zed!

HA! Suzanne, my friend!

boing boing three-and-a-half somersaults, tuck position, no splash, ‘natch

pups!

Yes!
Hey, Suz!

Cornyn is such a buzzkill. saw a thread on that on c&l and came running back here where the party’s still rockin’.

if this song doesn’t get your feet tapping, ya need someone to check your vitals.

how’s everyone doing tonight?

Looking forward to the next four years! We can all sleep easier tonight.

holding hands?

BO good speech…lotsa progressive ideas…wonder where they came from?

:-)
Inauguration Day is still on here. When Suz’ track is done, I’m going to live, very old Stones.

yes

hey lurk, its safe to come out now. i was able to bribe mr rbg the bossman into leaving by promising i would play this tune for him

Hey if Cornyn gets to see BilL Clinton’s library donations then we get to see Chimp and shooter’s secret White Hosue papers and emails. WTF

hey thanks. I thought it was a good speech too. some pundits are tempering their remarks about it. I thought it was so perfect for the times, for the moment, to remember our great history and its struggles and acknowledge the struggle ahead and to speak in practical terms while being so “big” in its themes. He gave us the “hope” speeches earlier, now it’s time to get to work and it’s not going to be easy. IOW He had to set expectations.

Was at work during the inauguration. The company had a few public viewing places set up. One was by the coffee shop. I got there just after Biden was sworn in (before the musical interlude). Must have been 45 people when I got there, just watching. By the time Obama was giving his speech, probably 75 people. Wish I had my camera with me…..it was just an amazing sight.

Back to Diving SUZ?? You must be very happy tonight. I haven’t seen you dive in in a while(:>))

*peeks out from under pile of keyboards and stun pistols*
Whew!

dood – boosh isn’t president anymore!

Ya-Ya’s, Chris. Ya-Ya’s.

Here’s a thought that I’m sure has occurred to you already, and been discussed to death, but I haven’t been around much lately.

The military vote has traditionally been conceded to the R’s, but Obama’s face could single-handedly change that, to the extent that the military is less white than the rest of the population, and to the extent that identity politics still exists.

As I say, probably old news here…

gotta work on the way ya react to rugby shirts lurk

sometimes a great nation.

Digg is open Pups! Hope that was too long for you to wait Suz! Tucker had to do his duty!

Not ready to make nice or celebrate. The speech had commitments that need acting on quick as directing committees to investigate darth, chimp and their crime cartel…the damage is still going on.
My county government announced/discussed more layoffs and budget cuts today. Predict 3.5 years of this. Emergency service Fire/paramedic) were disscussed being cut at an emergency meeting tonight. That is our lifeline.

Hey, I’m still on probation.

thanks for opening it nahant

There it is.
Very good.

pun – been quite a ride to get here, eh?

I thought that was the REASON Suz(:>)) Guess you will be diving into the Lake like old days.

Obama inauguration: John F Kennedy’s speechwriter hails Obama’s address
Kennedy’s principal speechwriter – who wrote the January 1961 inaugural address which included the lines: “Ask not what your country can do for you…”

It was a great day, and the speech and its contents symbolise the greatness of the day, and the change that this country is embarking upon, now that the eight years of the previous administration are over at last.

Parts were certainly downbeat, and in terms of speech psychology there are probably those who would have advised him otherwise.

Nevertheless, each time he followed with upbeat statements that we were going to overcome those challenges. That we had a strong economy, and a productive workforce. Taken as a whole, it struck a very hopeful note.

I thought as a whole it was a very thoughtful speech. It invoked our ancestors and the struggles they went through to keep freedom alive, and I thought that that was very appropriate at this time.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worl…..sen-speech

dood, its still forking winter! 34 outside. tonight was special. otherwise, ya’ll gotta wait until it warms up (or other special occasions)

Aloha Ya’ll!!! Miss me…? ;-)

ct, ya missed it – rbg was in the thread downstairs!!!

Btw, I’m atop the mountain with snow and 30 mph gusts…! 8-P

Where ya been hiding? Hope all is well with you and family.

Where was Pelosi the back stabber today. Little Benedict Arnold must be on the set somewhere making nice to the new commander in chief. And majic pants is about too. And Joe long shiv Liarman…has their karma time come?

indeed. just had a goodnight chat with punaisette (age 15) whose only conscious awareness of government until now was filtered through her parents’ angst and despair. “remember this moment, for your grandchildren”.

a change has come, and I can actually hope for her and her brother’s future.

