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[Chica Yeyé 41]

That's why I love you guys -always willing to help out. I will have to do some arm twisting (or naked twisting ) to convince B to sell the librix, but I know Lady Heather will prevail....

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

That's why I love you guys -always willing to help out. I will have to do some arm twisting (or naked twisting ) to convince B to sell the librix, but I know Lady Heather will prevail....

Sis don't you know who's in the White House, no need to sell books. Just burn 'em.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

That's why I love you guys -always willing to help out. I will have to do some arm twisting (or naked twisting ) to convince B to sell the librix, but I know Lady Heather will prevail....

Sis don't you know who's in the White House, no need to sell books. Just burn 'em.

BURN THEM? BURN THEM?

Sacrilege. This proves you are adopted . God grant me serenity.....

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

That's why I love you guys -always willing to help out. I will have to do some arm twisting (or naked twisting ) to convince B to sell the librix, but I know Lady Heather will prevail....

Sis don't you know who's in the White House, no need to sell books. Just burn 'em.

BURN THEM? BURN THEM?

Sacrilege. This proves you are adopted . God grant me serenity.....

So much for the committed Commie. Now repeat after me Sister, Judica me, Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta: ab homine iniquo et doloso erue me. (I forget, doesn't that refer to Bush or something? )

[Chica Yeyé 41]

That's why I love you guys -always willing to help out. I will have to do some arm twisting (or naked twisting ) to convince B to sell the librix, but I know Lady Heather will prevail....

Sis don't you know who's in the White House, no need to sell books. Just burn 'em.

BURN THEM? BURN THEM?

Sacrilege. This proves you are adopted . God grant me serenity.....

So much for the committed Commie. Now repeat after me Sister, Judica me, Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta: ab homine iniquo et doloso erue me. (I forget, doesn't that refer to Bush or something? )

You're way too much to handle. Here, have a chocolate

Still in training session.... utterly engaged in the importance of knowing the difference between GIF and JPG images.... fkuc.... did I spend years in grad school for this #######????

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

That's why I love you guys -always willing to help out. I will have to do some arm twisting (or naked twisting ) to convince B to sell the librix, but I know Lady Heather will prevail....

Sis don't you know who's in the White House, no need to sell books. Just burn 'em.

BURN THEM? BURN THEM?

Sacrilege. This proves you are adopted . God grant me serenity.....

So much for the committed Commie. Now repeat after me Sister, Judica me, Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta: ab homine iniquo et doloso erue me. (I forget, doesn't that refer to Bush or something? )

You're way too much to handle. Here, have a chocolate

Still in training session.... utterly engaged in the importance of knowing the difference between GIF and JPG images.... fkuc.... did I spend years in grad school for this #######????

Why thank you, you're the best sister in the world. (*suddenly realizes that those were his exact words before drinking the hot chocolate*)

GIF? Isn't that a brand of peanut butter? When faced with mindless training sessions, do what I do, ask one inane question after another? BTW, who other than a web designer gives a #### about the difference between a JPG and a GIF? JPG=good for photos GIF=good for computer generated images with limited colours. Sorry, the correct answer is de minimis non curat Regina. (that goes out to you Sis )

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Why thank you, you're the best sister in the world. (*suddenly realizes that those were his exact words before drinking the hot chocolate*)

GIF? Isn't that a brand of peanut butter? When faced with mindless training sessions, do what I do, ask one inane question after another? BTW, who other than a web designer gives a #### about the difference between a JPG and a GIF? JPG=good for photos GIF=good for computer generated images with limited colours. Sorry, the correct answer is de minimis non curat Regina. (that goes out to you Sis )

I know I should not concern my Self with these trivial matters brother, but that's the way the vox populi will have Thy Queen do

[Krikit 1,165]

Crickey! when you go in to the dinner thread cover your eyes, I just posted a pic of a corn dog, which might make you feel sick/er.

Awwwww Crikey! I'm sorry you're feeling so crappy. The cliff dwellings do sound interesting, but it would be horrible to be out there, and feel like you're going to pass out, or your head is being hammered! The snack bar is also closed I noted, so if you do go, bring a little snack, and plenty of water! Hope you're feeling better soon!

Well, not only was the snack bar closed, but the whole darned thing was closed! I got myself ready and dragged myself over there because I wouldn't be able to stand myself listening to me whining about how I wish I'd gone while I'd had the opportunity but hadn't. My head was pounding, and I was completely nauseated, but was oh-so-excited as soon as I saw it and turned in.... rounded the bend through the beautiful red rocks and.... lo and behold.... the gates were locked. I was SO UPSET. And it looked like it was going to be awesome, too. (From what I could see.)

So I turned around and headed back to the visitor's centre that I'd passed to see what else I could do while I was there. The attendant was as surprised as I was that it was closed, but kept offering me alternatives to other attractions which were also closed today.

So I ended up going to the Garden of the Gods. It was absolutely amazing and breathtaking and serene and very spiritual. I am so glad I went. Interestingly enough, there was a warning sign in the visitor's centre that said to beware of the signs of altitude sickness.... headache.... nausea.... dizzyness.... insomnia. So.... now I know what ails me. Looking forward to leaving tomorrow and feeling better.

[DeadPoolX 9]

Well that's good that you like it! So the weather is not a huge issue for you, you are a 'snow gal' a 'frozen precipitation person' a 'white christmas aficionado'.

??

I hate the cold. But I love the snow. But, really.... it hasn't been that cold here yet, so I still have warm fuzzies for the place. I guess when you've experienced one of the coldest winters in history in Edmonton, everywhere else is pretty much balmy.

(P.S. I would NEVER live in Edmonton.)

The only province I could live in would be British Columbia. It's not that I have anything against the others, but they just get too damn cold! Vancouver and Victoria at least has survivable winters. I've been to Edmonton in November and Calgary in December and there's absolutely no way I could ever live there.

Of course, my wife thinks I'm a "wimp" when it comes to the cold. I'm from Houston, Texas. If you've never been to Houston, allow me to enlighten you -- in January (which is usually our coldest month), the average high is 17C and the average low is 7C; it's been as warm as 29C at time time of the year too, although it did once get down to -15C in 1940. The last time it snowed was Christmas Eve in 2004, which was highly unusual, although we do have some snow every decade or so. The summer is a bit warmer, when the average high is 34C and the average low is 23C; it sometimes spikes up to 43C as well, while the coldest it'll get in summer is around 17C. Oh and Houston has extremely high humidity too, so we'd consider 90% humidity to be on the "low" end of the scale.

So... maybe that's why I don't have a whole lot of tolerance for cold weather.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Oh Crikey,

I visited the Garden of the Gods in 2002 - actually went horseback riding through them for a 2 hour trail as well - and I absolutely fell in love with them. I spent nearly a week in Manitou Springs visiting friends and would go back there in a heart beat! Breathtakingly beautiful!!

[Krikit 1,165]

Oh Crikey,

I visited the Garden of the Gods in 2002 - actually went horseback riding through them for a 2 hour trail as well - and I absolutely fell in love with them. I spent nearly a week in Manitou Springs visiting friends and would go back there in a heart beat! Breathtakingly beautiful!!

Oh, how exciting, Kathryn! It's so nice to know someone knows what I'm talking about! I was thinking it would be lovely doing the horseback riding trails. It would also be lovely to hike or mountain-bike ride. I wish I'd had more time to see the sights. It really was uplifting.

[Carlawarla 1]

Good morning peeps! Here's some warmth to start your morning.

I've heard of the Garden as well Crikey. Supposed to be heavenly...guess that's why they call it the Garden of the Gods? I'm so glad you had an opportunity to get there! Espeically since you weren't feeling well, and that closure at the Cave.

How's that packing coming trailmix? Ick...I hope you're not like me. I was packing most of my stuff the day before! I'm a procrastinator.

Len...I read your Mom is coming to visit!! Wooooooohooooooo! I'm so glad she's better and you must miss her SO much.

Off to swim this morning. Enjoy your day!

[Krikit 1,165]

Oh wow, Len. Your Mom is coming? That's just awesome. What an amazing recovery. The things a human body can do to heal itself just amazes me.

Good morning everybody. We're flying back home this evening. It'll be good to be back in my own bed. And it's only two more sleeps until one of my best friends from Ontario flies in for a visit! I am soooooooooooo excited!!!!! She's bringing me Gravol; and not a moment too soon. I had to use the last of my stockpile on this trip to fight the nausea. I have one saved for the flight home in case we hit more turbulence like we did coming here.

Have a good swim, Carla!

[trailmix 77]

Altitude sickness! Who would have thought! Well I guess the people who made the signs thought of it - but anyhoo - I hope it is - and then all you will need is a good dose of Florida!

The Garden of the Gods is just beautiful! The Rockies look the same there as they do here!

Len I hear you about the books, we have 2 totes full, well I have 1 too, so I guess that's 3. My Husband likes his books so much that he doesn't actually bend the spine of the book when he reads it. He says it's more of a habit than out of respect for the book (since he used to like having the book looking new).

As for packing Carla, haven't done much at all, I have been resisting packing everything up right now, since we will still be in Calgary for another 3 weeks, however since this is my Husband's last day of work before we move, we will get in to it starting Monday - plus a major cleaning, which I have dabbled in.

Daylight savings this weekend !

Edited March 7, 2008 by trailmix

[Ban Hammer 13,491]

g'morning everyone. ty for the coffee carla