KOEB Meeting: 07/01/10 -- His Name was RICO Edition

[Patsy Stone]

:hi:

[Berry Cool]

1. Nice title, Pats

:hi: How are ya?

[Patsy Stone]

4. Good, good.

Looking forward to a nice long weekend. You? :hi:

[RevCheesehead]

6. Don't hold back!!

How'd it go? :bounce::bounce:

:hi:

[Berry Cool]

24. I think it went OK

but I'm just being very sanguine about it. If it works out, it works out. If it doesn't, it doesn't. I am trusting that something else will be along and that somehow everything will come out right.

I'm just so sick of hearing about LeBron James...will he stay or will he go...he was holding court downtown today and will be again tomorrow. He is making the teams come to him. Needless to say, I was not so heavily recruited.

[SeattleGirl]

28. Good grief! I'm a sports nut, but the elevation of some

sports figures to god-like status just bugs the crap out of me!

[RavensChick]

30. Hi, Berry!

I believe you did very well. Just believe and you'll be fine. If they don't hire you, it's their loss and not yours!

:hi: :hug:

[Patsy Stone]

32. Peace be with you

Everything crossed.

[RevCheesehead]

34. That's only because you haven't gotten the same PR he has.

Otherwise, people would be coming to YOU!

Glad it went well. :hug:

[Berry Cool]

47. Thanks for the good thoughts.

Obviously it's a good job and the money would be great, but in all honesty I know I'd be going out of the frying pan and...into a new frying pan. And I've decided, I don't want to spend the rest of my career in a frying pan. So if I did get the offer, I don't see myself there forever.

[RevCheesehead]

50. Frying pans can be annoying.

But they also pay for the food & other good stuff, too.
I know you'll make the right decision. :)

[RavensChick]

59. Exactly!

Hi, Rev!

:hi:

[RevCheesehead]

64. Hi, RC!

Life treating you well today? :hi:

[RavensChick]

68. Pretty good!

I was at a retirement luncheon for 2 of my co-workers at a rib joint and everyone had a great time! I'm eating the leftovers now.

[RevCheesehead]

76. Famous Dave's?

Mmmmm.... ribs! :9

[RavensChick]

85. Lucky guess! Yep, that's where we went!

Lord willing I get married, I hope to have the reception there! That's how good they are to me!

[Patsy Stone]

77. Yum!

Ribs sound delicious right now. (Sorry, Rev.)

[SeattleGirl]

9. Hi Berry!

:hi:

[Berry Cool]

33. Hi SG!!

:hi: And hi to all of youse! It's almost a holiday weekend!

Hmm, maybe MSNBC is engaging in ad synergy here..."Stop the 'Uh-Oh' Fast with KO." :rofl:

[CBHagman]

2. Hiya, Patsela!

How are you this beautiful Thursday evening?

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

5. I am alive and well and looking at a lovely ocean.

:hi: How's by you?

[CBHagman]

10. Just got off the phone with someone in Argentina.

No, no, I am NOT the governor of South Carolina. I'm too boring for that. ;) I was just talking to an ESL instructor who's heading our way later this summer.

[Patsy Stone]

13. So

Will you two be hiking the Appalachian Trail? :)

[CBHagman]

23. Huh.

I'm a walker, not a hiker. Think pleasant DC neighborhoods, jaunts to bookstores, visits to monuments...but no trails where homicidal maniacs and libidinous Republicans lurk. I gotta reputation to protect, ya know.

[RavensChick]

36. Hi, CB!

I'm a walker too, and I do pretty much the same thing where I am in MD. Not a lot of repukes out my way (thank goodness), so it's all good!

:hi:

[CBHagman]

129. Hiya, RavensChick.

:hi:

Glad to hear things are rather blue in your neck of the woods.

[SeattleGirl]

12. Hey CB!

Nice to see you! :hi:

[CBHagman]

38. Likewise, SG.

:hi:

It's gorgeous here.

[SeattleGirl]

3. Hi Patsela!

Gah, this oil volcano is just getting worse and worse! x(

Good to see Bobby on, though. He's such a big environmental activist. And dayam, but he looks so much like his father.

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

11. I can't even look anymore

It's gotten to the same point that those Sarah McLaughlin "In the Arms of an Angel" animals in distress commercials have. The second I hear the word oil, I change the channel.

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

15. I know what you mean.

It's so awful (and those animal commercials break my heart).

[RavensChick]

73. Now they're using Willie Nelson songs.

Nice way to bum everyone out on a Thursday. Real nice.

[PSzymeczek]

126. Now they're using Willie Nelson's

"You Were Always on My Mind."

[RevCheesehead]

7. He wore a diamond.

But that was 30 years ago...

