Babble: Archived Puzzle for Monday, April 26, 2010

12:00 am

Pinikula

fliparooni!

12:00 am

crpw48

flip

12:00 am

Nef

flip

12:00 am

flosey

flip

12:00 am

kimmtoats

FLIP!

12:00 am

jillibus

flip - nice size

12:00 am

kimmtoats

vent

12:00 am

kimmtoats

tent

12:00 am

jmcnrick

oh it is 10 here!

12:00 am

jmcnrick

flip flip flip

12:00 am

cybernan

hello again :)

12:01 am

flosey

luscious looking strawberries kimm

12:01 am

kimmtoats

lol sorry!

12:01 am

jmcnrick

*rubs eyes and looks hopefully at boarding announcements*

12:01 am

jillibus

Oh! Flosey, you changed your flower! Why?

12:01 am

Pinikula

hi kimm

12:01 am

VolleymomDee

howdy all yipppeee I made the flip

12:01 am

jillibus

tent vent

12:01 am

MLFAN17

boarding announcements?

12:01 am

kimmtoats

strawberries always mean spring

12:01 am

dcseain

flop

12:01 am

kimmtoats

Hi Pini!

12:02 am

dizgrannie

ev 8

12:02 am

jmcnrick

catching a red eye home

12:02 am

MLFAN17

thanks diz just got i

12:02 am

Pinikula

thx diz

12:02 am

MLFAN17

it

12:02 am

flosey

kimm, as a kid we had a huge hillside where they grew, picked almost every day while they were in season

12:02 am

Nef

where are you, jmc?

12:02 am

MLFAN17

jmc oh boy! lol

12:03 am

jillibus

sorry -- something weird going on with the Lickety Add box

12:03 am

jmcnrick

lax on the way back from San Fran

12:03 am

licketySplitAUS

Clues are up

12:03 am

Nef

eviction

12:03 am

VolleymomDee

ty diz

12:03 am

jmcnrick

two margaritas in the airport so i think i will sleep

12:03 am

dcseain

ty, lickety

12:03 am

jmcnrick

y lickety

12:03 am

MLFAN17

thanks nef too bad i already have it

12:03 am

Pinikula

thx lickety

12:03 am

jillibus

Thanks, Lickety!

12:03 am

VolleymomDee

ty lickety

12:03 am

jmcnrick

*ty

12:03 am

VolleymomDee

still think hottie should be okay

12:03 am

pugmama763

OR7 if not called

12:04 am

Nef

DRATTTTT!! Sorry all, Bedtime for me

12:04 am

Erda

Thank you, Lickety!!!

12:04 am

dcseain

g'ngiht nef

12:04 am

kimmtoats

Nice, Flossey! Love childhood memories like that.

12:04 am

MLFAN17

dee i tried it too

12:04 am

MLFAN17

thanks pug

12:04 am

VolleymomDee

ra 6

12:04 am

VolleymomDee

pa 6 x 2

12:05 am

pugmama763

Ev8 if not called

12:05 am

jmcnrick

ty nef

12:05 am

vashongin

oi 6

12:05 am

jmcnrick

nef called it pug *giggle*

12:05 am

jillibus

thanks pug!

12:05 am

Pinikula

th pug

12:05 am

Pinikula

er thx

12:06 am

jaeleigh

or7

12:06 am

VolleymomDee

ty vash for that oi

12:06 am

jmcnrick

okay calling the flight now bbl

12:06 am

jmcnrick

*poof*

12:07 am

jillibus

I've found at least 3 phantoms from the Q :(

12:07 am

jillibus

Bye jmc

12:07 am

VolleymomDee

ra 6 x 2

12:07 am

vashongin

pa 6 x 3

12:07 am

Douglas

ventician isn't a word, is it? It's in the grid...Hello everyone!

12:07 am

VolleymomDee

me too jili

12:08 am

VolleymomDee

qu 6/27

12:08 am

jillibus

hi doug

12:08 am

vashongin

fl 7

12:08 am

MLFAN17

doug its a PHANTOM not a word in the grid i tried it oto

12:08 am

jillibus

hi dee hi ;)

12:09 am

Douglas

I'm holding my breath until I find a word ending in "tician" ...or not

12:09 am

MLFAN17

vash is that a word we should know?

12:09 am

dcseain

not a phantom, not in dictionary, and seemingly non-extant

12:09 am

Douglas

Hello jilli...that helps

12:09 am

MLFAN17

and is it fL or fI?

12:10 am

vashongin

FL 7

12:10 am

VolleymomDee

hugs jili

12:10 am

MLFAN17

thanks Vash

12:10 am

jillibus

Beautiful tulips, dc, and a beautiful reason

12:10 am

ZeStY421

so, is there any point in me trying when, i know u guys r gonna kick my rear? i mean, whats the point of me trying? do i get points or something?

12:10 am

VolleymomDee

qu 6 x 2

12:11 am

dcseain

ty, jilli. i first saw them in the Tulip Garden near the Tidal Bason in DC

12:11 am

MLFAN17

oh duhh should have seen that got that FL 7

12:11 am

Pinikula

of course, zesty!!!!

12:11 am

dcseain

er, Tidal Basin

12:11 am

jillibus

hmm -- vetican -- home of Catholic animal doctors?

12:11 am

Pinikula

we all have the same 24 hours to fine 'em...some are just faster than others ;)

12:11 am

VolleymomDee

vi 6

12:11 am

Pinikula

cute jilli

12:11 am

Douglas

ZeSt...you do get points, but that's not the point

12:11 am

dcseain

prickling thumbs

12:12 am

MLFAN17

jill thats vatican

12:12 am

ZeStY421

does it matter who gets words first?

12:12 am

MLFAN17

and veterinarian

12:12 am

dcseain

each plays individually, so no

12:12 am

Pinikula

not at all, zesty!

12:12 am

jillibus

his zesty -- this isn't a competitive game -- we take our own time

12:12 am

ZeStY421

k, so i have no edge at all lol grrr

12:13 am

MLFAN17

PA6

12:13 am

ZeStY421

thanks

12:13 am

jillibus

mlf, I was playing with those words

12:13 am

MLFAN17

oh sorry

12:13 am

Douglas

Not really...furthermore, different people have different standards of success with Babble

12:14 am

MLFAN17

PHATOM entice

12:14 am

MLFAN17

was RO 6 called?

12:14 am

ZeStY421

take care e1 gn, thanks pini, thank nef for me also

12:15 am

VolleymomDee

lo 6 no 6

12:15 am

Pinikula

cya soon, zesty!!!

12:15 am

jaeleigh

in8

12:15 am

Pinikula

will do!

12:15 am

ZeStY421

=)~ gla

12:15 am

jillibus

bye zesty

12:15 am

VolleymomDee

la 6

12:16 am

vashongin

ty for the in 8

12:16 am

MLFAN17

NO6

12:17 am

flosey

nbt

12:17 am

Pinikula

well done flosey

12:17 am

jaeleigh

vite

12:17 am

jillibus

wtg flosey!

12:18 am

VolleymomDee

wtg flosey

12:19 am

VolleymomDee

nbt

12:19 am

Pinikula

wtg dee

12:19 am

MLFAN17

LO 6

12:19 am

dizgrannie

in 8 x 2

12:19 am

Douglas

Will I be driving a Toyota Altion one day? It so sounds like a car name to me...

12:19 am

pugmama763

there are 2 IN8's

12:20 am

cybernan

nbt

12:20 am

VolleymomDee

ty pug looking

12:20 am

Pinikula

wtg nan

12:20 am

VolleymomDee

wtg nan

12:20 am

flosey

wtg nan

12:22 am

MLFAN17

dee me too

12:22 am

jillibus

wtg nan

12:22 am

rururocks

I have the in 8/55 what are the stats on the other

12:22 am

flosey

in8/60

12:22 am

MizHoffle

8/60

12:22 am

dizgrannie

in 8/60

12:22 am

pugmama763

8/60

12:23 am

flosey

which is the one I have, don't have yours ru

12:23 am

MizHoffle

I have the 8/60, but not the 8/55

12:23 am

MLFAN17

Are the IN 8s words we should know?

12:23 am

flosey

8/60 is mlf

12:23 am

MLFAN17

thanks flosey

12:24 am

flosey

yw mlf

12:24 am

jillibus

I don't have either, as usual

12:24 am

dcseain

nor do i, jilli

12:24 am

flosey

well, jilli, I don't think you are ever in8/60

12:25 am

VolleymomDee

ac 6 x 2

12:25 am

MLFAN17

i am completely stumped on thsoe In words

12:25 am

VolleymomDee

en 7/36

12:25 am

jillibus

oh, I see -- ty flosey

12:26 am

MLFAN17

i just got the IN 8/55

12:26 am

VolleymomDee

en 6/21

12:26 am

flosey

yw jilli, agree?

12:26 am

rururocks

I sure don't see the in 8/60

12:27 am

MLFAN17

me either ruru

12:27 am

cybernan

don't see the 8/55

12:27 am

Pinikula

me either

12:27 am

kje

i have the 8/60, but not the other

12:27 am

flosey

lol ru, nor do I see the other one

12:27 am

vashongin

it includes the ac 6/30

12:27 am

dcseain

ty for in8.60, flosey

12:27 am

flosey

yw dc

12:27 am

Douglas

If you remain in8/60, you probably won't find it

12:28 am

jillibus

wel, flosey, depends on whether or not you think sitting in front of a computer is ac6 or not

12:28 am

Pinikula

danke ;)

12:28 am

rururocks

yeah.. I got it

12:28 am

flosey

lol jilli, I think we all fit that category

12:29 am

MizHoffle

as much as I want to find the 8/55, my eyes are really drooping and will have to wait until tomorrow

12:29 am

jillibus

nbt, btw

12:29 am

MizHoffle

goodnight all!

12:29 am

Pinikula

well done, jilli

12:29 am

Pinikula

night miz

12:29 am

rururocks

in8 55 relates to filling car tires

12:29 am

flosey

goodnight Miz, see you tomorrow

12:29 am

Pinikula

oh, nbt for me too

12:30 am

stidmama

hello all. Is this worth starting?

12:30 am

rururocks

100 down

12:30 am

MLFAN17

In plus that doesnt work for me. er the computer clue

12:30 am

Pinikula

for you, stid...probably

12:30 am

flosey

thanks ru, tried that with a couple other endings that didn't work

12:30 am

stidmama

hey ruru.

12:30 am

MizHoffle

so much thanks ruru!!

12:30 am

jillibus

hi stid -- sure, piece of cake for you!

12:30 am

MizHoffle

I can sleep a little easier now

12:31 am

rururocks

:) mis hoffle

12:31 am

Douglas

It could also mean the value of currency degrading due to foolish government financial policies

12:31 am

jillibus

oh my, ruru!

12:31 am

stidmama

hey douglas! *offers choclits*

12:31 am

rururocks

I am better than nyquil some nights/

12:31 am

rururocks

oh my?

12:31 am

jillibus

ty doug ;)

12:31 am

jillibus

oh my, you have 100 words already!

12:32 am

MLFAN17

i am not even close to that

12:32 am

rururocks

mostly 4'a .. relax jilli

12:32 am

Pinikula

64/100 here and fading...fast

12:33 am

jillibus

oh, I'm relaxed all right.

12:34 am

cybernan

half way -- good night, everyone :)

12:34 am

stidmama

sweet dreams nan

12:34 am

flosey

g'night nan

12:34 am

stidmama

I am down to 140 already...

12:34 am

jillibus

well done, nan -- g'night

12:35 am

herinfernallady

HI.

12:35 am

flosey

hi herin

12:35 am

stidmama

hey lady

12:35 am

herinfernallady

hello. THis is the safest way to talk to any one sniff

12:36 am

dcseain

g'night nan

12:36 am

dcseain

hi stid and herin

12:36 am

jillibus

hello OSGD

12:36 am

Pinikula

I'm outta here...night all ;) * poof *

12:36 am

jillibus

sniff, herin?

12:36 am

flosey

g'nite Pini

12:36 am

jillibus

night pini

12:36 am

dcseain

g'night pini

12:36 am

VolleymomDee

lo 6/27; lo 6/18

12:38 am

MLFAN17

i have 119 left i am out poof

12:38 am

herinfernallady

I has a cold. Hi OSGMA> I just gave my very kind neighbour $20 to mow the lawn. It is jungleriffic out there. I really should scrounge together a lot more money and get them to help me with the garden of evil

12:38 am

VolleymomDee

has anyone seen the movie "The Young Victoria"? I saw it this weekend and really enjoyed it

12:38 am

stidmama

sorry about the cold lady

12:39 am

flosey

thanks Dee, nice to know, I'd like to see it

12:39 am

rururocks

thanks for the lo 6/27 dee

12:39 am

VolleymomDee

well worth watching.. and good special features

12:39 am

jillibus

colds are biserable

12:39 am

VolleymomDee

so sorry to hear herin... my hubby is also sick ... yw ru

12:40 am

jillibus

I missed it, dee, when it was here -- darnit!

12:40 am

herinfernallady

I went out sat night and it was so much fun. No to the movie volley

12:40 am

flosey

oh darn, I don't watch what's coming, ditto darn

12:41 am

pugmama763

for the 2nd time in under 6 months my roomate has "shared" her f_ing bronchitis with me...

12:41 am

VolleymomDee

I saw it on netflix... girl who played assistant in Devil Wears Prada played Victoria, and she was perfect

12:41 am

flosey

maybe it'll be on when I'm in Toronto

12:41 am

stidmama

hey flosey -- how did mr flosey like his trip to the nurseries?

12:41 am

stidmama

oh no pugmama! that's not good!

12:41 am

jillibus

flosey, it was here quite a while ago.

12:41 am

VolleymomDee

ditto that pug... hoping against hope I can avoid it this time

12:42 am

jillibus

I think before Avatar

12:42 am

pugmama763

calling Doc for antibiotics tomorrow

12:42 am

flosey

he and Paul always have a good time stid

12:42 am

rururocks

ev 8

12:42 am

flosey

at least he didn't buy any more trees

12:42 am

stidmama

help on the i tile please? going for NBT, probably won't be able to play tomorrow.

12:43 am

stidmama

LOL I need more trees, have three (minimum) that need replacing in the next couple years. *sigh*

12:43 am

flosey

thanks ru, gave me 3 words

12:43 am

stidmama

thanks for the EV 8!

12:43 am

herinfernallady

sigh I feel like i am pissing of fthe other half

12:43 am

jillibus

stid -- the I tile is in8 x 2

12:44 am

Douglas

You should search diligently, stid, those who are in8 don't get to nbt

12:44 am

stidmama

thanks douglas and jill *thinking*

12:45 am

stidmama

got it!!!!

12:45 am

mpd

fireworks

12:45 am

stidmama

iYAY mpd!

12:46 am

jillibus

the other in 8 is someone who blows things up ;)

12:46 am

Douglas

wtg mpd!

12:46 am

VolleymomDee

wtg mp

12:46 am

stidmama

and that is me with 115 to go and NBT.

12:46 am

jillibus

amazing, mpd!

12:46 am

jillibus

wtg stid!

12:46 am

VolleymomDee

wtg stid

12:47 am

pugmama763

well past half & have had all the 8's for a long time so think I shall bid you all a good night & hit the Nyquil

12:47 am

stidmama

112 now and really must sleep so I can get quality reading and studying done tomorrow.

12:47 am

jillibus

night pug, and I hope you can get over this fast!

12:48 am

stidmama

well done pugmama, hope you feel considerably better in the morning.

12:48 am

pugmama763

me too & thanks

12:48 am

stidmama

sweet dreams and happy days all! *poof*

12:48 am

jillibus

you too are amazing, stid!

12:48 am

VolleymomDee

ar 6/24

12:48 am

rururocks

(dislikes pugs. snotty roomate now)

12:48 am

herinfernallady

yah I got an easter egg and coffee

12:48 am

flosey

s words complete

12:49 am

pugmama763

me too ruru will look for new abode when my dads estate is settled

12:49 am

gremlinn

fireworks unaided

12:49 am

jillibus

wtg flosey!

12:49 am

flosey

wtg grem

12:49 am

jillibus

I'm still wrestling with the As ;(

12:49 am

VolleymomDee

wtg grem

12:49 am

pugmama763

congrats grem 7 happy babbling all

12:49 am

jillibus

YAY gremlinn!!!

12:50 am

flosey

and mpd also, very well done

12:50 am

herinfernallady

I have one word

12:50 am

vashongin

ar 6/24

12:50 am

vashongin

vn grem

12:50 am

gremlinn

when I had 13 left, they were all 4s and 5s

12:51 am

VolleymomDee

ev 7,44

12:52 am

gremlinn

not evzones - that would be worth more, I think

12:52 am

Douglas

"I will *****.
In the meantime farewell!
And all alone
Rejoice in your dungeon cell!"

12:52 am

herinfernallady

yah no more outside jungle

12:53 am

rururocks

night douglas

12:53 am

jillibus

good news, herin

12:53 am

VolleymomDee

fi 7,56

12:53 am

Douglas

I'm not leaving, ruru, I'm cluing!

12:53 am

jillibus

dee, Lickety is up

12:53 am

gremlinn

phant inflictive

12:53 am

stidmama

oooh. I didn't log off fast enough and found halfway... thanks for being here all! thanks for the clues, too! LOL *real poof*

12:54 am

herinfernallady

I did pay him but at least no more jungle

12:55 am

jillibus

gj, stid!

12:55 am

rururocks

what does that relate to dee the fi 7

12:55 am

VolleymomDee

fi ... ending like ac 6/30...

12:56 am

jillibus

ha -- got the fi7 :)

12:56 am

VolleymomDee

wtg

12:56 am

jillibus

(before the clue)

12:56 am

rururocks

thanks dee

12:56 am

VolleymomDee

yqw

12:57 am

flosey

that fi7 is strange

12:58 am

VolleymomDee

it was new to me, too ...

12:58 am

joshuavorbis

hi and nbt

12:58 am

Douglas

I got a lot of words, but looked up and noticed I had all of 50

12:58 am

flosey

wtg josh

12:58 am

VolleymomDee

hi josh wtg

12:59 am

jillibus

"Quick, Henry, the fl4/7!"

12:59 am

jillibus

(maybe nobody's old enough to remember that)

1:01 am

rururocks

ah. I don't think I am jilli

1:02 am

jillibus

a

1:02 am

jillibus

Actually, it should be Fl 4/7

1:02 am

rururocks

la 6

1:04 am

Douglas

Sorry, jilli, before my time. I remember listening to a W. C. Fields sketch, where he mentioned having a glass of fl4/7 before retiring

1:04 am

jillibus

It was an ad, showing a lady and a mosquito, with a gadget like a bicyle pump with a can at the end, full of killer stuff

1:04 am

flosey

f words done

1:05 am

jillibus

I don't think WC Fields would even drink Fl 4/7 (the last one)

1:05 am

VolleymomDee

fireworks

1:05 am

flosey

wtg Dee

1:05 am

jillibus

YAY dee!!!

1:05 am

VolleymomDee

ty

1:06 am

herinfernallady

is there just one Fi word please

1:06 am

VolleymomDee

5 fi words

1:06 am

VolleymomDee

fi 7, 4, 5, 4, and 4

1:07 am

herinfernallady

cheers

1:07 am

VolleymomDee

yqw

1:07 am

joshuavorbis

wd dee

1:08 am

VolleymomDee

ty this one was easier for me than yesterday's...

1:08 am

rururocks

f's are done...yippeeeeeeee I O KY yay

1:08 am

herinfernallady

I didn't finish yesterdays too busy snoozing

1:09 am

VolleymomDee

best thing for your cold herin

1:09 am

herinfernallady

yes but I also had to study

1:09 am

jillibus

I didn't like yesterday's - too many obscurities

1:09 am

VolleymomDee

wtg ru... well off to check email and check on hubby... hope he gets well soon... he is a bear

1:09 am

rururocks

(sees that Sarah Palin is in the grid)

1:09 am

VolleymomDee

agree jili

1:09 am

flosey

I agree jilli

1:09 am

jillibus

this one is no prize either, imvho

1:10 am

rururocks

throw him a raw salmon dee

1:10 am

VolleymomDee

have a great day /eve... poofing with hugs!

1:10 am

VolleymomDee

raw meat would be more like it...

1:10 am

jillibus

tell her to go away, ruru

1:10 am

Douglas

How do you know it's Sarah, ruru? Could be any of the Palin family

1:10 am

herinfernallady

thanks volley

1:10 am

VolleymomDee

yw herin... ta ta

1:10 am

herinfernallady

Um I don't see the word stupid in the grid though Ru

1:11 am

rururocks

well there is a sar next to it

1:12 am

rururocks

oi 6

1:12 am

rururocks

yew betcha herin

1:13 am

flosey

thanks ru

1:13 am

rururocks

(has anyone told the tea party people that they look really stupid with the tea bags hanging off of their hats yet?

1:13 am

jillibus

flosey' rolling tonight!

1:13 am

herinfernallady

huh Ru?

1:13 am

Douglas

Nickname of Dennis Boyd, pitcher for the Red Sox (the oi6 you mentioned, ruru)

1:14 am

flosey

not really jilli, just a bit over half way

1:14 am

flosey

just being more vocal??

1:14 am

herinfernallady

awww just got a new nick name for Lucius kitty

1:15 am

jillibus

I have 69 words and am finding this hard

1:15 am

flosey

can't get that ur6

1:15 am

jillibus

what, herin?

1:16 am

rururocks

ur + vowell + nervous twitch flosey

1:16 am

flosey

tyty ru

1:16 am

jillibus

ty ruru

1:17 am

Douglas

There are quite a few amusing words in this grid

1:17 am

rururocks

is the other u a ur or up?

1:17 am

joshuavorbis

up4

1:17 am

flosey

up4/6

1:17 am

rururocks

thanks

1:18 am

Nancy Boy

hi, everyone. Jilli, sorry to slip in and out of messenger - decided I was just too sleepy for it!

1:18 am

flosey

ni there NB

1:18 am

jillibus

that's ok, NB -- I'm half asleep too

1:19 am

Douglas

I'm at nbt, with a little help from the chat log, and morewords

1:19 am

rururocks

night all .. i just fell asleep on my desk

1:20 am

jillibus

I haven't gone to morewords yet -- have to get through the list before I do that ;)

1:20 am

rururocks

hnt[FDJA9POSTHJQ0WUTJ[A HSY=YJKA

1:20 am

jillibus

wtg, doug

1:20 am

joshuavorbis

ruru's cat says hello

1:20 am

jillibus

goodnight, ruru!!!

1:20 am

rururocks

(head on keyboard)

1:20 am

jillibus

hi josh

1:20 am

flosey

don't think I want to hear that interpreted ru

1:20 am

Douglas

I had nothing on either of the u's

1:21 am

joshuavorbis

hi jilli

1:21 am

rururocks

yawn...

1:21 am

jillibus

I had the up 4 babblet quite early

1:22 am

herinfernallady

Dont yawn now you got me doing it

1:22 am

Nancy Boy

*big yawn* It's only twenty past seven. Oh screw it, I'm going back to bed! Nothing is worth this

1:22 am

herinfernallady

NANCY. what the heck u doing up my dear

1:22 am

herinfernallady

The only time one is awake at this hour is awesome breakfast

1:22 am

jillibus

bye NB -- see you later!

1:23 am

Douglas

Oh dear, I think NB's big yawn's are spreading through the internet

1:24 am

Douglas

*yawns*

1:24 am

herinfernallady

yawn and snort

1:25 am

jillibus

that's better, doug ;)

1:26 am

Douglas

phant usurpation

1:26 am

herinfernallady

Doug that is funny i just typed in usurp

1:28 am

Douglas

Well, you know, great minds, yada yada yada

1:29 am

herinfernallady

I just got told that I was weird in the head. The only response to that was no just snotty

1:30 am

jillibus

phant -- niacin

1:30 am

Douglas

Well, that's why there's Babble...people understand that sort of thing here

1:32 am

herinfernallady

I am going now have a fantastic day.

1:33 am

herinfernallady

Night OSGMA and Doug and everyone that is not here and lurking

1:33 am

jillibus

bye OSGD -- get well!

1:34 am

helenary

rotas

1:34 am

helenary

rotas

1:35 am

Douglas

Penalty Box for helenary - I hear there are some delectable snacks in there

1:35 am

jillibus

hi there, helenary

1:35 am

helenary

oopsy

1:35 am

helenary

hi jilli

1:36 am

jillibus

over halfway at last!

1:38 am

rubyfoo

good morning

1:38 am

flosey

hello ruby

1:38 am

Douglas

Your being a little more ac6/30 than I am, jilli, I'm at a grand total of 68

1:38 am

jillibus

hi rugy

1:38 am

jillibus

ruby too

1:39 am

rubyfoo

actually I feel pretty ruby this morning. Ruby is limping to the point where her head is practically hitting the floor. Appt with the vet at 12

1:39 am

jillibus

I'm just stubborn, doug, going to get through the list if it kills me, and it might

1:39 am

rubyfoo

pretty rugy*

1:40 am

Douglas

*You're*

1:40 am

rubyfoo

no, jilli, we need you!

1:40 am

jillibus

poor ruby! Any idea why?

1:41 am

joshuavorbis

fireworks

1:41 am

rubyfoo

no, I've checked paw, ankle, elbow, shoulder, all the way to the spine and she never flinches. I can't imagine what it is but I'm sick about it

1:41 am

jillibus

YAY josh!!!

1:41 am

joshuavorbis

fun grid - any clues?

1:41 am

flosey

wtg josh

1:41 am

Douglas

Hooray josh!

1:42 am

jillibus

Well, the vet will know, I imagine.

1:46 am

jillibus

I don't think it's a fun grid at all

1:48 am

jillibus

but maybe I'm just tired.

1:51 am

flosey

me too jilli but if I don't finish tonight, don't think I'll get a chance

1:52 am

jillibus

Me too, flosey, but I have to get up "early" (for me) so if I don't finish tomorrow, that's what this grid deserves

1:53 am

jillibus

And I'm sure you're much closer to finishing than I am ;)

1:53 am

flosey

pool exercise tomorrow, then Geo has a bridge lesson here at 12:30 - 2:30

1:54 am

flosey

aha, can use laptop downstairs, didn't occur to me before!

1:54 am

flosey

so I can work very quietly down in family room

1:54 am

jillibus

just waht I was going to suggest!

1:55 am

flosey

lol, funny, I don't think of using it here

1:56 am

flosey

but I do appreciate having this one freed up - geo can watch baseball on laptop

1:56 am

flosey

he watches St.Louis - has been a fan since he was a kid

1:57 am

flosey

those games aren't televised here

2:01 am

rubyfoo

can't make words register!

2:02 am

rubyfoo

must have hit the hiccup

2:02 am

jillibus

that's it, ruby!

2:03 am

jillibus

Ah, more uses for computers! TV to order!

2:04 am

jillibus

Well, that's it for me - 56 left and the pillow calls -- goodnight all!

2:04 am

rubyfoo

bye jilli

2:04 am

flosey

goodnight Jilli - see you tomorrow night?

2:05 am

rubyfoo

patte

2:05 am

jillibus

That's the plan, flosey :)

2:05 am

flosey

ok, sweet sleep

2:05 am

rubyfoo

sorry, that's French

2:05 am

jillibus

and *poof*

2:06 am

flosey

but add another cons, ruby

2:07 am

rubyfoo

I added anolther vowel!

2:07 am

rubyfoo

lol

2:07 am

rubyfoo

patten

2:08 am

flosey

lol, I do believe you have it

2:08 am

rubyfoo

sorry, I am so upset that I don't know if I'm coming or going.

2:08 am

rubyfoo

vet can't see Ruby til 12

2:08 am

flosey

and what time is is now?

2:09 am

rubyfoo

9

2:09 am

rubyfoo

it didn't just start, but husband refused to acknowledge that she was limpling all week!

2:09 am

flosey

ah, is vet far away?

2:09 am

rubyfoo

heavy denial

2:09 am

rubyfoo

1/2 hr

2:10 am

KatieMcG

morning all, good luck at the vets Ruby

2:10 am

flosey

well I do hope the vet can find the problem - and offer a cure

2:10 am

flosey

hi Katie

2:10 am

rubyfoo

ty katie and gd morning

2:19 am

diann

morning all, how many words today please??

2:19 am

KatieMcG

164 diann

2:20 am

flosey

wtg Katie

2:20 am

flosey

hello kiann

2:20 am

KatieMcG

wty?

2:20 am

flosey

164 words today

2:20 am

KatieMcG

*wtg?

2:20 am

flosey

oops, sorry **Diann

2:21 am

flosey

that does it, I'm too tired to type properly - time to say goodnight

2:21 am

KatieMcG

bye flosey

2:24 am

sprite

morning all

2:24 am

sandrafrances

good morning diann

2:24 am

diann

good morning sandrafrances. Hope all is well.

2:24 am

KatieMcG

morning sandra & sprite

2:25 am

sprite

hi Katie

2:25 am

sandrafrances

alls well here. how are you this bright and sunny morn

2:26 am

diann

I am fine, just tryingto find all the words. It is not easy

2:26 am

sandrafrances

no it isn't. i have 53 without looking at any lists. how many have you got

2:27 am

KatieMcG

oh my just got an 8 all on my own yeahhh

2:27 am

diann

I am up to 47

2:27 am

sprite

wtg Katie!

2:27 am

sandrafrances

you are catching me up. have you got the 8? i have!!!!

2:28 am

diann

yes

2:29 am

KatieMcG

there are 3 8s

2:31 am

diann

I am up to 52 and now going to have breakfast.

2:32 am

sandrafrances

enjoy. see you later Jimmy!!!

2:32 am

sprite

how are you today, Katie? Weather up here is lovely and if my fever is down, I intend to get some sun on my skin later today!

2:32 am

diann

55 - and definitely going

2:33 am

sandrafrances

58 and enjoy

3:25 am

anike

fireworks

3:40 am

jaeleigh

I have one ci 5, 18- the animal. What is the other?

3:41 am

ursh

change the last cons to a vowel

3:41 am

sprite

drop last consonant and insert a vowel

3:42 am

jaeleigh

Thanks!

3:42 am

sprite

yw

3:46 am

sprite

fireflies. Bye all.

3:48 am

jaeleigh

I do not have the two qu6's. Can you clue me?

3:51 am

ursh

i have one q6 which is a plural of the q5

3:55 am

lynxxx

qu & the end of my country. Hi

3:57 am

jaeleigh

Firewords and bed for me!

3:57 am

jaeleigh

Hi, all

3:58 am

lynxxx

congrats Jae

3:58 am

jaeleigh

TY!

5:04 am

bichon

Hi, is the chog working?

5:05 am

lynxxx

Seems to be. Hi

5:05 am

Haz1558

Yes, you've just proved it.

5:06 am

bichon

There was nothing between 3:58 and 5:04

5:06 am

Haz1558

It's that kind of grid, it needs concentration.

5:06 am

lynxxx

morning Haz, another tuff one

5:07 am

Haz1558

Hello lynxxx and bichon - it's certainly giving me something to chew over.

5:16 am

Haz1558

I'm going to take a break from this. I'll be back later,armed with either a sledgehammer or tweezers.

5:16 am

Haz1558

Or perhaps both.

5:16 am

lynxxx

Bye Haz, have a good day

5:17 am

Haz1558

Bye!

5:20 am

Scrabbler

Good morning/day to all.

5:21 am

lynxxx

Hi Scrabbs. Afraid I'm off too. Tough grid - be warned!

5:22 am

Scrabbler

I already discovered that with a review of the letters + layout.

5:27 am

Scrabbler

So am I all alone here?

5:27 am

MonkeyGames

I'm lurking but at work so it's sporadic...

5:28 am

Scrabbler

Hi MG.

5:28 am

MonkeyGames

Hello!

5:28 am

Sally-catlover

No Scrabbler, I am here but not really chatting. Only have 62 words so far and finding it very hard today :-(

5:28 am

Scrabbler

Any new Walter stories?

5:28 am

lbdawger

hello

5:29 am

MonkeyGames

I'm TOTALLY stuck at 58 words.

5:29 am

lbdawger

ilar

5:29 am

lbdawger

ilsa

5:29 am

Scrabbler

Hi Sally. Yes, it is a toughie. I have 46 words.

5:29 am

lbdawger

infar

5:29 am

lbdawger

inlat

5:29 am

lbdawger

oh pooh

5:29 am

MonkeyGames

Not today... but last night was not entirely appreciated, I tell you. Folks, he stuffed styrofoam up his nose. Why? Because he's 5.

5:29 am

Scrabbler

Come on, lbd, don't tease us with non-words!

5:30 am

Sally-catlover

lol mg

5:30 am

Scrabbler

I commented on that on FB, MG

5:30 am

lbdawger

argh, can't go to bed for another 3 hours...

5:30 am

Scrabbler

WHy, dawg?

5:30 am

MonkeyGames

Yes, I saw, thanks. Been waiting for this one... they all do it at some point I think.

5:31 am

lbdawger

have to take hubz to work. then i can go to bed. I got off work early so...

5:31 am

Scrabbler

I once had a kid tell me that a quarter ($ 0.25) was flying through te sky and jumped into his mouth, right down his throat.

5:33 am

MonkeyGames

Hee hee! Yes, as you'll recall Walter initiall said the styrofoam walked up him and jumped into his nose.

5:34 am

Scrabbler

That is a common explanation--to blame the foreign body. Or another kid.

