<--humbly accepts Robin's prestigious award but wonders if it might be a bit premature as <-- is getting rather cranky
<--breaks out of OAL speak to say:
The SO is off house sitting for a few days so after spending a few hours at the horsepistol I get to go home to a lonely house without indoor plumbing so...I have to go elsewhere to shower, use the toidy sparingly (I can flush that by running down to the creepy sump pump and grabbing water to refill the crapper), and I can't really cook since doing the dishes is rather much an ordeal so I eat overpriced crappy food. My upbeat attitude is starting to wear thin. I'm jealous as all heck of the SO even though he has spent a the past few days this week outside trying to fix the problem. He's going to give it a go again on Saturday or install a whole new pump system (that could be rife with it's own flippin' problems). He's a stubborn problem solver and means well so I won't say anything but at this point, I don't care if he calls the French Foreign Legion or Dr. Who, I want some flippin' water!@!#%#@%!^ It normally wouldn't bother me much but the timing stinks.
<--wants to heave a large object such as a tv from a very tall building
<--instead takes deep breath
<--hopes to see mom out of the ICU today
<--was really tickled to see her so alert despite the day's trauma
<--hopes niece is pain free today
<--knows no matter how bad <-- thinks <-- has it niece has it far worse and is in awe of her positive outlook
<--is glad to see Ronne back
<--wants to go to Target with Lorie
<--hopes Muffie will be okay and sends Catherine a huge hug
<--hopes she will keep us in the loop
<--will skip the mystery meat
<--hopes Suzanne has fun showing off the new jewels
<--is delighted to hear Shannon's good news and wishes <-- could join her
<--warns Robin NOT to stash cookies in Evily's freezer
<--loves Evily's website
ETA
<--waves wildly to Shelley
<--says "Yo!" to Stephanie
<--waves to anyone else <-- forgot