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1/14: On Kimberley Locke, Clay, Fantasia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I’m working on the annual “Idol returns” story for the print edition Tuesday. Anybody here who would like to be quoted and offer your sage observations of the past season and how things are going to go this year can email me at rho@ajc.com. I’ll need to use your real name, city of residence and age.
We already have a photo gallery featuring quick updates on 14 “Idol” contestants which you may seen on ajc.com.
Other publications have done theirs already, including the Los Angeles Times and USA Today.
Nigel Lythgoe told the LA Times that 30% of the Hollywood finalists used instruments when given the chance but he thought of those, only 10% did particularly well.
In other “Idol” news:
How did you get into a fight with that lady on a plane?
I’m not going to talk about it.
I was just curious because you’ve never talked about it.
I did talk about it. [Yes, he did. Poor Newsweek gal didn’t do her research! And it’s true. This is really old stuff to ask him about.] Here’s the story.
What about the Kelly Ripa thing?
I’m not going to discuss it.
Did you think it was homophobic?
I’m not going to discuss it. [Wow. There’s an oldie from November, 2006!]
What do you want to talk about?
I think we’re done.
Can we talk about something fun?
No, we’re done. I thought NEWSWEEK would be more reputable. I’m surprised.
But I think people are curious about it.
It was a year ago. This is NEWSWEEK. It’s not the National Enquirer. I’d hate to have a job where I had to be rude to people.
Well, there are far harsher things she could have asked him about but now if I ever interview him, I know I’d have to tread lightly on certain topics or get the same treatment, I’m sure! Do you think he reacted okay?
We’re just having a conversation. Change the subject! I’d never take a job where I had to do something that I didn’t want to do.
Kimberley Locke is dating the “Fit Club” trainer Harvey E. Walden IV, according to People..
For Locke, romance developed after the Fit Club cameras stopped rolling. “We worked out on the show together for four months and never even said anything to each other,” says the “Band of Gold” singer, 30. “I thought he was mean. I didn’t want him to be mean to me, but then after the show was over and I saw him outside of work, he was really nice.”
DJ Slim reports that Sanjaya and his sister Shyamali are shopping a “Donnie & Marie”-type variety show. Odds that this will ever come to screen: the chances of Paula’s new single winning a Grammy. Of course, if Shyamali were required to wear tight shirts, the male population would approve. (see video below)
Dallas Austin does a fundraiser every year to raise money for instruments and music education for local schools and Fantasia is going to be there. It’s at Cobb Energy Centre March 1. But if you’re short of cash, don’t bother: it’s $1,000 per person. But you also get George Clinton, Gladys Knight, Orlando Jones and Cedric the Entertainer. You can buy tickets here at www.dallasaustinfoundation.org
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By Deirdre
January 12, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this
Sanjaya and his sister have their best chance right now because of the writers strike. Might as well try…I won’t watch!
Mr Hollywood tells me that the prevailing attitude about the writers’ strike is that the leadership of their union does NOT have their best interests at heart and seems to relish the disruption rather than press for further negotiations. He thinks that it will take the writers rebelling against their own leadership to end the strike.
You’ve very generously quoted me in the print edition before, Rodney. Give someone else a chance. Besides, that age requirement is downright rude! :-)
And when did the ajc blogs open up for comments on the weekend?
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 13, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this
whoa!! i’m with you, D, when did the AJC blogs allow weekend postings??? cool! at least one good thing happens, LOL!
Watched more football this weekend than i have all year, i think… sorry Peyton didn’t manage to pull his team through the eye of the needle and make it to the finale for the division, but glad bro’ Eli did! Glad to see the Giants win that one! But sorry Tony Dunge may find this his last season in Indy, he deserves much better! I really like that guy!
I may or may not e-mail you some thoughts, Rodney, haven’t really had a chance to think about your topic yet…
hope everyone had an awesome weekend!
linny
By Flats
January 13, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this
Good deal Linny!!!Tony(Mexico)Romo ate Terrell Owen’s Popcorn..LOL!!!!!THE LOOK ON MR JONES FACE AFTER THE INTERCEPTION…PRICELESS!!!”HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS”!!!LOL!!!
