go to bed

[Kephapaulos]

I imagine men and women from days long past us could advise us best on the matter, but they're all gone sadly.

Where's ServusMariae? She's the village sledgehammer slammer. I might need it tonight.

[ServusMariae]

Where's ServusMariae? She's the village sledgehammer slammer. I might need it tonight.

I'm here. *wields sledgehammer*

[Kephapaulos]

Sorry. Didn't work. I guess I'm immune to it now.

[Kephapaulos]

Maybe you have some other means...?

[PerEvangelicaDicta]

Lips.  Omgosh, just the name, let alone the description of recent behavior is hysterical.  I'm offering a prayer to St. Martin de Porres, Dymphna, for their recovery. 

CD, our little worm spit (?! ), all tucked into bed by now....  sweet dreams! 

Confession: I've joined your incorrigible ranks. I used to be maniacal about pants.  No, really.  I'm very OCD about things, so my scrupulosity gets a stranglehold. 
But over the past year, suddenly a lot of my crazy OCDishness has melted away (Deo gratias) and I'm much more calm and practical.  To whit, re: pants
1.  I can't swim in a dress, so I wear a tech suit which is pretty much a thin material scuba suit (long leg).  It's my compromise for modesty, but allowing me to exercise, train and hopefully compete again. 
2. I've also found it very difficult to fence in a skirt.  Maybe when I've mastered the art, but right now I'll kill someone if I have a real blade (I use saber) and my legs are caught up in skirting on attack or even riposte <sarc>  You get the point... get it? hehe
3. My outdoor duties aren't nearly as grungy and hard as yours, CD, but I do help sweetheart with some gardening and easier yard work, and I work with animal rescues (we have a dedicated area for rehab). Between that, and my fondness for climbing trees, it's practical at home to wear loose modest trousers.  No one sees me.
Yes.  I still like to climb trees. Just as I did as a girl. It's still fun. 

Church, social, shopping, no problem, always in a dress.  I find them comfortable and I like to feel elegant and feminine.  But not in a tree with a tuna sandwich.

[PerEvangelicaDicta]

Where's ServusMariae? She's the village sledgehammer slammer. I might need it tonight.

I'm here. *wields sledgehammer*

LOL!!!!

[Non Nobis]

Lips.  Omgosh, just the name, let alone the description of recent behavior is hysterical.  I'm offering a prayer to St. Martin de Porres, Dymphna, for their recovery. 

CD, our little worm spit (?! ), all tucked into bed by now....  sweet dreams! 

Confession: I've joined your incorrigible ranks. I used to be maniacal about pants.  No, really.  I'm very OCD about things, so my scrupulosity gets a stranglehold. 
But over the past year, suddenly a lot of my crazy OCDishness has melted away (Deo gratias) and I'm much more calm and practical.  To whit, re: pants
1.  I can't swim in a dress, so I wear a tech suit which is pretty much a thin material scuba suit (long leg).  It's my compromise for modesty, but allowing me to exercise, train and hopefully compete again. 
2. I've also found it very difficult to fence in a skirt.  Maybe when I've mastered the art, but right now I'll kill someone if I have a real blade (I use saber) and my legs are caught up in skirting on attack or even riposte <sarc>  You get the point... get it? hehe
3. My outdoor duties aren't nearly as grungy and hard as yours, CD, but I do help sweetheart with some gardening and easier yard work, and I work with animal rescues (we have a dedicated area for rehab). Between that, and my fondness for climbing trees, it's practical at home to wear loose modest trousers.  No one sees me.
Yes.  I still like to climb trees. Just as I did as a girl. It's still fun. 

Church, social, shopping, no problem, always in a dress.  I find them comfortable and I like to feel elegant and feminine.  But not in a tree with a tuna sandwich.

Now don't be shocked^*, but I wear pants too.  I don't even garden, fence, ride a harley, or get anywhere near tornadoes.  I'm definitely not OCD about that, and obviously not scrupulous!  The most I've done is wear a skirt when getting together with ladies who always do (and at church and church functions, of course).

* If you were shocked,  it's because you don't know me very well!

[dymphna17]

Non!  Say it ain't so!!  You actually wear  p..p..pants!  Just for the sake of wearing them?!     And PerE, and Carleen, and Keph!!  My Oh My!!

[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9FzVhw8_bY[/yt]
I'm kidding!  Maybe this is inappropriate.  I can't decide.  I'll go ahead and post it, and if you all object, I'll take it down.  How's that for a compromise?

As far as Lips goes, you should see him.  I wish I could get a good picture of him.  He's about 7 inches long and has a big round mouth that he uses to clean the algae from the tank.  He hangs on the glass with them, cleaning it, and that big ol' mouth just goes to town.  It just cracks me up.  Pleco's like to remain hidden during the day and then come out at night to do their job.  He was too big for the castle I had in the tank before, so he would swim behind one of the plastic bushes when I approached the tank, acting like that bush hid him.  It was sad yet funny.  Now I've got a hollow plastic log he can fit in.  He has a thing about leaving his tail out, but that's alright.  I figure it's kind of like some people leaving 1 foot out from under the covers so they don't get too hot.  He just leaves his tail out instead of a foot.   

