We seem to be making progress. I see yesterday’s comments still are with us, although older comments are nowhere to be found. I have learned they’re out there somewhere, and when I have time I’m going to look for them. Until then, I think we can manage, don’t you? Remember Freecell? Of course you do. You probably remember paying AOL to go online. As for today’s comic strip, it admittedly was one of the last drawn during an uninspired week. However, I can say it is based on a true story. Remember the olive trees? I made a big deal out of planting them last spring. Both of them are dead. They did not survive an uncommonly harsh Zone 8 winter. I remain convinced they’d have survived 9 out of 10 winters here, and if they’d had a few years’ to grow prior to this year, who knows? However, luck was against us.
Red on Black, Friend of Jack
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122 responses to “Red on Black, Friend of Jack”
Oh, great, Shelly! Russell can be the Master and Commander of the boat when he finishes it.
Lily, I’m sure you’re a perfectly good person just the way you are. Although I’ve always thought there’s much to be said for giving in. 😉
Debbe 😉
Lost airplanes? I seem to remember a little documentary on finding some: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tWJ9Ec2TC4
If you want to talk to the people responsible, you’ll need to learn a new language: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AphKxQ2NsQo
Oh dear. I just posted a comment, but it has fallen into Moderation. I shouldn’t have put two links in it I suppose. Given the recent troubles I hope the comment makes it into the Village.
Good morning Villagers….
Wish I could have been on that midnight train to Georgia yesterday morning….drama and male hormones at 7 in the morning don’t make for a great start in my day. 5 men and me….maybe I should start a reality show 🙂
GR 😉 I’ve been vaccinated for pips 🙂
Jean…love Chicken Run, haven’t seen it in years….makes me want to put a bandana on one of my roosters, yeah, a red one!
So, I was telling my son about Linux….his reply…”Mom, it’s over your head!”
Lily, never played Freecell, tried the “Spider” solitaire….too much losing for me.
Shelly, Russell Crowe in your backyard…..tell him I’ve got a boat that needs launching 🙂
Can’t remember the name of the movie, but it had Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr in it, and they flew a plane….pretty funny movie.
Going in, gotta go….
Ya’ll have a blessed Caturday
=^..^=
Air America, Debbe.
Thanks Shelly
speaking of gravity: http://cheezburger.com/8133692160
)^%&#^%#_^W$#^%W(!!!!And, before I forget it, (^%(#^)#^%A^*^%@$&@!!! Not to mention (&^%#)A&%)#^%@%$*^! Harsh words to follow.
Forgive me.
Them’s mighty harsh words for such a genteel southern lady!
Debbe and any other cat lovers here, have you seen the Simon’s Cat videos? Somebody *really* knows cats! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5ODwR6FPRQ
Mindy…bless your heart, sweetie, what in the world is the matter?!
Mindy, are you expressing joy or anger?
Debbe, Linux was Lucy Van der Pelt’s little brother. How tall did grow too that he is now over your head?
I enjoy the cat pictures that are posted here frequently. Yesterday the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey posted an owl picture that rivals the curmudgeonly kitty ones. Unfortunately it is only on Facebook, at least for now, but for those who indulge in FB it’s worth a look. The Center, located in Maitland, Florida, is definitely worth a visit if you’re ever in this neck of the woods. (Yes, we do have some woods left!)
Lost your skate key again, eh, Mindy?
Debbe 😉 I suppose you could ask sandcastler about a Chromebook.
“Drama and male hormones at 7 in the morning”, eh, Debbe?
http://www.dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/200000/10000/7000/100/217167/217167.strip.gif
Debbe, buy a laptop.
Hugs to Mindy.
Ruth Anne in Winter Park: Thanks for sharing the owl. I love it!
Debbe- I am STILL laughing at poor Major Tom.
In other news, getting moved to a different location for work. It is a fair piece slower than my old store, and honestly, right now that is a HUGE relief. Last week I had the worst day I’ve ever had that didn’t involve immediate loss or bloodshed. Spent the whole day fighting tears and screams, and really have no idea why. Between mother’s legal mess, my sister and the legal complexities with her, and my non-existent life outside my job, I think a break is in order. My employees took the news worse than I did. My assistant burst into tears (more than once), and the rest panicked. It’s not a demotion (no pay cut or anything), this store has just burned through several long time employees and has no real staff of its own. Besides, after experiencing the trade show on Thursday, I believe I am going to look into a different part of the company – I want to work on the nuts and bolts of the process, not drive the machine.
Lady Mindy, do not neglect your own mental health. In the four months since my sister died, I’ve found that it does not take anything in particular to bring on a sudden and bad case of the blues (or worse). Around a former shop, we used to say “a change is as good as a rest”, which is true to some extent, but don’t count on that being the entire solution for you. If you haven’t already, find someone to talk to. That’s been my salvation. Hugs.
GR6, you are a good guy…
And Lady Mindy, I agree with Ghost. You have had just too much in the last few months. You do not have to be strong ALL the time. Take a deep breath… and talk to someone. It will relieve the burden. Prayers and hugs…
Lilyblack, I like to play the mahjohng tile-matching games instead. But when I get an impossible deal, sometimes I just quit the game midway. I’m losing anyway, why fight it out to the bitter end? After all, you play games for enjoyment. When it quits being fun, its time to give it a rest and come back another time. Hope you are having a good weather weekend.
Yesterday it poured like a cow ****ing on a flat rock, today was sunny and not too cool. Must be spring finally, pollen on every outdoor surface and the dogwoods and redbuds are blooming. Even mom’s rosebush has a couple of buds opening.
In honor of spring break, a little light music; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Kzz2NhYmU&feature=kp
Mark: Maybe it is spring. Looks like this wee hours low was above freezing, 33F. emb
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Good morning Villagers…..
….and a food morning Mindy…hope this morning is a better beginning for you.
Ruth Ann…glad you enjoy the cat pics….some are pretty funny. I saved my favorite ones and they are my screen saver and desktop pic.
Jean, I’ve watched a few of the Simon the Cat videos….good art work and insight.
Anon…I read Peanuts every morning, Linux,,,great play on words. I just read some of the comments over there, and April 4th’s strip was the introduction of Woodstock (he wasn’t given the name until a year later), some of the comments complained that the birds were blue….the colorist went back and painted all the birds yellow! I Wiki’d Woodstock and got educated!!
Indy Mindy….sage advice from GR. The other day at work, things weren’t going well with the packer, two feeding augers were out….and I was very frustrated from that morning’s drama here at home. I found myself praying out loud, alone, in the packing room. Ian popped his head in and asked “who you talking to?” I said “I’m praying, leave me alone!” And he did, I continued, and it helped. It is times like those that is when He wants us to reach out to Him.
Sand…a laptop…I’ve considered it, my son has one, and got it through Rent-a-Center….he decided if he was going to get one, he was going to get the best one. And he is paying for it still. I told him he was going to be paying for it twice over from there.
Mark and eMb….it is trying really hard to become spring here. 35 degrees now, with a high of 60ish. Rains have swollen the river and creeks….with more rain to come. I can actally smell the mold out here in the country.
GR 😉 thanks for the cartoon….puffer fish, too funny. Good advice you gave Indy Mindy.
So it finally comes down to UConn and Kentucky……should be a good game Monday.
later…………….
Lady Mindy, sending hugs! Husband is still dealing with the probate process for his mothers’ estate. Seems that within the last year or so, some of the laws have changed and while her will is properly written, the changes are dragging things out. Thankfully he found a good lawyer who is helping him around some of the problems. Unfortunately, the worst problem is a sister who just wants “her share” of the money from the estate.
Mindy is back. Hoo rah. Now it’s more boring than ever.