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Posted on Aug 22nd, 2008 by Janet : Strategic Enthusiast Janet
Devo - Workin' In A Coalmine


canary-spigot


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maze : ordinary
about 1 hour later
maze said

how about a happy hour…together

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 1 hour later
Janet said

under the spigot with me and the canary?

maze : ordinary
about 2 hours later
maze said

I suppose that would be a good start

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 2 hours later
Janet said

I'm trying to lure tara over here from the dancing,  with promises of red shoes

tara : samana
about 2 hours later
tara said


oh.. I am here, just had to go dict the spigot..
I'm not entirely sure what to think of these two definitions:

a peg or plug for stopping the passage of liquid in a faucet or cock.
the end of a pipe that enters the enlarged end of another pipe to form a joint.

I guess anything goes for happy hour. tsk. now, what's TGIF I wonder?

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 2 hours later
Janet said

oh my , Thank God It's Friday….cuz either of those defs will distract me from work;-)

tara : samana
about 2 hours later
tara said


aahh.. I was trying to decode by thinking tricky gif but couldn't find any glittery sparkles..
well, i am distracted already, it odesn't take all that much to get this spinnin spacekid going

maze : ordinary
about 3 hours later
maze said

after a few moments under the spigot…we'll make up our own definitions. Janet, Tara & Maze…that could turn into something wild. …plus red shoes too!!!!

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 3 hours later
Janet said

ai yai yai!  somebody help, we're going to get into trouble I'm sure;-)

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 4 hours later
FastDart said

I've heard that three makes a crowd but i never believed in that silly stuff.
Tom how well do you play with others
I can be very versatile…;-)

maze : ordinary
about 4 hours later
maze said

in my fantasy world, four would be a crowd. Sorry, I know that's selfish. btw…I never have a problem loving the person I'm with…but I don't define sex as love either.

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 4 hours later
Janet said

we were sipping cocktails from the spigot, right??? the happy hour sandbox is most fun when it's way full, methinks;-)

maze : ordinary
about 4 hours later
maze said

Lars doesn't indulge anymore….he'll just sit and watch.

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 4 hours later
Janet said

every party needs a voyeur, but I don't think that sounds like larry;-)

maze : ordinary
about 4 hours later
maze said

of course it's not Larry…it's just me painting him in a corner.  Red paint of course.

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 4 hours later
FastDart said

Tom…you thinks me only tinks of sex? or was that just the juice gettin' under your skin…
by the by..I really like to watch…it's part of my nature…
And Tom my appetites are insatiable…..turn on the spigot

heemes : Philosophy Minor, Life Major
about 4 hours later
heemes said

Love Devo.  We are Devo of course.

Did you know Prince wrote this song too, Janet?  Ha ha, just kidding.

Turn on the spigot and the little bird might get hurt!  Don't hurt the bird.

Will anyone jump on board here as well?

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 5 hours later
Janet said

Alright we're going to need re-enforcements, I can tell…It's all a matter of constitutional rights I think.

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 5 hours later
FastDart said

This cross posting may lead into into dangerous waters…
but it's alright with me…I do red naked !!

Do you feel like taking a Chance

heemes : Philosophy Minor, Life Major
about 5 hours later
heemes said

Lars, that visual was a bit much, but I recognize good natured fun when I see it, <smirk>

Happy Hour?  Anyone got some rum?  I'm all over that.

Look at this, two Gaian guys editing their own comments in the midst of that 15 minute window on a Gaian Goddess' blog…

capreycorn : capreycorn
about 5 hours later
capreycorn said

oh larry……………………………………..,
didn`t know you were into “cirque du soleil”……  ;-)

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 5 hours later
Janet said

Paul - just whip me up something frosty and I'll be back for it in a bit….gotta get a little work done….

Lars I leave you in charge of the turn table cuz I know you won't let me down.

I'll be back soon. See if we can rustle up a few girlys to join us, eh?

maze : ordinary
about 5 hours later
maze said

I am always accused of looking like I just ate the canary…so I'll take care of the bird. I'm still pretty good at flipping the bird.

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 5 hours later
Janet said

Hey Totoro! thanks for stopping in for a drink..nice to meet you!

I'm feeling compelled to change from work clothes already, hope nobody here will notice

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 5 hours later
FastDart said

Well Janet..being the thoughtful person she is..
said she didn't see anything strange with playing on the tight rope now and again, Rey !

Paul you better go round up some gals…'cause I don't really want to play billiards alone..;-)

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 5 hours later
Janet said

Tom so those are feathers sticking out of your mouth:-)

Lars, nice pick again…as for billiards, the only time I've ever won was when I finally learned how to lean over the table;-)

capreycorn : capreycorn
about 5 hours later
capreycorn said

no kidding,
you guys inspired me..i am going to the circus “royal” now.!.(for real.!.starts in 1/2h.or 8pm local time..got to run)  want to see some colorful people dancing with a string on ropes…ah dancing with birds on a tight rope ……, whatever…i hope to see some eastern european girls bending over…arrrrhhh…performing …in the circus..
will be back in 2h…..
i know.i write unintelligible like the CIA (catholic irish alcoholics)
aw….cheers

heemes : Philosophy Minor, Life Major
about 5 hours later
heemes said

Lars, I see three of us made status changes in the past 5 minutes; we'll see if any of the Gaiana population shows up.  I like to keep things gender balanced; don't you too?

I've been playing pocket pool for too long, ha ha!

Nice lean, J!  Now, maze, since we're friends now, it's nice to see that great minds think alike, LOL!

maze : ordinary
about 5 hours later
maze said

I can see how there can be more than one winner in that game.  Nice lean btw

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 6 hours later
Janet said

here:   I brought some treats to go with the cocktails

maybe a little unwinding music, since it's been such a hard day….

Mila : love, joy, peace
about 6 hours later
Mila said

Hey, Janet when you're done with your moves and leanings at the billiards table, come swing over and let's play darts.  And who's bar tending? A margarita for me please!

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 6 hours later
Janet said

Mila that's some mad skills on the board…..hey don't we know a Dart?

I rustled up a bartender just for you.  I'm sure he makes a mighty fine margarita

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 6 hours later
FastDart said

I could fall over right now,, since that just happens to be my game…
playful dart will work for me though Mila…looks like Paul's ready to play but Tom still a little shy.

Here's a song to get 'em worked up for the gals when they strart flocking in the door.

Centria : Full Moon
about 6 hours later
Centria said

Well Janet I was going to wait until 5 o'clock to pour that glass of wine, but it's obviously starting earlier today.  Another “out of the box” moment, right?  :)  Excepting, it's going to be out of the bottle….  Thanks for the invite, darlin!

Susan #1 : Balanced
about 7 hours later
Susan #1 said

C'mon Centria, it's 5:00 SOMEWHERE in the world… isn't it?!?  LOL! 

Lars, you've got me busting a gut! 

Paul… POCKET POOL?!?  I think you can do better than that! ;-)

I have to mull over what I can bring to this party…
BRB!

Centria : Full Moon
about 7 hours later
Centria said

I actually poured a glass of wine!  mmmmm…..   chardonnay, it is.   Janet,  you are the woman of the hour!  Glass raised to all of you.  A toast to Gaia & merriment & Friday afternoon!

Susan #1 : Balanced
about 7 hours later
Susan #1 said

Yummy!  Prost! 

heemes : Philosophy Minor, Life Major
about 7 hours later
heemes said

Susan, you're right, pocket pool is pretty lame.

How's this?

Kewl video and image, Lars; my hands are bigger than that, LOL!

Time to run off to work, dear ones!  Toodles.

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 7 hours later
Janet said

Kathy- glad you got that cork off the bottle and poured a glass.

Susan - so glad you could stop by perhaps we can tempt you to stay if you check out the bartender I dug up for Mila. Just scroll back up a little.  Maybe a Bloody Mary for you?

Paul~ aren't you the tricky one! Talk about cause and effect.  Bootsy says: party on!

Joe : Two Scoops
about 7 hours later
Joe said

Did someone say PARTY?????

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 7 hours later
Janet said

Joe~ thank god you're finally here! I was wondering when you'd show up:-)  I waited to bring out the dancing girls till you got here.

Would you like a frosty one?

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 8 hours later
FastDart said

Hey y'all i found some of my friends from down south Arkansas way that said they could dig meeting some high fluting gaian's of the female gender…

They brought their mouth harps…;-)

Joe, where the gals dude?

maze : ordinary
about 8 hours later
maze said

I like a good bloody mary, the morning after way too many frosty ones.

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 8 hours later
Janet said

now that's some down home music…. we may need to turn this shindig into a BBQ….If you've got the bones, I've got some sauce;-)

Mila : love, joy, peace
about 8 hours later
Mila said

Janet, your bartender seems overwhelmed at the beauties pouring in and he's stuck in his pose, so I fixed myself an evil pome pink martini.  Are we ready to throw the darts at our volunteer dartboards? But it seems they're more into strip poker or shall I say dress up poker?

Sorry to drink and run on your party, am in fast forward time warp as you know. 

Centria what kept you so long? Will miss your treats. Save me some until I get back for the dancing - if I don't wake up with a hangover, i.e. 

You all carry on with the Friday magical madness. Chillout!

Rose : Starseed
about 8 hours later
Rose said

Did someone say par-TEA?


I wonder if anyone here is my cup of tea? Oh yes, yes, yes … hello my dear Ever-LARS-ting Love and Light!!! (Rosy gives FastD-HEART a peck on the cheek and hands him a cup of Positivi-TEA!!!)


I propose a toast to GUY-an, oops, I mean Gaian Merry-MEN-t!!! :-)

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 8 hours later
Janet said

Mila-

I'm just washing the BBQ sauce off my hands and will be right with you at the dart board. Naked targets are okay, don't you think?

Nice martini! Great vid!   ( What is the time difference there anyway? )

Come back when you can!

Jerry ~ you mean make it look like this?

And Rosy~ you made it!  Tea and pastries on the table just over there.

kicksave : sayer of sooths
about 8 hours later
kicksave said

yes   how do I use the anchor tags?  never know I was a geek would you?

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 8 hours later
Janet said

I'll email instructions… I just taught maze and he's now a happy hyper linker extraordinaire, right maze?

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 8 hours later
FastDart said

Audacious Rose It's about time you drag that cute little honey pot out to play. Where is all the glitter honey? You don't expect me to stand around with my hands in my pockets fumbling for spare change…do you?….you need a little push?

Here i'll put a record on the spinner…

kicksave : sayer of sooths
about 8 hours later
kicksave said

ALRIGHT!  and I leave for a week of camping and hiking in the whites tomorrow AM…what could be better than happy hour at Janets with soundtrack by Devo!

can I have a  Sam's

Mila : love, joy, peace
about 8 hours later
Mila said

I can't resist the BBQ so will grab a bite before I fly in my magic carpet.  Oh, and we can have some throws on our naked targets - where exactly are the bulls' eyes? And shall we throw them breads or the BBQ instead?

Hugs and kisses to our juicy party babes and hunks Lars, Paul, Tom, and Joe before I leave - (((((((( ))))))))))))))))))   MMMMMMUAH!!!! 

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 8 hours later
Janet said

Gerry-   you've got it now! Isn't that more elegant? 

Where are the whites by the way? And will there be more Connecticatians there doin you-know-what? We'll try not to get you all hung over;-) Or you may need one of those Bloody Mary's that have been floating around.

Nice Lars- bumping right along now,  we are.