5:35 am

MonkeyGames

He was alone in the living room... kind of surprised he didn't blamd his robot panda though.

5:36 am

Scrabbler

Or Saskia

5:36 am

MonkeyGames

Good point!

5:36 am

Scrabbler

Does it look like you will be able to travel here next week?

5:37 am

MonkeyGames

So far it does look like it, yes. Thank goodness.

5:42 am

Scrabbler

60! Woo hoo. BBS.

5:42 am

MonkeyGames

Tot straks!

6:07 am

Scrabbler

Hello again. Anyone here?

6:08 am

lbdawger

still here, scrabs

6:08 am

Scrabbler

How are you doing with this grid?

6:09 am

lbdawger

50 left.

6:09 am

Scrabbler

Wow, good for you.

6:09 am

lbdawger

fresh cuppa coffee is helping

6:10 am

lbdawger

but i think i'm ready to list.

6:13 am

Jayk

Morning all! What fresh hell is THIS?

6:14 am

Scrabbler

68/96 and I must get ready to leave for work. On Mondays I work at the Indian Reservation Health Ctr and I have a longer drive.

6:14 am

Scrabbler

Hi Jay. Another tough grid, but, so far, not as bad as pesterday.

6:14 am

Jayk

pesterday is right

6:15 am

lbdawger

hi jay. it's a tough grid. but doable.

6:15 am

lbdawger

lol...i like pesterday!

6:15 am

Scrabbler

Yesterday's word list had about 50% weird, new words for me.

6:15 am

Eva

Good morning everyone. How come the male version is okay, but latina is no acceptable. Is one a proper noun and the other not?

6:15 am

Jayk

i think this requires more coffee than the half cup i've had.

6:15 am

Scrabbler

Bye lbd + Jay!

6:15 am

lbdawger

lots of strange words yesterday.

6:15 am

Jayk

have a good day scrabbler

6:16 am

lbdawger

bye scrabs, have a safe drive

6:22 am

Jayk

this grid desperately needs an e on the east side

6:23 am

lbdawger

i agree, jay. would make a lot of easier words!

6:30 am

Michnick

Hi all, I just got here and I am discouraged. This grid is either for players waaayyy smarter than I, or gluttons for punishment.

6:31 am

lbdawger

i'll go for glutton for punishment

6:32 am

rubyfoo

hello again again everybody. Got to 60 words this AM but doubt that I'll find any more

6:33 am

rubyfoo

I am waiting for another big grid. I love the ones with the words you can build, not these nasty little single-word ones

6:33 am

Jayk

my goal is to get to 100--seems very unlikely

6:33 am

rubyfoo

jayk -- 100!

6:34 am

Jayk

GOAL, Ruby, goal!

6:35 am

rubyfoo

my goals are much more limited and this feels more like gaol!

6:35 am

Jayk

rotflmao

6:36 am

rubyfoo

does anybody else pick a "favorite word" each grid?

6:37 am

rubyfoo

so far, mine is l06, the fruit

6:37 am

rubyfoo

that;s lo6

6:37 am

lbdawger

i love lo6. lovely fruit

6:37 am

Jayk

my favorite word is the last one!

6:37 am

lbdawger

lol, jay!

6:37 am

rubyfoo

I've never tasted one, but like the way the word looks.....

6:38 am

rubyfoo

it took 3 months 'til I knew what everybody meant by fireworks

6:38 am

Jayk

thanks Ruby!

6:39 am

lbdawger

not sure how to describe them. they look like an apricot and kind of taste like them, but the texture is firmer

6:40 am

rubyfoo

we have an exotic fruit and vegetable market where they probably have them, but since DH does the shopping, I'll never know

6:41 am

lbdawger

vittles is my phantom so far

6:42 am

rubyfoo

vetch is my phantom or even kvetch (which I'm doing)

6:42 am

crosshair

phantom "notice"

6:43 am

rubyfoo

hi crossy

6:43 am

crosshair

hody ruby et al:)

6:43 am

crosshair

howdy*

6:43 am

rubyfoo

hody ho to you!

6:43 am

crosshair

phantom "horntail"

6:43 am

KatieMcG

afternoon eveeryone

6:43 am

lbdawger

hi crossy

6:44 am

rubyfoo

hi again katie!

6:44 am

Jayk

there are more phantoms than words

6:44 am

rubyfoo

how about honey?

6:44 am

crosshair

phanton "victuals"...i know im in for a rough one when i see this many phantoms

6:44 am

rubyfoo

it must be halloween

6:44 am

Jayk

penicillin

6:47 am

crosshair

phantom "flint"

6:49 am

KatieMcG

how did you get on at the vets Ruby?

6:50 am

rubyfoo

naturally, once we got there, Ruby limped less but he examined her EXACTLY as I had and then did two x-rays. She has a little arthritis in her shoulder, not grave, and he gave her a shot and some pills. I'm very relieved as I was fearing something terrible Thank you for asking, Katie!

6:51 am

rubyfoo

I'm assuming that "arthrose" is arthritis, but dealing with illnesses in French is a little bit tricky for me

6:53 am

KatieMcG

I'm glad it wasn't anything more serious Ruby x

6:53 am

rubyfoo

it's horrible that I fall apart when one of the dogs get sick!

6:54 am

rubyfoo

thank you.

6:54 am

rubyfoo

this is my favorite of all the dogs I've had (only 5)

6:56 am

lbdawger

firebirds!

6:56 am

rubyfoo

congrats ibd!

6:57 am

lbdawger

thanks, now to go scrounge up some food and more coffee! bbl

7:04 am

rubyfoo

only 73 words and falling asleep and it's only 2PM! See you later

7:05 am

crosshair

there is no shame in falling apart a bit when one of our pets is ill.when a being is ill who loves us without judgement , listens to every word we say,cares not if we are fat or thin,does not laugh at the clothes we wear,runs to great us at the door and sleeps with us at night,who knows when we are sick or down and stays with us till the storm is past who would not show sudden care and concern when a magial creature like that is unwell?...hoo boy crossy needs meds and a tea...brb

7:13 am

wildcat17

Amen crossy

7:17 am

Merk

ta 5,16 clue please

7:18 am

Merk

oh, duh, nm ... didn't see that third letter there

7:19 am

Anniebrook

hello everyone

7:19 am

Merk

Hi, Annie, kind of quiet here the last few minutes.

7:20 am

Anniebrook

Hi Merk, I think everyone is deep into this nasty grid.

7:20 am

Mom

a very good morning to all

7:20 am

Anniebrook

I found 80 words and now it is tough going

7:20 am

Anniebrook

Hi (((Mom)))

7:21 am

Merk

Yes, I can relate to that, Annie.

7:21 am

Mom

{{{Annie}}}

7:21 am

Anniebrook

I wonder if the ev8 is a compound word

7:22 am

periwinkle

Hi, Annie

7:22 am

periwinkle

morning all

7:22 am

SeaSpray

No Annie, just found it, builds off the 5,18

7:22 am

Anniebrook

I found the ev8--it is not a compound word---the act of removing someone from their apartment

7:22 am

Merk

No, it's easy. Several words have ended like that one.

7:22 am

periwinkle

need help with Q and U, pls for nbt

7:22 am

Anniebrook

hi peri

7:23 am

Merk

When you are given a notice to get out of the house.

7:23 am

periwinkle

ty Annie and Merk

7:23 am

Anniebrook

yes, merk I found it just as I was asking

7:23 am

Mom

thank you Merk and good morning

7:23 am

Mom

good morning Peri

7:23 am

Merk

qu 5, and 6 pl ... when only a certain number will be allowed in.

7:24 am

periwinkle

sheesh, ty Merk

7:24 am

Anniebrook

thanks Merk

7:24 am

Mom

thanks again Merk

7:25 am

Merk

you are welcome

7:25 am

Merk

... and Fireworks!

7:25 am

periwinkle

yay for Merk

7:25 am

periwinkle

are the u words, up?

7:25 am

Mom

congratulations Merk!

7:25 am

Merk

And I've gotta go ... no time to chat this a.m. On my way to Ohio yet.

7:26 am

Merk

ty

7:26 am

Merk

ta ta

7:26 am

Anniebrook

YAY for Merk!!!

7:26 am

Mom

have a safe drive today Merk

7:26 am

Anniebrook

Have a safe trip, Merk

7:26 am

SeaSpray

Off to work...bbl

7:26 am

Mom

bye bye SeaSpray

7:26 am

Anniebrook

bye Sea

7:27 am

Mom

the one I have is Peri up + ** the world turns

7:28 am

periwinkle

that you Mom, nbt

7:28 am

gran

Last one - in 8/55 any clues please

7:28 am

Mom

you're welcome

7:29 am

Mom

Hi Gran, just getting started here but will help you look

7:29 am

Trifioso

good morning friends! nbs, nbt, so now I can chat!!!

7:29 am

Mom

Hi Trif

7:31 am

Good Enough

morning babblers

7:31 am

Anniebrook

Hi Trif

7:31 am

Trifioso

hello

7:31 am

Anniebrook

and hi GE

7:31 am

Mom

good morning GoodEnough

7:32 am

Good Enough

is the grid more agreeable today?

7:32 am

periwinkle

no

7:32 am

Anniebrook

I dont think so

7:32 am

guernseygirl

hi, everyone

7:32 am

Anniebrook

hi gg

7:32 am

Mom

Hi Guernseygirl

7:32 am

Good Enough

Hi GG how was your birthday party?

7:33 am

Anniebrook

Happy belated birthday to you, guernseygirl!!!

7:34 am

guernseygirl

it was great, ty. we had good weather and could use the garden and everyone got on really well with everyone else. but now i'm exhausted. - and also 60!

7:34 am

Mom

oh Guernseygirl, happy birthday.

7:34 am

guernseygirl

ty, Annie

7:34 am

guernseygirl

ty Mom

7:34 am

Trifioso

oh yes, happy birthday from me too, guernsey girl!

7:35 am

guernseygirl

feel more like 80, today. lots of washing up

7:35 am

guernseygirl

thanks Trif

7:35 am

periwinkle

happy birthday, gg, welcome to the 60's :-)

7:35 am

guernseygirl

and clearing up to do.

7:35 am

Good Enough

well i'm so happy it worked out so well

7:35 am

Mom

Gran, have you had any luck with the in word?

7:35 am

Good Enough

now you have an excuse to put your feet up and babble all day (as if we need an excuse!)

7:36 am

Anniebrook

I opened the list...there are 2 in 8's.

7:36 am

guernseygirl

thanks, peri. theyre all right so far. get my first pension c heque in a fortnight.

7:36 am

periwinkle

ty Annie, will look some more

7:36 am

gran

Yes just found it

7:36 am

Anniebrook

clue please, gran

7:36 am

Mom

ohhh, would you care to share?

7:37 am

Haz1558

An unemployed balloon modeller = in8/60 in8/55. or a lung that doesn't work.

7:37 am

Anniebrook

Hello Hazel! Your clues will help..going to dive in

7:37 am

gran

To expand with gas or air

7:38 am

Haz1558

Hello! Do I get a prize for using both in8 in a sentence?

7:38 am

Mom

good afternoon Haz

7:38 am

guernseygirl

got one of those ty, haz

7:38 am

Haz1558

The in8/60 in8/55's failure to pay his rent led to his ev8.

7:39 am

Mom

got the 8/55 thanks Haz and Gran

7:39 am

Mom

Gran congrats on fireworks

7:39 am

Anniebrook

got the in8/55 going for the other one

7:39 am

Haz1558

Lunch time here so I'd better go - back later. Hungry husband to feed!

7:39 am

periwinkle

not finding the in8/60 but got the other, ty Haz

7:40 am

Anniebrook

Oh Haz! Very nice on the three great clues.

7:40 am

Mom

bye bye Haz

7:42 am

guernseygirl

not finding 8/60 either, but have found some other words along the way.

7:42 am

Mom

I am still in search of the 8/60 as well

7:42 am

PinnyPoppins

just found the in8/60 if you want an alternative clue?

7:43 am

guernseygirl

yes please

7:43 am

Mom

please Pinny, and good afternoon

7:43 am

BabbleRabble

in + not doing anything

7:43 am

PinnyPoppins

it means lazy/not busy (extension of the ac6/30)

7:43 am

PinnyPoppins

and hello all

7:43 am

guernseygirl

ty, pinny, got it now

7:44 am

Mom

got it, thanks BR, and good morning. Thanks Pinny

7:45 am

BabbleRabble

My clue was bogus but glad you got it

7:45 am

guernseygirl

and now i must tackle some more of the post-party clearing up. bbl

7:45 am

periwinkle

tyty for the in8

7:45 am

periwinkle

bl

7:46 am

Mom

bye bye Guernseygirl

7:46 am

Mom

bye bye Peri

7:47 am

herinfernallady

Hi

7:47 am

Mom

hello {{Herin}}

7:48 am

hego

Hi All

7:48 am

herinfernallady

How you mom

7:48 am

Mom

Hi Hego

7:48 am

hego

How's the grid today?

7:49 am

Mom

I am just fine Herin, and you?

7:49 am

Mom

it is another stinker

7:49 am

herinfernallady

Hi Hego

7:49 am

Mom

is that you Hego in the picture?

7:49 am

hego

uh oh

7:50 am

hego

that is a wedding picture, but it's too big so I have to change it.

7:50 am

Mom

what is the matter?

7:50 am

hego

you said stinker

7:51 am

Mom

what a lovely bride you made and quite a dashing groom

7:51 am

Mom

it is that, for sure

7:51 am

hego

thanks Mom

7:51 am

hego

We're old, but willing. lol

7:52 am

Mom

age is just a number. I think it is how you feel in your heart and mind that tells you your age (except when the bones creak) :)

7:53 am

hego

Yup :o)

7:53 am

PinnyPoppins

Hego - you're so glam!

7:53 am

hego

LOVE! your cartoon.

7:53 am

hego

7:53 am

hego

7:53 am

hego

7:54 am

hego

Hi Pinny!

7:54 am

hego

tyPinny

7:54 am

PinnyPoppins

Hi Hego

7:54 am

Mom

thanks, each week I put up an ad from the 1930's

7:54 am

hego

Is that you Pinny?

7:55 am

PinnyPoppins

It is me! Taken last year when I was still living in Abu Dhabi

7:55 am

hego

You're beautiful!

7:55 am

PinnyPoppins

Oh thank you!

7:55 am

hego

Are you feeling any better Pinny?

7:56 am

PinnyPoppins

From the cold or the panic attacks?

7:56 am

hego

either. both

7:57 am

Mr Bob

Good morning all

7:57 am

herinfernallady

not sure

7:57 am

hego

Hi Bob

7:57 am

hego

Hi herin

7:58 am

PinnyPoppins

Cold has morphed into chest infection, but on antibiotics, so just general aches and pains. Panic is getting better (I think), but possibly due more to the fact that I've restricted a lot of activities to only o stuff I feel ok doing (which poses problems when I do get another job interview/offer)

7:59 am

hego

Yes, I see

7:59 am

phaeton

hego...hate to be mean, but you are messing up the chog and the add word...please change your icon.

8:00 am

hego

I did Phae

8:00 am

Mom

good morning Phae, you are such a beast. lol :)

8:01 am

phaeton

ok, i'll refresh and see if that helps

8:01 am

hego

chog looks okay to me , though

8:02 am

herinfernallady

Pinny come to my house and we can be crappy together

8:03 am

hego

that would be quite a commute herin

8:03 am

PinnyPoppins

I wish! I'd do anything to be able to run away from this

8:03 am

hego

Awwwww

8:03 am

PinnyPoppins

Alas, my ex boyfriend lives in Melbourne, so I avoid at all costs (which sucks, cos my best friend also lives there)

8:04 am

Mom

It is after 9:00 here and I need to get busy. {{Hugs}} to all of you.
Herin and Pinny, I hope you two feel better soon

8:04 am

herinfernallady

Well we both feel craptactula and I could always put a size 10 boot in his butt for you :D

8:04 am

hego

Bye Mom

8:05 am

hego

Great word Herin

8:05 am

PinnyPoppins

Thanks Mom (and thanks Herin, but it's me you'd have to kick up the butt)

8:05 am

PinnyPoppins

Why are you feeling poo, Herin?

8:06 am

herinfernallady

i have a cold sniff

8:06 am

PinnyPoppins

Bummer. Hate having a cold

8:06 am

hego

Poor Herin

8:06 am

herinfernallady

I have canned 2 days of class so I don't sniff cough and hack on others

8:07 am

hego

Pinny, what kind of work do you do?

8:08 am

PinnyPoppins

I work in Internal Communications, but I lost my job last May and haven't been able to get a new one. I think the toll of losing my job, two court cases in the space of a year, leaving the UK to live abroad, having to come home in fear of my life and then having two dozen highly-stressful interviews with no offers have all culminated in the explosion of a lot of repressed anxiety

8:08 am

phaeton

yep...that worked :)

8:09 am

hego

good Phaeton

8:09 am

BabbleRabble

Panic attacks can be mitigated.

8:09 am

hego

Pinny, gosh. No wonder.

8:09 am

PinnyPoppins

what do you mean?

8:09 am

Boobear

hi all

8:09 am

hego

Hi BR

8:09 am

hego

Hi Boo

8:09 am

PinnyPoppins

hi boo

8:10 am

hego

tell us more BR

8:11 am

BabbleRabble

Take a look at my profile and copy the tips .... takes practice but has helped me a lot.

8:11 am

herinfernallady

Pinny You need to talk to someone. 3 events like that is enough to turn a sane persons head inside out.

8:13 am

hego

Good tips BR

8:13 am

PinnyPoppins

I know I do, and I've looked around for someone to see, but unfortunately private care costs too much for someone with no job, and I have to wait about 9 months to get help on the NHS

8:14 am

hego

Did you try Ata's guy?

8:14 am

PinnyPoppins

I'm quite the panic/anxiety expert now, but unfortunately for me, my solution (get a job, get a normal routine back, integrate back into society, haven enough money to afford specialist treatment) is all tied up in the problem (panic attacks are triggered by job interviews, the fear of not being good enough as a consequence of losing my job last year)

8:14 am

PinnyPoppins

I didn't - he's too expensive

8:14 am

herinfernallady

I don't know about your area and what it is called and all that but there is crises workers available at um Employement services like were you get the pension (sorry I can't think of the name for you guys)

8:15 am

hego

Ah, too bad.

8:15 am

PinnyPoppins

I know what you're referring to Herin

8:15 am

PinnyPoppins

None of that assistance (job-seekers allowance or job centres) is available to me

8:16 am

BabbleRabble

Mayo Clinic panic attacks: http://tinyurl.com/2bdodan

8:17 am

herinfernallady

what I mean isn't there a social worker there at the place that you can talk to?

8:17 am

hego

problem #1. panic attacks.

8:17 am

Nef

Good Morning Fellow Babblers. How are you all today? And how is the grid this AM?

8:17 am

hego

First deal with that.

8:17 am

hego

Hi nef.

8:18 am

hego

We're trying to help Pinny

8:18 am

Boobear

clue for ac 6

8:18 am

PinnyPoppins

I can't 'sign on' for job seekers allowance or assistance at all Herin

8:18 am

hego

Take it one step at a time, or you'll feel overwhelmed.

8:19 am

herinfernallady

my other thought is to contact your local council and say HEY I need to speak to a social worker persony thingy

8:19 am

hego

Don't have it Boo

8:19 am

PinnyPoppins

But no, there's none of that kind of help either way, and the government is trying to cut back on monies spent on 'soft' treatments (such as any talking therapies)

8:19 am

BabbleRabble

Self_esteem: http://tinyurl.com/2f3eyl8

8:19 am

PinnyPoppins

ac6 = busy

8:19 am

herinfernallady

http://www.mentalhealthcare.org.uk/ I don't know if this helps or not

8:19 am

hego

ty Pinny

8:20 am

phaeton

ac6...movement

8:20 am

herinfernallady

Pinny we haven't even got Mental health care in our next budget. it is all about families and babies which i think is bullcrap

8:20 am

hego

and Phae

8:20 am

phaeton

yw

8:21 am

PinnyPoppins

It is a bit rich that I have to pay over 40% tax when I'm working, but when I have these problems, it's going to take at least 9 months to get seen by a specialist on the health service

8:21 am

Nef

Pinny, there are some free self-help groups for all sorts of problems here on the internet. Have you tried this one? http://www.anxieties.com/panic.php

8:21 am

BabbleRabble

cognitive distortions: http://tinyurl.com/yglkhtr

8:22 am

hego

Great idea Nef.

8:22 am

PinnyPoppins

I've already read that site Nef, but thank you

8:22 am

PinnyPoppins

this has been going on for about 7 weeks now

8:23 am

herinfernallady

I believe there is always crisis help if needed. Call me naive

8:23 am

Nef

The good news, then, Pinny is that it isn't severely set in yet.

8:23 am

PinnyPoppins

i used to have them 5 years ago

8:24 am

PinnyPoppins

this is just a recurrance

8:24 am

BabbleRabble

The links I posted for self-esteem and cognitive distortions are good exercises to work through.

8:24 am

PinnyPoppins

thanks BR - i'll check them out

8:25 am

PinnyPoppins

anyway, let's stop talking about me and my miserable panic!

8:25 am

Nef

BR's sites are excellent, Pinny.

8:26 am

BabbleRabble

Very good site for support and information in a safe environment: http://forums.psychcentral.com/

8:26 am

phaeton

clue for an I word, please

8:27 am

hego

in 8 Phae

8:27 am

phaeton

ty hego

8:27 am

hego

opposite of ac6

8:28 am

BabbleRabble

in 8 - what an air compressor is to a tire

8:28 am

phaeton

got it...ty

8:28 am

herinfernallady

I must love you and leave you I am very tired and sleepy and hope I don't snore and splutter all night

8:29 am

hego

Ooo good one BR. ty

8:29 am

hego

Nite Herin. Sleep well.

8:29 am

herinfernallady

O and Pinny go to I haz cheeze burger or Daily Squeel to make you feel better

8:30 am

Nef

Sleep well, Herin. Who cares if you snore tonight!

8:30 am

PinnyPoppins

Night Herin - feel better

8:31 am

PinnyPoppins

I think what would make me feel better are 1. A new, extremely well-paid job, and 2. A nice, extremely well-paid boyfriend!

8:31 am

herinfernallady

thanks all. Me I care himself has to work in the AM and I snored and sniffed and then the cat acted all mental all night

8:31 am

rubyfoo

pinny: I just came into this very late, but I know about panic attacks from personal experience. For me, the simplest medication was Xanax. It worked and had no side effects. How much do you weigh -- no -- don't answer that. I weigh less than 100 lbs and take 2 x 50mg doses

8:32 am

rubyfoo

it enables me to sleep through the night, crucial. 50mg, would probably be a good starting point

8:32 am

PinnyPoppins

I asked my doctors for Xanax based on some other comments from Babblers, but they don't prescribe it in my surgery and said it's not used iwdely here anymore

8:32 am

hego

Hi Ruby. I hope you mean 0.50 mgs

8:32 am

rubyfoo

and it's really inexpensive; my regular MD prescribes it on my own say-so

8:33 am

rubyfoo

yes, sorry. that would calm an elephant!

8:33 am

rubyfoo

hello hego

8:33 am

hego

I agree with you Ruby.

8:33 am

hego

I think it's a wonderful anti anxiety med

8:33 am

rubyfoo

that seems crazy to me as it's one of the most widely-prescribed drugs in the world!

8:34 am

PinnyPoppins

not here :(

8:34 am

rubyfoo

most other drugs have unpleasant side-effects.

8:34 am

hego

and inexpensive in the generic

8:34 am

PinnyPoppins

they said it's really addictive, and then put me back on seroxat, which is one of the most addictive ssri's on the market (and also has a side-effect of making people suicidal...)

8:34 am

hego

Afriend of mine with fear of flying had great results with it.

8:35 am

rubyfoo

the real stuff is made by Pfizer and the generic by Biogaran in Hungary. My pharmacist is pushing me to use the generic, but it is more bitter and harder for me to take

8:35 am

hego

Oh terrific, Pinny

8:35 am

PinnyPoppins

it took me a year to withdraw from seroxat when i finally stopped taking it last time

8:36 am

PinnyPoppins

and that was only in october

8:36 am

hego

We take the generic for sleep. Only 0.25 mgs

8:36 am

rubyfoo

I do not find it addictive and it has really helped me. Years and years ago, I had terrible panic attacks when I was teaching, and Librium was prescribed which also worked well, but I don't think it's made any more

8:36 am

PinnyPoppins

librium's still around, but more for bi-polar i think

8:37 am

rubyfoo

my husband takes .25, too. No, I think that's lithium!

8:37 am

PinnyPoppins

they're such bastards in the uk - they just pump us full of medication because it's more expensive to actually address the root of the problem through therapy

8:37 am

rubyfoo

I am a really bad sleeper otherwise, and with three snorers nearby, I would be in big trouble otherwise

8:38 am

rubyfoo

lithium is the bi-polar drug, I believe. Librium sort of disappeared when it went off patent; it was too inexpensive

8:38 am

hego

It's still around Ruby

8:38 am

rubyfoo

pinny, if I could loan you my Ruby, she would calm your panic attacks

8:39 am

rubyfoo

no kidding, hego, but not in France

8:39 am

PinnyPoppins

oh - gotta run - sister's about to come and take me to the store for some fruit shopping

8:39 am

PinnyPoppins

thanks everyone for the (always useful) advice. be back later x

8:40 am

rubyfoo

how are you, hego? I just fed all the roses and did a little weeding and more staking of peonies. Unfortunately, I get really tired.

8:40 am

rubyfoo

good luck, pinny. I'll be thinking of you.....

8:40 am

PinnyPoppins

p.s. ruby - i might just jump on a boat and come stay with you in france if that's a picture of your pup!

8:40 am

hego

I'm good Ruby.

8:40 am

hego

Bye Pinny. Feel better

8:41 am

rubyfoo

yes it is and that would be lovely, just not in May because I have a houseful!!!!

8:41 am

hego

I may just keep my little garden patch with perrenials this year.

8:42 am

hego

It looks so neat and tidy right now.

8:42 am

rubyfoo

she gave us a big scare with a terrible limp that started a week ago but, once I got my husband out of denial {what lim as her chin hit the floor], the vet said it was just a little arthritis in her shoulder and gave her a shot and she's much better. Why do things like that always come to crises on the weekend?

8:42 am

rubyfoo

what limp?*

8:43 am

hego

Always, Rube

8:43 am

rubyfoo

many of my perennials have let me down. I had magnificent double hollyhocks for a couple of years and they just disappeared, for example

8:44 am

hego

are they from bulbs?

8:44 am

rubyfoo

we used to have a wonderful but too fancy gardener to help, but it got to be too expensive. Now I have a handyman who comes and does whatever I tell him and I'm no expert.....

8:45 am

hego

still good, though.

8:45 am

rubyfoo

I don't even know, the old gardener planted them for me and I haven't been able to find any new ones in the three years I've been looking

8:45 am

redturtlehead

good morning everyone.

8:45 am

rubyfoo

hello red

8:45 am

hego

Hiya Red

8:45 am

jmbdobie2

ciao

8:45 am

Boobear

Hi Red

8:46 am

jmbdobie2

PB for me

8:46 am

hego

ciao jmb

8:46 am

Nef

Hi again. Back with some coffee so I can see now. Ruby, Hollyhocks are biennials so they only come up for 2 years

8:46 am

hego

aha!

8:46 am

BabbleRabble

Hello, HT

8:46 am

rubyfoo

most of the flowers are shades of pink, red, salmon, purple and blue, but I have one peony that has dinner-plate size white flowers that are incrdible

8:47 am

jmbdobie2

i really need to look at the grid before i type!

8:47 am

redturtlehead

Hi Br. And glad you are seeing well, Nef...

8:47 am

rubyfoo

that is funny because wild ones come up in the cracks in the road! They are pallid little things, not like the ones I had

8:47 am

Nef

and they are seeds; so they often self-seed. But you can't always count on them doing that if some wild little critters like their seeds

8:48 am

rubyfoo

The reliable plants are the roses, peonies and hardy geraniums [pellargoniums??]

8:48 am

hego

and I fell right in with you.

8:48 am

redturtlehead

Nef! a font of flower information!!!

8:48 am

rubyfoo

I need all the help I can get; this is my first garden

8:49 am

rubyfoo

perhaps we can get a rose named after you or a nenuphar for my husband's pond!

8:49 am

redturtlehead

I do large round planters, but, I admit ruby I only pick the easy stuff, so I am not any help.

8:49 am

Nef

Not really, red. I had to find that out myself --the hard way. Ruby, the little ones in the road are probably the first year flowers; they really bloom best the 2nd year

8:49 am

redturtlehead

could I beg for a clue for an i for no blank tiles...

8:50 am

hego

2 in8's

8:50 am

rubyfoo

mine were very dark red, double or tripls, and were about my height (5ft)

8:50 am

BabbleRabble

when on patrol, had to good at garden

8:50 am

hego

One you use to blow up a tire.

8:50 am

Nef

someone who blows up balloons or tires, red : in8

8:50 am

redturtlehead

Ooooh, going to look carefully....

8:51 am

redturtlehead

aaaah, excellent! thanks

8:51 am

hego

the other is opposite of ac6

8:51 am

rubyfoo

ty nef, got that one

8:51 am

rubyfoo

now for the other???

8:51 am

hego

yup

8:51 am

BabbleRabble

inertia has a lot in common with the second in 8

8:51 am

rubyfoo

sounds like me, most afternoons

8:52 am

rubyfoo

thank you, friends

8:52 am

redturtlehead

THanks BR. I've been struggling with inertia for a month now.

8:52 am

rubyfoo

now I have all the 8's and no 7's at all!

8:53 am

hego

Fl 7 to squash

8:53 am

rubyfoo

I have 7 mins until mr. nasty gets his martini!

8:53 am

BabbleRabble

all of the 7s have seven letters

8:54 am

rubyfoo

ty hego, and that gave me the 6!

8:54 am

redturtlehead

Oh my, more love people more love.

8:54 am

hego

yuk yuk!

8:54 am

phaeton

ar6?

8:54 am

rubyfoo

I love my dogs! and my friends!

8:55 am

hego

yw

8:55 am

redturtlehead

BR, I think the tips you list on anxiety and panic, especially are very helpful.

8:55 am

hego

He's a jewel

8:56 am

BabbleRabble

Have helped me a lot

8:56 am

Nef

sorry, phae, haven't found the ar 6 yet

8:57 am

redturtlehead

I wish we could put them on the discharge papers of people we send home after panic attacks, so many of them are angry and will not get more assistance.

8:57 am

redturtlehead

I do not suffer from panic, but apparently am internally anxious...

8:57 am

rubyfoo

a "handling anxiety handbook"

8:57 am

phaeton

ty nef

8:57 am

hego

isn't everybody?

8:58 am

BabbleRabble

a + *** rogers and dale evans + a fender bender often leaves a de**

8:58 am

redturtlehead

Apparently not hego.

8:58 am

redturtlehead

thanks BR!

8:59 am

hego

ty BR. A lot

8:59 am

rubyfoo

thanks BR, nice clue for an impossible word!

8:59 am

redturtlehead

Oh...May I point out proudly that i have a new photo of Teulu. If is a bit smooshed.

8:59 am

Nef

thanks,

8:59 am

Nef

R

8:59 am

hego

he looks fl 7. lol

8:59 am

rubyfoo

martini time, see you later

9:00 am

hego

bye Rube enjoy

9:00 am

redturtlehead

yes, he had just realized that I was not spending the day at home, but testing the cameras....not a happy moment.

9:00 am

redturtlehead

have a godo time ruby, good job on the gardens.

9:00 am

jmbdobie2

did you fl 7,40 him yourself?

9:01 am

rubyfoo

my husband just took out all of the old, mature, pond plants and bought all new ones. Is that insane or what?

9:01 am

rubyfoo

I had better not have a martini or I'll fl7 him!!

9:01 am

hego

take a xanax Ruby

9:02 am

jmbdobie2

lol who will clue it next i wonder?

9:02 am

redturtlehead

well, he lays like that a lot, but when I look like I am leaving, but when I put the image in an an icon....it got fl**

9:03 am

hego

pancake pup

9:04 am

redturtlehead

I am a little too much in love with this....

9:04 am

jmbdobie2

so does anyone still need fl 7,40 ?

9:04 am

hego

lol. I doubt it.

9:05 am

jmbdobie2

okay... i guess i'll put the fish away until later lol

9:06 am

hego

:o)

9:06 am

Nef

any clue for the U in the bottom U for nbt's here?

9:06 am

hego

up 4

9:07 am

hego

up4/6

9:07 am

jmbdobie2

mee too nef.

9:07 am

Nef

thanks, Hego

9:07 am

hego

yw

9:07 am

jmbdobie2

ty hego

9:08 am

Nef

NBT' now!

9:08 am

hego

yw too

9:09 am

jmbdobie2

time to put on my left pa**** and my right pa**** and go for a walk around the 2nd floor.

9:09 am

hego

YAY!

9:10 am

hego

ty jmb

9:11 am

jmbdobie2

its kind of fun but maybe i should stop before i start writing stories like 'you know who'

9:12 am

hego

I like stories.

9:12 am

Haz1558

Good morning/afternoon again.

9:13 am

hego

Hi Haz!