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

16. Hi Rev!

How are you this evening? :hi:

[RevCheesehead]

27. Pretty good, all things considered...

I have to start a 12-hour fast right after the show (blood draw), so I'm trying to not think about food. That's hard when you watch the TV all the time.

And you? :hi:

[SeattleGirl]

35. For me, the worst part of the fasts is not being able to have

my coffee when I first get up. x(

I'm doing okay. Just lowered my weekly hours to 25 (my choice). I must be getting old. I don't have as much nose-to-the-grindstone-ism in me as I used to!

[RevCheesehead]

60. Honey, that's not age - that's sanity.

And I hear ya about the coffee - although for me, it's iced tea.

[SeattleGirl]

61. Sanity! I like how you think, Rev!

:pals:

[RevCheesehead]

65. We have to remember that there are a few things...

that are more important than money. Sanity, health, love, family, etc.... You are one of the sanest people I know. :pals:

[SeattleGirl]

70. Oh you!

:hug:

[RavensChick]

80. Especially the sanity part!

If that's lost, civilization would go out of control worse than what's going on now!

[SeattleGirl]

81. Gah, now that's a scary thought! Things are crazy enough

right now. Yes, I do believe I will hang onto my sanity!

[Botany]

108. Did I ever tell you that you are my Fave?

[RevCheesehead]

119. You are so cruel.

:cry:

Andy and I are going to State Street as soon as he gets some time off. :)
Meet you there?

[Botany]

127. Try the Blue Plate Diner

http://www.montysblueplatediner.com/

home made corn beef hash and fresh baked stuff

[Patsy Stone]

18. When they used to have a show.

We have a show. :)

:hi: Happy Thursday!

[RevCheesehead]

31. You know that song is over 30 years old.

Does he now sing "that was 60 years ago" instead?

:hi: Happy Thursday to you!

[Patsy Stone]

37. He's so old

he probably doesn't even know where he is half the time, let alone what year it is.

[RevCheesehead]

69. Do you mean

Rico or Barry? :)

[Patsy Stone]

83. LOL

Do you remember a few years back when Barry Manilow had to have a little nose job, supposedly because he broke his nose, in his own house, when he walked into a wall? Don't you know where all of the walls in your house are located -- even in the dark? And how fast were you going, sir?

I think it was a cover-up for him just wanting a nose job. And, if you ask me, if it was supposed to be a cover-up, they would have been better off telling the truth, because this was the worst excuse ever. It either makes him look like he's senile or a drunk. :)

[RevCheesehead]

89. I remember my album cover for "Barry Manilow Live!"

Barry lives at home with his two Bassett Hounds. He is currently single.

Ri-i-ight.

That story reminds me of Liberace and the infamous "watermelon diet" that caused his death.

[Patsy Stone]

95. Bagels and Lox

Those were their names.

I still have my copy. :hide:

The watermelon diet. LOFL!

[RevCheesehead]

103. I do, too!

AND, I have the piano music edition, too! :rofl:

Somewhere, Murphy Brown is hanging her head in shame.

[Patsy Stone]

106. But Avery is smiling.

:hi: Have a great evening!

[Berry Cool]

111. I remember he used to have a girlfriend.

Her name was Linda.

But that was 30 years ago, guess the beard just had to go

[RevCheesehead]

120. groan.

:evilgrin:

[Berry Cool]

57. Poor Lola.

If she's lost her youth, her Tony AND her mind, it's probably from old age.

[RevCheesehead]

71. She probably also lost her girlish figure.

Whatever that is. :eyes:

[RavensChick]

8. Evening, everyone!

How are ya?

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

17. Hi RC!

If it weren't for this horrid oil spill footage, I'd probably feel a bit better.

:hi:

[RavensChick]

Hi, SG!

Same here. But at least Keith gets the bad news out of the way first and lightens up a little before the hour's over.

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

25. That's true.

Thank goodness for Oddball!

[Patsy Stone]

21. Hello!

:hi: Nice to see you, RC!

[RavensChick]

26. Hi, Pats!

Missed you last night! How've you been?

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

54. As my five year old goddaughter would say

I good.

RL needed me last night. I would have preferred my being in my PJs.

[RavensChick]

62. I hear ya.

I've been real busy the last few weeks so being here tonight is a good break from all the madness!

:hi:

[SharonRB]

14. Hi, everyone

I'm here now. I was watching Nancy on CNN Headline News talking about Al Gore and then on "Money Rocks," a new show on Fox Business. She debated Tucker Carlson on Fox News this afternoon about the Gore case and someone from Headline News saw her and asked her to come on. She'll be back on the Fox Biz show near the top of the hour, so I'll be leaving early.

