San Diego - 94.1 FM J&J Morning Show Drama Club Thread

[RedWillow]

LBM's moolah situation---do we know the station paid for her rehab? Or did FH? Surely she's paying the mortgage on the SDSU house with DC and is having to pay a buttload of child support (she doesn't get them very often it doesn't seem). Atty fees. Child counselors :cry: Who knows. Reality bites.

I would think either her medical insurance, or DC's would cover the cost of rehab.

I sort of thought that maybe their separation was delayed so that she could be covered under DC's plan.

[oops]

If we all had to meet up with Boris' standards, I'm sure I'd be way beyond irregular...
I'm okay with not being regular. Kinda like it actually.

[Sapphie]

What makes someone regular or irregular?
Prunes

[boris85]

If we all had to meet up with Boris' standards, I'm sure I'd be way beyond irregular...

In the insightful words of Mr. Paul Reubens: "I know you are, but what am I?"

Simmer down Layla. No need to go for the eyes.

I am very regular. Like clockwork. I fact, I am able to unload according to every time zone. The secret to regularity? Beer and Buffalo Wing sauce.

[Layla]

In the insightful words of Mr. Paul Reubens: "I know you are, but what am I?"

Simmer down Layla. No need to go for the eyes.

I am very regular. Like clockwork. I fact, I am able to unload according to every time zone. The secret to regularity? Beer and Buffalo Wing sauce.

There you go again with all that sexy talk. You really should give Tummy lessons.

[Wabbitsd]

the medical ins. would cover the cost of rehab, but I would think she would get "Disability" pay while she was there...and what is that, maybe 60% of regular salary?

and the secret to regularity? I say an apple a day.

[boris85]

There you go again with all that sexy talk. You really should give Tummy lessons.


Arhghhhhllll. You and me baby! If that Yugo's a rockin', don't come a knockin'!!

[oops]

Red Willow, I'd think some kind of rehab would be covered, but not necessarily hoity toity Hazelton and Newport Beach for 4 months. But who knows. And the way they kept stretching out her return date, I wonder if the station agreed to pay thru all those extensions? Doubt my work would be as tolerant. (still would love to know if they are having her randomly tested).

If what Stact knows is true about FH, he must feel all high (sorry) and mighty going into those meetings with LBM and "knowing" he hasn't "hit bottom" and doesn't "need it" like those poor souls he's sitting amoung. uh huh. Sure he comes out of those meetings sweating like a pig. Truly MAGICAL experience being at one with his brothers.

[oops]

I am very regular. Like clockwork. I fact, I am able to unload according to every time zone. The secret to regularity? Beer and Buffalo Wing sauce.
OUCH!

[SDGirl87]

It's a magicalexperience, I'm sure.

EGADS.

Boris...first cellulite swimming and now Yugo rocking?? Tell me you're single and I may have to swoon.

[oops]

[QUOTE=SDGirl87]It's a magicalexperience, I'm sure.QUOTE]
too funny!

[oops]

I am very regular. Like clockwork. I fact, I am able to unload according to every time zone. The secret to regularity? Beer and Buffalo Wing sauce.
Gotta admit, it beats the doctor recommended ciggie and morning cup o' Joe all to hell!

[oops]

Bet they love ya at Hooters Boris!

[boris85]

It's a magicalexperience, I'm sure.

EGADS.

Boris...first cellulite swimming and now Yugo rocking?? Tell me you're single and I may have to swoon.

Happily taken, actually....

[Layla]

Happily taken, actually....
I imagine Boris' family to be just like the Cleavers. I think he may even wear Argyle Sweaters. I think he comes on here to let out his "evil" side that his wife never sees :D

[oops]

that would be a shame.........she'd be missing out on a lot. I know a couple like that; he's only wild and crazy when he "gets away" from her. Hysterically funny. She can't stand it. Too bad. Different strokes for different folks.

[boris85]

that would be a shame.........she'd be missing out on a lot. I know a couple like that; he's only wild and crazy when he "gets away" from her. Hysterically funny. She can't stand it. Too bad. Different strokes for different folks.

Actually, my wife wishes I were even crazier! She's a wild one.

[OneKidOneDogMom]

There's only one thing I see wrong with this entry Sheens. I don't think she should find a new man. I think along the same lines as Dr. Laura. If your marriage failed. Focus on being a mom. Raise them until their 18. Make them your entire life. When they are grown, go out and find a new mate and live it up.

Amen! It's working for me....

[SDGirl87]

LOL...honestly, I LOVE to hear about happy relationships. I truly do. There's enough crappy ones out there. Boris, I'm very truly happy for you!! Layla, you too are happily unavailable and I'm happy for you! LOTS of our DC folks here are happily unavailable, and it makes me...happy.

Makes me believe that perhaps one day, something magical will happen in my life too!

[boris85]

Wow - a touching AND sincere article in the UT. Is that Laura and her crew in back?

http://www.signonsandiego.com/teaserimages/071221homeless310.jpg

Check in out:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20071221-9999-1m21feedsuit.html

[Layla]

LOL...honestly, I LOVE to hear about happy relationships. I truly do. There's enough crappy ones out there. Boris, I'm very truly happy for you!! Layla, you too are happily unavailable and I'm happy for you! LOTS of our DC folks here are happily unavailable, and it makes me...happy.

Makes me believe that perhaps one day, something magical will happen in my life too!
I definitely am! And you will be too...and I predict soon. There's this guy that works for Lexus that I know...

[SDGirl87]

Roflololololol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[boris85]

I definitely am! And you will be too...and I predict soon. There's this guy that works for Lexus that I know...

Dream up the kind of world you want to live, dream outloud, at high volume. A good partner will follow as your life takes the shape of your ambitions.

[11th Reader]

I definitely am! And you will be too...and I predict soon. There's this guy that works for Lexus that I know...

I'll send more brownies if needed. :P

[Sapphie]

Makes me believe that perhaps one day, something magical will happen in my life too!
And it will (one of my favourite quotes..Jeremiah 29:11).I'm surprised that a woman with your smarts and personality hasn't been snapped up already :hug:

[Layla]

Dream up the kind of world you want to live, dream outloud, at high volume. A good partner will follow as your life takes the shape of your ambitions.
Whoah Whoah Whoah...that sounds a bit like The Secret!

[SDGirl87]

I'm ugly as a toad ;-)

[Layla]

I'll send more brownies if needed. :P

More P.O.T. brownies are ALWAYS needed. I don't think I'll eat another kind of brownie again! Customer for life, that's me!

[Layla]

I'm ugly as a toad ;-)

Yes yes, and she stinks too...but lots of make-up and perfume, and no one will ever know.










She's truly cute as a button and sweeter than words to boot!

[boris85]

Whoah Whoah Whoah...that sounds a bit like The Secret!

No, it's Bono.

[SDGirl87]

(making mental note to send Layla the $50 I promised)

[Wabbitsd]

I heard a rumor that Boris is actually Dave Cain. No, wait, I didn't hear a rumor, I made a rumor up. Dang, I hate it when FH tells me what to say.

[OneKidOneDogMom]

I definitely am! And you will be too...and I predict soon. There's this guy that works for Lexus that I know...
Okay, I just snorted coffee...

Too funny!

[Layla]

Okay, I just snorted coffee...

Too funny!
Hey Hey, you aren't supposed to be on here...I thought they locked you out until you get home??

[boris85]

Hey - Laura looks good as a brunette!

http://jeffandjer.star941sandiego.com/timages/page/jessica_sierra.jpg

[Wabbitsd]

My eyes, my eyes...take away the picture and that shoulder tattoo!

[DreamerGal]

On another note.
Every time a new poster shows up that ends up getting fed a little slack on the board, they end up thanking the people who are pming them privately because they are too "scared" to support them publicly.
If this is really true, then I'm very dissapointed in those people sending the Private Messages. be yourself and stand up for what you believe. Do bow down to "peer pressure" or be scared of a backlash. We are all adults, and if you feel something in your heart, express it, don't do it in hiding. Have enough respect for yourself to speak your mind and own it.

That's presuming the new poster isn't just saying he/she's getting private messages, when none are really being sent. Ya know?

[boris85]

Is anyone here secretly attracted to Marti Emerald? or is that Pam?

http://www.martiforsandiego.com/images/header_01_new2.jpg

[Newer Reader]

There's only one thing I see wrong with this entry Sheens. I don't think she should find a new man. I think along the same lines as Dr. Laura. If your marriage failed. Focus on being a mom. Raise them until their 18. Make them your entire life. When they are grown, go out and find a new mate and live it up.

I agree, and thanks for the reminder and validation Layla. This is the one time of year when I need it sometimes.

NR #26

[Layla]

That's presuming the new poster isn't just saying he/she's getting private messages, when none are really being sent. Ya know?
Absolutely... which is why I said IF it's true :)

[oops]

Marti's a beer and hot wings kinda girl I heard; Pam only does 30 year old chardonney with tofu molded wings while riding up and down the elevator (so to speak). Sorry---terrible visual. Here's the mental eraser!

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Hey Hey, you aren't supposed to be on here...I thought they locked you out until you get home??

The IT Department taketh away and then, in the holiday spirit - gave back!

Still can't get into Chatzy, tho...

[boris85]

I give you Tummy in drag:

http://www.lamblion.com/images/covers/Cates-videocover.gif

[Layla]

I give you Tummy in drag:

http://www.lamblion.com/images/covers/Cates-videocover.gif
Googling Darlene Cates brought up some far more appropriate "drag" pictures :)

[wanky]

Okay - I'm backtracking to a few posts earlier today about Candy Cane Lane in Chula Vista (Guava Avenue).

I lived on Guava Avenue from 1986 to 1998 and participated in Candy Cane Lane from 1986 through it's end in 1996. It was a magical time - not only for those that came by the hundreds of thousands to view it but also for the residents that got to enjoy the reactions and share the holiday spirit.

I actually even talked to Jeff & Jer on-air about Candy Cane Lane in the early 90's to try to dispell some of the myths about the street....

No, the Boy Scouts didn't come out and set it up each year (the residents took a full Saturday to put it up and another half day to take it down)

No, the City didn't pay (or supplement) our electrical bills. We paid for everything ourselves. Every couple of years each house would be assessed a "fee" to cover replacement of worn or damaged decorations (new bows, new wooden candy canes for the palm trees, etc.)

No, it wasn't "mandatory" to decorate your home - but the peer pressure was relentless :) You didn't go to Home Depot or Lowe's to buy inflatables, chasing lights or laser optic fancy stuff - you MADE decorations from plywood and paint. It was time consuming and not cheap!

For close to three weeks each December, the residents of Candy Cane Lane were virtual prisoners after 5 p.m. each night. We planned our lives around getting through the traffic. We parked "out" at the City Center parking lot behind the Police Station. We put up with garbage and loud stereos and kids poking around in our decorations. And we loved every minute of it :)

And finally, the reason the street stopped decorating (and it was decided by a vote by each and every resident) was because all the wiring was ORIGINAL from the 1950's and was in desperate need of replacement (which would have cost thousands of dollars - and the block refused to accept outside money or be sponsored to continue the tradition). I am truly surprised that the Fire Department didn't shut us down years before we voted to stop decorating. For the record, I voted to keep decorating!

Hey OKODM, It's nice to hear an insider's perspective. I used to love driving down CCLane and wondered about how the residents felt about having to decorate quite nicely (so as to not get outdone) year after year. Thanks for doing it all those years. Seeing it always made me feel the spirit of Christmas. You must be a really nice person. I'm sure all those who have met you will agree:)

[DreamerGal]

Whew!!! All I gotta say is this place was busy since yesterday afternoon! I couldn't believe all the pages. I'm exhausted getting caught up!

I liked LBM's diary entry. Hopefully, she's being sincere and has actually turned a corner. That would be great for those kids.

Boris, I bought your Tubby blog entry hook, line and sinker ... funny!

Moochie, if you're who you say you are, then do what you're going to do and quit trying to convince US that you're in the right. I'm involved in a relationship that met with some resistance several years ago. You know what that resistance meant to me? Nothing! Because I know beyond a smidgen of a doubt that this man and I belong together and will live our lives together. We're best friends and our relationship is most important to us. It wouldn't and didn't matter that some people who knew us resisted our union, and it certainly wouldn't matter if a bunch of strangers had a problem with us.

So, stand tall in your tennis shoes, woman! If you truly love him, then love him without shame and without the need to justify yourself.

[SDGirl87]

Hey OKODM, It's nice to hear an insider's perspective. I used to love driving down CCLane and wondered about how the residents felt about having to decorate quite nicely (so as to not get outdone) year after year. Thanks for doing it all those years. Seeing it always made me feel the spirit of Christmas. You must be a really nice person. I'm sure all those who have met you will agree:)


I know her, and yup, I agree :santa:

[oops]

Moochie, if you're who you say you are, then do what you're going to do and quit trying to convince US that you're in the right. I'm involved in a relationship that met with some resistance several years ago. You know what that resistance meant to me? Nothing! Because I know beyond a smidgen of a doubt that this man and I belong together and will live our lives together. We're best friends and our relationship is most important to us. It wouldn't and didn't matter that some people who knew us resisted our union, and it certainly wouldn't matter if a bunch of strangers had a problem with us.

So, stand tall in your tennis shoes, woman! If you truly love him, then love him without shame and without the need to justify yourself.

But did you have court docs and other's testimony regarding hideous dangerous behavior? And were you willing to subject your children to these possibilities? Like they say on J&J "it's all about da kids!"

[DreamerGal]

But did you have court docs and other's testimony regarding hideous dangerous behavior? And were you willing to subject your children to these possibilities? Like they say on J&J "it's all about da kids!"

Nope. None of that. But she's choosing to ignore that aspect. I'm just a little confused why she's trying so hard to convince a bunch of strangers (us DC'ers) that she DOES love him, and he IS a good man, and that she ISN'T after his money, etc., etc., etc. If she is truly in it for the long haul and knows his goodness deeply, then why even wade in our muck? (To borrow a term from a red head, I believe?)

[boris85]

Moochelle - please confirm this rumor. Is it true that Tummy likes to hump thawed, whole turkeys?

