Freaky Friday rants and raves 8-20-04
 

rant: Some of the best USA basketball players think the Olympics are below them and didn't show up to play on the team. Its unbelievable how we are losing.

rave: The opening ceremony was FANTASTIC. The best I have ever seen.

Rave: How 'bout that Paul Hamm? What a great comeback!

Rant: My friends get to see my oldest daughter in Missouri Sunday and meet her suitor before we have had the privilege!

Rave: They get to deliver our care package, though.

Lee Ann

Rave: I'm off this weekend AND Monday!! Woo hoo!! (I worked last weekend).
Rant: A lot of fights on Fodors lately. It's like a bad accident. You know you should not look but you keep on looking when you see there were more replies. You keep telling yourself not to look and not to say anything, but then you fail at some point.
I admit I egged on one person on one of threads. It was just irresistible (I think that last line was kind of a rave).
Rave: I still love Fodors and PLEASE try NOT to get a fight going on this thread! :-)

Rave: It's Friday, and we have a weekend full of plans with good friends.

Rant: Another fund raiser brought home by son last night...makes it one per each of my kids (3) last week...atleast I'm batting 1000!

Rave: It's the DH's birthday! Woo-hoo! He's excited, thank goodness.

Rave: Headed to the mountains tomorrow to meet my oldest and dearest friends. Grew up across the street from each other and now we live 300 miles apart.

Rant: It's supposed to rain all weekend!

Rave: Irishfest this weekend! My 20th year as a volunteer bartender at the best party in Milwaukee. I can't tell you how much fun this always is.

Rant: Clearly we are never going to get a real summer. It's cold, cold, cold!

RAVE: Lost two more pounds this past week, that's 15 pounds in two months!!! (And I've been "on vacation" traveling frequently in that time so I think I'm learning to "live and eat moderately!")

RANT: Sick with sore throat, congestion in August, for Pete's sake!

RAVE: Carly Patterson and the USA gymnasts!!!!!!

RANT: People who are just plain MEAN, and enjoy it! More around than we think....... (Sorry, family issues!)

RAVE: The great ones on this Fodor's board!

Happy Friday, all!

Rave: The Olympic coverage (with the exception of Bob Costas) is so goofy it makes it even more entertaining!

"Here comes a Skill!! OH NO!!! It's a Skill AND and Element!! This is just riveting!!!! This is as THRILLING as I've ever seen!!!"

Rant: The death count from Charley keeps climbing. Please stop.

Rave: Buying gas for $1.689 a gallon in Roswell, GA on Tuesday.
Rant: Paying $2.299 a gallon earlier this montn in East Hampton.

Hmmm let me think...

Rant: Me and the intern are stuck in the office stuffing 1200 envelopes for an event while the rest of the office is in a "Sales Offsite meeting" at our boss' house in the Hamptons.

Rave: At least I have summer Fridays!!

Rave: My BF comes back today after being in South Jersey for a week for sales training.

Rant: That it's hot and sticky and humid today and supposed to rain tomorrow. I was hoping to take advantage of the pool at some point!

Rave: After this weekend I should have nothing left at my old apartment.

Rave: Have a party to go tomorrow.

Rave: Got Yankee tickets for Sept. 2nd, box seats for $20.

Rave: I am finally figuring out my way around Long Island after being a Brooklyn girl all my life.

Everyone have a great weekend!! TGIF!!

Rave: The cranky posters still seem to be in bed this morning!

Rave: My 8 year old son tests for his first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do tonight.

Rant: Can't decide if we should buy a generator or not...stupid hurricanes.

Rave; Carly Patterson took all-around gold, only second US woman to do so.

Rant: Posters said "who?" - and even worse, reportedly make mojitos with sweet 'n low!

Rant: The Olympic judge who tried to steal Piersol's gold medal last night.He should be banned for life.

it's the weekend!! >:D<

rave: been more conscience of my diet this week...seems to be working, i feel better! ((Y))

rave: 10 days to vermont getaway!

rave: it's my mans birthday this weekend. reservations at a super place are made!!

rant: have saved to pay for said dinner.
very broke all summer, but i still have what i need. :">

rant: haven't been to the beach in some time...next weeks rave...planned beach weekend?

rant: despite myself...certain annoying posters in the carribean forum who just won't let up!

rave: who can complain?
:D

RAVE: Our hometown boy Michael Phelps! Everyone in Baltimore is so excited about how well he's done. We're so proud of him.

Rave: No hurricane this week. I now have power. Clean up is going great.
Rant: I still have no cable so cannot watch the Olympics.

Happy Friday everyone ((#))

Rave: The Olympics! I want everyone to win :)

What was the story with that judge??
Rave:
The fun of planning a trip to Portland Oregon. The anticipation of seeing friends there. The anticipation of cooler weather!!!
No Rants, it is too early yet :)

Rant: My DH leaves to teach in London for a term.
Rave: I visit him in October :)
Rave: our Macedonian "son" comes back next week :)

Scarlett, Brandon Hanson was the favorite to win the men's 100 meter breastroke.

Kosuke Kitajima won but on the turn was dolfin kicking underwater.

Jason Lezak and Aaron Peirsol both claimed Japan's gold-medal winner, Kosuke Kitajima, used an illegal kick on his turn; Kitajima edged Hansen 1:00.08 to 1:00.25 after trailing by .04 going into the turn.

It was very obvious he used this kick. Since Peirsol is challeging Kitajima's gold, the judge challenged his gold for the mens 200 meter backstroke as a political statement.

Since disqualifying him would have moved everyone up a notch, Great Britain would have won the bronze in third instead of finishing fourth. Great Britain is now challenging Peirsol's medal reinstatement saying the disqualification was overturned on a technicality.

The technicality was that the disqualification must be in English and it was not in English.

Happy Friday again...
Rant - It is rainy and dreary outside and I leave for a long weekend at the lake in a few hours.

Rave- Everyone at home is healthy. Daughter is settled into her first week of college and loves it.

Rave: I just put my house on the market.

Rant: I'm surprised at how bittersweet it feels: excitement about a new home, yet a sadness about leaving my home of 20 years. I cried when I turned onto my street coming from work and saw the "For Sale" sign on my front lawn. My daughter said my sadness will disappear when I go shopping for "new stuff" for the new place - hope she's right!

Congratulations to all Olympic medal winners, and best wishes to all for a great weekend!

Rant--Posters who retaliate when there is a difference of opinion.

Rave--A local orthodontist who is making professional mouthguards free of charge today for our football team! Gotta love these small towns:)

Rant--Getting a crown this morning.

Rave--Finally some nice cool weather!

Rave - The Olympics. By the end I'll most likely be crossed eyed from watching so much! Great job team USA!

Rant - Hot and humid today in NJ

Rave - All are healthy and well in our home this week.


Still thinking of our Florida friends...

Go for gold!

Rave: ((8)) ... you say delphinus, I say delphinos ... ((8))

Rant: (to "who let the dogs out" substitute lawyers) :p

Really: who recorded our anthem ... Bjork? **==

Rave: I finally got serious about things and joined a gym.
Rant: Now I'm going to have to actually exercise! :o

Semi-rant--Husband in Bandon, Oregon for a 4 day golf outting with buddies this weekend. Links course on the ocean and it looks soooooooooo spectacularly beautiful.

Rant: It took him 16 hours to get there. 6 just between Tampa and Dallas.

Rave: I made him repeat after me: "I will never go to Scotland to play golf without my wife . I will not even think about asking, so help me God." :) He agreed.

Rave: Now I am owed big time and having such fun deciding where I want to go! :D

Rave: We were spared Charley's wrath.

Rant: For those who weren't so lucky.

Rave: Bonnie's lost pounds while on vacation. You go girl!

Rave: Kind friends who make us laugh!!

Rave: It's a beautiful day!!!

Rave: I did my walk early this morning and it's feeling good - 10 lbs so far.

Rave: Leave for Australia at the end of the month!! Really looking forward to this.

Rave: Never had to worry abou the kid's behavior cause they always went with us and actually were good travelers and people-friendly kids. Now they're nice young adults.

Rant: I wish there was more we could do for those poor victims of Charley.

Rave: My parents in Naples got through the hurricane okay, and so did my Florida friends!

Rave: I bought my first Prada bag (early birthday present to me)!

Rant: I'm so relieved and happy after last week that I don't have any this Friday.

Happy Friday Everyone!

Rant: All the poor people in Florida who lost so much due to Charley. I wish them well in their recovery efforts.

Rave: Most of my Fodorite and non-Fodorite friends came out of Charley unscathed.

Have a great weekend everyone! :)

Rave: Watching the Olympics, such talented devoted athletes. So glad all of my kids have athletic talent. DD is a starter on her HS water polo team and works her %^& off every day!

Rant: Still enduring 100 degree weather where we live

Rave: Oldest son is getting certified to be a personal trainer. He wants to own his won Max Muscle after he completes his degree in business at college.

Rant: We have renters at our beach cottage in Seaside, OR for the first time and they don't have a sofa to sit on!!!

Rave: Our cool property manager is taking her daughter's sofa over until our sectional comes in!! That's Oregon hospitality at it's best!

Rant: I haven't even stayed one night there, but everyone else loves it! :(

Rave: I was able to get my daugther's counselor to change her teachers for me! She has her brother's coaches, so they will give her special attention. I love it when they listen to me!!

Rant: Bad air days, when they have to cancel practices outside the air quality is so bad. ( over 200)

Rave: Water polo games, and seeing my daughter's hard work pay off when she's the top scorer and fastest swimmer on the team!! Go Bears!!!

Rant: I still have yet to see the water polo games in the Olympics

Rave: Off on a surfing trip tomorrow!

Rant: School starting Monday, traveling will slow WAY down. :(

Rave: Discovered a wonderful restaurant where we live. Campaginia is the Bluehour of the Central Valley! LOL

Rant: I miss the Oregon Coast

Rave: My middle son mowed both the lawns yesterday without being asked. (What does he want?) :)

Have a great weekend full of travel, food and fun!!! ***kim*** :)

Happy Friday everyone!

Rave: Paul Hamm, Michael Phelps, Carly Patterson.

Rant: US basketball team...should get college players who would appreciate the honor of representing their country..and would play better too!

Rave: Going to Vegas this weekend for a last vacation before school starts!

Rant: School is starting in a week--there goes all my $$$$

Rave: My little sister moving to New York found a shared apartment for $450 a month!

Rant: Psycho week at work!

Rant: Cannot stay awake to see the end of any of the primetime Olympics

Rave: It is Friday!! (I'll ignore the fact that I have to come to the office tomorrow)

Rave-The US Olympic Team. With the exception of the spoiled men's basketball team, they have done a great job and have shown exemplary sportmanship. Way to go team!

Rant-Heard on the radio that the Koreans are now challenging Paul Hamm's win.

Rave-Had a blast at my class reunion!

Rant-School starts Tuesday. Where did summer go???

Rave-Today is my anniversary and my dh bought me breakfast in bed with a red rose.

Rant-People who get upset here about what others post. Just ain't worth it, in the grand scheme of things...

Rant or rave ... you call it!

But Smiley Face is neck-and-neck with Friday rant/rave ... 30-30.

Suggestion: could Fodors add a requirement to post ... must demonstrate proficiency in smiley faces, flags, flowers and cocktail glasses before being permitted to Register.

We need a better selection as well. I'm getting tired of those really teethy grins ... Sigourney Weaver'd feel right at home.

rave: had 3 days off from work and took the kids to Plymouth, MA

rant: it was the trip from hell

rant: all they did was argue and could never agree on anything, was ready to leave by the end of the first day

rant: the weather forecast was for sun and 75 degrees, but changed quickly to cold and cloudy/rainy for 2 of the 3 days

rant: daughter had poison ivy the whole time and I had to share a bed with her, oh and did I tell you she has verbal outbursts in her sleep too? can you say "no sleep"?

rant: she also forgot her favorite teddy bear in the hotel room after I reminded her 3 times not to forget it

rave: the hotel is mailing teddy home to her

rave: lesson learned, will not be taking them anywhere overnight for a while

rave: did see Princess Diaries 2 and got lots of school shopping done though!

rave: everyone else's raves!

Big Rant:
The 2 posters arguing over taking children to nice restaurants - ENOUGH, don't wanna see you or your children in a restaurant after the seeing the ridiculous behaviour displayed here.

Rave: It's Friday finally - going to a festival in the arts district of my city tonight, beautiful weather, good food and lotsa beer! Cheers everyone, have a happy, safe weekend.

Big Rave - Phelps 5 + 2!

Small Rave: ages 2 and 3 are free to eat in public!

Great posts so far-and happy Friday to all!

RAVE: Put up some wood blinds...myself! They look great and I feel very handy.

RANT: Baby girl had shots this week. She's not a fan of the shots.

Hmmm...Rave or Rant? I'm about to win a bet I made yesterday that a particular thread will go over 100 entries!

Rave: my little nephew is 6 months old today!

Rave: goin' flyin' tomorrow (actually weather fears notwithstanding, I did fly last weekend, it was actually pretty decent out - only started to sprinkle on downwind in the pattern)

Rant: summer is almost over! rats!