no root beer for me...

no iced water for me...

no diet coke for me. (we're such a conservative lot)

so who's next?

You are Wolf! *grin*

(this conversation belong in the Unscrewed Conference...)

i forgot already how to play the game....hmmmmm.....

Autumn, you'd better start again....

(*sigh*) OK, now pay attention!! Remember, if you did it, you drink. If not, you don't. Last one to chime in comes up with the new "I never" statement. I never lied about my age.

still thirsty...

me too....

Marcia?

*whispering* Ooooo..... Marcia's afraid to answer... ;-)

*giggle*

Autumn, why did they name you Autumn?

*Glub* I never mention it if I can get away with it!

Is Autumn your real name??

Nope, just a nickname because--this is the beauty part--I was born in November. Autumn baby, Autumn girl, evolved into just plain Autumn. Aha, Marcia!! That means you must be next to tell us what you never did. Terry, why aren't you playing??? I command it!

I never got drunk on a date.

me either!

(*glub, glub*) Always!

lolol Autumn?! The luscious, auburn-haired lady of Spring?! *;)

Ahh, I have bid adieu to the auburn. Back to my ordinary golden brown. At least I haven't got any gray yet, thank God. Ever since I heard of the definitive link between hair color and bladder cancer, I am no fun. How about it, SB? Ever get drunk on a date??

Methinks EsBee is hiding behind that blush. Come out Come out wherever you are!

(My silvery sparkle is quite pretty when mixed with chestnut of the rest of my hair. Actually, my white is spectacular in sunlight. It really does sparkle. I refuse to dwell on what might get me. Something has to, but it has to be fast to catch me! I'm running as fast as I can for as long as I can!)

(Marcia)Methinks EsBee is hiding behind that blush. Come out Come out wherever you are! LOL - no, i was'nt hiding *grin* just having a computer-free weekend :-) and -nope. Never been drunk on a date. (Autumn) definitive link between hair color and bladder cancer *slightly hysterical gasp* Why didnt i know this? Why? Is it on the back of the box???? My poor hair. No more red, no more blond. Hello roots.... :-(

Odds are worse if you dye a darker color than a lighter one for some reason. The washes-out-in-X-shampoos type are fine as is henna. :-( I NEVER shave anything.

EsBee?! You are NOT really blond? What on earth color is your hair? I was planning to hunt for you as you look in the photos you sent me. *sigh* *Whew* about the bladder cancer. I don't want to dye to die. I shave LOTS of things but nothing unnatural on my corporeal being. My sister who dyed everything she could find died of a combo of uterine, breast and brain cancer. All for vanity's sake?! Horrible.

Was white blond (we're talking Casper here) until about 22 or so, when i suddenly started growing dark blonde hair. Was very bizzar. As i had long hair had to either cut it off or bleach the new growth. After a couple of years of bleaching decided -what the heck! i'll dye it red! Looked V. Irish :-) People stopped asking me if i was from Copenhagen and started asking me what part of Ireland i was from. Am back to blond again. look V. saxon wench -round face, pink cheeks, blond hair... *drinking diet coke* (literally *grin*) as shave whatever needs shaving. -Marcia, i'm so very sorry about your sister. *BIG HUG*

Thans Sweetie, but she sewed her own trouble by being the queen of my family and claiming to be the only child. Alas, she remained a spoiled child until fate caught up with her. Yea, I shave what needs shaving too. As for the blond stuff, my son was almost white blond then was a pretty bright golden blond with no trace of brown when he left here for California after college. Suddenly (to me it was sudden) it turned medium brown - more like the color of mine. I was amazed. It has to be the *cough* atmosphere in California that is doing it. Now he is getting some white amongst the brown. Eeeeek! Now how can I pretend to be his youthful mom if he is going to be doing that?!

*yuck* about the dying but that's the reason i won't get plastic surgery (ok, not all of the reason) but do i really want people to dig me up and find everything still there after a hundred years? poor cher! i shave too and i use the washes out in x shampoos and it's usually an auburn/chestnut color--to bring out the red in my dark brown hair. *ahem* so who's next??? EsBee????

-more importantly, do you really want people to dig you up???? *double yuck* okay - i have one that NOBODY else will be able to match.... :-) i've never had a cup of coffee.

*sipping my iced water daintily and realizing you know not what you are missing*

tried a sip once and nearly hurled. -otherwise could claim never had a sip of coffee. i cant even eat mocha ice cream. makes me nauseous. *shudder*

I never drank it until I was twice as old as you are and then only to keep HM company. It seems to grow on you in cold weather.

sipping on my root beer (i had a sip of coffee, EsBee, and nearly hurled and then i found general foods coffee mixes-those are yummy).

you and your acroynms.... HM? HeeMan??? :-) my "sip" was at age 8 -have been seriously addicted to tea & diet coke ever since. (caffeine is my friend)

House Male. Polite way to mention Hairy Chest Pounder in residence.

Since you all drank, do i have to go again???

*drinking decaf espresso, which pleasure SB will never know* I was last, so I'll go...I never got arrested.

me neither- *looking longily at my diet coke*

me either *pushing the root beer away*

oh Marcia..... *rubbing hands together gleefully* :-D

Me?? You gotta be kidding. My thirst groweth.

*laughing*

OK, Marcia, what else have you never done?

I've never chewed tobacco

me either....

(somehow I expected this to go unclaimed)

i havent either...

I have never made an unladylike bodily function sound when on a date.

*laughing hysterically* Oh Marcia! *wipes eyes* -neither have i ...but, have you seen that commercial? *snicker*

*blame it on the dog* Yup!

(*gulping my water*) Not about the bodily sound, but about the snuff! Hey, you're only 16 years old and dating hillbillies in West Virginia once! Don't think I've ever made an unauthorized sound on a date...It's been so long!

me either!! (am i last?)

Think so - you get to go i believe...

um.....ok, i've never told my boss off

me neither -am not that brave (luckily - i currently have a wonderful boss) :-D

*sigh* I've always had too much class to tell them what I really think...

discrection, valor, etc. :-) (hopefully their guilty conscience ate away at them did the dirty work for you) ;-)

Me either. I believed in utmost power over me of people in authority. That fact that I exist indicates that some divine lightning bolt did not vaporize me on the spot for daring to do so. W Va? Oh yesh! Where? David was born there. I do know a bit about it.

Thought this might make Marcia smile: How to say "I love you" in several languages: English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Love You Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Te Amo French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Je T'aime German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ich Liebe Dich Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ai Shite Imasu Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ti Amo Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wo Ai Ni Swedish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jag Alskar Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky .......................................................... Nice ass. Get in the truck.

LOLOL Yes!!! Copying it to Don...

*ROTFLMAO* oh those are good 'uns!!!!!!!!!!

Autumn, what are some notable events for your summer so far?

Notable events: 1. trip to Iceland/Scotland/England/Norway 2. Harford County Farm Fair 3. weekend getaway with ya-ya sisterhood to Georgetown (tony neighborhood in DC) 4. weeklong seminar nearby re: Christian homeschooling 5. new cabinets/granite countertops/ceramic tile walls in kitchen 6. physical therapy 3x a week for degenerative discs and pinched nerve 7. day at the beach in Wildwood, NJ

Ouch on the 6th and amen to the 7th. The rest sounds a bother but look at what you will have for a long time to enjoy (including the Christian scjooling!) My last few weeks have been as eventful but not as pleasant as yours.

I command everyone to list their notable events for summer 2003!!

Sending my entire library to Louisville Visiting my son and daughter-in-law in California Moving to Louisville Living happily ever after *;)

WOW, what a great list!!!

It's the best one I have ever had. The BOLD entry happens tomorrow quickly followed by the last one. :) This is one very happy lady! I finally found the right man at the right time.

1. swimming 2. building the guest house 3. swimming 4. land a bunch of new web customers 5. swimming 6. some great parties with friends, mostly swim parties 7. swimming 8. going to First Thursday on South Congress in Austin 9. oh, and swimming

We've had great swimming weather here too, Terry, tho' not as hot as you've had it! What is "First Thursday"?

