March 13, 2007
The Mic Is On: It’s That Time of Year . . .
ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 7:00 pm
It’s Like Open Mic Only Different
Here’s how it works.
It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.
There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.
We’re Talking About Time. . .
We might talk about
- daylight savings time
- time zones
- clocks and watches
- finding, making, stealing, borrowing, and wasting
- times of our Life
- time travel
And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.
Oh, and bring a link to share, if you have one to share.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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Joe said
Oh No, Not again!!!
Char said
Where’s Joe? Isn’t he supposed to be first?
Char said
Joe - we must have posted at the same time.
ME Strauss said
Hi Joe!
Hi Char!
Joe said
There has to be another horse in the race!
How can I always (almost) be the first one here?
Author Mom DogNut said
First, living in the NE, I have to say that I love that Daylight Savings has been extended. The light at the end of the day is very welcome.
Second, talking about time reminds me of the saying: The only person certain they have the right time is someone who only has one clock. It’s always a great reminder that there is usually more than “one right answerâ€, and that it pays to keep an open mind.
Joe said
Char, Check your counter #1 again.
Lisa said
Hey all,
I just wanted to stop in and say HI. Have to go to writing group tonight and get tortured.
How are you all?
Joe said
You know what they say about a clock that has stopped…
It’s right twice a day.
Service Untitled - Douglas said
How is everyone today?
Minic said
It’s TIME again for me to drop by this Open Mic and say hello to everyone. Will be having dinner with family first but will be back later.
ME Strauss said
Hi Lisa,
You don’t need a writing group to get tortured. We’ll do that here — for free!
Lisa said
The theme of time…always leads me to the idea of space.
I find that when we say we are out of time, not enough time, too busy — we need to look for space, open up space.
Tariq Khan said
Evenin’ all.
Chris Cree said
Biggest Fad Time Waster: Twitter!
I’m hooked.
ME Strauss said
Hi Minic!
I’m delighted to see you had TIME to stop in. How’s your grand opening? I’m going to post about it tomorrow.
Char said
I am loving Daylight Savings Time! My kids sleep in a bit longer and can play outside longer in the evening too.
Every clock in this house seems to have a different time on it.
Joe - I thought I just might have got in before you tonight.
Lisa said
Thanks, Liz
so dependable!
ME Strauss said
Evenin’Tariq,
I have so much to tell you! TIME just keeps getting away from me as usual.
ME Strauss said
Lisa,
Thanks for the message to Doc about the conference. That was above and beyond the call . . .
Lisa said
Liz, don’t you feel like you’ve been doing open mic for days???
Char said
Chris - did you save me a Klondike bar from yesterday or did you bring a new stash tonight?
Hi Lisa, Minic, Tariq, Douglas and of course, Liz!
Tariq Khan said
Liz,
I look forward to hearing everything… but all in good TIME!
Lisa said
Hi Char, Minic, Tariq and Douglas and Klondikes.
Joe said
Char, it IS difficult to beat me being on TIME.
When I was in High School, I was late for (early moring) band practice and the priest punched me in the mouth and I went head over heals backwards down the steps to the band room.
I have Never Been Late Since.
Tariq Khan said
Hi, Char. Hope you had a great day.
Lisa said
I hope the priest has passed away…
Chris Cree said
I’ve eased into Savannah time. I seem to be late for everything these days.
Lisa said
Joe, that’s putting it kindly…
ME Strauss said
Yeah, Lisa, I do sort of feel like I’ve landed in the Twilight Zone of Open Comments. The next virual conference will be on a Tuesday for sure!
Tariq Khan said
Chris,
One of the keys to time is measured in Klondike bars per minute. What’s your record?
Char said
Liz - Tuesdays are much better for me - that is good news.
Joe - It amazes me what “people of the faith” actually do - that is terrible!!
Tariq Khan said
Hi, Lisa.
Joe said
Tariq,
I can eat 1 1/2 Klondike bars per every 5 comments.
I don’t know what the record is, but I think I can hold my own with Chris.
Chris Cree said
Let’s see Tariq…
Looking through my data logs I see that I generally run about 4:36 per Klondike Bar.
Really they’re one of the joys in life that I savor. Mmmm….
Joe said
Char, it was a LONG TIME ago, but I did end up learning the value of being on TIME,
ME Strauss said
Chris 4:36 in real time is how long in comment time?
Chris Cree said
Joe, I hung out for a while on the receiving end of some Marine Corps DI yelling. I was punctual for a season…
Now, not so much.
Lisa said
So sorry I can’t stay. I have a date with my pen and paper.
Bye all.
Service Untitled - Douglas said
I’m not a big DST fan. I don’t mind the change, but would have preferred they let it happen when it usually does.
Tariq Khan said
Chris,
Ya dun bin challenged! Whatcha gonna do? You gonna do sumthin, or you gonna let him git away with it this TIME? I say it’s time to show him what ya kin do. It’s you and Joe!
Chris Cree said
Liz, I’ll leave the comment counting to Joe. Maybe I’ll delegate the data tabulation to Tariq?
That way there’s nothing left for me to do but enjoy my Klondike tastiness!
Joe said
5 or so comments by my estimation,
But, I’m only the Comment Counting Counter on Tuesdays eastern daylight TIME.
Char said
What time zone is everyone in right now? I am on the east coast so - eastern daylight savings time - it is 8:21 pm.
Chris Cree said
Tariq, I’m secure in my slowness.
Helps keep my blood pressure under control. (In more ways than one!)
ME Strauss said
Bye Lisa!
Hi Doug! Welcome to the first 2007 dst open comment night.
Joe said
I had 4 Klondike bars since the TIME of the challenge… How many did Chris have in that TIME???
Tariq Khan said
Chris,
Did I read somewhere that you flew jets for the Navy?
Tariq Khan said
Bye, Lisa.
Joe said
Tariq, (I think he was a passenger, he never really tells)
Service Untitled - Douglas said
Hi Liz. It’s indeed exciting to be in the DST club.
Joe said
That was supposed to be a whisper…
Chris Cree said
Might have, Tariq. But that is a bit of an exaggeration. Actually I was a Naval flight Officer.
The short version is that I told the pilot where to go.
ME Strauss said
Hi Doug!
How’s everything with your proposal etc.?
Robert Hruzek said
Howdy, y’all, from the amazingly balmy Midwest! Liz, I’m truly sorry I couldn’t make it for yesterday’s fun - the hotel internet wasn’t up to the task. Finally working - some - tonight.
Hello Joe, Lisa, Author…, Char, Service…, Chris, Tariq, (did I miss anyone?).
Please, Chris, say it ain’t so! Somebody lay out some Klondike bars to distract him!
Tariq Khan said
Char,
It’s 7:27 PM (CST) here in Houston.
ME Strauss said
Robert,
I heard you’re responsible for this guy we have hanging around here now. He’s here almost all of the TIME.
Tariq Khan said
Hi, Robert. Hope your trip is going well.
Joe said
Tariq,
Is that Planet Houston?
Chris Cree said
I heard that, Joe. (In case you were wondering…)
ME Strauss said
Robert? Does this finally mean that you are in Toronto?
Robert Hruzek said
Well… I may have introduced him, but I’m not taking responsibility for him! :O
Except… that we’ve known each other for many years now, and I finally (after a long TIME) managed to convince him to start blogging.
ME Strauss said
Chris would have had more Klondike bars since the challenge, but if you recall he has a habit of misplacing them.
Tariq Khan said
Chris,
Somebody has to help them. Without you they’d be lost all the time.
Robert Hruzek said
Liz, no, actually I’m within throwing distance of Chicago - I’m in Joliet (the town, not the prison).
ME Strauss said
Robert,
After a long TIME, does that mean Tariq is slow to catch on?
Tariq Khan said
Joe,
This time ask Robert about Planet Houston.
Tariq Khan said
Liz,
It’s time you know I’m just stubborn.
Service Untitled - Douglas said
Would some of you guys be willing to critique a site I’ve been working on?
ME Strauss said
I know Tariq, it’s one of your endearing qualities.
ME Strauss said
I just deleted my 2nd spam today from the NYTimes . . . the TIMES of NY
Spamming bloggers how low can they go?
Becky Chandler said
Daylight savings time is nice and time travel is cool:)
~Becky
ME Strauss said
Hey, Doug,
For you I’ll take a look. Sure thing.
Chris Cree said
Had to duck out for a second and watch my boy, Chris take a beating from the American Idol judges. Ouch!
ME Strauss said
I’ve also won four lotteries since this open comment night started. I’m having the TIME of my life . . .
ME Strauss said
Ready , set, songs about TIME
Tariq Khan said
Thanks, Liz. That was so nice I’ll share my Blue Bell Cookies ‘n Cream with you. It’s been a good day. At this time I feel so generous that I have a pint for all. It’s on the table with spoons, napkins and a glass of cold spring water each. Enjoy!
Service Untitled - Douglas said
Liz,
It’s customercentricjobs.com.
ME Strauss said
Say Hi to Becky Chandler who snuck in at #72!
Welcome Becky!
Chris Cree said
ICE CREAM!!!!
Joe said
Sorry guys, a friend(non-paying) is having a dilemma with his computer.
I’ll be back in 30 comments.
ME Strauss said
I caught it Doug!
Becky McCray said
Hi, all!
Chris, pass those Klondike bars! Swap for a little bottle of something?
Chris Cree said
Hi there, Time Traveling Becky. (Please excuse the mess. Tariq brought Cookies ‘n Cream!)
Chris Cree said
Becky, no swap required. Here!
But if you happen to have an IBC Root Beer…
Becky McCray said
And thanks, Tariq!
What?? Two Becky’s???? We must band together, sister!
Tariq Khan said
Hi, Becky. Help yourself to a pint.
ME Strauss said
Doug,
It looks clean and sleak . . . love the green touch, the grey is a little depressing considering why folks would be there. But that’s a personal thing. The Execution is right on.
Service Untitled - Douglas said
Hmm, I can consider another color. Which one would you suggest?
Tariq Khan said
Becky M.,
You are welcome!
Becky McCray said
Just a sec, the sunset is too beautiful, and I must go photograph it!
ME Strauss said
Doug,
If you go dark, maybe a steel blue (not green money you know) some shade of burdundy might work. You could try black. I’m talking only about the big rectangle.
If you go light pale blue like this comment box.
Chris Cree said
I’ve got to check out for the night. Joe, can you make sure the Klondike Bars get passed out?
ME Strauss said
Chris,
You’re putting Joe in charge of the Klondike bars? Is that wise?
Service Untitled - Douglas said
Hmm, thanks for the ideas, Liz. Any thoughts about the idea and such?
Tariq Khan said
Bye, Chris. Thanks for the Bars, and see you next time!
ME Strauss said
Good night Chris, get some sleep we need you alive for SOBCon. I don’t want a ship to fall on you.
Chris Cree said
JOE?!
Hmm… He seems to have slipped out. Liz, would you take care of them until he gets back?
(He’ll do fine just get him counting the comments it takes folks to eat them.
)
ME Strauss said
Gotcha Chris,
Yeah he had to leave to help his friend, said he’d be back in what? 36 comments or something like that.
Chris Cree said
‘Night Tariq!
(Liz ships don’t fall. They float. Sheesh!)
Char said
Douglas - I am assuming this is a work in progress. My favorite place to get color scheme ideas is http://www.colorschemer.com.
Are you going to add a snappy header?
ME Strauss said
This ship lists off center, you know that.
Robert Hruzek said
Did you know the town of Vincennes, Indiana does NOT observe daylight savings time? In fact, they are the only location in Indiana that is in Central time, not Eastern time!
For about a year I was living across the state line in Robinson, Illinois, and whenever we wanted to go to Vincennes and see a movie, we could never seem to get the times right! When the rest of the country changed to DST, it made it even harder to figure out.
What’s with that, anyway?
ME Strauss said
Robert,
They are not the only location in Indiana — Indiana has 18 counties who don’t change, they’re just speckled all over the state.
It’s wreally weird, because of that the TV stations can’t change either so half the year the news is on at 10pm and half the year it’s on at 11pm.
I think that does something to the human psyche.
Becky McCray said
I like Time and Date.com to check the time in different cities.
ME Strauss said
I think the podpeople have something to do with the places that don’t change. Arizona doesn’t change either.
ME Strauss said
If you’re lost, I will find you — time after time
Becky McCray said
Liz, Would you mind checking the spam filter for my last comment?
Should I just not include links?
ME Strauss said
Hi Becky,
I set you free. I’m turning Akismet off.
Becky McCray said
OK, that was weird! Do you have a time delay spam filter now???
