Good Monday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
How are you today, my Crew? :loveya: I hope you had a great weekend! It's time to begin another work week though, so RISE AND SHINE! :bounce:

Our GM is back today from her vacation so I don't have to be responsible for her duties anymore, which will make my job quite a bit easier! Greekspeaks father, who has been here for a visit for the past ten days, leaves for home tonight back to Missouri. So the Clintmax household is also going to return to normal today. Everything happens all at once doesn't it?

Are you ready to get this first work day of the week started? Me too! :bounce: Grab some coffee and let's start this day right! :woohoo:

Song Of The Day: "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" by The Moody Blues

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

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

[billyskank]

2. Good morning Clint!

:hi:

[Clintmax]

3. Good Morning, Billy!

:hi:
It's good to see you today! How's the big project going at work? I hope no snags have gotten in the way!

[billyskank]

12. Everything is going to plan here

I am still on schedule! I am about halfway through now. :)

[Clintmax]

21. That's GREAT, Man!

:bounce:
Sounds like everything is going smoothly with it! I hope it continues that way all the way to its completion!

[billyskank]

28. So do I

I am completely confident that I can make this thing work to the specification I have designed. The only thing that worries me is that the users won't like it when they see it. That they may say...it's too complicated.

:scared:

[Clintmax]

43. Well then it will just be a matter of them LEARNING...

Sometimes, you just have to learn something new. Period.

[tjwmason]

5. Good morning billy.

:hi:

[billyskank]

13. Hi mason!

:hi:

[tjwmason]

4. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

Good to see you today.

All's quite good here - though the insults are flying thick and fast (about others though).

Some soothing Mozart on here - Clarinet Quintet in A.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

8. Morning, TJ!

:hi::hug:
It's good to see you this morning also! Sounds like you are having a fun time at work today! It's fun to throw insults around about other people sometimes...especially bad customers behind their backs! :rofl: That along with some soothing Mozart should make for a good day!

[tjwmason]

17. We normally go for other employees behind their backs

which I suppose is the equivalent....

It's always deserved though - I work in the same office as one of the company credit controllers, she's been chasing somebody to pay a speeding-fine from when they were in a hire-car. Said person finally paid today - the only problem being the cheque was made out to pay my office-mate personally rather than the company. :eyes:

[Clintmax]

19. LOL! That's Classic!

:rofl:
So what does she have to say about THAT? :rofl:

[tjwmason]

40. Shall we just say

It's not the sort of thing that they're allowed to broadcast on television before 9 p.m......

Damn numpties...

Are you looking forward to things returning to normal?

[Clintmax]

45. You bet I am!

It's always good to have a change once in a while, and I ALWAYS enjoy Greekspeak's dad coming...but it is always good to have things back to its normalcy.

[tjwmason]

53. It's harsh to say it.

But guests are usually welcome both at their arriving and at their departing.

[Clintmax]

57. Yes, but I think that's normal.

Having him here is fun but it's good to have things return to normal once he leaves.

[tjwmason]

85. It's good to balance

Having some disruptions - but also have normality as well.

[Clintmax]

89. You're right!

Having the routine changed up once in a while is good. It makes you appreciate the normal things even more when they return.

[sbj405]

6. Good Morning, everybody.

Can't say I'm quite as excited for Monday as Clint ;-) , but I'll try.

[Clintmax]

10. Morning, SBJ!

:hi:
Lots of people HATE Monday's with a passion. Getting up on Monday morning grumbling and complaining would get us nowhere, so I think we should start the work week out on a POSITIVE note. ;) It's always good to have you here with us! :bounce:

[sbj405]

38. I'm somewhere between grumbling anf bouncy.

No way around Mondays though, so we should try to be positive. I always look forward to your AM threads.

[Clintmax]

46. Well thank you!

I look forward to seeing everyone in the mornings too! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

7. Good morning Clint

lunch time for me ... I'll be back to write more.

