White House Gets Nipped and Tucked While President is Away

FoxNews.com ^ | 21 August 2002 | Associated Press

[Darlin']

With President Bush away for a month, a noisy horde of sweaty construction workers and heavy machinery has descended to give the executive mansion a facelift -- about 270 projects ranging from replacing the odd door knob to ripping up and repaving an entire driveway.

[Darlin']

FOFLOL. Naaaw, there isn't enough plaster, caulk or varmish on earth to repair those holes.

[snefling]

it stills sounds a bit excessive for the guy who makes $9.50/hr

In your dreams. The construction crews are all union members - probably bringing in over $35/hr with benefits. The group is probably fairly diverse as well, given the makeup of the DC area - I wonder if the GOP plans to promote any of these aspects.

[Revelation 911]

I was contrasting the "vanity" of the repairs with "joe blue collar" - average guy -

[Darlin']

Absolutely. He has said many times what an honor and a priviledge it is to live in The People's House.

[Argh]

Speaking of flabby and pasty white, a similar experience can be had if you go here (#176), taken by Miss Seadragon when she visited here. I think I forgot to ping you to it when it got posted. I hope you're well, of course, you won't be after you see that picture. :^)

[Revelation 911]

Hum, well, gosh, I dunno .... do you live in a structure that is recognized around the world as the residence and official place of business for the Leader of the Free World ? Have historic bills and treaties been signed in your home ? Do you welcome, entertain and sit down to dinner with leaders from around the world on a weekly basis in your dining room ? Have most of the presidents of the United States slept under your roof ?

No, I grew up in a humble home where the floors were worn and the work ethic hard. We werent pampered with valets and servants - Listen to what you are defending for Gods sake - the friggin stain was applied against the grain! eeeegaddds the humanity !- Thats the height of lunacy - In a government that now confiscates 35% of my income - there are actually many who will defend such frivilous expenses - THAT scares me more than this BS

[cubreporter]

I agree. GWB attention to details. That's why we will go in and do what we have to in Iraq in spite of what anyone else says. He is in charge and a true leader. Now...as for the running track and the words...AVID RUNNER...let's examine these two words. Main Entry: av·id Pronunciation: 'a-v&d Function: adjective Etymology: French or Latin; French avide, from Latin avidus, from avEre to desire, crave; akin to Welsh ewyllys desire, Old Irish con-oí he protects Date: 1769 1 : desirous to the point of greed : urgently eager : GREEDY 2 : characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit synonym see EAGER - av·id·ly adverb - av·id·ness noun Main Entry: front-run·ner Pronunciation: 'fr&nt-"r&-n&r Function: noun Date: 1914 1 : a contestant who runs best when in the lead 2 : a leading contestant in or as if in a rivalry or competition Now, who in theeeeeeee world could ever refer to Clinton as an Avid Runner???????????????? He used to jog and that's even a stretch. AVID RUNNER? I think NOT! Glad they are ripping up the track. I like the fact GWB works at sometimes at the Army base. No cameras there. Just a good workout. Thanks God for this leader of the free world.

[Darlin']

Why, Argh, you handsome thing you. I'm wounded that you didn't ping me. You're gonna have to be mighty sweet to me for a while til I get over your neglect.

[Darlin']

Oh, Nurse. Orderly. Over here. We've found the escapee. Please keep the doors to the ward closed and locked in the future.

[cubreporter]

Sorry for that big paragraph. I did copy and paste those two meanings from the dictionary but for some reason they came out runing all together. I must have done something wrong. Anyway, you all get the drift. :)

[Argh]

Sorry, Miss Darlin', it must've been the Alzheimers! You're too kind, thanks.

[Darlin']

FOFLOL. The press corp is in dire need of a Clintonectomy.

[Darlin']

Well, since you put it that way, I'm gonna think about forgiving you. :)

[Sungirl]

new upholstery for couches in the main lobby

This surprises me...I thought the Clintons took that too. :)

[Darlin']

I gotcha. He is a fraud and phony, totally void of any redeeming qualities, souless. The only creature worse than him is that cloven footed beast he calls his wife.

BTW, Not to worry, you're talking to the Queen of Typos. FOFLOL.

[Darlin']

FOFLOL. There must have been a raid on the houses in Chappaqua and Georgetown that we haven't heard about. LOL

[1Old Pro]

about 270 projects ranging from replacing the odd door knob to

continuing the arduous task of removing all the Clintoon stains, smells, and broken glass.

[Darlin']

Amen to that. It is a daunting task.

[justshe]

GREAT pictures! Thanks. I'm becoming convinced you are secretly an official WH photographer...LOL

[Darlin']

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