Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Listing

You startled me
In not so much your words,
But your approach.
It was fast
And filled my head
With nonsense words
And warmth
When you weren’t there.
So, I went under
And swallowed
The surge. And above
My head is swirling water.
My hand slapping at the surface,
Desperate for structure
Steep stone. Then
My fingers finding rooted edge
Holding ground,
Finally. Almost out of breath
When I pulled myself up.
Entwined in mine, fingers
Not rooted mass, but flesh.
That took the shape
Of mysteries ability
To suddenly deliver me
Upon the edge was all
That I was meant to be.

4,847 comments:

«Oldest   ‹Older   1401 – 1600 of 4847   Newer›   Newest»
elena said...

Wendy you can borrow that costume anytime. Actually I have several to choose from.

Anon616 said...

Goodie and thanks Elena!!!! I like costumes! As long as no one tries to put me in a grey wig!
;)

Will and costume shopping be done tomorrow? Or, perhaps just accessories?

elena said...

No costume shopping with Stormy around it would totally scar her for life. LOL

ergoproxy said...

costumes???

elena said...

Don't ask Ergo

Don't ask

Anon616 said...

LOL!!! That's probably a very wise decision, Elena! Of course, you could always say the accessories are "shower presents".

You know. The handcuffs, the whips, the chains, the feather duster....

;)

I'm not wearing that wig, Ergo!!!! I don't care how many marshmallows you promise to eat!

elena said...

Just what kind of shower would that be?

Anon616 said...

The fun kind, Elena!!!! The kind that makes the "blushing bride" really BLUSH!
;)

ergoproxy said...

you don't want them to get rusty

Anon616 said...

ergoproxy said...
you don't want them to get rusty


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*scratches head*

Is rusty the guy who'll jump out of the cake? We promise we won't get him! Well, we might get him but we won't keep him. Not for long, that is!

elena said...

Hey guys I gotta go. Stormy just told me it's bedtime cause we have to get up early. Nice talking to you both. Take care.

Oh and Mayo she's mad at you about the tattoo. I told her your silence meant you were totally against her idea of getting a tat. LOL someone else gets to take the heat.

ergoproxy said...

lol could be
but I thought handcuffs, in a shower........

ergoproxy said...

oh good move shifting the blame elena!!

sweet dreams to you both

Anon616 said...

ergoproxy said...
lol could be
but I thought handcuffs, in a shower........

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ohhhh! That makes perfect sense now!

*blushes*

I was a little confused after that beach scene next door.

I need a cigarette!
;)

Goodnight Elena and Stormy! Have fun tomorrow/today!

ergoproxy said...

I'm putting this on my blog



"*WHAT TEACHERS MAKE*

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, 'What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?'

He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: 'Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.'



To stress his point he said to another guest; 'You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?'



Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, 'You want to know what I make? (She paused for a second, then began...)



'Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.



I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor.



I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental.



You want to know what I make?' (She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table.)



''I make kids wonder.

I make them question.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.

I teach them to write and then I make them write.
Keyboarding isn't everything.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them show all their work in maths.

They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.

I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity.
I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.

Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life.'



(Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.)



'Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn't everything; I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant...



You want to know what I make?



*I MAKE A DIFFERENCE.* What do you make Mr. CEO?'



His jaw dropped, he went silent."

Anon616 said...

I love that Ergo!!!!

Especially this part:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"''I make kids wonder.

I make them question.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions."

I teach them to write and then I make them write.
Keyboarding isn't everything.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them show all their work in maths.

They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.

I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity.
I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.

Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life.'

(Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.)

'Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn't everything; I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant...

You want to know what I make?

*I MAKE A DIFFERENCE.*

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

So very true, Ergo!!!! Teachers don't just make and help their students learn facts from books. Teachers help mold and shape lives! And every life those lives touch...

And, on that note, I think I'll head off for the night. It's been fun!!!!

Thanks Ergo and Elena! Thanks for the use of your place Mayo!

Goodnight and sweet dreams to one and all!

Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy

Hi PJ!

ergoproxy said...

take care wendy, sweet dreams

xx

ergoproxy said...

I'm off too
have to go get groceries, haven't had time yet this week

xx

ergoproxy said...

MAYO!!!!
you know it's a bad idea for me to shop while I'm hungry? Not that I buy junk, but I can't help thinking of things I want to eat for dinners so I now have smoked salmon and avocado for another salad one night, chicken or pork to make a probably rogan josh curry with and naan bread to eat it with (seriously I NEEEEED to have that soon, it's all I'm thinking of, I tend to get these food obsessions, things I suddenly realise I have to make and have to make soon. It would be tomorrow but I won't be home, so I'm thinking sunday that WILL be indian, unless we go out for lunch at teh harbour, in which case, Monday) then there is pork mince for some meatball type thing, maybe hedgehogs (mince and rice meatballs cooked in nommy tomato sauce) and then I also got a bag of avocados for $2 so I'm thinking maybe a mexican burrito type bake with guacamole .....see what I mean??? I am about 4 meals into the week already!! I can't help it. Not that I want you to think I have a thing about food, but I really have a thing about food. I don't overeat but I have to eat well gourmet or gourmand? It's a fine line, and I think i straddle it!
take care and much love EP xx

SS
hope you're well and all is treating you and yours well. I am working too hard, lol well it is taking up a lot more time than I actually expected, but I've had some good things to balance some pretty bad stuff. Oh well you ahve to do what you ahve to do, and teachers have to keep trying. At least, as I said to Mayo, I have food to occupy my thoughts.
lotsa love EP xx

goodnight blogbelieve, see you in my morning
♥xx♥

morning fasc and sdock if you call by

take care all, I won't be about today but I'll catch up when I can

xx

ergoproxy said...

sheesh

ahve = have

*bad wine, naughty wine*

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Miss Tottenham!