I sure did. Getting ready to ask about ct sightings. You ok?

In a house out in the boonies… Dial-up from hell and working for a general contractor…! 8-)

don’t miss the “your take” series at TPM

Might I say that Jane looks positively ravishing in that pic downstairs…! *g*

Rise out of the rubble of neocon destruction. Help the Gazans who are stll under siege after 33 Human Rights organization acuse them.
help yourself by helping those less fortunate than yourself.

I feel the same way for my grand kids Pun. I was disparaging that they would never have a shot at a decent life under the GOOPERS!
But now the Sun has once again arisen over our country once again and I can envision a future for them.

some powerful responses pun

i thought this is a good start for some change

Dial-up UGH how dreadful. Would/could never stand that, been spoiled with hight speed since 99 and could never go back. In fact if a client only has dial-up I tell them the PC has to come home with me for fixing! Unless they are ready to spend a lot more$$ on me sitting there waiting for the downloads to finish… I usually get to take it to my place!

Rev L… gave the final and what a final it was…the crowd loved it in the freezing cold.

No matter what anyone feels it necessary to say, today was a great day for the United States of America. It may not have been perfect for any one political ideology but it was great for the people of our country and the world. Change is a relative term. Obama stating emphatically that we will no longer sacrifice our liberty for our safety is an emphatic change from the last eight years. There is obviously much more to do, but this is a great place to start.

the first year i modded here was done entirely on dialup

Feels like I’m hand cranking a Model T… 8-(

I’m trying to google Turd Blossom’s IT Guru that met his demise recently…

Drawing a blank for his name…

this guy?

Mike Connell.

Nite all.

President Obama – it’s good to exhale.

g’nite sunny

You are a glutton for punishment Suz! Spoiled I am and could never go back. To many years of trying to work over Dial-up to ever give up DSL. In the early days I was lucky if I got 9600 baud! Sure made things difficult… But that is history!

i had just assumed there was high speed when i bought the cottage by the creek in the redwoods. it was a hell of a shock having to go back to dialup after having a cable modem. was 4 years before i got fast again.

Thanx, newt and Suz… That be the guy…! ;-)

Aloha, Sunny!

Never assume anything Suz. Assume = make an ass out of u and me!
If moving to a new place no DSL/Cable would be a deal breaker!

Pups, ignore the modesty. Suzanne trained me while she had dialup, and while her connection may have been pokey, she was fast.

i know that saying nahant – used to use it before it bit me (laughing)

twas my first place and i was using to living in town. had no idea what questions to ask about living in a rural location. believe me, i had a list of questions i asked when i met with the landlord here.

Arrgh, time to stand out in those 30 mph gusts…! 8-( BBL!

Slick Quick Suz ya mean. Did she teach you all about that STUN Glare she uses?

dammit, i am not a fast woman (laughing) i’m a consultant now

Bundle up my friend! And keep that hood up!

No, Stun Gun expertise is compulsory and a prerequisite. It is clearly shown on the application.

So where did ya learn? Or was it just OJT?

that show fear factor has nothing compared to the vetting process before ya even see the app

Cop shows, movies, youtube.

Suz, are you getting any weather worth taking pictures of right now?

LOL

I watched everything related to this inauguration since yesterday’s show in front of the Lincoln Memorial. What a couple of days. I found myself in tears for reasons I can’t explain on more than one occasion. I found myself feeling immense pride for reasons I can explain on more than one occasion. I think we may have to understand that some changes may take more time than we would like. I think we have to understand that human beings are often limited to abilities that are often less than we wish they had. I’m not talking about our new President. I am talking about ourselves. My hope is that we push ourselves to be the best that we can be in supporting our new President and the agenda we wish our country to adopt. We need to continue to be the change that we want to see in the world, but also understand that our fellow human beings may not see things exactly as we do. Our job is to wish the best for our Country, our fellow citizens, and the world. If we do this, we automatically change things for the better.

i don’t get paid for my pictures

fork.. i read that as wealthier

weather, pretty much the same as the last couple of days – no clouds means not a lotta color

I deserved that. Let me rephrase…
How’s the weather up there, Suz?

Someone said “old Stones” and I’ve been lost in the YouTubes for an hour.
Hi Suz, everyone, what a day!!

My heart leapt at that promise. Hi Sophie. Also:
“Marty Lederman Takes over John Yoo’s Former Position” Emtywheel’s post was thought provoking…that accountability may be in her chystal ball. Those are cheery thoughts for moi.

i’ve been celebrating – does it show?

Well said Cuz! And

you are right as much pride I feel for our country we have a long way to go so all have a fair shot at life without regard to race creed or for that matter age. I am hoping right along with you Sophie that we can all take the time to walk in each others shoes so we can understand each other at a deeper level. The Family of man can ill afford to keep going the way it has been, it is time for all to embrace their fellow man.
Oh and we have to keep this Administrations feet to the fire so we can get the changes that are so sorely needed!

“Obama stating emphatically that we will no longer sacrifice our liberty for our safety is an emphatic change from the last eight years”…
That was a stock market hit allright.

Good one Margot!

Hi CT, I missed you bud;)

Hey BB! How are you? I hope everthing is well. Accountability is of course of utmost importance. It is probably up to us to keep the pressure on our representatives in Congress to achieve the changes we wish to see.

nooo no no no.
Well yes. But just a little teeny bit.

Right on cuz, we need to keep up the pressure on our representatives in Congress to do the things we want done!

i gotta say, my typo to word ration is totally off the charts. i think i am catching most of em and then, whammo, i look up and there’s another one

fork.. ratio

Second that..is it nice getting a paycheck…and still on the telescope?

I remember the causes in Hawaii and the huge turnout..today must have been wild on the Islands. Congratulations to you Bob Schaht and the precinct captains on finally “making thr Grade” as David Bowie put it in his album Space Oddity. People must be feeing a little looser now that Barack is sworn in. Hope the wife and kids are doin well.
And Hi Margot.

The stock market is not happy because the people who run it are those of the top percentile in incomes (for the most part) who find fairness in income distribution disturbing to their continued success.

well pups it HAS been a long and eventful day so good night till next late late nite! Sleep well Pups and sleep happy knowing the Darkness of Darth and Chimp has ended. We still have a long way but now there
IS hope for all not just the RICH!

g’nite nahant

No I just thought you sounded extra happy and excited, you dived, you got The Lurking Mod to mingle, etc. I didn’t notice any typos.

its been a good day margot :) i’m savoring how wonderful it feels

Obama talked peace…wasn’t that a pleasing change that we can believe in. Un clench your fists..he said. A community of nation… Ideas that were not Neocon or Fundy! Wasn’t that a breathe of fresh air. Keep rappin down brother Barack we are very thirsty Pups.

Good night Nahant… I have Leon Panetta’s card on my desk. Am happy he was chosen he is a good person maybe not so progressive as us…he can help Obama a bunch with all his connects.

Shit, I almost missed ya.

Happy Bushlesness.

Thud.
Gnite and God Bless ya!

THUD.

AP is reporting that Obama’s first official action was to suspend and review ALL the last minute shrub rule changes.

Now the really hard work starts.

Peace and sweet dreams Cuz! May you have much happiness and content in your life!

g’thud busted

Leon and Sylvia are from Monterey…newspaperbrat and and Nahant customer from Carmel. It is cool to have the card of new CIA Director!

and he shut down all the gitmo show trials

Happy bushlessness to you as well Busted. Also peace and sweet dreams!

Change we can believe in…go daddy go..we got your back.

Dear, dear bigbrother, the CIA is not going to go away in any of our lifetimes. The best that we can hope is that minimal harm is done in their/our name. Understanding what is reasonably done is the first step to peace of mind and real change.

BMAZ goes…”Less than 24 hours in, and already justice feels cleaner, less politicized and more equitable. Booyah!”
This is just great seeing action on principle. Wall Street know he’s a comin with regulations for SEC, Traders, Investor, Hedge funds and much more………….. Transparency

pretty forking kewl huh

What a day!

Listened to the inaugural ceremonies during a 50-mile drive over icy roads, on the way into work. Ms. ET watched the ceremonies with abput 50 Democrats in Palmer Alaska.

I talked to my music appreciation class about the music in the ceremony.

Between practice and rehearsals, went to a hand doctor. Scheduled my right hand for surgery on May 15th. I have severe thumb basal joint arthritis, that is causing major pain. And keeping me from doing my work.

yeah
crap and fingers and toes crossed it is an easy fix and you are back to a pain free way soon.