9:13 am

bichon

Hi hego, Haz and everyone else

9:13 am

hego

Hi Bichon

9:13 am

jmbdobie2

114 left... i need to get back to work so i can finish my QU*** for the day. bbl

9:13 am

Nef

I do too. I think it takes some work and an imagination to put the clues into a story like that

9:13 am

Boobear

Hi Haz

9:14 am

Haz1558

Hello! I'm back with my sledgehammer, tweezers and all resources possible to get this finished.

9:14 am

Nef

Hi Haz and bichon

9:14 am

hego

Bye jmb

9:16 am

bichon

Glad Spangle is on the mend. Biscuit is doing well for a 16 y.o. with end stage renal disease

9:16 am

hego

Attention wandering . Better leave for a while. Bbl.

9:17 am

Haz1558

I'm relieved that we've got a diagnosis and that I've not been imagining things, bichon.

9:17 am

Haz1558

Bye, hego.

9:17 am

redturtlehead

Oh no, I am just coming back from email. Spangle, the gorgeous lady is not well?

9:18 am

bichon

Biscuit was peeing uncontrollably in the house. That's why I brought him to the vet. I didn't expect the kidney diagnosis

9:18 am

Haz1558

No, she's got an underactive thyroid. I've put something about it in my profile, red.

9:18 am

Nef

oh, no, bichon! I'm sorry to hear that

9:19 am

rururocks

thyroid issues are easily dealt with haz.. it isn't a serious problem

9:19 am

Haz1558

Hopefully Biscuit can be kept under control - specialist diet prescribed, I suppose?

9:19 am

bichon

Well, he is 16. Bichons can live a long time.

9:19 am

Haz1558

I know, ruru, she'll just have to get used to taking tablets, but she's usually a compliant patient.

9:20 am

bichon

We tried the diet and that didn't make any difference. He was already on Enalapril for his heart murmer. I just put him back on the food he really likes and he's doing reasonably well

9:20 am

rururocks

we always sneak them in a small piece of banana or a dollop of turkey/chicken baby food.. they gobble them up

9:20 am

bichon

I put peanut butter on his pills and no problem

9:21 am

bichon

But, Biscuit has been pretty active which is a good sign

9:21 am

redturtlehead

Teulu does well with pills. do dogs like bananas?

9:21 am

rururocks

yup.. most do

9:21 am

rururocks

goldens' love bananas

9:22 am

redturtlehead

I am allergic to them, but I may get one or two to see how teulu likes it. He Loves apples.

9:23 am

rururocks

(wraps up the q's...pats self on back)

9:24 am

Boobear

clue for et5 please

9:24 am

rururocks

I had my older dog on Thyroid medicine for many years haz with great results in vigor, coat, and appetitie

9:24 am

Nef

dogs also love carrots, apples, and oranges too. But don't give them grapes (which are supposed to be poisonous to them, although my old Tootsie used to go out and eat them right off the vine!)

9:25 am

rururocks

they are poisonous to dogs as are raisins and chocolate

9:25 am

Haz1558

That's good to hear, ruru. I'll be glad to get the normal Spangle back again.

9:25 am

bichon

MIne loves broccolli stalks

9:26 am

rururocks

did your husband diagnose the condition?

9:26 am

Nef

Spangle is such an interesting name, Haz. How did you name her that?

9:26 am

jmitch

Nef, my father had a dog that ate grapes off the vine also.

9:27 am

jmitch

but only when my father was with him...he wouldn't eat by himself.

9:27 am

Haz1558

No! He kept trying to tell me it was just her getting older. I took her to the surgery, two of the younger vets examined her, took blood tests and diagnosed it from that. He needs to stick to cattle...

9:27 am

redturtlehead

and i learned apparently onions also are bad for dogs.

9:27 am

bichon

yes, and garlic too

9:27 am

rururocks

hmm... those are sure signs of thyroid issues

9:28 am

Haz1558

I had the name Spangle months before I actually had her! I knew I wanted a spaniel, it was a kind of play on words and also in reference to a type of sweet we used to have - called Spangles.

9:28 am

Nef

Tootsie would eat our grapes, cherry tomatoes and raspberries right off the vines. She was a 10 pound shiz-poo and smart as a whip. She died about 3 years ago and was around 15 years then

9:30 am

bichon

We have named all our Bichons after yummy bakery treats: Muffin, Biscuit and Cupcake. Muffin died when he was 12 and Cupcake lives with my daughter

9:30 am

Nef

Cute name, Haz. Our dogs have always been rescued from pounds or from being put down. I've never changed a pets' name

9:30 am

redturtlehead

none of my pound dogs came with any names.

9:31 am

Haz1558

I had a client ringing in this morning to make an appointment for her dog. It was called Kitty. Why would you do that?

9:32 am

redturtlehead

I met several cats named "Doggy" and Dog boy. Mostly cutsie named by a 2 yr old who was still learning the difference.

9:33 am

Nef

LOL! Someone was confused! :-) My sister's dog was named Lacey by her kids, though. They couldn't pronounce Lassy

9:33 am

bichon

All our dogs have been boys, with yummy names

9:34 am

rururocks

a good friend of mine owns a Corgi and when his sister came over she exclaimed "that dog looks like a pot roast".. hence the name Roastie

9:34 am

redturtlehead

roastie is a super name!

9:35 am

bichon

did someone want the et 5?

9:35 am

rururocks

I'll take it..think boo needs it

9:36 am

Boobear

just found it

9:36 am

Nef

Our current dog is now about 11 years old. A male Schiz-poo named CJ (after the previous owners' first 2 grandchildren) and he was terrible when we got him: barking all of the time, peeing and pooping in the house, etc. We got him while Tootsie was still alive. He peed on the floor once and that was it! Tootsie got after him and he hasn't done it since

9:36 am

Boobear

look down the left side,ruru

9:37 am

bichon

e + *** will be done + consonant

9:38 am

rururocks

thank you

9:38 am

bichon

Muffin and Biscuit used to pee in the house [a Bichon thing] until Muffin died and Biscuit stopped

9:39 am

rururocks

happy to say Dylan potty trained in a week

9:39 am

bichon

what breed is Dylan. Bichons [male] are notriously difficult to house break

9:40 am

rururocks

he's a golden

9:40 am

Nef

JC (which is what I meant to type the first time I wrote his name here; CJ is a family friend!) is a pretty decent dog now; but he's really DUMB! He gets by on his looks now

9:41 am

bichon

You wouldn't think it to look at a Bichon, but they are very dominating. He's been neutered since 6 months and when a Golden pup arrived next door he was humping him and had an erection that wouldn't go away

9:41 am

rururocks

sounds like TIger Woods

9:42 am

FMitch

LOL ruru! and morning/afternoon all.

9:42 am

Haz1558

Hello, FM!

9:42 am

bichon

very funny ruru :-)))

9:43 am

FMitch

Greetings Haz!!!

9:43 am

bichon

fa 6?

9:43 am

Nef

hi, FM. ruru, that was funny

9:43 am

Haz1558

Have you tackled the grid, FM?

9:44 am

rururocks

not diet is the fa 6

9:44 am

Haz1558

fa6 - to make plump

9:44 am

FMitch

Foolishly yes, but am making some headway thanks to lickety.

9:44 am

bichon

ty Haz

9:45 am

Haz1558

You're welcome, bichon.

9:45 am

Haz1558

I know, use of all resources is quite to be recommended for this.

9:46 am

FMitch

A pair of magpies ahve moved into the chuchyard and were creating payhem with the ring doves this morning but I don't think they were able to get to the nest.

9:46 am

FMitch

umm mayhem even.

9:46 am

rururocks

maybe they weren't married

9:46 am

Aloyisius

Happy Monday to all.. (-:

9:46 am

rururocks

payhem is when taxes are due

9:47 am

Haz1558

Hello, Aloy.

9:47 am

FMitch

*grin* ruru.
Hello Aloy!

9:48 am

Aloyisius

tough grid, methinks.. haven't found 3/4 yet, but opened chat for inspiration.. interesting chat (-:

9:48 am

rururocks

** throws in white hanky and heads for Lickety's list **

9:48 am

FMitch

It is a hard one today.

9:49 am

Haz1558

It's a bit of a stinker, Aloy, even the normal words seem to be twisty or something.

9:49 am

bichon

does anyone have the second in 8? Is it related to the first in 8?

9:50 am

FMitch

We seem to have had a run of toughies over the last few day.

9:50 am

sciencegeek

why is there a male la6 but not the female?

9:50 am

Nef

And I thought the one for yesterday was tough! Do you suppose they've decided to make it harder these days (or am I lacking brain cells that I used to have?)

9:50 am

Aloyisius

our cabana boys are hotties, so i don't know why enable won't recognize that word

9:51 am

Haz1558

They're not related, bichon. An underused lung might be said to be an in8/60 in8/55 (think blowing up balloons)

9:51 am

FMitch

bichon - if you get a fl4 tyre on yr car you might use one of these to pump it up again.

9:51 am

bichon

found it! the in 8/55

9:51 am

bichon

ty FMitch

9:52 am

lawyer-1

aloy...you used the word "hottie", but this puzzle does not recognize that word

9:52 am

Aloyisius

exactly lawyer.. grumble grumble

9:52 am

FMitch

Just be happy with the cabana boys instead :)

9:52 am

lawyer-1

so, exactly what were those cabana boys?

9:53 am

Haz1558

The balloon animal artist was out of work and could not pay his rent. This led to the ev8/60 of the in8/60 in8/55.

9:53 am

Aloyisius

they hang out in the PB

9:53 am

FMitch

Nice one Haz.

9:53 am

Aloyisius

lol, nice Haz

9:54 am

Nef

the PB is a fun place to hang out if you mess up too often. Check out FM's profile for the "G-rated" version

9:54 am

rururocks

ar 6 anyone?

9:54 am

Haz1558

Do I get any extra points?

9:55 am

Aloyisius

absolutely, Haz

9:55 am

Haz1558

ar6 - variant spelling of another ar6 that appears more often.

9:55 am

vlcl

even with licketey, having lots of trouble . even with small words like al4/7

9:55 am

Aloyisius

al + there are no **s ands or buts about it

9:55 am

sciencegeek

Don't get the in 8/60??? got the other

9:55 am

vlcl

ty Haz for ar^

9:56 am

Haz1558

ar6/24 - a plus Mr Rogers, take the vowel out of the mesh used to catch fish.

9:56 am

Haz1558

You're welcome,vici.

9:56 am

Aloyisius

ty for that one, Haz

9:56 am

vlcl

ty aloyisius - swear I tried that!

9:56 am

Haz1558

in8/60 - descriptive of one who is not doing anything. Or of a volcano that does not erupt.

9:56 am

rururocks

thank you ...temporarily blinded by that one

9:57 am

sciencegeek

sorry haz dont get it

9:57 am

Aloyisius

so many phantoms today

9:58 am

Aloyisius

am having fun.. vetican, a holy place for veterinarians

9:58 am

Nef

so many pls that I missed the first time through...

9:58 am

sciencegeek

lol

9:58 am

FMitch

LOL Aloy

9:59 am

Haz1558

in8/60 - use in as a prefix meaning opposite. Sedentary, indolent.

9:59 am

Aloyisius

fatican.. a holy place for the obese

10:00 am

FMitch

Everyone is on a roll this afternoon.

10:00 am

rururocks

aloy can continue from the PB now

10:01 am

Aloyisius

ooh.. looking back to see my booboo..

10:01 am

FMitch

oh didn't spot that.

10:01 am

Aloyisius

oops, sorry!

10:02 am

sciencegeek

qu 5 and last 6 clues pls

10:02 am

Aloyisius

shoulda said "sacred"

10:02 am

Aloyisius

five more till I hit the list

10:02 am

rururocks

a list of goals is the qu 5 science

10:03 am

rururocks

or qu5 for the sales person

10:03 am

Haz1558

The second qu6 is a plural, the first qu6, qu plus the ending of the kangaroo continent.

10:03 am

sciencegeek

ty

10:05 am

rururocks

en7? please

10:06 am

FMitch

en + I hug you tight :)

10:06 am

Haz1558

en7 - en plus a word that means to hug or keep hold of.

10:06 am

rururocks

thank you again

10:06 am

Haz1558

Put him down, FM, you know the terms of your stalking order.

10:06 am

Aloyisius

yay, ty FM and Haz

10:07 am

rururocks

(i....can...breathe.. now)

10:07 am

rururocks

FM and Haz...

10:07 am

FMitch

I know I know, no closer than 2000 miles teehee

10:07 am

Haz1558

Poor man, Do you need the use of a temporary in8 to get those lungs working again?

10:08 am

rururocks

You will be pleased to know that Victoria and mr. Beckam dined here in my town this last week

10:08 am

Haz1558

Did they really? Did the restaurant have to order in extra supplies for her?

10:08 am

sciencegeek

pa 7????

10:08 am

Aloyisius

so your town fa7 'ed them up

10:08 am

Aloyisius

oops.. lol that was wrong

10:09 am

Aloyisius

I can't count

10:09 am

rururocks

they dined at Farmstead a new restaurant here

10:09 am

Aloyisius

they didn't get hit by a truck in ruru's town

10:09 am

rururocks

she has bumpers aloy

10:09 am

FMitch

Hope she didn't go overboard have have a whole 4 lettice leaves.

10:09 am

Aloyisius

that would have fl7

10:09 am

Aloyisius

'ened them up

10:10 am

Aloyisius

lol FM

10:10 am

Aloyisius

bumpers ruru? lol

10:12 am

Haz1558

pa7 - a level golf score joined by a vowel to a nervous twitch

10:13 am

Aloyisius

lovely, Haz.. needed that one, ty
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10:13 am

FMitch

Haz to the rescue again, was just staring at the word thinking how do I clue that.

10:13 am

FMitch

Haz, has it stopped raining and cleared up over there?

10:13 am

Haz1558

You're welcome. Apparently it means 'near the ear'.

10:13 am

Aloyisius

there is a pa7 gland

10:14 am

Haz1558

Yes, it's been dry for quite a while, so laundry merrily getting blown outside.

10:14 am

Aloyisius

one of the salivary glands, I believe

10:14 am

Haz1558

It'll not be one of Victoria Beckham's most overworked glands, in that case.

10:15 am

Aloyisius

(-: g one, Haz

10:17 am

FMitch

10 left and need a 5 min break for the final push. BRB

10:19 am

Haz1558

Back shortly as well..

10:27 am

FMitch

Back again, and found half a dozen silly 4 letter words. Fresh eyeys do help.

10:27 am

Haz1558

Yes, those eyeys are worth their weight in gold.

10:28 am

FMitch

or if I had typed it worth their weight in glod :)

10:29 am

Aloyisius

down to the last dozen.. think I'll try FM and Haz's fresh eye break.. brb

10:29 am

kje

what is the value of glod these days?

10:29 am

Haz1558

Absolutely. The adverts would be appearing - sell your unwanted glod!'

10:30 am

FMitch

glod it at an all time high allegedly but glod is priceless!
Hi kje.

10:30 am

Haz1558

Hello, kje.

10:30 am

kje

hello

10:30 am

FMitch

Oh give me strenght, it is a miracle I find any words in the grid sometimes.

10:31 am

Haz1558

It's a miracle that we understand you, but we do. Every wod.

10:31 am

kje

this is a slow one... not hard, just few that build off each other

10:31 am

rururocks

done...yippee

10:32 am

kje

yay ru

10:32 am

Haz1558

Well done, ruru!

10:32 am

FMitch

Congrats ruru!!

10:32 am

kje

!

10:33 am

stidmama

YAY ruru! (took you long enough) *wink*

10:34 am

FMitch

stiddy!! long time, are you still juggling a million balls?

10:36 am

FMitch

Can I have a clue for the ar6/24 please.

10:36 am

rururocks

like the ar 6 yesterday ..spelled differently

10:37 am

kje

seriously ru? youi expect us to remember yesterday's grid? LOLOL

10:37 am

rururocks

like juke joynt

10:37 am

guernseygirl

hi all. rurocks, that clue only helps if you were here yesterday. i was celbrating my 60th birthday and just didn't have time to babble

10:38 am

Aloyisius

back... aaach, the armadillos are tearing up my lawn

10:38 am

kje

happy birthday, guernsey!

10:38 am

rururocks

aw... Happy belated birthday. GG

10:38 am

FMitch

Happy Birthday for yesterday gg.

10:38 am

guernseygirl

ty rurocks

10:38 am

Aloyisius

Happy Birthday to GG!

10:38 am

FMitch

Now there is a phrase you don't here in the UK Aloy.

10:38 am

guernseygirl

for a moment i started to look for armodillos in the grid

10:39 am

rururocks

in England it is pecadillos that tear up the gardens

10:39 am

Aloyisius

.. asked an expert what to do and he said, "well, I hear they are delicious"

10:39 am

Aloyisius

so then I asked him.. "do you skin them or shell them"?

10:39 am

rururocks

(they taste like chicken)

10:39 am

kje

yes, I have heard of people eating them... but how do you kill the thing with all that armor? (except running over them, I mean)

10:39 am

rururocks

ugh

10:39 am

Aloyisius

you could break an ankle in the holes they leave

10:40 am

rururocks

armadillo pizza anyone?

10:40 am

kje

do not do that... not all it is cracked up to be

10:40 am

Aloyisius

I read that coyotes are their #1 predator

10:40 am

Aloyisius

.. and that they are VERY stinky!

10:40 am

guernseygirl

rurocks, what do you recommend for the pecadillos?

10:41 am

FMitch

coyotes or armadillos?

10:41 am

rururocks

a year away from the british tabloids

10:41 am

rururocks

armadillos have bad breath

10:41 am

kje

now that you say that, I did hear about someone using coyote urine to keep yard pests at bay... apparently you can buy it, then sprinkle it around... the critters smell coyote and leave

10:41 am

Aloyisius

armadillos.. so, if you transport them.. like trap and release, beware.. but you need a license to relocate them

10:41 am

kje

makes one wonder whose job it is to collect coyote urine

10:41 am

FMitch

and how do you know that ruru?

10:42 am

guernseygirl

i believe tiger dung is good as well

10:42 am

Aloyisius

kje, I read on the net that human urine works too

10:42 am

rururocks

some women use coyote urine to keep other women away from their cabana boys

10:42 am

FMitch

Well, the things you learn on Babble!

10:42 am

kje

oh no... shaking mental image of aloy peeing all over her yard

10:42 am

Aloyisius

lol ruru !

10:43 am

Aloyisius

... kje, I am seriously considering alternatives..

10:43 am

Aloyisius

micturate would be nicer tho

10:43 am

kje

*passes aloy a gallon of water*... start drinking

10:44 am

Aloyisius

ty kje

10:45 am

kje

the q words are eluding me... are they weird or am I just dense today?

10:46 am

guernseygirl

want any clues kje?

10:46 am

lawyer-1

yes

10:46 am

kje

sure... I have no pride

10:46 am

guernseygirl

there is a goodly ration of them today. qu5 and 6

10:47 am

guernseygirl

qu6/27 qu+a nom de plume

10:47 am

guernseygirl

a nom de plume in the singular, i mean

10:48 am

guernseygirl

i think my clues are probably as clear as mud.

10:48 am

kje

ty, got it

10:48 am

lawyer-1

qu +end of continent with kangaroos

10:49 am

guernseygirl

that's better, lawyer

10:49 am

kje

I liked yours GG, had to think a sec

10:49 am

lawyer-1

i know....it helped me get the word when someone used that clue earlier

10:50 am

guernseygirl

different clues work for different people, i guess. could anyone help me with the oi6, please

10:50 am

Aloyisius

you need it to lubricate something, gg

10:51 am

Aloyisius

think positively, yes I ***

10:51 am

kje

twisty compound word, GG

10:51 am

Aloyisius

yes, it twisted my eyeballs, or eyeyballs as FM would say

10:52 am

FMitch

thanks for the reminder Aloy ;)

10:52 am

guernseygirl

i'm so thick. i cant' think why i couldn't find it. i'd tried ***tar and ***fat, but not the obvious one.

10:52 am

Aloyisius

yw FM (-:

10:52 am

guernseygirl

ty kje

10:53 am

FMitch

It is one of those grids today gg

10:53 am

kje

yw

10:53 am

guernseygirl

it's also one of those days today, FM

10:53 am

Aloyisius

well, sl4 my cheek.. I missed that fish!

10:54 am

FMitch

Day after the party the night before?

10:54 am

Aloyisius

I needed the chat to sp4 me on

10:54 am

guernseygirl

fraid

10:54 am

guernseygirl

so

10:54 am

kje

ah, ty, did not have that sp

10:55 am

FMitch

well it is nearly 5pm, so breaks out a bottle of bubbly so we can toast your b'day and sore head!

10:56 am

guernseygirl

i only had one glass of raspberry gin, but it's clearly finished me off. ty for the toast though

10:56 am

Aloyisius

.. hiring an Italian te5 to sing for you too

10:57 am

guernseygirl

nessun dorma? o sole mio?

10:57 am

kje

it isn't noon here yet... so will have to pass on the bubbly

10:57 am

FMitch

Ahh 'mothers ruin', that will teach you. hope you had a great time though.

10:57 am

kje

unless you mix it with OJ and we'll call it breakfast! ; )

10:57 am

guernseygirl

i'll keep some on ice for you later

10:57 am

FMitch

Can do that kje :)

10:58 am

guernseygirl

it was lovely. 23 friends, lots of food, and good company.

10:58 am

FMitch

perfect.

10:58 am

Aloyisius

oh boy, fireworks

10:59 am

FMitch

Yay Congrats Aloy!!

10:59 am

guernseygirl

no, we didn't have fireworks

10:59 am

kje

wow, just grayed the c... usually those are the last to go

10:59 am

kje

yayayay aloy!!

10:59 am

guernseygirl

hoooooooray, aloy

11:00 am

Haz1558

Well done, Aloy!

11:00 am

FMitch

I was just wondering where you had got to Haz, have you finished yet?

11:01 am

Haz1558

Yes.

11:01 am

Aloyisius

tyvm.. tuffie grid for me today, but enjoyed it.. noon here and I must get some things in the mail.. so good luck all .. and congrats, Haz.. FM are you about done too?

11:01 am

FMitch

Congrats to you too!

11:01 am

Haz1558

Fresh eyeys were the key.

11:01 am

FMitch

Yes I am done too which is good timing as I have some work emails to attend to.

11:02 am

caitlyn

Good afternoon all.............

11:02 am

guernseygirl

i've still got 30 to go, and at the present rate of progress i'll still be at it tomorrow

11:02 am

Aloyisius

LOL Haz.. and congrats to FM!! yippee, wahoo..

11:02 am

guernseygirl

hello caitlyn

11:02 am

Haz1558

Hello caitlyn - you're nearly in the grid!

11:02 am

Aloyisius

hi caitlyn.. and bye for now.. see you all next grid!

11:02 am

FMitch

Oh cait lovely to see you but am just about to *poof*

11:03 am

caitlyn

Congrats to the finishers,lol Haz I saw that

11:03 am

caitlyn

I know how to clear a room LOL

11:03 am

Haz1558

Bye Aloy!

11:04 am

FMitch

There is some bubbly in the PB cait to make up for our departures.

11:04 am

kje

hagd you guys

11:04 am

caitlyn

Oh thats thoughtful FM thank you

11:04 am

guernseygirl

and i'm keeping some on ice for people who can't come till later

11:05 am

caitlyn

They will have to fight me for it first guernseygirl!!

11:06 am

guernseygirl

i'll drink some with you now, caitlyn

11:07 am

caitlyn

cheers

11:07 am

guernseygirl

your health

11:08 am

caitlyn

Now FM has gone I will get the olives out LOL

11:09 am

guernseygirl

what's FM's problem with olives?

11:09 am

caitlyn

Nothing we always fight over the last ones

11:10 am

guernseygirl

i've got a very good olive pate in the frig. got it from Sainsbury's last week. try it on some melba toast.

11:12 am

caitlyn

Oh that does sound good I will try that (but only a little melba toast as I am on a healthy living diet)

11:13 am

Nef

melba is healthy (back again after re-booting; trying to upload pics and cant find the device. :-(

11:13 am

caitlyn

Thats okay then Nef thanks, welcome back

11:13 am

guernseygirl

would you prefer a crispbread?

11:14 am

guernseygirl

please try some too, Nef

11:14 am

caitlyn

Yes I think a crispbread is better

11:15 am

guernseygirl

and while we're munching, if anyone could help me with the sa6/18, i'd be very grateful

11:16 am

Haz1558

sa6/18 - looks almost like a description of a salty solution, but change the final vowel.

11:18 am

caitlyn

phone back in a mo

11:18 am

guernseygirl

ty, haz. it's a bit like the girl's name as well

11:18 am

Haz1558

It is.

11:19 am

Nef

olive pate. I'm trying to imagine what it's made of (I'm not much of a cook)

11:20 am

dcseain

tapenade is lovely

11:20 am

dcseain

and very easy to make

11:20 am

guernseygirl

:) it's for me to know and you to guess. nef

11:21 am

guernseygirl

yes, i must try and make some myself now i've discovered how nice it is.

11:21 am

Nef

it's a tapenade? Okay, that I can understand. Pate always makes me think of liver...

11:22 am

caitlyn

The phone always rings when I am playing Babble!

11:23 am

guernseygirl

i'm going to have to go and make some phonecalls myself now. i'lll be back later. bye all

11:23 am

caitlyn

Bye guernseygirl see you later

11:24 am

Nef

bye, guernsey.

11:24 am

Haz1558

Bye guernsey.

11:25 am

guernseygirl

bye

11:27 am

caitlyn

Haz have you looked at google maps? My granddaughter put it on the other day and there was my hubby getting into the car.very odd looking at it.

11:28 am

Haz1558

I know! It's a bit eery, isn't it? My daughter's boyfriend and some of his friends are pictured crossing a road in Belfast.

11:29 am

Haz1558

Our house must have been done a couple of years ago at the end of a soggy summer.

11:29 am

Haz1558

It's a bit annoying as we've painted the house since then and it looks much better now.

11:30 am

Haz1558

And last year's garden looked better as well.

11:30 am

caitlyn

I saw the car back at the end of the summer last year, so perhaps these are new ones

11:31 am

Haz1558

They must be doing things by degrees. I don't know whether I approve of the idea or not.

11:32 am

caitlyn

I dont think I do but it didnt stop me looking at my friends houses around the country

11:33 am

Haz1558

I must admit that I used it to look at my daughter's flat in Edinburgh.

11:34 am

Haz1558

There weren't any unsavoury characters hanging around, so that was good.

11:34 am

caitlyn

We are nosy I suppose, I want to know why my friends in Carmarthen had scaffolding around their house LOL

11:35 am

Haz1558

It must be something more than just painting.

11:36 am

caitlyn

Thats what I thought, I will phone on the weekend

11:37 am

Haz1558

You must be really subtle. Ask them if they can recommend any good scaffolders, that sort of thing.

11:37 am

caitlyn

Has Ata been around?

11:37 am

caitlyn

LOL there son owns a scaffolding firm

11:37 am

Haz1558

She's actually on holiday in the Scillies. With husband and Hobbit, but minus the cat.

11:38 am

Haz1558

She probably won't have time to babble but she'll keep in touch via e-mail.

11:38 am

caitlyn

Oh Im pleased about that, she hasnt seemed too happy lately

11:39 am

Haz1558

No, she's not impressed with her home set up.

11:40 am

caitlyn

Fingers crossed that it will work out for her.

11:40 am

Haz1558

We'll see what develops.

11:41 am

Haz1558

What about you, caitlyn, still continuing to lose weight or have you reached your target?

11:41 am

caitlyn

I didnt set myself a target, I am just eating healthy

11:42 am

caitlyn

But I have lost 3stone 4 pounds!

11:43 am

Haz1558

That's mighty impressive, you must be delighted.

11:44 am

Nef

wow, caitlyn, what did you do?

11:45 am

caitlyn

Thanks Nef, I just grill meat, have tons of salads and boiled potatoes

11:45 am

Boobear

Hi Caitlyn

11:45 am

Nef

no fresh fruits and other veggies?

11:46 am

caitlyn

Hi Boo

11:46 am

Nef

NM, I didn't see the word "salads" in the first reading...

11:46 am

caitlyn

Yes I should have said that Nef, Im not a big fruit eater but I eat fresh veggies

11:47 am

crosshair

crossy needs to lose 3 stone;(

11:47 am

Nef

(I didn't have chatlog all the way open, I slide chat shut by narrowing the window when I'm concentrating on finding words)

11:48 am

caitlyn

Come and have your meals with me crossy hubby has lost 3 stone also

11:49 am

stidmama

hello all... taking a mini-break... *wonders if cross has kidney trouble -- losing stones?)

11:49 am

stidmama

hello caitlyn! ((hugs))

11:50 am

caitlyn

Hi stid!!

11:50 am

Nef

hi stid!

11:50 am

Nef

and crossy

11:50 am

stidmama

hey Nef -- home for today?

11:50 am

crosshair

lol stid

11:51 am

Boobear

clue for the last fi 4/7

11:51 am

sciencegeek

3 x 14 = crossy's stones

11:51 am

sciencegeek

in pounds

11:51 am

stidmama

hey science!

11:51 am

crosshair

stone=a unit of british measure equal to aprox 6.35 kilo or about 14 ponds give or take

11:51 am

Nef

yep. And needing to relax for a change.

11:51 am

stidmama

stones are HEAVY!

11:51 am

crosshair

pounds*

11:52 am

caitlyn

Hi science

11:52 am

stidmama

*sends nice tea, relaxing music and pretty pictures for Nef to relax by* do you need a cabana boy too?

11:52 am

Nef

I could lose 2 stones but I'm not motivated right now to do so

11:53 am

caitlyn

I feel more energetic being lighter

11:53 am

stidmama

I wouldn't mind losing one stone, but I think two would make me too thin. That assumes that I gain muscle to replace the huge fat stones I currently carry! LOL

11:53 am

stidmama

good for you caitlyn. that's the whole point, isn't it? feeling better and more enjoyment out of life as a result

11:54 am

Nef

no, stid. DH has had a relapse in his MS; so dealing with high dose steroid effects. Cabana boys won't help unless they could tie down DH and *make* him relax!

11:54 am

crosshair

did the mathand im about 3.5 stoone over my optimum! not good

11:55 am

Nef

have you ever weighed that little as anadult, crossy?

11:55 am

stidmama

oh no, Nef. *sends chamomile tea to Nef's DH* I have family members who occasionally get steriods and they react the same way. :-(

11:55 am

caitlyn

Thats what started us healthy eating crossy, It was no good for our general health

11:55 am

crosshair

my wife gets all bloated and weight gain and twitchy among other things

11:55 am

caitlyn

Sorry you are having problems Nef (((hugs)))

11:56 am

crosshair

((NEF)) give you a big ole crossy bear hug;)

11:56 am

Nef

On Thursday, DH was talking so loud and fast I couldn't understand him; I felt like my ears couldn't hear as fast as he was talking

11:56 am

stidmama

I don't actually have a scale though, so I measure "fitness" by whether I fit my jeans with room to spare or not. I am almost ready to buy a couple pairs next size down and see if that helps me refocus on exercise.

11:57 am

stidmama

*adds earmuffs for Nef*

11:58 am

caitlyn

LOL

11:58 am

stidmama

now that I can walk, that is ... Nef did you know I haven't used my cane in about THREE weeks? *proud mama look* but I do rest an awful lot when I get home

11:58 am

Nef

thanks, guys. It's appreciated. But I'm so relieved that he is responding (symptom-wise) to the steroids that *this* is almost a piece of cake right now (other than holding him back and staying out of his way at other times

11:59 am

crosshair

when i was 14 i weighed 170 pounds,when i was doing exercise fitness nut thing at 30 i was 164 so im giving my self a optimum weight goal of 180

11:59 am

Nef

YAY, stid! That's terrific! What's made the difference?

11:59 am

stidmama

14 year olds weigh less than *cough cough* year old men... and they should.

11:59 am

Nef

how old are you now, crossy?

12:00 pm

crosshair

48

12:00 pm

caitlyn

Middle age spread perhaps crossy

12:00 pm

crosshair

gravity sucks lol

12:01 pm

stidmama

I think time made the difference, Nef -- I was having some trouble with the hip a couple years ago, but what really damaged it was the CT scan (or MRI?) a year and a half ago... it made it really angry and inflamed. It just took this long for the inflammation to go away, I think. And then Tom is careful to set my hip at least every other day now, so it never rests out of the socket for too long.

12:01 pm

stidmama

oh well... I am down to 73 (got halfway lastnight) so will grab the list

12:02 pm

crosshair

i have had many ct,s and mri,s what did they do to damage things stid?

12:02 pm

caitlyn

Very painful stid ((((hugs)))))

12:03 pm

Nef

I really feel that I does us good to carry around about 5-10 pounds of extra weight as we age. I've seen so many people who lose weight with a devastating illness, and having just 5-10 pounds extra helps those pateints do better (this is my OWN experience and thinking; but there are also some researchers who agree

12:03 pm

crosshair

i mean i get a mri weekly every time the cancer pops up again

12:03 pm

crosshair

i agree nef,thats why i picked 180 or so

12:03 pm

stidmama

I think, cross, though they refused to re-xray at the time that the fluid for the scan created a hydraulic situation, forcing the hip further out of the socket than ever and holding it there... I couldn't bend or straighten my leg for a couple weeks after the scan.

12:04 pm

Nef

OUCH!

