KOEB special 2-hour meeting, Friday 4-8-2005

[WhirlyGirl]

Hello everyone.

Welcome back, Keith.

:loveya:

[WhirlyGirl]

1. Will someone please post a picture?

[Patsy Stone]

6. Hi, all! Happy Friday!

[WhirlyGirl]

10. Ah, yes . . . "To the Ties That Bind!"

:toast:

Hi, Pats!

[Patsy Stone]

26. Hiya!

Soon the Pope story will be over and we can all get back to drooling without disrespect.

For KO: :loveya: :loveya:

[WhirlyGirl]

42. Patsy, I haven't looked into this, but there may be ways to . . .

. . . drool *discreetly.*

The bib w/ the big floatie would definitely draw disapproving glances from the devout tonight, however, I fear. :scared:

[Patsy Stone]

43. WG, it's early yet. :) n/t

[babylonsister]

2. So will Keith show the blivet being booed?

:applause: :woohoo:

[WhirlyGirl]

5. LOL -- I don't know, I doubt it, tonight at least.

Maybe Monday, when things get back to normal.

Hi, baby-sis!
:hi:

[babylonsister]

17. Hi, Whirly Girl!

I guess my enthusiasm got away from me. I haven't seen that particular part of the events this a.m., though I'm being strangled by the rest of it. I'll be glad when we might get back to current events! :toast:

[Nothing Without Hope]

45. Welcome to the KOEB, babylonsister!

Pull up a comfortable chair and join the fun! :beer:

In case you didn't already see dzika's 10 minute video capture of Jon Stewart's blasting of the neocons trying to spin the pope's death and claim the pope agreed with their policies, you MUST:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3446285

It's wonderful!

[CC]

3. Hi Whirly

and a pic...





:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[WhirlyGirl]

8. Woo-hoo! -- a picture to equal the size of the man's talent!

[Nothing Without Hope]

11. He DOES have beautiful eyes! Not little flat dead ones like the neocons

The windows of the soul - ***swoon!***
:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

Thanks, CC! TTTTB!
:toast:

[Nothing Without Hope]

4. Good evening WG! Didja see we now have FOUR chapters in the Gull Bay

story in the clubhouse that started with Botany's cheering us up with a busload of Norwegian XC skiers? Bleever wrote the 2nd chapter and I wrote the third and tansferred them to this clubhouse thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=315x2305

And then today Crispini chimed in with chapter 4 and ended it with the invitation:

Next?

Hello all you KOEB and ASTB! And welcome back Keef!!!
:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

109. Yes. I was getting all hot and bothered this afternoon.

It was fun! :bounce:

[Nothing Without Hope]

126. Well, now that crispi's made it FOUR chapters, maybe you'll be...ah...

...inspired enough to write one yourself! Go for it!
:woohoo:

Edited to add: Botany was sweet to give us that marooned busload of Norwegian XC skiers - showing a deft hand in understanding what gifts are truly appreciated, by the way. But I think bleever was perhaps (I hope) a bit jealous and took them away again. Freepers! Ptooey! But then, with our lovely ASTB men, who needs skiers, Norwegian or otherwise? And that picnic in Chapter 4 does sound promising...
:evilgriin:

[RevCheesehead]

132. Me? No, that would get us locked for sure.

Besides, I pale in comparison to the literary artistes in this group.

[Nothing Without Hope]

141. Oh, I don't know about paling in comparison to the "literary artistes,"

but I can understand your concerns about getting us locked once you really let loose!
:evilgrin:

[Clark2008]

7. Hi WG!

Two hours of Keith!!

:woohoo:

[Clark2008]

9. Fixed now!

I am on dial-up, but my processer's huge - it wasn't that it was a problem, just that it took up so much space on the page!

[WhirlyGirl]

13. I do love that poster, tho.

Between this one and CC's, dial-uppers are going to be having fits!

[WhirlyGirl]

15. My unit soles just melted.

<thumpthumpthump-thumpthumpthump> :loveya:

[CC]

12. Hi Clark

and where did you get the huge pic of Keith (that won't even fit all the way on my screen.)

Hi Hope and anyone else that showed/shows up.


:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF


edited to correct hugs to huge though big Keith hugs was probably a Freudian slip.

[Clark2008]

16. Hey CC

It's an advertising slick.

Cute, ain't it? :loveya:

[CC]

22. Yes it is. n/t

[Nothing Without Hope]

21. Love that classy B&W sign, Clark!

And I thought of you when the General absolutely demolished Perle in the hearings earlier this week - his comebacks were fantastic! As when Perle tried to compare Bush's policy in Iraq with Reagans in Eastern Europe and Clark said, 'Reagan never invaded Eastern Europe." And all the others.

AND Clark was generally supported and Perle was not, and the reporters actually conveyed some of this. This is progress, even though it's Perle who is in the power loop.

[Clark2008]

30. The General kicked neo-con bootie, didn't he!

Three cheers and some floaties for General Clark :patriot: - who is also good at laying down snark! (Hey, that rhymes!)

:applause: :applause: :applause:

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Nothing Without Hope]

34. Yeah, now that you mention it, CLARK rhyming with SNARK may be a sign

the neocons should pay attention to! I would love to have seen the whole thing, or at least heard it. Maybe it's come up on C-SPAN now, but when I checked yesterday, the only place to get audio was the hearing panel site, and that was Windows media-only. Bah!

Clark was MAGNIFICENT!!!!
:applause: :woohoo: :applause:
:toast:

[Clark2008]

40. It's still not on their schedule, NWH

Many Clarkies have been emailing them and calling them in an attempt to get them to run it this weekend. One Clarkie talked to someone at C-SPAN who said they weren't even sure they taped it, but a Clarkie who was actually THERE at the hearing said there was a camera there.

Dunno - they really should show this and maybe then the American people will realize that there *was* a master plan by a subersive group (the PNAC) to destabilize the Middle East. I was VERY proud of my man for pointing all that out and demanding Congress hold hearings on it.

He rocked.

