Good Wednesday Morning, Crew!

[Clintmax]

:donut::hi:
Welcome to the Hump Day edition of the Early Morning Crew thread! :bounce: Captain Clintmax with you here and I hope everybody had a good day yesterday! We had a lot of fun at the store, opening all the new items we received on Monday so it was a good day for me, and I even got to leave a little early! :woohoo: So, all in all, Tuesday was great! :bounce:

I have figured out how to get a movie on my iPod! I found some highly rated software that converts a DVD to the proper format and saves it to my computer. I can then put it on my iPod very easily! The only down side to the whole thing is that the software costs $35.00. Now I have to decide if I want to spend that much money just to watch a movie on the thing! :shrug: It seems like a lot to me.

Are you ready to get this day started? I hope so! Because here we go! :bounce:

Song Of The Day: "Let My Love Open The Door" by Pete Townsend

[Clintmax]

1. CURRENT EARLY MORNING CREW MEMBERS

• AirmensMom
• AussieDave
• Bigwillq
• Billyskank
• Bridgit
• Buddhamama
• BuffyTheFundieSlayer
• Bzzzz
• CallMeWesley
• Cannikin
• DanCa
• Entanglement
• Flblu2
• 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
• Starbucks Anarchist
• SugarSmack
• Swimboy
• Tjwmason
• Wetzelbill
• Whoa_Nelly
• WildHorses
• WritingIsMyReligion
• XemaSab

[billyskank]

2. Clint, I was just thinking about you

:hi:

[Clintmax]

6. Hail, Billy!

:hi:
Awww...it's nice to know someone was thinking about you! :hug: It's good to see you too, my friend! :bounce:

[tjwmason]

15. Good morning billy.

:hi:

I hope that you're better today. :hug:

[billyskank]

18. Morning mason

I am feeling much better today, thankyou. :hug:

[tjwmason]

22. Hurrah for feeling better.

We didn't like having an ill billy.

[AirmensMom]

44. Good morning, Billy!

:donut: :hi: :hug: How are you feeling today? :loveya:

[billyskank]

Hi AirmensMom!

:loveya: I feel a lot better today, thankyou. :hug:

[AirmensMom]

58. Oh, I'm so glad!

[Random_Australian]

3. Good morning mate, owya goin?

[Clintmax]

7. Hail, Random!

:hi:
I'm doing just fine, Mate! Having some coffee and waking up with my crew! :bounce: Did you get all the songs I sent you yesterday?

[Random_Australian]

10. Yep. It was good! In related news

I have had to disable sigs and avatars to keep my megs low. This is costing way, way too much.
x(:(:cry: Oh well, that should clear that up. Don't worry about the songs though.

[Clintmax]

30. Now see...

Here we go with the money thing! Did you like "Symphony Of The Seas"? It's one of my favorite's!

[Random_Australian]

I sure did. g2g. (more inside)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=5077264&mesg_id=5077321

[Random_Australian]

38. Dammit! I'm out of time. Well, cya and I'll pack all the news into one

post! (Don't skip over the one to which I reply though!)

1) Physics good. Thermal Physics easy for me. 1st year uni I learnt in yr 10 at high school as a hobby.

2) Don't worry about or send todays song. Running over megs and I'm not one for lovesongs. I've never been in love. (Or kissed or had a date for that matter)

3) Lots of uni stuff due soon. Including psychology essay. Going goodish.

4) How are you? Hope things good your end.

5) $35 is a lot. Just watch it on your computer.

6) Good to hear about work.

7) We are getting cold weather here. I like that. It got down to 40 F outside so I stayed inside with multiple jumpers.

8) Autumn is nice here.

9) I do not like global warming.

10) I do not like either your politicians, or mine.

11) Science good.

12) In trying to make headway with understanding everything, it is going really well. I now know the root of all evil. Strangely, it is somewhat analagous to money, but not really.

13) I'm going to have tea soon. Rissoles, bread, frozen veges.

14) Goodnight, Good morning.

15) Hope you have a great day at work!

16) My flatmates have all returned from easter holidays, relaxed and refreshed. The atmosphere is pleasant.

17) That is all. There was a lovely rainbow today, and a little rain. I like both. And parsley.

O.K. I'm done. Goodnight.

[Clintmax]

51. LOL! well I guess that answers all MY questions!

:rofl:
Good night, Random! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

4. Good morning Clint

:hi:

I just got me a mp3 player. I always said I don't really need that but now that I go to the gym again it is better to listen to music with an MP3 player than the "old" portable CD player :rofl:

[Clintmax]

9. Good Morning, Miss Honey!

:hi::hug:
I'm glad you got one! :bounce: They are perfect for just that sort of thing aren't they?! I saw the pictures you posted of Prague! They are gorgeous, every one of them, my dear! :woohoo:

[MissHoneychurch]

20. Yes they are

I will have to load some music on it tonight. Of course today when I go to the gym I won't have it yet ... :eyes:

Thanks for the compliment. I still have a bunch to scan ...

