July 17, 2007
The Mic Is On: We’re On a Deserted Island!
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.
What Would You Take?
There’s plenty to talk about. Here’s a few ideas to get us started:
- What music would we listen to?
- What books would we want to read?
- Would there be anyone else with us? Like Gilligan?
And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.
Oh, and bring links about the deserted island to share!
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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Marti said
Hi!
Char said
Hi Marti! I wouldn’t mind being on a deserted island right now!
ME Strauss said
Hey Marti!
How are you? If you were on a deserted island, what would bring with you?
ME Strauss said
Hi Char!
I bet you wouldn’t bring a computer!
Carolyn Manning said
Hi Liz, Marti, Char. Deserted islands do have their charm, don’t they. How about some Reggae?
Char said
Not right now – my main desktop system is acting flaky anyhow – I’m waiting for it to bite the dust.
I’m not even sure I would bring anything – but I don’t think I’d want to be deserted for very long – a day or so max.
Marti said
An air conditioner (she said, sweating while sitting still as a mid-life hot flash strikes – LOL)
Char said
Hey Caroline – thanks for the eagle eye and finding the mistake in my post!
Marti said
Wow the all girls club so far – LOL
Hello ladies
ME Strauss said
Hi Carolyn,
Reggae sounds sounds great. . . . that means drinks made from pineapple.
Carolyn Manning said
Char, I wasn’t out on a mistake hunt. Just figured it was something else about code that I don’t know.
Marti said
Reggae would be appropo – and tropical drinks for sure!
ME Strauss said
Marti!
I was just telling my husband, I’d go for a complete resort hotel.
Carolyn Manning said
Pina coladas, maybe?
Marti said
I can’t take the heat in my “old” age – LOL
Marti said
I ADORE pina coladas – even though it always starts that Jimmy Buffett song in my head – LOL
ME Strauss said
Char,
Sounds like you could use a good book on the beach.
Char said
A nap on the beach would be fine too! A pina colada would be a nice touch.
Marti said
Anyone besides me want a TV on the island? (hangs in head in shame at being such a teleholic – lol)
Carolyn Manning said
Ok. So Jimmy Buffet and Bob Marley.
Char said
No TV for me. I could seriously live without one.
Robert Hruzek said
Howdy, Ladies! Am I really the only person of the male persuasion at the party? Gee, I would have killed for this way back when!!!
Liz, I’d at least bring my copy of The Age of Conversation!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Wow, finally found the right desserted island! As I was saying, “Evening Liz, I’m here, thinking about what I would take to the deserted island. Definitely something about books, like a book subscription service. “
ME Strauss said
Hi Robert!
Great choice to bring along. Everyone what three books would you bring?
Joe said
What is going on Liz????
I’ve been trying to comment long before Robert showed up and spoiled all my fun at being the only guy on this Island Paradise!
Marti said
Hi Robert! Do tell your thoughts on that book – I’ve heard the buzz
ME Strauss said
Hi Glenda!
Welcome . . . yeah . . . lots of books would be great, but you only get three!
Carolyn Manning said
Hi Bob. Marti, I don’t think cable is run to deserted islands.
ME Strauss said
Oh Carolyn,
And thank goodness for that! We could get stuck with the cable guy. Ewww!
Marti said
Hi Joe! Are you getting an error page – I am about half the time….
Marti said
Hmmm, I am not big on reading books over and over. Maybe a dictionary – LOL
Joe said
Hey Marti,
I think I would leave the computer home when I get to the island, No Errors that way.
Marti said
Yeah, a truly deserted island wouldn’t have electricity anyway – dang it
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
aw, only three? Hmm, not sure which ones. Perhaps a survival guide! My parents had a great one – Back to Basics. And, my large Oxford dictionary. One more? Let me think.
Carolyn Manning said
Marti,
1) it depends on the cable guy
2) I’m getting error pages, too
Hi Joe.
Carolyn Manning said
Sorry, Liz. I thought Marti didn’t like the cable guy
ME Strauss said
Hi you guys,
The man behind the curtain is working on the server. I’m so sorry. grrr.
Carolyn Manning said
Why a dictionary?
Marti said
I’d probably sneak into someone else’s hut and borrow their books – LOL
Joe said
WHAT is a Zero Sized REply???
Liz call your cache buy at b5!!!
ME Strauss said
Marti,
Bring three to share!
Char said
I would want something that was very fluffy and funny – wouldn’t want to strain my brain…
ME Strauss said
Hi Joe,
The conversation is happening. Honest!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
>Carolyn, to increase my vocab while waiting to be rescued. And, in case its needed if we share books. Dictionaries can be fascinating.
Joe said
And Why do I have to put my infor in each time I try to comment?
J.R.R. would be my choice, 3 books in one!
Robert Hruzek said
Hey Joe, come join me on the beach while the girls peel grapes for us! (Yikes! Kidding! Kidding!)
Kirk M said
Hey…the batteries in my radio are dead! Ah heck…with such good company at hand, who needs it?
Hi all!
No TV…No TV–and Liz, a resort hotel??!!? I thought this was supposed to be a deserted island.
I’ll add another vote for Pina Coladas (made with Cruzan rum of course) and books. A large hammock would be nice.
Carolyn Manning said
Glenda, I once worked at a place where looking up new words was lunchtime entertainment. Learned a lot of stuff that way.
Joe, J.R.R is a good choice.
ME Strauss said
Hi Kirk!
A girl can dream can’t she?
Joe said
Robert, I can eat the grapes whole, I think they could squeeze Oranges and Lemons for the drinks though.
OOOohhhh, I think Liz and Marti and Carolyn will have our heads if we keep talking like this.
Marti said
I’d bring a dictionary because I love words
Let’s see, three others:
1) The Hitch Hiker’s Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
2)Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
3)Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
>Carolyn, sounds like an “intellectual” work place! what is JRR?
Kirk M said
How about a deserted (but well stocked) resort hotel on the deserted island? We could all take turns being the Concierge.
Carolyn Manning said
Bob, wouldn’t you rather share a bottle of wine? Those grapes are already peeled.
Marti said
Glenda, I am still going to get your book – just short of funds this week
Carolyn Manning said
We’re trying to ignore you, Joe.
Kirk M said
Carolyn and Bob (saying while rooting around my carry sack) I think I have a jug of chilled hard cider here somewhere. Want some?
Joe said
Glenda,
Tolken!
Lord of the Rings guy…
Read the whole trilogy before the movie director was even born!
Still a good read.
Carolyn Manning said
Kirk, I like the way you think.
Robert Hruzek said
Carolyn, make it sparkling grape juice and you’ve got a deal!
I think my books would have to be… augh! Too many choices! (sound of head exploding)
Carolyn Manning said
Only if there’s enough to share, Kirk.