Warm wishes and smiles to you.

elena said...

Morning Blog

Holy crap are people loud here. I guess since they are awake they think everyone should be too. Stormy wants to yell at them. She's a bit fiesty in the morning.

Ergo I'm so coming to your house for dinner. Just go ahead and set my place at the table.

Well I suppose it's time to get a movin'. Got my little cup of coffee (really cute little coffee maker makes on cup at a time) and Stormy is almost out of the shower.

Take care everyone and have a great day!

Anonymous said...

Happy spring equinox everybody!

Mayo let me tell you: I decided today that I was going to take up jogging. Two Kung Fu classes a week (plus Hula when I start that again) I think is just not enough to work off all the ridiculous amounts of chocolate that I must consume to survive and fuel my inner joyful fire. So I thought, Hey I have a great pair of sneakers I never use, and a few nice roads with a beach at the end of them. I should jog!

That crap is so much harder than it looks. It's amazing that I can do two hours of hardcore Kung Fu without breaking a sweat or getting out of breath. Running is a whole different animal. I went a couple of blocks and I was like, "WHEW! Time to walk for a little while!"

But it still felt kinda good! And I might stick with it. Well, we'll see. Sometimes I say that and then I never do it again.

S(S)S, how about you? Are you a runner? Got yourself a nice pair of jogging sneakers (or maybe they are "tennis shoes" to you if you're a west coast kinda guy?) Are they metallic hot pink hi-tops? Because that would rule. I had a pair of those in seventh grade until they got my ass kicked by a bunch of boys over them.

Well, I hope you can all do something fantastic to celebrate the equinox. Happy springtime to you all!

Anonymous said...

Exercize? Excersize? Exersize? Excercise? WTF? No matter how I spell it, even looking it up in dictionary.com, spellcheck tells me it's wrong. I'm a pretty ace speller but I can never spell this befrigged word. If anyone could finally tell me what is the right spelling, I'd be pretty pleased with you. Thanks! :)

Anonymous said...

S(S)S, if you ever pop around here anymore, you might find this funny. You know how I love these random crazy dumb humor sites, right? Well lately I've been addicted to looking at failblog.

This picture cracked me up today. :D

Anonymous said...

OMG, html FAIL.

Failblog. ^_^

Anonymous said...

A Husband takes his wife to play her first game of golf...Of course,
the wife promptly whacked her first shot right through the window of the
biggest house adjacent to the course.

The husband cringed, "I warned you to be careful! Now we'll have to go
up there, find the owner, apologize and see how much your lousy drive is
going to cost us."

So the couple walked up to the house and knocked on the door. A warm
voice said, "Come on in."

When they opened the door they saw the damage that was done: glass was
all over the place, and a broken antique bottle was lying on its side near the broken window.

A man reclining on the couch asked, "Are you the people that broke my window?"

"Uh...yeah, sir. We're sure sorry about that," the husband replied.

"Oh, no apology is necessary. Actually I want to thank you...
You see, I'm a genie, and I've been trapped in that bottle for a thousand years.
Now that you've released me, I'm allowed to grant three wishes.
I'll give you each one wish, but if you don't mind, I'll keep the last one
for myself."

"Wow, that's great!" the husband said. He pondered a moment and blurted out,
"I'd like a million pounds a year for the rest of my life."

"No problem," said the genie. "You've got it, it's the least I can do.
And I'll guarantee you a long, healthy life!" "And now you, young lady,
what do you want?" the genie asked.

"I'd like to own a gorgeous home in every country in the world, complete with servants," she said.

"Consider it done", the genie said. "And your homes will always be safe from fire, burglary and natural disasters!"

"And now," the couple asked in unison, what's your wish, genie?"

"Well, since I've been trapped in that bottle and haven' t been with a woman in
more than a thousand years, my wish is to have sex with your wife."

The husband looked at his wife and said, "Gee, honey, you know we both
now have a fortune, and all those houses. What do you think?"
She mulled it over for a few moments and said, "You know, you're right.
Considering our good fortune, I guess I wouldn't mind, but what about
you, honey?"

"You know I love you sweetheart," said the husband. I'd do the same for you!"

So the genie and the woman went upstairs where they spent the rest of
the afternoon enjoying each other in every way. After about three hours
of non-stop sex, the genie rolled over and looked directly into her eyes
and asked, How old are you and your husband?"

"Why, we're both 35," she responded breathlessly.

"NO SH*T!" He said, "Thirty-five years old,





and both of you still believe in genies?"

Anonymous said...

Hahaha, I remember that joke. It's a good one!

Anonymous said...

A guy goes into this bar, sits down and orders a drink. While waiting, he sees a guy sitting at the bar who has a very big muscular body but a little tiny head. So, he asks the guy, "How is it that you have such a huge body and a small head?"

The guy replied, "I was walking along the beach one day and I came across this bottle buried halfway in the sand. So I picked it up, brushed away the sand, and out popped this fine female genie. She said she would grant me three wishes for releasing her."

