Babble: Archived Puzzle for Friday, December 27, 2013

12:00 am

stidmama

flip!!!!

12:01 am

stidmama

down to 83.... :-)

12:01 am

toadandtoadette

I think your guestiment was a bit off

12:01 am

toadandtoadette

I think your guestiment was a bit off

12:01 am

toadandtoadette

I think your guestiment was a bit off

12:01 am

toadandtoadette

I think your guestiment was a bit off

12:01 am

licketySplitAUS

Clues are up

12:01 am

stidmama

YAY lickety!!!!

12:01 am

uusue2

thank you lickety!!

12:02 am

grannyrose

thanx lickety

12:02 am

toadandtoadette

I think your guessestimate was a bit off

12:02 am

toadandtoadette

Stupid computer. Sorry for that

12:02 am

cybernan

hello everyone :)

12:02 am

stidmama

hey nan

12:02 am

grannyrose

hey nan

12:03 am

flosey

hi everyone and thanks Lickety - haven't been in for a few days

12:04 am

grannyrose

hey flosey. so how was christmas?

12:04 am

flosey

great thanks rose, and your's?

12:04 am

grannyrose

oh and we did miss you...lolol

12:05 am

stidmama

(((flosey)))

12:05 am

grannyrose

actual chrissy day very quiet, just we two. boxing day all my side of the family. some new pics in profile.

12:05 am

flosey

ty, we had Christmas with grandson in Vancouver

12:06 am

flosey

hmmm, that response disappeared into cyberspace I guess

12:06 am

flosey

hmmm, that response disappeared into cyberspace I guess

12:07 am

grannyrose

maybe babble is hung-over.

12:07 am

stidmama

just put a new post on my blog, GR -- you can see my handsome Tom in his muck boots! :-D

12:08 am

flosey

went out and took a while getting back in

12:08 am

grannyrose

thanx stiddy

12:09 am

stidmama

how's the weather up there, flosey? it was so foggy this morning it felt we lived in the clouds, but once it burned off it was glorious!

12:11 am

flosey

spent most of the day on ferries and buses - didn't drive over this trip

12:12 am

puglet

Hugs and Greetings Everyone and good to see you back Flosey

12:12 am

gapeach

Hi there, puglet.

12:12 am

flosey

it's foggy here too but didn't mar our time with William's best Christmas - think it's the first he's really understood

12:12 am

grannyrose

{{HUGS}} miz pugs. as promised, pics in profile.

12:13 am

puglet

Hi Peach, missed you yesterday

12:13 am

grannyrose

hello peach

12:13 am

stidmama

Oh, that's a long day -- but nice you didn't have to drive. :-D Just a couple days ago Grant was remembering the time we came to visit you without our car and how you came up behind me hollering my name when we got off the ferry! Those were good days.

12:13 am

stidmama

hey puglet and peach!

12:13 am

flosey

thenks pugs, good to be back - but really enjoyed 3 days away from computer completely

12:13 am

puglet

ALRIGHT!

12:13 am

puglet

Hi Stid

12:14 am

puglet

brb--got to go see the pics

12:14 am

cybernan

anyone found the lone e?

12:15 am

stidmama

stlll looking for that one, nan -- my last blank

12:15 am

grannyrose

staring at it right now, nan

12:15 am

jessmom

et5/16

12:15 am

cybernan

me too stid

12:15 am

grannyrose

lol, what jess said

12:15 am

stidmama

hmmm.... thanks jess

12:16 am

jessmom

yw

12:16 am

cybernan

nbt

12:16 am

stidmama

got it! monkeyed around the numbers. :-)

12:16 am

cybernan

now for the 8

12:16 am

stidmama

go nan go!

12:17 am

rururocks

ai8

12:18 am

stidmama

hey ruru!

12:18 am

rastapopolous

gr8

12:18 am

toadandtoadette

Gr 8

12:18 am

stidmama

and thanks also rasta and toad!

12:18 am

puglet

great pics Rose---Braxton seems like a really jolly baby and hes getting so big too

12:19 am

cybernan

ty - nbs

12:19 am

grannyrose

pugs, not bad for 5 months old, hey?

12:20 am

puglet

NO and from the bad start he had you would never know it by those pics now

12:20 am

stidmama

well, down to 44 and tired. back tomorrow I think. (((hugs and choclits for all))) *Poof*

12:20 am

puglet

night stid

12:20 am

grannyrose

rest well, dear stiddy.

12:22 am

flosey

very handsome little guy there, rose

12:22 am

grannyrose

i think so flosey, but i'm biased

12:23 am

cybernan

stalled at 67

12:23 am

puglet

Rose, is your little gd a tomboy

12:24 am

grannyrose

well she does have 4 brothers, 2 full brothers, 2 half-brothers. but she loves to dance.

12:25 am

puglet

lol-guess she dosent have much choice then, does she

12:26 am

grannyrose

nope, not a lot.

12:26 am

puglet

Is she a version of you?

12:26 am

grannyrose

no, she's her daddy. those curls are from him.

12:27 am

puglet

the weather look wonderful there

12:28 am

grannyrose

it was perfect, pugs. we had a wonderful day.

12:28 am

Lizlin

Hi all - beautiful photos Rose :)

12:29 am

grannyrose

thanx liz.

12:29 am

puglet

Hi Liz, hugs and how is your day

12:29 am

rururocks

finito

12:29 am

Lizlin

Very quiet, pugs but otherwise lovely.

12:30 am

Lizlin

WTG Ru.

12:30 am

Lizlin

beautiful blue eyes Braxton has!

12:30 am

Erda

aigre t

12:32 am

grannyrose

WTG RURU!!! so agree, liz. pretty sure they are going to stay blue.

12:32 am

Lizlin

439 to 97 - sublime to ridiculous!

12:32 am

rururocks

yeah.. a half hour isn't that much fun :D

12:32 am

Lizlin

They would normally have begun to change by now, I think.

12:32 am

rururocks

he's a big kid rose

12:32 am

puglet

congrads Ru

12:33 am

Lizlin

Was so happy to see Lickety this morning!

