<--now I know how jimmy buffet feels...

[lederr]

<--hasn't been online at all in TWO days!
<--has had so much to do and started work yesterday (already!)
<--was so tarred, ended up falling asleep at 7:30 () and is now awake
<--decided to come and peruse in catheland
<--has to catch up as <-feels outta da loop!
<--did manage a work out yestrerday (iTread circuit circus and added on extra tm run to make it to 7 miles)
<--felt sooo good to run
<--asks youse all for prayers as <--found out a friend's skin cancer has come back and metastisized to her bones
<--knows the prognosis is not good and is sad for her
<--apologizes for the downer
<--will go peruse...

 

[buffettgirl]

<---bwahahaha's at this morning's title
<---tells Lorie that <--became a parrothead after my first trip to the Caribbean
<---is excited about going to the pre-RT this afternoon and seeing some old and new friends from the CatheNation
<---is still overwhelmingly sad that Shelley won't be there
<---used her maximum amount of smilies to illustrate maximum amount of sadness

 

[elaineee7]

<--waves good morning to Robin and Lori and all who follow
<--is sad for Lori's friend
<--have a friend in the same condition...her cancer is in her liver and bones
<--has been depressed about this for a while
<--has been sick but feels much better now
<--will have fun today as it is DH's and <--32nd anniversary
<--will not worry about anything and indulge like a pig
<--hopes everyone has a great day!!!

 

[Liann]

<---waves GM to the OAL'ers
<---is not having a great morning so far
<---realized at about 7 a.m. that boss probably needs a rental car where he is flying today
<---has been on the horn ever since trying to track down a car for him
<---says he never asked <--- to get him a car, but it's kind of assumed that <--- just "takes care of things"
<---adds that now she has to get ready for a dental appointment, which is higher on her list of fears than spiders
<---says to top it all off she has this icky poison ivy on her arms and is considering long sleeves at the early morning step class...
<---hopes this junk is gone by August
<---is happy though to have FINALLY found a decent camera
<---spent all night taking pictures and videos and LOVES the quality of this new Canon
<---says it blows her Olympus out of the water and will probably NEVER buy another Olympus again
<---is so sorry to hear about Lori's friends
<---thinks that is just awful!
<---congratulated Elainee on her 32nd anniversary!!! WOW!
<---will see Robin tomorrow morning

 

[lederr]

<--just tried to post on cheetah thread and was told <-- was only allowed to post FOUR images (smileys)
<--wants to know wut's up wit dat?
<--doesn't like that as <--really likes to illustrate with maximum amount of smileys
<--is relieved that <--can still post tantrum girl!

<--fell back asleep and now REALLY needs to w/o before jetting to work!!!

 

[TeTe]

<---waves "hello" to everyone
<--is running around like proverbial chicken with its head cut off (poor chickie )
<--thought <--was all organized and ready, but, alas, <--is overthinking it all and misplacing things
<--finally has it together and is going to take doggies for a walk since mommie will be gone for a few days.
<--tell Liann that <--just went and bought disposable cameras last night...<--loses things too much to put down bucks on a decent camera.
<---sends Lori and Elainee hugs...dealing with this kind of thing is so very hard
<--gives them another hug for good measure
<---sends congrats to Elainee on her anniversary!!! Thinks she should write a book on how it can be done!
<---cannot wait to finally meet Robin and Liann!!!
<--gotta go...doggies are looking very needy right now!
<--have a good day!

 

[Ronne]

<--- just quickly popping in to say hi to all
<--- can't be around much today
<--- is sorry to hear about lorie's and elaineee's friends
<--- says happy anniversary to elaineee - that is impressive!
<--- hopes all RTers and pre RTers have a great time

 

[allwildgirl]

<--- wanders in
<--- is foul and sad today, all at the same time
<--- is so sorry to hear about Lorie's friend
<--- wishes Elaineee a happy 32nd anniversary!
<--- hopes Liann finds a car for her boss
<--- waves to Ronne and wishes her a happy day
<--- is smiling at Tete running around like the proverbial chicken
<--- is absolutely riled over the complete self-absorption of some people (nobody here)
<--- realizes now that she made a really bad decision choosing to cancel the RT and wishes she could turn back time
<--- hopes all the RTers and pre-RTers have a blast

 

[punka274]

<--Waves good morning to all
<--is sorry to hear of Elainee's and Lorie's frieinds
<--sends them both hugs
<--hopes Lianne finds a car for her boss<--also hopes her dental appt is painless.
<--wishes Elainee a happy 32nd Anniversary
<--waves to Tete,Ronne,Shelly,Robin and all who follow
<--is off to persue cathenation
<--will be taking a rest day....maybe?