"For my first wish, I asked for ten-million dollars, and POOF right there on the sand was $10,000,00."

"For my second wish, I asked for a luxury yacht, and POOF right there on the ocean was a 90-foot yacht."

"Finally for my third wish, I wanted to have sex with the genie, but she said that genies were not allowed to indulge in those kind of activities." So, I said, "How about a little head?"

Anonymous said...

Exercise.

Anonymous said...

Exercise FTW.

Unless you're trying to drive out demons. That would be exorcise

Anonymous said...

A poor little lonely old lady lived in a house with only her cat as a friend. One day, the lights went out as she sat knitting; she had been unable to pay the electric bill. So, she went up to the attic and got an old oil lamp from her childhood. As she rubbed it clean a genie appeared and allowed her three wishes.
"First, I want to be so rich I never have to worry about money again.''
"Second, I want to be young and beautiful again.''
"And last, I want you to change my little cat into a handsome prince.''

As you would expect, there was a loud explosion, with a lot of thick smoke. As the smoke cleared she saw she was surrounded by big bags of coins, and that in the mirror was a young beautiful woman. She turned as the handsome prince walked in the door, held her in his arms and said, "Now I'll bet you're sorry you took me to the vet for that little operation."

Anonymous said...

lol. Careful what you wish for.

Anonymous said...

& careful of that enunciation.


A guy walks into a tavern. As he walked up to the bar he noticed a twelve-inch man playing the piano, so he asked the bartender, "What's that all about?"

The bartender told him he that would tell him later. So the guy asked the bartender for a drink. The bartender said, "Before you get your drink, you get to rub the magic beer bottle and make one wish."

"Okay," said the guy. He went over to the magic beer bottle and rubbed it. Poof. Out came a genie. The genie, of course, said, "You have one wish."

The guy thought about it and then wished for a million bucks. A cloud of smoke filled the room, and then both the genie and the guy disappeared. In a few minutes, the guy reappeared back in the bar with a million ducks all around him.

The guy was astounded and said to the bartender, "Hey! I didn't want a million ducks." The bartender replied, "Do you honestly think I wanted a twelve-inch Pianist?"

Anonymous said...

Thank you Anon.

Those are very funny.

Anonymous said...

:)
Thanks genie. I liked yours.

elena said...

Hey Mayo

It's so quiet here. Are you asleep? Well WAKE UP!!!

I am doing the happy dance. Just found out that Taking Back Sunday and the Used are both gonna be in town in May. Yea!!!! Stormy and I are going fer sure.

Ok I'll be quiet now. Just had to share my news.

Anonymous said...

LOL, nice, anons!

Exercise anon, thank you! Much appreciated.

Hey Elena! You are lucky, TBS isn't even coming to LI. WTF? Although they did say they were going to add some dates, so hopefully!

Well, just popped in to say "thanks" and now I gotta run. Later!

elena said...

Yep I am lucky K

Hope they come to your neck of the woods too.

Take care

Anon616 said...

Hello Mayo, SS, Elena, everyone!!!

That's great news indeed! I must admit, I'm not really "into" the music of The Used of Talking Back Sunday; but, if it makes you and Stormy happy... I'm happy for ya'll!

*joins in the happy dance*

I have some happy news of my own. My friends, The Jade, made it to #4 on the Finnish Charts!!!! And, they cracked the official Europe Top 100!!!!!

Pssst... you can all download "It's A Sin" and "Drowning"

HERE!!!

We have much happy dancing to do tonight!

"You got me drowning
in love fallacious
I'm drowned in, sweet intoxication..."

YAY!!!

I shall return a bit later. Until then, have fun everyone!!!!

Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy

Hi PJ, MissT, RW, Martha, GS, SC and Anima!

Anon616 said...

WOW!!! You learn something new everyday (besides the fact that I seem to be a bigger blog killer than Martha claims to be *wink at Martha*).

I did not know To/Die/For

These guys!!!!

did a cover of "It's A Sin" too!

You all can hear their version by clicking here.

Okay, I like that one too; but, THE JADE's version really kicks ass! Well, that is my opinion. Having said that, I do still love To/Die/For. I simply love The Jade a bit more (these days)!
;)

Oh noooo.... and, The Rasmus does a cover of It's A Sin too??!!!

I think I much prefer watching/listening to

This ~ with vocals by Lauri Ylönen (from The Rasmus)

I am still pissed off about losing my Apocalyptica pictures! Damn camera thief!

*blows kisses to everyone but camera thieves*

toujours said...

hello and good night everyone. i hope you're all out enjoying your friday!

sweet dreams!

Anonymous said...

Storm Large, Anything, Anything. She rules.

Anon616 said...

As long as we're talking about Apocalyptica (well, I'm talking about them ~ with myself, apparently)...

Although, I do remember that Carrie's husband LOVES them! So, these are for Carrie and her husband.

*big smile*


If you are dead or still alive,
I don't care,
I don't care,
Just go and leave this all behind,
I swear,
I don't care


^Apocalyptica featuring Adam Gontier from Three Days Grace^

That man has never sounded better!!!!

And, for J and L (because I remember them saying they heard it on the radio and liked it):

Drift among the faithful,
Bury your desires.
Aberrations fill your head,
You need a place to hide
And I am...
Do you remember me?