Char said
I would gladly take the 5 star resort on the deserted island – concierge, pool side masseuse, fruity drinks… it all sounds good.
Marti said
LOL at Robert
Kirk M said
Where’s Liz? Maybe she’d want some too. In fact will give her a few refills then talk her into writing a post.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
ahh, thanks Joe. Not sure if that’s my kind of read, but if I’m on the island long enough —
Kirk M said
My jug of cider is bottomless, Carolyn.
I mean if Liz can have a resort…I can have a bottomless jug of cider.
Drinks all around!
ME Strauss said
Illusions by Richard Bach
Creativity by Mihali Csikzentmihayli
The Book of a Thousand Nights and a Night (1939 translation of 1001 Arabian Nights)
fp said
3 books?
13 Ways of Looking at the Novel, by Jane Smiley
The Road to Reality, by Roger Penrose
Cornucopia II, A Source Book of Edible Plants by Steven Facciola… the first two are on my shelf waiting to be read, and the third is always nearby for my agri-fantasies.
Ask me again next Tuesday!
Robert Hruzek said
Whoops! Duty calls – I must fly! Y’all have a great time relaxing, and I’ll catch you later!
Cheers!
Carolyn Manning said
Liz, I have a copy of The Arabian Nights’ Entertainments printed in 1928. I’ll bring it, too.
Kirk M said
Good choice Liz. We’ve a whole library here so I’ll have to look around some since I like several different genres.
Do you think the island would sink if I brought the whole library?
ME Strauss said
Hi fp!!!
Welcome. Everyone, this is my friend, the mysterious Mr. fp. His About Me Page is a 404.
Carolyn Manning said
Liz, I have a copy of The Arabian Nights’ Entertainments printed in 1928. I’ll bring it, too.
These Zero Sized Replies are just wrong!
Joe said
1. Hammock
2. Cold Drink
3. Beach Unbrella
I plan on catching up on sleep at least for a week, then I’ll think about books etc.
Marti said
Ditto what Char said
ME Strauss said
Carolyn,
They said the last fix should be in . . . in about 5 more minutss.
Marti said
(trying to type while holding a Klondike bar – lol)
~ Holds open freezer door momentarily – anyone else want one?
Kirk M said
Hi fp,
That has to be one of the best About pages I’ve read. Sorry I didn’t think of it first.
Carolyn Manning said
Thanks, Liz. My last two comments should have been one. Now I’m getting a 404 stutter
Joe said
Liz,
My fingers are getting tired typing my information in each time I make a comment (2-3-4 times before it shows)
These guys should stop trying to fix things, they only end up breaking things!
Marti, I’ll take one of those Klondikes, it is hot here even with the AC.
ME Strauss said
EVERYTHING IS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED NOW!!!
That means all of the fixes are in and the servers have done their thing.
Stuff should work again.
April Groves said
Am I too late
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
>Great Marti. I definitely understand about short of funds and there being month left over at the end of the cheque! Anyway, I would like to invite you and everyone here to join me for the official opening of Readers’ Cafe tomorrow night. More details are at http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2007/announcing-readers-cafe-a-place-to-gather-and-share/
GP said
Is Larry the cable guy working on it… i see the error message to… but sigh , say it aint so, dont know if i could do it without me laptop
Gilligan’s island had to be one of my all time favs and I remember my dad used to say “pretend your on a deserted island and there’s noone there to help you” when he was attempting to teach me independence. Has gotten me thru some stickey wickets must admit, tho i wouldnt mind having the Professor along .. . Are horses allowed?
gp in montana
Ihttp://fishcreekhouse.blogspot.com/2007/07/horse-showing-lessons.html
Kirk M said
Eyes closing. Everyone have a great time now. I’ll leave the what I brought. There’s sandwiches in the cooler by the way. Help yourselves.
See ya’
Joe said
Now, if we were REALLY on a desert island, we wouldn’t have to worry about 404′s and the like.
Just our cool drinks and swinging in the hammock.
ME Strauss said
April and GP!
You might have come at the very best moment. The servers seem to have just gotten fixed.
fp said
hi liz… pretty crowded on the desert island. I think everyone should bring some desserts.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
great point, Joe!
ME Strauss said
Good Night Kirk!
Thanks for coming!
April Groves said
Good – I hate being late – even fashionably
Kirk M said
Night Liz and all,
I should know better to come to a beach party when I’m dead on my brain…er…feet.
I think there’s some deserts in the cooler too.
April Groves said
Has anybody brought a journal and a great pen to this island yet?
Oh – and some soap
Carolyn Manning said
Good night Kirk. Thanks for the cider and sandwiches.
Yeah. If we were on an island together, there would be no point to doing this. What would happen on Tuesday nights, then?
Susan Reynolds said
W00t! I’m here at last . . & I’d bring Liz Strauss.
Rick Cockrum said
Books! A beach, palm trees, a volcano at your back and you want books. I’ll settle for crabs, clams, fresh water, and someone else being shipwrecked with me.
Hi all!
Marti said
{{tosses Klondike to Joe}}
Turn on auto-fill – at least when it forgets who you are a double click fills you back in
Marti said
April is very smart (smacks forehead for not thinking of a journal – lol)
Susan Reynolds said
Gosh I’m glad Larry the cable guy was around to get you fixed up, Liz. I know the rule is not to read before you jump in so I just caught up – but only a little.
ME Strauss said
Hi Susan!
Great to see you!
Thanks for the invite!
Joe said
Thanks Marti,
Thanks Marti,
Thanks Marti,
So much for autofill.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hey Rick!
ME Strauss said
Hey Rick!
You make this island soumd really wonderful! I think you’d be a great guy to be shipwrecked with.
ME Strauss said
April!
What a great choice of things to bring!
Marti said
Oh poo! I forgot Eureka is on now – see y’all later (said the television-aholic – LOL)
It’s not just that I love television, but it is time spent with the family
Carolyn Manning said
Hi Rick.
Susan Reynolds said
You guys have it all covered – breezes, booze, books – thanks for getting the island stocked for me
April Groves said
I thought so
Marti – does that get me a Klondike bar?
Marti said
Laughs @ Joe on way out
Char said
I could use a Klondike bar too!
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Glenda! Hi Liz! Thank you for the private island. I always wanted one.
The volcano could put a damper on things.
Chris Cree said
Geeze! I stopped by earlier and thought this was a deserted island!
Marti said
Tosses April a Klondike bar….
Notices the “notify me” is gone….
Waves goodbye…..
April Groves said
Char – you can have mine…I owe you one!
Joe said
Marti,
I have that on in the background and keep getting distracted.
Great minds think alike. :0(
Susan Reynolds said
I also bring good news. My email says I’ll have money to take with me to the island.
