The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

[tom]

I don't know what I can say about anything .. . .but it does feel like I can put something on a To-Do list besides the big "to-NOT-do" smoking.

[elye]

I don't know what I can say about anything .. . .but it does feel like I can put something on a To-Do list besides the big "to-NOT-do" smoking.

Ptaoughmn! Superb......

Quick question for you....Have you heard of/seen David Liebman? Apparently he's an uncompromising saxophonist who's playing here tonight, and I think we may head out to catch him. He's a "thoughtful acolyte" of John Coltrane, so I don't think we can go wrong. I cannot believe we're actually planning this--it's been a long time since we've heard live club music.

[blueeyedmanda]

Hi Sillies!

I too have been feeling a lot better and much more active these days. We have Landen this weekend, last night Natalie John's sister and I took Landen and her baby Lydia for a very long walk.

Today my mom and sister came down and we did some thrift shopping which was fun, and I got some new clothes, always fun.

Just now I came back from roller-blading which I did for about 20 minutes in the 80 degree heat. Hopefully Nat and I will get on another walk later tonight as well.

This is the first summer where I feel good, work is stable and my all around attitude is great....I haven't been in such high spirits since my pre-celiac days. Life is looking up. Time to run. Landen will be here in an hour.

Bye Sillies! Take Care!

[tom]

Quick question for you....Have you heard of/seen David Liebman? Apparently he's an uncompromising saxophonist who's playing here tonight, and I think we may head out to catch him.

Go go GO!! (Can I come??)

It's near shameful that I don't know more about this guy, considering how much (I just learned) he's done!!

[elye]

Good Sunday morning, Sillies!

Thinking of everyone....Son of Silly update, please! How are you feeling this weekend, Sarah? Is your high-octane antibiotic blasting things up for you? Bev! A better day today, I hope. What did you make Kissey and yourself for dinner last evening, Susie? No beans, of this I am certain...Now, Ptaoughmn (I cannot believe that I can continue to spell this phonetically charged nightmare version of Tom's name the same way each time), it's gotta be, what...day 50 er sumfin'? Do you have a to-do list for today? Oracle Peter--get ready for the heinous strikeday tomorrow...I know how downtown Toronto can be a traffic nightmare during rush hour at the best of times, so this may ease things up a bit in that way....or not(?) Se, i really dunno what in hell I'm talking about...

Amanda! Glad you're feeling spring fever. I am, as well. Feeling quite capable and strong like bull....must go and use this while 'tis here!

Off for a run wif my Gus....

[nikki-uk]

Afternoon sillies!!

Hope all sillies are feeling better!!

I am a tad hungover after a party last night...nothing too outrageous (was tucked up in bed by midnight ) and have just been for an hours brisk walk to clear my head (GADS NO GYM TODAY!)

This is the first summer where I feel good, work is stable and my all around attitude is great....I haven't been in such high spirits since my pre-celiac days. Life is looking up. Time to run. Landen will be here in an hour.

Bye Sillies! Take Care!

Warming the cockles of me 'art

Thinking of everyone....Son of Silly update, please!

A has been swimming everyday, content & mixing with the other kids well

They spent the day at the beach yesterday (+ barbeque ).....they are managing his gluten-free diet fine

Today is a rest day!! (I am exhausted just reading this!)

Next week on the agenda is:

Disney village (shopping), Universal Studios, Island of Adventures

Lovely warm(ish) sunny day today...roast beef for Sun lunch ......have a good one peeps!!!!!!!

[Mtndog]

Hallo Sunday Sexies Sillies

Bev!! Oh, my heart goes out to you. Incredible how much we humans can tolerate...I SO admire you getting through the HEINOUS treatment of this horrid illness.

Uncle Ray....

We want Uncle Ray to become a Silly! You have asked him, haven't you? Tell him we'll make him honoUrary King for one hundred pages. Oh... I've put forward a kind of official edict that I perhaps do not have the power to do....We shall vote on it!

Awe Emily- you just warmed the cockles of me 'art :wub: I REALLY do not know what I would do without you guys to laugh with (cuz you might as well laugh than cry!). You guys really do mean A LOT to me!!!!!!

I don't know what I can say about anything .. . .but it does feel like I can put something on a To-Do list besides the big "to-NOT-do" smoking.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you can!

I am a tad hungover after a party last night...nothing too outrageous (was tucked up in bed by midnight ) and have just been for an hours brisk walk to clear my head (GADS NO GYM TODAY!)

A has been swimming everyday, content & mixing with the other kids well

They spent the day at the beach yesterday (+ barbeque ).....they are managing his gluten-free diet fine

Today is a rest day!! (I am exhausted just reading this!)

Next week on the agenda is:

Disney village (shopping), Universal Studios, Island of Adventures

Lovely warm(ish) sunny day today...roast beef for Sun lunch ......have a good one peeps!!!!!!!

I want a hangover....or a reason to have a REAL hangover.!!!!!!!!! OMG- a party? Fun Fun Fun!!!!!!!!

So glad Al is having fun. Really. This makes me so happy!!!!!!!!

I woke up with a 101 fever today (convert to celsius- 38.3?)! Blech! But Kurt just bought me flowers!

[elye]

I woke up with a 101 fever today (convert to celsius- 38.3?)! Blech! But Kurt just bought me flowers!

Fever = BLECH!....

But....

Flowers = YYYYYYAAAYYYYY!!!!

[tom]

...Now, Ptaoughmn (I cannot believe that I can continue to spell this phonetically charged nightmare version of Tom's name the same way each time),

it's gotta be, what...day 50 er sumfin'? Do you have a to-do list for today?

I can't believe it's not easier by now . ...day5 . .. ..

And where are the alleged benefits???

*&^%$**%##@!!!!!!!!

[Green12]

I too have been feeling a lot better and much more active these days.

This is the first summer where I feel good, work is stable and my all around attitude is great....I haven't been in such high spirits since my pre-celiac days. Life is looking up.

Amanda, this is wonderful news!!!

A has been swimming everyday, content & mixing with the other kids well

They spent the day at the beach yesterday (+ barbeque ).....they are managing his gluten-free diet fine

Today is a rest day!! (I am exhausted just reading this!)

Next week on the agenda is:

Disney village (shopping), Universal Studios, Island of Adventures

Lovely warm(ish) sunny day today...roast beef for Sun lunch

Sounds like A and the others are getting the royal Disney treatment

So glad he is getting to do all of these fun things and having such a great time

Beef's on the menu here too, brisket and twice baked poatatoes. Come on over everyone!!!

I REALLY do not know what I would do without you guys to laugh with (cuz you might as well laugh than cry!).

I woke up with a 101 fever today (convert to celsius- 38.3?)

Laughter IS the best medicine. Now I order you to laugh that fever away!!!!

Peter will have to convert to C, or Emily, or Janet.....or Tom (need something for your to do list?!?!) tis not a skill I possess.

I can't believe it's not easier by now . ...day5 . .. ..

And where are the alleged benefits???

*&^%$**%##@!!!!!!!!

I'm sure these first handful of day feel like mountains to climb in order to get through, with everyday though they will get just a smidgen smaller until they turn into hills, and then little speed bumps in the road. From there on out smooth sailing.

[DingoGirl]

Halllllloooooooooo Sunday Sillies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bev - - a phoever - - oh poopy cow! Flowers....good...........feel better! Sending hugs....

Yes, how is our Sarah?

Ptaughm - - it has GOT to get better.......but I can imagine will take some time. Mygawd, day five, that's quite an accomplishment...........hang in there, I think this will be life-changing for you.

Em - we had pre-made chili verde - no beans, thank you - from Trader Joe's. Not nearly as good as homemade, but easy. I have felt much more clear-headed and better since I awoke SAturdya morning and began my bean-free life.......

NICOLA!!!!!! I'm so excited hearing about Al's big adventure..............oh the memories he'll have...... Enjoy your rest today dear.......

Julie - Kissey adn I will be over around 5 for dinner........we'd also like some chocolate mousse for desert, please..........

That's it for now, got nowt else (I love when Nik says that).......'tis a gorgeous, cold, windy spring day and Kissey has got THREE laptops set up in the living room for his final exam and final paper and I am to keep him on task .....so I am in the other room but dear Weezee doesn't leave his side

Good Day Sillies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jestgar]

And where are the alleged benefits???

You mean other than knowing how proud your friends are of you for facing this challenge head on and sticking to it?

[nikki-uk]

You mean other than knowing how proud your friends are of you for facing this challenge head on and sticking to it?

Exactly!!

I can't seem to find the right words (fuzzy head ).....and I know you are suffering big time Phatauogmn......but 5 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!

You've GOT to see it through to the bitter end now - 'cos you CAN and WILL

The benefits??? (one of many besides lung function)......on the 7th day , how many dollars have you saved???

Multiply by 52 and see how much a year you'll save my man

[elye]

You mean other than knowing how proud your friends are of you for facing this challenge head on and sticking to it?

The benefits??? (one of many besides lung function)......on the 7th day , how many dollars have you saved???

Multiply by 52 and see how much a year you'll save my man

AND......How very much better you'll smell for us when we all meet!

[jerseyangel]

I was so angry and upset all day. My sis and Kurt sat with me while I did the first infusion with Benadryl in one hand and the phone in the other.

That is truly awful, Bev Just thankful you are ok

Patti! a job! This sounds phabulous......but.........will it interfere w/ your silly time?

Not a chance You guys are stuck wif me!

Patti, that sounds like a wonderful job opportunity and could not be a better fit for you! Not only are the hours set up for you to ease back into the work force, but how exciting to be working in a chiropractors office, you will have much to share from your own experiences on your health journey.

I know--it's about as perfect a fit as I'm ever gonna find....I'm just so scared. I'm so grateful to have you all to run this by--ya'll really understand how this feels. I still haven't made up my mind.

Oh, man....I am so lucky. You guys with serious, multiple sensitivities....I feel for you. I don't feel your pain, and this is why I'm so fortunate.

Note to self: Count blessings far more regularly.....

You have your share to deal with too, Emily

This is the first summer where I feel good, work is stable and my all around attitude is great....I haven't been in such high spirits since my pre-celiac days. Life is looking up. Time to run. Landen will be here in an hour.

Bye Sillies! Take Care!

This is wonderful to hear!

A has been swimming everyday, content & mixing with the other kids well

They spent the day at the beach yesterday (+ barbeque ).....they are managing his gluten-free diet fine

Today is a rest day!! (I am exhausted just reading this!)

Next week on the agenda is:

Disney village (shopping), Universal Studios, Island of Adventures

Yes, exhausting just to read about what they've been up to

You mean other than knowing how proud your friends are of you for facing this challenge head on and sticking to it?

This is true, Tom--what you're doing is hard work and we're all incredibly proud of you!

[elye]

This is true, Tom--what you're doing is hard work and we're all incredibly proud of you!

We are.

Now, Ptaoughmn....What's going on in Calgary right now? Are you not on the edge of your seat, speechless with excitement, as SJ tries to clinch it in six games?! Calgary could pull this game out, then it's game seven.....

I know, I know...but you must simply humour me...I'm a silly little Canuck, wif an obligatory hockey obsession....

[tom]

Now, Ptaoughmn....What's going on in Calgary right now? Are you not on the edge of your seat, speechless with excitement, . ...

Oh . . . .that's on now??

ummm GO SHARKS!!!

<it's nba playoffs day>

Ohhhhhhhh kay .. . .. <sigh>

Thanks for all the kind words but . ....I . . .

I . .. . ..f

[tom]

I fa......

Ff ... . .. ..fff ... .

Ffffformulated a new plan & have begun implementation ? .. . .

( 4.7days down the drain?)

It was driving me crazy. I wasn't ready for it to not be going away. Or making it so hard to concentrate.

I have 5 more hypnosessions. Next 2 should be 4 days apart.

[psawyer]

Hello, all my fellow sillies. It has been an interesting weekend here.

The threatened transit strike is off for now, but the word came almost two hours after the 4 o'clock deadline this afternoon. Tomorrow will be somewhat chaotic anyway, as many have made alternate plans to car pool and calling these off on short notice may not happen. The "emergency route - no parking" signs that went up on Saturday in anticipation were still up on the main drag mid-afternoon today.

I know that because...

We planned a weekend off. We left at 4 on Friday, not expecting to return until Monday. Didn't happen that way.

There was a problem at closing Saturday, so Jacquie and I made an unplanned trip to the store in the evening to look into a balancing issue. Not a major problem to resolve, but it messed up our evening.

This morning at 11, another call from the store. Technical problems involving credit/debit card processing. Your oracle makes another unplanned trip to the store, and spends about three hours working on the problem (which is still unresolved) and cooking up a workaround. We have two telephone circuits at the store. One is for normal voice telephone, and it is working. The other handles our DSL internet service and other data flow via dialed modem use. It is currently not working. It is in the hands of the wonderful telephone company. There is voltage on the wires, so the line is not severed, but there is no dial tone and the DSL is not working. Arrrrrrgh. Bell may have it fixed by the time we get in Monday. Or not. Or, they may want to send an on site technician to look at things.

Enough not-so-silly stuff.

While we were sitting out on the deck this afternoon, after I returned home, we noticed two rabbits in the yard next door. Our cats were diligently watching from the deck, but I don't think the bunnies knew they were there--they were just eating the grass and other plants in the yard. A red squirrel came onto the railing briefly, but made a hasty retreat when the two female cats went into "hunting" mode upon seeing the squirrel.

Tom, glad to hear you are still smokeless.

Sarah, how are you doing today?

Bev, a bummer that you are under the weather again.

I'm out for tonight. I may or may not be by in the morning, depending on whether the connection at the store is fixed.

[tom]

D'oh .. . ..I think my previous post snuck in through some wrinkle in the space-time continuum.

I failed .. ..I made it 4.738, or so, days.

Next time's for good, right?

[nikki-uk]

Morning sillies!!!

T'is national stop snoring week here!! (I don't...he DOES )

D'oh .. . ..I think my previous post snuck in through some wrinkle in the space-time continuum.

I failed .. ..I made it 4.738, or so, days.

Next time's for good, right?

Never mind Phautugmn - you're still doing the hypnosis, yes??

You know most fail at their phirst attempt......and I succeeded at my second go

...t'is heinously addictive

<groan>....dental appointment lunch time ...I can't chew on one side (please god NOT a root canal needed)

GAAAHHHHH!!!! (hate the dentist)

[jerseyangel]

Phautaum,

You did not fail--tis just a bump in the road

Hope this gives you a little chuckle--

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[jerseyangel]

Morning sillies!!!

T'is national stop snoring week here!! (I don't...he DOES )

I'm sending Mark right over

Heinous dentist appt Hope all goes well there

Mornin' Sillies--

I'm so incredibly sore from working outside all weekend. BUT....the yard looks great--we planted some shrubs, flowers (lots of flowers ), started a perennial garden and painted the 2 rocking chairs on the front porch. We plan to plant 2 trees next weekend (Em--Bradford Pear Trees ).

It's shaping up pretty well!

[blueeyedmanda]

Morning Sillies!

Patti- you bet me here

Wow-what a busy weekend we had, my family was down on Saturday, yesterday we went to State College to see Nick, John's brother. Now its back to work, and Landen was with us all weekend too. Last night I went to bed at 9:45...and still have not used my sleeping pills, so tonight will make it 1 week!!!!!

I guess I should attempt to start some work today.

Talk to you all later!

[elye]

Morning, Sillies!

Amanda! Your sleeping patterns are staying steady--this is terrific. Methinks this is your new status quo.

It is in the hands of the wonderful telephone company. Arrrrrrgh. Bell may have it fixed by the time we get in Monday. Or not. Or, they may want to send an on site technician to look at things.

AAAAArrrrrgggghhh!! The Bell Canada Behemoth rears its ugly head.....

Good luck with the big, ineffective, no-competition-so-we-don't-care cartel, Peter.

Here's hoping that, at the very least, the techie who comes to fix things is a lovely young lady....

I failed .. ..I made it 4.738, or so, days.

Next time's for good, right?

I'm so glad to hear you're getting more hypnotherapy, Ptaoughmn! Perhaps it was wishful thinking to reasonably expect you could quit after just one session. This has been a very long-term addiction, after all! Yep, bump in the road....

T'is national stop snoring week here!!

Whoa! It's Gus, here. Something that puts the sub in my substandard poodle, I must say...

Methinks you could be all done your dental appointment by now, Nikki. All went well, I am sure...

Hope this gives you a little chuckle--

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OMG.....HILARIOUS. A show that was way ahead of its time...

We plan to plant 2 trees next weekend (Em--Bradford Pear Trees ).

Oh! Thanks, Patti--I shall look them up....