[Clintmax]

31. Woohoo!

Even MORE to see! :woohoo: I can't wait! What kind of mp3 player did you buy?

[MissHoneychurch]

71. Samsung

more I don't know ... LOL

[Clintmax]

77. That's Ok...

Samsungs are a good brand! :bounce: I think you'll enjoy it!

[MissHoneychurch]

80. As long as it plays music

when I need it I don't request more :)

[Clintmax]

83. Then you should be well satisfied!

:bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

89. Yep

the software came with it as well. At the moment I look at it and search for where the batteries get into

[Clintmax]

92. Yes, that's an important step.

:rofl:
You shouldn't have much trouble getting it to work. They are all pretty much self explanitory.

[MissHoneychurch]

94. But I still don't know where the batteries go into

I don't see it

[Clintmax]

96. Sounds like it's time to get the owners manual out.

Usually, the entire back cover slides off. I'm not sure on your particular model though. :shrug:

[MissHoneychurch]

98. Google is your friend

just found out that the battery is included already and you just have to load your battery via USB stick on your computer. Now is that clever or what? :D

[Clintmax]

101. Ok...good!

That's the way my iPod came too! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

104. I felt somewhat stupid for a moment

:blush:

[Clintmax]

106. No, no....don't feel stupid.

We ALL do stuff like that. Me included. :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

113. You know what the cool thing is

I got the player kinda cheap. I am member of the so called Payback. When I shop in certain stores I get points for every purchase (depending on the price I pay I get more or less points). And then you can get stuff for the points. All different kind of things. The mp3 player was 6.900 points. I only had a bit over 5000 points. So I gave those and paid 19.90 Euro extra. Now that is a good deal I would say.

[Clintmax]

116. Yes, a VERY good deal!

:bounce:
You'll love it, MissHoney!

[MissHoneychurch]

120. I think too

Did you see SimplyF already? She wasn't online yesterday either. Hmmm, hope she is OK.

[Clintmax]

132. No, come to think of it.

Hmmm...I hope she's doing OK too!

[MissHoneychurch]

156. I miss her good morning posts to us

:cry:

[Clintmax]

159. Me too.

:cry:

[tjwmason]

17. M.P.3s are great.

Not that I'd darken the door of a gym myself - it's so easy to carry a load of music around with one.

:hi:

[MissHoneychurch]

99. Let me guess

your MP3 Player is full of classical music :hi:

[AirmensMom]

46. Good morning, MissHC!

:hi: :hug: I just saw your Prague pics. They're great! :bounce:

[MissHoneychurch]

72. Good morning AirmensMom

:hi:

Saw it and replied :)

[AirmensMom]

75. I saw your reply.

And raised you another reply. :D

Good to see you this morning! :loveya: I'm WAY sleepy still ... might go back to bed in a while.

[MissHoneychurch]

87. Lucky you

just had lunchbreak.

I will go to the gym after work again but not so long. I think I will only do the muscles building. No cardio. I still have to pack my stuff for the trip to Berlin (we leave tomorrow after work) and do some finish-up cleaning. That means I will just throu all the stuff into closets ... LOL

[AirmensMom]

91. Actually, I hardly ever go back to bed.

I just daydream about it. Once I slept until 8:30 AM and someone came to the door. No one ever comes to the door except for the mailman, so I HAD to get up. You'd be surprised how fast I threw some clothes on.

You sure do have a busy day! Build those muscles. :D How long will you be in Berlin? Will DU have to do without you? Inquiring minds want to know.

[MissHoneychurch]

97. I'll be in Berlin tíll Monday

and yes, sorry to say, DU will have to do without me Friday through Monday.

[AirmensMom]

102. Friday through Monday?

:cry: :cry: :cry: How will we get through? *sniff*

I'll miss you ... but I hope you have a great time! :loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

105. I'll miss you too

but I will take pics and you can see Berlin. Deal?

[AirmensMom]

108. Oh, that would be fabulous!

:bounce: Thanks. :hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

109. great, even more pics to scan in

:eyes: :rofl:
















:hug:

[AirmensMom]

110. You need to get a digital camera.

Have you honey give it to you for mother's day or something. :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

118. To tell the truth

I don't want one. I have such a good reflex camera and I just got a fantastic zoom to Christmas for it (was my wish from the family). And such a camera as digital camera is a bit over my possibilities.

[AirmensMom]

125. Harleydad has a Canon SLR.

He has some rather expensive lenses to go with it, so if he EVER gets a digital camera, it'll be the body that will fit those lenses. It's way too expensive, though, and beyond our possiblities also.

