Almost 400 posts? How about a fresh thread for Saturday? :)

[crispini]

I'm not going to be around this evening but I know some of those who are still on dialup might appreciate it .... :)

[Shopaholic]

1. Keith will be back on tonight from 6pm-10pm, co-hosting with Tweety

That ought to be interesting!

[seito]

9. Thanks for the head's up

Tweety looks a bit tired or sad. His voice is not nearly as loud and obnoxious as it usually is.

[WhirlyGirl]

10. Hi, seito. Yes, Chris does look more subdued - but he said he did a lot of

. . . taking stock on the plane on the way over. About the religious things he's always believed and the prayers he always said. The pope's death was making him take a fresh look at all of that.

I wish Matthews would take a fresh look at a lot of things, frankly; but it was interesting to hear about, because this was all in response to one of Keith's penetrating questions.

Keith interviews Tweety -- boy, how often does THAT happen, that one anchor probes another's thinking?

[seito]

13. Hi WhirlyGirl

I agree, it would be very nice if Matthews did a long, hard introspection. He might find a decent, humble individual down deep inside.

Nice to see you all tonight, and my condolences go out to everyone that is mourning the Pope's passing. :hug:

edit: sp

[Nothing Without Hope]

69. Did he say what penetrating question of Keith's it was?

Hello WG! :hi:

[Catchawave]

12. He still sounds like he's yelling....?

Of course, going side-by-side with our Velvet-voiced Keef tonight might be making the contrast more noticable?

[WhirlyGirl]

15. Catch, re the contrast - Absolutely.

[WhirlyGirl]

2. It was starting to get embarrassing last night . . .

. . . they kept doing shorter and shorter segments because there was nothing new to report, and every time they came back from the commercial break you heard that same somber music -- which seemed appropriate enough when everyone thought an announcement was imminent, but which actually began to sound humorous (at least to me) as it began to look more and more like his holiness wasn't going to cooperate w/ the networks' schedule and die, after all!

Nevertheless, the folks in the control room insisted on carrying the lugubrious theme music into the first 30-to-60 seconds of each segment, and Keith was running out of ways to make the "updates" ("for those of you just joining us. . .") sound interesting. With a mind as nimble as his, I was wondering if he had noticed how much the chords of that somber little "bumper" song resembled those of "The House of the Rising Sun," and was perhaps singing it in his head for some diversion! -- or maybe it was just me, OD'ing on pope death vigil coverage. . .

[WhirlyGirl]

3. PS - It won't be an issue tonight, at least. The pope has died . . .

[Gogi]

5. KO can now write one of his gracefull tributes.

That's what he does that other news anchors cannot do well.

[WhirlyGirl]

7. Well, I know who I'd like to do the eulogy . . .

. . . when my time comes.

:loveya:

[Botany]

18. WhirlyGirl and the Viking Funeral on Gull Bay?

It was a grey sky as the EDVs loaded W.G.'s body on the sail boat moored to
the dock where the Crimson river spills into Gull Bay. Although many years had
past the EDVs, Sparky, & Bleever still knew how to pitch a party. Some in the
crowd where upset @ the way Patsy was enforcing the no drinking law until WhirlyGirl's boat was lit and sailed off to Valhalla. She had a smile on her face and flowers in her hair as the boat was pushed out into the retreating tide.

Keith, strode to the microphone and said ........ "She was a .................."

Go ahead fill in the blank EDVs.

LOL!

[WhirlyGirl]

21. Yeah? . . . Go ahead, Bo -- She was a *WHAT*? (see if you can . . .

. . . write yourself out of THIS tight spot! }()

[Botany]

23. Sorry that is up to the EDVs ........

...... they know all about you.

[WhirlyGirl]

49. HA! -- Wadda wimp-out. The EDVs don't know anything you don't know!

. . . But it's so my luck, that the FIRST EPISODE in which I appear -- I'm frickin DEAD.
:nuke:
.:grr:

[gkhouston]

106. maybe Botany can give you a couple of chapters

of really steamy flashbacks? :shrug:

[Nothing Without Hope]

70. Botany, you TEASE! "She was a ____________" Come on, you!

You could at least make it multiple choice!
:spank:

[Botany]

81. No multiple choice ?s for EDVs.

They always pick b. 39% chance of bring right on multiple choice tests.

[Nothing Without Hope]

87. not if you made "b" something really disgusting

Surely you can set up a decent multiple choice for EDVs - I would expect no less from the author of the stirring Gull Bay series! :eyes:

[housewolf]

14. You are so right - he made me cry all night last night, now again

this afternoon.

I grew up catholic, spent 10 yrs in catholic girls' schools but left the church when I graduated from high school. I've been away from it for longer than John Paul II has been the pope. I never felt particularly connected to JP II, but I've shed lots of tears last night and today - largely because of the way in which KO talks about him!

KO has an amazing gift of eloquence and respect

[WhirlyGirl]

16. Put a lump in my throat, too, wolf -- and welcome to our clubhouse, btw!

:hi:

[housewolf]

17. Thanks for the welcome, I lurk your thread once in a while

but haven't posted before. It's a lot of fun to read, and I share your appreciation of KO - he's a welcome "unique" in the tv news world. MSNBC is my choice for news now.

[Catchawave]

19. Hi Wolf...the more the merrier!

:hi:

I've had MSNBC on all day, I just like their newscasters better than the other channels, and noticed their new ad

"We're Fair and Accurate" (with Accurate emphasized !)

Our Keith is certainly a rising star on the network and everywhere!

[Nothing Without Hope]

72. "Fair and ACCURATE"!!!! I love it! Faux, eat your alleged heart out!!!

Which would YOU rather have, ACCURATE news or some Bush footlicker's idea of what would be swallowed as "balanced"?

Not a tough decision, and so great that they're making it a selling point. Boy are they lucky to have Keith!
:woohoo:

[Sydnie]

85. I saw that for the first time today Hope

Have they been using that long or was it a snarky response to the slip at Faux yesterday about the Pope? I think it's GREAT and true as well.

[Nothing Without Hope]

88. This thread is the first I've heard of it too - I don't have cable

I think it's a very good sign: Acknowledging the value and rarity of telling the truth!
:toast:
:woohoo:

[seito]

22. Welcome housewolf

This is a fun group. We share our appreciation of KO in a light hearted and often "unique" way.

[RevCheesehead]

41. OMG! There are WOLVES among us!!

Someone tell Karl Rove he was right!

nah, just kidding. If you've lurked before today, you probably know me... er... :blush: ...

But, anyways, welcome to our clubhouse! :hi:

[Sydnie]

96. Welcome to the group housewolf!

Glad you could join us!

[WhirlyGirl]

4. IN other news, my AOL Welcome Screen has a headline that says . . .

. . . insurgents in Iraq are attacking Abu Ghraib prison, leaving 32 injured so far.

[Gogi]

6. And Iraq continues to go to hell in a handbasket because Blivet

would'nt listen to the man he is now extolling.

[WhirlyGirl]

8. Ironic - dontcha think? Carl Bernstein said the same thing earlier today-

-- about how the John Paul had some real problems with this president.

[Catchawave]

11. Woot - for Father Thomas, cutie-pie....

Thanks for the new thread Crisp, my tired old Dell thanks you too!

[RevCheesehead]

43. Is that the same one from the other night?

:loveya: Ooh, eye-candy! Sorry I missed him. :)

[Catchawave]

56. If it was the one that teaches Theology at the Vatican?

That one ? I haven't seen him before, I would have remembered !!!!

[RevCheesehead]

57. Yes - major babe, right?

Last name Williams? I think that's what it was.

It is not good for me to lust in my heart. :dilemma:

[Catchawave]

62. I think I'll go rent The Thorn Birds again....

Probably the most romantic movie EVER...ahhhhh, forbidden love :::swoon::: Richard Chamberlain too!

[RevCheesehead]

63. I'd swear you are reading my mind, Catch!

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see it show up on one of the cable channels in the next few weeks.

Forbidden fruit and all... :evilgrin: O8)

[WhirlyGirl]

20. Not much activity here tonight --

-- did we all wear ourselves out last night?

Btw, Tweety isn't being very generous tonight. Even in the segments where they briefly go back to the studio and Keith is talking to Matthews, Chris can't stop stepping on KO's responses to what he's saying.

I know there's a little bit of a lag that can mess you up when you're communicating from a remote location, but Chris never seems to take that into account.

Keith hasn't had this problem with anyone in Rome or anybody else outside the studio that he's been talking to. Just Tweety.

Bad Tweety -> :spank:

[crispini]

24. Hi ladies!

:hi: Just dropped by after a meeting and en route to my way going out. Gawsh, our guy looks good tonight, eh? :loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya:

And rest in peace, John Paul II.

And, guess what ladies? I'm a precinct chair now! I actually had someone to run against and got elected! Wooooooot! I'm exhausted. I didn't know that was going to happen today. It was kind of a surprise.

[seito]

26. Congrats crispini

:bounce:

[Clark2008]

35. Congrats Crispini!

:hug:

:bounce:

You kick ass for us now, you hear?!

[WhirlyGirl]

38. Congratulations, precinct chairwoman-elect crispini!

:bounce: :party: :toast: :toast: :bounce: :party:

[RevCheesehead]

50. You are indeed the right woman for the job.

:toast: Congrats, Crispi!

[Catchawave]

58. Way to Go Girl, Congratulations!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[Sydnie]

97. Congrats crispini sweetie!

I am sure you will lead them with a level head and a passionate heart!

:toast:

[gkhouston]

107. congrats!

:woohoo:

They're gonna drive you batshit, but congratulations anyway!

[Clark2008]

25. OMG! TV Newser actually praises Keith for his Pope coverage!

Pope: MSNBC's Smart, Thoughtful Coverage
MSNBC won't net the biggest ratings during their coverage of the Pope's death, but that doesn't mean their product isn't deserving of praise. Keith Olbermann's thoughtful, original packages have spurred several e-mailers to suggest he's at his prime on this story. "I'm surprised NBC isn't using him in their coverage," an insider wrote this afternoon. MSNBC's efforts to make "smart TV" are visible and audible on my set today.

Meanwhile, I've received several e-mails from readers wondering why Chris Matthews is heading up MSNBC's coverage from Rome: "What is a political pundit doing in Rome?," one person asked. "He appears to be way out of his element." MSNBC sent Matthews to cover the death of a world leader -- and one who was very much political at times. Additionally, Matthews is Catholic, and "knows the church inside and out," an insider says...

> "It's not Hardball tonight, Cardinal, so I'd love your feelings," Matthews said to one guest at 7:30pm.

> "Usually I'm a huge CNN watcher and usually won't switch channels, but today I find myself watching MSNBC. Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann are fantastic. Chris is asking really interesting questions of their guests (in his usual blunt style) and Keith is extremely eloquent," an e-mailer says.

http://mediabistro.com/tvnewser/

I saw that they had up Keith's tribute last night - what a work of art. I've emailed them to see if they can get the text of Keith's Pope obit from tonight. I was sweeping the floor and only half paying attention when I heard it. Yet, I was still so moved I sat on the floor and cried. It was just beautiful.

[seito]

29. It is nice that he is getting some credit

He has done an exceptional job. I believe that this is the type of reporting that Keith enjoys doing. It is something that is actually meaningful to many people...as opposed to "Martha Watch".

[WhirlyGirl]

31. And Tweety said, "Let's go back to somebody SANE now -- KEITH OLBERMANN"

[Nothing Without Hope]

66. It sounds wonderful - but I don't know exactly what to look for

No Olbermann transcripts are up since March 31. Could you give a link to what you're referring to, Clark2008? Is it his blog entry for April 2?

And hello, everyone! Sounds like the contrast between Keith's dignity and insight compared to the others was noticed.
:thumbsup:

[RevCheesehead]

27. Keith just said he was raised as a Unitarian.

No wonder he's so cool! :thumbsup:

[WhirlyGirl]

30. Hi, RevCheese! It was worth dealing with Tweety all this time, just to --

. . . hear THAT!

:loveya:

[seito]

33. So, educate me cheesy one

What's a Unitarian?

[CC]

36. Try here

http://www.uua.org/aboutus.html

[RevCheesehead]

39. Unitarian Universalist

I don't presume to speak on their behalf. Let's just say that they are probably the most open-minded of believers. Some claim they are also Christian, others do not. The focus is on God (not Jesus), yet the teachings of Christ are important.

I have nothing but the greatest respect for UU's.

[seito]

46. Not a bad list of principles to live by

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote

The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Thanks CC and Cheese for the info

[Clark2008]

44. Who said he was Catholic now.

I heard that from someone on this board at some point. I just have no idea from whom (I originally thought he was Jewish because of his last name - I'm no good at guessing these things).

[RevCheesehead]

48. Olbermann is German.

He and I share a similar surname (don't we, Keef? :loveya:).

I don't know if we actually knew for a fact he was Catholic - I thought it was more speculation as to why he was absent on Good Friday.

I love hearing his voice. It feels like a warm blanket on a cold night. :hug:

[WhirlyGirl]

51. For that reason, I guessed Lutheran originally.

Would've been nice to have shared a common spiritual upbringing.

But I've also worshipped with the Unitarians now and again.

[Clark2008]

53. No - there was a thread, prior to KOEB where many were praising

Keith's efforts and someone there said he was Catholic and provided some sort of proof.
I really don't remember the details since I've slept since then, but I remember that thread and event. :D
Of course, he could be raised Unitarian and converted to Catholism for who-knows-what reason, so it's not out of the realm.

[RevCheesehead]

54. where's Shopaholic when you need her?

She is usually our Keith bibliophile. :)

[Shopaholic]

105. Late to the party--Rev---

And you know what? I don't know! I assumed Catholic because he's so fluent in the language of the faith but I've never read a single interview where he said or heard him say anything before tonight. But I heard what y'all heard about being "raised" Unitarian. So I guess we know at least that much-he was brought up in the Unitarian faith! But boy would I have bet good money on him being Catholic prior to that statement!

[WhirlyGirl]

55. My brother converted . . .

. . . when he married a Catholic, so I have a sense of what's going on there, too. I've always been interested in what other people believe.

My husband is a Methodist (Hey, Rev!), but we traveled to my childhood church to get married. Our beliefs differ slightly, but it hasn't created a problem.

[WhirlyGirl]

28. Keith is a Unitarian!!! (He just said so!) . . .

I just sent some floaties to the yooyoos the other night, and I had no idea!

[CC]

32. Saw that and wondering where

I was told he was Catholic. Also Tweety's segway said he was going back to someone sane Keith.

Also hi all, on in between thunderstorms here.

[WhirlyGirl]

34. No thunderstorms in the Clubhouse, Ferretessa! - This is a nice warm . . .

. . . haven from the political and meteorological elements! :grouphug:

[CC]

37. They are outside here and can do terrible

things to a computer. Last one just made a loud pop noise on the TV and you should of seen me jump. At least with thunder it feels like a spring storm.

[seito]

40. I am using my laptop with wireless internet connection

So, I can stay on as long as my battery lasts and my internet connection holds out.

BTW, thanks for the link.

[CC]

45. You're welcome

on the link. Have UU family so had it handy since I was looking into it. That and my mother says if she were to go back to church it would be UU. (I'm sure my grandmother spins every time mom says that)

Might have to move to the laptop if they get closer. But I hate not having a split keyboard. Good idea though.

[WhirlyGirl]

42. I don't want to scare you, CC -- but my husband says you can get . . .

. . . electrocuted on your computer during a thunderstorm. :o

Use your best judgement regarding whether you should stay on your system while the storm is at its height.

There'll probably be a few of us here at any give time, all night. I'll be here for sure. :pals:

[CC]

47. Oh I will

and when it gets bad I unplug from the wall socket and unplug the cable wire.

I need my computer.

[Nothing Without Hope]

64. Awwwwww, that's so sweet - a YooYoo!!!!

What a softie!
:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[CC]

52. Now that I did a

speed reading of the thread

Congrats Crispini!

Welcome HouseWolf
and if we have to go back to the wolves among us I am going back to What cute little puppies.

Great commentary on the show all.

Left my condolences for the Pope in a different thread.

Left Rev digital camera info in last nights thread.


Edited to add: I left 2 new banners at http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=315&topic_id=1585#2051

[RevCheesehead]

59. Ferrettessa, you are the best!

I saw the notes on the digital camera. Thanks, that is very helpful.

I also saw your new artwork. Total Keefcake. :loveya:

[CC]

60. Thank you

and I have found that buying digital cameras is allot like buying computers, best to figure out what you are going to want to do with it first and work from there. Though I am lusting after the new Nikon DH2X (think those are the numbers) But can't justify spending that much money yet.

[Nothing Without Hope]

78. Where are these digital camera notes? I'd love to see them too

and thanks, CC!
:pals:

[CC]

86. They are here

# 352 http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=315&topic_id=1622&mesg_id=1995

[Nothing Without Hope]

91. Thank you! I agree, an optical zoom is a must

I still get by fine with my little 4-yr-old 1.4 megapixel Olympus optical zoom with the clamshell closure. Excellent optics and takes wonderful macro pictures too. Good in low light conditions so I rarely use the flash, just take extra shots and chose one that isn't blurred. I's small enough that it's no trouble to bring along in case there are shots I want to take unexpectedly, but big enough to have an excellent lens. I can make good 5x7 prints and occasionally good 8,10 prints, which so far is all I have needed. Most of my use is for using and sharing on the computer (at 72 dpi, don't need much resolution) and for printing photo references for paintings.

But sometime in the next year I'll probably want to take the leap to another camera, and I'll save these notes for then.

Thanks again!
:hug:

[CC]

93. welcome and

definitely keep an eye on Steve's digicam's site. He seems to get all the cameras before they are on the market. Might want to try out his contest sometime and I know you will want to look at the pics entered.

[Nothing Without Hope]

104. Sounds good to me! I'm going to start another KOEB group thread

with links to some spring photos I took in the little local nature preserve a couple of days ago. Please post some of yours too and give me some comments! It's another way to lift our spirits - this sadness would be much harder to take in fall or winter.

:hi:

[RevCheesehead]

61. So how is everyone doing tonight?

I know KO's wrapping up, but just wanted to find out how y'all are.

[Nothing Without Hope]

65. Hi Cheese - I'm less sad than last night. And did you get the quote

I posted for you in last night's thread? It's from Tecumseh:

Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about his religion. Respect others in their views and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place. Show respect to all people, but grovel to none. When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision. When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.

You said something about looking for thoughtful comments on death, and this is one of my own favorites.

[RevCheesehead]

71. Yes, thank you.

I saw that before I signed off last night. It helped me find my peaceful place.

You live up to your name: you bring Hope. :hug:

[Nothing Without Hope]

74. I'm glad you saw it last night. It lifted my heart too.

I hope you'll also check out what I just posted in the "GOOD NEWS THREAD" in the clubhouse - it's about a 30-year-old place called "Gaviotas." If anything is really a miracle of the human spirit and openness to the possible, then this place and its people are IT. I strongly recommend you get a copy of the lilttle book on this place on the Columbian llanos - "Gaviotas: A village to reinvent the world," by Alan Weisman. Used ones are 10 bucks at Amazon, and you won't regret it for a minute. I've left a trail of them behind me as I've given or loaned (often the same thing) them to friends and acquantances.

[seito]

80. Thanks Hope

:thumbsup:

[CC]

67. Posted your

cafeteria. And a wallpaper. Resizing was easy. So did a few small in case.

[Clark2008]

68. Hey Rev.

I'm very sad.
As a lapsed Catholic, I didn't think the Pope's passing would hit me as hard as it has, but I have been very emotional today.
I think, for the first time, I feel the world is without a true moral rudder. All we have are the neo-cons and their false religiosity at the gates and we will all suffer as a result.
Very melancholy and lonely here, Rev.
I hope you're doing better.

[CC]

73. It has even

hit us non catholics Clark. And have you had any luck explaining to that cute little boy why mom has been crying today?

[RevCheesehead]

75. It is a sad time.

:hug: to you, Clark.

The papacy really is a world leader in morality, isn't it? That's a good way to look at it. I would also guess that it feels especially empty, considering our lot with the blivet.

These are moments when we must rely on our faith in God. I know there's a lot of fear in a time of transition, not knowing who will ascend the see. This tension is natural, and is also a part of grieving. I find it helpful to remember challenging moments from the past, and how you somehow managed to survive, and even grow from those times of trial.

I'm in a quiet, but good place. I spent the afternoon at the Lake, walking along the beach. I'm a mile away, yet I don't get there very often (that's going to change). This is, by far, one of the best things I have done in a long time. Fortunately, most of the snow was gone, and it was about 50 degrees today. Around here, that's pretty warm for this time of year.

[Nothing Without Hope]

77. I hope you can find some time for your music, too. n/t

[Nothing Without Hope]

76. A nature photo for tonight (still not my own)

A scene from a Mexican shore - taken from this page: http://www.notesfromtheroad.com/desertmexico/desertmexicobaja6catavina.htm

[WhirlyGirl]

79. Keith blogtime, y'all . . .

. . . It's the intro to his John Paul coverage earlier this evening:

-- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6210240/

:loveya:

[seito]

83. Thanks

He was so eloquent. :loveya:

[CC]

89. Ok he has made so many references

to it, I think it is time for the whole Dylan Thomas poem.


Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

[Sydnie]

92. I left that poem on a rose at the Kennedy complex in Hyannis when

John John passed. I was devastated by that. It seemed fitting for a family with so many great men who left us all too soon.

Thanks for posting it here.

[CC]

94. You are welcome

and you are right it is a fit one for the Kennedy's too (thought so many have died way too young)

Had it handy from last summer's english class. After hearing Keith reference it so many times had to go back and read the whole thing.

[Clark2008]

90. Heh! That made me smile

I asked him to blog it. :)

[Sydnie]

82. So this is where everyone is!

Thanks for the heads up Rev! I have been at work all day and I was trying to catch up with all the happenings today. Glad you found me!

[seito]

84. Hi Sydnie

Glad you found us :hi:

[Sydnie]

98. Me too.

I haven't gotten into the habit of dropping in here yet. I have to start a new habit and stop in here first instead!

[CC]

95. It's time for me to

say goodnight to you all. The Hubby heads to MN tomorrow and I should spend sometime with him before I fall asleep. My pic of the day is going to be a winter scene from down the street. Spring is on its way and so figure I'll post a last snow picture. (Sides if this rain were snow thinking it would look like this only deeper) To me the mood of the pic fits the day somehow.

Hope you all have a goodnight. Hang in there and never give up on hope. There is always a light in the darkness.




For Keith who did an excellent job reporting with so much heart and dignity.
:loveya::loveya:KO :loveya::loveya:


KEEF

[WhirlyGirl]

101. It's otherworldly, CC . . .

And you're right -- NNNGU!

Goodnight -- it's been a stressful week for everyone, but Keith got us thru it!

Keith! <sighhhh> :loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya:

[Nothing Without Hope]

99. Anybody still there? Here's a photo I took two days ago

of our very shy local muskrat in the little nature preserve a few blocks away. I haven't yet figured out how to make it so you see the image directly, I've set up a URL so that you can click it and see a low-resolution version of the image:

http://tinypic.com/2k30qh

[WhirlyGirl]

100. Aw.

Muskrat love. :loveya:

[Nothing Without Hope]

102. OK, another test - here's a pic taken the same day

of wildflowers I think are snowdrops, complete with a preoccupied bee. A real sign of spring! This one has been trimmed but is not converted to as low a resolution. Will probably be fairly large:

http://tinypic.com/2k36kk

[Nothing Without Hope]

103. I'm going to post a few of these spring pictures in another KOEB group

thread. We've been feeling sort of down, so maybe this reminder of the dawning season will lift our spirits.

I hope you'll give some comments and post some of your own spring pictures.