Time out is a more common phrase in my abode vs. time share! My girls do almost nothing together...the 4 yr age diff is pretty significant at this point in life. Both DD1 and DD2 spend equal time with DS though...go figure

BTW ToddAC, How is your PR problem working out?

Funny Pio that is exactly what I told him...I said if I was willing to take that risk it was my decision, not his to make.

2much,

I totally agree the Dyson is brilliant. It even turns corners. Did I mention how easily it sucked up all the maggots at my sister's house? And you can still see them in there squirming around! But as far as cleaning up cat hair goes, I can have the maid crawl around on all fours with sticky tape and accomplish the same thing. Takes long but is more cost-effective. As I said, I don't vacuum and gemela certainly does not vacuum. My maid already breaks my Kenmore on a regular basis. Why let her break an even more expensive vacuum?

2much,

I told her that she had already been making way too many decisions for the both of us (hint - the A) and it was time she stopped. Apparently she is still doing it - e.g. the imminent return.

2Much - I'm not at all offended you didn't say hello to me <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

If G doesn't even vacuum why would she care what kind of equipment you have? Was she competing with someone or just like to have all the new high end goodies?

No one cares about my wheat thin discovery...

I made a CD of misery songs today to include REM "Everybody Hurts" Allanis Morriset "You Oughta Know" Damien Rice "Cold Water" just to name a few...it was quite a catharsis

Hey, my PR problem invovles a PR. Major leagues. I don't even know anymore. Waiting until next weekend.

As if such a simple oversight would offend a tough guy like yourself...to use Nams phrase...how does she say it...Puhhha leeze!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

I mean, please accecpt my apologies BK, I noted you made a quick comment amongst all of the tool talk etc but that you schwacked Pio for the email...I breezed past that and got on a roll talking about my MC encounter.

I seriously value your opinion <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Hello BK, whaas up?

Do you really think she intended to return or maybe was just baiting you to see your reaction?

You disappeared...thought you fell in the crock pot <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I agree, BigK has excellent opinions and is very knowledgable of MB principles.

Anyway 2much, here is a somewhat lighter song form Browne.

Called "Hold Out".

Baby I guess you know my story
Baby I guess you know my side
It seems Ive traded love for glory
But Im still not satisfied

Given all the years
All the cries and cheers
Dont amount to much more than pride
Take my love for you
Take tomorrow too
Theres not much left inside

How we laughed when we first knew love
Singing dum-de-lum-de-lie
I taught you how to see life through love
Then I taught you how to cry
And though I must have known
How easily love is thrown
I took some chances, I dont know why
Theres not much you can do
You wish that Id been true
Darlin so do i

Now you better hold out
Go on and hold out
Go ahead and hold out
For what you know love can be
Move on and hold out
Dont let your love be sold out
If theres anyone who knows about it
Baby thats me

Ahh youre right
You cant forget the way I lied
Time has seen you grow,
To lead your life alone
Though you tried and tried
Cried and cried

Baby I guess you know my story
Maybe theres not much left to say
You know the more we take the more we
Turn each others hearts away
Now Ill be leaving in the morning
Leaving half of me behind
To find the pieces lifes been torn in
And take whatever love I find

But you better hold out
Go on and hold out
Just walk away and hold out
For what you know love can be
Move on and hold out
Dont let your love be sold out
Its starting to be cold out
For people who live like me
Move on and hold out
And somewhere later no doubt
Youll find another hold out
Someone just like you baby, wait and see..

heheheh 2Much - I was only pulling your leg. It was Todd that schwacked Pio - not me. He's in a terrible bind. Poor man is just starting to get some peace and she wants to just walk back in like nothing has happened.

We got a Miele vacuum when we had to move to a rental property due to wanting our marriage more than contact with OM (next door neighbour) They are pretty slick. We have a Valet ducted system at home - better than anything else.

Thanks, nice and lite JB. Here's one for you that my H told me months ago made him think of us:

"Goodbye My Lover"

Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun,
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won.
So I took what's mine by eternal right.
Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won't stop there,
I am here for you if you'd only care.
You touched my heart you touched my soul.
You changed my life and all my goals.
And love is blind and that I knew when,
My heart was blinded by you.
I've kissed your lips and held your hand.
Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I know you well, I know your smell.
I've been addicted to you.

[x2]
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

I am a dreamer and when i wake,
You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take.
And as you move on, remember me,
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile.
I've watched you sleeping for a while.
I'd be the father of your child.
I'd spend a lifetime with you.
I know your fears and you know mine.
We've had our doubts but now we're fine,
And I love you, I swear that's true.
I cannot live without you.

[x2]
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

And I still hold your hand in mine.
In mine when I'm asleep.
And I will bare my soul in time,
When I'm kneeling at your feet.
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.

Wow...sounds like you have the elite vac system going? I once was impressed by the Kirby demo's but for some reason fell for the Dyson...I'm sure the crazy appearance and colors are psychologically captivating not to mention the performance. I never got too into vacuums until I ended up being the one doing all the cleaning and then of course it became a #1 priority:)

I've always been a fan of quality products though...it is worth it to dish out the dough if you are going to take care of the equipment. We spent a fortune on a Weber grill the year we got M...still have it and is in tip top shape...changed out the internal parts last year after 10yr and is just like new...sadly I do drool over the new stainless steel grills out now

Did I mention I love Kitchen Aide products too? Not to mention Craftsman, Europro and LL Bean

ohhhhhhhhhh the Kirby - it's like 3 times the price of a Dyson isn't it? It is real expensive here - almost as expensive as a car. LOL.

Yes bigK was neutral. Believe LB'ed me and ToddAC DJ'ed me. Like the tag team match when one guy distracts the referee. Ouch.

My only comment to those two is what ever happened to radical honesty. I put up with a waffling WW for a year. Do you know what? I could easily go back and take more punishment/abuse if it weren't for the continued lies. Hasta la fecha she has yet to come forth and start being completely honest. I just cannot go back to the lies and deception. I can tolerate most anything but that. If she had been being honest with me, I would be much more understanding.

Now I have to go into town to look for NZ or Aussie beef. I do not like to buy USA beef for reasons already stated. I also need new legs for the DDs' beds because I have underbed tuppers coming in the shipment, I need a new chain for the chain saw and I may just splurge and get me a minifridge for the garage. It would meet an EN.

BTW, do you realize that there are many different kinds of palm trees? There are date palms, coconut palms and who knows what else? Mine serves none of those useful purposes. It's only functions are to hold one side of the hammock, provide support for the rope light, give a little bit of shade and propogate itself with thousands of berries that, if left too long get ripe, turn black and STINK! So I can't let it go too long. Now if it happened to make electronic blackberries, I might be more understanding of it. These are organic, smell, splat when they fall and stain everything within line-of-sight.

Is that a central vac?

We have a Beam (German) central vac. It really sucks. No comparison to a portable vac.

Gotta get some zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's. Unfortunately I don't have the drive that Todd has to sleep only 2hr night...

What does the AC stand for anyway?

Yeah Todd - a central vac. sucks all right.