I have a Canon Ixus 700, which fits nicely in my pocket. It has higer resolution than my PowerShot S40, but it doesn't take as good pics. Maybe I just haven't learned how to use it yet. The PowerShot takes great pics and seemed small when we got it -- but now it's nicknamed "the tank" because it's HUGE compared to the Ixus. :rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

128. I have a Canon EOS 300

love that camera. I enjoy taking pics with it. And even more now that I have that great zoom. The zoom I had on the camera goes from 28 to 90. The extra zoom from 70 to 300.

[AirmensMom]

134. Those sound like the lenses he has.

And almost the same camera. His is an EOS Rebel -- got it in the early 90's. Last time we used it, though, it didn't advance the film correctly. So we might have to get it looked at. We've been using the digital ever since. That all happened when our grandson was born and we took TONS of pics! It was nice not to have to have all that film developed. Still, we should get the camera fixed.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

5. Good morning, Clintmax!

[Clintmax]

11. Hail, Starbucks!

:hi:
It's good to see you again this morning! Should I spend the money for that software do you think?

[Starbucks Anarchist]

19. What's the name of the software?

I'm hardly a computer expert, but I'd hate for you to waste money on something that might not work.

[Clintmax]

35. It's called "Cucusoft iPod Video Converter".

The reviews I've seen of it rate it the highest...and most expensive. x(

[Starbucks Anarchist]

42. Here's a link:

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/253137

I don't know if you've seen it before, but it seems pretty good. I say go for it.

BTW, did you get the student discount for the iPod itself?

[Clintmax]

55. I hadn't seen that page, no...so thank you!

And no...I completely forgot about that, dammit! x(

[Starbucks Anarchist]

61. Could you return it then re-buy it with the discount?

:D

[Clintmax]

69. I don't know.

I'll have to check into THAT.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

74. If you haven't opened the iPod yet, maybe you can.

[Clintmax]

78. Oh, I opened it the moment I got home!

:rofl:
I couldn't wait. It's OK...I'm still happy with it!

[Starbucks Anarchist]

81. Maybe next time then.

:D

[Clintmax]

84. Yes.

I wish I would have remembered...but oh, well.

[KitchenWitch]

8. I am having a less than optimal night/morning

My daughter (4), who is usually a ray of sunshine, was really crabby at dinner last night, and has awakened no less than 6 times last night/this morning. I think she is getting sick again.

x( x( x( x( x( x( x( x( x(


I love your choice of tune for today. I can hear the keyboard opening....

[billyskank]

12. Oh pants, I'm sorry KW

:hug: :(

[Clintmax]

16. Good Morning, Miss Kitchen!

:hi::hug:
Awww...the poor little thing. I'm sorry you've had such a rough night. You can usually tell if a child is getting sick by just that very thing can't you? I hope she isn't though and it just a bout of "crabbiness". I'm sending good vibes your way, my dear. :hug::loveya:

[KitchenWitch]

23. You are a peach!

:loveya:

I hate it when she suffers. :cry:

[Clintmax]

36. I do too!

I hope she gets better at once! :loveya: Here's some hugs for her! :hug::hug::hug:

[tjwmason]

13. Good morning Clint.

:hi:

Sounds like you had some good fun - which is always good.

I have to confess to being a tad bemused about video iPods, surely the screen is too small to see anything properly. :shrug: But them, I'm not very into films or television - which probably explains it.

Did you notice that there's a thread in honour of one of your Crewmen having passed a milestone?

I'm going to shock you - no classical music on today. I'm listening to Flanders and Swann - they were comic song-writers from the '50s and '60s, including their famous "Hippopotamus Song" - all jolly fun.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

26. Hail, TJ!

:hi:
I know what you mean about the small screen...I thought the same thing originally. However, they had Spiderman 2 playing on the display model at the store and I watched it for a minute and the picture quality and sound was fantastic! The small screen wasn't a problem!

I haven't had a chance to check out the other threads yet...so I'll go do that in a minute!

I AM surprised at no classical going on in your workplace! But, hey...comic songs are fun! It's good to have a change once in a while!

[tjwmason]

40. If you've seen what it's like

then you know what to expect - so you know it's what you want.

Flanders and Swann are always good to get a laugh out of me. :D

Hope that you're morning is going well.

[Clintmax]

56. I certainly am, thank you!

Like I said...it's good to change once in a while.

[NMMNG]

14. Good morning Clint!

I'm ready to get the day ended! But then that's par for the course at this time of the morning. :rofl:



"Let My Love Open The Door". I had that on a 45rpm when I was younger. Of course now it reminds me of Look Who's Talking. :silly:

[Clintmax]

27. Good Morning, Miss Buffy!

:hi::hug:
Yes, I know you're finishing your day as I just begin mine. I'd be ready for it to be over with if I were you too! I hope it ends uneventfully. :hug:

I had that song on 45 also! And you're right...every time I hear it now, I think of "Look Who's Talking" also. :rofl: That was a funny freaking movie!