[Clintmax]

11. Morning, Miss Honey!

:hi::hug:
I hope work has been good for you so far! Enjoy your lunch, and I'll talk to you more when you get back!

[MissHoneychurch]

52. OK, I'm back

It is so sunny outside and spring is finally around the corner that I wish I could take the afternoon off - but no, my boss is on vacation and I am stuck in the office.

[Clintmax]

59. Welcome back!

Hey, I know THAT feeling! My boss has been on vacation and comes back today, so I was in the same situation as you last week.

[MissHoneychurch]

61. At least in the morning I am not alone

and my co-worker is here. Helps. But it doesn't help seeing her leave at 1pm, knowing she can enjoy the afternoon and the beautiful weather and I .... OK, I stop self pitting myself now :)

[Clintmax]

65. Hmmm...why does SHE get to leave early?

That doesn't seem fair!

[MissHoneychurch]

68. She has a part-time job

mo money :dilemma: mo time for myself

[Clintmax]

78. Oh, I see.

I sometimes think the same thing about the part-timers in MY store when I see them leave in the middle of a beautiful afternoon.

[MissHoneychurch]

86. Yep

it is a dilemma. And with a part-time job i couldn't feed myself

[Clintmax]

91. Me either.

I don't know how some people do it! It's tough enough making ends meet working full time.

[MissHoneychurch]

95. Oh yes

and Frankfurt isn't the cheapest city to live in.

And it looks like my TV is dying. I have to keep a close eye on that. I don't have the money right now to buy me a new one. All the money I am saving I am going to need on my trip in September.

[Clintmax]

98. Stuff like that seems to happen at the worst time, huh?

I hope it doesn't die before you make your trip. I wouldn't want to spend that money right now either.

[MissHoneychurch]

100. I might get the TV my mom is having right now

it is her bf's really old TV. She didn't had a TV for years and now that she has one again she watches too much TV instead of reading. So she is thinking about going without TV again. It is a really old TV but better than nothing for me. And then in October I can start saving for a new TV.

[Clintmax]

103. That's a good idea.

What's your TV doing that's making you think it's going bad?

[MissHoneychurch]

111. Thursday evening

it suddenly lost certain colors and it got dark. The people looked reddish or blueish. When I turned on the TV the next morning to see if it was back to normal it was - for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then the green stopped working again.

[Clintmax]

120. Uh, oh.

Yep. Sounds like the color processor (or whatever it's called) is going bad. You may end up with a black and white picture before its all over with. I'm sorry Miss Honey.

[MissHoneychurch]

124. b/w wouldn't be as bad

as really dark colors where you see less than b/w. And I am only going to get my mom's TV the last april weekend :cry: I hope my TV is going to live till then. OK, one week I'll be gone to Prague but still.

[Clintmax]

127. I hope it lasts till then too!

I'm off to get ready for work now, Miss Honey! I'll see you tomorrow! :loveya:

[Callalily]

105. Morning MissH

Yes, not being able to feed oneself would cerainly be a dilemma, at least for me, seeing how much I like to cook and eat!

Did you have a nice weekend with your Mom? Mine weekend was great. Did a lot of hiking up North. Rather cold but refreshing. I feel rejuvenated and I'm ready to start the week.

I posted a couple of pics of Lake Michigan here if you're interested in seeing them.

[MissHoneychurch]

108. Oh yes, I would love to see the pics

I will check them out as soon as I finished typing my answer to you :)

I had a nice weekend with my mom. Saturday we went to my dad's grave (who would have turned 60 yesterday). And Sunday we went for a walk. Where my mom lives they still have a lot of snow but the sun let us feel the spring already. It was really nice.

I love to cook and eat also, that is why I have somewhat troubles to lose about 10 pounds.

[Callalily]

122. Glad you had a

nice time with you mom. It sounds like you had a great weekend too!

Yes, the shedding of pounds. I'd be curious to know how much I'd weigh if I wouldn't work out as much as I do. Most likely couldn't fit through the door.