12:04 pm

stidmama

well then I am just about the right amount of "well paddedness" now Nef... LOL my mother's family the women all turn into Monty Python-style "pepperpots" as they age

12:04 pm

crosshair

oh they gave you that injection that feels hot going in to enhance resolution

12:04 pm

stidmama

yep. that's the one cross.

12:05 pm

crosshair

i hate that stuff

12:05 pm

stidmama

and the kicker is that gadolinium in and of itself increases inflammation. So it was a double whammy

12:05 pm

Judi

Good afternoon, Babblonians!

12:05 pm

stidmama

hey Judi!

12:05 pm

Nef

crossy, with your particular history, I'd probably settle for 190 (due to the cancer). 180 might be cutting it close (IMHO, anyway)

12:05 pm

crosshair

:(

12:05 pm

caitlyn

Hi Judi!!

12:06 pm

crosshair

maybe nef,last cancer or the second..i went in at 240 and came out at 165

12:06 pm

EvaNadine

happy lunchtime, all!

12:06 pm

Nef

stid, did they ever do any sort of steroid injections; or was that contraindicated?

12:06 pm

Boobear

clue for in 8/55

12:06 pm

caitlyn

Hi Eva!!

12:06 pm

Nef

Hi Judi and EvaN!

12:06 pm

stidmama

oh gee cross. golly golly golly. *worried mama look*

12:06 pm

stidmama

hey boo

12:07 pm

stidmama

you want the thing that blows up the tire -- air hose, boo

12:07 pm

bubba218

in8,55 what you call someone who fills tires with air

12:07 pm

stidmama

hey bubba! must be lunchtime somewhere...

12:07 pm

Nef

yep, crossy, that's why I said that. BUT the cancer better not come back! <thinking evil on cancer; blessings on Crossy>

12:07 pm

crosshair

lol stid that is old news now no need for worried mama,i have beaten 3 cancers now and and fat and fluffy like one of those chubby mniature horses lol

12:08 pm

Boobear

ty

12:08 pm

stidmama

my last A word is hte AR 6

12:08 pm

EvaNadine

its certainly lunchtime here -- hence my first chog visit today...

12:08 pm

crosshair

ty nef

12:08 pm

bubba218

Hi Stid, it is lunchtime here

12:09 pm

stidmama

I had a steriod injection last summer -- didn't affect the pain, but did make the hip more stable for a couple months. But I am "off" orthopedists... my symptoms are not what they usually deal with so they resent me.

12:09 pm

Nef

ar6+ A + *** Rogers + it's *o* mine!

12:09 pm

stidmama

thanks for the AR! As axed!

12:10 pm

caitlyn

crossy you are such an inspiration to many, my brother is having treatment for lung cancer at the moment and I have told him about you so thank you

12:10 pm

Nef

(denying ownership of something for the end of that clue, BTW)

12:10 pm

crosshair

if i were there id carry you around to save wear on your hip stiddles

12:10 pm

stidmama

It's only ten here. but with you-all coming in, now I am hungry! (so much for diets...)

12:11 pm

caitlyn

Go and get something to eat stid

12:11 pm

Judi

Crossy, you're so chivalrous. *drops lace hankie and bats eyelashes*

12:11 pm

crosshair

cait,you tell your brother that his outlook and attitude through this is 70% of the battle and to fight it every day,take his meds when he is supposed to,get lots of fresh air and try and keep everything as normal as possible

12:11 pm

stidmama

thanks cross, you're a sweetie. But it's okay now, and I even helped spread the minerals for the garden yesterday! not digging yet, but can get down (and up again) to weed! *happy mama look* the thing now is just to be careful about the mechanics as I use the leg again. It'll come. By August (you're all coming, right?) I'll be dancing and running, I bet!

12:12 pm

caitlyn

I will thank you crossy

12:12 pm

stidmama

*sipping on tea* I ate an actual breakfast today caitlyn, can wait until I am actually hungry-hungry to eat!

12:13 pm

Nef

Tea sounds good; off to heat some water now

12:13 pm

crosshair

if this is his first cancer and has any questions on day to day living diet chemo or radiation he can yak at me at chipdip33@hotmail.com just get him to put your name or babble in the header

12:13 pm

crosshair

and i must leave you ladies,it is time for ole crossy to go soap down this mass of mucle and head out

12:14 pm

caitlyn

That is so kind crossy I will certainly pass that to him

12:14 pm

crosshair

poof

12:14 pm

stidmama

Cs complete! down to 54 and want to get a good 45 minutes work in on some writing before I return...

12:14 pm

stidmama

see you again soon cross!

12:15 pm

stidmama

and see you-all again soon I hope. ((caitlyn)) let your brother know I'll put him on my "list" and send him good thoughts.

12:15 pm

stidmama

*poof*

12:15 pm

caitlyn

And its time for me to go also, great seeing you all ((((((stid ))))) thanks, and bye all

12:17 pm

Scrabbler

Hello all . On lunch break here. Next patient is due in 15 minutes.

12:18 pm

Nef

15 whole minutes for a lunch break Scrabs? Or did you eat already?

12:19 pm

Scrabbler

I have been on lunch break and just found the time to check in here.

12:19 pm

Nef

(It looks like everyone took off when I went and put the kettle on!

12:20 pm

EvaNadine

ooh, Dr Scrabs, may i request some medical advice?

12:20 pm

Scrabbler

I forgot that I disliked this grid when I was here thismorning. Yes, Eva.

12:21 pm

EvaNadine

i have patches of itcky, dry skin/rash on the fronts of my ankles. it has been there on + off for a few years now, but it finally seems to be rather permanent. any ideas?
our old roomie (also a doctor) suggested hydracortizone, which had worked at first, but it is no longer working.

12:21 pm

EvaNadine

itchy*

12:22 pm

Scrabbler

I would frequently apply a moisturizer through the day and the hydrocortisone 3 times daily. If not improving see a doc, Derm MD if possible

12:22 pm

Scrabbler

Is it silvery, scaly? Anywhere else?

12:23 pm

Scrabbler

May be psoriasis.

12:23 pm

EvaNadine

not silver + scaly that i can tell. in the past, it has been further up my shins, but only ever on the front of my legs.

12:23 pm

EvaNadine

on its own, it just seems like dry skin, but its so itchy that i now have red bumps + scratches from, well, scratching.

12:24 pm

Scrabbler

Maybe related to footwear?

12:24 pm

Scrabbler

You need to have a stronger steroid cream--Rx needed.

12:24 pm

Scrabbler

active

12:24 pm

EvaNadine

i dont think so... most of the footwear im wearing these days stops well below the affected area...

12:24 pm

Nef

are your ankles puffy, EvaN, when the itching is bad?

12:24 pm

Scrabbler

Oops, sorry! I do not have Babble Expert here.

12:25 pm

EvaNadine

i will look into a Drs Appt. i had a feeling i would need one, but i just wanted an opinion in case you had a quick-n-easy idea. :)

12:25 pm

Scrabbler

Darn! At least that wasn't a word.

12:25 pm

Boobear

clue for li 5/10

12:25 pm

Nef

don't worry, Scrabs, I had that word already. ;-)

12:25 pm

Judi

Yes it waaaaas.

12:26 pm

Scrabbler

Oh, that last word didn't enter chat. Regardless, I get to sprint to the PB! *yippee*

12:27 pm

MizHoffle

et 5/16 please

12:28 pm

Judi

Type of gas (petroleum), Miz.

12:28 pm

Scrabbler

I have neither li5 nor et5...yet. *stuffing cheeks with goodies in PB*

12:28 pm

Dorens

et5/16. think back to chem class .. and hi

12:29 pm

Nef

EvaN, DH had the same thign with his lower legs. We finally figured out that the itching was worse whenever he had some swelling in the area. Sometimes it was very subtle; but once he started using a stronger steroid cream and putting his feet up for 20 minutes a couple times of day, the itching went away

12:29 pm

hurshy

it's nice to have a doctor friend to consult about stuff like that. one doesn't want to drain the medical system unnecessarily, when a quick question could suffice instead of an appointment.

12:29 pm

MizHoffle

thanks dorens!!

12:29 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Doren + Hurshy!!

12:29 pm

hurshy

hiya

12:29 pm

MizHoffle

And hi to you (all)!

12:30 pm

Scrabbler

And, I like to help people navigate the medical world, avoiding unnecessary visits whenever possible.

12:30 pm

hurshy

and this also reduces the spread of germs!

12:30 pm

Nef

hi Dorens, Hurshy and MizHoffle

12:30 pm

hurshy

scrabbler, you are a one-woman marvel

12:31 pm

Dorens

amen to that, hurshy

12:31 pm

Scrabbler

Argh, new patient is here with a pile of medical records but no vaccine record.

12:31 pm

Scrabbler

I just do my jon, Hurshy.

12:32 pm

Scrabbler

*job

12:32 pm

hurshy

you're babbling while seeing a patient??

12:32 pm

Scrabbler

li5 = legal

12:32 pm

EvaNadine

ooh, sorry for disappearing -- manager came over...
anywho, thanks for the advice, scrabs!

12:32 pm

Book Doctor Gwen

hi all, and what is Sauron doing in the grid???? 8-O

12:33 pm

bichon

li 5/10 is when a light bulb is on it is *** + ** I was saying

12:33 pm

hurshy

anyone else watch last week's Glee episode... twice... and have lots of madonna songs stuck in their head as a result?

12:33 pm

Scrabbler

Nurse is getting kiddo weighed, measured, chart note ready. She handed me pile of records from previous doc---military health care records.

12:33 pm

hurshy

trying to take it over, presumably, gwen!

12:33 pm

Scrabbler

TY, bichon

12:33 pm

bichon

yvw

12:34 pm

EvaNadine

nef -- i do sometimes get puffy ankles. never really noticed if the puffiness and itchiness coincide, but i will definitely make a mental note to keep an eye out!

12:36 pm

hurshy

anyone? anyone? (glee/madonna). sigh. that would make me pathetic.

12:36 pm

Nef

it won't hurt to try it. DH was totally unaware of the connection until the MD told him that they were puffy (*I* hadn't noticed it either)

12:36 pm

Judi

Sorry, Hurshy. I don't sqee for Glee.

12:36 pm

Riverdance

Hi all - and I love glee but havent watched this weeks episode yet. Recorded it on DVR. Maybe tonight.

12:36 pm

EvaNadine

sorry hurshy, i dont watch it. i only allow myself to be addicted to one show at a time, and LOST is it for me!
(though i DO sometimes watch the glee stuff on youtube)

12:37 pm

EvaNadine

funny you bring it up nef -- i had previously asked Dr Scrabs about my randomly swollen ankles. heh

12:37 pm

Nef

hurshy, several people I know watch glee and were talking about it the other day. Sorry, I'm not a fan of network shows

12:37 pm

hurshy

well, sing with me and make me feel better

12:37 pm

MizHoffle

Glee is one of the best shows on TV!

12:37 pm

hurshy

open your heart to me, baby
i'll hold the lock and you hold the key...

12:37 pm

MizHoffle

I have all of the CDs

12:37 pm

Riverdance

what are we singing

12:37 pm

hurshy

madonna songs

12:37 pm

Scrabbler

OK, I must go. Tike is ready!

12:37 pm

MizHoffle

And just downloaded the Madonna episode music

12:37 pm

Riverdance

gotcha

12:38 pm

Nef

HAGD, Scrabs!

12:38 pm

bichon

lo 5/10, first one? please

12:38 pm

Riverdance

hi and by scrabb

12:38 pm

Judi

Must go forage for some food. BBL.

12:38 pm

Riverdance

just started the puzzle so dont have much yet and no list yet, sorry bichon

12:38 pm

bichon

got, nm

12:39 pm

bichon

that's okay Mom

12:39 pm

hurshy

i hear you call my name
and it feels like.... home

12:40 pm

Riverdance

just get on and lost it already - kids taking over - see you later

12:40 pm

HarryHood

62 done and I'm stuck

12:41 pm

HarryHood

guess i'll go get ice cream

12:41 pm

hurshy

where are all the singers

12:42 pm

MizHoffle

I watch people sing, but you don't want to hear me sing

12:42 pm

hurshy

it's type-singing, you don't have to have a good voice, just a lack of typos.

12:43 pm

MizHoffle

:)

12:43 pm

Boobear

Hi Momneedshelp

12:44 pm

Nef

does anyone have a bit of extra ambition today? I sure could use some to get moving....

12:44 pm

Nef

hi everybody who's come into chat in the past 15 minutes

12:44 pm

hurshy

ambition is necessary to accomplishment.

12:45 pm

hurshy

ambition is a good servant, but a bad master.

12:45 pm

Nef

I haven't done anything but Babble so far today and here it is; 12:45 PM!

12:46 pm

hurshy

*sings* ambition.... ambition!
ambition... ambition!

12:46 pm

hurshy

(that's to the tune of 'tradition', if you didn't catch that)

12:47 pm

Nef

is one of those for me, hursh?

12:47 pm

MizHoffle

Mercedes singing "And I'm telling you..."...she has a set of pipes on her

12:47 pm

hurshy

they're all for you.

12:47 pm

Nef

(you sound "chipper as an old June bug" as a friend of DH's used to say!)

12:48 pm

hurshy

i don't need any ambition, myself.

12:48 pm

Nef

LOL! Thanks! :-D

12:48 pm

hurshy

i am chipper. ever since i started going to bed earlier and doing the wii fit in the mornings, i feel a lot better all the time.

12:49 pm

Nef

That sounds like a good plan. I could do that if I could hook up my wii soon!

12:50 pm

hurshy

"i'd like to give a big shout-out to nintendo for radically improving my life..."

12:51 pm

Nef

the going to bed earlier is always a struggle for me, however (40 years of working off shifts; now 1 1/2 years of a day job and I still like my time at the end of the day!)

12:51 pm

rubyfoo

hello again everybody

12:51 pm

hurshy

i still have some time at the end of the day, i just make myself tivo the later shows and watch them another day

12:52 pm

rubyfoo

nef, as long as I get 8 hrs, I don't care which 8!

12:52 pm

rubyfoo

I'm just at half in this very difficult grid

12:52 pm

hurshy

the thing is, there's no good tv on before 7, so if i tivo stuff, i can watch it the next day in the early evening. and i can do stepping on my wii while watching!

12:52 pm

HarryHood

listed at 70....it's too cloudy to get to halfway

12:52 pm

rubyfoo

hi harry h!

12:53 pm

HarryHood

hihi

12:53 pm

Nef

how do you do the TV and the wii at the same time?

12:54 pm

Nef

hi Harry

12:54 pm

MizHoffle

lo 6/27 please (Can Anybody Find Me Somebody To Love? - Glee)

12:54 pm

HarryHood

hinef

12:54 pm

hurshy

there are certain wii fit programs that are "free" something. free step, free run. you start it going, and then you switch to the tv, and the wii keeps track of your exercise. the remote makes little noises so you can keep the pace if stepping, etc.

12:54 pm

hurshy

i love the ella enchanted version of that song, miz

12:55 pm

MizHoffle

Me too! I have that soundtrack also (I love soundtracks)

12:55 pm

rubyfoo

lo6 Chinese fruit like a kum****

12:56 pm

MizHoffle

Anne Hathaway has a beautiful voice (she was actually top singer in New Jersey in high school)

12:56 pm

beachboggle

Hi babblers!

12:56 pm

rubyfoo

hi beach

12:57 pm

MizHoffle

I don't know any Chinese fruits, ruby

12:57 pm

Nef

5 minutes more here; then off to do housework

12:57 pm

hurshy

cool, i wondered if that was really her doing the song. i thought so, but then when i was younger i also thought michael j fox sang "johnny b goode" himself in back to the future, and that turned out not to be true.

12:57 pm

Nef

hi beach

12:57 pm

jmcnrick

hi all *props eyelids with tooth picks*

12:57 pm

rubyfoo

same ending

12:58 pm

rubyfoo

hi jmc!

12:58 pm

Nef

hi jmc. What time did you get home last night?

12:58 pm

MizHoffle

I guess I don't know the ending...the ending I am thinking of isn't in the grid

12:59 pm

hurshy

**od er** demonstratum

12:59 pm

rubyfoo

q***

12:59 pm

MizHoffle

got it!

1:00 pm

MizHoffle

A little slow here

1:00 pm

rubyfoo

yay miz!

1:00 pm

jmcnrick

ahem this morning

1:00 pm

kje

in8/55?

1:00 pm

Nef

Okay. Time to get something done now. BBL

1:00 pm

rubyfoo

somebody who fills tires

1:00 pm

MizHoffle

What you do to tires

1:01 pm

Nef

jmc! What happened? I thought you were boarding the flight!?

1:01 pm

Boobear

clue for ni 5 pls

1:01 pm

kje

ty!

1:01 pm

Scrabbler

Back again. Cute kid--12 mo old for routine visit + vaccines.

1:02 pm

rubyfoo

hi scrabbler

1:02 pm

Scrabbler

I need a 3rd Q word. I have qu5 and related qu6.

1:02 pm

Boobear

We had a huge thunderstorm here today but it stopped now

1:02 pm

Scrabbler

Bon jour, Ruby.

1:02 pm

Nef

Scrabs, what do you think about the number of vaccines we give little kids these days?

1:02 pm

rubyfoo

bon jour to you!

1:02 pm

Scrabbler

I LOVE thunderstorms IF I am safe.

1:02 pm

wildcat17

scrabs qu + ending to kangaroo continent

1:02 pm

Scrabbler

They save lives, Nef!

1:03 pm

rubyfoo

do you shut down your computer when there's lightning?

1:03 pm

kje

FW!!!

1:03 pm

Scrabbler

TY, wildcat. New word for me.

1:03 pm

MizHoffle

I love them too, just not when you are watching them in a plane while in the air

1:03 pm

wildcat17

yw me 2

1:03 pm

rubyfoo

hi wildcat!

1:03 pm

Scrabbler

Yikes, Miz, that is scary!

1:03 pm

wildcat17

monkeys found it

1:03 pm

Nef

they do; but 26 in 24 months? Can't some of them be spread out a bit?

1:03 pm

Boobear

yes

1:03 pm

wildcat17

hi ruby

1:03 pm

kje

OK, must run, thanks for the clues... see ya!

1:03 pm

rubyfoo

bye kje

1:04 pm

MizHoffle

It was! And proceeded to spend too much time in the Chicago airport before getting the last flight out at a really late time

1:04 pm

Scrabbler

No added risk, Nef. On a daily basis kids (all of us) get bombarded by tens of thousands of germs. Vaccines give just a small fraction of that.

1:04 pm

hurshy

house re vaccines to skeptical parent: "you don't think they work?"
parent: "i think some big pharmaceutical company wants me to Think that they work"
house: "yeah... you know what else is a great money maker? teeny, tiny coffins."

1:04 pm

Scrabbler

I saw that one, Hurshy.

1:05 pm

hurshy

i LOVE that conversation.

1:05 pm

Scrabbler

When I was a med student + resident, in the 80's, I regularly saw kids with bacterial infections, e.g. meningitis, that are now prevented by the Hib + pneumococcal vaccines.

1:06 pm

Nef

it just overwhelmed me when I saw that time table for US vaccines recently.

1:06 pm

hurshy

almost as much as i love the one where he tells the woman she has a "parasite" growing inside her (ie baby) and confirms it is her husband's baby and she is so grateful that she wants him to deliver the baby

1:06 pm

hurshy

THAT woman was so cute.

1:07 pm

Scrabbler

I just had a similar conversation last week with a mother that said she was declining vaccines for her 4 mo old daughter. "I don't trust the vaccines. I don't believe in them." I said, "Well, you must accept responsibility if your child dies from a vaccine-preventable infection."

1:07 pm

EvaNadine

hurshy, ive gotta point a finger at you now. im listening to a bunch of glee songs now.
*dances in office chair*

1:07 pm

hurshy

the teeny, tiny coffins line is much funnier. you should try that one.

1:07 pm

hurshy

yay evanadine!!

1:08 pm

rubyfoo

think of how many children die each year from measles!

1:08 pm

Scrabbler

Nef, they are life-saving. The emotion + drama over the vaccines should be focused on the morbidity + mortality that vaccines prevent.

1:08 pm

EvaNadine

something is just WRONG about listening to perky high school kids singing "Rehab"
heh

1:08 pm

MizHoffle

Do we have some Gleek converts?

1:08 pm

Boobear

Hi Scrabbler and Eva

1:09 pm

Scrabbler

Parents of non-vaccinated kids should be TERRIFIED that their kids will die from measles, meningitis, etc

1:09 pm

rubyfoo

89 words and good night everybody

1:09 pm

Scrabbler

Bye Ruby

1:09 pm

EvaNadine

i never disliked it, i just cant make any more time in my viewing schedule until LOST is over. :)

1:09 pm

rubyfoo

I agree, scrabbler!

1:09 pm

MizHoffle

Ya know, you are all making it really hard to concentrate on this grid! Stop talking about things that are interesting!! :P

1:09 pm

Nef

very true, Scrabs. I agree; I'm just saying I was blown away by the timetable. I'm 100% FOR vaccinations; however my DIL is totally against them.

1:09 pm

MizHoffle

You can catch Glee on Hulu or Fox

1:10 pm

Scrabbler

Now that 24 is coming to an end my friend and I need to get hooked on another show to discuss. We might watch Lost from the start as neither of us has wtached that.

1:10 pm

rubyfoo

do they have kids yetm nef?

1:10 pm

rubyfoo

did anybody else like Deadwood?

1:10 pm

MizHoffle

But I do agree with the Lost thing since they keep going 2 minutes over and American Idol goes long, so I can't extend Glee

1:10 pm

rubyfoo

It was my altime-favorite show and they only showed 2 of 3 seasons here!

1:10 pm

Scrabbler

So sad, Nef, that fear + anxiety overwhelm smart decision-making .

1:11 pm

Scrabbler

Childhood vaccines were one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century, along with antibiotics.

1:12 pm

rubyfoo

when I was a kid, we couldn't go to the beach or to pools for fear of polio. And then the vaccine came and there was respite from the summer heat in NY

1:12 pm

jmcnrick

back (counseling call)

1:12 pm

jmcnrick

*gulps coffee*

1:12 pm

Nef

DIL is a whacko, Scrabs. (And mentally ill to boot). I'm just trying to make sure my grandson gets what is necessary in time

1:12 pm

EvaNadine

scrabs -- wait another month until its over + i will let you know if LOST is worth investing your time into. ;)

1:13 pm

rubyfoo

my DIL is shlepping my son to Turin to see the shroud! How crazy is that?

1:13 pm

Scrabbler

I tell parents to walk through old cemeteries--parents had 10 or so kids, hoping a few would survive to adulthood. You can see clusters of their kids that died within days or weeks of one another--measles, meningitis, pneumonia...

1:14 pm

rubyfoo

there is a baby cemetery in Tokyo that should be required visiting for all potential parents

1:14 pm

Scrabbler

BRB

1:14 pm

Nef

okay, jmc. how come you didn't get home til this AM? (I'm hanging here til you tell me. I thought your flight was called and you were boarding around 10 PM last night

1:14 pm

MizHoffle

ur 6/24 please

1:17 pm

jmcnrick

it was 10 pm in California (1 pm DC) + minor 1/2 delay + 5 hour flight= 6:30 a.m.

1:17 pm

jmcnrick

*1 A.M. DC

1:18 pm

Nef

WOW, jmc! No wonder! And you still had to work today?

1:18 pm

jmcnrick

*rifles staffer desk drawers for Red Bull*

1:19 pm

jmcnrick

I had a noon appointment, a 2 pm conference call and a 4 pm client meeting

1:19 pm

Nef

BLAH! You need some sleep, jmc!

1:19 pm

Scrabbler

So you will be comatose soon, jm.

1:19 pm

jmcnrick

I will get some sleep after the client meeting

1:20 pm

jmcnrick

I slept some on the plane and took a 1/2 hour nap after I left my staffer off at his house\

1:21 pm

jmcnrick

thank goodness I get the big salary to make it all worthwhile ;-D

1:21 pm

Nef

well, I need to get some housework done now. BBL everyone. Happy Babbling

1:22 pm

jmcnrick

bye nef have fun cleaning!

1:23 pm

jmcnrick

days like today i wish the grid took three letter words!

1:23 pm

EvaNadine

sweeeeeeeeeeeeet caroliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine!!
!

1:23 pm

Scrabbler

But then we would have a big list!

1:23 pm

Scrabbler

Neil Diamond

1:24 pm

MizHoffle

I have seen him twice and when 2 of his songs were on Glee, I was in heaven!

1:25 pm

MizHoffle

He puts on one hell of a concert, 2 full hours plus encores

1:25 pm

Scrabbler

Ooh, I passed halfway. Now at 86/78.

1:26 pm

sciencegeek

afternoon....this grid is tedious

1:26 pm

MizHoffle

down to 18

1:26 pm

Scrabbler

Hi SG. Yep, a toughie.

1:26 pm

Scrabbler

How are you surviving, SG? 4 wks to go?

1:26 pm

Scrabbler

Wow, Miz!

1:27 pm

sciencegeek

Yes - 8 teaching days, 2 review days, 4 days of finals, then a one week break before the ridiculous summer sessions begin

1:27 pm

MizHoffle

But I have been plowing away for way too long...this grid is awful!

1:27 pm

Scrabbler

Woo hoo, SG! Uh, oh, you teach all summer too?

1:28 pm

sciencegeek

they make me....i do not like

1:28 pm

jmcnrick

whoo hooo science

1:28 pm

Scrabbler

Did you find ur6, Miz?

1:28 pm

sciencegeek

hey jmc

1:28 pm

MizHoffle

no

1:28 pm

MizHoffle

do you have it?

1:29 pm

jmcnrick

i have found 15 words so far

1:29 pm

Scrabbler

Nope, searching + trying ridiculous non-words.

1:29 pm

jmcnrick

but i did find an 8

1:29 pm

Scrabbler

I have in8.

1:29 pm

beachboggle

ur6: ur + vowel + nasty lil bloodsucker

1:29 pm

MizHoffle

that is a feat in of itself

1:29 pm

jmcnrick

ty ty beach

1:29 pm

MizHoffle

I love you Beach!!

1:30 pm

beachboggle

muhwah!

1:30 pm

Scrabbler

TY, bb@

1:30 pm

sciencegeek

an 5 please the last one

1:30 pm

Scrabbler

I have plural of blue dye

1:31 pm

MizHoffle

sounds like the book of maps

1:31 pm

sciencegeek

have that one lets see need the other one

1:31 pm

sciencegeek

ty mix

1:31 pm

sciencegeek

oops MIZ

1:31 pm

Scrabbler

TY, Miz

1:31 pm

MizHoffle

yw

1:35 pm

MizHoffle

first qu 6/27 please

1:36 pm

Riverdance

hello again - finally got NBT and at 82/82. Hate to do it but go to list.

1:36 pm

Scrabbler

qu + last 4 letters of Oz

1:36 pm

Scrabbler

I am at work--no lost.

1:36 pm

Scrabbler

No lIst

1:37 pm

Jayk

bak again, babblers. Comcast went down for several critical hours and my back's gone out. This sucker is just as wretched as I remembered.

1:37 pm

MizHoffle

not getting the Oz clue

1:37 pm

Scrabbler

Oz = Austr****

1:37 pm

sciencegeek

ur 6 clue pls

1:37 pm

Scrabbler

Oh, Jay!

1:38 pm

ch1212

Ah, and I was thinking ... 'z-a-r-d' ?? :D

1:38 pm

Scrabbler

ur + top floor of a house minus a t

1:38 pm

MizHoffle

thanks! Me too ch1212

1:38 pm

Scrabbler

Silly ch

1:38 pm

Jayk

Scrabs, would 6 year old Naproxen still have any effect?

1:38 pm

sciencegeek

medical term

1:38 pm

sciencegeek

ty

1:38 pm

Scrabbler

It may be less potent. Can someone get new naproxen for you?

1:39 pm

Jayk

probably not

1:39 pm

Scrabbler

Newborn is getting checked in. I love them.

1:40 pm

Riverdance

my friend is a pharmacist and always tells me outdated medicine is OK but just weak - May have to take more to get full effect.

1:40 pm

sciencegeek

hope mom is older than 18!

1:40 pm

Riverdance

newbies are the best

1:40 pm

Jayk

off to take some

1:40 pm

sciencegeek

I like newbie sounds

1:40 pm

Scrabbler

Sadly that is too often not the case, SG. I have dozens of babies and older kids that I want to put into the Scrabbler Orphanage.

1:41 pm

Jayk

fils

1:41 pm

Scrabbler

TY, Jay. Please, more easy clues.

1:41 pm

Jayk

oops

1:42 pm

Scrabbler

Jay, I just noticed that you are female.

1:42 pm

crosshair

i also love newborns...as long as they are someone elses and not mine;)

1:42 pm

Jayk

it's the pain

1:42 pm

MizHoffle

2!!

1:42 pm

Riverdance

My best friend is a NICU nurse and she has stories - kids having kids, druggies having kids, it just goes on, never mind the nice folks trying so hard and have a sick baby. Believe me I know what that is like.

1:42 pm

Scrabbler

Yes, Crossy! Go Miz!

1:42 pm

hurshy

newborns are boooooring

1:42 pm

Riverdance

go Miz go

1:42 pm

hurshy

wesley is so much more interesting now that he is a toddler.

1:42 pm

Scrabbler

They are fascinating to observe but high-maintenance.

1:43 pm

sciencegeek

I used to work with HIV positive newbies

1:43 pm

Riverdance

Hi Crossy - nice to see you

1:43 pm

sciencegeek

usually had crack addictions too and developmental delays....joy

1:43 pm

crosshair

you want excitement hurshy?? ill send you my 16 year old boy.lol

1:43 pm

Riverdance

bonus: they dont talk back

1:43 pm

crosshair

howdy mom,scrabbs,science and everyone elseA;)

1:43 pm

Scrabbler

It is so sad that a pregnant mother's "wants" trump embryo's/fetus' needs.

1:43 pm

sciencegeek

crossy ! hating this grid 52 left

1:44 pm

Riverdance

oh - science that is very sad for those poor children and the crack babies - they didnt ask for what they have to go through

1:44 pm

sciencegeek

that is the way that type is scabs

1:44 pm

sciencegeek

scrabs

1:44 pm

Scrabbler

And alcohol use during pregnancy is common yet the visible fetal alcohol spectrum is tough to diagnose.

1:45 pm

Scrabbler

OK, off to see this newborn.

1:45 pm

Riverdance

I can imagine

1:45 pm

MizHoffle

fireworks!!

1:45 pm

Riverdance

hooray for Miz

1:46 pm

Boobear

Yahoo Miz

1:46 pm

sciencegeek

alcohol abuse and the native American....

1:49 pm

Jayk

finally! FW. back to bed

1:49 pm

ch1212

This seems like a tough grid today ... although I had a dream last night where we were all struggling with a grid that only had 7 words. But it was horribly hard, and the most anyone found was 3. (I know, I have strange dreams...)

1:49 pm

Gadget

How's the grid today?

1:49 pm

Riverdance

well done Jay

1:49 pm

hurshy

slightly easier than yesterday

1:50 pm

Riverdance

it bites gadget

1:50 pm

Gadget

Yeah...it seems random

1:50 pm

Riverdance

glad I am not the only one to dream about word games

1:50 pm

hurshy

or was it saturday? whatever the day was with the hard one.

1:50 pm

Boobear

clue for pa 7 pls

1:50 pm

Riverdance

sorry boo dont have it

1:51 pm

Kaplan the Magne

yesterday's was unappealing. Now I'm at work and anything but work is appealing.

1:51 pm

jmcnrick

sounds like a reasonable dream to me ch1212

1:51 pm

jmcnrick

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

1:51 pm

sciencegeek

better than the ones i have!

1:51 pm

sciencegeek

i need dark chocolate NOW

1:52 pm

crosshair

i once had a dream of a grid of a grid with four 17 letter words lol

1:52 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Sexy babble dreams? Dreams with grids with dirty words?

1:52 pm

ch1212

In the dream, I was struggling with the 7 word grid and feeling really stupid, then I read the chat log, and Haz was having a hard time too -- then I didn't feel so bad.

1:52 pm

jmcnrick

*rummages in pb cabinet for dark chocolate for science*

1:52 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Dark Chocolate- yes!

1:52 pm

crosshair

mm i have a stutter today

1:52 pm

hurshy

i had a very nice dream about casey, from american idol, the other night... sigh.

1:53 pm

ch1212

Why, hurshy! Do tell!

1:53 pm

jmcnrick

*tosses pieces of dark chocolate in various directions throughout the chog*

1:53 pm

Riverdance

remember this is a family site....

1:53 pm

Soodlebum

Hi everybody. Could I get a clue for the LO 6/27, please?

1:53 pm

sciencegeek

oh...sigh

1:53 pm

hurshy

he had a GORGEOUS piece of property with a river. we were in love and i was going to move there and live with him. i will skip the x-rated elements.

1:53 pm

sciencegeek

it is an asian fruit.......

1:53 pm

Riverdance

sorry soodle - dont have that one either

1:54 pm

sciencegeek

use the high tile

1:54 pm

ch1212

sood, it uses the high tile

1:54 pm

sciencegeek

small little orange fruit......

1:54 pm

sciencegeek

lo plus dreaded gym exercise drop the curvy lette

1:54 pm

sciencegeek

letter

1:54 pm

Soodlebum

Ah! Thanks so much Science, and CH

1:54 pm

ch1212

Wow, hurshy ... gosh... you go, girl!