Mila, darling I'll do what I can to keep up with all these hunks, but feel free to send along some other chicks- jeez, they eat and drink alot!

capreycorn : capreycorn
about 8 hours later
capreycorn said

knock, knock….
back from the circus…it was “hott”!.
.. party already over? ..i still see a  jackson a golden girl and…….miller is foaming and in steady flow…
cheeeers.
:-}

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 9 hours later
Janet said

Rey-  glad to know the circus was fun….glad you came back to play with us animals….

Pull up a chair, relax and let me get you a drink!

kicksave : sayer of sooths
about 9 hours later
kicksave said

If those red shoes aren't enough to lure Tara out, try these


and the whites are the White Mountains in New Hampshire

Sherrilene : Living Ever Closer to Excellence!
about 9 hours later
Sherrilene said

Bit late… had to take care o' bizness first!  A little background music for anyone else who's had a Hard Day. Don't let the monkey stay on your back… promise?

capreycorn : capreycorn
about 9 hours later
capreycorn said

thanks for the invite..:-)
oh…this is a hardcore shoe fetish part tooo
…(oh my……my…..”mary had a little lamb…….”). please don`t take them off all at once..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5HuKTCYRY8
“prost!”

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 9 hours later
FastDart said

Sherri you're never late to a cyber party…I'm doing business too..Monkey business..
Jerry love the video..God i just love shoes, and feet, and toes…and…..well you get the idea..
This is the kinda thing we learn to live with around here...LMAO

Rey that fits right in…so slick i'll have to clean out my translator. hee hee

Me thinks i scared Rosie away….;-(

capreycorn : capreycorn
about 9 hours later
capreycorn said

wife called,…”it`s midnight!”
gotta go n do my duties..
bye buddies!.
ciao.

Daniel : Hawkeye
about 9 hours later
Daniel said

I'm with Centria, a round of good wine for everyone! Bohemian Highway. A toast !

Sherrilene : Living Ever Closer to Excellence!
about 9 hours later
Sherrilene said

lol Lars it's such an awful video… perhaps! The geek is sadly hopeless yes. And on video! Poor fellow!

One especially for the DJ! Go on, ROCK DJ!

And speaking of Bohemians…

maze : ordinary
about 9 hours later
maze said

I'm back…give me three beers so I can catch up…you guys look trashed.

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 10 hours later
Janet said

sherri - thanks for the vid- nice for the end of the week ….no monkeys around here, they fell off the roof I think;-)

have a good night rey! i'm wiggling my toes….btw- is that Toe toe ro? hehehe

dan - wine is right here on the side table and I'm pouring a glass for you!

maze - take it slowly, it could be a long night…didn't we talk about this before?

All- I'm off to my martial arts class. (you didn't realize I haven't been drinking- no time with all the running around fetching) when I get back I'll have some tequila and will catch up in a hurry.  have fun!

Carla : peace artist
about 10 hours later
Carla said

I'll toss one back fast! Here's to you, Mom! Now I am going  dancing. See yas next week.!

Centria : Full Moon
about 10 hours later
Centria said

What Maze, you're calling us trashed?   We're doing just fine, thank you…..

Hey that music is soundin' so good, no better place to spend a Friday afternoon (wait, is it Friday night now??)

Peace Seeker : whirled peas :-)
about 10 hours later
Peace Seeker said

Hey!  Am I too late for the party?  Centria, do you want another glass of chardonnay? I arranged for some entertainment for those of you guys who prefer the more exotic.

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 11 hours later
FastDart said

PC…I could never resist a good belly, Nah you're not too late..

Kathy surly you know how to lay down a hyper-link to a you tube, Right?

Carla I'll ping you later on..how's the trip going...details !