 

[nancy324]

<--is stopping in briefly just to remind the RTers to take lots of digital pics to share with us
<--hopes the weather gets better this weekend for the RTers
<--wishes elainee a happy anniversary
<--is busy with all sorts of minor annoyances
<--hopes to be back over the weekend
<--thinks maybe the OALers who aren't RTers should set up a chat over the weekend

 

[beeg123]

<---waves good morning to all
<---likes Nancy's idea of a chat this weekend
<---sends hugs to Lorrie and elainee
<---is toasting to elainee's anniversary with a protein shake
<---wishes Robin a safe drive today to the pre-RT festivities
<---also hopes Liann's poison ivy is gone by August (still having smiley issues so picture the winking one here)
<---sends hugs to Shelley and is sorry she is in a foul mood
<---will bbl


Beth

 

[buffettgirl]

<---was laughing so hard at the thread title, that <--missed the part about Lorie's sick friend
<---apologizes and adds a prayer
<---is glad to hear Liann will be present tomorrow
<---is happy to be meeting TeTe
<---is still glum over not seeing Shelley
<---would trade RT places with Shelley if <--had a RT place to trade
<---adds that she is NOT a happy camper
<---just found out that one of the antibiotics <--has to take for Mr Nastybug can cause liver damage and alcohol consumpution is a no-no
<---isn't happy about a week long vacation without wine with dinner

 

[TeTe]

<---tells Shelley that if she changes her mind, <---has a big suite all to <---self and is more than happy to share.
<---is VERY serious!!! There must be more room at the RT, you can get a flight...come on down!!!!!!
<---says, okay, really MUST leave now.
<---waves bye-bye, babydolls, while running out the door with all her Cathe papers are spilling out and flying around <---!!!!

 

[Stephanie0523]

<--Waves to the lovely OALers (and I do mean lovely --your avatars are SO pretty, guys!)
<--Hopes Robin has a great time this weekend!! Post lots of pictures!!
<--Sends hugs to Shelley
<--Says HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Elainee!!
<--Hopes Liann's poison ivy clears up soon
<--Also is extra-allergic to the stuff!
<--Waves to FancyNancy, Beth, Amelia, Ronne, TeTe and Lorie
<--Has a playdate planned today with DM, DSis and DNieces (if my oldest niece's sore throat is better today)
<--Has set up the kiddie pool, water table, art easel and "club-house" outside
<--Says it literally looks like MunchkinLand in <--'s backyard today!!
<--Hopes you all have a blessed day!!

 

[elaineee7]

<--thanks everyone for the well wishes and hugs for <--girlfriend
<--hopes everyone has a safe and fun RT
<--agrees that all youse guys are beeyouteeful!!!!
<--has issues with posting picture of <--
<--likes to fly under the radar
<--just polished nails and is waiting for them to dry
<--preferrs waiting for nails to dry as opposed to a backyard of munchkins!
<--thinks <--won't be ready for little ones until <--have grandchildren
<--knows this will be a while since there are no indications of prospects in any of <--children's lives right now
<--tells Stephanie to enjoy herself
<--is off to apply second coat!
<--will bbl

ETA: <--figured a pic of <--favorite shoes could take the place of <--pic

 

[fit_fairy]

<--waves to OAL
<--has had a crazy week
<--is glad it's almost over
<--sends Lorie and Elanieee hugs and prayers for their friends
<--wonders if RT roomie is packed yet
<--asks, uh, you don't snore do ya
<--hopes Robin has fun at the "pre" RT
<--says happy anny to Elanieee
<--expects to see lots of pics from Liann and her new camera
<--hopes Te Te finds her head
<--thinks <--is about to max out on smilies
<--((hugs)) Shelley and wishes she could work it out to go
<--thinks Amelia deserves a rest day
<--loves FN's avi
<--waves to Beth
<--wants to visit Munchkinland in Stephanie's back yard
<--is so ready for lunch!!

 

[ShyWolf]

<-- runs in and skids to a sudden stop
<--waves hello to Everyone
<-- just finished awesome run w/ CCv8
<-- still has on wet sweaty clothes
<-- sniffs and says <-- seriously needs a shower
<-- but wanted to stop by and say HI quickly
<-- will BBL to read

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[elaineee7]

<--is surprised at how quiet it is around here today!
<--is getting ready to go out to dinner with DH
<--will probably eat and drink too much
<--doesn't seem to care today
<--thinks tomorrow will be another story!
<--hopes everyone else had a good day
<--is seriously envious of those going on the RT!!!!!!!
<--thinks that maybe next year...if they have one, <--will go
<--hope to be in better shape and retired by then!!!
<--must go get dressed
<--later, ladies!!!

 

[elaineee7]

<--is back after a wonderful dinner and two bottles of wine
<--had a great time with DH
<--will continue celebration
<--see youse later!

 

[amyg]

<-- is here just to say hi
<-- sends gobs of hugs to Shelley
<-- sends gobs of non-alcoholic hugs to Robin
<-- doesn't think Elainee needs gobs of...uh...anything today
<-- spent 9.5 hours at the library today
<-- still has maybe another hour or so before bed
<-- is off to run first though
<-- has to prepare to be irritated by Grace's "30 seconds" bull twang...
<-- sends more hugs out and about to everyone <-- didn't mention!