1:55 pm

hurshy

ack, what's bimbo GOP lady doing in the grid, yuck yuck yuck

1:55 pm

hurshy

oh, give my subconscious all the credit, ch1212. lol

1:56 pm

hurshy

ack, what's bimbo GOP lady doing in the grid, yuck yuck yuck

1:56 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Bimbo GOP lady gets herself everywhere.

1:56 pm

hurshy

hey how did that happen??

1:56 pm

Kaplan the Magne

But she is not a word.

1:56 pm

jmbdobie2

greetings all!

1:56 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Among the other things she is not.

1:56 pm

hurshy

yes, i wasn't avoiding saying her name bc of the pb, i was just avoiding saying it.

1:57 pm

Kaplan the Magne

I know you weren't- I was just saying it is another thing she is not qualified to be.

1:58 pm

hurshy

:)

1:58 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Poor Sarah- can't even be a word!

1:58 pm

hurshy

i wonder who i find more annoying, her or paris hilton?

1:58 pm

Boobear

clue for the last pa 6/21

1:58 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Do you folks out of the USA think we are completely crazy that this woman is even an issue?

1:59 pm

ch1212

my last is hamburger pa6

1:59 pm

dcseain

pa6 leather shoes

1:59 pm

hurshy

(i'm not out of the USA)

1:59 pm

dcseain

oops, ch1212 is right

1:59 pm

crosshair

have some nice beer from Holland chilling in the fridge called "grolsch" whos comming lover for bbq beefs ribs?

1:59 pm

hurshy

dc, that's not even in the grid

1:59 pm

crosshair

over

1:59 pm

Kaplan the Magne

But your flag?

2:00 pm

dcseain

oh, right, that has a T at the end :)

2:00 pm

hurshy

(see my profile)

2:00 pm

EvaNadine

*shakes fist in mock anger at hurshy*
because of you, im STILL dancing to glee songs!

2:00 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Too much work.

2:00 pm

hurshy

in the midnight hour, i can feel your pow'r

2:00 pm

Uneaixoise

I love Glee!!!!!!!!!

2:00 pm

hurshy

well basically, i'm a wannabe brit.

2:01 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Gotcha.

2:01 pm

Uneaixoise

hursh, did you see Young Victoria? wonderful!

2:01 pm

hurshy

my politics are a few hundred years out of date - i'm a loyalist. think the american revolution was a big mistake.

2:01 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Sometimes I wonder.

2:02 pm

crosshair

ok ,crossy is gonna eat all these honey garlic coated bbq ribs all by his lonesome then.......

2:02 pm

Kaplan the Magne

But that damn stamp act...

2:02 pm

hurshy

the upside is that when your politics are completely irrelevant, you never get into arguments about them.

2:02 pm

hurshy

une, i have not yet seen it. will keep an eye out.

2:02 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Brilliant!

2:02 pm

Uneaixoise

it's out on DVD!!

2:03 pm

hurshy

so are a zillion other things in my netflix queue! :)

2:03 pm

Uneaixoise

got it from Redbox for a dollar! :-)

2:04 pm

crosshair

politics is something that people in sits talk about to get elected into to power and never deliver on,so i tend to ignore them

2:04 pm

Gadget

Why isn't "alto" accepted!?

2:04 pm

Christine

Hurshy, you can stop worrying, Honey - we're planning to take back the colony ... the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. and the bridge at Lake Havasu ... we'r inching our way across the countryside.

2:04 pm

crosshair

suits

2:04 pm

Uneaixoise

it is, gadget

2:04 pm

Kaplan the Magne

Oh good lord, are the British coming again?

2:05 pm

Christine

WE'RE HERE!!!

2:05 pm

crosshair

to the pb with ye gadget

2:05 pm

redturtlehead

Hello all, good evening afternoon, morning!

2:06 pm

Uneaixoise

hey, red :-)

2:06 pm

crosshair

howdy red

2:06 pm

Boobear

clue for pa 7 please

2:06 pm

Gadget

Oops. My bad.

2:07 pm

redturtlehead

i needed it gadget, so thank you~

2:08 pm

redturtlehead

and I am finally at half way.

2:08 pm

hurshy

but the british never HAD california!

2:08 pm

Uneaixoise

me too, red . . . barely! LOL

2:08 pm

redturtlehead

I also would like to announce to all who care that I have just gotten a most lovely job offer....I'm in shock.

2:08 pm

hurshy

that was those dratted spaniards.

2:09 pm

Uneaixoise

wonderful, red!!!

2:09 pm

hurshy

oh, man, i want a lovely job offer!!! what is it, red??

2:09 pm

dcseain

congrats, on the job, red

2:09 pm

EvaNadine

congrats red!!

2:09 pm

redturtlehead

yes, I think if I can stand it, it will be the one to bank for retirement.

2:10 pm

Uneaixoise

wowser!

2:10 pm

hurshy

if there's a possibility it's almost can't-stand-able, that doesn't sound that lovely.

2:10 pm

redturtlehead

Its so odd. The same job, (Emergency) different hospital, but somehow almost 4.00 more an hour, and with the shift ifferentials, It will be almost 10.00 more an hour.

2:11 pm

dcseain

nice. is it a no-divert facility or somesuch then?

2:11 pm

hurshy

well that does sound niiiiiiice. what is the standing it question???

2:11 pm

redturtlehead

I work at a no divert facility now.

2:11 pm

redturtlehead

DIvert is rare in Florida.

2:12 pm

dcseain

ah, okay :)

2:12 pm

Scrabbler

Aw, the newborn was adorable.

2:12 pm

Uneaixoise

howdy, scrabs :-)

2:12 pm

redturtlehead

the other nice part of the job offer is that the hospital is only 2 miles from home, and I get a 50% dicount on my gym membership that I already have....

2:12 pm

hurshy

*still waiting for the con shoe to drop*

2:12 pm

Uneaixoise

sounds terrific, red!

2:12 pm

redturtlehead

Scrabbs! Babies!!!

2:13 pm

redturtlehead

Well, it's a unknown facility. It could be that there are not nice people there, or somesuch, but...there are not many openings, so, that is usually a good sign.

2:13 pm

dcseain

very nice, red :)

2:13 pm

dcseain

hi' scrabbs

2:13 pm

Scrabbler

Woo hoo, Red! i am so happy for you!

2:14 pm

hurshy

it sounded worse than that cause you said "if i can stand it". you must just be a pessimist like me!

2:14 pm

Scrabbler

There are always unknowns when taking a new job.

2:14 pm

redturtlehead

I am always nervous about going into a place unseen. Oh And they gave me a sign on Bonus as well.

2:14 pm

redturtlehead

Scrabbs who had a baby?

2:15 pm

HarryHood

en6>

2:15 pm

redturtlehead

DC, I need some advice about salt....Can I ask about cooking and salt?

2:15 pm

dcseain

sure thing

2:15 pm

Scrabbler

I am at the Indian Reservation Health Ctr on Mondays and I just saw a newborn. I love newborns wherever I see them.

2:15 pm

Christine

PA7/36 refers to 'near the ear' -

2:15 pm

Scrabbler

sa4 = in grid

2:15 pm

redturtlehead

ooooh Scrabbs.

2:16 pm

Scrabbler

You worked on a res in NM in the past, Red.

2:16 pm

redturtlehead

Well, Lately I have been cooking things and adding salt and it is Always seeming to be too much, even if I do the taste test. so is there something else I could use instead of salt that would not be so, well salty????

2:16 pm

Christine

Hurshy, I think Drake or ERaleigh sailed up the left coast, so it should be ours (Britain).

2:17 pm

redturtlehead

Not too fond of New Meixco, I admit.

2:17 pm

dcseain

how early in the cooking process re you adding the sa4?

2:17 pm

redturtlehead

Well, if what CHristine says is true, there is always Florida.

2:17 pm

EvaNadine

sea salt has a salty flavor without being as bad for you...

2:17 pm

redturtlehead

enters PB with EvaN.

2:17 pm

dcseain

and how fin a grind of sa4 are you using?

2:18 pm

dcseain

and iodized or non-iodizide?

2:18 pm

redturtlehead

For spaghetti, I put it in the water...ahead of time and then try to add to taste...

2:18 pm

EvaNadine

heh, its ok, red. we can celebrate the job offer in there. ;)

2:18 pm

Christine

Go to Penzey.com, they have a substitute that might be right for you.

2:18 pm

redturtlehead

Iodized...and fairly regular size, I am not a salt aficionado.

2:18 pm

redturtlehead

Darn. Hands out champers to Eva! with strawberries...

2:18 pm

dcseain

boiling pasta - add sa4 to water, if desired, and add no more to pasta, as cheese add sa4 too.

2:18 pm

redturtlehead

And SA**

2:19 pm

crosshair

i have no time for pessimisim in my life any more,there is no tomorrow ,or yesterday just today to live to its fullest,i used to be a type a high tension,3 cappachino workaholic on his way to a nice 401k and a heart attack..life in last five years has made me a wiser person,my big chore today is to set my boy up with some roller blades and take a walkabout to find a pretty flower for my wifes hair;)

2:19 pm

dcseain

ah, get a coarser grain, at least coarse kosher. easier to see and control

2:19 pm

redturtlehead

cheese, and Sa** of course...

2:19 pm

crosshair

i use a nice coarse mediterranian sea salt;)

2:20 pm

redturtlehead

Dc that will help a lot, I never even thought about that...

2:20 pm

dcseain

add it early - in the sautee part of cooking process, adding more as early as possible.

2:20 pm

Riverdance

Oh Crossy, how I wish I had one of you......

2:20 pm

crosshair

;)

2:20 pm

jmbdobie2

96 left back to work ... bbl

2:20 pm

redturtlehead

hi and bye jmbdobie.

2:21 pm

redturtlehead

Wow, this is really very helpful DC, I am amazed at how difficult cooking is for me.

2:21 pm

HarryHood

2 left and the babies are waking

2:21 pm

dcseain

if something is too sa4y, add spice, and vice-versa

2:21 pm

dcseain

spice - not herb

2:21 pm

HarryHood

vi6 or en6?

2:22 pm

crosshair

too acidic add pinch of sugar

2:22 pm

Riverdance

woohoo - A's are done

2:22 pm

crosshair

depending on what you are brewing of course

2:22 pm

crosshair

yaa for mnh!

2:23 pm

redturtlehead

harry sorry do not have either.

2:23 pm

Riverdance

me either harry

2:23 pm

wht

vi6 is a winner

2:23 pm

dcseain

nor i, though i found the en7

2:23 pm

crosshair

vi 6 = military letter ident alpha,tango lima vi****

2:23 pm

redturtlehead

I made a vindaloo curry the other day, which I usually do well at, and the salt of it, well....was just overpowering. I should have added more spice...

2:23 pm

redturtlehead

hi wht.

2:24 pm

redturtlehead

thanks!

2:24 pm

dcseain

:)

2:24 pm

dcseain

it was from a south Indian i learned about the sa4/spice balance thing

2:24 pm

HarryHood

ty for vi6!

2:24 pm

crosshair

;)

2:25 pm

redturtlehead

I'm not a foodie but I do like the things I cook to be edible. this will help a lot. I was so mad to mess up the curry as it isnt cheap....

2:25 pm

crosshair

i know the feeling red,i did up a rigatoni ala vodka the other day,1 tsp of excess butter runied it;(

2:26 pm

wht

Hi red. I'm not really here. I am working

2:26 pm

crosshair

had to make a new batch

2:27 pm

redturtlehead

I ruined a potato casserole, a sinple dish with too much butter...

2:27 pm

redturtlehead

I am not at work, but still nice to see you wht.

2:27 pm

crosshair

its amazing how excess butter can do a dish in

2:27 pm

hurshy

oh the non-racist sexism!

2:28 pm

crosshair

que pasa?

2:28 pm

redturtlehead

One would think more butter would always be better.

2:28 pm

redturtlehead

Hurshy?

2:28 pm

hurshy

la6 counts but not the feminine form.

2:29 pm

redturtlehead

Ok, hurshy, I need a clue so I can be outraged also!

2:29 pm

Riverdance

I thought the same hurshy

2:29 pm

hurshy

the female form was used by sonia sotomayor when she said something about a wise la_____ woman

2:29 pm

dcseain

red, chow.com has great how-to videos and tips on a variety of topics, including sa4ing while coooking

2:30 pm

sammysmom

clue please for the in 8/60?

2:30 pm

HarryHood

in8 a couch potato is in8

2:31 pm

sammysmom

thanks- being a couch poitato, i giot it right away

2:32 pm

Riverdance

yay C's down - now enterring the dreaded E world

2:32 pm

HarryHood

I think i've tried all permutations for the en6

2:32 pm

HarryHood

I'm ready to call it a mistake and quit

2:32 pm

jmitch

25 to go and I haven't found anything Q.

2:32 pm

redturtlehead

thanks DC. I think I will bookmark it. and rats. I was going to get a pizza tonight, but...I have made a crockpot easy chicken encased in ushroom soup...

2:33 pm

redturtlehead

me neither jmitch. Hello.

2:33 pm

crosshair

jm,when you have a certain number of a product to deliver you have a qu***

2:33 pm

crosshair

and pl

2:33 pm

redturtlehead

thats helpful thanks cross hair.

2:34 pm

crosshair

np;)

2:34 pm

Boobear

can anyone clue the other qu 6 pls

2:34 pm

jmitch

t/y cross! what a "monday" puzzle!

2:34 pm

redturtlehead

hurshy I got the La word!!!

2:34 pm

crosshair

this grid has big teeth

2:35 pm

redturtlehead

thank you thanks you, and yes, the fem. form should be there too!

2:35 pm

HarryHood

got it.

2:35 pm

HarryHood

DONE

2:35 pm

Riverdance

fangs actually

2:35 pm

Boobear

you are right crossy

2:35 pm

Boobear

it bites bad

2:35 pm

HarryHood

want the en6?

2:35 pm

crosshair

fangs with venon

2:35 pm

crosshair

venom

2:35 pm

dcseain

congrats, harry

2:35 pm

Riverdance

yessss

2:35 pm

HarryHood

ty

2:35 pm

Riverdance

hooray for harry

2:35 pm

redturtlehead

en 6?

2:35 pm

HarryHood

think the pauly shore movie en6 man, but replace the final vowel

2:36 pm

crosshair

yaa for harry!

2:36 pm

Riverdance

thought I had tried that - thanks harry

2:36 pm

Scrabbler

Back. Finished last patient. I have to stay another 20 min.

2:36 pm

HarryHood

i.e. femenize it, to make up for the la6 sexism

2:36 pm

HarryHood

yeah, I thought I'd tried it too

2:36 pm

Scrabbler

Crossy, help with that vi clue please?

2:37 pm

redturtlehead

after some google, I got it Harry, very many thanks.

2:37 pm

crosshair

.v clues are mostly lost on me.with the garbage they show in the cable packages,i get my entertainment from movies off of tape and dvd

2:37 pm

HarryHood

yw

2:37 pm

crosshair

ok scrabbs alpha,tango,bravo vi**** zulu

2:37 pm

crosshair

a winner of a fight

2:38 pm

HarryHood

crossy this one was particularly garbagey

2:38 pm

crosshair

what was garbagy?

2:38 pm

jmitch

notas

2:39 pm

HarryHood

this pauly shore movie....sorry got my wires crossed'

2:39 pm

jmitch

that was dumb

2:39 pm

Scrabbler

Aha, Crossy. I was doing viat...following your alpha, tango...I am a moron.

2:39 pm

crosshair

never seen the show lol

2:39 pm

Scrabbler

63 to go. This is painful.

2:39 pm

crosshair

lol,you just dont watch as many war movies as ole crossy :)

2:39 pm

Scrabbler

Roger that, Crossy.

2:40 pm

HarryHood

bye bye! gonna go change the kiddos

2:40 pm

Scrabbler

Bye HH

2:40 pm

crosshair

common soldier,lets get this grid..you wanna live forever or what? lol

2:41 pm

Scrabbler

We're in the trenches, Crossy, getting a barage of enemy fire here.

2:41 pm

crosshair

lol

2:42 pm

Scrabbler

You cover me while I go after the right side of the grid!

2:42 pm

crosshair

remember courage is not a abcense of fear,it is just being able to hold of terror a little longer than the rest

2:43 pm

crosshair

dont let that qu flank you scrabby

2:43 pm

Boobear

clue for the first qu 6 pls

2:43 pm

Scrabbler

I already creamed my pants--the fear got to me. LOL

2:43 pm

crosshair

ahh sun tan lo****

2:43 pm

Scrabbler

qu + last 4 letters of down under continent

2:43 pm

crosshair

lol.poop washes off

2:44 pm

Scrabbler

Or I could swap pants with another soldier

2:44 pm

crosshair

now yer talkin

2:44 pm

sciencegeek

back again HATIN on this GRID homies!

2:45 pm

Scrabbler

I know how to survive, Crossy.

2:45 pm

Scrabbler

Me too, SG. 60 more to tease out of this grid.

2:45 pm

sciencegeek

why are you swapping pants???? LOL What happened in here while I was away?!

2:46 pm

crosshair

ohhh..youn all should see these 3 racks of beef ribs marinating in da kitchen....sorry for all those grazers out there;0

2:46 pm

redturtlehead

taking a break as crossy and scrabber swap pants...

2:46 pm

Scrabbler

We're soldiers here, SG, now cover me while I attack this grid. I'm going in.

2:46 pm

crosshair

lol science

2:46 pm

sciencegeek

i'll eat them!

2:46 pm

Scrabbler

SG, give me your pants.

2:46 pm

sciencegeek

Okay I need clues for the last two na's please someone smarter than me.....

2:47 pm

Scrabbler

I have plural of hardware used with a hammer

2:47 pm

wildcat17

science I have na5 pl the na4 right before it and na5 innocent

2:47 pm

crosshair

i boiled them for 2 hours,then sink them into a honey garlic/hickory sauce for 3 hours then let the flames of the bbq kiss them for 15 min....mmmmm

2:47 pm

sciencegeek

got one!
Need the na 5/16 second one

2:48 pm

sciencegeek

yea! ty wild

2:48 pm

wildcat17

yw

2:48 pm

sciencegeek

boiled them!!! that's a sin

2:48 pm

crosshair

you have to or tey take forev er science

2:49 pm

crosshair

boil first ,marinate,then bbq

2:49 pm

sciencegeek

no - last two??

2:49 pm

wildcat17

no5 - idea

2:49 pm

wildcat17

no6 idea (sorry)

2:50 pm

wildcat17

no5 adj form of no4 before it

2:50 pm

sciencegeek

ty

2:50 pm

sciencegeek

I have been here way too long

2:50 pm

Pinikula

hidee ho neighbors

2:50 pm

wildcat17

yw

2:50 pm

sciencegeek

well, you aren't from around these parts, are you, crossy????

2:51 pm

crosshair

nope

2:51 pm

sciencegeek

lol they would run you out of Texas talking about boiling a brisket

2:51 pm

Scrabbler

He's a northerner, a Canuck.

2:51 pm

sciencegeek

I know! I was making a "funny"

2:51 pm

crosshair

we bbq fast up here before the meat freezes to the bbq lol

2:51 pm

sciencegeek

a Loon

2:52 pm

sciencegeek

lol crossy!

2:53 pm

Scrabbler

I cannot stand the suspense. Our Sabres are playing the Bruins tonight. Bruins are up 3-2 in series. Game is in Boston tonight.

2:53 pm

crosshair

you have not lived till you have been out in minus 35 temp with the wind blowing and 2 of your buddies are holding up a tarp for a wind break so you can run the bbq lol

2:53 pm

sciencegeek

fi 7 anyone smarter than me, pls?

2:53 pm

Scrabbler

That's determination, Crossy.

2:53 pm

crosshair

indeed

2:54 pm

Scrabbler

It's not fiction. I tried that.

2:54 pm

sciencegeek

i just did too

2:54 pm

wildcat17

same beginning different ending

2:54 pm

sciencegeek

HELP I hate this grid

2:54 pm

wildcat17

like superla****

2:54 pm

sciencegeek

yea ty wild

2:55 pm

Scrabbler

TY, wildcat!

2:55 pm

sciencegeek

no more f's

2:55 pm

wildcat17

yw

2:55 pm

Scrabbler

I need 4 f's.

2:55 pm

sciencegeek

on to the l's...i will not finish today

2:55 pm

Scrabbler

And 4 e's

2:56 pm

Scrabbler

Phantom = spatial

2:57 pm

lmj643

i keep wanting to enter "splat"

2:57 pm

Scrabbler

Hi lmj

2:58 pm

lmj643

hey scrab

2:58 pm

Scrabbler

At 112/52 it is time for me to be done at this office and head home. I will return here later.

3:00 pm

hurshy

saaaaaid if you feel like givin me a lifetime of devotion
if you've got the no6
i second that emotion

3:01 pm

Riverdance

hurshy is still stinging - gotta luv it!

3:02 pm

sciencegeek

i see a disco ball in the pb

3:03 pm

Riverdance

crossy - we cook our ribs first too - we simmer them in a small bath of water for 2 hours - covered (on the grill)

3:03 pm

crosshair

same as boiling first

3:03 pm

sciencegeek

first ta 5 please pretty please

3:04 pm

hurshy

i messed it up though

3:04 pm

crosshair

it is easier if you cannot spend 3 hours in front of a slow going bbq..they would not find me till ice out in the spring lol

3:04 pm

hurshy

oh well.

3:05 pm

Riverdance

they end up falling off the bone tender - oh now I cant wait for ribs - who started this anyway

3:05 pm

crosshair

i did,i have 3 racks in a maranade bath

3:05 pm

sciencegeek

sounds delicious

3:05 pm

Riverdance

funny, we do that on the gas grill but do the finish cooking on charcoal

3:05 pm

crosshair

charcoal is best

3:06 pm

Riverdance

no one noticed hurshy - shhh

3:06 pm

sciencegeek

i like to use some wood also for the flavor

3:06 pm

Riverdance

you got that right crossy -no better flavor than grilling on charcoal

3:06 pm

crosshair

you light the charcoal and in 3 beers it is ready for the ribs;))

3:07 pm

Riverdance

your timing is perfecto!!!

3:07 pm

crosshair

;))))

3:07 pm

Riverdance

now I have got to get serious here - back to the E's

3:07 pm

crosshair

yes,the grid need my attention as well

3:08 pm

Riverdance

just shoot me *whispering - always hated E's*

3:08 pm

Riverdance

why couldnt the 7 be a plural of the 6 - hmmph

3:12 pm

hurshy

because the world is just that cruel

3:12 pm

crosshair

lol i had the fl 7/40 for ages now but it took me till now to get the fl4/7

3:13 pm

hurshy

it's a fl4, fl4 world, it's a fl4 fl4 world
i'm convinced it's fl4 as a welcoming mat...

3:13 pm

crosshair

lol i think the earth is shaped like an egg

3:14 pm

hurshy

that's part of a song from stan freeberg's history of the united states of america volume one

3:14 pm

sciencegeek

pa 7?????

3:15 pm

Riverdance

**thinking** may skip E's and go back later for a fresh look - OK on to F's

3:15 pm

hurshy

kind ferdinand sings to columbus about how the earth is fl4 and he's crazy, and columbus sings back to him
i'm convinced it's round and it's gonna be found
when all the results are in
it's a round world now and it's always been!

3:15 pm

sciencegeek

nm

3:15 pm

periwinkle

hello all

3:15 pm

periwinkle

help with ar6 pls

3:16 pm

Boobear

hi peri

3:16 pm

Riverdance

hi peri

3:16 pm

hurshy

and the crew sings
yo ho ho and a dramamine
we are loyal subjects of the king and queen
but what kind of nut would you have to be
to borrow a ship and put out to sea
when you don't know what's on the other side!

3:17 pm

hurshy

there's also a great line about how surprised columbus thinks ferdinand will be when the ship pulls in at miami

3:18 pm

Gadget

This grid bites

3:18 pm

Riverdance

hurshy - I want what you are having right now

3:18 pm

periwinkle

yes it does, Gadget, I dislike it more than yesterdays

3:18 pm

Riverdance

J A W S

3:18 pm

hurshy

i had a couple of shortbread cookies...

3:19 pm

crosshair

now that we look at it,we should of left the whole thing to the indians in the south,the first nation people and the inuit up north,they might of not messed it up as much as we have;/

3:19 pm

lynxxx

ar & artist R** Lichte*s*ein

3:19 pm

hurshy

MIGHT not??

3:19 pm

Boobear

clue for sa 6 pls

3:19 pm

hurshy

think it's practically guaranteed.

3:19 pm

crosshair

would not

3:20 pm

crosshair

some of my best friends a first nations people and every time i visit i feel like i should say sorry lol

3:21 pm

lynxxx

sa6 a solution made with salt but change vowel on end

3:21 pm

crosshair

ty lynxx

3:21 pm

Riverdance

thanks lynxxx

3:21 pm

Boobear

ty lynxxx

3:22 pm

crosshair

when a landord tosses you out he ev***s you

3:23 pm

lynxxx

make that an 8 too Cross

3:23 pm

sciencegeek

et 5/16 pls? one of my last two

3:23 pm

crosshair

ohh! ty lynxx

3:23 pm

Riverdance

I need the last ev7 please

3:24 pm

sciencegeek

nm

3:24 pm

lynxxx

et5.16 rhymes with Ms Merman

3:24 pm

Riverdance

no no no I need that one

3:24 pm

sciencegeek

need the in 8/60 for a finish!

3:24 pm

bichon

ev 7 one who does the deed

3:24 pm

sciencegeek

like gasoline

3:24 pm

Riverdance

got it thanks

3:24 pm

cybernan

in 8: not very mobile

3:25 pm

crosshair

american blended gas

3:25 pm

Riverdance

**slap**

3:26 pm

Riverdance

e's, f's h's done - yay

3:26 pm

Riverdance

i's done

3:27 pm

crosshair

gooo mom!

3:28 pm

cybernan

hello everyone -- just signed on with 70 to go

3:28 pm

lynxxx

hi Nan

3:28 pm

Riverdance

Hi Nan

3:31 pm

Boobear

Hi Nan

3:31 pm

Boobear

clue for su 5/16

3:32 pm

cybernan

su 5/16: grumpy

3:32 pm

Ormal

rebellion

3:33 pm

Riverdance

Hi Ormal

3:34 pm

Ormal

Hi Mom. How are you?

3:34 pm

Riverdance

I'm Good - Had a vacation day today - nice not to have to go to work

3:35 pm

Ormal

Awesome. Vacation days are great.

3:35 pm

Riverdance

Was up at our timeshare last night so took our time and came back today - kids went in the pool. Played some ping pong. Took a walk - very relaxing

3:36 pm

Mom

hi all
Oh mom, how is it going?

3:36 pm

Riverdance

Going good - day 5 you know - making it

3:37 pm

lynxxx

hi Mom

3:37 pm

cybernan

did you get the su 5 boobear?

3:37 pm

Mom

excellent Mom, I am so proud of you

3:37 pm

Mom

HI Lynxxx

3:37 pm

Ormal

Have you tried to bite anyone's head off yet Mom?

3:37 pm

Riverdance

thanks - have those moments but hanging in

3:38 pm

Riverdance

OHHHH yeah - lucky husband is still alive after Friday night (day 2)

3:38 pm

Mom

I have to tell on mom --- last week she was referring to herself as the bride of Chucky.

3:39 pm

Ormal

LOL! Mine quit at the same time as me. I thought we'd end up divorced for a while we were both so nasty to each other.

3:39 pm

Riverdance

that was day 2 at work - got much worse when I got home - Ormal I could use your name

3:39 pm

cybernan

have you tried eating an orange every time you get a craving, mom?

3:39 pm

Mom

I think by far day 2 has been the worse for you to date

3:39 pm

Ormal

Have at the name Momn. Satan's Mistress made me happy! :D

3:39 pm

Riverdance

mine doesnt understand why this is so hard after 38 years of smokiing - hmmm - I made sure he knew

3:40 pm

Boobear

Hi Mom

3:40 pm

Mom

Hi Boobear

3:40 pm

Riverdance

Hi Boo

3:40 pm

Mom

probably in no uncertain terms Mom

3:40 pm

Riverdance

I need to get some nan - have been drinking daughters juice - V8 splash fruit medley

3:41 pm

cybernan

I found eating oranges really helped

3:41 pm

Riverdance

oh Mom - very lucky kids werent around - they would have gotten a vocabulary lesson

3:41 pm

Ormal

The best success rates are for those who go to support groups. If you're not attending, make sure to keep taking encouragement from those of us who have done it. I had smoked for 20 years when I quit.

3:42 pm

Ormal

You can do it, and every day will be hell, but it's worth it, if for no other reason than keeping the doctor bills down.

3:42 pm

bichon

I stoped smoking after 17 because my 5 y.o. cried that he wanted me to stop

3:42 pm

Riverdance

I cant thank you all enough for your support. Have friends too that are great. Just my immediate family doesnt get it. Its all about me anyway - something I did on my own and will take care of on my own.

3:42 pm

Mom

Hi Bichon

3:42 pm

bichon

hi Mom

3:43 pm

Mom

I think your daughter and son get it Mom

3:43 pm

lynxxx

43 years for me

3:43 pm

Ormal

Good strong mind and spirit Mom. I'm proud of you and I totally understand.

3:44 pm

Riverdance

Even with smoking so long - I have been very healthy. If my doctor only told me years ago that your lungs sound like crap, I would have quit sooner, but every year they say you everything sounds great .....

3:44 pm

bichon

I haven't had a cigarette for 33 years

3:44 pm

Riverdance

wow lynxxx and bichon

3:44 pm

Ormal

I have to run out of here fast tho. It's later than I thought and I have to get dinner going. Take care!

3:44 pm

Mom

congratulations to all of you who have quit

3:44 pm

Riverdance

well I have an impressive 5 days - let me say that again - 5 days

3:45 pm

lynxxx

bye Ormal

3:45 pm

Riverdance

I need to do that too - bye ormal

3:45 pm

JBV

hello and congrats to Mom and bichon - 5 days, 5 years, it's all a great success!

3:45 pm

cybernan

clue for the pa 8, please?

3:46 pm

Riverdance

I dont see an 8 nan

3:46 pm

bichon

there isn't one nan

3:46 pm

lynxxx

no pa8, there is a 7 apparently

3:46 pm

cybernan

oh -- thought a pa 8 was called.

3:46 pm

cybernan

have ev and in -- what am I missing?

3:47 pm

bichon

two in's

3:48 pm

lynxxx

another in, blows things up

3:48 pm

bichon

and they are not related

3:48 pm

Mom

bye Ormal

3:48 pm

Mom

bye Ormal

Hi JBV

3:48 pm

Mom

bye Ormal

3:48 pm

Riverdance

we have a lazy IN and we have an overachiever IN - go figure!

3:48 pm

Mom

hi JBV

3:48 pm

cybernan

ah -- ty lynxxx

3:48 pm

Mom

screwy computer today

3:49 pm

Mom

and an ev for those who don't pay their rent

3:49 pm

Riverdance

Hi JBV - sorry didnt mean to ignore you - I really need to get supper started anyway - bb in a bit

3:49 pm

JBV

ok, mom, have fun

3:51 pm

Joanne123

not getting the lazy in8

3:51 pm

Joanne123

hi all

3:52 pm

lynxxx

looks at your A's Jo, hi

3:52 pm

Dorens

hi all.. joanne, first find an adjective that is the opposite

3:52 pm

cybernan

in 8: not mobile

3:52 pm

bichon

firewords, anyone want a clue or two?

3:53 pm

lynxxx

Congrats Bichon!

3:53 pm

Dorens

good job bichon.

3:53 pm

Joanne123

tytyty

3:53 pm

Joanne123

wtg bichon

3:53 pm

Mom

congrats Bichon

3:53 pm

Mom

HI DOrens

3:53 pm

Boobear

good job bichon

3:53 pm

Mom

bye bye Momneedshelp

3:54 pm

Dorens

hi mom. how is kentucky today... avoid the tornados?

3:54 pm

cybernan

congrats, bichon -- have 2 more to find and then I will list

3:54 pm

Mom

Kentucky is gray and windy but thankfully no tornadoes

3:54 pm

Dorens

(sorry i'm so out of it... don't really know where the tornados hit.. need to get back to at least reading the front page of the paper)

3:54 pm

cybernan

wish I could find the other u, though

3:54 pm

Mom

we did have a tornado watch though

3:55 pm

Mom

I have a up 4/6 Nan

3:55 pm

Dorens

i only have up4/6 nan. doubt you need that one

3:55 pm

cybernan

me too, mom

3:55 pm

stidmama

(((Doren))) how are you? hey all! *waves*

3:55 pm

Dorens

i'm good stid... and you?

3:55 pm

Mom

Hi Stid

3:55 pm

stidmama

taking a short break from thinking about curriculum... going to try to get close to 25 left before 2:15... (at 52 now)

3:55 pm

lynxxx

hi Stid

3:55 pm

JBV

Hi stid and hi doren -

3:55 pm

JBV

and nan

3:56 pm

stidmama

hye JBV

3:56 pm

stidmama

or hey... *sigh*

3:56 pm

cybernan

hi jbv

3:56 pm

Dorens

hi jbv

3:56 pm

JBV

doren, I got a chance to see a traumatic loss team in action today - what an amazing job they do! - have you done this?

