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Love4Vino

He is still there - he is still adorable - he however is getting rather impatient at my being unable to finish my California business.

So - I dunno. He is moving into a new pad with a friend of his (who also has kids) this weekend... We'll see what happens. I'm hoping to get a trip out there in May or June, but there is so much going on right now & I just hired a contractor for my second house to do the remodel - so time/$$ is really tight.

but if any of you would like to drag him out with you, I'm sure he'd love the company.
Tue, 03/11/2008 - 1:37 PM Permalink
me2

I was gonna check out youtube but havn't had time

yikes
Tue, 03/11/2008 - 1:42 PM Permalink
me2

I don't know if you love him but I know what its like to be away from someone you truely love for sooooo long- its an aweful feeling.

so will we get to see you? keep us posted.
Tue, 03/11/2008 - 1:45 PM Permalink
Clue Master

The warmest day in many months. Seeing open moonroofs on every single car that had them. It was fun to see at stoplights.

Spring fever has begun even if we do get shoved back into winter for a few more days.
Tue, 03/11/2008 - 7:44 PM Permalink
Love4Vino

I do, and yes, it's just tough, I'm pretty good tho and keeping myself busy.

you will - actually we were just talking - not sure about anything right now, but I'd like to come there for 4th of July, Taste of MN etc. etc. etc. I have a few days off work, and can tack on a few to either end pretty easily. (well, bottling schedule pending, but so far so good)

so perhaps - lets cross our fingers.
Tue, 03/11/2008 - 10:08 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

Speaking of the Fourth - Last year my in-laws had a family reunion near Turtle Lake, WI

I corded together about $100 worth of misc fireworks to one fuse. I got applause from ACROSS the lake, as well as my relatives. Two of my brothers-in-law drunkenly offered me another $100 to do it again this year.

Time to collect... "Um, bro, you know that tax refund check you just got..."

And Yes, to confirm all suspicions - I am DEFINITELY a pyromaniac! - But a safe one! No bottle rockets will EVER be shot out of my ass. My pryo engineering skills are for sale - and I work near Baldwin so shipping cost is negligible...
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 6:55 AM Permalink
KITCH

speaking of which...

EVERYBODY...tell your parents to file their taxes this year...

you don't qualify for the the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 if you don't file!!!

http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=179181,00.html

All you need to do is file a federal income tax return for 2007. Even if you are not otherwise required to file a tax return, you must file a 2007 return in order to receive a payment this year. Although some filers, such as high-income filers, will not qualify for a stimulus payment, most will.
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 7:29 AM Permalink
KC0GRN

That so called economic stimulus package is a joke...

Anything "extra" you get this year gets added to next years taxes. It's basically a loan....
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 8:08 AM Permalink
OT

Not according to the link Kitch posted.

Q. Is my stimulus payment taxable?

A. No. You will not owe tax on your payment when you file your 2008 federal income tax return. But you should keep a copy of the IRS letter you receive later this year listing the amount of your payment. In the event you do not qualify for the full amount this year but you do next year, you will need to have the letter as a record of the amount you previously received.

Q. Will the payment I receive in 2008 reduce my 2008 refund or increase the amount I owe for 2008?
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 8:16 AM Permalink
KC0GRN

there's no answer to the 2nd question?
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 8:43 AM Permalink
KITCH

Q. Will the payment I receive in 2008 reduce my 2008 refund or increase the amount I owe for 2008?

A. No, the stimulus payment will not reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2008 return.
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 8:58 AM Permalink
KC0GRN

huh.. I heard from two other sources that it would...

Blah.. I really don't like taxes...
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 9:10 AM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

it's a Tax!,, No, it's a FEE!, it's a refund! No, it's a LOAN

Whaht everrrrrrrrrrrr....

All I want to hear is: Yes, you get a RAISE!
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 9:35 AM Permalink
Love4Vino

got a raise yesterday (that was the good part) then i got a BS excuse from my boss on why they wouldn't interview me for the promotion I just applied for.

but I got a really good raise anyway.

and i get a bonus in april based on my performance..

so hopefully it will be awesome.
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 9:48 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I've always heard you perform really well, so you should get an awsome bonus.
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 10:02 AM Permalink
Love4Vino

indeed I do. :wink:

enjoy - my new french press for making coffee in my office. It's good - it's really good.

my only regret of said purchase: I got the 3 cup one - I don't know who's measuring these 'cups' but my coffee cup is lucky to be 3/4 full from the WHOLE thing.

I should have gotten the 6 cup - but I guess this will just make me drink it faster - and keep it fresher.
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 11:48 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Grats on your raise Vino! :cool:
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 12:18 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

as some of you may or may not know a few weeks ago I got pulled over and got a open bottle and no prof of insurance and almost got the DWI!! and got a ticket for exp. tabs!! and not transferring the car in a timely manner!!

I went to court about it on Tuesday March 11, 2008 and found out what I am looking at!! For fines and all that good stuff!! well I got the call to make sure I knew what I had to do and I have to say I am so F@#king LUCKY!!!

The Final out come from all of this!!!! Drum Roll Please!!!!

I have to pay for the tabs ticket and get the car in my name before the end of the Month and not get another ticket for 1 year!! and none of it goes on my record!!! so I am still a CDL Driver!! and My lic. that I was driving on well Suspended is now reinstated and I had to pay 37.50 to get that back!!! but that is my life in whats new I was so sick to my stumick for the 2 days leading up to it I was going NUTZZZ :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt: :pbpt:
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 1:43 PM Permalink
KITCH

nice!!!
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 1:53 PM Permalink
Eags

Wow, LUCKY is right, Iceman. Glad you can move forward now and it won't affect your license classification or anything. Good motivation to not get into that situation again, eh?
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 1:59 PM Permalink
Terry

Glad it worked out for you Ice. Now all you need to do is stay out of that situation.
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 2:05 PM Permalink
OT

Thank God for second chances, huh? Now behave yourself! :pbpt: I'm really glad you didn't lose your job.
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 2:13 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Good news Ice - Let's go get hammered and celebrate! :wink:
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 5:02 PM Permalink
diggin4it

Sounds like yesterday was a very great day for you!! :cool: Good to see you tonight - how was that drink? mmmm! :smile: Good luck is on your side now my friend.
Wed, 03/12/2008 - 5:07 PM Permalink
me2

that is wonderful news ice.
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 6:45 AM Permalink
me2

congratulations on your bonus and raise vino
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 6:46 AM Permalink
me2

that little bit of time last night
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 6:48 AM Permalink
Redbear

BWAAHHHHH
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 7:22 AM Permalink
KITCH

the sun today....

I'm sure i'm going to hate it in a few months...

but I feel like a kitten ...with the sun shinning in on me through the window...

just wanna take a napppppppppp....zzzzzzzzzz
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 8:20 AM Permalink
Eags

Snowing here. But a nap sounds good, anyway.

Probably because I have work I should be doing and it just looks daunting right now!

Also because I'm tired by 10PM, head for bed, and then lay there trying to get to sleep until 1AM. I love daylight savings time for lots of reasons, but this part of it sucks.
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 8:24 AM Permalink
Clue Master

50 and sunny today. But looks like it could be a messy St. Pattys Day
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 9:17 AM Permalink
Love4Vino

So I shouldn't mention it's been in the 70's for like a week or so here... :grin: I've worn shorts.
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 9:33 AM Permalink
Eags

I hope Tuesday's weather will cooperate for my drive to Grand Forks. Where the heck did that "mix" come from, anyway?
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 9:37 AM Permalink
Clue Master

No, you shouldn't mention anything about it. :eyeroll: :smile:
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 9:46 AM Permalink
Posen

I enjoy lunch with a friend....
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 10:23 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Receiving a call from my excited daughter telling me how happy and proud she was of herself for acing a health test and getting only two wrong on a long hard math test. She's struggled with math since the beginning but I think she's just now starting to get it. And if she's anything like me, she'll love it in no time. I'm way proud of her too!
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 12:32 PM Permalink
Eags

whoohoo!!! way to go, Ali!!!
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 12:33 PM Permalink
Redbear

Aw. Thanks Posen. I was gonna say the same thing. Check your manual for info about the drawer. :smile:
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 12:37 PM Permalink
Redbear

Santa loves a mathmeticican
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 12:38 PM Permalink
Clue Master

HeH! Nice :smile:
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 12:55 PM Permalink
Love4Vino

1) eatting a snickers bar as part of my lunch. :ooh: so taboo. But I ate all my veggies first.

2) getting to be a little childish.. I just had a 'no you go first' no you - no you - until i got my way with someone for some info I wanted.

drinks with a good friend afterwor/class.

:grin:
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 1:09 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

cool!
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 1:26 PM Permalink
Terry

Way to Go Ali!!!!
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 3:32 PM Permalink
mucluck

todays w00t shirt

"Now let me get this straight?"
Fri, 03/14/2008 - 5:55 AM Permalink
Clue Master

and drink them both up :cool:
Fri, 03/14/2008 - 6:05 AM Permalink
KITCH

now thats a shirt i wanna see mucky wearing :wink:
Fri, 03/14/2008 - 6:07 AM Permalink
mucluck

oh my :eek: I forgot about the coconuts :sheepish:
Fri, 03/14/2008 - 6:08 AM Permalink
KITCH

do you know how to remove lime juice and coconut milk stains?
Fri, 03/14/2008 - 6:11 AM Permalink