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by -kg-
Mon Oct 03, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Labor Laws Gone Nuts!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1141

Labor Laws Gone Nuts!!

My apologies, then.
by -kg-
Mon Oct 03, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Labor Laws Gone Nuts!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1141

Labor Laws Gone Nuts!!

<t>Bruv;1371558 wrote: Who am I talking to here ?<br/> <br/> The sacking was in South Africa I believe...............why are you quoting American employment as an example?<br/> <br/> <br/> Basically, because you said:<br/> <br/> Bruv wrote: I cannot believe that rumour of sourcing an illegal substan...
by -kg-
Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: The King of Pop.
Replies: 3
Views: 499

The King of Pop.

WAMOMMA;1371495 wrote: Is it maybe a catheter taht isnt inserted into the urethra?


Correct.

by -kg-
Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Labor Laws Gone Nuts!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1141

Labor Laws Gone Nuts!!

<t>Bruv;1371512 wrote: I cannot believe that rumour of sourcing an illegal substance is a sackable offence anywhere that has a rudimentary justice system.<br/> <br/> <br/> Rumor isn't; that's why they have the drug tests. They can administer one on reasonable suspicion. Whether a rumor is "reasonabl...
by -kg-
Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:25 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Labor Laws Gone Nuts!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1141

Labor Laws Gone Nuts!!

<r>Bruv;1371493 wrote: Under a a certain amount of time, being unsuitable for the job is enough to dismiss. <br/> <br/> But I am sure rumours that the guy was drinking beer and sourcing a bit of blow in his own time don't count as sackable offenses......even in your world.<br/> <br/> <br/> It is tru...
by -kg-
Sat Oct 01, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: If you're Christian and you know it, pack your bags
Replies: 104
Views: 6954

If you're Christian and you know it, pack your bags

<r>spot;1371451 wrote: Is he Harold Camping 90 yet, or has the wicked and ungodly seducer of credulous minds gone to his just reward?<br/> <br/> Did he ever make a statement or apology about his continual embarrassing abuse of Christianity?<br/> <br/> <br/> Without going back through the other pages...
by -kg-
Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Fruits and veggies
Replies: 9
Views: 1199

Fruits and veggies

<t>:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> I relish the fact that you've mustard the strength to ketchup with me.<br/> <br/> The crowd weren't bothered about the apple on the tree, but the pear on the ground ...<br/> <br/> My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned becaus...
by -kg-
Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Seriously inbred cat
Replies: 3
Views: 584

Seriously inbred cat

SnoozeAgain;1371426 wrote: Cross-breading.


You're right! What was I thinking?! :yh_doh

:yh_rotfl
by -kg-
Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Seriously inbred cat
Replies: 3
Views: 584

Seriously inbred cat

I kind of wonder if there isn't some cross-breeding going on as well...

by -kg-
Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Ricky Racoon
Replies: 16
Views: 1818

Ricky Racoon

No, they'll just protest outside your front door, walking around in circles with their little signs and chanting:

"WE WANT CHEEZIES...WE WANT CHEEZIES!"

by -kg-
Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Good Evening, Everyone!
Replies: 25
Views: 2186

Good Evening, Everyone!

Probably not. I quit driving over the road roughly 12 years ago.
by -kg-
Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:38 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Ricky Racoon
Replies: 16
Views: 1818

Ricky Racoon

CARLA;1371387 wrote: The message is you will soon see an entire family of Racoons at your front door looking cute and hungry the word is out on WonderWendy3 they know who you are. :)


Yep! You better check the prices on 50lb bags of Cheezies! :yh_bigsmi
by -kg-
Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: What kind of coffee do you like best?
Replies: 93
Views: 54758

What kind of coffee do you like best?

:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

I LOVE that penguin!
by -kg-
Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Good Evening, Everyone!
Replies: 25
Views: 2186

Good Evening, Everyone!

<t>chonsigirl;1371370 wrote: I am on Joisey time-but not in Joisey. In Nirvana it is any time you want it to be.<br/> <br/> <br/> I may have to move there, then. I'd like it to always be "beer-thirty!" :yh_party<br/> <br/> Kathy Ellen wrote: 18 wheelers?? Man oh man....they scare me while I'm drivin...
by -kg-
Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:55 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Good Evening, Everyone!
Replies: 25
Views: 2186

Good Evening, Everyone!