3:57 pm

stidmama

it's nice to see you-all I am so rarely on this time of day anymore.

3:57 pm

Joanne123

ok 101 and listing

3:57 pm

lynxxx

ur6.24 ends sounds like the room in the ceiling

3:57 pm

Dorens

yes jbv... it is rare but effective when needed

3:58 pm

cybernan

ty -- 50 to go and listing

3:58 pm

Joanne123

ty lyn

3:58 pm

stidmama

thanks for the UR

3:58 pm

Boobear

clue for ta 5/16

3:58 pm

stidmama

go nan go!

3:58 pm

Dorens

how did the kids hold up? i'm guessing her immediate students had some issues

3:58 pm

Dorens

ty lyn

3:58 pm

Dorens

ta 5 rhymes with the mob

3:59 pm

JBV

not only the students, it was the teachers that needed the most support - tough in the early morning, but by afternoon, it was better

3:59 pm

stidmama

(keep the great clues coming!)

3:59 pm

JBV

they will be available again tomorrow and maybe Wednesday

3:59 pm

Dorens

sure tough on the teachers.... hit much too close.

3:59 pm

Nancy Boy

gidday ladies! (and secret lurking gents)

3:59 pm

stidmama

are you in the tornado place JBV?

3:59 pm

cybernan

huh -- missed one of the singers

3:59 pm

stidmama

well about time you showed up NancyBoy! *hugs*

3:59 pm

Boobear

ty Dorens

4:00 pm

JBV

no, fortunately, no tornados here (NJ)

4:00 pm

Dorens

maybe someone might ask for clues for the q's?

4:00 pm

JBV

hi Nancy Boy!

4:00 pm

lynxxx

hi NB

4:00 pm

Nancy Boy

heyyyy Stid! how've you been? :)

4:00 pm

stidmama

en 6 please?

4:00 pm

periwinkle

hello all!!

4:00 pm

stidmama

and is the EV 7 fishy if I have the 8?

4:00 pm

stidmama

hey peri!

4:00 pm

stidmama

did you decide on a car?

4:00 pm

Dorens

nb. what a cutie!

4:00 pm

cybernan

hi peri

4:01 pm

Dorens

YES stid

4:01 pm

lynxxx

ev7 is the nasty person who did it

4:01 pm

Vicuna

ev7 - the one who performs the ev8

4:01 pm

cybernan

en 6: different last vowel from the town in CA

4:01 pm

redturtlehead

have returned. Is it me or lately have all the grids been a bit wee bit more difficult?

4:01 pm

Vicuna

qu5 - permissable amount, qu6 - pl

4:01 pm

JBV

have fun everyone - taking a break for dinner - be back later

4:01 pm

lynxxx

not you Red, hi

4:01 pm

stidmama

thanks vi! how's life going out your way?

4:01 pm

stidmama

hey red!

4:01 pm

Vicuna

qu6 - ends like kangaroo continent

4:01 pm

Vicuna

Hello, all!

4:01 pm

Dorens

they have been.... challenging. Hi vi. you're not doing Somerville openstudios this weekend are you?

4:01 pm

stidmama

(((JBV))) be well.

4:01 pm

fuquayvarina

hi red, I think so too, at least this one is a b5

4:01 pm

Dorens

by joanne

4:02 pm

stidmama

thanks for the Qu

4:02 pm

redturtlehead

ok good, I was starting to think I was regressing in ability!

4:02 pm

Vicuna

Hello, stidmama. On vacation last week, Open Studios this weekend, so busy busy busy. But well. How are you?

4:02 pm

periwinkle

still thinking about a car, possibly a Hyundai Accent. not sure used or new. Went to the AAA site, yes their prices are lower but do not include any additional dealer costs

4:02 pm

stidmama

brb phone

4:02 pm

Dorens

vi... somerville? going to be there sunday with phoebe and family

4:02 pm

Vicuna

Not Somerville. I'm doing Needham Open Studios! lol. Will you be in the neighborhood?

4:03 pm

redturtlehead

no more toyota, or honda Peri?

4:03 pm

periwinkle

but the end of the months seems to be the best time to buy a car.

4:03 pm

Vicuna

(oops, messages crossing.)

4:03 pm

periwinkle

out of my price range, red :(

4:03 pm

periwinkle

out of my price range, red :(

4:03 pm

Vicuna

I'd do SOmerville if it weren't the same weekend! =)

4:03 pm

Dorens

ah! too bad.. !! :-)

4:03 pm

redturtlehead

I was unaware of that, this is good information Peri!

4:04 pm

periwinkle

I do not like this grid

4:04 pm

Dorens

hey peri, toyotas have come WAY down in price lately

4:04 pm

Nancy Boy

Omg this chat is moving fast! Just caught your comment Dorens - thanks! Although why I was so surly I'll never know ;)

4:04 pm

periwinkle

why is that good information, red?

4:04 pm

Dorens

join the club, peri

4:04 pm

Dorens

cute can be surly, nb... not mutually exclusive

4:04 pm

redturtlehead

the end of the month thing peri, next time I buy a car I can plan better...

4:04 pm

periwinkle

I really have enjoyed my Toyota, not sure about another due to the news

4:05 pm

periwinkle

yes, they have to meet a certain quota

4:05 pm

lynxxx

en6 en & a small coctail hat is a fas****tor

4:05 pm

Vicuna

Hah, I'm sure NB can be cute - but I want no surly cuteness in this house! lol

4:05 pm

Vicuna

(Peri to the PB!)

4:05 pm

redturtlehead

well, only american made toyotas were recalled. Mine was made wholly in Japan and not recalled...

4:05 pm

lynxxx

Vi too!

4:05 pm

Nancy Boy

LOL Vic. In the years since that photo was taken, I've perked up a bit ;)

4:06 pm

Dorens

he might not even be cute anymore, vic. I found the haircut most appealing, and he feels the need to critcize it

4:06 pm

redturtlehead

Peri, its ok in the PB there is champange, sparkling water and strawberries. to celebrate my job. And left over from when a few of us had a discussion on sa** in cooking.

4:06 pm

periwinkle

what did I say?

4:06 pm

Dorens

oh, you think you look surly in the photo??? no, not at all.. just quietly suspicious (imho)

4:06 pm

periwinkle

what job, red?

4:06 pm

Vicuna

Ah yes, Doren. The hair. We know NB is very particular about his hair. =)

4:07 pm

Dorens

go back and read your words peri

4:07 pm

fuquayvarina

ooh, I missed the news, red! new job? did you get the infection control one?

4:07 pm

lynxxx

the q word Peri, and Vi the s word

4:07 pm

redturtlehead

I have a job offer that is remarkably much better than the one I am in now, financially. I am still sort of surprised.

4:07 pm

Dorens

i cut my boys hair in the same style... beatles (circa rubber soul) my ideal hair cut

4:07 pm

Dorens

oh nice news red

4:07 pm

Nancy Boy

LOL Dorens! Well come on...it was a bowl cut!!

4:07 pm

Vicuna

lol, true, Lynxxx. But Doren did it first!

4:08 pm

redturtlehead

Unfortunately Fuquay, I have not even been asked to interview for that, but the extra cash from this Emergency one will sweeten how I feel.

4:08 pm

lynxxx

Very nice news Red - Congrats

4:08 pm

Vicuna

Congrats, redturtle!

4:08 pm

fuquayvarina

bummer, red, but very good news on the $

4:08 pm

redturtlehead

it is nice. I just hope there is not some odd surprise out there.

4:08 pm

hego

before I go mad, does anyone have en7/36? Pls

4:09 pm

fuquayvarina

different hospital, red?

4:09 pm

Vicuna

en7/36 - en + fasten a necklace

4:09 pm

lynxxx

en7 en & hold really close

4:09 pm

periwinkle

hi there hego!

4:09 pm

redturtlehead

yes, 2 mies from my house. ots of side benefits.

4:09 pm

hego

Yikes! tyvm Lyn

4:10 pm

fuquayvarina

oh, nice. I would love a short commute like that

4:10 pm

stidmama

back. Mother had some suggestions for one of the lesson plans. :-D I am so lucky she knows this stuff!

4:10 pm

lynxxx

yw Hego, hi

4:10 pm

redturtlehead

I am very happy, but feeling a little dizzy about the whole offer, it seems too good to be true!!

4:10 pm

redturtlehead

And, most exciting today, I noted that my avacado pit, which I threw in a planter and forgot about seems to have sprouted....!!!!!

4:11 pm

fuquayvarina

understandable. you must be thinking, what's the catch

4:11 pm

stidmama

Li 6 the first please?

4:11 pm

stidmama

that's great, red!

4:12 pm

Vicuna

li6 - rhymes with Mr Borge

4:12 pm

Boobear

clue for vi 5 pls

4:12 pm

redturtlehead

how does one care for a fledgling avocado?

4:12 pm

Vicuna

sun, water... the usual stuff =)

4:13 pm

redturtlehead

nothing special?

4:13 pm

Dorens

water when dry, turn towards the sun from time to time... they are relatively simple

4:13 pm

cybernan

en 7, please?

4:13 pm

stidmama

thanks Vi

4:13 pm

Boobear

fireworks

4:13 pm

stidmama

YAY boo!

4:13 pm

Vicuna

Yay for Boobear!

4:13 pm

Dorens

good job boob

4:13 pm

cybernan

congrats boo

4:13 pm

redturtlehead

en cyber and as Vi said, to hold something very very close, or the connector on a neclace.

4:13 pm

fuquayvarina

yay, boo! what ws the vi5?

4:14 pm

Vicuna

Speaking of vi's - I'm a phantom today.

4:14 pm

Dorens

*glad fuq asked*

4:14 pm

redturtlehead

cool! I have been using my old fishtank water and all my plants are going crazy with the added fertilizers.

4:14 pm

cybernan

ty red

4:14 pm

redturtlehead

Congrats BOO!

4:14 pm

stidmama

LO 6 the first please?

4:14 pm

periwinkle

fi7 pls

4:14 pm

Vicuna

But my proper phantom is victuals. Also viands and vittles. I'm sensing a theme...

4:14 pm

Dorens

funny fruit stid

4:15 pm

lynxxx

lo6.27 Chinese fruit tree

4:15 pm

stidmama

thanks for the LO

4:15 pm

stidmama

*hides the choclits from vi until after supper*

4:15 pm

Dorens

same here vi.. kept looking for them. still waiting for the five, yes?

4:15 pm

Vicuna

fi7 - not factual

4:15 pm

stidmama

sounds like you're doing pretty well red, that's nice!

4:16 pm

Dorens

name that proper noun! our least favorite vp candidate

4:16 pm

Vicuna

I saw her in there. She nearly put me off my victuals.

4:17 pm

lynxxx

Horatio?

4:17 pm

hego

Fireworks

4:17 pm

hego

And just in time.

4:17 pm

Vicuna

Yay for hego!

4:17 pm

lynxxx

Congrats Hego!

4:17 pm

Dorens

she can have that effect, to be sure.
yay hego!

4:17 pm

SeanS

you can almost get Quale...

4:17 pm

hego

ty Lyn

4:18 pm

Dorens

sure, and he won't mind if we spell his name wrong, will he?

4:18 pm

hego

Hi All

4:18 pm

periwinkle

ty Vi

4:18 pm

periwinkle

yay for hego

4:18 pm

stidmama

there. down to 25 for later, and heading out for a while -- lesson plans, helping at the younger kid's school play, etc etc until I collapse into bed in a few hours. *waves good-bye and leaves choclits on the sideboard*

4:18 pm

SeanS

haha, Dorens :)

4:18 pm

stidmama

YAY hego!!!

4:18 pm

hego

Was ugly today.

4:18 pm

lynxxx

bye Stid

4:18 pm

Dorens

correction hego. IS ugly today

4:18 pm

Vicuna

Bye, stidmama! Hang in there!

4:18 pm

stidmama

*poof*

4:18 pm

hego

the grid, that is

4:18 pm

periwinkle

still 45 left :(, bbs

4:19 pm

hego

lol Dorens

4:19 pm

fuquayvarina

vi5?

4:19 pm

Dorens

thanks and bye stidders

4:19 pm

hego

Bye Stid

4:19 pm

Dorens

down to 9 and forced to list

4:19 pm

Mom

had to answer the door, now must be off to fix supper. {{Hugs}} to all of you

4:19 pm

hego

the one that gets the spoils, Fuq

4:20 pm

Dorens

bye then ((mom))

4:20 pm

hego

No, that's 6

4:20 pm

Mom

bye bye {{Dorens}}

4:20 pm

Dorens

and the 5 is...................

4:20 pm

Vicuna

The 5 seems to be unusually clue-resistant.

4:21 pm

hego

Oh! Sounds like La Dolce VI**. but extra cons

4:21 pm

Vicuna

Break time is over and I need to get back to work framing. Bye, all!

4:21 pm

fuquayvarina

ty, hego!

4:21 pm

hego

yw

4:21 pm

hego

Hi Vic

4:22 pm

hego

Or bye Vic

4:22 pm

Dorens

ty hego, belatedly

4:22 pm

cybernan

lo 6/27, please?

4:22 pm

fuquayvarina

bye, vic!

4:22 pm

hego

s'okay Dorens

4:22 pm

cybernan

nm -- found it

4:23 pm

Dorens

lo6 asian fruit

4:23 pm

hego

good, Nan

4:24 pm

fuquayvarina

help with 2nd row i?

4:24 pm

hego

Need to go cook. great nite All.

4:24 pm

Dorens

they're both 8's fuquay

4:25 pm

hego

only 2 i's In8's

4:25 pm

Dorens

nite hego. cook for me??

4:25 pm

hego

One is used to blow up tires.

4:26 pm

fuquayvarina

ty, hego

4:26 pm

hego

the other is lazy and the opposite of ac6/30

4:26 pm

hego

I would cook for you Dorens if I could lol.

4:26 pm

fuquayvarina

NBT at last

4:26 pm

hego

yw FuQ and really bye now

4:27 pm

hego

Poof!

4:27 pm

Dorens

i'm feeling very lazy myself right now. wish i had a wife

4:27 pm

fuquayvarina

bye hego, happy cooing

4:27 pm

fuquayvarina

cooking, that is

4:27 pm

Dorens

but happy (just monkeyed the first q word, that was bugging me)

4:28 pm

fuquayvarina

yay, dorens

4:29 pm

Gadget

Clue for the elusive q word? The non-amount one?

4:29 pm

redturtlehead

the qu plsu last 4 letters of the contnent down under.

4:29 pm

redturtlehead

sorry abuot myspellings.

4:30 pm

Dorens

i was afraid someone might ask.... ok.. sina *** non +i am not a ***r, i am telling the truth

4:30 pm

Gadget

Thanks!

4:30 pm

Dorens

and fireworks

4:30 pm

fuquayvarina

yay dorens!!!

4:30 pm

redturtlehead

YW gadget.

4:30 pm

lynxxx

congrats Dorens

4:31 pm

redturtlehead

Shoots off Roman candles and lettering that spels D*O*R*E*N*S* yayay!

4:32 pm

guernseygirl

good evening all

4:32 pm

Dorens

oh my. a royal celebration. thanks. any clues needed?

4:32 pm

redturtlehead

hi Guernsey, how have you been?

4:32 pm

lynxxx

hi Guernseygirl

4:32 pm

Dorens

hi guernsey

4:33 pm

fuquayvarina

I have ur6, what's the other U word?

4:33 pm

redturtlehead

its a up4,6 fuquay

4:33 pm

Dorens

up4/6 babblet

4:33 pm

guernseygirl

very good thanks, red. i am now 60 years old, as of Saturday and it's been a great weekend

4:33 pm

Dorens

welcome to the club guernsey... it's not so bad

4:33 pm

fuquayvarina

aha, forgot that babblet, thanks dorens

4:34 pm

redturtlehead

well happy belated birthday!

4:34 pm

guernseygirl

it sort of crept up on me, but the first two days have been fine.

4:34 pm

lynxxx

Happy Birthday Guernesgirl!

4:34 pm

guernseygirl

ty lynxxx

4:35 pm

cybernan

*!* ta da *!* - thanks for the help :)

4:36 pm

lynxxx

Congrats Nan!

4:36 pm

redturtlehead

congratuations Cyber Nan! Drags out roman candle box to shoot off CYBER****NAN****

4:36 pm

fuquayvarina

yay, nan!

4:36 pm

cybernan

happy birthday guernsey :)

4:36 pm

guernseygirl

and i've got fireworks too. hooray for nan, and thanks for the birthday wishes

4:37 pm

cybernan

repeat after me, " I may be 60 but I feel like 40"

4:37 pm

lynxxx

Congrats Guernsey!

4:37 pm

cybernan

hurray guernsey

4:37 pm

guernseygirl

strangely enough, the tile stats say that i only have 13 out of 14 s words.

4:37 pm

guernseygirl

i may be 60 but i feel like 40

4:38 pm

cybernan

if you got fireworks, refresh and your missing stat will disappear

4:38 pm

redturtlehead

congratulations....roman candles getting heavy shooting off G***G*** for guernsey

4:38 pm

Dorens

yay nan, yay guernsey and I'm off...s ee you tomorrow

4:38 pm

lynxxx

I love my 60s, they are for me, unlike my 40s & 50s which were for everyone else

4:38 pm

guernseygirl

ty red, bye dorens

4:38 pm

fuquayvarina

bye dorens

4:39 pm

guernseygirl

i'm hoping for the same, lynxx. 40's were awful for me

4:39 pm

cybernan

heavens yes -- forgot that I had 2 teenagers at home in my 40's!

4:40 pm

cybernan

can't really complain though -- life has been awfully good for me

4:40 pm

lynxxx

I'm not complaining either, just reveling in my 60s and retirement

4:41 pm

cybernan

anyone want clues before I leave?

4:41 pm

cybernan

yes -- isn't retirement wonderful?

4:41 pm

redturtlehead

retirement i want that.

4:41 pm

guernseygirl

it's GOOD, red

4:41 pm

redturtlehead

could I get a clue for the O that is not greasy from the upper right hand corner?

4:41 pm

lynxxx

Not for me thanks, getting there slowly

4:42 pm

guernseygirl

i had to retire through ill health at 42. i wouldn't recommend that, but things got better eventually, and now i revel in it.

4:42 pm

cybernan

what you put the oi 3 in

4:43 pm

redturtlehead

Oooh how twisty, thank you much CyberNan

4:43 pm

cybernan

yw

4:43 pm

redturtlehead

i have a lot of anxiety about retirement. It seems I shall never have enough money.

4:43 pm

cybernan

ah -- but how much is enough -- to do what?

4:44 pm

guernseygirl

everyone told me - and they were right - that you don't spend as much when you retire.

4:44 pm

jmcnrick

http://www.choosetosave.com/

4:44 pm

cybernan

start putting 10% of every paycheck in an rrsp, red

4:44 pm

redturtlehead

to live regularly, take a few trips here and there. not much. its jsut very hard to predict what shall happen.

4:44 pm

redturtlehead

jmc, hi and I am now bookmarking that.

4:45 pm

jmcnrick

i would sort like nbt before i fall go home to fall asleep

4:45 pm

redturtlehead

I do that and I have some stocks that I may sell at retirement, but things change...

4:45 pm

cybernan

if you have a good financial advisor -- he should be managing your portfolio to generate more income right now!

4:45 pm

cybernan

*he or she

4:46 pm

jmcnrick

actually most brokerage houses have similar calculators and i was surprised to realize that I am in fairly good shop inspite of all my efforts to bankrupt myself

4:46 pm

jmcnrick

you should also look at annuities red especially since your folks seem pretty long-lived

4:46 pm

lynxxx

I was putting 15% of my wages in Superannuation for nearly 20 years, lost 33% of it with the GFC, but what the heck - as Guernesgirl said, you do not spend nearly as much when you are retired

4:47 pm

jmcnrick

help with the A over the u plesae

4:47 pm

cybernan

I'm reallly lucky in that that is what my husband did for a living -- managed large trust and pension plan portfolios.

4:47 pm

jmcnrick

the people who didn't panic and sell everything in the depth of the financial crunch will eventually come back

4:47 pm

lynxxx

Room in the roof jmc

4:47 pm

guernseygirl

al4 a singing voice

4:48 pm

cybernan

a + cowboy rogers + 2 consonants

4:48 pm

guernseygirl

got off a horse

4:48 pm

jmcnrick

somedays i think i should just give up this game

4:48 pm

Riverdance

to7 please anyone

4:48 pm

Riverdance

oh but you cant jmc

4:48 pm

cybernan

at 5: top of the house

4:48 pm

jmcnrick

*bangs head against wall*

4:49 pm

guernseygirl

hard to clue, but give me time, mom

4:49 pm

jmcnrick

*throws blanket over head to hide shame*

4:49 pm

cybernan

to 7: sounds of the letters -- change the ph

4:49 pm

Riverdance

retirement is hard - I think this is a harder puzzle - do what I do - start from the bottom when ready to give up

4:49 pm

guernseygirl

to+**ver say die + facial spasm

4:49 pm

redturtlehead

I need a financial manager, but I am very leary of them. Luckily I do have stocks and such, and you are right JMC, my people are long lived. My Grandmother is still kicking at 93...

4:50 pm

Riverdance

yes - you go girl!!!

4:50 pm

jmcnrick

read my sisters financial planning column as a start red

4:50 pm

guernseygirl

i have a lovely female financial adviser and so far she has delivered the best income i could hope for

4:51 pm

cybernan

I'm married to mine

4:51 pm

redturtlehead

Ahhh, is that in the book mark, i just looked at it...

4:51 pm

jmcnrick

http://tinyurl.com/2b3rhhj

4:51 pm

Riverdance

my financial advisers have sucked - capitalize that - need to find better people to work with - hard in the 401k word - no choice

4:51 pm

guernseygirl

wouldn't trust any of my relatives

4:52 pm

Riverdance

lucky you nan

4:52 pm

jmcnrick

she writes for AARP on line after several years of writing the column for the Washington Post

4:52 pm

redturtlehead

My Mother and Dad have a great advisor, of course they did take a hit witht he downturn, but they have still remained retired for ages before the 65 year.

4:52 pm

cybernan

yes, mom -- but don't know what I'd do if I ever lost him.

4:52 pm

redturtlehead

momneeds, you always have a choice in financial advisors, you can go to ameriprise etc...

4:53 pm

jmcnrick

the thing about the downturn is that for most it is temporary and you just hold on for the ride

4:53 pm

redturtlehead

I have a 403 B but I also put money in a variety of other places. No need to rely on one place.

4:53 pm

cybernan

and so you shouldn't red

4:53 pm

jmcnrick

no so for me as it turned out to be the year i had to liquidate to pay for boy's college

4:53 pm

cybernan

diversification is the best safeguard

4:53 pm

Riverdance

my folks retired in their late 50's - made money off of sale of home - put money in cd's only - wouldnt consider annuities/stocks/etc - mom still living at 82 and has enough to keep her going - sometimes I think there is something to be said for being conservative

4:54 pm

jmcnrick

there are independent financial advisers too, who are not selling any product but you pay them a fee

4:54 pm

redturtlehead

conservative yes, but diversity is not a bad thing at all.

4:54 pm

cybernan

but at age 82 your portfolio should lean heavily towards guaranteed bonds

4:54 pm

redturtlehead

Most do not require a fee jmc. My parents advisor is independent and they never pay him a fee.

4:55 pm

jmcnrick

my daddy bought Exxon stock when he worked for them as a machinist and my mother lived very happily on that and her retirement payments

4:55 pm

redturtlehead

My Mom explained a long time ago how he makes his money, but I forgot...

4:55 pm

jmcnrick

independent is not quite the same thing red

4:55 pm

Riverdance

no it is not a bad thing - I am kind of in the middle with my investments - took a big hit last year but if you are not cashing in - you havent lost anything yet

4:55 pm

cybernan

A good mutual fund that has shown good performance over the last 20 years is always a safe bet

4:55 pm

redturtlehead

I have cloroxx stock, its a proven winner. they bought penny shares back in the 30's. Now its worth 64.00 a share.

4:55 pm

jmcnrick

you you don't pay them a fee they are selling something because they have to earn money some how

4:56 pm

cybernan

I just wish that I had bought google when it first went public

4:56 pm

redturtlehead

I am sure he probably represents some Fibelity, as my Mom usually tries to invest with them a bit.

4:56 pm

lynxxx

The Advisor is probably paid a % from the companies he directs your parents too - part of their management fee

4:56 pm

redturtlehead

No kidding cyber, or Apple, when it wasnt so expensive.

4:56 pm

jmcnrick

wtg red that is like mother's exxon which was $5 in the 60s and now is at a low of $67

4:56 pm

Riverdance

me too nan

4:57 pm

redturtlehead

I think I will switch it from giving me dividends, to the reinvestment scheme, where they reinvest my dividends into more stock without me having to pay a fee...

4:57 pm

jmcnrick

i am not saying that is bad -- I have followed my adviser from brokerage house to brokerage house -- but I have no illusion about how he makes his money

4:58 pm

jmcnrick

that is a good plan red

4:58 pm

cybernan

Everyone has to get paid somehow!

4:58 pm

jmcnrick

another good basic thing to do is to invest in indexed funds

4:58 pm

Riverdance

what are indexed funds - havent heard that term

4:58 pm

jmcnrick

the most important thing is to trust but verify!

4:59 pm

cybernan

You are probably still realizing more from your investments than you would having the money sitting in a savings account

4:59 pm

redturtlehead

oh for certian he makes money off my parents some how, I just can not remember how she explained it, he luckily is very very scrupulous. Called my parents immediately after all the financial collapse went down and shifted things around really fast so they (and he) woud lose less..)

4:59 pm

cybernan

On my way -- unless anyone wants clues?

5:00 pm

redturtlehead

My savings account is stuffed at present and earing a terrible interest rate. It does make me feel secure though having it liquid.....

5:00 pm

jmcnrick

Vanguard has nothing but indexed funds

5:00 pm

Riverdance

thanks Nan - have a good night

5:00 pm

jmcnrick

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Index_fun
d

5:00 pm

redturtlehead

thanks for the financial advice Nan, I learn alot each time I talk finances!

5:00 pm

Riverdance

wish I could say mine was stuffed

5:00 pm

Gadget

Giving up with 90 to go...look forward to the next grid ;-)

5:00 pm

jmcnrick

I hesitate to ask but the i in the second to last column please?

5:00 pm

redturtlehead

oh gadget....good job!

5:00 pm

jmcnrick

wtg gadget!

5:01 pm

cybernan

bye everyone --- enjoyed the chat .

5:01 pm

Riverdance

we bought some property 2 years ago and drained everything we had including a 401K - owed government oodles - now still trying to recoup - but do own a beautiful piece of property

5:01 pm

cybernan

in 8 x2:

5:01 pm

jmcnrick

oh red you could do better with almost any mutual fund and still be relatively liquid!

5:01 pm

cybernan

in 8/60: not very mobile

5:02 pm

Riverdance

there are only 2 I's - both 8's

5:02 pm

SeaSpray

I opened a savings account for my granddaughter the first of Jan. At the end of the quarter she earned 4 cents interest on $400. Can you believe that?

5:02 pm

cybernan

in 8/55: one who blows things up

5:02 pm

jmcnrick

ack no wonder i am not seeing them!

5:02 pm

Judi

Hidilly ho, neighbors.

5:02 pm

redturtlehead

yes sea spray, I can.

5:02 pm

Riverdance

I can seaspray - from my own kids accounts

5:02 pm

jmcnrick

hi judi

5:03 pm

Riverdance

Those I's - and under and over achiever

5:03 pm

cybernan

do you not have registered education savings plans down there, seaspray?

5:03 pm

redturtlehead

Jmc, I may ask which mutual fund you reccommend. My other optin in June a CD comes due and I may chunk a bunch more in, but that rate was still bad.

5:03 pm

Riverdance

H judi

5:03 pm

Judi

That's just criminal, SeaSpray. Might as well keep the cash in a shoe box.

5:03 pm

redturtlehead

We do Cyber nan, in NC and Florida at least?

5:04 pm

jmcnrick

currently because i am lazy i am using ing's mutual fund *I am not a financial adviser. I just play on on t.v.*

5:04 pm

SeaSpray

I know Judi, but this way I know where it is and no one can touch it but me

5:04 pm

jmcnrick

i need the dummy clue for the in8!

5:05 pm

cybernan

you could probably open a trust account and invest the funds -- you can set up the account so that only you have control until she reaches whatever age you name.

5:05 pm

jmcnrick

but if your financial adviser is with Fidelity they have fine funds

5:05 pm

cybernan

which one jmc?

5:05 pm

Judi

In8: one who blows up balloons.

5:05 pm

Riverdance

first IN - lazy - second IN is to blow up a baloon

5:06 pm

jmcnrick

*hangs head in shame* I don't care I just want nbt tile and to go to bed

5:06 pm

jmcnrick

ty judy!!!!!!

5:06 pm

jmcnrick

ty mom

5:06 pm

cybernan

in + not curved + either, **

5:06 pm

Riverdance

we love you anyway jmc

5:06 pm

jmcnrick

taa daaa! nbt

5:07 pm

cybernan

yay, jmc!

5:07 pm

redturtlehead

it is not bed time jmc. it is grid time!

5:07 pm

cybernan

bye all *poof*

5:07 pm

Riverdance

awesome jmc

5:07 pm

jmcnrick

good thing my ability in the game is not reflective of how good a lawyer or anything else i am! lol

5:07 pm

jmcnrick

bye cyber

5:07 pm

SeaSpray

got the blow up one, clue for the other one please?

5:08 pm

jmcnrick

no no red I got home on a red-eye this morning at 6 am and then came to work

5:08 pm

jmcnrick

i am pooped!!!

5:08 pm

redturtlehead

oh go to bed directly!

5:08 pm

jmcnrick

I am ready to go home and babble myself to sleep at the keyboard

5:08 pm

Riverdance

lazy sort seaspray

5:09 pm

jmcnrick

of course there is this 300 page transcript i need to read. .. .

5:09 pm

Riverdance

Ok you can go jmc - sweet dreams

5:09 pm

jmcnrick

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

5:09 pm

redturtlehead

think of blowing up bike tires that sort on in...

5:09 pm

Gadget

Am I dumb? I can't get the IN8 - "one who blows things up?"

5:09 pm

Riverdance

forget.....look into my eyes......forget......

5:09 pm

SeaSpray

jmc you will be exhausted!

5:09 pm

jmcnrick

gadget think of the guy who blows up the balloons at the circus

5:10 pm

lynxxx

Gadget - you in***** a balloon, now make that the person or thingt that does that

5:10 pm

jmcnrick

or the guy who causes the prices of things to go up! not recession but in****ion

5:10 pm

Gadget

Yes. I am dumb. I was thinking of explosions. THANK YOU!

5:10 pm

Riverdance

thats a great clue

5:10 pm

SeaSpray

woo hoo got both 8's now

5:10 pm

redturtlehead

good c.ue jmc.

5:10 pm

jmcnrick

ok i am heading home *poof*

5:11 pm

lynxxx

bye jmc

5:11 pm

Riverdance

night jmc

5:12 pm

lynxxx

BBL

5:12 pm

Judi

Clue for Fi7, please?

5:13 pm

72 Temple Owl

hello

5:14 pm

Riverdance

HI TI

5:14 pm

Riverdance

yet me do that again HI TO

5:14 pm

Judi

Hiya, TO!

5:16 pm

72 Temple Owl

hey!

5:21 pm

BabbleRabble

fi + the bandleader decided to perform the piece one o***** higher

5:21 pm

Judi

No one has a clue for the Fi7??

5:21 pm

Judi

Y'all are fired!

5:22 pm

SeaSpray

ty BR

5:22 pm

Riverdance

sorry didnt get here fast enough -good clue BR

5:24 pm

Judi

Ty, BR. Damn vowels. Damn them all to hell!

5:24 pm

fuquayvarina

would be tough to do this without them, judi....

5:25 pm

Judi

True in most cases. Although today, they are making things very difficult.

5:27 pm

Brookie

Hi everyone! Judi, will you be at the babbler's reunion in Baltimore?

5:27 pm

Riverdance

will be back - suppers ready = have fun

5:29 pm

fuquayvarina

37 left, and I can't imagine what they could possibly be. maybe time to go get the list. bbs.

5:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

bye fuq

5:30 pm

fuquayvarina

okay, back again. I always feel so dumb when I start looking at the list and see all the easy ones I missed....

5:32 pm

fuquayvarina

then I feel even dumber when i can't find those 4 letter words, even with the list

5:39 pm

72 Temple Owl

ah, hit the century mark

5:39 pm

fuquayvarina

yay! gotta celebrate what you can

5:40 pm

72 Temple Owl

sooo tired, can heardly keep eyes open

5:41 pm

72 Temple Owl

or, apparently, spell.

5:47 pm

fuquayvarina

ar6 anyone?

5:47 pm

pippingeek

hello all

5:47 pm

fuquayvarina

hi pippin

5:47 pm

Brookie

ar + not a girl but a b** + a**s are insects that can ruin a picnic

5:48 pm

Riverdance

a + *** rogers + I will appoi** you as president

5:48 pm

fuquayvarina

thanks, brookie and MNH!

5:48 pm

72 Temple Owl

hmm variant of babblet usually spelled with an o

5:48 pm

Brookie

yvw

5:48 pm

Riverdance

we couldnt be any more different with our clues brookie - love it!