12:33 am

grannyrose

he sure is, ruru.

12:33 am

gapeach

Congrats, ruru!

12:33 am

flosey

don't mind in the least missing that 439 grid

12:34 am

rururocks

...slacker...

12:34 am

rururocks

:D

12:34 am

Lizlin

Hi Peach and flosey - hope you are both well and have enjoyed the last few days.

12:34 am

flosey

hi Liz and thanks, had a great Christmas with grandson in Vancouver

12:34 am

gapeach

Hi there, Liz and flosey.

12:35 am

flosey

hi Peach

12:37 am

Lizlin

Does enable not know that gritters come out when it's snowy to put grit on the road?

12:37 am

gapeach

brb

12:38 am

flosey

we call them sanders here Liz

12:39 am

Lizlin

In the UK they're gritters - perhaps that's why enable doesn't recognise the word.

12:39 am

flosey

ah, new word for me - but anything that makes icy roads driveable

12:42 am

cybernan

anyone have the te 7?

12:42 am

cybernan

nm - found it

12:42 am

cybernan

*!* ta da *!*

12:42 am

Lizlin

Sorry, Nan.

12:43 am

Lizlin

Congrats :)

12:43 am

grannyrose

WTG NAN!!!

12:43 am

cybernan

good night everyone -- same time tomorrow :)

12:43 am

puglet

congrats Nan

12:43 am

Lizlin

Sleep well

12:44 am

puglet

night Nan

1:04 am

jbp

hi all

1:05 am

puglet

Hi jbp

1:05 am

grannyrose

hello jbp. how are you?

1:05 am

jbp

still full form Christmas. ;-=)

1:05 am

jbp

how's things with you Rose? I hope you are well.

1:07 am

grannyrose

jbp. i'm doing okay, hun. have been plugging away at MIL's rooms. nearly finished her wardrobe. found a heap more of old photos.

1:08 am

jbp

sometimes stuff like that (photos) is better if you wait a bit. I know that was the case with my mom.

1:08 am

puglet

Photos of Don as a child?

1:08 am

jbp

and hi pug. didn't see you there

1:08 am

puglet

re HI ibp

1:09 am

puglet

oops jbp

1:09 am

grannyrose

my body doing it's usual reaction to pain. appetite way down. so weight now starting to slide off. all good, of course. yes, pugs, photos of them all as babies.

1:11 am

grannyrose

i have decided what to do with my own mother's jewellery. have decided to leave it all to my niece, as the next female in line, in my will. i think it is important to keep it all together as a collection.

1:11 am

puglet

the pain isnt nice but since you are wanting to waste away then I guess the weight loss is good

1:12 am

grannyrose

lol, pugs, lots of me to waste away.

1:12 am

puglet

and will she?

1:13 am

grannyrose

i have to speak to her. she is away at present. when she comes back, will corner her..

1:13 am

Lizlin

Hope you're able to keep the weight off.

1:13 am

jbp

I hope she appreciates what a gift that is.

1:14 am

Lizlin

It's a fantastic gift.

1:14 am

grannyrose

liz, once i am active again, will be no problem.

1:15 am

Lizlin

You'll feel much happier for that.

1:16 am

grannyrose

can't wait to get into the hydro-therapy pool again...only place i can exercise without excruciating pain.

1:16 am

puglet

how soon will that be

1:17 am

Lizlin

How long should the pain last or is that like asking about the length of a piece of string?

1:18 am

grannyrose

i have to discuss with her what to do with the earrings. they are screw-ons. and i want to use them for pierced ears. so need to change settings to something more suitable.

1:18 am

puglet

did you buy you a nice polka dotted bikini to wear :)

1:18 am

jbp

I used the therapy pool after back surgery. indescribably awesome

1:18 am

Lizlin

Lol pugs

1:19 am

grannyrose

with the spasms from the fibromyalgia...not to sure. have already halved one pain med. with no ill effects.

1:19 am

jbp

I hate to ask, but might I get a C clue?

1:19 am

grannyrose

*giggle* trust you, pugs.

1:19 am

jbp

that is really great, Rose.

1:19 am

grannyrose

cy4, 5, 4

1:19 am

jbp

it's a drag to my energy to take pain killers

1:20 am

grannyrose

cy4, cy + abbreviation for mother

1:20 am

grannyrose

latin plural ending for cy5

1:20 am

jbp

thx rose. never would have got them

1:21 am

grannyrose

cy4, cy + **, not you

1:21 am

puglet

ths Rose

1:21 am

jbp

thanks, got 'em. it took me forever to stop trying cyte...\

1:23 am

grannyrose

i have to remain on basic pain meds due to arthritis and fibromyalgia. but will continue to challenge myself until i get off the oral morphine. just remember i am only just over 4 weeks post-op

1:24 am

jbp

yes, you don't want to try and stop taking the meds too early. otherwise you just end up with more pain (trust me. but i'm sure you already know that)

1:24 am

grannyrose

*giggle* make that just under 4 weeks post-op

1:24 am

Lizlin

Lol

1:25 am

Lizlin

Stats for the lone e and the m pls.

1:25 am

jbp

may i have a clue for the middle row E

1:25 am

grannyrose

jbp, i know i have to keep mobile, and pain will stop mobility. i am trying to be sensible about it.

1:25 am

jbp

m 4/7

1:25 am

grannyrose

et5/16

1:25 am

jbp

I've never been good at that rose

1:26 am

jbp

which is why I am still in a metric boatload of pain, myself

1:26 am

grannyrose

ma4/7.

1:26 am

grannyrose

jbp, you go at your own pace...and don't let anyone talk you out of it.

1:27 am

jbp

sadly, my pace is bull in a china shop

1:27 am

rururocks

It is hard to keep mobile in pain

1:27 am

grannyrose

lolol...yeah i know...me too

1:27 am

Lizlin

Ty for the m

1:27 am

jbp

still working on that et. does it rhyme with anytihhng?