Tom come on an play we don't bite..well not hard anyway…;-)

Rose : Starseed
about 11 hours later
Rose said

zzzZZZZzzzz …. zzzZZZZzzzz …. oh, hello Jan-HEART!!! So sorry, I fell asleep under a pile of shoes! I think someone with a cold might have said 'Doze' instead of 'Rose' and so I nodded off! Well, taking a snooze with a pair of red shoes is my way of being the life and 'sole' of the party, ha ha ha!  

So, please don't worry, my dear FastD-HEART, you didn't scare me away! In fact, I was dreaming about you - it was absolutely shoe-per duper!!!  

Well, it's almost 1a.m. here in London, so I'd better go back to sleep!  

All my love, RozzZZZzzzzy …. zzzZZZzzzz …. zzzZZZZzzz ….

Peace Seeker : whirled peas :-)
about 13 hours later
Peace Seeker said

That was a great party, Janet.  Thanks for hosting it.  Hope you didn't mind my crashing.

Joe : Two Scoops
about 13 hours later
Joe said

Anybody seen my shoes?

maze : ordinary
about 13 hours later
maze said

I'm belly dancing alone

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 13 hours later
Janet said

okay — I see there's been some activity while I was out fighting and sweating…

missing shoes,  belly dancing, empty wine bottles……and me just ready to toss one back.
 
guess I'll go straight for tequila shots – Rosy are you sleeping on the limes?

Peace Seeker, it was not an invitation party- so glad you crashed in! Thanks for brining the entertainment.

Yay Carla stopped by! 

Now the only thing I can't help wondering is where the King Biscuit, partier supreme is?

Oh that's, right he's partying at the church tonight;-)

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 13 hours later
Janet said

A bit of cross posting here, tom. Let me toss back one more and I'll be ready to shimmy,

But I must say I'm enjoying your wiggle right now;-)

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
about 14 hours later
FastDart said

Think the queen Biscuit on her way…may be back later..:-)

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
about 15 hours later
Janet said

Yawn! this has been a reaaaallllly long happy hour and I'm pooped! Feel free to pop in and have a sip of whatever you find still about….I'll do clean up in the morning …..thanks all for the fun day!

kicksave : sayer of sooths
about 16 hours later
kicksave said

oh man …got caught up playing rock band…some jello shots were involved…can't see clearly anymore…thanks Janet

Carla : peace artist
about 17 hours later
Carla said

I am done dancing and sweating and now is the time for a cold ale, dark, imported, or local microbrew, to cool me down, ease me off to Nod…. Aaahhhhh.

Jaguar Peaceful Warrior : Blissful Freedom Faerie
about 17 hours later
Jaguar Peaceful Warrior said

missed another party….just got home from work. am having a glass of red and a kitty cuddle.

Satya-Seer : My happy-gay frolicking shoes
about 18 hours later
Satya-Seer said

Well, sorry I missed the happy hour, but it's 2:26am here in Atlanta and I'm wide awake, thinking about my new living room which is coming together - and hell, I think I'll have a tiny glass of wine.  Why can't all the hours be happy hours?  I think there is a possibility for all hours to be happy.  I'm pretty happy most of the time … but guess what?  I think I'm a little more enhanced in the happy department lately … new man in my life (YEAH-Hell yeah)!  Oh, it's gonna be a long story for another blog and I'll save that one for when I get back from my trip to Savannah next week.  Let me tip this wine back to the greatest hostest and guests and happy hour party ever… sip,sip - gulp … I'll catch up with everyone soon.

Jaguar Peaceful Warrior : Blissful Freedom Faerie
about 18 hours later
Jaguar Peaceful Warrior said

cin cin from me and my wee Shakti who has decided we need to be in full play mode NOW….so there goes the house cleaning….its kitty play time…my dinner is spoonfuls of organic peanut butter with cab sav chasers….and a cigar…..lolol.

ohmsmom : Proud Research Associate
about 24 hours later
ohmsmom said

man! - what a party.  sorry i missed it, but at least i can get the whole experience by reading about it here.  sure do hope joe finds his shoes :)

Carla : peace artist
1 day later
Carla said

JG, Peanut butter and red wine: now that is a unique pairing!

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
1 day later
Janet said

shirl~  yeah, you were missed….but as you'll see there was some fun to be had. I don't know how happy hour started at 10am…..

John- I just didn't have the endurance for pulling an all nighter here, but glad you stopped by for a little sippa

Jaguar Goddes~ it's always good when the kitties purrrrr in for a spell…interesting menu for your din din…..never tried that combo myself LOL!

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
1 day later
FastDart said

I see…It was that silly spotted dog..what's his name..
me thinks it's never to early or late to party…these things have gone on non-stop for weeks at a time….surly you remember those day's

insightful and wise remarks required here.

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
1 day later
Janet said

good morning Carla~  if  you find anything especially good for hangovers at the farmers market, do stop back okay?

dartling~ are you ready to roll again, just like the energizer right?

maze : ordinary
1 day later
maze said

has anybody seen my tutu…and whose lampshade is this?

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
1 day later
Janet said

maze~ I thought you said you were belly dancing? You mean I missed the ballet as well???

Maybe you're referring to this?

maze : ordinary
1 day later
maze said

I was belly dancing…that's when I think I misplaced my tutu.

There is a skimpy little piece of clothing hanging off the lampost down the street. Is that it? Red, glittery with some netting????

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
1 day later
FastDart said

Hey it's Saturday in the park somewhere..bring your tutu or just dance naked….;-)

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
1 day later
Janet said

I'm doing clean up now….clothing, shoes and empties everywhere….whoo, I found a full bottle of wine, think I'll sit with a glass and consider the fun. 

Thanks JG for helping find Tom's tutu….Larry I'm so glad to be able to counton you for a good tune….

The thunder storm has started here and the rain feels great.

I  am getting ready for a body painting evening. If I finish my chores  in time I will swing by the park on the way there, Lars.

I have a bottle of red right here Janet. Seems my vacuum won't start without a wee drop of luscious red fluid in my throat. I can handle that……wheeeeeee……..vaaaarooooooom.

MamaSue : Wondrous Woman
1 day later
MamaSue said

Did I miss it???  Ah, well… cleaning up can be fun, too.  What are these… polaroids??

Whooooa….

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
1 day later
Janet said

Hey Sue~   Gimme those photos, they're not for public viewing;-)

You can have a glass of wine and I'll tell you all about it…..the longest Happy Hour ever.  (I was doin' Tequila shots)

MamaSue : Wondrous Woman
1 day later
MamaSue said

Verily, these do put both the “pole” AND the “roid” in Polaroid.  What a party!  ;oD

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
1 day later
Janet said

Damn I wish you'd been here earlier….but I'm happy to throw one back with you now…
are you ready?

FastDart : Peaceful Arrow
1 day later
FastDart said

You know i don't drink the hard stuff but i'm more then willing to throw down any time your ready…

Mila : love, joy, peace
1 day later
Mila said

Can't resist those tequila, and the red and white wine! Am back to clean up with you and Sue (anybody else care to join?) and to savor those polaroid shots- he, he!  Then, who knows, restart the party once again or play the king & queen drinks or coffee game?

Janet : Strategic Enthusiast
2 days later
Janet said

Maybe we can put together a photo album with the “best shots” hehehe,  Mila….

I'm sure there's some kind of  for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

MamaSue : Wondrous Woman
2 days later
MamaSue said

Ah, lazing on a Sunday afternoon

I remember wearing out that album on “repeat,” back in the day…

What I want to know about the polaroids, is did you get the Crisco all cleaned off of the poor EMU before getting it back to its owners, and perhaps moreover, how did this chocolate-encrusted cherry get stuck to the ceiling? I hope it was okay to eat… got hungry as I was cleaning…

Mila : love, joy, peace
2 days later
Mila said

TGIF at Janet's Best Shots, sounds cool! And the canary-spigot as cover! Well, well when do we start?

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