I'm so glad you are losing some of your OCD ways, PerE.  It makes life a little more bearable.  Someday we'll all get together and you can climb a tree (I'll stand there shocked and amazed and a wee bit jealous) and Carleen and I can dance in the rain.  Keph can give ServusMariae the official SD sledgehammer.  And Non will show us all how to wear our pants fashionably.  It will be a pip!

[PerEvangelicaDicta]

Non!  Say it ain't so!!  You actually wear  p..p..pants!  Just for the sake of wearing them?!     And PerE, and Carleen, and Keph!!  My Oh My!!
Did I miss Non's comment?  what are p.p.pants?  dare I ask?

[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9FzVhw8_bY[/yt]
I'm kidding!  Maybe this is inappropriate.  I can't decide.  I'll go ahead and post it, and if you all object, I'll take it down.  How's that for a compromise?
Well, either the video is inappropriate, or my uproarious laughter when I heard it.   I wouldn't have laughed not so long ago, truly believing I was committing mortal sin by wearing pants at any time whatsoever, even to bed! and scared to death what others might say.

As far as Lips goes, you should see him.  I wish I could get a good picture of him.  He's about 7 inches long and has a big round mouth that he uses to clean the algae from the tank.  He hangs on the glass with them, cleaning it, and that big ol' mouth just goes to town.  It just cracks me up.  Pleco's like to remain hidden during the day and then come out at night to do their job.  He was too big for the castle I had in the tank before, so he would swim behind one of the plastic bushes when I approached the tank, acting like that bush hid him.  It was sad yet funny.  Now I've got a hollow plastic log he can fit in.  He has a thing about leaving his tail out, but that's alright.  I figure it's kind of like some people leaving 1 foot out from under the covers so they don't get too hot. He just leaves his tail out instead of a foot.   
Dymphna, that bolded statement is a classic.  Maybe it's so hilarious to me, 'cause I do that.
I love animal behavior and really enjoy these stories!

I'm so glad you are losing some of your OCD ways, PerE.  It makes life a little more bearable. 
Amen.  You're so kind. 
I was super stressed the year before and really hit a wall health wise.  I just had to let go and just live in peace.
Someday we'll all get together and you can climb a tree (I'll stand there shocked and amazed and a wee bit jealous) and Carleen and I can dance in the rain.  Keph can give ServusMariae the official SD sledgehammer.  And Non will show us all how to wear our pants fashionably.  It will be a pip!
I have such a mental image of this...  I'm so happy we are all SD neighbors at least!
Oh, and if I have to wear a dress when I climb that tree, I'll be sure to don my most modestest Sunday-go-to-meetin' bloomers. You'll be real jealous then.

Oh, and Non, I would never have guessed you wore pants.  Or Dymphna.  Or CD.  Ya'll are such good Catholics and I just assumed I was the only trad who did this.  I'm so relieved!

[ServusMariae]

well, it's 1:32 am here in SG & I'm gonna go to bed now. Nitey nite, all

(P.S: I wear pants too, but mostly because my family couldn't afford so many skirts for me ... but when I head to church, 100% in a skirt.)

[Carleendiane]

well, it's 1:32 am here in SG & I'm gonna go to bed now. Nitey nite, all

(P.S: I wear pants too, but mostly because my family couldn't afford so many skirts for me ... but when I head to church, 100% in a skirt.)

G-nite. Pants? you are in good company!

[Carleendiane]

Opening early for Munda. Never know, she may get a chance to pop in! Servus is probably still sleeping. I imagine Kepha is feasting on Regina's warm brownies with vanilla ice cream. Or was that just virtual, Regina? Per is most likely just now running down a mountain. Dymph, is nursing her migraine, which is harder than she will admit. Heinrich is working on a hernia, lifting more weight than humanly possible. Pon is definitely waxing profound on one forum or another. My friend Non is debating whether or not to take her evening walk. Now me..... I am thinking about finishing a beer and eating some most natural, most healthy, neopolitan ice cream  Lydia and Lynne are shaking their head, "No, Carleen,....don't eat the ice cream!" as I spoon it into my mouth, relishing every bite.

[Regina Caeli]

Not virtual, but not baked yet either. I only just got back from the market with the ingredients, plus some Fall decorations for our front porch - mums and pumpkins and a straw bale. It's way too early for me to go to bed.

[Carleendiane]

Not virtual, but not baked yet either. I only just got back from the market with the ingredients, plus some Fall decorations for our front porch - mums and pumpkins and a straw bale. It's way too early for me to go to bed.

What time is it there, Regina?

[Regina Caeli]

What time is it there, Regina?

Only 5pm.