[NMMNG]

53. I also hope my day ends uneventfully

Unlike yesterday, when that twit Clint "overslept" and showed up over an hour late. :grr: Then after me getting to bed over an hour late, I woke up at 2pm and couldn't get back to sleep. :banghead:


"Look Who's Talking" was hysterical. That's one of the funnier movies I've seen.

[Clintmax]

64. Ooooo...don't you just HATE that!

:banghead:
Someone making YOU late and then getting up waaaay early and not being able to go back to sleep...:banghead: I'm sorry yesterday was such a sucky one. :hug:

[NMMNG]

68. Oh well, at least I get an extra hour of pay

Which, after taxes, will buy me a latte and a bagel. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

70. LOL...you and me both!

:rofl:

[NMMNG]

76. Yep

Bush gets paid more for a minute of picking his nose than we do for an entire hour of what we do. Such is the sad state of affairs here in Amurka. :patriot:

[Clintmax]

79. I know...but I don't want to think about that...

I'll just get mad and no sense in that. Nothing can be done about it, dammit! :grr:

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. Hi Clintmax!

Good to see you as always! I would imagine that maybe a movie would be hard to see on such a small device? It would drive me nuts.

It's a dentist appointment for me this morning. I hate dentist appointments, but I think we've discussed that already. :hug:

[billyskank]

24. Noooo not the dentist again!

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

25. It will hopefully be over by May, and they are changing my meds

so maybe my mouth won't be as dry. :hug:

[billyskank]

34. I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

:loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

63. Thank you billy! I will let you know how it goes.

:hug: :pals: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

28. Good Morning, MrsG!

:hi::hug:
*shudder* Dentists sucks! :rofl: Every single thing they do hurts! I hate them also! Hopefully, everything will be okay and they won't have to do anything to you. :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

32. Just a couple of fillings and possibly a crown on that root canal

if our insurance still has $$ left on it. ;) :loveya:

[Clintmax]

37. OK...that's more than I'd hoped for you...

I'm crossing my fingers your insurance has LOTS of money left! :bounce:

[ScreamingMeemie]

62. Thanks! I need that!

:hug:

[Clintmax]

65. You're welcome, Darlin'!

:loveya:

[tjwmason]

45. Hope that the dentist doesn't attack you too viciously.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

49. Thanks tj! We went to school together and I know where she lives

so hopefully she will be good to me. ;) :hug:

[tjwmason]

57. Love that line

If she's nasty and you want me to burn her house down - just let me know ;)

[ScreamingMeemie]

60. DUers are the best!

:rofl:

[sbj405]

29. Morning, Clint

what is the file size when a movie is converted to the ipod?

[Clintmax]

39. Good Morning, SBJ!

:hi::hug:
It's about 3GB. It depends on the length of the movie of course. Longer ones might be 4 or 5 GB.

[SeattleGirl]

33. Darlin' Clintmax!

Good morning, and shortly, good night to you! Nice pick for song of the day! :* :loveya: :hug: :*

BTW, did you see my "I got stung" thread?

[Clintmax]

43. Good Morning, Miss Seattle!

:hi::hug::loveya:
And shortly...Good night, my dear! I haven't had a chance yet to go check out the other threads in the lounge. I will in a few minutes though and I'll be sure to check yours out! I hope you've had a good night!

[SeattleGirl]

50. Thanks, darlin!!!

Have a wonderful day!! :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[Clintmax]

66. You too, my dear!

:loveya::hug:

[AirmensMom]

48. Good morning, SG!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: And good night. Sleep tight!

[SeattleGirl]

52. Mornn', AM!

Hope all is well with you, gf! :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

59. It is, thanks.

:loveya: :hug: And yourself?

[AirmensMom]

41. Good morning, Clintmax!

:donut: :hi: :hug:

Don't ask what I'm doing awake at this hour ... but here I am.

YAY! You got your iPod figured out. You mean it didn't come with good enough software to download your movies to it? That seems strange. :shrug:

[Clintmax]

47. Good Morning, Miss Airmens!

:hi::hug:
Just what are you doing awake at THIS hour? :rofl: I'm glad you're here though! :bounce: It came with the software to put music, video and pictures ON the iPod, but it didn't come with conversion software to make a DVD compatible. I'm going to have to buy software for THAT. x(

[AirmensMom]

54. Well, harleydad got up to go to work.

And he went to the computer to check the weather, like he always does (he doesn't ride the motorcycle in the rain). Then he let Satchmo into the room and Satchmo decided it was breakfast time, not sleep time. So I put him out and Sashka ran in. By that time, harleydad was in the shower, which doesn't usually bother me. But I was mostly awake, so every little sound was noisy. Then, when he was ready to leave, I thought I was home free -- time to sleep. But he made more noise in the kitchen than usual, or so it seemed since I was mostly awake. So I gave up. :shrug:

Oh, that stinks. But $35 isn't a lot of money in the grand scheme of things (I borrowed that from harleydad).

[Clintmax]

67. Yep. Sounds like me.

:rofl:
When I wake up (even a little), every sound seems like a freight train coming through the room. :rofl: So I know how you feel. I'd have given up too.

I guess I have a choice actually...there are a few iPod movies websites out there that cost $35 for a lifetime subscription...I could select which ones I want to watch, and download them to my iPod anytime. They "say" they have thousands of movies available...but you can't see which ones until you spend your money with them. :shrug: What to do, what to do?

[AirmensMom]

73. That's it!

Exactly! A freight train! :rofl:

I would spend the $$ on the software. Any subscription site that won't let you know what's available until you pay wouldn't get my money. It seems like they should let you see first and then only allow the download if you subscribe. :shrug:

Hey, we might find out today if the buyer is approved for the financing! :bounce: The realtor checked yesterday and they were just waiting for the appraisal ... which usually comes in earlier if it's too low. Keep those fingers crossed. :bounce:

[Clintmax]

82. They're still crossed for you!

And will be until everything is over and done with! I'm sure it will all be fine too! Does he still hang out there a lot?

I agree about the subscription site. That's what's kept me from doing it so far.

[AirmensMom]

86. Thanks.

:hug: He's going back to NJ tomorrow to put his house on the market. Fortunately, our deal isn't contingent on him selling it. But I expect he'll be over once he gets back so he can learn how to use the pool pump, timers, etc. I'll be surprised if he doesn't bring a sleeping bag. :rofl:

Meanwhile, I'm getting ready for my mom to visit next week. I'm sort of wondering if that's a smart move ... but it'll give her a change of scenery. She can help pack. :D

[Clintmax]

90. LOL! I wouldn't be surprised either.

I can just imagine! Either that or he'll ask you if can sleep in one of the bedrooms. :rofl: I hope not though...that would just be weird.

Hey, ANY help with packing is a good thing. When Greekspeak and I moved down here to Florida, we had ALL our friends come over to help pack! It seemed like a brazillion people were there! :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

93. It would be weird.

And he's not THAT weird -- he's just excited. :rofl:

What a great idea! I'll have a DU meet-up at my house and everyone can help pack. :rofl: Once I had a tear-my-bathroom-down party. All the guys I worked with (there weren't any gals) came over and tore my entire bathroom apart. We provided the beer and pizza -- got a lot of work out of them! And it saved us a bundle. The contractor just had to go in and build it again, which is a lot more fun than tearing it down. :bounce:

[Clintmax]

95. OK...that's good to hear!

He's just excited.

Hey, a DU meet-up to help pack! :bounce: What a great idea! I wonder how many people we'd get?

[AirmensMom]

100. I dunno ...

never been to a meet-up down here. I really don't have a lot of packing to do, though. The moving company is bringing some boxes over next Monday and I can pack up books, blankets, and other non-fragile things. I'm letting them do the fragile stuff so they can pay if they break it.

So I'm really taking it easy this week. Things are really going to be hectic starting next Tuesday. :scared:

[Clintmax]

103. Oh, well then you're set!

I wish we had had a moving company when we moved. They are too damned expensive though. x( It's been hectic already...what are you talking about? :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

107. It is too damned expensive.

And I'd much rather spend the money on something fun. But we have things we can't move -- like the piano, grandfather clock, etc. They have to build special crates for them and do special things with them. When we move out of the rental into our new house, we'll move the boxes and small things ourselves and hire the movers for the big and/or valuable stuff. Our son-in-law has a truck, so hopefully we won't even have to rent a u-haul.

I know it's been hectic already. But I'm afraid it's going to get WORSE! Aaaarrrgghhh! And I have to find time to see the eye doctor sometime before we leave. Better make it soon in case I need new specs.

[Clintmax]

112. We have a piano also and it was a pain the patoot to move!

I don't want to do it again, but I know we're going to have to. x(

If you need new specs, you'd better go ahead and get it done. Luckily, most places get them done in about an hour so you don't have to wait forever and a day to get them back.

[AirmensMom]

119. Upright or grand?

We had an upright that we moved ourselves a few times. Last time, which was when harleydad drove it up to give to harleykid, it almost fell over backwards as they were getting it onto the dolly. (We have tile floors and piano wheels are really bad to roll across it.) Now we have my mom's 100-year-old baby grand. It has to be taken apart to be moved. And it can't be replaced. It took three big men to move it in here. I sure don't want to be the one to drop it on its head.

Well, my specs take about a week. I wear *gasp* bifocals. And they're the no-line, glare-free transitions. All special-order stuff. They cost a small fortune, so I'm hoping I don't need new ones. But if I do, I'll have to give it at least a week and then I'll have to go and sit while they put them in the frames (no can do on new frames this year).

[Clintmax]

131. Our is an upright.

And heavy as hells! :rofl: I hate moving it. I'm sure a grand would weigh twice as much..I can't even imagine trying to move something like THAT. :scared:

Well, if you have to special order everything...you'd better go ahead and get it done. No time like the present, dont'cha know. :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

146. You got it!

When my mom was deciding who to give the piano to (she opted for my sister first, who doesn't play :shrug:), she told me she would buy me a new piano. But I couldn't find one I could stand the sound of for anything close to what she was willing to pay. I did find a REALLY nice one for $40,000 ... and found out from my piano tuner that it was a bargain at that price since it normally goes for $60,000. So somehow I ended up with Mom's and I really love it. The company that made it doesn't even exist anymore and, coincidentally, it's the same company that made my old upright.

I know ... I just don't feel like calling ... but I will. We have eye care insurance this year, so maybe they'll pay a dollar or two towards it. Besides that, I HAVE to go in order to keep my TLC guarantee (I had LASIK surgery and it's guaranteed for life. Yeah, I know -- why do I wear glasses, then? I have to wear reading glasses and I got tired of the off and on thing. On for reading, off for distance, sunglasses for outside. Pain in the rear. Now I just leave 'em on. The "distance" part is almost no Rx.) OK, I'll call TODAY! Is that soon enough for ya? I bet they can get me in this week. No time like the present! :rofl:

[Clintmax]

157. Good Gods! $40,000!!

Dollars??? Cripes, that's a lot of money! Was it gold plated or something? :rofl:

[AirmensMom]

160. No, but it practically played itself!

:rofl: But I knew I didn't have a prayer of getting it. Besides, it was a 6'9" grand -- way too big for my living room. But it sure did help to convince Mom that I should have hers. It cost her $900 to ship it down here. I'd say she got a bargain! :rofl:

[Clintmax]

161. Uh, yeah!

900 instead of 40,000! BIG bargin in MY book! We wouldn't have room for a big ol grand piano like that either.

[AirmensMom]

167. And I do play enough for $900 ...

but not enough for $40,000.

Isn't it funny, though. People will spend $40,000 for a new car and not give it a second thought. They'll sign a loan for the next 5 or 6 years and hope the car outlasts the loan. But that sounds like a lot of money for a piano, which will last several lifetimes and become an heirloom. It's very strange! (And, no, we don't have a $40,000 car ... but I'm sure we've spent more than that on cars during our adult life.) :shrug:

[Clintmax]

169. Hmmm...never thought about it that way.

That's true. I haven't ever spent 40,000 on a car either. I don't need a car like that. My Nissan Sentra is perfect for me!

[AirmensMom]

173. Yes, but even your Nissan Sentra won't last forever.

OK, pretty darn close -- harleykid has a '93 Altima and it's still going strong. Over your lifetime, you will probably buy enough cars to have spent that kind of money. It all occurred to harleydad and me when we looked at the piano. Might be that it's more entertainment than necessity ... although most cars these days certainly contain an element of entertainment. :shrug:

Well, the piano is no longer available and we have one that's just perfect. Now, to get it moved in one piece ... twice!

And speaking of cars, when are you gonna come down and wash yours? I'm sure it needs it by now. :rofl:

[Clintmax]

177. Well...I had mine washed and waxed the other day...

and then it promptly rained the next day. Typical. :rofl: :grr::mad:

[AirmensMom]

178. That is typical!

Harleydad always washes the car BEFORE a long trip. Then he arrives with bugs all over the front of it. :rofl: Of course, he didn't wash it when he got back.

If you WANT it to rain, just wash the damn car! Works every time. :grr: :rofl:

[Clintmax]

180. Yeah, no doubt!

EVERY single time! I should have known. :rofl: I think I'm going to get going, Miss Airmens and add a couple more things to my iPod, have breakfast and then get ready for work. I'm glad we got to have a good long chat this morning! :bounce::loveya:

[AirmensMom]

182. OK, have a nice day!

We did have a long chat this morning! If you talk to harleydad and the kitties, I'm sure you can get them to wake me up early every morning. :bounce:

Good luck with your iPod! See you in the AM! :loveya: :hug: :hi:

[Clintmax]

185. You have a good day too, Miss Airmens!

:hug:
I'll see you in the morning also! I'm off work tomorrow, so I don't have to go in at all...hopefully, we can have a nice long chat again tomorrow! :bounce:

[AirmensMom]

186. Now, there's a good plan!

:hug:

[Minnesota Libra]

85. Good Morning all and welcome to all newbies.........

...hope all is going well with everyone. Clintmax, I never get tired of those pictures, they are beautiful. There's something about the sun rise that starts my day good.

I'm one step closer to another computer:bounce: thanks to my:loveya: son:loveya: I'll keep this thing in the back of a closet just as a backup but I'll be glad to get rid of it too.