By Elana
January 14, 2008 6:48 AM | Link to this
Wow, Clay really stood up for himself in that interview, good for him. I thought he was off the map about 2 months after Idol ended.
Does he think he’s a celebrity now, by the way? I mean, he certainly had more than 15 minutes, probably more like a half hour, but still, he’s in no way a celebrity. There are good spoof videos of him, which are very funny, and a bajillion spoof videos of Idol itself. (this one is my favorite… idol spoof )
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 7:08 AM | Link to this
Good Morning all. Cowboys lose LOL.
I’m pulling for the Packers all the way.
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this
Rodney…did you not have that bit about Clay in the posting earlier? I’m proud of him. It takes some guts to tell a reporter(no offense, Rodney) to back off. he did it fairly politely too then made his point about the subjects having been already talked about and, after a year, it should be OLD news.
Good morning fellow mushblogians! I had a good weekend. How about y’all!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this
And briefly, on the football(since this is an Idol blog and Idol starts tomorrow night)
I was sure the Manning Bros’ fates would go the other way. Peyton wins, Eli loses. What a surprise! I hope Romo and his girl friend aren’t too disappointed. And how about Brett Favre!!!!?
By Mike S
January 14, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this
Good Morning Bloggers — thought I would throw out a few random thoughts before the work monster gets me.
WOOT - The fun starts tomorrow night.
What is everyone’s over-under on Gold Ticket winners shown among the horrible riff-raff. I predict 7 in 2 hours IF WE ARE LUCKY.
Good to see Jessica Romo go down to defeat —— now he can go snuggle with Ms. Simpson for the entire off-season. Meanwhile the Manly Man among QB’s keeps on going — Go Brett go PACKERS!!!!!
SO, did anyone watch Sara Connor Chronicles last night? I was actually pleasantly surprised. A lot of action, and seems to be fairly well written. We shall see if it can keep up the quality through multiple episodes, but the with the writers strike the show has a good chance of building an audience.
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this
Morning Mike.
I agree about Favre. I hope he can get one more championship before he retires. He is a real class act.
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this
Morning Mike…yes I watched Terminator last night! I liked the concept and I was really pleased with the time travel ending, especially in regards to her boy friend and her pursuer. The episode tonight will tell us a lot about where it’s going and if it’s going to get there.
I also watched the first part of Comanche Moon last night and am amazed at how well Steve Zahn is doing as the young Gus McCrae! Very impressive!
By ,,,=^..^= from home
January 14, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
I agree on the Favre comments, that gentleman deserves one more time!
i too was sure the Mannings would be celebrating early and commiserating late, only to watch the flip-flop of the fickle finger of fate, but i can’t say i’m sorry at ALL about Eli winning… I have to admit, however, I sorta wanted to see Mr. Dunge’s boys take this one, again. I’ve always liked him since the Buccaneer days.
I accidentally watched the Chronicles and was also pleasantly surprised. I may be dvr-ing that series since hubby isn’t interested and watching it while he’s at work, lol!
speaking of work, guess i’d better log off and head out! see you guys later!
linny
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this
Elana…sorry…thanks for the link! Yes, Clay is a celebrity…he’s a minor one but he’s managed to get his name and face in the news often enough to give him celebrity status…sort of on the same level as, say, Erin Moran from Happy Days…you know who he is, you’re a little curious about what he’s been doing, but if you never heard from him again….you might not notice.
I expect him to appear on Dancing With the Stars…and not only will he dance, but he’ll sing along (a first for the show!) :-)
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this
On Comanche Moon..as y’all might remember, I was a little torn between watching it with hubby Tuesday and Wednesday and missing the last hour of those oh so ‘wonderful’ auditions on Idol but…..the problem has solved itself. Hubby can’t stand the commercials so he wants to dvr Comanche Moon and watch it later in the week!!! YEA!!!!! I say that now but wait till I’m an hour and a half into the nightmarish audition show and I’ll be changing my tune!
By AmyG
January 14, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
Good Morning, Mushblog!
