Freaky Friday Rants and Raves, New Years Eve, 2004
Dec 31st, 2004, 09:31 AM
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Rave - Boss decided at last minute to give us all the day off! Nice since he's been on a cruise someplace tropical all week.
Rant: My cold is stil raging, although I got about half my voice back yesterday.
Epic rant: Victims of the Earthquake and subsequent Tsunamis. May the aid the world sends find it's way to the people who need it most.
Rave: Warm-ish weather here in NJ! 50's today with 60's predicted for the weekend!
Rave: Looking forward to spending a fun NYE with friends tonight!
Mini Rant: My in-laws are moving 1 hour south to a new retirement home. I'm happy for them, and their new home is beautiful (with my design help) but we will miss having them 5 minutes away!
Happy New Year 2005 Everyone! Trish
Rant: My cold is stil raging, although I got about half my voice back yesterday.
Epic rant: Victims of the Earthquake and subsequent Tsunamis. May the aid the world sends find it's way to the people who need it most.
Rave: Warm-ish weather here in NJ! 50's today with 60's predicted for the weekend!
Rave: Looking forward to spending a fun NYE with friends tonight!
Mini Rant: My in-laws are moving 1 hour south to a new retirement home. I'm happy for them, and their new home is beautiful (with my design help) but we will miss having them 5 minutes away!
Happy New Year 2005 Everyone! Trish
Dec 31st, 2004, 09:59 AM
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Rant: Salesgirls who say "These ones."
Rant: Lack of auto Spell Check on posts:
Accommodation (two c's and two m's)
Itinerary (not I -ten- erary)
Separate (there is A RAT in separate!)
Rant: The fact that I can't spell "Received" without a poem and disclaimer.
Rave: I am thankful that I and my loved ones have had health and happiness this year, and been lucky enough not to deal with tragedy.
Rave: A friend who had a heart transplant two weeks ago is coming home from the hospital next week.
Stay safe this New Year's Eve, and be greatful for your blessings!
Rant: Lack of auto Spell Check on posts:
Accommodation (two c's and two m's)
Itinerary (not I -ten- erary)
Separate (there is A RAT in separate!)
Rant: The fact that I can't spell "Received" without a poem and disclaimer.
Rave: I am thankful that I and my loved ones have had health and happiness this year, and been lucky enough not to deal with tragedy.
Rave: A friend who had a heart transplant two weeks ago is coming home from the hospital next week.
Stay safe this New Year's Eve, and be greatful for your blessings!
Dec 31st, 2004, 10:08 AM
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Rave
octors Without Borders-our chosen donation group for the most recent absolute disaster.
Rant: The death of so many. The death of one
usan Sontag.
Rant:Working NY Eve but rave: being paid a great deal of $ to do so.
A happy, healthy and peaceful New Year to us all.
octors Without Borders-our chosen donation group for the most recent absolute disaster.Rant: The death of so many. The death of one
usan Sontag.Rant:Working NY Eve but rave: being paid a great deal of $ to do so.
A happy, healthy and peaceful New Year to us all.
Dec 31st, 2004, 10:14 AM
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Rave: My first six months of retirement have been superb, giving me the opportunity for frequest travel and to see my kids and grandkids much more frequently than in the past.
Rant: My SIL being recalled to active duty on Monday. Six months unit training then a year in Iraq.
Rave: My SIL and all the servicemen and women now and in the past who go in harms way for their country.
Rave: JJ5 who knows the real meaning of "devil's advocate".
Rant: Those Fodorites on both sides who seem to think unless you believe as they do, you are evil incarnate.
Rave: The vast majority of Fodorites who treat everyone with civilty and humor.
Rave: All the information and entertainment Fodorville has provided me this year.
Happy New Year to you all. I hope you have a great year.
Rant: My SIL being recalled to active duty on Monday. Six months unit training then a year in Iraq.
Rave: My SIL and all the servicemen and women now and in the past who go in harms way for their country.
Rave: JJ5 who knows the real meaning of "devil's advocate".
Rant: Those Fodorites on both sides who seem to think unless you believe as they do, you are evil incarnate.
Rave: The vast majority of Fodorites who treat everyone with civilty and humor.
Rave: All the information and entertainment Fodorville has provided me this year.
Happy New Year to you all. I hope you have a great year.
Dec 31st, 2004, 10:23 AM
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Rave: It is warm and sunny here in St. Louis - 71 degrees.
I am going to Forest park with my dog gfor a long walk!!
Also, all the great people on this thread!
Rant- the obvious devastation of the Tsunami.
And a personal rant/rave- I had oral surgery this week- ughh, but glad it is over!
I am going to Forest park with my dog gfor a long walk!!
Also, all the great people on this thread!
Rant- the obvious devastation of the Tsunami.
And a personal rant/rave- I had oral surgery this week- ughh, but glad it is over!
Dec 31st, 2004, 10:23 AM
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Wishing a Healthy and Prosperous 2005 to all!
Rave: Schwab Charitable Trust approved my contribution to the American Red Cross's International Response Fund to aid the earthquake/tsunami vics in Asia.
Those who think W's response was inadequate can open their own wallets also (including the fools in the UN and our critics in Europe).
Rant: UAL's pilots trying to scam the US taxpayers for their pensions. I wish I had confidence in the "courts" to protect us.
Rave: The soon to be gone/liquidated USAir - 15 Jan.
Rave: Thin skins when confronted, lol.
Rave: Have not worked in 16 months and have no plans to ever do so again.
Rave: Took my first small IRA distribution @ age 60 1/12 this week.
Rave: SMdA in January.
Rave: In the 70's in DFW.
Rave: Opening many bottles from my great wine cellar recently transplanted to my SO's house.
Rave: The US military - too bad the top/upper leaders are looking more and more like the ticket punchers during the Viet Nam era.
Rave: Great NCAA football - GO NAVY!
M
Rave: Schwab Charitable Trust approved my contribution to the American Red Cross's International Response Fund to aid the earthquake/tsunami vics in Asia.
Those who think W's response was inadequate can open their own wallets also (including the fools in the UN and our critics in Europe).
Rant: UAL's pilots trying to scam the US taxpayers for their pensions. I wish I had confidence in the "courts" to protect us.
Rave: The soon to be gone/liquidated USAir - 15 Jan.
Rave: Thin skins when confronted, lol.
Rave: Have not worked in 16 months and have no plans to ever do so again.
Rave: Took my first small IRA distribution @ age 60 1/12 this week.
Rave: SMdA in January.
Rave: In the 70's in DFW.
Rave: Opening many bottles from my great wine cellar recently transplanted to my SO's house.
Rave: The US military - too bad the top/upper leaders are looking more and more like the ticket punchers during the Viet Nam era.
Rave: Great NCAA football - GO NAVY!
M
Dec 31st, 2004, 12:09 PM
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Rave: Having a loving husband & son.
Rant: While at winter camp this week, teen son had $50 stolen out of his wallet, including a folded up hidden $20 dollar bill. It really bummed him out.
Rave: DH gave him $50 on the way home yesterday.
Rant: The many difficulties we faced in 2004 due to a contractor stealing a sizeable amount of $$ designated for new cabinetry for a huge home remodel we were doing... hopefully the FBI will put him in jail after their investigation.
Rave: The bonus that the client gave us when we completed the job despite the setbacks. It was very generous and helped to offset the loss.
Rave: The global outpouring of love & relief for the victims of the recent disaster in Asia.
Rant: Those who find it necessary to bash our government & it's leaders in the midst of their decision making during this tragedy.
Rave: Fodors Forum and the many hours of blessing it's given me helping others with their travel plans and receiving so much heartfelt information. Many tears and great laughs too. You're family. Priceless. >
<Rave: DH & I, our teen son, my mom, and a dear friend are getting baptized next Sunday. Jesus is the reason!
To everyone, blessings in 2005!
Dec 31st, 2004, 12:14 PM
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With all the devastation from the tsunami, I can't think of a single thing I have to rant about or be ungrateful for. My heart just breaks thinking about the victims especially the children. I thank God that I have a warm house, friends, family, money and everyone is safe. I wish you all a safe, happy New Year and pray for those affected by tragedy in Asia and throughout the world.
Dec 31st, 2004, 12:18 PM
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Rant: the unbelievable loss of life and livelihood in Asia. We are heart broken over it.
Rave: Oaxaca
Rave: Fodorville and all the wonderful friends I have made here. I am looking forward to meeting more of you in person in 2005.
Happy Troll-Free New Year to all fodorites out there!
Rave: Oaxaca
Rave: Fodorville and all the wonderful friends I have made here. I am looking forward to meeting more of you in person in 2005.
Happy Troll-Free New Year to all fodorites out there!
Dec 31st, 2004, 01:00 PM
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rant: Like everyone else, the tsunami.
rant: it's raining here in so. Cal., hard, and I know of people who leave their dogs out in the cold rain with no shelter! It bothers me so much! Why do people do that??
rave: this board! Everyone on it!
Happy New Year!
rant: it's raining here in so. Cal., hard, and I know of people who leave their dogs out in the cold rain with no shelter! It bothers me so much! Why do people do that??
rave: this board! Everyone on it!
Happy New Year!
Dec 31st, 2004, 01:06 PM
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Sandybrit- I didn't know another fodorite lives in STL. You missed the GTG earlier this year.. glad to see you another stlouisan on the board!!! Can you believe this weather!!
Mikemo - congrats on not working any more- how envious am I? My daughter is back to Dallas on Mondaay. I hope to visit down there in FEB...
Mikemo - congrats on not working any more- how envious am I? My daughter is back to Dallas on Mondaay. I hope to visit down there in FEB...
Dec 31st, 2004, 02:30 PM
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Annesherrod,
Had dinner @ Lola on 23 Dec. since their winter menu changed on 10 Dec and looked great.
The kitchen was more than a bit stretched that night.
Iris on Lover's @ Inwood is still wonderful.
Happy 2005.
M
Had dinner @ Lola on 23 Dec. since their winter menu changed on 10 Dec and looked great.
The kitchen was more than a bit stretched that night.
Iris on Lover's @ Inwood is still wonderful.
Happy 2005.
M
Jan 3rd, 2005, 07:57 AM
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actually i would like to add some positive thoughts even if it is late...
rave: nice new years in vermont. saw some dear friends who i haven't seen in a while. ><
rave: my family, friends, cat...
i'm the luckiest person i know.
rave: the man got a new job! a really great opportunity and step forward!! =D>
rave: fodors boards. i do look forward to this. best wishes to all. (weight loss, retirement, health...)
rave: keeping to my new years resolutions...
rave: nice new years in vermont. saw some dear friends who i haven't seen in a while. >
<rave: my family, friends, cat...
i'm the luckiest person i know.
rave: the man got a new job! a really great opportunity and step forward!! =D>
rave: fodors boards. i do look forward to this. best wishes to all. (weight loss, retirement, health...)
rave: keeping to my new years resolutions...