:grouphug: to all :grouphug:

[Clintmax]

88. Hail, Minnesota!

:hi:
I love the sunrise too, Man! I'm glad you like the pictures! We have AirmensMom to thank for THAT one! :bounce: I'm also glad to hear about your forthcoming new computer! I'm sure you'll LOVE it! :bounce:

[riona]

111. Fl check-in

Hi Clint - well, I wouldn't be too much into movies on an iPod, but that's me. Did you get one with the little speakers and charger thing? What kind of store do you work in?

[Clintmax]

115. Hail, Flblu!

:hi:
Good morning, Sir! I don't want a bunch of movies on it, but it would be nice to have a couple for when I'm on a trip. I haven't purchased a speaker set yet and it didn't come with it, so I'd have to decide which one I'd want.

I work in a furniture/accessories store.

[LaurenG]

114. Good Morning Clintmax

Catchy morning song you've chosen! "Let my love open the door to your heart..." Did you hear that I was a little off key on that last note, lol.
I'm ready to get this day started

I hope your day is fantastic.
:loveya: :hug: :pals:

[Clintmax]

123. Good Morning, Miss Ohio!

:hi::hug:
Yes, I like it too! I had the 45 when I was a kid. I hope YOUR day is fantastic also, my dear! It's always good to see you in the mornings! :bounce::loveya:

[AussieDave]

117. G'day Clint - and Hello to everyone !!!

Glad you've got the iPod figured out - I guess the next thing is to imagine if you put movies on it, you can take them with you wherever you go and watch them anytime. Weigh that up against the expense of the software. I don't have an iPod so I can't really suggest any particular course of action.

I'm over my flu bug/virus so it's back to work tomorrow - good thing we have another long weekend coming up. :toast:

Cheers !!!:hug: :hi:

[Clintmax]

124. Hail, Aussie!

:hi::hug:
I'm glad to hear you're all better now! :bounce: I hate being sick, let me just tell ya! I know...it will be VERY nice when I'm on a long flight to be able to watch a movie I want to watch instead of what they put on the screen. :rofl:

Cheers, my friend!

[In_The_Wind]

121. Good morning! I love today's song. It seems to fit my mood.

I'm so happy to hear that you had a wonderful Tuesday!

[Clintmax]

126. Good Morning, Miss Joan!

:hi::hug:
I love it too! It's catchy...but it's short! :rofl: How are you this morning?

[In_The_Wind]

133. I'm being kinda lazy this morning.

I was sitting in bed downsizing my pocketbook for the trip to NYC this weekend. I'm taking the train which means carrying only the minimal amount of stuff with me. :scared: I'm afraid that I've spoiled myself over the years.

[Clintmax]

136. Ah...

Do you have one of those cavernous purses that hold the entire contents of your house? :rofl:

[In_The_Wind]

163. It was a huge leather backpack.

The only time it was full was when I was caring my own roll of Charmin on road trips. :scared: Toilet-paper in the rest-stops is too harsh for my tender nether parts. :blush:

[Clintmax]

168. Oh, OK.

:rofl:
That rest-stop stuff is little better than sandpaper. :rofl:

[In_The_Wind]

174. Sugar Smack walked out of our bathroom in North Carolina saying:

Joani is here! The tp is soft.

[Clintmax]

175. ROFL!

:rofl:
THAT'S funny!

[In_The_Wind]

187. I Told You ~ I'm spoiled.

I like my pillows, hugs and tp soft.

[swimboy]

122. Morning, Captain!

:hi: I'm back from my morning swim.

I HAVE A DOUGHNUT AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT!

:rofl:

I forgot to tell you I saw greekspeak's picture for the first time in a recent picture thread. WOOF! WOOF! The two of you together is almost too much studly goodness! :applause:

Great song today--I hope everything flows seamlessly for you!

:loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

127. A pic of greekspeak??

Where?

Hi swimboy :hi:

Loved your pics with Joani. I can't wait to meet you both :bounce: and everybody else

[swimboy]

129. In a recent picture thread

I will try to find the link for you, if our Clint doesn't come through with one!

I'm looking forward to your visit! :bounce:

[Clintmax]

135. If you can't find it, Swimboy...I'll try.

I dont' know what site he's got it on.

[Clintmax]

130. Hail, Swimboy!

:hi::hug:
Hey, I'm not afraid to use a donut either, Mister! :rofl: I'll let him know what you thought of his picture! It IS a good one! :bounce: Thank you for all the compliments, Dude! I hope you have a great day today also! :bounce::loveya:

[MissHoneychurch]

137. Where?? Where??

I want to see your sweetheart!! Am I nosy or what? :rofl:

[Clintmax]

139. Hmmm...I can't find the picture thread...

Still looking...