Becky McCray said
Thanks, Liz! I have another link I wanted to share!
ME Strauss said
No, why do you ask about a time delay? I just turned it off completely.
Becky McCray said
Sorry, Liz. It was missing, then it appeared so quickly!
I thought maybe you had pioneered some new technology!
Joe said
112
-81
—
Not quite 30 comments, but really close
Becky McCray said
(Have I killed all conversation?)
Tariq Khan said
Liz,
Thanks for being such a gracious hostess.
Bye to you and all.
Becky McCray said
Thank goodness you’re back, Joe!
Carolyn Manning said
It’s only 8pm here; and 112 comments already! Who keeps track of this? Is it you, Rick? Or perhaps Joe?
ME Strauss said
Bye Tariq,
I hope you don’t work all night!
Becky McCray said
Bye, Tariq. Thanks for the ice cream!
Robert Hruzek said
Sorry, Becky, all this talk of time zones has me wondering where I am.
It just seems to me that a town or location shouldn’t be able to arbitrarily choose NOT to go with whatever the overall zone is… I mean, life is complicated enough, isn’t it?
ME Strauss said
Hey Joe,
Chris wants you to watch over the Klondike Bars. I want you to talk about time warps and time travelers.
Becky McCray said
Hi, Carolyn
Carolyn Manning said
Robert? What was it like to live in two time zones?
Carolyn Manning said
Hi Becky! How are things at smallbiz?
Joe said
Liz,
I think I just went through a time warp.
I told my friend NOT to let anyone else change or put anything new on his computer…
He let someone change thing, NOW he lost ALL of his Favorites, Programs (antivir etc) and he wants me to fix it (FOR FREE!!!)
Thant’s what I was talking about last night. ~~shiver~~
Joe said
Where’s the Klondike Bars when you need one???
I’ll go looking for them in the sidebar and let everyone have 2 for being nice and waiting.
Carolyn Manning said
You really should charge something, Joe. Even if it’s minimal or barter. People used to barter for everything.
Polli said
I think I’m late to the party! A little ironic here as the topic is time … but I forgot the time difference between Seattle time and Chicago time. It is 6:19pm here now. I’m the official clock-fixer in my family. Twice a year I faithfully change all the clocks and watches. it drives me crazy. I wish all the devices would change themselves.
Char said
Hey Carolyn and Polli.
ME Strauss said
Here are all of the Klondike bars. They were in the freezer
Joe said
I Found Them…
Klondikes for Everyone… Plain, STRAWBERRY (my favorite), Chocolate (I know Liz like Chocolate) and just about any other flavor your could imagine.
Just in TIME I’d say.
Compliments of Chris Cree
Robert Hruzek said
Hi Carolyn! Life was confusing at best, particularly when we wanted to go anywhere… and the only “where” to go was across the time change line.
Polli, devices all change themselves now - but look at the mess now that the gov’t has changed the dates! I’ll go back to manual, if I could.
Becky McCray said
Fine, thanks, Carolyn. And, hi, Polli!
Here’s my other link I want to share. Maxx Blade’s Java Script Clocks:
http://www.maxxblade.co.uk/clock/
Handy for all kinds of websites. I used it on a client from Africa, because he has many clients from the USA. It helps clients know when to call! It’s at the bottom of every page with the phone number. (http://www.fultonclassicsafaris.com/)
Carolyn Manning said
Hi Char. I’ll take a chocolate, Joe.
ME Strauss said
Hi Polli!
Welcome! Thanks for coming to see us!
Joe said
And I thought I’d be the Hero this TIME.
Francie said
Hi Everyone,
Talking about time - whoever wrote that song, “Time is on my side” got it wrong, I think. Time is fleeting…
Carolyn Manning said
Does anyone remember the quiet girl who was here about two weeks ago? I wonder if she could use a little encouragement to come back.
Hey! “two weeks ago” was a time statement.
Carolyn Manning said
“Time is on my side” was the Stones, if I’m not mistaken.
ME Strauss said
TIIMEX it will take a beating and keep on running!
Carolyn Manning said
“If I could hold time in a bottle”
Joe said
Who sang “Time in a Bottle”?
Char said
Songs:
It’s a Five O’Clock World
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
Carolyn Manning said
Jim Croce
ME Strauss said
Joe — Jim Croce
Joe said
Great Minds think aloke, huh, Carolyn?
Carolyn Manning said
aloke????
Joe said
Thanks Liz, that’s what I thought, but wasn’t sure.
Polli said
Hi Liz and everyone! I was really excited about this concept and participating. I invited Bobbarama but he’s having to work late.
I’ll take a chocolate-flavored ice cream please.
Joe, I think that was Jim Croce who sang ‘Time in a Bottle’.
Carolyn Manning said
Who wrote “It’s a Five o’clock World”? Or, who sang it?
ME Strauss said
Hi Polli,
Did Bobbarama tell you we talked this past weekend? He said you designed his blog. OMG it’s gorgeous!!
Polli said
Carolyn, is this the song?
http://www.oso.chalmers.se/~hgs/five_oclock_world.txt
Char said
The Vogues sing it -
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/bigfish/fiveoclockworld.htm
Becky McCray said
Hi, Polli!
Char said
Polli - I love looking at great looking blog design - please share Bobbarama’s link.
Joe said
Liz,
You asked for a TIME warp, just go through comments and you will see DST, EST, Non-DST etc getting so confused that some people answer questions before they are even Asked…
Carolyn Manning said
Yes it is, Char. I can still remember my grandmother singing this to me while I fell asleep. lol:)
ME Strauss said
Joe that sounds like a normal night on Successful Blog!
Polli said
Liz, yes he did tell me! He was soooo excited about speaking with you and said the time flew by, he could have talked to you for another hour or two.
Oh you make me blush. We designed the blog together but yes, i did all the work and I am *still* working on it because the CSS validates but the XHTML still has some errors and since I am teaching myself this as I go along, it’s taking a bit of time. Thank you for the compliments, coming from you that means a lot to me!
Becky and Char - http://www.bobbarama.com
The idea was to have a very clean, simple design that allowed the content to be the focus and have the text be readable. We change things as I learn more about this medium. I’m fascinated with blogs and blogging and what all you do (that is how I discovered this wonderful blog by Liz).
Char said
Speaking of time warp -
Don’t forget THE TIME WARP from Rocky Horror Picture Show
http://www.rockymusic.org/lyricscat/rocky-horror/#105
Lynn Robins said
Whoops, looks like I hit the wrong button and the wrong time. Hi..was asked to join in…Lynn:)
Joe said
That’s part of the fun, you get to see the future while you are still thinking of something to say and have the answer before you thought you thought it.
ME Strauss said
Hi Lynn,
You’re right where you should be. Pretend you just walked into a barroom conversation.
Joe will you get Lynn a Klondike bar, Please?
Carolyn Manning said
Hey, Joe, you have a good point. I was talking to Bes Zain (The Reasoner)http://thereasoner.com earlier. She’s from California and, since we’re only a week or so into the change, I had a really time following why our times were so off.
Carolyn Manning said
Hi, Lynn. Welcome. Please stay.
Char said
Polli -
I like the header graphic. And I think green might be the “in” color right now - my blog is looking mighty green at the moment.
Nice work.
Lynn Robins said
I think there is this little group of people Char, who sit around pondering what the “In” color will be for the next year. Yep, I am certain of it!
Joe said
Hey Lynn, CATCH…
I hope you like Chocolate Klondikes…
Polli said
Char, thanks so much. We did colors in the sidebar because we went with a white background and a very simple design. The graphic is one of 3 but this is his favorite. It is supposed to look like we “painted” it on and in the wet blue pant is is name and smiley guy icon … the upside down reflects the idea that he turns ordinary topics on their head so to speak and looks at things in a funny or different way.
Lynn Robins said
Thanks for the Klondike bar…I am a good catch! love chocolate..but who doesn’t?
Char said
Lynn,
I think you are right.
Here they are:
http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20343&ca=29
Francie said
Time’s a wasting, so they say.
Still I’m here most ev’ry Tuesday.
For learning and blog-sharing,
Time spent freely comparing.
Time comes and goes so quickly.
Hours tick away wickedly.
Blogging friends might testify.
Time spent here just flies right by.
ME Strauss said
Francie,
@hat a TIMELY rhyme for this evening!
Joe said
Awww,
Francie, you used up my poem-age…
I won’t have a way to leave tonight. I might have to stay until the morning.
Polli said
What a great poem Francie!
Char said
Joe - maybe you could write us a Haiku instead
Joe said
Char, maybe if I Knew what a Haiku was, I might attempt it.
ME Strauss said
Joe,
She didn’t write YOUR poem. She wrote her own poem. You’ll do fine and you have your special ending.
Francie said
Oh, come on Joe.
200 or more comments certainly allow for more than one poem.
I don’t really think of mine as a poem, it’s just a little ditty. Having a little fun, ’cause sometimes I’m told I spend too much time being serious.
Joe said
Francie,
at the end.
I think I must have forgotten to
It was a great “little ditty” poem.
Ask Liz, I Like Poetry.
Francie said
On the other hand, Joe maybe you will have to stay until morning!
Liz, after your day-long virtual conference yesterday, maybe Joe could host your first all-nighter? Or have you done that before?
ME Strauss said
How many comments until Joe smiles again. . . . or is Joe trying to figure out a way to stay at Successful Blog all night with the Klondike bars? Hmmmmm
bobbarama said
Hey, everyone
Can’t stay. Just wanted to say hi to everyone. I’ll try to get in earlier next time. Can’t believe there are nearly 200 comments in here. Wow.
ME Strauss said
Hey bobberama!
Did you hear us talking about you?
Joe said
Meikah Delid said
Hi, Liz! What time is it there?
How’s everyone here?
Joe said
Klondike Bars… MMMMmmmmmm
Maybe I Will stay all night.
Char said
Hey Bobborama and Good Evening Meikah!
Brooke said
Hey all!
ME Strauss said
Hi Meikah Delid!
It is now 9:15pm.
I’m chomping on a handful of honey-nut cherrios!
bobbarama said
Hey, Liz
Well, my ears WERE hot and ringing, so I figured something was up in here.
(smile)
By the way … why is it no one can spell my name right?! hee hee
Francie said
Anyway, I’ve been working OVER TIME on a couple of projects. I’m BEHIND TIME on a Blog entry. And, it’s almost PAST TIME for bed.
So, as always - Thanks all for a GOOD TIME!
Meikah Delid said
It would really be interesting if I can time travel. Just like Hiro in Heroes.
If I were able to do so, I’d probably go back to my childhood days when life was definitely a lot simpler.
Char said
Sorry Bobbarama - I’m doing too much multitasking and misread.
Joe said
Nite Francie.
ME Strauss said
Good night, Francie!
Joe said
I don’t know Meikah, I would probably like to go to the Future if I could Travel Through TIME…
ME Strauss said
Mr. Rama, perhaps YOU spell your name wrong.
Brooke said
Hey Meikah! Good to see you here!
I agree with you - time travel like Hiro would be cool.
bobbarama said
Hey, Char. It’s soooooooooooooo OK. I was so joking. (smile) Nice to meet you and everyone else in here.
BUT … that said … anyone who doesn’t spell my name right must visit my site. It’s all right there in Blog Rules, Guidelines & Etiquette.
Chapter 3, section 2, Paragraph 4: ” … and, furthermore, anyone who by design or accident misspells the name of a blog must, not shall, must visit the site.”
Hey … I don’t write the rules. I just pass ‘em on.
Becky McCray said
Hi, Brooke! I see you just had a birthday.
Joe, could you toss a Klondike to Brooke? (#190)
bobbarama said
Dear Lis & Cher
No, I spell it correctly.
Char said
Bobbarama - I was already at your blog tonight - you and Polli did a nice job designing it. And I LOVE the gas graphic. I may need to share that.
Polli said
All: this has been so much fun. My first open mic. Thanks for doing this Liz. I can see it will take a little time getting used to this format. I’m too slow!
I have 6 kids to get ready for bed so I must say goodnight as well but thank you for the warm welcome and I hope to do this again.
Speaking of misspellings … on a blog directory today my blog was listed as “PolliWONG’s Pond” written by PolliWONG
Nite all!
bobbarama said
Glad you liked it, Char. And, yeah, that gas sign is very funny.
OK … running late. I have to go.
Thank you, Liz, for inviting me. Looks like lots of good people in here. Sorry I couldn’t stay longer tonight to enjoy everyone.
I’ll be back next time.
Take care, everyone
Joe said
Hey bobbarama,
I always thought the rules said “…and must link to and/or trackback to said blog”
ME Strauss said
Good night Polli!
Thanks for coming to see us!
Brooke said
Becky thanks! I just had my bday Sunday! And I would LOVe a Klondike bar…Joe, can I have one please?
bobbarama said
OK .. wait .. before I go … What Joe said!
lol
Too funny.
Night, all
Brooke said
bobbarama - funny gas sign. I will definitely pass that on!
Joe said
Here ya go Brooke, sorry for not offering sooner. I’m covering for Chris, so I’m a little out of practice.
BTW My B-day is Thrusday (didn’t I say I wouldn’t mention that last night?)
Meikah Delid said
Wow Liz, cherrios…I like!
Hi, Brooke, good to see you here, too.
Joe, tell you what, I’m kinda scared of what’s ahead. With all the technology and all, I might not find peace and quiet. lol
ME Strauss said
Good Night Bobberama!
Thanks for coming to see us!
Brooke said
Thanks Joe! I hope you have a great bday weekend like I did. Time was on my side
Carolyn Manning said
Sorry, had to leave. My nephew’s ex just called. It was a good call, though. Did I miss anything?
Joe said
Here Meikah, have Klondike, it will help keep you nice and calm and peaceful. You can’t help it with and Ice Cream Bar as Good as that.
GP said
hi liz and all GP checking in
at 20:36 Mountain standard time. Joe… did you say horse race?!?!? Felt like it today ridiing the thoroughbred mare who was in “santa anita racetrack mode” LOL
I just wrote an entry about time… that when you find your passion(s)… time seems to expand to include it all. A good aha for for this Type A’er who seems to struggle with not having enough time.
Nuff said. Time for a Klondike bar
GP in Montana
ME Strauss said
Hey GP
There’s no type A, just type Bs over-achieving.
Meikah Delid said
Hey Brooke, belated Happy birthday! Hope you had a blast! I love celebrating birthdays, you see. ;))
Joe, can you send me that Klondike bike? I love biking and feeling the caress of the wind on my face. It’s so refreshing.
Joe said
Hey ya go GP,
Ran out of chocolate, Hope ya like STRAWBERRY!
Becky McCray said
Hi, GP, you really packed a lot into that comment!
ME Strauss said
Hey Joe,
There’s three more cases in the freezer, you might check and see what they are.
Joe said
Meikah, I don’t know if Klondike makes a bike, but if you want a Hot Fudge Sundae (whipped cream and cherry on top), you’ll Feel like your are riding On the Wind.
Robyn McMaster said
Liz, I have a link to share. The post was sparked by a phrase you used, “spend time and save time simultaneously.” It make me think about a bigger picture since it was near my birthday…
http://brainbasedbiz.blogspot.com/2007/03/spend-time-and-save-time-simultaneously.html
Becky McCray said
Liz was holding out on us! Three more cases!
ME Strauss said
Some call it holding out . . . Some call it protecting them.
Brooke said
Thanks a lot Meikah! It was a great bday of partying Friday and Saturday night. We went to Chino Latino’s on Sat nite - it was great.
Sunday I got and ice cream cake. mmmmmmm my favorite!
Joe said
Hey Liz,
When I get there in May, I want to go see the SMC Carthage Co Building.
I’m not really a morbid personality, but it IS History.
Pretty Please with a Cherry on Top…
ME Strauss said
Joe,
I have no clue where that building might be.
Joe said
I’ll find it on a map, If you take me there.
Or at least find it on a tour bus.
(You do know the significance of that building, don’t you?)
Carolyn Manning said
Joe, am I being totally off the wall, or is that a Carnegie bldg?
(I might be off the wall)
ME Strauss said
I believe I knew that building once. I don’t know it anymore.
Char said
Goodnight all! It was another fun night at Liz’s place! See you next Tuesday and probably somewhere in between.
ME Strauss said
Good night, Char and thank you for your help last night. You got me thinking in the right direction.
Joe said
I’ll find my way if the building still exists.
It may have been torn down since St Valentine’s Day.
Meikah Delid said
Hahaha Joe all the while I thought you’re talking about a bike. I was thinking of the Kona bike. My bad!!! hahaha that’s what you get for multi-tasking!
ME Strauss said
That’s a very long way from where the conference is. At least an hour’s drive.
Joe said
Ok, Meikah, Now it’s TIME for an Ice Cream Break.
I like Milk on the side. I don’t know why they always give you a glass of water, Milk works So Much Better.
Brooke said
Milk is best Joe.
Hey Meikah and Joe, can I bring ice cream cake?
Joe said
Liz,
I once drove 50 miles out of my way to Dip My Toes in Lake Erie, just because I had never been there and I was (imagine really small gap between fingers) that close.
I just had to do it.
ME Strauss said
I understand Joe. I’ve done worse than that.
Joe said
Brooke, YES!!!
Brooke said
okie dokie! This sounds like a GREAT ice cream party!
Lake Erie huh? Was it worth it?
Joe said
I’m sorry I think I have Writers Block
and I haven’t even left the dock
In May I’ll be out round Chi-Town way
While I’m there, see the sights, what the Hay
Go out of my way to see the History
Won’t be the First time, Oh, not for me
Tipped my toes in big Lake Erie
while it was cold and dank and dreary
I have the need to see all I can
Going out of my way, until there’s a ban.
Berma Shave
Nite Liz
Nite All
Brooke said
G’Nite Joe! G’Nite all!
Joe said
Brooke, Yes, Now I can say I was there and dipped my toes.
Nite Liz,
Nite All (you too Brooke)
ME Strauss said
Sweet Dreams Joe
Sleepy Swell
Meikah Delid said
Oh yes, I love ice cream cake too! Now i’m really craving for one. Can we stop time and join you in your birthday celebration Brooke? hahaha
Meikah Delid said
G’nyt Joe. Nice poem, too!
Carolyn Manning said
Good night, everyone
Meikah Delid said
Good night, too Carolyn. See you next time!
Liz and Brooke, you still here?
ME Strauss said
Good night everyone!
May this go with you into a new day with lovely thoughts and great ideas.
Meikah Delid said
Good night, too, Liz. It sure will! Have a GREAT one, too.
John Richardson said
Success Begins Today… er uh maybe tomorrow in Chicago. Have a great Wednesday…
John
Better Late Than Never…
ME Strauss said
Hi John!
Always great to see you! Today, tonight, tomorrow!
Samuel John Klein said
Surfacing after an absence of a few weeks….
I’ve got to say that I unequivocally loathe DST. From the moving of the clocks to the spending one extra hour at a drudge job during the fall…I can’t think of a single solitary redeeming thing about it.
If it’s so darned beneficial, why don’t we just have DST all year?
Look at those folks down in Arizona. They get by fine without it. Although it’s kind of strange to have Arizona essentially join the Pacific Time Zone for half the year…or are we (CA, WA, OR) joining *them*?
I guess that one depends on your own Point of view.
BTW, Liz…great new blog layout and design. Love not having to page to the last page of comments just to see who said what last. I like the little “speech balloon” design to. Cool!
Easton Ellsworth said
I live in Mesa, AZ now. Hi everyone - yes, I’m up too late.
It’s nice not to have to worry about when Daylight Saving(s) sets in or stops here. But I do miss that magical feeling of getting an extra hour in October.
Easton Ellsworth said
And then there was one.
Sleep tight, all.
ME Strauss said
Hi Samuel John,
It’s great to see you around shring your thoughts. I can’t defend DST — a good part of the world moves their clocks too. I wonder how they started. It would make interesting research I bet.
Thank you for your kind words about the new look. I think it’s a better fit too.
ME Strauss said
Hi Easton,
Thanks for staying up late which meant you could stop by.
I found when I lived in Austin, that being closer to the equator was a lot like having DST all year around. Even in the dead of winter it didn’t get dark until 6pm. It was nice driving home from work in daylight all year around.
Marti said
Sorry I couldn’t make it - waylaid by a flu bug.
I missed y’all!
Best wishes for a beautiful day!
ME Strauss said
Hi Marti!
You were missed, but in the nice way. We always like to have you around.
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Saboma said
“I’m late, I’m late.” No time for hello, no time for goodbye - I’m late, I’m late.”
Had to stop in for a Klondike bar, Mmmmmmm.
“I’m late, I’m late!”
ME Strauss said
Hi Sabhoma!
There is no late to open comments. Have more than one Klondike bar . . . we never seem to run out.