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The Mic Is On: It's a Virtual Cookout Tonight!

August 11, 2009 by Liz Leave a Comment


It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

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.

Bring Whatever You Like to Eat!

Let’s get some friends and enjoy the evening in the backyard. Let’s forget about bosses and mentors, outsourcing, or hiring a virtual assistant. We can talk about mosquitoes, and the fire burning, and maybe tell a story or two. Just like when we used to have time to do things like that …

Remember when?

Let’s bring it back for the heck of it!

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image: sxc.hu

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)

Oh, and bring links of your favorite CookOut things to share!

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Comments

  1. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Hey Liz!

    Reply
  2. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Hey Glenda,
    How’d it go with those munchies last night?

    Reply
  3. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    I remained munchie-less, unfortunately.

    Reply
  4. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    That has a lot to do with why I decided to have a cookout tonight. I was going to do something else and I got up out of bed to rewrite the post because I kept thinking about you with the munchies. heh heh

    Reply
  5. Shirley @ Solo Business Marketing says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    A cookout is perfect for this evening.

    I jumped past the food and brought the smores.

    Things on my mind for the cookout:

    1. Looking for a contractor to renovate my kitchen.

    2. What would it take for my cable company would bring back those great exercise videos they used to play?

    3. See that hot dog on the grill? Don’t touch, it’s mine.

    Reply
  6. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Shirley!
    Awesome to see you!
    How’s business?

    I’ve got plenty of hot dogs for you … and for Glenda, and for everybody who wants one!!

    Klondike bars too!!

    Reply
  7. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Hey Liz and Glenda – There is fresh corn on the cob cooking right now and hot dogs too – but it’s a cook-in at our house tonight – too darn hot to cook out.

    Reply
  8. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Thanks Liz for thinking of me. I’ve been hungry for days, don’t know why. Anyway, I made some Heavenly Hash for our cookout.

    Reply
  9. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Hi Char!
    Fresh corn on the cob is one of my all-time favorites. Oh man … I’m dying to have some …

    Reply
  10. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Hey Char and Shirley!

    Reply
  11. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Glenda!
    I didn’t know anyone made Heavenly Hash outside my hometown. What do you put in it?

    My husband never heard of it until he met my family.

    Reply
  12. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    It is fabulous – my Mom got it at the Farmer’s Market Saturday. It’s so good this summer we have been eating it a few times a week.

    Reply
  13. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Shirley!

    Reply
  14. Israel says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Hi, first time here.
    Just stoping by after placing 3 pork chops on my BBQ. Anyone?
    Warm and humid, but such is life in the Tropics, Puerto Rico !

    Reply
  15. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Wow Liz, you even know what Heavenly Hash is! I knew you were wise. The usual – sour cream, mini marshmallows, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, merichino cherries [how ever its spelled], and coconut. One of the things I can make. What do you put in it?

    Reply
  16. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    I have to tell you, Glenda.
    I never liked the stuff, but that sounds right … not sure that they used the coconut, pretty sure they used grapes — all kinds.

    Reply
  17. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Glenda – we had Heavenly Hash at the kids swim team potluck – it was so good but I had no clue what it was called. Now I know what to look up to get a recipe.

    Reply
  18. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    #14
    Hey Israel!
    Thanks for stopping by! Want to get to Puerto Rico. Bring pictures?

    Reply
  19. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Is it time to put out some salsa and chips?

    Reply
  20. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    What’s everyone got their mouths’ full of sweet corn and hots, I bet.

    Reply
  21. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Liz – how is the Chicago Social Media scene doing? You all always seem to be having fun and getting more people involved!

    Reply
  22. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Char, the fancy people call it Ambrosia.

    Reply
  23. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Hi everyone!

    Kansas City represented here with KC Strip steaks and BBQ beef brisket, swimming in sweet KC style BBQ sauce!

    Reply
  24. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    If you’re tired of the cooking and the smoke, we can move across to the harbor and look at the boats.

    http://twitpic.com/dk6ye

    Reply
  25. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Hi Marti, good to see you!

    Reply
  26. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Char,
    Social Media here is growing… and it’s very social. Last Tuesday was three tweetups in a row. We’re finding each other everywhere, but again every tweetup has plenty of people I’ve never met. The group sure is growing!

    Reply
  27. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful view, Liz !

    Reply
  28. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    #22
    Yeah, Glenda,
    I’ve heard it called Ambrosia too!

    I wonder which ethnic culture it’s attributed to.

    Reply
  29. Israel says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Hey Liz,
    Watch this video: http://slide.com/t/0/2/fI6KNMQi-GAs

    A brief collection!
    You are wellcome here any time.
    Ups, let run outside!

    Reply
  30. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    The marinas and boats were some of my favorite things about my visit to Chicago in May! I’m taking my plate of food over to a boat and relaxing there.

    Reply
  31. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    Hi Liz, Glenda, Shirley, Char and Israel!

    Where’s Joe?
    Hope this finds all of you well tonight! What a fabulous spread!

    Reply
  32. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Hey Marti,
    Awesome to see you!
    Those KC Strips look awesome … and here I thought they shipped all of the good ones to Chicago!

    Reply
  33. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    (whispering to Liz) We keep all the BEST meats hidden in a secret locker *grin*

    Reply
  34. Israel says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Hi Marti,

    New here and enjoying.

    Reply
  35. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Liz, according to Wikipedia, “In ancient Greek mythology, ambrosia (Greek: ????????) is sometimes the food, sometimes the drink, of the gods, often depicted as conferring ageless immortality upon whoever consumes it. It was brought to the gods in Olympus by doves (Odyssey xii.62), so may have been thought of in the Homeric tradition as a kind of divine exhalation of the Earth.” Who knew!

    Reply
  36. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    I like all kinds of jello salads for summer meals. There’s a really good one made with cherry jello that substitutes Coca Cola for the liquid, so the jello tastes like cherry coke.

    Reply
  37. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    #27 Huge view, small condo … heh heh

    Reply
  38. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    #29 Israel,
    You’re funny!

    Reply
  39. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Great to meet you Israel! Hope you’re having a good time. I’m a southern gal, can I get a glass of sweet tea or a bowl of banana pudding with vanilla wafers?

    Reply
  40. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    #33
    Marti, I always suspected you had something up your sleeve … who knew?

    Reply
  41. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Marti, that sounds interesting! Wonder if it’d work with 7-up too, like sparkling jello???

    Reply
  42. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Liz, this isn’t helping with my munchies . 😉

    Reply
  43. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Yes, Glenda, I’ve had it made with lemon-lime jello and 7-Up. You can throw in any kind of fruit you like too. The cherry jello one has chopped up cherries and pecans (which us hillbillies call PEE-cahns) LOL

    Reply
  44. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Glenda!
    I love the story of Ambrosia, but I was wondering which culture came up with the marshmallow recipe … 🙂

    Reply
  45. Israel says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Sorry Marti,

    This is the Caribbean.
    Pina Coladas, Rum and Coke and any kind of colds.
    No sweets anymore till later.

    Reply
  46. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Yes Liz, I am a tricky little minx – LOL!

    Reply
  47. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    #37 – once my kids are grown I am going to be finding myself a small condo with a huge view – I am very envious Liz!

    Reply
  48. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Oh Israel, I ADORE Pina Coladas! (Now my mouth is really watering)

    I’ve never visited the Caribbean, but I hope I get to someday – it looks and sounds beautiful.

    Reply
  49. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Israel,
    What do you mean “any kind of colds”?

    Reply
  50. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Char,
    Pick a view that doesn’t get frozen four months a year, just sayin’

    Reply
  51. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Marti,
    You’re a tricky little minx with the steaks and the paranormal stories who makes us laugh …

    Reply
  52. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Liz – this is the view I am going for:
    http://casualkeystrokes.com/kinsale-ireland-in-pictures-part-1/

    On the southern coast of Ireland…

    Reply
  53. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Char,
    Have you read the Diana Gabaldon books?