1:28 am

grannyrose

yeah, ruru. i know what you are going through, mate. and i so EMpathise.

1:28 am

jbp

so many great people on here with pain issues...

1:28 am

grannyrose

et + sometimes vowel + abbreviation for mother

1:29 am

grannyrose

which is why they are sleepless, jbp

1:29 am

jbp

ty vm for the et.

1:29 am

jbp

yes. which is me at 230 AM here ;-)

1:29 am

Lizlin

Ty from me too! Should've remembered that word!

1:30 am

rururocks

I am sleeping now .

1:30 am

grannyrose

awww, hugs to you, sweetie.

1:30 am

puglet

headaches for me :(

1:30 am

grannyrose

and hugs to my pugs.

1:30 am

jbp

should we try and stick ruru's hand in warm water?

1:30 am

rururocks

Awww...

1:30 am

jbp

or should we sing him a lullaby?

1:30 am

grannyrose

lolol, yeah jbp, let's do it

1:31 am

puglet

thanks Rose

1:31 am

jbp

you guys rock. it is always so great to log on

1:31 am

Lizlin

You all make me realise how lucky I am to be in such good health!

1:31 am

grannyrose

bit of a worry...ruru chogs in his sleep...*wonder what else he can do in his sleep*

1:32 am

o-o

sleep deprivation contributes to unwellness

1:32 am

jbp

and.......Rose, we have seltzer dragen

1:32 am

Lizlin

Lol, jbp

1:32 am

puglet

morning OO

1:32 am

jbp

hi o-o

1:33 am

o-o

hello

1:33 am

jbp

well, to all I say, have a good night/day. and hope to see you tomorrow.

1:33 am

puglet

night jbp

1:34 am

o-o

be well

1:34 am

Lizlin

Hope yup sleep well jbp

1:34 am

puglet

brb, need to take pills for this brain

1:38 am

puglet

okay Iam back

1:38 am

grannyrose

see you, jbp

1:39 am

puglet

you unwell OO? You are up awful early---so you cant sleep either

1:40 am

grannyrose

just loaded 4 bags of shoes, underwear, dressing gowns into the ute for an op. shop bin.

1:41 am

puglet

how close are you Rose to getting that project finished

1:41 am

o-o

I get plenty of sleep .... when I am tired, I take a nap before I fall asleep

1:42 am

o-o

well? for me, well is a deep subject for a shallow mind

1:44 am

grannyrose

a few weeks, pugs. bedroom nearly finished. problem is where to store every thing until the siblings are ready to look over the 'loot' and decide what they want to keep.

1:45 am

puglet

if you drop the bucket down into the well---whats it to bring up

1:46 am

puglet

do you have rental storage near you

1:47 am

puglet

Iam sorry guys, my head is hurting so much for the minute I cant think right, right now

1:48 am

Lizlin

Rose, just answered your email :)

1:48 am

Lizlin

OK - BBL - time for a shower and to get ready for the Sabbath.

1:48 am

o-o

Hope you get some relief soon, puglet

1:48 am

puglet

bye Liz

1:49 am

puglet

I should OO, just took some meds--thanks

1:49 am

grannyrose

thanx liz

1:51 am

grannyrose

yes, pugs...but i don't think it's an option...you would be able to hear the screams from there, when the sibs find out don and i are charging them for storage..

1:52 am

puglet

how long do they expect you guys to hold the stuff? I mean you guys to move on too

1:53 am

puglet

I left need out of there--sorry

1:54 am

grannyrose

yeah, i know, pugs. don't forget we are talking about 3 very self-centred, selfish people.

1:55 am

puglet

then give them notice that after a certain date the stuff is going into storage

1:56 am

grannyrose

or we could say we are going to throw it all out...that would make them come running. *sigh* they really dont understand that don and i need to have a life, finally.

1:56 am

o-o

It is your property. When I practiced law, I advised the owners to have an auctioneer itemize and put a value on the property. Then tell the people who may have an interest that they must decide what they want, the value of which will be deducted from their share upon probate. Any stuff not chosen will be auctioned off.

1:58 am

grannyrose

hmmm, very interesting, o-o. will pass that bit of wisdom on to himself. i have to remember i am a johnny-come-lately in this family.it's like walking on egg-shells.

1:59 am

puglet

I didnt know you were a lawman OO---how awsome

2:00 am

grannyrose

one of the most complicated professions, in my opinion. veterinary science is close behind it.

2:01 am

puglet

It was my youth dream to be a vet

2:02 am

grannyrose

lol, when my middle son announced he wanted to be a vet...i said to him...choose something easier, like law. of course, i was saying that with tongue in cheek.

2:02 am

o-o

I stopped practicing many years ago. It is a cutthroat business ... very stressful

2:02 am

puglet

and what did he end up chosing

2:03 am

grannyrose

o-o, just what is your hat size? i bet it is huge...

2:03 am

puglet

I can just inmagine OO

2:03 am

grannyrose

pugs, he went into banking.

2:04 am

puglet

thats not even close to either one--lol

2:04 am

grannyrose

o-o, just what is your icon tonight? can't make head nor tail of it.

2:05 am

puglet

I think its a planet--or thats what it looks like to me

2:05 am

o-o

the remains of a life that never was.

2:06 am

grannyrose

huh??? o-o, i think the meds have befuddles my brain. could you please explain?

2:07 am

grannyrose

*befuddled*

2:07 am

puglet

death of an sperm egg?

2:07 am

o-o

It is intended to complement my profile quote

2:08 am

grannyrose

aha! now that you explain it, it makes sense.

2:10 am

puglet

Rose, how did Decon like the wheels(did I get his name right)

2:13 am

grannyrose

almost, sweetie. deacon loved his quad bike, and so did everyone else below the age of 8...lolol

2:13 am

Lizlin

You'll have a lot to live up to next Xmas!

2:14 am

puglet

lol--does this mean grandma needs to buy a few more

2:15 am

puglet

wb Liz

2:15 am

Lizlin

Actually I bet all the adults wanted to ride the bike - well, all except Don perhaps!

2:18 am

grannyrose

yeah, i know. am already looking for one for claudia's birthday...lol

2:19 am

Lizlin

At least there'll be no arguments then! MUM! Claudia won't give me my bike back!!!! lol

2:19 am

grannyrose

liz, when deacon started doing wheel stands on it...i swear every male in the park turned green with envy.

2:19 am

Lizlin

I'd've loved to have seen that! I can just imagine!

2:21 am

puglet

so how many do you need? LOL

2:21 am

grannyrose

it was amazing...watching this 5 year old hooning around the park..and all the male eyes were on him. you could hear all the wheels clicking and whirring.

2:21 am

Lizlin

Where's Ru? I bet he wants to know why ti 7 (comparative) isn't a word!

2:22 am

puglet

Rose and Jbp sung him to sleep :)

2:22 am

Lizlin

Can't use hoon in babble! Enable won't like it!

2:22 am

grannyrose

i think my nephew( the one in the photo of deacon ) was pretty envious too.

2:22 am

Lizlin

You should've photographed all the dropped open jaws!

2:22 am

Lizlin

It really was an awesome pressie.

2:22 am

grannyrose

stupid enable..what does it know? hoon is so too a word.

2:23 am

puglet

they have some of the coolest things to ride out on the market

2:23 am

Lizlin

I agree. It so is. I felt so Aussie the first time I entered it!

2:23 am

grannyrose

lolol, liz. good for you!

2:23 am

Lizlin

And then was rejected!!! :(

2:24 am

grannyrose

never mind, liz. i still enter it every time i see it..lol...to no avail.

2:24 am

puglet

and in one grid it even had aussie and it wouldnt take that either

2:24 am

Lizlin

believe me, there are many hoons around here - just have to see the tyre marks on the roads!

2:24 am

Lizlin

What does enable know?

2:25 am

puglet

and what is a hoon

2:25 am

grannyrose

not real life, that is obvious.

2:25 am

Lizlin

lol

2:25 am

grannyrose

oh, dear. we have to heducate pugs

2:25 am

Lizlin

Hoon is a derogatory term used in Australia and New Zealand, to refer to anyone who engages in loutish, anti-social behaviours. From wikipedia

2:26 am

Lizlin

You mean heducmecate?

2:26 am

Lizlin

hedumecate! Sorry can't spell!

2:26 am

puglet

Liz, did you see the puzzle Crossy put on yesterday

2:27 am

grannyrose

*giggle*...your spelling is atrocious. fancy!! can't spell hedumacate!!

2:27 am

Lizlin

Yes, pugs - I've done the babble one - loved it but was glad I wasn't on babble then and I've started the river mountain one! Crossy's evil!!!!

2:27 am

Lizlin

True Rose!

2:27 am

grannyrose

but, then, neither can i. lolol

2:28 am

Lizlin

Or ture roes

2:28 am

Lizlin

A bit like a young man that Ru and I and some others think tries too hard to misspell words!

2:29 am

puglet

Hes not on much anymore

2:29 am

grannyrose

aagghh, don't go there, hun. from your lips to God's ear...

2:30 am

grannyrose

is it close to school holidays over there, pugs?

2:31 am

puglet

they started friday(before xmas) and they return the monday after NY

2:31 am

grannyrose

we are thinking of hanging onto mother mac's electric bed...if her usual respite centre doesn't want it, that is.

2:32 am

puglet

like a hospital bed?

2:32 am

grannyrose

oh, such a short break. over here they don't return until the end of january/early february.

2:33 am

Lizlin

You mean a bed that you can raise the head?

2:33 am

grannyrose

yes, pugs. almost. it allows you to raise the head or feet.

2:33 am

Lizlin

Don't forget it's winter " oop north" the long break is in July August, the summer.

2:33 am

puglet

I bet its one of those vibrating beds :)

2:34 am

grannyrose

what we were thinking was to be our bedroom, we are going to turn into a bedroom/playroom ar4.

2:34 am

Lizlin

Shades of grey! Lol

2:35 am

grannyrose

naughty liz!!!

2:35 am

puglet

can you and don fit into the bed together

2:35 am

Lizlin

Of course, rose

2:35 am

grannyrose

i wish, pugs..but it is only a single...then again we could fit...hmmm.

2:35 am

Lizlin

Life would be too boring otherwise!

2:36 am

puglet

all kinds of positions with a bed like that

2:36 am

Lizlin

Lol pugs

2:36 am

grannyrose

and all supported...lolol

2:38 am

puglet

does it got side rails so you dont fall out? Cant take a chance of injuries

2:42 am

grannyrose

pugs only on one side. so maybe not such a hot idea...lol

2:43 am

grannyrose

hey, anyone hear from the joso lately?

2:43 am

puglet

push the open side against the wall--dont give up on the fun

2:43 am

grannyrose

oh, dear, pugs...lololol

2:44 am

puglet

No--Sprite,Crossy and I have emailed him--we are worried about him

2:44 am

grannyrose

nearly dinner time.

2:44 am

puglet

whats on the menu tonight

2:45 am

Lizlin

Bon appetite Rose. Another 30 mins or so, here.

2:45 am

grannyrose

and as i speak...dinner ready. xoxox pasta with chicken mushroom sauce, and garlic bread.

2:45 am

puglet

yummy---enjoy Rose

2:45 am

Lizlin

Pugs, perhaps joso's feeling a bit low after moving and is just gaming with his mates.

2:46 am

Lizlin

Yummy!

2:46 am

puglet

Liz is your and Rose's time different

2:46 am

Lizlin

Roast chicken here, with garlic, lemon and rosemary.

2:46 am

grannyrose

see you all tomorrow.

2:46 am

puglet

I hope its something like that Liz

2:46 am

Lizlin

At this time of year it's an hour later for Rose than here.

2:47 am

puglet

hugs and bye Rose

2:47 am

Lizlin

Have a good evening. Hugs.

2:47 am

Lizlin

So it's almost 7 pm here and almost 8 pm for Rose.