It's the big event in Austin along South Congress AVenue every first Thursday of the month. http://www.firstthursday.info The First Thursday of each month, merchants of the historic, pedestrian-friendly South Congress Avenue keep their doors open until 10 pm (and later in some cases), playing host to an array of events and activities. The Merchants taking part: 2020 Apartments Funky Apartment Community AntiguaEclectic mix of treasures from around the world. Jewelry, Blown and stained glass by local artists. Antiques and folk art. aqua 20th century modern furnishings and home decor. featuring both new and vintage items! Austin Motel A Quaint, Quirky, Quiet, Convenient And Still Affordable Place to Stay And Enjoy Austin. Avenue Gallery Custom picture framing and gift store Bellagente Massage at Hairy Situations Massage salon in the back of the hair salon Hairy Situations Blackmail Doc's Motorworks Inc. Auto repair and sales of pre-owned vehicles GALLERY SOCO Art and Framing goodie two shoes shoes - clothing - middle eastern home decor Gueros Taco Bar is my favorite place to go out on Fridays. I was just there! Wonderful margueritas! Hot Rod HardWear Co. Retail outlet inside Southside Tattoo JO's Hot Coffee outdoor coffee shop with great people watchin', coffee sippin', and beer drinkin' on a big porch facing South Congress Kim Soo Martial Arts Traditional martial arts, contemporary self-defense for adults and children 6 and up. Lone Star Illusions A Unique, Eclectic Gift Store for Austin Hipsters Everywhere!!! Long's Vacuum Vacuums, Supplies, Fragrances, Pottery, Etc. Mi Casa Gallery New Bohemia Vintage Clothing, Housewares, Furniture and Funky Junk from All Eras NiaSpace Mind Body Fitness Off the Wall furniture - gifts - art - antiques - odd things - old and new Pieces of the Past >Architectural Antiques And Other Fun Stuff Pink Hair Salon + Gallery Prima Dora gifts and clothing Rue's Antiques, Inc. Service Menswear Street, Skate, Surf and Vintage Menswear Southside Tattoo Custom Tattoo art and Body Piercing Texas Folklife Resources gallery featuring folk arts of Texas The Great Outdoors A unique and funky garden center where you can stroll under ancient oaks. therapy clothing + fashion accessories + body care + homewares WET Salon and Studio Style Connoisseurs & Art Gallery White Crane Herbal Medicine Chinese Herbs, Teas, Asian Arts, Fengshui items, books Wizard of Austin Computer Training School Yard Dog Folk Art >Folk Art of the South Your Living Room furniture, modern, urban, classic, contempory

Sounds very hip and upscale--there must be a lot of money there! Shops like that would never make it here. Now, if you had a live bait store, you'd be in business...

I'm pretty sure there's a live bait store on S Congress. I remember passing by one a while back.

I have even seen vending machines that dispense the stuff. I swear, it looks just like a Coke machine except it's black with a big fish on it. Just insert your money and push the button for the type of bait you need.

Something I never knew about. Till now.

It's a big world out there, ain't it? :-)

I;'ll do my Johnny Carson imitation. "This I did not know."

I'm picturing you with your hands in your pockets, rocking back and forth on your heels...

my summer list was: WORK

Ugh! What's on your fall list?? Make it something good! We are going to France in November. I'm most looking forward to seeing the prehistoric cave art.

more work and maybe winter in the sandbox *yikes*

Ack! You might be going to Iraq?? I thought you were nearing retirement?!

they can send me until within a month of my papers--double yikes!!!

Oh, man! That is such a bummer. When will you know one way or the other?

won't know for sure until the end of March (am on the hook til then for this cycle of rotations)

Any chance you'll be reassigned (out of CA) before then?

am trying real hard--job i applied for has a report date of Feb (will know for sure this month).

YES! Keeping my fingers crossed for you...where is the job?

texas (san antonio) thanks!!!

Aw geez, you'll be able to have a "spring" IRL w/Terry and wer!

*laugh*

Wolfie, you are done with sand, I thought. Not fair!!! My list is to unpack more stuff and get the house in Hilo sold. I am happily where I belong. Oh, and to talk to Wolfie with fingers. FINALLY... *hugs*

Marcia, I am glad to hear that KY agrees with you! Any word from the ex, or did he go quietly into that good night?

Right, the ex factor.

hi MARCIA!!!!!!!! (not done with sand.....YET)

Autumn, what's hot? And what's not?

HOT: bands with nonsensical names, hybrid fruit, dissing cell phone owners, bowling shoes, mainstream porn acceptance, free trade coffee NOT: Ben & J-Lo, animal prints, personal responsibility, Calif. politics, Halloween, the economy