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"Hello and welcome to Call 1800-UGH for your dose of sensual reality....Kath speaking."
"Er, hi. What do you, um do?"
"I'm glad you asked, er – what's your name....?"
(Pause). "Trevor. Yes, it's Trevor."
"Okay, 'Trevor', this is the deal. I describe to you a typical Wednesday night for long-time-married couples. No soft rock soundtrack or flattering lighting but all the squelches, stumbles and housekeeping requirements of the real thing. You are my star in this particular scenario, my darling. All you need to do is sit back and listen. Does that float your boat?"
(Quietly) "Yes."
"I can see (taps away at the keyboard) that your credit card number has been approved, thanks for that Trevor. Shall I start?"
(Louder this time) "Yes!"
"Trevor? Are you ready for bed? Thanks for putting the bins out, love.
Why dontcha log off the computer and make yourself nice? The dishwasher's on, Cody's staying over at Jackson's and Zoe is already dead-to-the-world with her Skype headphones twisted around to cover her eyes instead of her ears. It's only 9:30pm and there's nothing good on TV. (in a sing-song voice) It's Wed-nes-daaaaaaaay.....
Oh sweet heart..... you flossed!
But could you – before you jump in – fold up your trousers and put them on the chair? Unless they're dirty and then could you put them in the hamper? Loveypuss, I know you'd rather whip them over your head like a lasso before flinging them out into the hallway and it was hilarious and erotic the first time you did it but not now. And can you close the door - you know how curious the dog gets.
.........No, I'm not trying to spoil the moment but it is hard to feel raunchy when you've got to shake the dust bunnies off a heap of clothes in the morning and squeeze them into the second load.......
Let's try again, shall we? You wait here – no, don't start without me – while I go for a twinkle and clean my teeth....."
(clearing his throat) "What are you doing now?"
"Bear with me, Trevor dearest. I'm going through my nightly ablutions. You don't want almond meal between my two remaining teeth or have to dodge my dragon breath, do you?"
(Hurriedly) "Definitely not. Continue. Please."
"Alrighty, Trevor. Don't you DARE turn on the reading light or I will not leave this ensuite!
There. I'm in. Oh yeah, the tap water is cold, isn't it. Guess I should have rubbed my hands together for a minute or two before touching you.
Feel your way baby. That's not a spare tyre, they're speed bumps on the ride of your life.
What the....? Never mind, a bandaid just slipped off your elbow. Are we shagging or swimming, heh heh.....
Ooops, pardon me. All this thrusting ends up pushing a bit of gas out.
Sorry about my legs, too. Forgot to shave them this week, so it seems like we've sort of created a weird hairy Velcro effect, haven't we....?"
"Oh Kath, you've nailed it; you really have. I'll be back again next Wednesday."
22 comments:
- Andrew said...
- Kath said...
Bad or good?
- The Plastic Mancunian said...
Bonjour Kath,
Whipping clothes around your head ISN'T funny?
My GOD! Mrs PM NEVER told me. Mind you, she does does roll her eyes and say "FOR GOD'S SAKE GET INTO BED YOU UNTIDY MORON!!!"
Do you think she's trying to tell me something?
- The Elephant's Child said...
Sadly, this reminded me more clearly than I like to think of some of the 'regular' Lifeline callers.
However, I believe (know) that there is a very profitable phoneline business for you. Certainly the money would keep you in cough drops. - 4:39 AM
- JahTeh said...
Where do I sign up?
It's only to remind me how much I love divorce. - 4:46 AM
Definitely a niche market there!
- Hannah said...
Bahahaha! Oh, I may have just dodged a bullet by again recently choosing to remain in my singleton nook ;)
- Kath said...
PlasMan, that's Mrs PM's 'love call' to you. Ours is nose blowing - he'll honk in one room of the apartment and I'll return the call from the other side of the building!
E-Child, do you mean Trevor or my good self as the Lifeline caller?
JahTeh, that's fair enough. Have you ever thought about setting up a similar service to help you afford all those gems and jewels you crave?
True, true, drb. Not sure where I'd 'advertise' such services though! :P
Hannah, 'dodged a bullet'? Clearly he wasn't the right one for you then if you think of it like that. I often think that LC arrived with an invisible bow on his head, like a gift. - 7:37 AM
- The Elephant's Child said...
I mean Trevor. Your dulcet tones obviously aroused him in ways that are beyond my comprehension. Given the sucess you achieved with him the same dulcet tones could make scads of money murmurring sultry nothings whilst clad in yesterday's daggy clothes.
- Kath said...
E-Child, thanks for that - you've give me some new 'lines' for the service.
"Trevor, I'm here; ready and waiting for YOU, hot stuff. I'll just unzip my polar fleece, kick off my ugg boots and - OK, just for you - not put in my mouthguard for tonight..." - 10:00 AM
- The Elephant's Child said...
Oh yes. You are clearly the mistress of the phone.
- Wally The Walrus said...
Hmmm. Whatever brought that on?
Perhaps you need to take your temperature, have a panadol and bit of a lie down?
OK, it was quite amusing and might even be moderately accurate. Though perhaps just a tiny bit too much information? - 10:48 AM
- Elisabeth said...
Yours is an imagination to die for, Kath.
As awful and yet endearing as this encounter might be it left me feeling a little sad for the reality of life's desirous moments, the ones we wish could be better but get marred by life's inevitable vicissitudes.
I don't think this post will get censored by the thought police out there. It's a little too cryptic,however explicit it might be.
All the Trevors in this world might cringe. What is it about that name? - 11:41 AM
- River said...
I've known a couple of Trevors and I think this sort of thing is just their style.
Are you taking this on as a full time job? Or just in your spare moments? Hmmm? - 12:05 PM
- Kath said...
Wally love, it was a lingering, husky voice after the long and annoying effects of my recent flu finally died out. I wish to assure you that some of the scenes depicted in my phone scenario have been based in fiction or provided to me by mates over a glass or three of wine. :)
Thanks Elisabeth. I chose 'Trevor' as a bog-standard man's name that could cover a birth date from the 1940s to 1970s.
Just a naughty contemplation, River, so if you want to take this idea and run with it yourself, be my guest! :) - 1:42 PM
- FruitCake said...
Looking forward mightily to the next instalment of this sordid tale.
- Kath said...
Fruitcake, you'll have to give me your credit card details...! :)
This is just too close for comfort, we have some swingers where I live I think I could get you an earner on this with a little bit of advertising.
I think you may be on a winner that
beats the television Xperience and Babestation.
Made me chuckle though, the close to life experiences do!! - 9:53 PM
- Kath said...
Thanks Nutty. I had to reassure Love Chunks that it's most definitely NOT based on us - just an amalgam of what it's like for 99.99% of long term couples!
- Jackie K said...
I can relate to the request to put dirty clothes in the hamper and not leave them on the floor for me to pick up... I have had to stop a quick request turning into a tirade and ruining the moment :)
- Kath said...
....or my father said, 'Trying not to conduct a 'to do' for the next day in your head', Jackie K!
- Andrew said...
Wicked, amusing.


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...A man stood before me in bright clothing....Acts 10:30
This is a candid shot taken from the car today while I was waiting for my husband to come out of the store..This young man happened to be waiting outside for his friend, another biker who went in the store for a few minutes.. and I thought he was standing in the perfect spot.