<t>Good afternoon (or whatever time of day it is there in Nirvana), chonsigirl!<br/> <br/> I've seen your posts in many places on the site, and am looking forward to chatting and discussing with you in the future.<br/> <br/> Thanks to you and everyone else who has welcomed me (or will) to the site. ...
by -kg-
Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: What kind of coffee do you like best?
Replies: 93
Views: 54758

What kind of coffee do you like best?

<t>Well, let's see:<br/> <br/> Kathy Ellen;1371358 wrote: Oh, I must look into the mill grinder and roaster....never tried that.<br/> <br/> I love coffee....grind the beans in the morning so I can smell the aroma of the coffee beans...heavenly!!<br/> <br/> I love most French Roasted coffee beans.......
by -kg-
Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Good Evening, Everyone!
Replies: 25
Views: 2186

Good Evening, Everyone!

Thank you, Kathy Ellen! I'm certainly enjoying myself so far.

From Joisey, eh? I used to drive 18s cross-country and have been in The Garden State many times. I was also stationed at Langley AFB in the early '70s.
by -kg-
Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:34 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: What kind of coffee do you like best?
Replies: 93
Views: 54758

What kind of coffee do you like best?

<t>Odie;1363045 wrote: I found perked coffees to bitter as well.....just add a pinch of salt when brewing.<br/> <br/> <br/> Ah! Someone else knows my little secret! :yh_wink<br/> <br/> Given my preference, I order green (unroasted) beans (usually from here) and roast them myself. Though I try beans ...
by -kg-
Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:47 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Ricky Racoon
Replies: 16
Views: 1818

Ricky Racoon

WonderWendy3;1371321 wrote: That wasn't Ricky...that was Roadkill Racoon-his cousin!:wah:


That would be just my luck! Find Roadkill Racoon and not have the proper book at hand!

by -kg-
Wed Sep 28, 2011 3:38 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: surt-uv affliction
Replies: 14
Views: 864

surt-uv affliction

theia;1371301 wrote: In this evening's Location, Location Kirsty Allsop said surt-uv, closely followed by okey dokey. That lady needs help, even I can see that :)


Huh! Sup with that?
by -kg-
Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Ricky Racoon
Replies: 16
Views: 1818

Ricky Racoon

<t>As an adjunct to the above, the following is a report from the U.S. CDC on a case occurring in 2009. Medical terminology is heavy, but anyone with a little knowledge will get the gist of the descriptions. The same happens to an animal, but of course, they don't receive treatment.<br/> <br/> The t...
by -kg-
Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Ricky Racoon
Replies: 16
Views: 1818

Ricky Racoon

<t><br/> <br/> <br/> I hope I don't come across as cruel and heartless, but...I would have called animal control.<br/> <br/> <br/> WonderWendy3;1371226 wrote: ...what if it has rabies?<br/> <br/> <br/> Exactly why I would have called animal control. If the poor little thing had rabies, death would b...
by -kg-
Tue Sep 27, 2011 2:04 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Oh the mischief I can cause...
Replies: 23
Views: 1385

Oh the mischief I can cause...

<t>oscar;1371192 wrote: THIS IS THE POLICE<br/> <br/> YOU ARE UNDER SUVEILLlANCE<br/> <br/> EXIT THE FIELD NOW<br/> <br/> A hilarious sight to watch 6 teenagers appear from the bushes and run for their lives :yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> <br/> :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl<br/> <br/> That's better than anyth...
by -kg-
Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:32 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Oh the mischief I can cause...
Replies: 23
Views: 1385

Oh the mischief I can cause...

<t>You could go downtown in a fair sized city with many tall buildings, look up at one of them, and say through the megaphone.<br/> <br/> "NO! DON'T JUMP! YOU HAVE EVERYTHING TO LIVE FOR!"<br/> <br/> And see how big of a crowd gathers and looks up trying to see the jumper.<br/> <br/> A warning: this...
by -kg-
Tue Sep 27, 2011 12:12 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Conspiracy Crap
Replies: 8
Views: 565

Conspiracy Crap

Oh, I've had that experience before, several times!