5:48 pm

cdd

thanks Momneedshelp

5:49 pm

Riverdance

yw

5:49 pm

Brookie

you're right, mom!

5:49 pm

Riverdance

just waiting for rolls to be ready - then will run again for supper

5:49 pm

fuquayvarina

yeah, we've had the other version just yesterday, i think

5:49 pm

fuquayvarina

et5?

5:49 pm

Riverdance

type of fuel fuq

5:50 pm

Brookie

et is the chemical word... thinking of another clue...

5:50 pm

72 Temple Owl

et 5 alcohol

5:50 pm

fuquayvarina

ty, MNH. now just need ra6, the 2nd one

5:51 pm

Riverdance

sorry - dont have that one - still working th elist

5:51 pm

fuquayvarina

fireworks!

5:51 pm

Riverdance

in fact, I am on r's right now

5:51 pm

Riverdance

hooray for fuq

5:51 pm

Brookie

yeah fuquavarina!

5:51 pm

fuquayvarina

rodent+ not cotton but ***en

5:53 pm

Riverdance

thanks fuq - timer is going off - bbl

5:54 pm

fuquayvarina

ar6 means, "begone!", apparently -- good for trolls

6:03 pm

redturtlehead

I have returned post meal to try to address these last 51...boy, I would not mind an easier more padded grid for tuesday...Dr G. are you listening?

6:05 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Hi everyone. I'm back to finish (I hope)...have 60 lesft

6:05 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

left....sorry.

6:06 pm

72 Temple Owl

hey red, waiting for the 320 word one that i predict will hit tomorrow

6:07 pm

redturtlehead

well, I thought today was to be 217, so I think my crystal ball is just off a bit.

6:07 pm

redturtlehead

How are you doing TO?

6:08 pm

72 Temple Owl

tiredd, and MAkING myself clean up before i even think about bed. cluttered with papers, i just don't know how to get organized

6:09 pm

redturtlehead

TO, you have some discipline!

6:11 pm

redturtlehead

47 now...I am making progressss.

6:14 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

May I please have a clue for at5-10

6:14 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Thanks.

6:15 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

NM...found it ...could use at5-14 though.

6:19 pm

72 Temple Owl

i think it's time to work on the mess some more.. it's trash day tomoroow. later. maybe.

6:20 pm

72 Temple Owl

really, i would LOVE to get some organizatio tips, especially hard to file special offers, flyers amd those mailer coupons are eveywhere

6:20 pm

72 Temple Owl

as well as newsapaper clippings, stories

6:21 pm

Jellen

Wish I could help, TO...I'm terrible, myself...

6:21 pm

72 Temple Owl

and the worst are puchase reciepts and those buttons that come with clothes

6:21 pm

72 Temple Owl

*poof*

6:22 pm

periwinkle

hello all

6:22 pm

periwinkle

Jellen, how is your new business coming along

6:22 pm

Jellen

at 5/14 a + T*** Orlando

6:22 pm

Jellen

Hi, peri...moving along slowly...

6:22 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Thanks a bunch, Jellen.

6:23 pm

periwinkle

ok, just checking

6:23 pm

72 Temple Owl

hey peri! *procrastinating again*

6:23 pm

periwinkle

22 left in this nasty grid

6:23 pm

Jellen

We're having to do a lot more to the building than I had planned...

6:23 pm

Riverdance

I am back to hopefully finish - got 20 left - feeling this is impossible

6:23 pm

periwinkle

hi ther Owl. I have boxes and files and containers and still have papers everywhere

6:23 pm

72 Temple Owl

have you bought a car? my friend was raving about her elantra

6:23 pm

Jellen

Hi, Mom

6:24 pm

periwinkle

not yet, Owl, was thinking about the Accent, it is less epxensive thant the Elantra. did your friend buy it new?

6:24 pm

72 Temple Owl

yes, and she had not had a new car in ages.

6:25 pm

periwinkle

Owl, do you have AAA?

6:25 pm

72 Temple Owl

mcuh difference in cost?

6:25 pm

72 Temple Owl

no

6:25 pm

72 Temple Owl

which is very very bad

6:25 pm

periwinkle

at least1,000

6:26 pm

72 Temple Owl

peri: i knwo the elantra is a safe car. you can talk that thousand away. If it's your last car, you should not skimpif possible

6:27 pm

periwinkle

I have AAA and went to their website to check on car prices. they check and get the best price. well their price was more than $1,000less than a price quoted by a dealer. I called AAA and was told that that price did not include any dealer fees. which could be anywhere from $50 to $1,000, so not much cheaper. I was disappointed

6:27 pm

reparteena

Not ti interrupt Peri, but I am on my 4th Hyundai product... 2 elantras, 1 sonata, and a santa fe. Love them all.

6:27 pm

72 Temple Owl

can you do the broker?

6:28 pm

periwinkle

anyone drive an Accent. It may be my last car, Owl. but you never know. not sure about a broker. is there one near me?

6:28 pm

periwinkle

I teest drove an Elantra and an Accent and liked the Accent a little more

6:28 pm

72 Temple Owl

orthrough credit union like trumark? or costco?

6:28 pm

Scrabbler

48 to go. I hate this grid so much that I want to finish it. ar6 anyone

6:28 pm

Riverdance

I have no experience with hyundai but absolutely love my subaru. Have had toyotas and hondas in the past too - both were awesome. Only got subaru because it was more affordable.

6:29 pm

72 Temple Owl

broker = nazar, no financing, he is loaded with toyotas right now

6:29 pm

periwinkle

don't belong to a credit union

6:29 pm

72 Temple Owl

well if the accent is wha you like, then if it is rated safe you should get that

6:29 pm

Scrabbler

I have a Subaru Forester and love it. But my next car will be from a dealer near my current office--Jeep or Ford.

6:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

peri: trumark credit union is open to all. I joined them

6:30 pm

periwinkle

I hate t his grid too but determined to finish

6:30 pm

LuvWordGames

ar + *** orbison + take the vowel out of what you catch fish with

6:30 pm

periwinkle

end of the month is the best time to buy, so I am told, since they have to sell a certain amt of cars each month

6:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

they were former bell tell credit union

6:30 pm

Scrabbler

Odd word! TY, Luv.

6:30 pm

Riverdance

I have a Forester too - it is the only car that has EVER made it up my driveway. Exercise is great but walking this sucker every storm is a bear.....

6:31 pm

72 Temple Owl

yes but sales are picking up - it's spring

6:31 pm

periwinkle

brb, will look into credit union

6:31 pm

Riverdance

pa7/36 please

6:31 pm

Scrabbler

I live in the snowbelt of western NY state so I need AWD or 4 WD.

6:31 pm

Scrabbler

pa + consonant + ot4

6:31 pm

Riverdance

thats me scrabbs - snowbelt of southern NH

6:32 pm

72 Temple Owl

the repeat from yesterday's grid - was looking for it! ok , poof #2

6:32 pm

Riverdance

thanks scrabb

6:33 pm

Scrabbler

There is a steep hill heading into my development and my Dodge Caravan slipped all over trying to ascend that hill.

6:33 pm

redturtlehead

ok, back again, I am drifting in and out....

6:33 pm

Scrabbler

Is en7 related to en6?

6:33 pm

Riverdance

my little subaru has made my driveway and my husband has to park at the bottom with his 4wd truck - haha

6:34 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Red. I was thinking about your job offer earlier and am so happy for you.

6:34 pm

redturtlehead

Yes, I feel pretty good, still too good to be true, the pay part.

6:34 pm

Riverdance

I dont have 7 but I dont think so

6:34 pm

Scrabbler

I have 117K miles in 4 yrs. Want to pass 200K.

6:34 pm

Mom

hi everyone!

6:35 pm

redturtlehead

not related. the en 7 is en plus to hold closely, or the "catch" on a necklace.

6:35 pm

Mom

{{Red}}, tell me about your job, please

6:35 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Mom of Kentucky!

6:35 pm

Jellen

Hi, Mom!

6:35 pm

Riverdance

Hey Mom

6:35 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Jellen of OK!

6:35 pm

redturtlehead

it is the same job different hospital with an oddly higher pay rate, by several dollars an hour...difficult to calculate, but much much better.

6:35 pm

Mom

Hi Scrabbler, Jellen and Mom

6:35 pm

redturtlehead

hello jellen!

6:35 pm

Jellen

Hi, Scrabbler!

6:36 pm

Mom

congratulations Red, wonderful news

6:36 pm

Riverdance

got it - thanks red

6:36 pm

Mom

close by where you live?

6:36 pm

redturtlehead

2 miles away!

6:36 pm

Mom

wow, that is great

6:37 pm

Mom

you could even walk if you took the notion

6:37 pm

tivel

Hi

6:37 pm

Scrabbler

en7 = en + cl5

6:37 pm

tivel

Peri,

6:37 pm

redturtlehead

I could, but unlikely, given the times of day and the super big hills involved.

6:37 pm

Scrabbler

Hi tivel

6:37 pm

Jellen

Hi, tivel

6:37 pm

Mom

when do you start your new job?

6:37 pm

Mom

Hi Tivel

6:37 pm

redturtlehead

hello tivel!

6:37 pm

Riverdance

hi tivel

6:37 pm

redturtlehead

May 25.

6:38 pm

Mom

hope it is everything you want it to be

6:38 pm

redturtlehead

I am a bit nervous about it.

6:38 pm

tivel

We bought a Sonata last year when they were giving $3000. back. The car drives well. My complaint was it took a long time to get the $3000 at $500/month!

6:38 pm

redturtlehead

F's finished. soon I shal get the listy list.

6:39 pm

Scrabbler

Change is always tough, esp if you don't have details.

6:39 pm

Mom

and probably more so as the time gets near but you will be fine

6:39 pm

redturtlehead

because I dont want to burn bridges, and things can always get both better or worse...

6:40 pm

Mom

you have given notice, I take it?

6:40 pm

Bugsaw

Congratulations Red on your new job. I hope you are happy there as well as better paid.

6:40 pm

Mom

Hi Bugsaw

6:40 pm

redturtlehead

well the better paid is for certain. I can bank a lot more retirement money! thanks Bugs!

6:40 pm

redturtlehead

and hi how are you?

6:40 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Bugsaw

6:41 pm

Scrabbler

first li6 anyone?

6:41 pm

periwinkle

hi there tivel

6:41 pm

periwinkle

congrats on your new job, red

6:41 pm

Bugsaw

Hi everyone. Hope you are all well

6:41 pm

redturtlehead

thanks peri.

6:42 pm

tivel

hey Peri,What happened to your picture?

6:42 pm

redturtlehead

ok 40 left, I declare it to be **** Likety Time!*****

6:43 pm

Riverdance

oi6 anyone pretty please

6:43 pm

Scrabbler

I don't have it, mnh

6:43 pm

Riverdance

I dont have the li either

6:44 pm

Mom

nor do I

6:44 pm

LuvWordGames

oi 6/21 what's leaking into the gulf of mexico + a tin *** is what food comes in

6:44 pm

Mom

heck just looked I don't have any O's

6:44 pm

redturtlehead

Mom needs, the oi6 is what you put the Oi3 In...

6:44 pm

Scrabbler

TY, Luv. Wasn't that simple?!

6:44 pm

Mom

thanks Luv

6:44 pm

mkg

oilcan

6:44 pm

mkg

ooooooooops sos orry

6:45 pm

Scrabbler

Yep, that's it, mkg!

6:45 pm

Mom

Hi MKG

6:45 pm

LuvWordGames

once you get it, it is Scrabbler, but I usually have a hard time finding compound words

6:45 pm

mkg

off to sulk and rethink life now that i wrote the oi word..................

6:45 pm

Riverdance

OMG - ****slaps head****

6:45 pm

periwinkle

I change my picture back to the periwinkle. got tired of looking at my face :)

6:45 pm

Mom

but it is such a pretty face Peri

6:46 pm

redturtlehead

mkg, you can just go to the PB instead, there are champers and strawberries in there and sparkling water...

6:46 pm

periwinkle

aw, thanks Mom

6:46 pm

mkg

well i cant get third qu word. darn.

6:46 pm

Mom

:)

6:46 pm

Bugsaw

what are champers?

6:46 pm

Scrabbler

I need brownies, or brownie batter!

6:46 pm

periwinkle

which q word do you need

6:46 pm

periwinkle

I have some reese's peanut butter cups

6:47 pm

Riverdance

the third is a plural

6:47 pm

periwinkle

champers is champagne

6:47 pm

Bugsaw

all of them peri, please

6:47 pm

Bugsaw

Ahhh, I may just head into the PB for a bit then

6:47 pm

periwinkle

the first qu ends in the land where koalas live

6:47 pm

redturtlehead

I acutally have that scrabbs, but you must mix it.

6:47 pm

periwinkle

the next two are what car salesmen need to fulfull at the end of the month

6:47 pm

Riverdance

*thinking of doing wrong just to get into PB*

6:48 pm

redturtlehead

please give me a word then bugs!!!!

6:48 pm

Scrabbler

OK with me, Red

6:49 pm

Scrabbler

23 to go.

6:49 pm

Bugsaw

there are 2 more qu words. Are they fish because the first one that was just clued sure wasn't familiar

6:49 pm

Bugsaw

thanks peri. looking

6:49 pm

Scrabbler

qu + last 4 letters of Down Under continent

6:49 pm

Bugsaw

Got them!

6:49 pm

Scrabbler

And pl of required minimum

6:49 pm

Riverdance

the others are what you need to make to keep your job

6:51 pm

Mom

go go go Scrabbler

6:51 pm

Scrabbler

Struggling with pa's

6:52 pm

Mom

only have one pa* Boone + number after nine

6:52 pm

redturtlehead

I am just struggling, mostly oddly with 4 letters.

6:52 pm

Scrabbler

pa4= buddies

6:52 pm

Scrabbler

pa + consonant + ot4

6:52 pm

Mom

thanks

6:52 pm

Scrabbler

pa5=back porch area

6:52 pm

LuvWordGames

patio

6:52 pm

LuvWordGames

sorry

6:52 pm

Scrabbler

Hamburger pa6 (alternate spelling)

6:52 pm

LuvWordGames

PB for me

6:53 pm

Mom

oh I love Luv's clues

6:53 pm

Scrabbler

That's it, Luv. My clue was that good, huh?

6:53 pm

LuvWordGames

can't be any more precise than that!

6:53 pm

redturtlehead

TY luve, help self to champange.

6:53 pm

LuvWordGames

that's right just wanted the champagne

6:54 pm

redturtlehead

scrabbler, you are not struggling with the P's you are pummling them!!!

6:54 pm

LuvWordGames

pa 6 pa + **** Fey who does a great Sarah Palin

6:54 pm

Riverdance

I am struggling with L's - anyone got the LI6/21

6:54 pm

Mom

not me Mom

6:54 pm

dcseain

li6 like a baby cat

6:54 pm

Mom

thanks Luv

6:54 pm

Scrabbler

I need that too.

6:54 pm

redturtlehead

sorry mom, not yet.

6:54 pm

LuvWordGames

first pa 5/12 please?

6:55 pm

dcseain

oops, that's 18 not 21, lookiing...

6:55 pm

lbdawger

li6.21 rhymes with to the vi6 goes the spoils

6:55 pm

LuvWordGames

thanks lbd

6:55 pm

Riverdance

almost spelled like getting out of jail but watched

6:55 pm

Scrabbler

TY, dawger + hi. We spoke this morning here.

6:55 pm

dcseain

ty, dawg

6:55 pm

lbdawger

pa + ***l out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun

6:56 pm

lbdawger

Hi again scrabs. did you have a good day today?

6:56 pm

LuvWordGames

thanks Momneeds

6:56 pm

Scrabbler

A light day at the office, out by 4, and relaxing now while watching Sabres Vs Bruins. Go Sabres.

6:57 pm

redturtlehead

Goo Sabres!

6:57 pm

Scrabbler

Did you sleep, dawger?

6:57 pm

redturtlehead

I was so upset Scrabbs, with the NFL draft, when Tebow did not go to Buffalo.

6:57 pm

lbdawger

slept and napped! lol

6:58 pm

Scrabbler

Yes, the Bills' management = eternal screw-ups. We need a QB and Tim would have been great for our community. Super role model!

6:58 pm

Riverdance

thanks lb

6:59 pm

lbdawger

yw

6:59 pm

redturtlehead

He is, I personally think, I am not in total agreement with all his stands, but i like that during his college career, he had never been picked up for any il***** behaviors!

7:00 pm

Scrabbler

Alright, li5/12 is pissing me off. Help please?

7:00 pm

dcseain

li5 - legal

7:00 pm

Mom

lol Scrabbler

7:00 pm

lbdawger

red just gave a clue in her last post

7:00 pm

redturtlehead

scrabbler, I just clued it in my last entry!!!!

7:00 pm

Scrabbler

NM, monkey pulled through! I threatened to send him to bed without a snack.

7:01 pm

Scrabbler

I mean the 2nd li5/12.

7:01 pm

Bugsaw

LOL Scrabbler so glad I am not the only blind one here today

7:01 pm

redturtlehead

I guess I do too!

7:01 pm

Scrabbler

Clue---like the spring flower that comes in purple or white but change middle consonant.

7:01 pm

Riverdance

beautiful smelling spring flower but change middle cons

7:02 pm

Scrabbler

One of my favorite flowers!

7:02 pm

lbdawger

li5.12 is like the flower bush, lavender flowers, but change middle letter to another consonant

7:02 pm

dcseain

thanks, yall

7:02 pm

Riverdance

clue for lo6/27 please

7:02 pm

Riverdance

mine arent out quite yet

7:03 pm

EspritdJean

lo6/27 is a fruit think of kum****

7:03 pm

Scrabbler

lo + Animals squ** to pee

7:03 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Jean of Chicago!

7:03 pm

dcseain

ty,, jean

7:03 pm

Bugsaw

good clues thanks

7:03 pm

Mom

Hi Jean

7:03 pm

EspritdJean

hya dr scrabs ;-]

7:03 pm

EspritdJean

yw

7:03 pm

Riverdance

woo hoo - thanks esprit - lol scrabb

7:04 pm

Scrabbler

Hey, I talk about pee & poop all day with mothers.

7:04 pm

Mom

excellent clues

7:04 pm

Riverdance

sometimes we need help with that too

7:05 pm

Scrabbler

17 to go...fingers are bleeding from teasing out words.

7:05 pm

Bugsaw

go go Scrabbler

7:05 pm

lbdawger

go scrabs!

7:05 pm

Scrabbler

These words are covered with thorns!

7:05 pm

redturtlehead

goo scrabbs 23 here.

7:06 pm

lbdawger

go red!

7:06 pm

Riverdance

have very sharp teeth

7:06 pm

Mom

98 here, but will be happy just to get halfway

7:06 pm

Riverdance

***FIREWORKS****

7:06 pm

Riverdance

CANT BELIEVE IT

7:06 pm

LuvWordGames

congrats Momneeds!

7:06 pm

Mom

congratulations Mom

7:06 pm

lbdawger

whoooooo hooooooo MNH!!!

7:07 pm

redturtlehead

congrats Mom* Needs* Help* Shoots off roman candles!!!

7:07 pm

Scrabbler

Woo hoo MNH!!

7:07 pm

Riverdance

this was one of the hardes puzzles yet - thanks

7:07 pm

Riverdance

just what I needed - woohoo.....

7:07 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

CONGRATS, Momneedshelp!!!

7:07 pm

Bugsaw

YAY MNH

7:07 pm

fuzzybunny

Way to go Mom!

7:08 pm

Riverdance

how can I help you all

7:08 pm

LuvWordGames

to 7/32 please?

7:08 pm

Scrabbler

I have 4 fuzzy bunnies here, fb.

7:08 pm

Riverdance

Hi fuzzybunny - cute name

7:08 pm

lbdawger

to4.4 + nervous twitch, Luv

7:08 pm

redturtlehead

hello fuzzy

7:08 pm

Mom

Hi Fuzzybunny

7:08 pm

LuvWordGames

thanks lbd

7:08 pm

Riverdance

to exercise you get well to**d + nasty biting insect

7:08 pm

Scrabbler

Ouch. Bruins scored and they are up 2-0. Arrgh

7:09 pm

Mom

and welcome to Babble, nice to meet you

7:09 pm

Scrabbler

TY, dawg

7:09 pm

redturtlehead

I'm watching B Ball playoffs. Magic in Charlotte, which I think the Magic will take. I hope so.

7:09 pm

Riverdance

I used to have two bunnies but they passed with age - gun to have them but not missing the work

7:09 pm

lbdawger

hi fuzzybunny. do you say that with your hands smooched against your cheeks? lol

7:09 pm

freeradical

Go B's! (sorry scrabbler ;-})

7:10 pm

Scrabbler

They are poop machines but mine have always been litter box trained

7:10 pm

Mom

Hi Freeradical

7:10 pm

Scrabbler

Uh, oh, free radical. Are you in Beantown?

7:10 pm

LuvWordGames

ev 7/44 please?

7:10 pm

freeradical

Close enough.

7:10 pm

Scrabbler

I mean that my bunnies are poop machines, not the Bruins. The Bruins are worse than that.

7:11 pm

redturtlehead

hello free radical, I am also a Sabres fan, so currently, scrabbs and I out number you, but I am not watching, sooo, maybe it evens out.

7:11 pm

Mom

the one who processes the ev 8/60

7:11 pm

LuvWordGames

nm, found it

7:11 pm

Scrabbler

One that tosses someone out of an apartment

7:11 pm

lbdawger

ev7, the one who does the ev8

7:11 pm

Riverdance

great compost for the flower gardens - we never had more flowers than when the bunnies were here

7:11 pm

redturtlehead

free, is that a pictorial radical in your icon. Initially i though it was a manatee!

7:11 pm

fuzzybunny

Hi all, I am glad to have found this site. Thanks for making me feel welcomed here.

7:12 pm

redturtlehead

We are a nice bunch Fuzzy.

7:12 pm

susanj2

vi

7:12 pm

Riverdance

glad to have you fuzzy

7:12 pm

Scrabbler

We love torturing ourselves by finding dozens or even hundreds of obscure words ona daily basis.

7:12 pm

Mom

fuzzybunny, the chat is always lively and the people here are top notch. I think you will like it here

7:12 pm

lbdawger

another addict is always welcome

7:12 pm

redturtlehead

hello susan!

7:12 pm

Bugsaw

It is fun to meet new people. Addicts love company

7:12 pm

Riverdance

think susan just huccuped

7:13 pm

wildcat17

it's fun (reminds scrabbs) ... it's fun ...

7:13 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Susan

7:13 pm

fuzzybunny

thanks!

7:13 pm

Mom

HI Susan

7:13 pm

Mom

Hi Wildcat

7:13 pm

Riverdance

vi - one is a winner and the I dont know - vi + doub cons + vowel

7:13 pm

lbdawger

hi susan, where in california are you?

7:13 pm

wildcat17

hi hi

7:13 pm

Scrabbler

It is fun, welki....most of the time.

7:14 pm

Mom

thanks Mom

7:14 pm

LuvWordGames

fi 7/56 please?

7:14 pm

lbdawger

hey wild

7:14 pm

wildcat17

i'm wildcat (thinks scrabbs is losing it?)

7:14 pm

Scrabbler

Sort of an adjective for type of books that are not real

7:14 pm

redturtlehead

hello wild.

7:14 pm

LuvWordGames

thanks Scrabbler and fireworks for me

7:14 pm

wildcat17

hi hi

7:15 pm

Mom

congrats Luv

7:15 pm

Scrabbler

Ah, yes, wildcat. I got my w friends mixed up.

7:15 pm

lbdawger

fi + add*****, as in hooked on something like babble

7:15 pm

Scrabbler

Woo hoo Luv!

7:15 pm

lbdawger

whooooo hoooooooo LUV!!!

7:15 pm

Riverdance

my favorite book is fi**ion + I am al***

7:15 pm

redturtlehead

e's emptied.

7:15 pm

Riverdance

hooray for Luv

7:16 pm

lbdawger

go red!

7:16 pm

LuvWordGames

ty everyone

7:16 pm

Scrabbler

2nd last ra6? It's making me quite cross.

7:16 pm

Riverdance

I am too slow this late at night

7:17 pm

fuzzybunny

Well done, Luv!

7:17 pm

wildcat17

a strict portion of something

7:17 pm

LuvWordGames

ra 6/18 rodent + walk a straight ***e

7:17 pm

lbdawger

rodent + thin red ***e

7:17 pm

Scrabbler

Right after that, wildcat

7:17 pm

LuvWordGames

ty fuzzy

7:17 pm

Riverdance

ra + cons make ugly vermon + love the feel of ***en on my skin

7:17 pm

Scrabbler

TY, Luv

7:17 pm

Scrabbler

Sabres score!!!

7:17 pm

redturtlehead

Yaaaaay!

7:18 pm

Scrabbler

We are down 1-2 now. Let's go boys!

7:18 pm

Mom

large mouse + number after nine

7:20 pm

Scrabbler

7 to go. I need someone to deliver brownies + ice cream when I finish this.

7:20 pm

Mom

go get 'em Scrabbler

7:20 pm

redturtlehead

I have both, but not going to cold places.

7:21 pm

Riverdance

*brownies are baking*

7:21 pm

Riverdance

*aroma is overtaking senses*

7:21 pm

Scrabbler

I have no bad food here except chocolate syrup.

7:21 pm

Mom

halfway for me and it is time for me to go. {{Hugs}} to all of you

7:21 pm

Scrabbler

Bye Mom

7:21 pm

Riverdance

*timer going off*

7:21 pm

redturtlehead

bye Mom, good to see yoU!

7:22 pm

redturtlehead

i have had the brownie mix for 3 months...just sitting there.

7:22 pm

Riverdance

good night Mom - sweet dreams

7:22 pm

Mom

**sets out a dark chocolate bar for Scrabbler for when she finishes**

7:22 pm

Scrabbler

I prefer my brownies undercooked--I like them mushy.

7:22 pm

Riverdance

oh no - brownies almost ready

7:22 pm

Mom

so good to see you too Red. Congrats on the job {{hugs}}

7:22 pm

dcseain

and brownies and choc chip cookies should never have nuts in them.

7:22 pm

Mom

pleasant dreams {{Mom}} see you tomorrow

7:22 pm

Riverdance

* pulling from oven - very fudgy*

7:23 pm

Mom

bye bye Scrabbler

7:23 pm

Scrabbler

*drooling + moaning*

7:23 pm

Mom

never ever Seain. :)

7:23 pm

Riverdance

I will be here ((MOM))

7:23 pm

Mom

look forward to it Mom

7:23 pm

redturtlehead

i likes nuts

7:23 pm

redturtlehead

mom how is the quitting thing going?

7:24 pm

Riverdance

*slicing - had to stop, overcome with the fragrance*

7:24 pm

Riverdance

I'm good red - day 5 - hanging in there

7:24 pm

Riverdance

thanks so much for asking - you guys are so great and supportive - I really need that

7:25 pm

redturtlehead

cheers Mom some more!!!!

7:25 pm

dcseain

i like nuts, but i don't care for them in my brownies nor my choc chip cookies

7:25 pm

wildcat17

go mom go!

7:25 pm

redturtlehead

I care for them, sowe shall have to agree to disagree on the nuts.

7:25 pm

Scrabbler

Good luck with whatever you are quitting. I am trying to quit overeating + eating bad foods.

7:25 pm

Riverdance

i have my moments of clenching but am able to get through it

7:25 pm

dcseain

indeed, red :)

7:25 pm

Scrabbler

DONE! Phew! What a marathon this grid is!

7:26 pm

Riverdance

dont wait too long scrabs - you want them when they are still warm

7:26 pm

dcseain

cograts, scrabbs

7:26 pm

Riverdance

one addiction at a time....

7:26 pm

Minveryork

Good evening to my fellow babblers!How is everyone?

7:26 pm

Scrabbler

This grid must be buried and forgotten!

7:26 pm

Minveryork

By the way, congratulations to all the finishers! YAY!

7:26 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Min.

7:26 pm

Riverdance

*sending warm fudgy brownies through the grid into Scrabs hands***

7:26 pm

lbdawger

whoooooo hoooooo SCRABS!!!

7:26 pm

dcseain

evening, minver

7:26 pm

lbdawger

hi min

7:26 pm

Riverdance

hooray for scrabbs

7:26 pm

Scrabbler

TY, mnh!

7:27 pm

redturtlehead

shoots off brownies in honor of scrabbler...watch them explode in air!

7:27 pm

Scrabbler

Cyber-brownies are calorie-free.

7:27 pm

fuzzybunny

Good evening Minveryork

7:27 pm

Riverdance

Hi Min

7:27 pm

72 Temple Owl

hey, it;s raining pastries!

7:27 pm

Scrabbler

I must offer to clue now. Helping someone finish is a good thing.

7:28 pm

Riverdance

Yes they are so partake as much as you would like

7:28 pm

Riverdance

HI TO

7:28 pm

wildcat17

please help finish ... E?

7:28 pm

Scrabbler

Hi Owl. *opening my mouth so brownie bits can be caught*

7:28 pm

redturtlehead

and fireworks for me as well!!!!!!

7:28 pm

lbdawger

hi TO

7:28 pm

72 Temple Owl

on a head trip. watching "easy rider"

7:29 pm

fuzzybunny

Hooray Red

7:29 pm

Scrabbler

Woo hoo red!

7:29 pm

redturtlehead

clues? need clues, I got free clues here.

7:29 pm

Riverdance

which one wildcat

7:29 pm

dcseain

cograts, red

7:29 pm

Bugsaw

YAY Scrabbler and red. well done

7:29 pm

Riverdance

woohoooooo red - nice going

7:29 pm

lbdawger

whoooooo hoooooo RED!!!

7:29 pm

Scrabbler

I will be very good and have Kashi cereal soon.

7:29 pm

wildcat17

2 and i'm not sure

7:29 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations redturtlehead on fireworks! Hooray!

7:29 pm

Riverdance

sure you are too full from brownies

7:30 pm

72 Temple Owl

ysy red

7:30 pm

Riverdance

Min that is a very pretty flower

7:30 pm

Scrabbler

Last chance for clues.

7:30 pm

Bugsaw

are the in words related?

7:31 pm

dcseain

no, bugs

7:31 pm

Riverdance

en6 - like the movie en**** man but change last vowel

7:31 pm

lbdawger

en7.36 + en + closure like a button usually made of metal

7:31 pm

Bugsaw

nuts, I can't even find one of them.....

7:31 pm

Minveryork

Hello Bugsaw!How are you doing?Welcome to the grid

7:31 pm

Scrabbler

Nope. in8 #1 = sedentary in8 #2 = one that fills a tire with air

7:31 pm

dcseain

in8 - couch potato is this

7:31 pm

wildcat17

ty lb

7:31 pm

dcseain

in8 - one who blows things up with air

7:31 pm

Minveryork

Thank you Momneedshelp. I like flower icon Mondays.

7:32 pm

Bugsaw

Hi Min

7:32 pm

Riverdance

in8's = one is lazy and one is an overachiever

7:32 pm

wildcat17

en6?

7:32 pm

Minveryork

An en 5/10 is en plus spanish word for Aunt wildcat17

7:32 pm

Riverdance

see my post one minute ago

7:33 pm

Minveryork

en 6/21 is en plus anagram of ca 4/5 word wildcat17.

7:33 pm

dcseain

yes, the flowers are fun

7:33 pm

lbdawger

en + **ao (italian bye bye) + **tive american

7:33 pm

72 Temple Owl

i can only think of "indolent"

7:33 pm

wildcat17

ah ty got it

7:33 pm

wildcat17

help for P please

7:33 pm

redturtlehead

en 6 is like a city in california, but make it feminine.

7:34 pm

dcseain

hamburger pa6

7:34 pm

Riverdance

your tulips are lovely dcs

7:34 pm

redturtlehead

someone TO who does not move is in plus one of the ac6 words.

7:34 pm

lbdawger

the volcano in iceland is very ac****, put the in in front for the in8

7:34 pm

dcseain

pa6 leather shoe

7:34 pm

redturtlehead

oh I need to catch up on scramble. BRB

7:34 pm

dcseain

sit out on the pa5

7:34 pm

dcseain

lovely pa6 on the copper roof

7:35 pm

dcseain

pa5 drops letter from pa6 on the copper roof

7:35 pm

Bugsaw

thanks for the clarification red! I was looking for indolent too

7:35 pm

dcseain

pa5 - got out of jail, mostly

7:35 pm

dcseain

pa6 like drug na6 - the latter not in grid

7:35 pm

wildcat17

ooo got one ... one more

7:35 pm

dcseain

knit and pu6

7:36 pm

dcseain

me and my pa4 just hangin around

7:36 pm

dcseain

that's all the Ps

7:36 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty

7:36 pm

wildcat17

the pu6 ...

7:36 pm

Riverdance

while doing some ra4% on the pa6/21

7:37 pm

Riverdance

onlya pu4/6 to knit and ****

7:37 pm

dcseain

no pu6

7:38 pm

Riverdance

time for bed for me - night all - happy babbling

7:38 pm

lynxxx

pa7.36 - like drug na*c**** (tweeking DCs clue)

7:38 pm

Minveryork

I's Isolated! 2 left

7:38 pm

dcseain

ty, momneeds :)

7:38 pm

wildcat17

k thx

7:38 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye Momneedshelp! I'll see you tomorrow maybe.

7:39 pm

Riverdance

I'll be here and again thanks for your help and support

7:39 pm

Minveryork

P's Pummeled! 1 left

7:40 pm

wildcat17

need an f and an L

7:40 pm

72 Temple Owl

pa 7 was in yesterday's grid

7:41 pm

gortmold

top o' the mornin' to ya, babblers, embarrassed to ask, but could i please have a clue for my last: first ta4/5?

7:41 pm

Riverdance

powder gort

7:41 pm

gortmold

no don't worry, just got it and am smiting forehead appropriately; thanks mom

7:41 pm

wildcat17

powder?

7:41 pm

Minveryork

ta 4/5 is ta**olm powder gormold and hi there to you!

7:42 pm

gortmold

thanks min, can i clue anyone in return?

7:42 pm

Pinikula

evening all

7:43 pm

Minveryork

yw gortmold

7:43 pm

Minveryork

Hello Pinikula!How are you doing?Welcome to the grid

7:43 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations gortmold on your fireworks! Hooray!

7:45 pm

lbdawger

whoooo hooooo gort!

7:45 pm

lbdawger

hi Pini!

7:46 pm

gortmold

i'll just chuck a few out there that stumped me: ci5/18 = ci +animal doctor abbrev., en7 = en + hug tight; et5 = misspelled old lady's name that's an alcohol thingy; fi7 = adjective of not-true literature; li6/21 rhymes with vi**** (flyers' call code); li6/18 rhymes with what the 3 little ki****s lost - their mi****s

7:46 pm

gortmold

thank you all for your congratulations, happy babbling and toodle pip

7:47 pm

Pinikula

(thx gort...those helped! take care)

7:48 pm

lbdawger

bye gort!

7:48 pm

Pinikula

how's it going?

7:49 pm

lbdawger

doing well here, Pini. how about you?

7:49 pm

Pinikula

wishing today was friday

7:49 pm

72 Temple Owl

`to7/32 pls?

7:50 pm

lbdawger

what happens this weekend?

7:50 pm

lbdawger

to4.4 + nervous twitch, TO

7:50 pm

Pinikula

nothing exciting...but I have friday off, too...

7:50 pm

lbdawger

ahhh, long weekend. that's nice

7:50 pm

Minveryork

to7/32:heavy weight plus et 4/5 word 72 Temple Owl

7:50 pm

Pinikula

my program director is changing and she has short-timer's syndrome...

7:51 pm

Pinikula

she's beginning to drive me up the wall!

7:51 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty

7:51 pm

lbdawger

hmm. sounds like she needs to take off sooner than later.

7:51 pm

stidgmere

Hi all I'm back to add to my impressive 39 words already found.

7:51 pm

Pinikula

maybe...

7:51 pm

lbdawger

hi stidg!

7:52 pm

Pinikula

hi stidg

7:52 pm

72 Temple Owl

for en 7, is the root word a grid word? if so may i have the stats?

7:52 pm

Minveryork

Hello stidgmere! How are you? Welcome to the puzzle

7:53 pm

stidgmere

Hi ib and pini and minver. Stidmama just walked in so I'm temporarily away.

7:53 pm

lbdawger

en7.36, TO

7:53 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty

7:53 pm

Pinikula

cl5

7:53 pm

fuzzybunny

Have reached the 50/50 point, 82 found, 82 to go....

7:53 pm

72 Temple Owl

but i mean if the word behind the en is a grid word i would like the stats for it

7:53 pm

lbdawger

go Fuzzy!

7:53 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty pini

7:53 pm

Pinikula

wtg fuzz

7:54 pm

lbdawger

cl5.14, TO

7:54 pm

welki

hi babblers and babblettes

7:54 pm

Pinikula

hi welki

7:54 pm

lbdawger

hi welki

7:54 pm

fuzzybunny

hi welki

7:55 pm

72 Temple Owl

hi welk

7:55 pm

lbdawger

i figured you'd be out tossing flys or teaching worms to swim, welki

7:55 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

May I please have a clue for vi5-16? Thanks

7:55 pm

Pinikula

to the vi5 go the spoils

7:56 pm

dcseain

vi5min - double cons

7:56 pm

dcseain

to the vi6 go the spoils, pini

7:56 pm

lbdawger

vi + double con + vowel, Peach. sounds like a word for life

7:56 pm

Minveryork

Hello welki!How are you doing?Welcome to the puzzle

7:56 pm

welki

most of the areas i fish are closed until may 20

7:56 pm

Pinikula

oops, sorry dc

7:57 pm

dcseain

i've been in and out. howdy, welki and pini

7:57 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Thanks, y'all.

7:57 pm

lbdawger

back in a few , need some tea.

7:57 pm

dcseain

i've done tons like that today, pini, all good :)

7:57 pm

Minveryork

Hello gapeach1066!How are you? Welcome to the grid

7:57 pm

welki

hi dc

7:57 pm

dcseain

hi, peach

7:58 pm

Ormal

Finally Fireworks!! I thought yesterday's grid was bad, but this was long and bad. :D

7:58 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Hi there, Min and dcseain.

7:58 pm

Pinikula

wtg ormal

7:58 pm

dcseain

congrats, ormal

7:58 pm

Minveryork

Hello Ormal! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

7:58 pm

fuzzybunny

wtg ormal

7:58 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

CONGRATS, Ormal.

7:58 pm

Minveryork

Think this grid is slightly better than yesterdays grid

7:59 pm

dcseain

so far, i agree, minver

7:59 pm

Pinikula

so far

8:00 pm

Ormal

I'm good now that I'm done Min.

8:00 pm

wildcat17

firewords

8:00 pm

Pinikula

wtg wild

8:00 pm

Shirlockc

ar6?

8:00 pm

Ormal

WTG wildcat

8:00 pm

fuzzybunny

time for a break and help my son with his homework. Thanks for all the help, back later.

8:01 pm

dcseain

pini: http://bit.ly/d2Ow2b

8:01 pm

dcseain

njoy, fuzzy

8:01 pm

dcseain

congrats, wild

8:01 pm

wildcat17

thanks

8:02 pm

Ormal

a+Rob R**+ I wa** that

8:02 pm

Pinikula

ooooh, dc! showing me 'cuz of the colors??? :)

8:02 pm

72 Temple Owl

qu6 /27 pls? first one?

8:02 pm

Shirlockc

yikes, thx ormal

8:02 pm

dcseain

yes :) you can add or subtract the colors

8:03 pm

Pinikula

how fun, dc!!! Love the cobalt blues!!!

8:04 pm

lbdawger

qu + mr. gor + two vowels TO

8:04 pm

dcseain

few years back, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival did The Silk Road as the theme. They had people making lapis beads on site that year

8:04 pm

lbdawger

whooooo hooooo WILD!!

8:04 pm

Pinikula

I can definitely play with that one, dc!

8:04 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty, down to one

8:05 pm

Pinikula

git'r dun, TO!

8:05 pm

72 Temple Owl

and 0

8:05 pm

Pinikula

wtg TO

8:06 pm

dcseain

well done, TO

8:06 pm

72 Temple Owl

ty for the clues

8:06 pm

dcseain

bbs

8:07 pm

lbdawger

whooooo hooooo TO!!

8:07 pm

72 Temple Owl

got to go. see you later all

8:08 pm

Pinikula

cya TO

8:10 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

May I please have a clue for lo4-4 the 2nd? Thanks

8:10 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

NM...found it.

8:14 pm

lbdawger

night TO

8:15 pm

Nef

hi again. 64 words left; don't know for sure if I want to finish

8:15 pm

Pinikula

hiya nef...I'm down to 55, so we're close ;)

8:16 pm

Nef

how is everyone tonight?

8:16 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Hi there, Nef.

8:16 pm

Pinikula

wishing the week was over already (the work part, that is)

8:17 pm

welki

ditto, pini

8:18 pm

Nef

Heh. I only work 2 days this week (Tues. and Wed.) but they're both 12 hour days for me

8:18 pm

Pinikula

yikes, nef!

8:19 pm

dcseain

bak. hi, nef

8:19 pm

Nef

hi dc

8:19 pm

Pinikula

that was quick, dc

8:19 pm

dcseain

well, i did say BBS, not BBL ;)

8:19 pm

Pinikula

true

8:20 pm

dcseain

still debating if i want some ice cream.

8:20 pm

Nef

did you rush off and eat fest or something, dc?

8:20 pm

Pinikula

I'm debating on if I want to make something for dinner or just nuke something

8:20 pm

dcseain

nope. changed laundry around and unpacked the new charger for the new phone

8:21 pm

dcseain

i made fiori in a spicy tomato-onion sauce for dinner.

8:21 pm

Pinikula

sounds nice, dc

8:22 pm

Nef

I made some soup in less than 20 minutes, Pini. Of course, I used a bunch of left-overs; so the real prep time was probably longer

8:22 pm

welki

what's fiori?

8:22 pm

dcseain

literally flowers - a shape of pasta

8:22 pm

Nef

yeah, what welki said!

8:23 pm

welki

ahhh, i know that 'fiori' means flowers, had no idea about the pasta shape .. thanks!

8:23 pm

dcseain

i also fixed a plumbing issue under the kitchen sink while cooking. There was water dripping from somewhere. That cabinet had a layer - the trap was loose. Emptied and cleaned the cabinet and tightened the connections. fun.

8:24 pm

dcseain

these wer from Barilla

8:24 pm

dcseain

the pasta that is

8:25 pm

welki

we get barilla up here .. but not fiori. wagon wheels are as exotic as it gets

8:26 pm

dcseain

i found different stores have different selections. Here, Wegmans and Harris Teeter have most of the line between them.

8:26 pm

welki

that said, i've not looked for fiori, so maybe they are available in some of the italian specialty shops

8:26 pm

welki

i covet your wegmans

8:27 pm

dcseain

i like their gemelli shape too

8:27 pm

welki

(which sounds a little dirty, but i still do *lol*)

8:28 pm

welki

we have gemelli here (hallelujah, i do not live in a barren tundra!)

8:28 pm

dcseain

i was thrilled when i heard wegmans was entering the market here. :) If you're ever near one, you must stop in.

8:28 pm

dcseain

it amazes me how happy the rabbit is with a piece of paper or cardboard

8:29 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

May I please have a clue for li5-10? Thanks

8:29 pm

dcseain

hours of play and chew time

8:29 pm

stidgmere

Time to put together a gingered stirfry and salad for dinner. I got 80 words and call that a victory. Oh, maybe its the pb for me? is there a vi word?

8:29 pm

welki

i make trips to wegmans when i visit the kids in jersey ... it's like a day trip for me! the kids, grandkids, ocean, wegmans ... that's all i need for a successful trip (and maybe a trip to buy perfume that i can't find up here)

8:30 pm

dcseain

vi6 to whom the spoils go is a word today, yes, stidgmere. the stirfry sounds lovely

8:30 pm

Pinikula

yes, stidg...you just wrote it (-y)

8:30 pm

welki

i'm off to fold laundry and put these tired dogies up for a bit ... g'night, folks

8:30 pm

dcseain

g'night welki

8:30 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Nite, welki.

8:31 pm

dcseain

li5 - how someone in Boston might say lighters

8:33 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Thanks much, dcseain.

8:34 pm

dcseain

that oi6 hasn't ben a part of my vocabulary in almost two decades - that's when they switched to the much easier to use plastic bottles.

8:35 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

fa6-27 please.....thanks

8:35 pm

lbdawger

night night welki

8:35 pm

dcseain

fa6 the pig for slaughter

8:36 pm

lbdawger

fa6.27 to sacrifical lamb

8:36 pm

Pinikula

* pondering the oi6 *

8:36 pm

Shirlockc

what the tin man needed

8:36 pm

dcseain

used to add viscous liquid to cars, or to store the viscous liquid

8:36 pm

Pinikula

oy vey

8:37 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Thanks much lbdawger.

8:37 pm

Pinikula

* serves tartar sauce to self *

8:37 pm

dcseain

oy ver ver schimmel, pini - i had to use morewords for it

8:38 pm

dcseain

(that phrase was only bit of yiddish great-grandpa ever used regularly)

8:38 pm

mkg

what is ver schimmel ???????do tell as i dont recall from my yiddish

8:38 pm

mkg

i never got that oi 6. did anyone?

8:39 pm

Uneaixoise

what the Tin Man said

8:39 pm

Pinikula

oi6 henry's service shop

8:39 pm

Minveryork

That oi 6/21 word is grease plus tin *** mkg and hello.

8:39 pm

mkg

oops i did get it. yipes senility sets in.

8:40 pm

dcseain

he said it means 'for shit' - he used that only when REALLY frustrated. but i don't really now, mkg. His first language was German, 2nd French, 3rd Hebrew, and i don't think he learned Yiddish at all. He was from Bremen.

8:40 pm

dcseain

...don't really know...

8:41 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

an5-10 the 2nd please...thanks

8:42 pm

Uneaixoise

an + *** Vegas

8:42 pm

Minveryork

That an 5/10 word is an plus *** Angeles gapeach1066

8:42 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Thanks so much Une and Min.

8:42 pm

Uneaixoise

wrong spelling, min :-)

8:42 pm

Uneaixoise

yw

8:42 pm

Minveryork

Oops, an 5/10 word is an plus *** Vegas gapeach1066

8:43 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Thanks, Min.

8:43 pm

Minveryork

Hello Uneaixoise!How are you? Welcome to the puzzle

8:43 pm

mkg

need ac clue please for ac 5 12 first one and the sixes

8:43 pm

Uneaixoise

hey, min :-)

8:43 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

I have 3 left but must get something to eat....back in a few.

8:43 pm

Uneaixoise

ac6 opp of sedentary

8:44 pm

dcseain

ac6 cultures in yogurt

8:44 pm

mkg

ty.

8:44 pm

dcseain

take ac6 on the issue

8:44 pm

Minveryork

That ac 5/12 word is ac plis Rin *** *** mkg.

8:44 pm

Uneaixoise

hey, seain, and thanks!

8:44 pm

dcseain

ac5 - movie ac5 or ac plus cheap metal

8:45 pm

mkg

ty much. good clues.

8:45 pm

mkg

didnt get first ac 6. was that the yogurt stuff? i dont know it and dont eat yogurt.

8:46 pm

dcseain

a couch potato is in8, which contains ac6

8:46 pm

Minveryork

The first ac 6/21 word is verbs are ac**** words mkg.

8:47 pm

mkg

min i have that as second ac 6. the 30.

8:47 pm

Pinikula

I'm hungry...going to forage...back shortly

8:48 pm

mkg

ooooooooooh just got the other ac 6. ty ty

8:48 pm

dcseain

take ac6 on the issue is the 1st. or an AC6 adventure movie

8:48 pm

lbdawger

night night everyone. early shift tomorrow. good luck with the grid.

8:48 pm

mkg

ty all.

8:48 pm

dcseain

g'night dawg

8:48 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye lbdawger! I will see you tomorrow in the log!

8:49 pm

mkg

ar clue please?

8:49 pm

dcseain

a = r** Rogers, adam a**

8:50 pm

Minveryork

The ar6/24 word is ar + anagram of to4/6 word mkg.

8:50 pm

dcseain

fl4 your bic

8:51 pm

mkg

got it. ty dc.

8:53 pm

mkg

cant get ci words. need the two 5s plz.

8:54 pm

Minveryork

ci5/18 is ci plus animal doctor.Other one is ci plus to compete for something mkg.

8:55 pm

mkg

ty got it.

8:56 pm

Minveryork

yw

8:57 pm

mkg

need en 6 please. have the 7 but cant get that 6

8:57 pm

Minveryork

The en6/21 word is en + anagram of ca4/5 word mkg

9:01 pm

dcseain

:) firewords

9:02 pm

mkg

yeah dc!

9:02 pm

Minveryork

Congratulations dcseain on fireworks!Hooray for you

9:02 pm

dcseain

ty.

9:02 pm

dcseain

and i must do a few things then off to bed, as i need be up early

9:02 pm

mkg

ty min got it.

9:03 pm

dcseain

so, happy babbling, yall! :)

9:03 pm

dcseain

{poof}

9:03 pm

mkg

these are all spanish words. not fair!!!!!!!!!!!

9:03 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye dcseain! I will see you tomorrow in the chog

9:03 pm

mkg

by dc. wish you could stay and clue.......but min is doing fine.

9:03 pm

mkg

enoti

9:05 pm

mkg

et 5 plz?

9:06 pm

Minveryork

An et5/16 can be an old fashioned woman's name mkg

9:07 pm

mkg

hey isnt ethol a word??????

9:07 pm

mkg

am trying min.

9:08 pm

mkg

not getting it.

9:08 pm

Laurenh1982

you're close with ethol, try a different "non vowel"

9:08 pm

Laurenh1982

well, sometimes a vowel

9:09 pm

mkg

ty got it. ty for clues.

9:09 pm

mkg

tough grid.

9:09 pm

mkg

need fi 7 please.

9:10 pm

Minveryork

Hello Laurenh1982!How are you? Welcome to the grid

9:10 pm

Laurenh1982

Thanks! I've been a lurker for awhile. I usually play when I get home from second shift and don't want to talk with anyone! lol

9:12 pm

mkg

inaction

9:12 pm

jmcnrick

lots of nurses in babble land

9:12 pm

Minveryork

Hi jmcnrick! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid

9:13 pm

mkg

well cant get so many. 53 left. ugh.

9:13 pm

jmcnrick

i am thinking of going to sleep but got sucked in for a moment

9:13 pm

Minveryork

fi7/56 word means imaginary; ends like ac 6/30 word

9:13 pm

jmcnrick

how are you min

9:15 pm

mkg

ty. got it but never heard it used.

9:15 pm

mkg

need in 8 please.

9:16 pm

jmcnrick

not ac 6/30

9:16 pm

Minveryork

The in8/60 is in plus ac 6/30 word and in 8/55 is one who puts air into something mkg.

9:16 pm

jmcnrick

and person who blows up ballons

9:17 pm

mkg

got it ty

9:17 pm

mkg

need la 6 18 first one please

9:17 pm

Minveryork

I am well jmcnrick.I have been stuck on my last word since 7:39. Been stubborn in not asking for clue and my monkeys have been stubborn in not finding it yet.

9:18 pm

Minveryork

The 1st la6/18 word describes a hispanic person mkg

9:19 pm

jmcnrick

well there will probably be someone that can clue you when/if you are ready

9:20 pm

jmcnrick

okay i found 50 words so i am heading out

9:20 pm

jmcnrick

*poof*

9:21 pm

Minveryork

Goodbye jmcnrick! I will see you tomorrow in the log!

9:21 pm

mkg

need first qu 6 please.

9:21 pm

mkg

ty min. got it.

9:23 pm

mkg

li 6 21 first one please?

9:24 pm

Minveryork

qu6/27: The qu**ity of dollar store products isn't too good plus two more vowels mkg.

9:24 pm

Minveryork

li 6/21 rhymes with the vi 6/30 which is a name mkg.

9:24 pm

mkg

ty got it.

9:25 pm

mkg

dont know the vi name. gee.

9:25 pm

mkg

got the qu that is.

9:26 pm

mkg

ur clue please.

9:27 pm

Minveryork

vi 6/30: a name of an Olympic skater Vi**** Petrenko.

9:28 pm

Minveryork

ur6/24 us ur + top floor of house minus a cross letter

9:28 pm

mkg

wish i knew her.

9:29 pm

mkg

ty got ur word. still no vi words.

9:29 pm

Minveryork

Vi6/30 is a man's name. Also a character on the soap opera The Young and the Restless mkg.

9:29 pm

mkg

got vi word!!!!!!!!!ty.

9:29 pm

mkg

need last two ra 6 18s oplease

9:31 pm

Minveryork

ra 6/18 is big mouse plus actress ***da Hamilton mkg.

9:31 pm

Minveryork

The last ra 6/18 word rhymes with pa 6/21 word mkg

9:32 pm

mkg

ty got it.

9:32 pm

mkg

who is the actress?????????

9:34 pm

Minveryork

It is the actress ***da Hamilton from Terminator films

9:35 pm

mkg

sorry dont know her.

9:36 pm

mkg

must go to sleep now. sorry. 25 left and cant keep awake.

9:36 pm

mkg

ty for all clues

9:37 pm

Minveryork

Goodnight mkg! I'll see you tomorrow in the chat log.

9:52 pm

Jellen

Hello...

9:53 pm

Minveryork

Hello Jellen! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

9:53 pm

weiik

hi jel

9:54 pm

Jellen

Trying to finish this one before I run out of steam, but I have a long way to go...

9:55 pm

weiik

at this time of nite I'm on break from looking for a job, hey jellen, how is business coming along?

9:55 pm

Minveryork

Hello weiik! How are you doing? Welcome to the grid!

9:55 pm

weiik

hi Minv

9:56 pm

Jellen

We keep going to auctions :-)...

9:56 pm

Jellen

We can't do much on the building until we get bids from the contractors...

9:56 pm

weiik

r u learning about anything new? what about native american?

9:57 pm

Jellen

We bought a nice Navaho piece last week...not an antique, though...

9:58 pm

weiik

nice, what is it? I have a real nice tribal horse bridal with tourquoise and silver

9:58 pm

Jellen

This is a huge pottery vase

10:00 pm

Jellen

brb...need to feed dog...

10:01 pm

Minveryork

Ok, I GIVE UP!I'm leaving the grid with one word left.

10:01 pm

Pinikula

* tripping in * evening all

10:02 pm

Pinikula

giving up, min???

10:03 pm

Minveryork

I have been stuck on my last word since 7:39. I have been stubborn in not asking for clues & the monkeys have been very stubborn in not finding the word yet.

10:04 pm

Pinikula

oh no, min!

10:07 pm

Jellen

Hi Pini

10:07 pm

Minveryork

Don't want clue for or7 but does it have 2-letter tile

10:08 pm

Pinikula

no, it doesn't min

10:08 pm

Pinikula

hi jellen ;)

10:09 pm

Minveryork

Does an or7 include the sometimes vowel in the word

10:09 pm

Pinikula

no, min

10:09 pm

Jellen

No, Min

10:09 pm

Pinikula

all the letters are 1 point each

10:11 pm

Minveryork

Does or7/28 word start with the or4/4 word Pinikula

10:11 pm

Pinikula

no

10:11 pm

Pinikula

(not the whole word, but most of it)

10:11 pm

Jellen

3/4 of the or 4/4

10:11 pm

jmbdobie2

3/4 of it

10:11 pm

Minveryork

Wow! I just found it! Can't believe it took me so long!

10:12 pm

herinfernallady

hello

10:12 pm

Pinikula

yeah min!!!!

10:12 pm

Pinikula

hi herin

10:12 pm

Jellen

Yay, Min!!!!

10:12 pm

Jellen

Hi, herin

10:12 pm

jmbdobie2

congrats Min;;;}}}

10:12 pm

herinfernallady

how you all

10:12 pm

Minveryork

I am done! I have fireworks!or7/28 was my last word

10:13 pm

Minveryork

Thought it was going to be a non-word. Thanks guys!

10:13 pm

jmbdobie2

78 left and going to bed.... nite all!

10:13 pm

Pinikula

yvw ;)

10:13 pm

herinfernallady

Yah MIni

10:13 pm

Pinikula

night dobie! :)

10:13 pm

Jellen

G'night, jmb

10:15 pm

Minveryork

Hate to finish and leave but I have to go to bed.I did help mkg w/alot of words b-4, so I did do my share of cluing. Goodnight to my fellow babblers! See ya later!

10:15 pm

herinfernallady

how you all

10:15 pm

Pinikula

no worries...congrats, min ;)

10:16 pm

Jellen

Bye, Min...

10:16 pm

Jellen

I'm good herin...watching basketball...

10:16 pm

Jellen

59 left, though...

10:16 pm

Pinikula

down to 5 here and taking my time ;)

10:21 pm

herinfernallady

drinkg coffee here

10:22 pm

Pinikula

hrmph...need to refresh...brb

10:22 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

May I please have a clue for ra5-10? Thanks

10:23 pm

Pinikula

ra5/10 is a math term

10:24 pm

herinfernallady

I am going to likely catch a cab to the store as the weather is so crappy

10:24 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Thanks, Pini.

10:24 pm

Pinikula

yw ;)

10:25 pm

Pinikula

it's crappy here today, too, herin

10:25 pm

herinfernallady

i hate wasting money

10:27 pm

Pinikula

I know what you mean, herin

10:29 pm

herinfernallady

As I have a really evil cough I really don't want to walk far

10:30 pm

Jellen

Awww...that's not good!

10:30 pm

Pinikula

hope you get better

10:30 pm

herinfernallady

No it isn't I have taken today and tomorrow off classes. I have a kitty that is making sure I am ok

10:31 pm

Jellen

Cats are good companions when you're not well...

10:35 pm

Pinikula

fyrwrx! (pa7 was my last)

10:36 pm

Jellen

Yay, Pini!!!

10:37 pm

gapeach1066@yaho

Fireworks, finally. Thanks to all of you. See you at the flip.

10:37 pm

herinfernallady

Yah GA

10:38 pm

Pinikula

wtg ga cya l8r

10:38 pm

herinfernallady

They are great company. I just had one do the happy poo leap

10:38 pm

Jellen

Yay, Ga!!!

10:40 pm

Jellen

My cats are both curled up against me right now...

10:41 pm

herinfernallady

What gives with the happy poo dance and cats

10:43 pm

Jellen

I'm not sure I've ever seen mine do the happy poo dance...

10:43 pm

herinfernallady

It is when they use the dirt box then leap about the house

10:44 pm

Jellen

Ah, the crazies!

10:44 pm

Pinikula

brb - koda's "calling"

10:44 pm

herinfernallady

yep the crazies

11:03 pm

Jellen

Oooh, yawn!

11:04 pm

Jellen

11 left...

11:04 pm

Jellen

in 8, either?

11:05 pm

Jellen

Got one of them!

11:05 pm

hootowl

which one?

11:06 pm

Jellen

The second...still need the first...

11:06 pm

hootowl

1st is in*ac6

11:06 pm

hootowl

in+ac

11:07 pm

Jellen

Thanks, hootowl!

11:08 pm

hootowl

yw - hi jellen

11:08 pm

Jellen

How are you?

11:09 pm

hootowl

tired! Moved on the 27th and still trying to find stuff and arrange it

11:10 pm

Jellen

Moving is exhausting!

11:10 pm

hootowl

now what else do you need?

11:10 pm

hootowl

yup!!!!!!!!

11:10 pm

Jellen

ta 6/18?

11:10 pm

hootowl

and how's things with you?

11:11 pm

hootowl

add not off to previous 4

11:11 pm

Jellen

We're redoing a building to open an antique store...turned into a bigger project than planned...

11:11 pm

Jellen

Thanks!

11:12 pm

Jellen

3 left...

11:12 pm

hootowl

yw - that sounds as bad as moving! never know what you'll find!

11:13 pm

Jellen

Exactly! We found termites, for one...

11:14 pm

Jellen

vi 5/16?

11:15 pm

hootowl

double consonants and vowel at end

11:15 pm

stidmama

(((hugs hoot))) hey all! *waves*

11:15 pm

stidmama

I am down to 25, looking for a complete today!

11:15 pm

stidmama

And hoping mightily that I am "done enough" for classes tomorrow...

11:15 pm

hootowl

termites are bad. especially if they've been uncontrolled for a while!

11:15 pm

Jellen

Thanks, hootowl!

11:15 pm

Jellen

Hi, stid!

11:16 pm

hootowl

hi stid! whatcha need?

11:16 pm

hootowl

yw

11:16 pm

Jellen

1 left...

11:16 pm

stidmama

nothing yet hoot, listed at around 50

11:16 pm

stidmama

how are you doing?

11:17 pm

hootowl

ok - I'll be here.

11:17 pm

hootowl

hah! check what I wrote at 11:09

11:18 pm

stidmama

is the second RA 6 fishy?

11:18 pm

hootowl

n0

11:19 pm

stidmama

thanks hoot!

11:19 pm

Pinikula

evening

11:19 pm

hootowl

think ropes on boats

11:19 pm

Jellen

wb, Pini

11:19 pm

hootowl

hi Pini

11:19 pm

stidmama

we moved ten years ago and still unpacking *hangs non-housewifely head in shame*

11:19 pm

Pinikula

thx jellen...

11:19 pm

stidmama

hye pini

11:20 pm

Jellen

lo 6/27?

11:20 pm

Pinikula

I get my "move" itch out of my system just by rearranging the furniture nowadays

11:20 pm

Pinikula

hye stid ;)

11:20 pm

hootowl

it wouldn't be so bad but we moved after only a year because the house was so bad! We haven't been in one place long enough to get rid of duplicates!

11:20 pm

Pinikula

lo + cum**** (fruit)

11:21 pm

Jellen

Thanks, Pini! And that's fireworks!

11:21 pm

Pinikula

wtg jellen ;)

11:21 pm

stidmama

ropes on boats... lines?

11:21 pm

hootowl

and we are both packrats and readers!

11:21 pm

stidmama

YAY Jellen!

11:22 pm

stidmama

sheets? bends?

11:22 pm

hootowl

oh goodo jellen!

11:22 pm

Jellen

I don't ever plan on moving...

11:23 pm

stidmama

ten left

11:23 pm

Pinikula

git'r dun, stid ;)

11:23 pm

hootowl

ugly rodent + clothe**** without last vowel

11:23 pm

hootowl

phone****

11:24 pm

stidmama

thanks hoot! got it! 4

11:24 pm

hootowl

straight ****

11:24 pm

BabbleRabble

Pack rats and readers surely is a better testament than a polecat and stinker.

11:24 pm

hootowl

ok yw

11:24 pm

Pinikula

hey BR :)

11:24 pm

hootowl

yeah well we both got rid of them! hi BR

11:24 pm

stidmama

((((BR)))) I have missed seeing you!!!!

11:25 pm

Jellen

Hi, BR

11:25 pm

stidmama

V is for FIREWRODS!!!!!

11:25 pm

BabbleRabble

Hello, friends.

11:26 pm

hootowl

goodo stid!

11:26 pm

BabbleRabble

congrats, stid

11:26 pm

Jellen

Yay, stid!!!

11:26 pm

stidmama

that is SUCH as sad poem, BR... *wonders if it would appeal to 8th graders*

11:27 pm

Pinikula

wtg stid ;)

11:27 pm

hootowl

not likely stid - why so sad BR?

11:27 pm

BabbleRabble

Loneliness can be a killer

11:28 pm

stidmama

yes, it can BR. But so many of the 8th graders I work with are pretty dismal in their speech patterns.

11:28 pm

stidmama

so pini -- this life of a slacker isn't so terribly horrible, is it? rofl

11:29 pm

hootowl

i guess so. But you can also use it. I was alone for almost 15 yrs and just considered it a chance to do and be what I wanted to do or be.

11:29 pm

Pinikula

* blink * slacker? where? you or me?

11:29 pm

stidmama

Last week my teacher told me that I must have made a terrible admin assistant because I can't keep my opinions to myself... I wonder if that bodes well or ill for me as a teacher?

11:29 pm

stidmama

me slacker! I finished the grid, which implies that I did NOT spend my whole day on schoolwork! LOL

11:29 pm

Pinikula

ROFL! nice one stid! :)

11:29 pm

Pinikula

well, it's about time you took a break!

11:30 pm

stidmama

yep. and the behinder I get, the less I worry about it... I seem to be able to play catch-up (ketchup?) where it counts *wicked mama grin*

11:30 pm

hootowl

that is GOOD stid! You must not let it take over your life!

11:31 pm

Pinikula

oh, yes, you are wicked...no doubts!

11:31 pm

hootowl

aren't we all....

11:31 pm

stidmama

anyway(s)... I should head out and get packed for tomorrow. I have an appointment of sorts with one of the faculty members, to discuss one of this quarter's projects.

11:31 pm

Pinikula

congrats, stid...enjoy!

11:32 pm

Jellen

Bye, stid...

11:32 pm

hootowl

nite stid

11:32 pm

stidmama

I am so glad to have seen you all today! BR, I have missed you! hoot, I am happy you are in a new place -- I hope it's much better than the last. Jellen, I hope you are enjoying the Spring... and pini -- the closer August gets the more excited I am! *bounce bounce* see you-all again soon! *poof*

11:32 pm

Jellen

back in a bit...

11:33 pm

Pinikula

* giggle *

11:36 pm

Pinikula

ooooh, tired...flip better get here soon

11:41 pm

cybernan

hello everyone :)

11:41 pm

Jellen

Think I'm going to skip flip...

11:41 pm

Jellen

Hi, nan

11:41 pm

Pinikula

hi nan

11:41 pm

Pinikula

not sure I'm going to make it myself

11:41 pm

hootowl

hi nan

11:41 pm

Pinikula

but tryin' to hold out

11:42 pm

Jellen

G'night everyone...going to watch a few more minutes of basketball, then it's off to sleep...

11:43 pm

Pinikula

night jellen

11:43 pm

hootowl

nite jellen

11:55 pm

rururocks

guessing 227

11:56 pm

joshuavorbis

171

11:58 pm

rururocks

my wife;s cousin lives in raliegh

11:58 pm

Pinikula

I'll take anything that won't kill me!

11:59 pm

joshuavorbis

raleigh is a nice little city

11:59 pm

joshuavorbis

but it is little

11:59 pm

rururocks

I hear it is.

11:59 pm

gremlinn

125

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