What would Joan do?

[CigarGal]

Okay gals-here is our banter thread. I know the pass thread has been used for all sorts of conversation, but what will we do when the pass ends?

Joan. the initiator of the famous "chubby" pass has tossed the gauntlet. When faced with any dilemma in life we must ask ourselves "What would Joan do?"

Let this be our rallying cry! WWJD! :tu

[CigarGal]

Here's the first problem....I am getting my hair cut this morning and I can't decide to wash my hair first or be lazy and let the hairdresser do it. What do you gals think??

[GKitty217]

Absolutely brilliant!!

I'll tell you what Joan would have done, she'd have snuggled that pass. Not just the chubby... the whole thing!

[CigarGal]

Absolutely brilliant!!

I'll tell you what Joan would have done, she'd have snuggled that pass. Not just the chubby... the whole thing!

I think she did and she just isn't telling ;)

[smokeyscotch]

Here's the first problem....I am getting my hair cut this morning and I can't decide to wash my hair first or be lazy and let the hairdresser do it. What do you gals think??


[Walks in with cootie containment suit on] Joan would have a cup of coffee, brush her hair, and put it up in a way as to be comfortable under helmet. She would walk into the salon, helmet in hand. She would then confidently shake that hair out and let the stylist shampoo it. "Be catered to", she would say.

[Lets one cootie out of suit] [Fade to Black]

[GKitty217]

[Walks in with cootie containment suit on] Joan would have a cup of coffee, brush her hair, and put it up in a way as to be comfortable under helmet. She would walk into the salon, helmet in hand. She would then confidently shake that hair out and let the stylist shampoo it. "Be catered to", she would say.

[Lets one cootie out of suit] [Fade to Black]

For a cootie-ridden boy, he seems to have embraced the philosophy of Joan completely.

Personally, I get much enjoyment from the hairwashing. Especially if they do it right and use their fingernails. *swoon*

[DUCK]

What a great thread!

**remember Joan we are laughing WITH YOU not AT YOU....
Okay, maybe some of us are... Just remember we love you...

~QUACK!!!

[Mrs.Smokinpoke]

Oh, I love this idea!
OK, I have one for ya Joan:
Yesterday I was at a conference, and at lunch time we had a huge line to get our food. After a group of us made it through the food line, we had to walk through a crowded conference room to get to a table to eat. When our table was seated, the lady next to me dropped her fork on the ground... now I ask, WWJD?? Would the 5 second rule apply? Would it be nessessary to walk back thorugh the crowded room again? Maybe no one else saw the fork on the ground....? WWJD? :)

[vstrommark]

If you make that bumper sticker, I know a friend of Joan's and mine in Cairo who would buy several, right Bubba?

[DUCK]

Okay... Here's one:

I can't get KASR's poker friends to put the lid down on the toilet, I even have resorted to post a sticky note on the back of the tank.

But alas, I still find one or both lids up all the time.

What would Joan do?

[EvanS]

What would Joan do?

I find the question entirely TOO open-ended and therefore must refrain for fear of banishment. But I certainly look forward to checking in every so often :D

No doubt revelations will abound!!!

[smokeyscotch]

I can't wait to see what Joan says/does when she chimes in. This thread is a great idea. There will be much good reading here.:chk

[CigarGal]

Okay... Here's one:

I can't get KASR's poker friends to put the lid down on the toilet, I even have resorted to post a sticky note on the back of the tank.

But alas, I still find one or both lids up all the time.

What would Joan do?

Super glue!!!

[CigarGal]

Oh, I love this idea!
OK, I have one for ya Joan:
Yesterday I was at a conference, and at lunch time we had a huge line to get our food. After a group of us made it through the food line, we had to walk through a crowded conference room to get to a table to eat. When our table was seated, the lady next to me dropped her fork on the ground... now I ask, WWJD?? Would the 5 second rule apply? Would it be nessessary to walk back thorugh the crowded room again? Maybe no one else saw the fork on the ground....? WWJD? :)

Where is Joan??

On this one I think if no one saw it hit the floor I would just wipe it off with my napkin and move on. You know that is all they do to them in the kitchen is pass a towel over them.

[Joan]

:r

O.M.G.

:r

I can not beLIEVE you kids...

:r

Oh man.... THIS is what I get for leaving the laptop at home today! Took the dirt bike, didn't feel like carrying a bag...

:r

When I can stop [gasp] laughing so hard [gasp] I'll get back to you...

:r

Oh oh oh, Marianne... [gasp] oh! :r You've been A BAD GIRL! Go to my room! :D

[Joan]

Oh, I love this idea!
OK, I have one for ya Joan:
Yesterday I was at a conference, and at lunch time we had a huge line to get our food. After a group of us made it through the food line, we had to walk through a crowded conference room to get to a table to eat. When our table was seated, the lady next to me dropped her fork on the ground... now I ask, WWJD?? Would the 5 second rule apply? Would it be nessessary to walk back thorugh the crowded room again? Maybe no one else saw the fork on the ground....? WWJD? :)


Joan would offer the colleague her own fork. Because Joan knows you don't need a fork to enjoy your martini lunch. :tu

[Joan]

Okay... Here's one:

I can't get KASR's poker friends to put the lid down on the toilet, I even have resorted to post a sticky note on the back of the tank.

But alas, I still find one or both lids up all the time.

What would Joan do?


Joan would pour another Laphroaig and forget about using that particular commode when the boyz are in the house.
:al

[CigarGal]

Joan would offer the colleague her own fork. Because Joan knows you don't need a fork to enjoy your martini lunch. :tu

How true! *smacks forehead* Why didn't I think of that?

[Joan]

[Walks in with cootie containment suit on] Joan would have a cup of coffee, brush her hair, and put it up in a way as to be comfortable under helmet. She would walk into the salon, helmet in hand. She would then confidently shake that hair out and let the stylist shampoo it. "Be catered to", she would say.

[Lets one cootie out of suit] [Fade to Black]

For a cootie-ridden boy, he seems to have embraced the philosophy of Joan completely.

Personally, I get much enjoyment from the hairwashing. Especially if they do it right and use their fingernails. *swoon*

:tu GO GKITTY!

Actually, Joan visits the salon, Studio 904, maybe once a year, preferring to cut her own hair as she taught herself to do from necessity on the stern of a rolling fishing boat off the Fairweathers in the Gulf of Alaska using a king salmon flasher for a mirror and her razor sharp hunting Kershaw, uh, 'inappropriately'.