    Reply
  54. Israel says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Beers… mostly
    But also various fruit mixed drinks (way pass the pina coladas), frappes and spceial local mixes that usually are made with plenty of ice…

    Reply
  55. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    No – what are they about?

    Reply
  56. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Char, Ireland is also on my list of places I hope I get to visit someday. It looks so beautiful, and my father’s people are from there.

    Here’s a view from our pumpkin patch:
    http://enterthelaughter.com/pumpkin-patch.jpg

    Reply
  57. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Marti – Ireland is absolutely my favorite place on earth. My grandparents live there and I have visited many times. You have to go there one day.

    Reply
  58. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Liz, a quick lesson in the history of marshmallows mentions Europe, Asia and Egypt. Perhaps on Homer’s travels, he came across marshmallows and added them to the ambrosia mix. Or, was it Gulliver? Who knows. Would you like some more?

    Reply
  59. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    #53 Guarantee you read 1 you’ll want to read them all …

    http://www.amazon.com/Outlander-Diana-Gabaldon/dp/0440212561

    Reply
  60. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Hi folks! I’ve got an assortment of fresh yummies with me. Homemade bread, a blueberry crisp, a yogurt cake, a batch of fresh granola and some homemade yogurt.

    (No, really! See? http://chappysmom.com/2009/08/09/no-whey/ )

    Reply
  61. Erica OGrady says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I’m bringing Rudy’s – The WORST BBQ in Texas 😉 But my God is their BBQ Sauce incredible!!!

    Reply
  62. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Anyone for blueberry crisp with a Klondike bar? heh heh

    Reply
  63. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Mmm … blueberry crisp and a Klondike Bar …

    Reply
  64. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    #58
    I think I’m going to make s’mores.

    Gotta find some sticks first and build a fire on the beach.

    Reply
  65. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Char, the picture you linked is gorgeous! (sweet sigh)

    Reply
  66. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    S’mores work too!

    Reply
  67. Israel says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Marti,
    you are wellcome. You and everyone, follow this link for an idea.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux5RBHOJIK0&feature=related

    Reply
  68. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Hi Deb! Your photo homemade bread, blueberry crisp, yogurt cake, batch of fresh granola and some homemade yogurt looks incredible! YUM!

    (I am going to be so bloated after this – LOL)

    Reply
  69. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Marti, I was BUSY on Sunday morning!

    Reply
  70. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Ok Liz – I am going to grab one of her books next time I am at the library.

    Reply
  71. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    We can watch shooting stars tonight too! The annual Perseid shower could send up to 200 meteors per hour streaking across the sky.

    Thank you for the shout-out to my paranormal story, Liz. You are such a sweetie!

    Reply
  72. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Erica OGrady!!
    So sorry you were stuck in moderation!!
    Ruby’s BBQ!!

    Come in girl!

    Reply
  73. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Liz, I really liked the first Outlander book, thought the next 2 were okay, but then the whole thing fizzled for me. I’m a sucker for a good time travel story, though!

    Reply
  74. Israel says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    BBQ here is done.
    Nice meeting and talking to you all.

    See YA!!

    Hasta Luego,
    Cheers!

    Reply
  75. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Meteor shower info:
    http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20090811/sc_space/strongmeteorshowerexpectedtonight

    “The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a good show this week for those willing to get up in the wee hours of the morning and wait patiently for the shooting stars.

    In North America, the best time to watch will be between midnight to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, but late Tuesday night and also Wednesday night could prove fruitful, weather permitting.

    The Perseids are always reliable, and sometimes rather spectacular. The only things that puts a damper on the August show are bad weather or bright moonlight. Unfortunately this week, as the Perseids reach their peak Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the moon will be high in the sky, outshining the fainter meteors.”

    Still, skywatchers around the globe will have a good chance of spotting the brighter meteors. Some already are enjoying the show.”

    Reply
  76. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Oh –Deb!
    I got through 6 of them.
    I think Jamie was the best hero in a novel EVAH!!

    Reply
  77. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Great to meet you, Israel – please come back!

    Reply
  78. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Hasta Luego, Israel!
    cheers!

    Reply
  79. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Hi Erica! Have a glass of iced tea!

    Reply
  80. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    [marti does her impression of Carl Sagan]

    Reply
  81. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Liz, I just checked my list. I read the first three books twice, and the fourth one once, and then stopped (in 2004). (Excel reading lists are wonderful things.)

    Reply
  82. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    LOL Liz!

    It’s one of the best things about living out in the sticks, is we can see the stars shining so brightly, and enjoy meteor showers from a lawn chair in our front yard.

    Reply
  83. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    #81
    I think I need you to organize my life.

    Reply
  84. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Deb, a reading list is a great idea! I hate it when I check out a library book only to discover (too late) that it’s one I’ve already read. What a clever girl you are!

    Reply
  85. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Liz, where is Joe tonight? I hate to think of an Open Mike Chat without his wonderful round-up “Burma Shave” poem.

    Reply
  86. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Marti, I’ve been keeping a reading list since 1996 (wish I’d started sooner), and I transcribed the whole thing to Excel a couple years ago–it took weeks! It’s very handy, though. I’m just a little behind, but as of June 29th, I’d read 3,680 books since Jan 1, 1996 … which means I’m over 3,700 now.

    Reply
  87. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Of course, I re-read books constantly, so doubling up on library books is never a bad thing anyway!

    Reply
  88. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Wow Deb! You are a voracious reader! Do you have a favorite genre, or go for all sorts of styles? Do you read paper books only, or do you read e-books too?

    Reply
  89. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Deb,
    You astound me …

    Reply
  90. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Marti,
    I’m missing Joe too!

    Reply
  91. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    [sorry, got lost in a post about my favourite singer]

    Reply
  92. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Glenda,
    Who’s your favorite singer?

    Reply
  93. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    I read a LOT. As proof? I offer you my reading lists (posted every month on my blog):

    http://chappysmom.com/category/monthly-reading-list/

    Reply
  94. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Here is the view from my front yard, looking south:

    http://digitaldoorway.net/Resized_Fog_Valley.JPG

    This is what I love about living out here.

    Good to see you again, Glenda!

    Deb, that is an amazing number of books!

    Reply
  95. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    ok Deb, what’s your secret to finding so much time to read? I’m enjoying Michael J Fox’s latest right now. I love his writing style.

    Reply
  96. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Liz, this might give you a hint http://www.flickr.com/photos/8684493@N02/sets/72157622006984784/ 😉

    Reply
  97. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Deb, You read Dorothy Dunnett!
    She’s another one, but I have to read a whole series in order. I love carrying on the story. 🙂

    Reply
  98. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Oh Heck, Glenda.
    How did I ever forget that!

    Reply
  99. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Glenda–I think the word you’re looking for is addiction. More than knitting. More than writing. More than the internet. Reading is my default behavior–if I’m not doing something ELSE, I’m reading. Even when I AM doing something else–brushing my teeth, stirring something on the stove, petting the dog, watching television…

    Reply
  100. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    liz, I REALLY don’t know how you forgot that!

    Reply
  101. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Just checked your list Deb – you do have a nice variety in there.

    Oh dear, I keep opening links from my e-mailed comments – just realized I have seven windows open – LOL!

    Glenda, the Rod Stewart pics are great!

    Reply
  102. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Deb, well, reading isn’t a bad addiction to have!

    Reply
  103. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Oh, and Liz, thank you SO MUCH for getting the “notify me of follow-up comments” back. I love that feature, because I CAN open links etc. from my mail and not lose my place here.

    Reply
  104. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    At least reading keeps me out of the kitchen–can’t bake ALL the time.

    Reply
  105. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Thanks Marti! I didn’t know we could now take pics with small cameras at concerts. How exciting.

    Reply
  106. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Deb do you have a Kindle, or are all your books actually printed on paper?

    Reply
  107. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Printed on paper. Though I need to get rid of at least half of them, which breaks my heart! I’d love a Kindle, but have concerns about longevity and DRM and such…

    Reply
  108. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    That’s really neat, Glenda! I am so happy for you to have gone to the concert!

    Reply
  109. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Marti, this was my fifth or sixth time seeing Rod. He was as good as the first time. 😉

    Reply
  110. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Yes, I guess a Kindle would be nice, but I didn’t like that thing that happened when they deleted books with no warning from the devices due to a copyright issue. Doubly ironic since they deleted “1984”.

    Reply
  111. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    That is awesome, Glenda! Do you ever run into accessibility issues at a concert venue?

    Reply
  112. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Deb, I used to sell used books on Amazon Marketplace, so I got to read a lot of books before I sold them. Unless you have something fairly rare, it’s kind of hard to make much selling them, but it might be an option for you. Or there are book sharing clubs that I’ve heard of…can’t think of the name right now (I’m getting old and senile *grin*)

    Reply
  113. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Glenda,
    How often do you run into a day without accessibility issues?

    Reply
  114. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Marti, I’ve considered that, but considering I need to get rid of 1000-1500 books, the amount of time it would take to list them all would be considerable!

    Reply
  115. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Marti, welllll, the two wheelchair sections were sold out, so we were in the Visions Lounge – accessible but way more pricey. I overheard that wheelchairs are not allowed on the floor at our stadium cuz of fire regulations. ONe time I’d like to be in the front row! But the most annoying thing is when people stand up in front us; that’s one good thing about the wheelchair section, the way its built. But each venue is different.

    Reply
  116. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    #113 Liz, it depends if I stay home or go out and where out. I did the grocery shopping today, without any real issues. But other days, going elsewhere, can be another story.

    Reply
  117. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Yes Deb, that would take a long time!

    Glenda, that is sad that people would stand up in front of you. I hope you still managed to have a good time!

    Reply
  118. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Glenda, sometimes I am amazed at people’s rudeness.

    Reply
  119. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Marti, its tough. I don’t want to get after people for enjoying themselves. But we didn’t pay that much to stare at their ass either! Saturday was good though.

    Reply
  120. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Canada Day was more of a bummer http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2009/given-the-bum-view-on-canada-day/

    Reply
  121. Marti_L says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    I’m glad for you Glenda, and always amazed at your spirit and positive attitude! God bless you, darlin’.

    Well, this has been so much fun! Thank you all for a wonderful evening. Conversations at Liz’s Open Mike Nights are always engaging and interesting.

    Hope all of you have a great week – peace and joy to all!

    ~waves bye bye~

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  122. Char says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Too much multi-tasking in my world tonight – time for s’mores and then bed for all my kiddos.

    See you next week!

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  123. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Bye Marti!
    Bye Char!

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  124. --Deb says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Okay, folks, I’ve got to go, too. It’s been fun!

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  125. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Glenda!
    I think it’s awesome you’re not angry most of the time. But then I suppose you’d only be bringing yourself down, eh?

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  126. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Bye Deb!!
    Thanks for bringing all of that lovely food!!

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  127. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Liz, what’s the point of angry, tho I do have my moments as you know. life’s too short.

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  128. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Night Marti and Char!

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  129. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    And Deb too.

    Is it you and I left, Liz?

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  130. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Yep Glenda, we’re here singing together. 🙂

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  131. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Singing with a friend, a good way to end a cookout.

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  132. ME Liz Strauss says

    August 11, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    I think we’re singing a lullaby.

    Good night sweet friend. 🙂

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  133. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    August 11, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    G’night Liz, thanks for being a friend.

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  134. Rob says

    August 12, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Deb a great place to get rid of your books online is http://www.abundatrade.com. As an avid reader, we box up the books and send them over. It is easier and quicker than trying to list the books. If you have a large quantity, abundatrade.com sends you a scanner and packing slips for shipping.

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