I hope everyone had a really good weekend! I am really excited for tomorrow night - I just hope it lives up to my excitement.
I’ll talk to you all later!
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
Deirdre, didn’t Billy Ray Cyrus “sort of” sing along with a couple of his dances???
just askin’!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this
I don’t know, linny….I wasn’t watching all that carefully! :-)
Clay did a nice thing where he sang while a bunch of figure skaters did their dances and I kinda projected the whole thing into Dancing With the Stars.
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this
Rodney, you left out one of the Clay interview questions where he kind of disrespects AI.
Are you going to watch “Idol”?
I haven’t watched since season four. I compare it to high-school football—if it weren’t for high school, we wouldn’t be successful, but I don’t need to keep going to the football games.
By Shaun
January 14, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
I am sorry the Cowboys lost. I hate Farve, so I am not rooting for GB. Why would someone write Tony(Mexico)Romo? What is the point? I see old ways dont die.
By Shaun
January 14, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
I am sorry the Cowboys lost. I hate Farve, so I am not rooting for GB. Why would someone write Tony(Mexico)Romo? What is the point? I see old ways dont die.
By flats
January 14, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this
Eagle..I’m with you on the Farve thing!!!!GO PACKERS!!!Good morning everyone.
By Shaun
January 14, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this
Sorry for the rant, but I am so mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By ALL CAPS
January 14, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
WHY ARE YALL TALKING ABOUT FOOTBALL ON AMERICAN IDOL BLOG? FIND A FOOTBALL BLOG!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
That’s ok, Shaun, we understand.
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
Shaun, they were refering to the fact that Romo took a vacation to Mexico with Jessica Simpson while the team was off. Didn’t you see TO crying like a baby in the post game interview defending his quarterback about the trip?
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this
ALL CAPS, you aren’t saying anything. If you want to talk about AI then talk about AI. If you are not even contributing to the blog, don’t complain about what is being talked about
By flats
January 14, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
Prison Break tonight…Idol tomorrow night!!!!Finally something to watch!!”HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS”!!!!!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this
So true, War Eagle. If you have something to say about American Idol…then SAY IT!!! Don’t sit around complaining that OTHER people aren’t saying anything about it.
We’ll talk about IDOL all you want! But we go off on tangents every now and then. You’d be better at getting us back on topic if you’d just say something about Idol instead of complaining!
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
Shaun … why are you “so mad” to quote your words…
take a deep breath, my friend. ain’t NOTHING about football worth getting apoplexic about!!!!
I’m glad that the ‘boys didn’t win not because i have anything against them personally, but I just wanted to see the Giants win … especially after Peyton let the Manning name down, I was particularly enjoying seeing ELI get his for a change.
but it’s all about the same importance to me as who wins AI, or Amazing Race, or DWTS, or anything else. I’m not personally involved, it’s entertainment, and it doesn’t directly affect ME or my family and friends…
I’m tired of folks dissing AI viewers. Just HOW is that any less significant than spending a minimum of 3 hours (and usually much more) per day on the weekends watching a bunch of macho guys pounding on each other up and down a 100-yard field in any kind of weather? or running back and forth on a wooden court in squeaky shoes for a couple of hours? or hitting a little white ball around a beautiful landscape? or watching some guy/gal cook a fancy-dancy meal that no one gets nourished by? or…. oh hell i think you get the idea.
it’s freaking ENTERTAINMENT folks
that’s all! everyone needs to take chill pills and get off the personal animosity thing!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
Well put D.
flats, who you like this weekend?
San Diego New England -14.5
New York Green Bay -7
By flats
January 14, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this
I think they want a “Manning vs Brady”!!!Pats and Giants for the Super Bowl!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
I’m looking for a Brady vs Favre Super Bowl old vs young! They are both brilliant quarterbacks….it would truly, IMO, be a SUPER bowl!
And on linny’s statement about entertainment…ditto….I mean, come on! We’re here to be entertained, not to solve the problems facing modern civilization! Doesn’t really matter who wins Idol…it’s the journey that counts…same goes for football!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
D, I am going to have to disagree with your last statement. When it comes to football the only thing that does matter is who wins. This time next year nobody will remember the journey, they will only remember who gets the ring.
I’m picking GB over NY mainly because of the home field advantatge.
I’m picking NE over SD for basically the same reason. SD is hot right now. I think they will keep it close if they can heal up during the week.
By ALL CAPS
January 14, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this
ITS STUPID TO TLAK ABOUT FOOTBALL ON AMERICAN IDOL NOG. HAVE RESPECT FOR THE AUTHOR OF THE BLOG AND GO TO A FOOTBALL BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this
ALL CAPS…calm yourself, honey…by tomorrow night, ALL we will be talking about is American idol…until then, go take a little blue pill and leave us alone!
I guess that’s true for football fans, War Eagle but the outcome really doesn’t matter in the whole scheme of things and the only real job football has(just like Idol)is to entertain us.
By MItch
January 14, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
Hey all. How has everyone been?
What a day I picked to check in on the blog. It seems ALL CAPS does not like “tlak”ing about anything on the blog besides AI. If he/she has ever read the blog before they would know that:
1) Many things are discussed besides AI even in the middle of the season and
2) Rodney has no problems with other topics being discussed.
So, “ALL CAPS”, please stop the attitude and contribute to the AI discussion if that is what you want to talk about and you will find many will discuss it with you.
Not sure how much I will be on, for some reason this blog freezes my explorer so…
Anyway, good to see everyone again.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
Um AC, hon…. Rodney LIKES our diversity!!! Once AI actually starts, about 90% of the conversations WILL be about AI. During the “off season” we keep the blog going by talking about “stuff” … up to and including Football. Now, what’s “stupid” is a matter of personal opinion, and to ME, “stupid” includes typing in all caps and lambasting people for something you obviously know nothing about!!!
Again, if you have something to say ABOUT American Idol, please DO feel free to say it; however if your sole purpose in life is to search blogs for “inappropriate material” (i.e., not “on-topic”), go somewhere else, because you know not of what you speak!!!
By ALLCAPS
January 14, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
YOU HAVE THE ATTITUDE NOT ME!!!!!!!!! STOP BEING STUPID AND TALKING ABOUT STUPID FOOTBALL ON THE WRONG BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By flats
January 14, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
MITCH…WELCOME BACK!!We’ve been doing really good the past few months!Get on back in here and join us!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
Welcome back, Mitch. What a nice surprise…so far we haven’t all been driven insane by the excessively slow posting on this old timey site! (Well, maybe that’s what’s wrong with ALL CAPS!)
By Shay
January 14, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Good morning folks!!
Tomorrow is the big night. Hope everyone is ready. I sure am. I need something to cheer me up these days and the audition rounds of idol sure will do the trick.
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
And good morning to Shay!
Mitch, internet explorer always froze up on me too…I think, once the ajc gives us a new site, all those problems will go away. In the meantime…..nuts! I was hoping to hear your opinions after each Idol show! :-)
By Shaun
January 14, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
Thanks D and WE, I know aobut the Mexico trip, again, sorry for my “moment”… lol I was really pulling for Dallas. Hey Shay, how are you sweetheart? Hey LK.
By MItch
January 14, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
I am really looking forward to the star of it as well as the “Winter” version of “Big Brother”. Regular TV is starting to get to slim pickens’ as to what is available.
By Shay
January 14, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
Shaun, I am NOT speaking to you.
By Shaun
January 14, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
Thanks D and WE, I know aobut the Mexico trip, again, sorry for my “moment”… lol I was really pulling for Dallas. Hey Shay, how are you sweetheart? Hey LK.
By MItch
January 14, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
I am really looking forward to the star of it as well as the “Winter” version of “Big Brother”. Regular TV is starting to get to slim pickens’ as to what is available.
By Shaun
January 14, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
Thanks D and WE, I know aobut the Mexico trip, again, sorry for my “moment”… lol I was really pulling for Dallas. Hey Shay, how are you sweetheart? Hey LK.
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
I’m sorry your team lost, Shaun! We all get a little crazy when the one we’re rooting for gets dumped!