[Nothing Without Hope]

60. Here's the WaPo article on it, in case anyone reading this is interested

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32440-2005Apr6.html

Here's the House Armed Services Committee Hearing site (which has Windows media audio): http://www.house.gov/hasc/schedules

And again, in case anyone doesn't know, I got the link to the hearing site from Wes Clark's site on this page: http://securingamerica.com/?q=taxonomy/term/9

(This is all old news to you Clark, but maybe someone else didn't know)

He really did rock, and I can only imagine what it must have been like to be in the room and feel the vibes.

[WhirlyGirl]

238. Here's everything I found (some is new/some is dupl of what's been posted)

- - -
From WesPAC site:

Below please find the text of General Clark's opening statement before the House Armed Services Committee at today's Iraq hearing, as prepared for delivery.

(*If you'd like to listen to the audio from the hearing, and to read the full hearing transcript when it is published, please visit the House Armed Services Committee website: scroll down to 4-6-05 http://www.house.gov/hasc/schedules/ )

Statement of General Wesley K. Clark
House Armed Services Committee hearing
April 6, 2005
Mr. Chairman, Congressman Skelton, distinguished members of this Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. From moment one, this Committee has been strongly supportive of the men and women in uniform, and I want to commend you for that -- and thank you for the support that so many of you gave to me during my time in the military. As a former soldier, I can’t stress enough how important these deliberations are to our armed forces and military families stationed around the world . . . (more... http://www.securingamerica.com/ )

*Clark appeared for 30 min. on C-SPAN's call-in show that morning: rtsp://video.c-span.org/15days/wj040605.rm
- - -

And finally, I saw an announcement posted that Clark was scheduled to be on HBO's "Real Time w/ Bill Mahr on APRIL 15TH (check listing for time in your area).

General!-:loveya:

[WhirlyGirl]

33. The POSTER can be found here: . . .

-- http://www.nbccableinfo.com/insidenbccable/networks/msnbc/resources/slicks.html

[CC]

62. Warn a person next time please

that under the slick for his handsomeness is an ugly scary one.



:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[WhirlyGirl]

66. OOPS! -- yes, a very ugly scary-borough one!

. . . I hadn't bothered to scroll down, having already seen something I liked . . .
:loveya:

[CC]

69. Should a a law

against putting scaryboy with Keith in any way shape or form.



:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[Nothing Without Hope]

79. Naw, just makes it clearer who has class. Note who was listed first! n/t

[WhirlyGirl]

80. NO, because Keith so completely dwarfs him. ... Heck, Keith dwarfs ...

. . . the "Big Giant Head"!

[seito]

29. Very Nice

:thumbsup:

[crispini]

94. GREAT slick!

How cool is that!

[Nothing Without Hope]

14. So, I didn't get an emailed newsletter today - why the two hours?

What is he using the extra time for? The pope story is pretty much done now.

[WhirlyGirl]

18. It's posted at the top of the Countdown webpage.

A retrospective of the whole pope thing (meaning no disrespect).

[Clark2008]

20. It's Papal wrap-up time

But, after some of the idiotic things I've heard come out of some pundits' mouths, it'll be nice to hear a clear perspective from KO.

[Patsy Stone]

23. Hey, Clark!

Nice poster! How's the doggie? KO's already asked some great questions. I enjoyed the discussion about how one becomes, "the Great". That was pretty interesting.

Happy Friday! :toast:

[Clark2008]

36. Blue is still not able to walk; however, he is keeping down food and

water.
I called and talked to the Veterinarian who owns the business, Dr. James (he's been our primary vet for 20 years) and he said we'd worry about payment later, but that we need to get him in tomorrow for X-rays.
So, Blue has a doctor's appointment tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.

[Patsy Stone]

38. That's great news

It sounds as if he's going to get the help he needs and your vet is a good man. Also I'm sure you're relieved that he's eating. :grouphug:

[CC]

44. Good to hear the

vet is going to work with you. (20 years should mean something.) Also good to hear he is keeping down food and water. Keep us up to date.



:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[seito]

46. It is nice to find a good Vet

that cares more about the animal than the business.

I sure hope that your little guy recovers, and that you are able to keep him. I do not know what I would do without my little ones.

:grouphug:

[Sydnie]

53. That's so true

Vets like that are rare these days. I am glad that he is one of them.

[WhirlyGirl]

47. Clark, good thing you have an understanding vet . . .

. . . Did you, by any chance, see my PM?

I decided to use the site's resources rather than e-mail, since they're so convenient.

[Clark2008]

52. Yes, I got it late last night.

Thank you.

[Nothing Without Hope]

86. That's all good news! And one less burden on your mind.

You can't cure him but at least you can take him to the vet and don't have to be looking for someone to take him. Like the others say, please keep us informed.
:hug:

[Greylyn58]

111. That's great news

I hope everything works out and your puppers makes a speedy recovery.

I'll keep a good thought for both of you. :hug:

[RevCheesehead]

129. So glad to hear that, Clark.

Some vets are truly good-hearted souls, who understand when life begins pooping on us.

I'm praying for Blue (if you don't mind - or if he doesn't mind).

[crispini]

154. Hi Clark! Workin' my way up the thread.

Glad the vet is being helpful about this. :hug:

[CC]

19. Did anyone else catch Andy

Stephenson on MSNBC earlier?


And can always take the pic down it someone has trouble. Thankfully stole Clark's while it was still huge. (hope you don't mind)


:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[Nothing Without Hope]

24. Yeah, here's dzika's video-capture of it, about 10 minutes

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3450057

Andy looked a lot healthier than he really is. I thought it would be another setup to smear "internet bloggers" as tinfoilhatters, but it actually wasn't.

[CC]

32. I think the host

was trying to smear us but no one really let him and well JG certainly left all the questions open. Just made it curiouser and curiouser.



:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[Nothing Without Hope]

39. I think the host was trying to take over credit for the investigation

wasn't really a smear. Because at the end, he related his own conversation with "Gannon" in which nothing was denied, said that there was surely more to the story and that it wasn't closed, and allowed the ex-detective to rebut Gannon's statement that he was accessible if people wanted to talk to him. In fact, he slammed the door in their face.

So, strange but not actually a real smear in my opinion. That's what I was afraid it would be, and at times it looked like it was going that way, but it ended up on a supportive note. I think the host - in his hamhanded, meatball way - was trying to say that REAL investigative news out to come from the networks, but he wasn't saying that this story from "the blogs" was false or that Andy was a nut.

[CC]

56. Well at the beginning he

seemed to be belittling it and truthfully if Andy hadn't been on I would have turned it off before the first commercial because Dietle (spell) hurt my ears and is one of those loud mouth interrupters. Now by the end he wasn't so bad info wise but thinking that is only because of the detective then the JG phone call. I refuse to listen to argumentative sounding people...if I want to argue I'll pick a fight with the hub so I can win.

:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[Nothing Without Hope]

65. Yes, like you I would have turned it off if not for Andy

But, compared to expectations and the past interactions of TV with blogs, it was much better than it could have been. The message overall is that the detective as well as the blogger turned up something important and that the story is far from over. He said he read it and it sounded crazy, but there does seem to be something there and its "going to be looked into." So he didn't exactly treat Andy WELL, but he didn't ridicule him either. And Andy did well.

Note that he called Andy an "online investigator" not something like a "liberal blogger." I thought that was telling. The phraseology gives Andy some respect.

[CC]

75. yes and Andy did

really well. And he did say they would keep up on it...so now its time for them to slide everything Keith's way so we can actually hear people talk and enjoy the host.


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KEEF

[bleever]

190. I caught part of it live.

And it was definitely an interesting event, media-evolutionwise.

[Clark2008]

84. I haven't seen it, yet (will watch the file soon), but I was just

astounded that MSNBC did the story!

Usually, the only person who does any story with any investigation or challenge is Keith.

[Nothing Without Hope]

103. I was astounded too, because this is a story that is either a total

government-blowing blockbuster or a red herring. If the latter, it's a red HOT herring that will damage anyone associated with it. I am blown away that this was not a setup to say again: look what fools these bloggers are. The host (who was overbearing and seemed rather ignorant) did get some hits in on how "anyone can write anything on the internet," but he didn't take it much further than that. He called Andy an "online investigator" and didn't seem to be trying to make him look like a fool. he also very clearly stated that the story remained open and more investigation was needed at the end.

So unless this is a TWO PART internet put-down and they intend to bring in the smear campaign next time, it isn't at all what I would have expected.

Like I said, I am totally shocked that they are touching this story AT ALL. I can't imagine what is going on behind the scenes.

I do think that on his "days off" Keith is sometimes working on his own investigations, even if it's just reading through what staff and internet tips give him and trying a few relatively easy leads. If he takes this one on, he'd best be careful and well-prepared.

[Catchawave]

168. Yes, he was wonderful...

...especially that Bo Dietl's an ahole, Andy handled that very well!

[seito]

25. Happy Friday!

Hope everyone is doing a bit better tonight :)

[WhirlyGirl]

27. Hi, seito! Do you have a religious smilie for the occasion?

[seito]

37. How's this?

[WhirlyGirl]

50. Onion domes! -- Well, JP-2 was sorta *orthodox* so it fits, in a way . . .

. . . What's that guy in the foreground pouring?

[seito]

57. No idea n/t

[Clark2008]

78. It looks like he's watering the building to make the flowers grow from it.

:shrug:

[WhirlyGirl]

101. Oh, yeah . . . I see it now. :-)

[Clark2008]

58. I have a couple

They're more for Christmas, I think, but could work here.

[WhirlyGirl]

63. Lovely! Angels are good on any reverent occasion.

[RevCheesehead]

88. We saw those in Poland.

There are dozens of them, even far out in the country. When I said, "ooh, look at the Onion Domes," my friend Charlie said "yeah, that would be St. Vidalia's." :evilgrin:

:thumbsup: Perfect smileys!!

[Nothing Without Hope]

104. Onion Domes / St. Vidalias!!!!! Ouch!

Good one, Cheese!
:toast:

[Nothing Without Hope]

91. Here's my contribution - a good Pope cartoon from AllHatNoCattle.net

It was at the AHNC site yesterday. I think the pope would have liked it too. For all his many failures and faults, he did hate the killing.

[Patsy Stone]

28. Me, too.

But it's looking up so far. I mean he's back for two hours, even if probably an hour of it will be JPII. Happy Friday to you! :toast:

[Nothing Without Hope]

31. Yes, at least I am. Hi seito!

abd there are now FOUR chapters in the Gull Bay story posted in the clubhouse - looks like it's now a situation where any of us can add a chapter. Wild!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=315x2305

I hope Botany doesn't mind - his installments are unique and irreplaceable, of course. And bleever has his own touch as well...

[bleever]

146. Hi WP!

What a week for news, huh? Not to mention being rough on the local level for so many KOEBers.

How are you doing? Teachers here are doing a job action where they only work the hours they're paid for. No prep, no cleanup, no grading of homework, trying to get the parents to pay attention to how they're getting shafted.

Shoot, I wanted to say something happy. I'll think of something, and be back.

:)

[seito]

156. Hey Bleev

I have a good friend that teaches 2nd grade in San Jose. I talked to her a few weeks ago and she told me that was the plan.

I'll have to giver her a call and see how things are going. I was pleased to see Ahnold backed off on his pension plan. It seems he ran into a bit more resistance than he anticipated.

:thumbsup:

[bleever]

165. With each passing day, I think that CA is the next front in the war

against the neo-cons. Privatize every god damn thing so that someone can take a cut of the action.

[Nothing Without Hope]

176. Well, it's not precisely happy but it IS very impressive as a job action

They can't just toss them all out like they did the air flight controllers, and they aren't actually going on strike. They are simply making it clear that they should be paid for what they do. Everyone knows teachers work long hours outside the classroom, and now they're making that unignorable.

Of course the GOPs are going to start spouting about summer vacations, but their salaries are so low, they could take off HALF A YEAR and not be adequately paid for the half they worked.

[Sydnie]

35. Hello all -- late again but here =)

Missed the beginning of the show but glad to see Keef is back! :loveya:

Hope everyone is having a great Friday.

[Patsy Stone]

41. And a hour and a half left, too!

It's a Friday night KOEB mini-marathon. :)

Hi, syd! :hi:

[Sydnie]

49. Hi Pats!

I am sooooooooooo tired, I hope I can stay awake for it. LOL

Going to have three weeks from HELL these next three weeks. Covering for someones vacation along with my own work. I am looking at 10 and 12 hour days with extra commute adding insult to injury. I think I was out of my mind to say I would do this! LOL

So, I am going to try to enjoy tonight before it slips away and becomes one big blur of days.

Hope you are having a good night ... with few nudges!

[Patsy Stone]

51. So far, no nudge. :)

And your work situation sounds a bit nightmarish. Sorry about that, Syd. Personally, I'm glad to see this week go.

[Sydnie]

61. I am glad to see it go too

so much sadness and frustration all blended together. There are so many things that are happening right now and so many are not getting much coverage. How do they expect the public to catch up?

I am glad to see that blivet** heard the "catholic" world boo him today. That made my day!!! I wish Keef would do a "catch up" show for two hours next week to cover all the other news from this week too.

[Patsy Stone]

70. Yes, I agree

There's my buddy Mel Martinez, and our little friend Tommy DeLay, and John Bolton and the UN, in addition to the booing. It's gonna be a full hour at least with all of that... And then there's MJ. :)

[WhirlyGirl]

55. Hi, Sydnie!

[Greylyn58]

48. Good Evening All

Hope your day was a good one. I've reached my fill of Pope news and will tune in to Keith off and on over the next 2 hours. Just can't watch this continously...even for Keith.

However I will hang with my friends here. :) Sheridan says Woof!

:hi: Fellow members of the KOEB.

:bounce: :bounce: :woohoo: :grouphug: :toast: :evilgrin: :toast: :grouphug: :woohoo: :bounce: :bounce:


:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :pals: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[Patsy Stone]

54. Woof back, Sheridan.

Hey, Grey! :toast: To the KOEB!

[WhirlyGirl]

59. Hi, Lady Grey! . . .

. . . Can Sher and I howl together later? I love to howl w/ the pack!

[Sydnie]

73. Hey Grey

beautiful pupper you got there!

[Horse with no Name]

64. Love your group

Will have to be a donor to play though,lol.
Nice.:)

[Patsy Stone]

67. HWNN, stay right here then every evening at 8 EST.

We'd love to have you. :)

[Horse with no Name]

71. TYTYTY:)

You are soo sweet.
I just wish it wasn't more Pope stuff,lol.

[Patsy Stone]

72. My child...

This too shall pass... :)

[seito]

77. Welcome HWNN

:hi: It is a bit too much for me too, but KO is doing a fine tribute. I think it was an honor that he was selected for live coverage during the Pope's passing, as well as Prime Time coverage tonight.

He did get some well-deserved recognition for his work.

[WhirlyGirl]

68. Hi, no-Name! You can still play. You just won't be in full uniform. :-)

. . . We don't have any horses, but we have lots of dogs and ferrets. And the odd squirrel.

[Horse with no Name]

76. Uh oh...does this mean I am going commando?

lol.
I have cats and dogs and a bunny.

Tabitha, Finnegan, Bosco, Freckles, Rowdy, and Little Bunny Foo Foo.

Remind me sometime and I will tell ya my ferret story,lol.

[WhirlyGirl]

82. You have a bunny! -- I think someone will be here soon who'd like to ...

. . . meet you, no-Name!

And you and Ferretessa CC will have LOTS to talk about!

[crispini]

83. Hi Horse! Great to see ya in this thread!

:hi: Didja see we're kicking around ideas for a N Tx DU meetup in the Texas forum?

And hi everyone! Just got here! (Horse is an A #1 Media Activist, btw!)

[Patsy Stone]

87. Happy Friday, Crispi!

How is ya, woman?

[crispini]

97. meh. I'm glad it's Friday.

The job is really workin' the nerves these days. But I'm here now, so I'm better!

Mercury retrograde ends Monday so EVERYTHING should perk up then, eh?

how about you, lady?

[Patsy Stone]

113. Then Monday it is then!

Cause this week stunk on ice! Was it all Mercury's fault?
Out of retrograde it is, then. Tout suite!

TGIF!


For KO: :loveya:

[crispini]

120. Ok, is that a new tie?

I don't remember seeing it before.

I like him in red, but I don't know if I like that pattern so much. Hm....

[Patsy Stone]

123. Wondering myself

because I didn't love it with the suit. Not quite a Dan Abrams tie, but not an immediate, "yum!", either.

[bleever]

135. A little busy, but in a brocaid kind of ceremonial way.

But, what do I know? My newest tie would be old enough to drive, if it were human.

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

149. Oy, then have you wandered into the right Rec Room, mister! :) n/t

[crispini]

153. Hi bleev!

:hi: So I chimed in on the Gull Bay story -- hope ya'll don't mind. :) How about adding another chapter?

[Nothing Without Hope]

164. I did Chapter 3 already - and Botany and bleever already did Ch 1 & 2,

so time for somebody ELSE to step forward and carry the story on to new and exciting places while managing to keep from getting the whole thing LOCKED!
:evilgrin:

For anyone who didn't know, it's in the clubhouse here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=315&topic_id=2305&mesg_id=2305

[crispini]

144. Yeah, I think with those pinstripey suits...

ya gotta be really careful about the tie, moreso than usual. Thus, the Dan Abrams problem. There's a fine line between "fashion flair" and "pimpadelic." :7

[bleever]

160. LOL. And I want to say hi before I go read Chapter 4.

So pleased you stepped in. You may inspire others to exercise their talents too.

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

162. LOL

I know it. Do you know who David Dickinson is? He's from Bargain Hunt on the Beeb? OMG! He's a cross between Austin Powers and Huggy Bear. :)



This suit was from the show The Kumars at No. 42:

It was black tone on tone stripes.

[crispini]

166. Now THOSE are some FABULOUS suits.

Can you hear the way I'm saying it? FAAAAAbulous, baby! :thumbsup:

[Patsy Stone]

171. He has a great accent, too!

Sometimes they show it on A&E. They give you and hour and 200 pounds, and you go and buy stuff at a flea market and sell it at auction. Whoever makes the most profit wins and gets to keep the profit. Usually it's negligible, but it's the thrill of the hunt. :) I think you'd like it if you've never seen it. And you get to roll in the wackiness of the Brits. :loveya:

[Clark2008]

205. He reminds me of Dudley Moore, to be honest.

Just like Russ Feingold reminds me of Jay Thomas (Murphy Brown's love, Karla's husband on "Cheers" - that guy).

[Horse with no Name]

89. Howdy Crispini

I did and I really liked the idea of Scarborough Faire. That is so cool.
There was also the garden one that was interesting. Will definitely pick one and bring my grandbaby with me:)

[crispini]

130. Well post in the thread

and let's see if we can't all pick a date to go to Scarborough Faire together! That'd be fun! :)

[CC]

85. Hi and welcome

No-Name. And I will have to hear your ferret story sometime.


Also hi to Grey, Sher , Pats and whoever I missed...Whirls you can always howl with my dogs (all 4) when they hear a siren in the distance.
Sheridan can join in too.


:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[Horse with no Name]

93. OMG my dogs do that

The ambulance barn is a mile from my house so I always know when they are going out,lol.
We were in Phoenix over the holidays and there was an ambulance going down the road and my grandbaby said "Dogs".
Was so cute...but I'm pretty partial.:)

[CC]

98. They put two substations with in

a half mile of my house. (the line for two volunteer companies is one of the streets that runs beside my house) So now we get to know whenever something leaves. Told the hub it was starting to sound like NY with sirens going all the time. And I am in rural farm country.


:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[Clark2008]

159. Mine do, as well...

Funny story. Ramzey was in the other room with the dogs and watching "Lady & The Tramp".
Well, at that part where the dogs are all howling that sad song in the pound, it seemed to have gotten REALLY LOUD.
I went in there and Blue and Trooper were singing along!! :rofl:

[Nothing Without Hope]

170. Oh, that is really adorable! Ramzey must have been impressed

with their singalong talents!
:applause:

[CC]

186. That is so cute

you needed a video camera. (Course you never know when extra cuteness will appear) I hope Ramzey is dealing ok with Blue being sick. Hard enough on a grown up but even worse to a little guy.


Sending positive thoughts for both Blue and the job hunt.

:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[WhirlyGirl]

92. To be in full uniform, you need a STAR ... and that can only come from --

. . . being a donor.

But I was a member for a long time before GROVELBOT showed up and went thru my pockets. (It tickled, too! :rofl:)

Someone got that pic of groovy Grovvy handy?

Floatie for Grovelbot -- :loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

102. Ask, and ye shall receive:

[WhirlyGirl]

108. Hi, Grovvy! -- and you're arriving with a religious flourish, to boot --

. . . Are you being BAPTIZED in that pic???

[RevCheesehead]

116. Absolutely. The Rev dunked me three times.

And then I hit her up for a donation. It only seemed fair, since she wanted $$ for her church, too. :)

[Sydnie]

114. Grovelbot played the "tickle game" with you?

Do Elad and Skinner know about that? LOL

[Clark2008]

107. Little Bunny Foo Foo

Awwwww... That's such a cute name!!

[Nothing Without Hope]

117. Hi Horse, crispini just said you're a media activist

I'd like to know if that includes being receptive to occasional tips about stories from people who really think they need to be pushed. For example, the one about how Sen. Cornyn is lying about the legal positions of all three experts whose opinions he cites to support the idea that Senate filibuster is unconsitutional. He misrepresented them and in at least one case, he is continuing to do so despite memos from the professor telling him to stop, that her position is diametrically opposed.

Wouldn't this be good ammunition on the Senate floor during the nucear debate? If you want to hear more about this, PM me and I'll send you links. You may already know about it because it was front page on Kos, posted by Kos himself, a couple of days ago and also made Greatest page here at DU. But the media are NOT PICKING IT UP!!! And the senators may not all know about it. The professors need to be interviewed to confirm that their reported statements and memos are accurate, and then BLAM!

Well, welcome to KOEB in any case, whether you want to hear more about Cornyn or not!
:hi:

[Nothing Without Hope]

74. Only need to be a donor if you want to post in the clubhouse

You're welcome to post in these show threads without any fee. Very welcome indeed!
To The Ties That Bind!
:toast:

[Greylyn58]

81. Not to step on Nothing Without Hopes territory

but I'm tired of all the death that's been in the news so I want to put forth a moment of beauty.




I found this lovely sunset photo. Very nice.

[Sydnie]

110. That is spectacular

Tha ks for posting that. I want to be there right now!

[Nothing Without Hope]

121. Oh wow!!!!! No territory involved, Grey - CC and I just post photos more

often than the others. That is absolutely fantastic, and I have always had a personal resonance with trees, like the Tree of Life symbols. The beauty of the natural world is one way to keep the awfulness from seeping in where it doesn't belong.

I'm keeping this one for sure! Thank you!!! :hug:

[RevCheesehead]

90. Hello, ladies - the Cheese is back from church!

BRING ON THE MEN!!!

[Patsy Stone]

95. We are, sadly, all estrogen this evening...

except for Keith. :loveya:

Isn't he a lucky man?

[RevCheesehead]

100. Indeed he is, Patsy.

Keith and I match tonight. He and I should go out for dinner after the show. And dessert at his place...

[WhirlyGirl]

96. Hey, Rev!

[WhirlyGirl]

99. Where ARE the men, anyway???

[RevCheesehead]

105. Hi, Whirly!

I imagine they're all out on dates. :(
Why wouldn't they be? They're all fabulous!

[WhirlyGirl]

112. All but one . . .

. . . who probably heard from my agent today!
:nuke:
.:grr:

[RevCheesehead]

122. Well, WG, all I can say about that...

is that he did present it as the FINAL CHAPTER - as in the very last scene. And it was a VIKING FUNERAL (wonder if those Norwegians showed up?).

Rumor has it that JK Rowling has already written the last chapter of the last book in the Harry Potter series. Just think of it as "artistic license" (although most authors wouldn't dream of giving away the ending!).

[WhirlyGirl]

193. No lie? . . .

I'll go back and read it again . . .

You may have helped heal a serious breach tonite, Rev.

[RevCheesehead]

195. That's my job.

Now, go make nice-nice with botany.

[WhirlyGirl]

233. Well, I wanted to believe it (as I'm sure you did, too) but it wasn't, ...

. . . by any stretch, presented as the conclusion of the saga.

You can read it here, Rev:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=315x1991#2011

"She was a .................."

Real nice.

[bleever]

127. Ask and ye shall receive.

Been busy admiring the rug the pope's casket is on.

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

137. Yes, it is lovely isn't it?

:hi: to one of our "authors-in-residence".

[RevCheesehead]

138. Well, as our Lord said on Easter morning: ta-DAA!

:hi: how are ya, bleev?

[bleever]

173. You've got all the best Jesus jokes.

I'm good, and ready for a weekend, and wondering where the news cycle is going to go after Popapalooza.

:hi:

[RevCheesehead]

179. I understand someone's getting married tomorrow.

That should keep the media hounds at bay. :eyes:

Hey, did you hear about the Milwaukee DU meet-up?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=186x6619

We're looking at summer dates, too - if you'd like to get on the calendar or something.... :bounce:

[bleever]

188. sparks is marrying a trollop? Or is someone else doing that?

And I'll look at those dates, but probably just wistfully.

[RevCheesehead]

197. Yes. He has at least two future ex-wives.

I am, apparently, the last wife. (I hate to wait)

Wistful is good, but wishful is better. We'll have to take up a collection to fly you out here.

[gkhouston]

215. ah, but you can take your time with him.

And make him regret making you wait... because the longer you have to wait, the more time you have to plan. :evilgrin:

[Patsy Stone]

191. Rev, I've been debating all day...

I think, like a train wreck, I'm gonna have to look, even though I know it won't be good. Maybe I'll just peek through my fingers like a horror film. :)

[RevCheesehead]

198. Yeah, but I'm kinda goofy that way.

I really do believe in "true love," and certainly hope that Chuck and Cammy have found it in each other. And no matter what you say, it certainly couldn't be any worse than 4 years of the blivet.

[Patsy Stone]

210. True, all of dat! :) n/t

[Nothing Without Hope]

150. Greetings of the evening, bleever - you're the only man here!

Thought you'd appreciate a WARNING! Estrogen alert:

:nuke: :nuke: :scared: :nuke: :nuke:

[CC]

106. Hi Rev

and lately they seem to wait for you before they show.



:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[RevCheesehead]

119. Are you kidding me?

heh - maybe you're right. :shrug: can't imagine why...

[CC]

128. When you do see them

tell them I left them ASTB stuff in the clubhouse. Even made Sparky & botany their own special ones.

I know I won't be up late tonight since I work tomorrow. During a drive by late last night Sparky was having Com-cast problems.

[bleever]

131. "The gentle yet enticing scent of camembert teased at his nostrils."

:hi:

How are you tonight, Cheesy One?

[RevCheesehead]

143. doing just great, bleev.

Although I would say that the true way to a man's heart is with a good, aged cheddar. And a cracker.

[bleever]

177. Would that be a sharp cheddar, or medium sharp?

And add some red wine from a box from Target, and you got a party.

:)

[RevCheesehead]

187. extra-sharp is the best.

A cheese that will bite you back, IMO.

Hey, you're the cah-li-fo-nya guy, and Target Boxed is the best you can offer? I'd at least suggest a Smirnoff Raspberry (which I'm drinking right now, BTW). But surely a lovely fruit wine would do nicely.

[bleever]

194. Not the best I can do, but the easiest to carry.

And extra-sharp? Yow! Those skiers are lucky; they definitely got off easy.

[RevCheesehead]

204. skiers?

I was in the storeroom most of the evening...

[bleever]

211. Nuffin. To. See. Here. Have no fear.

No one thought
Of getting near.

[RevCheesehead]

212. "it'll put your eye out, kid!"

Nice poem, BTW. Can you du a haiku?

[gkhouston]

216. maybe it's the underwear?

the rest of us have some.

[Nothing Without Hope]

139. Last night Sparky said his Comcast was acting up

He got on late and then was bounced off. He may still be having troubles with tonight. Would be good to see him.
:loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

148. yeah, yeah - sounds a bit like

"not now, honey, I have a headache."

I thought Sparky was going out with his parents tonight. As long as he's happy, and not getting married to some trollop, I'm OK with that.

[Nothing Without Hope]

157. Oh, that's right - Sparky's having a very good time with his family

tonight. No worries about HIM or his comcast connection then.

And I noticed the men show up when you do, too, Rev. Pretty interesting phenomenon, that! :thumbsup:

[RevCheesehead]

163. I just wished that happened in real life.

Must be my dazzling personality. :7

[Nothing Without Hope]

167. Certainly!

and also the black stockings and the availability of good cheese-based snacks and maybe, just maybe, they heard about your skill at organ playing!
:evilgrin:

[RevCheesehead]

172. well, I must admit that in college I was known as "Dr. Ruth"

The week of my recital, her picture showed up on the cover of People Magazine. So I photocopied it, and wrote on the top: ORGAN RECITAL. The foot-caption (from the mag) said "Good Sex with Dr. Ruth." It had the whole campus howling. :evilgrin:

[Nothing Without Hope]

178. Oh, that is hilarious! I love it!

And what a blessing it must be for troubled people to be able to come to you and know you don't have a cold, closed mind about intimacy problems. They're part of so many relationship issues, which is one of the many reasons I strongly oppose the Catholic Church's no-women-clergy rule. Daring to be open can be such a big step!

But Dr.Ruth at the organ recital - brilliant!

[WhirlyGirl]

115. Dinner break/back later.

:hi:

[Clark2008]

118. Hee hee... found more advertising

This is cute:
http://www.nbccableinfo.com/insidenbccable/movies/msnbc/countdown.mpg

[CC]

140. I remember that

one and now have it added to the collections. TY Notice in some shots looks like the same suit, shirt & tie he is wearing tonight.

[WhirlyGirl]

189. Yeah, that's a spectacularly good spot ... and watch the other one, too--

-- called "America's Watching."

Nice Keith stuff in that one too.
:loveya:

[Catchawave]

124. Hi Everybody....

I'm just too pooped to Pope tonight, even with Keef. Got up at 4am to watch the whole thing live!

Watching The American President on TBS right now and reading the KOEB too!

:) :) :) :) :) <-----respectful floaties for you guys, LOL.

:loveya: <------for Keith

I'll be at Chuck and Camilla's wedding in the a.m., well, by the magic of television !


:bounce: :toast: :bounce: <-----for Chuck and Cam !

[crispini]

136. Hi Catchawave!

:hi: good to see ya! :)

[Catchawave]

145. Thanks! Glad to see everyone's well

loved the b/w ad poster above :::swoon:::

[Clark2008]

155. I wish I would open up my local newspaper and see that ad

staring back at me!
I'd have it lamenated and hung over my bed! :loveya:

:evilgrin:

[crispini]

161. Wouldn't that be great!

OK, I don't like that tie with that suit. I've just decided.

It's possible to be too pinstripey....

[Clark2008]

125. Did y'all see the story that blivet met with the 117 Cardinals?

:puke:

He probably told 'em to vote for neo-con wannabe Ratzenberger or he'd bomb the Vatican.

:puke:

[Patsy Stone]

133. Noooo.

I'm sure he just offered to bring democracy to the region. :)

[Clark2008]

147. With blivet, bringing democracy to the region MEANS bombing the

hell out of them.

:grr:

[Patsy Stone]

174. Of course it does...

Perhaps my sarcasm level was too subtle? :puke:

[Nothing Without Hope]

184. Hah! Can you imagine DEMOCRACY in the VATICAN???

I sure can't! :shrug:

[RevCheesehead]

169. Perhaps it was for an exorcism?

:dilemma: I prefer to think positively here.

[Nothing Without Hope]

200. Now THERE's a concept - I think they'd collapse into little smoking heaps!

I do wonder whether they have some residue of recognizable humanity in there somewhere, miserably suppressed. They can't be happy in what they're doing. Horrible.

[gkhouston]

219. YES! And the minute blivet** left the room the Cardinals said,

"what a putz!"

[RevCheesehead]

225. Those would be the Jewish Cardinals, right? :)

[gkhouston]

227. no, they were merely showing cross-cultural sensitivy n/t

[Greylyn58]

134. More Beauty in a world full of ugliness

Picture of Bride's Veil Waterfall, Isle of Skye, Scotland.


Isn't this just so beautiful and peaceful. I've been to Scotland, but didn't have the pleasure of visiting the Isle of Skye. If I'm ever in position again I must go there. Breathtaking.

[RevCheesehead]

151. The falls look like the ears of Skye Terriers!

Is that cool, or what?

[Nothing Without Hope]

180. Breathtaking! Absolutely gorgeous photo n/t

[Patsy Stone]

142. Shout out for the Marlins

Currently up 6-0 in the bottom of the 8th. Go Fish!

[Patsy Stone]

152. Make that 9-0!

The poor Washington Nationals...

:toast:

[Catchawave]

175. The Marlins are my home team in Florida :)

My son and I always go when I visit him. I'll probably be switching my avatar back and forth all season ... LOL.

[Patsy Stone]

185. I was just about to change mine.

I'd decided to once the season began. It may have been my original avatar, if not the Redskins. I don't remember.

Dontrelle was great, and made it through all nine innings in addition to hitting really well. I have a Saturday ticket package. Just love 'em. They've got heart!

[crispini]

158. Aha, I was wondering what he was going to tie in.

Peter Jennings. Interesting, kind of unexpected connection. Nicely done, though.

[bleever]

181. Very interesting. Not what I had expected, and also a touching

tribute from a guy who really knows how to respect others, and learn from them.


ed.: gram.

[Nothing Without Hope]

229. Well said. And all too rare in the people whom we see often in the media

Guess it's not so surprising that the other media people seem to think his following is due to his snarkiness alone. They don't get it at all. REAL humor has heart in it, which is one reason he's so funny. If he wasn't dead-serious about the important things, he wouldn't be nearly so appealing. And he does value others and does not try to preen at their expense.

Well, here I am preaching to the converted. Good night, bleev - have a good weekend!
:hi:

[CC]

182. I have to call it a night

since I will be in the dungeon with no windows tomorrow. (Boss named it the dungeon.) Since I will be there leaving a sunny warm Pismo Beach pic.




And for Bleever that showed up a classic car pic.




I like to believe the old guy had that car since day one. He was so lovingly wiping it down.

Have a good night all.

:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[crispini]

183. Hello and goodbye!

:hi: hope you make it through your crazy day tomorrow!

[Nothing Without Hope]

192. For a different sort of Nature Photo - this one is computer-generated!

The program is called Terragen, and the creator's name is on the photo. You can tell pretty easily, for example the shores don't look natural. But it's fun anyway. Would be a good sort of screen saver - new earthlike and otherworldly landscapes served up at your whim. I had one like that once and enjoyed it. Like the natural photos on the one I have now (built in on iMac G5) much better, though. They're much more alive.

[WhirlyGirl]

196. Aw. When you said "a different sort of Nature Photo," I just *naturally* -

-- thought . . . But then ... that'd get us locked, wouldn't it?

The pool picks are pretty close without crossing the line, tho. }(

(It's a pretty lake, btw -- with or without swimmers.)

[Nothing Without Hope]

199. LOL - I wonder how close we've come to being locked? I hope we never are

Not one of our posts has ever been deleted either - the one deletion was not from a KOEB person. So the mods watch, and they have been patient with our fun. I hope they get a chuckle or two, too!

:hi: to the mods! We appreciate you watching over us! O8)

[gkhouston]

202. well, if we've come close to being locked

it's probably the Rev's fault... it certainly couldn't be anything I've ever said. O8)

[Nothing Without Hope]

203. Oh! My first opportunity to use that special new smilie:

:spray:

Perfect!

Naughty, naughty!!! :evilgrin:

[RevCheesehead]

208. I can't help it if I am irresistable.

Really, it's a curse. :evilfrown:

[gkhouston]

209. it's a curse you don't seem to be

fighting very hard against :evilgrin:

[Patsy Stone]

213. So, so nice to see you, gk.

Happy Friday! :toast:

[gkhouston]

217. Tired Friday, mostly

but I'll gladly drink up, anyway. Hope Crispi is right about the Mercury retrograde thing or whatever it was and things change by Monday; it's been a looooonnnnng week.

:toast:

[Patsy Stone]

220. I'm gonna blame part of it on the time change.

That slowed me down. And, yes, it has indeed been a week.

[gkhouston]

221. the time change has indeed been kicking my butt

And for some reason, the clock in my car now refuses to change. I figure by the time I have my brain programmed to understand that the clock is one hour off, the time will change again and the clock will be correct and I'll really be screwed. Ah, I love aging cars. All the little things that aren't worth fixing that drive you nuts.

[Patsy Stone]

230. On old VWs

the only things that don't break are the parts which are actually necessary to move or stop the car. Everything else goes. Slowly. Piece by piece. :)

[RevCheesehead]

201. Did you see Crispini's thread in the lounge?

She carried over the hunk-o-rama from last night. :evilgrin:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=3007598&mesg_id=3007598

[Nothing Without Hope]

206. LOL! She surely did get a MAJOR response! And what an inspired title:

"Anyone wanna post photos of hot guys?" LOL! Sounds like the thread, with the Gull Bay installments and the multi hot guys must have gotten her in the mood for more! Thanks for pointing this out - I would have missed it and that would have been too bad.

Bookmarked! :evilgrin:

[Melissa G]

236. Hi Rev,

Thanks for the pic thread...I was about to hit 700 and thought I had to do it in this thread amongst the KOEB EDV's:hi:

[Melissa G]

237. Here it is 700!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :beer: :kick:

[Botany]

207. This is the picture!

Yes, this is Valhalla where the spirits go after "Viking Funerals."

As the ship was lit and drifted out into Gull Bay almost 1/2 way to
Love Island the EDVs many of them long in the tooth raised their
glasses to W.G.'s spirit. Two EDVs had blond offspring in their
30's who felt an unnatural kinship to the Vikings and wondered
why their mothers always laughed when they past the "Gull Bay
Tea House," that stood where the old "Crimson River Bar" used to
be before the explosion in the boiler room.

And then a funny sight happened; Bay Airs came forth from the forest
and stood and waved as the crimson embers from the ship
mingled with the sky. And the salmon were running up the Crimson
River, past the Bleever Pond and were spawning in CC creek.

So ends the saga of Gull Bay.

[RevCheesehead]

214. I think you need to PM Whirly Girl and send this to her.

She was about to pummel you, but I pointed out that you were using a literary device, and she held a place of honor at the very end.

Very nice. :thumbsup:

[bleever]

218. Brilliant! And so many untold stories on the long road to that

glorious day, an ending that was alive with beginnings.

Someday, somehow, it seemed as if those stories would have their day.

[Nothing Without Hope]

224. Whoa, Botany - pretty idyllic but I don't know about the

"long in the tooth" and I don't want Gull Bay to end!

Did you see that Bleever took that busload of Norwegian XC skiers you gave us away last night? That got me going and I wrote Chapter 3, and then Crispini chimed in with Chapter 4 - I hope this doesn't seem like copyright infringement! You got us going and we couldn't stop ourselves! The result is here
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=315x2305

Nobody's written Chapter 5 yet - I hope the next person doesn't kill us all off!

We still need to bring over some of your other wonderful Gull Bay installments to this clubhouse thread to savor. You really cheered us up last night, Botany! And thanks for your very thoughtful gift of all those Norwegian skiers, even though bleever took them away. Sure took our minds off our problems!
:toast:

[Dancing_Dave]

222. Is this the Beatles fan club or something?

I just had to ask...:headbang:

[RevCheesehead]

223. Yes. It's John-Paul, with Gorgeous KO.

Hi, Dave :hi:

Don't let our estrogen scare you. We don't bite - but we'll nibble if you ask nicely. :evilgrin:

[gkhouston]

228. I've heard a rumor that the next Pope

will be named George Ringo

[Dancing_Dave]

235. Well, as long as he knows that President Bush=The Anti- Christ

And can stay with the beat, he's perfectly qualified, of course. ;-)

[Nothing Without Hope]

226. Hi Dave! Welcome to our party! Sort of quiet for a Friday night one

but then, it's been a tough week.
:hi:

[WhirlyGirl]

231. The 8:00 show is REPEATING now -- for anyone who missed it.

[RevCheesehead]

232. Hey, WG.

I trust you saw Botany's installment above.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=203&topic_id=354286&mesg_id=354549

[WhirlyGirl]

234. I don't understand . . .

. . . most of it -- and what's comprehensible sounds half-hearted.

Do I detect perhaps a bit of Rev ex machina, here -- hmm?