But yeah, on those rare salon visits she lets the tattooed shampoo boy do ALL the work. YEAH!

[smokeyscotch]

What would Joan do if you gals let this thread die? I sure was looking forward to some Joan Banter.:chk

[King James]

Super glue!!!

that's just mean spirited... haha. I will enjoy reading this thread

[SvilleKid]

:tu GO GKITTY!

Actually, Joan visits the salon, Studio 904, maybe once a year, preferring to cut her own hair as she taught herself to do from necessity on the stern of a rolling fishing boat off the Fairweathers in the Gulf of Alaska using a king salmon flasher for a mirror and her razor sharp hunting Kershaw, uh, 'inappropriately'.

But yeah, on those rare salon visits she lets the tattooed shampoo boy do ALL the work. YEAH!

Now, I'm impressed! Forget the other stuff here, what's important is that Joan knows her knives!

[68TriShield]

Now, I'm impressed! Forget the other stuff here, what's important is that Joan knows her knives!

Careful Joan,Cliff is easily impressed...(Read:easy)












:D

[CigarGal]

Careful Joan,Cliff is easily impressed...(Read:easy)










:D

I keep my Kersaw in my tackle box-ever try to cut the head off a 5 lb smallie? I wonder if it will work on my chin whiskers?? Thanks for the heads up, Joan!:tu

[Joan]

Now, I'm impressed! Forget the other stuff here, what's important is that Joan knows her knives!

Oh man, that was the sweetest handling folder, fit my small girly paws perfectly! Wicked WICKED little knife that made very short work dressing out a 170lb deer....

*sigh*

THAT story is probably better left for the hunting threads!

[CigarGal]

Just some girl type banter to bump the thread...Hey girls-You out there!!!!

:chk :chk

[Darrell]

Just some girl type banter to bump the thread...Hey girls-You out there!!!!

:chk :chk

No, but I'm here. I have a sweet Kershaw with assisted opening. Ohhhh breaking the law, breaking the law. :r

[GKitty217]

Knife talk in the girly thread?!?! What is this world coming to?

Helloooooo chicas... and Darrell

[Darrell]

Knife talk in the girly thread?!?! What is this world coming to?

Helloooooo chicas... and Darrell

Hi. What you don't like knives? :r

[GKitty217]

Hi. What you don't like knives? :r

No, I like knives. I just didn't realize they fell under the category of "girly banter".

[Darrell]

No, I like knives. I just didn't realize they fell under the category of "girly banter".

What if I use it to cut cheese for cheese and crackers? More girly for ya?

[GKitty217]

What if I use it to cut cheese for cheese and crackers? More girly for ya?

:r much better.

[Darrell]

:r much better.

I'm SO glad you approve. :r

[GKitty217]

So, Darrell... why you hanging out in girly-land?

[Darrell]

So, Darrell... why you hanging out in girly-land?

I like girls. :dr

and, I'm bored. :r

[vstrommark]

So, Darrell... why you hanging out in girly-land?

Dunno about Darrell, but I hang out here in hopes of becoming Joan's boy toy once she becomes rich and famous.

[GKitty217]

I like girls. :dr

and, I'm bored. :r

Well, it's all well and good that you like girls, but the important question is do girls like you?

Boredom killer:
www.jigzone.com (http://www.jigzone.com)

[Darrell]

Well, it's all well and good that you like girls, but the important question is do girls like you?

Boredom killer:
www.jigzone.com (http://www.jigzone.com)

Not every single one, but I do fine. :gn

[CigarGal]

Dunno about Darrell, but I hang out here in hopes of becoming Joan's boy toy once she becomes rich and famous.

Why wait???

[vstrommark]

Why wait???

snork! Good going Marianne, I just about dropped my punch margarita on the floor laughing. You'll get yours in a day or two :tu

The real reason is that I'm not sure Joan will share me with you once we hook up :D

[Joan]

snork! Good going Marianne, I just about dropped my punch margarita on the floor laughing. You'll get yours in a day or two :tu

The real reason is that I'm not sure Joan will share me with you once we hook up :D

[roaring giggles]

WWJD?

Joan learned in kindergarten about the gracious sharing of toys, early and often. [very VERY big evil grin]

[Darrell]

:r

You are out of control, Joan.

[GKitty217]

[roaring giggles]

WWJD?

Joan learned in kindergarten about the gracious sharing of toys, early and often. [very VERY big evil grin]

*scribbling notes furiously*

[CigarGal]

[roaring giggles]

WWJD?

Joan learned in kindergarten about the gracious sharing of toys, early and often. [very VERY big evil grin]

I skipped kindergarten. I guess that says a lot about me.

[Joan]

I skipped kindergarten. I guess that says a lot about me.

Yes. That explains a lot.

[snork!]

Actually, seriously Marianne, mi chubby es su chubby!


Ooooo.... I'm feeling all warm and flushed now, like I need to plan and host a chubby party! Yeah! A brand new chubby for every girl, I would even volunteer a couple of boyfriends or five to serve as cabana boys, you know, fixing us our mojitos, buffing and painting our nails, providing towels and massage...

DON'T BLAME ME! LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE MARIANNE! :)

[Darrell]

[snork]

I just felt like doing that.

[GKitty217]

Joan,

What is the recommended uniform for cabana boys? I've heard conflicting standards and I'd hate to offend my friends by attiring my pool staff in something inappropriate. I thought a speedo was the right thing to buy, but my friend said cabana boys should only be clad in thongs. Which is correct?

Sincerely,
Torn in KC

[macjoe53]

Okay... Here's one:

I can't get KASR's poker friends to put the lid down on the toilet, I even have resorted to post a sticky note on the back of the tank.

But alas, I still find one or both lids up all the time.

What would Joan do?

Joan would probably ignore it because she would recognize that it is more important for men to lift the toilet sit than it is to put it back down...

This thread makes me smile!!!!!

[CigarGal]

Joan would probably ignore it because she would recognize that it is more important for men to lift the toilet sit than it is to put it back down...

This thread makes me smile!!!!!

Then again, maybe Joan doesn't care if the seat is up or down...I think that her mind is on loftier things-like what next to do with her Kersaw???

[CigarGal]

Joan,

What is the recommended uniform for cabana boys? I've heard conflicting standards and I'd hate to offend my friends by attiring my pool staff in something inappropriate. I thought a speedo was the right thing to buy, but my friend said cabana boys should only be clad in thongs. Which is correct?

Sincerely,
Torn in KC

Dear Torn.

I think speedos are passe these days. Thongs are nice, escpecially if your parties have a certain theme to them. This is the 21st century! Go with what feels good!

Not Joan

[Joan]

Then again, maybe Joan doesn't care if the seat is up or down...I think that her mind is on loftier things-like what next to do with her Kersaw???

Hey! I think I answered that one already. :tu That cool knife is long gone though, dang it.

While dressing out that ginormous deer I suffered an attack of the stupids. I mean, at the time the idea of hacking through the large bones of the carcass with the wee Kershaw sounded like it would work okaaay, particularly since I could not locate the hacksaw at that moment amid all the fishing gear on the boat.

The end came when I stuck the pelvic bone spot on. Ouch! I let go. The blade made that cartoon sproing-y sound and oscillated itself right out of the deer, flew upward in a perfect arc over my head and cleared the rigging into Lisianski Inlet, kerPLOOP! ARGH! [!!!!!!!]

Now, I AM a certified Divemaster, but 60 fathoms of 40F water, in November, even for a well loved knife, does not sound like a way big hoopy fun party dive. To me. [shrug]

In the dark at ~300' under, it's probably rusted into just about nothing by now. RIP Wee Kershaw! :-/

[Joan]

Dear Torn.

I think speedos are passe these days. Thongs are nice, escpecially if your parties have a certain theme to them. This is the 21st century! Go with what feels good!

Not Joan

Aaaah, yes! Marianne brings up an important topic in successful cabana management about which I am valiantly educating: lack of uniforms.

WWJD?

Joan requir^^^ encourages her cabana boys to shake their moneymakers au naturale.

Going the Joan Way means no Speedo jealousy, no fighting over who's thong is larger or smaller, every CB's mojito muddler is easily accessible for everyone's enjoyment, and that drycleaning expense disappears! :tu

[The Professor]

Aaaah, yes! Marianne brings up an important topic in successful cabana management about which I am valiantly educating: lack of uniforms.

WWJD?

Joan requir^^^ encourages her cabana boys to shake their moneymakers au naturale.

Going the Joan Way means is no Speedo jealousy, no fighting over who's thong is larger or smaller, every CB's mojito muddler is easily accessible for everyone's enjoyment, and that drycleaning expense disappears! :tu
I wish I could have come up with an answer as good as that. BRAVO, Joan. :tu

[DriftyGypsy]

Aaaah, yes! Marianne brings up an important topic in successful cabana management about which I am valiantly educating: lack of uniforms.

WWJD?

Joan requir^^^ encourages her cabana boys to shake their moneymakers au naturale.

Going the Joan Way means no Speedo jealousy, no fighting over who's thong is larger or smaller, every CB's mojito muddler is easily accessible for everyone's enjoyment, and that drycleaning expense disappears! :tu


Yes, but this could lead to Muddler envy amongst the CB's...

[CigarGal]

Yes, but this could lead to Muddler envy amongst the CB's...

Some group therapy may be required...

[The Professor]

Some group therapy may be required...
One can only hope, Sista! ;)

[Mrs.Smokinpoke]

Yes, but this could lead to Muddler envy amongst the CB's...

:r :r

[vstrommark]

Yes, but this could lead to Muddler envy amongst the CB's...

Reluctantly, I must withdraw as Joan's cabana boy. I just don't want to be intimidating all the others. :D:D:D

[madurofan]

Sounds a lot like Key West on any given weekend......

:r

[DriftyGypsy]

Reluctantly, I must withdraw as Joan's cabana boy. I just don't want to be intimidating all the others. :D:D:D

So you don't want to muddle through this... :D

[CigarGal]

Reluctantly, I must withdraw as Joan's cabana boy. I just don't want to be intimidating all the others. :D:D:D

Wow! What a noble gesture!:tu

[vstrommark]

Wow! What a noble gesture!:tu

You might even say that it was big of me. :hn

[CigarGal]

You might even say that it was big of me. :hn



:bn :bn shame!!!

[DriftyGypsy]

You might even say that it was big of me. :hn

Not really... it's just a little thing... :D

[vstrommark]

Not really... it's just a little thing... :D

Fenton, you bastage! :tu

[Joan]

Reluctantly, I must withdraw as Joan's cabana boy. I just don't want to be intimidating all the others. :D:D:D

[pout!]

WWJD?

Joan does not play favorites; she appreciates each cabana boy equally well, and individually according to their unique gifts.

:tu

[Zoomschwortz]

My vote for #1 thread is "What would Joan do?".

Can't let this one die.

Now what would Joan do today?

[CigarGal]

Finally have the power back on!! Five feet of snow in our little town. Now, my choice today is to shovel snow or play bridge...what would Joan do??

[vstrommark]

Finally have the power back on!! Five feet of snow in our little town. Now, my choice today is to shovel snow or play bridge...what would Joan do??

I'm pretty sure that Joan would find a strapping high schooler to do the shoveling and then join you to play bridge, twister, or whatever.

[Zoomschwortz]

I have got to ask a question.

WWJMTS? or Why would Joan move to Seattle?

After reading your post's, I see you have lived in Alaska and your Grand Mother lived in Lewis County (much quieter than Seattle). To me, these places would be like heaven.

WWJMTS where you have a better chance of seeing little old men wearing a short dresses, fish net stockings and red pumps than you do seeing deer, fish and wildlife?

[CigarGal]

Ah Seattle! I've been there a few times and it is a beautiful place, teetering on the edge of the wilderness. I think I would prefer to live outside the city-don't like the crowds. I wonder also what brings an adventerous gal like Joan to the concrete jungle.

[Joan]

Finally have the power back on!! Five feet of snow in our little town. Now, my choice today is to shovel snow or play bridge...what would Joan do??

I'm pretty sure that Joan would find a strapping high schooler to do the shoveling and then join you to play bridge, twister, or whatever.

Mark's got Joan pretty well figured out! :tu

Bridge or Twister? Hmmm... depends on who's playing! :r

Oopsie, that marg went down scary fast! :D

[Joan]

I have got to ask a question.

WWJMTS? or Why would Joan move to Seattle?

After reading your post's, I see you have lived in Alaska and your Grand Mother lived in Lewis County (much quieter than Seattle). To me, these places would be like heaven.

WWJMTS where you have a better chance of seeing little old men wearing a short dresses, fish net stockings and red pumps than you do seeing deer, fish and wildlife?


Well Ken, I like to think I had my golden years first, you know like eating dessert first, living the way I wanted, where they PAY you to haul beautiful salmon in over the rail, those flashing silver, muscular sixty pound Kings, red, rigid ice cold Sockeye almost too stiff to clean, bringing in my own venison.... yeah. That's it.

Rest of the story best told over beer. :D

[GKitty217]

When a co-worker is behaving like an insolent child, which is the better course?

A) Be the bigger person and ignore their immature behavior.
B) Pretend they don't exist and spend the whole day hiding in your cubicle.
C) Press their proverbial buttons until they throw themselves on the floor and throw a fit complete with kicking and crying.

Personally, I'm leaning toward C, but I don't want to make an office faux pas and that is usually a direct route to the unemployment line and I like my monies.

Sincerely,
Opressed in KC

[vstrommark]

When a co-worker is behaving like an insolent child, which is the better course?

A) Be the bigger person and ignore their immature behavior.
B) Pretend they don't exist and spend the whole day hiding in your cubicle.
C) Press their proverbial buttons until they throw themselves on the floor and throw a fit complete with kicking and crying.



D) Ask them if they lost their binky

[GKitty217]

D) Ask them if they lost their binky

:r

Good call, mark... I may have to do that!

[vstrommark]

:r

Good call, mark... I may have to do that!

But be nice. Offer to help them find it.

[Joan]

When a co-worker is behaving like an insolent child, which is the better course?

A) Be the bigger person and ignore their immature behavior.
B) Pretend they don't exist and spend the whole day hiding in your cubicle.
C) Press their proverbial buttons until they throw themselves on the floor and throw a fit complete with kicking and crying.

Personally, I'm leaning toward C, but I don't want to make an office faux pas and that is usually a direct route to the unemployment line and I like my monies.

Sincerely,
Opressed in KC

D) Ask them if they lost their binky

Amateur... heh heh...


WWJoanDo?

Joan would 16) Rise above whatever they're doing; they're bad behavior is none of your business. It's all about them anyway and not about you...

Butt then, for the egregiously clueless gits, it's...:mn:chk===>>> iv.) PRANK TIME! <<<=== :chk:mn

By day, Joan tries to pass as just another faceless office bureaucrat. She has created and executed a LOT of really REALLY good pranks for said office. Effected anonymously, a good prank will have oh so much more than the desired result. :D

This will take some creativity on your part, OiKC. Think hard and long on this. Take lots of notes.

For example, ask yourself which of their favorite workplace relics would look great encased in fifty pounds of resin!

Do they spend all day on the phone talking with their proctologist? Show them how everyone apprciates that by stealthily loading the mouthpiece with some fresh and yummy shrimp paste!

And everyone loves donuts! Before delivering them to said coworker's desk, and this is crucial, OiKC, be sure to wear rubber gloves when snapping all those Polaroids of those tasty pastries propped lovingly in the crack of your ass. No fingerprints are good fingerprints!:tu

Have fun, OiKC! Because that's what Joan Would Do!

[vstrommark]

Yo Joan, you coming down for the big party tomorrow? Might have a stick or two with your name on them.

[macjoe53]

Amateur... heh heh...


WWJoanDo?

Joan would 16) Rise above whatever they're doing; they're bad behavior is none of your business. It's all about them anyway and not about you...

Butt then, for the egregiously clueless gits, it's...:mn:chk===>>> iv.) PRANK TIME! <<<=== :chk:mn

By day, Joan tries to pass as just another faceless office bureaucrat. She has created and executed a LOT of really REALLY good pranks for said office. Effected anonymously, a good prank will have oh so much more than the desired result. :D

This will take some creativity on your part, OiKC. Think hard and long on this. Take lots of notes.

For example, ask yourself which of their favorite workplace relics would look great encased in fifty pounds of resin!

Do they spend all day on the phone talking with their proctologist? Show them how everyone apprciates that by stealthily loading the mouthpiece with some fresh and yummy shrimp paste!

And everyone loves donuts! Before delivering them to said coworker's desk, and this is crucial, OiKC, be sure to wear rubber gloves when snapping all those Polaroids of those tasty pastries propped lovingly in the crack of your ass. No fingerprints are good fingerprints!:tu

Have fun, OiKC! Because that's what Joan Would Do!

Hmmmm! But I have taken and squirted hot sauce into the jelly donuts...

[DriftyGypsy]

You know... one raw scallop inside a computer case... well... your cubicle isn't next to theirs I hope...

[Joan]

Yo Joan, you coming down for the big party tomorrow? Might have a stick or two with your name on them.


Dag! Overbooked this weekend some time ago, but if something gives or is canceled, I'll be there in the Herf Bus. :mn

[CigarGal]

Yo Joan, you coming down for the big party tomorrow? Might have a stick or two with your name on them.

Party? What party??

[vstrommark]

Party? What party??

25th wedding anniversary / re-wedding for very close friends. I'm providing the herfing pavilions.

[gamayrouge]

What's this chubby I keep hearing about?

[If Joan had a question I have a feeling she'd just ask it!]

[GKitty217]

25th wedding anniversary / re-wedding for very close friends. I'm providing the herfing pavilions.


What's a herfing pavillion and where can I get one?

[CigarGal]

What's a herfing pavillion and where can I get one?

Special at Costco??

[vstrommark]

What's a herfing pavillion and where can I get one?

http://www.ezup.com/

Great and portable!

[Joan]

25th wedding anniversary / re-wedding for very close friends. I'm providing the herfing pavilions.

Dag... my Boise visitors just called, they just hit town----and I'm still in my pjays! Urk!

Ah well, you kids will have at least as much fun without the Bubba there to throw the corks on the roof! :al
I will squeeze the honorees the very next time I see them.

[Joan]

What's this chubby I keep hearing about?

[If Joan had a question I have a feeling she'd just ask it!]


:sl


"Move along, there's nothing to see here, this is not the thread you're looking for."

[GKitty217]

http://www.ezup.com/

Great and portable!


WOOT!! I needs to get me one of them.

[vstrommark]

Just a quick note. Joan's grandmother passed away a few days ago. I know that many here would like to send condolences.

You've always had a special place in my heart, Joan, and that special place is sad for you right now.

--mark

[GKitty217]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss, Joan. You're an awesome lady and I hate to think of you in pain. Know you're treasured. **HUGS**

[CigarGal]

I thought our girl was being pretty quiet. Tough news, Joan. Prayers for your family.

[Joan]

What Would Joan Do?

She'd cry her eyes out and polish off two liters of vitamin V.

THEN she'd try to stop feeling sorry for herself at losing her beloved Gram, her own private guardian angel of forty years.

http://www.pbase.com/joanmarie/image/28275154/large.jpg

Helen Parsons Neilson, 3/14/1916 - 2/24/2008

RIP my hero, my champion, my best friend.

[WyoBob]

Helen Parsons Neilson, 3/14/1916 - 2/24/2008

RIP my hero, my champion, my best friend.

Your grandma looks like someone I would have liked to have known. I had a very special grandma, too. Many pleasant memories. I'm sorry for your loss.

WyoBob

[bazookajoe]

Nice little sparkle in her eyes - reminds me of my grandma. Deepest sympathies for your loss Joan.

[CigarGal]

Great photo to go along with great memories. Welcome back Joan. Know that you have our prayers.

[SUOrangeGuy]

I'm sorry for your loss Joan. I lost my grandma 2/13 and can understand how you feel right now. I hope it was a peaceful passing.

[DUCK]

Helen Parsons Neilson, 3/14/1916 - 2/24/2008

RIP my hero, my champion, my best friend.

My grandmother is all I have left in my family that I am really close to. The loss of my Nana would be horrible, lots of hugs. ~Jamie

[Joan]

Thank you everyone for the public and private thoughts and prayers. It has helped me so much the past week. I can look at her picture now without the heaving sobs. She'd kick my ass, too, if she could see my pity party!

I'm going to wait and organize the memorial in late summer, when her favorite wild blue huckleberries (WBH) are ready for picking in MT near the Great Divide where she was born and raised.

Thanks again! You guys and gals are GREAT!

[big smoochies]

[Mrs_Txdyna]

Thank you everyone for the public and private thoughts and prayers. It has helped me so much the past week. I can look at her picture now without the heaving sobs. She'd kick my ass, too, if she could see my pity party!

I'm going to wait and organize the memorial in late summer, when her favorite wild blue huckleberries (WBH) are ready for picking in MT near the Great Divide where she was born and raised.

Thanks again! You guys and gals are GREAT!

[big smoochies]


That sounds like the perfect way to pay homage to someone who meant so much to you, as I can tell your Gramdmother did.

I hope you're holding up well Joan, you certainly sound like your spirits are beginning to lift, hang in there lady. :tu

[CigarGal]

Hey Joan-it's been quiet here...how about a picture of your bike? would love to see your ride.

[Joan]

Hey Joan-it's been quiet here...how about a picture of your bike? would love to see your ride.

Which one? :)

My favorite little blue pony, "Blueberry":
http://www.pbase.com/joanmarie/image/27522324.jpg

If I ride to DWhitacre's herf, this is the one I'll take. :ss

[vstrommark]

Which one? :)

My favorite little blue pony, "Blueberry":
If I ride to DWhitacre's herf, this is the one I'll take. :ss

Where are the racks for the beer kegs? :tu

[CigarGal]

Sweet ride...love the color...can't wait to see the accessories-it is important to accessorize:tu

[Joan]

Sweet ride...love the color...can't wait to see the accessories-it is important to accessorize:tu

+1!!

I love showering my motorcycles with gifts. It makes them SO happy! :D

[Joan]

Sorry I've been neglecting my S and BOTL this week. It's been a challenging winter, to be sure.

WWJD when her favorite kitty bites it?

She'd put up some nice pics and have a few stiff lady's drinks, THAT'S what she'd do.

http://www.pbase.com/joanmarie/cats

IMNSHO, my new favorite stiff lady's drink, vodka and RedBull(R) really hits the spot. Thanks Sparky for the recipe! :tu

[bobarian]

Sorry to hear about your cat, Joan.
There are two Nor Cal herfs coming up that you may be interested in attending. Looks like we are targeting a May date for Richard's place in Redding.(Waiting for mithstrike to confirm the dates of his visit) and August up at Marianne's place. Hope to meet you at one of these herfs!

[Joan]

Sorry to hear about your cat, Joan.
There are two Nor Cal herfs coming up that you may be interested in attending. Looks like we are targeting a May date for Richard's place in Redding.(Waiting for mithstrike to confirm the dates of his visit) and August up at Marianne's place. Hope to meet you at one of these herfs!

Why thank you Mister B! If

Gawd, I loved that wee blond kitty. There's been something like a mirth vacuum in the house this week but it's getting better.

Working on my next bomb really helps, and it also helps that it's an unusual, Girlie Stylie type. :D With out of towners and parties this weekend I'm hoping it will launch on Monday. YEAH!

[vstrommark]

Sorry I've been neglecting my S and BOTL this week. It's been a challenging winter, to be sure.

WWJD when her favorite kitty bites it?

She'd put up some nice pics and have a few stiff lady's drinks, THAT'S what she'd do.

http://www.pbase.com/joanmarie/cats

IMNSHO, my new favorite stiff lady's drink, vodka and RedBull(R) really hits the spot. Thanks Sparky for the recipe! :tu

Oh Bubba, I've been tied up with stuff so didn't see this until today.

Our hearts go out to you and the entire family. Wish we were closer so could hug in person.

[Joan]

Our hearts go out to you and the entire family. Wish we were closer so could hug in person.

Thank you Darling Mark. [smoooch]

What Would Joan Do after the stiff lady's drink phase?

Joan would find herself something, new, sharp, fast and shiny, like a box fresh Rapala!

http://www.pbase.com/image/95296879.jpg

:z
If the weather's better next weekend, I'll ride it on home from Hippieville.
:):):):):)
(if you're around Pland, I'll give you a shout.)

[madurofan]

Thank you Darling Mark. [smoooch]

What Would Joan Do after the stiff lady's drink phase?

Joan would find herself something, new, sharp, fast and shiny, like a box fresh Rapala! :z
If the weather's better next weekend, I'll ride it on home from Hippieville.
:):):):):)
(if you're around Pland, I'll give you a shout.)

Woo-Hoo. FJR's rock

[Joan]

Woo-Hoo. FJR's rock

YEAH! You are SO right! I've had semi-wood for them since 8/02 after sitting on the first one to make it this far NW.

Except for stock hard bags, the stop-retracting windscreen mod, and a fancy leather tank half-bra, it's in bone stock but perfect condition.
Or so I believe. :tu

I see much farkling in my future! :r

[CigarGal]

YEAH! You are SO right! I've had semi-wood for them since 8/02 after sitting on the first one to make it this far NW.

Except for stock hard bags, the stop-retracting windscreen mod, and a fancy leather tank half-bra, it's in bone stock but perfect condition.
Or so I believe. :tu

I see much farkling in my future! :r

I need a translator over here.

[madurofan]

YEAH! You are SO right! I've had semi-wood for them since 8/02 after sitting on the first one to make it this far NW.

Except for stock hard bags,(Luggage looking pieces on the back) the stop-retracting windscreen mod,(Stock FJRs have a built in feature that drops the windscreen to is lowest point when you turn off the bike. Very annoying when it has taken you a 100 miles to get it just right) and a fancy leather tank half-bra,(Piece of leather that covers the back half of the tank so it doesn't get all scratched up, probably got a cool built in map holder) it's in bone stock but perfect condition.
Or so I believe. :tu

I see much farkling(The act of buying and installing cool custom bits on a bike to personalize it) in my future! :r

There you go Marianne:r

[CigarGal]

Thank you sir!

[Joan]

There you go Marianne:r

HA! Perfect translation, MF!

As for farkles, I'm thinking really simple ones for now like a Heatroller (a rheostat for adjusting the heated clothing output), and maybe some hand guards for the wind and rain.

I used to ride with a big screen Garmin GPS which is really nice when riding across the desolate places in the middle of the night... we'll see if I feel like a new one for this bike.

[happy shiver] :chk:chk:chk

[madurofan]

HA! Perfect translation, MF!

As for farkles, I'm thinking really simple ones for now like a Heatroller (a rheostat for adjusting the heated clothing output), and maybe some hand guards for the wind and rain.

I used to ride with a big screen Garmin GPS which is really nice when riding across the desolate places in the middle of the night... we'll see if I feel like a new one for this bike.

[happy shiver] :chk:chk:chk

Decided that I missed my cup holders:r

Just bought an 86 Venture

[Joan]

Decided that I missed my cup holders:r

Just bought an 86 Venture

<major snork>

I'm with friends in Eugene right now; the bike store that has my bike opens in half an hour just a mile down the road.

[happy happy happy]

[HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!]

Ooof. I should have stopped at one cuppa. :D

And DAG! Vstrommark is outta town so... no Portland herf for me today during the ride home. I packed CigarGal's lovely Parti Black in case the opportunity presents. :ss Thanks again, Marianne! [smooochie]

[HAPPY!]

[CigarGal]

So how was the maiden voyage? You need to get acquainted with Bigwave-he is in Portland.

[Joan]

So how was the maiden voyage? You need to get acquainted with Bigwave-he is in Portland.

Yes, sometime VERY soon I will make a Portland herf. :cb

Just got in an hour ago:

http://www.pbase.com/joanmarie/image/95561055.jpg

Managed to turn 225 miles into 600 on the way home. :tu:tu:tu

[madurofan]

Yes, sometime VERY soon I will make a Portland herf. :cb

Just got in an hour ago:

Managed to turn 225 miles into 600 on the way home. :tu:tu:tu

Woo-hoo, New toy ride.
I only got about 300 in this weekend.:D

You liking the riding position? I thought they were a bit cramped, but that comes with being too tall.

[Joan]

Woo-hoo, New toy ride.
I only got about 300 in this weekend.:D

You liking the riding position? I thought they were a bit cramped, but that comes with being too tall.

OH YEAH! I LIKE IT! :chk

I'm 5'6" with regular sleeve and inseam and it is purrrrrfect. Of course I can't flatfoot it---thankfully got over that requirement quite some time ago. Most of the FJR riders I know are about 6'.

It definitely has a little less leg room than the KLR, an R80GS and R1100GS, about the same as the BMW R65, but more room than the R100RS I delivered to SE Oklahoma a couple years go, and also more leg room than an R1100RT.

Still need to tune the front damping some as there was a little unnecessary chattering while carving hard over in fast bumpy sweepers, BUT a cross country trip is in the making. If I left tomorrow my only additions would be a throttle lock, GPS, and directions to all the herfs from coast to coast.:ss

Oh! And BAIL MONEY. :r

[Joan]

WWJoanDo?

She would do something bad.

She would loan some other man who is NOT Vstrommark, her dirt bike.

:mn

What could I say? I have so many bikes... He is a really good guy, had to sell his bikes off a while back to cover their toddler's cancer treatment bills and he WALKED to my house carrying his riding gear, helped me put the bags and stuff on it, AND gave me a HUGE and unexpected bag of tasty smokes.

Okay, maybe it wasn't such a bad thing. He looked supremely happy riding down the driveway.

But I'll have to make it up to Mark somehow. :D

[vstrommark]

But I'll have to make it up to Mark somehow. :D

Pat? Can't argue with that. You're a special sweetie, BJ. Gotta dig to the bottom of the cooler for something special to give ya tomorrow. :tu

[Joan]

Pat? Can't argue with that. You're a special sweetie, BJ. Gotta dig to the bottom of the cooler for something special to give ya tomorrow. :tu

[blush]

You would do the same a hundred times.:)

He said a little birdy told him which Tatuaje, AF, Onyx, HdM, Perdomo and LFD to poke in that 12-er. I'm blaming YOU! :ss


Say... 'bout time for you to start collecting bikes again, Mr. Peg Scraper. :D

[CigarGal]

Hey Joan! What would you do if you had a grandaughter who was trying to get her boyfriend to move out and the little pr!@k won't go???? I'm thinking this may neccesitate a trip to Seattle.

[Joan]

Hey Joan! What would you do if you had a grandaughter who was trying to get her boyfriend to move out and the little pr!@k won't go???? I'm thinking this may neccesitate a trip to Seattle.

Hmmmm....if this were Joan... depends on which name is on the lease or mortgage.

If it's the rent/mortgage is in MY name, I wouldn't mess around with 'trying to get the boyfriend to leave.'

No, if I asked him to git, gave him a reasonable time frame and he was unwise enough to disregard my request... he'd find his crap on the sidewalk in a few minutes. If he gave me any guff, the LEO's are just a phone call away. I might call them anyhow just to let them know I was moving Mr. Freeloader's bags o' treasures outside and would appreciate a little supervision.

You want me to have a nice chat with the dirtbag?

:cb

[Mister Moo]

In the never-ending battle to decide what to fix first as a room subsides and walls begin to crack, WWJD?

Foundation jacking, french drain or both?

[vstrommark]

Hey Joan! What would you do if you had a grandaughter who was trying to get her boyfriend to move out and the little pr!@k won't go???? I'm thinking this may neccesitate a trip to Seattle.

Change the locks. Works every time. Have her get some friends to help her move the BFs stuff out to storage of some kind and then get the landlord to change the locks or change them herself if she owns the place.

If it could get nasty, file for a protective order first. The police will enforce the protective order aggressively.

[CigarGal]

Hmmmm....if this were Joan... depends on which name is on the lease or mortgage.

If it's the rent/mortgage is in MY name, I wouldn't mess around with 'trying to get the boyfriend to leave.'

No, if I asked him to git, gave him a reasonable time frame and he was unwise enough to disregard my request... he'd find his crap on the sidewalk in a few minutes. If he gave me any guff, the LEO's are just a phone call away. I might call them anyhow just to let them know I was moving Mr. Freeloader's bags o' treasures outside and would appreciate a little supervision.

You want me to have a nice chat with the dirtbag?

:cb
I like the idea...a little muscle is always impressive. We told her to change the locks and hopefully that will be a big step for her. She moved his stuff out once and he moved it back in...supervision sounds feasable. I will let you know if we need the troops!

The lease is in her name.

[Joan]

In the never-ending battle to decide what to fix first as a room subsides and walls begin to crack, WWJD?

Foundation jacking, french drain or both?


Joan would move to higher ground, because of all those years on anchor watch. :D

[Joan]

I like the idea...a little muscle is always impressive. We told her to change the locks and hopefully that will be a big step for her. She moved his stuff out once and he moved it back in...supervision sounds feasable. I will let you know if we need the troops!

The lease is in her name.


Roger!

It's a really wet, windy day here in the Emerald City. Perfect for tossing clothes, cd's, or someone's prized Marlboro swag collection out in the street.

:D

[Mister Moo]

Joan would move to higher ground, because of all those years on anchor watch. :DYes... water, like gravity, always wins doesn't it?
:mad:

[ScottishSmoker]

Joan...that is your bike! That is AWESOME! I used to own a 1972 BMW R65/5...I absolutely loved it...I now have no bike, but two Bimmers...I am jealous!

[Joan]

Joan...that is your bike! That is AWESOME! I used to own a 1972 BMW R65/5...I absolutely loved it...I now have no bike, but two Bimmers...I am jealous!

Oooo! The /5's! I LOVE the large tank /5's, might have to get one soon for a dedicated, no-fairing, barhopping cafe bike. Yeah. That's the ticket!

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0892876247.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Mmmmm.... slash 5... YUMMMM!

You know, it's not too late as cool as you were, Mr. ScottishsmokerformerbeemerbikeGuy. :tu

[ScottishSmoker]

Joan, I have thought many times about buying another...however as of late I have become incredibly smitten with the Triumph Bonneville...thanks to the coolest man ever...Steve McQueen...

I have though thought about another BMW bike...the 2000 BMW R100RL...a limited edition produced in honor of the past R bikes....also no windscreen/cafe appearance bike...plus it would match my BMW 528i so well...

[Joan]

Joan, I have thought many times about buying another...however as of late I have become incredibly smitten with the Triumph Bonneville...thanks to the coolest man ever...Steve McQueen...

I have though thought about another BMW bike...the 2000 BMW R100RL...a limited edition produced in honor of the past R bikes....also no windscreen/cafe appearance bike...plus it would match my BMW 528i so well...

Oh YES! The R1100RSL? That is one sexy bike! I know a couple of those. NUM-ERS! If only I liked that riding position a little more (and the modern beemers) I'd have one too, in a youtoob minute. :tu

Can't go wrong with a Bonny, though; it's got character PLUS.

Mmmmm... bikes!

[Joan]

Say, sorry I've been away, just BIZZY.

Today, have the afternoon off renewing my CS donation, trying to catch up on email while sitting out back under actual sun in the "orchard" (two mature apple trees and some grass) on a blanket with the remaining cat.

Got a nice half bottle of '03 pear wine, a homemade wrap of fresh organic baby spinach, kalmata olives, matoes, splash of balsamic, and Pt Reyes Blue... YUM!

And after that... which cigar? I'm thinking one of these two year old grassy/springy Silas I've been handing out to new herfers who don't know the difference---until they have one. The cellaring has done them a world of good!

Aaaaaaah.... summer!

[vstrommark]

Say, sorry I've been away, just BIZZY.

Today, have the afternoon off renewing my CS donation, trying to catch up on email while sitting out back under actual sun in the "orchard" (two mature apple trees and some grass) on a blanket with the remaining cat.

Got a nice half bottle of '03 pear wine, a homemade wrap of fresh organic baby spinach, kalmata olives, matoes, splash of balsamic, and Pt Reyes Blue... YUM!

And after that... which cigar? I'm thinking one of these two year old grassy/springy Silas I've been handing out to new herfers who don't know the difference---until they have one. The cellaring has done them a world of good!

Aaaaaaah.... summer!

You still have time to come and meet CigarGal at the herf at my house this afternoon, you know :D

[jquirit]

Plus you know you want to drink whisky with me.. out of Mark's stash! :D

[Joan]

you Still Have Time To Come And Meet Cigargal At The Herf At My House This Afternoon, You Know :d

Wth??? Argh Argh Argh! I Can Not Be Missing No Party!!!

[ScottishSmoker]

Welcome back Joan....I just figured with summer here, your BMW is getting its tires run off...

[Joan]

Welcome back Joan....I just figured with summer here, your BMW is getting its tires run off...

I wish! Poor little beemer is waiting on essential bits from the motherland across the pond for more than a month already. Foo.

Good thing there's more than one bike in my garage! :ss

[pnoon]

I wish! Poor little beemer is waiting on essential bits from the motherland across the pond for more than a month already. Foo.

Good thing there's more than one bike in my garage! :ss

Don't be a stranger!

[Joan]

Don't be a stranger!

Hey! I've been BIZZY! Er.. BUZZY!

I mean, I've been getting to know my brandy new cordless 'tool' really well! He's red and black and has a fancy 36v motor and TWO LiFePo batteries! I've dubbed him "Buzzy".

Now that I don't have to worry about that pesky electrical cord I have a free hand for a good cigar while taking him for a 'spin'. We are quite a sight together in the weeds!

:r

[CigarGal]

Hey! I've been BIZZY! Er.. BUZZY!

I mean, I've been getting to know my brandy new cordless 'tool' really well! He's red and black and has a fancy 36v motor and TWO LiFePo batteries! I've dubbed him "Buzzy".

Now that I don't have to worry about that pesky electrical cord I have a free hand for a good cigar while taking him for a 'spin'. We are quite a sight together in the weeds!

:r


TMI?? Perhaps???

[WyoBob]

Hey! I've been BIZZY! Er.. BUZZY!

I mean, I've been getting to know my brandy new cordless 'tool' really well! He's red and black and has a fancy 36v motor and TWO LiFePo batteries! I've dubbed him "Buzzy".

Now that I don't have to worry about that pesky electrical cord I have a free hand for a good cigar while taking him for a 'spin'. We are quite a sight together in the weeds!

:r


By golly , Joan, you're a pistol! When I first logged on to my e-mail this am, the notification of your message with text was the first thing I saw. I about lost a mouthful of coffee:) Thanks for giving me a smile that will last most of the day!

WyoBob

[Joan]

By golly , Joan, you're a pistol! When I first logged on to my e-mail this am, the notification of your message with text was the first thing I saw. I about lost a mouthful of coffee:) Thanks for giving me a smile that will last most of the day!

WyoBob

[giggle giggle] My work here is done.

Buzzy Factoid: after fully charging out of the box, one 36v LiFePo battery lasts exactly 14:32.

<yawn>

It's a Good Thing(R) I bought an extra battery. :chk

[WyoBob]

[giggle giggle]
It's a Good Thing(R) I bought an extra battery. :chk

Shame on you :):):):)

WyoBob

[CigarGal]

No shame in that. Another example of Girl Scout training. Always be prepared!

[Joan]

b.: She so cool!

II) She so hot!

G. If you are good she will take you to her 'cigar dungeon'.

(Pp.7)(a) If you are bad she will take you to her cigar dungeon. :tu

IV. CigarGal knows how to have a good time!

Sec 5: Did I say she cool?

11. She demonstrates gracious SOTL/BOTL hostessness every chance she gets.

A.1,a) you KNOW she hot, right?

D**: She will make you laugh so hard you ____ !


:chk:chk:chk

Thanks again for the Norcal Herf! W000t!

[The Professor]

Dearest Joan,

14:32 seems quick. Have you considered home current and a VERY long extension chord?

Sincerely,
Tina

[Joan]

Dearest Joan,

14:32 seems quick. Have you considered home current and a VERY long extension chord?

Sincerely,
Tina


*sigh*

Darling Tina. That's the point of going cordless.

Actually, now that the batteries are fully conditioned they are running closer to half an hour. Not that I NEED that much battery, but it's nice, you know, because I like to share. :D

Just how many extension cords do you have??

[icehog3]

*sigh*

Darling Tina. That's the point of going cordless.

Actually, now that the batteries are fully conditioned they are running closer to half an hour. Not that I NEED that much battery, but it's nice, you know, because I like to share. :D

Just how many extension cords do you have??

All of them. ;) :r

[CigarGal]

Now I feel like I am under a lot of press to meet these expectations.

See what happens when you give someone a few cigars:r

[Joan]

Just how many extension cords do you have??

All of them. ;) :r


OooooOOooooOOOOooo! [*blink*] [flutter] :)

That is so cool! I thought I was the only one shopping at Harbor Freight and Toys in Babeland (NSFW!) on the day day, for the same stuff!

Mmmmm... TOOOLZ!

:D

[icehog3]

OooooOOooooOOOOooo! [*blink*] [flutter] :)

That is so cool! I thought I was the only one shopping at Harbor Freight and Toys in Babeland (NSFW!) on the day day, for the same stuff!

Mmmmm... TOOOLZ!

:D

You are making me swoon again, Joan! :D

[Joan]

b.: She so cool!

II) She so hot!

G. If you are good she will take you to her 'cigar dungeon'.

(Pp.7)(a) If you are bad she will take you to her cigar dungeon. :tu

IV. CigarGal knows how to have a good time!

Sec 5: Did I say she cool?

11. She demonstrates gracious SOTL/BOTL hostessness every chance she gets.

A.1,a) you KNOW she hot, right?

D**: She will make you laugh so hard you ____ !


:chk:chk:chk

Thanks again for the Norcal Herf! W000t!

Now I feel like I am under a lot of pressure to meet these expectations.

See what happens when you give someone a few cigars:r


In MSweetBD voice:
Butt... butt... those are observed traits, not expectations.

Okay, add #9> she so humble!

:chk:chk:chk

[Joan]

You are making me swoon again, Joan! :D

"Nurse! Get this man a towel, stat!; he's blown a seal!" :chk:chk:chk

[Joan]

Here I sit in the backyard "orchard", probably the last beautiful summer weekend in Seattle this year, pedaled an easy 25 miles around Alki this afternoon, a late pad kee mao lunch on the route home, shower, two fingers of Bulleit at my fingertips...

Which of these two cigars would you start off the evening:

Padilla 1932 Mad, or DPG Vegas Cubana?

[icehog3]

Here I sit in the backyard "orchard", probably the last beautiful summer weekend in Seattle this year, pedaled an easy 25 miles around Alki this afternoon, a late pad kee mao lunch on the route home, shower, two fingers of Bulleit at my fingertips...

Which of these two cigars would you start off the evening:

Padilla 1932 Mad, or DPG Vegas Cubana?

I am sure I am much too late, so....what did you end up choosing, Joan? :)

[CigarGal]

JOAN!


You're alive!

Long time no post-how are things in Joansville?

[Joan]

I am sure I am much too late, so....what did you end up choosing, Joan? :)

W00t! The DPG Vegas Cubana won out... very tasty. :ss

I don't think a girl could go wrong squirreling away two or three boxes of these in the coolerdor til next year. :tu

(After working on the flashcam issues for HOURS last night discovered during the Sunday stickam dot com Cyberherf, I was beat and hit the rack.)

[Joan]

JOAN!


You're alive!

Long time no post-how are things in Joansville?

Hey, I've just been in other rooms here. TMSAISTI!

Actually I've been outta town pretty much every weekend the past month, but this month I should be home. About 6500 very happy, spirited miles on the FJR1300 since buying it mid April. YESSSSS!

Got to catch up on chores now, however, but that's not all bad, just have to pace oneself: Laundry and cigars! Yard work and cigars! Wrenching and cigars! Beer and cigars! Popping pilz down the cat and... no wait, those two don't go together well. :r