^Apocalyptica featuring COREY TAYLOR (nuff said) "I'm Not Jesus"^

And, last but certainly not least; for SWEETCHEEKS:

Bound to your side and trapped in silence
Just a possession
Is this sex or only violence
That feeds your obsession...


^Apocalyptica ~ "S.O.S. Anything But Love" featuring Cristina Scabbia^

Oh heck, ONE (or two) more! These are for me!
:P

I'm giving up the ghost of love...

^Apocalyptica ~ "Bittersweet" featuring Lauri and Ville Valo^

The Unforgiven

*le sigh*

I love Apocalyptica!!!! I'm sure that was not obvious at all!

Apocalyptica videos brought to you tonight by:

Anon616 (aka: 6/Wendy ~ and a couple of other "wolf" names!)

Yes, I am bored. I should have gone dancing tonight!!!!

toujours said...

mayo,

did you have a spring equinox filled with brightness and color? i do so hope that you did. *grin*

mine started out looking like it was going to be a rotter of a day -- i woke up ten minutes before the time my ride came to pick me up. *gah* talk about scrambling! and i was angry with myself -- i don't usually oversleep my alarm, and to do so, and so drastically, on the day i had wanted to wake and celebrate the holiday with a little observance in the front yard, in the morning light...

grr!

the day improved -- a new cat to meet out at the newest job, lunch on the company's dime at a nice italian restaurant (penne primavera is definitely more appropriate to the day than pb & j!), and a surprising job offer at the quilt shop i stopped at after work to buy a few items for my travel sewing kit.

but the best moment was when we arrived at the house. the crew leader went inside to talk to the homeowner. i was at the open trunk, ready to haul out the cleaning gear. the sun was bright, that clear sweet light you get at the beginning of spring, and robins were patrolling the lawns in the neighborhood. there were more birds singing than you could see, and it was as if their songs were actually the sound of the sunlight, so perfectly matched they were. the other two workers were sitting in the car still, it was just me and the sun and the birds and the morning.

i felt like i was drinking it all up, in long steady draughts.

beautiful moments, mayo.


and now it's friday night, and i think my best plan for the weekend is just to sleep, and sleep, and sleep! *grin*

but even though i didn't do anything to formally acknowledge the equinox, i feel like it seeped into me all the same.

happy spring, mayo, and good night.

Anon616 said...

Hello TJ and anon!

TJ: I know your comments are addressed to Mayo; but, since I am bored tonight I hope you don't mind if I respond!

My spring equinox was filled with brightness, color and happiness!!! I hope yours was as well.

The weather was gorgeous (temps in the 60's), the sun was shining, the birds were singing, the bees were doing what bees do in spring... It was beautiful!

And, I spent the night listening to and watching some fabulous, fantastic, fiery Finnish rock/metal. It doesn't get much better than that. Unless, of course, you're watching/listening to that Finnish rock/metal LIVE. That's always better. That's always SO, SO MUCH better!

*huge smile*

Dang, I missed Trash Fest, didn't I? Next year! I promise (myself) I shall make it next year!

elena said...

Mayo

Hey dude. I'm hanging with the hubby in his shop watching The Blues Brothers - damn it's a classic. Can we say 4 fried chickens and a coke?

It's a good night. Rain is falling and the Blue Brothers are wailing.

Hope you are having a good night too. Miss ya dude.

Night Mayo

Elena (on a mission from God)

Carrie said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Anon616 said...

Happy birthday to Carrie's husband (from her imaginary friend who also loves Apocalyptica)!!!!

Does my love of Apo help any, Carrie? I would think it should!

Storm Large Anon: Storm is wonderful! Although, my choice for winner of Rockstar: SuperNova would have been Magni (with Delana a close second). Did they make the wrong choice on that show or what??!!

Anon616 said...

Ooops! Hi Elena!!!! I heart the blues brothers!!!

For Elena and her husband:

You gotta
Gimme some lovin
Gimme some lovin
Gimme some lovin everyday!


I even love the Blues Brothers with John Goodman!

Awww... John Goodman! His parents done raised that man up right! He is just the sweetest, most genuinely good, decent and polite man. I really heart John Goodman!

Anon616 said...

Goodnight Mayo, SS, all you lively and frisky blogbelievers!!!

It's spring fever, isn't it? It's caught up with you all and knocked you for a loop! Light weights!
;)

Goodnight everyone! Sweet dreams to one and all!

Hugs and Love,
~Namaste~
6/Wendy

Hi PJ, J, L, Andrea, Bikey, DA, P anon and PPU!

Anonymous said...

I've been gone for almost two days, but I see that I haven't missed much, so goodnight to those who are asleep right now.

We have just entered spring; that's something that I am excited about, as I want to be able to spend more days outside enjoying the nicer, sunny weather instead of locking myself up inside where it would make me feel like a prisoner. I hated winter, but at the same time, it had made me appreciate not to take the warmer days for granted. I think this year, I will definitely not. I'm gonna try to make the most of it.

I've spent my night watching MH's Elegies DVD, unbeknowst that I was going to witness two band members almost entirely naked strutting around onstage with their guitars. Totally not what I was expecting, but it was hilarious nevertheless.

So I'll say my goodnight now to anyone about, sweet dreams.

Sugarplum: No hair color yet. I'll probably won't get it done until maybe earlier next week, and maybe perhaps a new hair style as well, but since my hair is growing longer again, I'm not gonna cut it. And oh, thank you for posting Apocalyptica's S.O.S. video. I've watched it before, but thank you anyways! *blows kisses*

Sweet dreams!

ergoproxy said...

hi all

I'm tired, big day, but I get paid so it's good in the end, going to watch Most Haunted then shower, then sleep.


Mayo
SS
look after yourselves and those you hold dear
much love EP xx


goodnight blogbelieve see you in my morning
♥xx♥

ergoproxy said...

and for all of you longing for warmer weather, I am really happy we are getting cooler, great sleeping weather and soon to be camping weather :]
~ a short message from me over here in "upside-down-back-to-front-seasonland"

Anonymous said...

Control your poison babe
Roses with thorns they say.

Anonymous said...

Russian Roulette is not the same without a gun
And baby when it's love if its not rough it isn't fun, fun

Anonymous said...

Can't read my...

Anonymous said...

pokerface

elena said...

Morning Blog

It's a beautiful day here and of course I'm stuck inside at the book store but that's okay.

I'm gonna have a good day! Hope you all have a good day too.

elena said...

Hey Mayo

I decided to chat with you cause I'm just feeling chatty. Right now no one is in the store and so I've got no one to talk to. Okay that really sounded kinda bad. Like I only talk to you when I've got no one else. You know that's not what I mean. Anyway I wish so much I was outside. It's so beautiful today and what I wouldn't give to be out on the bike. So what do you think should I get a Harley of my own? I keep trying to picture me riding down the road with the wind blowing through my hair. And then I totally picture myself laying down the bike. I'm not sure if I could do it. I can't try my hubby's bike cause it's way to big. Besides I know I should start on a dirt bike and see how I'd do. Yeah, I've never even driven a dirt bike. So why then am I even thinking about this? Got me, I don't know.

Okay got customers. Be back later.

elena said...

Hey again Mayo

Still at work but I'm damn ready to go. Besides my mom is waiting for me. Gotta take her to the store. Oh Lord I hope she doesn't need cereal. What I would really like to do would be to go to the park and walk. I used to walk 3 miles a day but I never seem to have time anymore. But I can't because I have to run Mom around this afternoon because I can't tomorrow. I'm taking the hubby to see Watchmen tomorrow. Yep, I'm forcing him to go. I know he'll like it but sometimes it's just so hard to make him do anything. I can't remember the last time we went to a movie together.

Oh more customers. Talk to ya later.

elena said...

And yes....

I do realize how boring my life sounds.

Anonymous said...

Hey there sugar baby
Saw you twice at the pop show
You taste just like glitter
Mixed with rock and roll

Magic Pie said...

I was reminded of this place today and wanted to say hello to the lovely people that are still kicking around in this place. Hello!

Anonymous said...

Hello MP. :)

Anonymous said...

love, love Lady G ^_^

I'll get him hot, show him what I've got

Anonymous said...

Shake your kitty
Shake your kitty (meow)
Put your arms around me, babe

ergoproxy said...

hi elena

hi MP

hi anon (though I can't share your admiration of Lady ga ga)

elena said...

Hey Ergo

Good to see ya.

MP it was great to see your name in blue as well.

ergoproxy said...

hey!! you're about!!

how are you? I'm still feeling tired, long and boring days just sap my energy
plus it's nearly 10 and I only just had my morning coffee

elena said...

Yes I am about. Right now I'm working on some books I got today and drinking a venti Starbucks coffee. Life is good!

ergoproxy said...

ah sounds lovely
I am sorting paperwork, then will be hanging out washing, fun times....fun times....

ergoproxy said...

LOL Scooby Doo meets Davey Jones!!!

I loved the "meets" ones, always the Harlem Globetrotters, Don Knotts, Abbot & Costello.....

elena said...

So then I guess we can say we are "two wild and crazy gals"

But I did get a book for you today so that's kinda exciting.

elena said...

And I did get a lovely book today that will help me find some more great vacation spots for Mayo. It's titled "The Cockroach Hall Of Fame and 101 Other Off-The-Wall Museums."

Yeah I'm sure there are some great things in this book.

ergoproxy said...

oh fantastic!!

I bet Mayo will love it, do you have "Big Things" over there? we have lots the Big Pineapple, Big Banana, Big Worm, Big mango, Big Cow... they always have a really BIG model of whatever out the front, but sadly the Shark Show up the coast from us with the "Big Frozen Great White" has apparently closed down :[



and looking forward to seeing what book you chose for me :]

elena said...

Well we do have Big Balls of Twine. LOL

Oh holy crap I was just glancing through the book and found a place I should have sent Mayo when he was in Eureka Springs - The Frog Fantasies Museum! I'm sure he would have enjoyed that one.

ergoproxy said...

I'll link it here as well as I've emailed you some info on our Big Things, perhaps when mayo has exhausted his wield and wonderful things over there he can take a trip across to see some of these



PLUS! I just found out I actually already have a car iPod charger after I was lamenting the fact I couldn't charge it in the car the other day, lol
looking for something totally different I found the old packet for my FM transmitter /iPod charger!!! so I read the instructions (still in packet that was shoved in amongst other stuff)i went and tried it, and it works!! another justification for my never throwing anything out from 2 years ago lol

elena said...

Ergo you are totally trying to lure Mayo away. He only likes my Big Stuff not yours.

And yes that just sounds totally wrong on so many levels

ergoproxy said...

well I have much Big Stuff to offer......

wadda ya say Mayo??

elena said...

Back off Ergo...

