KOEB 11/23/05 -- He's Here! Edition

[Patsy Stone]

Are we?

:loveya:

[SharonRB]

1. I'm shocked!

I thought for sure he'd be gone tonight.

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

2. Me, too!

But he seems full of spit and vinegar already. :) Hi, Shar!

[SharonRB]

3. Are you cooking for tomorrow?

[Patsy Stone]

5. Nope, I'm a fortunate guest.

All I had to do was buy some wine. :thumbsup: You?

[SharonRB]

7. We're going to my mother's

My daughter is flying in tomorrow a.m. Then we have to pick my mother-in-law up and bring her back to our house -- I hate spending time with her, too. We don't have to be at my mom's until 5:00, so we'll have a few hours to kill. So, it's us, my MIL, my daughter, and very pro-Bush friends of my parents' and their really weird daughter.

[Patsy Stone]

39. Oh, Shar.

It's only one day. One really long day. I'll be sending good thoughts up there. It will be over before you know it. I hope there's no political arguments, although I'd say you'll have the upper-hand this year. :hug:

[SharonRB]

41. My father brings up so much stuff that's hard to argue with

I'm just hoping to avoid politics altogether tomorrow.

At least we don't go there until 5:00 -- it shouldn't be more than 3 or 4 hours there. The killing time with my MIL from 1-5 will be the really hard part. At least my daughter will be here and we haven't seen her in about a year and a half.

[Clark2008]

34. Guest at two sets of parents...

Helping my Mom and my future sister-in-law helps hers.

I'm bringing stuffed celery, olives (woo hoo.. so hard!) and mashed potatoes to Mom's for lunch and, well, just the wine to my mother-in-law's for dinner.

Hope you guys have a happy Gobble Gobble Day! :hi:

P.S. Sorry to hear about your MIL, Sharon. I'm so lucky - and in a red state - my parents hate Bush and so do my future parents-in-law.
Ahhh... liberal oasis in Conservastan!

[SharonRB]

35. You have so much to be thankful for this year, Clark

Such a difference from a year ago. Mazel tov to you and Gavin!

[Clark2008]

37. Mazel tov to you, too.

And please read my PS.

:hug:

[SharonRB]

38. As much as I dislike my MIL, at least she's on our side

My parents are the problem. I'm trying to stay away from politics tomorrow, but I know it will be "hard work."

[Clark2008]

42. Ahhhh... I see.

I thought the dislike of the MIL was from politics. I assumed and apologize.

I happen to adore mine - I took her with me to the Women for Ford meeting Sunday.

[SharonRB]

49. No problem. I can understand why you'd assume.

I've never really liked her (actually, I liked her when Dave and I were dating, but not since we've been married). You know how there are some people you just can't stand to be in the same room with? Well, she's one of them for me. She's just very annoying and drives me nuts.

You're very lucky that you like you MIL to be and that you enjoy spending time with her.

[Clark2008]

61. Yeah... I've known people like that.

Mostly for me, it's needy people. People that can and won't. Not the TRULY needy in the real sense.

I'll send you some good karma for the weekend, dear... remember, you're loved here and just think of KO's tie, his snark and his eyebrows every time she gets on your nerves. That should make you smile. :7

[SharonRB]

62. You're making me smile right now, Clark.

I really hope we get to meet in NYC. I know you'll be a newlywed then, but hopefully you can get away for a couple of days to be with us.

[Clark2008]

67. I won't be going... I 'll be going on my honeymoon.

We're not taking our honeymoon until April or May. We're going to Ireland.

I wish I could go, but, alas, money... that evil money.

Maybe if we make it in Atlanta one year, I'll be able to swing down. :)

[SharonRB]

70. We'll miss you, but totally understand why you can't be there

Hopefully we'll do it again in the not-too-far future.

I'll be in Atlanta the first Monday-Wednesday of February for work.

[RevCheesehead]

114. We'll just have to do a summer meet-up in K-nox-ville, then.

A post-wedding, KOEB bash-O-rama, and ceremonial induction rites for Gavin.

[Patsy Stone]

52. Good luck

in your efforts to avoid politics. Discuss the weather -- a lot. Your daughter will be a great reason not to talk to your MIL. :)

[SharonRB]

57. I'm sure my daughter and my MIL will talk a lot, so that will

take some of the heat off of me. At my folks', it will help to have my daughter there, because they'll be focused a lot on her.

[Patsy Stone]

43. You have wonderful things to be thankful for.

:hug: Have a great day tomorrow! Soon, we'll all be dancing (okay, virtually) at your wedding!

Happy Thanksgiving, Clark!

[Clark2008]

53. Happy Thanksgiving Pats!!

Gobble, Gobble, Girl!

:hug:

[Patsy Stone]

4. Sounds a little like the position of Congressman Murtha...

Yes, it does, KO. Alright, bad suits all around. Dana, mob boss or what? KO, just because you showed up, doesn't mean I'll accept that frickin' gray suit! :loveya:

[SharonRB]

6. DG will be happy if she gets here

Yes, Dana does looke a little Soprano-ish

[Patsy Stone]

8. Joey Pants

and the same Hair Club for Men look.

[SharonRB]

9. LOL

I love Joey Pants. He always makes such a good gangster. Too bad they killed him off, but he really had to go.

[Patsy Stone]

14. You knew Ralphie wasn't long for that world.

I loved him a Guido the Killer Pimp in Risky Business. :)

[SharonRB]

16. He was great in that one.

And he was great in Momento.

[RevCheesehead]

115. and in "The Fugitive"

"Tell Sam I'm taking my vacation - starting NOW."

[WolverineDG]

27. yes, i am!!

a happy thanksgiving, indeedy!!

:hi: sharon!! sorry to hear you have to spend time with right-wingers tomorrow. :( hope you manage to have a nice day anyway, even if "nice day" means you didn't kill anyone.

dg

[SharonRB]

29. Remember, it's not just my parents' friends

My folks also voted for *, as you know. I think their friends are actually Republicans, though, which my parents aren't.

[WolverineDG]

47. since it's a holiday

i'll let that dissin' of THE gray suit slide on by....

;)

dg

[Patsy Stone]

59. I said "I"

not we. :) That was my personalization of that post. Maybe I need a disclaimer: The contents of this post are solely the views of the poster and are not meant to be taken as an opinion of the KOEB, its staff, or its management. :rofl:

Hey, girl! Happy Thanksgiving. Are you still home? Or did you drive today?

[WolverineDG]

93. we have management????

:wow: i didn't know we were that organized.... ;)

i'm still home. sa is only 2 hours away...straight shot up I35. :) since the turkey won't be on the table until 2, i'm not leaving until 11 or 11:30ish. :)

disclaim all you want, i still won't put up with dissin' THE gray suit (except during the holiday season). ;) although i would like to go on record as saying it's about time he found a tie to go with that shirt.

dg

[RevCheesehead]

116. sorry - we are "unmanagable".

just ask the bartenders.

[SharonRB]

10. Craig looks good

I see you added a photo -- with the tie no less! I wonder what happened to it. He wore it like twice and then never again.

[Clark2008]

11. Dick Cheney is such his name.

A DICK.

And Keith just had a good point about the media.

[SharonRB]

13. Hi, Clark

I thought it was just Pats and me tonight. Nice to see you.

[Patsy Stone]

12. And Craig!

Bonus! "Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain." The "malicious direct quotation." LOL.


Good snark, CC and best suit! :loveya:

[Patsy Stone]

15. What is Harry doing?

I had no idea this happened.

[SharonRB]

19. Me neither.

But then it seemed like I was the only one who hadn't read about the fake FBI e-mails when I got mine today, along with a ton of others with weird attachments. I didn't open any of the attachments, but when I asked this morning if anyone on DU had gotten anything similar, it seemed like I was the last to know.