2:47 am

puglet

yours sound good too Liz----you fixing it on the grill

2:48 am

Lizlin

In the oven tonight. It's wash at we often have on Friday night.

2:48 am

puglet

its almost 4am here

2:49 am

Lizlin

Wash? What!

2:49 am

Lizlin

Do you sleep during the day pugs?

2:49 am

puglet

I got it

2:50 am

puglet

sometimes---cat naps---if I sleep more then a couple of hours I get terrible headaches

2:51 am

Lizlin

That's tough for you. I couldn't function on so little sleep!

2:51 am

puglet

I bet living where you do is very relaxing

2:52 am

Lizlin

It is! I'm very lucky. It's such a contrast after living in London all my life! I love it!

2:53 am

puglet

How did you end up moving there--if you dont mind me asking

2:54 am

Lizlin

Because my hubby's an Aussie and he was homesick. I fell in love with this ar 4 when we came on holiday here in 2004.

2:54 am

puglet

it must of been a bit scarey to move to a new country and new culture

2:55 am

Lizlin

Actually not too hard. I miss my family and friends though. I know some people here and then I've got rolins family, who've adopted me!

2:56 am

puglet

that was nice of you to go with him to return home

2:56 am

Lizlin

The good stuff makes up for the rest.

2:57 am

puglet

do you stay in contact with friends from your homeland

2:57 am

Lizlin

I was ready to give up teaching and make a change in my life. It all happened at the right time.

2:57 am

puglet

do you not work now

2:57 am

Lizlin

Yes and some have been to visit. We've also been back and will go back next year.

2:57 am

puglet

what did you teach

2:57 am

Lizlin

No. Took early retirement.

2:58 am

Lizlin

Primary but specialised in English.

2:58 am

puglet

thats nice. So many times you lose friends when there are great distance

2:58 am

Lizlin

Skype also helps.

2:59 am

puglet

I dont know what that is--sorry

2:59 am

Lizlin

Speaking on the computer, like a phone but it's live and you can see each other.

3:00 am

puglet

was your hubby a teacher as well

3:00 am

puglet

ahh okay

3:00 am

Lizlin

Yes. We met at the school where we both taught.

3:01 am

puglet

so you became the teacher's pet then--lol

3:01 am

Lizlin

Lol

3:01 am

Lizlin

Or he did!

3:02 am

puglet

I bet you got the biggest reddest apples--lol

3:02 am

Lizlin

Got to go now, pugs. iPad battery is getting low. I'll be back in a few hours. Hugs.

3:02 am

Lizlin

Lol

3:02 am

puglet

did he also teach english

3:03 am

puglet

hugs and bye Liz

3:03 am

Lizlin

No. Or yes. We both taught all primary subjects but I moved school and that's when I specialised.

3:03 am

Lizlin

Bye now :)

3:51 am

rubyfoo

good morning, anyone/everyone. Yesterday's grid was delicious, but it was a particularly busy day andI could only do a little more than half before my "playtime" ran out.

3:53 am

ChrissieDee

Morning ruby. Hope you've had a lovely Christmas :)

3:53 am

puglet

Morning Ruby

3:54 am

rubyfoo

3:54 am

rubyfoo

3:54 am

rubyfoo

it was quiet and white, both good things, but yesterday was crazy

3:55 am

ChrissieDee

Oh, why was that?

3:55 am

rubyfoo

the snowbirds are back, so, on top of outside appointments, we had "drop-in" company

3:56 am

puglet

are the snowbirds white Ruby--------and hi Chrissie

3:57 am

rubyfoo

my housekeeper went to Turkey on holiday, so her sister is helping out, but it's not the same

3:57 am

ChrissieDee

Morning pugs :)

3:58 am

ChrissieDee

Googled snowbirds - are they people ruby?

3:59 am

rubyfoo

they are friends from Sweden and from Ireland who have houses I our village for winter sports. So far, the weather hasn't cooperated for them. Too bad LOL

4:00 am

rubyfoo

they are all skiiers and there are several ski areas about 1/2 hr from here

4:01 am

puglet

that gives you some company then for a while

4:01 am

ChrissieDee

Are you supposed to entertain them when they can't ski, or was it a welcome visit

4:02 am

rubyfoo

yes I had a lovely visit yesterday with my Irish friends. They have 2 daughters whom I have known for about 12 or 13 years. They are lovely young women now, and great appreciaters of my pups

4:04 am

puglet

thats really nice for you Ruby--kind of someone to take your mind off of things for just a bit

4:05 am

puglet

and I be t the pups enjoy the extra pets too

4:05 am

rubyfoo

exactly! Unfortunately, because of the protracted rain and accompanying mud,the dogs looked pretty scruffy, especially that baby

4:05 am

rubyfoo

she looks like an orphan

4:07 am

puglet

does your chows like the rain Ruby

4:09 am

rubyfoo

Rufie stays surprisingly dry, but Raffie doesn't seem to care and gets soaked and uddy. Her fur is so dense that it's impossible to dry her and she looks awful

4:09 am

rubyfoo

My old boy, Rufus, would not go out in the rain and once went 26 hours without peeing!

4:10 am

rubyfoo

I can't imagine life without dogs!

4:10 am

puglet

Oh me either Ruby

4:11 am

rubyfoo

boor

4:11 am

rubyfoo

sorry. Is there any Christmas pudding in the PB?

4:12 am

puglet

Elsie is the only one that dont mind getting wet or muggy--but being a boxer shes not too hard to dry and clean

4:12 am

puglet

I dont know Ruby

4:13 am

rubyfoo

that's the problem, of course, with long =haired dogs. Rufie is a "rough chow", so his fur is crisper and straighter and he doesn't have the dense undercoat. He's also smart enough, not to roll around in the mud

4:16 am

puglet

I have times when Beulah has rolled Elsie in the mud and man then I have a mess--lol

4:17 am

rubyfoo

andmuddy footprints in the house? Happily, they don't ever get on the furniture

4:17 am

puglet

will she let you use a blow dryer on her Ruby

4:17 am

ChrissieDee

What sort of dog is Beulah pugs

4:17 am

puglet

shes a great dane

4:18 am

rubyfoo

I haven't tr***, but she doesn't even like it if I come near her with a towel or comb

4:19 am

puglet

I tried using a dryer on my pug last week and she acted like it was a monster after her--lol So I just towel dryed her(she has a thick coat too)

4:20 am

rubyfoo

Raffie is so big already, that it would take two people to do anything and y husband is useless

4:20 am

rubyfoo

he wants to be the good guy

4:21 am

puglet

right now shes young Ruby and full of energy as time goes by she should calm down

4:22 am

puglet

yeah, I have my girlfriend cut my dogs nails for me so I can be the good guy for mine==lol

4:23 am

rubyfoo

Rufie now spends at least an hour and 1/2 on the floor with me at night, cuddling and being petted and combed. He gets in my lap (such as it is lol), all 80 lbs of him

4:23 am

sprite

good morning all :)

4:24 am

rubyfoo

It's what Ruby used to do when Rufie was a pup

4:24 am

puglet

it would probaly be easier for you to get on the floor Ruby

4:24 am

rubyfoo

{{sprite}} I tried to e-mai you on Christmas but with 3 addresses, I chose the wrong one!

4:25 am

puglet

And good mroning Sprite :)----hope you are feeling chirpy today

4:25 am

rubyfoo

and you were in the grid yesterday, so I felt terrible!

4:25 am

sprite

aw poor ruby. Stick with the spriteweb @ upcmail.nl in doubt, it is the one I use for babble and babblers.

4:25 am

rubyfoo

pugs, the problem isn't getting down on the floor as I'm pretty limber for an old lady, it's getting upp that's tough

4:25 am

sprite

hiya pug *hugs* I am ok :)

4:26 am

puglet

I also had trouble getting some things through to Sprite

4:26 am

sprite

looks like we are punished for having a big grid yesterday, lol

4:26 am

puglet

maybe it was due to so many online

4:26 am

rubyfoo

the elusive sprite, the pixie!

4:26 am

sprite

how odd... nothing has changed here.

4:26 am

puglet

just okay Sprite and not perky and chirpy

4:27 am

sprite

*giggles* that's me, ruby, that's me ;)

4:27 am

puglet

well what i sent afterwards went right on through

4:27 am

rubyfoo

and now old Nel has to poof!

4:27 am

puglet

bye ya Ruby

4:28 am

sprite

just out of bed, pug, so a bit dazed still, grin. Otherwise... very well, relaxed, content, still going strong on the food thing, probably still losing weight even though it is Xmas.

4:28 am

rubyfoo

bye and hugs, ladies!!!

4:28 am

sprite

bye ruby, have a good one... *hugs*

4:29 am

sprite

and you, my dear pug? How are you today?

4:29 am

puglet

I came to babble this morning with an awful headache--so bad I couldnt even talk much to OO and Rose---but its now has subsided

4:30 am

sprite

aw poor dear! You must have felt terrible. Glad things are a little be6 now.

4:31 am

puglet

they are---I took some pills :)

4:31 am

sprite

that's what they are there for. Do you know what is causing all those headaches?

4:32 am

puglet

no not really---if I sleep over two or three hours I wake with them

4:34 am

sprite

I wonder... do you clamp your jaws in your sleep, or gnash your teeth?

4:34 am

puglet

did you have family cons. today or is it off until after NY

4:35 am

puglet

not that I know of Sprite---no one has ever griped that I do.

4:35 am

sprite

family constellations was a 2-times thing this time. Don't know when the next cycle will be. Am free today :)

4:36 am

puglet

so you have the whole house to yourself too

4:36 am

sprite

and do you air your room at night? So some oxygen can come in and replace what you use?

4:36 am

sprite

lol no sweetie. My children have holidays from school and my husband has taken a couple of days off as well.

4:37 am

puglet

yes, I keep a window cracked and I sometimes sleep in my lounge chair and sometimes in the bed and it makes no different

4:38 am

sprite

then all I can come up with is you are too tense, and sleeping releases some of the tension and it gives a reaction :(

4:39 am

puglet

I started taking a low dosage asprin the first of the month and I thought that that was helping until this morning

4:40 am

sprite

wish I could help :( Such a horrible thing to have happening to you every time you start having a decent sleep

4:40 am

puglet

well in the evening yesterday hubby was getting under my skin and that might be true---never thought of that

4:41 am

ivesy3

i have same problem pug.. wake up every day with bad headaches..cannot lay down after that. dr thinks its sinuses.

4:41 am

sprite

hi ivesy!

4:41 am

ivesy3

and good morning all

4:42 am

puglet

Hi Ivesy

4:42 am

sprite

sorry to hear that. Sorry for both of you you suffer from this :(

4:42 am

puglet

yeah laying down makes it worse for sure

4:43 am

ivesy3

i have to get up and put a moist heating bad on my head...rite now i have heating pad on back of head lol

4:43 am

puglet

you recon our smoking plays into it

4:44 am

ivesy3

hate to say it but yes i do....

4:45 am

puglet

how was your holiday Ivesy

4:45 am

ChrissieDee

Pops nose out of grid - finished !

4:46 am

puglet

congrats Chrissie

4:46 am

sprite

hiya Chrissie, wtg!!!!!

4:46 am

ChrissieDee

Hope your heads get better son pugs and ivesy

4:46 am

puglet

thanks CD

4:46 am

ChrissieDee

*soon

4:46 am

ivesy3

was very nice, ty.. spent with family that is left around here.. we are very comfortable with each other.. we are the strays lol.. hope yours was peaceful.

4:47 am

ivesy3

ty chrissie

4:47 am

puglet

sprite, did you see the puzzle crossy put up

4:47 am

puglet

yes mine was---thats good Ivesy

4:47 am

sprite

I did, pug! Made the wood and stream one yesterday, will do the babble one today.