You speak the truth, Mitch. I started The Sarah Conner Chronicles last night…it was pretty good. Mike’s right, the new shows have a much better chance of succeeding because of the writers strike.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
Mitch!!! So good to see you! Every time I listen to Bucky I think about you wonder how you guys are doing up there…. What’s the news on your house? What stage are you in now on it?
Deirdre and I were just missing you a couple of days ago, hoping all was well with you and yours!
I know about freezing up Explorer…hopefully ROdney will talk them into transferring to a new interactive network chat-blog program soon, LOL!!!
psssst AJC powers-that-be….we do NOT mind changing in mid-season!!!
By flats
January 14, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this
Eagle…something funny’s going on in here…..(unity plant)….My name will be coming up in a minute!
By Shaun
January 14, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
Dang, sorry for the trifecta post… lol Shay, what did i do this time?
By kellyfan
January 14, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this
Hi y’all! I’m getting excited for tomorrow…though the auditions are really not my favorite part of the show, but at least it’s underway.
I’m going for a GB/NE Super Bowl.
Didn’t watch Terminator…does Fox stream their shows? (Guess I can look that up).
Did anyone watch the Golden Globes? Talk about a boring mess! Why won’t the strike end? :(
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
I think the blog got the hiccups!
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
morning Shaun, Shay, and anyone else i missed scanning quickly thru’ the postings… if ANYthing about the AJC style can be called “quick”, LOL
I’ve got a bunch to do, so will be out for a couple of hours at least….see you later this afternoon!
Hugs, Love, Peace and all that good stuff from the pollyanna of the gang…
meeeeeOUT! linny
By Shaun
January 14, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Shay, you have mail.
By Shaun
January 14, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Shay, you have mail.
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
UM, Shay…I think you have mail…:-)
Not your fault, Shaun….this site is very quirky!
Morning kellyfan!…I peeked in at the Golden Globes during Comanche Moon commercials. I would actually like award shows to be a little more like this…do the red carpet, have the celebrities make thank you speeches but cut all the other crap and just read the awards!
By Shay
January 14, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
LOL!! I got my mail. Finally!!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
Hello Mitch, Shay, and KF
ALL CAPS, Rodney is a personal friend to some that post here. If he has a problem with what we are discussing then he will let us know. Rodney does not run a dictatorship. He respects our First Amendment rights granting us freedom of speech. If you don’t like it leave.
4Q
By MItch
January 14, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
Linny or should I say ,,,=^..^=,,,
They have poured the foundation but will not start the construction for a few more weeks. It was in the original contract to have the house finished in early April. That is one thing I wish I had left out. The complex I am living in keeps getting worse if that is possible.
By ALLCAPS
January 14, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
YOU LEAVE AND TALK ABOUT FOOTBALL ON A FOOTBALL BLOG!!!!!!!!!!! YOUDONT TALK ABOUT AMERICAn IDOL ON A FOOTBALL BLOG WHY DO IT HERE??????
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
Your the only one with a problem about what is being discussed. What would you like to talk about? Start an AI conversation and we will discuss it. Until then STFU.
Go Pack Go. Game time temperature is going to be about 10 degrees.
Brett Favre has a 38-1 record in Lambeau Field when temperatures are 34 degrees or lower
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this
Ladies and Gentlemen — and others — of the AJC American Idol Buzz… perhaps I am mistaken, but do I get the feeling that IGGIT should be the order of the day for a certain visitor that just doesn’t get it?
all in favor, … hmmmmm … just do it, LOLOL!!!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
OK Linny I apologize.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
LOL, nothing to apologize for, War Eagle…. You’ve been incredibly patient and level-headed; however, it’s becoming pretty apparent that this person wants to argue and shout no matter WHAT you say, lol!!!
and p.s. Brrr-r-r-r-r-r-r-r!!!!!
i think i’d let him (Favre) win, too, at those temperatures! Anything to get back inside!!! LOL!!!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
Yea, I know what you mean Linny, That kind of cold will make a man’s willie go into hibernation.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this
ok ok, so i‘m not macho…. duh? ~¿@
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
Back from lunch and I promise to iggit! :-) But it’s been so much fun!!!!