[Patsy Stone]

24. Yep

I saw the thing about the e-mails, but GD moves so fast that I never seem to be able to catch up on everything.

I heard (on the radio -- not Dan & Keith's show) that aliens are still being held at Area 51.

[SharonRB]

26. LOL

:rofl:

[RevCheesehead]

117. is area 51 the new Gitmo?

And really, I never thought BushCo had the balls to take on the entire galaxy.

[Clark2008]

17. Hi Keith

We know you're looking because you just said "It's on the Internet, right now" and glanced over at us. :7

:hi:

[Patsy Stone]

18. So, if you've seen Broadcast News

Sit on your coat! Thank you.

[RevCheesehead]

20. Hi, Ladies.

I'm here, but with no TV (Mom & Dad are in the living room). And I'm just a bit too pooped to post much.

But I wanted to at least pop in and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving... and to let you know how thankful I am that you are my friends.

:hug: TTTTB :toast: :loveya:

[SharonRB]

22. Hi, Rev!

:hi:

Have a happy, happy turkey day, and don't over do it.

:hug:

[RevCheesehead]

120. Hey, Sharon...

If my brother goes all freeper on me tomorrow, I'll think of you -
and take another sip of wine. Mazeltov! :beer:

BTW - I had my first Cosmo tonight! I even had a second one! :9

[Patsy Stone]

30. Do you pop out at parties?

Are you unpoopular?



Hi, Rev! :hug: Happy Thanksgiving.

[RevCheesehead]

118. Sweetie, darling...

I only "pop out" for a very discreet clientele.

[SharonRB]

32. Is it snowing there?

It is here -- the first of the season. We should have about 3" when it's all through. Not too bad, all in all. It's supposed to be back in the 50s next week.

[RevCheesehead]

40. We had snow this morning.

I posted in the lounge: my brother & the kids showed up here a full day earlier than we expected them... and, at 7:30 a.m. Asshole should know better, but he never called ahead.

Full day in Madison (doctor's visit)... good news: her breathing is improved, ever so slightly (5%). But we are all literally pooped.

Oh, we've just turned on the show. Hooray!

[SharonRB]

46. Oh, that's not good (that he showed up early)

It is good that your mom's breating is a bit improved. Every little bit helps.

[RevCheesehead]

48. Here's the link to my lounge post.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=4341341&mesg_id=4341341

DUers are so creative. :)

[WolverineDG]

51. hi rev!

get a good night's rest & have a happy thanksgiving tomorrow w/the folks! hope your mom is doing well.

thanks for being my friend, too, rev & lending an ear when needed. :)

:hug: :loveya:

dg

[RevCheesehead]

119. and you, mine.

:hug: :loveya:

[Clark2008]

74. Happy Thanksgiving Rev!

:hug:

I'm thankful I'm allowed to call all you smart women (and men) my friends.

[RevCheesehead]

121. Oh, honey - I am so happy for you.

You've been through an amazing rollercoaster ride this year. But your story gives me hope that there ARE wonderful men out there. :hug:

[WolverineDG]

21. and in gray too!!

:loveya:

:hi: pats!

dg

[SharonRB]

23. I knew you'd be a happy little wolverine when you saw the suit

:hi:

[SharonRB]

25. Another Countdown thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2272003

[seito]

28. Hello Everyone

Happy Thanksgiving

I have missed you all :grouphug:

[SharonRB]

31. Hi, Seito

Where have you been? Nice to see you.

[seito]

44. Hi Sharon

Between taking classes and working, I have had to cut back on my DU time :(

It is so nice to see you all.

[Patsy Stone]

33. Woo Hoo!

Lovely to see you! :grouphug:

Happy Thanksgving!

[seito]

56. Hey Pats

I just saw your DU anniversary thread. Mine was Nov 11th. It is hard to believe it has been a year already.

[Patsy Stone]

63. What a long strange trip it's been.

I've met the most wonderful people and found hope when nothing made sense. The fact that I found out I wasn't crazy for thinking there was something wrong is one of the best things about this place.

KOEB and the DUDQ 4 Ever!

[seito]

80. LOL

Didn't they tell you... we're all crazy :crazy:

Seriously, I owe so much to all of you. I am not quite sure how we made it through those dark days.

Just remember, "We Believed" It looks like our prophesies just might come true.

BTW, has anyone seen Sparky lately?

[SharonRB]

85. I've been wondering the same thing.

I sent him a PM two or three months ago, but never heard back from him. I have a feeling he hasn't been on DU. He would have responded, I think.

[RevCheesehead]

98. Hi, Warrior Princess.

Nice to see you back here! :hug:

Sparky is doing well, but kept insanely busy at work. He might just show up here one of these days... :)

[SharonRB]

102. You've been in touch with him?

Have you invited him to meet us in NYC?

[RevCheesehead]

112. Hey, I was only trying to seduce him, not share him!

I'll pass along your message and point him in the direction of our NYC "Absolutely Fabulous KOEB Tour." :hi:

[seito]

113. Happy Thanksgiving Rev

It is nice to be back. No matter how long it is between visits, it always feels just like home.

:grouphug:


To The Ties That Bind :toast:

[WolverineDG]

95. that was my feeling too

my 2nd anniversary is coming up in february, so i'll save the specifics for a post around that time, but like you, pats, i thought i was going nuts, was the only person who felt this way, got pointed in this direction, and there's been no looking back since. :)

glad you are here & that we got to meet in miami!! hope we can meet up again in nyc!!!! :toast:

dg

[SharonRB]

100. I felt the same way when I found DU

It's been a lifesaver for the last year and one of the things I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving. I'm glad we got to meet in DC, DG, and I look forward to seeing you again in NYC.

Among the other things I'm thankful for:
Fitzgerald
The DSM
John Conyers
Barbara Boxer
The leaks coming out of the UK
The MSM finally growing some cojones
*'s sinking poll numbers
Cindy Sheehan
The KOEB
KO and Countdown
Mo Rocca and Michael Musto
Craig Crawford
The GAO report (although I'd be happier if someone was talking about it)
Bill Maher
Jon Stewart
George Clooney

On edit:
That locked door in China that made * look like such a fool.
Brownie who did a "heckuva job"
Michael Scanlon -- he's going to sing such a sweet song when he sings
Harry Reid


That's just a start.

[WolverineDG]

106. would that someone happen to be ko?

:)

i'm thankful for the koeb, a really great group of people (even tho i'm a bit miffed at one right now, that won't last) who i enjoy hanging out with every night.

there's a lot more i'm thankful for this year, but this group is one of the ones at the top. :)

dg

[SharonRB]

108. He's someone for starters

I want everyone to be talking about it. I've e-mailed him twice and no dice. I don't get it. No one wants to touch the story. It seems like something he's jump on.

[WolverineDG]

109. i don't know what to tell ya sharon

there could be a multitude of reasons why no one's touching that story. :shrug:

all i can tell you from my experience is the second you bring up election fraud, people stop listening to whatever you're saying. it's as if they don't want to hear about it because with the overwhelming evidence, they'd have to believe it & that would upset their applecarts too much & take them out of their comfort zone. they'd rather hang on to the myth that all elections are fair & no funny business happened.

dg

[SharonRB]

65. Mine was Nov. 9th

I'm so glad I found everyone here.

:grouphug:

[seito]

83. We are the class of 2004

I think a lot of us found DU right after the election.

[SharonRB]

91. And a lot more have been finding it lately.

So many newbies -- I think there have been almost 1,000 new members in the last week or so.

They each told two friends, and they each told two friends, and so on and so on.

[SharonRB]

36. I just read on another thread

that Daniel Ellsberg was among the protesters arrested in Crawford. Amazing -- he's in his 70s. Bless him.

[Patsy Stone]

64. Yep

I saw it on Lehrer, or CBS Evening News. Astounding. :thumbsup:

[merh]

45. Just wanted to stop in and say hello to all of the KOEB

:hi: Happy Thanksgiving Day to one and all :hug:

And isn't Keef terrific :loveya: Happy Turkey Day Keef :loveya:

:toast: To the ties that bind, thank you all for your love & support & good energies & prayers. :grouphug:

[SharonRB]

55. Hi, merh

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you're doing okay. I know it's been a rough few months for you. Have a very happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully things will keep improving for you.

:grouphug:

[merh]

66. Hello SharonRB!

I had to stop in, I'm home in my femansion watching Keef and I would be remiss if I didn't stop in to share the love and thank you all for your encouragement and support.

I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving Day too. :toast:

That is one of the good things about what has happened to me, the small improvements and treats bring me such joy. Life is simpler and I have learned to appreciate so much. I am blessed and I want to thank you all for being part of those blessings. :hug:

:grouphug: :loveya:

[seito]

58. Happy Thanksgiving Mehr

:grouphug:

[merh]

68. Thank you, seito.

Happy Thanksgiving Day to you too. :hug:

[Patsy Stone]

69. Happy Thanksgiving, merh!

Keef is so good. TTTTB! :toast: :hug: So glad you came home for the holidaze.

[merh]

73. There's no place like home, there's no place like home!

There is no place I'd rather be. TTTTB! :loveya:

And a Happy Thanksgiving to you too. :hug: :loveya:

[Kolesar]

50. Harry Reid had a stroke in August (!)

I did not know that. It makes me sad. I did not really "get" that whole segment. I was a bit distracted by painting.

Hello Keith fans !

[SharonRB]

60. Hi, TBA

:hi:

[SharonRB]

79. I remember when that happened

It wasn't a very serious one.

[Muffstser]

54. He's there! What a treat!

I really didn't expect it, and he is looking GOOOOD!

[Botany]

71. Drive by Blog

Well I guess I can see that only 2 EDVs
are the Fav to me.

I wrote a nice Turkey Day thread
for all to see.

But only 2 could be bothered
to post .... guess the others are to
"stuffy" what with their meet ups
and scones and tea.

Even the Rev didn't post
have I done something to make her Flee?

And Crispin who keeps people in
Bondage even when they have to pee .....
she sees that and goes tee he.

LOL ..... Bad Week for *
1. Germans: Told the admin that curveball was a drunk and
couldn't be trusted prior to bush's Iraqi quagmire
2. English: bush wanted to bomb al Jazeria (spelling)
makes me wonder about all those other Journalists in Iraq
that have been "accidently" killed
3. CIA: 9/21/01 PDB al Qadea had nothing to do with
Iraq and Iraq had zip to do with 9/11
4. bush: Tries to run away through a locked door
5. bush: Has to go to Mongolia to find a place that he is
not hated ... even there he insults the hosts.

BTW I am not watching KO ..... Child unit has the TV.

[SharonRB]

75. Hi, Botany

Have a happy turkey day.

[Botany]

84. I will

I like to cook
Turkey
Stuffing
Mashed Potatoe (Quyale shout out)
Apple Pie
Gravy (w/ cream, giblets, and drippings)
Salad
Strawberry Mousse
Homemade Bread
Cranberries
and other goodies .......

[Olney Blue]

92. What time should I be there?

:toast:

I'll bring some fermented mare's milk.

[Botany]

94. Only if you bring your own Ghur .....

In Mongolia they have Ghurs (spelling ???)
In Tibet they have Yurts

Well I learned something from *'s strange journey

"I hope the camels don't spit on me." He so makes me proud when
shows America's face on the international scene.

[Olney Blue]

99. Yes, I was especially proud when he

beat the shit out of the Chinese olympic cycling team.....

:eyes:

[Patsy Stone]

76. I was late for the meeting

and did not stop to smell the roses.

WPITW: The Intelligent Design Guys! :rofl:

[SharonRB]

78. I think they're also related to those

"the holocaust never happened" guys.

[Olney Blue]

89. Hi Botany!

I hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

[WolverineDG]

96. no reason for me to respond

i'm not a fave edv.

dg

[SharonRB]

97. Hmmmm

:popcorn:

[Botany]

101. Well if you had responed you would be

:rofl:

BTW .... it is FAV not Fave ...... I am wounded to the quick.

[WolverineDG]

103. you're wounded to the quick?

who's been the one consistently left out of the "you're my fav edv" line even tho she supports your efforts to woo the wonderful goddess steph?

ah well, happy thanksgiving anyway, bot.

dg

[Botany]

104. An unspoken love always burns the hottest

B-)

Dr. Smooooooooth is in.

[SharonRB]

105. Good recovery, Bot.

[WolverineDG]

107. ooh, nice try

but you might want to check out the book "he's just not that in to you." that's how loser got his walking papers....

dg

[Botany]

dupe

[Botany]

110. thats the problem .....

..... don't read books like that ..... self fulfilling prophecies ....
You are too smart for that claptrap .....

Besides I can tell from your posts that you have a tender side that
needs to be nurtured just like a delicate rose in order to see your
inner beauty.

got to go ...... paging Dr. Smooth ... paging Dr. Smooth

[RevCheesehead]

122. *ahem*

F-A-V-R-E.

[Botany]

124. He is nice ....

Because now when he passes he lets both teams have a chance @
the ball. :rofl:

Although he does not have the "talent" around him anymore .....

[Olney Blue]

72. Hi everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!

:hi:


I just got back from dinner with an old friend. It's snowing here in Maryland!

[SharonRB]

77. Check out this video from another thread

Funniest thing ever.

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/bushlip.html

[Olney Blue]

86. That's great!!!!!!!

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Patsy Stone]

81. Shatner impersonation.

Marshmallow and Yam, the turkeys. Monica. So nice to see you, lousy story.

[SharonRB]

88. Pointless.

As was the TO story.

[Patsy Stone]

90. Holidayish wishes

Along with Tomkat, the end of the show was fluffy. But, I didn't expect him here, and there was that really nice close-up of him at the end wishing us Happy Thanksgiving.

I count my blessings. :)

[SharonRB]

82. Hopefully the non-turkey turkeys * pardons

will meet a similar fate.

[Patsy Stone]

87. Amen. n/t

[spooky3]

111. Happy Thanksgiving, KeeFans! My parents have turned in and I'm

sneaking in a quick post.

I hope all of you have a lovely and not too fattening (unless you want it to be) holiday, followed by a poll result on Friday showing * is in the 20s.

[RevCheesehead]

123. Have a great Thanksgiving, spooky!

[bunny planet]

125. Sorry, I couldn't post last night.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!! Enjoy that tryptophan and don't argue with Raypublican relatives.

Hugs and kisses.
BP



:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[RevCheesehead]

126. Happy Thanksgiving, Thumper!

Republicans don't argue. They regurgitate. (sorry for that image today!)

[bunny planet]

127. So true, so gross.

Happy Thanksgiving Rev!!!

[Berry Cool]

128. Hope all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

I went to the sis's the day before in anticipation of the Horrible Lake Effect Blizzard that was supposed to obliterate northern Ohio. Let's just put it this way: it was oversold. WAAAY oversold. Even now, there's about an inch on the ground.

So I watched Keith (thank you for showing up, sweetie) and got too lazy to go to the sis's computer and post. What can I say?

It's been a nice holiday, though. Look out, stuffing, sweet potatoes, corn pudding and rutabagas...I'm not finished with you yet. :-)

Don't know if Keith will be back tonight (despite all the "Keith shows you" commercials) but even if he's not, three nights in a holiday week ain't bad. :loveya: