Thread: Totally Tubular Tuesday with T-Shirts and Coffee!

~lifts his cup of black broth in salutations and thanks~

Yep, got my t-shirts today and I want convey my deepest appreciations for all the hard work by posting here for the first time in a long time.

I do lurk in here from time to time and enjoy the conversations.

I hope everyone enjoys their Tuesday.

Thanks for opening up H!

Well the Doctor said that the ligaments in my knee all appear to be intact. She thinks there is probably a partial tear of a meniscus. The treatment is resting as much as possible for a week and continuing with the ice.

I tried to get more information on whether I can get the Army to foot the $80k bill for vet school, but the best I could do was leave a message which will supposedly be answered in 48 hours. My major concern is age, the website for the Veterinary Corps says that the cutoff is 42, however a recruiter yesterday told me that it is now 35. I am 30 now and I have at least 6 years of school left. Of course the recruiter was also trying to convince me to enlist as a vet tech in thee reserve so that I could still go to school

It is an overcast probably rainy day here. Emma is going stir crazy already and my wood flooring is not appreciating it.

Have a good one everybody!

BD! Good to to read from you.

We need to do another play date for the kids. I can show you some good exercises for the the knee injury we have in common too. Biggest thing is keeping your hamstrings stretched and not bending your legs more than ninety degrees unless you have to. Kneeling should be avoided.

Army Vet School? Really? I would've thought all that was contracted out now. And I thought the Air Force had all the dog stuff... Sounds cool.

Morning!

Thanks Hluill for opening the Coffeehouse. Got me a sweet cup of Pecan Torte this a.m. compliments from Gevalia. And speaking of tubular I'm listening to this particular score this a.m. from the movie Inception, but by goodness wait for that guy to kick in with the electric guitar---http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQvM4...eature=related, it's awesome...or at least I think so.

Hey, BD! Stay home, grab the remote and rest that knee! That's an order! LOL. I can totally relate on the wood flooring....got some here too. Hope you can get to Vet School, cuz I have lots of questions!

In other news....Maxx did very well on his very first elevator ride at the hospital. Although on his trip up to the ninth floor he did splay out his feet in the elevator as if to get a better grip. LOL.

Everyone on the ninth floor thought he was the best thing since sliced bread. And when his Daddy saw him, they were both like little boys on Christmas morn. It was great. Hubby was totally not expecting the visit of his boy! So it went well, Maxx cried, Daddy cried and all was well.

Unfortunately when I returned home from the visit out to the hospital our rescued 15 year old Greyhound caused me to fall on my back yesterday upon returning home. It was simply a matter of his now poor eye sight and a garden hose.

So long story short he tripped me up and I landed on my back in gravel and stone. Plus a sore and twisted wrist. But what can you do? Kids of the four legged kind can cause things they don't mean to. Anywho, I hope everyone has a great day today.

Morning, Landrovalrim,

H-man! good to hear from you. I miss you and S girl on the forums very much. Hell, Wil and Kristin, I miss you both.

Bdr, I echo the comments about bedrest and ice. It might be a few days before they can confirm a torn meniscus. The swelling has to go down.
Good luck with vet school, I hope you get in. Now if I could figure out what a 62 year old ex pharmacist could do for 4-5 years until retirement....... Seriously, i am running free but running scared too.

Val, I am so glad that Maxx ( and i love the name, I cried when they canceled the maxx headroom show) made it ok to the hospital and gave your Hubby a surprise. The animal planet channel has so many stories of how pets brought to hospitals or nursing homes give everyone an amazing lift! Even more so, I hope he gets out soon. And as far as the greyhound, well, maybe he could play linebacker for the bears! My buddy had a boxer named brutus, and when he was young, that dog was like a human torpedo. when I would come over, he would take about a 30 foot run at me and hit me in the stomach with his head, knocking me into the middle of next week! then he would proceed to lick my face as if nothing happened! Gosh I miss him. He and I grew quite close, and he was like my 130 pound lap dog.

Well, today is a day of decision. I finally got my final check from the former company, paying me for my two weeks of outstanding vacation. And at 1:30, I have a hearing with the state on my unemployment compensation. The former company, which has a reputation of fighting everything, is alleging gross misconduct , so I consulted an attorney and got some tips. Please wish me luck. Have a good day, all.

Wow, it's tough to post on these forums. I keep getting logged out and have to log in twice just to reply.

Doc! Good to read from you too. I have missed being here. I wish my connection didn't make it such a pain in the butt to post. Good luck with another adventure. I hope you keep that positive attitude. It's sure to generate some awesome stories.