[wanky]

There's only one thing I see wrong with this entry Sheens. I don't think she should find a new man. I think along the same lines as Dr. Laura. If your marriage failed. Focus on being a mom. Raise them until their 18. Make them your entire life. When they are grown, go out and find a new mate and live it up.

I respect Dr. Laura's opinions. I liked it when she said," You have given up the right to be frivolous once you become parents" or something along those lines. But for our dear Laura, this would be an impossibility. It would take a miracle for her to be alone and focused on the kids until 18 as she is very needy. I agree that dating now would steer her away from being a better mom since her kids really need her full attention. I liked her last diary entry, however. She seemed very sincere to me.

[oops]

Moochelle - please donfirm this rumor. Is it true that Tummy likes to hump thawed, whole turkeys?
That's not a nice thing to call Moochie!

[Layla]

I respect Dr. Laura's opinions. I liked it when she said," You have given up the right to be frivolous once you become parents" or something along those lines. But for our dear Laura, this would be an impossibility. It would take a miracle for her to be alone and focused on the kids until 18 as she is very needy. I agree that dating now would steer her away from being a better mom since her kids really need her full attention. I liked her last diary entry, however. She seemed very sincere to me.
But, her neediness no longer matters. Only her children's neediness does. A man will not make Laura less needy, only the children more neglected, IMO. :)

[boris85]

Happy Holidays to everyone! In honor of our friend Jer, let's eat lots of meat, wear fur, and ride around on farm animals - maybe catch a circus if it's in town.

[11ListenerNot]

Happy Holidays to everyone! In honor of our friend Jer, let's eat lots of meat, wear fur, and ride around on farm animals - maybe catch a circus if it's in town.
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The circus would be fun! Maybe we'll run into Pam the clown!

[insightbyjake]

Happy Holidays to everyone! In honor of our friend Jer, let's eat lots of meat, wear fur, and ride around on farm animals - maybe catch a circus if it's in town.

I like it!

In honor of Jeff I'm finding two more wives, siring five more children, doing 17 Pilates classes, attending 63 Bible studies, and avoiding just enough fiber for early on-set of diverticular disease. On the 26th, I'll spend thousands on e-bay,

[Wabbitsd]

DreamerGal said the following, and I am totally like registering my outrage and I am totally not believing this totally disturbing comment:

"We're best friends and our relationship is most important to us. It wouldn't and didn't matter that some people who knew us resisted our union, and it certainly wouldn't matter if a bunch of strangers had a problem with us."

WHAT? "it wouldn't matter if a bunch of strangers had a problem with us?"

Well, Missy, (wagging finger side to side in front of my face in the age-honored 'oh, no, you DID NOT JUST SAY THAT NA AH!!" tradition) OF COURSE it would matter to you if the Drama Club did not approve of your choice. Are you serious? Why else would Moochie come here and try to straighten us all out about the SECRET TRUTH about FH and LBH? It is important.

Honest to goodness, where do women like LBM and Moochie come from, the other side of Saturn?

[insightbyjake]

Happy Holidays to everyone! In honor of our friend Jer, let's eat lots of meat, wear fur, and ride around on farm animals - maybe catch a circus if it's in town.

Shoot, never mind.

We're headed out to Egg Ranch in Escondido for Emu omelettes, then on to La Jolla to scare the pregnant seals, and then heading to Lakeside for a Rodeo. On the way back, since we'll be on the 67, maybe to Ramona for Buffalo burgers.

[zodiac]

Mmmmmmm, buffalo burgers. Delicious.

[Wabbitsd]

Gadzooks!

I just wanted to say that.

[oops]

[QUOTE=Wabbitsd]Well, Missy, (wagging finger side to side in front of my face in the age-honored 'oh, no, you DID NOT JUST SAY THAT NA AH!!" tradition) OF COURSE it would matter to you if the Drama Club did not approve of your choice. Are you serious? Why else would Moochie come here and try to straighten us all out about the SECRET TRUTH about FH and LBH? It is important.
QUOTE]
Ooooooooo! What IS the Secret Truth about FH and LBM???! It surely must involve some MAGICAL Mathematical Secret formula that converts deception, denial and lies into the hallowed Secret Truth that FH and Moochie pray we find.

[iamsheens]

I like it!

In honor of Jeff I'm finding two more wives, siring five more children, doing 17 Pilates classes, attending 63 Bible studies, and avoiding just enough fiber for early on-set of diverticular disease. On the 26th, I'll spend thousands on e-bay,

LOL Jake i LOVE IT.

[pax]

In the new pics is picture number 9 Michelle's kids?

And who is in picture number 14 with Michelle and Im assuming her daughter? B.t.w. her daughter is really cute so I don't know what negative things people would say about the little girl...

And just a side note...I wonder if the "regulars" get annoyed by being known as the regulars....and not by their individual names and personalities...just a thought...

I like being known as a regular. :)

[Wabbitsd]

Moochie, are you here, yet?

by the way, your whole philosophy about child support tells volumes about you. Spousal support, you can be all sorts of understanding about that, and you can be a real trooper and refuse it alltogether, if you want. But honestly, the child support is not something you should be "Being thoughtful or considerate about." that's money that really belongs to your children. It's not a bargaining tool for you. Get the full amt--match it from your own pocket, and if you don't need to use the full amount for your kids, or their needs, not your bar tabs as you party with the local has been San Diego personality parade...invest it/bank it for your kids. Bank it hard and serious for them. And make sure FH can't access it.

You clearly don't understand what child support is if you are using it as a tool to try to show what a cool person you are.

[pax]

And, I think Dr. Laura is full of crap.

[oops]

still no FH Blah Blah Blahhhhhhg???! Betcha he took the B&E family snowboarding.

[oops]

And, I think Dr. Laura is full of crap.
Oh, then she's what we'd refer to as "irregular". Maybe Boris will take her to Hooters for what ails her.

[11th Reader]

I've gotta say, it's a warm welcome to be back in SD and see you guys on fire like this. I heart my DC invisible friends!

[SDGirl87]

I've gotta say, it's a warm welcome to be back in SD and see you guys on fire like this. I heart my DC invisible friends!


Couldja MAYBE choose a different phrase??

[OneKidOneDogMom]

I've gotta say, it's a warm welcome to be back in SD and see you guys on fire like this. I heart my DC invisible friends!

And we heart you too!

:love: :hug:

[SDReadhead]

I <places right hand on a copy of Time Magazine because too lazy to walk to other room and get a Bible>, SDReadHead, do solemly confess that not only did I fall for Boris' "breakup" post (until about paragraph 3), but I felt a freakish sense of pride because I thought that our poster (DCMoochie) must have been the real Michelle and was ready to call it quits with Fat Arse because of our sage comments last night. Of course, I was also one of the most gullible when it came to a certain pregnant-beauty-pageant-winning-dying-momma-during-fires DC persona. Anyone have some swamp land they want to sell me?

Good one Boris.
:cheers:

[GGmami]

LOL...honestly, I LOVE to hear about happy relationships. I truly do. There's enough crappy ones out there. Boris, I'm very truly happy for you!! Layla, you too are happily unavailable and I'm happy for you! LOTS of our DC folks here are happily unavailable, and it makes me...happy.

Makes me believe that perhaps one day, something magical will happen in my life too!

SDGirl I would love to have you meet my brother! :)

[GGmami]

I listened to the replay of B&E Christmas this morning. I know the topic is old now, but I just got caught up on all the posts. It really bugged me that they kept saying they were "bringing Christmas" to a family and the callers said that it reminded them what Christmas is all about. They didn't "bring Christmas" the brought presents. Presents are not what Christmas is all about. Haven't they ever seen How the Grinch Stole Christmas????:)

[OneKidOneDogMom]

SDGirl I would love to have you meet my brother! :)

Hi, I'm the screening committee. Please tell me a bit about your brother and we'll see about arranging something ;)

[SDGirl87]

Hi, I'm the screening committee. Please tell me a bit about your brother and we'll see about arranging something ;)


ROFLOL. You and Layla can put your heads together...LOLOL

It's the GSDGM Army!!! (get SD Girl married)

Wait, does he work for Lexus? :gle:

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Wait, does he work for Lexus? :gle:

Whoa! That would just be too weird......LOL

[SDGirl87]

Hi OKODM!! :wavey:

[MomCat]

Hey, how come no one is on Chatzy?

[Newer Reader]

Hey, how come no one is on Chatzy?
__________________
#57
Keep on rockin' in the...awwww never mind!
Rehab: It's like time out for kids!

Hey MomCat..wasn't it originally supposed to be
Time out: It's like rehab for kids!

but now that I think about it in Laura's case it was

Kids! Like, it's time out for rehab!

NR #26

[11th Reader]

ROFLOL. You and Layla can put your heads together...LOLOL

It's the GSDGM Army!!! (get SD Girl married)

Hey now, I'm on this committee as well!

I usually do phone interviews, but since I'm in town until next Friday, I'm available for in-face interviews. Please forward all applications and photographs to OKODM, Layla and me. Thank you, please come again!

[Newer Reader]

but seriously, I also took heart in today's blahg by Laura; and thought that maybe there is hope.

NR #26

[11th Reader]

I <places right hand on a copy of Time Magazine because too lazy to walk to other room and get a Bible>, SDReadHead, do solemly confess that not only did I fall for Boris' "breakup" post (until about paragraph 3), but I felt a freakish sense of pride because I thought that our poster (DCMoochie) must have been the real Michelle and was ready to call it quits with Fat Arse because of our sage comments last night. Of course, I was also one of the most gullible when it came to a certain pregnant-beauty-pageant-winning-dying-momma-during-fires DC persona. Anyone have some swamp land they want to sell me?

Good one Boris.
:cheers:

*raises hand and repeats exactly what SDReadHead* I too was duped.

As usual, Boris you have kept us all entertained.

[GGmami]

Hey now, I'm on this committee as well!

I usually do phone interviews, but since I'm in town until next Friday, I'm available for in-face interviews. Please forward all applications and photographs to OKODM, Layla and me. Thank you, please come again!

He doesn't work for Lexus. SDGirl, I sent you a PM with the details. Of course I will submit his resume to the committee to see if he will be accepted for the job.:)

[pax]

I was hoping MOOCHIE would pop up for some late night entertainment. Oh well. Off to bed. G'night DCers!

[califbrat]

Hey - Laura looks good as a brunette!

http://jeffandjer.star941sandiego.com/timages/page/jessica_sierra.jpg

Hey Boris..

Scanning TMZ ? love it! and this one is preggers too!

[califbrat]

I <places right hand on a copy of Time Magazine because too lazy to walk to other room and get a Bible>, SDReadHead, do solemly confess that not only did I fall for Boris' "breakup" post (until about paragraph 3), but I felt a freakish sense of pride because I thought that our poster (DCMoochie) must have been the real Michelle and was ready to call it quits with Fat Arse because of our sage comments last night. Of course, I was also one of the most gullible when it came to a certain pregnant-beauty-pageant-winning-dying-momma-during-fires DC persona. Anyone have some swamp land they want to sell me?

Good one Boris.
:cheers:

Sure Sweetie.. I have a few acres out in back..and they have money trees!
I too was bamboozled too and was happy at the news of their impending "break-up" or unengagement! Ha

[Trixie]

:gle:

[Trixie]

Forgive me DC peeps, it's been several days since my last post.

I am caught up now, and ready to post again.

Firstly: Moooochie - take #179. I haven't been able to give out any numbers in a long time. In your post (#16818 on this thread) you said "y'all", well, I just about busted out my wax for my surfboard, gnarly. Of course you could edit that part away at any time. "Y'all" who uses Y'all, y'all?


Lastly: Seeing the return of the Puke icon is so tender to my tummy, I must go take a plop-plop-fizz-fizz, my magical tummy fix.

Peace on Earth, Joy to the World & Silent Night

[Carol]

Really random buuutt...


Are any of you DC beasts into photography/cameras? My husband and I are looking into entry level DSLR cameras. I was looking for any input on a Nikon D40 or a Canon Rebel XT.

I would looovee a PM if you have any info on either/or model. (or ways to get us a discount on one;))

[GirlfromOR]

I heart Canon!! :)

[iamsheens]

I too am bummed that Moochie did not make an appearance again...

But I did think of this scenario...you know how FH seems to always relate his blogs around the discussion of our board, and how Moochie always reads his blogs before they post....what if...she is suggesting to him what to write based on what we say? We always assumed it was Tommy but maybe that is not the case at all...

Although I can imagine Tommy being the person he sounds like...I bet he logs on to her computer to see what sorta sites she visits, reads her email, you know the total controlling thing...and assuming Tommy has been to our site (we can almost guarantee he has) he will see "Moochie" posted here as well as "Amused" even if she is denying she was ever here.

I don't know if my boyfriend was famous and there was an anti bashing website about him I dont think I would go to the website ...well curiosity would send me to the website but I sure wouldn't post, and if I felt I NEEDED to post I wouldn't do it as myself....it just doesn't make sense....

[Wabbitsd]

maybe Moochie uses the y'all cause she surfed here from Texas.

[Trixie]

maybe Moochie uses the y'all cause she surfed here from Texas.

eggsactly.

Do you like your egges scrambled, poached or boiled?

[Layla]

maybe Moochie uses the y'all cause she surfed here from Texas.
We are never going to be able to reply to "newbies" again...

[Layla]

Off topic....is there anywhere in San Diego that isn't CROWDED to the brim with shoppers today? Some out of the way shopping center no one goes to? I've got to take my 13 year old shopping, and we'd normally fight a crowb but we'll have the youngins in tow.

[DreamerGal]

DreamerGal said the following, and I am totally like registering my outrage and I am totally not believing this totally disturbing comment:

"We're best friends and our relationship is most important to us. It wouldn't and didn't matter that some people who knew us resisted our union, and it certainly wouldn't matter if a bunch of strangers had a problem with us."

WHAT? "it wouldn't matter if a bunch of strangers had a problem with us?"

Well, Missy, (wagging finger side to side in front of my face in the age-honored 'oh, no, you DID NOT JUST SAY THAT NA AH!!" tradition) OF COURSE it would matter to you if the Drama Club did not approve of your choice. Are you serious? Why else would Moochie come here and try to straighten us all out about the SECRET TRUTH about FH and LBH? It is important.

Honest to goodness, where do women like LBM and Moochie come from, the other side of Saturn?

hahahahah!!! That is SO funny, Wabbit! Thanks for the guffaw!

[DreamerGal]

I <places right hand on a copy of Time Magazine because too lazy to walk to other room and get a Bible>, SDReadHead, do solemly confess that not only did I fall for Boris' "breakup" post (until about paragraph 3), but I felt a freakish sense of pride because I thought that our poster (DCMoochie) must have been the real Michelle and was ready to call it quits with Fat Arse because of our sage comments last night. Of course, I was also one of the most gullible when it came to a certain pregnant-beauty-pageant-winning-dying-momma-during-fires DC persona. Anyone have some swamp land they want to sell me?

Good one Boris.
:cheers:

Don't be too hard on yourself Red. I fell hard, too ... for both Boris and the Beauty-queen Welcome to da club!

[Layla]

Don't be too hard on yourself Red. I feel hard, too ... for both Boris and the Beauty-queen Welcome to da club!
Whoah! I'm hoping you meant you FELL hard :)

[Trixie]

SDGirl - what is today's word? Just in case I think I can use it in a future post.

Layla - shopping this weekend might be near unbearable. I might suggest Musuem gift shops or maybe the gift shops at the S.D. Zoo. That way, the kids would get some entertainment, exercise, and you could do some shopping on the way to the exit.

I'm assuming the zoo or Balboa Park wouldn't be as crowded as the malls. I tend to shop "left" when everyone else is shopping "right".

If you live near Solona Beach, the shops on Cedros Ave are also very fun, I'm sure you can find something for just about anyone. Now, if you are trying to get some bargain deals or sales, you probably have to go to the mall or Superstores.

I was at Costco yesterday morning, when they opened. I ran into two people I knew right at the entrance. And that place was hopping for the hour I spent shopping.

Good Luck.

[Trixie]

Just realized that Layla lives in C.V. Sorry, can't suggest any off the beaten path.

[Layla]

SDGirl - what is today's word? Just in case I think I can use it in a future post.

Layla - shopping this weekend might be near unbearable. I might suggest Musuem gift shops or maybe the gift shops at the S.D. Zoo. That way, the kids would get some entertainment, exercise, and you could do some shopping on the way to the exit.

I'm assuming the zoo or Balboa Park wouldn't be as crowded as the malls. I tend to shop "left" when everyone else is shopping "right".

If you live near Solona Beach, the shops on Cedros Ave are also very fun, I'm sure you can find something for just about anyone. Now, if you are trying to get some bargain deals or sales, you probably have to go to the mall or Superstores.

I was at Costco yesterday morning, when they opened. I ran into two people I knew right at the entrance. And that place was hopping for the hour I spent shopping.

Good Luck.
Oh I'd love to be able to take the kids to the zoo or even Sea World today, it's beautiful outside...I just can't afford it right now. I am actually taking my oldest son on a mini shopping spree ($50 bucks max) to deplete the rest of his Christmas gift budget, he is SO hard to shop for. Then, I'll be on the roads driving to Lake Forest and back, just a drop off and turn around...I am not looking forward to that trip...luckily unlike LBM, my kids will not be screaming and/or pouting on the drive because they are diciplined and well behaved :)

[DreamerGal]

Whoah! I'm hoping you meant you FELL hard :)

Just saw that and edited it ... funny typo, huh?

[Layla]

Just saw that and edited it ... funny typo, huh?
Fruedian slip?
:gle:

[DreamerGal]

Fruedian slip?
:gle:

I might agree if I had any Fruedian in me. But I'm Norwegian! :)

[Texasgirl]

Good Morning, Y'all,

Whatcha fixin' to do today?

I was at work yesterday when Moochie's posts were flying, so I couldn't reply for fear the company computer geeks could trace my actions.

The Breaking and Entering X-mas began with a good idea long ago, and could still be, but all I could keep thinking was the cut of money the pawn shop owner was going to get today. When this family realizes they can't afford the snowboard lift tickets and such, they will lose mucho dollars turning in their gifts for stuff they really needed.

As for Moochelle, welcome and join our group. We STILL want to know what you see in FH, why you are marrying so quickly, and why you don't believe what Amused says about Tommy. Maybe 100% of her words aren't true, but I would bet most of it is. You have nothing to lose by waiting to get married, and just in case the information is correct, you stand a lot to gain. To you we may seem a small group of vocal people and who cares what we think, but this blog has over a million hits, so numerous people DO want to know "the other side" of your interaction with Tommy, Amused and the rest. If we are so wrong, set us straight.

DC#44

P.S. I am rooting for LBM. If she isn't drinking or using, then it is a good day for everyone concerned. Breaking an addiction is brutal and if she has managed this for almost a year, more power to her. Sure, she is still the clueless incompetant mother she always was, and my heart goes out to her family and friends, but I have no concrete evidence that she has gone off the wagon.

[Wabbitsd]

Layla, how 'bout shopping at that house in CV where they have a flocked tree in the front window, and a bunch of cash sitting out on the coffee table?

[Layla]

Layla, how 'bout shopping at that house in CV where they have a flocked tree in the front window, and a bunch of cash sitting out on the coffee table?

Oooh! I bet I can get a nice skateboard and video games for $50 bucks there!

[iamsheens]

Layla, how 'bout shopping at that house in CV where they have a flocked tree in the front window, and a bunch of cash sitting out on the coffee table?


lol!!!!

I saw a cotton candy machine I bet your son would love....

[insightbyjake]

Off topic....is there anywhere in San Diego that isn't CROWDED to the brim with shoppers today? Some out of the way shopping center no one goes to? I've got to take my 13 year old shopping, and we'd normally fight a crowb but we'll have the youngins in tow.

There's a house in South Bay holding a garage sale with tons of stuff: bikes pendants, flatscreens, computers, pork ribs.....

Check it out.

Look for the waving Santa on the windows and the new Mazda in the driveway.

[insightbyjake]

...P.S. I am rooting for LBM. If she isn't drinking or using, then it is a good day for everyone concerned.

Rehab's for quitters.

Finish the game!!!

Did you see Hemingway quit? No!!! It took a shotgun to stop his drinking!!

See the finish line LBM!!! You say it's over?

I say: "Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough... the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go! "

"What the f**k happened to the Delta I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? "Ooh, we're afraid to go with you Bluto, we might get in trouble." Well just kiss my ass from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Wormer, he's a dead man! Marmalard, dead! Niedermeyer... !!!"

Sorry....got carried away.

[Wabbitsd]

Ma, I already miss Moochie. FH probably already went balllistic cause she didn't answer his cell phone call while she was typing.

[iamsheens]

There's a house in South Bay holding a garage sale with tons of stuff: bikes pendants, flatscreens, computers, pork ribs.....

Check it out.

Look for the waving Santa on the windows and the new Mazda in the driveway.

Jake Im at work and I had a customer at my desk when I read this comment and I just started laughing out loud...haha the customer probably thinks Im a weirdo....haha thanks for the laugh...

[iamsheens]

Ma, I already miss Moochie. FH probably already went balllistic cause she didn't answer his cell phone call while she was typing.

the board had a spark of interest while she was around...i loved being able to refresh every 10 seconds and there were 5-10 new comments....come back Moochie.

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Off-topic, but I just have to share....

My next-door neighbor just called and had my son go outside to meet him in front (we live on a quiet cul-de-sac).

Then my doorbell rings. There's my son saying "Ummmm, can you help me with this?" ~

And I go outside to find that my neighbor has given my 9 year old son a very big, very fancy TELESCOPE!!!!

Of course I called over to find out what was up and he says that he was "cleaning house" and decided that my kid would get more use out of it than they do!

People never cease to amaze me with their kindness and generosity...WOW!

[SDGirl87]

Our word today...

INTERESTING

[GirlfromOR]

OKODM! That is so nice of your neighbor! I bet that gift will be a lot of fun for your family. My grandpa had a telescope and I loved when he would set it up and show me the stars. He convinced me that he was the one person in the world who's job it was to turn the moon on every night. The switch was behind the front door. Sometimes I'd watch him turn on the moon "remotely" as I looked through the telescope (it was really him just opening the cover on the lense).I was constantly in awe of him growing up because he had that job. :) Sorry for rambling! I miss him! He died in April, and when I see a beautiful moon I thank him for brightening up the sky.

[pax]

I thought it was very interesting that Moochie, supposedly, stopped by our little club house. She's probably bummed that she posted in the first place and biting her nails trying to keep from doing it again.

[pax]

Something else that's very interesting: FH's Blahg is not high up on the web page anymore. It's closer to the bottom.

[pax]

Another really interesting thing to take note of: I am basically posting to myself right now.

[pax]

Interesting, right?

[Newer Reader]

Interesting, right?

Yes yes, very interesting. Peace, pax. :cheers:

[garybear]

Another really interesting thing to take note of: I am basically posting to myself right now.

Yep...I think everyone is doing the same thing I am- cleaning the house, using the Rug Doctor (my god what a pain!) on the furniture, going to the grocery store, wrapping gifts (I am a big fan of the gift bag approach), and answering the infamous question of "when will Santa be here?". One thing I am not doing is the going to the mall- for that I am thankful!!

[OneKidOneDogMom]

I'm doing the whole clean-the-house-thing today. Since the ex just came and picked up the boy for a couple of hours (a nice - but infrequent - surprise!), I am now moving to wrapping boy presents in peace and quiet.

I have probably fielded the "can I open just ONE present?" question 20 times already today.

Anyone want to ponder a guess as to why XXXL has not posted a blahg in over FIVE days? He must be missing in action to let that much time pass without spewing his words to the masses....

[debbiegrrrl]

Just realized that Layla lives in C.V. Sorry, can't suggest any off the beaten path.

I know its late to reply (been out & about all day) but the Target on Broadway was pretty quick and painless at about 1:oo this afternoon...The Walmart on the other hand was absolute hell-on-earth...:)

[shello]

Hi guys,

I missed something. The B&E family got a Mazda? What kind?

Also, there is no way in HELL that Moochelle was on this board. I really think someone was impersonating her. I skimmed (yes skimmed) all that she wrote and there was nothing in there that she revealed that we didn's already know. Tommy would blow a gasket at her.


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[debbiegrrrl]

OKODM! That is so nice of your neighbor! I bet that gift will be a lot of fun for your family. My grandpa had a telescope and I loved when he would set it up and show me the stars. He convinced me that he was the one person in the world who's job it was to turn the moon on every night. The switch was behind the front door. Sometimes I'd watch him turn on the moon "remotely" as I looked through the telescope (it was really him just opening the cover on the lense).I was constantly in awe of him growing up because he had that job. :) Sorry for rambling! I miss him! He died in April, and when I see a beautiful moon I thank him for brightening up the sky.

Oh gosh Girl, your post brought tears to my eyes. My "Papa" has been gone 20 years last August (Im a wee bit older than you hee hee) and he was my champion. I miss him still every day. But, they are our guardian angels now.

[shello]

Off-topic, but I just have to share....

My next-door neighbor just called and had my son go outside to meet him in front (we live on a quiet cul-de-sac). Then my doorbell rings. There's my son saying "Ummmm, can you help me with this?" ~ And I go outside to find that my neighbor has given my 9 year old son a very big, very fancy TELESCOPE!!!!People never cease to amaze me with their kindness and generosity...WOW!

Ah, this is a great story! And the neighbor's telescope is much better than a new store-bought one if you ask me.

I too am a bit impressed by laura's letter. Guys, I think she has a new sponsor and maybe she is beginning to see the light. Sure, LBM watches crappy TV shows and is too self-absored, but this could be a step in the right direction!

[Daisy CA]

I thought it would be appropriate, since it has been a very dramatic year here in Drama Club Land, to do a Year in Review for 2007. Since I’m sure I'll only scratch the surface, feel free to add to any pertinent details I may have missed:

1) The start of this thread began in August 2005, and from that time until January 2007, the Drama Club was 92 pages. From January 2007 until present, we have posted a whopping 478 pages! We have had over 1,277,256 views and have 179 proud members (well, most of us are proud).

2) The first part of 2007 brought us comments from New Reader, who bugged everyone until the Apex Moderator stepped in to slap some wrists.

3) Next brought the disappearance of Laura and all kinds of speculation. Some said she was on a new reality show, someone said she was at a spa to lose weight, but most correctly guessed rehab. No one had any clue now much drama was attached to her rehab stint! Alleged suicide attempt, forced into rehab, legal separation from DaveCain, moving in with Tommy (alleged relations there-yuk!), and the sale of her house were a few of the surprises we experienced here. Not to mention the humorous and sometimes sad attempts at parenting…

4) We were introduced to a poster named Dilbert 1985, who was both clueless and annoying. “Pulling a Dilbert” became the new catch-phrase of 2007!

5) We were enlightened by a poster named Amused, who filled us in on some sordid details of Little Tommy, who is also known as Fat Head (FH), Tummy, Tubby, but NEVER “LT”.

6) We all pulled together as a Drama Club community during the fires in October. Unfortunately, we also got sucked into the drama of a poster known as “Surfing Texan”, or Sunnie or Holly, or was it KellyBelly? No need to rehash all that drama…

7) We recently met another new poster named Moochie. Is he/she really the fiancée (or is it fiance?) of FH? Only time will tell…

8) We share lots of “words of the day”, lose lots of weight mathematically, and try desperately NOT to use LOTS of CAPS or use HOLY BALLS in a sentence.

Feel free to add on! Happy Holidays to all!! :cheers:

[GGmami]

Yep...I think everyone is doing the same thing I am- cleaning the house, using the Rug Doctor (my god what a pain!) on the furniture, going to the grocery store, wrapping gifts (I am a big fan of the gift bag approach), and answering the infamous question of "when will Santa be here?". One thing I am not doing is the going to the mall- for that I am thankful!!
Yes, either that or packing to go out of town. I don't know which is worse. I'm trying to pack for 2 kids and myself while hubby is at work. Needless to say, its not going well. I also need to get the mutt ready for the pet sitter. After that I get to look forward to a relaxing 9 hour drive. I need some egg nog:cheers:

[GGmami]

I know its late to reply (been out & about all day) but the Target on Broadway was pretty quick and painless at about 1:oo this afternoon...The Walmart on the other hand was absolute hell-on-earth...:)
Walmart is always hell-on-earth :)

[GirlfromOR]

Oh gosh Girl, your post brought tears to my eyes. My "Papa" has been gone 20 years last August (Im a wee bit older than you hee hee) and he was my champion. I miss him still every day. But, they are our guardian angels now.

Thanks for the kind thoughts. My grandpa was my father figure for my entire life (I didn't have a dad)... definitely my hero. He was so sick. He was in a wheelchair outside of the house and on oxygen full time. He gave me away at my wedding. It was kind of a long aisle and he was in his chair. He rode his chair to the start of where all the people sat and then stopped. He stood up and walked me down the rest of the way. I had no idea he was going to do that. He struggled the entire way and had to go slowly... He wanted it to be perfect for me. The music ran out and I didn't care. The waves were the perfect soundtrack. He held my arm so tight and walked taller than I had ever seen him. It was truly one of the shining moments of my life. I was so proud of him and I was honored to have him by my side that day.

I'm having a hard time as this is the first Christmas without my hero. I love the comfort that he's with my each and every day.

[ElizabethAZ]

So sorry, GirlFromOr. I lost my Papa just a few months before I got married, and my Gega four years ago at Christmas. I miss her all the time, especially at Christmas.

Hang in there, it does get easier with time. ((((hugs))))

[insightbyjake]

Thanks for the kind thoughts. My grandpa was my father figure for my entire life (I didn't have a dad)... definitely my hero. He was so sick. He was in a wheelchair outside of the house and on oxygen full time. He gave me away at my wedding. It was kind of a long aisle and he was in his chair. He rode his chair to the start of where all the people sat and then stopped. He stood up and walked me down the rest of the way. I had no idea he was going to do that. He struggled the entire way and had to go slowly... He wanted it to be perfect for me. The music ran out and I didn't care. The waves were the perfect soundtrack. He held my arm so tight and walked taller than I had ever seen him. It was truly one of the shining moments of my life. I was so proud of him and I was honored to have him by my side that day.

I'm having a hard time as this is the first Christmas without my hero. I love the comfort that he's with my each and every day.

I am posting in this "dead" hour, when no one will read for the next week, in hopes a few of you will read this alone -- rather than the normal posting we do when everyone is "active."

It is not a post that seeks comments.

I am moved by the recent tender stories about loss.

Christmas is so difficult because it brings memories of the past and losses from the past together at one table of life.

I've been sitting here thinking of people who are gone from past Christmas celebrations....

My little brother Timmy, all my grandparents, my best friend in junior high, my best friend in college, my first girlfriend from high school, my mother-in-law -- "Nana" to my daughter who worshipped her and at the tender age of nine, had to watch her "go away.".....and my best friend Carol -- who made Christmas the center of her family's life every year.

As I begin to sink into sadness, I recall a poem I actually memorized in college, and find strength. It was written by Christina Rossetti.

When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.

I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.

"Death" is not for the living. Life is for the living.

Death is part of life, but should not detract from those who remain. I join each of you who carries memories from love now gone and say, to you, my "unknown" friends, I thank you for this past year and want you to know, it has been my smile to play this game with you!

Merry Christmas (and a belated Happy Chaunakah) to everyone!

[11th Reader]

He stood up and walked me down the rest of the way.

I just spent the whole day bridesmaid dress shopping, so I've got weddings on my mind (no, not my own), but I'm completely teary eyed and ready to sob right now after reading this. This is beautiful and you are such a lucky person to have had him in your life.

[SDGirl87]

Rehab's for quitters.

Finish the game!!!

Did you see Hemingway quit? No!!! It took a shotgun to stop his drinking!!

See the finish line LBM!!! You say it's over?

I say: "Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough... the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go! "

"What the f**k happened to the Delta I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? "Ooh, we're afraid to go with you Bluto, we might get in trouble." Well just kiss my ass from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Wormer, he's a dead man! Marmalard, dead! Niedermeyer... !!!"

Sorry....got carried away.

Someone please hand Jake the Sangria...or better, in light of the holidays, the eggnog and rum. Thanks.

[SDGirl87]

Oh gosh Girl, your post brought tears to my eyes. My "Papa" has been gone 20 years last August (Im a wee bit older than you hee hee) and he was my champion. I miss him still every day. But, they are our guardian angels now.


My precious Nana died in March of this year. It is our first Christmas without her. She seems to be in every corner of it though. I find myself picking up the phone to call her and tell her about this or that, and realize that she isn't there to answer. It killed me to not buy a gift for her. Even in reviewing my list today, I realized that I hadn't gotten her anything (she lived in Boston...12/22 is a bit late!!) and it hit me yet again. Most of the time, I do really well with it. These last few days have been brutal. I sure do miss her. I'm having some surgery on January 18 though, which would have been her 87th birthday. I have no doubt that she will be there, as my guardian angel, and that gives me great peace and joy.

To all of us who have lost loved ones this year, may we always remember their smiles, and the warmth of their hearts. Maybe the angel on the tree is a little brighter? Here's a very special "Invisible Friend" hug for you from me. I am right there with you in the grief. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{My IF's}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[ElizabethAZ]

I'm so sorry for your loss, SDGirl. I'm sure your Nana will be there in your hearts, though--as long as she is not forgotten, she will never be gone.

There was an interesting blessing that came in my Gega's passing though--She got sick at the beginning of December four years ago(she was 90). I flew out to see her in mid-December, because we were not sure she would make it to Christmas. She did, and we were in San Diego for Christmas and spent as much time with her as possible.

The cool thing was, I found out on Dec 22 that I was pregnant. I was able to tell her, and she was SO excited--the first great-grandbaby for her. We talked about baby names, and I told her that if it was a boy, he would be named after her late husband, my Papa. She was very pleased with that. We went back to AZ on the 28th, my Papa's birthday, with a very heavy heart. I suspected I would not see her again.

She died on December 30th, 2003 and the following August her first great-grandchild was born. He was named for his great-grandfather. God's timing is perfect.

[SDGirl87]

I am loving hearing these stories of loved ones who have shaped our lives, touched our hearts...and who now linger in our midst. Invisble to our eyes, but ever present to our hearts.

Please keep sharing. It's so lovely to see this side to "us" :)

[Smitty]

I thought it would be appropriate, since it has been a very dramatic year here in Drama Club Land, to do a Year in Review for 2007. Since I’m sure I'll only scratch the surface, feel free to add to any pertinent details I may have missed:

1) The start of this thread began in August 2005, and from that time until January 2007, the Drama Club was 92 pages. From January 2007 until present, we have posted a whopping 478 pages! We have had over 1,277,256 views and have 179 proud members (well, most of us are proud).

2) The first part of 2007 brought us comments from New Reader, who bugged everyone until the Apex Moderator stepped in to slap some wrists.

3) Next brought the disappearance of Laura and all kinds of speculation. Some said she was on a new reality show, someone said she was at a spa to lose weight, but most correctly guessed rehab. No one had any clue now much drama was attached to her rehab stint! Alleged suicide attempt, forced into rehab, legal separation from DaveCain, moving in with Tommy (alleged relations there-yuk!), and the sale of her house were a few of the surprises we experienced here. Not to mention the humorous and sometimes sad attempts at parenting…

4) We were introduced to a poster named Dilbert 1985, who was both clueless and annoying. “Pulling a Dilbert” became the new catch-phrase of 2007!

5) We were enlightened by a poster named Amused, who filled us in on some sordid details of Little Tommy, who is also known as Fat Head (FH), Tummy, Tubby, but NEVER “LT”.

6) We all pulled together as a Drama Club community during the fires in October. Unfortunately, we also got sucked into the drama of a poster known as “Surfing Texan”, or Sunnie or Holly, or was it KellyBelly? No need to rehash all that drama…

7) We recently met another new poster named Moochie. Is he/she really the fiancée (or is it fiance?) of FH? Only time will tell…

8) We share lots of “words of the day”, lose lots of weight mathematically, and try desperately NOT to use LOTS of CAPS or use HOLY BALLS in a sentence.

Feel free to add on! Happy Holidays to all!! :cheers:

Very well put Daisy CA!

[GirlfromOR]

Thank you for the kind words that you guys have shared. I love that we can all have fun w/ the Showgram, but we are able to support and encourage every one. Losses are hard. I hope it all gets easier. I cherish the memories that I have of my grandpa. You guys are all so wonderful!

[garybear]

Thank you for the kind words that you guys have shared. I love that we can all have fun w/ the Showgram, but we are able to support and encourage every one. Losses are hard. I hope it all gets easier. I cherish the memories that I have of my grandpa. You guys are all so wonderful!

I was not going to go here but since it is show and tell tonight (thank you!), I want to share this poem. I ran across it right after my brother died unexpectantly at the age of 30 a few years ago. The last time I had seen him was at Thanksgiving and when I hugged him goodbye, I somehow felt it would be the last time. He died that following Feb.

The Last Time:
If I knew it would be the last time
That I would see you walk out the door
I would call you back for one more

For surely there is always a tomorrow
To make up for an oversight
And we always get a second chance
To make everything right

But just in case I might be wrong
And today is all I get
I'd like to say how much I love you
And I hope I never forget

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone
Young or old alike
And today may be the last chance you get
To hold your loved one tight

So if you are waiting for tomorrow
Why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
You'll surely regret the day

That you didn't take the time
For a smile, hug, or kiss
And you were too busy to grant
What turned out to be
Someone's last wish

So hold your loved ones close today
And whisper in their ear
Tell them how much you love them
And that you will always hold them dear

I never forgot that hug and even though 7 years have passed, he still lives on in our lives. His nickname was "garybear". I am going for some egg nog now...

Thank you for sharing my DC friends.

[califbrat]

My precious Nana died in March of this year. It is our first Christmas without her. She seems to be in every corner of it though. I find myself picking up the phone to call her and tell her about this or that, and realize that she isn't there to answer. It killed me to not buy a gift for her. Even in reviewing my list today, I realized that I hadn't gotten her anything (she lived in Boston...12/22 is a bit late!!) and it hit me yet again. Most of the time, I do really well with it. These last few days have been brutal. I sure do miss her. I'm having some surgery on January 18 though, which would have been her 87th birthday. I have no doubt that she will be there, as my guardian angel, and that gives me great peace and joy.

To all of us who have lost loved ones this year, may we always remember their smiles, and the warmth of their hearts. Maybe the angel on the tree is a little brighter? Here's a very special "Invisible Friend" hug for you from me. I am right there with you in the grief. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{My IF's}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Hey Girl

About the phone call to our loved ones that have left us way too soon.. we called my mom nana too and for at least 3- 4 years I would actually pick up the phone to call her to tell her anything that has happend or on my mind and think duh..and hang up feeling so dumb & happy at the same time for just remembering her and still want to talk to her.. but she had such humor.. like passing away on my son's birthday! so like her! And my son was her darling. I would have dreams of her calling me on the phone and me talking to her and hearing her voice.. like in my mind I still needed to hear her voice. Our loved ones will always be near to us and their memories keep us going strong even among the tears.

Blessed Christmas to all my friends here & Jake yipee for the egg nog & rum and alittle more splash of the rum please!

[garybear]

My husband and I just got back from returing a dog, Ozzie, to his home. We heard him in our front yard and luckily, he had a tag that gave the house number on it. It is about 29 degrees here tonight so he was cold and glad to get back to his family. Now that is what Christmas is all about.

Good night all.

[insightbyjake]

.. His nickname was "garybear". I am going for some egg nog now...

Thank you for sharing my DC friends.

Your loss was also your gain.

What a great story! God Bless Garybear....and his relatives.

"That's what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown."

[SDGirl87]

Hey Girl

About the phone call to our loved ones that have left us way too soon.. we called my mom nana too and for at least 3- 4 years I would actually pick up the phone to call her to tell her anything that has happend or on my mind and think duh..and hang up feeling so dumb & happy at the same time for just remembering her and still want to talk to her.. but she had such humor.. like passing away on my son's birthday! so like her! And my son was her darling. I would have dreams of her calling me on the phone and me talking to her and hearing her voice.. like in my mind I still needed to hear her voice. Our loved ones will always be near to us and their memories keep us going strong even among the tears.

Blessed Christmas to all my friends here & Jake yipee for the egg nog & rum and alittle more splash of the rum please!

Nana loved to laugh. She had a great laugh. My grandfather died when their kids were 8,6 and 2, and she raised them by herself. She dedicated her life to raising her 3 kids (one of which is my Dad). She never dated again. Ever. She decided that the love of her life was taken early and it was her job to be both parents. She then helped raise all 9 of us grandchildren (of which I am the oldest, so perhaps that is why we had such a special relationship.)

Her home was open to anyone who needed a place to stay, without condition or hesitation. At her funeral, we were trying to count up the number of people that had temporarily lived with her over the years, and we stopped counting at about 50 (I was # 45 or so, having lived with her in my freshman year of college.)

I am a singer. I studied voice in college and am very active in music ministry at my church. She used to have me sing to her over and over. She always told me that my voice, both speaking and singing were such great comfort to her and made her so proud. When she died, she had been in a coma and off of life support for 12 astonishing hours. The doctors were puzzled as to how she was holding on (her death was unexpected, gruesome and horrifying). I was still here in San Diego calling every few hours, waiting for 'that moment'. The last call I made, I asked Dad to hold the phone up to her ear so I could talk to her. I said a lot to her in those precious brief moments, and lastly I told her that it was ok to let go and be with Grampa after so many years. She quietly slipped away less than 5 minutes later. Did she stick around to hear me say goodbye one more time? I believe so. She'd heard from everyone else but me.

At her funeral service, the church had hired a singer to do the entry hymn. My Dad quietly pulled the priest aside and asked him to let me do it instead. There was not a moment of pause when the priest said of course. So, to send my lovely Nana off, the last song she heard was sung by me. I don't know how I got through it, but I did. Even as I type these words, I sit here with tears running down my face. She was a special lady.

I don't see orbs, but I feel her presence all the time, and yes, she comes and sits with me in my dreams. She holds my hand and tells me stories of her youth, my Dad's youth and my youth. She reminds me that it's going to be ok. I am so thankful to still have her :) We have not taken her voice off of her answering machine yet, but I'm just not ready to hear it. I tried once...it wasn't pretty!

What a maudlin post, and very personal. I may regret typing these deeply private words, but I had to get them out so that I can go now and enjoy the Christmas festivities with my family. Thanks for listening.

[BecInCA]

I am posting in this "dead" hour, when no one will read for the next week, in hopes a few of you will read this alone -- rather than the normal posting we do when everyone is "active."

It is not a post that seeks comments.

I am moved by the recent tender stories about loss.

Christmas is so difficult because it brings memories of the past and losses from the past together at one table of life.

I've been sitting here thinking of people who are gone from past Christmas celebrations....

My little brother Timmy, all my grandparents, my best friend in junior high, my best friend in college, my first girlfriend from high school, my mother-in-law -- "Nana" to my daughter who worshipped her and at the tender age of nine, had to watch her "go away.".....and my best friend Carol -- who made Christmas the center of her family's life every year.

As I begin to sink into sadness, I recall a poem I actually memorized in college, and find strength. It was written by Christina Rossetti.

When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.

I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.

"Death" is not for the living. Life is for the living.

Death is part of life, but should not detract from those who remain. I join each of you who carries memories from love now gone and say, to you, my "unknown" friends, I thank you for this past year and want you to know, it has been my smile to play this game with you!

Merry Christmas (and a belated Happy Chaunakah) to everyone!

Thanks for sharing this Jake. You're timing is right on. My husband's mom passed away on Friday night. It's going to be tough week because we will have her funeral on Wednesday and then my daughter's wedding Saturday (and then she will be moving to Dallas with her new hubbie). Oh yeah, and then we have the holidays thrown into the mix. Needless to say, our emotions are like a rollercoaster right now.

[shello]

It's nice to remember loved ones who are no longer here with us.

I have a Christmas story too. In the fall of 2005, my mom was having back probs so the docs were throwing pills at her and giving her Xrays and we were taking her to the chiro. But on the morning of Dec. 15 she started coughing up blood and was admitted to Balboa Naval Hosp.

A few days after that we found she had cancer and that the outlook was grim. I figured we had a few weeks (maybe even 2 months) left with her. She passed at 4pm on Christmas Day....hours after her two grandkids and daughter-in-law arrived in town last minute because of her illness. She waited for everyone to arrive.

It's funny because all of our holiday family dinners (and I have 5 siblings) were always set for 4pm. On Xmas morning, the wonderful nurses there put this lovely red fleece robe on her and makeup too. She looked beautiful! (Yikes I am tearing up but my mom was so great)

Thank god something was telling me to see her Xmas morning instead of waiting until the 6pm Xmas gathering my family had planned at the hosp. (Of course I was there everyday too and even snuck in her black poodle one day to see her)

We were all devastated and 2006 was a time of transition (cancer with chemo and radiation hit my sister. Thank god mom did not have to see her go through this) as a few more tragic events hit us. But we are better now and I introduced dad to a wonderful lady who my family adores. And I know my mom would like her too. She is like an angel and can't wait for my hubby and I to adopt.

People ask if Christmas is sad for me. I just tell them that it gives me another chance to remember and talk about my mom. She instilled a love of Xmas in all of her kids. AS my sis and I were going through mom's things recently, we found some treasures that she kept. We are wrapping those and giving them to our siblings and the grandkids on Tuesday and then telling the stories that go with each. Christmas does look to be good this year. My mom was the epitome of what a mom should be.

[shello]

Thanks for sharing this Jake. You're timing is right on. My husband's mom passed away on Friday night. It's going to be tough week because we will have her funeral on Wednesday and then my daughter's wedding Saturday (and then she will be moving to Dallas with her new hubbie). Oh yeah, and then we have the holidays thrown into the mix. Needless to say, our emotions are like a rollercoaster right now.

Wow, I am so sorry. I got married 4 months after my mom passed (it was five hanky event) and she was there everywhere you looked. SO I am wishing you all fond memories of her when you celebrate your daughter's special day.

[iamsheens]

Well since everyone is sharing their stories its only fair that I share mine, 2 years ago my grandma died...at the beginning of 2005 my grandma who had survived cancer before went in for a check just to make sure everything was okay and the cancer was still gone...they never told her that her cancer wasn't back so she went about life...at the end of September or beginning of October my grandma got really sick and admitted to the emergency room after coughing up blood and hardly being able to move...her cancer had came back and she was in the final stages of it...see her Dr's actually lost her cat scans and instead of admitting it they let it go...her whole death could have been prevented which makes the whole situation worse...but the Dr's in the emergency room told us she probably wouldn't make it past the New Year...it was so important that I spent the holidays with her...as the middle of October rolled around I was scared, she was so sick and I couldn't bear to see her in the state she was in, towards the end she was so frail, she almost wasn't recognizable. I tried to stay strong for my grandpa..I remember going over and making tons of trips to the bathroom to cry, so he wouldn't see me...I remember telling my mom to send my brother out as soon as possible. He flew out Halloween day and we got to her house at about 6 or 7 that night...she died the next night on November 1st. It was so hard...my grandma essentially held my family together in a sense...that first year without out her was so hard. I mean thanksgiving was just a few weeks after she died. It was hard but it also therapeutic because my grandpa, cousin and I spent thanksgiving with her sister and we all reminisced about how great of a lady my grandma was. It was heartfelt, sad, and it was one of the best thanksgivings because I was thankful that my grandma was no longer in pain and although we were all struggling to get by in our day to day lives without her we managed to have one of the most meaningful Thanksgivings.

Christmas was hard too...I had planned to orginally go home for Christmas but decided to buy a ticket so I could spend part of my Christmas with my grandma and the other half with my family back in San Diego....because she didnt make it to Christmas I spent almost all of Christmas day either alone waiting to go to the airport, or on a plane by myself....just recollecting memories and thinking about how sad I was about my grandma not being around...getting to San Diego and seeing my family was a relief...Christmas was great but not the same without her there. Even today life just isn't the same...I sometimes feel that my family has moved on and forgotten about the great memories of my grandma...but then a few weeks ago when I graduated I visited my grandpa and he said something that proved he is still grieving over her....he told me he just tries to get by day to day...he even said Christmas has lost its meaning without my grandma here...it broke my heart...

I think about her almost daily...I don't think the death of a loved one is something people ever get over...I think you just kinda learn to get by in life...I know I think about her constantly and know how proud she would be of me that I graduated college, I'm in a steady relationship with my boyfriend who she really liked, and that I have so many dreams and aspirations in life...its just sad she wont physically be here to share in the happy moments in my life, but I know she is with me spirtually...

Anyways like everyone else I too am bawling....but its a happy cry...I just wish I had gotten recipes to all the great things she made...that's my one regret. lol

[SDReadhead]

I've been so touched reading all of your posts here the past few days. You know -- there are a few folks out there who think we are a bunch of haters - a group of people who get jollies from poking fun at others. That's not the group I know. I don't know many of us on here who wouldn't be filled with joy to no longer have anything to be shocked or concerned about regarding LBM and her kids. We're real people with real values. And we're darn funny, and given a chance to laugh at human foibles, we'll laugh! To all of my DC pals who are missing loved ones -- thanks for sharing a gift of your memories with me.

[Texasgirl]

Thank you all for sharing your stories. I have been feeling grumpy and you have given me a better perspective on how our loved ones should be treated. My mom died this Spring at the age of 87 and my dad won't be around much longer. They both lived long fulfilling lives.

What do people do all day in Heaven? I have wondered about that for a long time and have never been able to figure out. People have answered me by saying that one would be able to meet and learn from Gandhi, Jesus, Moses and the like. Or study any subject you wish. Or play tennis all day. That would suit many people, but what if your idea of spending time is sitting on the couch smoking meth and drinking, and learning is the last thing you would choose to do? Even if you did find a topic which interests you it doesn't make sense to do that for all eternity.

Many people say that their loved ones are looking down at them during special moments like a wedding, birth of a baby, etc... Do they also see the worst actions of our lives? Even if Gram was watching a beautiful time like a wedding, there must be someone in the audience doing something really bad. Does she see that too? Wouldn't such "vision" bring at least as much heartache as it does good?

I almost didn't post this thinking that it would bring people down, but guessed that it had as much potential to be uplifting. What do you think?

DC #44

[GGmami]

I would love to post about my wonderful Nana and Papa, they've been gone now for over 10 years. How I wish that I would have been more mature, or just smarter while they were alive. Now I have so many questions that can never be answered.
I'm leaving for the holidays, so I would like to wish you all a very blessed Christmas or happy holidays or both! I hope you all enjoy your families. I know I will be appreciating my crazy family. :cheers:

[Wabbitsd]

Gosh, you guys, I want to give you all a big old hug.

What wonderful memories you all have, and what wonderful people have touched your lives...thank you for sharing!

I'm pretty fortunate, my clan on both sides are pretty stubborn...they just won't die--some are just too kind, and some don't want to give their ex's the chance to show up at the funeral.

My parents are still here, they are in their late 80's, and I do spend some time with them--we are lucky they live here in San Diego, still. Still in their own home, still drive (Watch out for a 1969 Beige Buick Le Sabre with an old guy with a flat top haircut!!! Careen onto the sidewalk if you see him on your side of the road!) although I always insist on driving them wherever we go together...They've had a good life, and are enjoying what they have left.

[califbrat]

I would love to post about my wonderful Nana and Papa, they've been gone now for over 10 years. How I wish that I would have been more mature, or just smarter while they were alive. Now I have so many questions that can never be answered.
I'm leaving for the holidays, so I would like to wish you all a very blessed Christmas or happy holidays or both! I hope you all enjoy your families. I know I will be appreciating my crazy family. :cheers:

Hey GG... love nana & papa.. thats what we called my mom & dad..
as long as they new you loved them.. thats all that matters and the fact that you even had them... I NEVER ( ok caps I know ) had ANY grandparents.( they all died before I was born ) my grandma's sister was the closest I ever had to a grandma.. and I loved her like crazy even tho she was my Aunt Nunny... ok everyone treasure your loved ones and if you still have grandparents loveum up like crazy or I will!
Everyone stay safe, as sane as we can.. enjoy your family & holidays.. see you all soon!
Blessing, hugs & tons of love!!

[insightbyjake]

What do people do all day in Heaven? I have wondered about that for a long time and have never been able to figure out. People have answered me by saying that one would be able to meet and learn from Gandhi, Jesus, Moses and the like. Or study any subject you wish. Or play tennis all day. That would suit many people, but what if your idea of spending time is sitting on the couch smoking meth and drinking, and learning is the last thing you would choose to do? Even if you did find a topic which interests you it doesn't make sense to do that for all eternity.
DC #44

Great question!!

Let me give you an analogy. There was a time in your life when you could not read. Can you describe that?

There was also a time in your life when you could not speak....can you describe that?

No. Yet your inability to describe it, does not mean it wasn't real and it didn't happen.

Heaven has no time. It is not "linear" -- it is. It is one constant mnoment.

Did you ever say, "I wish we could sit here forever and enjoy this view?" Obviously, if you sat there "forever" you'd tire of the view.

Heaven is that ability to do that, without time. You enjoy that moment forever, and time is no longer a factor. There is a line in the Bible that reads, "For a thousand years in His sight are like a single day."

We get one day in Heaven....and it lasts forever.

It's my own theory, but I think it's correct. :angel:

[Trixie]

:cool: :love2: ;) :love: :santa: Well put Jake.

I'm very glad to read that we can carry on a great dialog, sharing memories, and don't have to feed our thread with FH's Flogs this holiday weekend.

I have a grandma story to share, but I will save it for another day. Just wanted to pop in and show the love.

[GirlfromOR]

It's been really comforting to me to read these stories and know that it's ok to not be over it, and know that it is normal to not want to erase voicemails that my grandpa left me. Sometimes I'll call my grandparent's house when I know nobody is home so that I can hear my granda's greeting on the machine.

Gary and Jake, thank you for posting the poems. Bec and everyone else, I'm so sorry for your losses, and thank you all for sharing. I've loved hearing all of the touching memories that you've shared.

[oops]

I too had a "Nana and Papa" (love those names). Hope to be a "Nana" one day myself. Love all your stories.

Just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas (or whatever it is you celebrate, or don't celebrate this time of year) and a New Year of blessings and happiness.

Cheers!:cheers:

[LisaP]

I've been so touched reading all of your posts here the past few days. You know -- there are a few folks out there who think we are a bunch of haters - a group of people who get jollies from poking fun at others. That's not the group I know. I don't know many of us on here who wouldn't be filled with joy to no longer have anything to be shocked or concerned about regarding LBM and her kids. We're real people with real values. And we're darn funny, and given a chance to laugh at human foibles, we'll laugh! To all of my DC pals who are missing loved ones -- thanks for sharing a gift of your memories with me.

I could not have said it better myself. Today I finally was able to slow down and take a deep breath. I have enjoyed reading all of your stories. They are just further truth that we are real people with real stories - ya know, something you don't have to make up to "be a big deal". While I do have a story that I could share, knowing that FH lurks here, I will keep it to myself. No need to give him any clues to who I am. Happy Holidays to all of the DC Gang!

[SDGirl87]

...let us all learn, that while it's still called today, we need to take the time to say the words that need to be said. These are song lyrics to a song by Steven Curtis Chapman. "While It's Still Called Today"

There a hole the size of a cruel word
In a wounded heart somewhere that's learning to hide the pain
There's a thorn stuck in the conscience of
Someone who spoke a word in anger
And they can't wash away the stain,
sorry's such a hard word to say

CHORUS
But while it's still called today, won't somebody make it right
Before the day slips into night and the moments waste away
While it is still called today, we've got to say the words
That are longing to be heard 'cause tomorrow may be too late
Go on and say what you need to say
while it is still called today

There's a girl who's waiting day after day
To hear her daddy say "I love you,"
Now the days have turned to years
There's a wall that silence has turned to stone
Between a man and woman, she's holding back the tears
And he's holding on to his fears

'Cause there's a time when the sun goes down
And the flowers are laid on the grave
Will the tears that fall to the ground
Be the tears of regret for the words someone didn't say

[califbrat]

Love him! Listen to 100.1 FM awesome Christian station! Fantastic music!! Doesn't come in well all the time since the transmitter is out of Alpine/Julian but I listen online & in the car!

[califbrat]

oops.. forgot it called KLOVE

[califbrat]

awww.. should I be loyal to Star or what?? Where's the Sangria when I need it!!

[SDGirl87]

Our word for today, in honor of St. Nick, will be...

Journey

ps, I have one more submission for word of the day. I haven't forgotten or overlooked it, it will appear probably on Wednesday. You know who you are! (and not, it's not the person who submitted a curse word...that one won't be used :) )

[califbrat]

Yipee

[Jammie J.]

Shoot, never mind.

We're headed out to Egg Ranch in Escondido for Emu omelettes, then on to La Jolla to scare the pregnant seals, and then heading to Lakeside for a Rodeo. On the way back, since we'll be on the 67, maybe to Ramona for Buffalo burgers.

I had forgotten how much there was to do in San Diego...

[SDReadhead]

Our word for today, in honor of St. Nick, will be...

Journey

ps, I have one more submission for word of the day. I haven't forgotten or overlooked it, it will appear probably on Wednesday. You know who you are! (and not, it's not the person who submitted a curse word...that one won't be used :) )

Don't stop believin ...

separate ways ...

city by the bay ...

JOURNEY is my favorite band!

[11th Reader]

Don't stop believin ...

separate ways ...

city by the bay ...

JOURNEY is my favorite band!

HAHA! Oh my, that's my boyfriend's favorite band...and I was trying to think of a clever way to incorporate it into my post...you beat me to it!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas (for those of you who celebrate it)!

[iamsheens]

well as we speak I'm about to spend Christmas eve in a hospital...my Uncle is not supposed to make it through the night...please keep your thoughts and prayers or whatever you believe in with my family today...thank so much hope everyone has a great Christmas...just remember to never take family for granted...cherish the times you have with them...

[iamsheens]

and just to use the word of the day...Im in for one long journey...

[OneKidOneDogMom]

{{{{hugs}}}} to you Iamsheens....your uncle and your whole family will be in my prayers tonight.

Stay strong, sweetie!

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Do you realize that XXXL hasn't blahgged anything for A WEEK????

Someone needs to call the authorities and find out if he's still alive - this is not normal!

I can see LBM not blahgging - she seems to only do it on workdays - but for XXXL to not blahg, well, that's just weird! Nice, but weird.

[SDGirl87]

Awwwwww Sheens...I'm sorry. You will be in my prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Sheens}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[mamasterls]

Do you realize that XXXL hasn't blahgged anything for A WEEK????

Someone needs to call the authorities and find out if he's still alive - this is not normal!

I can see LBM not blahgging - she seems to only do it on workdays - but for XXXL to not blahg, well, that's just weird! Nice, but weird.

I was wondering too.
Wonder if his Mom is OK...

My sympathy to you Sheens. Be safe and may your family have strength in this time of crisis.

[LisaP]

My thoughts are with you Sheens and your family {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[OneKidOneDogMom]

I was wondering too.
Wonder if his Mom is OK...

Oh,my. I hadn't even thought of that. Good thoughts going out to Rosa - just in case!

[MomCat]

I've loved reading all of your Christmas memory posts, but first off, 'sheens, my prayers will be with you and your loved ones tonight...xo

My grandparents lived pretty far away when I was a wee one, so I don't really have any huge memories of them around the holidays. Probably my biggest memories are of helping decorate the house. :cheers: We had one of those big 'ol white fake trees with the rainbow light that you put under it to make it change colors. It was very cool...at the time. We had a pretty mod tree for that time, it had green/blue ornaments, what I'd give for a few of those ornaments now! Anyhoo, Mom had a bayberry candle that only came out at Christmas. So I bought one this year, and it made me remember those good memories. My Dad started making rum balls after we moved, those things were lethal, probably could've dropped one in the gas tank and ran the car on it. I couldn't stand them, too strong, my cousins still talk about them! :dead: I grew up in Los Angeles and there was a great tv reporter during those years named Ralph Story (who passed away recently :sad:) Anyhow, he would always wind up the news saying that NORAD had just spotted Santa!! That meant Santa was on his JOURNEY! Man, that was so exciting!! Merry Christ-mas to all of you and be safe! xo MomCat:wavey2: :santa:

[11th Reader]

Iamsheens, you're family's in my thoughts. Let us, your invisible friends, know if you need anything. *HUG*

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Anyhow, he would always wind up the news saying that NORAD had just spotted Santa!! That meant Santa was on his JOURNEY! Man, that was so exciting!!

For any of you with kids (and those of you that are kids at heart!) here are a couple of websites that "track Santa" (I'm partial to the NORAD one):

http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/home/seasonal/SantaTrack.html

http://www.noradsanta.org/

It's lots of fun - and an easy way to kill time tonight when those kids are whining about wanting to open presents!

[pax]

LBM said in her last blahg that we she doesn't have a computer so she won't be posting diaries on the break. As for FH...maybe he got smart?

[SDGirl87]

I sincerely hope that Rosa is ok...and the kids, and even Tubby/Moochelle et al. As much as this man repulses me with his lies, arrogance and insecurity, I don't wish anyone harm.

I'm headed out to church to our Christmas Eve candlelight service. I'm singing in a trio. I'll be around tomorrow, as my family has already celebrated. I'll keep an eye out for y'all.

[califbrat]

Sheeny.. I am on my way out but with all that is going on tonight I will say a prayer quietly when we say grace before we eat tonight..stay strong and remember we are all here for you and will hold you up in prayer!

Family is everything!

[GirlfromOR]

Sheens, I pray that peace and comfort find you and your family tonight.

I'm wondering if the suits at Clear channel told FH no more blogging. Maybe people starting complaining. I hope Rosa is ok. I tend to think that if something were wrong he'd blog about it, but its hard to say for sure.

[GirlfromOR]

Oh, and season's greetings to everyone!

[BigAl]

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Well, the boy's fast asleep. I've got all the presents wrapped and ready to go for tomorrow's outing to Los Angeles. Santa has already slid down our chimney and delivered a bunch of goodies for both Mom, Kid and Dog!

To all my invisible (and not so invisible) friends - I wish you a wonderful day full of family, fun and festivities! Be safe and be joyful....

[LisaP]

Merry Christmas to all the DC buddies that are celebrating today - and Happy Holidays to all!

:cheers:

[pax]

Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Fleas on my dog!

[shello]

Hi all. Merry Christmas and enjoy! Eat that candy you normally wouldn't and give that family member (the one who bugs you the most these days) an extra tight hug. (I have so many brothers that this won't be difficult). Cherish the time you have with your parents and take photos (even on yor cell phone if you have to).

And if you don't celebrate Christmas, I hope you have a beautiful day too! And please don't drink and drive.

Oh, and the DC band has learned a great rendition of Jingle Bell Rock.

[eyeseeyou]

Merry Christmas DC'er's!!
DON"T DRINK AND DRIVE

[GirlfromOR]

Merry Christmas! Be safe and have a great day! It's snowing here! It's falling really heavily, but not sticking to the ground. That is the kind of snow that I like!

[GirlfromOR]

Sunday December 23, 2007 3pm: Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Please do not drink and drive! Thanks for the best year of my life in 2007! Here's to a greater year in 2008!

It is dated Sunday but was not posted until about two hours ago. Consequently, his was posted after a few DC members posted to not drink and drive... Hi Tommy!

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Well, we survived another round of Christmas! Boy had to be woken up at 6:30 am to accomodate our busy schedule today (not that he minded - he was rewarded well by Santa!)

Presents opened, breakfast eaten, dog walked and showered/dressed by 8:30 am when the ex dropped by to pick us up for the drive to L.A. (this is the first time in YEARS that I haven't had to drive to either L.A., Lake Elsinore or freakin' Victorville for the holidays).

In L.A. by 10:30 am ~ spent hours visiting with friends, eating great food and treats and opening (more) presents. Back on the road for home by 4:00 pm, with a side trip to drop off Great-Grandma at her home....

Home, safe and sound, by 6:00 pm and it feels like midnight. I am thankful for so much this Christmas day - but most of all for being home....where I belong....reading comments from my invisible friends!

Glad to see that XXXL (or someone) took the time to slap something up on their blahg. I was truly inspired by his holiday message (not)...:disa:

[zodiac]

Although the day is coming to an end, I just wanted to say Merry Christmas. Hope everyone had a blessed day and got everything they asked Santa for!!

iamsheens, I'm sending good thoughts your way, hope you and your family are ok.


:cheers: :santa: ;)

[shello]

Hope everyone had a great day and the day brought you much joy.

On an unrelated side note, does anyone have any experience with some of the local assistance programs for those with low incomes? I have a friend who is beating her head agst. the wall trying to make ends meet. I have loaned her money, but what she really needs is long-term assistance to pay for housing and perhaps welfare. She works two jobs, one for the school dist. with special needs kids and her second job is unreliable in the hours they can offer. (She has a cat that she loves so she cannot move-in with us as my husband is very allergic)

If anyone can point me to some agencies to kickstart my search, I would appreciate it. I also just realized that this may sound Surfing Texan-ish, but I swear I just need some names and recommendations. Thanks!

[Gidget12345]

testing...

[BecInCA]

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

[garybear]

Hope everyone had a great day and the day brought you much joy.

On an unrelated side note, does anyone have any experience with some of the local assistance programs for those with low incomes? I have a friend who is beating her head agst. the wall trying to make ends meet. I have loaned her money, but what she really needs is long-term assistance to pay for housing and perhaps welfare. She works two jobs, one for the school dist. with special needs kids and her second job is unreliable in the hours they can offer. (She has a cat that she loves so she cannot move-in with us as my husband is very allergic)

If anyone can point me to some agencies to kickstart my search, I would appreciate it. I also just realized that this may sound Surfing Texan-ish, but I swear I just need some names and recommendations. Thanks!

Not sure what part of town she lives in but there are HUD apartments in Chula Vista. The complex is called Palomar Apartments and they are very nice apartments in a child friendly environment. Their # is 619.426.6303. They typically have a waiting list but she may get lucky and if not, they should be able to give her other resources.
Good Luck!!

[Texasgirl]

Hope everyone had a great day and the day brought you much joy.

On an unrelated side note, does anyone have any experience with some of the local assistance programs for those with low incomes? I have a friend who is beating her head agst. the wall trying to make ends meet. I have loaned her money, but what she really needs is long-term assistance to pay for housing and perhaps welfare. She works two jobs, one for the school dist. with special needs kids and her second job is unreliable in the hours they can offer. (She has a cat that she loves so she cannot move-in with us as my husband is very allergic)

If anyone can point me to some agencies to kickstart my search, I would appreciate it. I also just realized that this may sound Surfing Texan-ish, but I swear I just need some names and recommendations. Thanks!

Does she have any children? If so, contact the school counselor who can help her get into a program like Healthy Start. Here is a clip from their web site:

Services for Children, Youth and Families
Each local Healthy Start initiative provides comprehensive school-integrated services and activities to meet the desired results identified for Healthy Start children, youth, and families. These services and activities may include:

Academic/education (tutoring, mentoring, dropout prevention, adult education, and staff training)
Youth Development Services (tutoring, employment, community services, recreation, and sports)
Family Support (child protection, parenting education, English as a second language (ESL), citizenship classes, child care, case management, child abuse prevention, and family advocacy)
Basic Needs (supplemental food, nutrition education services, clothing, shelter/housing, transportation, and legal assistance)
Medical/Health Care (vision, hearing, dental, CHDP, acute care, preventive health care, and health insurance)
Mental Health Care and Counseling (therapy, support groups, and substance abuse prevention)
Employment (career counseling, job placement, economic security, job preparation and development)
Note: Healthy Start does not necessarily pay for these services. Rather, Healthy Start coordinates integrated service delivery which links children and families to needed supports and services.

DC#44

[Texasgirl]

When I was looking at the above web site, I came across the organization's MISSION STATEMENT. To me, mission statements are a big waste of time and effort. They state the obvious and even then people agonize over the wording as if it really mattered. Plus, there is all that engraving for large wall plaques.

What if mission statements had to tell the truth? The Jeff and Jer Spewgram would have to change theirs from "Continuously striving to bring quality entertainment to our radio morning show, while raising charity funds through community events."
Can someone take a shot at writing a statement which tells the truth, and nothing but the truth?

Does anyone know if everyone who is part of the morning show gets paid during these incessant vacations? Or do they have to work? I am thinking of Emily and the others who are behind the scenes.

DC#44

[iamsheens]

Hi everyone....what a holiday...I spent all of christmas eve at the emergency room with my family...had to leave at 8 pm to drive 2 hours to spend christmas with my boyfriends family...that was hard because I didnt want to leave my family but I already made a commitment and everyone told me it was okay to leave...christmas was great I got a lot of stuff...the day was well until about 10 pm when my cousin called to tell me her dad had died...I feel bad for her mom who has never lived on her own, my oldest cousin who is just a little under a month from delivering her first child, my cousin Im closest with who is the one basically holding her family together, and my youngest cousin who is just 15....its so heartbreaking...and as heartless as this is...its his own fault he died...he was a chronic smoker and died from lung cancer...this is my step family and all of the step family with a few embers smoke...I've watched my grandma die from lung cancer, now my uncle, and another one of my Aunts has had cancer for the last two years...if any lesson can be learned from this whole expereince my step-family has gone through...please dont smoke...Im not one to preach but watching two family members die from lung cancer is hard....I know cancer isnt always preventable but if smoking increases your chances of getting cancer, why do that to yourself? Why put yourself through chemo, radation, the possibility of death, devestating loved ones, I just dont understand how a cig makes any of it worth while...

Anyways sorry for the rant it just really bothers me that people dont understand the significance of smoking...anyways thanks for everyones thoughts and prayers...I really appreciate it.

[11ListenerNot]

Glad everyone had a happy holiday. I'm curious, did anyone pm Moochie to see if she was who she said she was? I didn't have the nerve. ha

[Gidget12345]

Does anyone know if everyone who is part of the morning show gets paid during these incessant vacations? Or do they have to work? I am thinking of Emily and the others who are behind the scenes.

DC#44


everybody gets the standard holidays off. If BTS (behind the scenes) people want more days off too they just use their vacation days...which are standard 2 weeks if they are full time. If they are part time they just take days off and no pay.

[11th Reader]

Gidget, let me be the first to welcome you to our little, crazy, drama-filled world!

[Gidget12345]

Gidget, let me be the first to welcome you to our little, crazy, drama-filled world!

thx!

[shello]

Thanks all for the info for my friend in need. If anyone else has some ideas, please send them my way. I also know that if you dial 211 from your landline phone, you can get info on social services too. I just feel bad for her as she's been dealt a bad hand (awful upbringing and parents are now deceased) She's devoted her work to kids with special needs (she has no children or spouse) so I truly think that she's the type of person the system is meant to help.

[garybear]

Thanks all for the info for my friend in need. If anyone else has some ideas, please send them my way. I also know that if you dial 211 from your landline phone, you can get info on social services too. I just feel bad for her as she's been dealt a bad hand (awful upbringing and parents are now deceased) She's devoted her work to kids with special needs (she has no children or spouse) so I truly think that she's the type of person the system is meant to help.

www.211sandiego.org is a very quick way to get the same information. It allows you to filter the returns making it much easier to get to the results you need.

[Wabbitsd]

Hey, gidget...welcome. Would they also get stuff like personal days off/sick leave that they could use or lose, too?

[Dawnski]

Hi everyone....what a holiday...I spent all of christmas eve at the emergency room with my family...had to leave at 8 pm to drive 2 hours to spend christmas with my boyfriends family...that was hard because I didnt want to leave my family but I already made a commitment and everyone told me it was okay to leave...christmas was great I got a lot of stuff...the day was well until about 10 pm when my cousin called to tell me her dad had died...I feel bad for her mom who has never lived on her own, my oldest cousin who is just a little under a month from delivering her first child, my cousin Im closest with who is the one basically holding her family together, and my youngest cousin who is just 15....its so heartbreaking...and as heartless as this is...its his own fault he died...he was a chronic smoker and died from lung cancer...this is my step family and all of the step family with a few embers smoke...I've watched my grandma die from lung cancer, now my uncle, and another one of my Aunts has had cancer for the last two years...if any lesson can be learned from this whole expereince my step-family has gone through...please dont smoke...Im not one to preach but watching two family members die from lung cancer is hard....I know cancer isnt always preventable but if smoking increases your chances of getting cancer, why do that to yourself? Why put yourself through chemo, radation, the possibility of death, devestating loved ones, I just dont understand how a cig makes any of it worth while...

Anyways sorry for the rant it just really bothers me that people dont understand the significance of smoking...anyways thanks for everyones thoughts and prayers...I really appreciate it.

Sorry to hear about your Uncle. My Aunt died about a month ago from lung cancer. She lived out of the country, her daughter lives in another country, and it was very hard on everyone. She was the youngest in the family and the first to die. Her sisters called her every day and listened to her die for about 4 months. It was very painful. DON'T SMOKE! Think of the people you are leaving behind.

[pax]

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[J&JSuck]

Wow! I haven't read the board in a while - you guys have been busy! I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Finding this board back when LBM went missing has brought a fun spark to my workday this year. Here's to more drama in 2008!

[zodiac]

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I agree Pax! I'm jonesin' for some drama!
Where's FH's blob, where's Moochie? Why hasn't she come back to play? Her time here was much too short.
I'm bored, somebody spice it up a little please!

[iamsheens]

I agree Pax! I'm jonesin' for some drama!
Where's FH's blob, where's Moochie? Why hasn't she come back to play? Her time here was much too short.
I'm bored, somebody spice it up a little please!

I think Tommy may have ate his weight in holiday sweets and his fingers are too chubby to type long blogs thats why he's been M.I.A.

the board is pretty slow....

[shello]

I think there may be trouble in Paradise with FH and Moochelle. (If you can call their relationship paradise).

He has not blahged for a long time and she (or an imposter) was on this board. I tell ya, something is up. Does anyone who lives near RP want to swing by and see if all is okay at the FH Playhouse?

[eyeseeyou]

FH has a new pic up on his Blah. Boris is going to have a field day with that pic, I can just imagine now:wavey2:

[pax]

I think there may be trouble in Paradise with FH and Moochelle. (If you can call their relationship paradise).

He has not blahged for a long time and she (or an imposter) was on this board. I tell ya, something is up. Does anyone who lives near RP want to swing by and see if all is okay at the FH Playhouse?


Conceptis, wanna go have a looky at Moochie's place and report back?

[Temkugirl]

Hope everyone had a great day and the day brought you much joy.

On an unrelated side note, does anyone have any experience with some of the local assistance programs for those with low incomes? I have a friend who is beating her head agst. the wall trying to make ends meet. I have loaned her money, but what she really needs is long-term assistance to pay for housing and perhaps welfare. She works two jobs, one for the school dist. with special needs kids and her second job is unreliable in the hours they can offer. (She has a cat that she loves so she cannot move-in with us as my husband is very allergic)

If anyone can point me to some agencies to kickstart my search, I would appreciate it. I also just realized that this may sound Surfing Texan-ish, but I swear I just need some names and recommendations. Thanks!



Hope this helps. The gas company, the electric company and the water company all offer low income plans for people who qualify. Also, there are low income clinics that offer sliding scale fees based on your income for medical treatments.It has been a really big help to me over the past year.
I hope this offers your friend some help. I understand where she is. I am a college graduate with a masters and am a teacher and have been using the low income programs for the last year or so. People in all walks of live struggle financial at some time or another.
:)

[Trixie]

http://jeffandjer.star941sandiego.com/timages/page/tommy_blog_xmas.jpg

A family photo of the holiday hood. I can't confirm if Mooch would be wearing her star spangled bling-ring or not, my eyes aren't so good. Still no update in the Blahg, since the Sunday version on the 23rd.

On another note, maybe FH is busy helping LBM into her new pad. One trip should do it. Maybe he's spending some 'quality time' with LBM, if you know what I mean.

[GirlfromOR]

Where are Michelle's kids in the that pic? You'd think a mom would want to spend Christmas w/ her children and not her bloated sack of skin sugar daddy. I see Eddie and Vanessa, and some other kid (is that Mooch's son? I thought he was blonde). But I don't see two girls that could be her's. Family is SOOOO important to FH so I'm surprised all of the kids aren't present. On another note, FH looks really possessive of Mooch in that picture. It doesn't look like he has his arm around her in a loving fashion.

[Carol]

Where are Michelle's kids in the that pic? You'd think a mom would want to spend Christmas w/ her children and not her bloated sack of skin sugar daddy. I see Eddie and Vanessa, and some other kid (is that Mooch's son? I thought he was blonde). But I don't see two girls that could be her's. Family is SOOOO important to FH so I'm surprised all of the kids aren't present.

I would assume that the father of her children got the kiddo's for christmas. Nothing wrong with that.

[LisaP]

On another note, FH looks really possessive of Mooch in that picture. It doesn't look like he has his arm around her in a loving fashion.

I thought he was pulling a come-close-and-in-front-of-my-very-large-body-so-that-you-block-me-and-make-me-look-not-as-fat-as-i-really-am move.

[Wabbitsd]

Ok, did someone monkey with the picture of Rosa there?

[Transplant]

OOPs..(whoever you are) Tommy doesn't know what I'm saying to you guys. Believe me, he's way too nice. He is always respectful to Dannell.

Sorry for posting/replying to this soooo late...but I've been crazy busy with moving my 7 y/o and myself to a new neighborhood and trying to keep christmas on track...

Sorry Michelle (Or Moochie) FH is NOT respectful to Amused. I am a friend of Amused and what he tells you is completely different than what he's actually doing and saying to her.

He has you tricked into believing he's one heckuva ex-husband

[listener13]

Sorry for posting/replying to this soooo late...but I've been crazy busy with moving my 7 y/o and myself to a new neighborhood and trying to keep christmas on track...

Sorry Michelle (Or Moochie) FH is NOT respectful to Amused. I am a friend of Amused and what he tells you is completely different than what he's actually doing and saying to her.

He has you tricked into believing he's one heckuva ex-husband

Just back from Vegas for the holidays - with the Spewgram on vacation (again), there was no real point in me staying in San Diego.:rolleyes: Hope everyone had a great holiday, and hope that Santa was good to all of you.

Looks like Moochie is long-gone - I'm sure FH found out what she was doing, and shut it down as fast as his royal fatness could. Hopefully she checks back again just to continue to hear the truth - FH is a master-manipulator, and you, my blond friend, are his current marionette. If you don't already know it, you will soon. I'm sure there's two sides to the FH-Danelle story, so don't believe just one party. He has a non-functioning moral compass.

[shello]

I am still wondering why FH has not posted for a while. Do we know for sure that the photo on the J&J site was taken on Xmas day or Xmas eve? P'haps it was from an earlier gathering. I just find it odd that he has not blaghed anything for a long time seeing as he usually did so twice a day.

Transplant, do you know about the photo?

[Carol]

I thought he was pulling a come-close-and-in-front-of-my-very-large-body-so-that-you-block-me-and-make-me-look-not-as-fat-as-i-really-am move.


I think it is a heavy arm on le mooche to quietly let her know she needs to bend the F&@* down becuase she is so much taller than him. He was just letting her know she needs to do the Katie Holmes bend.

[SDReadhead]

I thought it would be appropriate, since it has been a very dramatic year here in Drama Club Land, to do a Year in Review for 2007. Since I’m sure I'll only scratch the surface, feel free to add to any pertinent details I may have missed:

1) The start of this thread began in August 2005, and from that time until January 2007, the Drama Club was 92 pages. From January 2007 until present, we have posted a whopping 478 pages! We have had over 1,277,256 views and have 179 proud members (well, most of us are proud).

2) The first part of 2007 brought us comments from New Reader, who bugged everyone until the Apex Moderator stepped in to slap some wrists.

3) Next brought the disappearance of Laura and all kinds of speculation. Some said she was on a new reality show, someone said she was at a spa to lose weight, but most correctly guessed rehab. No one had any clue now much drama was attached to her rehab stint! Alleged suicide attempt, forced into rehab, legal separation from DaveCain, moving in with Tommy (alleged relations there-yuk!), and the sale of her house were a few of the surprises we experienced here. Not to mention the humorous and sometimes sad attempts at parenting…

4) We were introduced to a poster named Dilbert 1985, who was both clueless and annoying. “Pulling a Dilbert” became the new catch-phrase of 2007!

5) We were enlightened by a poster named Amused, who filled us in on some sordid details of Little Tommy, who is also known as Fat Head (FH), Tummy, Tubby, but NEVER “LT”.

6) We all pulled together as a Drama Club community during the fires in October. Unfortunately, we also got sucked into the drama of a poster known as “Surfing Texan”, or Sunnie or Holly, or was it KellyBelly? No need to rehash all that drama…

7) We recently met another new poster named Moochie. Is he/she really the fiancée (or is it fiance?) of FH? Only time will tell…

8) We share lots of “words of the day”, lose lots of weight mathematically, and try desperately NOT to use LOTS of CAPS or use HOLY BALLS in a sentence.

Feel free to add on! Happy Holidays to all!! :cheers:
Daisy, this is a great way to sum up the year. It was fun to read and recall the laughs we've had and eye-opening to read the stats about our club.

Only thing I can think to add is that sometime during the year the club formed a band :fro: :guitar: :drums: :sing: and that our band might be headlining Jingle Ball next year! J/J and FH will have to talk to our official DC Band booking agent Shello about that, but they ought to be able to find her because they can track our IP addresses with ease.

[SDReadhead]

Hmmm...I wonder if the "moochie" posts on our board and the mysterious lack of FH posts on the J/J Blahg site are related. Perhaps our Moochie was real and FH got so mad that he went on an eating rampage and hasn't stopped shoving food in his mouth long enough to type. His fingers are so greasy with lumpia that he can't keep those stumpy things from sliding off the keyboard. Maybe Moochie had to go into hiding behind a big pile of fresh fruit and veggies so that the wrath FH couldn't reach her.

[shello]

Hmmm...I wonder if the "moochie" posts on our board and the mysterious lack of FH posts on the J/J Blahg site are related. Perhaps our Moochie was real and FH got so mad that he went on an eating rampage and hasn't stopped shoving food in his mouth long enough to type. His fingers are so greasy with lumpia that he can't keep those stumpy things from sliding off the keyboard. Maybe Moochie had to go into hiding behind a big pile of fresh fruit and veggies so that the wrath FH couldn't reach her.

That's what I am saying. Something is going on with Moochie and the Beast.....I can tell.

[SDGirl87]

If that's Rosa in the middle of their picture, she is in HORRIBLE shape. What a shocking image of her, or whomever it is.

I don't care who it is, my heart goes out to ANYONE who's Mom is in that condition, even Tommy. It is very clear, whoever that is, is very very ill and probably close to death.

So Tommy, when you read this, while I find your arrogance, lying and abusive behavior reprehensible and inexcusable, and I firmly believe that you have significant control, honesty and integrity issues, I am genuinely sorry that your Mom is so sick. I'm sure it must be very tough.

Perhaps you can take the good that you say that she represents, the honesty and integrity you claim she has, and learn from it. Pass it on to your children, before it is too late.

[SDGirl87]

Only thing I can think to add is that sometime during the year the club formed a band :fro: :guitar: :drums: :sing:

Are they available on New Year's Eve?

Oh yes, do they know the SAN DIEGO SUPER CHARGERS song?

[GirlfromOR]

I second that, sdgirl. Tommy, take this time to learn something from your mom. She apparently means a lot to you, and you say she's a great person, so while you still have her in your life, pay attention. Listen to her stories, learn the lessons that it's taken her a life time to learn. Cherish the time you have with her.

[Wabbitsd]

I think more than anything, he WANTS to think of her as a great person.

[LisaP]

I can tell you all that that IS Rosa in the picture [unless she has a twin]. Not sure if that pic was taken on Xmas day, but judging from the number of people, it was taken well before 11AM, possible between noon and 2PM, or after 4PM.

[zodiac]

I can tell you all that that IS Rosa in the picture [unless she has a twin]. Not sure if that pic was taken on Xmas day, but judging from the number of people, it was taken well before 11AM, possible between noon and 2PM, or after 4PM.


What?????

[insightbyjake]

"Mem'ries, light the corners of my mind
Misty water-colored memories
Of the way we were..."

Laura's Diary 12/05/05

Dear Diary,
I suffered from something this weekend that I haven't suffered from in the longest time...The almighty hang-over. Whoa. Forgot how punishing a night of drinking stupid stuff can be. Jamie and I started off our big Stingeree Opening night party with a little Absinthe at his house. Absinthe. It's from Spain. You can't buy it here. That should've been my first clue. It tastes like licorice mixed with flames. You’re supposed to see green fairies or something if you drink enough of it. We only had one.


We got to Stingeree and had a few Red Bull Vodka's before touring the huge, huge place. There were so many beautiful people there. It was like a modeling convention. There were Gwen Stefani sightings, but we couldn't make it to the VIP section, so we didn't get to see her. From Stingeree, we popped into Sidebar and then on over to Airport. It was a fun night. But, dang.

The night before was Jingleball. I loved every minute of it. Switchfoot for sure was the best of the bunch. I think I was screaming "I love you!" to the lead singer at one point. Don’t think Davecain was thrilled about that. I was pretty buzzed that night, too. Time to dry out, sister. At one point, Tom Gamboa and I were backstage watching The Los Lonely Boys do magic tricks. They were amazingly good, too!

The funniest, scariest part of the night was before we even got into the Sports Arena. We were running a little late, so we decided to park on the side street outside the gates. It was a long walk from there to the doors. So, Davecain sees the Ace Parking golf cart with the keys still in the ignition……

All I remember is screaming, "Dave are we going to get into trouble? Oh no oh no!" as the wind is streaming through my hair and over my face. Dave was like, "We're just borrowing it! We're not stealing it!" He then drives it right up to the Ace guy and says, "Here. And, thank you."
The guy just smiled.

You gotta love the unveiled truth the past brings to light.

Wow....how could you miss this train wreck coming down the tracks?!?!?

[Gidget12345]

Hey, gidget...welcome. Would they also get stuff like personal days off/sick leave that they could use or lose, too?

typically...3 days for grievance and sick days accumulate depending on senority...which roll over to the next year if not used

[insightbyjake]

Laura's Diary, February 28th, 2006

Quite a busy day yesterday. When I got off work, my back was spasming so bad, I had to call Dr. Ho. I stupidly lifted boxes of Ikea wood laminate flooring from one room to the other. I do this to my back just about every 8 months or so. My lower back is one of my body's weak spots.
Anyway, Dr. Ho put me on some kind of muscle relaxer. When I was waiting in line at the pharmacy, a man turns to me and says "You remind me of a parking ticket."
"Excuse me?"
"I said, you remind me of a parking ticket."
I was thinking, oh no, he's not dropping one of those cheesy lines on me, is he?
I replied," Why do I remind you of a parking ticket?"
He smiled and said, "Because you have FINE written all over you!"
I was so embarrassed, but complimented at the same time. Then I took my pills and drove home.
I put Evie down for a nap and I decided to watch "Grey's Anatomy" on DVR….
I didn't wake up until Dave came through front door with Charlie. It was 4pm! Evie was yelling for me "Goo-ah! Goo-ah!
That's what she calls me. That's our little nick-name for each other. I felt like Rip Van Winkle! I slept so hard!Anyway, my back felt better but I was a little foggy, needless to say. I started getting ready for our big anniversary date, then took off in the car to get some things at the store before we left. On the way home…"CRASHHHHHH"
A guy blew through a stop sign and plowed right into me. I told him to come to my house because I was just up the street.
I invited him inside so we could exchange our info in the warmth instead of sitting out in the rain. He turned out to be a nice guy. I feel bad about our cars, but heck, it's only metal. We're both okay.
And, I was incredibly happy at dinner with Dave. It didn't ruin my day at all. I'm so proud of myself for not getting all worked up over that. Po Pazzo was awesome.
We then came home and…..fell asleep!!!! We needed it!
That was my big day.
See you tomorrow, Diary.


Yet another insight into the prescription-addicted, world of LBM.

It's kind of fun to read past-posts....they are windows into the world of an addict.

[insightbyjake]

Laura's Diary, March 1st, 2006
have a headache the size of Montana right now. I've actually had this monster tearing around my skull for the last five hours.

Laura's Diary, March 2nd, 2006

....For the first time in our entire married life, Dave and I are settling down. We've moved six times alone since Charlie's been alive. We hope this will be the last move we make for years and years.
I've got to knock on wood right now.
I just hit my head. If feels like it's made of wood today, so that'll do.

Laura's Diary, March 3rd, 2006

Dear Diary,
Gotta make this short. Gotta get a little rest before the weekend revs up. I slept through my alarm this morning. That's a sign the week was rough, as far as sleep goes.
Saturday, I have to take the kids with me to meet the pool fence guy at OUR new house. 8am! Ouch. We usually sleep in on the weekends. Oh well. Then, it's to Lakeside for Charlie's last soccer game. He doesn't like soccer. I don't like driving to Lakeside to see him not like soccer. It's fun to hang with the other parents, though. And, Evie loves it. She just runs around and flirts with boys and plays with other people's stuff.
Then, after the soccer game Charlie doesn't want to play, I have to get dolled up for his school's big charity gala. Tickets all paid for, auction items already picked out for bidding. Only problem is my date, Davecain, is working. I'm hoping Sophia's mom with go with me. That way we can really do some monetary damage during the live auction.
One of the items is $2500 worth of home improvement gift cards…paint, blinds, furniture….
I want it. I want it real bad.
I better be careful. No more than 3 Chardonnay's…maybe 4….but that's it!
See you on Monday, Diary.

Laura's Diary, March 30th, 2006

We went to the liquor store to get some candy on the way home. Charlie has been such a good boy lately, so I agreed to the candy plea this time.

Laura's Diary May 12th, 2006

I am very excited that Momma's coming down to spend Mother's Day together. I can't wait to show her what we've done to the house. I miss her so much! Is she staying in our new home? No. I decided to get her a hotel room on the club level with the nightly Hors'D'Ovres and drinkies and the morning breakfast bar. That is her idea of heaven. She loves that kind of stuff. I think she said, without saying it directly, that she would be more comfortable staying at a hotel. I don't blame her!


Apple... meet tree.

[Wabbitsd]

no foolin, jake...good summary there!

[SDGirl87]

Hello my IF's :)

Our word for today, Friday, 12/28 will be...

CARD

[RecoveringLstnr]

I've seen mention of a lot of you having pets, and I have a dilemma. For Christmas my 2 oldest kids got puppies and they refuse to sleep at night. They play all day, and do very little napping and whine ALL. NIGHT. LONG. Does anybody have any tips? The vet suggested puppy sleeping pills which I have NEVER heard of and don't feel comfortable with.

I hope you all spent your holiday surrounded by loved ones, reminiscing over memories of the past, and creating new memories to share in the future. Now off I go to spend every cent on the gift CARD I was given.

[SDGirl87]

Hi Lstnr, puppies don't sleep through the night. It takes a few weeks to get them through the night, like babies.

I've raised quite a few pups into adult dogs and have NEVER given a puppy a sleeping pill. I've never even heard of it. I can't imagine that I'd ever give a puppy a pill unless it's an antibiotic for something. That's just my opinion though, and I'm not a vet or even a dog trainer.

Are you crate training? What breed are they? Try putting a t-shirt from each kid in with their puppy. It smells like the kid and will help calm the pup. (how old are these puppies?). Also try putting a ticking clock in with them, as it mimics a heartbeat. Make sure that they have a nice small and cozy place to sleep...they're den animals and like the feeling of a small environment. There really isn't much you can do. They're like new babies. They need to go to the bathroom every few hours and they don't sleep through the night. It WILL get better though :)

[Carol]

I've seen mention of a lot of you having pets, and I have a dilemma. For Christmas my 2 oldest kids got puppies and they refuse to sleep at night. They play all day, and do very little napping and whine ALL. NIGHT. LONG. Does anybody have any tips?

How old are the puppies? My guess would be that they just need some time to adjust to your daily timeline, and have to figure out that at night time, the pack goes to sleep. Alot like newborns. I think this period might just be a draw back to having a puppy. What kind are they? and can I have one?

I don't know that much about puppies or crate training but....do they sleep together? If not, are you allowed to do that? So they have someone to keep them company through the night.

[RecoveringLstnr]

Hi Lstnr, puppies don't sleep through the night. It takes a few weeks to get them through the night, like babies.

I've raised quite a few pups into adult dogs and have NEVER given a puppy a sleeping pill. I've never even heard of it. I can't imagine that I'd ever give a puppy a pill unless it's an antibiotic for something. That's just my opinion though, and I'm not a vet or even a dog trainer.

Are you crate training? What breed are they? Try putting a t-shirt from each kid in with their puppy. It smells like the kid and will help calm the pup. (how old are these puppies?). Also try putting a ticking clock in with them, as it mimics a heartbeat. Make sure that they have a nice small and cozy place to sleep...they're den animals and like the feeling of a small environment. There really isn't much you can do. They're like new babies. They need to go to the bathroom every few hours and they don't sleep through the night. It WILL get better though :)

Thanks. They are 8 wks, bassets. I refuse to give an animal a pill unless, like you said, it is an antibiotic. We aren't crate training, but they sleep in a bed together. The bed is on the smallish side so they stay warm all bundled together. They have a blanket in the bed that the kids slept with. I wouldn't be as concerned if they slept during the day, but they only sleep about 2 or 3 hours total over the course of the ENTIRE day. They're already house trained, so they're great in that sense, and also good when it comes to chewing on toys only, and not my door frames, shoes, or kids fingers!

[RecoveringLstnr]

How old are the puppies? My guess would be that they just need some time to adjust to your daily timeline, and have to figure out that at night time, the pack goes to sleep. Alot like newborns. I think this period might just be a draw back to having a puppy. What kind are they? and can I have one?

I don't know that much about puppies or crate training but....do they sleep together? If not, are you allowed to do that? So they have someone to keep them company through the night.

They are bassets, totally adorable, full blood, and free. My husband's assistant had a neighbor who moved and dumped their pregnant female on the assistants door step the morning they left, taking only the male dog. Some people disgust me. They can't keep a full litter of puppies, so they're giving them away. I can find out if any of the puppies are still unspoken for.

[iamsheens]

Thanks. They are 8 wks, bassets. I refuse to give an animal a pill unless, like you said, it is an antibiotic. We aren't crate training, but they sleep in a bed together. The bed is on the smallish side so they stay warm all bundled together. They have a blanket in the bed that the kids slept with. I wouldn't be as concerned if they slept during the day, but they only sleep about 2 or 3 hours total over the course of the ENTIRE day. They're already house trained, so they're great in that sense, and also good when it comes to chewing on toys only, and not my door frames, shoes, or kids fingers!


oooh I have 3 part bassett hound dogs but I've never had problems with them sleeping, thankfully...I think its probably just the fact they are in a new home and thats why they arent sleeping. I would recommend crate training them...I was really against it when we started with my dogs but my dogs learned that when they go in their crate its time to sleep....sometimes they cry but overall its the best thing I can suggest. We used to put them in our hall with a blanket over the cage so hopefully they would sleep....it worked pretty well...my dogs sleep from about 10 pm to 8 am straight so thats nice...I think things will get better once they get used to the new home...although I CANNOT imagine have dogs that only sleep a few hours a day, I'd go crazy!!!

[Carol]

How can you turn down a free puppy?!? But seriously, if they do have any left we would love to meet one! I am not 100% that we could take one. My husband is giving me the go ahead but there are a few details we would need to square away.

Have any pictures...feel free to send me a PM.

[garybear]

Thanks. They are 8 wks, bassets. I refuse to give an animal a pill unless, like you said, it is an antibiotic. We aren't crate training, but they sleep in a bed together. The bed is on the smallish side so they stay warm all bundled together. They have a blanket in the bed that the kids slept with. I wouldn't be as concerned if they slept during the day, but they only sleep about 2 or 3 hours total over the course of the ENTIRE day. They're already house trained, so they're great in that sense, and also good when it comes to chewing on toys only, and not my door frames, shoes, or kids fingers!

Crate training is the best answer. Most crates are still too large for puppies so you can use a piece of plexi-glass through the crate to create a smaller area. They need to be able to stand and turn around but that is it. The smaller the space the better it is. We used a small radio turned to classical music very low. It worked better than the ticking clock for some reason and they use classical music in the doggie ICU (one of our dogs is there right now so I have seen it work!) The blanket over the crate and t-shirt also works. If you still have access to the mom, I would get her scent on a shirt and then put that in the crate. It works like a charm. Above all just know that this too shall pass. It may not be for a few weeks but it does get better!

[Trixie]

By mistake, some anonymous stranger put three Target Gift CARDs thru our door mail slot. They are for people we don't know (we know all our neighbors). We've lived at this house for decades. They must have had the wrong street.http://exarteproductions.com/phpBB/images/smiles/074.gif (javascript:emoticon(':smt074'))

I just thought I'd share this since it uses the word of the day.