[AussieDave]

140. Here ya go - I thought greekspeak is VERY good-looking too

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=105&topic_id=5051081#5051830

Post 149

You're a lucky guy, Clint.............:loveya:

[Clintmax]

142. Found it...here's just the picture...

?phIG2TEBQlEPnAmI

[MissHoneychurch]

154. WOW

he looks really nice. Lucky you

[Clintmax]

158. Awww...thank you, Miss Honey!

:hug::loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

138. swimboy !

You could eat 1/2 donuts and not show an ounce of it! :loveya:

[swimboy]

189. Good morning, Joani!

For you:



:loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

197. Yummy! How did you guess? I love cinnamon rolls.

:loveya:

[tjwmason]

147. Good morning Swimboy.

:hi:

Hope that all's going wonderfully well in Richmond. Glad to hear that you made it to your morning swim.

:hug:

[swimboy]

190. Thank you, Sir!

Is England merrie today? :hug:

[tjwmason]

192. England is very merry (and merrie too)

Especially the part of it round me.

Just had a jolly good lunch, which has put me into the right frame of mind for the afternoon. :D

[AussieDave]

176. Heya swimboy - thanks for the roll, mate

and I agree with you about greekspeak - hubba hubba !!

But then there's lots of good-looking guys in DU !!!!

:hug:

[swimboy]

191. I'm glad you liked it!

:hug: Thanks for the PM!

And for locating the picture of greekspeak for us. There is a lot of hot in that household! :9

[Random_Australian]

141. I return!

[Clintmax]

144. Well welcome back!

:bounce:
I thought you were going to bed!

[Random_Australian]

It isn't even 10 o'clock NOW. I just didn't think I'd have the time to log

back on.

[Clintmax]

155. Oh, Ok...

well...good to see you again! :bounce:

[Random_Australian]

162. I was just freaking at the old bank balance.

[Clintmax]

165. I know....

I'm sorry. It's all MY fault.

[newyawker99]

143. Good morning everyone!

:donut:


:hi:

[Clintmax]

148. Good Morning, Miss NewYawker!

:hi::hug:
Have I told you lately "Thank you for all you do!"? If not...

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO! :bounce::loveya:

[AussieDave]

184. Good Morning newyawker99 !!!

I just love that dancing pink elephant !!!!:loveya:


Hope everything's OK with you !!
:hug:

[lizziegrace]

145. Morning Clint!!

I like the song of the day. Woke up this morning to the furnace running and frost everywhere. Winter just refuses to let go.

I'll be scarce until Monday. Too many things to do and the auction starts tomorrow evening. I'm trying to convince myself that sleep is highly over-rated!

:hi:

[Clintmax]

150. Good Morning, Lizzie!

:hi:
I hate winter. x( It never wants to go away it seems...especially up north. I hope the auction goes great for ya! :bounce:

[lizziegrace]

164. I look forward to it every year

Lots of fun and hard work for a good cause. :)

[Clintmax]

170. I know...I only did it once...

but had a blast! :bounce:

[wildhorses]

149. hey ya Clintmax...

you still here?



nice song BTW

[Clintmax]

152. Good Morning, Miss WildH!

:hi::hug:
Yes, I sure am! It's good to see you today! :bounce::loveya: I love the song too...

[wildhorses]

166. good to see you too

:hi::hug: you must go in late today?

[Clintmax]

171. I have to be there at 10am.

So I still have a little time.

[wildhorses]

179. how are things with you ?

the new car? the puppy? Greekspeak?

you are bouncing so it looks like things are good with all

[Clintmax]

181. Everything is spectacular!

Thank you! I hope you're doing as good as we are! :bounce:

[wildhorses]

188. can't complain....

just got in from a hard day's night...kinda tired and saw some stupid shit go on with a mentally retarded person that was fucked up...sorry to bring it up here, was thinking about posting a RANT but, really don't know how much I should say about my job...what with privacy laws and it is a fucking downer ....this place is where I go to get away from that crap so why should I start the very crap I am trying to get away from...
thanks for being you and for being here
:hug:

[Cannikin]

151. Good morning! Please go vote my Pink video for the greatest page!

[Clintmax]

153. Hail, Cannikin!

:hi::bounce:
Good to see you, Dude!

[tjwmason]

172. Good morning Cannikin.

:hi:

Always delightful to see your face around - I'll pop-over and vote for you.

:hug:

[Clintmax]

183. I'm going to get going, my crew!

HAve some breakfast...add a couple of things to my iPod...and get ready for work. I hope you have a fantastic day today! Take care of each other! :grouphug:

Clint

[bigwillq]

193. Hi Clint!

Happy Hump Day! :hi:

[tjwmason]

194. Good morning bigwillq

:hi:

Hope everything's good for you today.

[bigwillq]

195. Hello tj!

So far so good. Just going to relax until work later.

How are you? :hi:

[tjwmason]

196. I'm counting down the next two hours

until I get to go home.

It's been a beautiful day here (far too good to be stuck in an office) which has put me in a good mood all day. :D