I have no idea who he was.. but I thought he could easily be a model for bicyclist clothes and shoes:)
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Heather Mellon gave props (24 Mar 2012):
Looking pretty nifty in his cycling gear, it almost looks like he's watching you, too. I like the reflection of the recycle bin on the glass, too. An excellent candid capture!
Regenia Brabham gave props (25 Mar 2012):
Looks like he is enjoying the turn in the weather. Terrific street shooting.
Ann Reece gave props (25 Mar 2012):
I have bicycle gear stored away now. I wore it many years when I did bicycle. This is an excellent candid and I love that reflection in his glasses also.
Susan Littlefield gave props (26 Mar 2012):
Terrific street capture! I love that his glasses match the colors in the recycle bin! But it looks like he's hit the wall in his riding!! LOL
Andrea Petersen said (26 Mar 2012):
Thank you all for commenting...I agree Susan... I never thought of it before
but now that you mention it he does sort of look like he hit the wall:)...He was hanging on to his bike and his friend's bike while he was waiting ..I am glad he decided to put his sunglasses on when his friend went into the store...I thought it was great that he was wearing a bike helmet and also arm guards for protection in case of an accident..So many bike riders I have seen don't always use that precaution and I think that's what prompted me to shoot the picture...
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Haha, that's easily one of the funniest "Let's Make A Date" scenes I've scene. Greg was hilarious!
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My Whirlpool stove must have some kind of wiring problem. Just replaced the ECP and yet it still isn't working right. The electronic display does not work unless you have two burners turned on at the same time. IT will then allow you to set the time and start the bake process but powers off intermitendly and then back on. Or if you just have the time showing and you open the oven door, it starts then off and on again. After you turn the burners off within about 2 minutes the display panel goes black again. What could be causing this? Related Models |
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it is completely dead. The only way you get anything is if 2 of the burners are turned on. When the burners are turned off the display goes off too. If the burners are on periodically the display flashes off and on, approx every 2 minutes OR it will start immediately with the off and on if you open the oven door.
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The research for the government's Youth Justice Board says many of those involved in tackling youth offending, including magistrates, have serious reservations about their effectiveness and question how much they change the behaviour of teenage tearaways.
More than 7,300 individual Asbos have been issued since they were introduced in 1999 as a flagship part of Tony Blair's drive against antisocial behaviour and disorder but the new study says that 49% of under-18s had been returned to court for failing to comply with their order, with the majority "breaching" it on more than one occasion.
The study, which is the first independent evaluation of Asbos since their introduction, concludes that those working in local youth offending teams and some magistrates regard the high level of non-compliance as a key indicator that the orders are not only ineffective, but that they also increase the long-term risk of the teenager being jailed.
Asbos are imposed for a term of between two and five years and most commonly include bans on causing harassment, alarm or distress, exclusion zones from particular places or parts of town, and bans on mixing with other named individuals.
The research, which was carried out by the Policy Research Bureau and Nacro, the crime reduction charity, looked in detail at 137 cases and found that many young people had no clear understanding of the detailed restrictions in their orders and it was not uncommon for them to openly flout those which placed the greatest curbs on their lifestyles.
Parents and some professionals, including magistrates, commonly argued that Asbos functioned as a "badge of honour", and referred to them as a "diploma" rather than addressing the causes of bad behaviour.
One mother of three children issued with orders told the researchers: "Some of the friends are left out now because they're not on an Asbo. I think they all want one. I know a boy that's hellbent on getting an Asbo because he feels left out."
A magistrate is quoted as saying that the orders were "being used as 'badge of honour' ... and they are going to carry that label with them for a long time".
Some of the teenagers were frank about what they had been up to. Joel, 13, described his antisocial behaviour as "terrorising people and running them out of our area". It also involved "hanging about on street corners, being normal teenagers, which is a stupid charge. Being cheeky to people as they walk past. Throwing water bombs, answering back, swearing, all that kind of thing. It's harassment".
One police officer said that the geographical exclusion zones were often unworkable: "You are inviting little Johnnie Smith to ... run over the imaginary line then run away from the police. You've actually invented a game for the kids to play."
Some judges were concerned that Asbos were being overused because a lower level of evidence than a full criminal court order was needed for their introduction. Further concerns have also been raised that too many youngsters who breached Asbos are being jailed, but the study shows that of the 18 young people sentenced for breaching orders only one was sent to prison solely for non-compliance. The others were imprisoned for separate crimes.
The study, however, did confirm that Asbos were being used disproportionately against ethnic minority groups. More than 20% of those given an Asbo were black or Asian - two and half times more than their representation in the general population.
Professor Rod Morgan, the chairman of the Youth Justice Board, said the study showed that Asbos had to be used correctly and only as a last resort: "Asbos can, and do, work incredibly well but they need to be used correctly and that means exhausting every preventative measure in the community first, and ensuring that youth offending teams are not excluded from the process."
Paul Cavadino of Nacro said that in too many areas Asbos were being used as an early option before other approaches were tried and all too often unrealistic conditions were imposed on young people that were bound to be broken.


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11/16/2012 3:47am, #551--
It's best when I do it passively. Then it all comes out just so organically.
uh... no. You guys are. You can't pretend to come on here to uphold integrity of Martial Arts without actually knowing what you're talking about. You're doing a disservice to everyone if you do that.
Also, my point still stands, I can and will at some point, come to EU and molest all of you Eurobullies and show you why Superman landed in America and not Europe.
Yes you do. You care so much, because you're part of the Sirc hate wagon. That's why any of you care about what I say.
I actually did an experiment once using my absence and non-absence in a very controlled time cycle referenced by Alexa and actual post count. The result?
11/16/2012 4:39am, #552--
Can't speak for the others. I don't do that. I come here for entertainment and occasionally try to contribute for the investigations.
Where do you draw the line anyway? How good you have to be until it's no longer regarded a disservice? I can probably grapplefuck most people with no grappling experience without too much effort, but get tooled by anyone with decent blue belt level skills. Playing the percentages game I'm pretty far ahead of the pack even if I am a lame duck compared to any decent grappler. In general knowledge most people at least in western countries still believe the kung fu myths of fighting when they think about martial arts at all. Even those here who can't walk the walk for whatever reason know about aliveness and have at least tried to train with the methodology.
I hope you do come. The more the merrier. It's sad how few participants we get in :(. I'm a wuss and don't like to be punched in the face, but I'll gladly grapple with you. Next year I should have at least a few months of regular training again under my belt as next spring I'm moving close to my old BJJ gym.
Yes you do. You care so much, because you're part of the Sirc hate wagon. That's why any of you care about what I say.
I actually did an experiment once using my absence and non-absence in a very controlled time cycle referenced by Alexa and actual post count. The result?
Booyah.Curiosity killed the cat. But damn it had a blast.
11/16/2012 5:38am, #5531
Okay, I finally caught up.
I feel regret asking for the footage now.
I would like to make several remarks:
-Sirc coming to Europe would be awesome, he better drop by in Lolland so I can take him to Amsterdam.
As long as I wont get too drunk I wont mistake him for a female, so it I can sorta guarantee his safety.
- On a more serious note about the Euro TD:
I've only attended once ( unfortunately) and I loved it, met nice people, got to see Leuven, rolled with a BJJ brown belt and with Jack Rusher, also did some standup stuff.
That was when I was already coping with major backissues, I knew in advance I couldnt do too much intense stuff, but went there anyway for the social aspect: kinda nice to meet the people behind the screennames.
Hell, member Mackan came all the way from Sweden!
It was then, when the ''bitching'' started, me and Zen doing extremely light stuff, I wouldnt even want to call it sparring, got filmed and Matt had some stuff to say about it.
Either me or Zen explained the context of the video but the criticism kept coming, at that point I decided it was just lockerroom mentality and shrugged it off.
But I think ever since that happening, some of the Eurobullies became increasingly aware of the idea that the TDfootage became some sorta stage, example: Rafe adressing certain Ashley (wtf is that anyway?) and Matt, I strongly recommend the following things, take it for what its worth:
- get it clear for yourself as to WHY you want to attend a TD, for training with different people? social aspect/curiosity? or for internet fame?
- once you show up at a TD: maybe just focus on what it is you're doing, not so much on members of an onlinecommunity, the majority thousands of miles away.
who the **** cares, just have fun.
- I read the little outburst of Rafe against TS, I have no idea what happened between you two guys and it isnt any of my business, but I can tell that there's some hurt ego's involved, cut that **** out. please.
On a more happier note, uncle Lebell is on his way climbing back and will soon commence boxing after months of cripple excercises, right now kicking is not possible yet (it worsens the condition) but in time I hope to meet up with all of you at a TD, God willing.
And you better be fucking nice.
11/16/2012 6:30am, #554--
1. hpr knows what he's doing on the floor. He's no world beater or anything, but he's competent in my purple-belt-if-that-means-anything opinion.
2. PDA handled me and hpr much as one might handle a recalcitrant infant and would, I'd bet considerable money, do the same to Sirc.
3. I'm a horrible striker and I haven't actually got much better at it since then because I've been training mostly BJJ and wrestling. Sorry about that.
4. I think Rafe is allowed to post here even though he's not very good and I can't recall him particularly mouthing off like he's an expert on striking. Unless someone can show me differently?
5. Sirc does generate quality internet drama, it can't be denied. My acceptance of his challenge remains both open and, apparently, unnoticed?Last edited by PointyShinyBurn; 11/16/2012 6:43am at .
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11/16/2012 7:33am, #558--
True, but I still do my excercises etc, to keep my coremuscles up, and I should be able to give you some run for your money.
Just enough to make you look awesome, I can also cry on command so we have a lot to work with here.
Also, I don't have any particular urge to fight strangers from the internet, Sirc just successfully got my back up. No doubt this counts as winning, somehow? I don't really understand the scoring system.
He reminds me of a particular friend i have who is fabulously gay, he also always starts **** when we are out, just addicted to the drama.
I guess conflict makes certain type of people feel relevant.
It sure as hell isnt my hobby.
11/16/2012 7:38am, #559--
Oh God, I just remember one story about this dude, we are out with a group of friends (protip: always have a couple of gayfriends, cos they usually hang out with total babes!)and I head off to the urinoirs to make peepee.
Im there following nature, and suddenly I sorta see this head right over my shoulder: its my friend, really drunk and he says real gayish (that sorta girly speak) 'oh yeah thats a good cock, I'd totally suck it!
That was a bit much even for me and I went into full homophobe mode and shoved him the **** away...he was pretty scrawney so he lost balance and fel really hard against a awall and got a cut on his eyebrow somehow, bleeding and ****.
When I bumped into him the next time after that he told me he got so drunk he must have fel and had a nasty cut, I decided that version was the best reality for us to deal with.
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--I don't know why you are crying so much, you try your best to look like a spook, and when you are treated like one you start complaining (like a jew). Your passport probably looks like a cliche of some sort of trouble maker, i even am not sure entirely you are kosher. How many europeans visit those places without having relatives and stay at those horrible arabic neighborhoods. BTW about looking at your passport and deciding if it is fake or not, apparently the document faking business in russia was and is extremely blossoming, and tons of fake document circulate there, so they aren't clueless about it. My GF's dad used to be a graphic designer and document embellisher...


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11/24/2009 / Christian Living
My family and I returned from a short but very enjoyable vacation this past weekend. We'd had fun, but were glad to be home. Less than twenty-four hours later, however, we received the news that a lady in our church, an active and long-time children's Sunday School teacher, had been killed in a car accident Sunday evening on her way to worship with her husband. A suspected drunk driver crossed into their lane while speeding and hit them head-on, killing her instantly and injuring her husband.
For the sake of this article, I will call her Kathy. While I did not know her well, I appreciated her intelligent perspectives on world events and her compassion for the kids in our church. She taught all three of our children, had a beautiful spirit and was exceptionally dedicated. She and her son would often bring her guitar into the classroom and play for the kids. At one point, she even composed a song to Psalm 121. After a family in our church performed the song and recorded it during worship, she copied it onto CDs and provided these to the children in her class, many of whom since had memorized the song or nearly so, including my daughter.
As I drove home last night, pondering the news, the reality of her death started to sink in. I moved from the "shock phase" into the realization that she was truly gone from this earth. There's no question about where she isshe knew her Lord well and is praising Him face to face at this moment! My heart praised Him as well, and then moved from joy to grief again as my thoughts slipped to her husband, daughters and teenage son, left behind for a time to go on without her hand and heart, not to mention all the Sunday School kids. Would her husband, driving during the accident, blame himself? How would her children carry on without her in these pivotal times of their lives? How would my wife and I explain this to our children?
It was at this point the Holy Spirit swiftly took my thoughts in a different direction. As He often does, He "plunked" down into the midst of my ruminations the truth that it could have been me. Or my wife. Not one of us knows when we will die, nor how. I became aware that I tend to live my days as if death is quite distant, barely on the horizon. I suppose this is primarily due to my age; but people of all ages die every day. Understand, this awareness doesn't spark fear in my mind as much as urgency. Each day is not just a gift from the Lord; it's an opportunity. An opportunity to follow Christ and give myself to whomever He brings across my path. It's another opportunity to move beyond talking about trusting in God's character and word and love for me to living that trust. I believe this is the heart of James' distinction in James 2:14-26, where he states unequivocally the stunning truth that "faith without works is dead." Good works born from faith in God prove that faith genuine. With each sunrise on my life, I've been given another piece of time to spend. And then I arrived where I suspect God intended to bring me all along: how will I spend the next one?
So many days I've wrestled with indecision, sinful lusts, figuring how to get more of what I want. Even a few spent arguing a point I knew was wrong, permitting my flesh to fight to justify its actions. Are these works proving my faith is true? No. All of that just bogs me down, like trying to walk forward with mud up to my knees. But I'm not condemning myself or even berating myself over it, I'm just coming to the point. And here, as I rolled into my driveway, the question bubbled to the top: how many more days will I allow to be squandered wrestling with questions borne of my flesh's attempts to obtain its desires?
The looming career decision that will impact my time and my family--why is that difficult to make? Because down one path wait prestige, recognition, money, professional relevance and admiration, all goals my dying sinful nature longs for, but they carry the price tag of giving up time with those I say are the most important people in my life. Does my saying they are make it true?
I look again at James: "If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,' and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?
"Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself." (vv. 15-17)
It's pretty clear, isn't it? Exasperatingly so. I can think my family is second only to God Himself, tell others this is true, even write the same, but only living it means anything. The rest is chaff, dust, garbage. Worthless.
What will I do today?
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President Obama holds up his proposed American Jobs Act legislation while making a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House, September 12
Good morning everyone. I was in a class all day yesterday and unable to watch any of the ceremonies. I am looking forward today to go back and read all the diaries and comments. Thank you Chips for all the beautiful pictures and words you have given us. You are a real treasure. I love this TOD family. Have a great day everyone. Now lets listen to the President.
Good Morning TODVille. PBO reached 10 million Twitter Followers and chipsticks reached 4 million hits this weekend. Congratulations to you both. Off I go to tweet CNN and give them the awful bad News about these 2 important milestones 😆 guys we have lost the "base" 😆
Why? Is their another msm blackout?
Sometimes, they cut him off, which is worse than not showing him at all!
Sometimes, one channel will show it, and if it is a detailed speech, the panel will come on afterwards and say the opposite from what he said!
No Jovie, there is not a blackout. We simply want to avoid the worthless pundidiotry of CNN and MSNBC. CSPAN-2 is also covering the speech live so you can view it there as well 🙂
Jovie I was watching the speech on CBS and they cutt off half way as well JOBS may not be importan or sexy subject to
cover, but this is very serious it's time to start writing to all the MSM and complaint. the people are looking for jobs are
important to the msm what a bunch of Fucks sorry. Yes i watched the whole speech from the WH live stream. it was
great seen all those diverse people you Mr President and yes we can.
They cut it off? WOW, I thought JOBS,JOBS,JOBS was the most important thing to the American people, and they were sooooo disappointed with the President because he hasn't given them jobs. Clearly it's not so important to show the whole speech.
They cut it off, right back at you CBS….cut them off. I'll write and register complaint.
Question: I just sent Speaker Boehner 2 e-mails, after submitting I received nothing acknowledging they would be delivered….did anyone else have the same experience…did I send my e-mails into the great unknown that is the ether?
Maybe a tweet campaign to turn off MSM and turn on C-Span for unadulterated coverage. America start thinking for yourselves.
I totally agree with you Sue! I think this country would be better off without all the self-important pundits who try to filter everything and try manipulate viewers and listeners.
Wow. John King on CNN just asked a question relating to the Republicans and how they are looking for a way not to go along with the President's jobs plan: "Are they stuck in the same old political argument?"
First time (seriously) I've heard him question a Republican tactic.
did he really? 😯 King must be sick for asking an honest question;for once 🙄
I know he'll be back to his typical predictable republican hack assholery in a minute but good on him
Yes, I'm almost holding my breath hoping it will last 10 minutes. (Oops – King just said the Republicans are looking for shenanigans from the White House. Well, that's at least honest!)
Even the financial pukes on CNN are saying they understand what the President is doing to ease the economy, with the jobs bill; "it's about policy not politics."
CNN has been broadcasting from Tampa for a couple days in front of what looks like the entrance to a Carnival or Circus.
I don't feel sorry for Don Lemon, I sent him an email and told him that I wasn't planning to watch that GOP circus debate Monday night. I have something better to do, watch my President jobs bill speech again.
Wait a second; didn't the repubs have a debate just last Wednesday? The one that was so important that the President had to delay his jobs speech by one night? Why the hell are they having another debate tonight?
Linda I so glad I do not watch cable anymore . PBO has BOXED the GOP big time . he will be talking to the people
directly locally. so Republicans where are your ideas about creating jobs we are waiting??????
Good Morning Everyone – I will be repeating this post on every thread until you guys make me do all 50 states. Put me to work people.
The more I learn about the JObs Bill the more I like it.
The White House released PDF files that explain how many infrastructure jobs, teachers, unemployed helped, etc. PDFs are great for printing out and distributing to a crowd, but Web pages are more popular. So I converted 5 states yesterday. I have also included a video clip of the President speaking in Richmond, a link to the page that lists government contact info, and a link to the PDF file.
I need your help in spreading these web pages around, and in making more. I will make your state page if you send me the addresses of 3 local media sources or a letter to the editor. If your state has already been done, you can help out by sending a suggestion for how we can get the word out.
California – http://www.whatisworking.com/2011/09/american-jobs-act-impact-for-california.html
Florida – http://www.whatisworking.com/2011/09/american-jobs-act-impact-for-florida.html
Ohio – http://www.whatisworking.com/2011/09/american-jobs-act-impact-for-ohio.html
Kentucky – http://www.whatisworking.com/2011/09/american-jobs-act-impact-for-kentucky.html
Virginia – http://www.whatisworking.com/2011/09/american-jobs-act-impact-for-virginia.html
Let's ignore negative articles on the Web or comments and just focus on supporting this bill.
I will check back here all day and make state pages as requests come in. Once people read what
Hi WiW,
Despite Gov Rick "GoodHair" Perry, Texas, please! 😉 😆
YES.WE.CAN…DO.(Much)More, Together!
Posting the Florida link on FaceBook and emailing it to my Congress critters… THANK YOU WIW 🙂
This is great, I've already tweeted those!!
Will you do one for Texas, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Iowa.
Here's Texas: 😉
The American Jobs Act: Impact for TEXAS – http://www.whatisworking.com/2011/09/american-jobs-act-impact-for-texas.html
YES.WE.CAN…DO.(Much)More, Together!
How about forwarding the video clip of Robert Reich to our Republican elected officials. We're not BAMBOOZLED by YOUR BIG LIES!
Please do one for Georgia.
Check out this article from the Georgia Democrats. Nathan Deal needs to have this shoved in his face daily!
Fellow Georgia TOD'ers. Please make this video go viral.
Heck, I'll just post the whole artlcle that I referenced above.
Georgia Nearly Last in Job Creation under Nathan Deal —
Georgia – Despite Governor Nathan Deal's repeated campaign promises that creating jobs would be a top priority for his administration, Georgia ranked #49 out of 50 states in job creation for the month of July and is ranked #47 in the nation over the past five year period.
In the past year, Georgia has had nine months of job loss, including a four year streak of unemployment higher than the national average. This job loss stands in direct contrast to the pledges of then-candidate Deal, who pledged to "kick-start the economy" while making job creation the theme of his campaign bus tour.
In October, Deal spokesman Brian Robinson stated that the future governor would "serve as Georgia's top ambassador and salesman to bring new jobs here." Yet, more than 470,000 Georgia citizens remain out of work.
"Republicans remain silent about their job record because they don't have one," said State Representative Virgil Fludd (D -Tyrone). "Georgia needs effective state leadership to produce a job-friendly environment."
When asked if federal politics were inhibiting job creation in Georgia, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler stated that a "lack of leadership in Washington is a contributing factor to the overall lack of confidence in the (Georgia) economy." Yet this explanation doesn't address why 48 other states operating under the same federal leadership created more jobs than Georgia.
"Governor Deal and Commissioner Butler need to stop playing politics and start introducing solutions," concluded party chairman Mike Berlon. "Georgians are hurting. We need our leaders to take their campaign promises seriously and fix our broken economy."
Atlanta Business Chronicle "Georgia 50th in job creation in July"; August 22, 2011.
Atlanta Business Chronicle "Georgia 47th for recent job creation"; July 25, 2011
WIW, Once again you are showing us how to focus our energy and time on important things and less time on dealing with the silly stuff. Thanks for the wonderful job you are doing. I will share your web pages. And if it's o.k., I will also print out the pages dealing with California and make copies for distribution. Really wonderful stuff, Linda!
Also from last thread (sorry for the repeats Chips)
I received an email from my Senator, Barbara Boxer asking for my support of the Jobs Bill. If you live in California, please sign this petition.
Thanks WIW for this. I've signed and have passed it on to my California friends. Keep up the good work and we will support you 🙂
I received the same and signed it right away! Senator Boxer is always on top of things. I hope our other Senator, Diane Feinstein, is as also a strong supporter. I am going to send her an e-mail to urge her to come out strongly for the Jobs Bill. I will do the same for my Representative, Susan Davis who is usually very supportive of the President.
Lawmakers call on the President to take drastic action to make sure the Pistal service does not default! Wait,… What?
Seemingly, they want him to deliver mail? Lol!
Bwahahahahahahahana, I won't mind my president delivering my mail if that's what it takes to save the postal service.
If all Obama supporters just bought one roll or one book of postage stamps, as someone here suggested, we could put the Postal Service back on track!
This…..jacuelineoboomer, I thought of your suggestion last night as I was writing out and stamping some bills that needed to be paid.
I don't know what the short fall is for the Post Office, but imagine if a couple million people went out immediately and bought stamps, and then some extra stamps right now. As much as I dislike junk mail, I can't imagine not having the services of our post office.
The problem with the Postal Service is the funding of the retiree's health benefit. They have to prefund it. While you all are calling your representatives please ask them to support HR 1351 and to oppose Issa's HR 2309. Issa is trying to break the back of the Postal Service. Thanks everyone.
Off to harass my Tpublican…….he's yet to represent me in a single vote.
No! The USPS isn't in any trouble! It's the batshit crazy REPUBLICAN voice vote law of 2005 — they have to pre-fund their health care 75 in advance, and do it in a 10-year period. Yeah, right — that's how 'businesses are run, right?
Then there was the 50 bn error that, if fixed, would wipe out the alleged 9 bn they are in the hole for the last two years, but Repubs refuse to fix it.
Repeat: THERE IS NO SOLVENCY PROBLEM FOR THE POST OFFICE. They are doing quite well, due to eBay and other businesses. It's Republicans who set out to bankrupt the USPS.
Why, you ask? In order to decimate the union for the second largest employer in America.
So guys — if we don't know these facts here, I really worry about what less engaged Americans believe. And that includes my husband who wouldn't listen to me because he's treated rudely at the post office and therefore they get what they deserve.
I screamed at the poor old guy yesterday. Couldn't take it.
Really a splendid idea! I will do just that first thing tomorrow. I will also urge friends and family to the same. It is absolutely crucial that we save the post office. Where I live there is always a long line whenever I go to the post office. That is clear evidence that U.S. Postal Service still plays a crucial role in people's lives. Especially poor and middle class people.
Does the Congress need a refresher course on what their job is? I thought they read the Constitution the first day of the session. I guess they didn't understand the reading materials.
And, they work for us…
So, WE need to remind 'em of that…TWEET/RT 'EM, FB 'EM, EMAIL 'EM, et al!
If they don't "get it," VOTE 'EM OUT! 😉 😆
YES.WE.CAN…DO.(Much)More, Together!
YES.WE.CAN, Again…Obama/Biden 2012!
bloody hell!
Republicans Say They'd Rather Hurt Obama Than Create Jobs
DUH!!! This should go VIRAL. I'm going to call everyone, fax everyone, tweet everyone, mail everyone this info.
Good morning TOD'ers,
Surprise surprise, like we didn't know that already.
They can say what they want, it's not like they're holding back, corporate media will always protect them and control the narrative.
I can't wait for one thing, when President Obama will be reelected next year, I won't care about the corruption in the media, the lies and propaganda. No more anger and frustration.
4 years to follow President Obama without the irritation.
Yesterday was another proof of the blatant disrespect. It's always President Bush, President Clinton…..and Obama, or Mr. Obama. The can't put his title in front of his name.
We spend as much time as we can today promoting this bill. Phone, tweet, email
talk about this in the lunchroom,
Make a sign and put it in your yard
Make a sign and put it in the back window of your car
Write a letter to the editor supporting this bill and post it here.
Find facebook pages where Dems gather and post your comments
The Republicans are counting on us loosing focus, getting distracted or giving up – that's not going to happen.
In August many of them faced angry town hall constituents, they need to know the pressure will not let up just because they are back in Washington.
Everyday from this day forward needs to have the intensity we felt hours after his speech.
Virtual Hugs – I love this blog and the energy it generates.
Thank you for pushing us. I am going to work on information for my city for you today.
the President is hitting them hard without naming names.Me LOVES IT 😀 😀
Thank you for the call to action, WiW. Fred says Obama is hitting them hard without naming names. I wish he would, though. I wish, instead of blanket "congress should act" he would make a clear line between the t-thugs and the Dems. Nancy Pelosi and Clayburn is not who he is talking about, and so while we know it, a lot of low info people don't. Everybody is fond of saying congress sucks. No. The T-thugs who rule congress suck. Make it clear.
Wow. John King just said it's the American people who sent in the tea party in 2010, and they're responsible for the current situation in Congress. He said he gets mail from the tea party when he says stuff like that.
Maybe I'm dreaming. That was about a half hour of fair commentary from John King, and even some of the financial types (with only a couple RW talking points from one woman on the panel).
Here's the President!
President Obama to congress: LET'S PUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BACK TO WORK – PASS THIS BILL.
Our Prez *IS* on F-I-Y-A-H! 😀
YES.WE.CAN…DO.(Much)More, Together!
YES.WE.CAN, Again…Obama/Biden 2012!
I love that he actually quoted the Wash Post that Repubs would not help Obama. Tell it like it is.
about time he said it too
I hope he continues to remind the American people when goes around the country that they pledge Allegiance to the United States Constitution and that it should NOT be to Grover Norquist and that until McCain it was "Country First" but now it's "Party Only" .I know I made that last part but I am right about that one
These pledges are a particular sore spot for me. They have NO business giving allegience to anything other than the sworn oath they gave upon entering Congress.
In my 'legally challenged' mind I still can't understand how this is not a violation of their oath. I would think it is an actionable offense.
Almost missed this, thank you so much Chips… you are soooo on the job at all times 🙂 Thank you also yesterday for your complete coverage of the days events, I did peruse it off and on throughout the day- yours was the only coverage I visited, as you made it comfortable and the comments were all so thoughtful. Happy Monday to you all.
The President says we can use "one of those airplane skywriters" to get the message to Congress! He's enjoying this.
Yes he is! 😉 🙂
YES.WE.CAN…DO.(Much)More, Together!
YES.WE.CAN, Again…Obama/Biden 2012!
I love dust off the fax machine. Well off to get all the numbers I need.
President Obama….
"The only thing stopping us is politics."
So – we now have a Texas Jobs Bill page – thanks to snoopy4eva2. Snoop sent me a link from the WH that has even more info. I will convert the PDFs at that site to web pages tonight. Thanks Snoop
The American Jobs Act: Impact for TEXAS – http://www.whatisworking.com/2011/09/american-jobs-act-impact-for-texas.html
Keep those requests coming – I want to have all 50 states covered and I need your help.
It's always my pleasure…
And, I want to thank you for all you do! (((WiW)))
YES.WE.CAN…DO.(Much)More, Together!
YES.WE.CAN, Again…Obama/Biden 2012!
He' coming to North Carolina on Wednesday. Please do one for my tortured state.
Can you please do one for Missouri What is Working? Thank you so much for your leadership on this!
We heard you loud and clear! Let's get to work and do what we do so well! Call, write, fax,email,skywrite,make signs, go to offices…etc! Let's do this!
HI df,
Yes WE did…
And, yes WE will! 😉
YES.WE.CAN…DO.(Much)More, Together!
have a good day TOD family.Heading to hospital to talk about maybe further treatment or treatment plans
Take care, Fred! Sending healing vibes (((((((((((((Fred)))))))))))))
Hoping everything goes well Fred, you've been through a horrible time. Take care of yourself.
Feel better, soon! (((Fred)))
YES.WE.CAN…DO.(Much)More, Together!
Love our President. He was ready for them today. Here's the bill. Now pass it. Immediately. Excellent.
OT: We've been on Mark Knoller on twitter today about his snarky tweets on the President. It's been fun.
Can't believe how stubborn he is. He's really a very strange guy. His obsessions, sense of privilege, complete tone deafness to his insularity – just weird.
Great pics. I like the variety and diversity of professions represented. See that, police, fire, and teacher unions???
Pass the Bill. Immediately.
Am I wrong, or did the President just add the word "immediately" today? Not sure he used that at the joint session.
Maybe tomorrow he'll add the word "pronto"!
In a week, maybe "dépèchez-vous" (had to drag that out of my brain from high school French!).
I want the information concerning where and when the President will be in cry baby Speaker state.
Columbus, OH! 😀
YES.WE.CAN…DO.(Much)More, Together!
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Good morning TOD family from the West Coast. Chipsticks you did a marvelous and tasteful coverage yesterday – thank you!
WIW – I have family in Georgia, Utah and North Carolina. Can you add links for them that I can email to them?
Thanks TOD family for being willing to support our President!
Okay, Boehner's office in DC is not accepting calls. They put you on hold with a msg that they're currently experiencing heavy call traffic and after a while you just get disconnected. Anyone with a different experience from what I just described, please let us know.
Are you calling the congressional office or the Speaker's Office? Anyone from outside of a member's district (or certainly the state) should be directing their communications to the party leadership offices. Here is a link with that information http://www.congressmerge.com/onlinedb/cgi-bin/leadership.cgi?site=congressmerge. I like to fax 'em cause I can do it late at night and know I'll get through. Also I'm not so sure how impressed these guys are with tweets. If their office staff ain't bitchin' bout it, I don't think they pay attention.
Yes, that's the number I called. And they apparently are experiencing very heavy traffic and disconnecting callers after putting you on hold for some time.
I have already email my Democratic Congressman and Senator and I asked them to please support the President's bill.
"The Hour of the Jackals" is upon us. Press Secretary Jay "Clark Kent" Carney will be briefing the GOP Press Corps at the White House momentarily. Currently scheduled for 12:15 PM ET.
I think of the press briefing as the sandbox hour…they are such children, and Jay 'freakin Clark Kent' has to lower himself to 'sandbox patrol.'
Jay is awesome…..his patience is awe inspiring, at least to me who could always use more.
Sue, I can't believe Jay lost his Clark Kent glasses. He is back to his old glasses.
I know, right? Losing a pair is terrible AND expensive. He's going to replace them.
Maybe his darling wife was worried they made him too 'sexified'……if she reads here she'ld know that he has more than a few 'groupies' 😯
(she really needn't worry..it's all GOOD! We love and respect committed family men!)
Losing glasses is a bummer, and the ones you lose are always the 'PERFECT PAIR.' Been there, done that.
Hi Mae, unless people sign in here their comments automatically go in to pending, it's part of the effort to keep Fire/Teabaggers from polluting the place!
Ok thanks, thought you all were giving me the finger. Panic mode for few minutes.
Lew says that their is more than enough pay for to cover tge jobs act!
Look at what pays for it, the republicans are not going to like this! Lol!
This is what smart and efficient government looks like. President Obama has assembled a brilliant and hard working team. You won't find any unqualified cronies in this administration. I watched OMB Director Jack Lew today at the briefing with Press Secretary Jay Carney and he was terrific. He is a no nonsense kind of guy. Nothing but the facts. He answers questions thoroughly and completely. He knows his stuff.
It is clear to me that this flawless rollout of the American Jobs Act has frustrated and flummoxed the GOP Pres Corps and the media talking heads. They are beside themselves trying to find something wrong with it. They just hate it when PBO has the upper hand. The GOP is in a bind and they know it. Taking the AJA on the road is their worst nightmare because the facts will get out.
The WH jackals also asked Jay where his old glasses are?
Because, you know, America has not been the same since!
Shh, Uncle Tom, I mean Don Lemon is on CNN! I must hear his biased tea bagger reporting!
I'm getting more lazy by the day, thanks to Chips.
Just thought to myself: Wonder what's on the President's schedule next? I'm sure Chips will tell us. (Like I couldn't find it myself.)
Peel me a grape, somebody.
"Peel me a grape, somebody."
😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆
Ohio tomorrow, North Carolina Wednesday to push that jobs plan 😉
The Republican (anti-government) Party and the MSM heads are spinning from the meticulous rollout of the American Jobs Act. They are in quite a tizzy. They seem to be stunned. And of course they just don't like it when PBO neutralizes their firewall by taking his message directly to the people. I hope the crowd in Ohio is as frisky as they were in Richmond, VA.
Oh ho, that brings back memories. Don't laugh, I actually used to peel my grapes (unconsciously) before eating them, until others in the staff room at work started staring at me and commenting. Thing is, it was a way of taking up time (I had 1h 15min for lunch) and it made my lunch 'last longer'. In those days I always used to take fruits for lunch because I hated sandwiches. I saw nothing wrong in happily peeling the skin away before eating. In the end I stopped doing so when I saw how fascinated they were by the practice. 😆 Now that I remember, they also thought I had a 'weird' way of peeling oranges, by taking the yellow outer portion off with a knife, then cutting it in halves. Man they were an 'odd' bunch (ahem! 😉 ), they couldn't understand why I'd pick the chocolate nuggets out of chocolate chip cookies and discard them, or scrape icing off cake when these 'treats' were brought in for sharing. They were a great staff to work with though, with a whacky sense of humour.
The American Jobs Act Targets Enduring Economic Change
Last week, President Obama told Congress they should pass the American Jobs Act right away. Here is how President Obama's American Jobs Act (hallelujah, a clear and simple name!) addresses what has happened to the economy while learning from the 2009 stimulus (ARRA)
Just an encouraging FYI – Was on a national conference call with WH staff this morning (they did an excellent job) and there was lots of positive questions, response and support from Latino participants for the AJA. Bravo!!
I love Ladyhawke's Hallelujah on the name. This is so important. This is the stuff that the Dems often fail so terribly on when communicating ideas. A lot of our leaders suffer from the John Kerry overtalk. While the bastards on the otherside know how to come up with a punchy, gut-level phrasing that favorably casts their terrible ideas in patriotic, truely American solutions to problems. This is how they keep getting away with shit.
Jesse Jackson asked George Wallace ( yes that George Wallace) for some advise when he was running for president. Wallace told Jesse to keep it low enough for the goats 'cause goats don't eat high grass. That's how the pubs always beat the Dems with messaging. But this time President Obama got it right. He's talking to the goats. The bill's title is simple, clear, and direct. Who can defend a vote against American jobs? The action plan is simple: Call, write, fax, email. use carrier pigeons. Use anything, but take action and ownership. This is masterful.
This is just hilarious…..(but at the same time horrifying).
Perry v. Bachmann: TNR's Scientific Analysis of Who's Crazier
I wrote Boehner, and I thought I was so clever. I told him I was aware of his accompolishments on the golf course, as overheard just prior to the President's address to the joint session. I congratulated him, and said it would be comforting and economically beneficial to the American people if he would preform as well in his duties as Speaker of the House, and pass the JOBS PLAN NOW. We should retire him so he can go be a golf pro at the local country club.
Writing Cantor was challenging, the guy is such a snake…I wanted to ask him if the rumors were true…..that he had recently been inked. Little tramp stamp action going on underneath his cleverly disguised tail……666. (Thanks Lisa, you little devil) Wonder where he parks his pitchfork?
Retire Boehner, but Cantor deserves to go to hell…..
Sue – thanks so much for sharing this, it is inspiring and exactly what i have been encouraging folks to do. Share the stories of action!! virtual Hugs
Heads up guys our girl Randi Rhodes is BACK. I can't wait to hear her take on the debates last week, the American Jobs Act rollout and 9/11 remembrance.
For those who don't subscribe to her show, here is the link to the talk show on radio.
Here's an excerpt from a post where Sullivan talks about the GOP as a 'religious' entity vs a political party. The entire post is worth a read.
'If your view of conservatism is one rooted in an instinctual, but agile, defense of tradition, in a belief in practical wisdom that alters constantly with circumstance, in moderation and the defense of the middle class as the stabilizing ballast of democracy, in limited but strong government … then the GOP is no longer your party (or mine).
'Religion has replaced all of this, reordered it, and imbued the entire political-economic-religious package with zeal. And the zealous never compromise. They don't even listen.
Think of Michele Bachmann's wide-eyed, Stepford stare as she waits for a questioner to finish before providing another pre-cooked doctrinal nugget. My fear – and it has building for a decade and a half, because I've seen this movement up-close from within and also on the front lines of the marriage wars – is that once one party becomes a church with unchangeable doctrines, and once it has supplanted respect for institutions and civility with the radical pursuit of timeless doctrines and hatred of governing institutions, then our democracy is in grave danger.
If you ask why I remain such a strong Obama supporter, it is because I see him as that rare individual able to withstand the zeal without becoming a zealot in response, and to overcome the recklessness of pure religious ideology with pragmatism, civility and reason. That's why they fear and loathe him. Not because his policies are not theirs'. But because his temperament is their nemesis. If he defeats them next year, they will break, because their beliefs are so brittle, but will then reform, along Huntsman-style lines. If they defeat him, I fear we will no longer be participating in a civil conversation, however fraught, but in a civil war.'
This is very true – 2012 is a fight for this country's future. Either the crazies win, and they will be uncontrollable and dangerous. Or they lose, and retract back into their caves.
The crazies CANNOT (Please God) win! If only more and more Americans wake up to this realization in time!
George Bush Reveals Most Nervous Moment Of Presidency: World Series Opening Pitch
Not 9-11 ?
Not the Wars ?
Not Katrina ?
Not the Collapse of the Economy ?
This man has no soul..
But a bunch of idiots cheered him like crazy at the game and at the memorial. There are a lot of stupid people operating heavy machinery.
Know what, Linda? It makes perfect sense to me. The opening pitch is simple enough for him to understand – pitch the ball, it's hit or it isn't. That's about the level of his knowledge/thinking IMO, straight 'black or white' stuff. The other areas mentioned had nuances WAY beyond his ability to grasp. When I'm feeling compassionate I admit to myself that Bush shouldn't be held responsible for being asked to do something he really was NOT capable of doing. He just didn't get it IMO. In those moments I'm more inclined to blame those who pushed him into the role, those who cheated for him, AND those who voted for him (some of whom, quite frankly, don't get it any more than he).
Interesting that President Obama mentioned the comments referenced in this post today in the Rose Garden.
The GOP Crack-up on Jobs
REPORT: As Their States' Bridges And Roads Crumble, GOP Leaders Remain Opposed To Infrastructure Investment


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Parenting, Parental-Abuse The AAPI is an inventory to assess the parenting and child rearing attitudes of adult and adolescent-parent and pre-parent populations. Based on the known parenting and child rearing behaviors of abusive parents, responses to the inventory provide an index of risk for practicing behaviors known to be attributable to child abuse and neglect. The AAPI-2 is the revised and re-normed version of the original AAPI first developed in 1979. Developers: Copyright: References:Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI) « Parenting « Surveys/Scales « Downloads
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Pomegranates are in season. Take advantage. Learn how to juice them here.
Fresh carrots roasted with ras el hanout. Amazing!
Rhubarb Turkish delight is a delightful way to prepare some of your fresh red rhubarb. (recipe)
The best almonds in the world! Marcona almonds from Spain make a wonderful cocktail snack.
Once you have made your own pickling spice, you will never go back to the store packages. Recipe for brining corned beef with this pickling spice.
Coconut curried squash soup...comfort food.
TDB April challenge - steamed suet pudding. This is a wonderful Plum Pudding recipe.
Another way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo...Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Make your own dulce de leche and then...make a liquor. Ole!
Johnny Cake or northern style cornbread is wonderful for breakfast or brunch when slathered with butter and soaked in maple syrup. (recipe)
Tips on making the best granola. (recipe)
Making ricotta is as easy as 1...2...3 Full instructions for making it are here
Rice Kheer is my very favourite rice pudding. (recipe)
Antipasti plate is healthy and tasty. Satisfying way to eat.
Tortiere is a French Canadian Christmas tradition. This is made in a log rather than the traditional pie and is so easy to serve.
Updated Waldorf Salad (recipe)
Watercress and Mandarin Orange Salad. (recipe)
This classic is back in fashion. Use duck cracklings to make it festive for the season. (recipe)
Bitter Greens and Green Apple with Buttermilk Honey Dressing makes a perfect starter salad. (recipe)
Candied fruits make lovely gifts.
My month of salads - Seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Orange Glaze
Candied citrus peel made at home is so much tastier.
Make chocolates for Christmas.
Lavash is so easy to make. It is a Middle Eastern crisp bread that goes well with hummus or a nice artichoke dip.


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Lycoris on Nov. 15, 2008
Alice and Flynn- bounty hunters in crazy land. Next cover will feature alien hamsters. =D Yay.
Aghammer at 1:18PM, Nov. 17, 2008
Very nice.. I especially like the tone work!
Kaylove at 2:03PM, Nov. 16, 2008
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I'm assuming (and too tired/lazy/and dealing with a crazy-burning esophagus) to check, but this appears to be the Russian version of Harper's Bazaar. But what I don't know–or didn't know for a few minutes, just who exactly this chick on the cover is looking back at me. I literally looked at this odd face for five minutes before I had to cheat and find The Answer to our favorite game show: Who's That Bitch?
Any guesses? How much money does it cost to de-squint one's eyes? Oh, and how exactly does one go about eliminating the permanent Lemon Head sour-puss mouth from one's lips? Usually women WANT that crazy-ass mouth, don't they? The nose is just off. I don't know what happened, but all that bearding CLEARLY has taken its toll on the once "IT Girl" whom we all sorta liked. You know, she completed us. (Sorry.)