You big stuff ain't as nice as mine. Ain't that right, Mayo?

ergoproxy said...

my big stuff brings mayo to the yard
and damn right
it's better than yours...

elena said...

Okay Ergo this means war. Just remember you started it missy.


Mayo, please ignore the Australian Hussy. She's down there shakin' her stuff. Besides my big stuff is much classier.

ergoproxy said...

oh realllyyyyyy????

I could just wander along an unspoilt sunkissed beach in a tropically coloured bikini and sarong with the cool breeze in my hair and point out the REALLY BIG GREAT BARRIER REEF!!!!!

elena said...

Oh yeah well I could don one of my costumes (not going into detail) let the warm Kansas breeze blow through my long hair and point out a huge ball of twine.

Big balls always rule

ergoproxy said...

only one Big Ball?
let me tell you the lovely city of Rockhampton has Big Bulls lining the main street so there are the associated big dangly bits as far as the eye can see!!

elena said...

And just why may I ask would Mayo want to be viewing bull dangly parts?

Really Ergo don't make me pull out my big guns. I've got more big things for Mayo to see than you do. Don't make me go there, girl.

ergoproxy said...

big guns??
big ...schmig

Mayo would go for quality over quantity
wouldn't you Mayo

Original Punk J said...

OOOOH, don't fight, ladies! I'm sure Mayo is interested in BOTH your big stuff!

Right, Mayo?

...Mayo?

Can somebody get me a cold washcloth please? Thanks so much...

elena said...

Okay Ergo you made me go there.

Mayo would go for quality over quantity?

Tell me how can you top a 30 foot man? (mind out of the gutter please)


Johnny Kaw is the tall tale character of Kansas.

Like Paul Bunyan only different.

He invented sunflowers and created the Kansas landscape. He could control the weather by chopping the funnels off tornados and create rain by wringing out the clouds.


A 30 foot tall statue of this Kansas tourist attraction is in Manhattan City Park, Manhattan KS.

So take that!

elena said...

Oh Hi J

Ergo is trying to lure Mayo away but I'm totally gonna stop her.

Anonymous said...

I must say I think this blog has been so much nicer in recent days. No Porchies, no poems quotes or annoying attention getting behaviour. And I'm happy to see OPJ back. OPJ I do believe that SS was here leaving messages to you the other day.

ergoproxy said...

hello J!!

30 foot man?? invented sunflowers??/chops tornados???

I would squash him with my 48 foot pineapple

elena said...

48 foot pineapple? Is that all you've got?

Really Ergo. So now I'm to believe that Mayo is interested in some huge fruit over a huge man?



Crap Mayo I am sorry. No, I'm really not cause I'm having fun.

Original Punk J said...

Ok, hate to throw this in because I really don't want to take sides, but...

In Perry, Georgia, there is a gigantic metal peach on a stick. Well, it's a huge pole, but it's really really tall. And it makes you go "ooh" and "ahh" when you pass by it on the interstate.

Hi Anon! How are you doing? Come on, join our conversation! Oh, and please don't say things to hurt people's feelings, ok? Let's just have a good time. :D

elena said...

J are you trying to lure Mayo with a huge pole? Is that what I just read?

ergoproxy said...

well perhaps if I add a 36 foot mango, 33 foot mandarin, 12 foot apple, 45 foot orange, and 36 foot banana and chop it all up and sprinkle it with crushed 30 foot macadamia nut he would prefer my BIG FRUIT SALAD?

elena said...

Ergo keep your big old fruit salad away from Mayo.

I'm sure he would much rather see the World's Largest Prairie Dog. It's in Prairie Dog Town in Oakley Kansas.

I'm right aren't I Mayo?

Anonymous said...

Mayo would go for quality over quantity?

ha!

ergoproxy said...

we have a big prawn and a big lobster.....

imagine how tasty they'd be mayo!!!

Anonymous said...

*pokes head in*

hey guys

elena said...

Step away from the big prawn and a big lobster, Mayo

Big pinchy danger.

Besides we have the World’s Largest Artichoke in America.

ergoproxy said...

hiya BC

elena said...

Hey BC

Good to see you

Original Punk J said...

NO, Elena, I am NOT trying to lure Mayo with anything, let alone a big pole! I don't know if Mayo even LIKES big poles.

The big peach is for SS anyway. :P

Ergo, you're just fabricating now. Fess up. We know the story.

ergoproxy said...

....we have the Big Cofee Pot........

Anonymous said...

Hiya ergo. What's this about big, giant vegetables?

Hey elena, good to see you too. I saw a pic of your new tattoo. I like it.

Hiya J, how are you? Good to see you too

ergoproxy said...

no fabrication necessary J full list is at 8:50

all I need is a Big Pot, and butter from the Big Cow and we have ourselves a seafood feast!!

elena said...

Thanks BC I like it too.


Ergo a big coffee pot? Is it filled with Starbucks? If not then who cares?

Original Punk J said...

I'm good, BC, but I'm not so sure about our friends...they seem to have mired themselves in a "Big" war over, well, yes, Mayo.

O_o

Big Coffee Pot sounds like a challenge, Elena. Have you got some Big Coffee to go in it?

ergoproxy said...

it is Elena , it is

I think we can settle this over a nice cuppa, what do you say?

Anonymous said...

Everthing's bigger in texas. Peaches, pots, balls, poles
you name it
it's bigger

elena said...

nother 'non -

So I've heard.

Original Punk J said...

10.14, really? Do you actually have to go to Texas for things to get bigger? Or can you just think of Texas and WHANG! it's bigger?

Ergo, Elena, maybe Mayo's Big enough for you both...? Hmm? Maybe?

Original Punk J said...

Elena:

What've you heard?

Anonymous said...

Thinking texas will get you some whang. You actually have to be there to get the biggest whang.

Anonymous said...

Or can you just think of Texas and WHANG! it's bigger?

it's the sun there...plays tricks on the eyes

elena said...

Oh J

I've heard plenty. But the proof is in the pudding.

That would be a weird place to keep it.

ergoproxy said...

*googles air travel prices to Texas*

Anonymous said...

The sun is bigger in texas too. Good for growing those big cows ergo needs.

elena said...

Well girls I have to go for a bit. But I'll be back.

Mayo don't let them sway you, okay?

Trust Elena she has your best interests at heart.

Anonymous said...

Bye elena. hey bc.

Anonymous said...

See you later elena

Anonymous said...

hey 'nother non, how are you doing?

Oh really other anon? Cuz I've been down there before. It's hot and sweaty.

*snickers*

Original Punk J said...

"Well girls I have to go for a bit. But I'll be back."

Oh SURE you'll be back! She's gone to book her flight to Texas, I'll bet. Mmm-HMM. And what's all this about pudding? Is it...Big Pudding?

Ergo, better book two seats for your return trip. For the cow.

Nother 'Non, is it a good WHANG! or a bad WHANG!? And is it true that bad WHANG! is better than no WHANG! at all?

Anonymous said...

ohhh ...have you now bc? *smirks*

aren't you a naughty one!

that's kinda cute :)

Original Punk J said...

"Down there...it's hot and sweaty."

I'm just gonna back away slowly from that one...

Anonymous said...

^^Lol

*more snickering*

Anonymous said...

Anon, well, BC here thinks that down there wasn't all that bad ^_~

Anonymous said...

Oh wait......we were talking about the weather in Texas weren't we?

Anonymous said...

Oh really other anon? Cuz I've been down there before. It's hot and sweaty.



It sure is. Big, hot and sweaty. ^_~


I'm gonna follow ergos example. I'm going check airfare.

Anonymous said...

*sly grin*

sounds like you had fun

ergoproxy said...

perhaps we should just charter a flight?

Anonymous said...

*snickers*

Well they did say that everything in Texas is bigger

Original Punk J said...

Bigger, hot, and sweaty too, apparently!

Anonymous said...

Chartering is a great idea. Is there a weight limit on our luggage?

ergoproxy said...

not that I know of anon

must check the limit on mayo's "you know" so I can see what we can spend

Original Punk J said...

Yes. If our luggage weighs more than the plane itself.

But don't worry, Mayo'll pick up the tab for another charter just for our bags. Won't you, Mayo?

Ergo, you still have the thing? The...reditcray ardcay? Just in case?

ergoproxy said...

great minds think alike J!!

Anonymous said...

Check the size requirements for carry ons too. They'll be bigger on the trip home with all that texas whanging. We have to leave some whanging wiggle woom.

Anonymous said...

Wonder if mayo needs somethang whanged a wittle?

Original Punk J said...

I, personally, do NOT volunteer for THAT duty.

Anonymous said...

Lol

ergoproxy said...

all this talk of "bigger in" reminded me of this sketch from Ruddy Hell it's Harry & Paul
about Bill Gates and Steve Jobs and the whole make everything smaller in the computer world

Anonymous said...

lol

No volunteers necessary. We can hire a whanger in texas. There's plenty of them there.

Anonymous said...

i call it my icock nano


LOLOL

Original Punk J said...

Texas: where you get more WHANG! for your buck. That could be their slogan...

But, to be fair, Elena seems more than willing to volunteer for the Mayo WHANG!ing.

ergoproxy said...

glad you liked it nother 'non

Anonymous said...

Elena seems more than willing to volunteer for the Mayo WHANG!ing.

good suggestion

Anonymous said...

Original Punk J said...

But, to be fair, Elena seems more than willing to volunteer for the Mayo WHANG!ing.



O_O

Are you sure about that? We better clear that with Elena before volunteering her to whang a wittle of what wequires whanging.

I bet it's what in his bedstand drawer that needs whanging.

elena said...

Excuse me?

What?

Anonymous said...

yeah, whatever. This place is really sad.

toujours said...

wow. i was looking forward to a nice saturday night of chatting, but the current topic is...

well...

*quietly sits down on the couch*

Original Punk J said...

Nother 'Non, you do have a point. I hereby retract my volunteering of Elena.

We can ask her now, she's back!

ergoproxy said...

hello TJ how are you?

toujours said...

i'm good ergo, have you survived your close-encounter with lucky charms? :)

Anonymous said...

Looks like we won't need to save a seat on the charter plane for Tj and 12:10.



More whanging woom for us. I'm bringing a couple of pairs of shoes to be whanged. They're 1/2 a size too small.

ergoproxy said...

I have, and I have still got some in a container, they are nice to munch as a little treat occasionally
I'm going to try apple jacks next

Anonymous said...

hey tj

Original Punk J said...

Well, time for me to go. Gonna write a new post.

Goodnight ladies, have a wonderful time, and be sure to WHANG! someone for me!

(Oh Hell, what am I saying, I'll do my OWN WHANG!ing! Yeah baby, its all good!)

Mayo, hopefully you're not too traumatized by all this talk. Sometimes we girls get a little, um, "worked up." Goodnight!

love, faith, hope, peace, happiness

toujours said...

hi there bc. :)

oh, ergo, apple jacks are much better snacking, imo. and cap'n crunch -- cap'n crunch are the best.

i don't eat cold cereal anymore, but i loved cap'n crunch back in the day.

yep.



nother 'non, oh i'll come along! somebody's gotta be there in case 911 needs to be called. *heh*

toujours said...

goood night j. sorry i missed most of your visit!

Anonymous said...

Goodnight J sweet dreams

ergoproxy said...

now see Cap'n Crunch is another unknown to me!

I never eat cereal normally, I'm not usually hungry first thing in the morning
I'm a bruncher

goodnight J sweet dreams, have a whanging good day tomorrow!

elena said...

Night J

Talk to ya tomorrow.


Hey TJ

Anonymous said...

G'nite J. Happy whanging!
G'nite all. Time to wustle up some whanglers.

Anonymous said...

Goodnight 'nother non sweet dreams

ergoproxy said...

goodnight nother 'non make sure you wear protective whanging gear!

elena said...

Goodnight 'nother non

toujours said...

good night 'non, and hello elena. the pic you posted looks great. :)

ergo, cap'n crunch is a whole different world...there's tregular, then crunch berries are added, and then peanut butter! i'm sure there are even more varieties now...

when i don't have to work, i usually just have coffee for breakfast, but i do eat now that i'm working. i'm a hot cereal kind of gal.

Original Punk J said...

SS baby,

I hope you had a fabulous day today. Did you have sunshine and blue skies? Even the rain, though, can be beautiful and inspiring. Your world can be painted with so many colors, if only you can see them.

You're with me in my heart and soul, as I hope I am in yours. When you need me, listen for me; you'll find me through the music.

Be well, and be happy.

Goodnight, Precious. I love you.

My heart to yours, always.

ergoproxy said...

wow
I'm missing a whole alternate food world!!

I prefer rolled oat porridge for breakfast in winter, mmmmm

elena said...

Thanks TJ

Stormy really liked taking the pic on her new phone and sending it directly to my photobucket.

toujours said...

i think it's great that you and her are out road-tripping, elena.

the cereal world is very complex, ergo, complex and sugary and brightly-colored. always take a guide.

Anonymous said...

they're good people. they'll forgive you for making this place and them so sad 12:10.









all you have to do is say the magic
words and rub your whanger 3 times.

Anonymous said...

haha

Anonymous said...

:)

elena said...

Shake it once, that's good. Shake it twice, it's ok. Shake it three times and you're playing with yourself

ergoproxy said...

I have been studying under the cereal guru-age of Amy

ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, nonnomnom

ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, nomnomnom

ergoproxy said...

OI!!!

no rubbing and shaking going on...



..unless I'm invited!!

toujours said...

don't forget to watch old episodes of seinfeld ergo -- he was the true master of cereal consumption -- although i think there are a few entries over at mcr.com that will give him a run for his money! lol

Anonymous said...

rubbing and shaking is the best bit.

i did enough of that last night :)

elena said...

You are totally invited Ergo

elena said...

Well thanks for the update anon LOL

Anonymous said...

Why should the feelings of the Porchies be spared? Did they spare Any's feelings when she didn't want them to post poetry and quotes? No, I think they ignored her and didn't seem to care that they were hurting her.

If you can forgive them for that then you are much better person than most people.

No one can deny that it has been MUCH nicer when they are gone.

ergoproxy said...

oh that stuff at mcr is just scary looking, the pink cereal, that is not a colour for normal food really it isn't

toujours said...

the stuff looks better in real life, ergo -- pictures of half-eaten bowls of cereal are never appetizing! but the frankenberry stuff is actually pretty good. i have fond memories of it. :)

Anonymous said...

12:48,

Also make sure that the whanger is not 'leaking' as well

Anonymous said...

dancin' elena...whatcha think? ^_^

Anonymous said...

bc, what's gotten into you? (don't take that literally)

ergoproxy said...

*gag*

I finished my Lucky Charms and then ate some of the dust....never do that again, it wasn't nice

Anonymous said...

were you alone 12:56 or did somebody help? ^_~

elena said...

Of course anon that's what I thought. What did you think I thought?

toujours said...

so, ergo, i must know: did the lucky charms marshmallows kinda squeak against your teeth, or is that just me?

toujours said...

well, crapola.

ergoproxy said...

damn!

ergoproxy said...

well i was still mentioned in the top comment!

*happy dance*

Tj I know what you mean they have an odd texture

Anonymous said...

Bleeding Chaos said...
12:48,

Also make sure that the whanger is not 'leaking' as well




no. no leaks. leaky whangers can make a big mess. they could make a little mess that'll grow into a big mess in time.

somebody call the plumber about these leaking whangers before it's too late.

toujours said...

i'm sooooo sorry, ergo! i wasn't even keeping track. but you're right, you're still in the first comment, the fates were kind!

and i'm glad it wasn't just me. squeaky marshmallows. sheesh.

ergoproxy said...

*checks cleaning service bill in case we need them again*

*finds "leaky whang" cover IS included*

phew!

«Oldest ‹Older   1401 – 1600 of 4847   Newer› Newest»