Both our Brittanys escaped through a loose board in the fence this morning. Hubby and I were chasing them around the neighborhood for an hour. Good exercise but not fun! Both dogs are currently in the literal AND figurative doghouse!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
D, I must ask you to refrain from discussing anything involving your personal life. This is an American Idol Blog and should be used for official AI business only. (ALL CAPS MIGHT BE READING) LOLOL
Glad you got your dogs back. I would love to have seen you running around the neighborhood chasing them.
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
Last Tuesday, as President Bush got off the helicopter in front of the White House, he was carrying a baby piglet under each arm.
The Marine guard snaps to attention, salutes, and says: Nice pigs, sir.”
The President replies “Oh, young man, these are not pigs. You see, I just came back from Arkansas. These are authentic Arkansas Razorback Hogs. I got one for Senator Hillary Clinton and I got one for our new Speaker of The House, Nancy Pelosi.”
The Marine again snaps to attention, salutes, and says,
Excellent Trade Sir, Excellent Trade!”
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
War Eagle :-)
It was not a pretty sight….we were both pretty p o’d at the dogs because, in their doggie brains, no fence means no rules…including whoa and come!!!! Scarlett, the puppy, would let me get almost with reach, then turn her little diabolical head around and run. B*tch!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
I think we should start a blog pool! I pick 5:00pm on Wednesday as the time when the ATL weather forecasters start “Winter Watch ‘08”. Who’s in????
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
D, since winter weather (snow/ice) is rare around here I think it will start a little sooner. I perdict the the 12:00pm news.
Snow will be OK but please no ice!!!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
As someone who has spent a lot of time in and around Buffalo NY…I’m totally with you on the ice and would even appreciate it if I never saw snow again! It’s pretty for about 15 minutes…and then it’s a big problem!
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
LOL! Poor Deirdre and Hubby!!! I too would have loved capturing that chase on tape weg
WE, you’re just EVIL!!!! plain ol’ EVIL (which is, of course, why we love you so much!!!)
Hmmmm let’s see…. I think Tuesday evening news, because each of the channels is trying to outdo the other… so they’ll start with the “Winter Weather in review” to prepare us by talking about historical ice/snow storms (more likely in the Atlanta area to be ice, for some reason)…
AND they will interrupt every program from now until March with “winter storm screen trailers” ARRRrrrrggggghhhh!
By AmyG
January 14, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Deirdre and WE - I agree with you, which means, if you normally do your grocery shopping during the week, you should do it on Monday or Tuesday to make sure you can get bread, eggs, and milk.
Everyone here at work is already talking about 1-4 inches of snow on Thursday and how they are definitely taking the day off work. LOL :)
By flats
January 14, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
LOL @ D……I love how they’ve reporters live on the scene waiting for a flurry to fall from the sky,next morning there still there!!!LOL!!!…We might get some snow up here in Spartanburg!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this
The best part is when the cameraman with the reporter is trying to get the flurry to show up on the camera so the rest of Georgia knows that the weathermen weren’t crazy!
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this
And Amy brought up another good blog pool topic. At what time of the day will your local Kroger run out of milk, bread and eggs. That usually happens pretty fast so I’m predicting 4:30pm on Tuesday!
By Mike S
January 14, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
Well I am going to be the contrarian of the blog — my predictions UPSET SPECIAL - San Diego 23 New England 20 Green Bay 38 NY Giants 17
THey are saying we may get some sleet and freezing rain down here in Montgomery, but only a miniscule chance
Now to stir the pot as only I can : ALL CAPS we talk about football and a bunch of other things that have nothing to do with AI just to P** YOU OFF!!!! Did it work????
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
I’m going to predict that we get little, if any snow. This is just a conspiracy put in place by the government to boost the economy.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
Mike!!! LOL !!!
well AC, did we??? huh? DID we???
nahhhh WE, no such thing as government conspiracy!!!! no waaaaay man!!!
smirk
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
AWWWWWW, Mike…New England..Lose???? That’s no fun! somebody take a peek at ALL CAPS and see if steam is coming out his ears yet!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
D, I am gonna put my dollar down that ALL CAPS is a woman. No offense but all the complaining kind of gave it away.LOL
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
Lest I ever presume to take you guys for granted…. let me say how much fun you add to my life… i NEVER know what to expect, and yet i KNOW i can count on most of you for something unique or clever or sarcastic or whatever!!!
Rodney!!! you tell those folks up there (over there, out there, in there, down there) at the AJC that we love you and take care of you and you want them to take care of us with a good place to blog!!! weg
~¿@
and that’s the TRuTH!!! (what was lily tomlin’s lil girl character name on laughin??) she’d sit in the big ol’ rocker and tell some outlandish little story and go: “And that’s the truthhhhh!” (ending in a sort of raspberry of course)
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
Edith Ann was her name linny. I’m barely old enough to remember.
Well spoken words on the last post by the way.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
yesssssssss! Edith Ann!
gawd she could tell some funny stories; there’s one on utube or somewhere (i think you can google edith ann) where she tells how she made a sandwich….unbelievably funny! if you have kids…. you KNOW she must have been watching yours to get material for her stuff!!!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
Linny, I was like 4 or 5 at the time. About all I remember is that big rocking chair
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Just got back from Kroger and there’s already a crowd looking for ‘winter weather food’.
I used to LOVE Edith Ann…and that’s the TRUTH! :-p~~~~
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
All I need is some meat to put on the grill and plenty of beer and I can out last any snow storm.
By Deirdre
January 14, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
LOL War Eagle….that’s usually hubby’s plan, too. I go get the milk, bread and eggs and he loads up on meat and beer. Together, we manage to get through just about anything!
I’m out for the day. Enjoy your evening everyone. I’ll be watching episode 2 of the Sarah Conner Chronicles. And reading the latest Dean Koontz book. Chat with you tomorrow, when we can start counting hours instead of days to the premier of season 7 of American Idol!!!!!
there, ALL CAPS, are you happy now?!
By MItch
January 14, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
Speaking of all the bread, eggs & milk flying off the shelves, Paual asked once if everyone made bread pudding when they called for snow or ice.
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this
lol Mitch. maybe so. but don’t forget also the other item most bought before an ice/snow storm in Georgia:
toilet paper!!!
i won’t EVEN comment on that…
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
Toilet paper is one of those things you never think about until you are sitting there and there are only two or three sheets left and you wonder if that is going to be enough.
Answer: No it is not enough.
By flats
January 14, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
Eagle…I second you on the beer and grilling…i love mother nature at her worst…we might get hit pretty hard up here!!!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this
Right now the local forcast is for just a cold rain. I don’t think the weather people are quite ready to predict a snow or ice storm yet.
Everybody have a good one except for ALL CAPS. As much whinning as you do I would imagine that you make everyone around you miserable.
War Eagle OUT
By ,,,=^..^=,,,
January 14, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
LOL, Eagle, I know! (enough) … now-adays, also, many people stock up on bottled water. It would be different if we were going to be locked in tight for weeks, but my goodness! 2 days not able to travel and Atlanteans act as if the world is seriously ending!
LOL!!!
By Making Sense
January 14, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this
I think ‘ALL CAPS’ may have already left the site. I have to admit. I do feel a little sorry for ‘ALL CAPS’ but what does he/she expect? AI7 hasn’t even started yet. What are we REALLY supposed to write about at this point? Of course, once it does start (tomorrow night), I’m sure ‘ALL CAPS’ will be ecstatic! Sad part is, now no one will want to exchange any words with him/her. He/she seems to have already made a mark for him/herself…not necessarily in a good way. Hope there are forgiving hearts out there. Looking forward to chattin’ with you all in the coming weeks/months! ‘Night!
By War Eagle
January 14, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
Making Sense, we welcome you and anyone else who wants to have a nice conversation about anything. ALL CAPS is welcome anytime he/she wants to join in on, or start a conversation. There is just a wrong way and a right way to go about it. I don’t think anyone here was really offended today by anyrhing ALL CAPS said. We have heard much worse.
I’m really out this time.
By ,,,=^..^= from home
January 14, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this
very nicely said War Eagle! on to the new thread…