LJ Idol Presents:

mornin

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Morning!

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see how I can't edit it now! :P

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That was the point! I did you first, since you beat me to the FIRST post by moments!

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sneaky. :)

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*s*

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[FIRST POST]

Seriously... you have 13. The next closest competitor has 8.

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Oh now they'll all be gunning for me. :P

My secret? I'm up early every morning, and I spend entirely tooooooo much time on LJ.

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Sharing your secrets? Oh no. Now they will ALL be doing it.

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I'm actually pretty sure none of that was a secret.

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I'll never be first, because it's already too late by the two minutes it takes for the tracking e-mail to arrive at my inbox. Ah well! Congrats. lol

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I actually had four firsts before I thought to track the community. I had tracked individual posts in the community before, but it had't dawned on me to track the whole community. Sometimes I just click on my friends list at the right time.

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*likes the number 13*

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oberonia.livejournal.com

Are we competing? lol

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You're first!!! yay yay

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mornin back atcha

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Howdy everyone!

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Now you have to give yourself one of those "coveted" buttons. :P

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And so I shall!

[Coveted]

[Second?]

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... Out of curiosity... are you doing the text next to the buttons for the sake of people with screen readers?

'cause I'm 90% certain that if that's the reason, you could also do this!

That SHOULD make the image not be read as "image" but as whatever the explanation text is(try to keep it short and specific -- i use more for images on my LJ, but generally the idea is the KISS[keep it simple stupid] principle of usability professionals) , if I'm remembering the whole speech my professor gave on "the importance of alt text for accessibility".

Yeah I'm an XHTML 1.0 geek.

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I was a CS major, and I used to code web designs for a living for a marketing company. We were HORRIBLE at accessible design then. I provided all the underlying logic code, but the people who made decisions further up cared about "impact" and not usability.

I cut and paste from a spreadsheet which identifies which icon I am copying into the comment. I don't want to assume that the web browser someone is using is XHMTL 1.0 compliant, so I still try to include descriptive text with all my images (though I do forget).

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It is appreciated, since some graphics, although, a lot are alt tagged, some graphics don't mean much ... trying to be descriptive as much as possible is easier to know, instead of hearing, "http... blah blah blah". or reading the long string of HTML code on my braille display as well.

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and Yee-HA!

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I'd like to take this opportunity to pimp

tigrkittn's home game entry (http://tigrkittn.livejournal.com/17384.html), because it rocks.

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I happen to agree with you.

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Thank you!! That means a lot to me!

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OMG thank you!! *blushes*

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libra-dragon.livejournal.com

Happy bday boxsofrain.

I got up showered, made coffee, cursed the snow outside, watched Days of OUr Lives from yesterday, now should really get ready to face said snow outside.

Hope everyone is well!

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Good Morning!

Dude, we're in Vegas and I totally gave Penn Jillette a huge bear hug last night. Like, all cuddled up under his armpit bear hug! Then tonight we saw Stomp and I met the father of the little drummer from The Naked Brother's Band (which will thrill my 7 year old) and tomorrow we're seeing Cirque's "O"!

It's been fabulous but I miss my girls and wish the free topic was THIS WEEK!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY boxsofrain

Edited Date: 2008-12-03 12:41 pm (UTC)

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ahavah

Lucky dog! Sounds like you're having fun. Keep it up! And safe travels!

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It's gotten better since my little bout of crappy attitude on the first day here!
xoxoxoxoxo

I tried to edit to brag that we're seeing the Bodies Exhibit but you'd already replied. I can't wait to see the fetus exhibit...but it may make me a little sad in that baby-wanting way, ya know?

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ahavah

That sounds fun too! We should be seeing something similar... LOL Such things make me want babies, too. One day...

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I saw one of the bodies exhibit when it was here in DC - fascinating!

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Did it have the fetus part? From what I hear, it's not always included and I haven't any idea if it's here.

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This one had special exhibit about birth, but not the specific child-and-mother display.

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I bet that was still awesome, though...and thanks for adding me. I've been meaning to add you for a while but just never did. Don't know why.

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There are a lot of players that I am waiting to add me. I don't know why they haven't.

I stopped doing it after the first round or so when there was a comment made somewhere (not necessary to repeat it) that made me think twice.

I love making new friends though. I am glad you did!

*grin*

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Have fun.....wooooo sin city!.. :)

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almost...read my latest entry. holy crap!

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Thank you!! Have fun in Vegas, I am jealous.

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That sounds so awesome! I love Vegas-- have a blast!!

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Penn is just ohmyfriggenHUGE, ain't he? The sad thing is, I'm even shorter than Teller, LOL!

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Ya know, Teller is about 5'9" or so....I was surprised. I think it's just that Penn is just a giant. We didn't bring a cord for the camera or I'd already have photos posted EVERYWHERE.

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kajel.livejournal.com

The first time I went to Vegas, I had $200 cash in my pocket. I came home with the same amount in my pocket. I never once touched a debit or credit card. I spent about $1000. Yep, Vegas was good to me the first time.

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The Naked Brother's dad is a genius. He's the one who pushed and made the kids become so huge. I think he directs the videos too and does sound recording on the albums. So as awesome as Penn is and the man is awesome (well, cept for that stint as host of that stupid guess the occupation show), but Michael Wolff is even cooler. He's both members of the Naked Brother's bands dad btw. He used to be the band leader for Arsenio Hall and plays the dad on the show.

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ahavah

Happy Birthday!

We're going to see Lady Liberty, the Museum of Sex, & Equus. Woot woot! Then out for dinner, and who knows what shenanigans.

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The Museum of Sex? Wow, I hadn't known such a place existed.

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ahavah

Indeed it does, and it looks awesome. You should check out their website.

*edited because my Southern accent was showing.

Edited Date: 2008-12-03 12:49 pm (UTC)

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I love the Southern accent! lol I very much have one.

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Whut? Are you on vaca too?
I've not been reading my f-list this week.

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ahavah

Me neither, so don't feel bad. I only knew you were in Vegas cause I check in with the GR every day. :P

Yup, me & my buddy

lessthan90sheep are in NYC for Equus and touristy stuff.

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I am .

In case you can't tell.

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ahavah

How very neat that you made it all green!

Don't be envious. I'll bask in NY in your honor today.

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Museum of sex..

*goes to check out their website now while I'm still at home*

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Thank you! Post pictures of those shenanigans please!

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The Museum of Sex? You'll have to let me know what they've got for sale in their gift shop, LOL!

(And hey, my birthday is in 3 weeks!)

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ahavah

Lots of naughtiness! I think I spent the most money at their gift shop. :D

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That Snow White icon of yours... I think she's drifted!

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Hope you're having a good time in my city. Although you're not really seeing the best it has to offer.

I mean the Equus is cool and all (I personally think it's one of the most depraved things ever written), but I mean... I hope you aren't seeing it to see Danny's cock and seeing it for the fact that Richard Griffiths and Kate Mulgrew are the shit!

You know I've yet to go to Museum of Sex. I'm just not that interest piqued I guess.

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ahavah

Um...of course that's why! You listed 3 out of 5 reasons why we're going, only to be honest, we didn't realize Kate Mulgrew was in it until we read the play bill. She didn't come out to sign autographs, though, and that kind of disappointed us. :( I got Richard Griffiths' autograph!!

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Popping in! I'm taking today off, because I"m working out arrangements to visit a grad school that I might be attending. All wish me luck! I need to get out of this job and apartment, and this is the best way I can do so.

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Oooo grad school. Good luck! I loved being in grad school!

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Thanks. I'm hoping this can get my life going again and help me into a new career, and I could use the academic stimulation.

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I seriously wish you all the best of luck as well.

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Now that some of my silliness is out of my system...

*what?*

... today will be spent packing boxes, playing Scrabble, chatting on TWITTER / AIM / GM / YM ...

Same old same old.

Oh, and I might make some brownies, if I am feeling particularly industrious.

OH: Happy Birthday

boxsofrain!

Edited Date: 2008-12-03 12:50 pm (UTC)

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;-)

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Thank you Spydie. :)

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*nods* You are most welcome!

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Brownies!

(not that I need any!)

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ahavah

You're on Twitter? I just joined recently, and I sure could use more friends. Feel free to add me if you want - either I have this same name, or it's just 'Ahavah'.

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dubheach.livejournal.com

Busman's Holiday today. Running around doing lots of errands. We've had a few flakes, but most of them have been behind the wheels.

Three trucks got stuck (not at the same time) under an infamous railroad bridge near the University on Monday causing havoc with the bus routes.

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*laughing* I know that spot. That place is so well posted, you would think truck drivers would know better by now.

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Loved the flakes line!

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let's see what have I been up to?

(1) I finally showered this week! (my meds made me oversleep the past 2 days because I didn't go to bed at 10:30PM EST)

(2) I finally called in the work order request to get my room's window shade fixed. ._. My roommate knocked it down before thanksgiving break when she tried to close it half-way like we're supposed to.

(3) I'm in my compsci lab finishing my overdue financial analysis for accounting that I must turn in today before class if possible. XD

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and let me guess, you are using Simply Accounting?

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..If that's a book, no. XD It's a financial analysis of a computer manufacturing company for the final project in a college course entitled: Principles of Financial Accounting... which has been the only course this semester I'm in that I feel like I definitely know what the heck I'm doing, even if I AM behind. (I still haven't finished the paper... ._. going to finish it tomorrow cause I suck).

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No, Simply Accounting is an accounting software on the computer.

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nope no software in this class...only using Microsoft Excel 2007 for projects and a calculator in class. ._.

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...that was me LJ's being stupid...

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puppetmaker40.livejournal.com

Watching "West Wing" and figuring out what gets cleaned next. The room I am avoiding or the one I am sitting in.

And yes Gary, it does look like Micheal Stipe but I give you full points for knowing who it really was.

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That doesn't look like Michael Stipe. Stipe's eyes are piercing piercing blue/gray and his nose is much rounder. Not sure who that is though... :(

I'd say clean the avoidance room and get it over with!

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puppetmaker40.livejournal.com

I think that may be the path I am going to go today.

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Happy Birthday..happy birthday!!!!! *sings horribly in a British accent*

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Should I be glad I didn't get the singing WOC birthday voicemail back in July?!

*big huggles*

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Well, I hoped to finish my entry before I had to go to work. But ARGH! Now I'm running late and I must stop for gas.

At least I finally have a thought for an entry.

If I'm in the GR today, kick me out. MUST GET WORK DONE.

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*OUT, OUT, OUT... GET A MOVE'ON NOW!*

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thepheenixeyri.livejournal.com

For those who are unaware, I am now safely ensconced behind a desktop. My laptop is off being cleaned up (and no you don't want to know how much that cost me!) Outlook messages, both ond and new are have been successfully imported, and the only things I'm lacking now are yahoo messenger and skype.

I have someone from my guide dog school coming today to work on a few issues Lou and I are having, and then I get to go shopping, wee! Itt's all online shopping, but still!

I'm still debating on whether or not to throw up my first idol post or combine the topic of giving thanks with the so vain thing. Or..., or..., or... :d

the Phoenix

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*waves hullo*

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thepheenixeyri.livejournal.com

awwhe yea!

::waves hello:: back. :)
:)

I'm cold, Charlie! The fernus in our hous isn't working, so it's only sixty eight in here, and fifty out there! My poor toes!

the Phoenix

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deza.livejournal.com

Good morning! Happy natal anniversary,

boxsofrain!

I'm off to the DMV today for try number 26079852 on getting driver's license. GA has really ridiculous requirements. I expected to have to show my last DL, lease and SSN card. I brought my military ID to serve as a backup if needed. Turns out I also needed a certified copy of my birth certificate, a certified copy of my divorce documents and certified copies of both my marriage licenses. What a PITA!

I don't know about anyone else, but I burned my first marriage license when the divorce was finalized. It was rather surreal having to get that one again.

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Thank you! Good luck with getting your license.

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Oh, what a load of crap... that definitely a PITA!

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oberonia.livejournal.com

I'm currently at work and eating a huge cinnamon roll.

I've ALMOST gotten all of the holiday gifts....2 more left to buy.

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Good morning everyone!! I came to work with a chocolate chip muffin at my computer and a huge picture of Edward Cullen from Twilight!

Now I get to stare at my immortal boyfriend all day.

Thanks for the birthday wishes, they are exciting me. :)

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millysdaughter.livejournal.com

Happy birthday!

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Thank you! I also got your comment in my journal, that was really nice of you. :)

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thepheenixeyri.livejournal.com

I'm going to excite you even more: Happy birthday! :)

I'd sing, but ya know... kinda hard over a comment.

the Phoenix

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You just did. Thank you. :):)

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Happy Birthday

boxsofrain!!! Yay, you!!

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Thank you!!

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sircaliban.livejournal.com

I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday!

I know you don't really know me.. but I've been admiring your posts for lj idol and have seen you on some of my friends blogs.

SirCaliban

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That is really nice of you, I am flattered. Thank you for the birthday wishes. :)

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Yay Birthday! Hope you have a great day!

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Thank you! Love that icon.

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Happy Birthday, sweets! ;)

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Thanks, Wok!

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thenodrin.livejournal.com

Happy Birthday!!

I'm pleased that I can excite you. ;-)

Theno

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You certainly did! Thank you.

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brightflashes.livejournal.com

Happiest of birthdays! : D

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Thank you!! :)

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Oh no... you are staring at pictures of a double dead boy. (double dead you ask? well... he was killed in Potter!)

He's such a freaking British Pretty boy... blech!

But Happy Birthday to you! and hope it's a GREAT ONE!

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haha, he is double dead! Thank you so much. :)

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millysdaughter.livejournal.com

Gary Present Day?
That is a new holiday--I had better mark my calendar.

Happy birthday to boxsofrain!

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jarien.livejournal.com

Gary! You're so vain, you'd think this holiday was about you! :)

Happy birthday, boxsofrain! Today really is about you, no matter what he thinks.

Edited Date: 2008-12-03 02:11 pm (UTC)

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Yay, thanks! So that means I can be vain? ;)

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jarien.livejournal.com

Today, you are totally allowed.

Tomorrow... well, tomorrow is another day, Scarlett.

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Morning! I'm at work, yay. Hoping to get out early to drive up to Indiana with the hubby, to see about getting him a newer used car (he's got a 2000 Sebring convertible, but there's a great deal on the same car in a 2006 model and he *really* wants the upgrade)!

Obviously, I need to go with him in case he buys the car, 'cause he can't drive TWO cars home, LOL.

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GOOD MORNING GREEN ROOM! (Why in the world are there already 90 comments?! It's only 9:30am EST!)

I'm having a FRIENDING FRENZY over in Wok-land! Come! Visit! There's free champagne and brownies! ;)
http://ewok-626.livejournal.com/314803.html

In other news... Yeah, there is no other news. I'm lame like that. *g*

Happy Birthday to Boxes!

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What happens if I skip the Frenzy? Do I get punched?

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You miss out on all of the cleavage and brownies that are over there... *g*

There is punch... but everyone seems to be drinking the champagne. ;)

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Wow. that strikethrough scared me for a minute. But there's no "e". It's

boxsofrain

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elderwoodpixie.livejournal.com

Wishing

boxsofrain a Happy Birthday, even if Gary did miss mine altogether.

*sticks tongue out at Gary*

It was great anyway! Hope yours is too!

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OHHHH!!!!

Is anyone hosting a live room tonight? I won't have my webcam, so it will probably be wise for someone with a webcam to host. Any takers?!

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I would do hosting, but I think if I was host? No one would come at all.

I'd be able to start around... um...8:30? If you know... I thought people would come.

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imafarmgirl.livejournal.com

Oh happy birthday boxsofrain! I hope it is a great one!

What I'm up to is that I just finished off an egg and cheese sandwhitch on a grilled roll. Now I'm sipping coffee since I have successfully read the part of Robert's Rules of order that I had to examine. Man that stuff is confusing. Luckily I already have a good grasp on it.

Work is slow which is nice.

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clauderainsrm.livejournal.com

scan scan scan... ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER!!!!

*sigh*

I miss them so much. . .

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Geek!

(pot=kettle - I have been a Parlaimentarian a time or three myself.)

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I know quite a bit, but some are so confusing... too many exceptions to the rule.

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