[MissHoneychurch]

I am a lazy ass

I know I need to do something but sport isn't really my favorite thing to do. Even though I enjoyed it while going to the gym. I need to kill my inner swine and get pass it. But that is harder done than said.

[Callalily]

130. OMG! That's so

funny! Inner swine!

As far a sport, you'll just have to find something that you like to do. And time of day is important too. I've got a friend who can only work out in the morning. Me? I like to work out over my lunch break, and after work. Mornings just aren't for me, not before work anyway.

[MissHoneychurch]

132. I don't even know if the gyms near me are open in the morning

but it doesn't matter since I need the time to drag myself out of the bed in the morning anyway. Don't have much time during lunch break so only chance is after work. And when I get home I am just too lazy to get myself out of the apt again to do sport. I will take the bike to work as soon as it is warm enough. That should help too.

In German we say "Innerer Schweinehund" (translates to inner swinedog).

[In_The_Wind]

9. You're right. I'm out here somewhere. Some lucky guy might even find me.

Good Morning to you Clint!

[billyskank]

14. He will be lucky

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

23. Can I keep you around as my publicist as well as my friend?

You do wonders for a girl's ego!

[billyskank]

36. I would be delighted

to hang with you! :loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

51. Way Cool!

:yourock:

[Clintmax]

16. Morning, Miss Joan!

:hi:
Good morning to you too, my dear! :hug: And I'm VERY happy you're out there! Did you have a good weekend?

[In_The_Wind]

32. I had a wonderful time baking brownies and staying out of trouble.

But it's SPRINGTIME! So that won't last for too long. :evilgrin:

[Clintmax]

35. Spring is here!

And I'm SO glad too! Try not to get into TOO much trouble, you hear? :rofl:

[In_The_Wind]

71. I Will Follow My Captain's Orders!

*prepare to stay out of trouble*
Yeah. Right!
:spray:

[Clintmax]

79. LOL!

Hey, we can TRY though, can't we...even though we may not succeed sometimes.

[billyskank]

81. That will be a sad day

the day Joani starts to behave herself :D

[In_The_Wind]

93. To say the very least ~ It would become boring PDQ!

[billyskank]

101. I think

actually you are the naughtiest person here. :7

[In_The_Wind]

107. Is that a Good thing or a Bad thing?

I must confess that I'm becoming very unsure of myself at the moment.
:scared: Honey Hunting Season is almost here. Who the heck am I anyway.

[billyskank]

121. It is

a very GOOD THING

Just to clear this up once and for all. :)

:loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

131. Okay then

I'll just go on being whatever feels right at the time.
Y'all Gotta Love Me Like I Am!

[NMMNG]

15. Good morning Clint!

Monday morning again. Happy, happy, joy, joy. (or something like that) :silly:

[Clintmax]

18. LOL! Good morning, Miss Buffy!

:hi::hug:
Happy, happy, joy, joy! :bounce: :rofl: Did you have a good weekend? I hope you had a chance to relax SOME the past couple of days!

[NMMNG]

25. I did some pleasure reading at home

I've been reading Nickeled and Dimed, which I just picked up at Borders (an excellent expose of wage slavery in America). I'm also reading Erewhon and She's Come Undone, both of which I borrowed from the library. The first is allegedly a Utopian tale, but I can't see the country described in the novel as a utopia (though it isn't exactly a dystopia either). All I can say is it is a very strange story. The second is a story of psychological angst, which is right up my alley.

[Clintmax]

30. I love to read too!

Right now I'm reading a fantasy trilogy called the Dragonlance Legends. I love those stories!

[NMMNG]

140. I recall the Dragonlance Legends from my years in the bookstores

They're quite popular, aren't they?

Have you read any R.A. Salvatore? I have a few of his books, and met him a few times. He lived in the little city that was the "Twin City" to the one I lived in for the years right before I moved down here. He has quite a devoted following. His books are in the Sci-fi/fantasy category.

