by Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen
Member since:
August 5, 2006

Good Morning Gather or Audrey's Crazy Coffee Club -3

September 29, 2007 11:52 AM EDT
views: 46 | rating: 10/10 (11 votes) | comments: 188

It is Homecoming Day in Iowa City and Hawkeye fans are already tailgating. The Hawkeye Express, a train that runs from about a mile west of me to the back side of Kinnick Stadium where the Hawks play is running.  I hear the Toot Toot every 20 minutes or so as it carries fans to the stadium.  The tailgaters who pound the drums are also out.  Even though the stadium is about 2 miles from me the sounds carry.

It is currently 57 in Coralville and a high on 81 is expected.  The winds are supposed to pick up and be 15-25 mph this afternoon.

I will have a normal Sat.  I am getting things ready for my trip to NV next week.  Once all the game traffic is slowed down and the game is in progress, I will go to the Gym for my Saturday workout.

So....what do you have planned for your Saturday?  Come o in and sit a spell and enjoy coffee with me.
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Comments: 188

Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 11:54am EDT
So many jumps...hehe. One of these days I might just miss. xD
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 11:54am EDT
Welcome to all. We will chat til Sammies Birthday party starts.
Dee - Nature Babe! Sep 29, 2007, 11:55am EDT
Sammie, don't do that.
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 11:55am EDT
ok
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 11:55am EDT
What can I say Sammie. We are a bunch of chatty women.
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 11:55am EDT
Saving room for birthday treats now.
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 11:55am EDT
Lol...yes, chatty is fun. I have nothing against chatty, it's just the jumping. I don't jump so good. ;)
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 11:56am EDT
Heh, I'm gonna be so loaded with sugar, it's not even funny. :P
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 11:56am EDT
Whoo! Chris Brown is the artist of the month on this video channel. xD Means I get to watch all of his videos that I love so much. :P -feels special-
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 11:57am EDT
Now that I have learned to put is clickable links it is easy for you to jump Sammie. Once in a while they don't work for some reason and I've done everything right.
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 11:58am EDT
sugar, sugar, la da da ta da da o honey honey LOL love my sugar, I am on some cold meds sorry all lol
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 11:58am EDT
Yeah, you've got a good point there. Thank goodness for clickable links. ^_^
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 11:59am EDT
I think we lost a few. Gabby where did you go? Flit?

Denise I'm glad you dropped in today.
I'm here, Mom, trying to fall back to sleep in my chair, sorry.
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:00pm EDT
I am glad to be here
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 12:02pm EDT
Czella lives in California and if she has Sammies party at 12:15 it will be 3:15 Eastern and 2:15 central time. I will have to leave and come back I guess.
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:02pm EDT
I'm here too but running around commenting on things so that I can add my please vote for me link LOL

SUPPOSED to be writing a proposal!

Please vote for French Fries if you haven't yet; less than a week to go!
Dee - Nature Babe! Sep 29, 2007, 12:02pm EDT
that sucks sadie but your exercise is just as important
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:02pm EDT
I have to pick devin up at 11:30 so I mayu miss the party later but I am here now
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:03pm EDT
flit just end the mass e mail!!!
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:04pm EDT
Oh, if it's at 3:15 eastern, I'll have to miss it. o_0 My party here starts at 2:00 and it would be rude to leave to use the computer.
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
I may be back in plenty of time for the party. I usually go around noon and will only be there an hour so should be back by 1 pm CDT
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
nope... if I do it, then I don't get to complain about other people that do, Denise LOL
Dee - Nature Babe! Sep 29, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
i think so too, virtual party. You can stop by later.
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
Hi.
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
Look at it like this Sammie. If we have a party without you you will get to come back here after your real party and enjoy another party.
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:06pm EDT
lol, Flit
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 12:06pm EDT
Czella, Are youhaving your party at 12:15 Pacific time?
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:06pm EDT
Sammie is going to be surprised when he sees his party.
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:06pm EDT
Lol...I guess that's one way of looking at it, Audrey. ^_^ Very cool.
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:06pm EDT
*She. Sammie's a she.
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:07pm EDT
No, I decided to do it in your time.
Dee - Nature Babe! Sep 29, 2007, 12:07pm EDT
Flit, i am in a few yahoo groups. Maybe we can generate some votes that way
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:07pm EDT
If I knew how to do a clickable link I would send it for you, and tell everyone my friend Flit needs help, but I don't even know how to send a mass e- mail lol!!
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:07pm EDT
How old are you turning Sammie?
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:08pm EDT
My time. That'll be good. :)

I'll be 17. ^_^ I feel so young.
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:08pm EDT
You are going to have Mcdonalds.
Dee - Nature Babe! Sep 29, 2007, 12:08pm EDT
i have the link
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:08pm EDT
I didn't know so I put ?.
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:09pm EDT
that's why I put the code in the article, Denise! In case anyone wanted to cut and paste it ... it's near the bottom of the article
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:09pm EDT
I would have something fancier, but I didn't find any other pictures.
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:10pm EDT
If you want to be early you could go now.
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:10pm EDT
Lol...it's ok, Czella. ^_^ I feel special as it is.
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:11pm EDT
Sure, I'll go check it out. ^_^
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:11pm EDT
Please note I am going to the party in case of early birds.
♥~♥Czella♥~♥ K. Sep 29, 2007, 12:11pm EDT
See you there.
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:11pm EDT
you are special
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:12pm EDT
Thanks Denise...lol. And whenever I read/hear that I always expect an 'ed' after that...my friends do that to me all the time.
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:13pm EDT
my kids tell each other they're special bus special
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:15pm EDT
Heh, I've never heard that one before, but that works too.
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:15pm EDT
lol
special bus special?
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:18pm EDT
yeah.... you know... you're so special you get to ride the short bus
<--- must have been absent for that field trip, why is the short bus special?
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:20pm EDT
The short bus is where they bring the handicapped children...I hate using the term handicapped, though...but I'm not sure what else to call them. :(
greg smith Sep 29, 2007, 12:22pm EDT
Kids can be cruel......
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:22pm EDT
"special"
so, if the kids are saying that then they don't really mean it in a pleasant way?
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:23pm EDT
Right. But it's not always an insult either...my friends just joke around when they say that. Doesn't usually phase people either way.
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:23pm EDT
HI Greg!!
Hi Bro.
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:24pm EDT
nope... not pleasant/nice

you're right about that Greg
Really!?
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:25pm EDT
just be aware of "who" you say it to
Dee - Nature Babe! Sep 29, 2007, 12:25pm EDT
I'll catch you all another time. Have a great Day!
o man; im late && have missed a lot. is it to late tp jump in to the conversation? its almost noon here && i know it says Good morning Gather? lol :)
so uh late good morning everyone!
"Doesn't usually phase people either way."

Really?! Hmmmmm...
Leslie, hi, never too late to jump in
greg smith Sep 29, 2007, 12:28pm EDT
bS -- of course it's derogatory. As a parent of a handicapped child/adult, I have learned over time that children AND ADULTS are callously cruel and uncaring.
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:30pm EDT
hi Leslie.... :)



Please vote for
French Fries if you haven't yet; less than a week to go!
Thanks Bro. I was trying to think of a polite way to say that but brain is too foggy this am.
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:30pm EDT
not all of it is intentional though greg..... some of it is just plain ignorance

but on the whole you are right... if they weren't uncaring, they'd do something about the ignorance
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:31pm EDT
Welcome Leslie! It's after noon here...lol. So I guess that makes it good afternoon now?
good morning!
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:32pm EDT
Yeah, I agree.

I've got some handicapped relatives and friends. I always hated the whole "you're retarded" thing...my great aunt is and she's one of the kindest, big-hearted people I've ever met. I've got her artwork lying around my room. ^_^ I put some of it on the walls, too.
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:33pm EDT
hi Grems...did you see?

Ma's gone and got herself skills!
hmm looks like a conversation about individuals with disabilities
"Doesn't usually phase people either way."

Me thinks this phrase is not true, in the least!
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 12:33pm EDT
I have had to entertain my son-in-law who is on his way to tailgate. Sorry for leaving suddenly.
Skills, moms got new skills? where do I looK?
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:34pm EDT
she's making links to jump to new articles now :)
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:35pm EDT
nobody will need me anymore! LOL
greg smith Sep 29, 2007, 12:35pm EDT
It's not ignorance, I'm sorry. It's out and out cruelty. I don't mean to sound like a cranky old man, but I'm telling you (as Paul Harvey would say) "the rest of the story".
Ohhh good job mom.... now I will need to learn as well... we can't let mom know more than us kids...lol
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:35pm EDT
yup grem.... started from the word ~special~ ....
<--- son rides that special short bus
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:37pm EDT
I don't agree, greg.... some of the inappropriate behaviours people with any sort of disability are faced with come from other people's ignorance or discomfort.... not from any desire to be cruel
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:37pm EDT
"Me thinks this phrase is not true, in the least!" - I meant, it usually doesn't phase the people that are being called that. Not anymore, since people generally just say it out of habit.
It's Sammie's B day?
Deb J. Sep 29, 2007, 12:37pm EDT
I'm still hangin' out! Happy Birthday Sammie!!SmileyCentral.com
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:38pm EDT
Haha...my parents bought 'Happy Birthday' confetti. xD That scares me.
Sammie B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:38pm EDT
Thanks Deb! ^_^
So, if the bus was regular size there would be no ignorance or discomfort?
Ignorance is a big factor... not understanding that we all have quirks and they affect us in different ways.
flit . Sep 29, 2007, 12:39pm EDT
and my daughter has disabilities too .. the fact that my kids tease each other means nothing.....

the fact that they are both perfectly comfortable and willing to interact with people with all sorts of personal challenges - and treat everyone regardless of difference - with respect - is what matters.
Denise B. Sep 29, 2007, 12:39pm EDT
The school recommends "special" or "special needs kids" no other terms are acceptable. Wheather they are mentally or physically handi capped or just need speech therapy. But any way you put it it is a label and labels are just "wrong'
lol wow two converstions...i dont know which one to go with...lol :)
So, you don't think it would phase my son?
how old are you Sammie?
greg smith Sep 29, 2007, 12:39pm EDT
Well, Flit, I see your point, but you are speaking from a nonparental perspective -- trust me........
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Sep 29, 2007, 12:39pm EDT
I had a sister who was mentally challenged and she was a sweet person. They pushed her through