Nighthawks VIII (Dial-up warning)

[Heidi]

Hello, DU Nighthawks and Earlybirds! :hug:



Continued from:
Nighthawks I: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph ...

Nighthawks II: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph ...

Nighthawks III: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph ...

Nighthawks IV: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph ...

Nighthawks V: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph ...

Nighthawks VI: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

Nighthawks VII: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=3920283&mesg_id=3920283

[Droopy]

1. Good day, Heidi

How are you doing?

[Heidi]

4. Hi, Droopy!

Nice to see you among the Nighthawks! :hug:

Halfway through my first cup of coffee; can't believe it's Monday already. :cry:

I guess I don't need to ask, "How's your insomnia?"

[Droopy]

10. My sleep seems to be improving

I actually got to sleep before 4 AM the other day and I woke up at 10:30 AM. Slept until 1 PM today though even though I got to sleep relatively early for me. But I'll take a little improvement over none.

Remember that little talk we had about insecurity? Well, after I workout now I get this big boost of energy that lasts for the rest of the day. It also gives me a lot more confidence in myself. I guess you can't really separate the mind from the body. My outlook is affected by the way that I feel physically.

[Heidi]

16. I'm glad . . .

your sleep is improving.

Yeah, I remember that little talk. I definitely agree that mind and body are connected (and I'd throw 'spirit' in there, too).

So, you wanna come over and mow my mother-in-law's lawn, Mr. FeelGood? ;) :hug:

[Droopy]

23. If you pay for the plane ticket, I'll be there.

Oh, and you must cook me some schnitzel. Wait, that's Germany. Do they do schnitzel in Switzerland? And am I spelling 'schnitzel' right?

[Heidi]

26. Oh, yeah, we have schnitzel.

By the truckload. :eyes: The best thing is Zurich-schnitzel. It's like pork medallions, smothered in brown gravy, with a side of hashbrowns and a vegetable. YUM!

[Droopy]

31. Man, I'd have to fast for two days

just to eat that so I wouldn't blow my diet.

My dad was stationed in Germany while he was in the military. That's where I was born. My mom learned how to cook schnitzel while she was there. It's been one of my favorite dishes ever since. Now you know why I needed to start working out. :)

[Heidi]

33. I know it, That's why we're relatively schnitzel-free around here.

Also, when it's cooked, there's a brief frying episode involved, and I don't like for my kitchen to smell greasy. :puke:

Do you remember Germany at all?

[Droopy]

39. I only have a few memories of Germany

We moved back to the states when I was 4. I remember weird and painful things from that time. My earliest memory is of putting my hand on a red hot stove burner. After that I remember looking out the window of our apartment when a lady fell down the steps and broke her leg. I was talking to my mom and asking her about the ambulance and what happened to the lady. I didn't understand how a leg could be broken. Other than that I have the impression that there are a lot of cloudy days in Germany, but I don't remember details. And one last thing. When I walked when I was over there I liked to scuff my shoes on the ground to a certain rhythm. I remember doing that when it was dark and we were outside and my father asking me to stop it.

That's about all I remember of my time in Germany.

[KitchenWitch]

2. Hi

:hi:

[Heidi]

5. Hi, gf!

How's little one's asthma? Better? :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

6. Yes it is

She really does bounce back rather quickly these days...

[LastKnight]

3. my first nighthawks thread from campus

still unloading, im almost to my 12th hour of unpacking, organizing, ect.

[Heidi]

7. You made it!

I knew you'd get it all done, LK! Excellent! :hug:

Is it nice to be back there? Do you have a roomie? Is it the same group of people in the dorms as last year? :hug:

[LastKnight]

40. yup im here

different building, with an old friend ive known all my life and another guy, so 2 roomates. we have a 2 room setup. the only reason it took so long is we had to carpet the room, and weve been looking up old friends here and there it isnt 12 hours of straight unpacking.
all in all its good to be back. but im kinda homesick, kinda down. and i keep getting this urge to call my ex... which i must fight... ya know what they say about being in a place that brings ya back, and hell, this place really brings me back.

for my own good tell me to not call her.