Val! I agree with Doc. Great posting about the hos[ital visit. I am training my boy to be able to do the same. I want him to go everywhere with me. Now that I think about it, he has yet to ride in elevator... ~adds another event to the list~ My biggest challenge is keeping him from being distracted, but he is only two.

Apologies if I make no further replies, I am will be lurking.

Originally Posted by Hluill

Wow, it's tough to post on these forums. I keep getting logged out and have to log in twice just to reply.

Apologies if I make no further replies, I am will be lurking.

Yes,..you are right,..these forums have gotten worse,..when I log in it kicks me to the home page and I gotta navigate back to Landroval all the time,..sooo annoying,..not to mention posting from a phone is torture!

Originally Posted by Hluill

~lifts his cup of black broth in salutations and thanks~

Yep, got my t-shirts today and I want convey my deepest appreciations for all the hard work by posting here for the first time in a long time.

I do lurk in here from time to time and enjoy the conversations.

I hope everyone enjoys their Tuesday.

Hail Hluill! Thanks for the open! Glad ya De-Lurked!

Originally Posted by bdrogers2000

Thanks for opening up H!

Well the Doctor said that the ligaments in my knee all appear to be intact. She thinks there is probably a partial tear of a meniscus. The treatment is resting as much as possible for a week and continuing with the ice.

I tried to get more information on whether I can get the Army to foot the $80k bill for vet school, but the best I could do was leave a message which will supposedly be answered in 48 hours. My major concern is age, the website for the Veterinary Corps says that the cutoff is 42, however a recruiter yesterday told me that it is now 35. I am 30 now and I have at least 6 years of school left. Of course the recruiter was also trying to convince me to enlist as a vet tech in thee reserve so that I could still go to school

It is an overcast probably rainy day here. Emma is going stir crazy already and my wood flooring is not appreciating it.

Have a good one everybody!

80K?! All I got was like 35k total for my GI bill+ college fund!,....what, were in for like 15 years? hehe,.
Do some 'secret' missions?!

Originally Posted by Valadilene

Morning!

Thanks Hluill for opening the Coffeehouse. Got me a sweet cup of Pecan Torte this a.m. compliments from Gevalia. And speaking of tubular I'm listening to this particular score this a.m. from the movie Inception, but by goodness wait for that guy to kick in with the electric guitar---http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQvM4...eature=related, it's awesome...or at least I think so.

Hey, BD! Stay home, grab the remote and rest that knee! That's an order! LOL. I can totally relate on the wood flooring....got some here too. Hope you can get to Vet School, cuz I have lots of questions!

In other news....Maxx did very well on his very first elevator ride at the hospital. Although on his trip up to the ninth floor he did splay out his feet in the elevator as if to get a better grip. LOL.

Everyone on the ninth floor thought he was the best thing since sliced bread. And when his Daddy saw him, they were both like little boys on Christmas morn. It was great. Hubby was totally not expecting the visit of his boy! So it went well, Maxx cried, Daddy cried and all was well.

Unfortunately when I returned home from the visit out to the hospital our rescued 15 year old Greyhound caused me to fall on my back yesterday upon returning home. It was simply a matter of his now poor eye sight and a garden hose.

So long story short he tripped me up and I landed on my back in gravel and stone. Plus a sore and twisted wrist. But what can you do? Kids of the four legged kind can cause things they don't mean to. Anywho, I hope everyone has a great day today.

Jeez,...all this pet talk,...and accidents! These things are dangerous!


Inception vid was awesome, gonna loop that a few times as I work today

Originally Posted by Docargyle

Good luck with vet school, I hope you get in. Now if I could figure out what a 62 year old ex pharmacist could do for 4-5 years until retirement....... Seriously, i am running free but running scared too.

How about a 5 year sabatical somewhere were they use grass huts and drink from coconut shells.
Maybe someplace where Captain Hope is in need of your skillset!
Write a History Book!

Originally Posted by Docargyle

Well, today is a day of decision. I finally got my final check from the former company, paying me for my two weeks of outstanding vacation. And at 1:30, I have a hearing with the state on my unemployment compensation. The former company, which has a reputation of fighting everything, is alleging gross misconduct , so I consulted an attorney and got some tips. Please wish me luck. Have a good day, all.

If Luck had wieght, I'd be pulling a muscle for ya!

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I hate when I walk into work and immedietly bombarded with calls and work and meetings,..bleh,...

I've had this notepad open ready to quote for an hour now,..hehe..
finally able to get to it.

Anyways,..I got my coffee and when it kicks in I will be like this guy

Coffee Shuffle!!!

stay cool all!

-Welby

Good morning all.

Hluill - good to see you, give my best to S-girl (and the little s-girl who's probably not so little anymore...)

Doc - may the day go well.

Welby - yes, we should plan a get together on PAX night - not sure if we're heading down the night before or the morning of - dinner the Thursday night if we go before, or Friday night if we go the day of? Haven't heard from Lorindah and Eledhwe if htey're going, but Alditha is. Garaf wants to but may have wrenches in his works... Let's make sure to meet up though. Look for the Landroval t-shirts!

oh, and val - yikes - another doggie injury! Hope you're feeling better today and it's nothing serious. Although if it gives an excuse to take the day off....

Morning all.

Originally Posted by Elessar2007

Good morning all.

Hluill - good to see you, give my best to S-girl (and the little s-girl who's probably not so little anymore...)

Doc - may the day go well.

Welby - yes, we should plan a get together on PAX night - not sure if we're heading down the night before or the morning of - dinner the Thursday night if we go before, or Friday night if we go the day of? Haven't heard from Lorindah and Eledhwe if htey're going, but Alditha is. Garaf wants to but may have wrenches in his works... Let's make sure to meet up though. Look for the Landroval t-shirts!

At the end of August,...look to the East,..The riders of the Grey shirts shall prevail!

I will be wearing my hoodie. I do have a T-shirt( though maybe too big) for my wife to wear but I am pretty certain she will not,..hehe,...hey,..I guess Tolkien isn't for everyone

Originally Posted by GweannDarkslayer

Morning all.

Morning, G! this is for you

I just watched 'Singing in the Rain' again last night. What a wonderful film and music. My only gripe, That whole Broadway Melody section needs to be cut! It totally messes up the flow of the film for me. Seems forced in there overly so.

Not saying I do not like it,..I Love it! Just the Cyd Charisse part alone,..ga ga ga goo!




If anyone is feeling down and out.,.watch it! Watch all these MGM musicals!



ok back to work,..
-Welby

So much for a relaxing day at home resting my knee. It appears I am suddenly single.....

I have multi-quotes, and lots of them, thanks to the miracle of using cut and paste with Notepad. (Really, Turbine?)

Anyway, I went back to Friday, mostly because there was still stuff there to which I wanted to reply.

Originally Posted by Beschutzer

It doesn't fit like a glove! Which is good! hehee

It fits like a big hotel comfy bathrobe!
and I can store my Shuriken inside to boot!

Aw, man, if only I had known that I could have ordered the zip hoodie with the shuriken pocket inside.

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

There was a (very neatly folded) t-shirt in my mail box this afternoon and I have to break my rule about inanimate objects and say that I love it.

It's well made and the design is excellent. Also, it's wonderfully soft which is very important to me right now.

This made me very happy to read. I hope you are feeling much better now, Faythe.

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

Thank you so much for doing this Delaney.

My pleasure!

Originally Posted by Alditha

There's a new thread almost every day, so feel free to drop in anytime! Just look for the word "Coffee"... yum.

"Tea" works too. Why do people try and forget the tea? *cradles a mug of Earl Grey protectively*

Originally Posted by Valadilene

Thanks Alditha. I certainly shall check the Coffeehouse more often....as I feel like I need a place to just blurt out and vent about the stuff going on here at this end.

This would be the perfect place! Allow me to offer a belated welcome.

Originally Posted by Valadilene

Anywho, let me go check on my 4, four legged kids cause I hear 'em barking at something.....and ewwwwww, one of the cats brought me an offering this morning. Um, like in the form of a foot long Copperhead snake.*faints*

Reason #989 I'll be happy to leave Florida. While there are still a few venomous snakes in Pennsylvania, Florida has more that its fair share of the vile creatures. This is not a category in which having variety is good.

Originally Posted by GweannDarkslayer

Just out of curiosity, do any members of the Coffee Crew have the Eriador and Moria maps they could loan me for a moment so I can achieve the Cartographile deeds? I would love to put up the big maps in the Demonic Angels kin hall.

I should have them all, Gweann. Right now, though, they're so scattered on different alts and hanging in various houses that not even Delaney has unlocked the deed yet. Please feel free to remind me about this in a few weeks or so and I will try to corral them all in one place so you and any other interested CH'ers can get the deed.

And finally to today's thread!

Originally Posted by Hluill

~lifts his cup of black broth in salutations and thanks~

Yep, got my t-shirts today and I want convey my deepest appreciations for all the hard work by posting here for the first time in a long time.

It's very nice to see you posting!

And you are certainly welcome. I am glad the shirts arrived safely; may they be worn in good health.

Originally Posted by bdrogers2000

Well the Doctor said that the ligaments in my knee all appear to be intact. She thinks there is probably a partial tear of a meniscus. The treatment is resting as much as possible for a week and continuing with the ice.

Hopefully rest and ice will clear that up for you!

Originally Posted by bdrogers2000

I tried to get more information on whether I can get the Army to foot the $80k bill for vet school, but the best I could do was leave a message which will supposedly be answered in 48 hours. My major concern is age, the website for the Veterinary Corps says that the cutoff is 42, however a recruiter yesterday told me that it is now 35. I am 30 now and I have at least 6 years of school left. Of course the recruiter was also trying to convince me to enlist as a vet tech in thee reserve so that I could still go to school

An old gaming friend of mine was a vet in Virginia, actually. A few years ago, he decided to emigrate and is now working towards citizenship in New Zealand. (Yes, he was inspired by the LotRO films in part!)

Originally Posted by Valadilene

In other news....Maxx did very well on his very first elevator ride at the hospital. Although on his trip up to the ninth floor he did splay out his feet in the elevator as if to get a better grip. LOL.

Everyone on the ninth floor thought he was the best thing since sliced bread. And when his Daddy saw him, they were both like little boys on Christmas morn. It was great. Hubby was totally not expecting the visit of his boy! So it went well, Maxx cried, Daddy cried and all was well.

That's awesome! I hope your husband continues to recover well and quickly, especially away from the grasp of the neurosurgeon with the god complex.

Originally Posted by Valadilene

Unfortunately when I returned home from the visit out to the hospital our rescued 15 year old Greyhound caused me to fall on my back yesterday upon returning home. It was simply a matter of his now poor eye sight and a garden hose.

So long story short he tripped me up and I landed on my back in gravel and stone. Plus a sore and twisted wrist. But what can you do? Kids of the four legged kind can cause things they don't mean to. Anywho, I hope everyone has a great day today.

Okay, it's time for people to stop getting hurt now.

I can understand how that easily could have happened, though. My best friend and her husband have two rescue greyhounds and they are all over the place.

Originally Posted by Docargyle

Well, today is a day of decision. I finally got my final check from the former company, paying me for my two weeks of outstanding vacation. And at 1:30, I have a hearing with the state on my unemployment compensation. The former company, which has a reputation of fighting everything, is alleging gross misconduct , so I consulted an attorney and got some tips. Please wish me luck. Have a good day, all.

I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you, Doc, and hoping for the best.

Originally Posted by Hluill

Apologies if I make no further replies, I am will be lurking.

My own posting is hit or miss right now so in a way, I don't have much leeway to urge others to do so. Nonetheless, check back in soon!

Originally Posted by Beschutzer

Yes,..you are right,..these forums have gotten worse,..when I log in it kicks me to the home page and I gotta navigate back to Landroval all the time,..sooo annoying,..not to mention posting from a phone is torture!

I have the Landroval page bookmarked, and yet roughly a third of the time it takes me to the main forums page instead, which I really don't understand. It seems to happen whether or not I am (or have been) logged in, but I'll have to pay attention in the future to see if there is any correlation.

Originally Posted by Elessar2007

Let's make sure to meet up though. Look for the Landroval t-shirts and have our cameras ready!

Fixed that for you!

Oh, and congrats on the successful transition, Garaf!

*****

Anyway, I have been lurking but things are getting chaotic now and I am trying not to panic. It's really not as bad as I can be prone to think it is, especially since I still have a decent amount of time. It's just that between having to deal with it all by myself and having certain feelings of grief stirred up again by my imminent departure, it's not only a lot of work but rather emotional to boot. The payoff will be splendid, though.

I'll try and post as I can, but I may not be around much for a couple of weeks. You can safely assume that I will be lurking, though.

Take care, folks!

Afternoon, Landroval.

Afternoon Landrovalrim,

/special hug to Gweanne because I think she needs one

/regular hug to delaney....oh, ok gombur, special Moving Hug to Delaney.

Just had my interview with the state unemployment office. I fail to understand.....the company that must not be named is not contesting my unemployment at all, so why the heck do they have to scare the heck out of me (wow, 2 hecks in one sentence!) by doing this? And its still not been granted yet, they have to "make their decision!" How can they not grant it? I was terminated, and I did not do anything malicious or anything that would disqualify me from unemployment? /upset

Good news is that the refinance on my mortgage looks good. It wont save me a great deal of money, but it will effectively take 2 years off the loan. I had a 30 year with 22 left and this will be a 20. So maybe things are starting to improve.

Have a good day all

T-Shirt Picture!

Yes, that's the famous Willyam Wallace in the Computer

I seem to have disabled my keyboard somehow. I wiped my laptop down with a clorqx wipe, and now the keyboard seems to be completly offline. Any ideas on a key combination i may have hot to cause that?

Hey, Doc. You know that old saying--power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.

I think industries and like neurosurgeons enjoy trying to make us quiver and shake in our boots. And like Delaney said God complex. It all makes me tired, sick and pi$$ed. LOL.

But anywho, I did take today off from the hospital. Tomorrow Maxx and I will head to see Daddy again for the few hours that we can. Friday I found out I am going into training for some home rehabilitation myself so that I will be able to assist the hubby when he gets home. I can go to the hospital early Friday, learn some good stuff and be ready for---drum roll please! Hubby gets to come home this Saturday! YAY!

After four weeks this man will get to come home. What great news. Of course our battles will not be over but at least he can come home and sit in his man chair and look out over the lake. What a joy that will be for him.

BD, not sure on the laptop. I'd try shutting the whole thing down so it can dry out for a couple of hours...that may not work but it's worth a try.

Originally Posted by Anarionadama

T-Shirt Picture!

Yes, that's the famous Willyam Wallace in the Computer

and you're hiding it but I sense there's also a completely healed arm lurking just off screen!

Nice looking shirt!

Originally Posted by Docargyle

Afternoon Landrovalrim,

/special hug to Gweanne because I think she needs one

/regular hug to delaney....oh, ok gombur, special Moving Hug to Delaney.

Just had my interview with the state unemployment office. I fail to understand.....the company that must not be named is not contesting my unemployment at all, so why the heck do they have to scare the heck out of me (wow, 2 hecks in one sentence!) by doing this? And its still not been granted yet, they have to "make their decision!" How can they not grant it? I was terminated, and I did not do anything malicious or anything that would disqualify me from unemployment? /upset

Good news is that the refinance on my mortgage looks good. It wont save me a great deal of money, but it will effectively take 2 years off the loan. I had a 30 year with 22 left and this will be a 20. So maybe things are starting to improve.

Have a good day all

wait... they're not contesting, but your unemployment benefits are not yet granted? I don't understand. what the heck?!

but the mortgage refinance is good news!

Originally Posted by Delaney

I have multi-quotes, and lots of them, thanks to the miracle of using cut and paste with Notepad. (Really, Turbine?)

*****

Anyway, I have been lurking but things are getting chaotic now and I am trying not to panic. It's really not as bad as I can be prone to think it is, especially since I still have a decent amount of time. It's just that between having to deal with it all by myself and having certain feelings of grief stirred up again by my imminent departure, it's not only a lot of work but rather emotional to boot. The payoff will be splendid, though.

I'll try and post as I can, but I may not be around much for a couple of weeks. You can safely assume that I will be lurking, though.

Take care, folks!

Afternoon, Landroval.

that was one epic multi-post. Reminiscent of the good Pastor!
I thought about multi-post replying to that, but that made my brain hurt...

anyway, keep on focusing on that payoff! Splendiferous! And if that doesn't work, go watch Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium! or the Princess Bride.

Originally Posted by bdrogers2000

So much for a relaxing day at home resting my knee. It appears I am suddenly single.....

BD... that just ... wow... sorry to hear.

Originally Posted by Beschutzer

At the end of August,...look to the East,..The riders of the Grey shirts shall prevail!

I will be wearing my hoodie. I do have a T-shirt( though maybe too big) for my wife to wear but I am pretty certain she will not,..hehe,...hey,..I guess Tolkien isn't for everyone


If anyone is feeling down and out.,.watch it! Watch all these MGM musicals!

ok back to work,..
-Welby

Looks like the coffeecrew needs a run on them MGM musicals...

and yes, I'll be wearing the hoodie too. Slamboy might wear the t-shirt but I suspect it will drape on him like a dress so that's probably not gonna work. But it will be Slamboy and I attending.

well, although it was a day with some ups and downs (including a particularly difficult client), it has ended on a positive note.

May have made arrangements for the donation of 5,000 sunglasses to be distributed to kids in inner city camps in Vancouver, Camden, Trenton, Miami, Toronto, Honduras and Malawi. Rx glasses could follow if we can properly partner with some opticians/optometrists. Woohoo!