And I quote – “you have been pre-approved to receive 50975 USD TODAY!”
I wonder where the decimal point was supposed to go.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
…particularly an active volcano!
Chris Cree said
Who brought the Klondikes? I’ll take two!
ME Strauss said
Hey April.
There are cases and cases of Klondike bars in the sidebar. What flavors would you like??
How about you, Char?
Marti said
oops, sorry Char – throws final toss…
Carolyn Manning said
Chris, it’s not deserted, we’re just on the 404 island. Lost, if you will.
Susan Reynolds said
Chris Cree, imagine seeing you here!
Joe said
Hey CC,
We’ve been passing out your Klondikes like there’s no tomorrow, hope you don’t mind.
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Carolyn!
Before I forget, if anyone crochets, Shelley Tucker has a project going to make granny square aghans for children with cancer. While I was looking at this, I found several other places that take granny square donations.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
you know, I’ve never had a Klondike bar, no clue what they are. Mind if I try one?
Carolyn Manning said
Great, Rick. I was granny squaring today. Didn’t get much writing done, though.
Char said
I’m not picky when it comes to Klondikes – they are all good.
Hey Chris! My iMac may start getting a greater share of my time as my PC is acting like it is dying a slow death today. Make sure you take some pictures of your new “family” member once it is all set up.
Rick Cockrum said
They’re a wondrous confection, Glenda – ice cream coated in chocolate. They come in many flavors and can even have crunchies on the outside. Standard equipment on Open Mic Night thanks to Mr. Chris Cree – along with the well stocked side bar that Liz provides. Mmmmm…. I’ll have one, too.
Chris Cree said
Is that April Groves, of the “Have breakfast with Gorgeous” April Groves?
Hey Lady! HoWareya?
ME Strauss said
Chris Cree! You do light up a party!
Susan Reynolds said
LOL – I love seeing messages like “WordPress database error: [Lost connection to MySQL server during query]” at the bottom of the screen after I hit “Submit”
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
ice cream and chocolate. I’m there!
April Groves said
I am great, Chris! ‘cept I missed that darn breakfast…few things irritate me more than missing an opportunity to hang out with your wife.
Carolyn Manning said
“Looks like you already made that comment” is one of my favorites, Susan.
But not for too much longer.
ME Strauss said
Susan,
That’s so funny, I didn’t see that unitl your comment.
b5 just acquired Level 9 network blogs. I bet this has something to do with that.
Chris Cree said
That’s me, the bright bulb in the pack. (At least I’m not flashing, eh?)
And first of all, they aren’t my Klondike Bars. Sure, I may so some finagling to get them shipped in. But they are for everyone. Everyone who chooses to obey the “Be nice” rule, that is.
Susan Reynolds said
Carolyn I haven’t seen you in a month of Sundays. Or since the last time I was at open Mic night maybe.
Joe said
Susan,
I missed that one so far.. let’s see what happens now.
Everyone catch! *throws Klondikes into the air*
Susan Reynolds said
My favorite so far . . .
* Zero Sized Reply
Squid did not receive any data for this request.
Chris Cree said
I think if I was on a deserted island I’d probably get lots of Zero Sized Replies.
I’m just sayin’.
Susan Reynolds said
Good lord look at how those things fly. Good thing we’re not in the house Joe or you’d be in trouble for throwin the food.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
thanks Joe, caught one. I think we called these things cowpies???
Chris Cree said
Susan, Are you finding any value over at 8apps?
Carolyn Manning said
Susan, I missed a bunch of open mics lately. It’s good to see everyone again.
Susan Reynolds said
And I should have known there’d be squid in the water.
Char said
What is 8apps?
Joe said
Susan, Nothing like having the freedom of being on a desert island with your friends.
No Rules to break and plenty of wide open sky to toss Klondikes into the air!
Rick Cockrum said
Thanks, Joe. Aahhhh. Now to kick back in that hammock.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
>Susan, lol. I was wondering about cannibals myself.
Susan Reynolds said
Chris the jury’s still out. But it’s an interesting experiment. And maybe an excellent fit for small businesses & people working through client issues long distance.
Service Untitled - Douglas said
Hello everyone! What’s up?
ME Strauss said
Susan,
THAT’s the beauty of a ddeserted island . . . they’d have to arrive by boat!!!
Chris Cree said
Char, here’s a link for 8apps. I still haven’t figured out what it’s all about.
Carolyn Manning said
Yeah, Joe, but there’s something to be said for rule-breaking, too.
Susan Reynolds said
I thought it would be a good solution for a committee, or a volunteer group. But other than types like us – well I’m not sure the regular guy on the street is going to be interested.
In other words it may be exclusively a geek meets social media thing.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
If anyone has brought their web-enabled PDA with them, please be sure to vote at http://www.blogforayear.com/profiles/glenda-watson-hyatt
ME Strauss said
Hi Doug!
Come out the sunshine is great!
Chris Cree said
Geek meets social media? I thought social media was geeks!
Susan Reynolds said
I’ve got some invites left for 8apps so if you’re interested after you look around there, let me know.
I did a blog post about it today that gives you some screen shots – maybe help you get the idea.
Susan Reynolds said
LOL, Chris – I’m only a geek wanna-be.
Susan Reynolds said
Ah, Liz, you think of everything as always.
So how’s summer in the windy city, or should i just focus on ice cream and tropical breezes?
Service Untitled - Douglas said
I don’t need any sunshine here in Florida.
Chris Cree said
Wait! No one said anything about cannibals on this island. Is it safe? [Looks around slowly]
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Yikes, did anyone bring toilet paper???
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Hi Susan Reynolds & Chris Cree. Hi Liz, this is my first time at Open Mic. Be gentle please, everyone
Joe said
Douglas,
I’ll let you borrow my beach unbrella if the sun gets too hot.
And don’t forget there are always cool drinks in the sidebar.
ME Strauss said
Susan,
Summer in Chicago has been mild overall. I’m enjoying it.
Char said
Welcome Laura. This is the nicest group you will find. We’re glad you are here.
Susan Reynolds said
Hi Laura! Passing some nice cool goodies over your way. Don’t let Chris grab one as they go by him. :^)
Carolyn Manning said
Hi Laura and welcome.
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Thanks guys. Hmmm, Klondikes rock. So can any of you hear the ocean waves crashing on our desert island?
ME Strauss said
Hi Laura!
Welcome! Have a Klondike bar!
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Laura!
Chris Cree said
Oh, Glenda! I’m with you. My idea of roughing it is a hotel without room service.
Survival training wasn’t one of my fun times, I assure you.
Heya Laura! Welcome to OCN! [Whispers] Joe’s guarding the Klondike Bars, but I think he’s in a generous mood tonight.
