Yup, it's open to the world. We could conceivably carry on this conversation at Angie's instead of the kitchen.

At 09:15 PM 9/3/2007 -0400, Barbara M. wrote:
Cool, can I sign on too? A world wide forum! We'll end up in jail for sure.

I think they all start as idle rants and GROW into something later. A journey of 1,000 miles starts with one small step.

At 04:52 AM 9/4/2007 +0000, Emlaplume wrote:
I had thought about starting a blog, but I don't know that I have enough intelligent stuff to say to keep it going. There are so many out there already.

Ellen .... you *really* need to fix your PC clock now.

But wait! I used to tip a DD server for counter service, i.e. a lady bringing me a coffee and a doughnut to my stool at the counter. But I didn't tip if I walked in a got a dozen for 'the road' which almost made it to the GHS parking lot from Cos Cob.

So... he beats him mercilessly? Even if he sleeps with the Tootsie Roll? Just want to be sure I understand what you're saying.

At 07:59 PM 9/5/2007 -0700, Barbara M.wrote:
He's the mad Hungarian painter friend of ours. The little brother Wes never had.

EllenS. wrote:
That's funny! Who's Geza?


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From: Barbara M.

Funny story. We were at the camp ground during one of our mission trips. We were all having our morning coffee, standing around, usual morning routines. Geza says, " I need to shave" reaches down, picks up a cicada and proceeds to pretend to shave with it as it buzzes loudly. Made our day, laughing our heads off.

EllenS. wrote:
at this time of year, they just suddenly drop from wherever to have their final death throes. It's kind of eerie. Cat's love to play with them, with that great buzz noise they make as they're being attacked!

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From: Tom H.
I rescued one out of my pool this weekend. Ungrateful little b***ard didn't even say thank you.....

At 10:49 PM 9/4/2007 Tuesday, Barbara M. wrote:
This is terrible, Ellen has cicadas. I saw those when I was in Baltimore. Ugly red eyed little critters!

EllenS wrote:


no no don't delete it. I'm going to make up a new name. ***** IS a nome de plume but it's already in use for .... other purposes.
(there is too much misunderstanding among us lately. it gives me acida...anxiety)
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From: Beeb
You send you would want to use a nome de plume. Oh the heck with it, I will delete the whole thing.