[Random_Australian]

20. Morning! 'Rise and Shine'.... mind you I did just see

a Kenyan at the commonwealth (Games) do something that could be considered just that...In the middle of a race. Got himself a 5km Games Record for it too... it was the most amazing race I've ever seen!

[Clintmax]

22. Hail, Random!

:hi:
Good to see you again today! I guess YOUR day started some many hours ago, huh? Has it been good so far? And was the race yesterday or today?

[Random_Australian]

27. rack? What rack?

Now I'm confused.... btw yes my monday started 22 and a quarter hours ago, yes.
Good to see you :)

[Clintmax]

33. Stuipd typos, Dude...

I meant RACE, not rack. :rofl: Oh wow, so Monday is nearly over for YOU!

[Random_Australian]

44. ...

:rofl: Aaaahhh....

It was on Monday, in the Commonwealth Games. 5km race... There was this one big guy, and one little guy. First the little guy led a pack, without the big guy. Then the big guy overtook everyone, with the little chasing on his tail... the two of them took of and got way ahead of everyone else, with the big guy in the lead.... until with just 800 m left the little guy managed to edge ahead... just... the big guy was closing, then the little guy did the 'rise and shine' I was talking about, and almost left the camera behind as he sprinted the last 700m (~2200 feet) to get a Gold medal and a new commonwealth record... even the big guy was completely left behind.You couldn't see anyone but the little guy and the people in 4th and 5th pretty much who he was lapping.

Like I said, AMAZING!

[Clintmax]

49. Wow! That sounds like an exciting race!

I'm happy for the "little guy"! :bounce:

[Random_Australian]

62. It certaintly was! Oh! more excitement!

Yesterday I was on the Milestones for 500 posts this is my 674th post... let's see if I can get into milestones 2 days in a row! Or if I can make 700 by tomorrow, 3 DAYS IN A ROW! :woohoo: *sigh* I spend a fair bit of time here....:)

(Mind you, I'm rather pleased with 674 posts in less than 2 months... wonder if I can get to 800 in eight days time.... well 7 now... don't think so but a man can dream!;))

[Clintmax]

70. Yes, you're fairly FLYING through the posts, Man!

You keep THAT up and you'll catch up to me in NO time!

[Random_Australian]

75. 8273? I don't think I'll be there anytime soon, even

at 400/month!

[Clintmax]

80. You'll be surprised...

Once you hit 1,000...the posts go by so quickly it's mind boggling! Trust me.

[Random_Australian]

83. meh. Though I must admit, having 7 hours od classes then doing nothing

is a great feeling and a great post-adder!

[Clintmax]

88. Yes, it is, I'm sure.

So like I said...once you hit 1,000...you'll be surprised at how quickly they go by. You wouldn't think so, but they do.

[Random_Australian]

90. Anyway, It's my bed-time. Goodnight, Clintmax.

Ooroo DU'ers.

[Clintmax]

92. Good night, Random!

Sweet dreams, Mate! :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

24. Happy Monday!

Good to see you this morning!

[Clintmax]

34. Morning, Miss Kitchen!

:hi::hug:
It's good to see you too, my dear! How's everything in YOUR world today?

[KitchenWitch]

37. Pretty good

Got away with the hubby for a few days late last week. Took lots of pictures (see my journal).

Adjusting to life without my great uncle, and Kirby Puckett. I am comforted by my memories.

[Clintmax]

41. I'm glad you had a good time!

I'll go check out your journal and see the pictures! :woohoo:

[Clintmax]

56. Beautiful pictures, Miss Kitchen!

The lighthouse ones are fantastic! :woohoo: The water looks very pretty too!

[KitchenWitch]

73. Thank you!

That is my favorite lighthouse (and I love lighthouses). I want to have my ashes released from there.

[Clintmax]

82. Really? Wow!

It certainly is a beautiful place!