Service Untitled - Douglas said
Cool drinks sound good to me.
Carolyn Manning said
Chris, we need the room service. Roughing it is no palm trees by the pool
Susan Reynolds said
All I hear is the waves pouring things like “YippyKyaâ„¢ – Meet Friend – Make Money – Get Discovered” email in. These days we need a desert island more than ever.
Joe said
Laura,
Catch! *throws a Klondike in her direction, hoping Chris doesn’t intercept it*
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Thanks Joe!
Hey I brought a case of fizzy Caribbean grapefruit soda, called Ting. Think Fresca without the funky aftertaste. Nothing goes better with gin. Shall I pour? Gin Tings for anyone?
ME Strauss said
Hi Laura,
Throw some pineapple in mine!
Susan Reynolds said
Gin Tings sound fabulous!
Carolyn Manning said
Any chance someone can toss one of those Klondikes my way?
Marti said
OK, Eureka is over, teenager has fled the scene, husband is watching some show about hot rod cars, so I’m back. Sorry about that – it’s just difficult to get everyone together for ANYTHING any more
Chris Cree said
Char! Did you see Easton is starting a new series on Small Business Blogs? Great opening post! (And he mentions some great folks, if I do say so myself.)
Marti said
Welcome Laura!
Susan Reynolds said
What was that soda we used to have – pop to you, Liz
that was kinda grapefruity? SQUIRT!
Char said
Chris – I saw that and was very flattered to be included in his list.
Carolyn Manning said
Welcome back, Marti.
Chris, did Easton mention you?
Chris Cree said
Marti! I thought for a moment you were sharing a Eureka plot spoiler with your teenager content. I’ve got it on Tivo and will watch it later in the week!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Pardon Chris?? Y’all at a hotel? I’ve been busy building a leanto. And wondering how I’m going to charge my wheelchair/scooter. With a currant bush?
Susan Reynolds said
Oh Chris people are talking about you again
Glad to hear that. And glad to see you Marti.
Marti said
Susan, it’s “sodee” to us hillbillies – LOL
Congrats to anyone who makes anybody’s list!
Char said
I want to know how we all survived before Tivo! (I think it was the same way we survived without Internet and cell phones)
Chris Cree said
teenager comment. Sheesh!
Joe said
Here Carolyn,
Sorry I didn’t toss one to you earlier, I thought you were already at the sidebar ;-
*tosses one Strawberry Klondike to Carolyn*
Susan Reynolds said
Glenda I havve just the guy I want to introduce you to. Met him on twitter.com & is parital to lean-tos.
Name’s newmediajimbob & quite a looker.
Chris Cree said
Susan, I’m not proud! I’ll let y’all know whose blabbing in my direction.
Seriously though. I read through the post and it promises to be the start of a very good series.
Carolyn Manning said
Thanks Joe. I was at the sidebar, but that ice cream was calling. Gotta eat, ya know.
Marti said
Oh no, I wouldn’t spoil the plot! It’s my own teen, who since she turned 18, acts like I am toxic – LOL
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
>Susan, do tell me more !
ME Strauss said
Chris,
I’m not clear on what you were Sheesh – ing.
Yeah, Susan, my dad had SQUIRT (with Lil’ Squirt) in bottles at the saloon.
Marti said
ROTF at mention of newsmediajimbob
Chris Cree said
Ah, but Marti… Is it an act? Maybe you really are toxic somehow. You do cheat at Bingo, you know.
Susan Reynolds said
Wait, Marti – after they’re 18 or so it’s supposed to get better. When mine turned 25 they were great again.
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Yes Ting is like Squirt, and yes toxic at 18 but better in early 20s. the neice i “raised” is now 23 & a sweetheart. At 17 she HATED me (in that loving sort of way)
Susan Reynolds said
Oh Glenda, you almost have to see newmediajimbob to believe it.
Do you use twitter?
Can I make another convert? Put your hands up against the computer screen and say AMEN!
Laura Athavale Fitton said
and @newmediajimbob’s a swell guy, golly!!
Marti said
That’s true, CC – LOL
LOL @ Susan – yeah my oldest is 30 and he’s great again. Middle Son is 21 and edging towards tolerable again (I think working in the cave is affecting him though – LOL)
Marti said
I heart twitter
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Feel it Glenda, feel it. Drink the koolaid!
Rick Cockrum said
You’re lucky, Marti. Mine started in their early teens. As the others said, though, they’re almost human again by their twenties (and so are you
).
Susan Reynolds said
Well I never; do you believe that Chris Cree is twittering while supposedly deserted? I think he’s callin out to those twotterers for a Klondike bar delivery.
Michelle Wolverton said
*waves* Hi everyone! Quick peep before going to bed. Chris Cree said I could have a Klondike Bar here.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Obviously I’m missing something about newsmediajimbob. Sadly I don’t twitter, yet
Chris Cree said
Can’t spell Liz. (Actually I can spell Liz just fine: L-i-z. It’s just some of the other words my fingers seem to be challenged by tonight. Hence the Sheesh!)
Susan Reynolds said
I guess it’s time to fess up our secret twit-dentities, huh?
You’ll never guess mine.
http://twitter.com/susanreynolds
Rick Cockrum said
Glenda, we were shipwrecked with a solar collector and inverter. Your chair is safe. Maybe stuck, but safe.
Marti said
and the chant goes out, much like drunken frat boys urging their friends to chug…
“Twit-ter!”
“Twit-ter!”
“Twit-ter!”
ME Strauss said
Chris,
I can spell Liz too.
You have a visitor at #213.
Chris Cree said
Susan, If you are going to try and get my neighbor a virtual date, I figure I can help distribute virtual Klondikes!
Besides Liz had practically a truck full of the things delivered special for tonight…
Marti said
Gasps as Susan’s secret identity is revealed!
Me = http://twitter.com/Marti_L
Susan Reynolds said
Chel Pixie! Hi there :^)
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
thanks Rick, that is a relief! Are you joining us tomorrow night for the opening of Readers’ Cafe?
Carolyn Manning said
http://twitter.com/CarolynManning
Thanks, Susan.
ME Strauss said
OMG!! Susan Reynolds, you are Susan Reynolds. After all of this time, I wondered about that woman in the picture who looks just like you and has the same name as you . . . I wondered who that woman might be.
Chris Cree said
Heya Michelle! Welcome to OCN! (I’ve got way to many tabs open for my poor old computer. Common Mac! Get here soon!)
Rick Cockrum said
I’ll be stopping in, Glenda.
I think the twitterers made koolaid out of the currants.
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Hi Chel pixie if you are still here. Others, my secret identity is @pistachio
Susan Reynolds said
LOLOLOL – Liz.
Marti said
newsmediajimbob might be a good ol’ boy to have on a deserted island, what with his hunting skills and all
(turns away to hide snickering)
Joe said
Here Michelle, It seems Chris is a little lax in the Klondike area.
*tosses one to Michelle*
Chris Cree said
Carolyn has a friend.
Susan Reynolds said
ooooohhhh, Pistachio! See, I knew revealing my secret identity was a good idea.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
its tough, but so far I’m resisting twitting
Doug Meacham said
Hi Liz, Saw Chris’s Tweet about Klondike bars and I had no choice but to stop by. I would bring the following:
Guitar: hey, I’m a musician and with all this time on my hands, I might actually write some songs.
Wikipedia Pocket Edition: OK that doesn’t exist, but having access to all that stuff will provide answers to all kinds of important questions (like how to make beer).
Several Cases of Duct Tape: I have one word to explain this – MacGyver
Susan Reynolds said
Glenda, how can we fix you up with newmediajimbob then? He’s got his own lean-to and everything. I just know you’d love him. He’s even got a semi famous identical cousin.
(insert patty duke show theme song here)
Carolyn Manning said
Not yet, Chris. I only put it up a few hours ago and didn’t take the time to do much of anything else with it.
Marti said
Thanks for the twitter-add, Susan!
Ah, oh, now we have Liz checkin’ out our boy! LOL
Chris Cree said
Geeze! People come over here from Twitter and use code names.
Or are they the real names here? I’m so confused!
Susan Reynolds said
Well I for one am following Carolyn on twitter. We can’t have her without a fan club!
Becky McCray said
For a deserted island, this place sure is crowded!
Jonas Grumby said
I can’t believe the Dead Pirate Christopher didn’t assume my identity for this week’s three hour tour!
Carolyn Manning said
Thank you, Susan. By this time tomorrow, I’ll know my way around twitter like a little bird.
Michelle Wolverton said
I’m here, just doing multiple things at once per usual. Sound familar. And crashing hard.
*waves at all the pretty people she knows*
Thanks for the ice cream, Joe!
Jonas Grumby said
Ahoy Becky!
Seems we’ve got three times last week’s comments already. Where were you hiding last week?
The Skipper
Susan Reynolds said
Becky McCray as I live and breathe.
Chris Cree said
Ooh! Doug, good call on the duct tape. I’ll bring the chewing gum! We’ll MacGyver together a raft and float off the island with our volleyball!
ME Strauss said
Hi Doug!
Sorry, it took a minute to unmoderate you. Chris, will you throw a Klondike to Doug in #235?
What flavor do you want, Doug?
Marti said
I just added Carolyn as a friend at twitter.
(Glad I caught my typo saying I added her as a fiend – lol)
CC – I am me everywhere I go
Carolyn Manning said
Hi Becky. How ya doin’?
Jonas Grumby said
Wilsooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon!
ME Strauss said
LOOK!! The Skipper is here!!
He’s up at #245!
Hey Becky!!
Susan Reynolds said
Doug I didn’t see you slip in. Musta been laughing at that this bunch of tweets here on the island. But you brought good stuff!
Chris Cree said
You into salty-sweet Doug? Got some Carmel Pretzel flavored Klondike Bars here. Brand new flavor!
ME Strauss said
Marti,
I just am everywhere I go!
Becky McCray said
Hi, y’all! Jonas, Susan, Carolyn! Not to mention the Wicked Pixie!
Pass the Klondikes!
Jonas Grumby said
I’m too lazy to read back through 2,000 comments. If I have only one movie with me, it’s Pollyanna. An uplifting story with an entire town of interesting characters. As long as the island had pepperoni pizza trees, I could last as long as Robinson Crusoe.
Susan Reynolds said
I haven’t met the skipper, sad to say, But I know someone who pretended to be him on twitter last Friday.
*waves at Skipper*
Marti said
Hello to all of the lovely new commenters I didn’t previously acknowledge! Delightful to have you float up to our deserted island.
Mmmm, if only it was a dessert island – in addition to the Klondike bars, we’d have red velvet cake and key lime pie….
Doug Meacham said
Carmel-Pretzel Rocks! If this is like Giligan’s Island,are the Howells here, and more importantly, are they still mixing up martini’s every afternoon?
Michelle Wolverton said
Becky! Pistachio! Mmmmmmmmmmm Pistachio!
Susan Reynolds said
I must be really old school thinking klonkike was only one flavor. Well – or maybe mint if we were rally branching out.
Marti said
OMG I just saw this and am ROTF!
Author: Jonas Grumby
Comment:
Wilsooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon!
Jonas Grumby said
Susan,
We Skippers are a perspicacious lot. Twitter wouldn’t fit with our lifestyle.
But I’m wavin’ back at ya with all I’ve got!!
Big Al (jr)
Susan Reynolds said
Red velvet cake; now the conversation is getting yummy. It’s time to mention woopie pies.
Chris Cree said
Jonas, Welcome aboard! Hey they filmed part of Pollyanna on Amelia Island where I used to live in FL.
No. Wait. That might have been Pippi Longstockings. I get those two confused. Hmmm….
ME Strauss said
Doug,
Beverages and snacks are always here and always free. What sort of martini were you wishing for?
Becky McCray said
New, Baileys Mint Chocolate Klondikes! I just invented ‘em!
Hey, Liz! Everyone on Twitter loves you!
Chris Cree said
OK. These code names are making my head spin!
Jonas Grumby said
Marti,
The Professor cooked up a batch of coconut hooch, and I couldn’t resist!
AH2
Susan Reynolds said
But the question still is, has Liz found newmediajimbob.
And if so, is still in her chair. . .
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
sorry Susan, got sidetracked with http://blog.rogersradiointernet.com/fredandcathy/2007/06/06/computer-stuff/
Not sure how I can meet jimbob. Is he anywhere else?
Marti said
Some people are confusing those confusing Wendy’s ads with Pippi Longstockings.
Oh dear, that was confusing – LOL
Doug Meacham said
As long as this is going to be a high carb excursion, let’s not forget about Deep Fried Oreos (ala Mode)
ME Strauss said
Becky,
What’re you talking about? I’m never there! Are you doing the Pre-Press PR thing you do so well on my behalf?
ME Strauss said
Anything you want, Doug, is there in the sidebar.
Carolyn Manning said
Everybody, I’m leaving for the night. It was fun.
Twitter me and I’ll twitter you back
‘night
Marti said
If Liz is confused we’re ALL in trouble….
Jonas Grumby said
Chris,
I may make you take the bunk downwind from Gilligan for confusing Pollyanna and Pippi. I’m fairly certain nobody dressed in Pollyanna drag for a hamburger commercial…
Al
Susan Reynolds said
Good lord we have a hard enough time Keeping hin confined to one area. He might pop into Chris’ to use the grill if he’s out of kindling.
Let’s see if we can find you a picture . . .
Doug Meacham said
Liz, for me that would be a Belvedere Martini extra dry, bruised with a twist. Both glass and vodka from the freezer. Do we have one of those?
Becky McCray said
Liz, it wasn’t me. It was Pistachio:
http://twitter.com/Pistachio/statuses/154439722
Goodnight, Carolyn!
Jonas Grumby said
Doug,
I think the Howells have the appropriate supplies in their hut.
JG
Marti said
I think you can view his profile (which uses his pictures as his background) without joining twitter at:
http://twitter.com/newmediajimbob
He doesn’t show a web link
Chris Cree said
Liz isn’t confused. She just has trouble remembering she’s a rock star is all.
ME Strauss said
Oh Heck, Becky.
I make myself cry all of the time.
Susan Reynolds said
Oh LIz you don’t have to be there to be loved. We talk about you anyway. And just look at how we gleamed Cathleen Ritteriser up to – I don’t know – what’s the current level?
Just gotta know who to ask to build your buzzz :^) Beware the power of the twits.
Marti said
G’nite Carolyn!
Chris Cree said
Jonas, Tell you what. You let me have the comfortable hammock and I’ll keep your identity to myself. Deal?
Chris Brogan... said
There really *are* mojitos on a desert island? Cool!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
hi Doug, I’m sure there is a freezer. It seems to be a well stocked deserted island, which has become a desserted island. The volcano is erupting chocolate now!
Marti said
Chris Brogan got my book – yippee!
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Yup Liz, you made me cry today. (@PIstachio waves) I never realized I was still afraid of those a$$holes from school. It sounds ludicrous, right? But you had a wicked good point. Am mulling it.
Jonas Grumby said
Becky,
When you send the rescue vehicle, please attach a FULL BARGE of those Baileys Chocolate Mint Klondike bars.
Or, if those are in short supply, Tia Maria mocha bars (which unfortunately have a low melting temp at full gravity) would work well, too.
JG
ME Strauss said
Oh my! Think of it. We could all be SOBs, Twits, and Grasshoppers.
Heaven bless the 21st Century!
Susan Reynolds said
Hi Chris Brogan. Always a crowd pleaser . . but that said, we’re on a deserted island but we’ll have none of that full frontal nudity you tweet-threatened last week.
Chris Cree said
Ladies and Gentlemen! Chris Brogan is on the island.
What’s your Klondike Bar preference, Chris? We’ve got lots to choose from here.
Becky McCray said
Hey, Chris. Amazing what you can get drop shipped these days, isn’t it?
Jonas Grumby said
Chris Cree,
As mentioned previously, a Tia Maria Mocha Klondike should be sufficient.
El Skipero
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
okkk Marti, just viewed jimbob’s pic. Now remind me what it was about him? It’s not obvious from the pic. I’m still missing something!
ME Strauss said
I feel like we’re at Woodstock. . . .
Ladies and Gentleman, Mr. Richie Havens!! um, er,
Mr. Chris Brogan!!
Hey Chris check out comment 295
Marti said
OK, now I am confused. Is Chris = Chris?
Joe said
If I had to be stranded
on a desert isle
Duct tape and Swiss Army knife
would surely top the pile
Of things that were necessary
to survive
To keep myself and my friends
another day alive
But when we were finally found
and saved
My friends would be the only ones
who twittered!
Berma Shave
Nite Liz
Nite All
Jonas Grumby said
Chris Brogan!!!
Oh No!! He’s the celebrity that shows up and gets picked up by a helicopter, leaving all of the rest of us castaways behind!!! Aaarghh!
Have pity on us, Chris Brogan!
P.S. This is sorta what I was talking about in that comment, but not exactly.
Marti said
Glenda, newsmediajimbob is either a hoot or extremely annoying depending on your frame of mind. He makes crude yet sometimes clever comments at Twitter.
ME Strauss said
Good Night, Joe,
Sleepy swell.
Chris Brogan... said
How can so many people I love all be in one place? Oh yes, the power of Liz. : )
Chris Cree said
I feel like I’m back in high school! There were 3 Chrisesses in my graduating class. Of 47 total students. Something like a 6% Chris ratio.
Very confusing.
Jonas Grumby said
Marti!!!
Never, ever, cross the Chris’s!
JG
Becky McCray said
Good night, Joe!
Brogan, I don’t know why your threats of nudity have made you a celebrity around here!
ME Strauss said
Skipper,
Chris Brogran is really the missing youngest Bridges brother.
Jeff, Beau, Chris.
Chris Cree said
Wouldn’t want to see Chris Cross, now would we?
Jonas Grumby said
Night, Joe!
Susan Reynolds said
Only threats of an Irishman’s nudity get my attention, Becky.
Marti said
Is Chris Brogan in jungle camouflage here on our little island?
Becky McCray said
oh, Cree, that was painful! You probably know all the bad Chris puns!
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Marti — Chris and Chris are just the start of it. There are like 4 more where they came from (Twitter?). Ahem, each uniquely wonderful, of course.
Becky McCray said
I’m wondering if I should mention the chaps…
Marti said
G’Night, Joe! Peace be with you
Jonas Grumby said
Liz,
Touche! (Although he’d probably want to be the younger Connery brother, but that’s a discussion for another time.)
Skipster
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
I have come to the conclusion that open mic nite should not be attempted sober!
Chris Brogan... said
@Chris Cree- 8 Chrises in my graduating class. 9 in the hospital on the day I was born. TONS of Chrises in tech: pirillo, anderson, cree, heuer, penn.
So glad to see you wonderful people. Becky brings me booze. Cree brings a Klondike bar. Reynolds reminds me to keep my coconut on. And the rest of you? You’re all top of the palms to me. : )
Jonas Grumby said
Mr. Cree,
The punishment for such insubordination is to wear your uniform backwards for a week!
The Skipper
P.S. ROFLMAO at the most obscure reference that’ll grace this blog this year!
Chris Cree said
Glenda, sober’s fine if you don’t try to keep up with everything. Just let it sort of wash over you. Like the surf!
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Hey guys, remember those code names that were confusing Chris Cree so much? Perhaps we should each assume a Chriscode name…. Suan, you can be Chris Reynolds, our fine hostess, Chris Strauss, etc… Just a thought.
Jonas Grumby said
Glenda,
We try to refrain from sharing the “secret handshake” in the open.
Commodore Grumby
Marti said
Hark! The Brogan raft has washed up on the beach!
Jonas Grumby said
Laura,
That’s a fine idea!
Chriskipper
Michelle Wolverton said
OMG! It’s Chris Brogan!
Did you know he’s a cheerleader? No really. I’ve seen him in a skirt.
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Ooooh! I got mine! Christachio!
Chris Cree said
My head hurts.
Maybe Glenda’s right after all…
Becky McCray said
Chel, you *must* tell me that story!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
most nights I follow along fine. But tonight, I think some have inhaled some of those suspicions looking leaves beyond yonder cuz it makes no sense!
secret handshake?
Jonas Grumby said
Michelle,
Please link to pictures
Chriskipper
Laura Athavale Fitton said
@Chriscree I DO think Glenda has a point.
@ME Strauss It took me all day, but I *finally* said it out loud. To my daughter. Who is 8 months today. Who cooed and smiled and “said” why you silly, silly mommy, of course that’s gone now. So, THANKS!
Marti said
LOL @ Glenda!
Chris Brogan... said
Save Me, Save the world. : /
Becky McCray said
Glenda, stop trying to make it make sense! That’s the key! Go for the relaxed island attitude.
Marti said
My sides ache from laughing so hard at all of y’all!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
CC, have another drink. Everything will become clear again!
Michelle Wolverton said
Hmmmmmmmm. I wonder what Brogan would pay me for the pictures. Sold to the highest bidder! Whatcha got?
Laura Athavale Fitton said
@Glenda the secret handshake is merely twitter. Think of it as a 24×7 version of this.
Even the @ is from there. And the codenames.
It’s a lot like Kansas/Oz. “You were there, and you were there, and YOU were there…”
Try it sometime, you might like it.
(OOOooooohhhh and on Twitter we could make you the good witch of the South!!!)
–Christachio
Jonas Grumby said
Glenda,
You said “I have come to the conclusion that open mic nite should not be attempted sober!”
and I turned that into “the secret handshake”
Sorry!
Chriskipper
Becky McCray said
In fact, let’s all hang on to a relaxed island attitude tomorrow. When someone tries to be a pain in your butt, just smile, and think, I’m in the islands!
Laura Athavale Fitton said
@Chel more Gin Tings for that picture — icy & refreshing Carribbean grapefruit soda with gin!!
Chris Cree said
Glenda, If I start drinking it won’t be just one!
To make it even harder on my brain I’ve been writing a blog post and Twittering through all this.
And I’m with Marti. My sides hurt from laughing so much tonight.
Becky McCray said
@Chel I have booze to trade! Lots of it!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
aw heck, someone toss me one of those spiked Klondikes and some of those funny leaves. Might as well roll with it
Michelle Wolverton said
Okay Pistachio and Becky wins! Only cause I need a drink desperately after today.
*cue Rockstar Poor*
I love Chris Brogan and he’s going to be like a big star ya know?
Marti said
We are on a tropical island…who knows what kind of leaves there might be….
I was ROTF at the new show on HBO “John From Cincinnati” when one character asked another what his policy on imbibing the herb was.
Mike DeWitt said
Becky,
Hang loose works for me!
Mike
ME Strauss said
Laura!
You have made my day!
I was Alice in Wonderland in the same way.
http://lettingmebe.blogspot.com/2005/11/through-looking-glass.html
Susan Reynolds said
Christachio, Your comment about your daughter saying “silly mommy” made me cry in a totally different way. Thanks for sharing that in the middle of all this nutty stuff
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Spiked Klondikes for Chris Hyatt, comin right up!
Becky McCray said
See, that’s Liz all up and down. Fun, funny, poignant, friendly and smart. A hard combination to master.
Mike said
I need to RSS all your stuff (kicks self)
Becky McCray said
Now Liz will go all humble on us…..
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Oh now I’m gittin choked up again, maybe time for that drink.
If I only weren’t having to type 1 handed…
(Cuz the 8 month old is on my hip. Why? What did you think I meant?)
Susan Reynolds said
Chris Cree, you think we could go on stage with this act or would the only ones laughing be US?
ME Strauss said
Well, Becky, I know about that combination. I’m still working on mastering it.
ME Strauss said
Becky!
I typed that comment and then read your “humble” line. Too funny!
Becky McCray said
Knew I’d catch you with that one, Liz!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks Laura for the spiked Klondike. Try typing with one thumb!
Marti said
I brought Alice in Wonderland as one of my three books….
The comment about “silly mommy†made me nostalgic for the days when I wasn’t toxic – LOL
Author: Susan Reynolds
Comment:
Chris Cree, you think we could go on stage with this act or would the only ones laughing be US? I would laugh, I am a comic’s dream – big guffaw-er – LOL
Jonas Grumby said
Well, Little Buddy will be missing soon, so I’m going to have to shove off. Try to remember me in “Adventures in Pardise” and not you-know-what! ;-(
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Read Liz’ Alice post, now inviting her to join my new KABWWAOPIS club. (kick ass bloggers who were afraid of people in school). It starts now. Anyone else?
Jonas Grumby said
Well, Little Buddy will be missing soon, so I’m going to have to shove off. Try to remember me in “Adventures in Paradise” and not you-know-what! ;-(
Marti said
Fare thee well, Jonas
Becky McCray said
Do you have any idea how hard it was to arrange for an entire cargo ship of liquor on this island? I had to get Chris Cree to move it through port in the US! I think he sampled a bit too much of the merchandise, if you ask me. Health inspection, indeed!
Chris Cree said
Susan, I don’t think the only folks laughing would be those of us from the US. I mean there are some Canadians in this group tonight, right?
Susan Reynolds said
Darn, I should have linked to the Bob Denver Memorial Artistamp before the skipper left. He woulda been touched.
Becky McCray said
Goodnight, Jonas! Have a safe journey back to the mainland!
Susan Reynolds said
Chris Cree, ROFL. Now you reminded me of poutine and I’m hungry again.
Jonas Grumby said
Now Becky,
No good deed goes unpunished, so look forward to more foolishness next week from Mr. Ben Dover or whoever is appropriate given Liz’s chosen topic.
Little John Jr.
Chris Brogan... said
I like Becky’s idea of having an island attitude tomorrow. I’m in. (I hope to *.deity).
Good night, people I love. I’m hopefully off to bon nuit.
–Chris Chris…
Marti said
I gotta flag down the next passing freighter, as the ol’ alarm clock will whistle it’s wake-up tune in a mere 4 hours from now.
It’s been a true delight! Peace and joy to all of you!
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Arrrrrrrgh Poutine. The elusive Poutine. My hockey teammates have regaled me the legend of the gravy soaked french fries and yet…
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
CC, I’m Canadian, eh.
Becky McCray said
Connie Reece is here, but she’s trying to read through the previous comments about @newmediajimbob. May take a while for her to reach this side of the island, where all the good party is now!
Susan Reynolds said
Chistachio, count me in. Thats a helluvan acronym.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
nite CC. It has been an experience!
Becky McCray said
Goodnight, Marti and Chris Brogan! Sail straight!
Chris Cree said
OK. Poutine does not look at all appetizing to me. Granted the 17 Klondike bars I’ve had tonight might be an influence, but… Nope. Not diggin’ it.
Oh, Wow! Look at all the crayon on the screen.
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Night CB
Susan Reynolds said
Gravy laden, no! They forgot to mention the curds, the luscious about to melt curds which must go on before the gravy.
Ice wine and poutine. Now there’s some good eatin’ Lake Ontario style
ME Strauss said
Goodnight, Skipper, Marti, and Chris Brogan!
Everyone have a great sleep.
Ben Yoskovitz said
Anyone still here?!?!
Chris Cree said
Folks, I’ve got to shut down now and get some shuteye.
Thanks to all for making this a particularly fun Open Comment Night. I had a blast!
‘Night!
Connie Reece said
Hey, I’m here. Anybody left?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Susan, are you Canadian too?
Becky McCray said
Ben! Throw that man a lifeline, and a Klondike bar quick!
ME Strauss said
I’m an island breeze . . .
Laura,
I think your club is too backward looking. How about Kickass bloggers who’ve Forgotten About the Brats From Their School Days? or some such?
Laura Athavale Fitton said
And presto, the bigger daughter is 2 “today”. Happy new day, east coast.
How can she possibly be TWO already?
ME Strauss said
Ben AND Connie!
Hmmmm Does anyone find it suspicious that they arrived so close together? Have you two been plotting to take over the world again?
Connie Reece said
Don’t be throwing me a Klondike bar … just had dessert: coffee gelato w/ Heath bar crunch. mmmmmm
Laura Athavale Fitton said
KABWFABFTSD! KABWFABFTSD! KABWFABFTSD! yes.
or better still,
KABWAKA
Kickass bloggers who are kickass
Susan Reynolds said
Almost Canadian – grew up on the American side of the Niagara river almost at Lake Ontario.
Becky McCray said
Ben, come on ashore here and relax in one of these comfy hammocks. This is the partying-est desert island you’ll ever see!
Connie Reece said
Shoot, Ben, our plot has been revealed!
ME Strauss said
Laura, I like how you think.
Susan Reynolds said
Hi Connie Reece! And take off that boa, it’s way too hot for the island. Besides, you might attract the wildlife.
Connie Reece said
I’m trying to Twitter and open-mic comment at the same time. This could get interesting.
Susan Reynolds said
Ooooo oooh, Ben! So glad you tweeted you wer coming.
Connie Reece said
Susan, I can’t wear the boa outside. Gives me hot flashes. **fanning**
Susan Reynolds said
Ben it’s been forever since I saw you at a party. Maybe that’s because I’ve not gotten here in months but anyhow. . .
Connie Reece said
Can’t believe so many of my Twitter pals are also over here at Liz’ place. But then Liz is a great hostess. Even on a deserted island.
Ben Yoskovitz said
I could use a hammock and a Klondike. Hhhm…
Nice to see things going so strong here and so late!! But there’s no way I can keep track of this and Twitter at the same time!
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Coming from you Liz, that’s a big compliment. (Clinks my icy Gin Ting glass against Chris Strauss’ Pina Colada (?))
Connie Reece said
So did NewMediaJimBob show up over here tonight or were y’all just talking about him?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
just be careful of those leaves over there, Connie!
Susan Reynolds said
Ben I’ve got a screenshot that only those who’ve tried this would appreciate. Gotta upload it someplace in memory of this event.
ME Strauss said
No, NewMediaJimBob is still a phantom of our imagination.
Becky McCray said
Goodnight Chris, Connie, Ben, Susan, Liz, Laura, Glenda, and whoever else is still on the deserted island. I’m off the dreamland, if not the mainland. You have no idea how long it takes to sail back to Oklahoma!
Remember to keep your relaxed island attitude tomorrow!
Connie Reece said
Good night Becky!
And Liz, I think NewMediaJimBob is a figment of someone’s imagination, just not sure whose.
ME Strauss said
Good night Becky!
Thanks for making it so fun!
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Night Becky
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Hey, I’m past tired. Can you guys watch the baby while I go to sleep? She still seems to be crawling around something lively. I am sure she’ll nod off soon. I’ll just have her type here if she needs anything. ****YYAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWNN****
Susan Reynolds said
Multitasking and the hour seem to be taxing my laptop. Better get some things wrapped up here all; Great seeing you.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
lol “I think NewMediaJimBob is a figment of someone’s imagination, just not sure whose.” Cowboys in chaps did it more for me!
Ben Yoskovitz said
I’m done for the evening as well.
Ciao!
Connie Reece said
Like me them cowboys too, Glenda. LOL
I’m really fading, y’all. Glad I got to drop by for the final moments of the comment fest over here.
Susan Reynolds said
Thanks for all the laughs, and as always to our charming hostess, Liz.
ME Strauss said
Good night all,
Sweetest dreams!
Thanks for being stranded with me!
Laura Athavale Fitton said
Bye Chris Reynolds, Chris Reece, Chris Hyatt, Ben, and our wonderful hostess Liz. > Have a good night!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
I am going to call it a night too. Off to email a few local radio stations to see if they will promote my running in the blog for a year contest. Thanks for a great escape!
Kirk M said
Okay…so I accidentally subscribed to last nights Open Mic jam (only different) and woke up this morning to 345 email messages from all you folks partying on the island.
No wonder my computer is acting strangely…it’s been up all night.
Marti said
Thanks to Liz and everyone who floated by last night for a delightful conversation!
Pug At The Beach said
Sorry I missed this conversation last night. I was actually ON THE BEACH! Staying here for business and some fun. Walking the beach IS business for me.
For those of you who want to have the beach complete with sounds of the ocean, calypso music and all, visit http://www.pugatthebeach.com
Pug At The Beach, because…
Sometimes all you need in life is the wisdom of a good dog.TM
zakman said
Oh My God.
427 comments.
My default reaction was to get intimidated and run away… but I stopped. (I’m learning what I have to run away from and where I have to stop.)
Stranded on a deserted island? I’m there. I was born there, grew up there and still living there, though now I’m trying to build raft with corked bottles.
Ask me what I’d bring to a city…..
Oh well, I think the mic is closed now… missed it last nite
Anyways, Hi! to Liz and all you wonderful guys
ME Strauss said
Hi everyone!
Kirk, I guess you know you were missed.
Marti, how you to always stop back to say “thank you!”
Pug, I hope you’ll make it sometime.
Zakman, You’re so good. One day you’ll see that for sure.
Alex Shalman said
A deserted island… just me and Liz… we would have so much to talk about!
ME Strauss said
Hi Alex!
There are lots more here besides us!