Good Friday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
T.G.I.F.!! :bounce:
Welcome, my crew, to this Friday edition of the Captain Clintmax show! :woohoo: Today begins a LONG weekend for me, and boy did it ever take its own sweet time getting here too. Today also begins Spring Break and Greekspeak is leaving in about an hour for Missouri to go see his parents and friends.

Do YOU have any big plans for the weekend? I have lots of stuff I'm going to try to do!

Are you ready to get this day started with me? I hope so, because here we go.......:bounce::woohoo:

Song Of The Day: "Better Be Good To Me" by Tina Turner

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

• AirmensMom
• AussieDave
• Bigwillq
• Billyskank
• Bridgit
• Buddhamama
• BuffyTheFundieSlayer
• Bzzzz
• CallMeWesley
• Cannikin
• DanCa
• Entanglement
• FoxMulder
• GalleryGod
• Heidi
• Jamastiene
• Joan_Alpern
• Khashka
• KitchenWitch
• LizzieGrace
• Mdmc
• Minnesota Libra
• MissHoneychurch
• MrsGrumpy
• Mutley_r_us
• Newyawker99
• OhioBlues
• Redwitch
• Robeson
• Sbj405
• Scooter24
• SeattleGirl
• SimplyFugue
• Southlandshari
• SugarSmack
• Swimboy
• Tjwmason
• Wetzelbill
• Whoa_Nelly
• WildHorses
• WritingIsMyReligion
• XemaSab

[Minnesota Libra]

36. Good Morning EVERYONE - you've made it to Friday - what.....

....is on the calendar for the week end????:toast: Fun and relaxation I hope.:beer:

[Clintmax]

42. Hello, hello, Libra!

Fun and relaxation for me! :bounce::woohoo:

[Minnesota Libra]

56. GOOD!! Glad to hear it, Everyone needs some of that......

.....every so often. Here, have an early :toast: to the week end and don't forget the good stuff. :donut:

[Clintmax]

59. Yes, everyone does!

Thank you! I hope you are going to get to have some fun too!

[SeattleGirl]

2. Morning, Clintmax!

I was just heading to bed, so I'm glad I caught you before I nodded off! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE you song of the day! :loveya:

[Clintmax]

3. Morning, Miss Seattle!

:hi::hug:
I'm glad you caught me too! I hope you have a good rest, my dear! It IS a good song, isn't it? :)

[SeattleGirl]

6. Yes, it is!

[billyskank]

5. You were just heading to bed about half an hour ago!

:rofl:

[SeattleGirl]

8. Hey dude, I had to have some time for replies!

:spank: :spank: :spank: :evilgrin:

[Clintmax]

9. LOL! You tell him, Miss Seattle!

:rofl:

[SeattleGirl]

10. Thank you, darlin'!!!

:loveya:

[billyskank]

12. Hey! Careful with the spankings!

You'll get me into trouble! :rofl:

[SeattleGirl]

13. No way dude!

I'm just having a little fun! :spank: :spank: :spank: :evilgrin: :loveya: :loveya:

[billyskank]

4. Hi Clint!

It was _f r e e z i n g_ here this morning! :scared:

:hi:

[Clintmax]

7. Hail, Billy!

:hi:
Yes, I saw that thread. Brrrr! I hate the cold. x( It's going to be in the middle 70's for the next 7 days here in Florida! :bounce: Not that I'm rubbing it in or anything. :hug:

[tjwmason]

24. Good morning billy.

WIMP :P

I love really cold mornings, they feel so wonderfully fresh.

:hi: :loveya:

[billyskank]

49. Morning mason

Odd that you replied to me here but not where I had earlier replied to your message. ;)

There's fresh and there's freezing your arse off. This morning was the latter I think. :P

[tjwmason]

54. Well I am odd.

Or rather I was posting this message before you sent the one below.

I'll go and reply to the other one as well now - just so you don't feel left out. :P

If you were freezing your arse off, perhaps you need to invest in some thicker pants (English and American sense of the term).

[billyskank]

63. My arse is reasonably warm now I'm at work

It was at 7:45 that I was freezing. :P

[tjwmason]

68. That's more to do with SeattleGirl than anything else.

:P

[billyskank]

71. She's uncontrollable!

:rofl:

[NMMNG]

11. Good morning Clint!

I don't have any plans for the weekend other than working, cleaning the bathroom, laundry and DUing. I don't know if I can handle the excitement. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

14. Morning, Miss Buffy!

:hi::hug:
Hey, that's even gotten MY heart pumping with excitement! :rofl: I DO hope you have a little time to squeeze in some fun time, though.

