Time for a Happy Thread

[Foxfur]

Ahem!

It's better than a slap-in-the-face-with-a-wet-fish.

That's a statement my dad used all the time.

Don't mind her, she's trying to get a leg up on you...
And Fishy, what's with your new sig??? I liked the eclecticicity (look it up!) of the old one.

[theCryptofishist]

Just a fishy pun. Which old one? I"ve had many.

[Thecatman]

Don't mind her, she's trying to get a leg up on you...

I've never met fishy but would like to meet her and pretty much everyone else on eplaya

[Thecatman]

1:30pm in the afternoon and the a/c hasn't kicked in yet. Got it down to 62 in the house by sunrise. Was like 49 early this morning

[lucky420]

1:30pm in the afternoon and the a/c hasn't kicked in yet. Got it down to 62 in the house by sunrise. Was like 49 early this morning

Yep can really start to feel the weather change. It's lovely

[Thecatman]

Yeah you can feel the seasons are changing. Neighbor across the street maple tree is starting to show a hint of red.
Did you ever make it to Scooper's yet?

[lucky420]

No, not yet. I'm trying to be good...

[Thecatman]

I guess that means Christmas is comming

[Lonesomebri]

My dear foster dog Teddy has been adopted. Teddy, the rambunctious teenager, has been adopted by the highly capable and loving Kandice, and is now known as Dedgi. Though still a rambunctious teenager, Dedgi will now have the structure, discipline and love needed to reach his potential and live a fulfilling wonderful life up under the redwoods with his new family. Teddy was a fantastic, though at times misunderstood, foster dog, and his friends here, Willie, Peaches and me, will miss him dearly. Thank you Rocket Dog Rescue for making happiness happen.

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[lucky420]

Awe this just warms my heart!

Thank you for being a rescuer...

[Thecatman]

I wish I had the time to foster, probably kittens/cats, but either way, good job.

[Simon of the Playa]

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[Thecatman]

I got a raise and
supposedly we don't have to take furloughs any more, effective this fiscal year,
plus lower gas prices is almost like another raise:D

[burner von braun]

Congratulations on the raise and hopefully no more furloughs catman! Yep, furloughs hurt, even once you make your way past the immediate effects, they can have long range negative financial impact as well. Glad to hear things are shaping up!

[Patsh]

Congratulations on the raise and hopefully no more furloughs catman! Yep, furloughs hurt, even once you make your way past the immediate effects, they can have long range negative financial impact as well. Glad to hear things are shaping up!

Dang! Missed BVB!

Hi, Burner von braun!!! Sure hope to see you out there at TTITD this year.... still lots of time to make it happen.
I'm definitely working on it, myself. Should be interesting, to say the least!

[burner von braun]

Hi Patsh! Haha, I'm still roaming around this evening. Good to see ya!

I intend to go this year too, if things work out. WooHoo! It's ticket season!

[Patsh]

"it's ticket season....."


Here, in Jerome, there's a common saying when summer and holidays roll around.
"If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot 'em??!!"

[Thecatman]

Thanks BVB!

[Elliot]

This thread needs bumping.

Background:
We know about my near-miraculous medical turn-around at the hospital over in Santa Rosa last year. There has been a setback since then -- my local quack insisted I get off the most important medication that the hospital's specialist prescribed.

Now:
I "fired" my local quack. As of yesterday, I am again with my former doctor in Sacramento. She even welcomed me back with a hug! How many physicians would hug a patient? She is absolutely amazing. A true Healer. She understands my priorities -- as opposed to the local quack who was only interested in grinding out as many Medicare billings per hour as possible.

So I am back on the correct meds, and back with the most wondermuss doctor on the planet.
Sooooo much worth the drive! And I can always combine the trip with other errands.

Woot, woot, woot, and so on and so forth!

[southern crone]

Congratulations. I'm glad you took the initiative to do what was best for yourself.

[Ratty]

Good move Elliott. Take care of Elliott.