You listen to them a little bit, and they're going to save you! Then every time you see them again, they gravitate toward you, trying to "save you!"

I usually end up having to save myself...from them! :yh_eyerol
by -kg-
Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: surt-uv affliction
Replies: 14
Views: 864

surt-uv affliction

SnoozeAgain;1371055 wrote: I spent 6 months in Mississippi 33 years ago and I still catch myself saying "tarred" when I feel a little drowsy.


Good thing you haven't spent much time in southern Missouri, then! It's trbull!

Nyom sane?
by -kg-
Sun Sep 25, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Conspiracy Crap
Replies: 8
Views: 565

Conspiracy Crap

<t>The thing I don't like about such Conspiracies or Prophesies is that they too often become "self-fulfilling." People believe (or want to believe) them so much that they take actions, consciously or unconsciously, to bring them about. If enough people are convinced, those events thereby come to pa...
by -kg-
Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:22 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Forgiveness is a full time job
Replies: 14
Views: 1512

Forgiveness is a full time job

<t>It is hard enough to forgive one for past actions. The really hard part is to forgive that person for future actions, which you know are inevitable.<br/> <br/> That you forgive a person for his or her transgressions is laudable, but it will not change that person's attitudes and future actions. T...
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Notification: possible downtime warning
Replies: 8
Views: 1193

Notification: possible downtime warning

<r>spot;1370745 wrote: kg notes that we're still getting occasional Internal Server Errors. I know why it's happening, I think I know how to stop it but it's going to involve stopping the forum for 15 minutes of downtime.<br/> <br/> Depending on what we decide as a long-term fix we may also have a o...
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: bands/artists using just guitar and vocals?
Replies: 33
Views: 3734

bands/artists using just guitar and vocals?

<t>spot;1370929 wrote: Indeed, yes, they're evidently talented and no doubt fun to experience live on stage. We're trying hard to stay on topic though, and I can distinctly hear both violin and drumkit in among the mix there.<br/> <br/> <br/> Can that song not be played on acoustic guitar alone? Ah ...
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: bands/artists using just guitar and vocals?
Replies: 33
Views: 3734

bands/artists using just guitar and vocals?

You know, I've just got to change my Avatar to my usual. Think I will...
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: bands/artists using just guitar and vocals?
Replies: 33
Views: 3734

bands/artists using just guitar and vocals?

Ever hear of a band out of SF called Mother Love Bone? While a lot of their stuff is electric, they do have a song or two that is acoustic based. Try this:

Mother Love Bone - Stargazer - YouTube
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:22 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Oh the mischief I can cause...
Replies: 23
Views: 1385

Oh the mischief I can cause...

A pleasure to be of service.

And sincerely glad I don't work tech support! :p
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:34 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Oh the mischief I can cause...
Replies: 23
Views: 1385

Oh the mischief I can cause...

OH! OH!

Save it until you get one of those unwanted computer tech support calls, then put it up to the receiver and scream at the top of your lungs!
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:52 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Who damage the economy?
Replies: 21
Views: 1934

Who damage the economy?

<t>K.Snyder;1370866 wrote: They "don't want to" yet a significant voter base vote for these right wing, war mongering, social degenerate, pro-rich monkeys with tiny brains. <br/> <br/> Sure the majority might have expressed favoritism for a democrat over the past decade but I bet you all the cash in...
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:57 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Good Evening, Everyone!
Replies: 25
Views: 2186

Good Evening, Everyone!

<r>Ah yes. The GM plant is in Wentzville, which is somewhat west of St. Louis, at the intersection of I-70 and I-64/Hwy 40. Close enough to St. Louis as makes no difference.<br/> <br/> It's a real "blast from the present" for me. I've lived near here for most of my life, except for the occasional dr...
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:52 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Who damage the economy?
Replies: 21
Views: 1934

Who damage the economy?

gmc;1370801 wrote: Then why does no one ever suggest cutting defence spending and bring the troops back home?


