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  • geomeister
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    @ Monday's Mischievous Meese Making Merry Melodies
    ...or mices...it's all their fault. Fairies riding butterflies are the best...they catch the last notes of a jam, swoosh out over time and space, and alight in the strangest of places. In my case, right smack dab in front of my work email, time-sheet, invoice, contract or project file. Then I hear that wisp of melody, and unseen forces require I pull up You-tube and cavort with whomever insists on supporting my daydream. If they..the fairies, butterflies, meese and you would behave, then that little cursor arrow wouldn't hop from site to site, and we would all get our tasks done, whether centered on work, play or daydreaming. However, without musical melodies massing around us, our Mondays would be that much more droll and gray-toned, so thank you wayward meese everywhere. And those who readily spin the radio dial, keep the platters spinning and the tunes a coming. We working stiffs, meandering minstrels and minstrelettes and..look a butterfly...deadheads near and far are always willing to hum along and/or whistle as we work. Reminds me of a story...
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    @i repeat myself
    When under stress.....duplicate post all gone!
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    Meet me in the morning56th and Wabasha Meet me in the morning 56th and Wabasha Honey, we could be in Kansas By time the snow begins to thaw They say the darkest hour Is right before the dawn They say the darkest hour Is right before the dawn But you wouldn't know it by me Every day's been darkness since you been gone Little rooster crowin' There must be something on his mind Little rooster crowin' There must be something on his mind Well, I feel just like that rooster Honey, ya treat me so unkind Well, I struggled through barbed wire Felt the hail fall from above Well, I struggled through barbed wire Felt the hail fall from above Well, you know I even outran the hound dogs Honey, you know I've earned your love Look at the sun Sinkin' like a ship Look at the sun Sinkin' like a ship Ain't that just like my heart, babe When you kissed my lips?
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    run for the roses
    gotta water my flowers...then, write specs. Ugh, writing specs. Ugh. I'm a doer, not a director. But, this project demands it. Ugh. I'm already a week behind. Did I say "Ugh"? Should probably stay away this week, to keep my fuzzy little brain on track. Have a lovely day, and watch out for those fairies. They can be oh, so mischievous...hide your pencils, unplug your mouse. And then, they just sit there and giggle at you!
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    @start me up ....and never stop
    Actually not a bad Monday....at allGood morning Kristine.... You look well rested.... I'm searching for phrases To sing your praises I need to tell someone It's soon after midnight And my day has just begun A gal named Honey Took my money She was passing by It's soon after midnight And the moon is in my eye My heart is cheerful It's never fearful I've been down on the killing floors I'm in no great hurry I'm not afraid of your fury I've faced stronger walls than yours Charlotte's a harlot Dresses in scarlet Mary dresses in green It's soon after midnight And I've got a date with the fairy queen They chirp and they chatter What does it matter? They lie and they dine in their blood Two timing slim Who's ever heard of him? I'll drag his corpse through the mud It's now or never More than ever When I met you I didn't think you'd do It's soon after midnight And I don't want nobody but you
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    Coffee is on! Up and at 'em!!!
    “Shining like a diamond, rolling with the dice, standing on the ledge, I show the wind how to fly. When the world gets in my face, I say, have a nice day. Have a nice day.” This song is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and make you want slap your colleagues’ backs. So go ahead and spread the Monday merriness (you could just ‘mistakenly’ forward this link to everyone in the office). Monday doesn’t have to erase the weekends so don’t worry. Friday will be here soon enough. You don’t have to reserve your passion for the weekends. Do what you love every day. Live your life and your dreams so much that when a new week starts you shout with glee: “Oh my gosh, it’s Monday!!” Bonus: Extra Ways to Feel Better on Your Monday: Prepare the night before: Get your clothing out and your hair done. Make a note (mental or physical) of what needs to be done. Get enough rest: Don't do anything too hectic or strenuous on Sunday. Have a low-key evening and get enough sleep! Have something fun to look forward to: A place to go with a group of friends at lunch or something indulgent you don't normally have. Just don't overdo it, you probably use the weekends for that. Try some natural energy boosters: Such as no-bake oats bars, kiwi or two tablespoons of oat straw extract added to your coffee. Practice breathing techniques, laughing, getting some sun, and drinking more water.
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    @Harry "They Don't Make Sunday"
    -Why not?-Because of God. Sally should have asked The Same Chase what say about all that. Oh thank God Thank God I'm rollin' Thank God I'm soarin' Straight on down the road And thank God thank God I'm still goin' I still got some tread on this soul and I still got some miles to go I gotta penny to my name that I haven't spent yet If it ain't there tomorrow that would be a safe bet but I got some big dreams at the end of this road waitin' for me on the beaches down in Mexico I got no where to be so I might stay for a while and the devil's singin' with me with a Senorita smile Oh thank God Thank God I'm rollin' Thank God I'm soarin' Straight on down the road And thank God thank God I'm still goin' I still got some tread on this soul and I still got some miles to go I gotta party in my pocket and a tune in my head and from time to time I get to share a woman bed I would say I'm pretty lucky I wouldn't say that I'm poor with this face made of silver and a body made of gold If you could lend me a prayer man I could lend you a hand If these women don't kill me I will die a lucky man Oh thank God Thank God I'm rollin' Thank God I'm soarin' Straight on down the road And thank God thank God I'm still goin' I still got some tread on this soul and I still got some miles to go Oh thank God Thank God I'm rollin' Thank God I'm soarin' Straight on down the road And thank God thank God I'm still goin' I still got some tread on this soul and I still got some miles to goooh ooh woahhooooh Whoa! Thank God! Thank God I'm rollin'! Thank God I'm soarin'! Straight on down the road!!! And thank God! thank God I'm still go-in'! I still got some tread on this soul and I still got some miles to go Oh thank God Thank God I'm rollin' Thank God I'm soarin' Straight on down the ro-oad And thank God thank God I'm still goin' I still got some tread on this soul and I still got some miles to go
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    @it's Festivus for the rest of us......
    Never on a Sunday when the church is full of peopleAnd the bells are ringing in the steeple, la la.... Oh, you can kiss me on a Monday A Monday, a Monday is very very good Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday A Tuesday, a Tuesday in fact I wish you would Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday A Thursday, a Friday, and Saturday is best But never never on a Sunday A Sunday, a Sunday 'cause that's my day of rest Come anyday and you'll be my guest Anyday you say but my day of rest Just name the day that you like the best Only stay away on my day of rest You can kiss me on a cool day A hot day, a wet day which ever one you choose Or try to kiss me on a grey day A May day, a pay day and see if I refuse And you make it on a bleake day A freak day, a week day why you can be my guest But never never on a Sunday A Sunday's the one day I need a day to rest Just name the day that you like the best Only stay away on my day of rest Never on a Sunday when the church is full of people And the bells are ringing in the steeple, la la.... Oh you can kiss me on a Monday Monday, Monday's very good Or you can kiss me on a Tuesday Tuesday and I wish you would Or you can kiss me on a Wednesday Thursday, Friday and Saturday is best But never never on a Sunday Sunday, Sunday 'cause that's my day of rest So goodnight Irene goodnight...... I'll see you in my dreams......
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    sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY !!
    Your local rock group down the street Is trying hard to learn this song To serenade the weekend squire Just came out to mow his lawn Another Pleasant Valley Sunday Charcoal burnin' everywhere Rows of houses that are all the same And no one seems to care See Mrs. Gray she's proud today Because her roses are in bloom And Mr. Green he's so serene He's got a TV in every room Another Pleasant Valley Sunday Here in status symbol land Mothers complain about how hard life is And the kids just don't understand Creature comfort goals they only numb my soul And make it hard for me to see My thoughts all seem to stray to places far away I need a change of scenery Ta ta ta Another Pleasant Valley Sunday Charcoal burning everywhere Another Pleasant Valley Sunday Here in status symbol land Another Pleasant Valley Sunday Another Pleasant Valley Sunday...
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    @I will see your Dickey....
    ....and double the Betts..... Walk along the river, sweet lullaby, it just keeps on flowing, It don't worry 'bout where it's going, no, no. Don't fly, mister blue bird, I'm just walking down the road, Early morning sunshine tell me all I need to know [CHORUS:] You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day. Lord, you know it makes me high when you turn your love my way, Turn your love my way, yeah. Good old sunday morning, bells are ringing everywhere. Goin to Carolina, it won't be long and I'll be there
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OK Geo, you've gone too far this time! "geohotdiggitydogwe'rehavingfunnowmeister" heehee hehe haha ho?
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Love is all we need... Hoping for safer and better (let's get back to normal) times for ASL and the MadSwan... ;-)
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You should see a doktor about those eyes... Talk about ccreeeeeeeeepppyy.... klown vs. frank - who's scarier?!
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Hey, buddy, since I haven't seen you in a while just wanted to let you know that I saw the Rox-Giants game on Friday at Coors Field. I love watching those two teams play! And now I find out that the Rox will be in SF for the SC shows. Bliss! Maybe we can put together a SD outing at AT&T.
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Rockies @ Giants, maybe....
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Not sure if this has been covered before in this thread, but there is a bike share in Chicago called Divvy. It looks like it is a good form of cheap, healthy transport if you are in the downtown area. $7 for a 24-hour pass (unlimited 30 minute rides) with a ton of stations. http://www.divvybikes.com/
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There's a fear down here we can't forget.... Hasn't got a name just yet... Always awake always around..... sayin let there be peace in the valley..... mmmmmm bopbop bop bop!!!!!!!
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Yes dude, KristineD mentioned that a long while ago - good to bring it up again. Those are around a lot of major metros now a days... Bal'more seems at ease this evening; let's hope the 10pm curfew is adhered to. 1K Nat'l Guard in full dress helps a bit I might add... Tomorrow, peeps !!
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That song is and will forever be timeless......unfortunately/fortunately. We must thank John Barlow, Bob Weir and Grateful Dead for this unending lyrical reminder of the past, the present and the future.
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I think I am gonna make Aug. 13 GD tribute nite @ AT&T. Looks like we will meet on at least a couple of occasions, hopefully! This is an official message from your not so ever-present mayor Klangstone
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it's too dark to put the keys in my ignition,And the morning sun is yet to climb my hood ornament.... putting together puzzles always get tougher once the corners and edges are in place.... Happy Wednesday...people....to borrow from totes....get on them humping pants..... Coffee is on....cream and sugar abundant..... ....riding high in April, shot down in May Ya know I'm gonna change that tune... Think I'll roll another number for the road.... ....I'll feel able to get under any any load..... ....and you put the load right on me...... But I digress.....
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I feel Like a Gerbil and the wheel is turning, but I can't slow it down....You know the rest....I wish someone could invent the 36 hour day so I could get everything done,...ahhh but that might throw Totes countdown off! All I know is if I keep Briving my Dus like Cassidy and don't watch my speed, I'm gonna be celebrating The Grateful Dead's 50th Anniversary "Where Thee Fell" Tour. Better get some Coffee,...Lather ,..Rinse ,...Repeat...
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MYTH: For those who may not know, The Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox announced yesterday they will be playing an afternoon game at Camden Yards that is closed to the public due to civil unrest. FACT: What has not been reported is the Orioles announced Phish would be performing at the game and everyone just turned their tickets back in. now you know, my foil hat friends. Happy Wednesday
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Hear you loud n clear Bob....thanks for chiming in.... Always good to share coffee and thoughts in the morning.... there's no dus briving secrets.... It's all about moderation and harm reduction.... Just remember your mileage may vary..... Take the wheel anytime and have a safe and productive day....
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Chris, glad it was a quieter night there.... have some coffee.... Happy humping....
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60 Days to Santa Clara66 Days to Chicago Rounding the 2 month mark! Seems like a long, long time. Waiting. BUZZ is stirring in the hive. Doing that crazy little bee dance. This is a no humping zone. FLYING ONLY! P.S. Humping pants are allowed in the flying zone. Just no humping and flying. DAHF (Dreamers Against Humping and Flying)
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LMAO !! Love ya Totes - simply awesome, brotha !! Hey, speaking of our little boy Buzz, where is the little critter and how's your Buzz makeover project going??
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Remember, no flying and humping simultaneously! ;-] Hey, does anyone know when the shirts are slated to ship? Just curious, I couldn't find any tracking info. ...
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The Buzz project is behind schedule but right on time. I need to get Buzz tuned to be just exactly perfect. Once I have a graphic ready I'll share it.
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They have to make them first, klown
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. . . is one that arrives slightly later than you expected.
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I guess it will probably be at least a couple of weeks after the end date of ordering which makes sense. Just excited about getting it, looks like we have a wait for a bit...
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i thought she (from etsy) said they would start shipping on or about May 9. she is making less than 100 shirts i think so a week to get them done seems ok.
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......Time to get outta my humping pants.... And it's time for me to fly..... cue REO..... maybe the Eagles can land Johnny Football...him and Tebow.... Ohhhhh...I'm scared......I'm scared..... gonna lay around the shanty mama and put a good buzz on! peace from space.....
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Browns? Bills? C'mon fellas....FLY EAGLES FLY !!!! Or as a great band once sung: The Eagles filled the sky..... I have a great stealie shirt w/ the Birds logo in it and that line underneath it - SWEET !!
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Too often the browns' light at the end of a tunnel ends up being the headlight of a (AFC) northbound train that runs em over.But not this year...I feel it!
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'boutcha. I am. Only distracted by current events and subsequent coordinating of rallying around family and today a migraine. Peace be with the affected in Nepal and Maryland. Peace peace peace. And understanding.
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My boy - word is ALL OVER your Brownies offering two #1's to Tenn !!! YOU WANT MARCUS !!! Problem might be those even lower J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets who sit at #6 and could trump you guys. Dude, we were there a couple of years ago when your Browns opened the season against my Eagles. Spent nearly the entire Saturday before at the R&R HOF and the Dead special, entire top floor exhibit there - OMG !!! Anyways, we hung out at lake Erie, saw the dead rats floating in the river as we tailgated, kicked ass in corn hole and flip-cup in the parking lot, and loved your town's game-day experience - TOUCHÉ !!! BTW, Birds kicked ass :-) FLY EAGLES FLY !!
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Not enough energy to type it twice... Welcome back, how's the left coast? Missed not much, riots in Swantown, Clowns n Klangs n things... Coffee on... rrrrrgrrrrr out...
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We havn't sunken into the ocean yet... I'm a tri-coastal gal, having grown up in Hawaii and Boston - back and forth all of the years until I planted my flag in California and British Columbia, depending on the time... It's a beautiful day today, and we are here, organizing a screening to raise money for the Nepal Earthquake-affected. My cousin and baby cousin survived it, near the epicenter. They are coming home to NoCal for a little respite before deciding on next move. I am some yarn in that net. Headache has gone so now to prepare for my daily trip to the mines. Also I got my t-shirt(s). 443!! Maybe I WILL have a spot more of joe before I go...
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Speaking of stealies, I saw a new SYF sticker today with a picture of Lake Tahoe. Either that or it was a brain that melted into a blue puddle. Either way, as they say here in the Reno/Tahoe area, Keep Tobias Blue.
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bad vibes from there... at least the O's won, WTF.... FTW.... WFT.... all we are saying is give peace a chance..... @ASL @Angry Duck.... @Brethren n Sisteren.... stay safe.... Mmmmm bopbop bop bop.....
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Browns .... NO TRADE. Too many other needs to mortgage the future on mariota. He will be a very good QB I'm sure but he can't play D nor catch the ball. RnR HOF is very cool. I have not been there in a few years...long drive from Texas. Browns game day experience IS a blast. Imagine how cool it will be when they start winning (Insert joke about hell freezing over). I remember that game. Watched it a sports bar here in DFW. P***ed me off when Bs dropped INT in late Q4 then Eagles scored. Another example of the Browns almost always almost win.
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Go to ticket Exchange on forums tickets offered. a guy wants to trade his 7/4 for California
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draft day : Can't believe how it must feel to have your team just hope to find a way to win , my team wins cause they do what ever they have to do to winfix balls trick plays tape practice draft killers Does not matter to us we do all we have to do to win lol. Truly we have a great coach and the best QB with the hottest wife . You guys just hate us cause we win win win
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First off a big So glad you made it... Welcome Steve.... So the month of April comes to a close... Coffee is on .... the Apple watch is found to be defective....whaa? And now the suns coming up, riding with Lady Luck.... Freeway cars and trucks... Time to hit the mines.... Have a grate day y'all....
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Yes it is a good morning! , I'm still above ground!! sorry to hear about Apple watch,.Aside from that, I hope everyone's day goes well. It's Hammer swinging time for me,.. then off to see my daughter play guitar and sing at her High School Talent Competition...I think she's doing something by Ed Sheeran, or possibly Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers. Time to Charge up the camcorder and get a coffeee infusion,...HI HO,..Hi Ho,....
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One Watch by Day A changeable morning here in St Pete. A little bit of sky, a little bit of clouds, a splatter of rain drops here and there, a west wind blowing. I hope Spring has Sprung for the all of we Sunshine Daydreamers. Summer is coming up fast, so it's high time to put on a Let it Grow and listen to the music play. 59 days to Santa Clara 65 days to Chicago We have cracked the 50's seal. P.S. Patch those sails and shine those rails.
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Ordered t-shirts last night. One for me, one for my son, and one for what I don't know yet. I have to wait a lot less time than everyone else to get mine mailed. :P.
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I don't hate you...just really, really envy you. Browns had Belichick years ago and you could tell he was going to eb good. Media and many fans hated him, but was/is good.
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Having grown up in NYC and watching the Jets, then living in Buffalo for 36 years and bleeding red white and blue....I have hated many teams, none as much as the Pats..with that said....I wish The hoodie was our coach and Brady our QB....Road king you have one hell of a franchise up there and while watching the Super bowl in Maui with Seahawk fans I was in awe of your teams victory.... Congrats and glad you are one of us! Can't wait for fall!
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at least Bills got to the Super Bowl several times. Losing in the SB is not being a loser, said the disconsolate Browns fan, about to witness another mangled draft.
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All I can say is: The EAGLES filled the sky... GO BIRDS !!!!! And rrrrrgrrrrr, even you could have ran that ball in from the 1/2 yard line for the ring - what a Pats gift !!! WTF were you in awe of, their luck? No wonder they changed your area code to 0-4-4. (but you know I love ya man as you are my brother from another mother)
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Football has none.
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Your reasons are just, your actions are equally bad. Baltimore riots, you suck.
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I recall, many moons ago, the Boston Patriots, and man did they suck!!! Growing up in Buffalo with a father that hailed from Boston we would go to the home games, and for the longest time the patsies were woeful. Their time will come. Go Bills.