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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by VeganChoirGirl » Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:17 pm

jkisha wrote:
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Savannah wrote:Yep!
AWESOME! I'll be working with Gate again! YAY for volunteering!
You look to sweet in your avatar to work gate.

But what was the deal with the early arrival wristbands last year? Some dumb gate girl tried telling me that they used them every year, which was BS, cause I've been coming early for at least four years and never before did I have to wear a wrist band.
I don't know that I have the authority to comment. I do know ea staff wears wrist bands, and have. The wrist band IS only until 12am on Monday of gate open.

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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by Savannah » Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:18 pm

The person who put my wristband on me did it so loosely that I took it on & off like a bracelet. :lol: At first I was affronted by the sloppiness of it, but then I liked the versatility. Slip it on for day! Slip it off for night!
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Post by VeganChoirGirl » Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:20 pm

Savannah wrote:The person who put my wristband on me did it so loosely that I took it on & off like a bracelet. :lol: At first I was affronted by the sloppiness of it, but then I liked the versatility. Slip it on for day! Slip it off for night!
I just literally lol'd in a 911 staff meeting at my big corporate job...perhaps it was clear I wasn't taking notes...
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by Savannah » Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:28 pm

My work here is done. :mrgreen:
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by Dr Jet Sinister » Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:48 pm

jkisha wrote:But what was the deal with the early arrival wristbands last year? Some dumb gate girl tried telling me that they used them every year, which was BS, cause I've been coming early for at least four years and never before did I have to wear a wrist band.
I've gotten an early entry wrist band every year for the last 3.
Suck it.
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by EspressoDude » Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:55 pm

happy happy

Helga and EspressoDude 36th anniversary today

happy happy

( and we went to the shooting range today and no 'stink-eye'; but then we had Foxfur for a referee )
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by Trishntek » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:06 pm

EspressoDude wrote:happy happy

Helga and EspressoDude 36th anniversary today

happy happy

( and we went to the shooting range today and no 'stink-eye'; but then we had Foxfur for a referee )
Congratulations Dude! That truly is outstanding and a worthy way to celebrate! (during daylight anyways)
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by Fufa » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:11 pm

EspressoDude wrote:happy happy

Helga and EspressoDude 36th anniversary today

happy happy

( and we went to the shooting range today and no 'stink-eye'; but then we had Foxfur for a referee )
Congrats! That's quite the accomplishment. Shooting range? Makes me wonder what kind of ammo you use when you argue.....


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Post by Elderberry » Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:13 pm

Congratulations to both of you!
EspressoDude wrote:happy happy

Helga and EspressoDude 36th anniversary today

happy happy

( and we went to the shooting range today and no 'stink-eye'; but then we had Foxfur for a referee )
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by Bin Noddin » Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:39 pm

Fiery and loud congratulations, E-Dude and Helga.
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by maryanimal » Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:30 pm

Elliot wrote::D
I may have some happy news:

Friends in Terminal Village are reported to be raising fuel money so I can drive my bus, and haul my fleet of bicycles, and a piano or two, and my bicycle repair tools and parts, and otherwise participate in TTITD this year after all!

It's a bit embarrassing, but I suppose I can tell myself that anybody self-employed and un-insured could be in my situation, and I've helped others a bit over the years. So I will accept it if this comes together.

Look for a piano in Kantina Apokiliptika. :D
That is awesome news Elliot!! Do you rent the bikes. I will need one!!
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by maryanimal » Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:34 pm

Minxy wrote:Yay for everyone! :)

Yay for me! I'm unpacking from Juplaya, cleaning stuff, washing playafied clothing and REpacking to leave to Oregon tomorrow to visit everyone and go to Oregon Country Fair. And, hopefully, get my hair dyed purple. :D I've always wanted to do it and finally think I've got the nerve. :P It's just so...semi-permanent! :D I have dark brown hair and that whole bleaching my hair thing scares the crap out of me. :D :D We'll see if I actually go through with it. :P

DO IT MINXY!! That would be bitchen!! I was thinking of getting a pink streak in my hair, just because. I wish I knew what I now know, when I was a teenager!
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by maryanimal » Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:42 pm

EspressoDude wrote:happy happy

Helga and EspressoDude 36th anniversary today

happy happy

( and we went to the shooting range today and no 'stink-eye'; but then we had Foxfur for a referee )

36 years?? WOWWEE!! so, what's the secret to a long and happy marriage?
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Post by Eric » Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:58 pm

maryanimal wrote:
EspressoDude wrote:happy happy

Helga and EspressoDude 36th anniversary today

happy happy

( and we went to the shooting range today and no 'stink-eye'; but then we had Foxfur for a referee )

36 years?? WOWWEE!! so, what's the secret to a long and happy marriage?
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Post by Trishntek » Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:20 pm

what's the secret to a long and happy marriage?
They both have guns.
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Post by Foxfur » Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:46 pm

Trishntek wrote:
what's the secret to a long and happy marriage?
They both have guns.

Bravo TnT, bravo!

Happy anniversary E&H! I had no idea we were celebrating anything other than a beautiful day and lovely firepower.
I wondered why I felt even happier than normally possible (like as in Yay cubed).

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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by unjonharley » Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:59 am

Sitting in the sun room,cup of coffee with cat on my lap.. Looking East at Mt Hood (60 miles) and the sun (blood red) comes up right behind the peak.. This is a once a year shot from our picture window.. It's a good thing..
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by Minxy » Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:15 am

Happy Anniversary, EspressoDude and Helga! So sweet!

Heading up to Portland in a few minutes so I can see Mt. Hood, too! Mwah! Yippee and YAY! Oregon Country Fair, hooooo... :P
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Post by EspressoDude » Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:46 am

thanks for all the great sentiments!!

@ minxy flying? with an airplane? from CA? we live within spittin distance of PDX, send a PM if ya want to visit/chat...or just wave!!

weather here is PERFECT! about 60 now heading for 80's....all week
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Post by Foxfur » Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:59 am

Minxy? In Portland?
That's super happy!
It would be so neat to get together with you and yours and Helga & The Dude.
I'd leave our secluded mountain compound for that one.
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Re: Time for a Happy Thread

Post by Elliot » Wed Jul 06, 2011 8:16 am

Do you rent the bikes?
No, no, this is Burning Man. I lend them out, no charge. If this comes together, there will be one for you. I ask that the users of the bikes provide their own locks and lights if at all possible.
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Post by Minxy » Wed Jul 06, 2011 8:50 am

Hey EspressoDude and Foxypants..

I'm driving up from Vallejo/Bay Area. Portland (actually more Oregon City/Carver/Gladstone) is my hometown, I've only lived down here for 2.5 years. I drive up every couple of months or so to visit everyone.

I won't have my own laptop but I can get ninja internet access from my kids once I'm there. :P Plus my e-reader if I sit outside a wifi hot spot. :D I will be crunched for time THIS week cause I'm leaving Thurs night/Friday morning for Country Fair but after the weekend I'll be in town doing "nothing"...ie just random visiting stuff. If there's anything fun happening maybe I can come! :D

The PDX CORE group is doing a bbq thingie on 7/17 for their art project before it heads to the playa, I might stay for that. I'll PM ya'll with my info. :) Beautiful day for a road trip, wheeee! YAY!
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Post by Foxfur » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:08 am

Elliot wrote:
Do you rent the bikes?
No, no, this is Burning Man. I lend them out, no charge. If this comes together, there will be one for you. I ask that the users of the bikes provide their own locks and lights if at all possible.

I will be bringing extra locks. I'll look for chain and cables at goodwill or the dollar store.
What a wonderful act of Terminal kindness help you bring such joy to the playa. I'm really looking forward to hearing you and others play your pianos on the playa. I don't think I will have room for a bicycle so your bicycles will give me a chance to explore farther that I can on foot.
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Post by Elderberry » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:10 am

Trishntek wrote:
what's the secret to a long and happy marriage?
They both have guns.
That could also be the secret to ending a long and unhappy marriage.
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Post by ygmir » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:12 am

jkisha wrote:
Trishntek wrote:
what's the secret to a long and happy marriage?
They both have guns.
That could also be the secret to ending a long and unhappy marriage.

not for O.J.
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Post by Elderberry » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:25 am

what's the secret to a long and happy marriage?
Trishntek wrote:They both have guns.
jkisha wrote:That could also be the secret to ending a long and unhappy marriage.
ygmir wrote:not for O.J.
:D :D :D
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Post by Elliot » Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:31 am

Alas, I cannot play the piano! :lol: I just bring a piano or two for others to play. Why do I own pianos when I cannot play? Because they were free and other people can play! See, it does not take much to create a little happiness. :D
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Minxy wrote:Hey EspressoDude and Foxypants..

I'm driving up from Vallejo/Bay Area. Portland (actually more Oregon City/Carver/Gladstone) is my hometown, I've only lived down here for 2.5 years. I drive up every couple of months or so to visit everyone.

I won't have my own laptop but I can get ninja internet access from my kids once I'm there. :P Plus my e-reader if I sit outside a wifi hot spot. :D I will be crunched for time THIS week cause I'm leaving Thurs night/Friday morning for Country Fair but after the weekend I'll be in town doing "nothing"...ie just random visiting stuff. If there's anything fun happening maybe I can come! :D

The PDX CORE group is doing a bbq thingie on 7/17 for their art project before it heads to the playa, I might stay for that. I'll PM ya'll with my info. :) Beautiful day for a road trip, wheeee! YAY!

Foxypants! Not to be conceited but that sounds like a playa name :D
It would be so fun to meet you and do something with Helga & The Dude!
You are super neat Minxy and I would kick myself if I missed you.
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Post by Foxfur » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:12 am

Elliot wrote:Alas, I cannot play the piano! :lol: I just bring a piano or two for others to play. Why do I own pianos when I cannot play? Because they were free and other people can play! See, it does not take much to create a little happiness. :D

That only makes what you do that much more beautiful :D
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Post by lucky420 » Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:30 am

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