Monday...day thread..."It's been a while..."

[jtyangel]

Long time since I've done a day thread and oh, look, the weather is back to cold and crappy.  I've actually been knee deep in another semester so between that, working out, and the usual, I get tapped out on time. I'm taking a moment from a speech I'm writing to put this up.

TOTD: Speaking of speeches, do you find giving them comfortable for you or are you deathly afraid of speaking in front of people?

For me it depends. I think I like bigger crowds better since people become kind of like a big mass you can't see.  I have a voice that I've been told is kind of well best left in intimate moments in that I usually talk as though I'm talking one on one with someone in private conversation and I have a lower, softer tone to my voice. My main area to work on it projection so that I don't come across as saying things under my breath. Eye contact, I have no problem with. I'll stare someone down any day of the week. 

You?

[Lord Undies]

I am not the least bit shy about speaking in front of groups.  I never have been. 

Once while I was visiting another Lions Club, the tail-twister tried to embarrass me by making me get up and lead the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday".  I had been quiet throughout the meeting, so I guess the lady had assumed I was a meek wallflower.  She got a surprise.

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The weather in north Texas is disturbingly cold for the middle of April.  I attended an outdoors party yesterday and jackets were required.  Not required by the host.  Required by the weather.

It was 34 degrees when I got up this morning.  It should have been around 60 degrees, traditionally speaking.  I am beginning to take this "new ice age" thing seriously. 

[DixieBelle]

It's blustery here today. 41 degrees. it was almost 80 on Sat. Oy!

TOTD: I get nervous when speaking in front of groups if I'm not prepared beforehand.

[jtyangel]

I am not the least bit shy about speaking in front of groups.  I never have been. 

Once while I was visiting another Lions Club, the tail-twister tried to embarrass me by making me get up and lead the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday".  I had been quiet throughout the meeting, so I guess the lady had assumed I was a meek wallflower.  She got a surprise.

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The weather in north Texas is disturbingly cold for the middle of April.  I attended an outdoors party yesterday and jackets were required.  Not required by the host.  Required by the weather.

It was 34 degrees when I got up this morning.  It should have been around 60 degrees, traditionally speaking.  I am beginning to take this "new ice age" thing seriously. 

See...you would scare me Undies. I'd have to put a paperbag over your head so I could speak. 

[Lord Undies]

I am not the least bit shy about speaking in front of groups.  I never have been. 

Once while I was visiting another Lions Club, the tail-twister tried to embarrass me by making me get up and lead the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday".  I had been quiet throughout the meeting, so I guess the lady had assumed I was a meek wallflower.  She got a surprise.

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The weather in north Texas is disturbingly cold for the middle of April.  I attended an outdoors party yesterday and jackets were required.  Not required by the host.  Required by the weather.

It was 34 degrees when I got up this morning.  It should have been around 60 degrees, traditionally speaking.  I am beginning to take this "new ice age" thing seriously. 

See...you would scare me Undies. I'd have to put a paperbag over your head so I could speak. 

Oh my.  I am ugly, but in a cute sort of way.  Sort of like Burt Mustin.   

[Chris_]

Just another day at school, but I don't have to work again until Friday.     

One essay is turned in, another is half-way done, and a third has yet to be started (due on April 30th, though).

TOTD:  I can speak in front of large groups, but only if I prepare enough in advance.  Otherwise, I get very nervous.   Smaller groups tend to make me more uncomfortable, for some reason. 

[jtyangel]

I am not the least bit shy about speaking in front of groups.  I never have been. 

Once while I was visiting another Lions Club, the tail-twister tried to embarrass me by making me get up and lead the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday".  I had been quiet throughout the meeting, so I guess the lady had assumed I was a meek wallflower.  She got a surprise.

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The weather in north Texas is disturbingly cold for the middle of April.  I attended an outdoors party yesterday and jackets were required.  Not required by the host.  Required by the weather.

It was 34 degrees when I got up this morning.  It should have been around 60 degrees, traditionally speaking.  I am beginning to take this "new ice age" thing seriously. 

See...you would scare me Undies. I'd have to put a paperbag over your head so I could speak. 

Oh my.  I am ugly, but in a cute sort of way.  Sort of like Burt Mustin.   

I didn't mean you were ugly

[Toastedturningtidelegs]

I am not the least bit shy about speaking in front of groups.  I never have been. 

Once while I was visiting another Lions Club, the tail-twister tried to embarrass me by making me get up and lead the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday".  I had been quiet throughout the meeting, so I guess the lady had assumed I was a meek wallflower.  She got a surprise.

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The weather in north Texas is disturbingly cold for the middle of April.  I attended an outdoors party yesterday and jackets were required.  Not required by the host.  Required by the weather.

It was 34 degrees when I got up this morning.  It should have been around 60 degrees, traditionally speaking.  I am beginning to take this "new ice age" thing seriously. 

See...you would scare me Undies. I'd have to put a paperbag over your head so I could speak. 

Oh my.  I am ugly, but in a cute sort of way.  Sort of like Burt Mustin.   

So you look like Gus The Fireman from Leave It To Beaver?

[Lord Undies]

I am not the least bit shy about speaking in front of groups.  I never have been. 

Once while I was visiting another Lions Club, the tail-twister tried to embarrass me by making me get up and lead the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday".  I had been quiet throughout the meeting, so I guess the lady had assumed I was a meek wallflower.  She got a surprise.

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The weather in north Texas is disturbingly cold for the middle of April.  I attended an outdoors party yesterday and jackets were required.  Not required by the host.  Required by the weather.

It was 34 degrees when I got up this morning.  It should have been around 60 degrees, traditionally speaking.  I am beginning to take this "new ice age" thing seriously. 

See...you would scare me Undies. I'd have to put a paperbag over your head so I could speak. 

Oh my.  I am ugly, but in a cute sort of way.  Sort of like Burt Mustin.   

So you look like Gus The Fireman from Leave It To Beaver?

Uncle Undies.........................................................Burt Mustin


I report.  You decide.

[jtyangel]

I am not the least bit shy about speaking in front of groups.  I never have been. 

Once while I was visiting another Lions Club, the tail-twister tried to embarrass me by making me get up and lead the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday".  I had been quiet throughout the meeting, so I guess the lady had assumed I was a meek wallflower.  She got a surprise.

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The weather in north Texas is disturbingly cold for the middle of April.  I attended an outdoors party yesterday and jackets were required.  Not required by the host.  Required by the weather.

It was 34 degrees when I got up this morning.  It should have been around 60 degrees, traditionally speaking.  I am beginning to take this "new ice age" thing seriously. 

See...you would scare me Undies. I'd have to put a paperbag over your head so I could speak. 

Oh my.  I am ugly, but in a cute sort of way.  Sort of like Burt Mustin.   

So you look like Gus The Fireman from Leave It To Beaver?

Uncle Undies.........................................................Burt Mustin


I report.  You decide.

Nicole Ritchie, is that you?

[Dixie*Darling]

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I report.  You decide.

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[Toastedturningtidelegs]

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Done 

[Lord Undies]

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I couldn't get it to open.  I seem to be lacking a necessary flash component or some such. 

[Chris_]

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I couldn't get it to open.  I seem to be lacking a necessary flash component or some such. 

You are missing a flash component???   

[Lord Undies]

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I couldn't get it to open.  I seem to be lacking a necessary flash component or some such. 

You are missing a flash component???   

I don't own a long raincoat.

[Flame]

Trying to recuperate from the weekend from hell.

VERY LONG weekend.  Some good, but mostly frustrating.  Baseball all day Saturday ( 9am opening ceremony, to return home from our last game of te day at 8:00).  Youngest son had an awesome day (hence the good), older son, not so much (hence the hell reference).   Then a Basket Bingo fund raiser for dance on Sunday (I'd never HEARD of basket bingo till I arrived here...it's a huge thing, I guess)...9:30 -7:30 for that, although I did actually win once.

Weather is cooler today, but it's not too bad.


TOTD:  I don't mind talking in small settings, never have a problem voicing my opinion at meetings or whatever, though they tend to be unpopular opinions most of the time....formal speeches I don't particularly enjoy, but as long as I'm prepared, I'm fine.  I guess those years of teaching and subbing made speaking in public easier.

[Chris_]

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I couldn't get it to open.  I seem to be lacking a necessary flash component or some such. 

You are missing a flash component???   

I don't own a long raincoat.

I set 'em up.  You knock 'em down.

We'll be here all week folks.   

[Lord Undies]

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I couldn't get it to open.  I seem to be lacking a necessary flash component or some such. 

You are missing a flash component???   

I don't own a long raincoat.

I set 'em up.  You knock 'em down.

We'll be here all week folks.   

Try the veal.  It tastes like chicken.

[Chris_]

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I report.  You decide.

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I couldn't get it to open.  I seem to be lacking a necessary flash component or some such. 

You are missing a flash component???   

I don't own a long raincoat.

I set 'em up.  You knock 'em down.

We'll be here all week folks.   

Try the veal.  It tastes like chicken.

..so does Spotted Owl.   

[jtyangel]

What has become of the day thread? 

[Chris_]

What has become of the day thread? 

Well, you started it!   

[asdf2231]

Light duty today.  Some cleaning, a Dr.'s appointment earlier.  Dishes later.

Sunny and warm today!

TOTD

Scares the crap out of me but I do fairly well at it.

[jtyangel]

What has become of the day thread? 

Well, you started it!   

Oh, that's it...blame the girl

[BEG]

Unlike what Undies said, I think the weather today is actually quite beautiful, it's 65 and not a cloud in the sky.  I think the difference between today and this weekend was it was windy as hell this past weekend and today there is hardly a breeze. 

I went to the dentist again for two new crowns.  The shot didn't numb me enough so he gave me more, I ended up being numb to my nose.  I swear it felt like he was using a jack hammer in my mouth at one point. 


TOTD:  I can speak in front of anyone when I know what I'm talking about inside and out.  I wouldn't be a good politician as I can't bullsh*t my way through something by pretending I know what I'm talking about when I don't.

[DixieBelle]

^Obama, is that you?