Ann

The AMA on Universal Health Care Doctors far and wide have weighed in on the prospect of universal health care. Here's a sampling of how they feel about it... The Allergists voted to scratch it, but the Dermatologists advised not to make any rash moves. The Gastroenterologists had sort of a gut feeling about it, but the Neurologists thought the Administration had a lot of nerve. The Obstetricians felt they were all laboring under a misconception. Ophthalmologists considered the idea shortsighted. Pathologists yelled, "Over my dead body!" While the Pediatricians said, 'Oh, Grow up!' The Psychiatrists thought the whole idea was madness, while the Radiologists could see right through it. Surgeons decided to wash their hands of the whole thing. The Internists thought it was a bitter pill to swallow, And the Plastic Surgeons said, "This puts a whole new face on the matter." The Podiatrists thought it was a step forward, but the Urologists were pissed off at the whole idea. The Anesthesiologists thought the whole idea was a gas, and the Cardiologists didn't have the heart to say no. In the end, the Proctologists won out, leaving the entire decision up to the a$$ holes in Washington.

Thanks for thinking of me, Judy. Today, I actually am feeling human again, as this cold is almost gone. There's something about having a cold in 95 degree weather that just really drags you down. I can handle a cold in the wintertime, as snuggling up under the covers and drinking hot tea just seems like the right thing to do but.....hot tea in 95 degree weather just doesn't so a thing for me!!! So....it's good to be back and breathing some of this wonderful "air."

I would imagine that clowns have a lot of bad days at work!!! Some of them get chased by kids, some get chased by long horned steers and some probably have terrible foot aches from those big, ugly shoes...lol! If I were a clown and felt the need to cheer myself up, I think I would just squeak my horn. For some reason, there is just something about those red, bicycle type horns and that squeaky sound they make that always makes me smile. Oh, I would also reach in my pocket and bring out a big bunch of flowers and pass them on to someone that looked really sad. I think that would definitely make me feel better!

You know, we really never have to say "goodbye" to our loved ones, as they are always with us in our heart. Such a nice thing for the gentleman to do in rememberance of your Mom! I'm glad your Mom was there with you when you really needed her.

((((((((((((((((((Val)))))))))))))))))))) Re-read Randy's post when you feel like this, as it has a powerful message. I think we all have second guessed ourselves when we think back to those last months, weeks and days and have wondered if we had everything in the right perspective and if we did everything we possibly could. I spent so much time letting all of those "what ifs" run through my mind and I finally came to the conclusion that I had done everything I possibly could have done to save Dennis' life. There was nothing more that could have or should have been done. During your Mom's illness, you were a young lady that was already handling more than most people can handle.....new baby, husband away in the service. Val, you were always there for your Mom. Your posts here always showed us the love and dedication you had for her.

Do you think that clowns ever have bad days at work? If you were a clown and were having a bad day, what would you do to cheer yourself up?

THE OLDER CROWD:GRANDMA AND GRANDPA WERE WATCHING A RELIGIOUS HEALING PROGRAM ON TV...... THE EVANGELIST CALLED TO ALL WHO WANTED TO BE HEALED, TO PUT ONE HAND ON THE TV AND THE OTHER ON THE BODY PART THEY WANTED HEALED... GRANDMA HOBBLED TO THE TV AND PUT ONE HAND ON THE TV AND THE OTHER ON HER ARTHRITIC HIP.. GRANDPA MADE HIS WAY TO THE SET AND PUT ONE HAND ON THE TV AND THE OTHER ON HIS CROTCH... GRANDMA LOOKED AT HIM WITH DISGUST: "YOU JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND, YOU OLD COOT.....THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO HEAL THE SICK, NOT RAISE THE DEAD

Just wanted to hop in and apologize for being so quiet for the past few days. I've had one hack of a cold and have felt lousy since last Wednesday. I should be back on track with GTKY in the morning. Ann

I'm so very sorry.

An Old Farmer's Advice: * Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. *Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. *Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. * A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. * Words that soak into your ears are whispered...not yelled. * Meanness don't jes' happen overnight. * Forgive your enemies. It messes up their heads. * Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you. * It don't take a very big person to carry a grudge. * You cannot unsay a cruel word. * Every path has a few puddles. * When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty. * The best sermons are lived, not preached. * Most of the stuff people worry about ain't never gonna happen anyway. * Don't judge folks by their relatives. * Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. * Live a good, honorable life. Then, when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time. * Don't interfere with somethin' that ain't bothering you none. * Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a Rain dance. * If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'. * Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got. * The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin'. * Always drink upstream from the herd. * Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment. * Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin' it back in. * If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around. * Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. -- Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight... he'll just kill you.

MARTHA STEWART: Don't throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces. MAXINE: Leftover wine??????????? HELLO!!!!!!!

A pirate walked into a bar and the Bartender said, 'Hey, I Haven't seen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible.' 'What Do you mean?' said the pirate, I feel Fine.' Bartender: 'What about the Wooden leg? You didn't have That Before.' Pirate: 'Well, we were in a Battle and I got hit with a cannonball, but I'm Fine now.' Bartender: 'Well, OK, but What about that hook? What happened To your Hand?' Pirate: 'We were in another Battle . I boarded a ship and got Into a sword Fight. My hand was cut off. I Got fitted with a hook. I'm Fine, Really.' Bartender: 'What about that Eye patch?' Pirate: 'Oh, one day we Were at sea and a flock of birds Flew over. I looked up And One of them pooped in my Eye.' 'You're kidding,' said the Bartender, 'you lost an eye Just from bird Poop?' Pirate: 'It was my first day With the Hook.'

Earl and Bubba are quietly sitting in a boat fishing, chewing tobacco and drinking beer when suddenly Bubba says, "I think I'm gonna divorce my wife - she ain't spoke to me in over 2 months." Earl spits, sips his beer and says, "Better think it over........... women like that are hard to find.."

Yep...we can do this!!!!

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((Carleen)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I have the same feelings...almost identical. While reading your post, I realized that your words could have come from my heart. I think what your feeling, although unique to you, is something we all experience when losing that "one love of our life." We all move on, in different phases and ways, but we all want back what we've lost. Sometimes, I reflect on the old phrase...."tis better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all." I do believe those words. Although I miss him with all my heart, I would never have wanted to miss the opportunity to have such a wonderful love in my life. Just know and remember that we are all here for you and for each other. We have all been so inspired by the true loves that we have read about from members of this board. You and Keith truly shared the kind of love that so many people search for but few ever find.

Oh yes, Judy...we could definitely pull this off!!! My house is literally 5 minutes from I-95. If we're meeting after your appointment, you guys could take 520 or 528 to get back over to I-95. That would only be about a 20 minute drive north for us to meet up with you. Or if you want to come up I-95 before Orlando, we could do that too. I would even say we could meet halfway but there's nothing (and I do mean nothing) between Orlando and I-95. Of course, if we drove over Orlando way, we could meet up witn Muriel and her hubby. So, if you're making the trip, let's put on our thinking caps.

Although my first reaction was to say ER....just because of George Clooney and those absolutely beautiful eyes....I would have to say MASH. I love MASH and I still fall asleep almost every night watching MASH reruns. Hawkeye would definitely be my surgeon of choice because of his wonderful humor and bedside manner. Of course, Alan Alda isn't hard on the eyes, either.

If you needed an operation, who would you rather have operate on you: The Cast of ER The Cast of Quincy The Cast of Mash Key factors.....cleanliness, bedside manner, ability to assess what went wrong afterwards

Donny...this is great news!!! Wow, we have a celebrity among us. I'm so proud of you!!! Please keep us posted on this one. Mike...glad you have a new puter! The prices on computers are really dropping now and I think I'm going to be needing one soon myself. Like you, I think of how much $$$ I could save every month but being online with friends is just one of those personal pleasures that I would have a very hard time giving up.

Good morning, Gang!!! OMG...it's hot here this morning. When I opened the front door to go out to my car, the heat just pushed me backwards. Yesterday was actually a rain free day but it was just too hot to do anything outside. Judy, don't think for a minute that my bad luck thingie has headed for the Keys. Don't know if I told you guys that now I need a new set of tires for the Explorer. Anyone got any coupons...lol? Glad the boat is fixed so the guys can get some fishing time in. I love fishing in the Keys. Dennis and I used to trailer the boat to Islamorada, put the boat in the water and go to the Keys. So, I hope everyone had a good Monday. I was going to say "great" but, considering it's Monday, "good" is about as much enthusiasm as I can get. Stay safe in your little corner of the world..... Ann

The people I find most annoying are the ones that always think they know everything and think their way is always the right way. They are never open to suggestion, even if the new suggestion may make things easier of smoother. They are the ones that always dominate a conversation and never listed to other people. Can you tell that I have someone in particular that I'm talking about??? Yes...it's a man...lol! Not my hubby!!!

What do you think is the most annoying thing people do?

Good morning, Y'all !!! Wow, I think I'm having a Paula Deen morning , Y'all. Of course, I'm from Tennessee. I still say You All....just say it in two syllables now, rather that one. But Paula manages to really throw on the drawl and say "yaul." She sounds like she's talking about a UHaul truck and leaving out the letter "H." Now, how I got off on a Paula moment, I'll never know. Judy, it sounds like your weather down in the beautiful Florida Keys is much the same as your neighbors to the north. We are very wet here. The ground is completely saturated with water. My grandaughter had her little sand bucket and shovel in the yard a couple of days ago and when she dug into some dirt, she actually hit water...lol! It's been this way for a while and I really am concerned about flooding if we get a major tropical system anytime soon. Well, as you all know by now, it's my favorite day of the week. I love Friday's. There's just always something special in the air on Fridays, wherever you work. So, I'm on my Friday get-the-heck-out-of-here countdown! So, is anyone wants to count down to 3:00 with me, please feel free!!! Nothing big happening this weekend. I may go with my friend to play bingo this afternoon. Not the greatest thing to do but it's cheap and the jackpots are big!!! Then tomorrow, we have officer installation at our American Legion Post. It's 100 degrees here, the installation is at 1:00, our building was built in 1929 and the A/C leaves a lot to be desired AND my uniform must weigh a ton.....and that's just the shirt. But, it will be nice. Tomorrow is DIL's birthday and son is taking her to dinner and a concert so we will be doing what we love most in the world....babysitting. I hope all my friends have a wonderful Friday in their little corner of the world!!!

Yep Randy...it sounds just like Marvin!!! Thanks for making us think of Marvin!!!

Thanks for the compliment, Maryanne. Yep...that was last year. Thanks for all of the great tips. Unfortunately, our LAUX is a small group and it's hard to get a lot of participation. We don't have anyone that is sports connected, unfortunately. I have asked for donations from several places and still have a ton more to go. Suggestions.....keep 'em rolling. I know we have some really creative people here!!!