[NMMNG]

15. Not really

With the 12 hour shifts, commute time, sleep time and shower time I'm left with a little over 2.5 hours in the evening before I have to leave for work again. That doesn't leave much time for merry-making. I generally just make and eat dinner and relax a bit--watch some tv or do some reading.

[Clintmax]

16. Wow. That's a crazy schedule.

I can see how you don't have time for too much fun. I love to read too...in fact, I'm going over to Barnes & Noble as soon as they open to look for a new book as I'm nearly finished with the one I'm reading now.

[NMMNG]

19. Bookstores

Mike and I were in Borders last night. We browsed around a bit and each got a copy of the Washington Blade (local gay newspaper). If retail didn't suck so much and pay so little I wouldn't mind working in a book store again. I just love books so much.

[Clintmax]

23. Me too.

About the books. I've worked in retail for so long, it's second nature to me. You have to be in Management to make enough money to live on...and then only barely.

[NMMNG]

39. I did management in retail

I was manager of a book department in a department store until the division went defunct, much to my chagrin. Then I was assistant manager of a Waldenbooks. During that time I ended up being acting manager for many months, which made me realize I didn't want to be manager of a large store like that (nor was I cut out for it). I don't know what an assistant manager position would pay nowadays, nor that I'd want to do it. I'm going to try for a library position when I move as the library systems in MA are different than down here. You don't need a graduate degree to make a living wage there (although you do for the really high positions). Down here for anything over six something an hour you need a Master's.

[Clintmax]

45. Damn! That's silly!

But I guess that's the way things are going in this country. A Masters degree to work at McDonalds. :eyes:

[NMMNG]

102. Not McDonalds of course

But then you aren't going to make a living wage there (or WalMart and such). In my field I can't make a living even with a Bachelor's, and I'm no longer interested in anything higher. That's why I want to get out and go into the library field. However to get anything with a real living wage I'll need a Master's. In MA I can probably get something that I can make do on for a few years with my current level of education, but the Master's is a necessity for the long haul.

[entanglement]

17. G'day Clintmax!

:toast:

[Clintmax]

18. Hail, Entangle!

:hi:
Good to see you today, Dude! How's every little thing?

[entanglement]

29. Ok, I guess

I have a deadline to meet Monday, so no partying this weekend :(

[Clintmax]

50. That sucks, Man.

You should at least TRY to save some time for a little fun though...it'll save your sanity.

[entanglement]

51. Thanks

Enjoy your weekend :-)

[Clintmax]

57. You enjoy yours too.

:hi:

[Robeson]

20. Hey Clint!....

...How are you? What big plans do you have? You're not going know what to do with yourself with this many days off!...

[Clintmax]

21. Hail, Robeson!

:hi:
Yes, I know...but...I'm going to TRY to have full days of fun for the next four! :bounce: I'm doing just fine, thank you! You doing OK?

[Robeson]

27. Doing fine, thanks!.....

...you're going to get to have 4 fun filled days of enjoying that new ride!....:woohoo:

[Clintmax]

28. Well, actually, Greekspeak is taking my new car to Missouri.

The Jeep needs some work done on it and we didn't have time to get it all done.

[tjwmason]

22. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

We've got one of my new acquisitions on at the moment - The Office of the Dead by Victoria, pure and concentrated gorgeousness.

The timing of Greekspeak going away just as you get time off doesn't sound too good - but I hope you get up to plenty of fun nonetheless.

:hug:

[billyskank]

25. Morning mason

:hi:

[tjwmason]

61. Good morning billy.

So wonderful to see you today, I do hope that you're having a charming day at work.

:hi: :hug: :pals: :loveya: :yourock:



(No this is not at all sarcastic, honest it isn't, really really really truly it isn't :P )

[Clintmax]

26. Hail, TJ!

:hi::hug:
How are you today? Yes, it is unfortunate that his trip and my extended days off coincide. He's going to take my new car too. The Jeep needs work done and we didn't have time to get it all done beforehand.

[tjwmason]

34. You better keep yourself busy then.

Such as by posting here and chatting to us all day ;)

[Clintmax]

38. Yes, I'm going to be spending more time here than usual.

:hug:
Sounds like a good time to me!

[tjwmason]

43. Do you have other plans?

Charming though some of us are (your humble correspondent excepted), four days solid might be a tad too much for your sanity.

[Clintmax]

48. Well, yes...I have several plans for the upcoming days.

I'm going shopping as soon as the stores open today, to start with! :bounce:

[tjwmason]

53. You mean they don't have a special Clintmax early openning?

I've got mixed views on shopping - some is wonderful, I can get lost in bookshops for hours (though I've banned myself from buying anymore for the moment), anywhere with ties gets similar attention. On the otherhand, I hate supermarket - absolutely despise them - mostly I think it's the total lack of natural light.

I hope that you manage to find what you're looking for very quickly.

[Clintmax]

58. I rather enjoy shopping, myself.

Since I don't have to worry about being to work at a specific time, I can just relax and shop!

[tjwmason]

69. What sort of shopping?

Like I say - different types cause different moods in me.

[Clintmax]

78. I'm going shopping at the booksellers...

and at Best Buy, an electronics superstore. That's to start.

[tjwmason]

80. Book shops are pure heaven.

I've actually put myself on a book-buying ban - I was sorting things out, and the pile of books to be read was getting on for a foot high. Even with the amount that I read, that will take quite some time.

I'm in the middle of a history of the Arabs, an anthology of 17th century political philosophy, and a couple of Theology books at the moment.

What sort of things do you read?

[Clintmax]

84. Usually Sci-fi...

But I love to read things like "Le Morte D'Arthur" by Sir Thomas Malory. It's a little difficult to read...but I love stuff like that! :bounce:

[Cannikin]

30. Hey gang! Hope everyone is well.

[Clintmax]

32. Hail, Cannikin!

:hi:
I'm cool, for one! You doing OK this morning? Seems early for you, Man.

[tjwmason]

33. Good morning Cannikin.

:hi:

Very well indeed here - hope that you're doing well.

[Cannikin]

46. I'm doing great. I'm up early to go in and make up some work time

[LaurenG]

31. Good Morning ClintMax!!

I am so happy that you have some free time. Four Whole Days!

Enjoy the heck out of that time off! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

35. Morning, OhioB!

:hi::hug:
Thank you, my dear! I'm going to enjoy every minute of it, that's for sure! Thank you for the link you sent me in the PVT yesterday. I had to rectify it with Miss Bridgit.

[LaurenG]

41. I am so happy it's been rectified!!!!

(I love that word). You are a good man Clintmax! :loveya: :hi:

[Clintmax]

47. Well...

When I originally created the crew listing, she was on there. How her name disappeared I have NO idea...but, it's fixed now. :loveya:

[sbj405]

37. Good Morning, everybody

Any exciting weekend plans?

[Clintmax]

40. Morning, Sbj!

:hi:
Good to see you today! MY weekend is going to be PACKED with fun! I hope you have some time to yourself to enjoy.

[sbj405]

44. Good Morning, everybody

Any exciting weekend plans?

[Bzzzz]

52. Hi Clint...

:hi: T.G.I.F. is right!!!
No big plans here, other than spending Sat. with the hubby (finally got him to take a day off) and Sunday I'll be watching one of my grandsons. :)
Hope you enjoy your long weekend.

[Clintmax]

55. Morning, Bzzz!

:hi:
I'm really looking forward to my days off! Sounds like you're going to have an easy weekend too. Hope you have fun!

[buddhamama]

60. Hooray! It is Friday

Good Morning Captain Clintmax and friends. I am wide awake this morning and ready to begin the day :donut:

With work being so crazy busy lately my days just fly by...that's a good thing.

[Clintmax]

64. Morning, Miss Mama!

:hi:
I'm all awake and ready for the day too! :bounce: I love it when days go by fast like that!

[Callalily]

62. Good morning Clint!

I totally agree with you. This week just dragged on and I thought Friday would never get here!

Ah, so you're going to be alone for your long weekend? Hope you don't get just too lonely.

[Clintmax]

74. Hello, hello, SimplyF!

:hi:
I'll have my friends here on DU with me. And Tony and Bandit will be here too.

[Callalily]

93. Don't worry . . .

we'll keep you company. And no doubt, keep you entertained too.

[Clintmax]

95. I'm glad you'll be here.

It will make the time away from Greekspeak a little more bearable. :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

65. Yaaaay! Your long weekend is finally here!

Enjoy it! You deserve it! :hi: We're having the celebration for my daughter's birthday (3/1) tomorrow. :hug:

[Clintmax]

75. Morning, MrsG!

:hi::hug:
Thank you...I will certainly try to enjoy every minute! I hope you have a great weekend too! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

66. Good morning Clint

I am at home with a nasty cold since Wed. It catched me cold. I had no chance at all. Now I am sniffing and coughing and trying to get rid of it. Argh

[Callalily]

70. Morning MissH

Was wondering where you were. Sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. Nice that you're at home. Just take good care of yourself! Settle in with a nice cup of tea and a good book. And rest, rest, rest.

[billyskank]

72. Hi MissH!

I am really sorry you are unwell. :hug:

[Clintmax]

76. Awww...I'm sorry, Miss Honey.

:hug::loveya:
I hope you get to feeling better VERY soon, my dear. :hug:

[Minnesota Libra]

67. HEY EVERYONE check it out!!!!!!! My name is.........

.....on the morning crew list.:woohoo: Check it out!!!:wow: I'll have you know I have arrived!!! :bounce: That just makes my day - makes my WHOLE WEEK END :grouphug:

[Clintmax]

77. And Welcome to the Crew, MinnesotaLibra!

We're glad to have you here with us! :bounce: Your energy in the mornings is very refreshing! PERFECT early morning crew member! :bounce: :grouphug:

[Clintmax]

73. I just saw Greekspeak off on his way to Missouri.

:cry:
Have a safe trip my darling boy. :hug::cry:

[lildreamer316]

79. OMFG!!!!

You should see me ROCK that song on stage!! I loooooove dancing to that.
Morning.
BTW; how's about this set I spent a long time coming up with (you have to work within the club confines; there's alot of psycology to this)
ZZTop--Stages followed by Huey Lewis--Bad is Bad

[Clintmax]

82. LOL! Morning, Dreamer!

:hi:
It's good to see you today! Yes, that song is great! I love it too! "Stages" then "Bad is Bad" SWEET! :bounce:

[newyawker99]

81. Good morning everyone!

:donut:

:hi:

[Clintmax]

85. Morning, Miss NewYawker!

:hi::hug:
It's great to see you today! Since I'm going to be alone for the next week and a half, I'm glad you'll be part of my mornings! :bounce: :hug:

[lizziegrace]

83. Hello Clintmax!!

Happy four-day weekend to you! :hi:

I'm still packing and sorting all the stuff I wish I had lived without, only now, I have a sprained wrist. Wish I had some really wild story about how it happened, but I did it trying to untangle two blankets in a huge dryer at the laundromat last weekend. Now my wrist is in pretty bad shape. :(

My daughter will be 19 (OMG, where HAS the time gone?) on Tuesday and we're celebrating this weekend. :party:

[Clintmax]

87. Hello, hello, Miss Lizzie!

:hi:
It's funny how the littlest things can cause a mess like that, huh? x( Hey, time flies by at warp speed, I tell ya! I hope you have a great time this weekend celebrating with your daughter! :bounce:

[wildhorses]

86. Good Morning Clintmax!

how are you? I love that song!! Tina rocks

[Clintmax]

88. Morning, Miss WildH!

:hi::hug:
I'm doing just fine, thank you! A little sad that Greekspeak is gone now. :cry: How are YOU doing?

[wildhorses]

89. I am doing okay...fair to partly cloudy

:hug: I have been so busy at work and I started a book that I have not been able to put down called The Kiterunner...it is soooo sad

[Clintmax]

90. Glad to hear you're doing OK!

Speaking of sad...:cry:

[wildhorses]

91. I am sorry you are so sad...

about Greekspeak being gone and all... here's another :hug:

[Clintmax]

92. Thank you, my dear.

I need all the hugs I can get right now. :hug::hug:

[wildhorses]

94. just for you...all the hugs and I hope you smile a little bit

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good night Clintmax...it was a hard day's night and I worked like a dog

[Clintmax]

96. Have a good rest, my dear!

Sweet dreams and I'll see you in the morning! :hug:

[Clintmax]

97. I'm off now, folks!

I'll see everyone here in the morning! :bounce:

Clint

[billyskank]

98. See you, Clintsters!

:hi:

[bigwillq]

99. Hi Clint!

Have a great weekend in Missouri! :hi: :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

100. Good Morning Everyone!

[mvd]

101. Good afternoon!

I'll be doing more job searching over the weekend. Nothing really special. I will see everyone here again after the weekend. Sometimes I moderate, but don't post in the regular forums. Everyone have a great weekend! :hi: