I am not a poster. I am a crispy critter.

[The Zontron 7000]

I am an internet java script sent to infiltrate your site and transform you from political neanderthals into a modern 21st Century progressive mode.

This is your first warning.

Do not try and resist.

It is useless.

Accept your fate.

You will be assimilated.

[sionnsar]

Take a lesson there... *\;-)

[sionnsar]

Have to go away for an hour or so...

[Dead Corpse]

You sound cuddly like Santa.

Cuddly? Zon says I'm excellent on cold nights, but that I can be a bit lumpy. Imagine a jute sack full of horseshoes. ;-)

[calrighty]

"Looks like I didn't miss a whole lot today."

That is because you weren't here. Had you been here it would have been WILD!

[calrighty]

That clears everything up.

[MNJohnnie]

About 48 oz of straight black Folgers.

UGGG! I see my prob. Can't stand coffie.

[MNJohnnie]

Of course stay up until midnight Freeping then getting up at 4:30 to work out may also be part of the problem.

[Dead Corpse]

Love coffee. And, I need the caffeine. More than just the thermogenic aspect too...

The things is, I get it all in one cup. Big old insulated mug. After that, I don't drink any more coffee throughout the day. I think my system has gotten used to the shock.

[Dead Corpse]

I'm asleep by 11:30pm most nights and my alarm goes off at 5:45am.

[Tax-chick]

I carry babies up and down the stairs for exercise :-). Also laundry.

[MNJohnnie]

I carry babies up and down the stairs for exercise :-). Also laundry.

Waiting until you get to chase them up and down stairs. You will REALLY feel the burn!!!!

[Alice au Wonderland]

Howdy, Gang! Just little ol' me reporting from the land of Prout.

It's a beautiful, sun-filled day. The hubby is mowing the mom's lawns, the two eldest children are on a nature walk with the uncle-who-is-not-Prout, the two youngest are out and about having personal adventures. And I? I am enjoying the relative luxury of peace and quiet while it lasts.

The parental units acquired a 6-week old feline a week or so ago. It looks as though he will be coming home with us. *sigh* Prout has dubbed him Murphy. I don't think that that is his real name. When he is looking fierce, I think his name is Mcxlplx. I suppose that he'll tell me his name when he is good and ready. Right now he is in the final days of his two-week quarantine. He apparently had some kind of herpes virus that infects the lungs of cats and is contagious for other felines. He's been on meds for the past 9 days and seems to have recovered from the virus. He's tested negative for both feline lukemia and feline aids. So, it looks like child #2 will be living on allergy medicine for the rest of the cat's stay with us.

The-brother-who-is-not-Prout and I were listening to cd's last night and here are some recommendations:

Purcell-The Fairy Queen, Les Arts Florissants conducted by William Christie, Harmonia Mundi records

Fauré - Requiem, Messe basse, Cantique de Jean Racine, Vierne Andantino, & de Séverac Tantum ergo on Naxos records

Stephanie Blythe - Handel/J.S. Bach arias, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, John Nelson-Conductor

Shvedov - Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Slavyanka Russian Men's Chorus, Dorian Records.

The Purcell is sublime. Get only this recording; the instrumental portions are out of this world and the singing is just excellent. If you like baroque/pre-baroque music, this 2-cd set should be in your collection.

Stephanie Blythe is a phenomenal mezzo. I've seen her on stage, and her voice is even better on stage than on cd and that's saying something! Anyway, this particular album features some lovely pieces in general and an awesome duet with a countertenor that is simply spellbinding in its artistry. A must have for those who like vocal recordings.

The Fauré features the complete requiem and my favorite version of the Pié Jesu. The album also features some other brilliant vocal pieces, some of which, are a capella. Just gorgeous music.

Equally gorgeous in its own way is the Slavyanka recording. If you've not listened to Eastern Orthodox religious music before, be prepared for music that uses a different diatonic scale than western music. For those who are familiar with this kind of music, prepare for a vocally lush experience.

We'll be listening to more music over the coming days, so I'll pass our recommendations on to you as we compile them.

He-who-is-not-Prout wishes to check his email so, I'll be signing off for now. I'll check back in, in a little bit.

[Alice au Wonderland]

And a most profitable increased BMI eve to you, sir!

[Alice au Wonderland]

Morning! I'll be back in a bit. I have to relinquish the computer for a short while.

[Darksheare]

Okers!
Good to see you, Happy Thanksgiving!

[Alice au Wonderland]

Howdy! Anything new and exciting?

[Darksheare]

Not yet.
Doc appointment in 45 minutes.
I have to get "OTR" soon.
Honestly am not looking forward to this..

[sionnsar]

Hi, Alice!

Not a beautiful day here. Or maybe it is in a way. Continuing steady fog, day and night.

Went into town (Redmond) to see the Harry Potter movie, was blinded when we left the theater into bright sun! Fled quickly East back into the fog.

[Alice au Wonderland]

Just find your happy place and stay there for the duration of the exam....or read the "iron crotch" post and chuckle your way through the exam.

[Alice au Wonderland]

We're taking the three oldest children to see HP4 in about 15 minutes. The youngest one is staying behind with He-who-is-not-Prout. I believe that they are planning to have adventures!

The children are thrilled that Mcxlplx is coming home with us.