Posted by: Negativo on June 29, 2007 1:57AM EST Good song, though. I hope it gets a little radio because there is so much rehashed crap it would be nice to hear something slightly original. I think from a marketing perspective "what I think" would have been the best choice for the second single release.

Posted by: Diane1 on June 29, 2007 5:55AM EST Good morning! Off to the Carolinas. Did anyone make themselves watch Paula's show last night? Sad to see Jesus leave the dance show. So many have backed him for so long. Jimmy and Faina's "what now/good bye speech video" is up on the official show site. I saw it while trying to find a video of Jesus and Jessi leaving. OMG, who in the heck is buying Hannah Montana, other than teenie boopers?

Posted by: flat screen on June 29, 2007 8:36AM EST Good morning.....just found out i've got to work in the morning and monday and tuesday of next week...:(...I WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE THE WHOLE FREAKEN WEEK OFF...sorry for the caps,just had to yell...LOL!!!!

Posted by: Deirdre on June 29, 2007 8:39AM EST Good morning! kimmy...to answer your question from yesterday about flight times from ATL to Maui...about 11 or 12 hours. You will stop somewhere(LA{say hello to Greg for me}or SanFran) or you will fly straight to Honolulu, where about half the passengers will get off and the other half will take the short hop over to Maui. Grab a window seat for the trip from Honolulu to Maui. The flight attendants won't mind and you'll see how beautiful the water is.....amazing! When you get to Maui, the airport is near a farming community but as you drive, you will see sights that we don't get here on the mainland(I kept expecting King Kong to appear...fortunately, he didn't) Be sure to visit both sides of the island. I recommend the town of Lahaina for shopping and eating as well as finding those touristy things to do. If you don't get carsick, I HIGHLY recommend taking the road to Hana and visiting the seven pools(I think It's seven, It's been a long time.) The views on the road are spectacular and almost make up for the hairpin turns and the trucks barreling down the road in the other direction. It's a little like being on a roller coaster. Go slow(for the views) and stay to the right ALL THE TIME! And to the SYTYCD watchers, it's time to start calling Cedric Sanjaya (yeah, he can dance but not as well as the guy who got eliminated)

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 8:47AM EST D, morning, I think Kimmy was also asking what the time difference is, and i think it is 8 hours difference from Atl.

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 8:49AM EST Morning! (it's me! I'm at a different computer this morning) Thanks D, I thought it was that long of a flight. We have a direct flight from ATL to Maui. And all of the things you said to do we're doing. We're going to the Old Laihana Luau and our trip to Hana we are going to Ono Farms organic fruit orchard so, I'm excited about that. I'm just a tad freaked out about that long of a flight but hopefully it'll be fine. We're flying Delta so, that makes me more comfortable.

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 8:51AM EST An eleven hour flight?? Ouch!!! I thought I was going to die on a four hour flight. What do you do for 11 hours??

Posted by: Deirdre on June 29, 2007 8:53AM EST Hawaii is a 6 hour difference.

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 8:54AM EST I'm not sure, I hope they have movies and alcohol:)

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 8:59AM EST just kidding. i guess i need to get me a good book and get some sleep-which usually doesn't happen for me unless I am in my own bed-but, I'll have to think of something!

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 8:59AM EST Is the flight at night? Perhaps you can sleep 8 of those hours.

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 9:01AM EST we leave from ATL at around 1:30 and get to Maui at 7:00 pm their time. so, i'm thinking w/the time differences it won't feel like nighttime to me.

Posted by: Deirdre on June 29, 2007 9:02AM EST Be sure to get up and move around every few hours. Hubby says to look for two for one Mai Tai's. Most of the restaurants had them while we were there.! They're very deceptive...2 can put you in a VERY good mood!

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 9:03AM EST Good Morning Everyone and Happy Friday! kimmy, I know someone who can protect you during your entire trip. I'll talk to Him. Shaun and shay where the haites have you two been?

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 9:04AM EST i meant to say 1:30pm ATL time...

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 9:06AM EST cool, thanks Jexy & D:) I don't even know what is in a Mai Tai but I'm willing to try!

Posted by: Deirdre on June 29, 2007 9:08AM EST Hubby's not flying to Hawaii in July, kimmy but he said to assure you that you will be well taken care of. Remember that, because it's summer, the ride will be bumpier. Hot air rises rapidly from the ground and creates turbulence. No big deal and it will probably get a little smoother once you're over the ocean.