[Clintmax]

26. NOTICE About Tomorrow's Early Morning Crew Thread:

I have to be to work at 6 AM in the morning, so Tuesday's thread will begin shortly after 3 AM instead of Five! I just wanted everyone to know so you can expect an EXTREMELY early start in the morning!

[KitchenWitch]

29. ...

:yoiks:

[Random_Australian]

31. 8 o'clock, hey.... might be around.

Why do you have to be at work earlier all of a sudden? One off or regular?

[Clintmax]

39. Our weekly freight shipment comes in at 6 am on Tuesdays...

and I have to be there to help unload the truck and check the freight in. In fact, I have to go in that early the next TWO Tuesdays.

[billyskank]

42. Clint

you realise that means you might actually start your thread before I arrive at work? :crazy:

[Clintmax]

47. Well then it really WILL be a pleasure for you!

I'm glad! I like to rise early every day, but 3 AM is a little TOO early if you want to know the truth. :rofl:

[tjwmason]

54. Lazy sod.

:P

[billyskank]

58. Hmmm

I don't recall ever seeing you here before 10am. :P

[tjwmason]

64. That's because I'm working hard.

Really it is - I am honestly sitting at my desk at quarter past seven each and every morning working hard before coming on-line.........if you believe that....

[billyskank]

77. My illusions are shattered

I imagined you being raised from your slumber by your butler around 10am, and you logging on lazily some time later, while loungeing on the chaise longe, dressed in smoking jacket and slippers. :P

[tjwmason]

84. Smoking jacket in the morning?

What sort of uncivilised yahoo do you think I am?

[billyskank]

96. I see you as more of a dandy

I think you would make a good dandy. :D

[Clintmax]

99. LOL!

:rofl:

[tjwmason]

117. I'm taking that as a compliment

:D :loveya:

[Clintmax]

60. ME lazy?

:rofl:
That's the first time I've ever heard THAT word used in connection with my name. :rofl:

[billyskank]

63. No, me, silly

:rofl:

[Clintmax]

72. Oh, ROFL!

:rofl:

[tjwmason]

66. I was calling billy lazy.

For saying that it would be before he's in work...given that he knows that I'm an indolent sod.

I certainly don't think that getting out of bed at 3 a.m. for work counts as lazy.

[Clintmax]

74. Yes...I realize now you meant Billy.

:rofl:
I read that wrong. Sorry. :silly:

[SeattleGirl]

48. Clintmax!!!!!

:loveya: :bounce: :loveya: :bounce: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

50. MISS SEATTLE!

:woohoo::bounce::loveya::hi::hug::party:
It's good to see you today, my dear! I hope you had a great weekend!

[SeattleGirl]

67. Pretty good overall!

Always nice to see you, darlin'!!! :loveya:

[Clintmax]

76. Always nice to see you too, my dear!

I had a good weekend too!

[SeattleGirl]

87. Good to hear that!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

94. Boy, Tony has certainly wanted lots of attention this morning!

He keeps putting his paw on my knee so I'll pet him. He's cute as he can be! I love that little puppy!

[MissHoneychurch]

55. Hello gf

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

69. MissHoney!

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

97. Did you have a good weekend?

I did. Sun, good food, nice people :)

[Callalily]

102. Morning Clint!

Bet you're glad to have your house in order again. It's wonderful to have guests, but it's nice when they leave too.

My weekend was fantastic. Went up North for the weekend and did a lot of hiking. It's rather nippy this time of the year, but the woods are so quite, so peaceful. It's kind of cathartic.

Here's a couple of pics of Lake Michigan.

[Clintmax]

104. Morning, SimplyF!

:hi::hug:
Wow! Those are great pictures! Look at the ice! I'm glad I don't have to deal with that down here! I'm glad you had such a good weekend! Mine was nice too...and you're right about guests.

[Callalily]

126. Thanks!

As much as I complain about being cold, this is truly a nice area to live. Well . . . as long as it's not so cold that I can't do outdoor things. I suspect in your neck of the woods, that's never a concern!

[MissHoneychurch]

114. Both pics are beautiful

I like the fist one with the ice at the edge of the water. And the glittering of the water in the second ... sigh, I wanna live near an ocean.

[Callalily]

128. Thanks!

Yes, my dream would be to live near water. Then I could paddle and swim to my hearts content. That truly would be heaven on earth.

[LaurenG]

106. Good Morning Clintmax!!

I used to sing that song all the time. I have it on vinyl, tape and CD! Good choice for the morning song.

I have a new grandson! He was born Saturday. Here is a pic with my son, his daddy! Yippy, Have a great day!:loveya: :hug:

[Clintmax]

112. Awww! Congratulations, OhioB!

What a little beauty! :woohoo: I love that song too! Good to see you today!

[Minnesota Libra]

109. Good Morning everyone - and it already has been a good..........

......morning too.:bounce: I'm late checking in because I was over on another message board setting a neocon straight.:toast: Best way to start any day off I'd say.:hi:

Be good to each other today and let's put one more neocon in their place today.:rofl:

[Clintmax]

115. Hail, Minnesota!

:hi:
Good for you! Anytime we can put a neocon straight is a god thing! :woohoo: Good to see you today!

[ScreamingMeemie]

110. Hi Clintmax!

Yaaay! Glad you won't have to work quite so hard today. Although, something tells me that you do anyway. I've got a doctor's appointment this morning. I was supposed to fast after midnight for some blood tests and only remembered that "after" the coffee and a piece of cheese. Guess I'll have to do the blood tests another day.

Hope you have a wonderful week!

~Laura

[tjwmason]

113. Good morning Mrs. G.

:hi:

Hope that everything's wonderful in your corner of the universe.

[ScreamingMeemie]

116. It is! Thanks! It's sunny...the first day of Spring...and I don't have to

make Grandma lunch today! I know that sounds horrid, but I can use a day away. :hug: Good to see you.

[Clintmax]

118. Morning, MrsG!

:hi::hug:
It's great to see you today! I saw that you passed 35,000 posts! :wow: I hope you have a good week too, my dear! :hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

119. I talk too much...

:blush:

[Clintmax]

123. LOL! No you don't.

We're all glad you're here with us, that's for sure! :hug::loveya:

[Clintmax]

125. Time to get ready for work, my crew!

Remember...tomorrow will be a VERY early start. I know I'll miss some of you since I have to leave at 5:30, but I'll be back to regular time on Wednesday! Take care of each other and I'll see you in the morning! :bounce:

Clint

[ScreamingMeemie]

129. have a GREAT DAY!!!

:hi:

[billyskank]

134. !!!!!!!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Where have you been??? :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

136. Hi billy!!

We had a busy Saturday (birthday party for my nephew), and then I caught a cold...I swear everytime I go to my brother in law's house I get sick. Yesterday, I basically slept all day, but I did hang out in GD for awhile last night-it was past your bedtime though (10 PM-ish). We're having some trouble with my son and "going to school". He's miserable about it, so I've been spending some quality time with him in the morning. I am really irritated at his school because I requested, via email and phone, a meeting with his teacher and the principal to find out what is going on and I haven't gotten a response. Now, I am just goofing off a bit before I have to get ready for a doctor's appointment.

I missed you tons!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[billyskank]

137. ...

I missed you, too. :hug:

[newyawker99]

133. Good morning everyone!

:donut:


:hi:

[billyskank]

135. Hi newyawker!

:hi:

[auntAgonist]

138. I'm up unusually early!

Contractors are here ripping out the ducting and putting in a new heating and cooling system. They'll be here ALL week. Working nights and getting up at 7am, is gonna be tough.

Goodmorning Everyone

:grouphug:

[bigwillq]

139. Hi Clint!

Wow, seems like you've been busy! I'm sure you're going to enjoy the peace and quiet for a bit.

Have a great day! :hi: