The Last Word.........

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:30 pm

Greetings!:)

I did have a good day today at work..............the "diva" in my office is on a two week vacation.

More work for me..........but the day goes by faster and it's so much more peaceful in the office. No drama.

Do you think the day goes by faster when you're busy?

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:32 pm

along-for-the-ride;879262 wrote:

I also live in the South.........Georgia. I'm one of those "dam yankees" as I am originally from the North. My ex-husband is from Georgia.....and my current hubby is also from Georgia. I enjoy living here in this rural area at this time of my life. The pace is slow and peaceful. I like looking out my window and seeing cows grazing across the road and trees swaying in the breeze and birds and rabbits.I like the faint sound of the occasional train whistle that goes by about 1/2 mile away.

I do miss my family at times. They all live up north.

My hubby and my in-laws are my family here.

Hello Along:-6,

How are ya.....good I hope.....reread one of your last posts...that would have been great...2 good friends chillin out and listening to jazz....What a lovely, cool night that would be.

You're from Georgia....what a lovely State. Can I ask where your original home is up north?

Oh, I would love living in a quiet area just looking at cows grazing and birds chirping. I love living at the beach, but it get toooooo crowded during the summer. When I first moved here 10 years ago, it was so quiet I could go out at night to look for comets and bring my coffee up to the beach at 4 AM without another soul around except for the fishermen.

Now, no matter what time I open my front door I see another face staring back at me. Sooooooo, I'm just trying to enjoy my life here and not worry about crowds.

How hot is it in Georgia now.....

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:34 pm

along-for-the-ride;880167 wrote: Greetings!:)

I did have a good day today at work..............the "diva" in my office is on a two week vacation.

More work for me..........but the day goes by faster and it's so much more peaceful in the office. No drama.

Do you think the day goes by faster when you're busy?

Don't you hate those miserable moments with divas? I agree with you. I would rather work longer hours than put up with the diva:-6

cars · Post by **cars** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:09 pm

along-for-the-ride;880167 wrote: Greetings!:)

I did have a good day today at work..............the "diva" in my office is on a two week vacation.

More work for me..........but the day goes by faster and it's so much more peaceful in the office. No drama.

Do you think the day goes by faster when you're busy?
They worst day of "fishing", is still better then the "best" day at work! :p

:wah:

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:17 am

Hello AFTR.

Who will be wearing the divas smock the next 2 weeks:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:42 pm

Hello, everyone! I just got home from work. Another good day.

I'm orginally from Chicago, Illinois.(My dad's home turf). Then, when I was 13, we moved to Maryland (My mom's home turf). Starting over at 13 is hard on a young girl...making new friends, brand new school, etc. Anyone else been thru this?

It's already hot in Georgia...lower 90's. I prefer temperature to be in the 70's and lower 80's. My hubby loves to be outdoors...this is his kind of weather.:wah: What's your favorite kind of weather? I know folks who prefer the cold of winter.

We've had a mild winter, so the mosquitoes and gnats are out in force. We had a pop-up thunder storm last night. I kinda like them............as long as the power stays on and there is no damage. I'm particular about my storms.:wah:

One of my favorite memories is sitting on my grandparents front porch in Chicago while a rain-storm goes by.

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:46 am

Good Morning AFTR.

I live in KY and we are having the same weather as you. Very hot and humid. High of 93 expected today with storms this evening.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:42 pm

Hello all!

Boy........it's hot outside...........98 degrees............and it's only early June!

I added some folks to my "friends" box.

I'm trying to find everybody.

This new forum layout is nice............but it does take a bit getting used to. So give me time to find my way around. I'm still a bit befuddled.:wah:Gees........I almost sound like a newbie.

So, tell me................what do you think of the new layout?

I've added some thoughts that were sent to me today. Hope they make you smile.

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Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:51 am

Just like anything new, at first it is different but in time I am sure I will get used to it.

Enjoy your weekend!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:47 pm

Thanks, CP. Happy TGIF to you!

Folk art....................do you like it? I like the whimsy and the color and the fun of them. Here are some samples. I'm using one as my desktop picture on my computer.

Enjoy!

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cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 2:06 pm

This is not folk art but I kinda like it anyway!:)

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Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:45 pm

Hello Along and Cars:-4

WOW, love you pics...Cars...is one of those pics Magnolia Gardens..... a plantation near Charleston, SC. One of my favorite places in the world.

http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/index6.html

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:04 pm

Kathy Ellen;883268 wrote: Hello Along and Cars:-4

WOW, love you pics...Cars...is one of those pics Magnolia Gardens..... a plantation near Charleston, SC. One of my favorite places in the world.

http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/index6.html
Hi KE, yes I think they are beautiful, no actually they are pix of Botonical Gardens in Canada!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:13 pm

cars;883361 wrote: Hi KE, yes I think they are beautiful, no actually they are pix of Botonical Gardens in Canada!

Oh Cars...they are beautiful indeed. Have you been to Magnolia Gardens on your trip south to Florida...beautiful plantations:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:23 am

Hey Kathy Ellen and Cars!

Cars, your pics are beautiful.Thanks for sharing. I enjoy strolling through a garden. I am almost ignorant as far as naming plants, but I do enjoy them. Years ago, I did visit the Botanical Gardens near Washington, DC. What I remember most from that visit were the fragrant smells. I know. Let's go outside and smell the roses.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:01 am

Good Morning :-6 Wouldn't it be lovely to take a walk down the rose garden arch path

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:37 am

Oh, TM...............that is just gorgeous! I would trully enjoy walking amidst that beauty. Sometimes we do get so caught up with our daily routines that we don't take the time to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. Just the other evening about 8:30, hubby and I stood on our small back porch and looked up at the clouds in the sky. I grabbed my camera and this is what we saw.

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Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:10 am

Wow AFTR! What beautiful pictures. The color is just amazing.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:20 am

Love both of your pics Along and TM...would love to take a walk along the rose garden on one of Alongs nights...just smelling the roses and watching the clouds in the sky:-6

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:39 am

Hello Along:-6

Have you ever read "Blue Highways" by William Least Heat Moon....a lovely journey of his life....must find my copy and read again this summer.

http://www.allreaders.com/Topics/info_27011.asp

Now I must be off in a few minutes to plant my wee herb and tomato garden. Have to make so of Koan's "Witch's Brew" tea this summer:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 10:56 am

I just read the plot summary...............sounds interesting. I may have to check it out. Thanks for the info. Right now I am reading "World Without End" by Ken Follett.

Tell me if the "Witches Brew" works, I may have to try it as well.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:38 am

Just stopping by to say hello. Boy is it ever hot and humid today :-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:22 am

Trunk Monkey;884174 wrote: Just stopping by to say hello. Boy is it ever hot and humid today :-6

Same here, TM. Temperature prediction is 100 degrees. And it's only early June. I'll be staying inside enjoying the AC. I remember those days in Chicago before air-conditioning when I was a kid. Ofcourse, Chicago doesn't have the humidity that we have here in Georgia. In Chicago during the summer, it was like going outside to a hot sunny room. At night, we just kept the windows opened and hoped for a breeze. It also seemed that, before AC, you could catch the smells of summer better. And the sounds outside.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 1:56 pm

This could be me..............at times. :wah: Maybe not quite so messy....but close. Do you ever have those days when you say to yourself, "What the heck...."?

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Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:09 pm

Hello TM and Along:-4

Just popping in to say hello...hope all are well:p

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:15 am

Hello AFTR. I have been very busy today. How has your day been?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:54 pm

Hello ladies!

Had another good and busy day at work. Our company has not been hiring as many people now.....our departments for the most part are full. But we still have a crowd applying on hire days. Less work for me as the in-processor. Oh well, I still have plenty of work to do.

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:38 am

Hello AFTR and Gang.

Enjoy your day today:)

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:12 pm

Hey, CP.............always glad to see ya pop in.

I want to comment here about another thread; the one started by Nomad on the subject of scars. I visited there yesterday and was shocked at how far the pics went in showing scars. Not my kind of thing...........so I'm not going back. On my "The Last Word" thread, I inquired if other members had scars as I do, but I did not expect or want any graphic pictures. I realize our members have a right to post what they like, but I don't like posting for "shock value." This is just my opinion, ofcourse. What do you think?

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:20 am

Thanks for the heads up. I saw that thread but I didn't get around to viewing it. Now I know not to bother.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:07 pm

Your welcome. Usually Nomad is a funny kind of guy in his way, so I did visit at first. I just don't like stuff like that thrust upon me visually.

This photo gallery is an idea from another thread...........about folks being able to talk to anybody:wah:........including trees. I enjoy trees, their shade, their leaves swaying in the wind, their fruits, and nuts, and blossoms. Old trees have character.

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:19 am

So, from "trees" to Father's Day thoughts. A father is like a tall sturdy tree. Big branches to put a tire swing on for fun. Shade for hot blustery days for comfort. Tall to look up to for respect. Masterful. A provider. History.

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Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:04 am

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,

The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun,

The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,

The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages,

The power of the eagle's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed,

The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add,

He knew His masterpiece was complete,

And so,

He called it ... Dad

~~Author Unknown.~~

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:10 am

Just stopping by to say hello. So glad I didn't see the scar thread

I did, however, like the movie scar face

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:28 am

Hi....

This is the first time I've peeked in here. I never came in because I thought it was like that TLW thread...I thought this was another word game.

So....how's it going?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:15 pm

Hello, TM and RG. Right now I hear thunder outside so we may get some much needed rain. We just got back from visiting my mother-in-law in the nursing home. She did talk a bit to us. It's good to be able to spend some time with her.

No, this is not like the tlw thread. We chat about alot of subjects here. We have music and pictures and cake and chili too.:wah: If and when you have time, start from the first post and read to the final post. You will probably find out a little more about myself.

Everyone is welcome to come and put in their 2 cents worth.

I appreciate all who come and post here. And I value what you have to say.

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Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:24 pm

Hello Along,

How are ya...great I hope:-6 I love your artisitic ideas with your trees...beautiful.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:28 pm

Thanks AFTR...I appreciate the warm welcome! I am in and out right now but this evening I will read the whole thread and see what I've been missing. It seems very nice and cozy in here.

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:01 am

Hello AFTR. How was your weekend.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:50 pm

My weekends are pretty routine. Sometimes, I have to work on Saturday. If not, I do laundry and house clean. Go have lunch with hubby at work. Go grocery shopping afterwards and come home. If neither one of us works on the weekend, we sleep in, have breakfast and do whatever. I like routine most of the time. Sometimes, it's nice to do something "spur of the moment" too.

This is our phrase for the day............."spur of the moment".:wah:

Do you like to do things "spur of the moment"?

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Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:26 am

Spur of the moment....

Now I can't stop thinking about that phrase.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:37 pm

Bring a picnic lunch and follow me. Lets catch a ride on this wagon here and find a road less travelled. It's a lovely day and we can take out time. Pick a road and we shall see what we can see.

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Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:47 am

Found this movie about you at Blockbuster:wah:

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:29 pm

Cow Patty;892236 wrote: Found this movie about you at Blockbuster:wah:

:wah: They look like they are up to no good.

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:18 am

Don't we all have to bad girl side to us somewhere......:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:59 pm

But, ofcourse.

But I try to keep her under wraps.

I read a brief synopsis on that movie on IMBd. It was also called "Forever Lulu".

The characters are on a quest. It's also a story about love. Sounds cool.

A good chick flick.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:16 pm

Hello Along...What journey are we going on this weekend.......? How about the road not taken into the sea?:p

Cow Patty · Post by **Cow Patty** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:47 am

Wishing you a great weekend!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:05 pm

along-for-the-ride;891103 wrote:

My weekends are pretty routine. Sometimes, I have to work on Saturday. If not, I do laundry and house clean. Go have lunch with hubby at work. Go grocery shopping afterwards and come home. If neither one of us works on the weekend, we sleep in, have breakfast and do whatever. I like routine most of the time. Sometimes, it's nice to do something "spur of the moment" too.

This is our phrase for the day............."spur of the moment".:wah:

Do you like to do things "spur of the moment"?

Yes, spur of the moment usually means a "road trip" to New Jersey and either going to the boardwalk for the arcades or getting fresh veggies/fruit. Or going out to lunch. I have been sleeping in everyday since the kids got out of school, hence me getting here "late":wah: