tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post8061392965249990845..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: IWSG: For The BirdsEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-71658585903682415202014-01-14T16:33:40.633-08:002014-01-14T16:33:40.633-08:00JJ - I like everything except the part about being...JJ - I like everything except the part about being toothless. I'd have to give up too many crunchy snacks. Besides, I make it a point to only join groups with the I W S G initials. Very funny, JJ!<br /><br />Leanne - Happy New Year to you, and I love your blog name! Thanks Leanne!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-22340688722500157052014-01-14T09:55:33.541-08:002014-01-14T09:55:33.541-08:00So funny. Thanks for sharing your witty bird-isms....So funny. Thanks for sharing your witty bird-isms.<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />Leanne ( http://read.wordpress.com )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-58015555676351818252014-01-14T09:48:07.466-08:002014-01-14T09:48:07.466-08:00I think all you people need a vacation on an islan...I think all you people need a vacation on an island with no warm-blooded vertebrates of the class Aves, having bodies covered with feathers, forelimbs modified into wings, scaly legs, beaks, and no teeth, and bearing young in hard-shelled eggs. Hmm. Is there an organization for that, like the International Birdless Vacation Group?JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-15541460283537274522014-01-14T00:32:19.174-08:002014-01-14T00:32:19.174-08:00A Beer For The Shower - As long as it's not th...A Beer For The Shower - As long as it's not the Itchy Wool Study Group, you can count me in! Thanks B & B!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-56775132996201075592014-01-13T07:50:23.863-08:002014-01-13T07:50:23.863-08:00This was both hilarious and awesome. And yet, I ca...This was both hilarious and awesome. And yet, I can't help but wonder what the International Wool Study Group thinks of all of this? Sweaters for everyone, maybe?A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-16512306851378598082014-01-12T21:59:26.000-08:002014-01-12T21:59:26.000-08:00Morgan - You are absolutely right about Gary! Than...Morgan - You are absolutely right about Gary! Thanks Morgan!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-38519262022365648312014-01-12T17:36:09.923-08:002014-01-12T17:36:09.923-08:00LOL to Gary's diabolical plan!!! He really is ...LOL to Gary's diabolical plan!!! He really is SO FUNNY. And clever post, Julie. Very fun. :) Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-66551101774716382222014-01-11T21:17:31.221-08:002014-01-11T21:17:31.221-08:00Julie - Waders really should be appreciated for th...Julie - Waders really should be appreciated for the lovabill creatures that they are. Thanks for being so understanding, Julie!<br /><br />Susan - I agree that Penny should keep Gary on a tighter leash!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-11424194227606671322014-01-11T18:37:41.766-08:002014-01-11T18:37:41.766-08:00Oh, that Gary!! Penny needs to give him a good ni...Oh, that Gary!! Penny needs to give him a good nip!Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-81983719787886452042014-01-11T17:28:00.689-08:002014-01-11T17:28:00.689-08:00I can't believe Gary is at it again! Can't...I can't believe Gary is at it again! Can't Penny keep him in line? Alex will top even himself if this merger goes through. <br /><br />I feel so bad for Christopher and Sally. I suppose it shouldn't be a surprise that there are bullies in the wader community as well. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-60096048670013699852014-01-11T16:47:42.183-08:002014-01-11T16:47:42.183-08:00Al - I'm glad he at least waited for a stoplig...Al - I'm glad he at least waited for a stoplight. Aren't there laws about picking and pedaling? Oh wait that only applies to bike riders.<br /><br />Susan - This is probably more silly than "witty," but thanks for the compliment. I'm right there with you when it comes to "hog jawing!" That would really help seal the deal on dating websites!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-11914926007051402882014-01-11T14:54:41.073-08:002014-01-11T14:54:41.073-08:00Oh, how I've missed your wit! Brilliant, as al...Oh, how I've missed your wit! Brilliant, as always.<br /><br />I've always been a bit of a weird bird, so I'd fit right into this group. Plus, I'm quite adept at hog-jawing my body's weight in food. (Curse those "all you can eat" buffets!)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-6606359807182779482014-01-11T14:03:19.761-08:002014-01-11T14:03:19.761-08:00Pickers and probers?? I think I saw one of them st...Pickers and probers?? I think I saw one of them stopped at a traffic light. I hope he at least washed his hands.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-8384822085956451412014-01-10T16:38:07.767-08:002014-01-10T16:38:07.767-08:00Rosalind - I find that walking in between bites he...Rosalind - I find that walking in between bites helps, and it sure beats cutting down on cake! Thanks Rosalind, and a very happy New Year to you!<br /><br />Gary - I would definitely join the I Want Something Gooey club, if we received monthly baked goods in the mail. Why don't you crank up your old Easy-Bake Oven, and get to work. Of course this will be a lot easier once you move to Colorado. I wonder what your secret ingredient in the brownies will be?! We will follow you anywhere, Gary!<br /><br />Leslie - The holidays wouldn't be the same if we didn't suffer from bloating at least through mid-January! I'm sure that chasing your kids around will help get you in tip-top condition!Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-74021383252837586202014-01-10T14:46:45.942-08:002014-01-10T14:46:45.942-08:00With all these snow days we have had and all this ...With all these snow days we have had and all this eating, I think I am suffering from the same symptoms Christopher Crane and Sandy Sandpiper!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01528719422440715246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-58638253050757715062014-01-10T10:24:20.595-08:002014-01-10T10:24:20.595-08:00Hi Julie,
Oh yeah, wait til Gary sees this! :) ...Hi Julie,<br /><br />Oh yeah, wait til Gary sees this! :) "International Wader Study Group"? What the flock! Fair enough and I wont duck this issue. In fact, wade a minute, I think you might be onto something here. A merger support group. And of course, the "International Workshop on Science Gateways." Geeky boffins meets baffling birds meets Mr. Ninja dude and his band of starstruck followers. Gosh and yay.<br /><br />Thank you for mentioning the actual group that's a dedication to shy and humble me. Yep, "IWSG" aka "I Want Something Gooey" um, "I Was Seeking Gary."<br /><br />Have a very jolly weekend, Julie.<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-67630537742125651922014-01-10T01:48:40.396-08:002014-01-10T01:48:40.396-08:00Hilarious as usual. Happy new year, Julie. I think...Hilarious as usual. Happy new year, Julie. I think I'm identifying with Christopher Crane right now. Must cut down on the cake intake!Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-16758449134897495692014-01-10T00:32:40.765-08:002014-01-10T00:32:40.765-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-68133787405883257892014-01-09T18:55:02.890-08:002014-01-09T18:55:02.890-08:00Oops pantsers.Oops pantsers.Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-88786431891736271972014-01-09T18:52:34.529-08:002014-01-09T18:52:34.529-08:00Munir - I agree that the bloggers in the IWSG are ...Munir - I agree that the bloggers in the IWSG are very good company! Thanks Munir!<br /><br />Michelle - I thought about saving this for April Fools Day, but I decided not to wait. I hope Gary smiles when he reads this! Thanks Michelle!<br /><br />Cynthia - It's amazing how this group is growing leaps and bounds! Alex really has the Midas touch.<br /><br />Margo - When I read that shorebirds were "pickers and probers," I immediately thought of plotters vs. panters! Thank you Margo!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-64428613640581790702014-01-09T18:37:46.064-08:002014-01-09T18:37:46.064-08:00I actually thought you were serious for a moment. ...I actually thought you were serious for a moment. :) laughed out loud at the pickers vs. probers and pantsers vs. plotters!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-33715953392992216632014-01-09T13:53:24.260-08:002014-01-09T13:53:24.260-08:00You're so right- writers can be very misunders...You're so right- writers can be very misunderstood people, and therefore, we have lots to be insecure about. I'm glad this group has expanded the way it has.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-57951813563489099752014-01-09T12:49:52.816-08:002014-01-09T12:49:52.816-08:00He! He!
You are soooooo clever, Julie!
And IWSG i...He! He! <br />You are soooooo clever, Julie!<br />And IWSG is definitely NOT "for the birds"<br />Wait till Gary sees this...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-80852430056212726012014-01-09T09:15:18.314-08:002014-01-09T09:15:18.314-08:00IWSG is good company and birds are in good company...IWSG is good company and birds are in good company with you.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-47924077939729179302014-01-08T17:45:19.513-08:002014-01-08T17:45:19.513-08:00Rose - Welcome to the IWSG! I can't wait to ha...Rose - Welcome to the IWSG! I can't wait to have indepth discussions with you about our mutual rosacea! Very cute, Carol!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.com