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Just when I couldn't possible afford to have anything else pile on top of me, I got a cold. Well, the beginnings of one at least.

Achoo. Ick. Cough.

I need a minute. Actually, I need 24 hours worth of minutes.

In the meantime, please know that I am working on something truly neat, fun, and beyond our wildest blog dreams, gang.

:)

Cough. Ick.

I'm off to the store to buy some preventative whatnots.

What do YOU suggest to fend off the common cold? It's early. I think I can beat it. Go share YOUR thoughts in our COMMENT SECTION.

See you there, gang! :)
Ross

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Ross,
You need to buy Zicam. It works wonders and you will feel better so much faster. Take Care.

Ross,
You need to buy Zicam. It works wonders and you will feel better so much faster. Take Care.

Am I first. Sorry you aren't feeling well. Hope you find something to help out.

the only true medicine for a cold is REST!!!! feel better!

Sorry about the double post. I was so excited that I might be first.

There is a lot of Zicam stuff but what works best is the nose swabs. You just open them and rub the stuff in your nose several times a day. It's not any worse than the netti pot. Try it.

Once you have a cold all you can do is let it run its course, to prevent it, you can start by keeping your hands clean. All you can do now is take feel good for a few moments stuff. Get well soon.

Zicam, Zicam and Zicam. Works great. Feel better soon.

rest, plenty of fluids, and Vitamin C!

Feel better!

Ross, can you please tell me where you got that fab water bottle in your previous talky blog. LOVE IT. Feel better!

~~sending feel better vibes~~ did that work? Aww shucks! Snuggle up under a warm blanket tonight, put a cool mist humidifier in your room while you sleep.. and know your blog buddies are rooting for a snappy-healthy-come-back soon ;o)

Get well soon Ross =)

Zicam FOR SURE. Drops your cold to 2 or 3 days. Also take Echinacea. I use both. Haven't had a full blown out cold for at least 10 years.

Also chicken soup helps.

Hope you feel better, poor baby.

Ross you need to take 2000 mg of Vitamin C 3-4x/day and 1000 mg of L-lysine 3x/day. This is an alternative to taking manmade drugs. In my humble opinion!!

Hey Ross. Hope you are feeling better. Rest up and drink a lot of fluids. Probably got sick from the plane ride last week. I almost always get sick after I'm on a plane.

Food! Kiwi has a ton of Vitamin C and yogurt boosts your immune system.

Feel better, Ross. :)

Rest, de-stress (ru kidding :)
vitamin C, colloidal silver.
Feel better soon!!!

Ahhhh, I can't wait for this big surprise, and I love how it has to do with the Blog Buddies. I love interaction.

Ross
ECHINACEA!!!!

I like the liquid mixed in with a glass of water , it keeps the runny nose away !

They also have tablets .

Feel better soon !

DID you HEAR Rosie is going to be doing a premier of her movie in LA on the 24th !

hugs and butterfly kisses from Maine

Make a Memory today FOLKS!

So, there really isn't anything to get rid of a common cold, like it's been said before.. haha... I totally agree with Joey & Tastycow, Rest makes everything better, have some hot water, lemon juice and honey, which will help any sore throat, and may help with some sinus congestion! hehe
I hope you feel better!!

Chewable Vitamin C. Get the kind with 4 different flavors. :-)

Lots of water and naps!

Ross, so sorry you are feeling so icky. Been there. Where it is true there is no cure, I will say Zicam does relieve the systems of the cold by days. They have a new one that can be mixed in with a warm beverage like cidar or tea.

Feel better.

Airbourne, or Emergency C, both fizzy things you put in water, works like a charm!

Isn't one of your best friends a doctor? lol. But a cold is a virus, you just really got to let it run its course.

Every time I fly I get sick. ECK Nothing you can do except ride it out.

Ross..
Buy a container(looks like an old fashion carton of milk) of Epsom salts at any drugstore or Target and buy a bottle of peroxide... pour the entire bottle of peroxide into a bathtub filled with warm/ hot water and add half the container of epsom salts.. soak in the tub for about 12 minutes... I know it sounds wacky but it helps the body get rid of impurities... also take Zicam and trust me you will feel so much better tomorrow....
I am sending healing thoughts your way... : )

Hey Ross,

So sorry you are under the weather, my 2 year old is sick too. Terrible, terrible cough and is on antibiotics right now.

I suggest taking rubbing Vicks Vapo Rub on the bottom of your feet before you go to bed and put socks on and in the morning clean off your feet. Works like a charm!!

Feel better soon!

Cathy

Ross, don't waste your money. Just rest and drink lots of fluids. Nothing you can buy works to cure a cold. It only makes your wallet lighter.

Hi Ross,

I'm an Airborne devotee. Hope you feel better soon!

Okay, Blog Buddies, I need some inspiration. I have lost 13 pounds, and have 13 more to go. (Okay, I'll settle for 8 more.) But I've lost my motivation! I haven't gained any back, but I haven't lost any weight for 3 weeks. It's not just that I hit a plateau; I've actually been eating too many cookies. Send me some good inspirational vibes, please!

Now I'm off to walk on the treadmill.

Jamba Juice. Get orange-a-peel with immunity bust. Works ever time!

Aw, Ross! So sorry you're sick. I just got over a HUGE-MEGA-BIG-TIME-HOLY-CRAP-I-WANNA-DIE kinda cold. And it also happened to me at the most inconvenient time possible (right when school was starting). I recommend LOTS of rest (if you can, I know you're busy!!) and LOTS of warm fluids and green tea. And lots of snuggling with Louise, of course.

Feel better!!

I got nuttin.....but I do send hugs and healthy vibes your way. Feel better! xoxo

Ross, I have to agree with everyone else that Zicam for colds really knocks it out quickly. It has worked every time for me if I use it within 24 hours.
Stress lowers the immune system so I always take liquid vitamins. If you aren't willing to take liquid vitamins then at least take Ester C.
Drink lots of water to flush the cold germs out of your system.
If you have congestion then buy an over the counter expectorant.Mucinex is a good one. Your doctor would just give you the same thing.
Of course if you have congestion that just doesn't go away then have your doctor give you an antibiotic injection and a steroid injection to break it up. That works the quickest over pills and will have you well in one day.
Doc Dreama signing out. ;)

Oregano oil.

Ross always gets sniffly and yucky after plane rides. I recommend good old Benadryl (or the generic form) because it fights the histamines floating around in your system and makes you drowsy so you can rest.

Blog Buddies, can you believe it's been 2 years since Annie and Sprout??? Piper's birthday is TODAY! My, how times flies when you're having fun with good company!!

Alka Seltzer Plus really fends off a cold for me. I just take it for a day or two when I start feeling ucky.

Hope you feel better really soon. Hate to be busy and sick too.

Alka Seltzer Plus really fends off a cold for me. I just take it for a day or two when I start feeling ucky.

Hope you feel better really soon. Hate to be busy and sick too.

Alka Seltzer Plus really fends off a cold for me. I just take it for a day or two when I start feeling ucky.

Hope you feel better really soon. Hate to be busy and sick too.

I have never had success with Zicam... I always take Airborne at the first sign of a cold, even if I am just feeling "yucky". Works every time. Though the fact that I am drinking lots of fluids with it probably helps ;)

And definitely don't forget the rest!! Hope you are feeling better soon.

Happy Linda Day Everybody! :O)

I'm sorry you're sick Ross. Feel better soon hon. xoxo

Try getting drunk tonite and ordering a pizza with everything
on it. It may just be the flushing you need. Curl up on your
couch with the remote and Louise and eat, drink, and Pray
for merryness. I think your hormones are just tired hon. :O)

Bear
Can you imagine, we'd really have a hoot eh, LOL. xo

Delly
Awe, and you are my Valentine sweets. :O) Don't worry
about the guys, they probably wouldn't even notice, LOL. xo

Jeepin - Sorry about your kitty. xo

Have a good rest of the one it is today Gang.
Heys and Hugs to All.

Ditto w/Penny on the ECHINACEA! IT WORKS FOR REALS...lots of water/clear liquids. Also, EMERGEN-C is good for your immune system ~ you mix 1 packet in about 6 ozs. of water. I'm drinking it now!
Do these 2 things & you should be good as new in no time!

Take Care Ross ♥

Ross,

You're the one who turned me on to nettie pots. I use the other one that's a squeeze bottle. I feel a cold coming on and wash those bugs right out!

Feel better.

I take Zicam, airborne , rub Vicks on my feet,alka seltzer +, drink orange juice, take Vit. C tablets, a warm bath with Epsom salt and Peroxide, oregano oil-drink it or rub everywhere, drink chicken soup, then DO THE HOKIE POKIE AND TURN YOURSELF AROUND...actually rest and lots of water is what you need!!

Talk about sick Henry! LOL ~ You'll PUUUUKKKKE that cold bug right out of your system :Þ

Well Airborne and Zicam are great! Chicken noodle soup? I also recommend Vodka. Then you won't care how sick you feel! :)

Healthy thoughts heading your way!!

Get well soon Ross!!!!!

Love Sambaa x x

Feel better, Ross. Zicam works for me. Fends off a lot of colds that the little kids I teach love to share with me :)
Can't wait to hear this big news!!!
Megan

Feel better, Ross. Zicam works for me. Fends off a lot of colds that the little kids I teach love to share with me :)
Can't wait to hear this big news!!!
Megan

I go to work when I am sick. I hate doing sub plans. So not to be rude just being honest.

Helllo Blooog Budddies...
Ross, Awwww Sweetie hope you feel better...It must be all that nice hot sun making you sick...:P
I am glad to see all the remedies...good to know blog buds...
I didn't get to comment yesterday...So glad Nikki B. is coming back...
Good to see Ryan too...ummmm what do you two have up your sleeves...can't wait... love surprises...
Well, all you wild and crazies have a great night...
And Ross get plenty of rest...you have been going none stop...your probebly run down...go nighy night..

ROSS! Try Wild Oil of Oregano!!! I recently learned about it after two antibiotics didn't work when I got sick after Christmas. It's natural and it works. www.wildoiloforegano.com

Good luck and go get some fast!

Hugs, Cindy

P.S. Forgot to mention that in addition to other properties, WOOO is an antiviral which is what will knock the cold/flu down in its tracks.

Poor Ross! Drink plenty of fluids...like ttfn333 said..vodka...cranberry juice...vodka...orange juice...vodka on the rocks....guaranteed to help you sleep through it!!! Get better soon!

I always take zinc losenges at the first sign of a cold...seems to shorten the duration.

i♥kfc LOL @ me day! *snicker*

ROSS!
USE your netty Pot.
I just heard today on TV that it helps a cold and I thought of you!
:o)
Chicken soup actually also does have properties that helps!

WTH.. Ask Dr. Neighbor!!! He should be able to help you and if not he is pretty to look at anyway, Really, Zicam is great, I have used all forms of it with great success. hugs

Hi Blog Buddies!!

Sorry...long time no hi from me.....I was growing a horn.

Hi Ross,

Drink Licorice Root tea. It helps clear your lungs. Vics on chest and bottom of feet. Steamy broth soups. Lots of love from Louise.

Kris10.....good for you!
Do you live in Los Angeles? We could go shoot some hoops.

Happy healthy adventures all!
xo

Hi Blog Buddies!!

Sorry...long time no hi from me.....I was growing a horn.

Hi Ross,

Drink Licorice Root tea. It helps clear your lungs. Vics on chest and bottom of feet. Steamy broth soups. Lots of love from Louise.

Kris10.....good for you!
Do you live in Los Angeles? We could go shoot some hoops.

Happy healthy adventures all!
xo

Oh man, so sorry to hear you are sick! Some bad stuff has been going around! Take care of yourself, Ross, and feel better soon.

ROSS, PUT VICK ON THE BOTTOM
OF YOUR FEET FOR YOUR COUGH.

VIT.C LOTS 2000MG PLUS KEEP TAKING IT.A COLD ALWAYS LAST 10 DAYS.

ROSS, PUT VICK ON THE BOTTOM
OF YOUR FEET FOR YOUR COUGH.

VIT.C LOTS 2000MG PLUS KEEP TAKING IT.A COLD ALWAYS LAST 10 DAYS.

Ross
Try Zicam..it really does work..some tea and plenty of rest Feel better!!!

Ross dear, I am so sorry that you are sick.
Chicken soup and someone to comfort you,
and plenty of rest, and perhaps some favorite
old, gentle movies on DVD, softly playing as
you rest and sleep.....these would all be nice, I
think. I hope that you feel very much better,
Ross dear, very soon. Your body really needs
to rest, for sure. There just isn't any substitute
for real rest. Your immune system likely needs
bolstering.

Very funny, Linda in Squamish. I laughed. :)

I love how everyone wants to help you to feel
better, Ross, and how they speak kindly and
comfortingly to each other, and to you, at
special moments, and in general. I think you
have a loving and intelligent group of Blog
Buddies, here, Ross dear. Humorous, too,
but not unkindly so. Bless them all. As Tiny
Tim would say, Bless Us, Every One.

Take care, Ross and BBs. And, tell someone
that you love them, and maybe even share a
warm and sincere hug, where possible. I
would like to have more of that in my life.
Well, my kitties and my dog love their mommy.
Bless them, too.

~Little Red~

EXPLAIN TO ME HOW VICKS ON YOUR FEET WILL HELP???? PLEASE PEOPLE..

Hi Carolyn,
No, I'm in the midwest! Thanks, though!!

nyquil in the day and night

HI ROSS! HI BB'S!
I was reading your comments and noticed that many of you suggested vitamin C as a method for curing a cold, but I read a lot of articles that explain that vitamin C is basically preventive method...
Here are some quotes "...study after study has shown that the vitamin does little—if anything—to cure, prevent or even shorten the duration of the common cold"; also "...(helps) the strengthening of skin and mucosa, which results in preventing viruses and bacteria from invading our body"
So Ross, don't waste your money on that for now (although daily vitamin C will help you strenghten your body, so not a bad idea to start now), so rest and lots of fluids!
hope you feel well soon!
have a nice day, everyone!
~Pao~

Rest....AIRBORNE, & extra Vitamin C...it always works for me! As a matter of fact,I just took both this evening also because I also feel like I am coming down with a cold. It really works..Good Luck! Feel better! You don't have time to be sick! :)
Until later, Ann:)

Let's see... while everybody else is giving Ross their best advice, KFC and Linda are suggesting a "blow out" party night like Grove, another BC resident, had in chat last night.

What's gotten into the water in BC? I'm thinking seriously of moving...

Little Red: You should meet DonnaJean!

Oranges. Vitamin C in the natural form. Much better than a supplement. Also Zycam since you are already showing symptoms. Tangerines, any kind of orange-colored citrus fruit. Hot herbal tea with honey- the honey actually helps keep you from getting a secondary (usually bacterial) infection in your throat. (hey, you'd be surprised what you learn in nurses training!) :)

Hope you feel better. I had a doozy last week and although I was only sick 3 days I have one heck of a lingering cough.

Gwenid

MOCK MOCK You did mock mock a racist thing.

Ross in your other blog you were making fun of the way polish People talk and I am ashamed of you. That was so Racist, and I think you should Apologize to the polish people instead of being a Racist pig. If you delete this then you really are a Racist Pig. I am part polish and I took great offense to it.
Thank you, Courious and that's it.

Hi Kris10,

Where abouts in the midwest?
I have lots of family in Branson MO.

Carolyn

Vicks on the bottom of your feet will work. How you might ask? When you get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, you will fall on your a$$ from slipping because of the vicks. You probably will break your tailbone and your cold will be the least of your problems. Whalla!

*just trying to be funny Tampagranny, no offense* :)

Bear
I can just see the Headlines now. California Bear moves
to BC and all hell breaks loose. BC runs out of booze, LOL. xo

Curious ROLAND go away

Is it just me or is Ross sick a lot? Does he have a virus he's not telling us about? He's sick very often - much more than the average person. I hope he doesn't have anything deadly.

Actually, just thought about it, he's probably faking being sick because he doesn't want to go to work. I'm really surprised NBC gives him so many sick days when he barely works as it is! Like someone else mentioned here, I go to work when I am sick too. I think it's humorous Ross gets to stay home from his "job" when he has a "cold". ;) No pretending with us, Ross!

John-- go away-- you're an idiot

I've caught a cold too Ross, 2nd time since Christmas. WTF? I'm over it. Get Well!!! I use Nyquil and Theraflu. xox, T in ATL

Can't wait until the big surprise.

Hey Ross, you want some cheese with that whine? Give me a break--you haven't posted regularly since before the holidays. If you don't want to do it anymore, just don't do it anymore.

Fed Up- if you don't like it here just go away-- you won't be missed

I like the way you think Linda!

Sounds like Fed Up is the whiney one :)

Ross

Stop eating NOW... drink only water for the next 24-36 hours. This enables your body to focus on healing and not digestion which diverts energy. I've cured viruses overnight by doing this and it's documented to work for colds.

Idiotcather.... Ross can always count on the FAT midwesterners, such as yourself, to back him up. I'm just stating the obvious. If you don't already know, Ross gets PAID to write in this blog. He doesn't do this crap for free. He doesn't give a crap about you. He has to do this because he has a mortgage and isn't famous yet.

Ross.. Please ignore a few of these comments on the comment section today. I have been reading thru them & I know how sometimes some comments can upset you.
Fed Up needs to get FEDUP & just fade away into the darkness, and CURIOUS, I am 100% polish and I thought his talky was VERY funny! People need to quit being so sensitive about EVERYTHING and learn to laugh about anything and quit taking themselves so serious! geez...

Aw, Ross love, hate to hear that you are feeling under the weather... First, take a bit of NyQuil beforehand! I think it has a little alcohol in it which will help you rest and forget that your nose, throat, and eyes feel like screaming and jumping out of your body. Then, go take a hot bath, as hot as you can stand it. After that, get your jammies on and go get in bed for some rest!!! I usually feel great the next day!

BTW, thanks for posting today. I know I wouldn't want to if I was swamped and sick, but you promised and came through, too! I think you are such a sweetie!

MWAH! Feel better, hon!!!

JOHN- FAT midwesterner? Wrong on both counts-- you are an idiot-- if you don't like it here just click the little x in the upper right hand corner of your screen and it will go bye bye like we hope you do-- and learn to spell- it's idiotcatcher you do*&#e bag!!!

ROSS IS A RACIST PIG AND THAT IS THAT

If you think I am Someone I am not, Then you are the idiot

Ross in your other blog you were making fun of the way polish People talk and I am ashamed of you. That was so Racist, and I think you should Apologize to the polish people instead of being a Racist pig. If you delete this then you really are a Racist Pig. I am part polish and I took great offense to it.
Thank you, Courious and that's it.

awww ross.. when are ya gonna listen to your loving blog buddies and take airborne before you travel?? It really does work. and would save you the "ick" when you get home..
now that you have the ick.. my two favorite remedies are zicam or for the more herbal.. echinacea and massive doses of vitamin C..
that and some earl grey tea always makes me feel better.
Can't wait to hear your big news.. you've been teasin us for days!
love ya.... can't wait to hear!
biscy

Roland- dear Roland- take a chill pill and go away-- your writing is so distinctivly bad it's very easy to spot you-- and you are like a frickin dog with a frickin bone about everything you bitch about-- it's your style and we all recognize it :-)

That is an obvious typo, you fat, uneducated midwesterner. All you do is tell people to go away. Use your brain and come up with something new. Now go eat that 7th twinkie you've been thinking about for the last 1 hour.

Idiot catcher
You're An Idiot if you think I am Who ever that is. No really you are an Idiot

Hey, John. A person could get to like you. We think a lot alike !!!

Seriously- is there not any moderator for this blog? He really should be stopped for once and for all-- geeze-- let's go back to type key please!!!!!

HEY Idiot Catcher
You got to come up with something else besides saying that everyone that disagrees with you is Roland.

you're so gullible.
Take a chill pill.
That is so out dated of you .

"I feel pity for this guy Roland, He must be must be a legend around here"

"Everyone must really hate that guy."

"Idiot catcher who are you is that what your mother named you . first name is Idiot.

awww Ross ,

nyquill at night
chamomile tea with lemon and honey*

lots of water
less dairy

lots of rest
fresh fruit
no chores
re-runs of old good shows
dick van dyke , lucy, etc.

xxxo

take care,

hi blog buddies

Ross,
You need to sleep as much as you can and drink alot of fluids... orange juice, teas, clear soups.
You have given of yourself to so many this past month. Take care of yourself, dear Ross. Tuck yourself into bed with Wee Wee and relax to some relaxing music... (I enjoy kd lang, myself..)
Sweet dreams to sweet Ross...

Thanks KFC ♥

Beepdave is the true linkmaster.. no one does a link like beep!

well isn't that special?

Hi Ross! Hi Blog Buddies!!

Ross, I'm so sorry you're feeling crappy! Danged plane rides! I don't know what you should do but I hope it gets through your system very quickly!

As for the surprise, I think you and Ryan are designing a boffo new website!

As for Jessica Simpson, I couldn't care less how much she weighs. She is so far outside my radar I couldn't spend a moment thinking about her. Sorry.

Jeepin, darlin' my heart is breaking for you. Puff's at the Rainbow Bridge and you will see her again in happy times. You were a great kitty mom and Puff knew that!

Gang, I lost another 1.8 pounds this week. Slow and steady wins the race! LOL

Peace out,
Katie

Jeepin: Hugs!

Hi Ross,
The only thing I can tell ya is Gazoontight ;-) keep washing your hands and no Sneezing on anyone LOL. I agree with Tampagranny Vicks but I usualy rub it all over my body ,dress in warm night clothes at bed time, wake up feeling much better and Home Chicken soup YUMMMMMYYYYY
Stock up on puffs plus kleenex just in case.
X's and O's always
Nana Rosie

Hiya Blog BUddies!!
SO the wheezing from my stair run last night was not from allergies, I too have a cold Ross. THanks for asking for suggestions. I agree ZICAM really does help the cold go away faster. I have the sneezies and nose drip so I think from the menu I will go with
Pot thingamamjiger w/ a tall glass 1 part vitamin c 1 part vodka.. and for good measure rub some vics on my feet (sounds like a fetish but what the hell after the drink I will be feeling a little "wild")

And for you losers!! (weight loss that is...) congratulations ! I too go slow and steady, I dont know about being stuck in a rut. If you have more pounds to go switch it up, try going to library and renting a yoga video or aerobics or strip tease work out something different, or hiking instead or running??? Mix it up! Make it fun! GOod luck ya'll
Im out, gotta get my rest

xxoo to all!

I'm sorry that you're not feeling well, Ross! :(

I drink clove tea when I'm feeling a bug coming on- put 1 teaspoon of WHOLE cloves in a cup of water, bring to a boil on the stove and then let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Oh, and keep a tight fitting lid on it! It not only smells wonderful but it tastes great too! I drink it straight, but some people put honey in it to sweeten it. It's so good and has medicinal value to help you. Of course, strain off the tea so you don't swallow the whole cloves. I use organic cloves and reuse them once for more tea.

Get well soon!

We love you, Ross!!

Good Morning Ross & Blog Buddies

Coffee is done!

Tea,juice,milk,water,soft drinks and Red Bull in the fridge.

Caramels on the counter
Kahlua, Baileys and Rum for the needy

ø¤º°°`°º¤ø Order up! ø¤º°`°°º¤ø,¸¸

Ross: iced venti americano w/extra ice Zicam, Vicks
Lola'Belle: iced venti americano w/splash of soy and a triple shot.
Linda in SQ: a Decaf Triple Grande Sugar Free Vanilla 1% Milk Extra White Mocha Extra Hot No Whip No Foam Extra Sugar Free Drizzle (chocolate) Marble Mocha Macchiato - with a tart!Whew weeeee (as I wipe my brow)LOL
chefkev: Black French Roast coffee
FBnLM: 44oz of yerba mate for my mate.
and a bowl of ice for the pups
jamieandbambam: pepsi w/bowl of water for the bams
Rock Steady: hot cocoa
whabbear: hot cocoa with Orange "C" shaped marshmallows ;)
dg: venti americano w/room for pinks and gravy and an extra shot
GoCubsGo: decaf in a Cubs coffee mug
jeepin: cafe-mocha Vodka-Valium Latte to go ((extra hugs))for you and your Mom!
ChicagoCher: cinnamon dulce latte in a hanson mug
Houston(HUEY): caramel macchiato
Katie in NJ: strong coffee w/splenda/and milk
Donna in NJ: regular coffee with milk and sugar
TAMPAGRANNY: a cup of tea
Tayzmommy: diet dr pepper
Mammasan: a cup of tea with honey and lemon
Peggy Los Vegas: HOT Tea
Dale-O-: spiced chai tea
Becks: venti skinny iced chai
Mugsy: A short, nonfat hazelnut latte (my treat)
Liz from Pentwater: OJ w/three ice cubes
bonacci: mountain dew
canadiangirl: hot & black coffee
Norma: Hot Choc. w/schnupppppps
BCDmom: cranergy cranberry lift w/shot of B-12
LemonDeb: strong folgers in a pretty cup
Karen from Canada: berry blast herbal tea in a big mug
sueupstny: pumpkin spice cappuccino
Pam: gatorade and a power bar
Jojobits: bacardi gold & diet coke – save it “for later”
Annalise: Kycoffee with sugar free Hazelnut, Whip on top with a sprinkle of Cinnamon on top
DirtySexyMoney: coffee with International Delight French Vanilla
altbiscuit: bourbon with a splash of diet coke on the rocks
Jessie in UT: venti tan mocha w/an extra shot
luvmystang: diet dr. pepper
amyvlovestv: hot cocoa w/peppermint stick
Cathy in Pa.: coffee w/splenda
Allthatzpazz: dbl short vanilla latte, foamy
JoeyfromVA: water w/lemon & pink umbrella
DreamaTexas: Pineapple juice with a side of sage, rooster foot and shrunken head.
Marr in Ohio: sierra mist cranberry splash
Mamajess: Glass of Red Wine if it's Cold, White if it's Hot
ana b: Hot Cocoa sugar free
Nana Rosie: coffe w/fake sugar or tea w/xtra ice
Miss Weesie: Vente non-fat Chai
Renee in Texas: Cafe au lait
happygirl: hazelnut ice coffee
(light &sweet)
Snow : Green tea w/sugar
Lord Humble: Hot Cocoa and GM
newlexness: Hot Cocoa W/ scoop of Peppermint ice cream on top :)
Andrew BC : Virgin Mango Daiquiri
TamTam: coffee w/2 sugar, 1 cream
Jennyoct : Crystal Lite
Gardener Girl: Tazo black tea, strong, no sweetner, early & HOT
Laine : Venti green tea w/soy milk. one pump classic
Gwenid: Venti white chocolate mocha w/xtra whipped cream

This has been brought to you by Cathy in Pa. Thanks to Copy & Paste!

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Oatmeal is on the stove, and Healthy Fresh fruit is on the counter.. Help yourself BB's

Leaving a carrot and celery stick platter out for those who are on a diet!
Thanks Pennyfromaine!

Have a Great Day BB's!

As for going back to type key, like someone mentioned, I can never get signed in that way,so I prefer this set up for commenting.

Instead of egging the negativity on, why can't we all just ignore it? By lashing back at the jerks, you're just giving them what they want.

Cathy in PA, mmmmm... do you think Sueupstny would share the pumpkin spice cappuccino? LOL
Good Morning to you too! How do I join the breakfast club you got going there? :)

Thank you Cathy
X's and O's always

Ross, Hope your feeling better this morning.... What did you end up taking? You sure have a verity of cure alls to choose from. I personally don't like taking pills, so I just put Vicks on my chest, dress warm and let it take it's corse. Sorry not much HELP :) Hope you feel better FAST, So you can share the BIG NEWS with us!

Array of Sunshine: Just let me know what you'd like and I'll add it on for you! :)

Nana Rosie: Your Welcome as always :)

Cathy in Pa. , well, in that case, put me down for a steaming mug of Capetown Harvest tea! Thanks!! :D

Cathy , Let me treat you to lunch some day, Its the least I can do to return your kindness or maybe I will bake you a basket of home made cookies.
X's and O's

good morning ross and blog buddies

ross i hope you're feeling better

jeepin- still thinking about you today.. hope you're doing ok hugs :)

have a great day everyone

LOL @ Nana Rosie.. your too sweet!Thanks for the thought! :)

Array of Sunshine: you got it! Watch for it tomorrow :)
By the way.. I ♥ your name.. ;D

Hi Ross,
Sorry you are feeling under the weather. I myself am just getting over an ear infection...
I would try Zicam since you are just starting the cold, it tends to work best if you catch it at the right time. Also try using Airborne when you fly...that's when most people contract germs. =0)
Feel better.

Morning Ross! Morning Crack Crew and Blog Buddies!

I'm flying soon and I *always* get a cold right after I fly. I've seen people here suggest Airborne. Wasn't there just a lawsuit against them for false advertising? The government was involved. Anyone know anything about that? Just curious.

Onward and upward. Have a great day everyone! One more day to TGIF! LOL

Katie

Hi Ross ~ I'm sorry your feeling under the weather. Try Zicam. I've heard good things about it. We use Airborne here when people start getting sick around us (at work esp.). It seems to stop the germmies from invading! =) I hope you feel better SOON!

Hi BB's ~ I was thinking that maybe the Talky Awards could be LIVE this year from the blog?! Do you think that could be the surprise?! Have a great Day ALL! =)

Ross: Love all the advice you get to get better. Nice to have so much care come your way?

My faves are:
Zicam
Mucinex
Cut out dairy for a few days
Mushroom soup
Old movies
Naps
Dog and cat on bed with me
Hopefully all on a cloudy day..hate summer colds.
Oh, and lotion kleenex.. life saver!

Ross,
From now on take some Airborne the day before and the actual day you fly (comimg & going). My sister-in-law is a teacher who swears by it. She never gets sick after flying and rarely gets sick from all the kids she is around!! And of course - jewish penicillin never hurts!

KatieinNJ,

Yes, I think there was something against Airborne because they were claiming their product could boost your immune system. Maybe they didn't have the scientific testing to back that up. I know there is a big difference between products being sold as supplements and those sold as medicines. Medicines are subject to FDA testing and approval, and I don't think supplements are. So supplements are not supposed to make claims about curing anything. I did notice a recent Airborne commercial in which absolutely nothing was said about what Airborne does. The commercial just said, "Ask someone who uses Airborne."

But I do think it helps me! I should own stock in Airborne, I buy so much of it.

I realize you've gotten tons of cold remedies and may not get to mine. I take 3000 unit of vitamin C a day spread out if you can remember to take it and 2-3 times a day use saline mist along with a drop of Afrin sinus (it has eucalyptus) just to keep your head open. I use this ratio because it keeps your head moist but still opens it, you don't want to get addicted to the stuff and it can happen. If you can, sleep a lot, you will feel better. I don't know if dry air is a problem there but I've found that running one of the cheap $20 Vick's warm mist humidifiers makes it easier to breath in general. Good luck.
PS - You can take that much vitamin C all the time just to stay healthy. Buy it at the wholesale club and get 1500 pills for $12 or less, much cheaper than cold pills.

i hope you dont say yoru going to put the awards up for auction becuase we all know youdont follow through with your promis.. we are stilll waiting for last years awards to go up on auction.. so dont lie to us again

Joey: I looked for Jackie Beat last night on Big Love, but didn't see her. :(

That was the first time I'd ever watched the show... interesting!

Fluids, fluids, fluids.

Get well soon...

A new sunny day and things are better!

Thanks again one and all for your thoughts.

Whabbear ~ I'm thinking you, Linda and ttfn should join me in my traditional mourning ritual! I am Irish after all!....and the more the merrier! Right? Anyone else???

Triple your fluid intake. Yes, you might as well move your computer [hope it's a laptop] into the bathroom but this works.

Also, avoid things with sugar as it multiplies the bateria in your body. So yes, juices--not great for you right now. Try getting your Vit. C some other way. Also avoid things that make your body create mucus, like sugar, chocolate and wheat/gluten products. [how about some rice bread?]

To clear out your system, try some ginger tea: get some ginger root from the store, cut off a piece as big as a radish, peel and slice into 1 1/2 cups of water. Boil until pieces turn translucent or water changes color. Strain off stuff and add honey [doesn't hold bacteria, which is why they used to use it on wounds back in the day] and drink it as hot as you can stand it. Will make your nose run but get everything moving out!

Feel better Sir!

Feeling any better yet???

Hey Ross, So sorry to hear you are feeling lousy. There have been lots of good suggestions from the BB's, but I thought I would give you mine anyway. I've heard you say you see a chiropractor...well this is a great time for an adjustment. It will boost your immune system and make you feel a whole lot better. Also, for the future, you can take a homeopathic remedy called "Thymuline". It also helps boost your immune system, so you can fight off colds and flu. Hope you feel better soon. Doc!

Array of Sunshine~~I will share anytime! I t is an awesome tasting beverage. I also can't sign in on typekey (used to be able to) and I also like your name.

Jeepin~~so sorry hun, big hugs to you!

CarolCJ~~I thought it was very funny!!

Ross~~ not surprised you are coming down with the icks, after all your travels and changes of climate, can't tell you anything that the BB's haven't already. Get lots of rest!

Have a great day everybody!

My momma use to say....they only come out at night... SAD!

Ross...hope you are feeling better.

Jeepin: OK! Nobody does mourning like us Irish. And to give the ancient rituals a bit of a modern internet spin, I'm anticipating lots of:

COL, CMAO, and ROFCMAO

where C = crying!

jeep meeeeeeeee

Ross: Hope you are feeling better today...

4COL whabbear!

jeepin- i'll join your ritual after all i am Irsih lol... wait i don't have to do any freaky stuff do i? haha

Irish***********

There was a class action suit against Airborne because of what they claimed it could do. As for Zicam-nasal spray. There are suits against them for adverse outcomes in using the spray. You really need to google this. It ain't pretty. Initially became aware of this because an editor of a nursing mag had it happen to her.

Hi Ross,
Orange Juice, Orange Juice, Orange Juice. Anytime I start to feel sick I drink orange juice and I always start to feel better.
I just watched your superbowl special on the tonight show via youtube and you are hilarious. You are a freaking nut and I love it!! I think when people are a little crazy they are much more interesting.

Good morning everyone! Well, you're getting lots of suggestions but I am a firm believer in Echinacea with Golden Seal. I take 2, 3 times a day at the first sign of a cold coming on. I have not had a full blown cold in years! I can't even remember the last time.

But I know from personal experience, when a man is sick he is on his DEATH BED! Lmao, but you just let him go through the motions because he will survive. :o)

Make a hot toddy, snuggle with your blankie and you'll be fine.......

Wishing you a speedy recovery - just take it easy and receive lots of love from Wee-Wee and you'll be better in no time, Ross!

Love you!
'Chelle

Hi, BBs! Good sunny morning to ya! Well, it really
isn't morning anymore, here in Ohio.

dear, intelligent, funny, interesting whabbear:
re your note: Little Red: You should meet DonnaJean!
Could you splain, please? Or give me a hint? It went
over my head, I am sorry to say. :) Maybe I am just
not quite in the loop, yet, re all the names in this
amazing and wonderful little BB community. I am
certainly loving it, though. Rossland. I love it.

Speaking of which, you all are really making me
laugh, today, my having taken up from the comments
that came after I sent myself to bed last evening.
Actually, I had to leave Rossland to go and see to my
mama kitty and her six dear wee ones, who will be
six weeks old, tomorrow, having been born the day
after Christmas, which is to say, 61 days after I
rescued her. Her.....She now bears the name, Isabella.
A very fitting name for her elegant little long-haired
self. I think I maybe have a hardcover book about a
kitty named Isabella, or maybe Bella. Kitty stories,
and dog stories, and horse stories, such wonderful
books.....heartwarming and wholesome. I love the
ones about kids, too. They have wonderful messages
in them, suitable for all of us, and many of these
books are Award Winning Children's Books. Actually,
they can help little persons grow up to be decent,
responsible, and loving big persons.

Hey, Ross dear, are you awake, yet? Maybe not, as
it is only ~10 a.m., in LA. And, for a gentleman under
the weather, that is early. I hope you are staying at
home and in bed, or at least in a blankie on the couch.
Maybe Dr. Neighbor can bring you some chicken soup.
I know that Wee Wee's very loving presence is a great
comfort to you, darling Ross. I need to be reminded of
what kind of doggie she is. She is just the cutest little
thing, and so very dear. OMG, to coin a phrase. I hope
you will feel better soonest, Ross. I have Grumpy Old
Men playing on DVD. It is a comfort to me, along with
my dear critters.

Blessings, BBs all, and our dear Ross. Namaste.

And to a couple of shadows which have passed over
this blog in recent times, Namaste, also. I would like
to add, "Can you say 'Karma'? " But, well, I guess I
won't.

P.S. Jeepin, loved your special TY to us all, and so glad
to have you warmly among us, this morning. We all
love you. And little Puff. :) xoxoxo

Hi-ho! ~Little Red~

WTG Katie! I did a happy dance for you.......Ana hang in there gf, slow is best. I don't feel that I've lost this week, tomorrow will tell.

PLEASE watch this and pass it along!:) Thanks!

youtube.com/watch?v=4ifqyAAoo2Y

Joey~~thanks

♣ Traditional Irish Wake service in Honor of Puff the Cat ♣

Where: Rossblog... maybe chat later
When: 5 o'clock somewhere

All are encouraged to attend. There will be whiskey, whiskey and whiskey served. Followed by eulogies, tears, laughter, remenicing...

The talk will get louder and louder as the whiskey is poured...You will find your self telling everyone how much you love them...You will tell each other how much you loved that kitty. You will slur your words. Shots will be passed because you will believe you haven't drank enough to ease the pain. You will forget the name of the cat and start calling him (even tho it was a her)..."Boots" and cry about how much he'll be missed.
The evening will continue much longer than it should.

You will not remember most of it tomorrow
At which point, you'll go to work and say "it was a nice service".

That, my friends is how us Irish "Roll"...

You're welcome sue!:)

Here's the website also:

kineticaffect.com/

I haven't been to ANT's blog in a while, but went today and found it there! I LOVE what these guys do!

ROFLMAO@jeepin!!! You are too funny!

omg bb's..it is another beautiful day here on planet earth...

katienj-wow wtg...eternal vigilance..

jeep - i would roflmfao except i would spill my whiskey glass..."bitsie was a great kittie, burp" great posts...being irish it is so true..."ur my best friend" burp

bear & chriann - funni

busymom2 - congrats #1, #2 & #5 rossblog oscars...

SHOUT OUT TO TAMPAGRANNY XXOO

work work work

xxooxx fromps

::fist bumps jeep:: Amen sista

Ross..its me Dana..the gal that tried to get you into Meryl Streeps booth at the People Magazine SAG Awards? What a fun night that was! So sorry you were not able to get closer to her..and sorry you are not feeling well...:( Take care!

Woops...I meant to say People Magazine after party for the SAG Awards...duh! It was great meeting you!

Joey~`thanks again, gonna pass it on!

jeepin~~I wish I was Irish!

you guys crack me up!

Whabbear~~love col, cmao....

katie- congrats :) you're right slow and steady does win the race... so happy for you

Jojobits - good luck with weigh in tomorrow :)

Good afternoon Ross!! Good afternoon Blog Buddies!!

Ross, hope you're already feeling a bit better. You sure have no shortage of advice! LOL

Kris10-thank you for the info on Airborne. And the rest of you who filled me in, thanks, too! I'm going to try it before and when I fly next month. That and Zicam nasal swabs. I believe in those!

Jeepin', isn't it a blessing to be Irish?! I'm Irish, too. And if I wasn't, I would be for just today so I could come to your wake. I so loved Bitsy...hic... ;-)

Whab, I literally LOLd at cmao, col and rofcmao! Don't forget cimb...get that one?
And yes, she should meet Donna Jean! LOL

Thanks for the kudos on my little weight loss this week everyone. They help!

Over and out for now,

Katie

Wow, looks like that Zicam stuff must really work. I will have to keep that in mind for the next inevietable cold.

As for the vick on your feet for coughing during the night, I dont know how it works, but I do know that it for real does. I have used it on my little boy and myself and the coughing during the night is gone. (Please put socks on after you smear your feet with it though, or you will fall big time!) LOL

Anywho, I like some of the other bloggers ideas, take two big doses of Dr. Neighbor and call us in the morning!!! LOL How funny!!!

Anywho, being sick is crappy and I hope it passes soon for you.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Ok the previous post that says jenn, is really me, jennyoct. I hit the wrong button earlier.. Ooops!!

To Little Red in Ohio - Donna Jean is a Ross friend who also lives in Ohio. She and I are in the southern part of the state on the river.

Ross, if you're reading this, we hope you're feeling better and improving.

JEEP, I assume Non-Irish teetotalers can come to the wake too?!?!?!?!

Thanks John!

:o)

Ross ~ please forgive me while I take a selfish moment to remember our dearly departed furry friend....

I hope you're feeling better ~ Take a sip of the Jameson ~ It'll do you good!

Let the Service Begin

:::clink clink clink:::...hic...

To Joey: wow.

To Marr in Ohio - Thanks for that input. And, I am, too.
I had been going to say to Whab and to KatieInNJ: All right,
you guys, what does it mean? Not anything bad, I hope.
But, now, I won't need to. Should I maybe read some specific
past blogs, to inform myself?

Jeep, too funny. Really. I know I will be welcomed at your
Wake for Puff the Cat, even though I AM of Scottish and
Welsh descent. My heart is with you, and yours. Is a Banana
Daiquiri out of the question? Is that funny? Mmm...Are you
going to serve juicy burgers with dill pickles, by any chance?
And fresh, hot fries? Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho.....does that ever sound
good! Well, of course, never having attended an Irish Wake,
before, I do have a lot to learn. I know I'll love it, being there
with everyone, and celebrating your dear Puff's charming life.
You'll have lots of pictures of her around, of course, reflecting
her many talents, as she dances and sleeps and plays ball and
sits/lies on your chest or your middle, or tucks her little self
against your neck, on your pillow, for warmth, in bed. They
do know how to get comfortable, don't they, Jeep?

Well, I have a doggie to feed. Doing the brown-rice-and-protein
thing, for her, until the snow and ice melt off the driveway hill,
so that I can get out for the Dog Food, et al.

Ross, hope you and your darling little Wee Wee are cozy and
secure, together, and that you are just getting your much-
needed rest and sleep. With its being so cold, here, it is hard
to remember that the heat is uncomfortable, for you, there.
Kisses and hugs to you and Wee Wee. I made some chicken
soup for you. It is lovely. Mmmmm.....It should be very
soothing for your throat, and all.

Love you. ~Little Red~

P.S. Nikki B. - Thinking of you. Blessings. Glad that Ross has
a dear little friend like you, and that you have him in your life,
too.

OF COURSE IF YOUR A NEWLYWED I WOULD SAY DON'T PUT VICK ON YOUR FEET BUT IF YOUR OLD, YOU PUT VICK ON EVERYTHING. DON'T KNOCK IT BEFORE YOU TRY IT. FIND THE FUNNY SIDE OF THE STATEMENT. I DON'T KNOW WHY PUTTING VICK ON YOUR FEET FOR COUGHING WORKS BUT JUST TRY IT. IF IT WORKS , A GOLD STAR FOR GRANNY AND IF IT DOSEN'T WORK.YOU CAN HAVE A GOOD LAUGH AT MY EXPENSE.

ROSS, YOUR MISSING THE STATE FAIR THIS WEEK.RIGHT HERE IN TAMPA.

IT'S SO COLD, 32 LAST NIGHT AND A HARD FREEZE AGAIN TONIGHT. BURRRRRR

WHAT DID ALL YOU BB'S DO FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE THEIR DAY HAPPY? I'D SAY WE ALL HELP ROSS IN SOME STRANGE WAY. REST ROSS AND GET SOME SLEEP.

li'l red....You're adorable!

The Scott's are welcome! All are welcome! The Irish don't discriminate ~ yes Marr....even the teatotalers! But don't be surprised when we hug ya' and tell you we love ya!

I remember and quote often the SNL skit from Mike Meyers...
"If it's not Scottish, it's crap"

hmmm...I'm ready for another one...anyone else???

To TampaGranny - Just a thought, Gran, Maybe not on
Everything.....Hm? :) See you at the Wake.

~Red~

Here's to Puff! May your other lives be as happy as the last......

Ok, where's my drink?

Norwegians keep it fast & simple then the party begins.

Zicam! Zicam! Zicam! The nose swabs.
Absoluly amazing stuff!
I hope you feel much better very soon!

Awwww, thanks, Jeepin. So are you, I am sure.
And, I will take the hugs and the we love you's,
for sure. I am definitely a hugger. I do love a
sincere, wholesome hug, a bear hug, where
applicable. Gosh, is there anything better than
a wonderful, warm, sincere hug, from someone
with whom you are truly, truly safe? And who
truly does love you? And vice versa. Wow.
If I could order that up, I'll take, please, the
Jack Palance character in "I'll Be Home for
Christmas". Or the Burt Lancaster character
in "Rocket Gibraltar". Or the Tom Hanks
character in "You've Got Mail", after he truly
falls in love with Meg Ryan's character. Mmm.
What can I say?

Later, sweetie pie. Love you. li'l red

Getting here late I know
Ross hope you are feeling better today.

Kris10 - Keep up the good work! You'll get there.

Hello Everyone!

Is there REALLY another Donna Jean?

I live in Northern California, Wine Country to be exact, and haven't posted in a while, but used to be a regular poster since 2007. And I do try and catch up with all of Ross's blogs and comments, when I can.

I have a daughter named Laurie Elizabeth, a real sweetie pie who just happens to have Down Syndrome, and we recently adopted a darling white Poodle/Bichon, named Olive Elizabeth (Miss Laurie added the Elizabeth, since she LOVES her middle name) from our local Humane Society.

I do recognize many of the posters, but I see so many new ones to the Ross Blog!

I used to actually have a sharp # 2 pencil, and would try to remember each new poster and welcome them. Alas, I have not done that in quite some time!

And I notice now that CATHY in PA, serves coffee and breakfast to the Bloggers! Well done, my friend! I personally enjoy an Iced Venti Latte, 2 add shots, no sugar, extra ice, if it wouldn't be too much trouble. Thanks!

So, if the other Donna Jean, who MARR says lives in Ohio is reading, HELLO!! Nice to meet someone with the same lovely name!

And to LITTLE RED, hello, nice to meet you! You sound like a real nice person, and I hope to read more of your posts!

I just came home from the movies, where I saw "Slumdog Millionaire"

I can't say enough wonderful things about this fantastic movie! I sure hope it wins Best Picture at the Oscars.

Until next time, my old and new Blogger Buddies,

Peace and Love to all,

Donna Jean (in California)

Cathy in PA thanks for all the love and good vibes!!!!

JoeyfromVA good clip!

JoeyfromVA good clip!

No type key please.

Ignore the haters.

They will go away.

Feel better Ross!

Welcome back Donna Jean and Laurie. Donna Jean from Ohio went by Hartldo until we sleuthed out her REAL name.

Just exactly ARE you Little Red? Sounds like you've had the same week I've had in Southern Ohio. I'm in Proctorville across the river from Huntington WV.

What time is the wake, Jeepster?

Marr ~ The wake is anytime you want it to be!
'cuz it's a cyber wake

I've been on it for a couple of hours!

I think I'll take it into chat if y'all are interested!

BPA free bottles about $10
@ Target (one of Ross' favorite shopping places!)

Hi Donna Jean!

Nice to see you again ♥

I hope you and Laurie E are doing well. Congratulations on your new little Olive Elizabeth!

I'm considering an adoption right now myself!

You can be assured Cathy will oblige!

OMG Cheffie....Have I ever told you I ♥ you....mur by fest briend...thanks for loving bootsie...*snort*hic*

Shots anyone????

Hello Blog Buddies! Donna Jean it's great to see a fellow blog buddy from the Wine Country how cool!

Happy Thursday Evening Everybody in Rossland!

Ross, is your surprise that you're going to be a Presenter
at the Grammy's on Sunday, and Ryan will be your escort.
LOL. I hope dear handsome Jay is sending you there to
Rock the Red Carpet for All the World to see. I will Pray. :O)

And I hope this Post finds you feeling better and not under
the weather. There are so many bugs going around, I
think everyone is sicker than normal these days. Get your
booty better Ross. Sending you lots of love and hugs. xo

Donna Jean - Nice to see your post. :O)

Have a good whatever, wherever, with whoever All.
Heys and Hugs to All the Ross Bloggin Gang.

MARR~ thanks for the info regarding Hartldo. I know her well!!! (HI Donna) ((HUGS))) XOXO

JEEPIN~ I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad to hear you are open to another adoption so soon. There is always room in our hearts for another fur-baby.

LEPRECHAUN~ Another Wine Country BB?? Wonderful!! Just where in the Wine Country? You know Sonoma and Napa are rivals, right??

KFC~ Thanks for the welcome back. I hope to post more in the future. Life has taken over my Life!!! I was so glad to see 2008 go, and am looking forward to a much better, and healthier 2009 for everyone!

BYE,
Donna Jean

hey did anyone see susan powter's ranting blog about something that happened in her online community!?
wowie!
she's an interesting lass!
if you go to her website and look up "stand up" or something in her blogs you can watch it..

To Donna Jean (in California) - So nice to meet you,
too. I have been loving reading and reacting to/
relating to the Ross_Blog, for some time, now, and
wanting to blog, myself. I finally got brave and did
so. It is a very special place, I think. Rossland. A
home away from home, maybe? Only, we can be
safe at home while we experience it. By the way,
Donna Jean, you write a lovely blog. I look forward
to more of yours, also. Wine Country, eh? I'll bet it
is beautiful.

To Marr in Ohio - I would be west of you, I would
say, Marr. Yes, indeed, it has been very bad. I
have been very blessed, though, in that our power
remained on. Yea. So scary, and freezing, otherwise.
Our power was out, at the time of the windstorm,
last fall. Scary. And dark. I didn't like it at all. Bless
the linemen from the power company, who did such
a great job of restoring our power. I really appreciate
their efforts. Truly. Is linemen the right word?

OMG, Jeepin, you crack me up. Really. Thanks for
that! Glad to hear that you are considering adopting
a little critter. I took in so many, over the years.
It always is difficult to lose one, but, it also is good
to know that I loved each and every one of them and
gave them a good and safe and loving home. And, I
would never "get rid of" one because it did something
indiscriminately. Dogs and cats do not know any better.
They do the best they can. And, they love us as we are.
They do not care that I am roundy; as a matter of fact,
they are probably quite happy with me, as is. Of course,
I always want to lose weight, and get to be really fit,
and feel really good. I need to have more energy, just
so that I can GET more energy. Geez.

Boy, I just came upon Tom Hanks in "Philadelphia", on
We TV. I am not sure I can watch it, right now. I love
to watch Tom work, and I love Jason Robards, but, I
do not want to watch the mistreatment. The unkindness.
The uncaringness. The pain. wow. So sad. Of course,
there is much more to it than that. It is just so hard to
watch. OG.

I guess maybe I might be caught up in it, now, and will
have to watch it to the end. It has been a long time
since I watched it.

Ciao, blog buddies. Love to all. Namaste. We are all
in this together. red

Hi ross i'm a bug fan Get well soon. God Bless you

Hi ross i'm a big fan Get well soon. God Bless you

Hi ross i'm a big fan Get well soon. God Bless you

Hi Ross, hope you kick that cold! I find that I just drink tons of fluids, load up on the vitamin C and rest up! You might not be able to do that though considering that you have a busy schedule because of something you can't tell us about ;)

Hope things are going well, hope to see a blog Monday :)

OMG ROSS!!!!!!! Sex and the City movie sequel confirmed!!!

OMG ROSS!!!!!!! Sex and the City movie sequel confirmed!!!

sorry for the double post-- got too excited i guess :-)

Blog Buddies!
Im in on the virtual Irish Wake.. clink clink , let me catch up. shots shots shots.. I had a trying day!! I didnt walk, I hadnt eaten, I am exhausted.. but alas the day is over and tomorrow is another day. Thanks blog buddies for cracking me up. Much needed smiles !!

Thanks Jojobits!, Hanging in there ,,,
I really have to admit that the vicks/foot thing did stop the cough but I still have the cold.
As for the vitamin c/vodka aka screwdriver... I have to drink more than one to see if that will do the trick !
Good night blog buddies!
Happiness and Health to all!!

Good Morning Ross & Blog Buddies!

Ross hope your doing better today,it's FRIDAY!!

Coffee is done!

Tea,juice,milk,water,soft drinks and Red Bull in the fridge.

Caramels on the counter
Kahlua, Baileys and Rum for the needy

ø¤º°°`°º¤ø Order up! ø¤º°`°°º¤ø,¸¸

Ross: iced venti americano w/extra ice (Zicam & Vicks)
Lola'Belle: iced venti americano w/splash of soy and a triple shot.
Linda in SQ: a Decaf Triple Grande Sugar Free Vanilla 1% Milk Extra White Mocha Extra Hot No Whip No Foam Extra Sugar Free Drizzle (chocolate) Marble Mocha Macchiato - with a tart!Whew weeeee (as I wipe my brow)LOL
chefkev: Black French Roast coffee
FBnLM: 44oz of yerba mate for my mate.
and a bowl of ice for the pups
jamieandbambam: pepsi w/bowl of water for the bams
Rock Steady: hot cocoa
whabbear: hot cocoa with CMAO marshmallows ;)
dg: venti americano w/room for pinks and gravy and an extra shot
GoCubsGo: decaf in a Cubs coffee mug
jeepin: cafe-mocha Vodka-Valium Latte to go ((extra hugs))for you and your Mom!
ChicagoCher: cinnamon dulce latte in a hanson mug
Houston(HUEY): caramel macchiato
Katie in NJ: strong coffee w/splenda/and milk
Donna in NJ: regular coffee with milk and sugar
TAMPAGRANNY: a cup of tea
Tayzmommy: diet dr pepper
Mammasan: a cup of tea with honey and lemon
Peggy Los Vegas: HOT Tea
Dale-O-: spiced chai tea
Becks: venti skinny iced chai
Mugsy: A short, nonfat hazelnut latte (my treat)
Liz from Pentwater: OJ w/three ice cubes
bonacci: mountain dew
canadiangirl: hot & black coffee
Norma: Hot Choc. w/schnupppppps
BCDmom: cranergy cranberry lift w/shot of B-12
LemonDeb: strong folgers in a pretty cup
Karen from Canada: berry blast herbal tea in a big mug
sueupstny: pumpkin spice cappuccino
Pam: gatorade and a power bar
Jojobits: bacardi gold & diet coke – save it “for later”
Annalise: Kycoffee with sugar free Hazelnut, Whip on top with a sprinkle of Cinnamon on top
DirtySexyMoney: coffee with International Delight French Vanilla
altbiscuit: bourbon with a splash of diet coke on the rocks
Jessie in UT: venti tan mocha w/an extra shot
luvmystang: diet dr. pepper
amyvlovestv: hot cocoa w/peppermint stick
Cathy in Pa.: coffee w/splenda
Allthatzpazz: dbl short vanilla latte, foamy
JoeyfromVA: water w/lemon & pink umbrella
DreamaTexas: Pineapple juice with a side of sage, rooster foot and shrunken head.
Marr in Ohio: sierra mist cranberry splash
Mamajess: Glass of Red Wine if it's Cold, White if it's Hot
ana b: Hot Cocoa sugar free
Nana Rosie: coffe w/fake sugar or tea w/xtra ice
Miss Weesie: Vente non-fat Chai
Renee in Texas: Cafe au lait
happygirl: hazelnut ice coffee
(light &sweet)
Snow : Green tea w/sugar
Lord Humble: Hot Cocoa and GM
newlexness: Hot Cocoa W/ scoop of Peppermint ice cream on top :)
Andrew BC : Virgin Mango Daiquiri
TamTam: coffee w/2 sugar, 1 cream
Jennyoct : Crystal Lite
Gardener Girl: Tazo black tea, strong, no sweetner, early & HOT
Laine : Venti green tea w/soy milk. one pump classic
Gwenid: Venti white chocolate mocha w/xtra whipped cream
Array of Sunshine : Capetown Harvest Tea steaming HOT
Donna Jean (the 1st): Iced Venti Latte, 2 add shots. no sugar, extra ice

This has been brought to you by Cathy in Pa. Thanks to Copy & Paste!

*¨¨*:•.Cheers.•:*¨¨*:•.

Oatmeal is on the stove, and Healthy Fresh fruit is on the counter.. Help yourself BB's

Leaving a carrot and celery stick platter out for those who are on a diet!
Thanks Pennyfromaine!

Have a Great Day BB's! T.G.I.F

Good Morning all! Thanks, Cathy for the tea, it's just what I need to warm me up for my bike ride this morning. :)

Have a great day!

Ross, I hope you're feeling better!! Pamper yourself. You deserve it!

(Raising my mug in honor of puff-the kitty) Ahhh, pets, they are indeed a blessing (clink).

****AHHH*** Thanks for the Crystal Lite CathyinPA

Morning Blog Buddies. Im off to meeting today. I will check back in tonight!!

OXOXOXOX
PS Ross. hope you kicked that cold.

Ahhh ~ What a nice wake!

Thanks all who attended and raised a toast to the Puff kitty! I know she'd of been proud!

I gotta run ~ no headache this morn

My cafe-mocha Vodka-Valium Latte really does do the trick!

TTL ♥

Blech

Good morning, jennyoct and Rossland!

Red: Looks like that all got straightened out! I was talking about DonnaJean from Santa Rosa. If you went back into the archives, and read her comments, I think you'd notice a resemblance between hers and yours. Kindred spirits?

Cathy: Thanks for the "tear-shaped" marshmallows!

It is a Friday to celebrate, blog buddies! In November, after I got married, I submitted a form to change my federal health benefits to cover my spouse, something every opposite-sex spouse is entitled to. Because my spouse is the same sex as I am, the request was denied on the basis of the "Defence of Marriage Act (DOMA), which limits the definition of a spouse to an opposite-sex partner.

DOMA was enacted in 1996. It is one of the few pieces of legislation left "on the books" that actively discriminates against a minority group.

Similar to what I was planning to do, a federal employee in the Los Angeles area sued to get federal employee health benefits extended to his same-sex spouse, who he married last summer. The ninth circuit court judge who heard the case ruled strongly in his favor yesterday. In the ruling, the judge declared that DOMA is unconstitutional!

This is huge! Unless the Supreme Court decides to hear an appeal (which I'm sure the religious reich will pursue), the ninth circuit's decision will stand, and DOMA will be overturned.

Don't you just LOVE "activist" judges, blog buddies? I know I do! LOL!

SUNNY AND COLD IN TAMPA. LOVE IT.

RED, YOUR RIGHT. REREAD MY COMMENT AND GOT THE DRIFT. BAD GRANNY.HEE HEE

GOOD MORNING CATHY PA. DO YOU LIVE NEAR PHOENIXVILLE, PA. OR VALLEY FORGE? I USED TO LIVE THERE ALSO WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER. [CORPORATE] [
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY]

WBEAR, ARE YOU A SCIENTIST?

JUST WONDERING,HAS THIS GROUP EVER HAD A GET TOGETHER? YOU ALL HAVE SO MUCH FUN, YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT IT. YOU COULD HAVE ONE AND SEND ME A VIDEO.

ROSS, I HOPE YOUR FEELING A LITTLE BIT BETTER TODAY .VICK, VICK, VICK,

CHEF, WHAT'S COOKING IN THE POT? WHAT TIME IS DINNER?

WEE WEE, BARKS FROM JOEY. DOG HUGS ALSO.

200? and a big a$$ YAHOOO for the Whab !!
Morning everyone.

Ross ~ is your nose sore? anything else?

Happy Friday Buddies!!!

Ross!!! Check in. Leave us a cooment to say you're still breathing!!!!!! Just say "I'm okay"

I meant a COMMENT not a cooment.

Thanks, Delly! I'm totally psyched... I just talked to the plaintiff in the case, Brad Levenson, on the phone!

TG: In answer to both questions...

Yes, I'm a scientist... experimental psychologist by training. I don't do much basic research these days, though... more applied science (they like to label us "human factors engineers").

Have Rosslanders ever gotten together? Yes, in small groups. For the past two years, we've had a summertime Bay Area Bloggers Barbeque (BABB) where about 12 to 15 bloggers have gotten together to pig out and party. Some have even flown in from out of town!

TAMPAGRANNY.... NO I'M JUST SOUTH OF HARRISBURG, NORTH OF HANOVER.

Welcome Whab.. had a brain fart and couldn't think of anything this morning!

whabber
I like anyone who stands for justice and what is right. The religious people who cast stones will be out in forces to fight it. I wish they would look into their own lives, first. I read a book that said lets not talk bad about others if we do not fix our own problems first. I hope it all works out. I think anyone who wants to live a happy life should.

Sorry if this is not fun and kind of my opinion.

As a religious person myself I get pissed at religious leaders who use religion for their own means (money, power, personal causes, revenge). It simply is not right!!!

Happy Friday to All!
Anyone got a good valentine dessert they make?

Ross Darling~

i hope your all better~
take it easy
and enjoy your weekend!
xxxo

SMILES

hi blog buddies

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Marr and lil Red: Greetings from your "Neighbor"!! I live about an hour north on 77 from the river. We got lots of snow and ice here, I do believe this is the longest i've seen snow on the ground since I was a little kid. Supposed to melt this weekend, though. :) I am lucky that I rarely loose power, but a lot of people around here did, including my mom. thankfully she has a wood burner and so had a way to heat and cook.

Jeepin: As a fellow Irish-person I will be joining the Wake as soon as my son is off to his dad's ;)

Thought for the day (after catching up with my reading): Who is more to blame for the forest fire, the one who lights the match or the one who provides the fuel that keeps the fire burning?

Have a good day BB's!

P.S. Ross, hope you're feeling better!

Ugh, no loss this week! Oh well, I saw an awful wreck on the way to work so I will count my blessings and not beat myself up over this.

Ok John, give me the news I can handle it, lol.

Ana you crack me up @ shot, shot, shot. Good minds think alike!

Can I have my beverage early today Cathy like now! It's for medicinal purposes, I swear.

Happy Friday all.....

Ross,
Gazoontight ;-)
X's and O's
Nana Rosie

Trash TV host Jerry Springer has announced that he wont' be returning to ratings juggernaut America's Got Talent this summer.

In a statement, Springer said he's leaving the show because of other commitments, including his syndicated talk show and a stage role.

Unfortunately, he didn't give any details about the stage show he's in!

A replacement for Springer has not been named.

Do you think this might be Ross' new gig?

Whabber, GRRRRRRRRRRRR
Why is it the INsurance companys do that? What buisness is it of theirs WHO you want on YOUR insurance as long as THEY get the moneys.
DISCRIMINATION plain and simple,
Hon, Im Catholic and as I see it God LOVES ALL good people he does not discriminate.
The rest of the world should NOT either.
X's and O's always
Nana Rosie

Good Morning Blog Buddies!
SO I really have to stop virtually drinking. Because I wake up w/ such a hang over!! I lost 1.5 pound ez
Jojobits no worries, think of it as "not" gaining a POUND!! woot woot!!
Its raining and I "hate" the rain, I got a tiny cool car that agrees. So im staying in on my day off.. Time to pop in those dusty exercise videos because I wont be walking today.
I saw many accidents last night. LA just doesnt know how to handle the rain, I know I dont.. Please be safe everyone.
I do have a non cook bad for you Valentine treat.
I made it for my sista after a fight and all was forgiven..
6 or 7 snicker bars stand em up double stick tape em together to make a base. Some skewers add green ribbon or that flower decorator green stuff at the top stick a mini snickers wrap w/ red celophane to mock a rose (6 will do ) and stick em in between the bars. Viola Snicker bouquet. Can also be substituted w/ low carb bars and treats, or protein bars and treats, granola.
Blog buddies ,it doesnt work well w/ vodka bottles (trust me , I tried) ha!
Ross taking over Jerry SPringer is beyond hilarous. Just imagine hiS expression r when the fight starts? Oh freakin A that would be HILARIOUS!!
Have a great day Blog Buddies. WIll try to come back in to say HOLA later!!
Oh wait. Since I have a minute
Morning Cathy,Whabbear,Pbear,Marr,DellyTampa Granny, NP , Nana Rosie,Gwenid, Array of Sunshine,Newlexness,Jennyoct,Jeepin,Jojobits,Lemon Debb...and anyone else I might missed. I tried....xxoo
Be safe, Have a wonderful friday!!

WBEAR, WOW, HALF THE TIME I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT. LOL, LOL I GUESS THAT'S WHY I LIKE YOU SO MUCH. YOU CALL AN ACE AN ACE & A SPADE A SPADE. YOUR ONE SMART MAN AND I'M GLAD TO CHAT WITH YOU.

I MAY BE A CHRISTIAN BUT I DON'T JUDGE PEOPLE. AT LEAST I'VE LEARN NOT TO. PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE AND THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO LIVE THEIR LIFE THE WAY THEY WANT AS LONG AS THEIR NOT HURTING ANYONE.WE ALL SHOULD KNOW WHATS RIGHT AND WRONG. KILLING, STEALING, HURTING ONES FEELING, AND THE LIST GOES ON. I DON'T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS BUT I KNOW WHAT I BELIEVE IN. I'M SO TIRED OF THE MEANNESS IN ALL FOLK. FOR ME, THE SUN IS SHINNING AND I'VE MADE SOME NEW FRIENDS, EVEN A SCIENTIST, HERE ON ROSS' BLOG.

Whabbear,
I'll celebrate the un-DOMA with you! Cheers! I'll have a Mike's Hard Lemonade later...

Mom in CA
Thanks for the encouragement! If I could just get past my cookie obsession, I think I'll get back on track.

Carolyn,
I'm in central Illinois. It's warm today; maybe my hubby will go for a walk with me after work.

Have a great weekend, Blog Buddies!

Get Well rest helps!!!! I love wathcing the talky blogs, you keep my day going. Thank you so much for your great spirit and joy!!!!

Get Well rest helps!!!! I love watching the talky blogs, you keep my day going. Thank you so much for your great spirit and joy!!!!

Happy Friday Afternoon Ross Bloggers!

Hope you're better or getting there Ross, and that you
didn't run out of kleenex. That paper towel can be a
killer. :O) I was gonna say that I hope your life gets
back to normal soon, but I really don't. I want you to
keep busy and keep getting more famous. Hugs Pal. xo

Enjoy this lovely weekend that is now upon us Gang.
Heys and Hugs to All.
Go Suns! :O)

TAMPAGRANNY ~~ YOU DARLING WOMAN, YOU HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS THAT MATTER, AND A RED SCOOTER TO BOOT, LIFE IS GOOD.

Waving up to ana b...WTG pound and a half. Woot!

whab ~ yur welcome, keep us updated please...so exciting.

atlbiscuit ~ had a look at the rant..wonder what set it off..glad I don't have her "nerve" or whatever that is..in my tooth. Yikes.

Ross ~ swamped life is not good for your cold. You feeling better yet?

Whabby, ~15 min ago, I posted a lovely letter to
you, here, but the length is the holdup, so, hopefully,
it will be along, once the "blog owner" approves it.
Is that Ross, or NBC? Does Daria do that for us? I
don't know. Anyway, so happy about the ruling,
for you and yours, and all others who will be helped
in such an important way.

Blessings. Namaste. red

Hi, blog buddies, all. I will get back here,
in a while, to respond to interesting and
humouous comments.

Jeepin, you surely do make me laugh, you
funny little thing. I love it. I love those
special, happy laughs you give me. The
smile lingers. li'l red.

DELLY, THANKS HONEY, I'VE BEEN THERE. I'VE HAD MY ATTACKS IN MY LIFE. IT HURTS AND HURTS BAD. MINE WAS FROM MY TWO WONDERFUL BROTHERS DAUGHTERS. [GREED] THERE'RE ALWAYS TWO SIDES TO A STORY. I BELIEVE IN MEETING IN THE MIDDLE AND GIVE IN A LITTLE. SOME DON'T. I ALWAYS FORGIVE. IT'S BEEN YEARS AND THEIR STILL MAD OVER A SITUATION THAT HAPPEN IN THE FAMILY. WHEN I FOUND OUT THE TRUTH I FORGAVE. I SLEEP NIGHTS. YOU CAN ALWAYS LEARN FROM AN OLDER PERSON. THEY HAVE LIVED LONGER AND MADE THE MISTAKES.

JUST MAKE A CAKE AND GO VISIT A NEIGHBOR AND TAKE A JAR OF VICK. LOL LOL THEY MAY HAVE A COLD.

ok, i've lurked on this site for long enough (18 months, to be exact) - time to come out and say "hi!" and send ross "feel better wishes." hey, at least it isn't 80 degrees here in february anymore. :)

Welcome back Donna Jean, now there are three because I am also a Donna Jean but use the Donna in NJ because when I first started coming here you were a regular poster and I picked another name and besides I really don't use the Jean except for the J in my signature because I have a very commom last name. As for Ross the Vicks when you actually have the cold and it does help a cough but everday you should be taking Ester C (not just vitamin C but ESTER C) and Garlic. Go to swansonvitamins.com because the prices are amazing with fast delivery and then make sure you take one Ester C and one Garlic in the morning and again at night EVERY DAY and you won't catch things. I am the only one in my office who has not caught the bugs that have gone around this winter. Keep you immune system healthy and you don't catch things. You already eat healthy so take these vitamins and keep strong, you get sick too often for someone so young, so take your vitamins.

I had a cold and I don't like to take pills. However; I hate colds a lot more than pills. So ... I took Mucinex DM and it restored the breathing on my right side. Sweet huh ? I thought so. Just drink it with 8 oz. of water. Had the cold for several days but the Mucinex DM last 12 hours and relieved a lot of pressure the first time. Also be sure to feed the cold good foods. Keep hydrated. :-)

Ross, I just saw you on Jay Leno and I just have to say that you are amazing. You just made me day.

Feel better soon!

Hello Justher!!
Welcome to the world of former unicorn! THe sun always shines, rainbows a plenty!!!! Have a great day!

Hey Happy Friday Ross & Bloggers!!!

pbear - It's all about chocolate!!! We do the chocolate fondue thing....it's a super easy treat but looks fancy!! (try some espresso in the melted chocolate..you'll be amazed how much better it tastes!) MMMMMM...I want some now! LOL Nothing better than a banana dipped twice in chocolate! (right Karen!)

Have a great weekend all!!

LOL @ Linda in Squamish. You're bent man. :O) xo

Whabbear - Kindred Spirits is nice, isn't it?
And, re my earlier post, which still is not
up, wonder if I should post it in two segments,
or just wait for it to show up as originally
posted. I do not know how long these things
take. It is a good letter, and it took a lot of
work, to write and think and edit. I wanted
it to be here, as it relates to your morning's
post, today.

To TAMPAGRANNY - You're funny. :)
Your "BAD GRANNY" reminds me of
SOMETHING/Someone. I can't think who.
"Baaaad granny" is what is in my memory.
From television? Or an old movie? A
cartoon, maybe? Oh, I know what it is!
The wonderful Jim Carrey, in his amazing
character of The Grinch. Oh, so funny and
just amazing. "Baaaad judgement" may be
the phrase, referring to the little girl's
trusting of him.....Gosh, Jim was funny in
that role. What a neat production by Ron
Howard and everyone involved. Wow.

LemonDeb - Hi! I love your blog name.
I love anything lemon. Mmm. Lemon
Pie. Lemon Crunch Pie. Lemon Bars.
(Sorry I said that, guys. Too tempting.)
Oh, and I love the way you spelled out
Peace, each letter down the page. Neat.

To Linda in Squamish - Mmm, that banana
dipped twice in chocolate sounds just
yummy. And, what a neat idea, with the
espresso added to the chocolate fondue.
One of those clever, creative ideas.

Gwenid - Right back at ya. And, mmm,
I've always wanted a wood burner, for
old-timey warmth and comfort, and for
emergency situations. Fortunately, I do
have a gas stove, and a deep freeze.

Happy Friday evening, blog buddies.
Everyone, stay safe, do. Hope you have
recouped, from Puff the Cat's Irish Wake.
A comforting and really fun gathering, as
it should have been. Very relaxed and
sincere. We are a great group, aren't we?
So loving and tactile, and respectful, too.
Jeepin, you and we are all blessed to have
each other. And, you have reminded us to
appreciate our little furry friends, while
they are in our lives.

Darling Ross, hope you and dear Wee Wee
are feeling soothed and comfortable and
secure and loved. Take care, sweetie. We
miss you and love you. xoxoxo

Blessings, all. I will keep looking in. Later.
Li'l Red

Hi everyone...lifetime unicorn here...I miss my Ross!First Rosie now Ross!
Feel better Ross (i hope its not the flu)and spill the beans already!!!! im dyin to know!
xoxoxo get well :)

Ross,
Too many colds for you! The secret is to prevent a cold.

I'm a school teacher and exposed to the germs of many children who go to school sick. I have not been sick in four years.

To prevent flu:
Influenzinum hope that's spelled right, it's a homeopathic remedy against flu. I haven't had the flu in at least 20 years.

To prevent cold:
Medical ozone. Will cost quite a bit to get started, but well worth it.

Oh where oh were has our little Ross gone Oh where oh where can he be, with his little dog louise, and those firm cheekees, oh where oh were has our little Ross gone.

Getting the blood hound Teddy Hilton after you.

:-)

Ross- you alive, hon?

Who is Scrappysmom ?
I just seen a video with ANT. Some old lady he was talking to on the phone that is married and has a kid and she said she had a wet dream or some kind of dream they were holding hands. Untasteful old bat. Go find someone your own age. This woman needs love

I hope that Ross' secret doesn't involve him getting rid of the blog. :(

Good Evening Blog Buddies!

Whabbear - So glad to hear the news about your benefits. I am a benefit specialist and would love for everyone to have equal benefits. Where I work, employees can enroll their domestic partner, but that portion of the premium comes out after taxes. Married couples have their premiums deducted pre-tax. It's not fair - hopefully one day it will all be equal!

I hope Ross is doing okay - I've just checked in briefly that last few days, but noticed he hasn't had a talky.

I have a busy weekend ahead. My grandchildren are spending the weekend. There won't be much relaxation for me - I'll be glad to go back to work on Monday.

I hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

granny c

Aww, no blog today? Hope you are feeling ok!

Evening...early morning hellos Ross and Blog Buddies!

Lil Red, once you submit a post and it says it has to be approved, you are never going to see it again. It's a quirk of the blog. Usually it's because it contains a link to something but not always. So your morning post is gone, gone, gone. We rarely have long, long posts so if it said it was held for being too long, you might have to cut back a little. Just so you know... (smile)

Welcome unicorns!!

Jeepin'-hi. Just thinkin' of you.

John, did you post your weight loss for this week? I missed it if you did. I lost 1.8 pounds. WooWoo LOL

Ross, hope you're feeling better!! Would put a lot of minds at ease if you could just pop in and post a little note here in comments. Just sayin'...

Have a great weekend everyone!

Katie

Wow, so many peeps with colds. Hope every one feels better soon!

Ross! I'm so sorry you arn't feeling well. I have to agree with all the Zycam advise. I work at a medical clinic/ surgery center ... we have over 100 Doctors working at our clinic and employees who start to feel a cold coming on are alway given the Zycam swabs for the nose... it seems to work for everyone!
I hope you feel better soon, Ross
~~XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx~~~ Hugs to you and to all the blog buddies!

Hello Blog Buddies & Ross!
I just saw on TTS that Ross will be on next week with his report from the Grammys! I can't wait to see it and hope you feel better by Sunday!

Hey, CHICKEN SOUP and Zicam and SLEEEEEEP............it just works, I have NO idea HOW...but it DOES WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey, CHICKEN SOUP and Zicam and SLEEEEEEP............it just works, I have NO idea HOW...but it DOES WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey, CHICKEN SOUP and Zicam and SLEEEEEEP............it just works, I have NO idea HOW...but it DOES WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sorry to hear that, Ross. I had a cold too about a week ago. Got really sick.
I really hope you get well soon! Lots of fluids and lots of rest. That and hot and sour soup and sushi. :)

Well he must be sleeping...no blog in days! Come on, many people work with a cold...grow up baby!

Hey Ross...on the blog you said you weren't feeling well.

Dude...I can SWEAR by this stuff...it' is soooo good! : it's called Oscillococcinum...and you can find it at any drug store. www(dot)oscillo(dot)com/

It says its for the flu, but it eve helps the common cold. As soon as you start to get the "yuckies"...take this for two days! It's the best!

Good, good Saturdy morning, Ross and Blog Buddies!

Hi, KatieinNJ! Thanks, so much, for the info. I had only
made the ASSUMPTION that it was the LENGTH of my
post that had caused the delay. In fact, I had entered
a URL/link, to reference my look-up of PRECEDENT.
My mistake.

I will remove that link, and try again.

Hope all is well, BBs. Ross, thinking of you & Wee Wee.

Be back in a bit.

Li'l Red

Oh, Whabbear, I am so glad for you!

Can you say "PRECEDENT"?

I looked up the legal definition of the word,

because I wanted to be correct in its use, here.

It takes a bit of wading through, but I think that

it says what I am intending. Yea, for a thinking

judge! The DOMA is such a strange thing, really.

It seems to me that it is based in fear, like so

many other thoughts and choices 'out there'.

Geez.

PERCEPTION..... Perception is what it is,

and is no more than that. Each person's

perception will be different, based on what

she/he has seen, heard, thought, felt,

experienced, been taught and forcefed, et al.

Lack of knowledge and awareness so often

make up the weak underpinnings of a person's

perceptions, and, therefore, choices and

decisions and words and behaviors.

Consequences will result, from every choice

we make. Every choice. Yes, even from those

we make seemingly unconsciously, and

unawaredly.

Individuals must make the choices which are

right for themselves, and allow all others to do

the same. Of course we must all make these

choices with absolute awareness and integrity.

INTEGRITY, Look it up. Integrity informs our

entire lives. So does the lack, thereof.

We must educate ourselves and live consciously,

and we must make the right choices, having

thought things through, thoroughly, beforehand,

and we must be willing to take full responsibility

for the consequences of our choices. We can only

do this for ourselves. We cannot possibly take

responsibility for making the choices for anyone

else's life. No. Someone else's life is not about

us. It is about them. They have the full right to,

and the full responsibility to, make the choices

which are the right ones for them.

Someone else's ideas and needs and desires and

hopes and dreams about life, about love, about

marriage, may not be the same exact ones, in

every way, as the ones I hold for my own self.

That does not make theirs wrong. It just makes

them different. And, remember, different is not

less than. Different is just that. Different.

Each of us loves, and wants to be loved, and needs

to be loved. And secure. And fulfilled. And needed.

And to have a real purpose in life. Each of us is

born with rights, and no person or institution can

be allowed to remove or deny those rights. Ever.

As MLK said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to

justice everywhere." Think about it. When an

individual or group works toward unjust laws,

they are helping to create an atmosphere, a

society, which will surely support the removal

of or denial of their own rights, too, due to ideas

founded on lack of knowledge and awareness. Let

us not go there. Let us stand up for the rights of

all human beings, and all other animals, and Nature,

the Universe, the environment with which we have

been so richly blessed. Let us do that.

Do not just go along with abuse, when you see it

or hear it. Speak up, from a place of wisdom and

knowledge and awareness and integrity. Abuse

is never acceptable. It is never ok. It is never

all right. It must never be tolerated. Ever. Not

verbal abuse or mental abuse or physical abuse

or sexual abuse. Not abuse in any form. Ever.

By the way, this includes any form or degree of

BULLYING.

This means living life from a place of INTEGRITY.

Every day. Every minute.

What say you?

I am

li'l red, as Jeepin would say.

Oh, Yea, KatieInNJ & Whabbear!

I removed the URL/link, and

reposted, and just above is my

post from yesterday.

Thanks, again, KatieinNJ!

I also did a teeny, little

edit. Sometime,in the night,

I remembered that I had not

specifically included

"Bullying" as one of the

things that are never ok.

So, I added that in.

Blessings. Li'l Red

Li'LRed,
Come here
(((((( Li'l Red)))))))))
X's and O's always
Nana Rosie

Ross,
Gazoontight
(((((( Ross)))))))))
X's and O's
always

OMG, Nana Rosie, what a laugh

you gave me! Thanks!

Kisses & Hugs right back at ya!

Li'l Red xo

Little Red i just love everything LEMON !
:)
LOL
have a pretty weekend~

~~~~~

Happy weekend Blog Buddies!

Ross Darling
hope your all better
take care,

xxxo

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well hello blog buddies and ross.. 1st timer.. was looking at the comments.. ignoring the negativity and LOVING the supportive/inspiring comments..
KEEP IT UP ROSS! EVERYONE LOVE YOU HONEY!! KEEP THE BLOG GOING!!

LITTLE RED, IT SAYS IT ALL. I BELIEVE IT AND COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER. AMEN.

WBEAR, ANOTHER SMART ONE THAT I'M GOING TO LEARN FROM.

RED AND I MAY THINK ALIKE.WE'LL SEE.

ROSS, DO YOU NEED YOUR GRANNY?MAYBE SOME CHICKEN SOUP OR WHATEVER.

LORD HEAL ROSS' AMEN

good morning blog buddies

katie- congrats again on the weight loss :D you're doing so great.. and yeah i posted and you commented remember? lol

Jojobits- you're right no need to beat yourself up over it you're still doing great :) and wait what news? lol

Did anyone watch TTS last night? Jay mentioned Ross...

No, what did Jay say?

LemonDeb, you have a pretty weekend, too!

What a lovely way to say that. So far, this

morning, it is a B E A - U - T I - F U L DAY!

I love it. Finally, the snow and ice are

starting to melt off my hill-of-a-driveway.

My doggie can go back to her crunchies,

instead of the brown rice. (I need to buy

some DF and litter and just everything.)

I have used up every bit of protein from

my freezer, between the doggie and the

kitties. One old kitty seems to be off the

kitty crunchies, and the mama kitty is

feeding herself and her six little ones, snd

she wants to have the dry food supplemented

with chicken or salmon. Boy! She just ate

some of the kittens' food, which I had soaked

in a bit of salmon and stock. The kittens are

getting the knack of eating such, now. I am

sure Isabella appreciates the break, too.

Bless her dear little mommie self. She has

been a simply wonderful kitty mommie.

TAMPAGRANNY, Thanks! It took me two

hours to compose that, what with rewriting,

and all. So great to have the computer, for

such, rather than the way it was in our day.

That is to say, when we were young/er.

And, Granny, don't you just love learning?

Especially when it is in an environment

where it is just put out there for you to

consider, and as an opportunity to grow?

I love it. I really love WORDS, too. Fun.

I like to learn them and be able to use them.

I like concepts and comprehension. As I have

increased in age, it seems as though it is even

more difficult to memorize things. But, when

I can grasp a concept, that helps in the overall

learning process. I love word origins, and root

words, et al. Fun. Interesting. I like to keep a

dictionary always at hand, whenever I am

reading a book. I often write the words and

their def, etc, inside the cover of my book, as

I read. I like to be able to refer to them.

Oh, wow, I just came across one of my most

favorite books, ever, which I must here identify

and recommend highly. It is SOMEBODIES AND

NOBODIES: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank,

by Robert W. Fuller. Wow. This book should

be required reading, like the books by Gary

Zukav, and the books by don Miguel Ruiz, et al.

Fuller writes, on p.146, "We are in the midst of

a profound shift that will end by making the

infringement of each other's dignity unthinkable."

Wow. Need I say more? I need to read this book,

for the third time, one day, soon. If you are a

thinking person, believe me, you will love it. And,

you will likely want to give a copy to someone else,

and so on. And, have a dictionary by your chair.

Well, I think I shall have to avail myself, right now,

of the neat information at eSpindle (dot) org (slash)

roots (dot) html . Word roots, et al. Fun.

While Julia Child and a guest chef work some magic,

on PBS. Lovely.

Namaste, dear Blog Buddies.

Namaste, dear Ross and dear Wee Wee, and to
those dear to your lives.

Blessings, all. Li'l Red

Sorry to hear you were getting sick....I have been sick since wednesday yuckkk...usually airborne beats everything off but it didn't work this time....I got a z-pack so hopefully I will feel better soon...going to see Rent on tour YAY!!

I know exactly how you feel!! I've had a terrible cough and cold for 2 weeks straight and it's actually a whole lot better today, I'm just coming out of it! Yay! But I didn't have a single day of rest where I could just stop and take a breather, so I had to keep trucking along at school. So, I drank orange juice or some form of it throughout the 2 weeks, went through like 2 bags of Halls cough drops, took Excedrin (which works better for me than Advil or Tylenol) and occasionally, my stomach would hurt, so I'd eat a peppermint because the oil in peppermints settle your stomach. So, I hope that helps, Ross! I hope you feel better!! =)