"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

Good morning all,
And here is the weather from New York

(Insert sound of chattering AP wire machine even though no one under fifty knows what the hell that is... .)

It's cloudy again and 44°F meaning we look about like we did yesterday. Extra make-up for everybody today so we don't look dead.
It's going to rain all day with a small break in the clouds on Friday, then more rain all weekend.

(There are rumors that the citizens of a small British town near the Welsh border are considering filing an infringement of copyright if our weather continues like this.)

We are all very plumped up. It could be the remains of winter overeating or we could be completely saturated as succulents in a Southern garden.

Well, I see my time is about up here, so here's hoping you'll make a day of it no matter what.
Joe(what?)Nation

Thanks for the weather report. I'm here to confirm. Stinky, wet, gray, and cold.

I'm over 50, Joe, but I don't know what an AP wire machine is. Do they chatter? What have I been missing?

R (trying not to look dead without the makeup) oberta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml00ngVwrcU&feature=related

How the hell do you embed video?

Anyway, watch the piece above: in one newsroom, I had three of these things running right behind my desk: The AP, the US Weather Service and the UPI. Yes. They would run 24 hours a day, sometimes they would run all at the same time.

Joe(ah. memories)Nation

Joe, to me embedding videos is a type of( "still born knowledge" )Gods of the Modern World thanks to Pancho)

I remember when Steve Jobs created the pc and apple in a garage using UPI, and I'm under fifty.

Wow. It's kind of comforting in a way though. I am not sure why...

We have us a little cold snap down here as well - though I am pretty sure our high will be upper 70's though. The lows are in the 50's though. Well it's cooler than it was this past weekend when it got up to 87 degrees. That was hot! But the sun is out and it is beautiful. Most of the pollen has been washed away. I had to park my car under my dogwoods and a storm came through and knocked most of the petals off. My car looks like it has polka dots on it right now!

Gbaby lost his game last night. I am always amazed at how they can play and look like they know exactly what they are doing and win 19-11 one night and then turn around and look like they have never seen a ball! It's baffling!
J has a makeup game tonight and another game tomorrow. We are going to watch the Birmingham Barons play Friday night (double A - I think - maybe triple) and then back to the ball park on Saturday. Baseball out the wazoo. Seriously.

Good to see everyone here! Loved reading through what is going on.

Take care of yourself Dutchy ((Dutchy)) You too sweet Iz ((Izzie)).

Hello Ms. Letty ((Letty)) Have a wonderful day!

At work - must start actually working.

Hugs y'all.
mis

I love baseball. There isn't another sport (except maybe pool) where the fans can see each situation as it unfolds. It's built so the game proceeds in frames.

You're right about young players, some games they seem to really have it - they connect with the pitch, they run the bases well or, while out in the field, they move instinctively under the pop fly, they catch and throw flawlessly.

AND in the next game, you see them wearing their glove on their head out in center field or they stand frozen at home plate while the pitcher throw three strikes right past them.

Kids.
Joe(You are not allowed to send them back)Nation

That is funny Joe - I don't want to send them back (okay maybe sometimes) - but I did watch in amazement as G performed a little running (dance) man while manning second base. His dad hollered at him to get his head in the game.

Baseball is awesome. I haven't the brains to love the math of it - but I sure do love the sport. My favorite time of year!

Hi Miss Sunshine, I'm impressed you and the boys enjoying basebal so much. Baseball was an unknown game in the Country I grew up in, I was brought up with the round ball game (soccer) but for the last few years have been trying to learn a bit about baseball as your big games are on TV here. I follow the RedSox. Hope your boys continue to do well, just as Stormy's son, who is going to be a star.

for you tube you do this -

first type [youtube]
then put in the URL
then type [/youtube]

Joe, don't you know that Setanta created a birthday thread for you?

http://able2know.org/topic/170729-1

You're my favorite OP! Remember that?

Birthday? Joe? Happy Birthday, JN.

I'm buried under piles of receipts and tax forms. Thank goodness tax day isn't until 4/18 this year!

I hope y'all are doing something more pleasant than taxes.

Baseball. That is all I am doing.
I am so sorry JPB...hope that gets done quickly!

Happy Birthday Joe! Hope you had a happy day!

Hugs to all
I am going to bed.

Our weather has been nice, sunny. But cold-ish.

I have been in hospital, but am now out. Still in my pyjamas, though. Greetings to all.

Mc(it's a great life, if you don't weaken)Tag

I didn't realize you were in the hospital, McTag. Is your recovery going well?

Quite well, thank you.
I'm still unwell enough for my wife still to be bringing me drinks and food, bless her.

Take care of yourself McT. Hope you are all better soon! Glad you are out and healing up. Good to see you hear!

T'was a nasty day yesterday. Tornadoes a-plenty. April in Alabama. Thankfully they don't like my little valley. Pray it stays that way. Not so good for places around us though.

It didn't stop baseball today. G-baby won his game 16-6 and made some amazing plays that saved several runs from getting in. He played second base and jumped up and snagged a ball that was going over his head...there would have been at least 2 runs from it. Loved it. He is such a little all star. J had his game Thursday night and they won 15-5. He is by far the smallest on his team. I love sitting in the stands and hearing the folks from the other team talk about how he has to use every muscle in his body to be able to get the hits he does. And the little man has wheels. Fast as lightening. They just started stealing this year. So he is lead in stealing. He loves it. My sweet little S is my writer and artist. My sensitive one. I need one like me afterall (bwahahahaha). Proud of my boys.

Hugs to all - hope you are all doing well.
Mis

Best wishes to you McTag, get better soon young man.

Lovely to hear the boys are doing so well for a 'sensitive' mismi no wonder you're feeling proud. Keeping my fingers crossed those tornadoes keep missing your valley.

The Beagle is attending a birthday dinner for his best mate today, have taken my patch off and look respectable once again.

Hope you all have an enjoyable weekend.

Aw - I love me a pirate, Dutchy - but I bet you are glad to be rid of the patch. ((Dutchy)) Glad you are better sweet man.

I just cleaned my kitchen and bathrooms - they are a-MA-zing. Sparkly. All wound up now.

We went to a Mongolian Barbecue place for the Prof's birfday. It was SO yummy. He got new shorts from his dad and step mom - thank GOODness. Because he has been wearing ripped shorts to the baseball park and I have been asking him not to for weeks. I am hoping he throws the favorites away now. I doubt it though...he loves holey clothes. bizarre but true.

Okey doke - going to try to settle down so I can get to sleep soon.
hugs y'all

Morning Dahhhhlings


oooooooooh, whatta lot of activity and things going on in the world and so good to see y'all

Joe(did.you.blow.yer.candles)Nation - hope you had the most wonderful birthday - methinks there may have been special treats!!!!? Hoping you're continuing to have a great weekend and that you and C have sunshine in your day. Love to you both
Iz<lalalad.out.loud.for.you>zie xxxxxxxxxx

Boida - you've still got rain and grey - ack - would love to be sending you the rays from here - it's spectacular today and all the blossom and flowers are springing out from all over. Sooooooo happy to read that you've managed to walk some blocks... now just hoping and praying that things will get a little easier over the next few weeks and the meds continue to work re the swallowing - choking BE GONE! x

Sweet ((Letty)) - how's life in FL? I hear there have been some pretty bad weather out in the US - so do hope that's not been affecting you. Haven't had a chance to read up on the board but will be peeking around when I can. Take care dear lady.

Ahhhhh BEAgle - I do love me a good pirate too - bet you look rather dashing with your eye patch on - ooooh arhhhhhhhhh! How's it going now - is it feeling better <cringes at the thought of it again, how brave you are, my man> How was the birthday bash?

Osso - hey there - been thinking of y'all out there in ABQ - please send my love to Lady Diane from me when you see her next and do enjoy your meals out together - so glad you are getting out and about. x

JPB - ha - there you are. Did you get all those taxes done yet???? Hope the kitties are doing OK - do they pine for Jack at all? Love those girlies from me when you see them - so proud of all their achieving. xxxx

Ooh Missy - I love to come here and read about your boys and to hear the pride in your voice. You make me smile every single time They are doing soooooo well - it's fantastic. HA - I can relate with the Professor - 'aint no-one getting rid of my 'ole trainers - holes or no... so... let him keep his holey shorts! Do ya know, I still have the jeans I wore in '88 when I travelled round the world... ha... not that I could ever fit into them again... but they sit in my wardrobe and I see them most days. Love a keepsake - can't get rid of anything - gah! And HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to the PROFESSOR Love you much Mis x Y'all be careful out there with those twisters... don't forget to stock up the basement a? ((MissyMis)) x

Hey jw - nice to see ya and YES - we have questions for the Petty Officer!!!!!!! Love to you and Annie and hope all is good in Chi-town!


AHEM - POMcT - toot toot - blows whistle for crew for "Operation Recovery"



(((((((TAGGERS)))))))) - we need pictures!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh poor you POMcT - I take it you were having your ear op - well... how are you now? So so glad you have the cabin boy there and tending to you - bless her indeed and just so pleased for you that you've got it done - how did you find the NHS? We are fortunate, aren't we? Let us know how you are, if you wish, and when you can - but meantime - sending you huge hugs and willing you better.

Yes -

Don't weaken - it is a great life. Take care McT and heal well.

Thinking of Stormy and N and hope all's going well out there - and AlexChap - miss you AlexChap - sending you both big hugs.


Having a bit of alllalallalllllllllalalla for all those who have birthdays this week ... gorgeous day here so I'm outta here and ...click

((((((Blue)))))))) - thinking of you and yours - miss&loveya! x


Thinking of those near and far, take care the world and appreciate all that is good - life is to be treasured.

k, ima gone.............................................. gonna get some sand beneath my toots

((((crew))))

"Ahhhhh BEAgle - I do love me a good pirate too - bet you look rather dashing with your eye patch on - ooooh arhhhhhhhhh! How's it going now - is it feeling better <cringes at the thought of it again, how brave you are, my man> How was the birthday bash?"

Pirate Pete here Izzie minus the patch. LOL Whereabouts are you, I love to come and kidnap you.

Great birthday bash yesterday, lovely crowd and food and drinks were unbelievable. Did the right thing and stuck to orange juice.

Hugs from the Beagle (the not so brave) Pirate. LOL