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The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

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elye Community Regular
elye
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Ahhh! Pierre! Vous etes un diable fourbe, bien sur...... . ... . . ;)B)

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happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
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i'm here :D

thinking of J and hoping to hear from her soon, and wishing Patti the best tomorrow morning!

"Response to Russian attack on Georgia"

An excited redneck ran into a Wal-mart store in Alabama over the weekend with a pocket full of cash demanding all the ammunition he can buy.

This caught the immediate attention of the store manager who arrived promptly at the sporting goods counter to assess the situation.

"Why do you need all this ammunition?" the manager asks the redneck.

"'Cause I just heard on CNN that the Russians have attacked Georgia--they gonna play h$ll if they attack Alabama!"

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted
"'Cause I just heard on CNN that the Russians have attacked Georgia--they gonna play h$ll if they attack Alabama!"

:lol::lol::lol:

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
Posted

Good Luck tomorrow Patti!!!!

Has anyone heard from Sarah today?

Jess yet?

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Thanks Amanda--I haven't heard from Sarah.

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted
lay h$ll if they attack Alabama!"

:lol::lol: This reminds me of what Jack exclaimed when we were watching the news, and there was footage of Russian tanks moving into Georgia. He said, "Oh my gawd..........what is Russia thinking?? A little southern state, minding their own business?!"

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

Patti, I've been thinking about you.....bet ya can't wait for tomorrow to be in the can. What time is your proceedure? I know you'll be a brave little soldier........ :)

Yes, I wonder if Jess is up and moving about.

The fact we haven't heard from Sarah could be a good thing...... . . maybe she's been very busy getting legal assistance and researching her position. Let's hope.............

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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The fact we haven't heard from Sarah could be a good thing...... . . maybe she's been very busy getting legal assistance and researching her position. Let's hope.............

This was my thought too.

My appointment's at 8:30, Em. Have to be there at 8. I'm hoping the bloodwork will be in also--she seemed to think it would be when I saw her on Friday.

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Patti - this time tomorrow it will be over . . . here's hoping they find some answers (but nuttin' scary).

My neighboUr spent a couple of days in the hospital after her goil surgery . . . no guarentee that Jess is even home yet. Sure hoping that Sarah has gotten some legal counseling.

I'm in withdrawal. I have figured we were averaging about 50 emails/day for about 7 days . . . yep, that's right, I got about 350 emails (and that's what Nikki will be coming home to) . . . of course I'm not even sure I got all of them . . . and now today . . . just a pittance!!!

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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. . . of course, some of those were duplicates from Tom!!! . . . :lol::lol:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Patti - this time tomorrow it will be over . . . here's hoping they find some answers (but nuttin' scary).

My neighboUr spent a couple of days in the hospital after her goil surgery . . . no guarentee that Jess is even home yet. Sure hoping that Sarah has gotten some legal counseling.

I'm in withdrawal. I have figured we were averaging about 50 emails/day for about 7 days . . . yep, that's right, I got about 350 emails (and that's what Nikki will be coming home to) . . . of course I'm not even sure I got all of them . . . and now today . . . just a pittance!!!

Thanks Jan-it :) I hope so too.

I know about the emails!! Twice in the last week I've had to clear out my inbox.... :P

If Nik's email account is anything like mine, she won't get half of what we sent her. Em, I just got one from you about an hour ago that I'm sure you sent yesterday :lol:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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. . . of course, some of those were duplicates from Tom!!! . . . :lol::lol:

:lol::lol: Poor Pataughmn! :D

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

Good Luck tomorrow patti

yep this time tomorrow...............ALL DONE

YES, HOPE NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS ON SARAH

:lol: LOVED YOUR JOKE LAURA.

JUDY

curlyfries Contributor
curlyfries
Posted

This is probably a little late, but could still come in handy next time any of you go straying out of Sillyville ;) .........actually, it would work well for those dealing with certain @#*!!$% men, too!

ANTI-STRESS EXERCISE

Picture yourself near a stream.......

birds are chirping in the crisp, cool mountain air......

nothing can bother you here.......

no one knows the secret place........

you are in total seclusion from that place called "the world"........

the soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity..........

the water is clear............

you can easily make out the face of the person whose head you're holding under water.

There now.......................feeling better? :D

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted
Good Luck tomorrow patti

Thanks hun :D

There now.......................feeling better? :D

Yes, much!! :P

:lol::lol::lol:

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
Posted
It means:

Me? I'm here, hidden.

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Mtndog Collaborator
Mtndog
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I'm glad you're feeling ok about it now, Bev.....maybe after the break, your body will tolerate it better :) What a week, indeed!

I was so saddened to hear 'bout your dad's kitty :(

Dad's meow meow is doing Ok- she's kind of up and down with eating but so far she's hanging tough.

Patti- I hope all goes well tomorrow and that the answer is sumfin simple and I think I can speak for Laura and I when I say I hope it ain't the Lyme beast (need green tick emoticon).

Holy crap... . . . . .... .... :unsure:

.... . . . .Where is everybody?... . .. .. . ..

Yo soy aqui tambien!!!!!!!!!!! Just went out for a last Hurrah dinner with Kurt. Went to a place in Gloucester with a deck and I had a cocktail and yummy seafood! Last drink for awhile! No drinking during treatment and in the 10 week break I've probably had 2 drinks. Made these 2 count ^^

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Bought the funniest art cards. This woman takes food and tiny figures and make landscapes. I've gpot people lounging on sushi and skiing on cauliflower- will scan them in tomorrow :lol:

Dang, just how long IS Ni-koe-lah's Turkish frolic??????????? :lol:

The nerve :P - she probably checked her email and decided to defect :lol:

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Souczie--

So glad yer mom did well today and is pheeling well :D Now what's that smack you were talking about yerself????? :o:o Perish the very thought, dear one.....

Mtndog Collaborator
Mtndog
Posted
My mom had an endoscopy and colonoscopy today, and she's just home, resting comfortably, feels fantastic, even though they stretched her esophagus (the purpose of the procedure - happens yearly for her). No polyps - she says they must come from my dad's side - my grandfather, brother, dad (died of colon cancer) and I have all had them.....he cut a BIG 'UN outta me during my procedure in '06. My GI said.......they ALL turn into cancer, over time. :o I did not know that.

<morbid statement coming>

There have been days, lately, when I wish he would have left it in. Why am I here??????????? :ph34r:

speaking of certain ba$tard men, someone mentioned to me today taht A$$hole's story (and the other orphaned children across the street) very well could make it into People magazine.

This, my friends, would have me..........homicidal. :lol::angry:

Glad mom's OK :D You arre here because you are loved.

If he makes it in People I will purposely eat gluten so I can PROJECTILE vomit from here to CA!!!!!!!! <_< <_< <_<

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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If he makes it in People I will purposely eat gluten so I can PROJECTILE vomit from here to CA!!!!!!!! <_< <_< <_<

As will moi :angry:

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
Posted
i'm here :D

"'Cause I just heard on CNN that the Russians have attacked Georgia--they gonna play h$ll if they attack Alabama!"

:lol::lol::lol: This sounds scary to me because I don't think this is a joke. This can really happen ya'll. :rolleyes:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Nice quote, Lisa B)

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
Posted
Nice quote, Lisa B)

Work'in on it ;)

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
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Hi Sillies, feeling rather un-silly today....dunno why <_<

Just wanted to pop in and say good luck to Patti tomorrow, I hope the procedure goes well and that it is over before you know it :)

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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Glad mom's OK :D You arre here because you are loved.

If he makes it in People I will purposely eat gluten so I can PROJECTILE vomit from here to CA!!!!!!!! <_< <_< <_<

:lol: fab one Bev

glad you had a nice nite

good luck with the PICC on Friday

you'll be kicking arse soon girlfriend!

As will moi :angry:

ditto

:lol::lol::lol: This sounds scary to me because I don't think this is a joke. This can really happen ya'll. :rolleyes:

probably could Lisa

Nice quote, Lisa B)

ditto

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