tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post7816802357843476133..comments2023-10-21T06:00:15.001-06:00Comments on Don't MAKE Me Get My Flying Monkeys : Yin and (not so) Yangdmmgmfmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-91091273846504131622007-02-10T16:32:00.000-07:002007-02-10T16:32:00.000-07:00An ANAL Probe? Laurie, how naughty! That wasn't wh...An ANAL Probe? Laurie, how naughty! That wasn't what I was thinking at all! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650764561515647017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-55472127067319905342007-02-10T09:55:00.000-07:002007-02-10T09:55:00.000-07:00Nick, I am amazed at how many people actually do T...Nick, I am amazed at how many people actually do Tai Chi! I am just in the early stages, but I'm really enjoying it!<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about leaving the house. I was pretty close to leaving myself! I, however, have 6 cats to take with me and one of them doesn't like the other 5...it would have been an interesting trip.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-41302814147131886282007-02-10T09:52:00.000-07:002007-02-10T09:52:00.000-07:00Wolf (aka son), Aha! Mystery solved! Will I ever ...Wolf (aka son), Aha! Mystery solved! Will I ever learn not to pilfer? ha!!<BR/><BR/>Rurality, when I first subscribed to Netflix, I went on an X-Files kick. I watched every single episode within a month's time. I'm really glad it didn't happen then...I'd probably still be wearing a straight jacket!<BR/><BR/>Matthew, your mom sounds like a very spunky lady! I only hope I am spunky enough to handle swords when I'm her age. Not that I will, mind you, I'm dangerous enough with kitchen knives...but the thought of being able to is interesting. <BR/><BR/>I loved your "Hello Kitty" story. I can only imagine how scary that was for the lady, but once she figured out what was going on, it had to give her a good laugh. It's good of you to have helped her like that!dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-9541728328255742602007-02-10T09:39:00.000-07:002007-02-10T09:39:00.000-07:00Tai Chi is wonderful. I began it years ago, when t...Tai Chi is wonderful. I began it years ago, when two of my parishioners taught Tai Chi. The husband had studied in China and was quite the expert. I will admit that after the first days exercise I had difficulty getting out of bed the next morning. But that's a long story relating to my stupidity and unwillingness to follow simple self-care directions.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad the source of the noise was found. Had I been in that situation, Alex and I would have probably just left the house.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16939152657551690867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-74343196277388428052007-02-10T09:23:00.000-07:002007-02-10T09:23:00.000-07:00My mother started Tai Chi almost a decade ago and ...My mother started Tai Chi almost a decade ago and has moved up to using swords... granted, the thought of my mother armed with a large, edged weapon is frightening... that said, however, she just turned 73 last Thursday and is the YOUNGEST 73 year old I've ever seen!<BR/><BR/>As for the alarm, my hobby is paranormal investigations... and once we had a lady who was absolutely sure her basement was "haunted" by either a small child screaming or some other demon-like thing as it was a high-pitched whining combined with "chirpy" music. Also, it ONLY sounded first thing in the morning for about an hour... We advised her (via e-mail) to bite the bullet and head down at noon and search the place. She did and found a pocket electronic game her kid had jammed behind a shelf... which had an alarm clock built into it... so "Hello Kitty" was wishing her a "GOOD MORNING!" every day at 8:10am... and wouldn't shut the heck up until 9:10am.<BR/><BR/>Worse yet, the batteries WERE dying so, "Hello Kitty" sounded a lot like it was "Hello Kitty Being Ground Up in a Meat Grinder".<BR/><BR/>Like you, definitely not condusive to a relaxed atmosphere... and this one was blamed on a "ghost"!<BR/><BR/>...the ghost of unwanted toys past, I 'spose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-45601236412624931582007-02-10T07:21:00.000-07:002007-02-10T07:21:00.000-07:00I think I would have gotten paranoid that someone ...I think I would have gotten paranoid that someone was bugging me! That, or aliens...Ruralityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616461213179182660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-63540324617971691992007-02-09T23:59:00.000-07:002007-02-09T23:59:00.000-07:00That’s where that went! That is my digital thermom...That’s where that went! That is my digital thermometer I purchased back when I was living in Missoula, must have got transferred in our kitchen stuff mom. I'm surprised the batteries still worked seeing that would have been from 2002. I purchased it to check the temp of the meat in hamburgers I was cooking on my good old George Forman back in the day so I didn’t give myself food poisoning. I need to buy a new one some day, it was handy, that’s what you get for pilfering kitchen supplies out of my boxes! Just kidding;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629552175365293914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-19600819766037278252007-02-09T22:13:00.000-07:002007-02-09T22:13:00.000-07:00KC, don't you mean SERENITY NOW!!Cathy, it sounds ...KC, don't you mean SERENITY NOW!!<BR/><BR/>Cathy, it sounds like a good plan...doesn't it? ;-)dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-27040202330326808122007-02-09T21:50:00.000-07:002007-02-09T21:50:00.000-07:00This is great. You've inspired me - it's been too...This is great. You've inspired me - it's been too cold here to walk outside. I've got to find my David Carridine tapes. (Tai Chi and Tantric sex - sounds like you've got a plan:0)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-40435043377202716222007-02-09T20:48:00.000-07:002007-02-09T20:48:00.000-07:00Serenity Now!Serenity Now!KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114277144629595998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-24394791139576233652007-02-09T20:22:00.000-07:002007-02-09T20:22:00.000-07:00Tantric sex? (Glances around, sneaks into kitchen,...Tantric sex? (Glances around, sneaks into kitchen, puts on rubber gloves, pulls new toy out of garbage can...)dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-33367338899136397762007-02-09T20:17:00.000-07:002007-02-09T20:17:00.000-07:00Based on my research so far, I think it has someth...Based on my research so far, I think it has something to do with tantric sex, but you know how men are with instructions...WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-22294279889873135012007-02-09T19:36:00.000-07:002007-02-09T19:36:00.000-07:00Made in Canada, huh? Well that explains it. ;-)An...Made in Canada, huh? Well that explains it. ;-)<BR/><BR/>And I'm pretty sure I don't want to go to Kansas...what with tornado season almost upon us. <BR/><BR/>If you figure out that top button, let me know, ok?dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-26016828451157556442007-02-09T19:26:00.000-07:002007-02-09T19:26:00.000-07:00And I notice it was made in Canada, too (Cdn).I th...And I notice it was made in Canada, too (Cdn).<BR/><BR/>I think the down button would maybe bring you to Kansas with Toto.<BR/><BR/>The top button? Still scratchin' my tiny Canadian male brain over that one...WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-82832526231240156762007-02-09T18:32:00.000-07:002007-02-09T18:32:00.000-07:00Thanks Joe. I can see why the item has been disco...Thanks Joe. I can see why the item has been discontinued! HWDDD couldn't get it to shut off after he found it and finally had to take the battery out. <BR/><BR/>The Minah that stayed with us was really amazing. I remember that he had an eerie laugh. and he learned to cuss from one of my dad's friends. It really upset my mom for awhile, but after awhile she thought it was kind of funny.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-2596754260515988452007-02-09T18:25:00.001-07:002007-02-09T18:25:00.001-07:00It appears to be a discontinued product, probably ...It appears to be a discontinued product, probably a timer from this company:<BR/><BR/>http://www.cdn-timeandtemp.com/<BR/><BR/>It bears their logo.<BR/><BR/>Minahs, usually the greater hill minah (gracula religiosa) is native to India and the most astonishing of mimics, uniquely able to imitate human vocal inflections. A friend of my mother's had one and it's laugh was diabolically funny.Joe Jubinvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489419756833657839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-7334275688171561892007-02-09T18:25:00.000-07:002007-02-09T18:25:00.000-07:00WW, Hmmm, I wonder where the down button would tak...WW, Hmmm, I wonder where the down button would take me. If it's a warm island, I'm all for it.<BR/><BR/>Steve, the crazy part I can imagine. I couldn't believe how annoying it was. Every fiber of my being hurt afterward. I know what you mean about your dogs going nuts...my cats went 'round the bend too. They are still tired!dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-57225043137609492782007-02-09T18:17:00.000-07:002007-02-09T18:17:00.000-07:00My ex and I spent about 3 hours trying to find the...My ex and I spent about 3 hours trying to find the plug on an alarm box that was hidden in a closet above the door. It made a noise into the attic and it spread thoughout the house. The alarm was not connected with the police, so it just made a horrible sound. It about drove the dogs crazy...and us...and the neighbors.steve'swhirlyworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109641602028832555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-4802677488857652412007-02-09T18:06:00.000-07:002007-02-09T18:06:00.000-07:00No, I think it's the early version of Star Trek's ...No, I think it's the early version of Star Trek's "Beam Me Up Scotty" transport device.<BR/><BR/>Put the batteries back in and try it. Press up and you'll land on the Enterprise.<BR/><BR/>Press down and...who knows?WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-33160237888908461512007-02-09T17:46:00.000-07:002007-02-09T17:46:00.000-07:00I feel the same Cuppa, I'm not sure how you can fe...I feel the same Cuppa, I'm not sure how you can feel relaxed and energized at the same time, but that's exactly the feeling.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-23017848496522541862007-02-09T17:41:00.000-07:002007-02-09T17:41:00.000-07:00Laurie - goodness I am having trouble posting comm...Laurie - goodness I am having trouble posting comments these days. Hope this one gets through and you don't see repeated ones posted. Sheesh!<BR/><BR/>The device looks like a pedometer to me, but it sure didn't help you "take steps" towards inner peace and calm the Tai Chi way!<BR/><BR/>I am also enrolled in a beginner Tai Chi class and am loving, loving, loving it. The movements are so calming and beautiful. <BR/><BR/>We are only up to move 27 of the 108 Taiost Tai Chi moves, but I find doing them in the morning calming and energizing - both at the same time. Strange how that works, but it does.Cuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015697402688623317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-70281554697051265902007-02-09T17:38:00.000-07:002007-02-09T17:38:00.000-07:00Pam, I'm really enjoying it.KG, no kidding! It abo...Pam, I'm really enjoying it.<BR/><BR/>KG, no kidding! It about drove me over the edge.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-92124081112776480152007-02-09T17:21:00.000-07:002007-02-09T17:21:00.000-07:00I see someone else already found what it is--a dig...I see someone else already found what it is--a digital cooking thermometer. Here's a different link: http://www.ablekitchen.com/Digital-Probe-Thermometer-p/cdn-dtp392.htm<BR/>It should have a probe with it to work.<BR/>But I think it found a different way to "probe"!KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-6224736312295590382007-02-09T15:44:00.000-07:002007-02-09T15:44:00.000-07:00I was stumped, too, until I read your comments. Ta...I was stumped, too, until I read your comments. <BR/>Tai Chi is great, I used to do it and loved it.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040757371778588395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24229767.post-81767387638841268032007-02-09T15:15:00.000-07:002007-02-09T15:15:00.000-07:00That's hysterical...I'd love to see that. So you'r...That's hysterical...I'd love to see that. So you're saying Dan actually comes when you call. Interesting. <BR/><BR/>We babysat a myna bird named Otis when I was a really little kid. He was quite a character...he could really talk up a storm! He also said "I love you Laurie" all the time. It was so cute.<BR/><BR/>And I'm glad you refrained from talking about (anal) probes. heh!dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.com