[Savannah]

I "fired" my local quack. As of yesterday, I am again with my former doctor in Sacramento. She even welcomed me back with a hug! How many physicians would hug a patient? She is absolutely amazing. A true Healer. She understands my priorities -- as opposed to the local quack who was only interested in grinding out as many Medicare billings per hour as possible.

So I am back on the correct meds, and back with the most wondermuss doctor on the planet.
Sooooo much worth the drive! And I can always combine the trip with other errands.

Woot, woot, woot, and so on and so forth!

That's wonderful, Elliot!

[Elliot]

Everything is a compromise, and moving to this cultural backwater 12 years ago was such, with the advantage being cheap real estate. I merely need to come up with the occasional work-around. The primary work-around by far is the Interweb. And the extra trip to Sacramento now and then is another. All entirely agreeable.
So... on with the happy show!

[maryanimal]

Good for you Elliot! It's hard to find a good doctor anymore!

[^Rhino!]

Heading off to Midwest Burners' regional 'Interfuse' tomorrow. Rangering most of the event. I'm looking forward to the hubcap-sized, loaded with bacon and M&Ms inch-thick pancake known as "heart attack on a plate". Many friends to see and relax with.

Now if I can get a hold of a pint of that new made-in-Missouri cognac from Montgomery County.

And I'm bringing a package of the double-stuff Chocolate Oreos.

BBQ and Bacon by the TON!

They'll find me at Ranger Central, junk-food junkie that I am, spreading bacon-bourbon jam on crackers with black olive slices on top.

And right before I get there, I'll stop in Buckhorn for a few more steaks. Fresh off the farm.

I'll see Kaalin, Thoron, Lady Cyn, Sheridan, MoJo, Sox, Stake, Chase, Zay, Iowa Sock Monkey, Candyman and Mrs. Candyman, Weldboy, Comrade Heathen Stumble Biscuits, Nova, TAFL (The Amazing Ferocious Larry, but pronounced 'taffle"), Mad Hatter, Bittersweet, Quack Quack......such a huge list..........

It's gonna be EPIC. Report forthcoming. The theme?

"Forces of Nature"

Right up my geohazards alley. We need an earthquake, a volcano, a landslide, and a meteorite impact to make my weekend complete. A pyroclastic flow and a tornado would be a bonus.

[Patsh]

Sounds like a really fun time you're in for, ^Rhino!... in one way I hope it's all you're wishing for, and not. As long as nobody gets hurt, it's all good.

Right now, Saguaro Man is probably in full force. (AZ regional) I'm sad to be missing it- the theme is fractals!! (today through Sunday) However, I'm having a precious time with family, and tomorrow, our sweet Mom turns 90! We'll be making a big cake tonight... YUM!

I'll just have to wait until the Hof and TTITD to see all the gang. Well worth the wait, I must say!

[robbidobbs]

Bumping the happy thread!
Happy is it being 3:00 and I don't have to worry about diving back into the waste water course...until OCTOBER!
Happy is getting another 99% on the test!
I'm gonna watch Star Trek commentary and make a stencil.
Hee hee! I has slack!

[piehole]

HAHAHAHHAAAAHEAAAAAAAAAYYYYy

Returning to the Playa for the 2nd time ever and since 2012.
I have no idea where I will be camped.
Let's all take our shirts off!

Oh yeah I'll be working in the great circle this year helping safety the fires with San Diego Fire Conclave

[^Rhino!]

I had an unexpected evening last night, out of the clear blue.

I went into a new barbecue place last night to check it out, and sat down at the bar (I always do when eating alone) and I ended up having a pleasant conversation with the gentleman next to me. We shook hands and introduced ourselves. Turns out I had dinner last night with the Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. Nice man, even though I disagree with his politics. He DID end up asking me to vote for him next fall.

I told him to simply do one thing: earn the public trust. And then, I told my fellow Missourian, 'and you're going to have to show me.' (For those who don't know, Missouri is the 'Show-Me State") He chuckled, and said, 'will do!"

Who knows? I'll be watching closely.

[theCryptofishist]

Missouri--Where Every Flasher has an Open Invitation...