fit before that happens! This weekend came up too fast. We should offer a drink special today. Any suggestions? We could mix it up in big batches and that way it wouldn’t be so hard for Emma and I to keep up. I know that Stu and Holly are doing the bar tonight but they will need help. The whole town is buzzing about The Tavern and how its the happening place to be. By the way the breakfast was great. I eat better here than my family does at home! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 11:13 am

      Terry! You impress me!! And you got the spelling the correct. Yes, this weekend is a statutory holiday in Saskatchewan. It’s our day to celebrate our province. But it isn’t a day off for farmers unfortunately ๐Ÿ™

      Well, JanB, I pulled out a cute little sundress. I can’t do the bikini thing. I don’t think they make them whale sized:D I wanna get me one of those WiiFit things. Sure need something.

      Now as to the party, I am ready to rock and roll! Oh, here is a hummer at my window. I have Clematis here and he is loving them! Whoops! Sorry for the aside. Now back to the party….

      I’ll help you put together a huge bowl of punch if you’d like. Emma is going to see Neil Diamond tonight so we need to give her a break. I promise not to get in your way JanB. Give me orders…I’m a good follower!!! Lead on oh fearless one!

      See ya later!

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 11:47 am

      Grits = coarsely ground corn made into a thick porridge – kind of the consistency of mashed potatoes or polenta. It basically has no taste which is why you put some kind of butter or gravy on there. It’s good for an unsettled stomach if you just use butter or milk, but if you’re looking for something with a little more weight to it then you can make red-eye gravy.

      Red-Eye gravy is what you get when you fry up country ham, usually salted, and the drippings that are left over in the pan are mixed with water, or sometimes coffee. If you add flour to it then you get white gravy, which is not to be confused with sausage gravy which is made with sausage grease and flour. Grits are never eaten with sausage gravy, you only eat biscuits with sausage gravy. Bacon grease is rarely used to make gravy because even us southerners have to draw the line on gross somewhere. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Aren’t you all just dying to climb on this cholsterol-express? LOL this type of food was typical when I was growing up.

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 12:21 pm

      Stopped by for a quick one on my way to a lounge chair by Julie to sleep. Sorry I will miss tonight’s party-somehow, someway I am getting to my chair to see Neil.

      I am with Terry on the EYUK about grits and redeye gravy. You get grits on every breakfast dish you order. Tried them several times-EYUK. Give me sausage gravy and bisquits please. As a yankee in the south, it took some getting used to gravy for breakfast, esp. the white gravy. But the southeners sure do know how to make bisquits and perfecr fried chicken. YUM.

      Yup, got plans for that chair and yes, by all means. keep the whoopee cushion in, we can put it in the addition room or in an upstairs room and get it out of the tavern, my soon to be ex nurse gets to go first. Stu is going to help me. I tried to be nice and cooperative, and think I exceded my limit, so today took action…had other business to tie up first, now I’ll take a good stiff drink Stu and just wake Julie and me up every 1/2 hour or so and pour a shot or two down us and keep us under.

      Writing during my sleep time, but wanted to write and say hi. Stu, a drink for all my friends please? Glad you got my surf board in for me Jan, thanks, oh, and happy Saskatchewan Day-love the rhyme to spell it. See you guys tomorrow night for the Beach Boys. OK Julie, let’s zone out……….

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 1:07 pm

      About my first experience with grits…..

      I grew up in New York City eating cream of wheat, oatmeal, etc., but had never even heard of grits.

      I enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in 1965 and went to Lackland Air Force Base for basic training.

      My first morning I was delighted to see “cream of wheat” on the chow line in the mess hall. So, I took a nice bowl of “it”, put my customary sugar and milk in it, and took a good spoonful.

      I then procede to spit….whatever it was that was in my mouth….all over the table! That was when I was told that what I had was grits!

      I’ve never again tried grits……

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 1:33 pm

      [FONT=Palatino Linotype]I was looking at my calendar & it says something like Civic Day Canada & it also said New Brunswick Day. Emma you know what I think about grits, If I want to put something in my mouth thats like having a bunch of minature roller bearings in it. [/FONT]
      [FONT=Palatino Linotype][/FONT]
      [FONT=Palatino Linotype] I’ll just go get the real thing, hey I don’t know about other places but for a fast food place the DQ in Taylorsville has some great biscuits & gravy. My mom use to make sausage gravy & biscuits it was also pretty good but that was a long time ago. Just like Ken No More Grits ![/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 4:22 pm

      It’s Friday, time to party. Here is a bunch of free Tavern T-shirts enough for everybody. Can I get drinks on the house tonight? ๐Ÿ˜€

      [CENTER][IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2723525994_c420abc348_o.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 4:27 pm

      Ken, I had the same experience the first time I was introduced to grits. Only in my case it was some what amusing. I was born in Yonkers New York and grew up in New Jersey. Carolyn is of Cajun descent. We flew from Norton AFB in California to Baton Rouge La. The first mistake I may was tell her mother that I really liked coffee. The next morning I had a plate of eggs, bacon and grits [which just like you I though was Cream of Wheat]. I proceeded to add butter, sugar and milk on the grits. Her dad made some comment about that being a unusual way to eat grits. When I took my first mouth full I knew I was in trouble. I managed to get it down with a straight face and reached for the coffee. Again another surprise. Its wasn’t coffee! It was chicory coffee. I don’t know if you have ever tried it but is something that you have to acquire a taste for. I managed to drink the whole cup. Lets just say that I didn’t have to worry about being regular for the next two days.

      Barkeep, if orange juice and vodka is called a screwdriver, what is prune juice and vodka called?

      [CENTER][FONT=”Impact”][SIZE=”4″]a pile driver[/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 4:29 pm

      Norb, with a t-shirt like that, I’ll buy you all you can drink tonight as long as you tell me where to get a shirt like it.

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 4:33 pm

      You guys crack me up!!! I needed a laugh and that is what I got. Thank-you! Guess I will avoid the grits when I travel south!

      Terry, the long weekend is a civic holiday and each province gets to call it what ever they want to. And not every province recognizes it. It was originally called Heritage Day in our province, but lately we get Saskatchewan Day. That would be why you see different names on the calendar. Depends which provincial calendar you look at!

      Emma, cheer up. Rest. Stu has the alarm set so he will be sure to get you good and juiced so you can enjoy the concert tonight.

      I’ll skip the pile driver and have a screw driver with a shot of grenadine, Holly.

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 4:40 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Norb, you handsome devil,
      thanks for the t-shirt!
      As for grits, sorry Jules, i’ll have to pass as well. Though i grew up in Californiia, both folks were from Texas so we had ’em a lot but never liked ’em. Dad loved scrambled Sweetbreads too, now there’s something to turn your stomach! icky, yucky, nasty!
      i’ll help Stu Bear behind the counter tonite, give ya’l a break
      All this talk of food is making me hungry, think i’ll go find some tasty mosquitoes and take a nap before the festivities begin.
      Oh look, here’s my dinner now!
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/Mosquito.jpg[/IMG]

      Later![/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 4:55 pm

      Veronica, you need to come visit Saskatchewan some time. We are home to the world’s biggest moquitoes!! I’m sure of it. ๐Ÿ˜€ Don’t come this year though. You will starve! It’s been a year with little or no mosquitoes…knock on wood!!!

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 5:02 pm

      Jan,
      I not sure about your mosquitoes, When I was a kid and we when hiking in New Jersey, we would carry 12 gage shot gun to scare off the mosquitoes. You just wanted to scare them, if you hit them with the double odd buck shot, you just made them angry. ๐Ÿ˜€

      That my story and I’m sticking with it.

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 5:52 pm

      Look who showed up tonight to perform for us “Imagine” and more. He recovered nicely from his brain aneurysm operation. Carol used that song last year in Chiangmai, Thailand when she was teaching “Community Development”

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/2723716492_69c288e190_o.jpg[/IMG]

      Here a link to listen to him (Emma, this is not an MP3)

      [COLOR=”Navy”]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3T8xr274q8&feature=related[/COLOR]

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 6:17 pm

      Wait, the biggest mosquitoes are found in Minnesota. I ought to know because I lived there for 12 years. The mosquito is considered Minnesota’s state bird. We had a bird feeder just for them in our back yard.

      [CENTER][IMG]http://www.fotosearch.com/bthumb/UNC/UNC117/u14394710.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 1, 2008 at 11:50 pm

      Okay, so now we are into mosquito tales!!!

      Hey listen to those Beach Boys. I have the punch on the bar, and you can all help yourself. If you need it “punched” up a bit, Stu and Holly will take your requests! The Beach Boys are taking requests too! What do you all want to hear?

      Bat is that you on the surf board? Wow, what class and style. And Jim I saw you sneak down the water slide. Nice shorts. JanB, when are you gonna show us the bikini ๐Ÿ˜€ ? Jamie, hope you get a break from feeding so we can feed you our punch (no alcohol for the new mommy if she is nursing:o ) Norb, thanks for giving us all a Tavern T-shirt. I love my lime green one. And Emma is gonna love the fuschia. If she doesn’t can she trade with someone?

      Well, going to have a quick dip in the pool as I listen to Surfin’ USA. Then I’m going to request Little Duece Coupe. Call if you need anything. Stu, can you send over a shot to Julie on the lounge? We’ll nudge her awake for a moment and have her take a big swig. Got to get her ready and primed for breakfast:eek:

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 12:55 am

      I’m back-wow what great music and then I come from seeing one good looking man to another in a tee shirt I want in real life(tee shirt I mean:) )-thanks for the fushia one Jan-love the color.

      A 12 guage shot gun to shoot at mosquitoes?-I shot one of those suckers when I was a kid and ended up on my butt-granpa and uncle laughed-last time I shot a gun too. Geez when I left the tavern for that really great concert we were talking about grits and I come back to Mosquito stories. Boy you guys have been busy.

      I love my surf board Jan-thanks. I’m glad I didn’t miss the last part of the BeachBoys-I am going to surf while they sing. Can’t hurt, caus I am quite sure I am going to be bedridden tomorrow anyway. Reunion got cancelled. Stu Bear? OK bat lady, if that’s what we’re going to call him-anyway, SB will you please bring me my hat that has my screwdriver on one side with a straw and a tavern on the other side-if I gotta look silly in my swimsuit, I want to be drunk too and I need my hands for balancing. Heads up Julie, I’m surfin over you-wonder if you can do a one and a half gainer dive with a surf board. Wonder if Kevin can catch me????? What??? Keven is in the bathroom-oh oh this landing is going to be painful:eek:

      Jan–almost nailed the punch bowl on my landing-my surfboard just turned into a skateboard-grabbed some punch on my way past-tasted great. Hope you are feeling better tonight. We gotta stick with these guys-they are so funny-made me laugh too.:D

      Got Neil talked into doing another concert-10,000 people screaming, singing, standing, clamping, having fun tonight, and I was one of them!!! I know I’m gonna pay for it tomorrow, but after this week it will worth it.

      Maybe while Julie is sleeping I will practice my surfing, need to work on my technique. The wave machine works great Jim. See you guys tomorrow night for the concert. Thank you Jan for sweet talking them into doing a second performance.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 12:58 am

      wow! im so lost! like someone else said – i leave for a little while and everyone gets out of control! i tried to go back and read some of your posts and i got even more confused:confused: i found and electric chair with a whoopy cushion, norb in a tavern shirt, a tavern van with a skateboarder, a sexy flying supermodel bug, something about a teddy bear — it is all so confusing! i just need to come in more often! have i posted here since i had baby? i know ive posted all over, but cant rememeber where. havent posted any pics yet. i’ll do that soon – just been busy. got excited the other day about being able to have a drink, then realized that i couldnt do that. no drunk babies at this tavern! aaawwww…he has his first hiccups right now! see, all i have to do is think about a drink and it messes him up! he must be a light-weight, like me! im up for a virgin something with lots of cherries, though!

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 9:50 am

      Coming right up Jamie! Stu get the little momma a virgin something and lots of cherries but skip the swords…

      Emma, I am so glad you got to the concert and had a blast. Now, get off that surfboard and rest up….tonight is another beach party and I have a water volleyball tourney lined up. I need you on my team!

      Julie, we forgot to wake you up so breakfast isn’t ready everyone. I am getting right on that. I am making Busy Woman’s Breakfast. It’s a casserole that goes in the oven…bread, egss, bacon, cheese, onions….should be ready in about 30 min. In the meantime, there is watermelon and cantelope sliced and ready over by the bar. I have fresh orange juice, some left over fruit punch from last night and there is a pot of coffee ready if anyone needs a cup.

      Enjoy breakfast. Got to go get something ready for my grandkids…They are too young for the wild bunch here at the Tavern. ๐Ÿ˜€ See you all later.

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 3:39 pm

      Thanks for breakfast Jan. Got my surfboard hanging and cleaned up all the water I slopped on the floor. I am definitely on your water volleyball team. Told Stu to put on some fish and chips for Norb and all the fishie lovers here-he’s grillin the rest of us burgers and hot dogs and chicken and throwin down real homemade french fries. More fruit………hey Jamie, when I was nursing my first kiddie my ob doc said a beer helped increase my milk so I’m sure Norb will share his beer with you-gotta turn that light weight gorgeous grandbabby of ours into at least a middle weight!!! Well, time to nap before the Beach Boys get here. Feel a little water logged from the volleyball game and someone cheated, probably Norb or Brett by pulling me under!!! Foul-foul-you guys just can’t stand that we girls won the first game.:D Threw an alcohol iv in Jules-did it in real life, might just as well do it here-will stop it in time so she can enjoy the concert. See you all later. Emma
      PS Hey Norb-who is that singer that sings Imagine? I can .com him and check out that song; I know I have heard it before.

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 4:02 pm

      Emma, did you go to that YouTube link I posted? It tells you there who the performer was, Neil Young. This particular performance of this John Lennon song was at the “A Tribute to Heroes” benefit concert organized by actor George Clooney and broadcast by the four major television networks in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon. Great song. By the way, that picture I posted is Neil Young. I copied it from from the video on YouTube.
      Still over a hundred today, yesterday was 104. Pool sounds really nice. It wasn’t me who pulled you under, Emma, that was just Brett. But watch out, it might be me next time.
      Welcome come back Jamie. How is that baby of yours, Kai? I have another grand kid by the name of Kai. He is a year old now and lives in Portland, Oregon.

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 7:26 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]What?
      Hey did someone mention giant mosquitoes????

      Where? We be hungry!
      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/BAAT.jpg[/IMG][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 8:33 pm

      Brett, you scoundrel!!!! I figured it was you and not Norb, but after Norb’s comment just now, I don’t trust any of you. Girls, watch out for the guys-they are trying anything for a point.
      No, Norb, I didn’t get a chance to look up that UTube link, but I will. And usually when I .com anyone, it puts me into UTube. I pretty much like anything John Lennon wrote and sang. Not too thrilled about the Beatles in general, but my cousin was. Anytime they came on the radio when I was driving, she would scream! Hard on the eardrums….my sis was an Elvis fan and I was a Liberace fan and had the pleaseure of seeing him in person. I tend to like more classical music sometimes, but my sis turned out to be the better piano player. We always had music in our home; maybe that’s why I prefer it over the negative tv-like the CSI series and a few of the reality shows or game shows better, but otherwise watch very little tv. Love my music.
      Veronica, that is one mean looking bat-bet he could clean up Jim’s mosquitoes in a hearbeat:D We have a lot of bats by us, so haven’t noticed many mosquitoes. Well he is kinda a quite bat-no teeth showing-almost looks like I could just pet him. Are you coming down from your tree to watch the Beach Boys or would you like Stu to bring you up something-he made a ladder so we could come sit with you too to keep you company-hope you don’t mind.
      Hey Terry, are you coming to the concert—-maybe it was you that pulled me under in the volleyball game? Bet it was Brett though-he was mad that I got to see Neil and he had to stay home…….
      Hey, Julie, iv is out girl, time to wake up and enjoy the festivities.
      It was 94 here yesterday, but think I’ll wake up with a dip in the pool myself before the concert starts.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 8:35 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]Bats, Mosquitoes, 12 Gage short guns, whoopy cushion, electric chair, surfboard, swing pool, pool table…

      Barkeep I think I need something strong so I can try to keep with with what’s going on. This is getting to be a blast. Live music, our own van what’s next our own TV show? Old bat, Norby, Emma, Jan, Jamie the drinks are on me tonight. Just name you poison and trusty barkeep will wipe it up. That is assuming he has finished his cigar.

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 8:52 pm

      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=purple]Well anyone need some boots, seems like the crap is getting awfully deep in here. Being as there’s mosquitos I brought the mosquito exterminator, nothing else this one will scare them to death. ๐Ÿ˜€ We can also use this one on Emma’s nurse ![/COLOR][/FONT]
      [IMG]http://bestsmileys.com/halloween1/7.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 10:11 pm

      Grits, YUM!!!!:D I like grits with cheese, milk, salt and butter on them. Man, you guys just don’t know whats good!!!!:)

      Norb, Love that shirt!!!:cool: Did you really hang Carol out back to feed the state bird of Minn????!!!;) I figured you would have told us you fed them yourself if it was you as a bird feeder!!

      this year we have some skeeters the size of quarters!!! I don’t care for them when they are that big!!!

      Stu Bear, can I please have a fru fru drink out by the pool?

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 11:09 pm

      You are so funny, Cheryl. ๐Ÿ˜€

      Don’t have much time to stay, a quick house special and then I had to leave before you guys start partying and the band starts playing. Can’t get too excited tonight. Need a good nights sleep cause my favorite granddaughter is going to come tomorrow. I don’t want to feel like I did today.

    • Anonymous
      August 2, 2008 at 11:28 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]OOOHHHH Terry,
      Your friend is [I][B]so[/B][/I] cute, won’t you introduce me to him?
      Ya’ll come on up and ‘hang’ around with me. This is gonna be fun!
      Norb, sorry you can’t stay, but Grandbaby comes first, see ya for breakfast, i hear Angel Cher’s whippin’ up some Grits and Sweetbreads for brekky:eek:
      JimC, if you can handle bein’ up in a jet and speeds that’d knock the rest of us out, you can handle this crowd!
      Emma, tell us a story while the band’s tuning up.
      Julie’s coming to, somebody whip her up a Bloody Mary quick!
      Where’s Brett? He’s supposed to be here by now and i don’t see the Jans either, whew, maybe i’ve already had too much. The room is starting to spin. think i’d better lie down in the bat-wing lounger for a spell, somebody wake me up in an hour, ‘kay? [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 3, 2008 at 1:48 am

      Hey, Ms Bat Lady, Wake up, it is time to party, sorry I let you sleep an extra 1/2 hour…..my buddy came over and she brought me a muskmelon and blueberries, and we watched a movie, so the Boys are playing as late as we can stay.

      Jim, YOU forgot the addition we are going to put on next week; I got a couple of hammers that I will bring with me-they say getting the German Irish temper out, that putting something in your hands and slinging it, throwing it, or something-I never throw things so I will sling my hammer. Got the building supplies ordered for Mon-gotta have it done for the grand opening next weekend-this place is going to be wall to wall people…several entertainers are beggin to come–I said yup to Carly Simon and Carole King and Garth Brooks and Willie-need a couple more-any ideas???-we know all their songs so it will be a sing a long and rowdy, so Brett practice this week and Ms V, we have to quick let the bats out and feed on Angel Cher’s quarter size mosquitoes before the crowd comes-those little critters of yours will be swingin to the music.

      Terry when old bat gets through with your friend, I could maybe use him–we’ll see–those other two nurses are gone–well someone will have to come and get the machine and stuff, but they are history…I figured it up-8 visits and 22 sticks!!! And one iv lasted 4 days. Didn’t like the math on that one.I could tell your friend and the bats to sic em!!-good thing I don’t know where they live!!

      Geez, Jim’s buying-I’ll try one of Norb’s concoctions-what was that? Oh OK ,Stu knows, he and Holly are really good-Jan and I can help out so they can have a day off. We will probably all have to work next weekend for the grand opening-Jan-you and I better go out on the deck and toss plastic bottles filled with water and practise tumbling those bottles–we are going to impress even Stu-bought him a couple Cubans for grand opening night. I think it’s his look. Sure glad you didn’t try to find un ugly bartender.

      Let’s party!!

    • Anonymous
      August 3, 2008 at 3:46 am

      Hey ya’ll,
      I’m alive and happy to see at least ONE other person likes grits – geez, you’d think I was asking you to consider something really nasty like fried caterpillars which I had to eat on more than one occasion in Botswana.

      I made a big casserole with eggs, hashbrowns, cheese and sausage; blintzes with raspberries; and a huge pitcher of mimosas. I’m passed out again but I couldn’t take the sun by the pool so I’m under the pool table. (shhhh! I’ve got a headache…)

      Julie

    • Anonymous
      August 3, 2008 at 4:48 am

      Everyone’s gone and I locked the doors, so you should get some sleep Julie. Added a platter of assorted fruits and sweet rolls to your wonderful casserole. No headache, but couldn’t sleep-my legs are rebelling all the steps they had to climb Fri. Nt. See you all this afternoon. Emma

      PS Sorry Julie, I think grits are as nasty as caterpillars. Love your sausage gravy and bisquits though.

    • Anonymous
      August 3, 2008 at 11:59 am

      Brunch is ready everybody. Fresh coffee. Norb, hope you and your granddaughter are having a good day. Think the new sign will be ready for next weekend? We are all going to have to rest up for next weekend. OK Jim if we do the addition, or we could wait too?
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 3, 2008 at 12:29 pm

      Morning all or should I say afternoon? Wow what a night! I couldn’t beleive how the pool was standing room only for awhile while “Surfin USA” was on. That was crazy! Good Vibrations got the place a rockin too. What did it feel like up there Veronica? I would think even the rafters were rockin. All I can say is “Girls rule and boys drool when it comes to water volleyball!” Maybe it helped a bit that I caught a couple boys with my bottles! You have to admit I was a little over 50% in catching last night! Breakfast was great as usual. I can’t wait to see what happens tonight! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      August 3, 2008 at 3:55 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]Here’s a drink i found on the Webtender;

      [B][SIZE=”4″]Bat Bite[/SIZE][/B]
      Ingredients:

      * Ice cubes
      * 2 shots Spiced rum
      * Fill with Cranberry juice
      * 1 splash Grenadine

      Mixing instructions:

      Pour over ice. Stir.

      Not that i’d ever actually bite you understand!:D
      Well maybe just a little love bite now and then, eh?
      Was really searching for Hair O’ The Dog That Bit You, but guess this’ll have to do,
      Gonna get Holly to make me one, then i’m joining Jules under the pool table for a nap.

      See ya later[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 3, 2008 at 6:10 pm

      Ryan is nursing Sawyer, Carol and SydneyO are coloring while I am playing with Ryan’s new MacBook. Thought I get away and2 ceck what’s up. boy this is har5d on a Mac w/o microphone. quickly, need a drink. i give up

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 12:49 am

      Quiet noc, so closing up shop. Bats and Jules are under the pool table sound asleep and the bats are back from their night mosquito hunt and up in their tree. Stu and Holly mentioned something about fixing us a breakfast buffet tomorrow in thanks for all the tips they made over the weekend. Sleep tight everyone.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 1:23 am

      Sure is quiet, Emma. Are we all partied out? And here I came armed with my hammer and saw. I was going to help start those renovations before the weekend. I may get cracking anyway and I promise not to wake Bat and Jules. I’ll use a silencer on my hammer ๐Ÿ˜€ And Stu left me a special concoction I can add to the IV line to keep everyone Happy Happy Happy. Stu is turning out to be an okay guy.

      Stu tells me we are having breakfast sausages, crepes, hashbrowns, and Texas toast for breakfast. Best avoid midnight lunch so I have room to eat in the morning.

      Brett, where the heck are you? We could use your voice here. They say more work gets done to a happy tune so croon us a happy tune tomorrow!

      Need to shut this down tonight and get some sleep. Only had about 3-4 hours last night. Up late with friends and then up early with a migraine.:eek:

      Good night everyone. See you in the morning.

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 11:51 am

      Jan, that breakfast sounds great. Is Stu still cooking? I brought my power drill and saw. Before I start in does anyone have the drawing showing what we are going to do or are just going to be adventurous and play it by ear. It that the case you will have to yell very loud. I have my hearing aids turn off because the construction noise. In the mean time how about a copy of coffee with just a wee bit a Irish Whisk. Hold the whipped cream, please.

      Jim C

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 12:06 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]I found some plan stuck in the back of a draw behind the bar. Seams like they may have been there for awhile. I think we you use them as a starting point. We will have to use the facilities in the main tavern. These plans didn’t include indoor pluming. ๐Ÿ™

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6076/tav01yl2.gif[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 2:24 pm

      Stu is turning out to not be too bad a cook. I think it was a good idea to hire him!

      Jim, the plans look good. I think we should wing it to some degree though. You know we are all adventurous and why not let the spirits soar. Bat can “wing it” over head and tell us how it looks. Emma’s been tired and every job needs a foreman so we could put her in that department. Jules, do you have a specialty? …besides drinking from an IV tube that is ๐Ÿ˜€ We know JanB is good at throwing bottles, so maybe she could fling a few boards around. I can hammer, you can saw, Norb can drive us where ever we need ot go for supplies, Brett’s gonna get us all singing and well, let’s get to work. We need to have this done by the weekend.

      I wanna knock out a wall or two! Can I, huh, huh, can I? Always wanted to do a demolition…oh yeah, we’re putting up not taking down…

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 2:42 pm

      OK if I am the forman, you start knocking out walls Jan. I counted about how many seats this current tavern holds and counted about 100 and we have got to make room for at least double that…..but Jan, buddy of mine, you gotta rethink the Jim sawing part-I have been keeping up on his posts and he does a number on himself cutting toes and nails, so maybe he better be the foreman, he’s retired AirForce, you know and good at giving orders and telling jokes, and he found the plan and all, and I think I can swing a hammer, but I want a silencer like you got….does any one have the ph# for Ty and his crew from ABC-they knock a place down and rebuild in a week? Aw heck we can do it. JanB throw us some boards. OK Jim if Jan and I do some demolition on a couple of walls. Let me just quickly grab my nurse pics off the dart board-here’s one for you Jan and I’m saving the best one for me. Stu, bring Jan a drinkin hat like mine, only make them hardhats please and here are your safety glasses. You know OSHA and all:D Hand Brett a mike and start croonin…..can we start Jim??? Cool….1 – 2- 3- Swing Jan.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 5:02 pm

      OMG, that felt so good!!! I have always wanted to do that! Hey Brett, do you know that song…goes something like this…”…and the walls came tumbling down.”

      Jim, do you like my hard hat? Not that you could do much damage to this head anyway. I’ve been called hardheaded a time or two. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I do recall the toe thing Emma, so Jim you read those blueprints and Emma and I will do the dirty work. The other Jan is going to be passing the lumber and nails so Norb, stay outta the way. You never know where those things are gonna land….

      You know, I’ve been thinking, since this business is such a booming thing, we need an accountant to keep track. Norb, can you do spread sheets for the Tavern? Or should we just keep flying by the seat of our pants. We are good at it. After all this time it’s still standing…..

      Hey Bat, can you hold this board in place? I need both hands for nailing. OWWW!!! Dang, there goes that thumb getting in the way again. And who said I had neuropathy in my fingers? ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 7:27 pm

      Don’t worry, Jan. I’ll stay out of the way of the lumber and the nails. I understand the cellar is already fully stocked so I’m going to check it out and sample the wines, especially the one in the fancy barrel. I like your plans Jim, this place is going to be great.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2733839038_7f97b29c2d_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 7:30 pm

      Oh, about the spreadsheet. Let’s not complicate things and just wing it.

      Prost

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 7:33 pm

      You got it Norb. Besides Carol needs you working on her stuff!!

      Love that barrel. Maybe we should display it behind the bar rather than locking it up in the basement. You just keep sampling the wine and bring us a swig or two now and then. It sure gets tiring and is thirsty work knocking down walls!

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 8:07 pm

      Ah. Jan, should we get a contractor or someone to find the weight bearing walls, cause this demolition is toooo fun!!!! Now that you know you have NO neuropathy in your thumb dare we trust you with an electric nail gun???? Heck JanB and I can hold the boards and we’ll be done in no time. Hey Stu-we need fill ups in our hard hats…best fun I had all day. Got some ear plugs for the old bat lady and Julie, and we’ll be sure to leave open space for our mascot bats to come and go…..
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 8:11 pm

      Missed Norb’s cool cellar pics while on the phone-Jan’s right-that beaut would look nice displayed. Lunch and supper breaks in the cellar. I’ll grab some crackers and cheese on my way down.:D
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 10:47 pm

      That’s more of the North Carolina Scuppernong wine in that barrel, specially delivered for us. Pass your mugs. Isn’t it delicious? It goes with the crackers and cheese you brought.

      (actually I am having the last of it right now. Bet you all are drooling ๐Ÿ˜€ )

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 11:24 pm

      You bet we are!!! At least give us a couple drops….

      You know Emma, I think we can find the weight bearing walls on our own. If we aren’t sure, we’ll send Bat up into the rafters in the attic and she can inspect them before we start swinging. Norb is already in the cellar so he can sheck down there. I think we’ve got it covered!

      Jules, are ya still able to sleep with all this racket going on? Man, those were good earplugs. I need some of them when I am out on the tractor. I’m becoming a real handy woman.

      Here’s a thought….we could start our own reality show. We could call it The Tavern Dwellers. It could focus on the antics of the patrons of the pub. I can see it now…..:D

    • Anonymous
      August 4, 2008 at 11:26 pm

      Forgot to ask…what’s for breakfast? I have to get to town for repairs early in the am…..:eek: no I don’t need the repair…the tractor does ๐Ÿ˜€
      Won’t have time to cook so hope Jules you have time to throw something toether. You have great brekky skills!

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 12:19 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Just in case nobody shows up to cook in the morning, I have a box of MRE’s [Meals Ready to Eat]. They actually task good if you are hungry, very Hungary. Looks like things are moving along. Heck, if we knock down a load bearing wall we really don’t have to worry about. This is a 100% green project, we are only using recycled electron to to build the addition to the cyber tavern. Since they are recycled, they can hold up anything. :rolleyes:

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 12:22 am

      Excellent Jim…now why didn’t we think of that:D I’ve had those MRE’s. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I think I’ll hold out and find a Tim Horton’s in the morning!

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 12:27 am

      just stopped in to say hi! baby’s not playing fair tonight. hubby went back to work this afternoon, so i may be pulling an all-nighter! i was spoiled having him home cuz he’s used to staying up all night. so, no alcohol for me! puts me right to sleep!

      havent had time to figure out how to post pics on here. have to look back to when norb explained it a while ago.

      take care everyone!

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 12:53 am

      Stu said to tell everyone he’s got the grill ready for us in the morning-cooked to order eggs, potatoes, bacon, saugage, ham,omelets. pancakes, franch toast, hash, steaks. Coffee and tea (hot and iced ) and all kinds of juices. And lots and lots of bottled water. Stu wants us to demolish a wall in the kitchen for him and Molly, and I said as much as we got done today we could do his Wed., sound about right Jan? If others come to help a bit here and there, we’ll be done well before Friday grand opening. See you’ll in the morning.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 8:47 am

      Yeah, I think we can have that kitchen up and running by Wed. night. We rock. I ordered an new grill and all the fixings for the kitchen. We might as well have all the latest equipment. Holly is thrilled and can’t wait to fire it up. It’ll be here Wed. afternoon so we need to get on this.

      Stu, I’ll have scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and a huge mug of coffee to get me going this a.m. Do you have any of that tomato salsa they serve with eggs? We don’t have that in Canada but it sure is good!

      Emma, watch me. “Swing batter, batter swing” ๐Ÿ˜€ Would that strike have been a home run? Look at that hole in the wall. Can I do it again? And Jim, what’s next on the blueprints?

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 11:05 am

      [FONT=Palatino Linotype][SIZE=3]Ok Everyone it’s National Underwear Day ! ๐Ÿ˜€ So everyone gets to eat, drink & be merry & dance around the tavern in their underwear. Maybe we can make a huge bowl of what my friend called Jungle Punch. Add 2 1/5ths of 190 to the bowl & for the rest add fruit punch to it. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 11:22 am

      Okay guys, i wake up hungry and all this talk of food is killin’ me! Especially Tavern food! Can’t get any better than that! and on the grill! Im so hungry right now!!! This place seems so real that i want to throw on my shoes and head downtown to see you all!

      Hey guys, i was raised by my dad, so i love, love, love building and demolishing things! Didnt have any brothers at home, so i did the “boy” things with him. Can i help out around here? Sounds like you have a lot going on!!!

      Oh, Emma…i could not agree with you more about doc, nurse, and hubby! You can zap all of em! well, maybe not doc, since nurse was his eyes and ears. Speaking of doc, ive been trying to come up with a gift for him that is original. Got any ideas? That, and I thought i’d cook something for him, but im sure he gets a ton of cakes and cookies and stuff. Thought id make him real food (a big pan of enchiladas) or take a huge bowl of fresh-cut fruit to his office, like honeydew, cantloupe, watermelon and strawberries. Wish i could take him out to lunch with my crazy friends at The Tavern, or even get him a gift certificate! Know he’d have a good time!

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 11:22 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″][COLOR=”Blue”]Jan, now that Norb has the cellar well in hand I think that we should finish taking out the wall and start building. You were right about the plans, we need more improvisation. If we are getting a full up kitchen we hare going to have make sure we have the kitchen wired for 220V 50/60 cycle (a cyber kitchen has to met international standards). I think we can get by with 120V for the main room. If we are going to install an air conditioner unit we will need more power. But I really don’t think we are going to need one. Cyber space uses recycled electrons are always at the right temperature. :rolleyes:

      Stu, I have a little bit of everything and a whole lot of coffee please. Thanks for cooking. After breakfast, I think we can start building. If bat flies top cover, she can direct the work so the walls will be somewhat straight. Emma, Jamie, Norby and any one else that shows up grab something to eat and follow Jan’s lead. This sound like it going to be a fun filled day. ๐Ÿ˜€

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 11:39 am

      sorry I’m late this morning….slept in. I’ll get busy with the boards but I don’t think we are ready for them yet. We got to clean the mess up of the ole “tumbling walls” I’m glad we are updating the kitchen too….that old wood stove was a challenge to cook on. They hadn’t heard of a dishwasher either. So now just so I have the plans straight in my head….what exactly are we adding? I need a vision, are we adding more ladies bathrooms I hope…..ours always has a long line and the boys just zip in and out. :rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 3:12 pm

      Oh yeah! Bathrooms…right! Okay here goes another wall to make room for the loo. Gotta be big too, cause we ladies like our privacy! Norb, can you get a little bulldozer attached to your chair? Then you can just push all the old walls out in to the dump. Would save us a tonne of time and work. Then we could get really busy building!

      I ordered in KFC for supper so that we could all stay and work. What goes good with chicken? White wine anyone? Norb what do we have down there? We’re getting mighty thirsty with all this work!

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 3:32 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Jan, I took a look into the future [something that is easy to do in cyber space and I think I found what the new tavern will look like. We have a new dinning area and a new bar area along with pool table and swing pool. There are plenty of bathrooms. To order a drink all you have to do is push a button and the drink appears in the middle of the table after the bartender makes it. It still have the cellar with the beer barrels and wine rack. What do you all think?

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2421/newtaverncd5.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 3:43 pm

      Wow, would you look at that? And skylights too! We’ll have to make a special spot for Bat though so the light doesn’t bother her when she’s trying to sleep ๐Ÿ˜€ Although why she would want to sleep is beyond me….

      Excellent Jim. We are almost done. I can see the opening now. Friday, we are going to have a blast.

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 7:51 pm

      Long day so let’s try a Long Island Iced Tea. Holly can you rustle me up one? Thanks my dear. Send one over to my friend Emma. Make hers a double. SHe needs it today.

      Jules and Bat…where you at? Hey, that rhymes! :p Come have a drink!

    • Anonymous
      August 5, 2008 at 8:00 pm

      Sorry didn’t get here sooner. Thought I’d put Terry’s national underwear day and combine it with his and Jan’s zappers and the nail gun and take Jamie’s few and my few(my list is growing) and nail them up someplace and zap them, but put them to slave labor-they are cleaning up what we demolition
      women are doing-Norb shouldn’t have to do all the work. Jamie, thanks for hammering in while I was gone today.

      Jan the KFC was great. I slipped in for Stu’s brekky but had to slip back out. Hey Norb I’ll take some white wine or whatever kind you can get to first.

      Jim-the new tavern looks great. Maybe I will have to move in upstairs-sure looks better than my home….great job.

      OK jan-batter up!!! We are hitting gland slams tonight-absolutely no strikes.
      The new bathrooms are going to be so cool. Good thinking JanB.

      Hey Jim can we have central stereo speakers so everyone can hear the music? You know all the voltages and stuff, simple wiring job for the speakers.

      I know, after I move in I have the perfect job for me-I can be the reservation taker-caus when we are done, this will be the best tavern in the world. Reservations onlt-dress code-jeans and tee shirts only-sound ok?Bat lady, thanks for helping us keep the boards straight. I got into Terry’s punch-man what a kick that has.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 6, 2008 at 12:22 am

      A question for where the bandstand is going>bet we could get it up by Thurs, you think? And the kitchen will be done tomorrow. Parking lot is getting paved Thureve for Fri night.

      Stu said something about mexican tacos with hot sauce for Jan ans scrambled
      eggs deluxe, muffins and fresh fruit.

      I think the beer truck is coming to unload and an hour later the wine truck will be here. And lastly the liquor truck-We should help Stu meet em and greet em, and intruduce then to Norb in the cellar. So should have the bar up and running by late Wed after we finish the kitchen.

      Norb-will the new sign be here in time??

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 6, 2008 at 10:16 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Norb!
      There you go again teasing us with the last dregs of that Scuppernong wine. Hmmph, guess i’ll just have to crawl into the barrel. Anyone for pickled bat?
      Jim
      The place looks gorgeous, and am glad to see we’re ‘going green’ but i think we need a few plants to prettify up the place.
      All this building is making me thirsty,

      Anyone up for a Red Mosquito?

      [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/hotdamn.gif[/IMG]
      Red Mosquito
      Ingredients:
      1 oz Vodka
      1 oz Hot Damn (Hot Damn is a red cinnamon Scnapps)
      Mixing instructions:
      Combine vodka and hot damn in shot glass, stir and shoot.[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 6, 2008 at 5:23 pm

      Sorry I couldn’t be here last night and give you all a hand. I was backing up and moving 22,000 images (12 Gbytes), mostly photos, from the laptop to the desktop to make space. I also had to reorganize and redo the iPod since it stopped working on the desktop, probably after I connected our daughter’s brand-new iPod. Fortunately, I could sync it to the music on the laptop. I can’t believe how many pictures we actually accumulated.

      A couple of signs I made:

      [CENTER][IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2739759106_61f0187d49_o.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2738920023_15fc336b96_o.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 6, 2008 at 6:28 pm

      Perfect! For sure we’ll be done on time…who wouldn’t want to grab a tool in exchange for a freebie!

      How do you like the bandstand, Emma? I thought it looked good between the bar and the outdoor pool. That way, as Jim says there is no temperature shift in cyberspace, we can enjoy the sun, moon, stars and Bat ๐Ÿ˜€

      The kitchen is done and Stu says Holly is whipping up some hot wings with buffalo sauce. (Her secret homemade recipe) and there are fresh raw garden veggies with dilly dip, potato salad, coleslaw, and for dessert, fresh Saskatchewan grown Saskatoon berries with whipping cream…mmmm. Tomorrow I am going to make you all a saskatoon pie with cream….it is the best in the world ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 6, 2008 at 8:08 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Norb and Jan, Bat is right we need some plants. I think I found the perfect plant. What do you think?[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6139/largeplanteaterus1.gif[/IMG][/CENTER]

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Norby, those are great sign especially the 3 fer 1. That my kind of place

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 6, 2008 at 8:13 pm

      Oh yeah Jim Perfect. We are gonna sit those right beside Emma when she has her next IVIG (we gotta schedule that one for here at the Tavern) and just let those nurses give her grief with their needle sticking!!!

      I’ll have a three fer….make ’em doubles! I’m tired after all this work. And Holly, bring us a plate with some of those wings. We are a hungry crew!

    • Anonymous
      August 6, 2008 at 11:34 pm

      hows this for a name all? Blue Ribbon Tavern:) real place in pa.

      Ohhh sorry Norb, I didn’t see your cool signs. Love ’em!!

    • Anonymous
      August 7, 2008 at 12:08 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Norb’s sign is posted and the plant has been added. I need a drink, please make it a double. I’m going to crash and burn. See all for breakfast in the morning

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/7214/newtavern2my9.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 7, 2008 at 3:42 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]WOW!
      The signs are fantabulous, love that plant, what a merry place we have.
      Jim, once again you’ve outdone yourself, no wonder you’re worn out.

      Have signed up Pink Floyd for Saturday the 16th, it’s the night of the full moon so be prepared for some craziness (as if we weren’t crazy enough)

      Gonna go whip up some crepes with Nutella for our brekky.
      See ya later.

      Oh by the way, Here’s our new bouncer [IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh47/oldbat2ccats/bull-1.jpg[/IMG]
      He’ll also be keeping an eye on Emma’s nurses.
      Bye [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 7, 2008 at 10:02 am

      Wow, I go home and come back and the place has really taken shape. The sign and the plant are a nice touch. Stu’s helper must be shy as he ran away from his picture! Are there any more red mosquitoes left? Yikes did I get bitten? I want mosquitoes! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      August 7, 2008 at 11:20 am

      hi everyone-computer crashed yeterday,:eek: not good because I didn’t have backups, so I stayed now in the cellar with Norb arranging all the beer, wines, and liquor that had been delivered.

      Jim, the place looks great. Love that plant- thought it would be simple like a philly plant, but you outdid yourself.

      Norb-the signs look great too.

      Jan, miss not knocking out any more walls-maybe on our next addition.

      JanB-agree with you about our bouncer-his picture is missing-do you think it is up at the postoffice under Most Wanted???

      Pink Floyd will be great-you don’t have anything planned for the full moon do you Ms bat lady?

      Pavement will be done tonight-they want to start early so they can take Stu and Molly up on that drink offer…

      Wow, tomorrow is opening night and everything looks so grand. do you guys mind if Willioe and Garth open up with some real hooting and hollaring and good beer drinkin songs. The rafters will be shakin.

      Dust your good boots and jeans off Jan and I’ll bring you an extra cowboy hat if you need one-but you probably got one-I forgot you are the Saskatchewan Rodeo cow girl:D Yee-Haw!!!!!!!!!

      I’ll try a double red mosquito please Stu!!!!!!!

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 8, 2008 at 10:44 am

      Hey everyone! Just about ready for the grand opening. I have the hat Emma, and I am ready to kick up some dust! Thanks for whipping me up some brekky Bat. I was sure tired after all that baling yesterday and just couldn’t face the thought of making a breakfast this morning. I think I need a spiked coffee with it!

      Pink Floyd on the 16th it is! I can hardly wait, and Emma, bring on Willie and Garth. Hope Garth opens with Friends in Low Places! ๐Ÿ˜€ Not like this is a low place though….:eek:

      Well, want ot check out a few more posts and then will head out to mow some more hay…the sun is shining so you know what that means. Have a drink for me everyone.

      Jim, hope you are rested up. You done good, my friend.

    • Anonymous
      August 8, 2008 at 10:51 am

      This has been some week! I’m ready to blow off a little steam. Hope the live entertainment shows up, the chief has got some special for tonight’s menu and the cellar has got a good stock of German beer. I think Norb has that under control. I forgot it tonight was formal or came as you are. I’m sure it will not make any difference, because once you look around you can change what you are waring by just rearranging your recycle electrons.

      Jim C

    • Anonymous
      August 8, 2008 at 10:55 am

      We all deserve a night of relaxation…..can’t believe the transformation here. Just goes to show when we put our mind to it the skies the limit. I don’t know about you guys but I am pooped! I need a pick me up. Any suggestions? I’m still drinking coffee this morning….slow to start. By the way has anybody met our new bouncer? I want to get to be his buddy!

    • Anonymous
      August 8, 2008 at 2:05 pm

      The day is here. Time to have a grand ole party in a grand place. The locals won’t believe what we have done to the tavern. Jim-tee shirt and jeans only, it’s cowboy night. Dress casual–now this cyber recycle electrons stuff-does that also change body types-you know take a little from here and add to there and so forth!! If it does, I’d to place my order.:D Well time to get home and do my paper work and meet you all tonight. Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 8, 2008 at 4:19 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″][COLOR=”Blue”]Emma,
      Of course, in cyber space you arrange anything you want. That’s what so great about it. The laws of physics as we know they do not apply. That means your only limitation is your imagination. You can gain and lose weight, grow or shrink, in an instant. You can play any musical instrument [except for the bagpipe-that does take some practice] or sing any song you want with perfect pitch. The only hitch I have fond so far is that somehow pain makes into cyber space. If I could only find a way to block pain that would make it perfect.

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 8, 2008 at 7:10 pm

      Jim, if you can’t get rid of the pain, then lose it in a hefty drink. What can I get you?

      Got my jeans and boots on. I am ready to party. Let’s get this show on the road!

      Garth, give us the “The Dance”. and then Willie, can you do “Beer for my Horses?”

      Alright, Holly, I’m hungry. Rustle me up a big steak with all the fixin’s. And a round for all my friends. Give ’em whatever they are drinking.

    • Anonymous
      August 8, 2008 at 7:15 pm

      Gee can you tell these are new boots? Ouch! I think I might have to lose them soon….since we can’t get rid of the pain! Maybe I’ll just find some new shoes!!! I’ve never dressed to so many themes in my life…A new place calls for new duds! Any suggestions for a cowgirl drink?

    • Anonymous
      August 8, 2008 at 7:21 pm

      JanB…beer! With Clamato! Extra apicy! And I love the boots but barefoot is acceptable in our bar!!!

    • Anonymous
      August 8, 2008 at 10:57 pm

      Hey those boots look cool JanB-let Jim hit your feet with the super dooper cyber gooper(well gun didn’t rhyme ๐Ÿ˜€ ) and your feet will be transformed!!! Zap!!!!!!

      Ms Canada-you look pretty stylin and singin with Garth-what a thrill. You did better that Trisha. Oh, and he is singin all his songs. Man this place went crazy with friends in low places-everybody was singin, and Garth is having a riot. Bat was swingin and her bat friends, our mascots, were really swingin too.

      I helped Willie with his braid. He sang Always on My Mind so cool, and Beer for my Horses-hey Jan, did you know he and Toby are making a movie with that title?

      Norb, sure glad you took down that 2 for 1 sign down-this place is packed. Course there is no more work to be done. Now we can relax. Everyone did a great job. You look pretty spiffy in your cowboy garb too.

      Jim-I’ll repeat what Jan said—you done good. And who would have thought a cyber Floridian would look so cool in boots. Your Stetson is mighty fine.

      Cool-Garth and Willie are coming back for encores and promised to do some real boot stoppin music. Hang on Bat….even Stu in smilin. Your mystery bodyguard is workin the room pretty good.

      Stu fix our singers up with whatever they want. Yup, Jan, the beer is killing the pain. Drinks for my friends Stu.

      Ken, hope you are getting good pictures to hang up around the room. A night to remember.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 12:58 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Looks likes this place is jumping. It sure is easier to get on a pair of cowboy boots when there are on four toes on one foot ๐Ÿ˜€ . At 6′ 6″ I have to be careful about getting the Stetson caught in a celling fan. Emma and Jan, were is ever body else? I thought Norb and Bat would be here for sure.

      Barkeep, a double single malt please. I think this is going to be a night to remember.

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 9:26 am

      Wow a great night for grand opening. That line dancing was pretty cool. And the Texas two-step.
      Stu fixed up breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast, potatoes or grits, and lots of coffee. Thought we might need it. And juices galore-even some Clamato juice for you Jan.
      Jim-I thought I saw Norb and Old Bat, maybe they were look a likes.
      I had a great time. Time for some coffee.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 11:49 am

      Hey, wasn’t it a hoot last night? Glad I didn’t chase you all away with my Willie impersonation doing Beer For My Horses! But as Jim said, this is cyber space so I sounded pretty good, huh? And that line dance was fun…I can grapevine now with the best of them.

      Too bad Julie fell asleep by the pool. I think she missed out on the wild west show in the deep end of the pool.

      Norb, did you win the pool game? I saw you racking them up but missed the ending. And JanB, I hope you didn’t get hurt when you fell off the bar. It would have been safer to do the line dance on the floor….but then it wouldn’t have been as much fun. Glad you kicked those boots off. How are your feet today.

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 12:02 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″][COLOR=”Blue”]It really was a night to remember. I just wish I could. Emma and Jan, thank for filling in on what happen. I think the one double shot and my meds put me out in “never never land”. It looks like everyone enjoyed themselves. We have a place to just cut loose and relax. Love it. Did Bat put a hole in the roof so she could fly in and out? I fixed with a “bat door” that will automatically open and close when she wants to come in or out.

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 12:20 pm

      I saw that JIm…and I saw her using it a few times. She let a couple of her friends in too. I htink she is off flying right now and I hope she and her friends visit Saskatchewan…the mosquitos are moving in big time!!!! I was out watering the flowers and had to keep stopping to swat at them.

      That made me think of here. I want to try one of those mosquito drinks, Holly. Can you mis me one up? And make my friend Jim one too.

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 1:13 pm

      Darn, I missed all the fun. If there would have been a large screen TV I would have been there. I wanted to see the opening of the Olympics in Beijing. If you didn’t see it it was incredible. I’ve never seen anything like that in my whole life. I watched it from the beginning to the end, about three hours. Unfortunately, while a group of dancers created this Chinese painting on an immense LED screen in the middle of the arena, the sound got interrupted due to heavy rains in Denver. But I recorded the rerun at 1:30 a.m. and I just watched it again.
      Well, and the night before I didn’t make it either. We stayed in the basement all evening because of a tornado warning. I hope you all heard the warning and went into the cellar. Nothing happened. The twister was too weak.
      Back to the Olympics at the house.

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 1:33 pm

      Jim-neat bat door. Now do you think we can find a place to put the big screen tv for Norb-the cellar is too full of the good stuff…..Jan-don’t think JanB got hurt line dancing on the bar-when she fell, I saw a good lookin cowboy catch her. Wow, what a wild group. Stu-I’ll take a tavern-need to replentish my fruit juice intake. Give Jan and Jim and Norb a drink quick before they split.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 2:55 pm

      All I can say is “what a night!!!” Wow! I don’t think I’ve danced like that in years…..I definetly won’t wear a new pair of boots next time. Look at the size of these blisters! Luckily they helped cushion my fall from the bar. I think Stu wanted his space back and gave me a nudge but I can’t be sure. All was well as that was my hubby that caught me….no infidelity here :p Who’s next on the agenda to perform for us? By the way, the bathrooms are great. Its like magic, there is never a line—no waiting! Boy I do like cyber taverns! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 4:38 pm

      It is girl’s night with Carly Simon and Carole King-oldies but goodies. So girls grab your partners and invite them to our party. Jim-any time you want to transform me to Rachel, let her rip-sorta like to keep my blonde hair though-although I am more a Meg Ryan kind of girl, I’ll be Rachel tonight. Jans-do you need anything changed, added, or removed?

      JanB-I talked to Stu about that nudge- and he fessed up-he’s rather possessive about his new bar. Promised he wouldn’t do it again. Glad your hubby was here to catch you. Stu must feel kinda bad though, he’s grilling us steaks, baked potatoes and vidalia onions on the grill. Dessert is a surprise-Holly said. Let’s get eatin before the girls get here to start singing.

      Candlelight and linens tonight please Holly. Holly is making our drinks while Stu grills dinner. I’ll start with a nice red wine.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 10:19 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Emma, the big screen TV is already installed. It’s way in the back of the bar area. That’s why you might have missed it. Look at the blow up picture of the bar area and I think you can see the TV’s

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/8180/bar1sn5.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 9, 2008 at 11:29 pm

      Ah Jim, count on you to cover all the basis! JanB glad you are okay. Those blisters look a tad infected or something. Maybe Stu could disinfect them with some alcohol….could probably use it internally:D

      Norb, come watch the olympics with us. Jim has the TV’s fired up and supper is smelling delicious. I’ll have a nice glass of red wine to soothe my nerves….

    • Anonymous
      August 10, 2008 at 11:09 am

      Just peeked in to check on the TV’s. Yep, there they are. How could I have missed them is beyond me. Must have spent too much time in the cellar doing quality control ๐Ÿ˜€ on the new shipment.
      See you all later, my grandkids are already on their way here. I hope they won’t beat me to the house.

      Ciao

    • Anonymous
      August 10, 2008 at 1:32 pm

      Howdy, strangers!!!

      oh boy! i just miss talking to all of you as much as i did before! i hope you all are doing well. i didnt go back and read the most recent posts – kids are riding my butt already with their, “I want…I want…I want…” stuff:rolleyes: theyre hungry – i should bring em to you folks for lunch! didnt i read something about a new grill? nothing better than bar food! i know you guys have learned to cook some good grub, with all the time you spend fooling around in here! someone wanna cook up something yummy? i’ll help!!! so will my boy; he’s a great cook! he’s gonna be my chef one day!

    • Anonymous
      August 10, 2008 at 4:38 pm

      Welcome Jamie. If you go back to page 163 you can see the picture of the new tavern. There is a formal dinning area in the far left. Also there is a grill and grill on the right hand side with wide screen TVs. So you can decide to formal or informal. The food is out of this world [literally]. So enjoy your stay. The first visit is one the house.

      Jim C

    • Anonymous
      August 10, 2008 at 5:31 pm

      Well I think it’s time I finally decided to come in the tavern and get sloppy drunk today. My meds are not working good so maybe some good old fashioned Moonshine ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 10, 2008 at 7:42 pm

      Hey there guys and gals. We are up and running. The weekend was a blast and we are set to do it all again this coming weekend. Of course Carole and Carly are coming so it’s kind of a girl thing. Hope you guys don’t mind. We’ll book you someone for the following weekend….what’s your pleasure?

      Jamie…glad you could get a couple moments away from those little ones to come and have a quick drink with us. We’ve missed you….but we cyber grannies know about that kind of stuff….been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. ๐Ÿ˜€

      Can we interest anyone in Jambalaya? I heard Stu does a mean Creole dish and we here in Canada are always on the lookout for something new and different. I want to get adventurous and try a new dish…:eek: No fish with heads though….

      Norb, hug those kids lots and get your fix and when you are done…we’ll be waiting.

      Emma are you all sunburned and worn out? Hope you got us some fresh fish for Stu to cook. I said I’m being adventurous and I’ll try some….

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 1:47 am

      Well as long as I am up I might as well have something to help me see. Barkeep a double single malt if you please. If any body else is here, the drinks are on me for the rest of the night. Got to love this cyber money.

      Jim C

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 9:02 am

      Wow, I take a week off and you all just go all wild on me. It’s gonna take me awhile to catch up so I just popped in to drop off my all time favorite breakfast… another Southern American fat-filled favorite… the Krispy Kreme Doughnut. These were another family staple growing up as our small industrial town had a bakery that popped them out hot and fresh every morning. If you’ve never had a hot Krispy Kreme doughnut straight out of the oven you just don’t know what you are missing.

      Then I got married and my husband added a twist to it – this dish actually has a name and I’ll be back later to whip them up if anyone wants one… it’s called the “Grills With” and you take a Krispy Kreme doughnut and fry it in a pan with butter – once it’s sort of cripsy on the outside you take it out and plop a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream on it.

      Then fall into a diabetic coma and gain a thousand pounds while you’re sleeping. HA HA. Let me know if anyone thinks they can take the sugar buzz!!!

      Julie

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 9:50 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”3″]HooAhh Julie!
      Can i have one of those please?
      Me and my crew been down to Brasil, feastin’ on them mosquitoes with the West Nile virus, wanna make sure they don’t get up here and make my Pals sick.
      Could use a sugar buzz right about now, sorta staggering around and will probably keel over and sleep for 14 hours or so but first i want one of your ‘Grills With’, could i maybe finagle a drizzle of caramel on top? Might as well clog those arteries up good and proper.

      i missed Willie??! Oh no, and i was gonna ask him to do Stardust and Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain. Dang, think he might come back for an encore? Can’t believe i missed all the fun.

      Jim, the place looks gorgeous, you all did some amazing work, thanks for the Bat Door, i feel honored.

      Canada, Emma, JanB, Norby, and Jamie, Cheryl and all ya’ll, missed you. Now i’m gonna go catch up on my other favorite posts, see ya when the sun sets.

      Alte Fledermouse und Kneipenhocker[/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 11:23 am

      hey Bat, good to have you back. I missed ya and there has been no one here to take care of my mosquito problem….and it is a problem. Next flight…make it Saskatchewan! ๐Ÿ˜€

      As to Willie, he did say he had such a rockin’ good time that he is going to come here all the time. He even asked if he could do rehearsals here, and of course we said YES!!! so you are gonna get to see way more of him!

      Julie, I have never heard of fried Krispy Cremes “Grill With”. I want one! Now we don’t have Krispy Creme around here, but we have Tim Horton’s and they are to die for….so I am going to try that the next time I am in town. I’ll pick some up and give them a fry. Are they the basic honey glazed things or are they cream filled? Need a little more info….

      Jim, glad to see you up and about so early. You did a great job of cleaning up after last night. Stu and Holly will appreciate that. They had a late night.

      Well, I need a coffee…splash in some Kahlua for a kick start and I am off and running.

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 12:25 pm

      hi there all you land lovers, I have been out to sea, well actually out to lake.
      Salmon fishing on a charter boat-what a riot..hee hee, I caught the biggest one-don’t know how long he was, but I could say this—————-big, weighed about 10-11 pounds captain said. He hooked me up with a harness and I brought my limit(3) into the boat, so brought fresh salmon filets for Stu to fix for dinner-no heads or bodies Jan, just 1″ thick filets. Stu talked about having that Jambalaya and maybe some crawdad stew. Sound ok?

      Julie, I love Krispy kremes-grilled withs-never had it-but could I have 2-piggish I know, but one is for tasting and the other is for enjoying the sugar high higher highest. Yum…Oh and welcome back Julie, I sure missed you, and you should have been here–Jan was hitting grand slammers knocking down walls. We had a riot….

      Jim–even I went back to the original plan of the bar and saw the tv’s. I should have known better than think you had forgotten any part of the plan.

      And Bat is back too….Willie might become a permanent fixture here doing his rehearsals, he had so much fun. Hey, can I fly with you to go see Canada Jan?

      And speaking of the rodeo lady, both you must be wiped today–rodeo by day, tavern and hootin and hollerin by night. And two days in a row. And don’t forget, the bat lady has the entertainment for the full moon Sat nt.
      But the girls, Carly and Carole could come Friday, OK?

      Hey Norb, boy watching the swimming was so cool to watch on the big screen
      last night, wasn’t it?

      Well time to get back to my ivig—–Mike got in on 1 poke!!!!!!! I can’t have him every time but I am negotiating for him as much as possible. Drinks for everyone-Jan you need seconds on the Kalua and coffee, or you switching to something different? Name your poison, I’m buyin.

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 12:32 pm

      Emma, here’s a toast to Mike! One stick….wow! He is a keeper. Maybe we should hire him at the tavern and he can get us all hooked up and save Stu and Holly the trouble of doing the glasses…:D

      Glad you had a good time fishing. Now drink up and sure, I’ll have another coffee….two glubs of Kahlua this time!!

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 12:40 pm

      Mike said he occas. likes a Miller Light. He thinks our tavern is a hoot! So, Stu double up that Kalua for Jan and bring Mike a beer and put them on my tab! Jim mentioned cyber money!!!! Does that mean we never run out??? Cool.
      So far I have mentioned you to Mike, Jan-I’ll wait awhile before I bring in our alcohol iv drip for Julie.:D
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 1:27 pm

      Sounds like a plan.

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 6:58 pm

      Emma, that salmon sounds delicious. But 10 pounds? So you go out to “sea” and come back to tell tall fishermen’s tales – or is that a true story? Yeah, those Olympic swimmers are pretty incredible. They inspired ๐Ÿ˜‰ me today during aqua therapy to try one breast stroke. I think I startled Chris when I promptly flipped over but got hold of the grab bar which fortunately was close. I guess I have to give up my dreams of ever becoming an Olympic swimmer.

      Okay, here’s cheers to the fisherwoman ๐Ÿ˜€ and Prost fรผr die Alte Fledermaus.

    • August 11, 2008 at 7:05 pm

      OK guys,
      I am in need of a cocktail! Yesterday was a little brutal.
      Emma, one time my husband and his brothers did that. They brought all the fish over to my house and we had a cookout, fry, broil and deep fry (I love cookin) I still have some scales on my wooden knives. They were talking about doing it again soon.
      So what can you guys serve up a beaten up and down girl??
      Dawn Kevies mom

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 8:51 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Dawn, you are the first one to see the new deck that the Tavern just added. Your drinks and dinner are waiting for you. So relax and enjoy.

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

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    • August 11, 2008 at 9:44 pm

      OMG!!!! That is some tavern and meal!!! thanks for cooking1
      Dawn

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 10:21 pm

      Drink up Dawn-those two tall ones are for you a few glubs( Jan’s word ) of rum and vodka with some coconut liqour, creme de banana, and pineapple juice. One looks like a screwdriver-look at all the vitamin C you will be getting:D We’ll have you fixed up in no time……..

      Girls–look–Jim put water outside our deck-gotta see a lifeguard tho Jim, ya know somebody like David Hasselhoff? Bat’s men are kinda scary looking, but Stu has been a peach of a guy, well except for the hoedown incident the other night when he “shoved” JanB off his bar…..wow, an ocean front deck…when we get too hot, we jump in and cool off then when we get too cold we jump out and lie in the sun. Dawn will probably win the best tan contest, but Jan’s been baling a lot of hay, so she might have a pretty good tan started.

      OK Norb here is the whole fish story, which is the truth. The captain yelled “fish on” and it was my turn, so I got up-caught the salmon with a J Plug, only that fish was 100′ out from the boat and I have my legs braced and the capt. helped me put the pole in my harness and I brought that bugger into the boat and that salmon did NOT want to come see me-but the capt. was saying “back up now” and I said what? I have my feet planted and the boat was rocking side to side and he tells me to back up, one of the guys helped me and pulled me back, BUT I did not lose my fish or pole, and the capt. thought he weighed 10-11# and it was about 24″ long. I watched him get behedded, begutted, and betailed, beautiful filets. Caught my limit of 3. A lot of fun, legs hurt awhile after I got home. The guys in the group Vacuumed sealed all of them, except left the skin on a few filets to smoke them.

      Stu, eyeball some grenedine in a tall glass with all the other goodies and I’ll go sit out with Dawn. And drink a few feel good drinks. Fresh pineapple.

      We have gone from just any tavern to THE Tavern which is georgeous and a deck overlooking the water. Don’t get no better than this.

      Emma
      Plus I caught two more, not quite so far out

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 11:29 pm

      Wow, Emma, what a story, what an adventure. I was a little distracted, eyes glued to the TV screen. Michael Phelps set a new world record in 200m freestyle and won his third gold, one body length ahead.
      Calls for a drink.

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 11:32 pm

      Oh Jim, a beach…what more could a girl ask for? I am so excited. The beach is my favorite place to be. Now about the tan….I never used to tan. I am dark haired but fair skinned and the sun would burn me to a crisp. But the last couple years, all I need is a couple hours sun and I am instantly brown. So yeah, I have a super tan this year..the unfortunate part of it is as we say on the prairies….It’s a farmer tan! That means you are tanned on the arms but white as a ghost every where else! Real bad tan lines happening here. Legs are a bit tanned but only on top:D ’cause the rest of me is sitting on the tractor seat:eek: .Scary sight let me tell ya. But this is a cyber bar so when I go out on that deck in my swimming gear, the rest of me is gonna turn a golden brown. I’m sure of it!

      Stu, can you make me one of those drinks? But throw in some grenadine. I love the pink look!

      Norb, you’ve been so bsuy down there in the basement sampling that we miss you already. You forget, it’s Bat who needs the dark!

      Bat, where were you today when the mosquitoes were biting my butt? Man are they bad here. I am so glad you have kept the population down at the Tavern.

      Well, Cheers Emma!

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 11:43 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Hey I need a big stiff drink tonight, as I was on my way to work some idiot from a stone company in a huge dump truck decided to tail gate my car. Have you ever been on a crooked 2 lane road running 60 mph & look in your mirror & here’s this idiot so close I could see that the grill on that truck was filling the mirror in my car. All I could think about is if I have to hit my brakes, it may be the last thing I ever see. I’m calling that company in the morning & reporting that driver, I don’t have any desire to be run over dump truck. I was never so happy when I got to the interstate as that idiot turned on to the ramp.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 11, 2008 at 11:57 pm

      I had the same thing happen today! I was taking the bull in to the vet with the truck and stock trailer. There was a big semi truck that pulled out to pass the truck behind me and then me but there wasn’t enough time as there was oncoming traffic. He had to pull in real quick between me and the truck behind me. He rode my butt all the way to town and if I could have used the rear view mirror, I am sure all I would have seen was the grill. I was nervous about the trailer anyway and then the bull decided to rock the trailer a bit ๐Ÿ˜ฎ …well, we got there in one piece and got home to. But the bull was mad and decided he didn’t like me too much. I made a mad dash to the truck cab. I’m sure he wasn’t really going to hurt me but I wasn’t taking any chances. ๐Ÿ˜€

      See now we both need a hefty shot. I’ll have another frufru drink with grenadine Holly and can you rustle me up some lemon pepper chicken wings with some onion devils on the side? I am in the mood for a snack.

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 2:44 am

      Ohh that is scary! I had an incident one time many years ago traveling on Interstate 95 heading to NC. Was living up North back then. Have a big huge Mac Truck behind me and he started riding my butt. So I let him pass. Then he slowed down and got behind me and got on my tail again. Talk about road rage! I felt like I had myself a nightmare truck stalker! And normally truck drivers are nice people. Not this guy! I have had to drive before with a trailer hooked to the back of my truck. That can get scary at times. Having a bull in the back. I would have been freaking out! LOL!
      Does the Tavern have live bands playing. Sure would love to see somebody playing some music. And I hope the bar is not closed tonight. It’s 2:43 in here and was hoping I didn’t miss the last call. Would like some Vodka and Orange Juice please. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 5:50 am

      Hey ya’ll!
      I’m up early and drinking Linda’s leftover screwdrivers… mmmmm… I’m not sure how breakfast will turn out now but here’s what I’m thinking I’ll whip up:

      Bagels with cream cheese, lox if you like ’em
      One-eyed egg sandwiches
      and freshly cut honeydew melon and blueberries
      oh, and I’ve got some yogurt too if anyone wants some.

      I’ll check the schedule and see if my husband’s band can play at the Tavern one night this week. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Assuming you like Neil Young, Dan Fogelberg etc. then you should be happy!

      Have a terrific day ya’ll, come turn me over by the pool if you see me burning!

      Julie

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 10:52 am

      Mornin’ Julie, thanks for brekkie…again. You always have such great food waiting for us. Glad you can get some shut eye by the pool. And if you look to your right, you’ll see the ocean. There is a nice breeze coming off it today so you should feel nice and comfy. I have Emma on alert for turning! And I can’t wait to hear your husbands band. Those are all my favorites….guess I’m dating myself, Huh?

      Norb and Jim, are you here today? And JanB, where are you at? Jeez, we did all this work and now everyone gets busy. I miss ya all!

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 11:53 am

      And there is Julie again, up early as usual and making breakfast. Thanks, it was delicious.
      Glad nothing happened to you guys and the bull didn’t attack you Jan.
      Seems like I’m getting a reputation here. Every time you don’t see me at the bar you think I’m downstairs in the cellar. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I guess I’ve got to come in more often.

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 3:13 pm

      HI everyone-guess I’d better do my turn alert first. ” Here a turn, there a turn, everywhere a turn, turn.” Julie, thanks for a hiding a bagel and blueberries and yogurt for me. I love your one eyed egg sandwich-it’s just that other guy and his one eyed fish I don’t like-fish I mean. I love the guy. He may not be an olympic star in the butterfly swimming department, but he’s a hero in mine.

      Shoot, I missed Michael’s third gold-bummed the Hamm brothers are out, so rooting for Michael, I saw every gold he got in 2004, will try and catch him tonight if he’s on.

      OK Super Jim-I would like to issue you a challenge—-show us something else at the tavern:D Hey, if you need something rennovated, Jan and I will be there-as soon as she gets done playing with the bull–so very glad you didn’t get hurt Jan. Here’s a fru fru drink to calm your nerves-I helped Stu eyeball the good stuff-might calm you faster than you think, so sip a bit first.:)

      I think I am going to love your husband’s band Julie. Do they do anything by Three Dog Night, Credence Clear Water, Chicago, John Mellencamp, or The Boss? I bet they are really good. Can hardly wait to hear them. Jan got Willie to rehearse here too, so this place will really be rockin.

      Hey Norb-you down there??? Come up here for a minute, have to make a toast.

      Hey Bat-were you missing two of your buddies last night? They came down to visit my nurse-inside her house!! One should have returned back to you by now, but the other one is still in hiding-hopefully he will come back to you tonight. :rolleyes:

      Now for my toast-To safe journeys and to good friends. Salute!

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 3:18 pm

      again, just saying hi. sounds like you are all still having a good time! take care of yourselves! im thinking about you!

      hugs!

      jamie

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 3:21 pm

      jan,

      what are onion devils? whatever they are, im sure they sound really yummy after being bullied by a semi and a bull! and both in the same day? whew!

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 3:22 pm

      Hugs to you too Jamie. Hey, bring Kai over and join us on the beach. Then all us cyber grammas and grandpappa can sorta love him up a little. Got your candy Jan?
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Jamie….onion devils…okay

      Onion Devils are spiced and breaded onion wedges that are then deep fried. It’s a similar idea to the onion blossoms you get at a Outback restaurant escept each wedge is broken down into a layer and the layer is deep fried independently. You dip them into ranch dip or whatever dip you have. They are very yummy. They go good with beer or Caesars.

      Which reminds me, I’m due for a drink. I’ll have an extra spicy caesar with a huge pickled asparagus spear.

      Norb, if it isn’t you down there in the cellar, then whose been drinking all our wine? Bat, is that your friends down there? No matter, we just need to make sure we up our order….we don’t want to run short! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Jim, what are you adding to today? I am done with that bull…he’s out to pasture with his harem of cows. So other than picking the beans and cutting grass and doing laundry and …..okay, so it’s another busy day!

      Best go. There are still green beans to pick. Emma save me a spot facing the beach….have my drink on ice. I’ll be back shortly.

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 5:54 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Finally found out why Norb spends so much time in the cellar. Emma, Jan, Jamie, Julie and Linda, now that Norby’s secret is out we can all join him there or we can go out on the back deck. Life is full of supprises. Looks like we have four different places to eat and drink.

      I guess the big question is where does the dart board belong? I think the only place that has room is the wall by the pool. Now that opens some interesting possibilities for the person who loses.

      Jim C[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1039/newtavern3lp7.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 6:49 pm

      about that wall Jim; as I see it the one wall has the beautiful stained glass window in it, so that leaves the wall by the small cabinet, sooooo ummm, Jim, where do we stand to fling those darts? I’m thinking middle of the pool. But I’ll volunteer to be the first loser if I can choose my fate-I’m joing Norb in that spotless cellar with a big straw and be forced to taste test. Even OSHA would be impressed with that shiny floor. And would you look at those chandeliers? No wonder we cant keep the locals out!!

      Jan, keep that bull with his harem and get over here. The ice is melting on your extra spicy caesar and pickled asparagus spear out here on the beach-got your seat saved but I already ordered another round, so after you get the beans picked, the grass cut, the laundry done(light day, huh?), head to the water-got our chairs partly in the water, so you can soak your tired feet.

      Me

    • Anonymous
      August 12, 2008 at 9:44 pm

      I’m here!!! Got it all done and then some. The beans are washed, blanched and in the deep freeze along with the peas. And man were there beans. Next batch I’m gonna pickle and bring them to The Tavern. We can use them in our drinks.

      Oh this water feels good on these aching feet. And this drink was so good. That went down fast! Stu? Holly? I’ll have a singapore sling, extra grenadine and hold the cherry! Emma what can they bring you?

      Jim, now that we are on to Norb’s tricks, maybe we should plan a special cellar night. We could bring in Andre Rieux, or someone and have a classy night out.

      Well, I am going swimming. Anyone care to join me?

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 4:05 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”2″]Lordy Miss Mordy,
      Terry and Canada!
      Only thing worse than a tail gating 18 wheeler is having it happen while night driving, me old eye sight aint so good anyway and headlights make it worse!
      Makes you wish for some James Bond type missiles, don’t it?

      Say Canada, about that bull and his harem. Does he hang out with the ladies all the time or do you have to keep em separate? Just curious.

      This place is getting more spectacular by the day, soon we won’t be able to keep the Paparazzi out. Oh Mr. DeMille, i am [B][I]so[/I][/B] not ready for my close up!:eek:

      Can we have an order of onion devils and some deep fried zuchinni to go with our wine? Julie’s hubby’s band is comin’ and they’ve promised to play ‘Wish You Were Here’ for me so everybody put in your request!

      Laissez les bon temps roulez!

      Foxy OldBat [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 5:35 am

      I can’t believe you all found out where I’ve been hiding… see that third cask down on the left? If you look carefully you will see a pillow and straw tucked up underneath it. Darn! Caught out!

      Well this morning for breakfast we’re having scones with sweet cream, sausages, apple pie with cheddar cheese and tons of peaches. I don’t know who planted the peach tree but THANKS! I love peaches!

      The bar looks great but I think we should avoid any accidental or deliberate stabbings with the darts by moving the dart board outside on the other side of the pool. That way any stray darts will just zing off into the distance and we don’t have to worry about dodging. ๐Ÿ˜€

      The band has been warming up Wish You Were Here, they sound great but of course I’m biased in a big way! In case you’re wondering what to feed the band – bourbon is typically their drink of choice – as long as we have plenty they will keep playing!

      Have a fun filled day ya’ll!

      Julie

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 9:58 am

      Julie, once again thanks for the breakfast. Awesome as usual. And man would you listen to her hubby play….MMMM, great. Can they play Fields of Gold? I’ll send over a round of bourbon, if they can. Make that two rounds of bourbon…

      Bat, the bull only gets to hang out with his women for about 8 months of the year. Once the old gals start calving, the bull gets segregated. He hates that but it avoids “unwanted pregnancy”:D

      Julie, I thought that pillow and straw was Norb’s. Man we have been missing out on a good time by hanging out up here.

      You know that dart board needs to go somewhere where the only ones who get hit with wayward darts is Emma’s old nurses. Can we put it in the general direction of those ladies? Maybe we should put it upstairs in the room with our “special” chair???:D

      Send me over a Tavern special Holly. I have a powerful thirst on today. And send Julie a double with a straw, please.

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 10:30 am

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Hey I feel like I need something today, give me a glass with grapefruit juice & a double shot of gin. I use to love that or what the heck just put some 190 firewater in it instead. ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 12:09 pm

      Now since I’ve been found out by some clever photographer, I decided it was time to come out of hiding and post my sign “Norb’s Cellar Kneipe Drinking Society”. Grand opening tonight, you all are invited, drinks on me. Eva Cassidy will be there and sing “Fields of Gold” for – was it you Emma or Jan? And like Foxy OldBat said [COLOR=”Blue”]Laissez les bon temps roulez!
      [/COLOR] Lets roll in the drinks and have a good time

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2760330766_bf85dfdfca_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 12:48 pm

      ‘Ew Norb…so cool…a drinking society. Probably the first of it’s kind!

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 1:07 pm

      Hey Terry, let’s whip up some more of that punch-we’ll make two – one for inside the tavern and one for the beach?

      Julie-thanks again for brekky-love peaches. So you’re guarding the barrels in the cellar at night huh? Your hubby’s band sounds so great. No special requests from me, buy I’ll buy a couple rounds of bourban for them just so they’ll keep playing.:D

      Jim-Jan & I have been talking out on the beach-got a plan for the dart board-could you put it upstairs by our chair and make a game room-Jan has some free time and me too, that we could knock out a wall upstairs for a game room??????? Say when, I’m ready.

      Norb- grand opening tonight???? I will be there-love your sign. Jan’s request for Fields of Gold. Hey, I’m easy-play any music you want. Did you feel inspired when Michael did the butterfly last night? He is so amazing to watch.

      See you guys tonight at Norb’s grand opening. Sounds like classy dressing to me……….

      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 1:44 pm

      Eva Cassidy is on her way. She just e-mailed her program for tonight:

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2760569114_40ed4ec55e_o.jpg[/IMG]

      I hope I can get away from the house long enough. Too much going on. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I’ll tell you about it tonight but don’t worry, it’s nothing bad.

      Yes Emma, Michael is really incredible.

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 3:19 pm

      Oh I am definitely in. And classy dress for me is “clean” bluejeans and a nice shirt/blouse. Will that do?

      Jim, my hammer is ready to go. Games room here we come. Your wish, Emma, is our command. And these renovations have been so cheap! Wish it were so in the real world…or I could move into cyberspace. Jim can you alter my protons, neutrons, or whatever you need to?

      Norb, you are one busy man. Glad you can tear yourself away to hang out with your friends. ๐Ÿ˜€

      Julie, no need to sneak tonight. We are all down there with you! We even brought you a longer (and clean) straw. You won’t have to strain your neck so much!

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 5:54 pm

      Hey guys, you probably read my story in “just checking in”. When Carol comes in looking for me: “wo ist der Schuft?” tell her that I just left. And when she later calls from home saying that I didn’t get back yet, tell her that I’m downstairs and you just forgot to check there. That’ll buy me some time. ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€ Thank you guys. Let the party begin.

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 6:34 pm

      Got the phone beside me and got you covered Norb. Gotta stick together.:D If you have to run out, I’ll cover for you. (With Carol and the drinking society!!!:D )

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 9:27 pm

      Canada Jan-my wish is your command:D hmmmmmmmm
      Yup-clean jeans and shirt/blouse are great.

      Julie-I brought you down a lounge chair so you would be more comfortable-you can fold it up in the mornings and hide it.

      Norb-Eva looks like a great singer-I wrote down that CD title as I have never heard of her. I’ll help Jan cover for you-gotta remember to hold your liquor though. When you sober up, or show up,:D I wrote you a note under cidp implant thread re: cataracts.

      OK-got my dress boots spit shined and ready to party.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 9:53 pm

      Listen to Eva…get out your ear plugs! I gotta sing along…”..among the fields of barley…”

      Holly, can I have a Red Mosquito? There are so many of them here that if you can’t beat ’em. join ’em! So make it VERY red. ๐Ÿ˜€

      Norb, Carol called and I told her you were responding to an emergency at a society for “toxic waste” disposal. She was really impressed and said if I saw you to tell you she’s proud of your community minded spirit. I told her we were too! Our whole Tavern community doesnt’ mind that you are checking out the spirits! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Emma, can I buy you a drink? How about something not to sweet? gotta take care of the blood sugars ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Maybe your sugars are up from all the peaches this morning.

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 10:33 pm

      Canada-Toxic Waste???????????/I can hardly type for laughing so hard. You are a riot—I will be sure and hand you the phone when Carol calls back to see how long Norb will be gone. I can hardly wait to hear your answer!!:D

      Sure you can buy me a drink-blood sugar back down, so let’s see, I think I’ll have a J & J special(family special) Stu-a nice eyeball size of vodka, peach schnapp’s and a few slurps of orange juice, and some of Julie’s peaches on a sword please. Thanks for the drink Jan. And may I return the favor? You must have a desert parched throat after that whopper story to Carol…..I am still laughing.

      You and Eva sound great Jan. Remember Jim said we all sing great at the tavern. And the echo off the walls. Hey I got another wish-we have to put in another bat door for Bat and her friends down here in the cellar-kinda feels like a cave down here-they will feel right at home. Ready Jan? 1 – 2- 3- swing batter swing……….

    • Anonymous
      August 13, 2008 at 11:23 pm

      Thanks for the laugh, Jan. I think I’ll meander home now. Hope you have lots of fun.
      Emma, if you PM me your snail mail address, I’ll cut a CD of Songbird for you.

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 10:47 am

      Hey, you never know what they put in our booze…and if you drink too much it can be toxic and you’ll be wasted! ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€

      Now, breakfast…..Julie must of passed out in the cellar so I’m cooking today. We are having potatoe pancakes, home made bread and scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese. Fresh fruit is over on the bar and there is lots of coffee, tea and “kahlua” for me ๐Ÿ˜€ I also brought you all a sample of the shortbreads and oatmeal raisin cookies I baked yesterday. Help yourselves.

      Norb, hope Carol won’t be too mad at me if she finds out the truth! But I am not telling her. Are you?

      Jim, have you got the plans ready yet the cellar renos? Emma is already swinging her hammer….

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 11:11 am

      Janet,
      I know I am new to this whole process but what exactly is this thread the Tavern????????
      Also what happened the weekend that caused that announcement about reading rules of postings?????
      I confuse easily! Must be the drugs:D
      Thanks,
      Cathy:)

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 1:17 pm

      Hi Cathy. The Tavern is a virtual bar where some of us hangout and pretend!!! It is all in fun and we make as if we can do anything. You just pretend to be at a tavern. Get involved, hang out, we’d olve to have you join us. Be prepared for some shenanigans though!:D

      As to this weekend, there was a misunderstanding between some of the members who post here and as a result, some harsh words were said on both sides of the issue. Some of the folks had decided to leave the forums. I believe Trey (the techie) has dealt with it and he has asked that we all be respectful in how we post. We need to consider the person reading our posts and how they may interpret it. He would like everyone to refresh themselves on the rules for posting and if we don’t follow the rules, we would be banned from the forum. I believe the issue is resolved and we are moving forward.

      So now that you are here, can I buy you a drink? What do you like? You name it, this tavern has it! And if you don’t see something you like…our virtual bartenders, Holly and Stu, can make something up! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      As you can see we just completed renovations of the main floor and are looking at knocking out a wall in the cellar. If you look back a couple pages, you’ll see the virtual plans. Of course, they look way better with a few shots under your belt!!!:D

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 3:04 pm

      Hey all, good to see you all again. Took a little vacation although I didn’t go anywhere! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Now you are redoing the cellar? Don’t forget the restrooms down there too….Its hard to get up those stairs in a hurry! Stu, I think I’ll try a Georgia Peach, Emma you started something with fresh peach slices! I gotta get my strength up to haul more boards….can’t give up the job now although hmmmm we got 3 nailers and only one delivery person…..does that seem right? I think we need to put the 3 for special sign back out!

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 5:58 pm

      Jan B-welcome back-hey you gotta keep up at the Tavern, this is a happening place. Look back at the other rennovations. But hey, Jim is still working on the cellar rennov, he loves us girls though, so I know we will get the bathroom. What do you think Jan, about right over here? Where’s bat? Need somebody that can help Jan with the boards-remember we need them straight…….wow I am thirsty-this hammerin stuff is sweaty work. I’ll take a couple beers for my hard hat-whatcha need for yours Jan? How about excavation for a tunnel??:D Whoa, I’m gettin ahead of myself. I think my ears are still ringing from the echo of that music-but it was great. Hey Canada, we need some overalls with the tavern insigna-what color do you want? JanB you need some too so your clothes won’t get dirty from doing the board work-the bouncer said he’d he happy to help you until the sign gets posted for two for one drinks. OK-who stole the silencer for my hammer?????

      Hey Norb-hope Carol didn’t ask too many toxic questions……..
      Yoo hoo Jim-where are you???????
      Thanks for brekky Jan-love potato pancakes. And the fresh fruit was wonderful. Stu is in love with your cookies and bread. He loves working here-best job he ever had, he said.
      Later

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 9:21 pm

      I love lime green so can my coveralls be lime green? And how did we get that tunnel here? Are you sure we aren’t digging our way to Moose Jaw? ๐Ÿ˜€ (Moose Jaw…google it and you will see why I am talking about tunnels ๐Ÿ˜€ )

      Oh oh, my friend just called and she needs help…probably to drink beer ๐Ÿ˜€ so gotta run. Be back later with my saw and hammer.

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 9:38 pm

      [QUOTE=Emma]Hey Norb-hope Carol didn’t ask too many toxic questions……..
      [/QUOTE]
      Oh boy, I sure had a lot of explaining to do. Can’t stay, just wanted to show this snapshot I took during opening night of OldBat having a blast.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2764353906_d827278915_m.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 11:27 pm

      Barkeep a quick double single malt neat. Tomorrow is a big day. The VA is testing my hearing. At last I can prove that I really am hard of hearing and not just ignoring everything Carolyn, my wife, says to me.:rolleyes:

      Good night and you all have fun how, hear.

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 11:48 pm

      Hey Jim, now that you’re here ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚ We girls have to ask a favor;) ok for a bathroom down in the cellar and Jan and I um sorta started some rennov-can you cover for us???? Good luck with the hearing test tomorrow.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      August 14, 2008 at 11:52 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Hey I’ll take a double shot of Wild Turkey 101 tonight, I feel like I could use one after the miserable day I’ve had. Jim about your hearing my brother was in the Air Force for 20 yrs, & he also has hearing problems. Maybe we should send him a double shot.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 12:15 am

      I went and googled Moose Jaw–has anyone ever said where this tavern is–you know, besides the word cyber? I haven’t read The Tavern 2007 years yet, maybe next week. Good Grief Jan-whiskey smugglings and Al Calpone and tunnels-they said on google that I would be called a Moose Javian as a resident. And I got my atlas out, we would be neighbors, sortof.:rolleyes:

      I’m going to need more than this silly clawhammer, wonder if you could distract Stu with your sweetness while the delivery men can help me unload some tunnel equipment. SSSSHhhh-this is a secret tunnel. Jim can figure out the electricity part and Norb can find another beautiful barrel desgned door, can’t you Norb??????? Pretty Please. Just think how much Bat and her buddies will love this tunnel-they will be right at home. Three places to live-the tunnel, the cellar, and the tree in the main room.

      Hey JanB-will need some boards to shore up our secret tunnel too.

      Jim, when you get back from your hearing test, have a look at the gameroom Jans, Bat and I created? Good place for the dartboard?

      Hey Holly or Stu, can you rustle me up a hot dog and fries? Chili on the dog if you have it. Thanks. I am here to tell you that you two are the greatest….

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 12:25 am

      Terry-here is your double Wild Turkey. Well as long as we are both up want to play a game of pool?

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 12:50 am

      [B][FONT=Courier New]Maybe I need a Fireshot Emma, That one has a good jolt to it, all I need is a shot glass filled with 151 Puerto Rican Rum. Ignite it with a match & let it burn about 15 to 20 seconds, blow it out then turn it up & drink it. Guarantee that one will warm your insides up. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/FONT][/B]

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 1:43 am

      OK Terry – one fireshot for you and I think I’ll have one too. Salute!!

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 2:02 am

      [FONT=Palatino Linotype]Emma that drink is guaranteed to be good for what ails you, you turn that up & drink it & it’s so hot going down. It’ll make you forget about your other pains, it’s just nasty hot. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 6:16 am

      Terry I’m laughing my head off because of a particular date I had as a young pup when this hip dude with a beard and mustache attempted to show me how cool he was by doing a flaming shot of rum. Unfortunately he had poor aim and caught his beard on fire. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Needless to say it was our ONLY date.

      OK, sorry about breakfast yesterday – I guess leaving the straw in my mouth to drink beer all night wasn’t such a good idea. Oopsie! This morning I got up early and made eggs, bacon, sausage and hashbrowns for those of us with a hangover… and fruit tarts with peaches, raspberries and blueberries. Irish coffee will be made on request but regular coffee is available by the gallon… we can even hook up an IV drip if you need it.

      I’m thinking of painting a mural on the basement bathroom wall – maybe an underwater scene or something – what do you all think? Going out on a limb? I’m into murals right now – I saw a really cool one this weekend and I’ve been wanting one ever since.

      Well ya’ll have a good day today – I’m sacked out by the pool catching a few snores before the band cranks up. Looks like I’m not going to Hopkins today so I should be around for pool or darts later. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 8:44 am

      Julie! Good luck at Hopkins today! Your story reminded me of a guy I dated in high school. He also had a beard! Our first date and last! In fact after that date we would not even look at each other in school. He took me to the movies and we both wore braces. Decided to give me a kiss and our braces locked up and we could not get apart! ๐Ÿ˜€
      Our parents ended up having to pick us up and we ended up having to go to the ER and get unlocked. How embarrassing! The doctors and nurses and people were laughing at us! Even the doctor could not keep a straight face. Our parents were a little upset because we were kissing and that was not proper to do in a movie theater. That following Monday we both saw each other and faces turned bright red and after that we never spoke or looked at each other again.
      Hmm! Too early for me to be drinking right now, so I think I will just have a coke! Good luck at Hopkins today!

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 9:58 am

      Emma, glad you looked up Moose Jaw. It is about a three hour drive from where I live. It is one of the main tourist attractions around here. You can tour the tunnels, see Al Capone’s tunnels and the chinese laundry tunnels. It is really cool. And they are finding and opening up new tunnels all the time. So…

      I brought a couple shovels, and my saw and hammer. I see you all got a good start on the tunnel. Let me grab some of Julie’s beakfast, refill her drink, make sure her straw is in her mouth ๐Ÿ˜€ and we can get started for the day.

      Julie. grab that paint brush and mural away!!! I can’t wait to see what you create.

      Norb, sorry you couldn’t stay last night. Carol will get over it!

      Terry, you sure are into some good stuff there. I have never heard of or tried the fireshot. Stu, can you rustle one up for me?

      JanB, glad you made it back. Thought you left us for good…but who could ever get tired of our good times? Have you got all the boards you need? Bat hasn’t been around so things may get a bit crooked, but we’ll just have to drink a bit more to get them straight.

      Bat, loved that picture of you from the other night. Looks like you had a great time “hanging Around” with us! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 10:13 am

      I think you guys are turning into Moles! Are these going to be secret passages? I like the mural idea although women don’t need anymore incentive to spend time in the restroom! It is always a busy place in there! I found you some energy drinks to get you going.
      [IMG]http://www.bevnet.com/images/reviews/tunnel/tunner.jpg[/IMG]

      I’ll make sure I get the boards ready for you to shore it up….First I can’t miss breakfast though or I will need energy drinks too!

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 10:37 am

      Jan, what a perfect drink for the tunnel rats ๐Ÿ˜€ ! Enjoy the breakfast. Julie did a great job as usual.

      The tunnels will help you all get here to Canada without needing a passport….just like Al Capone!

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 11:59 am

      Oh good morning everyone–great breakfast Julie, my favorite actually. I made up more coffee, as I drank the last gallon……

      Man oh man, TERRY is one dangerous man to drink with. He has a beard, so he does those fireshots right. I think I found a new remedy for nerve pain, any pain for that matter!!!!! CANADA, wait till you see what I got for us. TWO earth movers and hardhats with lights on them, borrowed a few things from the construction guys down the street. Brought some lumber down for you JAN B. Wish I could remember where to tell you where to put them though:eek: Man I was zooming down one tunnel and all of a sudden I was crossing another tunnel and making another one. I do remember splashing through some water and going downwards-figured Bat’s buddies would like the water, but as I have no sense of direction, don’t know which ways I went except up and down and across..felt like I was on a roller coaster…does that help JAN? Had to stop-the fireshots wore off and I got lost getting back for brekky. Probably a good thing-maybe the whole tavern may suddenly go whoosh-straight down. Oh well, than we can start knocking the roof off CANADA and adding more floors. Hope the weight bearing walls hold up. Tried to leave some dirt and concrete for them. Jan, we are going to put Al’s tunnels to shame. Got some carts to hook up on back—–hey TERRY come ride with Jan and me tonight–you can make the drinks-heck we can put some of that fire burning stuff in our gas tanks. Now I guess I better see if I can find my earth mover. Went down to the dry goods store and got reams of ribbon and boxes of nails-thought till we name our tavern tunnels, I better color code them. Jan, got you some lime green ribbon to use.

      JULIE, take a good snooze since you don’t have to go to JH today-Jan hooked you up with the good sleep snoozin liquids, so you will be rarin to start on that mural, then come up with some ideas on how to paint the tunnels.:eek: Jan can help you with the Moose Jaw decor. Thanks again for brekky.

      Maybe we should get a mascot dog that can find us CANADA-how about a great dane if your collies aren’t ready yet? Good day to you all.;)

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 7:55 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Ladies, was this what you wanted for the ladies room?[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

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    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 8:50 pm

      Jim, it’s beautiful!! And when we’ve had too much to drink…we can stay overnight upstairs and come down here for a nice soak in the tub. Yup! Works for me.

      Hey is that Carole singing? “Now my tapestry’s unravelling……” Oh and listen! Carly is out on the deck…”Clouds in my coffee, and you’re so vain..”

      Get me a big fru fru drink there Stu. My favorites are on so I am spending the night…..

    • Anonymous
      August 15, 2008 at 9:33 pm

      Wow Jim-you know what the ladies need-yup works for me too.
      Mind if I take the room next to you tonight Jan? Carly is really making me feel mellow. Stu is “equipping our rooms”(wine, cheese,crackers, and fruit for tonight and kahula and coffee and pots for a quick wake em up before we go downstairs for brekky)-got your hammer-want to make an adjoining door? Shoot, a door opening won’t take more than a couple minutes.:D

      Norb-good thing I don’t have your ph #-I’d call and we could scream for Michael together?? Maybe you’ll hear me in Colorado anyway.:)

      Time to sing with the girls. I’ll take a screwdriver Stu, please, heavy on the oj-gotta work my way back up after drinking that fire water last night. Got one name for one tunnel-” Bat Caverns “. Bat better get back here for her music tomorrow night. We are going to introduce her to a fireshot of Terry’s and JanB’s Tunnel. She can just glow in the dark up in that tree……gotta get her ready for Pink Floyd and the full moon…..

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 2:53 am

      Julie is still sound asleep, so Holly and I made fresh crouissants and Stu filled them with bacon,egg, and cheese omelets. Carly and Carole took one on their way out and said they’d be glad to sing here anytime. Made up some fresh squeezed orange juice. Also left some fried onions and potatoes in the warmer with the stuffed crouissants. Also in the frig is a watermelon boat. Coffee and tea ready to be brewed-just hit the on buttons. Doors locked.
      Have a good weekend everybody.

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 10:37 am

      Emma that hit the spot. And I drank almost the whole pot of coffee so I put another one on to brew

      The gals were great last night. I can’t wait for Pink Floyd tonight. They are gonna rock this joint.

      I’m heading out to beach area with my book, a fru fru drink and my lounge chair. I need a day to veg. It won’t happen in the real world but I can at least dream here at the cyber bar ๐Ÿ˜€ Anyone care to join me? My chair is right by the water so the waves lap at my sore feet.

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 11:12 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]That coffee sounds great. I need something to jump start my brain this morning. The restrooms are finished. They are in the back of the all the main rooms, except for the keg room, but there are plenty of trees just outside the delivery doors.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1039/newtavern3lp7.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 11:13 am

      [FONT=Palatino Linotype]Did you say Pink Floyd I hope they play Another Brick in the Wall, I kinda feel like someone took a brick to my back this morning. Maybe I need one of those drinks this morning made with a couple of shots of that Total System Cleaner 190. One of my friends use to take 190 & mix it with Welchs Grape Juice he called it a Purple Mind Warp. I guess if you drink enough of that your mind would be warped. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 1:03 pm

      Yup-Terry-Bat has Pink Floyd coming for the full moon party tonight.

      Jan, I’ll be right out to join you at water’s edge. I am sinking a chair’s legs into the wet sand and let the waves soak my sore legs. Maybe I’ll just stay here until the party begins. Nice staying here for the night-didn’t have to walk far to get to the beach.

      Jim-you have done a great job with the rennov and bathrooms. Ummm, I’ll pass on the trees though.:D

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 4:30 pm

      The bathroom looks great Jim except…..we need more capacity ๐Ÿ˜ฎ There is only one seat in there….we all know how a line forms for the ladies room. Now with the tub it will slow things even more….yikes ๐Ÿ˜ฎ it will be like old times when I grew up with a family of 10 and one bathroom….see why its such a near and dear subject for me? Meanwhile while we are thinking, how about joining me in a Beach Sunday. (Good for a day at the Beach)
      Ingredients:

      * 2 oz Peach Vodka
      * 1 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur
      * 3 oz Cranberry juice
      * Juice of 1/2 Lime

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 6:22 pm

      Oh that sounds yimmy JanB. I’ll try one! Holly can you bring me that out by the beach? And bring Emma one too. We are soaking in the ocean. JAn, wanna join us?

      The tunnels are awesome. We are almost to Canada. I was hoping you guys would be willing to detour a bit though at the border, and head east instead of west. Then you could end up at my farm and we could set up a brew house or something!

      When does PF get here? Don’t want to miss the action!

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 8:37 pm

      Wow, what a good drink, JanB. My legs feel a lot better from the water. I spent some time looking at lyrics of the songs Pink Floyd is singing tonight. Going to be wild…..tunnel east? Brewery? More seats in the bathrooms? Hey, no problem. Put an arrow up for east, Canada and we will be at your farm in no time. By the time Bat and PF get here, I will be ready. The construction guys gave us ala carte with the equipment on the weekends. They mentioned something about wanting a tunnel too-said, sure no problem after we get done finding Canada—boy were they impressed. Be back later-better eat my BLT and veggies first before the party starts.:D

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 8:59 pm

      JanB that’s the best part of a cyber restroom. It has infinite capacity with ultimate privacy. It all has to do with quantum physics and recycled electrons. Since I talked to Dr. Heisenberg I’m not certain where each recycled electron is. So I really can not explain how it works. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 10:25 pm

      have any of you heard of a jaagerbomb ? It’s jaagermeister…not sure that’s how ya spell it…and red bull. I think the red bull part is so that the jaager part doesnt leave a person in a coma. I used to do a shot or two of that stuff before Connor…holy moly !!!! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Wow. Funny how things change.

      Stacey

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 10:44 pm

      Stacey,
      Oh I remember Jรคgermeister from my days in Germany. As I recall it tasted something like Vicks Quill only a bit stronger. It was an after dinner drink if I remember correctly.

    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 11:15 pm

      Yes, it is Jรคgermeister, sweet and medicinal at the same time. I used to like it but now I go for a margarita or Sex on the Beach ๐Ÿ˜€
      Have any of you ever tried Underberg. It is a 88 % or 44 proof stomach bitter excellent after a heavy meal. It comes in small 0.67 oz. bottles. Oddly enough, you can find it in some stores normally not allowed to sell alcoholic beverages. It comes in a package of three.

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    • Anonymous
      August 16, 2008 at 11:45 pm

      Time to celebrate–for us US folks, but you others can join in too. A drink for everyone Stu and I’d like to make a toast to Michael Phelps who just won 8 gold medals in the Olympic games-a new record for any olympic athlete. To you Michael-you had a dream and you believed in yourself, and your dreams came true. Salute!!!

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 12:19 am

      Emma, you didn’t need my phone #, I heard you cheer for Michael all the way here to Colorado. I still can’t believe he made it.
      The next round on me in honor of Michael Phelps.

      Cheers, prost , a votre sante, deum

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 1:56 am

      thanks for the round, Norb. I’ll take a Budweiser Stu-loved their commercial tonight. And then am going home. Tired from yelling at all the olmypics:)
      PF was great. Didn’t see Bat. Too cloudy to see the full moon here either. Hope to see everyone tomorrow. Stu said he’d do brekky if Julie wasn’t up to it tomorrow. Sweet Dreams.

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 10:32 am

      Morning every one. Julie is still sleeping so I got up and made us all breakfast. We are having Begian Waffles with fresh farm whipped cream sweetened with a bit of strawberry syrup for flavour. There are fresh sliced strawberries, bananas, blueberries, saskatoons and raspberries to top them off. I made a huge pot of coffee with Kahlua, of course, ๐Ÿ˜€ and sweetened ice tea if anyone wants to take a glass out on the deck and just enjoy this gorgeous sunny day.

      I am heading back out to the ocean front as that felt so good yesterday on my feet. There are extra chairs out there if anyone wants to join me. Stu and Holly are willing to deliver our drinks out to us so we are good to go.

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 11:15 am

      just stopping in for a minute for breakfast. It sounded too delicious to pass up. had to get back to the house quickly. Carol gave me some work to do. She’s been busy all morning at the computer.
      thanks for breakfast.

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 11:28 am

      Glad you enjoyed it Norb! Don’t let Carol crack the whip too much today! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 11:35 am

      Jan, thanks for breakfast. After church we are heading out in a little bit to update our hurricane prep package. I figure if we are well prepared it will miss us. I lived here for 25 years and I seen hurricanes do some crazy things.

      Liz I hope the models are wrong. One shows it coming close to you another show it close to us. We could use the rain, but not the wind.

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 11:39 am

      Jim, I missed the hurricane news this am! Didn’t know one was out and nearing Florida. Gotta check that out and keep an eye on it for you. ๐Ÿ˜€ Not that it will do any good….Hope it misses all of you in that neck of the woods. I saw the devastation of Juan a couple years ago in Nova Scotia and was floored at the damage. I pray you all stay safe!

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 4:01 pm

      It’s been a long time since I stopped into the TAVERN. I’ve been so busy trying to make my new place into a home and now I’ve been hearing on the news that a hurricane might be coming. Glad I didn’t get the new patio furniture yet.

      I think I’ll take a break and sit down and have a drink.

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 5:22 pm

      My son and his wife live in Oxford, Florida and I have been trying to figure out on the map how close they are to that Hurricane. I alway’s get worried when one comes to Florida because I know they live there. I hope all goes well with everything and no damage is caused. I miss the breakfast in here this morning because I was picking ripe figs. But I have a huge Pizza for dinner tonight. Anybody want some?

    • Anonymous
      August 17, 2008 at 11:35 pm

      Hey Liz, good to see you again. Glad you could stop for a drink. Let me get it for you. Want to try the new Tavern drink? It is our very own invention and has become quite popular!

      How do you like the renovations? Pretty neat and now with the tunnels to Canada, we can really get things rocking!

      Holly is going to lockup tonight. We all had a busy weekend and Florida folks are readying for the hurricane so not to worry everyone. See you all in the morning.

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 5:59 am

      Ohh darn! I decided to come to the Tavern this morning to get some breakfast and the doors were locked. Not open yet! Looks like that hurricane is heading to the Tampa Bay area in Florida. Shifted some! Hmm! Just hope it does not gain strength. I don’t like hurricanes. Was here when Hurricane Floyd hit my town many years back and saw how nasty that storm was. Hope all goes well.
      Well I think I will go back home and grab a bite to eat! Might come back later!

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 7:24 am

      Hey there,
      Sorry I was late opening… been a bit stressed out lately. We’ll have breakfast ready in no time. I’m fixing Louisiana pancakes – with bananas and brown sugar syrup topped with a scoop of freshly made ice cream. We’ve also got a couple of gallons of coffee – help yourselves ya’ll… I think I’m climbing back into bed.

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 8:37 am

      Sign me up for breakfast today! I need fortification as I am taking my teenage duaghter school shopping…..:eek: It will be a lonnnnnggggg day. I would rather be digging tunnels with a teaspoon!

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 9:48 am

      JanB…I hear ya!! I am past the shopping stage with teenagers and I don’t miss it at all!! You really do need fortification. Let me buy you a drink! What’s your pleasure? And forget the teaspoon for the tunnels. They are almost done anyway. Lots of booze and good breakfast will get you through the day!

      Julie thanks for brekkie! Great as always. Your straw and chair await you. Sleep well today and we’ll make sure your beverages don’t run out!

      Jim, are you doing okay? We’re having a drink for you and Liz…salute! I hope you are all safe. Been watching the news and it sounds like a vicious storm moving in!

      Forgot to tell you JanB…those bathrooms in the cellar….there are more than one of the ones Jim designed….there are lots of them all along the tunnel entrance. That way we women can get all our needs met! And no lineups!:D

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 10:19 am

      Good morning everyone. Thanks for brekky Julie. made another pot of coffee.
      Jim and Liz-hope you are buckled down, and you too Gabrielle. Hope it doesn’t strengthen too much over the warm waters. Saying a pray for you all.

      Have fun on that shopping trip JanB. Glad it’s you and not me.:D Guess it was a lot easier buying for boys though. We’ll find something funner to use that teaspoon for instead of the tunnel. A tavern slush perhaps? Pushed a pipe up though the tunnel, like a submarine periscope of sorts, and have Canada Jan’s farm in sight !!!! So get your hay baled, your grass mowed, and your veggies picked, caus we got us a brewery to build…could build us a little town on a few acres in back. You could tell hubby you rented out a few acreas to another experimental group. Give tunnel tours or something to pay for the brewery experiments.:D How good was your chemistry in high school/college?

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 10:20 am

      OK I’ll join you, I thought we could have a Miami Hurricane…..never had one but it sounds yummy…..It will be for Jim and Liz….hopefully they won’t see the real one.
      Miami Hurricane recipe
      1 1/2 oz Absolutยฎ Kurant vodka
      2 parts cranberry juice
      1 part orange juice
      1 part pineapple juice

      Mix with ice cubes in a hurricane glass.

      Glad to hear I don’t have to get my teaspoon but I really do think it would beat shopping! I keep telling myself that I am supposed to cherish these times….besides this is the first time in 3 years that I was able to do it so for that I am thankful.

      I like the bathroom ideas! Jim’s explanation was exemplary of how it works :rolleyes: Loved it! You guys think of everything!

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 11:04 am

      Give me a Hurricane! I’d love to join you all….to Jim and Liz and Gabrielle, and anyone else that needs to batton down the hatches…..

      Hey Emma, can you see me waving? I have just the spot to build that brewery. No one will see it for miles….but we will need to hire a brewer. Chemistry and I did not click. I am the writer, not the math/science guy/gal.:eek: If I were to brew, heaven only knows what you would all get….:D

      Got to go check on those veggies and the grass needs cutting but I’m outta gas ๐Ÿ˜€ …physically and for the lawn tractor:D Need to make a run to town but don’t have the steam today. Can we build the brewery in a few days when I get all this stuff done?

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 11:11 am

      I missed breakfast and came back home. But what’s for lunch? I’m starving now!:D School shopping! I had to do that also but did that a few weeks back. I’m helping one of my sisters with her daughter’s children. My niece had 4 children ages 8 to 3 and she lost custody of them. She may even loose her parental rights. My younger sister has a child with autism and her hands are full! And my other sister has a job traveling alot and just could not take on all 4 children. So my husband and I have one boy Shawn and the girl Jaylynn. Both children are really good. At least so far they have been. On the weekends they go and stay with my sister and spend time with their other two siblings. With me being sick the way I have been, I put them in a church day camp and that helped alot during the day. Jaylynn though likes to play nurse and Shawn seems to enjoy my husband and music. Shawn! He’s only 6 years old and my niece is very messed up. We already know she’s going to lose parental rights. She picked up Shawn and threw him through a glass window inside her mobile home. He had to be rushed by ambulance and had several stitches. One piece of glass went into his abdomin requiring surgery. The poor child was scared of his mommy and claimed his brother did it! But a neighbor was watching my niece and had already reported her twice to the Social Services. She called the police and they came and arrested her at the hospital. She is now in custody and awaiting trial! She got diagnosed as being Bi Polar and they think she needs to be placed in a Mental Hospital for the Criminallly Ill. Everyone of the children have issues now because of what happened. But we are trying to get them on their feet and hopefully they will regain their childhood back.
      I bought them both clothes and my husband took us shopping. They both had alot of fun shopping. But clothes are not cheap anymore! I spent close to $450.00 on clothes for them. My sister had a time trying to get her grandchildren back! We had no idea where they were at! We had to go into Social Services and demand them to give the children back to the family. They ended up doing a background check, talked to neighbors. Wanted to know our finances. You name it! Took 3 weeks for us to get them back. My husband and I are thinking about adopting Shawn and Jaylynn. But have to wait for the courts to release parental rights. Then we can adopt. My sister has already approved us adopting and is desperate to keep her grandchildren in our family. I had two empty bedrooms and took two in! They are very sweet children. Now I have to think about Christmas! ๐Ÿ˜€
      Oh well, enough babbling here! I just need a ice cold drink non alcohol and wondering what we are having for lunch! Placing my order!:D

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 11:23 am

      Emma, wanna join me out by the beach again today? I have my book and my hurricane drink….and this is cyber space so all the neurons and protons and such keep the hurricanes at bay….the only hurricane we will have to worry about is the one in our glass!:D

      Holly could mix Julie one too and we can get her bag loaded and stick a new straw in….

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 12:45 pm

      Hey Canada-I waved back and will be out in a couple minutes with a couple fresh hurricaines. Let’s discuss this chemistry issue-I think you are right-a brewer might be good. I can see us trying-and I can also see the top of the brewery roof exploding straight up-not a good visual. Don’t want to scare the cattle or alert hubby-not yet anyway.:D Maybe when the Florida group get their hatches battened down, they can join us out on the beach. Stu turned up the stereo speakers so we could hear the music over the surf-nothing wild, just soothing for reading and maybe you can write us a poem.

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 12:52 pm

      Emma, I’m on it…..I think I’ll call it “The Tavern” ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 3:09 pm

      Stu, pour me something really strong…I need it today….

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 3:10 pm

      Sounds appropriate Jan for the poem.

      Liz, can I get you a fresh drink? Jim has been giving us decks here now, so I bet he could get you a good deal on some patio furniture after the hurracaine leaves you alone.:)

      Jim-we should call the weather channel and tell them to interview you and get the proper way to prepare for a hurracaine. Sounds like you are getting well organized. Come have a drink on me afterwards.

      Hey Jan, how are you coming on the poem? Can I bring you a fresh drink? I’m going in quick and check on Julie.

      Did you get breakfast Norb? Does Carol have you doing something interesting today?

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 3:17 pm

      Poem is going good. I have three or four verses already…but had to take a quick break. Need to check out the garden so will post it when it’s done.

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 6:07 pm

      Tucked away in a cyber corner,
      In far off distant lands,
      Nestled in quiet solitude
      A cozy tavern stands.

      Home to many good friends,
      A sanctuary for our mind,
      A place where all may gather
      To imbibe as they unwind.

      Noted for their 3 for…
      And bottle juggling staff,
      JanB tosses with the very best,
      While Norb eludes his better half.

      Julie fixes brekkie,
      A feast most cannot pass by.
      And Emma swings her hammer,
      With a mighty “Swing batter, batter” cry

      Jim wields the computer data,
      Designing reno’s one through four.
      And now JanB can grin delightedly…
      We have woman’s bathrooms, galore!

      Old Bat is oft seen hanging
      Up high above the floor.
      Her friends can come and go now,
      They have a private exit door.

      Norb likes to tend the cellar.
      He is a master of all wine.
      And he manages the eatery,
      Where you can “fancy” dine.

      If you have a wish to travel,
      There are tunnels to explore.
      They’ll get you up to “Canada”.
      See her waving at her door.

      You’ll oft see “Canada” and Emma
      Camped down by the beach.
      They park their chairs and grab a drink
      And soak their tired feet.

      Now sometimes Liz and Cheryl
      Stop by for a brew or two,
      And Brett sometimes will croon to us
      While Terry tosses back a few.

      Jamie sticks her head in
      When the boys are nestled down to rest.
      Ken, too, occasionally stops by
      To record us at our “best”!:D

      There are lots of other patrons
      Whose names you will not see.
      I’ll have to write another poem,
      When more time, I have free.

      There are many, many people
      Who go in and out these doors,
      But there are only a handful
      Who stay to mop the floors!

      So, here’s a glass to “The Tavern”
      To my friends a hug and toast.
      If I could chose from all the world,
      I couldn’t ask for better folks.

      Love you guys…..Salute!

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 6:29 pm

      What a poem Jan. You are so clever with words. Your poem has just become the tavern’s mission statement, right guys? Yup, love and hugs to you and I’ll buy the next round. Hey Terry bring over the good stuff-I’m in the mood to breathe a little fire. Enough of the fruity drinks for today.

      Hey Jim, Liz, Gabrielle-are you guys hanging in there? I have an aunt in Spring Hill-just north of Port Richey. Praying for you all to be well and safe. Write when you can…….take care.

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 6:59 pm

      If you look at the computer models, the tack is all over the place. We have been through this before. I think I need a double single malt just to set the mood right for the next update. We have our survival kit all set along with a generator. I may be off the web for a few days it Fay comes this way, but everything should come out OK. Jan, love the poem.

    • Anonymous
      August 18, 2008 at 10:02 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Hey Jim I saw some 150 proof double Vodka the other day, you could make a good stiff screwdriver out of that. Oh my uncle & aunt live in Florida to, I hope everyone comes out ok. Just know I’m Pulling for You ![/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 12:35 am

      Well, it’s a quiet night and the bar is sure slow. Think I will just lock up for the night and get to bed. Hope you all have a good sleep. I am going to pour a quick hot toddy and then it’s off to lala land for me.

      See you all tomorrow.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 5:57 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]I was hungry and the door was open. I make a whole batch of blueberry pancakes. If anyone wants some, help yourself. The maple syrup is on the counter.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 7:24 am

      You guys are great. I love what you’re doing to the tavern.
      I cant drink like I used to. But love the occasional night out and karoke. My sister and I do a pretty good, “I got you babe”. She is Sony…has it to a tee without even trying. It’s quite the hoot. I like to sing Patsy Cline. Maybe if any of us make it to Chicago, we can find a karoke place. ha.

      Jan, the poem is awesome.

      Jagermeister does taste alot like vicks nyquil…and if it was meant to be an after dinner drink,well, maybe that’s why it always knocked me out. After about three shots….yikes ! Talk about dancing on tables…that was the “mild” side effect. ๐Ÿ˜€

      have a great day everyone. Jim and Liz, stay safe !

      Stacey

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 8:03 am

      Jan, I haven’t been to the tavern in a while. Sure glad I checked in this morning or I might have missed the poem. You are so creative. You pretty much covered it all. A while back a “newbie” asked about the Tavern and how you get involved. Those of us that have been stopping by on and off for quite a while forget what an odd concept the whole gathering is.
      We can always find a laugh or two, not to mention good friends, when we stop in.
      Thanks for the grins this morning as I head out on a very busy day.
      I’ll be back tonight for something strong!

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 8:26 am

      Great pancakes this morning! They hit the spot. Since we are now extending into our brewery does that mean we are transforming Jan’s farm to grow hops and barely so we can be self sufficient? I think the tavern is pretty self sufficient right now….we can practically live there….oh wait some of us already do! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Jan great poem….you captured the essense of our being there! I found a new drink for us in the “bible” (I’m into experimenting these days) How about joining me in a Best Of Both Worlds?

      2 oz Jager
      2 oz Captain Morgan
      2 oz Cranberry Juice

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 9:59 am

      Hey the other Jan…count me in. I’ll try anything. And load me up on those blueberry pancakes….Nice to see the men cooking today ๐Ÿ˜€ .

      JayDee, glad to see you visit. And you too Stacey! We are having a blast. Cyber space can be so much fun. I doubt that any of us drink anymore (no less either ๐Ÿ˜€ )as we used to but here, we can do anything!!!:eek:
      Come visit more often.

      Emma, get that computer fixed fast….I need some company out at the beach and you know Julie….as long as she has her straw, she’ll snooze the day away…

      Jim, how much rain have you had so far? It obviously wasn’t enough to keep you out of the bar!

      JanB, we really are getting self sufficient aren’t we? Our own brew masters…..but I doubt I can convince hubby to grow barley again….Jim can you come up with a way to make beer out of cow’s milk? ๐Ÿ˜€ It is cyber space after all….Can you rearrange those neutrons and stuff?

      See you all later. Stacey and JayDee, before you leave, let me buy you a drink.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 11:05 am

      Jan, Fay is no where near this part of Florida. I’m live in the Florida Panhandle [North West Florida or L.A. -Lower Alabama] Liz may be little wet by now, but the winds appear to have dropped off. Looking at the expected paths, Fay could go anywhere she wants to.

      Well, as long as I’m here, Barkeep, how about an extra strong coffee with just a wee dram of whiskey. I need to jump start my brain this morning. I had a little trouble sleeping last night and now that I’m up my brain is still asleep, not that anyone would notice anything different.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 11:30 am

      Hey Jim, glad Fay is staying out of your neck of the woods for now. How are you making out on turning cow’s milk into beer?

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 12:08 pm

      Hi all-hey Jim, great pancakes and coffee. I watched Fay’s projected path on the weather channel just now, and you’re right-who knows-she might just turn out to get ugly when she gets back over the water and decide to have some fun….glad you’re in the pan handle..not sure when Liz is, but the east bands are really dropping the rain.

      Glad to see everyone here this am. Am taking my fried computer in tomorrow to get it fixed-thought today but he said ok better tomorrow, so I’ll be down at least 3-5 days:eek:

      Jan, your drink sounds great. Guess, I’ll go out on the beach and check out our waves. Hey Canada, come join me if you have a chance. Julie is snoozing, refreshened her drink and straw. She is going to wake up with the worst hangover.:D Wait till she hears all the kinds of drinks we have been putting into her bag, that JanB has been concocting.

      Have a good day everyone.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 4:59 pm

      It’s gotta be 5 o’clock somewhere!
      Jan 83, I’ll take you up on the that drink. Teacher’s institute today, all long day! And the students haven’t even come back yet. I had forgotten how much better it was all summer when I was able to rest when I needed.
      So make it something strong! The kids come back tomorrow!

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 5:15 pm

      Wow JayDee….a teacher! The kids sure start back early where you are. School here does not start for another week and a half. Just before Labour Day usually.

      Stu, get the man a drink. (or is that woman?) Either way, bring on the drinks….

      JayDee, Emma and I usually hang out down by the water with Julie. We sink our chairs in the sand and soak our feet. Come on down and join us. It’s a great way to end a long tiring day. And considering you are back in full swing tomorrow…..kick back today!:)

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 8:08 pm

      Canada-I think Norb is down memorizing your poem and doing inventory? on the wine. He stopped in for brekky Sun. and I haven’t seen him since. Do you think he got lost in the tunnels? He’s lost and Jim, Liz, and Gab are fooling around with Fay—-time for a strong drink and contemplate these problems on the beach. What do you think we should drink? Maybe you should set me by Julie and put me out for a few days while my computer is gone. Heck, your hay is caught up, want to join us? Norb can tell Irv some interesting tidbit about you???:D What is it that they say about paybacks?? Although your Carol conversations will be pretty hard to beat.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 8:11 pm

      Come join us. We gotta get you in the right frame of mind to face students again. Wow, where did summer go? Jan’s right about the time though-this is still summer for us-school typically starts the first Mon after Labor Day.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 10:19 pm

      you guys, did you miss me? No I didn’t memorize the great poem nor did I get lost in the tunnel or hiding in the cellar. I’ve just been terribly busy trying to convert German Youtube videos so Carol can use them in school. And yesterday I had an appointment with my oncologist. I had to arrange for a city van to take me there which takes a lot more time than Carol driving me.

      okay, here I am thirsty for the tavern’s special.

    • Anonymous
      August 19, 2008 at 11:31 pm

      Yea, Norb’s back…..one tavern special coming right up. May I join you? Yes, we missed you. Hope you got all the computer work figured out for Carol?

      Wished you lived closer-I’d bring you my computer to fix tomorrow. Bet you could do a better job. I’ve got my list of what needs to be fixed-everything-tried to itemize the list.

      So I am going out and spend time with Julie-Canada Jan is going to keep our bags full, trying to talk her into joining us and you could handle the various calls that might come in about our wearabouts??????

      Have fun while we are gone. Didn’t get any entertainment scheduled for this weekend. Sorry.

      I’ll give you a hollar when I get back on line.

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 1:04 am

      All’s quiet, Stu and Holly, let’s lock up and go home. I’ll help you mop the floors quick and put the chairs up Holly while you clean your bar and kitchen Stu.

      See you guys in a few days.

      Stu said he would fix brekky in the morning. Going to fix crepes and stuff them with strawberries and cream, fried eggs to order, and bacon, and bought another coffee pot so we can have two gallons black coffee ready, with the usual assortments of Kalhua and whiskey for bumps, if anyone wishes. Sweet dreams.

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 3:25 am

      Good morning my Tavern friends! Just reopened and since I live in the Southern State of NC. I have decided to treat you all to a good old fashioned Southern Breakfast!
      On our menu today we are having:
      Homemade Buttermilk Bisquits: Grandma’s Style!
      Country Ham or Sausage
      Buttered Grits
      Fried or Scrambled Eggs
      Home Fries
      Pancakes with Aunt Jemina Pancake Syrup topped with butter and whipped cream!
      No charge today! It’s on the house!
      So ya’ll come on in here now and have a nice breakfast. It’s buffet style this morning with all you can eat!
      Enjoy the friendships in here together and sit back at the bar and have a few chats and jokes. Watch the news and then we can all start our day by being stuffed. Have a nice day and enjoy your Southern Style Breakfast!

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 9:53 am

      Hey Emma, your bag is full and so is Julie’s. I’m on my way as I love that beach view!

      Norb, good to have you back! Glad you didn’t memorize the poem ๐Ÿ˜ฎ How is Carol’s teaching going? Well, have that drink and glad you are working things out. Talk to you later.

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 11:47 am

      sounds like Carol is doing fine. Actually, when she came home on Monday she said she thought this might actually be good for her. For one thing, it helps to appreciate how much easier it was just to stay home and take care of me.:D
      She is still struggling with trying to get my YouTube videos going. Some of the software on the school’s computers seem to be outdated.
      I’m toying with the idea of going for an outing this morning to stores about 1 1/2 miles away but I’m still a bit leery about the battery on my power chair running out. So if any of you sees me sitting by the side of the road wiggling because I have to pee real bad, please, call for help.:eek:
      I know it’s early in the morning, but perhaps a stiff drink might give me the courage I need. If I don’t check-in this afternoon, send for help.

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 2:33 pm

      I’m baack ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 2:49 pm

      Whew!! At least we don’t need to find you a port-a-potty! ๐Ÿ˜€ How did it go? Did you get there and back with lots of charge to spare? Bet you could use a drink!

      Come join us out at the beach view!

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 5:04 pm

      You probably could tell from my earlier post that I was a bit nervous but it went fine. took me about half an hour to get there which translates to 3 mph. The weather was beautiful. I probably end up with a sunburn. I treated myself to a pizza and Coke and as a special reward a bottle of sloe gin from the liquor store. I also got a new box of Merlot. at the grocery store I bought milk and bleach and $40 cash back in change. I’ll need that for the driver of the handicap van next week when I have to go to the school so Carol can take me to my aqua therapy. The battery indicator was down three notches by the time I got back but here at the house it went back up to full again. Go figure.

      Yes, I need another drink. I take some of that sloe gin on the rocks. Oh, I asked the woman in front of the grocery store to take a picture of me to document my first outing.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2782441878_c0b879d086.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 5:18 pm

      I think that charge dial on the scooter was just keeping you on you toes! What a great independence….now would you like some more gin on the rocks?

      I’ll have a Slow Gin Fizz….

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 7:15 pm

      I didn’t know how to make it and had to google it:

      [B]Sloe Gin Fizz[/B]

      1 1/2 oz. Sloe Gin
      1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
      Club Soda or Sparkling Water

      Combine sloe gin and lemon soda or lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice, shake, pour into a highball glass filled with ice and fill with club soda or sparkling water.

      I know, I won’t be able to compete with our knowledgeable bartenders.
      Cheers

    • Anonymous
      August 20, 2008 at 9:33 pm

      MMMM…very refreshing Norb! Have fun at aquatics tomorrow.

      Emma’s still sleeping down at the beach with Julie. Holly, can you refill their bags? I’m going to some supper. Whatcha got on the menu tonight, Stu? Is that slow roasted BBQ ribs? Oh I will have some of those for sure…

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 4:30 am

      Ugh, thanks for keeping my bag filled ya’ll – I can’t tell you what a relief it’s been to crack open my eyes and be reassured there is still plenty of bourbon in there. Sorry I’ve been slacking off on breakfast… but it sounds like you all haven’t been starving! Lots of good cooks here at the Tavern.

      Well today I went to the local farmer’s market for breakfast so we’re having all kinds of fresh fruit, fried okra, fried green tomatoes, homemade yogurt and beefalo sausage with scrambled eggs from free range chickens. I’ve also got a pot of chikory coffee, it’s the one with the blue ribbon around the handle. Personally I can’t stand it anymore, got burned out on it, but it’s classic and many people love it.

      I’m starting to come around so I’m thinking of trying that wind surfing I see going on out there. You don’t have to be able to see to do that do you? Well if you see me being drug through the water by a kite or critter, please see if you can find someone interested in dragging me back out of the water… otherwise I’ll just call you all when I land so someone can send the lear jet for me.

      Have a great day ya’ll!

      Julie

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 8:10 am

      Hi Julie! Sounds like we are going to be eating good today at the Tavern! I’m in! Decided to come in early and see if I could help out some. Plus get a nice breakfast! Didn’t feel like cooking this morning.
      Kite flying sounds fun! Did you see that guy in Florida kite flying in the Hurricane weather and the wind took his body and slammed him everywhere? It was on the news. He got really seriously injured. So you be very careful out there today doing that!
      And if you land in the water, I hope that some nice looking lifegards come heading your way. Handsome ones! ๐Ÿ˜€ Have a great day today

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 10:59 am

      Hi July and Linda, I could use a very big breakfast and a very strong drink. A few days ago someone asked if I was anywhere near Fay. At that time Fay was forecast to miss us entirely. Imagine my surprise when I look at the new forecast track a few minutes ago. I may go right over us. We could use the rain, but not all at once.

      [IMG]http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/6246/faygn1.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 11:01 am

      yum..breakfast sounds so good..i’ll have everything but the sausage.

      i think i’ll skip the sailing or surfing or whatever it is but i will lay here on the beach and enjoy the weather…i absolutely love the ocean.

      oh look, a bunch of sea turtles making there way to the water..now don’t bother them.

      my fruity drink tastes so good..wander who made it.

      well i think i will just lay here and take a nap.

      bye all

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 11:37 am

      Sherry, may I borrow your suntan lotion? I’ll join you at the beach, Okey?

      Emma, where are you? Now you are the one who went AWOL ๐Ÿ˜€ Check your mailbox (the real one) Sat or Mon. There is going to be a special surprise.

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 12:30 pm

      [FONT=Georgia]Norb, Emma will return in a few days she took her computer to a shop to have some problems straightened out with it. Don’t want anything to eat right now, how about a screwdriver made with the 150 double vodka. Then I’ll go sit out on the beach & enjoy the sun.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 3:15 pm

      Sounds like we have a party brewing out on the beach. I am in!!! And to heck with the suntan loption Norb! This is cyber space….Jim has those bad rays bent back to outer space…right Jim? And Julie…of course you don’t need to see….Jim took care of that too!!!

      Now, where did I put my drink? Has anybody seen my drink with the little lime green umbrella in it? I was sure I set it down here right beside Julie…..

      Julie…is that you out there windsurfing? And what do you have in your hand….It looks like a lime green….Ah, so that’s where my drink went!!!:D Need a little energy there, Julie?

      Stu, Make me another one of those drinks…and only a lime green umbrella….:eek: I am passionate about that color!

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 3:25 pm

      Ok, you’ve got me now. I LOVE the beach. And since this is cyber space and there is no need for suntan lotion…are swimsuits optional, too ? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
      You know, I just HAD to ask !!!!!!!!!!

      I’ll take a tropical mango colada please….with my swimsuit ON. ๐Ÿ˜‰
      Make, it two…it’s been a rough day.

      Stacey

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 4:31 pm

      Linda H is going to join all those on the beach and get on one of those huge waves and go surfing. Let the wind take me away! Woooooooo HOOO! I’m not going to get barred from here if I had too many drinks am I? ๐Ÿ˜€
      Jim! I believe that was me that asked about the hurricane status? Sorry! :p
      Well since this is Cyber Bar! For the first time in years I have put on my bikini bathing suit! Anybody want to join me in surfing? We don’t have to worry about sharks. They will smell the Bourbon on our breathes and run in the opposite direction! LOL!
      Now I’m surfing! Ohhh the wind feels good! Hey guys? Uh ohh!:confused: I just saw myself a huge great white whale! Ohh no! Hey guys! He’s swimming all around my surf board!
      Wholy Cow! He just grabbed me and my surfboard and is taking me out further into the ocean! HELLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPP! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 10:52 pm

      Hey these waves are much better than the wave machine!!!!;) Stu Babe, can I have a commicazi please.

      Jim, will you let me know how you and those in your area fair, since its hard to get my brother on his puter and you’re just up the beach from him:) Take care and batton down, wouldn’t want you to float away.;) Maybe you should take home a few barrels from Norb’s room-you know so you can put your family and critters and yourself in them, what a ride that would be!!!:eek:

    • Anonymous
      August 21, 2008 at 11:04 pm

      No waves for me please..I get motion sickness reeallllly reallly bad..

      Stu – I need something fruity and refreshing.

      And by the way…that was no whale…that was me trying to drag your butt back to the beach.

      Walking in the edge of the water and enjoying the breeze..ahhhh thisis the life.

      Make me a reservation

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2008 at 6:58 am

      I woke up floating in the middle of the ocean with a lime green umbrella tucked in my sunglasses. How did I get here? How do I get back? More important – where is my morning bag o’ bourbon? Well I’ll see if I can hitch a ride back to shore … nothing’s moving out here… except…. what is that huge black shape rushing at me from deep down below?

      Oh NO! I’ve somehow strayed into a nuclear sub testing zone and I’m surrounded by submarines! Ack! Looks like I won’t have any trouble getting back to shore now… but can someone come bail me out? And they took that lime green umbrella too… said they thought it was some kind of radar or something.

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2008 at 8:18 am

      Julie, I’m on my way…..watch for the lime green sub with the life line…that will be me. Grab on and I’ll tow you back to shore. Stu and Holly have your bourbon bag ready with straw and all.

      I also had them rustle up some muffins, donuts, cheese, ham and fruit. Lots of French Vanilla coffee for those who like a bit of flavour and plain for those who don’t. Oh yeah, fresh squeezed orange juice on demand!

      I am looking for some entertainment for tonight. It has been too quiet here of late. Julie, think your hubby would stop by tonight and entertain us? Awsome if he could.

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2008 at 8:47 am

      Hey Julie! When those submarines drop you off how bout send them to me. I’m somewhere in the middle of the ocean still fighting off the whale! My bikini bottom is stuck on his fin and he keeps giving me a bull ride. I’m so woozy this morning that I may pass the drinks. And now not hungry because I’ve been slung to death. ๐Ÿ˜€
      He ate my surfboard! So all I have is his fin to hang on too! Send in the troops please!

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2008 at 12:10 pm

      WHoa! What have you all been drinking at the tavern. Just popped in to see what was being served and find out everybody is afloat with green umbrellas and bikinis!
      I’ll have what ever you girls are drinking!

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2008 at 12:30 pm

      Went to bed early and got up late. Bad move, I missed all the fun. After the visit to the heart doc this morning, I need something to get the blood flowing. Terry’s proof sound like it will do the trick. Barkeep, how about 190 proof rum or 150 proof vodka in a very tall glass with some ice. Please hold the umbrella, the fruit slices etc. Thank you. I’m just going to sit here and watch Jan and Julie try and get back to shore. Don’t tell them, but they are already on shore. They just haven’t realized it yet. Any side bets on how long it is going to take them to realize it? May when Terry or Norb shows up they can tell them.

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2008 at 12:32 pm

      And I thought I couldn’t believe my eyes: a mermaid with long hair riding a white whale. What a sight ๐Ÿ˜€ Glad you made it back OK, Linda.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2786567093_ab67ac005f_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2008 at 2:42 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Hey Jim maybe being as I live close to the distilleries, I could sneak into Austin Nichols where they make Wild Turkey. Get you some of the stuff they have just made, from what I hear it’s around 220 proof. How would you like to be the person that has the job, of tasting that. I’m sure you could really call that stuff firewater, hey Norb I’d like to take a ride on that white whale. ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2008 at 5:41 pm

      Oh man! LOL! I done got caught in a photo. Well at least the whale brought me back into shore and I am now getting my sea sick feeling away. But boy was that fun! Are we all going to the beach again tonight? I’m starving, so I guess I will grab myself a bite to eat and have myself some of those strong shots of liquor! Go home and take a fresh shower and then pop in later. See what kind of excitement we have in here tonight!

    • Anonymous
      August 22, 2008 at 5:51 pm

      Terry, the best job in the world is doing something you love to do and getting paid for it. I guess the person that tastes the Wild Turkey definitely fits that description.

      Linda glad to see you made it back. Norb even got a picture of your episode. What on for tonight?

    • Anonymous
      August 24, 2008 at 10:06 pm

      Boy, the Tavern had a quiet weekend. Thank goodness, Julie, we were on the beach. Why didn’t someone tell us what was up? And here I thought my lime green sub was sure to save you…..what I really needed was a sandpail and a shovel:D

      So what’s everyone drinking? I’lll have a Pina Colata.

      Norb was that you in the tunnel last night? And Jim, I saw someone behind him and thought it might have been you. Sure would like to see you make it all the way to Canada one of these days. But I guess you’re battery charge, Norb, may not make it. You’ll have to have Jim come up with some cyber stuff to get you here:eek:

    • Anonymous
      August 24, 2008 at 11:24 pm

      [FONT=Georgia]I feel like I been crawling around in the tunnel this wknd, I need a shot of the double hammer. 151 rum maybe I’ll just set it on fire & let it burn for a bit, just to give it even more kick.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 25, 2008 at 12:06 am

      This has been some weekend. We had heavy rain to the east, north and west of us, but we only got about 0.6″ here. I’m not complaining. I think I need a drink before I turn in. Terry they had a 190 rum in Austria a few year back. I think they still make it. Barkeep, if you have any of that 190 rum please set up a double for me and see if Terry want one too. Put it on my tab. As a matter of fact set up everyone. The next round is on me.

    • Anonymous
      August 25, 2008 at 12:25 am

      sorry guys..i was on the beach helping the sea turtles make it to the water..didn’t see the sub come in.

      My weekend was so hot but finally rain today so the beach still sounds nice…gotta relax before surgery on tuesday..oh the thought scares me…barkeep better make mine a double.

    • Anonymous
      August 25, 2008 at 8:42 am

      Hello my Tavern friends. I decided to take the weekend off from drinking. All that partying I did the other day landed me with that whale and then I had an aweful hangover. So Linda here just took it easy and stayed home. Gearing up for the week! Hmm! Another day on the beach sounds good. But I’m not going to get into that water! That whale is sitting out there wanting to go swimming again, so I think I will let another one get the free ride in here!:D
      Some breakfast sounds good. Think I will eat some breakfast first and have a cold drink and then give me a Pina Colada with a double shot.

    • Anonymous
      August 25, 2008 at 10:22 am

      Hey Sherry, let me buy you a fortifiying beverage to get you going for tomorrow! You need something strong and sweet…Holly what have you got?

      And get Jim and Terry another of those 190 proofs. They’re still standing:D
      Jim, sounds like you won’t need the Tavern beach for swimming…..just drive down the road a ways and you’ll be floating….

    • Anonymous
      August 25, 2008 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks for the drink. I’m thinking I need something really really strong for in the morning since for some reason the doctor doesn’t think I need anything..

      Go figure. They are going to cut on my chest with just a little shot of numbing medicine and I;m just supposed to lay there all cool calm and collected..aint gonna happen..:o

      So, I think I will just take my sorry old self out to the beach, spread out on that big blankie and drink myself into oblivion..somebody just roll me into the hospital in the morning. I’m sure they won’t notice.

    • Anonymous
      August 25, 2008 at 10:07 pm

      Sherry, my friend, I gotcha covered! I am ready to roll:D Here, have one of those 190 proof things Terry and Jim are drinking. The perfect anesthetic. You wouldn’t catch me lying there without something to knock me out…If Emma was here I’d just borrow her hammer….
      ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Since you’re nervous, and who wouldn’t be, I’m staying right here on my own blankie beside you and not leaving until it’s time to roll you in to the hospital. I promise to stay sober so I can thwart anything bad comin’ your way.

    • Anonymous
      August 25, 2008 at 11:10 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Wow Sherry I truly think you need a good stiff triple shot of the 190, Hey I wish you the best. Hey my brother has a pretty hefty sized rubber hammer here if you want to take that with you, then if the Dr hurts you you could sort of let him have it.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 26, 2008 at 4:44 am

      Hi Sherry! Good luck today! I am going to by you a triple shot too~ Hugs

    • Anonymous
      August 26, 2008 at 10:13 am

      Morning everyone! Well the sun is shining….I rolled Sherry in to the hospital this am as promised. Terry, she took the rubber hammer ๐Ÿ˜€ . Let’s raise our glass to our pal Sherry that all goes well today.

      Taking my book and going out to the deck. I am claiming the lounge chair by the deep end under those gorgeous trees. I need a Sling, Holly. And keep the glass full today. It’s supposed to be a hot one!

    • Anonymous
      August 26, 2008 at 11:54 am

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=purple]Well our high today is only suppose to be 27c/76f Jan & it’s currently 24c/81f I’ll take that & I’ll also take a Tom Collins with a triple shot of gin. Hope Sherry whacks that Dr good with the hammer, as if I haven’t seen several I’d like to do more than whack them. My wife had several when she was hospitalized, at times I’d literally like to have knocked them on their, well you figure that one out. [/COLOR][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 26, 2008 at 4:28 pm

      Hey there group! Boy the beach seems to be the happening place now….Got to get the last fun in before fall which is quickly approaching. I think I’d like to spend some time in the sand. Hopefully Sherry’s day went well. Meanwhile I’ll toast her with a Velvet Hammer. Anyone else want one too?

      1 1/2 oz Vodka
      1 tbsp Creme de Cacao
      1 tbsp Cream

    • Anonymous
      August 26, 2008 at 4:44 pm

      JanB…I’m in….anything to honour our gal Sherry. She needed every kind of hammer today. ๐Ÿ˜€ Meet you out at the beach. Gotta catch the rays before the Saskatchewan winter closes in on me….

    • Anonymous
      August 26, 2008 at 6:37 pm

      Cheers to Sherry! I take a bottle of vodka please!

    • Anonymous
      August 26, 2008 at 10:01 pm

      Hi Guys,
      Well I made it..Today was unbelievable..I have five brothers and two weeks ago brother number three had emergency surgery for heart blockages (just had open heart surgery three years ago) anyway, I was supposed to take him to the doctor tomorrow but can’t do that now..yesterday I took brother number two to the VA clinic for emergency appointment and then the emergency room..mom ended up taking him back today and they admitted him to the hospital and did emergency surgery on him..my boyfriend took me to the surgery today and then went and picked up brother number two’s kids after school and has them ovre night so mom can be with brother number two and brother number one and take brother number three to the doctor tomorow..needless to say..much stress today so forget the hammer I need a double and a nice beach chair.

      Very confusing so wow do I need a vacation.

    • Anonymous
      August 26, 2008 at 10:06 pm

      Okay, so now I am really confused…..but give me another Sling and I’ll be fine ๐Ÿ˜€

      Sherry, glad things went well for you but sorry your family is going through such tough times. I hope things work out for your brother. Stu has your drink ready and there’s a beach chair beside me over under the trees. Come over…bring a good book and loose yourself to fantasy…

    • Anonymous
      August 26, 2008 at 11:40 pm

      the city’s handicap van took me to Carol’s high school today. I finally had the chance to get to know some of the people there, see her classroom and this fantastic new huge high school. I wish that I would have been able to go to one like that. Anyhow, she took me to Loveland for another aqua therapy session. I was a little more daring today walking across the pool diagonally with Carol making waves as usual — to challenge me I guess. After we got back home she mixed us up a Manhattan. Then, since I was thirsty I came up with a new drink I want to share with you tonight.

      2 ounces of vodka
      1 ounce of dry vermouth
      fill up with orange juice
      and lots of ice

      the vermouth provides just enough balance to the sweetness of the orange juice. Maybe I’ll call it the [B]CIDP Blaster[/B] , enough of it and you forget about everything …. you’ll forget why you wobble, because of the CIDP or because of the drink.:D

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 12:39 am

      hey everybody!

      sherry needs one of those blasters, doesnt she?! norbs here to save the day!!! i have to try one of em; sounds good! that aqua therapy sounds awesome…a drink, aqua therapy, and the a nice warm lounge chair, and then a soft, comfy bed!!! aaaaahhhhh…

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 5:15 am

      Hi Norb, Sherry and Janet! I am up early this morning and fixing bacon, eggs and toast for breakfast this morning. Decided to open up early so we can all give Sherry a Norb’s CIDP BLASTER! We are having a get well Tavern Party today. Serving Norb’s new recipe! I cheated though and have tried one out. Norb! Yum yum! Awesome taste! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ By the time you all come in, I might have to go home. Already have had three of Norb’s CIDP Blasters and going on 4~ ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 10:02 am

      Good Morning, good to see you all so early. Jamie, we’ve been missing you…but you’re forgiven! You have an awesome excuse. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Well, today I am ready to try one of those Blasters. Think it could blast me right out of this world? ๐Ÿ˜€

      The pool table has been sitting idle. Norb, wanna rack ’em up and have me a game? Then Jim, maybe you want to throw a few darts. I can think of a couple people right now whose picture I would love to put on the board. Then I would sit them down in Emma’s chair and…well you get the message.:eek:

      Taking my drink out on the deck. Talk to you all later.

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 11:36 am

      this is just great. My game at the pool table at the tavern has improved 200%. I’ve even tried to practice the game on my computer and wasn’t getting anywhere.
      Glad you liked my modified screwdriver, Linda. boy it must have done a number on me last night. I slept through until quarter of nine this morning without waking up around eight as usual. Carol was already gone to school even though she had a late start today. I know it’s pretty late but is there any breakfast left here at Tavern?

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 11:44 am

      Norb, it’s never too late at the Tavern!! ๐Ÿ˜€ Let’s get Stu to rustle you up something. And there is lots of coffee if you need it! Guess all that swimming did you in yesterday.

      So, what are we playing on the pool table? I am new to pool so you gotta help me out here. All I know how to do is hit the cue ball and hope it hits something else into a pocket…:eek:

      Maybe get me another drink, Stu. I am still standing and I need all the help I can get if I’m gonna hit anything here! Oh Norb, sorry ๐Ÿ˜ฎ That yellow ball was supposed to go in the corner pocket…not into your lap…glad it missed your head! Are you okay? Jeez Louise….this looked so easy….

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 12:09 pm

      [I][FONT=Georgia]Wow kinda looks like we might need to take cover here, get me a double shot of 190 & throw in some OJ. That should make a good powerful screwdriver today, think I’ll go out sit in the sun. As it’s been mist raining at home all morning, take it easy Jan as those flying pool balls can be pretty nasty. ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/FONT][/I]

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 1:03 pm

      Jan, breakfast sounds great and a lot of coffee please. Looks like I can take some time off today so I’m heading to the beach behind the tavern. It a good thing that the cyber sun tans you and doesn’t cause a sunburn or skin damage.

      Terry, sound like you have been getting what’s left of Fay. Just think we may have another one heading this way. It’s a good thing that the tavern is a designated hurricane shelter.

      Norb, are you up for a game of 8 ball? I haven’t played in years, but it’s like riding a bicycle isn’t it? Once you learn how to, you can pick one up years later and still ride it.

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 1:54 pm

      ouch, Janet. You’re supposed to aim at the pool pockets not at my pockets. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ here let me help you little. All you have to do is draw lines on the table like in the example below. No, no, please, put the chalk back. You have to draw imaginary lines [U]in your head[/U]. Depending on how you change the direction of the cue stick, the lines change. If you aim at the side of the yellow ball in our example it will hit the purple ball and put it right in the pocket. go ahead and try it

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2802947887_2083f28466_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 2:14 pm

      Okay, here I go….sorry about the little chalk mark on the table. I thought you meant to draw lines….

      Okay, purple ball, purple ball…whoops that was the orange ball. Okay, so my imaginary lines are off….guess I need another drink. Stu, set me up with soemthing will ya? And Norb, maybe you should move over a bit. I’m aiming for the purple ball but you never know ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Okay that was a bit better. What next Norb?

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 2:43 pm

      oh no, what did you do now? You’re supposed to imagine the lines with your eyes open not closed. When you hit the orange ball you almost pocketed the cue ball. These are the lines you would have seen if you had it would have kept your eyes open. okay, give it another try. See the red ball in the second picture in the far left corner? if you hit it on the side lightly it’ll go into the pocket very easily. — you are wearing me out. It’s time for my afternoon nap. You are on your own ๐Ÿ˜€
      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2803916034_361afe53ff_o.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2803916090_3817c7c82a_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 5:01 pm

      I think I will try a few games of pool with you Norb. Used to pretty good at pool many years back. A little older now but I can still play!
      Terry! Sounds like me and you both are getting Fay remnants. We have been having alot of tornadoes in my state today. All over! Got a close call earlier but things turned out okay and did not hit my house! Whew! Think I will have another one of Norbs CIDP Blasters! They are really tasty! Thanks Norb!

    • Anonymous
      August 27, 2008 at 5:41 pm

      Holy cow…did you see that shot Norb! I hit that red ball up side it’s head and down she went…right into the corner pocket just like you said! Now while you sleep, I’m gonna keep practising so that I don’t give you a complete heart attack with my shots!

      Then Jim, I think your up….but don’t forget to bring riot gear….as you can tell Norb is one lucky man…I darn near killed him with one of my shots! You are gonna need all the safety coverage you can get! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      August 28, 2008 at 9:17 am

      This tavern can be a dangerous place! Flying bottles, umbrellas and now balls! Maybe we should keep the darts hidden for awhile! I don’t think Stu can sustain anymore damage! Since its still morning how about a mimosa for the group? Put it on my tab….Holly how about some fresh fruit waffles…..anybody been picking berries or such lately? I only have tomatoes coming out of my ears these days….not much of a breakfast fruit unless we make juice.

    • Anonymous
      August 28, 2008 at 11:00 am

      wow Janet, you sure did improve 100%. I don’t think I need riot gear anymore. that last shot was incredible. To pocket two balls, the orange and yellow, with one shot, I couldn’t have done any better.

      I’m a little worried to play against Linda. she said she used to be good in the past. How much better is she going to be at cyber pool ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      I think I’ll take a rain check for now, got to get home. Carol left me a message before heading for school to copy 2 more German YouTube videos and put them on a DVD.
      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2805373957_739e57c664_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • August 28, 2008 at 12:17 pm

      Hullo friends. Is this the place where everybody knows your name?

      Glad I stuck my head into this tavern door. I have never been here before. You should advertise more. (Or is this a private pub?)

      Wow, this is a big ship. I like these little drinks with umbrellas (even though my drink is a virgin smoothies are good too). And I can keep the souvenir glasses too. I hope I can fit them all into my suitcase.

      Anybody up for shuffle board? (Shuffling is my standard mode of transportation these days ๐Ÿ˜€ ).

      Can’t wait until we get to the next port.

      Gary

    • Anonymous
      August 28, 2008 at 12:26 pm

      i am soooooo up for a game of pool!!! i might be rusty, though. its been a while! and maybe im up for a real drink, too? an amaretto sour:cool: yeah, that sounds good. baby is on formula now, so mommy can be a bit naughty every now and then:eek: actually, last night i went to a bar for the first time in, um……what seems like forever! i had one drink, an amaretto sour, but they didnt have my cherries:( thats okay! i know we have barrels of em here! and no baby in my belly to turn cherry-red, should i eat too many!

    • Anonymous
      August 28, 2008 at 12:33 pm

      GARY!! LOL I just come in to see what the heck all the noise was in here! I usually just stop in and put out all the pretzels and nuts. I think we need more than that for this group so I left a tray of wings in your favorite flavor right on the end of the bar for everyone to enjoy! Have a great holiday weekend.

    • Anonymous
      August 28, 2008 at 6:46 pm

      Looks like we just have to add a pool room with a few more table so everyone can play. Let me see what I can come up with.

    • Anonymous
      August 28, 2008 at 6:59 pm

      Oh boy is Emma gonna be ticked when she gets back…she has been missing all the fun. Gary…Howdy and welcome to the cyber bar to die for! We serve the best virgin drinks you could ever ask for!!!

      And Jim…he wants to play shuffleboard….get back to the drawing board! We need a shuffleboard room.

      I still have Terry’s rubber hammer and my lime green hard hat so let’s get busy. We should have it done for you Gary in…what…an hour? Give or take? Then you are on for a rousing game!

      Jan, got any more Mimosa’s? I am one thirsty lady!

    • Anonymous
      August 28, 2008 at 7:49 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]OK, the dart room, the pool hall, and the beach bar are added. Hope you like it[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [IMG]http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9743/updatetavernks7.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 28, 2008 at 10:28 pm

      Uh Jim? Where’s the shuffleboard for Gary?

    • Anonymous
      August 28, 2008 at 11:47 pm

      Hi Gary! I will play you in a game of shoufleboard. I used to be in a league in PA. Just want to warn you though! I have had a few 300’s!:D
      But my favorite game is Fooz Ball! So where’s the Foozball table Jim!
      I came from a time frame during the hippie days! A couple tokes of something back then, and I became Fooz-ball queen. ๐Ÿ˜€ Of course the toking of things is a thing of my past. Childhood thing! Grew out of that one.
      But give me 3 drinks and I can play some games! Got to put the ACDC and Led Zeppelin on though. Those songs get me rocking. Puts me back in my childhood days!
      I love playing fooz-ball! The best thing about that game is getting a hard shot and then you hear the Ding! Score!!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 12:08 am

      [FONT=Palatino Linotype]Well I feel like Pure D Crap tonight, I’ll take a Gin Collins with a quadruple shot of Tanqueray. Like I said I feel like crap, maybe even one of those 151 rum fireballs. Think I’ll just go outside & look at the sky & stargaze for awhile.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 12:51 am

      Hey Terry! Looks like we both are up tonight! Well now you have a drinking partner! SHHHH! Don’t tell the other’s, but I have been out training that whale at the beach and she is now much more tame since I broke her in! Wanna go for a swim! ๐Ÿ˜€
      After the swim, we”ll grab ourselve a fishing pole and go fishing a while. We’ll take a few bottles from the Tavern and blame it on Norb! What do you say? We”ll keep the party going while the other’s are sleeping!:D
      But we have to keep this a secret now so the other’s won’t talk!:D

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 11:15 am

      Terry, wanna make that a double? And I’ll join ya! Jim is gonna have that room design ready for us so we need to have lots of “liquids” in us if we’re going to work in this heat.

      Then I am going to get me a puzzle book….sudoku I think….and go out on the deck for awhile. Need a bit of peace and quiet! Gotta get ready for the band tonight. Anyone know whose playing? I heard it was The Mamas and the Papas ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 11:44 am

      Being the superb bartender assist that I am I found a drink that I thought was appropriate for the group. It is our special for the day…..Its for all the shooters, (pool, darts, shuffle board, water polo, etc! ) Its called a “Sharpshooter” and I’m sure it will improve your games….if not you won’t care! I get to toss a couple new bottles that I haven’t seen for awhile so that is cool too. Here is the secret recipe:
      * 1/2 oz Ouzo
      * 1/2 oz Vodka
      * 6 drops Tabasco Sauce
      Any Takers?

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 11:47 am

      JanB…set me up with one of those. Sounds deadly! Just don’t clunk me with one of those bottles!

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 11:57 am

      Stand back just to be sure, I haven’t done this for a bit so I am more rusty than ever! You will have to let me know how it tastes…..it sounds a bit “spicy” for me but I just mix them!

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 2:11 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=blue]Jan I’ll take the drink but leave the vodka out, I just remembered me & vodka don’t get along very good. I remember something from my early 20s, I had been drinking beer & somebody dared me to turn up a 1/2 pint of 100 proof vodka & drink half of it. [/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=blue][/COLOR][/FONT]
      [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=blue] I did a little more than that, try all of it, ๐Ÿ˜ฎ did I ever get sick with that one. I remember laying on my friends fron porch with my head hanging over the edge, letting it go everywhere. So me & vodka just don’t get along, that seems like such a long time ago. Oh to be back in my 20s & know what I know now. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/COLOR][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 9:32 pm

      Hmmm…Terry..the vodka here is magic and safe so you can try as much as you want. I mean really if i can look good in a bikini then you can surely handle the vodka. Now me, I’ll have one of those little fruity drinks with a twirly straw and a nice big lounge chair and a beach umbrella. Oh and maybe one of those cabana boys.

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 11:07 pm

      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=purple]Well here you go Stormy, I brought plenty of white lightning there should be enough for everyone. ๐Ÿ˜€ [COLOR=#000000][IMG]http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/5.gif[/IMG][/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 29, 2008 at 11:53 pm

      Terry, please save some of the good old white lighten for me. Thanks

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2008 at 6:59 am

      Hey there Tavern-mates,
      Just wanted to apologize for skipping out on breakfast the last few weeks – it’s been a rough time and I just haven’t had the energy to make breakfast. Hopefully next week I’ll be back in the saddle whipping up breakfast fantasies… meanwhile, can someone please keep my bag’o’booze filled if you aren’t too busy?”

      Thanks! Julie

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2008 at 10:15 am

      As the bar tender assistant I will take on keeping your bag full Julie, if it means you will be back for breakfasts! Terry I liked the picture of you with your jug. Please don’t expect me to toss that one! That could seriously hurt me even in cyberspace! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Stormy your “fruity” drink is sitting right beside your beach chair waiting. It looks like a beautiful day at the Tavern. Maybe we should set up some beach volleyball!

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2008 at 10:56 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]Here is your beach volley ball set up. I’m still working the the shuffleboard. Enjoy.

      If your still open for breakfast, I could use a big plate what ever you have along with a big mug of coffee, please[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [IMG]http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/3654/vollyballmm9.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2008 at 3:17 pm

      I took these at Santa Cruz, California

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2811150857_12c3a08626.jpg[/IMG]

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2811996464_a58c509b0c.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 30, 2008 at 6:22 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Well after watching the volleyball I’m ready for something with a kick in it, Just get me a shot glass full of Jack Daniels,:eek: forget the glass give me the bottle. [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 10:06 am

      ๐Ÿ˜€ Wow! I haven’t been here in a while. “Life” got in the way. I just love what you have done with the place. Do you mind if I sneek into a quiet dark corner and sip something while I soak up all the atmosphere you have generated?;) Aaahhh. So nice.

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 11:21 am

      Alma, help yourself, but don’t forget the breakfast in being served. The best part about it is that is free. Can I please have a large serving of what every you are cooking and a big pot of coffee. I have to jump start my brain once again.

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 12:58 pm

      Jim, love what you’ve done with beach! Is that Emma making that big shot over the net? Sure looks like her! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Well, Had a great day at the wedding yesterday but now I need something to fortify me for the day. What are you guys serving? And I’ll take what ever Stu and Holly can rustle up for breakfast!

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 2:09 pm

      short-ribs a la Ken
      I buy twelve short-ribs and trim them of excess fat.
      Then I just use salt and pepper (both freshly ground of course).

      I also either prepare, or in this case buy mirepoix, and use about 1ยฝ to 2 cups.
      I start the mirepoix sauteing in a large skillet.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2812730924_89ec842742_o.jpg[/IMG]

      While the mirepoix is becoming just translucent I put a quart of organic beef stock in a
      crock-pot with some garlic powder (yes…you may use fresh), and a little parsley, celery flakes, a bay leaf, and salt & pepper (freshly ground of course) to taste.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2811881951_3f3e57342f_o.jpg[/IMG]

      I set the crock-pot on high.
      Once the mirepoix is done I transfer that to the crock-pot.
      Now it’s time to brown the short-ribs. Brown on a medium-low setting
      to get a deeper/browner crust without burning.
      Arrange those little babies nicely in your large skillet and brown on each side.
      For those that are good with math, notice that I do these in two batches…..

      I said EACH side – there are six sides – yeah, yeah I know how hard
      it is to get these brown on the ends…. TRY!
      Eventually they should look like this.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2811882079_93b361e885_o.jpg[/IMG]

      Okay, now they’re done NICELY, so we put them all standing ON ENDS in our crock-pot.
      Then we’re going to cook those babies covered for 2ยฝ to 3 hours on high.
      You don’t want to have the meat falling off the bones, but it should pull away easily.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2811882149_331a95f577_o.jpg[/IMG]

      Oh, I almost forgot…..I remove the short-ribs from the crock pot and then I use an immersion blender to puree all the ingredients in the broth so it makes a nice gravy!

      Serve on egg noodles (my favorite) or rice (my next choice) or over mashed potatoes…..
      or any darn way you want!

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 2:49 pm

      I vote for Ken as the new chef at the Tavern! Julie can do the breakfasts and Ken can do the other meals….All in favor?

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 3:11 pm

      Hi everybody,
      I smell something good cooking, that’s why I came in. This is my first visit to the Tavern. I may have to come every evening to eat with food like this.
      My compliments to the chef and a drink to toast him. Any non alcohol drink will do.
      Shirley

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 4:08 pm

      Shirley..Welcome to the Tavern. You need to have a look around. We have a dart room, pool tables, beach, pool, cellar with fine dining and much more. If you look aound in the cellar, you’ll see the secret tunnels to Canada. We can wave at each other from each end! ๐Ÿ˜€

      So can I buy you a drink. We have a great Red Mosquito, or you could try the house special. If you want to we could take a drink and go sit on the lounge beside the pool. I have to be sure to get Julie’s bag filled before she wakes up anyway.

      Don’t swim in the ocean though. I hear there are weird subs and sharks out there. You never know what they’ll do….:eek:

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 5:14 pm

      Wow! Can’t believe the way this place is set up. I been to the tunnels and waved to you Jan. Watched beach volley ball and now ready for that drink Jan and the lounge at the pool. I will not trip over Julie or her bag.
      Heavy as my legs feel I would sink in the ocean and besides, I’ve heard too many horror stories of what is in the ocean.
      Have to find some shade, I need to cool off.

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 6:30 pm

      There are some great lounge chairs on the far side of the pool under the trees. I love sitting there, so wanna head over?

      Don’t worry about tripping over Julie. Just make sure the straw is in her mouth and the bag is full and you’ll be her friend forever.

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 7:48 pm

      This is great under trees and the nice breeze we have.
      Think I’ll take a nap but don’t let anyone mistake me for Julie. Don’t want to be out that long.

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 9:02 pm

      Yes! Grab a chaise lounge under the trees…..the bar is centrally located so we don’t have to stagger far for a drink……

      [IMG]http://farm1.static.flickr.com/88/218748101_c7ce407867_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      August 31, 2008 at 9:14 pm

      What a beautiful place and palm trees. I think I’m in the tropics. I’ll have to visit more often. Great people, great times.

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 10:19 am

      Yup, it just keeps getting better here all the time.

      We have breakfast set up this am. There is french toast with strawberries and icing sugar, Canadian bacon, scrambled eggs with cheese, peppers and onions, breakfast sausages and fresh fruit of all kinds. There is a big pot of tea and lots of coffee with flavoring for those of you who like something different.

      Stu and Holly are all ready for the last day of the long weekend. The bar is stocked, they have tonnes of fru-fru drinks ready. Help yourselves. I am going to find Shirley. Last I saw her she was snoozing out under the palm trees. I am going to check on her and Julie, top up Julie’s bag, then I am heading to the tunnels to see if Emma is down there.

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 11:26 am

      Good morning, really enjoyed my sleep, going to eat some of this great breakfast and go help my niece move today. I’ll be back for dinner & a drink. Keep my lounge under the palms reserved. See you later Jan.
      Shirley

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 11:38 am

      Happy Labor Day everyone! Its the last day of summer for the kids here. They are headed back to school tomorrow. ๐Ÿ˜Ž so in celebration, Holly would you bring me a swimming pool and I’ll have it over there in the shade where I can still watch the volleyball game. I just plan to chill today.
      * 1 Scoop Ice Crushed
      * 1/4 Oz. Cream Sweet
      * 3/4 Oz. Cococut Cream
      * 2 Oz. Pineapple Juice
      * 3/4 Oz. Vodka
      * 1 1/2 Oz. Rum Light
      * 1/4 Oz. Curacao Blue

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 11:59 am

      that drink sounds delicious Jan. I’ll have some of that – after Janet’s scrumptious breakfast. . Before coming in I first had to vent at ” just checking in” about the deluge of spam that started coming in a few days ago for the very first time. I had to come here to get away from it.:D
      Emma should be back soon. I received a card from her Saturday and she’s doing fine waiting for the computer to get fixed.

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 12:22 pm

      Good to hear! I miss her! I have been practising my pool game and Jim made the neutrons and protons disappear so no more flying balls!!!! I am getting good at. Thanks to your lessons of course!

      Glad you enjoyed breakfast. Gonna go check out your vent. Stu, gimme a beer and extra spicy clamato please!

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 3:32 pm

      I hope I’m not to late for breakfast. I slept in this morning. I had gotten up twice during the night to check on the weather. So far so good and I hope it stays that way. Jan’s drink sounds great. Anyone for a pool tournament today?

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 4:03 pm

      I’m in but look out….I’ve been practising!:D

      I could use a good double….what have you got Stu?

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 6:11 pm

      Okay…..cue ’em up and grap a stick! I’m ready!

      [IMG]http://photos.igougo.com/images/p181494-pool_table.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 6:17 pm

      Oh, oh, Norb….Ken has a really professional looking table there! I may need some help.

      Okay Ken, do you want me to break? Stu, hold off on the double….don’t want any flying cue balls or anything knocking Ken back into next week. Norb needed a fishing net last week to catch my shots! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ I’m better now, especially if I hold my tongue the right way. No, Ken, I am not sticking my tongue out at you. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

      Yikes, look at those balls roll. Okay next shot I am putting the purple ball in the side pocket, banking off of the end.

    • Anonymous
      September 1, 2008 at 7:38 pm

      Uh, oh……gotta wait until he get done shooting…..

      [IMG]http://www.villagelanepress.com/Trick-Shot.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2008 at 8:52 am

      Could you rustle up some raspberry crepes this morning? I haven’t had them in ages and they sound good for a change. Now that the kids are at school I am going to have to find another hobby. Maybe we should add a “hobby” room to the tavern….sort of turn into a community center that has drinks! Hmmm maybe this is a new concept to be trialed.

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2008 at 11:58 am

      Jim. JanB wants a community centre! Can you get on that? And raspberry crepes are on the way. Want some whipped cream with those? Real farm cream? I’ll pick some up and send it down the tunnel!

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2008 at 12:08 pm

      absolutely on the whipped cream! Thanks for the offer. mmmmmmmm good!

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2008 at 2:55 pm

      OK..I could use a really really really stiff drink and a massage. Call in the cabana boys. After what I have been thru with my two kids yesterday and today I think I deserve it..:D Now joshua is considering joining the Navy, alyssa was activated today for hurricane relief and momma just needs a break.

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2008 at 5:50 pm

      That does call for a VERY stiff drink and a massage!!! Well, we need kids like your daughter and son to keep us all safe, but as a mom, I don’t know how I would take that news. It is kind of a hard when on one hand you are so very proud of their choice to serve, but terrified of what the outcome of serving may bring. God bless is the best I can offer you and prayers to keep them both safe. (I have son, Joshua, too. The name means “whom God has saved”. I will pray that he holds to the meaning of his name and remains safe.)

      Now I need a drink too. I am so frustrated at the world and at the wars. I pray for peace but…..

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2008 at 6:56 pm

      I haven’t been in here for awhile, but I’m feeling good today. I had the feeling come over me that things are behind me now and I can move forward.

      I’ll have a bloody mary.

      I’m going to the symposium, hotel room reservation made, flight scheduled too.

      [IMG]http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/7416/bloodymarypn9.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 2, 2008 at 8:41 pm

      Wow liz, i don’t know what that tastes like but it sure looks good. Can I have one too..maybe we’ll have a couple poolside at the symposium. HMMM wonder if they have cabana boys:D

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 12:34 am

      Uh oh……”Houston we have a problem”….

      It seems that a couple of us are out in the back of the Tavern and have been partying a little too hard…….

      [IMG]http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g52/wonamus/drunks.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 4:45 am

      ๐Ÿ˜€ ROFL! Ohh dear Ken! You missed me in the photo. I was on the other side of that table passed out too! Whew! Boy do I have a hangover this morning. How about a nice glass of tomato juice.
      I need some nutrients now because of all that beer!

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 7:58 am

      Our tavern does have something for everyone! Glad I wasn’t out back! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ The beer must have got to them because they weren’t within the safe confines of our cyberspace! I think I will have a massage today if Stormy is done, didn’t know we had one on staff but its a great idea. By the way does our massage therapist have a name? Meanwhile I can rustle up some omelettes for anyone who is interested.

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 8:42 am

      yes of course, juan carlo gives great massages and if you like maria will use the warming stones. they say all the stars have massages with warming stones so we thought the tavern could use a little star treatment.

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 8:49 am

      Maria get those stones a warming….it sounds fabulous. Meanwhile how about a veggie omelette? I found the peppers that Ken brought in and they still look so yummy.

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 9:55 am

      Oh dear! You all have that picture wrong! That is how we do Yoga here in Saskatchewan! Those are my neighbors! The guy on the chair is our instructor:D !

      So massages all around for my friends and could you make sure they all get the drink of their choice? I want I Brown Cow, extra Kahlua please.

      And I’m skipping breakfast today. Someone said they are serving cold cereal today….no one wanted to cook so I’ll wait for lunch. The Buffalo Wings here rock so I’m holding out and saving the calories….oh yeah, htis is cyber space…there aren’t any! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 10:43 am

      Ill take a massage out under the palms. Today is a day for relaxing.

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 11:21 am

      Anyone want to join me in some Saskatchewan style Yoga?:D Flying to Calgary today so need to get into “shape” for the flight! ๐Ÿ˜€ Give me another Brown Cow!

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 3:19 pm

      ๐Ÿ˜‰ [I][FONT=Georgia][SIZE=4][COLOR=purple]I have one thing to say ![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/I]
      [I][FONT=Georgia][SIZE=7][COLOR=#800080]Welcome Back Emma ! [SIZE=4] [/SIZE][SIZE=5]I’m just happy to see you back, maybe we can all go sit out on the beach & drink Margaritas. ๐Ÿ˜€ I sure missed you Emma ![/SIZE][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 4:19 pm

      Terry, I’m with you! Here’s to our buddy Emma!!!! And out to the beach we go with a pitcher of marguerita’s, good friends and nice warm sand!

    • Anonymous
      September 3, 2008 at 5:51 pm

      Okay, one last shot before I leave. Need some “sustenance” for the “long” trip ๐Ÿ˜€ . Terry, hold down the Tavern until I get back. No wall knocking down or anything…I need to be in on that action!

      I am heading down to the tunnel to wave goodbye. *wave,wave* Talk to you all as soon as I can.

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2008 at 9:07 am

      bye jan, have a good trip! Since I have tried Maria’s hot stone massage, today I will give juan carlo a try. He is all set up and ready. Julie any special requests for the bag today? By the way who has been winning the pool games? I haven’t seen any results posted lately…..Enjoy the day today.

    • Anonymous
      September 4, 2008 at 10:22 pm

      Hey I feel like crap tonight, I think I need a good fireball 151. I think that Z Turn mower just shook me up a bit too much today.

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2008 at 10:18 am

      Wow, I go away for a day and all heck breaks loose for people on the forum. I think we need to have a drink to fortify ourselves for whats ahead. Here’s to all our friends, that health issues are easily resolved. Cheers my friends.

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2008 at 10:55 am

      cheers, I will join you. It better to worry together for everyone than alone.

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2008 at 1:29 pm

      Wowser–popped up yesterday from the tunnel and whoops wrong resort and popped back down and read 2 weeks of tavern reading and wow is this really our tavern?????? It is so cool…..have been working on the tunnels(got the lights in) and putting up milage signs-actually didn’t know whether to do miles or kilometers, so I made steps signs-like 1500 steps to Saskatchewan and 25000 steps to the brewery–some of the steps might be a little off-Norb sent me some cool music from lots of our tavern guests, and when Joy to the World came up, I might of messed up as I was stepping and dancing at the same time(thanks again Norb-wearing my bracelet too), quick stopped off and signed up for the yoga class, Jan-thought that was you and me in our construction clothes at first:D Borrowed a baseball chalker to put down some lines on the tunnels-a few lines are a little squiggly due ETOH in the chalker:). Till Julie can help with the murals, maybe some artists can volunteer to help-Canada and I get the lime green paint for the tunnel to the brewery…we’ll grab some paint brushes and try a little graffiti –

      Decided to stop in for the buffet breakfast Stu made and got hit by a volleyball so vollied it back over to the net and in my haste to check out this gorgeous place, almost tripped over Julie-filled her bag. Flying pool balls and juggling liquer bottles-two championship pool tables, met Juan-signed up for a message. Now, where are you guys-yoo hoo, Norb, Jan and Canada and Liz–Terry, which tree are you guys at???? I’m bringing out a tray of your favorites and we can sit awhile. It is so good to be back home with my friends. Gotta break Jim and his wife out of the hurricane belt and get them here to the tavern.

      Ok Canada Jan before we start with that lime green paint, got any ideas what walls we need to break down????? Or maybe some cabanas to build?? Terry no more mowing for a couple days, Jan, no more baling, we are going to drink our worries and pain away for a couple days.

      I’ll see you guys tonight. I actually have to go be home nurse to one of my friends-she just had surgery, and I am checking her vitals, incision, that kind of stuff. Nice to be needed. That’s what we can build–a first aid station–whatever Jim can’t change with his neutrons, etc. I can fix–you know one gulp of liquer for the nurse, one pour of liquer over the wound and a bandaid??:D

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2008 at 1:47 pm

      Emma, I always though that liquor worked better as an antiseptic when you drink it.

      Remember the old story about the professor who drop a worm in a glass of water and another worm into a glass of gin. The worm in the water was very lively, but the worm in the gin shriveled up and died. He then turned to the class and ask if they understood the meaning of his demonstration. From the back of the room one student yelled; “Drink gin and you will never have to worry about worms.” ๐Ÿ˜€

      If Stu is still cooking I could use some breakfast and strong coffee. I had some errands to run this morning and I didn’t have time to eat.

      Now I off to do battle with my car. I’m rebuilding the engine on my 94 Tempo. Why, because I now have the time and it is a blast taking an engine apart. I taking pictures at each step so hopefully I can put it back together again. There are more wires and senors on the engine then the last VW bug engine I rebuilt

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2008 at 3:06 pm

      Emma, I ‘m glad you didn’t notice the hole in the wall…..kinda slipped up again with the pool balls. To heck with paint brushes and rollers Emma. That takes too long. I brought us a nifty paint sprayer and we’ll have these tunnels done in no time. Gotta free up more time to drink!

      As to mileage, the steps in the tunnel work for me. I mean, come on, most of us are used to taking three steps forward and two steps back, so we’ll be right on! ๐Ÿ˜€ It’s gonna be great. Hey, when you were at that other tavern, did you get any ideas? I’m still waiting for the plans for the shuffleboard room…or maybe I missed them? You know me, I’m a real “knock down” person. Maybe we should have a demolition derby out back! Jim, you could buy an old clunker for used parts for that car your rebuilding and we could demolish the leftovers!!! I always wanted to trash a car….oh yeah…I did. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ And boy was I lucky I didn’t kill myself! Took the whole back half off of a Chevette one time..but that’s a story for another day!

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2008 at 6:13 pm

      Welcome back, Emma. We missed you. Glad you like the music and the GBS/CIDP bracelet. I cannot wear mine because it’s too small. instead, I put it on the arm of my power chair.

      for tonight I arranged for a special surprise dedicated to all the women here: maybe some of you remember the Lilith Fair concert tours. Some years ago, Sarah McLachlan became frustrated with concert promoters and radio stations that refused to feature two female musicians in a row. She founded the Lilith Fair tour, taking Lilith from the medieval Jewish legend that Lilith was Adam’s first wife. it was a huge success. The last concert was in Edmonton. Well, they agreed to come back for us tonight. Before they show up I’ll play a CD I just put together. I finally was able to extract the audio track from a Video CD we brought back – of all places – from Thailand. I edited out all the talking. this gave me something to do the last few weeks while Carol was teaching and I was alone at home. By the way she’s finished now.:D
      Here is a picture of the cover and what’s on the CD.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2831621856_b5858b4786_o.jpg[/IMG] …[IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2830787245_373c514510_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2008 at 6:48 pm

      I love these gals. I am excited that they agreed to come to our lowly Tavern…but then I am not surprised! We truly are the best! :p

      I bet you are glad to have Carol home now. It is nice having someone around. Let’s toast Carol’s teaching success and Norb’s free wheeling down to the Target store. (was it Target Norb? I can’t remember…getting old timer’s disease:D …or maybe had one too many to drink!)

      I am out on the deck tonight…no mosquito’s, (sorry Bat), no grasshoppers, no tornadoes and I told Gustav, Hanna and Ike that they are not welcome in our tavern unless they toe the line and calm down a bit! And by a bit, I made it clear that we frown on “blowing wind’. Jim, you get to bounce ’em out of here if they cause any “disturbance” what so ever. ๐Ÿ˜€

      Now, who wants to play pool? What? You don’t trust me with the cue? Okay, I’ll stick to the swimming pool, but I’m wearing a t-shirt over my bathing suit. And if you see a huge rock on the bottom of the pool? Well that might be me. Just stick Julie’s straw in my mouth and I’ll pretend I’m scuba diving!

    • Anonymous
      September 5, 2008 at 7:21 pm

      ok, all done with my nursing and counseling, so I am ready to party…Jan, let’s play pool before the girls get here. I love Sarah……

      paint sprayers-cool-never used one, but know what they look like, fun city!!!

      forget building tonight–I’ll use that tent and share with Juan and Maria— and Jim, I’m using that technique–drink for me, the nurse, and a drink for you, the patient, and a bandaid to boot? How’s that?

      hey Canada—thought of another thing to put out back–anyway you can sneak a few( well actually quite a few) bales of hay to the tavern and we can have go cart races???? Like the girls against the guys–heck, Terry can bring his mower, we all know Norb has his cool scooter, I think Jeff just bought one, we could change that to any small motorized(no horses)or battery operated vehicle allowed. I’m stickin with a go cart-probably the only thing that has a chance against Norb and Terry. Position Stu and the rest at various points around the track, like at a marathon race, to have a drink we can grab as we go by?

      I missed you guys so much; I’m so glad to be back.

      OK Canada-do you want stripes or solids-you can break……:D

    • Anonymous
      September 6, 2008 at 12:09 am

      Norb-I have been listening to Sarah sing for 4 hours. Thanks for the dedication. Can I buy you a beer or something else?

      Has anyone seen the bat lady lately? Is she doing around the world flight? Should we feed her bats? I miss her drinking with us and her poetry.

      Stu said he would fix a breakfast buffet tomorrow-loves his new kitchen so much, wants to show off his culinery skills.

      Fixed the hole in the wall Canada before I went home. Goodnight everyone. Thanks again Norb.

    • Anonymous
      September 6, 2008 at 6:45 am

      Welcome back Emma! Glad to see you are back! Oh Jim! You and my husband need to meet! He has been rebuilding a 1968 El Camino and that has been a job doing! He’s been buying all new parts for it and has the engine rebuilt. Still has alot of work left to do! Not cheap rebuilding a car!

    • Anonymous
      September 6, 2008 at 2:52 pm

      Thanks Linda.
      Hey you guys-Stu has got a cool buffet going all day today. He enjoyed the ladies last night. Don’t know what he said to them, but they are coming back tonight.
      Woke up Julie long enough and we had brekky together, and then she went back to sleep. Straw is in place and bag is full.
      Stu, could I have a “tavern” please-going out and sit by the shore, see if anyone is out there. Have a good afternoon everybody.

    • Anonymous
      September 6, 2008 at 3:25 pm

      Hey Emma, I think we should paint stripes on the walls! I got us two sprayers and we could put a different color in each one! Lime green and bright orange? That way it would light the tunnel up so that we wouldn’t get lost on our travels through the dark.

      Okay I am ready, got my coveralls on. Hey Emma, watch where you’re spraying! That was my butt! Hey look, I’m doing aerobatics on the wall! This paint stuff looks funky ๐Ÿ˜ฎ It might scare a few people away. Hey Emma, spray my butt again and I’ll butt paint the walls ๐Ÿ˜€ ! Look at that! Giant orange butt marks…Okay, gimme your hands! Here is some lime green paint for you…now put them on my butt marks….:eek: Cool!

      Is that Bat up there in the rafters? She has sure been quiet. I think she drank too many Red Mosquitoes! Sure miss her and her friends.

      Well, let’s head back out to the beach..Stu we need another drink!

    • Anonymous
      September 6, 2008 at 4:00 pm

      Cool Jan, Love stripe and the hands and butts-spray my feet and I’ll do some walking on the wall. Love the lime green and orange combo. OK, we got 1500 steps of the tunnel painted, give or take quite a few steps. Hey Jan, I like where we spray painted around each other, so our body outlines are on the wall. Sure glad the paint washes off easily. This is thirsty work-time for a drink and discuss our next move…..

    • Anonymous
      September 7, 2008 at 5:21 am

      Oh Wow Jan and Emma! What a cool looking tunnel! I like! I’m getting the large screen TV ready and set up for the football games. Making us all a buffet lunch of Meatball sandwiches and Turkey Clubs with chips an dip. And fixing us some spiced punch! We are also having Football Slammers! Great shots of that! So today I am reved up for the games!

    • Anonymous
      September 7, 2008 at 7:31 am

      Sounds good for lunch Linda. Jim already has the big screen up in the bar area. It’s back a few pages. Pretty cool.

      Well, gave Stu the morning off so he could sleep in before the football games started. So I thought I’d fix an assortment of crepes, raspberry, strawberry, apple and blueberry, all with Jan’s fresh cream. Sausage patties and bacon on the side.Soft boiled eggs. Lots of coffee, tea, and fresh squeezed orange juice. Jan, your clamato juice awaits you too. Also kahlua for your coffee.
      Wasn’t sure which you would want after last night’s concert.

      Those girls were something, weren’t they? Thought Sheryl was going to bring the house down!! Norb-you and Carol sure looked cool out there dancing to Sarah’s-” I Love You.”

      Going to take my coffee out and sit outside and admire everything. Will try and get back later for the football games. JanB, maybe we can help Stu out. I’m not into football anymore much, so I’ll help serve. Have a good day.

    • Anonymous
      September 7, 2008 at 11:08 am

      hola, mis amigos!!!

      how’s everyone doing this morning? emma, you have my tummy rumbling:p

      just poking my head in to say hello. sounds like you all are having a ball!

      Have fun!

      Jamie

    • Anonymous
      September 7, 2008 at 1:22 pm

      Football? You call that football? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Okay, okay!! I’ll be good! Just not a big fan of US football….or Canadian for that matter but I am trying ot learn a bit about it as my family are all Roughrider fans!

      So, while you’re all watching the game, I am going to head down into the tunnel and do a bit more painting. I have an idea in my head but not sure if I can get it out in paint. We’ll see….

      Emma thanks for cooking today. I am not in the mood to cook or eat so am going to pass today, even though it sounds wonderful. After I check out the tunnels, I think I am going to grab a straw and head out by Julie, stick my straw in her bag and share. If you see me laying aound just top up the bag. No not me, the booze bag ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 7, 2008 at 2:42 pm

      Replaced your bag, Canada, so now you have your own. You two look too cute-next time you both wake up, I think we should float you on one side of the pool that is shady-new form of aqua therapy. Attach a rope to the side and whoever comes in can give you two a little swirl. Stu said he would help you out if you wake up. Otherwise that first step is a killer…….there got you both set. Filled your bags up to the top…..got an idea, I going to start on for anothet tunnel-requires me to be sober, so my painting is straight.:D Stu and Holly and Linda got lunch under control, so I’m going down with my paint brushes and get started…..

    • Anonymous
      September 7, 2008 at 9:12 pm

      You guys are having SUCH fun. Before coming here, I turned on the tv and saw a show on ABC about a salute to our troops of some sort. Toby Keith is singing right now…I love that guy. Before he took stage, Janet Jackson was on…then came Pamela Anderson. Pamela’s dress was revealing so much cleavage that they blocked it out. I’m depressed. Janet and Pamela have stolen my body. ๐Ÿ˜ก

      I’ll take a double shot of jaggermeister, please. :rolleyes:

      I’m contemplating on my playing hookey tomorrow. I have ALOT of housework to do before Connors bday party saturday. yikes.

      Stacey

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 3:13 am

      Good morning Jan, Emma and Stacey! Plus everyone else that is coming in here today! Yesterday I ate too many crepes that Emma fixed! Boy were they awesome! Thanks Emma! Jan! That tunnel is starting to look awesome! Wished I could paint like that!
      Stacey! Play hookie today! Get that party ready and then come back and share a few drinks!
      I’m having Kaluia today and making us all breakfast! Going to be a nice day in my area and cooler than it has been! I think after I cook breakfast, I am going to sit on the Tavern Deck and bask the sun! Just take a nice relaxing day off!
      Hey! Anybody want to join me in the hot tub? Let’s have us a Hot tub party! A few drinks and the hot tub and maybe for those that are hurting today it will ease the pain! We”ll eat some Tavern breakfast and have a few shots and then jump in that hot tub.
      Ohh! I ordered a massage therapist today also. So those that come in today will get a free massage! Ohh and it feels good too! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 7:51 am

      Hi all, I’ll be here for my free massage today, out under the palm trees.
      If I am asleep tell them to go ahead with the massage.
      By the way the tunnel is looking bright with all the color.
      Shirley

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 10:02 am

      Good morning all-fell asleep in the tunnel. Boy it is bright up here. Had to check on the girls and fill their bags and give them a little swing. Thanks for the brekky Linda. I might be done with my painting today, then I’ll take one of those messages. No hot tub though-makes my pain go sky high, but a nice dip in the pool though would be great. Jim, those tunnel bathrooms are looking great. Norb, thanks for your help on my painting project. Hey you guys-a mine closed down near the tunnel and I sweettalked them out of their mining cars-now we can travel together.:D Well back down to the tunnel-thanks for the jug of coffee Stu-you get cuter everyday.;)

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 11:05 am

      Emma, I think you were flirting with Stu!

      Well did you guys see my flags down in the tunnel? I put an American flag on the Canadian side and a Canadian flag on the US side! That way we’ll feel welcome no matter which way we are going! I hope those cars you finagled out of that mine are not the ones that caused the mining accident this week here in SK. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ One fellow lost his life…:( Oh that sounds sad….

      Let’s perk things up with a few more drinks. I didn’t know we had a hot tub. When did that get installed? Must of been when I joined Julie for the pass out party.:D

      Feeling a bit better today so am going to hang around and help Stu and Holly. This place needs a good cleaning. We’ve been so busy partying we forgot to pick up after ourselves. See all the glasses that need washing? The dishwasher needs someone to load it so I am getting right on that.

      Stacey, could you see if Toby Keith could come sing here this weekend? We could sure use something to swing us into fall!

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 3:47 pm

      [FONT=Georgia]Hey Emma I need a shot glass of 190 & a small can of Welch’s grape juice. I’m going to try something different, that should have a little kick in it. Maybe after I drink a few of these I can forget about the crap that’s been going on elsewhere.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 3:52 pm

      I was not flirting!!!!! I was just asking nicely…..Behind that face is a beautiful man:cool:

      Yee ha, Stacey, give Toby a call, I know he’ll come back. Jeans, Boots and cowboy hats. Jeez-Jim will be 5’24” with allowing for 3″ea for hat and boots!:D

      I’ll take a tall mean screw driver Stu PLEASE? Boy will Toby be impressed with what we have done to the place.

      Hey Norb, when you get done with your wine inventory, can you help me down in the tunnel? Put in a secret ramp for you at the end with a couple bales of hay for you to bounce off, so that you don’t hurt your foot any more or any other part. I’m having trouble getting the colors right on a couple of things. It’s a secret project, won’t take long. Canada’s busy with flags that really look cool, by the way.

      Just a quick break with my drink, then I have to finish my project. The vampire comes back to my home on Thurs.:eek:

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 3:55 pm

      Yeh, Terry’s here. Forget that crap, here is a few shots of 190 and a pitcher of Welch’s grape juice. Drink up!!!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 4:31 pm

      Jeez Emma, you didn’t have to chase me with the broom! I was just trying to sneak a quick peek. Guess I have to wait like everyone else, huh?

      So, while I’m waiting, let me try a “Blueberry Smoothie” with some white rum. And make an extra one Stu and take it down to my friend Emma in the tunnels…..I think she would like you to do that ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€ (You were too flirting, Emma :p )

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 4:39 pm

      I’m here….top secret, even Stu can’t see. I was not flirting. Hey Terry how ya doing?

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 4:40 pm

      Terry, can I buy you that drink? And you too Emma! Let’s all go out on the deck and drink our troubles away.

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 4:52 pm

      Jan-looks like Terry left. Hope he is ok. Norb is probably with Honda-wish I could go and help the guys.

      Thank for the drink. Where would you like to sit? Under the tree or in the water?

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 4:54 pm

      Some place warm…it is so cold here today and I am in need of some heat. The water looks good.

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 5:11 pm

      water it is-let’s soak our troubles away……….hey we should try sometime and see if Jimmy Buffet could come sometime-this place has a tropical feel about it. Think I mentioned him before, but that was before all the beautiful additions. He should feel right at home…….

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 5:51 pm

      Maybe you should give him a call and see if he’s free.

      MMMMM..this water feels good. I need to go and start thinking about supper but I would much rather stay here where it’s warm and the company is good. Terry, if you stop by again, come out and join the two bubba’s by the water! Hey that sounds catchy! Bubba’s by the water. Yup! I like it.

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 6:15 pm

      Bubba’s by the Water—-yup, definitely a new drink. After supper we’ll have to think of the ingredients so Stu, Holly, and Jan B can start mixing and juggling. JanB is getting pretty good at that now.

    • Anonymous
      September 8, 2008 at 10:13 pm

      Going to bed. This painting is tiring work. Too tired to even spot you a game of pool Canada.
      Stu, check up on Julie anmd Canada Jan before you lock up.
      Good night All. Sweet Dreams.;) ……….Emma

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2008 at 10:25 am

      Mornin’ friends! Boy, did you see Emma when she came up last night? She was covered in paint. What the heck is she painting down there? We need to send in the spies….Old Bat, where are you and your friends at? ๐Ÿ˜€

      Okay, we need breakfast. I brought in some fresh blueberry bagels, cinnamon raisin bagels, cream cheese, homemade butter, and jams. There is a huge fruit platter with strawberries, kiwi, black raspberries, star fruit and peaches. Help yourselves.

      There is fresh coffee behind the bar. I put out some liquers if anyone wants to spice theirs up a bit!

      Gotta go and make peach pies before lunch. Bought the cream and peaches yesterday. I’ll bring one in when I am done. Enjoy the breakfast and Emma, slow down, you are wearing us all out!

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2008 at 11:02 am

      Mornin Canada. Thanks for the great breakfast. Done with my painting for today. Norb helped me finish-you gotta see him on his scooter in the tunnels-glad he has a horn ๐Ÿ˜€ The unveiling of my paintings is this weekend when Toby comes. No spying!!!!! Have a good day everyone. See ya tonight.

    • September 9, 2008 at 12:58 pm

      ??? PIE, do I smell PEACH PIE ???

      I have some vanilla ice cream, if anyone wants to work out a deal!

      ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2008 at 12:59 pm

      Oh I can hardly wait….painting and Toby, all on one day. Wow!

      Glad you liked breakfast. Here is some peaches and cream pie for dessert. (Wish I had time to figure out the picture stuff so I could post a picture of it here! ๐Ÿ™ )

      Gotta run. Hay is waiting to be cut..again. At least the sun is shining. See you tonight. Holly have a smoothie of some sort ready for me!

    • Anonymous
      September 9, 2008 at 2:45 pm

      Hey Gary, You and Canada wrote at the same time, but I’ll share my piece of pie if you’ll share your ice cream.:)

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 12:34 am

      wow, stu, why don’t you call last call, and then lock the doors. Thank you Stu and Holly for all your help. See ya tomorrow……

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 1:09 am

      While we’re waiting for the fresh baked pie from Janet……have a piece of store-bought, uh….pass the ice cream please…..

      [IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/PhatAlbert426/222_PeachPie.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 3:54 am

      Gosh Jan! There is so much to eat here this morning that I can’t decide which one I want. Ohhh.. the old saying…Eat Drink and Be Merry! Hmmm! I’ll take a sample of everything.
      And Jan’s pie is awesome. Makes your mouth pure water and then you want seconds.
      I have to be good today and not drink anything but coffee this morning. Have a doctors appointment. And then I have some labs to go and get done. I sure hope there is some pie left when I get back around lunch time! Yum yum!:D

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 5:07 am

      Mornin folks. Julie is asleep and cozy. Filled her bag up with J & J peach cling. She needs some fruit too. In keeping with peaches, made up some fresh fluffy
      waffles with peaches and whipped fresh cream, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage. All in the warmer-help yourself. Have a good Wednesday.

      By the way, snuck a piece of each pie and some of Ken’s ice cream. Yum——well makin breakfast is hard work…

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 7:19 am

      Thanks for the constant refills Emma!

      Sorry I haven’t been around ya’ll. I’ve just been too sick and depressed to inflict myself upon you all. I’ll come back soon, I promise.

      Julie

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 10:23 am

      Ken, your peach pie looked good but mine looks better. Imagine all the juice is real farm cream, thick and juicy and it’s like eating a bowl of peaches and cream in a pie crust. It is so to die for. Brought in another one as it seems everyone wanted a piece!

      Julie, I hope you start to feel better emotionally soon. I know physically things are also challenging and that affects the emotional component. We understand….this is The Tavern after all ๐Ÿ™‚ . Just take care of yourself and your hubby and let us take care of you here!

      Emma, thanks for breakfast. It was yummy. I have a busy day ahead so needed the fortification. I spent yesterday out on the tractor and writing a poem. Want to get that on the poem thread. So Holly, pour me something sweet to drink and I am off to get to work!

    • September 10, 2008 at 11:42 am

      Good morning all. Does anyone have anything for a peach pie overdose?

      ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 11:48 am

      Gary, in bar talk? You need a “hair of the dog”. If you imbibe too much they tell you to have another drink….Well in your case, you’ll just have to eat another pie, I guess ๐Ÿ˜ฎ .

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 12:28 pm

      [FONT=Courier New][B]Hey I’d like to have Gin Collins, or heck just get me a shot glass with some 90 proof gin & some grapefruit juice. Then I can go sit out on the beach. [/B][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 2:31 pm

      Hey Terry! Glad you dropped in. Let me buy you that drink! And Stu, pour a round for all my friends. What are you all drinking? Gary, we have the best virgin drinks this side of the border….you decide which border:D and let Stu mix you up something special!

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 3:10 pm

      Afternoon all. Can’t stay long. Got my nursin stuff to do again and then will be back later and buy everyone a drink. You get a gold ribbon for your pie Canada esp. with a fresh cup of coffee.See you all later. Stu is talkin alot about having a barbeque, you know ribs, chicken,hamburgs and hot dogs, taters, and whole Vidalia onions. So I will be back for dinner.

      Julie-you take care of hubby and we’ll take care of you. Anytime you want to talk, you hollar….;)

      I get my ivig tom and Fri, so maybe I’ll join you??

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 6:57 pm

      I’m heading out on another photo trip Saturday….be back around the 23rd, so don’t think I’m not posting JUST because I don’t want to…..:p

      Internet access may be a bit iffy where I’ll be…….

      Driving through Idaho and Montana’s Glacier National Park via the Going-to-the-Sun Road on the way to meet up with other photographers in Waterton National park in Alberta, Canada for a few days of shooting and fun……

    • Anonymous
      September 10, 2008 at 7:01 pm

      Have fun Ken. Enjoy Alberta. Maybe someday you’ll make it to Saskatchewan. There are some beautiful valleys and such here. We’ll keep your stool warm by the bar. I’m sure one of us won’t mind sitting there now and then. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2008 at 12:05 am

      have a safe and fun trip with the ther photographerws

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2008 at 12:40 am

      Stu and Holly,you two have outdone yourselves with the barbequed chicken and ribu and taters and whole onions….yum!!!!! Thank you for the wonderful treat. I’ll take a tall meanscrewdriver and buy my friends whatever they want. Going to set out here and let my feet soak into the water.Terry, are you still out here? Julie’s covered and her bag is full and the straw is in place.
      Got my lab and ivig tom and Fri., will write when I can.

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2008 at 12:57 am

      Thanks Jan and Emma!

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2008 at 6:36 am

      bye Ken, have fun. We’ll have a nice tall drink ready for you when you get back and Juan Carlos and Maria will have the rocks warm to loosen up those tight muscles. As for me, I’ll be on the beach in my lounge chair just soakin up the sun.

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2008 at 10:40 am

      Might be a little late for brekky, but we can throw together left overs from last night, add some eggs, ham, and toast and bagels and call it brunch.
      Thank to Norb’s advice, I should be done with the tavern after Vampirazilla gets done with me about 6pm. Did Sherry get ahold of Toby? Sat night maybe? I smell another party, yipee……Gary and all will be blowing in this weekend-how about a glass of wine Gary? Bring Willie, and the other country singers from Texas, and we’ll have a hoedown-the Tavern’s version of a hurricane party.
      More later……

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2008 at 10:45 am

      just checking in – my computers were sick – still not all done – need to recuperate –

    • Anonymous
      September 11, 2008 at 7:03 pm

      Move over Julie-I need a day off-mind if I share your space? Jan, take care of us ok? Glad I got the tunnel done. Now I just need to sleep till the party Sat night. See everyone Sat nt. Thanks Canada for keeping Julie and me comfy.

    • Anonymous
      September 12, 2008 at 7:49 am

      Well Norb! I was wondering where my drinking buddy was at! ๐Ÿ˜€ You need to hurry up and get that sick computer well now! LindaH here is drinking my part and pretending you are sitting beside me and I’m getting stuck drinking your drinks~ ๐Ÿ˜ฎ So I am getting pretty messed up here! Ohh well! I think I’ll take a shot of bourbon! Have not had that in a while. That surgery next week has me nervous and I have a feeling I’m going to be drinking alot this week! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 12, 2008 at 8:36 am

      I’ve been away for a few days but it looks like a few of us have. I had to come back to practice my bottle throwing for the weekend. I’m sure Stu and Holly will need some help with Toby coming. I just thought of this, with all the infusions we get we should just add an infusion room to our tavern…..again it will save us driving time and we would have company for our infusions! Whata ya think? I know some of you probably say we have to separate our medical life from our fun life but still…..just think about it. I went down to wander thru the tunnels and I can’t wait to see Emma’s surprise its all walled off down there…..must be big!

    • Anonymous
      September 12, 2008 at 9:22 am

      OUCH Jan! That hurt! I didn’t see you come in and you must not have seen me and that bottle got me right in the eyeball! Ouch! ๐Ÿ˜€ Now now! Let’s be careful with the bottle throwing. I will just go grab one of those juicy steaks in the freezer and place on my black eye!
      Hurry hurry! Have you got any make-up where I can cover this eye up with? We don’t want people thinking we got into a bar brawl in here, so I have to get this eye covered up before I get seen.
      Ohh good! You have some make ups! Whew! Glad I got my shades with me. I will sit on the deck and have my drinks today. That way my eye is covered.
      Since I know now you are going to be doing bottle tossing, I will sit on the farthest side of the room! ๐Ÿ˜€
      Don’t want to be walking out tonight seeing my husband looking like a Panda Bear! LOL!
      Hmm! What are you serving good to drink today? Want something different! Any suggestions? But something cold and icy before I go jump in the pool.

    • Anonymous
      September 12, 2008 at 9:58 am

      sorry Linda, I really have to concentrate on the bottles and I can’t look around….I thought everyone knew to keep their distance from me when I am practicing (even when I’m serving its dangerous!) Hopefully it won’t turn too dark. Yes, keep the steak on it. I’m sure Stu will barbeque it for you when you are done. That man is a wiz with the grill. How about a drink on the house to make up for your disfiguration….its the least I can do. How about a Lava Flow? It sounds like a fun drink. I looked it up in my handy little bartender guide that I keep strapped around my neck. Here it is: Lava Flow

      3 oz. Light Rum
      4 oz. Pineapple Juice
      2 oz. Cream of Coconut
      1 Banana
      1/2 cup Strawberry Puree
      1 cup crushed ice

      Combine all ingredients in an electric blender with the ice. Blend 20 – 30 seconds. Pour strawberry puree into a hurricane or collins glass. Follow with the blended mixture. This creates the flow.

      Garnish with a pineapple wedge and paper umbrella (of course!) I promise not to forget the umbrella. Maybe you could tell people that you got one of them in your eye instead of my bottle…..

    • Anonymous
      September 12, 2008 at 12:12 pm

      Just as I was walking in two guys were carrying a woman to a taxi to take her home. She was happily singing at the top of her lungs. Was that you, Linda? Oh my, you didn’t have to drink all of my drinks just because I wasn’t there and you were missing your drinking buddy. I’m pretty difficult to drink under the table.
      I’m still not going to be there a lot because my computer still needs more work and on top of that my granddaughter Sydney and her baby brother are here til tomorrow . So this time let somebody else have my drinks or take turns.
      Gosh, this voice recognition program is driving me absolutely nuts. I’m having to teach it all over again to recognize my voice. That alone calls for an extra drink. Can I have one of Jan’s Lava Flows, or maybe two.

    • Anonymous
      September 12, 2008 at 6:54 pm

      Yeah that was me Norb! I was drinking a bit too much this morning and had to get a ride home. Just could not drive. Was seeing double in one eye! ROFL! Wow Jan! Those drinks were awesome this morning. Think I will have myself an evening batch. Thanks for dimming those lights for me. And your batch of drinks this morning were awesome. Just promise tonight I won’t drink as much. Have alot to do tomorrow and don’t need a hangover either. Plus there is a party in here tomorrow night. Need to save my strength for the party. Sounds like tomorrow night is going to be alot of fun. Hugs:D

    • Anonymous
      September 13, 2008 at 2:15 pm

      Woke up too late for breakfast, but Stu is making me a hamburg and homemade french fries(favorite). And Holly could you please fix me one of Jan’s lava flows-sounds delicious. Then I’ll propably go back to sleep. Talk to you more later.

    • Anonymous
      September 13, 2008 at 4:16 pm

      I’m barbecuing tonight. I was planing in ribs. Anybody what anything else? Beside cold beer of course.

      [IMG]http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5250/ribbbeeraz6.jpg[/IMG]

      Been away for a few days. I think the heat got to me. I tried to work on my car at the same speed I use to you. Boy was that a laugh. It is a good thing I took pictures before and after I did something. Hopefully they will help put it all back together. Still not finished with the tear down, but I’m taking a whole lot slower. :rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      September 14, 2008 at 4:20 am

      Hi Emma and Jim! Drats! I missed the good food and got stuck cooking one of those lousy TV dinners. Ended up having myself a bad day yesterday. Hope today is better but don’t think it will be. I need sleep.
      So if anyone knows a good knock me out drink passed it along to me!
      Jan! Where are you? Get those bottles going this morning so I can stand behind one and hopefully I will get hit again and it will too knock me out! ๐Ÿ˜€ Then maybe I can get some sleep! I tell you what! These sleepless nights are killing me. Am I nervous about surgery on the 17th, NOT! I want to hurry up and get some decent sleep. At least after that surgery I will be given pain killers and will get knocked out too! ๐Ÿ˜€
      So today at the tavern. Everybody give old Linda here a few bops in the head so she can pass out peacefully! Don’t worry about pain. If you keep me sedated until Wednesday. Then I will have pain meds then. Hugs:D

    • Anonymous
      September 14, 2008 at 4:30 am

      Sorry so late for the party. The ribs and beer were great Jim. Hope you didn’t get too much of Ike-I am getting the remnants of Ike too-it has rained everyday and is supposed to rain everyday till Tues.

      Hey, Toby just finished his set. Don’t see Jan around to play pool. What? Sure Toby I’ll play you a set, and then you can see the tunnels. Yes, it sure is a great place. Ha, I racked them up, and Toby said, ladies first, so I broke,
      and got a couple of solids in..Only got one good shot, and ha got that in too. Left a good shot and got that in. No, Toby, I am not a pool shark. Just trying to help my buddy play, but she knocks the balls ALL over the tavern, so you have to run and catch them on the first bouce. She’s getting better; for awhile there the balls were flying all over. Oops, Missed my next shot. You’re up Toby. He is cleaning my clock.Ha, ha-you missed the black ball-ok , black in that corner pocket, she lines up, she shoots, she scores!!!! I win.

      Come on down, I’ll show you what we have done. Stu, give Toby what he wants and I’ll take another beer.Here’s the tunnel I worked on all week. This is an an iternationnal tunnel, so I hand painted every flag of the world here. ” International friends welcome here. ” Hope in the cart and we head to Canada’s part the tunnel. She are I were into fun, that day so we used lime green and made our sillolettes, pics of our hands, a fun part of the tunnel.

      Yes, back up to the top. Oh, your band has you all set to go. Thank so much for coming Toby. Glad you liked our new and improved tavern. You are wlcome to come back anytime………….have a safe trip home.

      Stu has brunch tomorrow, so hope you can stop here for a drink and see the tunnel too. Good night everyone. Goodnight Stu and Holly.

      Time to go to bed.

    • Anonymous
      September 14, 2008 at 11:44 am

      Jim I must say your ribs were delish! (?sp) You have the patience of a saint to hover over the barbeque that long. The last ears of summer corn on the cob was a nice addition too.
      Emma no wonder you had to spend so much time in the tunnels painting….wow all of those flags….You would be an expert now for a geography game of countries!
      Has any one seen the “old bat” lately…..I didn’t hit her with a bottle and knock her out too did I?
      Linda I really don’t intend to hit people with my bottles, they just have minds of their own. Maybe I should just stick to making fu-fu drinks that will amaze and astound everyone! Todays drink is for football fans….I know we have some….hope you like this one.
      [IMG]http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/images/drinks/quick-kick.jpg[/IMG]

      Quick Kick

      1 1/2 parts Canadian Clubยฎ
      4 parts cola
      Slice of lemon

      Pour ingredients into a tall glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

    • Anonymous
      September 14, 2008 at 2:21 pm

      Jan! Filler me up! I’ll start with 2 quarts please!

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 7:28 am

      I’ll get right on it. Hopefully we are stocked for that kind of order! Of course here at the Tavern we have anything and everything!
      I am making breakfast this am. Thought we could have some egg sandwiches. You can eat them on the run as we get started on the week. The coffee is brewing, their is assorted fruit and juices on the counter. I take special orders for what you want on them, bacon, ham, eggs, cheeses….pickles, salsa, avocados, beets, you name it I am willing to stack it on!

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 8:43 am

      Wow Jan! That breakfast sounds good. I think I will take a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich and a cup of coffee this morning. Got a pretty bad hangover from my drinking binge over the weekend. ๐Ÿ˜€ Plus I have to go in for labs this morning. Yuk yuk! Needles needles and more needles. Hate those nasty needles.
      Wishing you all a great day! I will be out most of the morning getting labs done. Want to stop buy a store and see if I can find Christmas wrapping paper. Yeah I know~ I’m an early bird! Might be too early!

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 10:14 am

      Thanks for brekky Jan-I’ll take a fried hard egg and lots of bacon on a bisquit or whole wheat bread. I’ll grab my juice and coffee while you are cooking my egg sammie.

      Canada are you around? Wanted to show you my tunnel. Has anyone seen bat lady and her bats? I’m really worried about her? Maybe we should put a homing singnal or her or one of her buddies..hope she is all right and not sick.

      Did you get your computer fixed Norb? Got you a bottle of Stolie, thought we could have a drink tonight……

      See you all later.

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 1:41 pm

      Guess I’m a little to late for breakfast. I sure sounded good. Thanks for cooking it. Glad to see you are still interested in cyber food at least Linda. Emma are those tunnels big enough for a Harley tric? They are supposed to be out sometime in 2009. That about the only way I can ride a motorcycle nowadays.

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 4:11 pm

      Jim-yes your Harley will fit in everyone of those tunnels. We are going to have some fun. Maybe in 2009 You and your tric can lead the grand opening parade. Canada and I have more walls to catch up on, but your bathrooms look great, not fancy like upstairs, but casual done and decorated. Haven’t seen them all yet. Canada and I took a break and raced through the tunnels, had a great time. Then decided the painting would go even faster with ATV’s, and seeing she has 3 or 4 we borrowed 2-she rode ahead with the paint sprayer, and I had her back with the cans of paint( a very dangerous place to be when Canada has a spray gun in her hands ); says she slipped a couple times. She sure did!!! I have the mark of Zorro on my tee shirt and my pig tails, well let’s say I look like a human rainbow….with multicolor freckles. We had a great time-buddies always do. Don’t think anyone noticed we were gone in these cyber tunnels. Replaced Canada’s flags, the light fixtures, and my milage signs. Nice job Canada…….

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 5:52 pm

      Emma, I’m almost done with the second computer just finished training my Dragon voice recognition software for the umpties time. It requires me to read five minutes from Dilbert’s management handbook, very funny. Now I have to make corrections as I go along, word by word.

      I decided it was time for a break and stop in and take you up on your invitation to join you for the Stoli, on the rocks please.

      I’ve never been in the tunnel. Is there enough light down there or do I need to wear one of those miners helmets for safety and light. Is the floor solid enough for my red Ferrari?

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 6:29 pm

      One Stoli coming right up Norb. Hey, how about Nora Jones for our next champayne party? She sounds a lot like Eva.
      I’ve got good lighting and solid concrete floors-gotta keep up with you, Jim, and Ken with your expertise in design. Your Ferrari will be fine. The Miner’s hats are fun to wear though.

      Next time I paint with Canada, we are wearing protective gear. I’m kinda fond of my Zorro tee ehirt.:D …….and speaking of Canada where is she—we keep losing our drinking buddies–geez–oh well, got a tunnel to the brewery, so I can find her.

      Ready for a second Stoli Norb?

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 7:19 pm

      [FONT=Georgia]Hey Emma I need several good stout drinks tonight, after cleaning up that tree that came down during the wind storm yesterday. The bad thing about it the wind only took down part of it, the rest is still standing. The tree was a locust & the nice thing about it, it had thorns on it. Very nasty to mess with ! ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 10:55 pm

      Terry, I take it, you want some 190″s? What kind of juice do you want?

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 11:09 pm

      Emma, I thought we weren’t gonna own up to the shenanigans in the tunnels…:D But I guess when they look at us with our new “look” they would have figured it out anyway.

      I’m buying…what can I get you? Oh yeah, the internet is not working so good here at the hotel so if you loose me, you’ll know why!

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 11:19 pm

      Yea——WaHoo—–Canada’s back. I only told the funny stories, not the ones that would get us into trouble or nothin.
      Let’s see, if Jan is buyin, Stu, please sweety, would you make me a tavern? Thank you.;)

    • Anonymous
      September 15, 2008 at 11:22 pm

      Another Stoli Norb? Jan83 is buyin.

    • Anonymous
      September 16, 2008 at 12:15 am

      heading to bed. See you all later tomorrow. Take care Jan getting home.

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 4:57 am

      Well hey ya’ll – I’m back, once again this stupid relapsing/remitting cycle has me ping ponging all over the place emotionally. But I’m back in the saddle again and ready for breakfast! Since I haven’t been here in awhile I thought I’d start with something totally healthy… we’re having peach, apple, and cherry pie for breakfast with homemade vanilla ice cream and cheddar cheese; lattes with Hawaiian Kona coffee; and fruit smoothies loaded with calories. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Belly up to the buffet and put on the pounds with me! In the far corner on the table with the juices you will find Mimosas and Bloody Marys in case you need a little hair of the dog this morning.

      And if anyone can tell me where that expression came from I’d appreciate it – it’s kinda gross don’t you think? ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 9:09 am

      Julie, that breakfast was awesome. I ate way too much and of course had to do a Mimosa.

      Hair of the dog? I heard it means you drink what ever “bit” you the night before! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 10:32 am

      Welcome back Julie! Does this mean we don’t have to keep your bag full anymore? You’ll be ambling up to the bar yourself now? As usual your breakfast was yummy and hit the spot. I had a mimosa smoothie combo and it was tasty. Let’s see what trouble can we find today? I haven’t tried a game of darts in ages. Any takers?

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 5:29 pm

      Hey Julie! Your breakfast was awesome and thank-you for the nice buffet you have today! The drinks are great! Don’t want that hairy dog drinks though. Just something simple today! The ping ponging thing! Me too! All week I have been playing ping pong with myself. Maybe sometime this week I will feel better! Going to take it easy drinking. Think I over pushed this weekend with too many hangovers! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 8:38 pm

      Yea, Julie is back. Thanks for saving me some pie and ice cream Jan. I’m having seconds, heck might just as well blow it and have a mimosa too. Are you home now, Canada?

      Glad you are on the up side Julie. Me too for the time being. Take care.

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 8:44 pm

      Ah no Emma, still workin’, but it is a great class and they seem to be lapping it up so that’s good news! makes my job easier….

      Speaking of lapping it up, can I get another Mimosa please? It was a long day….and the pins and needles…well, more the needles…..in my feet are killing me:o .

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 8:53 pm

      Here’s an extra strength mimosa Canada. Glad class is going good. See you finally changed your signature.:D Don’t let your students give you a rough time either. Sorry about the needles-will say an extra prayer for you tonight, my friend…..

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks Emma, this is the worst they have ever been and I am sitting here crying as we speak….guess when I get home I need to head back to the doc…

      So amke that drink a double! And yeah, I love being called Canada! Think I’ll change my name for good….:D

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 8:58 pm

      ๐Ÿ˜‰ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Well I’ve been on vacation this wk & here’s something I use to see a lot of here back in the 70s. I just want to try one to see how they taste. ๐Ÿ˜€ [/FONT]
      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Harvey Wallbanger[/FONT]
      1 oz [COLOR=#0000ff]vodka[/COLOR]
      1/2 oz[COLOR=#810081]Gallianoยฎ herbal liqueur[/COLOR]
      4 oz [COLOR=#0000ff]orange juice[/COLOR]

      Pour vodka and orange juice into a collins glass over ice cubes and stir. Float galliano on top and serve.

    • Anonymous
      September 17, 2008 at 10:41 pm

      Hey Stu, I’ll take what Terry is having-used to be my favorite drink back then..Heck Terry, let’s go for it and have a bucket full- let’s see-8 cups Vodka, 4 cups Galliano, 32 cups orange juice, same directions except substitute bucket for glass. Give everyone a straw and go for it:D ๐Ÿ˜€
      PS Did you ever try any gimlets back then?

    • Anonymous
      September 18, 2008 at 6:17 am

      I’ll take one too! The only thing I am allowed to drink is imaginary stuff. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight, so I am not getting my morning ritual and that orange juice right now sounds so good. In fact with a dry mouth anything sounds good. ๐Ÿ˜€ Will not be able to eat or drink until 12 today. :p

    • Anonymous
      September 18, 2008 at 9:19 am

      Sounds like we all need a hefty dose of booze this morning!!! Gotta all get through today. So Holly, get me and my friends the strongest drink you got behind the bar! I need some fortitude today!

      Off to work so have a great day everyone!

    • Anonymous
      September 18, 2008 at 11:15 am

      Sorry for neglecting you guys. Had to go to Denver til Sat to babysit the grandkids. Boy, was it difficult to find the cyberway to the tavern. Had a bad night, too. Nothing was ready as promised. No grab bars in the new bathroom, getting off the commode onto my power chair is a major athletic feat. And the cat. We warned them weeks ago not to let that stray cat in the house. Carol has been getting horrible asthma attacks in the past. I am so pissed.

      Yeah Jan, any drink will do…………

    • Anonymous
      September 18, 2008 at 11:04 pm

      Hey there, who’s all here tonight? Give me a minute. I have to take my sunglasses off! I just walked over through the tunnels and I didn’t think that lime green was so bright:p . I had to tone it down with these UV shades!

      Okay, I am ready to celebrate. I just got word that my grandaughters are coming for the weekend and I can hardly wait to get home and see them! Their parents are coming too but of course they don’t have the same clout with grandma ๐Ÿ˜€ The one granddaughter, Kalleigh and her mom and dad will be there by about noon and the other I am picking up in the city and taking home with me. Pray that my flight doesn’t get in late….Here’s to a fun weekend with my little girls!!! Cheers everyone.

    • Anonymous
      September 18, 2008 at 11:27 pm

      I am here for a few minutes, so Stu, give me a double tavern. Had a crummy meeting with our new manager. So thought I’d come here to see me friends. Drinks are on me for this round.

    • Anonymous
      September 18, 2008 at 11:31 pm

      Oh oh! That doesn’t sound good. Hope it doesn’t mean moving? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Well, let’s drink up!

    • Anonymous
      September 19, 2008 at 8:59 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]Good morning everyone. look what they set up in the main dinning room.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [IMG]http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/833/breakfast2smalljr3.jpg[/IMG]

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]Anyone for breakfast or brunch?[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      September 19, 2008 at 9:07 am

      MMMMMMmmmmm! I thought I smelled something as I walked in the door. Stu and Holly outdid themselves this morning! I might still be here at lunch sampling everything. What a way to start the day! Thanks Jim.

    • Anonymous
      September 19, 2008 at 9:25 am

      Wow, I think I am going to start at this end and work my way down the table. At least I have the advantage of walking off what ever I eat here today because I have to travel in those lime green tunnels to get here!:D I was going to grab a cart but Emma and Norb are racing down there. Norb’s battery is dying so I think Emma might win!

    • Anonymous
      September 19, 2008 at 2:01 pm

      Yum yum Jim! I had to be at that nasty hospital today and just got online and boy does that table look great. Hope there was still some left! I’m starving! Thanks

    • Anonymous
      September 19, 2008 at 2:11 pm

      Jim, You Are The Man!!! Hookin’ us up like that!!:) I’ll take a fru-fru drink-better make it a double, have to drink barium juice at 3. Can I have a plate so I can fill my belly before I have to stop eating at 3 also.

      Stu, please set up my Houston connection-Gary with whatever he desires!! Keeping my fingers crossed, Gary:)

    • Anonymous
      September 19, 2008 at 3:06 pm

      Yuk Cheryl! Barium Juice! Ohh I have had that stuff before! I agree! Lets both take a few triple shots and raid the table of goodies! Hope your juice today goes quickly and you get to come back and eat a nice hefty meal! Hugs

    • September 19, 2008 at 4:20 pm

      Banana and Peach smoothie with a shot of extra protein (the PEs suck it all back out anyway).

      Oh heck, I’m going all in today…throw in some mango too… ๐Ÿ˜€

      Gary

    • Anonymous
      September 19, 2008 at 8:03 pm

      Thats what I say to Linda–EEEWWWW!!! I talked them out of the 3rd cup just before the ct-thank goodness!
      I’m not hungry right now though, having some slight reactions to the dye again. We thought the 150mg of pred was going to do the trick as a pre med–nope, it did slow the reaction down long enough that I made it home, so I think next time it will have to be bumped up and maybe for 2 days prior instead of 18hrs.
      Gary that smoothie sounds pretty good, I think I’ll join you but only a half glass please, Stu. Nerves are going haywire need healthy juices to recharge them abit. Although I would really love to have a few shots in a few hours.:)

    • Anonymous
      September 20, 2008 at 6:49 am

      Good morning my Tavern family! Since I had myself a fairly decent nights sleep and am up to cooking us all a good breakfast here I will volunteer to be the cook today. Give Emma, Jan, Julie and Cheryl a weekend off to party.
      Going to have a breakfast bar this morning with bacon, ham, sausage and tenderloins. Homemade bisquits and home fries, Pancakes or Waffles served with fresh juicy fruits.
      Having some nice cool days in my area and since Monday is the first official day of fall, we are having a Patio Party this evening. With us all being in Hawaii theme! Serving all Hawaii Beverages. So come on in and join the fun
      When it gets dark, I hired a DJ and we are all going to head in that beautiful painted tunnel and going to have a dance party!
      PS! I envited a few folks from Dance with the Stars! Take a guess who’s coming? ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 20, 2008 at 12:07 pm

      You both are terrible, Linda and Jim, all that tempting food. I love to eat and must have gained a few cyber pounds already. Well, we are back from Denver and it was a lot easier to find the restaurant entry from here.

      ‘later

    • Anonymous
      September 20, 2008 at 12:09 pm

      Linda, breakfast sound great, but my dancing leaves something to be desired. Carolyn will only dance with me to slow tunes and this was before CIDP. It seems that the last time we out on the floor cutting it up she accidental ran right into my elbow with her head. Of course she said it was my fault. It isn’t my fault that two bodies can not occupy the same space at the same time is it? :rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      September 20, 2008 at 1:47 pm

      Ok Linda, if you are bringing in a few from Dancing with the Stars…then, I’ll just have to settle for Mario Lopez.
      Settle…ha…in my dreams !!!
      he is one fine young hot man if I must say.

      ok, done drooling..I’ll think I’ll take a smoothie with Cheryl and Gary. Put a splash of gin in mine, please.

      My hubby used to tease me when Mario was on the dancing with stars.
      I cant help it….he is HOT.

      ๐Ÿ˜€

      Stacey

    • Anonymous
      September 20, 2008 at 7:41 pm

      I’d like to have something good & very strong, I had a bad birthday yesterday. I got injured by a piece of farm equiptment & wound up in the hospital ER, I have something called an Avulsion Injury. I have some pretty nasty lacerations on my right arm, & I lost some skin. I may have to have some skin grafts for this is cleared up.

      I got several stitches out of it & a shot of morphine as well as a shot of demerol. So I wasn’t feeling too bad when my sister & brother in law brought me home. We did make a stop at White Castle & I got some of those little square hamburgers. So I had to get up this morning & go back to the ER, so they could change the bandage & check for infections. That is one nasty looking mess I got my arm, take my word for it. So give me something nice & stout, I could sure use it after yesterday.

    • Anonymous
      September 20, 2008 at 11:37 pm

      Sorry to hear that, Terry. We have quite a selection of “pain relievers” here at the Tavern. Just name it and – for you – I’m sure it’s on the house. Let us know how things are going.

    • Anonymous
      September 21, 2008 at 11:29 am

      Hi Terry! So sorry to hear that you got injured. What a mess! First your mom’s tree and then your arm! Today I am treating you on the house! Anything you want in the Tavern to drink is free! And the Medicine Cabinet that Norb placed in the Tavern is awesome! Lets just say I slept pretty good last night when I found Methadone for pain in the cabinets! ๐Ÿ˜€ I actually have an RX for that when my back got injured but never took it! Was kind of scared of taking that drug. Especially when I found out it’s the same drug they use on herion addicts. Nope! Not my real life style~ But in the Tavern we can pretend anything we wish! ๐Ÿ˜€ So today I took two of those suckers!

    • Anonymous
      September 22, 2008 at 1:56 am

      Hi All, Norb-glad you’re home and back to your home conveniences, right? Can’t stay long, but how about tomorrow night? Darn I missed Jim’s wonderful brunch and Dancing with the stars.

      Hey Canada, did you love your grandkids all up? And how are your feet feeling? Doctor, this week, remember? I’m getting used to the lime green.

      And yah, Norb and I were racing-well no, now, we wern’t really, we were just trying each tunnel to see if he would be able to use his Meserati-worked pretty good Norb, huh?

      Gotta go. Gotta enjoy lunches with friends tom. and Tues., before Vampirazila returns.

      Stay out of trouble Canada.

    • Anonymous
      September 22, 2008 at 2:02 pm

      Hey Emma! Hope you have a couple good lunches before the vampires lunch on you!!! How about a nice fru fru drink? Actually, I think I would like a Strawberry Daquiri. Holly, can you rustle me up one and I’ll be out on the deck soaking in the sun of the first day of fall! Need to rest…those grandbabies wear a gal out!!!

    • Anonymous
      September 22, 2008 at 5:11 pm

      I remember you telling us last week you were having the grandbabies! How did the weekend go! Hope you had a nice time with them Jan! The one good thing about having grandbabies is being able to hand them back over to their parents after having them. Whew! I’m told old to be having young ones on a constant basis. ๐Ÿ˜€ Hope you had alot of fun!

    • Anonymous
      September 22, 2008 at 8:00 pm

      Emma, bet you would lose a race. If I crank up my engine all the way even Carol can’t keep up ๐Ÿ˜€ Lets just mosey through the tunnels and smell the mushrooms – after something good to strengthen soul and body — if you know what I mean.

    • Anonymous
      September 22, 2008 at 8:19 pm

      Norb-Mosey is about all I can do tonight. You’re on-got a place on your Maserati for an ice cooler with joy juices? We gotta stop and pick up Canada so she can see our International Flag tunnel then we gotta show you our lime green one-don’t forget your shades-it’s pretty cool-just a tad bright.:) It looked really good when we painted it-course we were a tad tipsy at the time. Yoo-hoo Canada-time to roll……..gotta show Norb the rest of the tunnels and the brewery……..

    • Anonymous
      September 22, 2008 at 9:35 pm

      Sure, go ahead and strap the cooler to the back of my Maserati – did you have one too many? It’s not a Masserari ..hickup .Maasseri orr whatever…….. it’s a special issue Ferrari made for special people like us :rolleyes:

      [IMG]http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/05/Ferrari_Soap_Box.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 22, 2008 at 10:00 pm

      sorry, need to get back to tavern to watch premiere of Heroes big screen

    • Anonymous
      September 22, 2008 at 10:36 pm

      That will work. Canada & I can soak our feet in the indoor pool and watch the premier with you, and discuss what collor car we want Ferrari to make us too,,,,,,,

    • Anonymous
      September 22, 2008 at 10:56 pm

      Ferrari, oh no, I can just see it now Nrob’s hop up fully blown, bored and stroked, with a three quarter race cam scooter, your Ferrari and my Harley Tric all race through the tunnels. What a show!!!!

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4285/2009harleydavidsontriglbz3.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      September 23, 2008 at 10:52 am

      Okay Emma, these guys are trying to give us a run for our money! I think we need to find us a real hot car that will whoop their butt in a race any day. Got any ideas?

      What say I buy you a drink and we can put our heads together and see what we can come up with. Stu, I’ll have a White Russian. Emma what can we get you?

      Norb and Jim, no sneaking around trying to find out what our souped up vehicle is gonna look like. We have spies and they’ll tell on ya!

    • Anonymous
      September 24, 2008 at 7:51 am

      Mornin all
      German pancakes with appie filling and bacon and sausage on the side. Gallon of cofee, tea, and juices for all. Enjoy

      I’ll get back to you later about the race-those men can’t beat us, we know the tunnels-a mass and a harley-huh !!!!!!

    • Anonymous
      September 24, 2008 at 9:21 am

      Emma, that breakfast sounds great. I really wouldn’t worry about the race. Anything built with recycled electrons can go as fast as you want it to. So just enjoy what ever your imagination can come up with. That’s more fun than the actual race. ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      September 25, 2008 at 9:29 am

      Hello Anybody here this morning? Did Jim’s new sign scare you all away? Sometimes we look like that without coming to the Tavern! Is there any leftovers from yesterday’s breakfast? I am looking forward to the race. Emma and Canada must be out shopping. I heard they were looking for a jet engine. Well since no one is here right now I can get some bottle practice in. Oooops I guess I’ll get cleaning now….why did I choose that blue stuff? I should have picked clear liqueur as its less noticeable on the walls when it splashes….shoot.

    • Anonymous
      September 25, 2008 at 12:22 pm

      Hey JanB, leave the splashes…they look kind of cool. That spray pattern on the ceiling really appeals to me…

      Emma and I have the best thing going for the tunnels…you guys are gonna love it. Norb and Jim…eat our dust! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 25, 2008 at 5:56 pm

      You tell em Canada. Girls rule!! Guys drool !!

    • Anonymous
      September 25, 2008 at 9:39 pm

      Yup….!!! Emma and I have the coolest ragtop you’ve ever seen. It is candy apple red with white leather interior. And..it’s powered by nothing but the best jet fueled engines…chromed and mounted one on each side with the coolest tail pipes you’d ever dream of! It moves, baby, it moves. Why I can take a trip and never leave the farm!!!:D I can go to the USA and back and Irv doesn’t even know I left home!

      And man is that ragtop cool. We just love the feel of the wind in our hair…but the only wind in the hair Norb and Jim are gonna feel is when they’re eating our dust!! VAROOOM! VAROOOOMMMMM…..

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 12:13 am

      Remember, no fair trying to break the sound barrier in a tunnel. It will give the rest of us quite a headache. Of course if you want to that way then I just have to look for turbo-scram jet combination. That should be good for Mach 8+ ๐Ÿ˜€ . This is getting wild. Just out of curiosity, how high are the tunnels? At those speeds there would be no way to keep the wheels on the ground so we would have to figure out some way to control the ground effect using the air cushion from the bottom, sides and top of the tunnels.

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 7:30 am

      Ohhhhh, how’s about 6’6″ Jim?:D

      Hey Canada, did you ever see the movie Independence Day? Where Will Smith flies through the canyon? Cherry Red takes the lead……..Varooommmm.

      Breakfast today-omelets to order and fruit bowl. Beverages as usual. Toast and bagels of all kinds.

      See you guys later after vampirezilla gets done with me.

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 10:32 am

      Jim, I think the cushioning is built right in to the cyberspace of the tunnels and sound barrier?
      Well in cyberspace, it doesn’t matter! Our ears can handle anything…
      Thanks for brekkie Emma. I was hungry today!

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 12:52 pm

      Since its lunch time, I’ll have an old fashioned good ole “bar burger” yummy! I like eating here as the calories don’t exist in cyber space. I thought I would look in my little book for a drink special to commerate your upcoming race. Here it is: Its called the Race!
      The Race
      * 1 oz Bourbon
      * 1/2 oz Mandarine Napoleon (tangerine liqueur)
      * 1 oz Apricot nectar
      * 1 dash Strawberry syrup
      * 2 dashes Lemon juice

      Mixing instructions:
      Pour in a shaker and shake well, then serve in a cocktail glass frosted with tangerine.

      Mixing these up we will get some new pretty colors to go on the walls if you let me mix them! Any Takers?

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 12:55 pm

      [FONT=Georgia]I got one thing to say TGIF ! on a good note I got the stitches removed from my nice vacation injury last wk. Everything according to the Dr looks like it is healing ok, although I may have to have a skin graft on that one area. So I need a good drink of something today, maybe a Pina Colada made with 151 rum. Maybe that would get things going & I can go sit out on the beach.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 4:26 pm

      JanB-Any drink that has more liquor in it than juice is all right in my book. I’ll take one please. Those are going to be some wild and wacky colors on the ceiling. Start shakin Jan.

      Hey Canada, what days do you work next week? How about the race after you return? Or are you guys afraid of candy apple red????? If we get bored we can spray paint the walls while we are vrooommming by-Jim will be going mach 8 and wearing lime green? What other color should we do for Norb-candy apple red?

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 4:38 pm

      Hey Emma, I think Norb would look good in hot pink…:D ๐Ÿ˜€

      I have to leave Sat. night and don’t get back til the following
      Sat. night. Gonna be a long one this time around. So I will be bored Friday night. Want to schedule the race for Friday night? I think Corb Lund would come and sing in the bar if I ask nice!

      I am in the Maritimes this coming week and Hurricane Kyle hits there same time as me ๐Ÿ˜ฎ …I am already starting to panic! This will be new stuff to me as we don’t get them in the prairies!

      JanB, fix me up with that drink The Race. I love it. I think we should serve only them on Friday night….

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 7:10 pm

      Canada, relax hurricanes is just like politicians: full of hot air and they go round and round in a big circles. Just keep your head down, have a supply of water, batteries, flashlights, lanterns, fuel, food and of course something to keep your insides warm. [depending on you water source and type of commode, filling the bath tub with water is not a bad idea – so you can flush the commode] A battery power radio is a good idea too. Also if there is a chance the power can go out, fill up all the empty milk, and soda bottles with water and put them in the freezer. it should help keep things from spoiling a day or so longer. Later if you have a source for ice, your washing machine makes a good place to store it.

      Hopefully you will not have to use this tips that we learn over they years. If I think of anything else I email you. We still have MRE [do not ask what they are] and a generator we bought several years ago and have never had to use it since. I hope it stays that way. My motto is if you are prepared, you will never have to use it. In all the years I flew I never had to use my parachute, but I never took off without it. See what I mean.

      Cut and past the link below to you browser and you can get the latest on the “official track”. If you would like to see some of the raw model outputs you can look at the second web site

      [url]http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/[/url]

      [url]http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/[/url]

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 8:04 pm

      Hey Jim, My son gave me an MRE to try last time I was out to CA. It wasn’t too bad-I think they have come a long ways on them. Still not like home, but he said it sure beat the after tsunami food in Indonesia. Everything was contaminated, so the MRE’s came in handy.

      Stu, please buy a round for my friends. I agree with Canada that Jan’s new drink should be on the board for Friday night’s special.

      Jim and Norb-are you up for a race next Friday night?

      Goodluck on your trip Canada. Pack M & M’s for your chocolate fix.

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 8:59 pm

      You bet ya. It’s going to be fun no matter what. Who know I might even go in the right direction this time. The best thing about a bike running with a full blower and ethanol is the there is an extra line going up to the driver’s helmet ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      September 26, 2008 at 11:42 pm

      The race is on for next Friday then. OK with you Norb?

      Have a good weekend everybody.

    • Anonymous
      September 27, 2008 at 9:45 am

      The Race is on! I will practice this week too while you guys get your racers ready. I will see how fast I can get with the drinks! Of course The ceiling will be decorated as well….part of the sacrifices we make. Maybe I should practice in the tunnels as the more color the better! You will be moving so fast you won’t even see the color of the walls……zoom! zoom! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      September 27, 2008 at 9:47 am

      while they’re all talking about fast cars and races, I’ll get this sign up in the parking lot.

      [IMG]mage/6896996282/5411656627/PROFILE/i.yaquiz.com/img/q/u/08/04/21/funny_signs_gallery.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      September 27, 2008 at 11:27 am

      I fell asleep in the tunnel. Too much to drink. What day is this?

    • Anonymous
      September 27, 2008 at 12:39 pm

      One day closer to race day Norb-hey how’s next Friday for our race? Course you’re going to be wearing hot pink by the time we finish. Jan’s wipin up the drinks, and Jim has a straight ethanol line-should be fun…you in????? Hope so.

    • Anonymous
      September 28, 2008 at 9:28 am

      Hey girls I took a peek at your racer…..wow! you really outdid yourself. I didn’t know you were so mechanically inclined…..Impressive! Does your racer have a name? I guess I won’t enter my horse drawn carriage in the race. We would be left in the dust unless of course you all break down with your fancy engines…..that won’t happen here in cyberspace so I’ll leave my horse outback. Its OK, he is happy there. He saves a lot on gas. I just feed him a bale of hay and some oats and he is a happy camper. Willing to go anywhere with me. Glad you liked the racer drink. I think it will be our Tavern special next Friday and what the heck we can have 2 for 1 till then! Stu doesn’t really like to coat the glasses with tangerine. He thinks they are just too little and a waste of time. I assured him we appreciate all his efforts and he just got his little Stu grin! So he is ready and on board too.

    • Anonymous
      September 28, 2008 at 5:30 pm

      Hey Jim, can you help Jan out with Stu, like send a few bushels of tangerines to him? Can you do some designing out back for a small orchard of trees-lemon, orange, lime, tangerine, grapefruit, and of course some peach and apple too for Jan’s horse? Oh and cherry too?

      Probably won’t know the names of the racers till later this week.

      Norb-you got a busy week coming up-gosh, can you work in a quick tunnel race Fri night?????

    • Anonymous
      September 28, 2008 at 11:06 pm

      Emma, I sent what you asked for off by cyber pony express. It should have been there hours ago. The design part is going to take a little longer, It’s been a long day.

    • Anonymous
      September 29, 2008 at 12:21 am

      take your time on the design plans Jim. We gotta a race to run….:D ๐Ÿ˜€
      are you all right? You said it’s been a long day……take care of yourself.
      Have a good week Jim.

    • Anonymous
      September 29, 2008 at 9:32 am

      Thought I would help Stu make up a good brekky before I leave-eggs, fixed to order, three kinds of meat. fried potatoes with onions, and toast and fresh blueberry and carrot cake muffins. Also pumpkin cookies with cream creese filling. Enjoy and have a good day. See you in a couple days. Take care.
      Emma

    • Anonymous
      September 29, 2008 at 7:52 pm

      Safe journeys Emma. I’ll polish the car while you’re away! It’ll be gleaming by the time you get back….then if the guys think they’re gonna beat us, we’ll just pull out into the sunshine and blind ’em with our beauty! The car guys, the car…..

      Anyway, can I get a shot of the Race? Had a great day and want to celebrate…

    • Anonymous
      September 30, 2008 at 9:20 am

      Thanks for thinking of my horse. You guys take care of evreything! Boy he will be busy out there with all those fruit trees. He is the second “horse of a defferent color” so he changes like a chamelion and with all the fruit colors it should be interesting to watch. We might need another patio out there just to watch the fruit trees grow and blossom! Of course in cyberland they will always have ripe fruit ready for the picking! We won’t have to order fresh fruit for the fu-fu drinks anymore! If anyone knows how we could have a side canning business for preserves.

      The race is shaping up. You girls need some decals or something painted on your brilliant car. Thats what real race cars have don’t they? Or maybe you could have some flames or rockets soaring. Another idea is to have pieces of fruit as that would be unique…..not that I am calling you fruity! I just know we girls like it! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

      Well I know some of you are out of town so I didn’t make breakfast today. Just Cheerios and milk with coffee. Its better for the cholesterol or at least thats what the box says. Take care and travel safe.

    • Anonymous
      September 30, 2008 at 7:04 pm

      Race, race, did someone say race. I forgot for a second. The school called and asked me to sub today. It was only three periods, but it cleaned my clock. Don’t worry I will be all set for the big race, if I just remember which way to go. I not sure it will make much of a difference as long as I get there in a big hurry :rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      October 1, 2008 at 8:46 am

      Jim since you said Race Race does that mean you want a double? You know that is our special of the week. Stu is getting good at them. I hope you don’t get too lost down in the tunnels as your racer might run outa fuel. Of course maybe in cyberspace you dont’ need pit stops. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    • Anonymous
      October 1, 2008 at 12:06 pm

      When I show up Friday for the race, I’ll have two PICC IV connectors dangling from my arm. Isn’t that convenient or what. We can hook up a bag with Tequila to one and a Marguarita mixer to the other. That should give me a great boost.

    • Anonymous
      October 1, 2008 at 6:07 pm

      Hi, I’m back. Long drive, but I am THIRSTY. Stu, I’ll take a race please.

      CANADA-Hi partner-glad you are safe. Have you been reading this stuff from the guys?—-they are going to be so ” happy ” with their booze lines that they will be cruisin all over the tunnels, getting lost, but I have to admit, having a great deal of fun….What do you think–do we blast them away and win this race, OR getting stinkin drunk like them–we better put those gps’s on all our vehicles, so someone might be able to find us all. This is going to be a riot…………shame to waste a hot rag top cherry red vehicle like ours though. We have 2 days to formulate our plan. Talk to you again soon.

    • Anonymous
      October 1, 2008 at 8:47 pm

      Emma, not to worry! I’ve got the GPS programmed and ready to go. I never leave home without it! ๐Ÿ˜€ And of course we won’t tell the boys that when we painted the walls we placed homing devices in the paint and special signs on the tunnel walls that only you and I have the “special” 3D glasses to see. Oh yeah, we’re good to go…..

      Now if you had that port, we could hook you up to The Race juice….

      I know….we’ll fill Ziploc bags with the booze of choice, tape ’em around our tummies, (duct tape here we come ๐Ÿ˜ฎ ), and you should have some of that IV hose hanging around….we’ll tape that to the bag and up to our mouths and we’ll be as good as Norb!:D He’ll be jealous ’cause his will be infused and he’ll miss out on the great taste! Won’t get to as imbibe as much either ’cause it’s gonna go straight to his head…

      Look out boys, the girls rule!

    • Anonymous
      October 2, 2008 at 8:23 am

      You girls can have some of my “race” juice! I don’t know if Stu can rim the baggies with tangerine juice. You might have to just go for floating sections! We could get you the 2 gallon size and that should last thru out the race. By the way who is driving? If Emma is on new meds it might be kind of hard for her but I’m sure you guys have it figured out.

    • Anonymous
      October 2, 2008 at 1:13 pm

      I have not been in the Tavern all week and really don’t need anything harse on my throat right now. But a Icy slushy cold Strawberrry Daquiri sounds good! Yum yum! I’m kind of ready for some food though. Real food! Not soft mushy stuff! I want Rib’s and Baked Taters and with veggies! Filler me up please!

    • Anonymous
      October 2, 2008 at 7:35 pm

      Canada-do I have the right IV tubing for us-we will be happy, happy. Think we should have Jan fill my huge bag with the race juice-just squeeze the tangerines in and throw them in the juice-Jim sent enough tangerines to Stu Jan, so fill us up. 3-D glasses????? Wow, we are set. Yup—Girls rule…..keep up your training Canada and I’ll see you tomorrow night. Did you tell your students that you have a hot race???? Probably better not tell them…..I am in need of a fun night–see you guys tomorrow night-Jim and Norb you better not chicken out either………………….Canada I got us lime green jumpsuits and helmets.

      Linda-Stu loves his kitchen-he’ll fix you whatever you want. Iced daiquari should feel good on your throat.

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 6:20 am

      I am so excited Emma, I can’t even think about breakfast this am. I am dressed and ready to fly! The tubing is perfect and JanB, make up two of those big Ziploc bags with lots of fruit and “Juice” ๐Ÿ˜€ if you know what I mean! I am bringing some special fuel Emma, been working on it for a couple days in my hotel room. I hope the manager didn’t smell anything too “ghastly”:eek: . See ya tonight!

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 7:53 am

      The ladies sound pretty ready…..haven’t heard much from the guys. Do you think they are nervous or over confident that they will come out on top. The “race” juice will be ready for race time. Stu said he’d rather make tangerine sections than rim glasses with them so he is on board for your request as well. The race juice will be flowing! It will also be ready to toast the winners and we all know who we are cheering for! Have to run, just stopped in to see if our race order came in….hate to run out of tangerines! Today is chemo day for me so I will be tied down for a bit.

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 10:30 am

      It RACE day! When do we start and what direction are we going in? Norb, are you all set? Ladies what ever happens it’s going to be fun.

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 11:06 am

      No, Jim, I am heading out for the hospital in 10 minutes to have my two PICC connectors fitted. I’ll need the extra boost for the race tonight.

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 2:24 pm

      How does 8:00 pm sound? It will give Canada time to fly home and get to the tavern and time for Norb to get his PICC lines juiced up. Did you teach today Jim? See you guys tonight. I am so excited race day is here–I hope whatever you concocted for fuel for us Canada doesn’t , you know, go ka-boom on take off-hate to waste the juice and dirty our flashy new suits.
      Let’s meet at the secret ramp at the tavern-it takes us down to the race level of the tunnels—-Canada helped me put in a secret race tunnel-goes several different ways, so be careful guys–we girls would hate to win by too much……

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 6:55 pm

      OK, sounds great. I got the bottles all hooked up – got to make sure the drip rate is just right. Also added a rocket booster to make up for the snail motors. Hope you guys are OK with that.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2910927660_aafa79afeb_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 7:23 pm

      Varooommm…..VARRROOOMMMM!!!! Eat our exhaust guys!!! Emma, hang on!!! We’re at the hairpin turn….don’t tell the guys though that we painted the wall here to look like the road just keeps going…:D ๐Ÿ˜€ Okay, give ‘er more of that special fuel, Emma. Yeah…keep her coming!!! WOOOHOOOO!! Man this cherry red devil can move. Emma? Emma? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Whew! there you are. I thought for a minute I had lost you back there on the straightaway. I forgot you can’t drink and talk at the same time! :p

      Oh man, JanB and Stu mixed our “juice” just the way I like it. Suck ‘er back
      Emma and let’s head for the hills!!!

      “Crash/bang boom/ ”
      Heh! Heh! Did you hear that crash Emma? I think the guys fell for our phony road. Think we should go back and check on them? Yeah you’re right. They’re too smart…probably trying to trick us into turning around….

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 7:57 pm

      Canada-keep going, I’m sure it is a trick. I have to admit Norb’s rocket booster and picture made me laugh out loud though, but we are NOT falling for antics…….one down, one to go…….Hey, Jim you out there???????

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 8:00 pm

      Can’t turn around anyway,,,,,remember Canada we painted this one straight away to look wider than it really is??????? Geez-Canada, stay in the middle–your bag is empty, I’ll switch yer over to the super duper power juice. Fly, Canada, Fly……………….

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 8:32 pm

      Geez, I missed the start .. I am on Mountain Time .. way behind you guys,. OK, I’ll fire up my rockets to catch up…. oh no, they won’t start. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Anybody have a match … ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 9:23 pm

      Match?!!! Emma, call 911…..Norb just blew himself up!!! OMG, there was a blur that just went across the Canadian skies!!!! Is that the northern light? Is it a space ship? No…It’s super Norb!!!

      What was that? Jim, is that you right behind Norb? Emma, turn on the turbo boosters…the guys blew themselves sky high and now they’re in the lead. Quick, go to the secret tunnel where we hid the power juice!

      Okay, I got us filled and ready. Fasten your seatbelt Emma….we’re off! Wave bye bye guys! See you later….Hey, is that old bat up there? I knew she and her friends would look out for us girls….:D

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 9:24 pm

      CANADA WE WON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Poor Norb couldn’t find a match………Jim-no show-oh no he showed-he must have been the one that sorta crashed, you think, or else Norb found a match and his rockets propelled him so fast, the rockets went one way and he went another…too bad guys–Canada’s car and supurb driving and my IV bag rule…sorry guys ( well not really, I was being polite ), rematch next year, the good Lord willin??????? This was a blast. Thank you Stu and Jan for the best race drinks ever.

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 9:30 pm

      Emma, I posted a minute before you….Jim and Norb, well I just saw them go by…Check the prior post from me:D ๐Ÿ˜€

      We are so good….I can’t wait to see what we come up with for the next race!

    • Anonymous
      October 3, 2008 at 10:13 pm

      Congrat guys, I am not a sore looser. You won. Next time I’ll make sure to bring a lighter. I am turning up the drip and putting another heating pad on the PICC line. They had to stick me three times. The one vein from last year closed up. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2008 at 9:42 am

      Norb-Sorry about all the sticks, I know how that feels. Thanks for a great race and a good laugh. Your nurses must have had a good laugh too.

      Jim- You were great too-guess we girls tricked you into following Norb sky high. Your jet fuel almost beat us. Good thing Canada had invented a new all powerful fuel.

      Canada- it was great riding with you. Our new race tunnel really ruled!!!!! Thought I’d fix up a buffet breakfast and a couple apple pies for later. Drove our red beauty around front-actually I took it for a quicky ride in the tunnel and now when people come in, they can see the winnertonight.

      Have a good weekend everyone.

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2008 at 11:38 am

      Wait a minute, last night I went flying thorough the Mobile Tunnel [AL] at 200 mph++. I was wondering why all the blue and red light where behind me. I guess I was at the wrong tunnel. I told you I had a little problem with direction. Anyway it was a blast. Sounds like you ladies had fun. Sorry I was there to help out Norb. What’s for breakfast, I starved. It took me all night to out run all those flashing lights and helicopter. I made into a tunnel only to find out that it was a Strom drain. The next tunnel, well not not talk about what that was. Any way, I had to stop off for a shower and bike wash wash before I got here. Did you know it is cheaper if you just ride you bike through the car wash? Are we going to do this again soon?

    • Anonymous
      October 4, 2008 at 3:57 pm

      Drats! I go missing a few days and miss the excitement. Just got done adding up the Football Pool and Cheryl kicked our behinds. She is this weeks Football Queen. So if she comes in here give her a treat on behalf of me, Smiley and Dick S! Thought we could give her a party tonight! So Cheryl if your reading this.. What would you like to have? On the house tonight!
      Emma is making all the kitchen treats, Jan is tending bar, Norb.. well we all know Norb.. he is playing pool right now and making the party happen! Me! I’m still drinking Ice pops, smoothies and really want some food. I did eat some but right now pureed mess!
      Norb! Are you cooking steak on the grill tonight. I want mine well done! Big fat juicy steak too! I’m starving
      Congrats Cheryl! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 5, 2008 at 9:53 am

      Wow that race was over fast! Maybe next time you could do 2 laps or something. I didn’t even have time to collect the side bets! Glad everyone is safe…..race car driving can be treacherous! We need to install some cameras down there so we can keep track of you! We couldn’t commentate the race when we didn’t know where you were. Even better than the race was the after party! ๐Ÿ˜€ I took a picture of the morning after though! As you can see everyone and everything partied at the Tavern!
      [IMG]http://knithock.blogspot.com/[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 5, 2008 at 8:04 pm

      Sorry Jan, I snatched the after-the-race photo you took away from you. I just didn’t want anybody to see what I looked like afterwards and what those two bottles hooked up to my IV did to me. But what the heck. Here it is:

      [IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eRvhMgN31u8/SOjGejyKQWI/AAAAAAAAADw/ZZRQ1kiAgVw/s320/pumkins.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 5, 2008 at 9:36 pm

      That’s pretty gross Norb. Maybe by the next race I will have my port in and get to do the driving too. Canada can do the in the car commentating Jan-she is so good at that……….How are you and Jim doing tonight Canada. Was hopin to find you here, so we could get a couple drinks and go sit in the water and rest our feet and legs. Stu, I’ll take a tall screwdriver,stiff, no cheeries, just an orange slice please.

    • Anonymous
      October 6, 2008 at 7:36 am

      Norb, thanks for giving the picture back. I wondered what happened to it! I thought I had the picture posting thing down and then when I noticed it wasn’t there I thought shoot its just like juggling bottles…..sometimes it works great and other times…well we know the answer to what happens there! By the way I made muffies this morning for breakfast. They are sort of garbage can muffins. I had apples, bananas, cranberries and nuts so I threw them all in one. Not a bad combo if I do say so. Made a big carafe of coffee too as its Monday and we need to get the week started. Come and get them.

    • Anonymous
      October 6, 2008 at 8:29 am

      Now that picture has me laughing. I would have never thought doing something like that one! LOL! Gives me some ideas here for next Halloween. I think I’m going to have myself a Rum and Coke! Have not had one of them in years! Kind of have a craving for that! Hope everybody has a great day today! Nice and warm at my house so I am opening up some doors and windows and getting some fresh air!

    • October 6, 2008 at 4:21 pm

      Ok, I’m here at the starting line, where is everybody??? :confused:

      [IMG]http://home.nc.rr.com/tuco/looney/acme/supers.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://home.nc.rr.com/tuco/looney/acme/acmejetprop1.jpg[/IMG]

      Gary

    • Anonymous
      October 6, 2008 at 7:00 pm

      Hey Gary it looks like you are a day late and a dollar short for the race….Maybe next time we should have a sign up sheet so we make sure all the registered racers are present and accounted for! I think Norb took your pictures too….that’s what happened to the one I posted….Norb come on give them back….I’m sure its nothing we did that makes them not show up. :rolleyes: Maybe we should do a picture posting class. Anyone willing to be a teacher?

    • Anonymous
      October 6, 2008 at 7:28 pm

      All right, I’ll be nice and give them back. Pretty funny pictures Gary. I’m going to start a thread on posting pictures but not tonight. I’m pretty worn out after six hours of Rituxan infusion.

      Credit for these pictures go to Gary: (good thing you missed the race. with that gadget and vitamin cocktail you probably would have beat us0

      [IMG]http://home.nc.rr.com/tuco/looney/acme/jetuni.jpg[/IMG]

      see Garys earlier post to see the two pictures I “gave back”

    • October 6, 2008 at 9:25 pm

      I’m educated and dangerous now…

      and I’m ready for the next race…

      [IMG]http://home.nc.rr.com/tuco/looney/acme/jetprop.jpg[/IMG]

      ๐Ÿ˜€
      Gary (beep beep)

    • Anonymous
      October 6, 2008 at 11:20 pm

      Guys, watch out for Gary. He is dangerous alright. [IMG]http://www.ourbluemarble.us/forum/lol.gif[/IMG] He is ready to challenge us with his super pogo stick and secret vitamin punch. Who knows what other potent ingredients he has mixed in there. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

    • Anonymous
      October 6, 2008 at 11:27 pm

      Oh boy,it look like the next race it going to be fun. Who is at the bar tonight I need a liter of ice cold diet root beer in a frosty mug. It has been a long day.

      Barkeep, the next round is on me. Love this cyber money

    • Anonymous
      October 7, 2008 at 3:58 pm

      Sorry Jim, I missed you last night. Down painting the tunnels. Gotta figure out a unique tunnel for beep-beep Gary. I am absolutely positive Canada can develop a high powered, super fast fuel, right Canada??????

      Brought in some crepes filled with cream cheese and topped with strawberries, blueberries, apple-cinnamon, or black cherries for everybody- glad we have cyber calories, but these are delicious with a cup of coffee. Enjoy everyone.

      Hope everyone is ok. Have a good night.

    • October 7, 2008 at 4:00 pm

      Make mine a Root Beer float. I’m drinking heavy tonight.

      Sorry you had a rough day Jim. I hope and pray today is going better for you.

      Barkeep, give my buddy Jim one on me.

    • Anonymous
      October 7, 2008 at 6:34 pm

      OK, Jan and all the others who want to learn, I just finished the first part of a tutorial on how to post images on the forum.

      You can find it at:

      [COLOR=”Navy”]http://www.ourbluemarble.us/forum/Howtopost/Tutorial.html[/COLOR]

      Grab a drink and use that computer sitting over there in the corner of the Tavern and give it a try. Gary, not you! You already passed with flying colors.

    • Anonymous
      October 7, 2008 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks Norb! Gary looks like I need to get my machine ready for racing. May take me a day or so getting her cleaned up. But I will be ready soon. Hmm! That root beer float sounds good. I will give Jan and Emma a break and be bartender tonight. Emma.. ohh those crepes are awesome. First thing I have had all week in solid foods and no pain either on my throat. Looks like I am going to have to eat in here now! ๐Ÿ˜€ Norb.. what are you grilling tonight?

    • October 7, 2008 at 11:12 pm

      Emma, seems like I remember Wile E. Coyote using an Acme Paint to paint a fake tunnel on the side of a boulder. Hmmm… You wouldn’t be using Acme products would you???

      Thanks Linda, you make a mean float…the foam tickled my nose…

      Ahhchooo

      Gary

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2008 at 2:11 pm

      [QUOTE=norb]Wow, did I have one to many? I must be halluzinating. This is not the Turtle and Bear Tavern I used to go to. It feels like being transported a great distance. Hi to my ha-ha-ha-lu-zi-na-na-tions. Glad to see you all. Don’t go away when I come to.[/QUOTE]

      Hello Norb, my name is Da-Rodg. I’ve been reading your story on your web-site. My story isn’t as bad as yours but I appreciate the experience and light hearted way you present yourself.

      Thanks.

      Da-Rodg:cool:

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2008 at 9:00 pm

      Gary, Emma and I will never share our secret ingredients in our paint ๐Ÿ˜€ . We may need to add it to our fuel for the next race. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

      Let me freshen up your rootbeer and it’s looking so good in that frosted mug, I think I will join you.

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2008 at 9:11 pm

      [QUOTE=darodg]Hello Norb, my name is Da-Rodg. I’ve been reading your story on your web-site. My story isn’t as bad as yours but I appreciate the experience and light hearted way you present yourself.

      Thanks.

      Da-Rodg:cool:[/QUOTE]
      Welcome to the TAVERN. I completely forgot my old post you dug up. Anyhow, This is the place to have fun. So let me get
      you a drink. What would you like?

      PS where in CO do you live?

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2008 at 9:57 pm

      ๐Ÿ˜€ Hey Gary! Lets have us a Root Beer Floatie Contest! See who drinks the most! The looser has to go streaking out of the bathroom down to the beach in public and not get caught by the cops that someone called on us for misbehaving! If they make it back to the bathroom safe we get to call the looser the Root Beer Streaker! LOL!

    • Anonymous
      October 8, 2008 at 11:43 pm

      Oh boy, thing are lively tonight who up for a game of eight ball or darts? Barkeep, one tall frosty Root-beer please and a round for everyone on me. You know since the switch my meds and I off single malt I’ve developed quite a taste for Root-beer. I guess I’m regress to my younger years. I can’t wait for the next stage…:rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 12:14 am

      Just checking, what time is the race in Friday? I don’t want to miss it this time! Nor do I want to be in the wrong tunnel again!

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 7:38 am

      Good morning family! Decided to come in here and get the Tavern going this morning giving Julie, Jan and Emma a day off so they can have a fun day! Going to fix us a nice breakfast and lunch for you all! This morning we have Sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes and home fries.
      I’m fixing BBQ Spareribs for lunch with Baked Potatoes, Salad and String Beans!
      And I am getting a huge cooler whipped up for Root Beer Floaties with Whipped Cream on top with a nice Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream. Inside the Floaties is a shot of what liquor you desire!
      And today is Thursday… party time. Almost weekend time! Where we can all relax a bit and have some fun!

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 9:53 am

      Thanks Linda, I sure could use some Breakfast and a lot of coffee. Its going to be a long day. I’ve got to get the bike ready for the big race. Just a few more little adjustments and I’ve got it. I’m just nosure what Garry and the girls are up to with the paint. I guess I’m going to have to dig out a pair of my old night vision gargles and use IR setting. That should set things straight.

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 10:21 am

      Don’t waste too much time Jim! ๐Ÿ˜€ Emma and I are masters of the tunnels!

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 10:47 am

      [FONT=Georgia][COLOR=blue]I don’t think I want to go messing around in the tunnels this morning. But I would like to have a nice drink of some kind, that would make me forget about this injury on my arm. It still looks very nasty ![/COLOR][/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 11:38 am

      What kind of root beer floats are we having here? I have a recipe for one too. Here it is: Root Beer Float
      1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Galliano 1/2 oz Light cream Coca-Cola Whipped cream
      Pour vodka, galliano, and light cream into a collins glass filled with ice cubes and stir well. Fill with cola, stir lightly, top with whipped cream, and serve.

      That might get a few of you ready for the race! Or you won’t care who wins anyway!

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 11:44 am

      Jan, that works for me. Give Gary a virgin one and a double for my friend Terry!

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 3:34 pm

      Terry! I have the perfect drink! It’s called the Knock Me On My Socks Guzzler! Ohh your going to like this!
      200 Percent Pure North Carolina Moonshine Whiskey! 2 Shots of that and you won’t feel anymore pain until your sober up! Takes away all ailments in the body! In fact for me It Knocks Me on My Socks! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 4:54 pm

      200 % ??? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ where can I get some on that. My ex lives in NC, maybe I should ask her. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 9:22 pm

      Canada-I think we got the tunnels painted up just right for the contestants now. Nope, Gary, Canada & I don’t give out any paint info–nice try though.

      Got our red rag top all washed and polished, just like you said. You are the master of fuel creation, so go for it……..go go sticks and cycles–you guys will be toast!!!!!!!!!

      Terry-sneak in the mountains and grab that 200 proof whiskey. I’ll be happy to serve it to you till you totally forget your arm. Hey Canada, maybe we could throw Terry in the back, so he can have frist hand knowledge of tunnel power…Gotta reset our air/body displacement, but Terry could use a speed thrill-not sure how it’s gonna react with 200 proof.

      So, is there a race this Friday? Same time??????? Canada, think we should give the guys a head start?? Them whizzing through the sky was pretty lighting effects though…….Got a plan for our drinks? Had my first ivig today, so have an extra bag..hee hee.

      See you later buddy of mine.:D

    • October 9, 2008 at 10:05 pm

      DONT LOOK ETHYL… I’m headed for the beach.

      I should have put my Root Beer float down on the bar first, it’s spilling everywhere.

      Rounding the corner and headed back for the Tavern…oops. I slipped on the vanilla ice cream I spilled. I hope I haven’t broken anything falling in the sand.

      Who is that ahead of me? Is the “moon” out tonight or is that ???

      ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 9, 2008 at 11:03 pm

      [FONT=Book Antiqua]Emma maybe I could slip off up in the mountains of Eastern Ky, & get hold of some of that wicked moonshine. As for going through those tunnels, maybe I could borrow the secretary’s Katana Crotch Rocket motorcycle at the Dr’s office I clean. It’s registered for 150 mph think that would be fast enough to blast through the tunnel with. ๐Ÿ˜€
      [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2008 at 9:19 am

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”6″][COLOR=”Blue”]It’s Race Day! So how about brunch before the race. All you can eat and drink, free of course. Its for races and fan and anybody passing by. AS you can see, we have some out of town guests. Enjoy[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [IMG]http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2497/breakfastbuffet2hu9.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2008 at 9:28 am

      Jim I would come from out of town for your brunch too! Isn’t that your fuel supplier? Thanks for the treats! I’m going to grab an apple for my horse.

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2008 at 10:09 am

      Jim, bringing in the reinforcements I see. Emma we have them running scared now!!!

    • October 10, 2008 at 10:34 am

      Jim, What a spread. Yum. Is the brunch open after the race? I gotta maintain my pre-race nutrition …
      [IMG]http://home.nc.rr.com/tuco/looney/acme/triplef.jpg[/IMG]

      Get ready y’all …

      [IMG]http://home.nc.rr.com/tuco/looney/acme/rocketp.jpg[/IMG]
      [IMG]http://home.nc.rr.com/tuco/looney/acme/acmerocketp.jpg[/IMG]
      beep beep

      Gary

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2008 at 10:43 am

      Emma, we may be in trouble. Have you seen Gary’s wheels? Ewww!! I better get out there and develope a new fuel….

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2008 at 3:02 pm

      I just want to make sure we all know where we start racing so I’ve updated the Tavern to include the tunnels. I hope this is where we are going to start. I(‘m not sure what the gals have is store for us with the paint on the wall but I hope you are read Norb and Garry. Judging for last week if going to be fun.

      [IMG]http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/1972/updatetavern2si0.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2008 at 3:41 pm

      Ladies I think the guys are getting more worried. Gary switched racers cuz he had that pogo thing before….I think he hit his head on the top of the tunnels so he had to switch but he won’t admit that! Jim is plying complacency with food, although that usually works I know you 2 are above that trick! Norb is the one I think you need to worry about, he is the quiet one. He is keeping a low profile and pretending to do tututorials but we all know he is working diligently to improve his racer’s performance. I’m not sure where in the tunnels Jim got his pictures but I see there is still painting opportunities down there…..He picked the dull ones. Of course we’d all have to wear sunglasses to gaze at some of the others! Good luck girls! Zoom! Zoom!

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2008 at 4:04 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”5″][COLOR=”Blue”]OK, I’m loaded for bear and all set to go. Yep, those are IR night vision goggles that automatically adjust to bright light so the paint shouldn’t be a problem. I’m burring a special mixture of rocket fuel – This Harley tric can get really move!! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [CENTER][IMG]http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/961/bikeracegg9.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

    • Anonymous
      October 10, 2008 at 11:27 pm

      Heheheh!!! Emma, the guys didn’t figure out that the paint we used interacts with rocket fuel, creating a super fog! ๐Ÿ˜€ Jim will get in that tunnel and one blast from his bike and….well, let’s just say those night vision goggles will be no use!!:D

      Emma, I’ve got Terry set up in the back of the car. Thanks for the extra bag and hose for him. JanB filled it with moonshine (and not the kind you see out your window ๐Ÿ˜ฎ ) I think he’s floating back there. Here’s your bag os super juice. Let’s hit the tunnels!

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2008 at 12:02 am

      And we’re off–hang on Terry for the ride of your life!!!!!! My IV tubing has 3 tubings, so we can share. 200 proof for us and some for the car. Man this car handles life a dream. Canada we just passed someone, was that, beep beep Gary-?-all I saw was a blur going up and down our special tunnel. Beep beep Gary………..now, Let’s get Norb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Ho,Ho,Ho-didn’t see Santa but we heard him. Nice idea of you loaning him a tunnel…..Santa don’t forget about some extra hay and applea for Jan’s horse.

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2008 at 12:33 am

      Hay I forgot to tell you the IR headlight will cut right through the fog. Nice try! That flash of light that went by you all was me. Now it I can only keep going in the right direction. See you all at the finish line

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2008 at 12:47 am

      Canada, Canada-do you have that special fuel? We know the short cut, and you know Jim, he is going to get lost in the tunnel-when he sees no one behind, he he, he’ll figure that one out. Now all he has to do is find us!!! Good luck. Has anyone seen Norb????? Did he get blasted off-is he super Norb?????

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2008 at 1:18 am

      Emma, Norb, Garry and I are sitting at the finish line waiting for you all to get here. At least we thing it is the finish line.

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2008 at 10:28 am

      Here’s an after race Breakfast Buffet for everyone. It was so much fun. I still don’t know it we made it to the right finish line or not but it was a blast flying thought the fog. Hope you gals had as much fun as I did. Did Terry hang on the whole way. Where is Norb and Garry. Haven’t seen them since last night. At least I thought I saw them last night. There was so much fog I not sure what I saw.

      [IMG]http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1897/breakfastbuffetqm8.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 11, 2008 at 12:05 pm

      Man, am I exhausted! That was some race. Trouble is there was so much fog I have no idea who won! Guess we’ll have to call it a draw!

      Jim, you are a sweetheart, making sure we are all fed and watered this am. The food looks good. When did you find the time to cook? And here we thought you were racing around the tunnels all night.

      Santa says thanks everyone for welcoming him and showing him a great time. He tells me he may use the tunnels this Christmas for his annual run between Canada and the US. Gonna save those poor reindeer a few miles! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 12, 2008 at 5:58 pm

      Well, the snow is falling and it’s cold out. I think I need to warm things up today. Stu, can I get an Irish Cream coffee with extra whipped cream and shaved chocolate curls.

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2008 at 10:06 am

      Jan you have snow already? Yikes it was still 80 degrees here yesterday. Glad I am where I am! I will have to start looking up the cold weather drinks for the Tavern specials. Anyone else see snow out your window?

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2008 at 11:01 am

      Yeah, JanB! We have snow but this is early for us. I am hoping it doesn’t stay! It is supposed to warm up to +5C so it should all melt in a day or two. But I do need that warm drink! What you got in mind for today?

    • October 13, 2008 at 2:02 pm

      I have a huge lump on the top of my head. I woke up and it was so foggy I couldn’t tell where I was. These tunnels sure have low ceilings. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2008 at 3:04 pm

      Jan can I start you off with an anitfreeze? Sounds like you might want one of them. Here it is:
      * 1 package Hot chocolate mix
      * 1 1/4 oz Peppermint schnapps
      * 6 oz boiling Water
      * Whipped cream

      Pour the hot chocolate mix into a 9 ounce glass mug. Add the schnapps and boiling water. Stir Well. Top with a swirl of whipped cream. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry and a peppermint stick.

      Our peppermint sticks haven’t come in yet but I do have some Ande’s afterdinner mints….those would be yummy in it too.

      Gary I am sorry your head hurts but the pogo stick was bound to go too high down there especially with you taking those leg vitamins! I’m glad you made it out of the fog.

      By the way Jan was your coffee curly enough? I love chocolate so I got a bit carried away! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Did you find any coffee in it? Its fun to shave chocolate. Somedays the bartending job is worth it. I get to keep everyone happy and have fun too…..its the best.

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2008 at 3:46 pm

      SNOW! Already! Geeze! I’m sitting here with my fan on and my windows and doors open. It’s hot here today in my area. Sun shining and not even using heat yet! Thank goodness for that one!
      Gary! I don’t think that was the tunnel you hit! I wasn’t paying attention and I think we must have collided with each other!
      That’s okay! I will alright! Hey! I’ll race you back to the bar and we will have another Root Beer Race! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2008 at 4:16 pm

      The heck with snow it wouldn’t stay here very long as it’s 86 here.

    • Anonymous
      October 13, 2008 at 4:25 pm

      You guys are making me sick….80 some degrees? Maybe I should move….

      JanB, the chocolate curls were awesome. There is never too much chocolate for me ๐Ÿ˜€ And shoot me one of those Antifreezes. I think they sound yummy.

      Gary, sorry about your head. Next time we have a race on you’ll have to find another means of transportation. Pogo sticks and tunnels don’t mesh. You know, we girls have a deal with the “Road Runner”… ๐Ÿ˜ฎ He knows all the ACME tricks so you won’t be able to get away with much now!!!

    • Anonymous
      October 14, 2008 at 3:39 pm

      So Jan are you still cold? We have a hot tub don’t we? That’s always good for a warming the cold toes. Of course I’m sure the Antifreeze should have helped too. Have you all recovered from the race? I don’t smell that fuel anymore so you all must have hidden the racers away again. By the way when is the rematch?

    • Anonymous
      October 14, 2008 at 4:39 pm

      Still cold, JanB! But the Antifreeze helped a lot and of course we have a hot tub! What doesn’t the Tavern have? I must have forgotten!:D

      Well, the snow has turned to rain so that three inches of ugly white stuff will slowly fade and leave mud in it’s wake! Still lots of it out there though!

      Holly, can you whip me up another Antifreeze, and make a one for each of my friends. I am cyber rich today! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 15, 2008 at 6:07 pm

      Or my gosh. I finally made it back to the Tavern after a big misadventure. You probably saw it on television or read the headlines. Well, here is what happened. When I started out on the race, I took a wrong turn and ended up in one of the side tunnels. I kept going and going not realizing I was headed the wrong way. I finally got to a point that was so narrow and rugged, I couldn’t turn around. The battery was almost empty and there was no Stoli left in the bottle. I saw a light in the distance and kept going for a little while. When I finally got to an opening I had no idea where I was. It looked like the Rocky Mountains. I sat there for several days not being able to go backward or forward. Fortunately there was still some of the Scuppernong wine left in the other bottle to keep me hydrated. Finally I heard a helicopter circling around looking – as I found out later – for a lost hiker. I frantically waved a white hanky I found in my pocket and yelled like crazy until they spotted me.
      Glad you all missed me but guys, please, put up some signs in the tunnels.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2944754015_52a8e559dc_o.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2945619226_4f90001dac_m.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 15, 2008 at 8:14 pm

      ROFL! Norb! You got me laughing so hard that I almost fell out my chair! LOL! Too funny! Now that one was good! I was wondering what happened to you! I saw you go in the tunnel and asked this morning where you were at and then left! Now I know what happened! LOL!
      Jan! 87 degrees here today and I had to turn on the AC! It was a hot one! And October too! Strange weather! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 15, 2008 at 9:58 pm

      Norb, from the looks of that tunnel you made it as far as
      Drumheller. Why, you went right past my place to get there! I’ll talk to the gals and see if we can put up signs just for you. But they won’t help when the smoke and fog take over down there…:eek:

      Anyway, you sure were looking cool in the tunnel and glad that helicopter could get you out of there safely. and you had lots of wine:D

      Stu, give Norb some of his favourite wine and I’ll have a Spanish coffee.

    • Anonymous
      October 16, 2008 at 11:33 am

      I think you are right. This satellite view of Drumheller looks very familiar. ๐Ÿ˜€
      Amazing how far I got in the cyber tunnel.

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2946470845_4e06c696a4_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 16, 2008 at 12:03 pm

      See, that’s what I thought! Sure looked like Drumheller to me! Glad you were able to get us some pictures! ๐Ÿ˜€ Enjoy another bottle of wine…on me!

    • October 16, 2008 at 12:22 pm

      Ok, the arial photo of Drumheller gave me an idea. I’m taking up another mode of transportation (my head still hurts). With this vehicle you can take along your favorite beverage.
      [IMG]http://www.cabq.gov/fun/fall/fun/images/oneballoon.jpg[/IMG]
      Anyone want to join me for a flight and a root beer float?

      BTW Here’s a photo of my racing balloon…

      [IMG]http://www.darthvaderballoon.be/images/1ervol/DV02_small.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 16, 2008 at 2:23 pm

      Oh, Oh!! I think we gals are in trouble now….I better fortify myself with some thing before I start planning the next race….

      I’ll have one of The Races with a root beer float chaser! And make a RBF for my friend Gary. In fact, make his a double..with any luck we can get him seeing double and then maybe we’ll stand a chance in the next race. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 16, 2008 at 7:04 pm

      Gary not to question your wisdom, but I can’t for the life of me phathom how you are going to get those things into the tunnel for the race. Just because Norb made it out on accident I dont’ think we will be changing the course. I think you all better get a GPS unit for your racers! But Gary I think you might like to rethink your mode of transportation one more time. I would lone you my horse but he is afraid of fog so he wouldn’t be much good down there either! Gary if you are doing doubles on the floats maybe a boat would be a better choice! :rolleyes:

    • Anonymous
      October 16, 2008 at 7:10 pm

      Count me in Gary! I’ll jump in the balloon with you! Just as long as you promise we won’t crash~ ๐Ÿ˜€ Since this might be a long trip here though we need supplies. Lots of booz! LOL

    • Anonymous
      October 17, 2008 at 12:44 am

      Oh guys, why can’t you stay out of those tunnels don’t you realize they could swallow you up..I am way to claustrophobic to even go in there..i just take the long way around and I drive fast so i can still keep up. But I decided I’ll just kick back on the beach and relax.. Hey does anyone know where juan carlos went I really need a back rub and how about a nice little fruity drink..and maybe when I wake up someone could have a nice seafood buffet ready to go. I would help but i just havn’t learned how to cook that stuff..oh you can leave the fish off the menu..it smells wayyyy to bad. but i will carry plates for others..

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2008 at 8:49 am

      I feel good this morning Tavern Family! Gosh! This feeling good wants to me to go dancing in the dance hall of the tavern. Some good old fashioned disco music sounds good!
      And I feel like having some good old fashioned drinks to make me tipsy and giggly!
      Linda is in the mood today to PARTY DOWN! ๐Ÿ˜€
      A few games of pool and schoufle board. I’m turning on the Jute Box this morning. I’m in the mood for some good music.
      Looks like my day is going to be fun! Anybody want to join me! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2008 at 8:42 pm

      Hey Stormy I got a really cool pair of black glasses and a shot yesterday in the hospital to get me through the MRI ( I am very claustrobic too) that will work great for you-forget the shot, but the glasses are great!!! With Canada’s driving and your choice of drink in your tubing, hey all you will feel is the VROOM, VROOM, and it’s a hot ride in a hot car-do you look good in lime green? Terry is making really long straws to go into the zip loc bags and what’s that old saying? Double the pleasure, double the fun, double the booze, double the cheer, WE WON !!

      I don’t know -you guys–I mean, I’m getting a theme here–hilarious theme of Norb under a helicoptor and Gary in a balloon, and visualizing Jim somehow on his bike connected to a jet. Hey, Canada, hi partner–can you possibly concoct a fuel that we can beat a helicoptor with???? You get the fuel, I’ll borrow Tony the Tiger from Kellogg’s. ( Gary-good ole Darth loses in the end., but a cool looking balloon. I’ll bring a cooler of sandwiches, chip and pickles and juice and root beer , and fly with you. Must be some view ). Gotta admit,Canada, I’m a little worried about this race……But I have to admit that the tunnels might not be tall enough, unless this is your idea of a challenge for a race, guys, we gals are up to the challenge—-I know Canada, I know, you hate heights, my black glasses and 200 proof of anything will get you through it-I’ll tell you when to turn, can you do 20 feet off the ground? Trees might be a little tricky:D ., but we must have a canyoun just behind the orchard and horse corral, don’t we? Those pics the guys posted look like we won’t have any trees to worry about, Canada. Just remember we gotta beat a helicoptor-slow moving, but super Norb will come up with something sneaky. If things get too bad, Terry can shoot the balloons, the helicoptor, and whatever Jim is flyin in and don’t forget Terry shoots bear and whatever critter he has in Kentucky. Not that I am suggesting a poor sport kind of attitude, mind you, we girls like to win. Outside, you guys will have to sport us some extra time, to make up for height adjustments. But Norb, if it is in the tunnels, sure I’ll be oh so happy to make you some signs. We could just make arrow signs for you guys.

      Norb, buddy, thanks for the cliff and coptor pics-made me laugh right out loud. Needed that today,

      OK troops – what is it for the next race????????????
      Jan, I’ll take whatever your special is tonight.

    • Anonymous
      October 18, 2008 at 10:47 pm

      Well, I am working on that fuel Emma, and now with Tony on board, we’ll have access to only the best! I could go for an outdoor race. In cyber space the trees are all rubber trees, so that shouldn’t be an issue if we’re flying low….and if you get me a cool pair of those glasses, maybe they will blind me to the height. We could use the rubber trees as slingshots to get us ahead of the guys. But as long as we’re racing, I am game for anything!!!

      Holly and Stu have been frying up buffalo wings all night. Who wants to share a plateful with some beer and clamato? I’ll drink the clam if you’re not into that and you can have the beer! Any takers?

      Oh yeah. Emma has been busy practising painting walls so look out for the signs and arrows down in the tunnels. They will shock ya!

    • Anonymous
      October 19, 2008 at 3:33 pm

      Canada—no sweat, with those glasses on, you won’t see anything. That’s why I’ll have to help you with the turns. Hmmm, rubber trees, huh? Well, all I gotta say is we have to keep Tony way, way far away from the chopper blades, the jet wings, and Darth, or we are in serious trouble, Canada. I didn’t mention to Tony about your fuel, thought we could make it a surprise ๐Ÿ˜€ The rubber trees might really make him ROAR. Go from VROOM VROOM to ROAR-interesting, right Jan????? Hey, Sherry-there, got you out of the tunnel worry, how do you feel about a roaring ride with a tiger?

      You guys scared yet??

    • Anonymous
      October 20, 2008 at 4:53 am

      Brrrr! It’s cold here this morning. Turned on my heat for the first time. I’m freezing. So I need a nice warm bubbly drink that will heat my cold driven veins!
      I’ll take a shot of whiskey this morning. Better yet! Make that a double! ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 20, 2008 at 3:14 pm

      [I][FONT=Georgia]Hey I got to go back to work tonight, these wknds just go by too fast. Pour me a double shot of Wild Turkey 101, time I drink that I may be too sick to go to work. As me & whiskey just don’t co exist together, as for the staying warm I’ve made good use of my wood stove the past few nights.[/FONT][/I]

    • Anonymous
      October 20, 2008 at 4:23 pm

      Terry the wood stove and wild turkey sounds great. The weather is little cool down here at night. How’s the arm doing?

    • Anonymous
      October 20, 2008 at 10:18 pm

      [FONT=Georgia]Jim part of the injury is healed as for the rest of it, it’s just going to take time. Oh & I’m being screwed around with by the insurance company, they sent me a ck for a $1ooo like that was even going to begin to pay for this. I’ve totalled up the bills I have so far & they are already at $4,168, & there are still more bills that haven’t come in oh if you have home owners insurance. [/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia][/FONT]
      [FONT=Georgia]Word to the wise check your accident coverage amnt in your policy, as that stupid insurance company is only doing one thing. Setting the policy holders up for a lawsuit, with crap like this no wonder there are lawsuits. The only good thing of today was I had an easy night at work.[/FONT]

    • October 20, 2008 at 10:31 pm

      Emma, Darth loses? Oh no, I need to re-read the book. They should make a movie of it some day. It’s a classic.

      Does anyone know if there is a tunnel down here half full of water with a heart shaped entrance and little boats to ride through it?

      BTW, I’m in Denver this week on a business trip…brrr. It was 86 degrees when I left Houston.

      Hey barkeep, can I get a hot buttered rum … sans la rum?

      Gary

    • Anonymous
      October 22, 2008 at 10:25 pm

      Gary-tunnels of Love-is that what you’re preposing? Sure there’s room.

      Is the game on for Friday or next week? Canada is working and haven’t heard much from Norb or Jim …….wasn’t sure. Get my ivig tomorrow and Friday,
      so I’ll have extra bags for your juice Jan. You can go up in another balloon and do race coommentary.

      How ya comin on the fuel Canada???????

    • Anonymous
      October 23, 2008 at 8:45 am

      Is the next race this Friday down in the tunnels? If so I going back to the drawing board to come up with something new. Norb, do you want to team up? I think the gals are planning something devilish. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 23, 2008 at 9:13 am

      I haven’t given you guys a new drink for awhile. I thought since the tunnels are dark at times and it is getting close to Halloween this one might hit the spot. Its called Booda’s black brew! Here are the ingredients:
      * 1 oz Malibu rum
      * 3/4 oz Blue Curacao
      * 3/4 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur
      * 1/2 oz Grenadine
      * Fill with Cranberry juice
      * Fill with Ice

      I thought this would be good to fill the bags! It might even make good fuel! If I happen to throw the Blue bottle too high we will get a new color for the ceiling too! Bonus!!! Good thing we always have replacements! Just say give me a black brew and it will be coming up!

    • Anonymous
      October 23, 2008 at 12:05 pm

      [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Jan toss me up one of those this morning, as I’m kinda feeling down in the dumps today. Just wishing this injury would go away, it’s become somewhat of a nuisance.[/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      October 23, 2008 at 2:25 pm

      Here you go Terry…..hmmm this stuff is looks like a black hole when you look down in the glass. I hope you don’t get a black mouth and lips from it. I think its really a healing potion for you Terry. You will have to let me know if it helps. I could bottle it. Hope it makes your day!

    • Anonymous
      October 24, 2008 at 3:04 pm

      howdy all!

      i just wanted to let you know that i am moving this weekend, and probably next, too. im not sure when the computer is being relocated to its new home, but i do know that i will be off-line sometime in the near future.

      i just want to say thanks to all of you for being such good friends. (im getting all sappy now, as we just decided 5 minutes ago that we will move this weekend). im happy, excited and really sad at the same time. im just going to miss my family, and even my kids’ friends soooo bad. im going to love the city but miss my small town. im going to love my new job but miss my old one, where my sister, brother in law, and all my friends work. im going to miss hanging out with my parents literally every day, and cooking dinner for them just for the heck of it. ugh! im crying:o i just know that my parents are going to miss us so bad! we will be up north here every tuesday for guitar lessons, though:D and knowing me, i’ll be here on the weekends, too! so what am i crying about:confused: its all cool:cool:

    • October 24, 2008 at 5:35 pm

      Jamie, Been there. Go with God. Remember we’ll be here looking for you…

      Gary

    • October 24, 2008 at 9:59 pm

      I’ve got ol’ Darth all ready for a race. Are we on tonight?
      [IMG]http://www.darthvaderballoon.be/images/1ervol/DV02_small.jpg[/IMG]

      (Fellas, don’t tell the girls, but the burners on Darth are a ruse. It’s really a gas balloon and I’ve filled him up with He and N2O. Wear your gas masks. As soon as the race begins, I’m going to let off a little gas … from the balloon that is. The girls will have high pitched voices and will be so goofy from the laughing gas we’re a cinch to win! ๐Ÿ˜€ )

      Gary

    • Anonymous
      October 26, 2008 at 1:29 pm

      Sorry, i guess you guys win by default. We race Darth again, Gary, I want to see him fly. Canada are you around? I had my ivig, and I slept the first day and the day of the race, I slept some too. Tired this weekend.

      Hey, Stu, could you fix me a warm apple cider with a stick of cinnamon in it, please?

      Hi everyone. Have a good weekend.
      Emma

    • October 27, 2008 at 9:47 pm

      Emma, sorry to hear you were zapped, but glad you got some rest. May God grant you a restful night tonight as well. We can race another day…

      Gary

    • Anonymous
      October 27, 2008 at 10:11 pm

      OOOO! Apple Cider with a stick sounds good! A little bit of spiked rum added with it sounds good too! I think I will drink a couple too! Yum!

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2008 at 2:34 pm

      ….for the kind words. I do feel better today.
      Well gang, maybe we fell apart last weekend???? Any plans for this week or Norb, could you maybe ask Eva Cassidy to sing again? I love that CD you sent me. Maybe we could have a restful week with a wine and cheese and non-alcoholic drink party??? What do you think?
      Stu-I’ll take another cider, no alcohol, and cinnamon stick and a couple of donuts–that is how we like our cider the best, with donuts. And Stu is making homemade donuts today-yum…….lots for everyone.

    • Anonymous
      October 28, 2008 at 5:19 pm

      Emma! Cider with Donuts! That sounds unusual! Never tried that before but might just give that a try! This weekend with wine and cheese sounds good to me! I likes Cheese! Hugs
      Linda H

    • Anonymous
      October 29, 2008 at 1:12 pm

      Emma,
      Cider Doughnuts tastes sooooo good this time of the year. I consulted my little book again and found a drink for the occasion. It is called Aplle Cider Slider. (no there aren’t any of those White Castle Hamburgers involved!)
      Here you go:
      * 1 oz Spiced rum
      * 3/4 oz Apple schnapps
      * 3/4 oz Cinnamon schnapps
      * 1 splash 7-Up
      Pour over ice. Shake and strain into shooter glass.

      Besides this one could put a red spot on the ceiling with the Cinnamon Schnapps. That is if my memory of it serves me right…..Of course I don’t go overboard everytime I mix a drink just most of the time! :p

      I think I might just have to sample one so I can see what they are like. I’ll have a cinnamon doughnut with it. mmmmmmmmm!

    • Anonymous
      October 29, 2008 at 1:14 pm

      I missed last Friday’s race. Just totally forgot. Is there one this Friday? I got to work on something new. Are we in the tunnels or are we doing something else. I lost track. In the mean time. barkeep how about something warm, Emma drink sound great if you could skip the ice and warm it up. Believe or or not it is actually chilly here in sunny Florida. And set’em up for anyone who come in today.

      I’m in a good mood. I’m of to the symposium in few day. Now that’s going to be some road race for real! We are going in Carolyn’s car. I drove it for the first time last night. All I can say is that it is very different that my truck. I can’t “feel” the pedals, I can only tell what going on by the way the vehicle reacts. Well hers reacts a whole lot faster then the truck. ‘NF said. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

      I’m use to driving this way when I was in the military driving heavy trucks with desert boots. So it isn’t something “new”. It’s just that you didn’t have a whole lot of traffic to worry about when you were bouncing alone in a 5 ton blacked out truck across the desert at night.

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2008 at 10:58 am

      Wow who has been decorating? Did Old Bat and her friends come and put spiderwebs up in the rafters or are those real? All of the carved pumpkins are impressive. I thought I would share a couple of them. The part I like is that we are fair to everyone and give equal representation! There are many more carvings and scarecrows. Wish I could take better pictures!

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2986106971_967c02ccb7.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2008 at 11:26 am

      Good morning all. Jan, think I will try one of those apple cider sliders with a couple dounuts on the side. Sounds good on a fall day like today.

      Jim, don’t think we are racing this weekend. Can’t find all the racers, Canada went off to find Norb, he really got lost…..maybe we better keep all the races in the tunnels. I think Norb went to check Canada’s and my brewery, see what he can improve on at the Tavern…….

      Thanks for the drink Jim. Have a good day everyone. You too Canada.:D

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2008 at 11:42 am

      Can I try one of those new drinks too? I have to get working here. I want to clean out some cupboards today. Thought if I got some of the small stuff done it wouldn’t be so much when I need to get the walls washed.:( Hate this fall house cleaning. Maybe I will just stay here in the Tavern and tend bar so Holly and Stu can go clean my house. ๐Ÿ˜€

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2008 at 11:46 am

      Coming up! Get ready to catch it as it is a “slider” :p I think you could count this for eye hand coordination therapy! If you don’t think that will work, I could have you practice walking a line when you are done with it. I think I will mix 2 as this season doesn’t last long to be able to eat doughnuts too! Whats your favorite decoration? I think we should all post our favorite pumpkin or scarecrow. The winner of the contest could have free drinks for a day! We will probably get more entries now!

      As for the Race, if you are going back to the tunnels then Gary better get busy. I don’t think Darth and the tunnels will mix too well but then again in cyberspace who knows! It would be fun to watch! Norb isn’t lost; just awol. He is babysitting so I’m sure he is having a grand time.

    • Anonymous
      October 30, 2008 at 12:32 pm

      Here is one for Canada too! I made some for the “crows” around here too….
      Ooops I don’t think that was a good idea:
      [IMG]http://www.miriamgrebeimages.com/images/Autumn/SleepyScarecrow353.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 31, 2008 at 11:12 am

      [FONT=Georgia]Jan like that scarecrow & as for the race I think I’m going to be standing at the finish line. Dressed as the Grim Reaper, holding a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 to hand to the winner. Or maybe even a gallon jug of Ky Moonshine, that should fire up somebodys night ! ๐Ÿ˜‰ [/FONT]

    • Anonymous
      October 31, 2008 at 11:57 am

      Count me in. Last time I ran out of power so I got me this special racer just for the tunnels.

      [IMG]http://www.ourbluemarble.us/forum/bigbiker.gif[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 31, 2008 at 12:56 pm

      [FONT=”Comic Sans MS”][SIZE=”4″][COLOR=”Blue”]I’m in. Hopefully this ATV will be able to handle anything you all come up with. The helmet with have the night vision with an IR complement. Both are set up rigged to handle high energy light burst. Looks like another fun night night or trick or treating.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

      [IMG]http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6164/dunefestsatpm004zm8.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      October 31, 2008 at 1:29 pm

      My tunnel-racer

      [IMG]http://imgs1.images.hotrod.com/techarticles/113_0510_aero_01_z+aerodynamic_tips_tricks+34_roadster+wind_tunnel.jpg[/IMG]

    • October 31, 2008 at 7:32 pm

      Ok I’m in the tunnels with Darth… oops I’ve hit a stalagtite and I’m leaking gas from the balloon… wink wink…

    • Anonymous
      October 31, 2008 at 10:03 pm

      Who let all the Trick’o’treater in the tunnel. This one scared me to death and stopped me in my tracks. made me loose the race once again. She looked like Carol, my wife.:eek:

      [IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2989977057_894e9950a0_o.jpg[/IMG]

    • Anonymous
      November 1, 2008 at 12:49 am

      Well the race should be about over about now. Hopefully everyone made it back safe and sound. See you all in the morning. It been a long day. Terry, I take a shot of that Wild Turkey if you don’t mind before I don’t mind.

    • November 2, 2008 at 10:04 am

      We had a great Halloween (ran out of candy BEFORE 8:00) great gobs of cute little ones raided our candies.

      I had PEs Thursday and Friday and was kinda wipped out. Feeling better today though (Texas Tech Red Raiders kept me up late last night … ๐Ÿ˜€ ).

      I think the game calls for some champaign! Maybe with a little orange juice…

    • Anonymous
      November 2, 2008 at 10:17 am

      Those racers were getting more impressive all the time! By the way since I missed the race who won? Darth didn’t sound too healthy, Ken’s racer looked a bit long to manuever around the turns. Jim yours had some promise depending on what you fueled it with. Did you want Terry’s whiskey to drink or dump in as fuel? If Norb wasn’t all charged up he could have been in trouble and then he was seeing visions down there….is that what the fumes do to you? Ladies, didn’t hear much from you and you know I’m rooting for you!!! This morning I made some cinnamon rolls with lots of frosting! We still have OJ and champaign from Gary so we better drink that up before it goes flat. As usual lots of coffee too.

    • Anonymous
      November 2, 2008 at 10:30 am

      Thanks for the cinnamon roll and lots of coffee Jan. Sorry I missed the race. Couldn’t find Canada. You guys really had a show of power. Not sure who won, like Jan, I wonder, don’t remember any stagaltites or visions in the tunnels, but they might have snuck in through the door to Norb’s ramp. So, you guys, who won?.Hopefully, I’ll find Canada before next Fridays race, and we’ll try not to waste you guys too bad.

    • Anonymous
      November 2, 2008 at 4:38 pm

      Tell you the truth, I haven’t got a clue. The fun is the race when it comes to cyber racing, now if were talking about an actual race… Heck with my reflexes and foot strength I would be in the wall in on the first curve. So I better stick to cyber racing and drinking. Speaking of drinking that 151 was for me. I was ruining on 190 aviation fuel.

    • Anonymous
      November 3, 2008 at 10:40 am

      Hello, anybody here, barkeep I heading out on a long road trip tomorrow so about something to keep me awake. Any ideas? ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 3, 2008 at 11:02 am

      Jim just for you from the handy dandy bartenders book, how about a Stanley Steamer? I figured the coffee might be a good thing to keep you awake! I’ll even mix it for you! I’m looking forward to meeting you in person instead of Cyberspace meetings! Have a safe trip! See you Friday.
      Here are the ingredients in case you want to know what you are having!

      * 1/2 oz Coffee liqueur (Tia Maria)
      * 1/2 oz Irish cream (Carolan’s)
      * 1/2 oz Cognac (Remy)
      * 12 oz Coffee
      * Whipped cream
      * 1 dash Orange liqueur (Grand Mariner)

      Mixing instructions:

      Take a warm beer mug with handle. Put in the liquor. Fill with coffee. Top with whipped cream dashing a little Orange liqueur on top. Serve with a straw

    • Anonymous
      November 3, 2008 at 3:46 pm

      Jim-Jan’s drink aught to help you get there. Have a safe trip to Chicago. Will try for the symposium in two years, Ann Anbor trips ate up my reserve funds for this year. Looking forward to seeing some pictures of all of you. Take good care everyone. Jan, I’ll do my best to fill in for you at the bar while you are gone. Hey Stu and Holly, give me my apron and some cider if there is any left, and I’ll get right to work.

    • Anonymous
      November 4, 2008 at 10:18 am

      Well Jim should be on his way by now. Hope the Stanley Steamer got him wok up for the trip. Emma you can have my apron for a few. You guys can party it up here while we are trying to get smarter in Chicago! ๐Ÿ˜‰ I wonder if Jim took his racer or just a regular car. I think he needs the tunnels to control that baby of his, it can’t get away down there. Its sort of like being on a track, the car just follows around the curves. This morning I brought in banana bread for us as the little guys were piling up and crying for someone to do something with them. So I obliged. I must say Stu and Holly really did some great fall housecleaning…..got rid of all the cobwebs and everything! Don’t forget to vote everybody!

    • Anonymous
      November 4, 2008 at 12:17 pm

      Jan it did the trick. Yes, I should be on the road by now, but I have to wait for my wife to get back from bowling. The car is pack, the maps are marked, the dogs are in the kennel, now all I need is my wife. This will be a fun day drive…:) ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 5, 2008 at 12:15 pm

      First time to the tavern so give me something easy but I really need to be here today!

    • Anonymous
      November 5, 2008 at 3:22 pm

      WElcome to the Tavern. What can I get you? Do you like fruity, cold, hot , with caffeine, without, with or without alcohol? We are a full survice tavern. If you can dream it you can have it here. Check the place out, there’s the pool and pool table. We have darts and a full service dining area. Over there is the stage where we have had some pretty cool dudes to liven the place up. Stu and Holly are our main bartenders but I fill in when they are off. Also outside is the patio and beach area. If you run into a horse out there he’s mine. I haven’t gotten around to naming him yet but he’s a special horse. So that is pretty much the grand tour. Oops I almost forgot the tunnels…..you can go down right over there. The restrooms are the best down there. The tunnels are where we hold the races each week. If you want in you just have to register and bring your racer. Here I am rambling, rambling……If you need to talk we are good listeners most of the time.

    • Anonymous
      November 5, 2008 at 3:43 pm

      Sounds great! Well if I can have anything let’s do a Dr. Pepper on the rocks with some fish tacos. And anyone up for a game of pool? You guys are the best! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Anonymous
      November 5, 2008 at 4:00 pm

      Christie,

      Fish tacos sound interesting……..to say the least, must be something from the coast.

      I’ll get that Dr. Pepper and add a splash of vanilla if you would like, nothing like an ice cold vanilla Dr. Pepper.

      Welcome.

    • Anonymous
      November 5, 2008 at 4:07 pm

      I used to think that fish tacos sounded awful, then my sisters in law got me some. And now I am hooked. I could eat them twice a day and never get sick of them!

    • November 6, 2008 at 10:34 pm

      Just wanted to make sure the whole discussion family knows our friend Jim C. and his wife Carolyn are in need (in case you haven’t visited the prayer request thread …)

      This seems pretty urgent to me; please pray for them both.

      Gary

    • Anonymous
      November 7, 2008 at 9:19 am

      You bet Gary. Glad you brought the news here as well. I suggest we postpone the race and gather here for prayers tonight instead.

      Now this may sound stupid…but what are fish tacos?

    • Anonymous
      November 8, 2008 at 11:52 am

      Hi Canada-good to see you here. I have missed you. I think, besides cancelling the Friday night race last night and having.
      prayer night, we should dedicate tonight for all our friends in need; there are so many to pray for.
      Stu, I’ll help with the lunch crowd. Lets have strawberry daquairi’s and bud light as the drink specials and patty melts and fries. Tonight surprise us for the drink special, don’t for get Christie’s fish tacos–maybe we could just serve taco night and hace all kins of tacos. And don’t forget her Doctor Pepper.
      Welcome to the tavern Christie. Sit a spell with your friends. I’ll shoot some pool with you. Canada is getting better striking the cue ball, but before balls were flying every which way. Poor Norb was either catchin em or duckin.:D

    • November 11, 2008 at 7:57 am

      It is rainy and dreary here again today; I don’t feel well and my mood is fowl (not intended as a Thanksgiving Turkey pun… ๐Ÿ˜€ )

      I know it’s awfully early to be drinking, but I need a hot chocolate … with whipped cream and ground cinnamon on top …

      Anybody pouring today???

      Gary