[Droopy]

12. Hell, dude

You must have an apartment. When I was in school I stayed in a room that I shared with another person. It was about the size of a walk in closet, or so it seemed. It took me probably about 1 hour to unload everything move it up to the room and to get organized. The most amount of time was setting up my computer.

Sigh. It makes me kind of miss school in a weird way. I never graduated, but I guess I had some good times.

[LastKnight]

41. nope, no appartment

just 2 roomates and we each have a determination to make everything fit. too bad none of us will be as motivated by our schoolwork.

yea, the rooms arent the largest but we have to make due with what we got.

[enigmatic]

8. Hey Heidi

:hug:

Putting the show on auto-pilot tonight while I watch the live feeds from NOLA..

[Heidi]

9. Hi, my friend!

In exactly one hour, I'm gonna go mow my mother-in-law's grass. If I put it off any longer, I'll have to rent a combine. :eyes:

[enigmatic]

11. Ha!

I'm glad I have no lawn to mow anymore; do you have an electric at least?

[Heidi]

13. I love our electric mower!

It took me a while to figure out how handle the cord without "incident" (like running over it with the mower), but I've got it down to an art now. I'd never go back to gas-powered mowing. :thumbsup:

How are you, Mrs. E and Kitty? :grouphug:

[enigmatic]

14. They are both doing good

We had a great weekend together, and kitty has been doing what she does best; sleep, look out the window, eating, and couhing up hairballs in my shoes:)

[Heidi]

22. You obviously have hairballs confused

with "100 percent organic cat gifts." :rofl: Show some appreciation, wouldja? ;)

[enigmatic]

The kitty just corrected me

As I stepped into a "100 percent organic cat gift"! She smirking at me now:rofl:

[Heidi]

28. The way I handle that situation with Ginger is,

"Why, thank you, good boy! Look, Mr. Heidi's shoes are empty! You don't want to make him feel bad, do you?" :evilgrin:

[Kathleen04]

15. Hi

:hi: How are you all tonight? :)

[Heidi]

18. Hi, Kathleen!

Welcome to our dysfunctional little thread!

Would you at least try to talk me out of mowing my mother-in-law's yard? I'm looking for a reason, so it wouldn't take a lot of effort on your part. :rofl:

[Kathleen04]

21. Tell your MIL that you

can't mow the lawn because you really have to spend more time on DU.. :hide: :P

[Heidi]

24. I don't think my German's good enough

to explain the lure of the DU Lounge to her. I guess that means I have to mow the lawn. :cry: It's OK, though. I don't really mind it. What I _do_ mind is picking up snails, frogs, etc., and rescuing them from the path of the lawnmower, but their lives have value, too, and I have gardening gloves. :rofl:

[Kathleen04]

27. Sounds

tough to mow the lawn with all those little creatures in it...that's probably tougher than the actual mowing!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear Heidi, KitchenWitch, Enigmatic, Droopy, LastKnight and

I hope I haven't forgotten anybody...Hello from CaliforniaPeggy....

Good news: No further episodes of hypoglycemia today...I was careful with what I ate, and I felt great all day...

I'm playing my favoarite CD...Classical guitar pieces...it's wonderful... Probably going to wear it out...LOL...

Hope you are all doing well tonight/tomorrow...

:grouphug:

[Heidi]

19. Hi, Peggy!

:thumbsup: on feeling better today! Mmmmmmmm . . . classical guitar; soothing.

Thanks for being a star in our constellation, MsPeggy. :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. Me ? A star? YOu are waaay too kind, my dear Heidi....

Yes, this CD is fantastico!!!

It makes me wish I really knew how to dance...

:loveya:

[KitchenWitch]

20. My friend

Your good health is great news!

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. Thank you, my dear KitchenWitch....

So far, so good...even went to the gym this AM. and did my rigorous workout...

This fat has to go! Even if it kills me....J/K....

:hug:

[Droopy]

25. Hi Peggy

I'm doing good tonight and I'm glad you are as well.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. Thank you, my dear Droopy...

BTW, I meant to ask you...any more stories from the Road?

I'm really glad I know you..You are one terrific guy!

I'm happy you're doing well, too...

[Droopy]

42. I've got stories

But to tell you the truth, I've just been too lazy to write them. I'll get around to it one of these days.

[Kathleen04]

29. Hey Peggy

How are things out there in CA? My family tells me that it was quite the scorcher today, probably cooler where you are by the beach. At least I'd hope so!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. Hi there Kathleen04!

Be glad you weren't in Riverside today! I think their temps were triple digits...

We got into the 80's here...which is high for us...But it has cooled off some tonight...

We are enjoying the beautiful days...sunny and warm, no clouds to speak of ....

Thanks for asking.... :hug:

[Kathleen04]

36. Glad to hear

that it's nice where you are..sounds beautiful. One thing I don't miss about home is the heat!

That's not what I'll be saying in December, of course, but thankfully that coincides with the time I can take a trip home! :)

[hfojvt]

61. can you copy the CD to WMP files?

That is how I listen to most of my music now, and to think I once scoffed at the idea of using a computer as a stereo. I could do with a little bit more power, but it is still really neat.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

64. I actually have no idea how you would do that...I just listen to my

CD's in my CD player...

Sorry I can't help you!

[hfojvt]

65. I was trying to help you

Many of the new computers come with Windows Media Player which gives you the option of copying files from a CD. Once those files are copied, you can play them from your hard drive or even burn another CD. I copied a bunch of mine, until I started to run out of hard drive space.

Anyway, if you did that, you would not have to "worry" about wearing out the CD.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

66. Oh my goodness, I misunderstood you completely!

I'm actually not too worried about wearing out my CD's...I think they do well unless you get them warped or get peanut butter on them...

But Thank You for your thoughtfulness! And the sound quality from my little speakers here on the computer is not all that great...

That was extremely thoughtful of you...and I will certainly keep in mind what you've told me if I should ever copy files into my hard drive...Wow....thanks...

[Crazy Guggenheim]

37. Just thought I'd say hey!

[Heidi]

43. Hey!

I just heard this song and was reminded of your other thread . . .
Here, have an insidious earworm! :evilgrin:


"Close to You" by Burt Bachrach, as recorded by The Carpenters

Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.

Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.

On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.

On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town
Follow you all around.
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you.
Just like me (Just like me)
They long to be
Close to you.

Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Hahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.
Lahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.

[Crazy Guggenheim]

49. Appropriate.

[NMMNG]

38. Hello

[Heidi]

44. Synchronized, bouncing smilies!

Are you training them for the Olympics, Buffy?

:hi:

[NMMNG]

45. Now there's an idea

And maybe I could sign these ones up for professional cheerleading to make some money

[Heidi]

46. Don't go down that dark path, Buffy!

:rofl:

[Wapsie B]

47. Why there you are Heidi!

Hello my friend. :hug:

:hi:

[Heidi]

48. Well, hi there, bushwentawol!

:hug:

I have a brief reprieve from mowing my mother-in-law's lawn. The grass is too wet. (Thank you, Jesus.)

:bounce:

[Wapsie B]

52. Geez, your MIL lives there too?

The grass here has grown slowly this last month. It's dried off a bit here.

[Heidi]

55. Mr. Heidi's whole family

lives right here in our neighborhood. It's kind of nice, actually. I have very cool family-in-laws.

I'll probably have to mow two or three more times before "real fall" sets in. Mr. Heidi and I solved our own mowing problem by building a _giant_ koi pond. :rofl: We only have to trim around it. ;)

[Wapsie B]

60. A koi pond would be nice

I've seen a number of them but never at private residences. I'm for anything that cuts down on the workload. ;-)

[Heidi]

62. Here's the koi family . . .

Seven of 'em. The largest is about 2.5 feet long, and the smallest is about 11 inches.

[Wapsie B]

63. They are very colorful.

Nice to look at.

[EstimatedProphet]

50. Hi-de-hi

*peeet*
That by the way is the sound nighthawks make, as birdwatchers will know.

[Heidi]

51. EstimatedProphet!

*peeeet*

:hi:

[auntAgonist]

53. hello!

just checkin' in, don't know for how long ... but I'm here.

:hug: Heidi!

[Heidi]

56. Hi, aA!

I've been sending you good vibes that you'll get that letter you were wishing for the other day. :hug:

[auntAgonist]

58. you're very kind Heidi.

I've not heard a word yet, and I really don't think I will. Not til he needs money or something :(

[Heidi]

59. Aw, aA . . .

Having raised four stepsons in my first marriage, I know how that is. :hug:

[murielm99]

54. Hello, fellow nighthawks!

I am sitting here watching live feed from NO and waiting for my husband to come home from Iowa. He is switching vehicles with our daughter there. Now he is a nighthawk with a vengeance! He has worked third shift as a printer for years.

[Heidi]

57. Hi, murielm99!

One of my favorite smells in the whole world is a newspaper pressroom after midnight. :hi:

[billyskank]

67. Morning!

:hi:

[Heidi]

68. Good morning, billy!

:hug:

[sakabatou]

69. Once again I give you Bebop Nighthawks

[Heidi]

70. Thank you!

:hi: sakabatou!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

71. Hello, my dear Heidi....

KitchenWitch sends her regards...she had to go to bed early, since she didn't get much sleep last night....I was being selfish, and told her that it wouldn't be the same without her...but she needed to sleep and so I let her go reluctantly...

How are you doing? :hug: :loveya: BTW, I meant to tell you how much I love your new avatar...biggo surprise, huh? It's gorgeous, not surprisingly!

[Heidi]

73. Hi, Peggy!

Thanks, sweetie, about the avatar. I've had it for six or eight months, though. I bet you didn't notice it, though, until I posted the color version in the "post your picture" thread the other day. ;)

Is it still warm in your part of California at night?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

77. OOPS! You got me...you are so correct...I didn't notice it until you

posted it in the pic thread the other day...I honestly thought that you'd changed your avatar after that! Oh boy...what great powers of observation I possess!

It's still fairly warm at night here...but maybe a bit less...We do get a nice breeze in the late afternoon, and then I run all over the house to open the windows so we can turn off the A/C...and let old Ma Nature cool the place down naturally...It usually gets nice here in the late PM...and we can sleep without being hot...

:pals:

[bearfan454]

72. Good morning Heidi

I'm about ready to knock out.

[Heidi]

74. Hi, bearfan!

Sweet dreams . . . and here, have a bear hug:

[bearfan454]

75. Thanks.

Hugs to you too. :hug:

[enigmatic]

76. Hey Heidi!

:hug:

Doing programming for the week and watching the WDSU feed right now. I had some hope earliler today that it wasn't as bad as predicted, but after seeing the latest news from around the Gulf and in NOLA it's going to be very, very bad for a long time..

[Heidi]

78. Hi, my friend.

Sigh. I know it. I feel powerless now just as I felt powerless on 9 Sept 01.

[enigmatic]

79. yep

I've got a friend living in Kentucky that's flabbergasted that Katrina is going to slam where he is....

Uh oh; kitty is smirking at me; I think I have to go changer her kitty litter!:)

[texanwitch]

80. Hello Heidi

I went to Camp Casey, I had a lot of fun, but the day was so hot.

I heard the heat index was 115 degrees, all I did was drink water.

Coming back we went though this huge thunder storm, the lighting was so bright, the whole dark country side looked like a giant flashlight had been turn on. What a day.

[Heidi]

81. Hi, texanwitch!

:hug: I'm glad you survived your pilgrimage. Is it still storming?

[texanwitch]

82. No, the rain was just on Sunday.

We are not getting any rain, we are on the dry side of the hurricane.

Cindy was meeting us at the buses and I got a big hug from her, I am blessed.

Later on I met Randy Rhodes at Camp Casey I, just doesn't get much better.

Saturday was a great day, even if it felt like an oven.