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Is anyone interested in collaborating with me on a knife project, I think it would nice to see the 1st CPF blade. Yes, I am speaking to you makers out there....let's make something cool huh....
Is anyone interested in collaborating with me on a knife project, I think it would nice to see the 1st CPF blade. Yes, I am speaking to you makers out there....let's make something cool huh....
This CPF Blade idea is great! Sadly, however, I know next to nothing about designing or building a knife - so about all I can offer is the thought that the design may be more popular, and the project possibly more attractive to others, if the knife is suitable for edc. I hope people with some expertise will jump on this bandwagon.
I am hoping to get one of the makers that visit us here on CPF to work with us, but we shall see.
The Shot Show and other Flashaholic Get Togethers would be good places to drum up some interest and get marketing ideas.
Well, I'll throw in my .02. Should be something small and light - something that would be viable for EDC - NOT a sharpened pry bar. Maybe 3" blade and ~3" handle of micarta.
The Becker Necker was/is a very popular knife. While I have a few, they never really did it for me. But something in that size range (would definitely need a lanyard) that is a bit more pointy would be just the ticket.
For the steel, I would say keep it simple. *I* would prefer O-1 with a good heat treat. I suspect most would prefer something more stainless. ATS-34/154CM would be fine, I suppose. Let's don't drop down to the 440 range though.
I suppose a kydex sheath suitable for IWB/neck/off-body carry would be in order.
So, a small, handy, rust-resistant blade that allows for versatile carry. Sounds like a CPF knife to me.
If you're gonna be stupid, you'd better be tough!
If its going to be a CPF Knife, it would be nice to see it being internationally legal. Like a slipjoint knife.
When you have to consider all the Int'l legalities, things turn VERY bland. If I only owned knives and guns that are CA legal, I wouldn't have ANY fun. I am not looking for something to market on a big scale, just a small run of something cool. I love the idea of a necker w/kydex, 6" OA max. Micarta is cool, but I would like to have an option for something more exotic.
C'MON KNIFEMAKERS........stop being too busy to chime in.
OK, Point taken, I thought you were talking about folders.
Since this would be a CPF knife, Are you going to incorperate a light into it?
Yeah, all we need is for someone to make it....
Hey, Tim - maybe you can get Daywalker (Chad Los Banos) involved?
RE: the light. While I suppose this was a joke, I did think about having some tritium inset in the end of the scales/handle. That would be pretty unique and add come functionality too.
Perhaps greenLED might have some ideas on lanyards....???
If you're gonna be stupid, you'd better be tough!
maybe this sounds crazy and i don't mind taking the heat for it.
how about a handle and blade in the shape of a candle. the handle would be straight and the blade would be in the shape of a candle flame. with the CPF logo on the handle. Add a little tritium under the logo. a gold blade or demascus steel . ebony wood scales. something real fancy . something you'd want to show off to everyone
There was a time when I would have been the first to label an idea like that crazy, and to be quite honest I'd probably still feel queer carrying around such a knife. However, hang around CPF long enough and you start looking for mementos, so maybe this isn't such a bad idea at that.
I assume since you are using the CPF name on the knife you have cleared it with Sasha the owner of the forum. If not I suggest doing so before going too much further.
Carrying a firearm for self-defense gives you great power. Society expects great responsibility from those with great power.
I could go for something not too "exotic" in style, a nice all around, practical blade shape that would appeal to everyone? Kydex sheath would be great as well!
I like the size you're talking about too. It would be nice to hold the cost down so it would be more affordable to members.
I'm just not one for all of these science fiction designs that are available. I guess they're meant more for collectors. I like users, but I'm just one member here.
Definitely ask for permission to use "CPF", though the knife doesn't have to be engraved.
-"Must control self"-
I think it's a fine idea. I'd like to see a folder, with a clip for EDC. Priced around $50-75.
You won't find a maker to do a folder in that price range, not even close.
As far as using the CPF name, it wouldn't have to be included if that becomes a problem. I am just trying to get a little project done with our new friends on the forum, could be as few a half dozen. I figured as long as we are going to have a Knifemakers Forum, we may as well try and do something with it.........Besides, it's not looking like anyone is going to volunteer their time and skills anyway.
I do want to make it clear that I am not looking for anyone to donate time or materials for this, I plan to pay full asking price as deemed by the maker.
When someone gets a drawing done send it to me and I will try to put a prototype together. No charge.
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Same here if you guys need anything I'm definately down.
If anyone wants to help out in the actual design, please PM me so we can brainstorm. So far "The Hog" will may the following....
Part Serrated?
Handle - Semi-Exotic natural material or Paracord Wrap? I like the look of Hand Grooved G10, perhaps Black?
Blade - Not a fan of TAnto for users, so Drop Point or Recurve
I am thinking if it might be deemed "The Hog", shouldn't it have a somewhat Beefy blade?
Let's see what we can come up with.
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Brereton Heath Country Park :: SJ7965
Once part of the Brereton Hall Estate, this area was planted with Scots Pine trees in the 19th century- which were then felled during the First World War to provide pit-props for the mining industry. Some of these remain and there have been some new ones planted as a reminder of the past. After this the area began to be taken over by Silver Birch and a gamekeeper was employed by the estate to rear game birds for sport.
In 1959 silica sand was discovered and a quarry was opened, at one point extracting up to 500 tonnes per day for use in the production of glass and making casting moulds for the metal industry. The quarry was abandoned in 1972 after the sand ran out, filling with water and making the present lake, and the site was then purchased in 1982 by Congleton Borough Council for the creation of a country park.
2004 saw the country park being designated as a Local Nature Reserve, and is now managed for the benefit of both wildlife and members of the public.
In 2009 Congleton Borough Council merged with Cheshire East County Council who now, along with a group of volunteers, manage the site. Also in 2009 Brereton Heath was awarded a Green Flag Award, which was earned again in 2010.
There is a varied landscape on the site, with a lake, woodland, meadowland and rare lowland heath. This variety in the landscape also produces a wonderfully varied flora and fauna. There is also a very good visitor centre with toilets, and excellent disabled access including the Brimstone Trail going through the woods and circling the lake. This trail is completely wheelchair and buggy friendly.
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There is definitely no flying under the radar now for Devils right winger David Clarkson after his 30-goal breakout season.
That's why goalie Martin Brodeur didn't waste any time before issuing the first challenge to his teammate.
"I told him, 'If you want to score 30 this year, you've got to score one tonight,' " Brodeur said before Clarkson had the winner in a 2-1 victory over the Islanders tonight at Nassau Coliseum.
"He told me, 'I'm on pace for 48 now,' " Brodeur added with a laugh.
It was how the Devils hoped to open the lockout-delayed 48-game schedule. They got goals from Clarkson and newly-signed center Travis Zajac, along with a performance from Brodeur that looked more mid-season than opening night.
"Marty was excellent. I don't know what he was doing (during the lockout)," coach Pete DeBoer said. "He said he was golfing. I'm not sure I buy that."
While the intensity may be a far cry from where the Devils left off in the Stanley Cup Finals last June, the excitement was there. A sellout crowd of 16,170 showed up, dispelling the idea that fans wouldn't return after the labor stoppage.
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