Bummer Day.

@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
United States
October 4, 2009 1:05pm CST
My grandmother use to have an expression 'it's colder than a well digger's butte', i use to ask her how she knew how cold their buttes were but she 'd tell me to shutup, lol. Well today it's cold & rainy, my son called & they can't come because they are all sick w/upset stomachs so there goes my joy joy for the day, i so look forward to them coming on sunday, not much i need to do in the house because i was real smart the last few days & got my house in pretty good oder, yesterday i cooked so have enough left over to est so don't know what the devil to do w/myself. Anyone want to come over & play cards & keep me company w/my bored self?
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@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
5 Oct 09
I want to come with you and accompany you for your bored day but I don't where to find you...have a nice day!
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
That is very kind of u but we are a long way apart. I line in Tennessee, u.s.a.U have a great day to.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
8 Oct 09
U have a great day, appreciate your kindness,
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
6 Oct 09
Hello ANTIQUELADY, Hope your not bored now while reading this comment. I'm glad to know where you from and thanks for the response. I hope you enjoy your life, my dear friend...I'm sorry to say that were mile apart and not being there to give you some respect and a little bit happiness...Have a nice day!
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
5 Oct 09
Dang, I only just saw this. And I would have brought brownies too!
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
6 Oct 09
k shhh don't tell anybody, I bet they won't even notice I'm gone! :-)
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
6 Oct 09
I bet they would miss u before u got to your car.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
Well poo, WE BOTH MISSED A GOOD TIME & I LOVE BROWNIES. u CAN STILL COME THO & I'LL EVEN make u some brownies.
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@AmbiePam (92375)
• United States
4 Oct 09
My dad always said a modified version of that phrase. He all time says it is colder than a well digger's hiney. I don't know if his family didn't say 'butt', or if that is the way it was told where he grew up, but he says his mother said hiney, so he says hiney. And I always had the same question you did. How exactly do they know how cold a well digger's hiney is?
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
Well, actually Ambie i was being nice, my grandmother always said A$$. sHE WAS A HOOT, LOL. tHANKS FOR RESPONDING.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
cynthi, i WAS ALWAYS HOPING SHE KNEW FOR SURE & WOULD SHARE THE STORY W/ME, LOL.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
4 Oct 09
Maybe they just asked a well digger!
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@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
5 Oct 09
I would love to come and keep you company. I also am ill. I picked up a cold at college and it has gotten MUCH worse rather than better. I have to call my pulminologist tomorrow about the amount of coughing, blood in my hair balls (I figure that's a lot nicer thing to call that green stuff that comes up from your lungs) fatigue and shortness of breath. I sure wouldn't want to pass this on to you...it is sooo miserable! I can't bend over as it starts the coughing, I don't sleep much at night because of the coughing, and I have scared the petunias out of the cats when I sneeze! I can appreciate that your children care about you enough to not want to get you sick too. I also know what it's like to have plans for company to arrive and then have the plans dashed to bits. You want to learn how to make bears? I could loan you one of my maniac cats...if nothing else they'll keep you entertained. I'd offer a dog, but right now Abby (the biggest) is passing enough gas to float the Goodyear blimp!!! And that darn dog is a hit and runner!! Oh, I could have you help out with my homework. How are you with algebra? I also am taking an e-commerce class that is kind of fun that I have a mid term in tomorrow night. Oh, here in California (Paso Robles) it is also colder than the south end of a north bound witch! We were over the 100 degree mark with the lows in the 70's last week, now we're in the 80's and the lows are in the 40's.
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@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
5 Oct 09
I couldn't get a grip on algebra in school...as much as I tried. I ended up hating math, and then I started taking math again to full fill my requirements for college and discovered that I enjoy it. Scratch the algebra, I guess we will have to do bears... You're right about the cats. Khuay was in my lap and was just leaving and the "air" he left behind was lethal!!! I don't think you need the wafting aroma killing you off! I just called my specialist at Stanford and they are going to do a consult and put me on antibiotics. (THANK GOD!!!!!) I am just waiting to hear if they want me to go ahead with the ct scan on Wednesday; the way it sounds now it looks like I get to make the 450 mile round trip...
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@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
5 Oct 09
Oh, you wanna know how to tell how cold a well digger's butt is? Look for the "cubes" in his pants...the ice cubes that is.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
Thanks for your great response & for taking the time to write it. I hope u are feeling better. Sounds like u are really having a time.Hope your dr. can give u something to help u. A maniac cat i don't need, lol. I have a dog & she drives me nuts right now scrathing all the time.It is the time of the year for the weather to change here to. I do love the cooler weather but it was so dreary yesterday after having some beautiful days that i wasn't happy w/it. Think it all boiled down to not seeing my kids. I do look forward to that every sunday.Algebra!! I WILL TELL U RIGHT NOW I WOULD BE OF NO HELP AT ALL. i HATED ALGEBRA IN SCHOOL. u HAVE MY SYMPATHY FOR DEALING W/IT. hAVE A GREAT DAY & THANKS AGAIN.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
5 Oct 09
hey gf this was on my digest this morning see what a great discussionist you are?
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
WOW, I didn't know that. Glad i'm good for something.. thanks for telling me.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
5 Oct 09
most people probably dont care as i do. i do wish people would tell me when im in a digest it makes me happy and encouraged.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
I know that's right. We all need as many pats on the back as we can get. Thanks again.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
4 Oct 09
I wish that I could. I am at work trying to get everything in order before the owner's meeting on Wednesday. I just love the expressions that you come out with. I don't know many card games but I used to play gin rummy with my Dad. why not stay on line and earn some money and companionship? How is AnnieFannie? I am sorry that you didn't get to see your family yesterday. I know how you look forward to seeing them all. ah well. coffee is finished so now back to work.
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@GardenGerty (160611)
• United States
4 Oct 09
Anyone ever play Hand and Foot, it takes forever, but it is fun and we like to play that when we get together as a family. Lots of laughs. My inlaws family actually plays hand, foot and hiney. Takes even longer and probably more decks of cards. Hand and foot takes six decks.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
I was just tying away & lost my response to u.i hate it when i do whatever i do to make that happen. I was saying we wouldn't have to play cards we'd have too much to talk about. I wish u were close enough to run in & out at my house. I'd love that. what expression were u talking about?? i'm liable to say anything. I had an e-mail fron anniefannie & she sounded as bored as i have been today. I don't usually get bored but as i said today has been a bummer. Think it was mostly due to the fact the kids didn't get to come. U go home & enjoy the rest of the day.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
GG, i have never played that but use to have a customer that talked about the game.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
4 Oct 09
I just got back from a weekend stamping (card making) so if you want I still have everything packed so you could take a shot at doing some cards for future use! LOL...
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
Gee Thanks, i'm sure i'd do a really good job. lol.
@sallysue (326)
• Canada
5 Oct 09
Sorry about your bummer day. What a drag. Maybe you can go for a wonderful walk and enjoy these beautiful colours, read a book, watch a movie, or play on your computer. Give yourself a pat on the back, look around and see what a great job you did to your house.
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@sallysue (326)
• Canada
5 Oct 09
Hi, I know that must be quite difficult. Do they live far away from you? I'm sure you'll always see them again. Just think they were concerned about you getting their flu and they didn't want that. Hope there feeling better.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
They just live 10 miles away. They are feeling better. Called my dil this morn to check on them. Thank u for your kindness.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
Thank u, u are very kind. I made it through, lol. usually don't get like that i think not getting to see my kids is what started it.Thanks for responding & happy days to u.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
5 Oct 09
I myself would not know how to explain that expression!!!
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
Thanks, u always say the sweetest thing & i appreciate the kindness in u.I look so forward to them coming was sorry they didn't feel like it. U have a great day.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
4 Oct 09
Oh i would so love to do that. i've often thought i'd love living next door to you. it seems we have so many of the same interests and such. the family is obviously wanting to be careful and not chance your getting sick. its so sweet of them even if you miss them so.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
I would love having u for a next door neighboe, Bon. Wouldn't that be fun. I have some great neighbors but they are married & would love to have a single gal by me. They were protecting me & i do appreciate that but did miss seeing them. Hope all is well w/u.
@suzzy3 (8341)
4 Oct 09
All right then won't be long,it is a real pain when they cannot come.Mind you they don't want you to catch the bug,Put the coffee on.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
Wouldn't that be great Sue, i would love to have u. I use to have a bunch of people that popped in but don't anymore & i miss that.
@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
4 Oct 09
Yassou Aunty, didn't you have them yesterday? I hope so. I would have been over to keep you company but the traffic is murder out there today with the elections so I'm staying put. But I have put a discusson on just for your amusement to cheer you up, hope that will bring a smile to your face. Hugs.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
Come on niece, u have got my curousity stirred up now so u have to translate what it means. That's no fair.
@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
4 Oct 09
And going back to your grandmothers saying some of the locals in the village will insist on calling me 'kria kolla'. And no I'm not translating but it's a much used rather old saying around here.
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@thea09 (18305)
• Greece
4 Oct 09
Well I suppose it's not as bad as some you come out with. It's 'cold bottom'. Everyone knows how I feel and hate the cold.
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• China
5 Oct 09
You know,ANTIQUELADY,iam not a native English speaker and I am wondering what bummer day means,I have to say sorry because even after I read your post and then I still didn't get the point,would you give me a hand if luckily you are bakc to the post and happy to help me to know "bummer day".Thanks.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
HI SUNNY, a bummer day is just an expression of mine, guess that's Tennessee talk, lol. When i say things are a bummer it's just that they didn't go as i wished for them to. I hope that explaind it better. If not it's a bummer, lol. Thanks for your response.
• United States
5 Oct 09
It is not very cold in Houston, Texas at all. I cannot wait for the colder weather to come. I'm sure your family did you a favor it sounds like by not coming over since they were sick. I am just now getting over a bug myself, so I can certainly relate to them.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
I enjoy the cooler weather to but i hate rain most of the time. They did do me a favor by not coming sick of course. My son told me mom u don't need it & that was very thoughtful of him, just missed seeing the, because i look forward to them coming on sundays. I hope u are feeling better. Welcome to mylot, hope u enjoy it as much as i do.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
4 Oct 09
awwwwww . I could BUT I am about 1800 mile to far away!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
well poo, can't win today for losing, lol.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
5 Oct 09
lol nope cant!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
@kkanaka (886)
• Singapore
8 Oct 09
Too bad!!! but its ok you can think of doing something else... its always best to make up most of our time than let it go waste....
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
8 Oct 09
Thanks for your response. Have a great day.
@Humbug25 (12540)
4 Oct 09
Hi ya ANTIQUELADY Aww that really was a shame. I would love to come over but unfortunatly it is isn't really possible for obvious reasons, shame!! I hope you find something enjoyable to do for the rest of your day!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
Thanks Hum, it will be o.k. Think it was mostly because my kids didn't get to come. I would love to have u come over. I did some fun things like iron & swept the leaves from the carport, lol.
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@Humbug25 (12540)
4 Oct 09
You go girl hahaha
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 09
@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
5 Oct 09
The food all sounds so good so I think I'll come over and keep you company, lol! We didn't have potluck after church last night so this will make up for it. I'm sorry to hear that your son and his family have been sick. Maybe they will be feeling better by next Sunday and youall can get together then. At least I hope so. Kathy.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
6 Oct 09
Be glad to have u. come anytime. Thanks for responding.
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• Malaysia
10 Oct 09
Bummer day,yeah, I had some from time to time. When something don't turn out right, do something else. Reading is a good substitute most times. Also do some room spring cleaning. Another thing, used that time to call friends.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
10 Oct 09
THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONCE. Have a great day.
@fan_philo (227)
• India
5 Oct 09
Loniness it self is a big problem and we have to see that we r fully occupied doing something or the other thing anyway no time to come over and play cards with u i have enough work to do and i have to complete it may be some other time.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 09
Thanks for your response. Don't work too hard.