Messages between Rufus_T_Firefly and Emerald63


By Emerald63 on Feb 24, 2013 at 4:09 PM

Man, sounds like you've had some challenges. Back pay? So... they weren't paying you for a while? No need to explain, I'm not trying to pry, just saying that I'm glad you eventually got the money. Sounds like that was well timed, too. I wish your son the best of luck; I've had several friends over the years who were EMTs/paramedics. It's not an easy job but it can be *very* rewarding. // Have fun with the photography! My brother was a photojournalist for most of his adult life, until the print media went in the toilet due to the internet. He's been in graphics and communications since then, though there is little job security, not like there was when newspapers ruled. I've enjoyed photography for years, though I've never tried any fancy techniques. My best stuff is probably from a trip I took to Italy while I was in college. But then, with subject matter so diverse and ubiquitous, who could take bad pics? Have fun with your fishing, or should I say, "Have Zen" with it?


By Rufus_T_Firefly on Feb 23, 2013 at 5:55 PM

Not much worthy of note going on here. I was put on disability in September, so I took some of the back pay I was due and got a good used truck. The son broke off his engagement and is now attending college training to be an EMT. The daughter had moved out twice and back in twice. We only had a couple of brief months of just myself and She Who Must Be Obeyed. (And Topper of course.) I have attended the last couple of meetings of the local photography club and am most likely going to join it. My Dad was a professional photographer for years and I always wanted to fool around with it, but just recently got a good camera. I wish he was still around to give me some pointers. I am looking forward to spring so that I can get a little fishing in. Aside from that. everything else is the same. Hope you enjoy your trip.


By Emerald63 on Feb 23, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Hiya Rufus! Not much out of the ordinary has happened in some time, save the snow I mentioned yesterday. Just sorta the same ol' same ol'. We had a nice winter holiday with the in-laws, seen a couple good movies, gotten together with friends who live about an hour away, and have been trying to keep up with several TV series we watch, while looking forward to the coming seasons of others, especially Game of Thrones. Before that starts we'll be going on our annual spring camping trip to Florida. We've attended the same retreat for almost 20 years now, although gathering everything we need is still hectic. You'd think we'd have it down to a science now - not! My niece is taking a break from her career as... drumroll... an archeologist for foot surgery soon. She's flying from southern Oregon to upstate New York to stay with my brother/her dad for the surgery and recuperation. I sure hope she doesn't have any problems given all this crazy weather we've been having. While I would have much preferred to get all this snow doled out in several smaller batches, we've needed rain so bad for a couple of years now that we'll take what we can get and simply be thankful it wasn't the 22" a town 2 hours from got! // So, that's me. I'm sorry the post-collectibles ICHC hasn't appealed as much. There are issues now and then, when there's a glitch or they decide to once again try to fix the parts that *aren't* broken, but I still love seeing the pics and getting fairly regular laughs, at least on my DB. Genuine laughs, with no satire or biting edge are truly rare in life so I take'em where I can find'em. The other kind are fun, too, but can get a little depressing if that's all there is. // How have you been?


By Emerald63 on Feb 22, 2013 at 11:03 PM

Things are pretty good, despite the 14" of snow we got from this big storm! I can chat more later, but my hubby just got home from 2nd shift, so I'm gonna sign off in a couple minutes. Have a great Caturday!


By Rufus_T_Firefly on Feb 22, 2013 at 8:19 PM

Well, I think I have made only one LOL in the past several months. I quit visiting with anything resembling regularity after the collectibles ended. How are things with you?


By Emerald63 on Feb 22, 2013 at 4:46 PM

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By Rufus_T_Firefly on Feb 13, 2013 at 7:52 PM

Fang Q very much for the Valentine greeting. A most Happy Valentine's day to you as well.


By Emerald63 on Feb 13, 2013 at 7:42 PM

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By Emerald63 on Dec 20, 2012 at 1:57 PM

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By Emerald63 on Jun 5, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Congrats, Rufus. I haz dooly noted an voted fur it! Good Luk!!


By Rufus_T_Firefly on Jun 4, 2012 at 7:47 PM

Mai kitty LOL is make it to the vote page! I neber haz a kitty LOL get voted before. I haz a big happy!


By Emerald63 on May 15, 2012 at 5:57 PM

Fang-Q Rufus!


By Rufus_T_Firefly on May 15, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Congrats on the FP!


By Emerald63 on May 8, 2012 at 1:43 PM

I know the feel, bro, I know the feel...


By Rufus_T_Firefly on May 7, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Yes, that is indeed the original line. Sometimes the brain does strange things, like remembering. Mine doesn't do it very often these days.


By Emerald63 on May 7, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Been watching that show about the same number of years you have, Rufus, lol. The original line is "stink, stank, stunk" right? You'd think I had the whole thing memorized by now! Whatever the case, I do like your version - a lot. Please feel free to keep making delightful LOLs... I always liked yours a great deal. :)


By Rufus_T_Firefly on May 6, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Well, when I think "skank" Snooki or Paris jump to mind and I found a pic of her first in the archives. I blame this conjugation on 48.....er....um too many years of watching "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" every year. That song is eternally burned into my psyche.


By Emerald63 on May 6, 2012 at 8:54 PM

As for bad mind blowing... some of the original features are ***slowly*** coming back, though not as well combined as before, imo. // Including Snooki in your conjugation was inspired! I keep hearing she has *something* to offer, but until now I didn't know what exactly. :P


By Rufus_T_Firefly on May 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM

TRue, very bad mind blowing.


By Rufus_T_Firefly on May 6, 2012 at 4:43 PM

I dunno. We had a skink in a tree in our yard the other day, and the "Skink, skank, skunk" just popped into my head and I had to get it out some way.


By Emerald63 on May 6, 2012 at 2:03 PM

Oh yes, yes indeed. That Snooki dearly loves to conjugate. (Or so I've heard.) RE your "cheezland explodes" LOL... I don't suppose you've heard about this: http://blog.cheezburger.com/awards/ben-huh-wins-ceo-of-the-year/ ? Kinda mind blowing, eh? And not in a good way. Sigh.


By Emerald63 on May 6, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Hey hey hey! Good to see you Rufus! Do I take it the new photo uploads mean you may be gracing us with some new LOLs soon? I look forward to them. Welcome back, Sir!


By Emerald63 on Feb 14, 2012 at 7:45 PM

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By Rufus_T_Firefly on Feb 7, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Tankees very much!


By Emerald63 on Feb 7, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Hey, hey, hey! Congrachamalayshunz on ur sci-fi FP, Rufus!! Well done!!!


By Emerald63 on Jan 29, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Done! Good Luck!!


By Rufus_T_Firefly on Jan 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM

Oh hai! I haz 2 LOLs on voting page of Set Phasers for LOL. Would appreciate maybe you cosider vote and hep me makes to homepage. Kthanxbai!


By Rufus_T_Firefly on Jan 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Everything must go! Crazy Rufus is having a collectible clearance give away. If I have anything you need, just ask and it will be on it's way. If you have any friends in need of my extras just tell them to shoot me a friend request and I will be happy to help them out.


By Emerald63 on Dec 31, 2011 at 4:08 PM

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By Emerald63 on Dec 21, 2011 at 6:27 PM

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