Oh, let me tell you...it has been suggested! Vociferously, and by many! Getting our government to listen is another matter. They know best, you know!
by -kg-
Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:06 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: President Ahmadinejad's 2011 speech to the UN General Assembly
Replies: 16
Views: 1726

President Ahmadinejad's 2011 speech to the UN General Assembly

<t>Bruv;1370778 wrote: I have no comment only to note you appear to be far too defensive (that's normal though) of your (USA's) position in the list.<br/> <br/> Much has nothing to do with you (USA)<br/> <br/> <br/> You are right on both counts, of course. I became defensive due to a point further d...
by -kg-
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: I'm back too..was on hiatus and became the fabby Erica Kane
Replies: 19
Views: 1661

I'm back too..was on hiatus and became the fabby Erica Kane

I'm too new to the thread to remember you, or for you to remember me, but I hope you'll accept my WB as well. Glad to meet you!
by -kg-
Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: President Ahmadinejad's 2011 speech to the UN General Assembly
Replies: 16
Views: 1726

President Ahmadinejad's 2011 speech to the UN General Assembly

<t>I see one point which I sincerely contest:<br/> <br/> - Who triggered the first and second world wars, that left seventy millions killed and hundreds of millions injured or homeless. Who created the wars in Korean peninsula and in Vietnam?<br/> <br/> <br/> Uh, yes...who was it that triggered WW1 ...
by -kg-
Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Who damage the economy?
Replies: 21
Views: 1934

Who damage the economy?

<t>oscar;1370345 wrote: Might be your desire to go to war every 20 years or so and prop up the Israeli military when you owe China billions.<br/> <br/> Sorry.... Just saying.<br/> <br/> <br/> Trillions, actually, but not so much, anymore...<br/> <br/> China Has Divested 97 Percent of Its Holdings in...
by -kg-
Fri Sep 23, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: ForumGarden's prediction regarding this so-called Global Warming crisis
Replies: 145
Views: 26800

ForumGarden's prediction regarding this so-called Global Warming crisis

<t>It has been a long and hard slog to the end of this thread. There have been many good points made, and many times that I was tempted to jump in and comment in spite of my realization that most of these points were made over two years ago. One of those points I almost jumped in was your statement ...
by -kg-
Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello to everyone
Replies: 12
Views: 1395

Hello to everyone

Welcome to the board, Keith!

Though I'm currently pet-less, I've had them before...primarily Dobermans, though my first was a Dane/Black Lab mix (mostly Dane, the poor huge thing!). That dog used to love riding on my motorcycle! :wah:
by -kg-
Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: heyaa
Replies: 10
Views: 1455

heyaa

<r>emmajayne25;1368500 wrote: hii im emma but call me emz for short im 25 currently 26 in a few weeks.<br/> <br/> hope all is well<br/> <br/> dont be afraid to say hi i wont bite lol <br/> <br/> i live in the rainy uk <E>:)</E><br/> <br/> so be there ya go <E>:)</E><br/> <br/> <br/> Well what a coin...
by -kg-
Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi there
Replies: 10
Views: 1113

Hi there

I am a man of many words (sometimes too many), so I'll make every attempt to restrain myself! :yh_tong2

Welcome to the board from another new member! Hope to see you around. :yh_dance
by -kg-
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: On topic, off topic...
Replies: 21
Views: 1122

On topic, off topic...

Silly you! I was talking about aphids!

I'm going Green, you know!
by -kg-
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: I'm here again!
Replies: 54
Views: 4929

I'm here again!

You have a few "AKAs", do you? :yh_tong2

I've pretty much stuck with "kg" over the years. It's the first two letters of my Amateur Radio call sign...kg5uc.
by -kg-
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:45 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Facebook Ramblings
Replies: 232
Views: 16190

Facebook Ramblings

This was posted by a friend of mine who's in IT in a hospital in the area:

"Investigate why an end user's workstation wouldn't work. Resolution: O-N switch was in O-F-F position. Reversed switch state. Issue resolved. Ticket closed."
by -kg-
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: I'm here again!
Replies: 54
Views: 4929

I'm here again!

WonderWendy3;1370621 wrote: I think you can catch up to me by the weekend! :)


No fair! You'll be posting too!
by -kg-
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Are people becoming noisier ?
Replies: 12
Views: 739

Are people becoming noisier ?

Oh no you didn't! :yh_rotfl

I can hear his thoughts now: "Oh noes!" :yh_doh

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