LIKE SO MUCH FUN! How will I ever wait until Friday to get started!

I agree !
Lets go Thursday instead !!

You pack everything, and I'll show up just when it's time to leave. I may have to leave for a little while while you un pack and set the tent up, but I'm sure I can make it back in time for dinner.

Ha, Ha.
I always set up, and help cook. That's probably why my W liked to go.

I was wondering how you get a motel room to fit in your van, but you actually sleep in a tent. Wow, I'm impressed !!

SS

You know, I never thought before about trying to get a motel room to fit into my van, but now that you mention it..........

Neaksis, did I tell you there's going to be a slight change of plan? You're going to need to really pack everything in there tightly in order to include all the essentials. I'll explain later....<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Three men were hiking through a forest when they came upon a large raging violent river. Needing to get on the other side, the first man prayed, "God, please give me the strength to cross the river." Poof! God gave him big arms and strong legs and he was able to swim across in about 2 hours, having almost drowned twice.

After witnessing that, the second man prayed, "God, please give me strength and the tools to cross the river." Poof! God gave him a rowboat and strong arms and strong legs and he was able to row across in about an hour after almost capsizing once.

Seeing what happened to the first two men, the third man prayed, "God, please give me the strength, the tools and the intelligence to cross the river." Poof! He was turned into a woman. She checked the map, hiked one hundred yards up stream and walked across the bridge.

A friend from work emailed this to me. I probably don't need to say that it was a female friend. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> And Neak, I was able to show your dad the picture. He thinks it was probably some of his former high school students who did it. I guess they couldn't spell back then either.

t&l

t&l I sure hope I didn't run you off TKO. Sigh.

What’s happening to this world when they start substituting men for women in blond jokes?

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> Nannoo nannoo shazbot!

Let's hear it for our latest two celebrities.....Plank (even though he technically already was one), and Biiiiiiiiiiiiig K!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I love being in charge of the honor department.

Wow! I'm a celebrity!!

And so are all my friends here.

(I am also a human pin cushion. At the chiropractor's tonight, they finally decided they had a new trick to try on my incredibly tight back. Been tight and painful almost forever. Trigger point injections. 3 in R hip. About 3 in my neck and about 8 in various spots around my uper-painful R shoulder.

Ice 20 minutes every hour tonight. Sound like fun?

Oh, and a shot of some relaxant.

I think it's time for bed.

If that's how celebrities get treated, maybe I should rethink my approach.

As well as the L, I see. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

It's hard to tell, but the sign looks as if it has removable letters...or did someone just paint over the G and L?

If the letters are removable, it's a wonder someone hasn't removed the UT, scooted the AVE over next to the H, scooted the new word over to the position of the removed T, and added an S to the front of EX. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I once passed a beer joint with one of those lighted portable signs out at the edge of the parking lot. The name of the beer joint was "Pit Stop", which had been put on both sides of the sign. One day, I rode by and busted out laughing. Someone had exchanged a T from one side for the P in Pit. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> On the other side, they had not replaced the stolen T, and rearranged the remaining letters so that the S replaced the T in Pit, and rearranged the remaining letters in Spot to read Pot. If whoever did it could spell, I'm sure they were chagrined over not having an extra S. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Oh, and when we went on our trip to New England, I took a picture of DH at a shipyard in Essex, Connecticut. It wasn't until we got the pictures back that I realized that he had posed in front of a pole that blocked out the ES on a big sign that said ESSEX. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> I'll have to look those pics up...when I get the time!
<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Oh, and Cletus T. Judd? He is HILARIOUS! Here is one of his songs:

Cledus the Karaoke King

It's Thursday night down at Taco Mac
It's like a can of sardines the way the place is packed
They're piled in here for just one thing

It aint the beer battered greased soaked onion rings
To hear (Cledus) the karaoke king

Well Im the biggest star that ever hit this town
Heck I'm known for at least a mile around
I'm a vocal chameleon after a couple of brews
I sound like Vince, Garth, Terri Clarke, and Reba too
When I sing I swear the girls come unwound
And my friends in low places always brings the house down
They all put down there beer and wings
To hear (Cledus) the karaoke king

I'm a part time beautician
A Wanna be musician
I was born with it in my blood
I'm a mover and a shaker
A request taker
And the president of my own fan club
I sign eight by tens for all my friends beats all you've ever seen
It wont be long until I get a record deal
(It's Cledus) the karaoke king

I guess you'll wondering what I'm still doing round here
Since I won the Kross French karaoke competition last year
I sang "He stopped loving her today"
Just like George Jones and one of his gold plated chrome tin microphones
Well the only time that I ever got booed is when I busted a rap by the 2 Live Crew
The more you all drink the better I sing
(It's Cledus) the karaoke king

I'm a part time beautician
A wanna be musician
I was born with it in my blood
I'm a mover and a shaker
A request taker
And the president of my own fan club
I know every word to every song you've heard
Cause they're printed right there on the screen
I even stand on the bar and play air guitar
(It's Cledus) the karaoke king

Some people call it karaoke I call it a summer tour
I'm Cledus, the karaoke king

Or you might like this one:

The Hillbilly Honeymoon

Been together four years and have five kids
So we did the right thing and finally got hitched
We tracked down the preacher after altar call

And proceeded to the VFW Hall
When he said Cledus T. do you take (Debra Liz ???)
I stuttered I do knowin' I done did
The wedding cake was Moon Pie stacked three tiers
And the punch bowl flowed with Falstaff Beer
Now that's about as swanky as this town gets
For they don't throw rice heck they threw GRITS
No stretch limousine, just a full sized van
But at least we was headed to the promised land

On our hillbilly honeymoon
No champagne caviar or Cordon Bleu…
A can of Vienna Sausage and a Mountain Dew
And soda pop too
On our hillbilly honeymoon
Spent all our money on pay per view
Didn't need Playboy to get in the mood
Just a roller derby wrasslin and a Rambo II
And III and IV
I was up in the room
On our hillbilly honeymoon

Well after a while things simmered down
So we got dressed up for a night on the town
There ain't nothing too good for my sweetheart
Took a romantic stroll through the Super Wal*Mart
We got back wanting some fancy cuisine
We bought out the whole dern vending machine

MMM MMM good

On our hillbilly honeymoon
No dainty little plates of finger food
Just M&M's Snickers and tomato juice
And Cheez Wiz too
On our hillbilly honeymoon
I spent half our savings on the hardware aisle
She spent the rest on the latest styles
A thong underwear that drove me wild
Back in the room
I tried them on too
On our hillbilly honeymoon

Well it's been three years got four more young'uns
Ain't a lot of time for much kissin and a huggin
No No No
For the last eight weeks I slept on the couch
Think it's about time we renewed our vows

And took another hillbilly honeymoon
No (???) egg nog just barbecue
With a box of wine will be nice down too
Won't need a corkscrew
Yeah

On our hillbilly honeymoon
We can raid little Tommy's piggy bank
Scrape up a hundred dollars worth in change
Just enough for a night at the bowling lanes
And some new perfume
Cheap hotel room
On our hillbilly honeymoon

I'm harder to get rid of than flies... Just don't say, "Thwack!" <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Phew and thanks for the welcome Nutso

Note, he was there with his now x-wife. fathered the baby and then admitted he had 'made a mistake' that cost him his marriage.

Well as aws mum it appears I have been left to give some update. Bridesmaid again I see.

First of all I've been busily working on number 1 son between working on his wife between working at my job.
Report on AW - has been very good and shows determination however could accept A2's gift of forgiveness and cease tearing strips off herself. As my GD says "like THAT is going to happen" <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Now as for #1 Son, wont talk to his - I think almost 100% certain now FWW, FWW begs, asks, apologises, while son mutters expletives - if you class shouting as muttering - and walks off. This time in front of the children. MY Grandchildren, girls 10,12 & 14. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />
I then told him to never ever EVER speak that way again in front of his children. I received buts. lots of buts then I'm afraid I lost my temper and told him I'd slap his face in front of God and the whole world if he did not stop.
He's my darling boy but SOMETIMES !!! WHACK right across the nong.
Not exactly a MB success I would submit! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Now I feel so much better! Now just for the record, WHEN do you stop parenting your children? Aussies 92 yr old Aunt promised to tell me when she found out <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Now then, Aussie who what where is what you wanted to know I suspect? Yes?

Well I may say the following -
he's arrived - I'm grinning you just cannot see it.

I received a croaky tired "hi mum', hugged him, kissed him, he went asleep <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> obviously my riveting personality <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I'm not exactly sure however it seems there is more space between the blocks in the great pyramid than AW and my other darling boy - that or she has used super glue to stick to him. Of course that may be a bit embarrassing a little later on <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

As for his condition - confronting is all I will say. I feel AW should handle that one. Well ok I PROMISED to let her tell that tidbit in her own inimical way <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

In any event, we are all so happy believe me!! My wonderful GD cried for about an hour while Michael looked very confused. Ok I cried too ok? AW didn’t. She was too busy for some reason <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I shall catch up with you all after some calm has filtered its way through the household.

I shall even hug you all so watch out <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Keep us posted. I'm afraid AW's not going to be using her fingers for typing much. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

t&l

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Hi Dobie--Thankyou, thank you for relaying for AW the message she had for us. I feel so much better now that our questions are all cleared up! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Please, please, please, tell me if it was his leg? A simple yes or no, that's all I ask for!

Lady C, your Cletus Karaoke was so funny! (I liked your newletter, too.)

Good Grief Cinders !!
How are you today?

Are you staying home from work?

I hope Aussie is is better shape than you, he's only been to war.

Lady C,
You sound well, and happy. Hope it's true.
Thanks for the humor, it's always welcome.

Lets see, T&L should be packing today.
Tent -
Sleeping bag -
Food - (always my favorite part)
Magazine - ( I took Popular science on my last trip)
Extra Chocolate - (this one doesn't need comments)
Hand cuffs - ( there will be kids, right?)
Camera - so we can get a report with photos.
King sized air bed -
Queen sized ?
Double?
Twin?
Whatever works for you, I use a 4 inch thick foam pad unless I'm hiking.

I can't wait, what time do we leave?
You did move it up to today........ right?

SS