4:48 am

ChrissieDee

Have a god day all. "See" you tomorrow. ((Hugs)) all round

4:48 am

sprite

it was, very peaceful and relaxed Xmas this year

4:48 am

sprite

bye Chrissie, have a good day

4:48 am

ivesy3

thta is good to hear sprite

4:48 am

puglet

I did the babble one and you are on it---

4:49 am

puglet

bye Chrissie

4:49 am

ivesy3

once you get to jigidi, how do yo find his puzzles?

4:49 am

sprite

lol am I? Awesome. That was a gr5 day in Babbleland, that monster grid.

4:49 am

sprite

click Puzzles and then By User, ivesy, and then enter crosshair

4:50 am

puglet

I got the one you sent me Sprite

4:50 am

puglet

forgot to say thanks

4:50 am

ivesy3

ok ty... after today i have five wonderful days off..going to my book on learning to find peace in my life..

4:51 am

puglet

is there such a thing--lol

4:51 am

sprite

wow, nice going ivesy, good theme for the next year. *hugs*

4:51 am

sprite

am glad, pug. Not many puzzles with puglets in it :)

4:52 am

ivesy3

lol my son got it for me.. i have been very stressed. blow up at littlest thing..i really think my shot makes me very agitated

4:52 am

puglet

Sprite what was your icon on that puzzle Crossy put up--I didnt even look

4:52 am

sprite

sounds like a good possibility, ivesy.

4:53 am

puglet

someone put on a 500 puzzle of pugs and Iam working it but its almost too big for my screen to work

4:53 am

sprite

I think that one said: "I used to fight my inner demons, but we are good friends now"

4:54 am

puglet

why Ivesy, did you blow up on him--lol

4:54 am

sprite

pug, you can zoom out if you want. Using the - and + buttons in the upper right corner

4:54 am

ivesy3

yep lol.. sure did and its about time lol

4:54 am

ivesy3

jigsaw puzzles are very relaxing.

4:55 am

sprite

I agree. And playing them online has a load of pros over having one in the living room, lol.

4:55 am

puglet

I do Sprite but to do so its hard for me to see the colors very well when I downsize it to fit my screen

4:55 am

sprite

new word for the babble dictionary: argree - keep debating even though you agree

4:56 am

ivesy3

time for coffee..hope you both have great day..!

4:56 am

sprite

ok pug, am sorry :( Can't be remedied then.

4:56 am

sprite

and you too, ivesy!

4:56 am

puglet

you too Ivesy and enjoy your me time

4:57 am

puglet

np Sprite--this is the biggest Ive worked on there--I will know better the next time---my mistake :)

4:58 am

sprite

could you please send me the link to the pug puzzle?

4:59 am

puglet

hold on a sec

5:03 am

puglet

Sprite, I dont know how to get the link but this is who put the puzzle on---gypsywest (will this help)

5:04 am

sprite

oh yes, that will help, no problem. For a next time, just copy the URL address from the top of the browser. :) Thanks for trying.

5:05 am

sprite

I think I see it... the Xmas one?

5:05 am

puglet

okay, will try to remember that and do it

5:05 am

puglet

yes--2 pugs

5:05 am

sprite

very sweet :)

5:06 am

puglet

it is cute

5:07 am

puglet

a few weeks ago someone put on real old paper doll cut outs--they made me think of my grandmas and going to her house. She use to make us paper dolls and clothes--lol

5:07 am

sprite

oh nice!

5:08 am

puglet

theres too many I want to work on there--lol

5:09 am

sprite

oh yeah. I have bookmarked a whole load, lots of fantasy puzzles too. And mosaics. Will probably make you a pug one today.

5:10 am

puglet

dont go to any trouble Sprite--I dont want to take you away from your puzzles

5:11 am

sprite

sweetie, I enjoy creating them and I will love making one for you. Or 2 or 3. Don't worry, just enjoy making them.

5:12 am

puglet

I cant say I got one favorite type really---I like colors---someone put on a smallish one of a grape pitcher with flowers and I done it--it was bright and cheerful

5:12 am

sprite

fireflies. Anything I can clue before I go?

5:12 am

puglet

great then Sprite

5:13 am

puglet

congrats and no ths---Iam about to go to J for awhile---have a great day and hugs and bye

5:13 am

sprite

*hugs* my dear pug. have a good one today.

6:34 am

crosshair

good morning everyone:)

6:34 am

bojazz

morning crossy

6:41 am

Anniebrook

morning babblers :)

6:41 am

bojazz

hi annie

6:43 am

crosshair

howdy,annire

6:52 am

Lizlin

Hi all :)

6:53 am

crosshair

howdy,liz;)

6:53 am

Anniebrook

Hi Liz :) recovered from yesterday's grid?

6:53 am

Lizlin

Loved the babble jigsaw, crossy. Have now returned to the evil mountain scene. Has to be one of the hardest jigsaws I've ever done!

6:53 am

Lizlin

Yes, Annie! And you? Thank goodness lickety came online this morning.

6:53 am

crosshair

lol.glad you enjoy my puzzles, liz;)

6:54 am

Anniebrook

Liz, lickety was a grid saver for me...he came on around 5 pm, my time

6:54 am

Lizlin

Yes, I am enjoying the challenge. I think it'll be a bit easier tomorrow in natural light. It's almost 11 pm now and I'm tired too!

6:55 am

Lizlin

And it's a beautiful pic, crossy!

6:55 am

rubyfoo

hello everybody

6:55 am

rubyfoo

back from lunch

6:55 am

crosshair

erhaps I should of made that one a 350 instead of a 400+

6:55 am

Anniebrook

(((ruby)))

6:55 am

crosshair

((ruby))

6:55 am

Lizlin

Ruby - hugs. How are you?

6:55 am

rubyfoo

It's very cold but beautiful and sunny and the cliffs are frosted

6:55 am

bojazz

hi ruby

6:55 am

crosshair

yes,we got very lucky with that picture.not bad for it just being a I-phone 4 shot

6:55 am

Lizlin

Perhaps but as I said, I'm still enjoying the challenge. It's going to take ages though but I don't mind that!

6:56 am

Anniebrook

going into the kitchen to make coffee

6:56 am

rubyfoo

6:56 am

rubyfoo

So nice to come in here and feel the warmth!

6:56 am

crosshair

pull up a chair,ruby.crossy has the wood stove going and breakfast is almost ready

6:57 am

bojazz

well you're a nice person...

6:57 am

Lizlin

It's lovely to see you but I think I'm off to bed. Funny how a fairly lazy day makes you more exhausted than a day when you've been active! Well it does me!

6:57 am

Lizlin

So, goodnight all and enjoy your days. Hugs all around :)

6:57 am

rubyfoo

just had veal kidneys for lunch (not at home). It's only the second time I've eaten them and they were not bad

6:57 am

crosshair

gn liz

6:57 am

rubyfoo

6:58 am

Anniebrook

coffee, anyone?

6:58 am

crosshair

I will have a tea, please

6:58 am

rubyfoo

please, wit boiled milk if it's not too much trouble

6:59 am

crosshair

nice and strong please. I want to fight it for ownership of the spoon

6:59 am

Anniebrook

*puts coffee, tea, cream, bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon on the sideboard*

6:59 am

Anniebrook

*boiling milk for ruby*----that is the way my mother had her coffee

7:00 am

Anniebrook

*steeping tea for crossy for 30 minutes*

7:00 am

rubyfoo

can you imagine what fun this group would have over reakfast and then, continuing on through the day, 3-course lunch, cocktails, light dinner and after-dinner drinks

7:00 am

rubyfoo

?Did I leave out the bloody mary's

7:00 am

Anniebrook

ruby, I added the bloody marys

7:01 am

rubyfoo

good girl!

7:01 am

Anniebrook

what about some port after dinner? then take in a broadway show?

7:01 am

rubyfoo

half, yay

7:03 am

Anniebrook

name that proper noun....actor Warren

7:04 am

crosshair

betty

7:04 am

Anniebrook

close

7:04 am

crosshair

or something like that

7:04 am

crosshair

not awake

7:04 am

rubyfoo

beatty

7:04 am

rubyfoo

or even ned

7:04 am

crosshair

bettie..beadie..beadies

7:04 am

Anniebrook

crossy, one ding for you

7:05 am

crosshair

never did like his movies;P

7:05 am

Anniebrook

beatty

7:09 am

rubyfoo

what about McCabe and Mrs. Miller with Julie Christie?

7:11 am

rubyfoo

clues, pls, for top right a and an 8???

7:11 am

rubyfoo

nm, got the ar

7:12 am

rubyfoo

ruby == peri lol

7:12 am

rubyfoo

and even found an 8 so it's nap time for moi

7:13 am

rubyfoo

7:13 am

Anniebrook

ruby, stats please

7:17 am

mael

I have a gr8/50

7:17 am

Anniebrook

found that one also, and hi

7:18 am

mael

hi annie :)

7:20 am

mael

i'll be back later, everyone have a great grid

7:33 am

Cosmo Kramer

any clues for ar7 s?

7:35 am

bubba218

ar + me+ Ms James the blues singer

7:35 am

bubba218

thne chnage last vowel

7:36 am

Cosmo Kramer

ty bubba got both..

7:36 am

Cosmo Kramer

one more please.. my last word te7.

7:43 am

bubba218

te7, to clean your clothers you add de****ent to the washing machine, +you use your teeth to b***

7:44 am

Anniebrook

burrrowing mites that eat your house...change 3rd consonant

7:45 am

Cosmo Kramer

ty bubba

7:45 am

Cosmo Kramer

fireworks

7:46 am

bubba218

congrats,

7:46 am

Anniebrook

congrats, cosmo

7:46 am

Cosmo Kramer

ty

7:50 am

rolin

could someone clue the single m pls?

7:53 am

Anniebrook

rolin, girl's name

7:53 am

Anniebrook

it's ma 4/7

7:55 am

Aloyisius

ty Annie, logged in at the right time to get your clue!

7:56 am

Anniebrook

hi Aloy

7:56 am

Anniebrook

be back in a bit

8:00 am

Aloyisius

me too, garbage day and the trucks cometh

8:03 am

Anniebrook

does anyone have a clue for ai 8?

8:05 am

lynxxx

ai & smoke that ci*a*****

8:07 am

lynxxx

oops didn't realise it was so late - hi and bye

8:07 am

Anniebrook

thanks lynxxx, sweet dreams

8:09 am

Judi

Greetings, Babblers!

8:10 am

Anniebrook

Hi Judi

8:13 am

zophas

Hi all, new here. Don't have a clue as to what I'm doing.

8:13 am

Judi

Welcome to the insanity, zophas!

8:14 am

Aloyisius

hi zophas, welcome to Babble!

8:14 am

Judi

Before you get started, you may want to click on the "help" box up at the top of the page. That will give you the game instructions, etc.

8:14 am

zophas

Damn, looks like I need an avatar.

8:16 am

Aloyisius

bbl, popped in for a few.. too much going on this morning to Babble in peace!

8:16 am

zophas

I figured out how it works. But don't understand clues like ai6 etc.

8:17 am

Judi

That means: The word starts with "ai" and has six letters.

8:18 am

zophas

Ok thanks.

8:20 am

zophas

And what about something like gr5/20?

8:20 am

Judi

The 20 is how many points are in the word.

8:20 am

BzznBea

That means a fie letter word starting with gr worth 20 points.

8:21 am

zophas

Ok thank you all. I think I'm getting this now.

8:21 am

BzznBea

zophas, if you go to the help button above the chat box, it will tell you about scoring and such.

8:23 am

zophas

Yes I have looked at that but still have many questions.

8:23 am

Judi

Well, fire away, Zophas. We'll help all we can.

8:23 am

BzznBea

Ask away. Babblers are friendly folks and will help.

8:24 am

BzznBea

And welcome to this addictive game.

8:26 am

zophas

Yesterdays grid of 400+ words, is there some place I can find what the words were? I joined a few hours before that grid closed.

8:27 am

Jindigo

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