[SeattleGirl]

19. Hi Sharon!

Wow, Nancy seems to be getting more and more face time on TV!

:hi:

[SharonRB]

29. Yes -- three hits today!

And next week sometime she should be able to do it from her own studio, which will be so nice. No more leaving and having to drive a half hour to another studio. She can just go into our digitorium, do her hit and get back to work.

[SeattleGirl]

40. That is so cool!

How are things going for you, work-wise?

[SharonRB]

48. I just did a quick turnaround 4-page newsletter

for my former boss' husband -- she contacted me a couple of days ago. And the big project I've been waiting to kick off has -- I'll be working on that all weekend. My contract with my old firm is finalized and they're pulling me in on the enrollment project I've worked on for the last 10 years. That will keep me pretty busy most of the summer and into the fall. I've been spending a lot of time at Nancy's office, working on invites for the July 15 grand opening, etc. Not getting paid for that yet, but once there's a revenue stream I'll be an official employee there.

[SeattleGirl]

51. So glad to hear things are picking up for you!

:bounce: :bounce:

[Berry Cool]

109. Very glad things look like they're coming together for you, Sha-Sha.

Love it when a plan comes together!

[Patsy Stone]

20. Wow

She's rocking and rolling! Good for her! :hi:

[SharonRB]

39. I cringed when I saw the Gore kerfuffle was the topic for the debate today

He's her idol, so this story is difficult -- for many of us. I don't believe the woman, but the Enquirer was right on John Edwards, so you never know. Of course, I always thought Edwards was a bit slimey, so that one wasn't as disillusioning as this would be if it turned out to be true. The worst part of the Edwards thing was what he was doing to Elizabeth.

[Patsy Stone]

46. It's not like there's anything else going on

that they'd want to discuss or anything. I mean, nothing's happening in the world besides this, right? I know she wants the exposure, but I think I'd have refused to play their little reindeer games. Sort of like refusing to keep the Monica story going. Until there's a "there" there, they're just being yentas -- and they don't need any help.

[SharonRB]

55. They even talked about it on our local 11:00 news last night

Nancy did a good job against Tucker. Even Megyn Kelly seemed to be skeptical -- He tried five times in over 3 hours and she didn't just leave? C'mon! And she billed the hotel for three hours? Seriously?

[SeattleGirl]

58. What? That sounds pretty shady to me - if someone is doing

something untoward to you, why don't you leave? I wonder if she's just trying to get a big fat check from him.

[SharonRB]

86. She asked for $1 million from the Enquirer for the story

and she filed a civil suit rather than a criminal suit. Shady is right. She's out to make a buck.

[SeattleGirl]

87. Hmmmm, I think I'll call her a gold digger!

[RavensChick]

49. Hi, Sharon!

I heard the same thing too, and I'm thinking, what on earth for?? Gore is the most decent one out there right now. I'm sorry he and Tipper are splitting up but for him to be accused of something like that is totally disgusting! Unless I hear otherwise, I say leave the man alone!! Edwards lost my respect when all his dirty laundry came out.

:hi:

[SharonRB]

56. Hi, RC

Yeah, he lost mine, too. I'd have a hard time turning against Al, though.

[RavensChick]

92. Me too.

Besides, Al is way more of a gentleman than Edwards could ever be.

[RevCheesehead]

100. I think I fell asleep at the movies again.

re: the "Gore case." Is someone accusing Al of republican behavior?

:hi: Hi Sharon. Sorry it took so long for me to get to this part of the thread!

[SharonRB]

104. Hi, Rev

Yes, a masseuse in Oregon is claiming he practically tried to rape her three or four years ago.

[RevCheesehead]

105. I think she's confused.

She meant Tiger Woods. :eyes:

[Berry Cool]

114. Perhaps Karma will come back to bite her in the butt.

:-)

[RevCheesehead]

122. One can only hope.

:)

[RavensChick]

112. Yeah, it's some tabloid story that is just now coming

out 4 years later. You can do a Google search for it, but it's disgusting and I wouldn't even line my kitten's litter box with it!

[ralps]

22. Hi Patsy! Hi Everyone! Yay for RFK Jr.!!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[RavensChick]

42. Hi, Ralps!

Yay for RFK Jr. is so right! I have a good feeling he's gonna win the lawsuits!

:hi:

[ralps]

52. Hi RavensChick!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[SeattleGirl]

43. Hi ralps!

:hi:

[ralps]

53. Hi SeattleGirl!!!!

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[SharonRB]

41. OMG

Karl Rove has a problem with playing politics? Gimmeabreak.

[SeattleGirl]

45. Yeah, color ME surprised!

:sarcasm:

[SeattleGirl]

44. "Washington is broken..." Yeah, it is Jan, and it's YOUR PARTY

who broke it, so STFU!!

[Berry Cool]

63. Oh, great, an ASPCA ad! :-(

"You Were Always On My Mind"!

Turn it off, eh? Yeah, it's too painful.

And just when Keith had given us some comic relief too. I will never understand why some people hate Oddball.

[Patsy Stone]

66. Yes

And I missed a few seconds of Countdown because of it. :(

[GigiMommy]

67. Hi Everybody!!!

Just finished playing Mariokart with Cassie! Summer's been a little rough so far with her but I think after a lot of talk and tears, things are getting better.:hi: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Berry Cool]

72. Good, GGM.

:hug: It's not a steady thing, mourning. Or life. It goes up and down, and sometimes backward.

[GigiMommy]

78. Hi Berry!!! You're so right.

How are YOU doing? :hi: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Berry Cool]

115. Doing OK.

Hanging in there and being optimistic.

[Patsy Stone]

74. Hi, GG!

Or, in honor of Arianna, "Oh, hello, dahlinks!" Glad to hear you guys are working through the tough times together. And things will, indeed, get better. :hug:

:bounce::bounce::bounce:

[GigiMommy]

82. Hi Patsy!!!

Thanks dahlinks!
:hi: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[SeattleGirl]

75. Hi Gigi and Miss Cassie!

Sounds like a large order of hugs is needed! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

:hi: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[GigiMommy]

90. Thanks SG and Hi!!!

We'll always take hugs. :hi: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[SeattleGirl]

97. I've got an endless supply

[RevCheesehead]

107. Please give Miss Cassie a big hug from me!

And take a few for yourself, too. :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[GigiMommy]

113. Thanks Rev, I sure will.

Thank you so much. Hope everything's well with you. Say Hi to Andy for us. He's a lucky guy.:hi: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[RevCheesehead]

123. Sure will!

And I'll remind him just how lucky he is. :)

[Berry Cool]

79. Pats, wanted to add, I didn't know Keith was a Boy Scout.

I guess he believes in being prepared!

[Patsy Stone]

93. I am sorry to report

it's not nearly as wholesome as that. In fact, it's the opposite of wholesome. The photo was from a blurb about the night Keith "signs-off the way Carrie Prejean might." They were, of course, appalled. Simply appalled.

[Berry Cool]

118. Oh, that's where it's from!

No wonder he looks so impish. Musto got to him.

[GigiMommy]

84. Did I ever post the Youtube link about my hubby?

If not...here it is...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW1Yx4ErzzQ&annotation_id=annotation_597051&feature=iv

[SeattleGirl]

96. Aw, Gigi, what a nice tribute to Rob!

I hadn't seen it, so thank you so much for posting it. :hug:

[GigiMommy]

101. Thank you.

One of his colleagues put it together.:hug:

[RevCheesehead]

116. Thank you for sharing that with us, Gigi.

It sounds like he was loved by so many people... and out of all the people in the world, he chose YOU, and you had Cassie together. What a great, great life he had. :hug::hug:

[RavensChick]

117. That was beautiful.

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

[Berry Cool]

121. How lovely those tributes were, GGM!

It's so obvious how much Rob's coworkers respected him and enjoyed working with him. I regret not having a chance to meet him. But I sure hope we can get together at the Rev's wedding, a whole bunch of us--as many as can make it--and have some fun together face to face.

[RevCheesehead]

124. Amen to that!

We could have a KOEB bachelorette party the night before! :woohoo:

[Patsy Stone]

128. So lovely

thanks for posting that. :hug:

[rocktivity]

88. "Go ahead and repeal healthcare--make my day."

"I'll just issue an executive order making everyone eligible for Medicare--and you can't impeach me for abusing power unless you impeach president Georgie first."



:headbang:
rocktivity

[RavensChick]

99. I got a hat just like that one!!

:hi:

[ralps]

91. Today's worst person in the world is Matt Drudge! for the Headline

Biden compares the Republicans to Nazis! :hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo: :rofl:

[GigiMommy]

98. Hi Ralps!!!

:hi: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[ralps]

102. Hi GigiMommy! & Cassie! Hugs

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo: :hug:

[RevCheesehead]

94. The Ballroom Blitz!

:rofl: Thanks, Keith!

[Berry Cool]

110. One of KO's favorites

Hey Rev, you looked at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter site yet? Looks to me like a dream honeymoon if Andy's into it. Just sayin'. (They have some great specials, too)

[RevCheesehead]

125. That would be so cool!

I think it's an attraction at Universal Studios... perhaps one ride or something like that. But the gift shop should be lots of fun!