DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:45 pm
I never said it was permanent.
Dallas Permanent Resident of the Home of the Sanely Insane
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:48 pm
I like the way you think.......
Cheers.
Leo Complete Loss of Marbles
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:50 am
I'm taking a wee break from here, kids! But I'll be back!
Alice, I'll see you over at Fassy's! *kiss*
Y'all be good.
Nay Moderator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:09 am
Can you believe the level of insanity some people have sunk to? Here are three separate reports from an Australian online news channel. I'll post the third one in another thread.
A photo taken by a diver shows Tina Watson on the ocean floor. (AAP)
Queensland's chief prosecutor has defended his decision not to proceed with a murder charge against honeymoon scuba diving killer Gabe Watson.
David Gabriel Watson, 32, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years' jail on Friday after the crown accepted his guilty plea to the lesser charge of manslaughter. He'd earlier pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder stemming from the death of Christina Thomas Watson during a scuba diving trip to the Great Barrier Reef in October 2003 - just 11 days after they married. Watson's manslaughter plea deal shocked Tina's family, the Queensland opposition and the attorney-general of his native Alabama, who were under the impression he would face a murder trial.
Queensland Director of Public Prosecutions Tony Moynihan said the decision to accept Watson's plea to manslaughter "was made after a careful and thorough examination of the admissible evidence, and was not taken lightly". "Given the complex circumstantial nature of the case, Mr Watson's admission that he breached his duty to render assistance to his wife ultimately meant there was no reasonable prospect of proving, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he was guilty of murder," Mr Moynihan said in a statement on Tuesday. Watson could be released from jail after 12 months with good behaviour.
Queensland Attorney-General Cameron Dick said on Tuesday he was considering an appeal. "The matter needs to be given full and proper consideration and in these important matters ... we need to be careful, prudent and sensible so we won't be rushed into a decision," Mr Dick told reporters in Brisbane on Tuesday."We will be making the best decision on all the information available to us."Mr Dick said he'd had no direct contact with any authorities in the US over the possibility of an appeal.
US media reports have said Alabama's attorney-general's office will pursue a murder charge against Watson if they can determine that he hatched the plan to kill his wife in the US state. "If you start a crime here (in Alabama), you may be liable here," said Don Valeska, chief of Alabama Attorney-General Troy King's violent crime division. It's understood Alabama authorities are writing to Queensland authorities, demanding a maximum jail sentence for Watson. If the sentence is not appealed, the Alabama attorney-general's office will build its own case against Watson. That case will likely centre on whether Watson killed his wife because he was the beneficiary of her $US160,000 ($A200,000) insurance policy.
Queensland's Liberal National Party justice spokesman Lawrence Springborg said on Tuesday there was a clear-cut argument for a longer sentence. "It's outrageous the attorney (Cameron Dick) is taking so long to realise that one year's jail for manslaughter is totally unacceptable," Mr Springborg said. "The precedent that this case would set if left unchallenged would undermine our entire justice system."
Tina's father Tommy Thomas on Friday expressed his disbelief at the sentence, describing it as a "total injustice".
Underwater footage taken during Mrs Watson's fatal dive showed her husband swimming away as she sank to the ocean floor.
An autopsy failed to find any pre-existing medical condition to explain her death, and tests proved there was nothing wrong with her diving gear. A coronial inquest found it was likely that Watson killed his wife by holding her underwater and turning off her air supply.
No-one said the quest for eternal youth was going to be easy but, really, does it have to be quite so off-putting? The latest bizarre beauty treatment to hit the United States is the "sperm" facial.
A Norwegian company, aptly named Bioforskning, has synthesised a compound found in the little swimmers and claims the resulting concoction is the ultimate new wrinkle-busting antioxidant. The formula is the foundation for the latest "in" treatment, stateside.