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 9:08AM EST jex, I have been real busy at work lately.... What is wrong with them? I am on vacation next week, my brother and his family are coming in from LA, so i am looking forward to seeing them.

Posted by: 1CHOCL8T on June 29, 2007 9:09AM EST Good Morning y'all!! Missed ya yesterday. My employer wants me to actually "work" in exchange for my paycheck. Can you believe that crap? WTH? I'll probably be busy, busy, again today but I will pop in from time to time. Later Tater

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 9:09AM EST (this is my only sad post today) D, I totally thought of you last night...I was in Kroger and had to get bottled water and it was down the pet isle and as soon as I saw Dallas' favorite treats and toys I burst into tears, right there in Kroger. When I cry, I get all blotchy & red so I know people were thinking I was completely mental!

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 9:11AM EST turbulence makes me nervous....last time on my flight to NY we had terrible turbulence and I was in the bathroom at the time! Nothing like trying to pull your pants up while you're being thrown back & forth!lol...

Posted by: Mitch on June 29, 2007 9:14AM EST This was in an email a co-worker just sent me. kimmy, hopefully this will not happen to you... I couldn't find my luggage at the airport baggage area, so I went to the lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never showed up. She smiled and told me not to worry because she was a trained professional and I was in good hands. "Now," she asked me, "has your plane arrived yet?" They Walk Among Us!

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 9:16AM EST {{{{{{{{{{{kimmy}}}}}}}}}}

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 9:30AM EST Kimmy the time difference is either 4 or 5 hours between Hawaii and here depending on DST. I think it is 5 hours now. I lived in Hawaii 25 years ago when my father was stationed there for the Army. I went the University of Hawaii for 3 years. It was great. However, I never got to go to any of the other islands. My roommate at the time was from Kauai and had been to the other islands (of course) and had pictures too. I hope you have a wonderful time.

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 9:31AM EST Where'd er'body go?

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 9:33AM EST Good morning good people. It's ol skool Friday lets get the party started!

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 9:33AM EST oops. the time difference is either 5 or 6 hours (not 4 or 5). right now it is 3:30 a.m. in hawaii.

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 9:36AM EST IdolLVR, how do you go to school in Hawaii and even BEGIN to concentrate on studies? I would daydream all day. I would spell statistics with palm trees for the 't's, Romeo and Juliet would be Pineapple and Coconut and anthropology would only consist of half nekkid cabana boys. How did you do it?!

Posted by: SugaBear on June 29, 2007 9:40AM EST Good mownin' y'all

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 9:42AM EST Hey Suga! What did you bring to the party? I got two kegs.

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 9:42AM EST It wasn't easy. I took all my classes either early or late so I could go to the beach during the day and "study". I'd stay up until 3:00 a.m. "studying". Actually I had a 3.9 average so I guess I didn't have too much trouble concentrating when I needed to! :D

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 9:44AM EST Since I was paying my way through college (i was considered in state since my dad was military) i felt i probably should do as well as i can so i wouldn't waste my money...

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 9:46AM EST thanks lvr...how cool for you! i'm afraid i might like it so much over there i might not come back! i'll just send for the kids and convert to being a beach bum for the rest of my life. really doesn't sound too bad:)

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 9:48AM EST Kimmy this ones for you and your Hubby by Hawaii's own Don Ho. Tiny bubbles (tiny bubbles) In the wine (in the wine) Make me happy (make me happy) Make me feel fine (make me feel fine) Tiny bubbles (tiny bubbles) Make me warm all over With a feeling that I'm gonna Love you till the end of time So here's to the golden moon And here's to the silver sea And mostly here's a toast To you and me So here's to the ginger lei I give to you today And here's a kiss That will not fade away

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 9:48AM EST Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego, baby why don't we go, Jamaica Off the Florida Keys there's a place called Kokomo That's where you wanna go to get away from it all Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand We'll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band Down in Kokomo CHORUS Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take you to Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama Key Largo Montego, baby why don't we go Ooh I wanna take you down to Kokomo, we'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow That's where we wanna go, way down in Kokomo. Martinique, that Monserrat mystique... We'll put out to sea and we'll perfect our chemistry By and by we'll defy a little bit of gravity Afternoon delight, cocktails and moonlit nights That dreamy look in your eye, give me a tropical contact high Way down in Kokomo CHORUS Port au Prince, I wanna catch a glimpse... Everybody knows a little place like Kokomo Now if you wanna go to get away from it all Go down to Kokomo CHORUS

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 9:49AM EST D, thanks for all the great insider information and tell your hubby thanks too:)

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 9:51AM EST LOL! Tiny bubbles! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout. Is it too early to partake?