ET!
It is done. Now get yourself fixed up.

If we really want change in the world we better understand that it happens gradually, that is if we keep our knees to the groin of those in power. Change never happens overnight unless there is a great shock to the system. Often this shock is delivered mercilessly and devastatingly. Not a method I would suggest for best results. Merciless and devastating loss is often accompanied by the few inheriting the Earth. Not typically the best way to accomplish progressive ends.

I do hope so. I’d have it done now, but your hand is out of commission for about two months or more. At least, for what I do professionally with my hand. And it’s my right hand. I’m left-handed, but musicians have to use their right hand at least as much as their left, left-handed or not.

Good Luck ET, Basal thumb is all I had to see.

Yer a good man dude.

on the plus side, it is fairly minor and can be fixed. two months is doable.

Tenhut…About face folks…to the rear march.
A turn around is starting. It is forming up for an attack on the neocon rubble. Blitz kreig the economy…pump it up pump it up. Get those green projects up. Put America back to work. Get the Hill workin those committees. Will we see the Omnibus Stimulus Bill get to the floor of the house out of the appropriations committee?
California is a t 10% unemployment or close and State, County and City workers are being layed off…get us some stimulus with the requirement that Arnold Raise taxes as a match.

Dennis Zaki has made it to Emmonak. He spent the afternoon and evening fact gathering and scoping the situation out. Can’t write about it until tomorrow, but our relief efforts are getting there, and are appreciated.

Except by the state officials Palin has sent in to …………..

is basal thumb the joint closest to the wrist and not the one where the thumb joins the palm?

Totally…just put the pedal to the medal and rock main street.

coming from “busted knuckles,” I’ve gotta have faith!

I send healing meditations and prayers for your full recovery ET. May you play great music always…

He says he wants to do a two-step operation. Where the thumb goes into the wrist, the wear has forced the thumb in and up, grooving the hand bones. The first joint on the thumb has had to compensate, and is screwed up too.

dayam, that sucks. my basel joints are forked up in both hands. had cortizone shots in em and that brought relief but its been a long time.

i forking hate shots. and press in with thumb to open car doors.

Like the difference between slow baked and fried…nice and easy does it every time.

Yes and no we have kids stealing for money…getting into trouble csuse families are out of work. Lay off due to upside down state, city and county budgets. We have inner cities in decay. We have a big homeless popu;ation we need to build affordable housing for that can hire unemployed construction workers. We need to get going to build confidence in the program. Respectfully disagree.

Wait for regulation at Wall Street and Banks…un uh. Lots to do..no time to wait. Need peace conferences in the Middle East to repair butt head bushes messes. Oh yeah their is much to do. Moratorium on enhanced interrogation…all redition sight need investigatin and fact gathering.

Politicised DOJ and other Bushco Loyalist have met up with department heads outlining the new bosses policies. Right away quick.

ET may your thumb be sweet and strong. May your joints be flexible and full of strength. May your wrist through your thumb and the rest of your hand feel the love and courage of your own convictions and all of those who love and admire you. May you be healed of your afflictions through the strength of love, patience, and courage. You are a good man who deserves health and freedom from pain.

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you are so loving and caring.

Dearest BB, it is often in life that we receive that which we give in life. If we believe that people are bad, they will be exactly that. If we believe in a better life, a better way for people, that may be possible as well

And have a damnd good therapist rehab after the repairs…be patient not near as bad as foot surgery.
Keep it warm…get some help with those simple task we take for granted…take it easy…breathe…namaste

accupuncture post surgery does help a lot with getting range of motion back – and swellling

I only wish a good man a good life.

Missed ya too, Margot! ;-)

Whew, that last shift the winds died down to make it somewhat tolerable…!
Yee-Haw, We’re officially Shrubless and a village in Tejas get’s it’s idiot back…! ;-0

ET, my mom was a piano teacher and had arthritis in her thumbs, only. Now I have it there too, a bit.
I did break a hand bone 3-4 years ago; didn’t have money for surgery. Fortunately the angle of the break was not too bad, so it healed ok and I can still play the piano.

“If we believe that people are bad, they will be exactly that. If we believe in a better life, a better way for people, that may be possible as well”
Yep that is exactly why Bush made a bad move when he put his enemies in a box he called the axis of evil. Barack on the other hand said unclench your fist and we will work together. Work together, work together pullin those wagons for peace.
BushCo and his neocon pals did a lot of damage there is a lot of healing to be done, wrongs to be righted. And you are right the kinder more understanding approach gets you cloer.

That hugs, ET! Best of luck! *g*

so, anything else happen today? did bush try to sneak one past everyone on the way out the door?

We were all so fixated on the massive pile of pardons and none (to our knowledge) came down. What up with that? What don’t we know?

All the O’s are removed from the WH keyboards…! ;-)

Btw, I hope someone checked on Darth’s man-sized safe…

Love really is a better ideal. Hard work is really a better way. Understanding how to make a difference is really the best way.

They are convinced that they did no wrongs… ya think…isn’t that the way the criminal mind works Suz?

well, it is a common trait in sociopathic serial offenders – at least if i remember my fbi profile training correctly. shit, that was more than a decade ago.

Ya wanta talk about hard work… I was out the door at 7am to Home Depot to rent their truck to haul a pallet of concrete (50+ bags), unloaded them as part of a two man crew(I’m the weak mind and strong back), hand mixed twelve bags and poured ‘em with rebar, washed up, and, now spending the nite freezing atop Mauna Kea…! *g*

dang ct. and tonight you are up on the mountain all nite – dood, do you sleep?

I’ll probably sleep all day tomorrow, I’m scheduled for another run Thurs. nite so I’ll catch some rest… Fri afternoon, I’ll be pouring more cement and laying hollow tile for the foundation…! ;-)

yikes. make sure ya get as much rest in as ya can – accidents happen more often when one is tired or not had enough sleep.

You ahve to get Hot Chillys geo thermal wicking inner wear…I got married to mine…soft warm. cozy and dry…wind no problema. Totally hot. When you work up a sweat they are just the ticket…order on line google best price or check local sporting good stores also bikers love em. DO not let muscles cool fast they cramp or get sore.

Good night Sophie…when you wake up all your rights will be restored cause barack says no mor spying on us. The good dreams to you one and all a with twitch of his noe up the chimney he rose wishing to all a good night.

Tell me about it the first shift the winds cut through 4 layers of apparel and my back stiffened up brutally… I popped 3 tabs of Ibuprofen and one naproxen and it seems to be doing the trick so far…!

CT we reap what we sow. I wish for you that the bounty of your capabilities match your worth. You deserve much and if you are given less maybe it is time that you question what it is that you are doing. Maybe you need to do something different. Maybe your value is different than your worth?

ok pups, i’m outta here. thanks for hanging out with me tonight. g’nite all

I don’t for one minute believe that my life will be perfect because Barack Obama is President. I do however, believe that I have a responsiblitiy to make my life better.

nite suz
new day coming

Suzanne, as always, you are the best, thank you for hanging out with us.

My cuz nahant couldn’t have said it better, “The family of man can ill afford to keep going the way it has been, it is time for all to embrace their fellow man”. What a great wish for all of us to embrace.

Hola, Suze & Pups! And goodnight, Suze! Sweet dreams.

Just got home from work, and want to feel the good vibes with like-minded folk. Of course, work was WAY too busy tonight to take quick peeks at the festivities, but my heart was singing nonetheless. And i will sleep better toight!

Aloha, CT! Good to see you, get some rest! That’s an order, or do i have to give the order with three !’s? *g*

Hi Sophie, quickly scanning the thread b4 i jumped in, loved some of your comments, esp. 72. While i was dashing around getting ready for work this afternoon, i was able to see a bit on cspan, i was choked up and proud to be an American! Our country once again stands for something fine and decent, the best that humans can endeavor to be.

There are always those people who need to do the “heavy” work. Someone needs to do it, someone gets paid for it. The “heavy” work is part of our lives. If heavy work is not something you want to do, learn another trade. You can become a plumber, an electrician, a plaster specialist, an iron worker, a lawyer, an accountant, a doctor, a landscape architect, a cook/chef, an X-Ray Technician, a physical therapist, a psychologist, a photographic artist, a graphic artist, a computer technician, an engineer, a mathmatician, an oceanographer, a marine biologist, a wildlife technician, a Chiropractor, a Dentist, a Journalist, etc., etc., You can become anything you want to be…. Who is stopping you?

Attaturk is upstairs!
They’re not booing, they’re going Boooooooosh