The company has synthesised spermine, an organic compound found in sperm, and used it as an ingredient in its SkinScience range of serums, skin creams and eye creams. New York magazine reports New York City's Townhouse Spa offers spermine treatments, where the cream is slathered over skin then ultrasound and infrared light is used to help the product penetrate the lipid barrier.
This isn't the first time male "by-products" have been touted as a beauty wonder. Cosmetic company SkinMedica made a name for itself when it admitted its TNS Recovery Complex was formulated with harvested foreskin cells.
If the idea of sperm doesn't grab you, how about the bird-poo facial which involves having powdered nightingale faeces slapped on your face. Or what about the snail-secretion facial which has been conjured by Townhouse Spa.
Whatever happened to good old cucumber slices and mashed avocado?
greyeyegoddess Permanent Resident of the Home of the Sanely Insane
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:45 pm
I shouldn't have read these before breakfast....
Leo, come back when you can!
DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:42 pm
I didn't get my bike ride in today, but I did do 2 1/2 hours of yardwork...including mowing and then trimming off 2 trees. I am definitely going to feel the effects of this tomorrow.
I just had my bath and I feel human again. I need a backrub.
Leo, come back when you can.
Nay Moderator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:09 pm
Just for you, Donna:
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.
Emerson
Nay Moderator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:55 am
Something today just makes me want to sing ....
LegoJulie Complete Loss of Marbles
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:06 am
I would have really liked that movie, if it weren't for that "academic" mom who irritated me. My high school valedictorian was a trumpeter, and the salutatorian was a volleyballer. True acedemicians excel in other things that are non-academics. Most math Ph.D.'s I know sing or play instruments or create visual arts. Phbltltltltltltltlt to small minds.
Nay Moderator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:19 pm
There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won't anymore and who always will ...
So, don't worry about people from your past. There's a reason why they didn't make it to your future ...
I do like this, for its simplicity and appropriateness.
greyeyegoddess Permanent Resident of the Home of the Sanely Insane
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Sun Jun 14, 2009 2:19 am
my mantra of late...
DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:17 am
I want coffee.....but with this UTI, I'm afraid to drink it.
Has anybody been listening to/watching coverage of the Iranian election? There's a big uproar on Twitter due to the fact that CNN hasn't been covering it.
On the other hand, I've been following a couple of people who are Tweeting directly from Tehran. One is an Iranian student, and the other is an ABC reporter. There was a picture shared on Twitter of what I can only compare to the one from Tiananmen Square those years ago:
http://tehranlive.org/
Nay Moderator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:53 pm
Donna, thanks for the link.
They are incredible images but did you read that the website had just been banned in Iran by their newly re-elected government?
DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:13 pm
I just saw that. I am not surprised.
DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:29 am
I had every intention of going on a bike ride today, but it has been pouring down rain all morning and it doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon.
Ah well....this UTI is making me not feel very well anyway, so maybe I'll just take it easy and watch some old movies. I can surf the Net for jobs too - if the thunderstorms don't knock out my power, that is.
LegoJulie Complete Loss of Marbles
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:51 pm
You think maybe it's the bike ride that triggered your infection?
DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:55 pm
You're probably right. Which means it's all NAY'S fault I have this infection.
At least I have a good excuse to stay in bed today. I'm going to watch the original Lost Boys again tonight on G4. Right now I'm watching Sci Fi channel.
Nay Moderator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:23 am
LegoJulie wrote:
You think maybe it's the bike ride that triggered your infection?
Zip it, Julie!
DonnaKat wrote:
You're probably right. Which means it's all NAY'S fault I have this infection.
Suck it up, you big pansy!!!
Only kidding, DK. I'm sorry you have that infection BUT it is not my nor the bike's fault.
Blame Butler .... or the alllllcoholllll.
DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:12 pm
Can't blame Butler, he's in NY with all the pretty people.
Can't blame the alcohol, because I really haven't had any.
I did take my bike out again this afternoon. It was only about 20-25 minutes, but it was something. Seeing as how I was in so much pain last night and this morning I could barely move, I'd say that was an accomplishment. I walked a little this afternoon too...okay, so I got about 25 minutes of exercise in. Good enough for the day.
DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:19 am
If you can't see this, here's the link: http://www.snotr.com/video/2630
Strangely enough, it reminds me of this video:
Nay Moderator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Wed Jun 17, 2009 2:45 pm
Was that baby an alien??
You are SUCH a good girl for riding when you are unwell, Donna. Gold sticker from the teacher coming your way!
DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:04 pm
What's really funny is when you play both of those videos AT THE SAME TIME.
I was going to take my bike out today, but it appears we now have a heatwave in the area. The heat index is about 95F now, and tomorrow is supposed to climb to about 103-105F. Plus when you factor in the humidity, I'm sure they will be issuing warnings soon. I'm not sure I want to tax my body like that when I'm still not at 100%. Maybe I'll pop in a Richard Simmons tape and Sweat to the Oldies...in my house, and in my A/C. What's funny is it isn't my legs that are sore from the bike riding, as much as the back of my arms. But it feels great.
Nay Moderator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:20 pm
Now it might sound weird Donna but I also had sore upper arms when I started in January. My masseuse would spend time unknotting my arms and shoulders every couple of weeks and yet I knew I wasn't lifting weights or anything like that.
It's because you're gripping the handlebars too hard. Relax your shoulders and use your back more to hold your body firm.
Don't be using that weather excuse again ....
DonnaKat Head Cheese, Pantry Raider, Your Everlovin' Forum Administrator
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:43 pm
Well, Nay....
Right now the temperature is 93F with a heat index of 104F and very high humidity. They're telling people to stay indoors and not to overexert themselves outside, because it's dangerous. So no, no bike rides for me until this heatwave passes.
I have all the shades drawn, the A/C is running non-stop, all the fans are on and it's still 86F in this house. I'll be glad when the sun goes down so things can at least cool down to a tolerable level.
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Subject: Re: The Clean Panty Thread Vol. 1 Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:11 am
A story to brighten your morning. You have to click on the link to get the full effect of the funniness, because it has pictures.
http://www.andiamnotlying.com/2009/lunch-hawk/
Excuse Me, Waiter…? There’s a Large Bird of Prey in My Soup.
Hey, how was your lunch today? Yeah? Good.
Oh, mine was fine.
Well… there was this one part where A F***ING HAWK FLEW INTO THE RESTAURANT WHERE I WAS EATING, AND LANDED ON MY FOOD.
Yeah. really.
I was sitting at a window seat next to the open door, and my food had just been brought out. I looked down to see this guy (or gal - I don’t know hawks) just standing in the doorway, looking back and forth. After surveying the place for a few seconds, it flapped its way in and up onto one of the empty tables.
The guy working the counter came out, and we were both (slowly and carefully) snapping pictures with our phones. The hawk didn’t react to us apart from turning his head to look back and forth between us — even when said employee said:
“Man, you inna wrong place, bird! Dontchu know this a chicken joint?”
But after few more calm seconds, once we were just standing there trying to figure out what the hell to do next, the hawk leapt up and made a beeline through the air directly at yours truly. I executed what could only have been a remarkably awkward yell-and-dodge maneuver, and turned around to see it standing on my two-piece-with-side-and-soda combo, just chilling and looking out the window wistfully, as though a Sarah McLachlan song were playing in its head.
The hawk just sat there for a little while, getting jerk BBQ sauce all over its talons and looking all emo, until it was spooked by the restaurant’s delivery guy walking in, whereupon it shot past all of us into the kitchen. The counter guy, the delivery guy and I heard a few pots clanging as we debated calling animal control versus just trying to shoo it back out the door, when one of the cooks who was back there caught the hawk with his bare hands, and walked it back outside.
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Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:45 pm
But it feels great.
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