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 9:52AM EST kimmy, it's a great place to visit but hugely expensive to live there (even on the beach). Just be careful about asking the following: 1. do you take american money? 2. where are the huts? 3. do you celebrate christmas? 4. have you been to the united states? Since they are a part of the United States they take great offense when visitors there ask any of the above!

Posted by: kimmy on June 29, 2007 9:54AM EST how 'bout this one... Nibblin' on sponge cake, watchin' the sun bake; All of those tourists covered with oil. Strummin' my six string on my front porch swing. Smell those shrimp-- They're beginnin' to boil. Wasted away again in Margaritaville, Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt. Some people claim that there's a woman to blame, But I know it's nobody's fault. Don't know the reason, Stayed here all season With nothing to show but this brand new tatoo. But it's a real beauty, A Mexican cutie, how it got here I haven't a clue. Wasted away again in Margaritaville, Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt. Some people claim that there's a woman to blame, Now I think,-- hell it could be my fault. I blew out my flip flop, Stepped on a pop top; Cut my heel, had to cruise on back home. But there's booze in the blender, And soon it will render That frozen concoction that helps me hang on. Wasted away again in Margaritaville Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt. Some people claim that there's a woman to blame, But I know, it's my own damn fault. Yes, and some people claim that there's a woman to blame, And I know it's my own damn fault.

Posted by: SugaBear on June 29, 2007 9:57AM EST I have all of this Patron!! Where are the mixers?

Posted by: Deirdre on June 29, 2007 10:01AM EST Sorry..hubby was on the computer...and don't know WHAT takes him so long. :-) Crying in Kroger! Welcome to the club, kimmy!!! Actually, I cried in Kroger last week. I found a card to send to Greg, with this quote. (there's a picture of a rickety old ladder standing in a field reaching toward the clouds) "Slowly, one rung at a time, hope was built, and at last, the dreamer started to climb." I swear, I was very lucky nobody else was in the aisle or they would have called for the mental health professionals.

Posted by: Deirdre on June 29, 2007 10:02AM EST And don't let turbulence get to you...think of it like a ride at Six Flags!

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 10:06AM EST Jex, I was here yesterday but didn't post because you guys were talking about shows that I don't watch, so I had nothing in common with the topic :-) Tomorrow is test day for me. I went and bought me some #2 pencils yesterday and two big old erasers. I feel like I am in school all over again. LOL!!! I wanted to buy some Elmer's glue too just for fun so that i could put it on my hand and let it dry and then pill it off but that had nothing to do with the test, so I left it in the store :-(

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 10:08AM EST Glue on the hand?? There's that ADD Mike was talking about.

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 10:17AM EST It's a little early Jex but try this mimosa the breakfast drink of champions! It's got your orange juice AND champagne would you like a ham and cheese biscuit with that? :-)

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 10:21AM EST "Do you take American money?" WTH? who would ask that?

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 10:29AM EST Mmmmmmm. . . K, delish!

Posted by: Deirdre on June 29, 2007 10:32AM EST shay...good luck on that test honey...and don't let them tease you...I remember peeling Elmer's glue off may hand...but I wasn't one of those kids who ate the paste.

Posted by: Deirdre on June 29, 2007 10:33AM EST Um...May might have had glue on her hand but I only peeled it off MY hand!

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 10:36AM EST Just don't sniff the glue, shay.

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 10:40AM EST This is the best song on Jimmy Buffetts newest album IMO. Bama Breeze by Jimmy Buffett At the Bama Breeze You can shoot some pool down there You can act a fool down there You can play it cool down there At the Bama Breeze You can drink some beer down there Argue, laugh, and cheer down there Pass another year down there Jimmy got caught smoking a joint Out behind the bar Sittin' in his car And they took him to jail The tip jar paid his bail In 1984 Mick Jagger Passed through town Bought the house a round Signed his name on the wall In the Ladies bathroom stall... yeah At the Bama Breeze I turned 21 down there Had too much fun down there Stumbled out with the sun down there Saturday Night the Bouncer Grady Lets the ladies in free with the fake I.D And the short-enough skirt Yea figures what the hell could it hurt Second set the owner Lulu Get's up with the band A beer in her hand And sings "Freebird" slow Then she raises a toast Here's to Ronnie and the boys Now everybody make some noise! At the Bama Breeze You're one of our own down there You never drink alone down there Good God I feel at home down there At the Bama Breeze You're one of our own down there You never drink alone down there Good God I feel at home down there

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 10:41AM EST yeah! back at my computer-I feel like my old self again:) I didn't like paste, I liked glue and rubber cement. Good luck Shay! You'll do just fine-take lots of deep breaths and don't second guess yourself.

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 10:44AM EST Yeah, Jex, I thought that one was rather funny. I actually heard someone ask that when I was at the check out in a gas station in Hawaii. I about fell out and the look on the clerk's face was priceless. I don't remember her response to the idiot because I was trying not to laugh and almost hurt myself.

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 10:45AM EST shay, just answer the one's you know right off first and go back to the one's you are sure about... Good luck and you will do very well!

Posted by: linnykat on June 29, 2007 10:49AM EST g'luck shay-bird! you'll do GREAT!!!!

Posted by: Jex on June 29, 2007 10:52AM EST shay, relax and don't doubt yourself. You know that you know the stuff. When you get stuck on a question, keep one question in mind: WWJD - what would Jexy do? Jexy would show that test who's boss! Jexy would kick that test's arse. And Jexy, my dear, would show no mercy. You'll be fine. And take a shot of Patron before you start.

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 11:02AM EST Thanks guys!! I have been studying my butt off. I am sure I will do fine, although I am not looking forward to writing an essay in pencil. I haven't used a pencil in like 3 years and to have to write a whole essay with one will be murder to my hands. Blue and black pens are my friends.

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 11:07AM EST I feel ya' Shay. I hate pencil's too. So, after you pass and become a teacher, do we have to refer to you as Miss Shay from now on?

Posted by: Eve07 on June 29, 2007 11:07AM EST Good morning all you great people. Kimmy, have a great time on your trip, wish I had a vacation lined up. Shay, good luck on your test, just use all that smart intellect you use on us and you'll do just fine. IdolLuv you had the ultimate childhood, growing up in Hawaii.

Posted by: SugaBear on June 29, 2007 11:08AM EST Good luck tomorrow Shay!! You just may have inspired me to go ahead and get my teaching certificate. I only made it to student teacher and stopped when I got married :(

Posted by: Eve07 on June 29, 2007 11:14AM EST Jex and Suga where is the patron? I need a double dose. I have a client who is scheduled to close at 3:00 today and I need to be able to deal with her anxiety issues and one of the attorney's in my office just informed me that she has a meeting scheduled for 3:00 on Tues and I thought we were closing the office at noon that day, WTH. Why would any sane person have a meeting on the eve of the 4th of July!!!!!!

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 11:16AM EST Eve, I wish I grew up there but unfortunately I only was there from the age of 18 to 21. Of course, that was the best time for me to be there because I was in college and could make my schedule however I wanted.

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 11:18AM EST That's because they probably AREN'T sane... Didn't you say they are a lawyer?

Posted by: Eve07 on June 29, 2007 11:18AM EST IdolLvr that's even better, you entered your adulthood living in Hawaii. I have yet to visit there, but once I conquer my fear of flying it will mos def be #1 on the list and Africa #2.

Posted by: Eve07 on June 29, 2007 11:19AM EST IdolLvr, so true, they ain't sane and they are driving me freakin crazy too.

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 11:21AM EST That would be Mrs. Wright, Kimmy!!

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 11:22AM EST Eve, I have a fear of flying too but, I'm taking my azz there any dayum way. I also am flying to Florida in August so I'm hoping to have really good flights to get over that fear. D's hubby is a pilot so, she has been reassuring me alot:)

Posted by: Eve07 on June 29, 2007 11:22AM EST UUUUUUGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!! Sorry guys just had to let that out, just found out there's a meeting today at 3:00!

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 11:22AM EST When is the test Shay?

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 11:23AM EST Eve, don't you know about the underground tunnel from LA to Hawaii? Naw, just kidding. That's what we used to tell people when we came back with our car that had Hawaiian tags on it... They asked "How'd you get your car here?", my dad would say "We came through the underground tunnel"... Heh heh. I want to go back for a visit with my daughter in a couple years. I still have a friend that I went to school with that lives there. Yeah, we've kept in touch for 25 years!

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 11:23AM EST tomorrow morning at 7:45.

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 11:24AM EST well, I didn't want to call out your last name here on this public blog so, my apologies Mrs. Wright:) but you know if you teach elementary school all those babies will be saying Miss....:) my sweet first grader included:)

Posted by: Eve07 on June 29, 2007 11:24AM EST LOL at Kimmy.

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 11:28AM EST Eve, in real estate-nothing is ever easy. As agents we're expected to get all our shyte done pronto and then the lenders and atty's drag their feet and make us look bad to our clients. They didn't teach you that in the helpful classes that we have to take?lol...

Posted by: Eve07 on June 29, 2007 11:45AM EST So true Kimmy. There's a lot those helpful classes don't teach you. I didn't know you were a realtor, how long?

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 11:46AM EST Shay go at it with confidence and I am sure you will be fine. Do you know what school district you will be applying for?

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 11:47AM EST Oh and Kimmy, don't worry about calling out my last name because Shay isn't my first name anyway and I am sure there are alot of Ms. Wrights.

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 11:48AM EST KPH, I haven't decided what school district yet. Maybe Gwinnett. They have alot of openings since the county is growing so rapidly.

Posted by: flat screen on June 29, 2007 11:53AM EST Did anyone read about the 7 yer old boy that wants to become a girl?

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 11:54AM EST flats, where do you get these stories LOL!! Are you serious??

Posted by: flat screen on June 29, 2007 11:55AM EST CNN.COM..strange story!

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 12:02PM EST Shay I have a friend that is the principal at an elementary school in Cobb. Maybe I could put the good word in for you if you need me to.

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 12:03PM EST it is weird. listening to video now about the transgendered 7 yr old.

Posted by: Deirdre on June 29, 2007 12:03PM EST SYTYCD fans...the woman who substituted for the sick girl on the show is the subject of a What Not To Wear episode that is playing right now on TLC in the ATL area. Thought you might be interested.

Posted by: IdolLVR on June 29, 2007 12:04PM EST Really, Deirdre? I guess I will watch it when they re-run it.

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 12:04PM EST KPH, that would be great. Even if she can let me know what direction to go in, that would help! I will email you after I take the test next week some time.

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 12:08PM EST I saw the 7 yr old story on cnn, I was floored...... My heart goes out to the family, they are so torn.

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 12:09PM EST the mom said he has already tried to slice himself.

Posted by: flat screen on June 29, 2007 12:10PM EST Idollvr..i dont know how much you watched,but my impressioin the mama really wanted a daughter...that was her 6th son...think about it?

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 12:11PM EST No problem Shay I would be glad to help.

Posted by: flat screen on June 29, 2007 12:12PM EST Yep...shaun at 4 years old he wanted to slice it.

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 12:13PM EST eve, about 6 years but, i'm in the administrative capacity now. i got tired of all the bs at night and weekends. i'm thinking about starting back up in a few years tho, once my kids are older.

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 12:18PM EST Deirdre I thought the woman that took the sick girls place did a wonderful job. I did notice more lifts when the contestants did the dance last night though LOL! I also thougt the sick girl should not have been booted last night. Her partner Pasha I think his name is has got to be around at the end as he is one of the top 3 so far IMO.

Posted by: flat screen on June 29, 2007 12:20PM EST what's up KPH!!!

Posted by: Eve07 on June 29, 2007 12:25PM EST Kimmy it is def a job and I'm currently doing it part-time and it takes all of my time but I actually like the challenges.

Posted by: shay on June 29, 2007 12:27PM EST I have this question to ask you real estate folk (Kimmy and Eve)! How do you guys make it when the commissions are not consistent? I know the market is not that great now and I have always wondered what agents do when the market isn't great. Do most agents only do it part time?

Posted by: KPH on June 29, 2007 12:28PM EST Just chillin on this ol skool Friday Flats how about you?

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 12:29PM EST All the agents I know are full time. You just have to be very strict about your budget. One month you may have 1 closing or none and the next you may have 8, it just depends. You just have to be a good planner.

Posted by: on June 29, 2007 12:31PM EST greg, I watched that video and didn't get the same impression as you did about the mother-at all!