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A whole day of doing absolutely nothing...bliss! We were going to meet Ryan and Chel for the Clearwater Jazz Fest, and besides the fact we didn't even wake up until 30 minutes after they left, I just didn't feel like moving today after going out last night -- so we didn't. We were losers and paged them to cancel. (Sorry guys!) I spent most of the day and evening parked here on the couch editing Dress Contest 2001 entries and photos. It looks like it's going to be a rather small crop of entries this year -- but a good crop -- so I'm very pleased thus far! There are about 10 more days left for submissions. Big shocker here -- OU beat Baylor. (They haven't won a Big XII game since October 1998.) Now it's time to focus on Nebraska in Lincoln next Saturday. Our biggest game since texas -- should be a tense week! We're both going into this game undefeated, and the Huskers are going to have a lot to prove after their loss in Norman last year. We've been so wrapped up in watching OU this season, the fact our Bucs are 2-2 has almost completely escaped us. But I'm still looking forward to tomorrow's game against the Steelers nonetheless... Have a great Sunday everyone!
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Sooner Saturday
Today OU takes on the Baylor Bears. At home. I expect some of the cheerleaders will suit up and take the field late in the fourth quarter, but only time shall tell. Today is Jason White's first start -- good luck to him! (We're officially in mourning that we can't watch the game -- 'net broadcast for us.) At least Nebraska is televised on ABC next week at noon! Boomer Sooner!
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Seeeely leeeezard!
I just went out and took the cover off the hot tub to do the routine "run the blowers and jets" thing, and when I lifted it up, a lizard was sitting on top of the skimmer box. I guess he's been in there all last night and most of today. He raised his head up to look at me, then nodded with a "hey how's it goin'? gotta beer?" tilt of the head. He didn't even bother moving. But then again, if I was a lizard and I came across an enclosed hot tub...I'd probably stop and stay, too. I went inside to get the camera to snap a pic, but by this time Claire had clued in that there was something going on, and stood up on her back feet to check things out. This, of course, scared Mr. Lizard away. But I have a sneakin' suspicion he'll show up again around midnight looking for margaritas and nachos!
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And the earth stood still
Nine years ago tonight, I headed over to a couple of friends house for a "small party" which turned into one of those "he told two friends...and she told two friends...and so on..." kind of affairs that evolved into things being set on fire in Dallas and Alva's lawn. In the midst of the chaos, after a few cups of a heavenly concoction ironically named "Brimstone", I found myself sliding down the wall. Next to me, also sliding down the same wall, was one of the cutest guys I'd ever seen. And he had on a J. Crew flannel shirt I was determined to make mine!

Six years ago tonight, one of my best friends in the world flew up to see me in Philadelphia. I'd taken off after graduating from OU to see the world, landing first in Mobile, and then in Philly. Right about now on 10-19-95, I was ducking out of work early to hop on I-95 and go pick him up at Dulles. What was originally planned as two old friends hooking up for a weekend in D.C. over his fall-break turned into an impromptu proposal at the Washington Monument at midnight.

And five years ago, this would have been our wedding day. It's not, because we got too impatient and disillusioned with the huge "dream wedding", and ran off to New Orleans with several close friends and family members instead. But regardless of that, today will always be special. Today I met the rest of my life. I love you Todd!
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Two great tastes that taste great together
Ok...it's time to play the Dating Game... We need to take this guy and pair him up with this girl. Then again, maybe not. Eeek!
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Awwww yuck!
This should probably be over at ad libitum...but bear with me... I've seen the new Chrysler Concorde commercial a couple of times on NBC tonight, and it reeeeeally creeps me out. A 13-year-oldish girl and her mom are driving around in the car and the daughter says, "Mom how did I get the name Savannah?" And the mom sweetly replies, "That's where you were conceived dear." So then the daughter turns around to see her infant sister in a car seat behind her, and says, "Well mom, how did she get the name Concorde?" [note from Robyn: If you name your child Concorde, please seek medical attention immediately! No seriously. Just...go...] So anyhow, the girl turns back around and looks at the car's dashboard, which conveeeniently has "Concorde" stamped on it. And then she turns to her mom with this "I'm gonna hurl" look and says, "Awwww yuck!" Awwww yuck is right! Now if it had been a commercial for a bitchin' Camaro...well then maybe I could see it...
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Dress Contest 2001
Kathy is going to be in LA during the 2001 Dress Contest judging, so I just invited Christine to join us. I'm happy to report that she accepted! Thanks Christine!
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Priceless
This one is courtesy of Jo -- it truly is priceless!
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I've done seen it all now
I can't find their website, but a company in Tucson was just on the local noon news. They are selling "building escape systems" for $1000/pop -- and it basically boils down to small round parachutes packed in brief cases for clients who work or stay in high-rise offices and hotels. They can't keep up with demand -- unbelievable!
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'Nana nut bread
In honor of our temps dipping back into the 50s tonight, I'm baking 'Nana Nut Bread. It smells sooooo good in here right now! Click here if you'd like the recipe (nuts optional).
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Pooh Sticks
Oh bother! I missed Winnie the Pooh's 75th birthday on October 14th...
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I write the songs that make the whole world sing
If you're bored - here are five great MP3s to nab on a cold, crisp fall afternoon:

1. Brass Buttons - Lemonheads (cover)
2. At My Most Beautiful - REM
3. Wonderful - Adam Ant
4. Ordinary World - Duran Duran
5. Don't Let It Bring You Down - Annie Lennox

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Why thank you!
While going over my stats tonight, I found a new referral I haven't seen before. It's an article by WedNet on bridesmaids dresses, and the closing paragraph says: "You can see completely non-matching bridesmaids looking fantastic together in Robyn and Todd's Virtual Wedding Album or Kelly and Chris' Wedding."
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Two great tastes that taste great together
Yes, I am overly sensitive, and I did cry when Mrs. Landingham died on "West Wing". Wanna make somethin' of it? I didn't think so... Anyhoo, she's just turned up on the best new show this season (or last season and the season before that respectively) -- "Scrubs". I've missed her. It's good to see her back on NBC! Oh and in case you were like us going, "who's the blonde chick?", she used to be the older sister on Roseanne!
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Webring, Part Deux
If you're wondering how the Webring-transfer saga is going...I just started the process... This is what you get when you log into the system and click on the link to transfer your info. About as vague as it gets, and I have no clue what the area I circled in red means. Time shall tell, I guess. I'll keep everyone posted as I know more!
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Hawking a big loogie
"I don't think the human race will survive the next thousand years, unless we spread into space. There are too many accidents that can befall life on a single planet. But I'm an optimist. We will reach out to the stars." -- Prof. Stephen Hawking warns in an article on 10-16-2001 Oh that's just great Stephen. As if we haven't fucked up our own planet enough (yes, I said "fucked up" - are you ashamed of me?), now we should go out and plunder the rest of the Cosmos now as well? Brilliant idea Stephen -- why didn't I think of that first?! I'm sorry, but I'm a firm believer that you should fix the leaks in your own house before trying to remodel the neighborhood. Is Prof. Hawking suggesting that only the "good" members of mankind will get on board these Star Trek-ish vehicles to the great beyond? The article goes on to say: "Prof. Hawking believes that genetic engineering could be used to 'improve' human beings to meet the challenges of long duration space travel. Cyborgs, humans with computers linked to their brains, will be needed to prevent intelligent computers taking over. 'I think humans will have to learn to live in space,' he said." I think someone's switched out their oxygen tank with nitrous oxide...
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I'd like to thank the Academy
Just got an e-mail that I'm "blog of the day" over at feeling listless. Thanks Stu -- this is too cool, and I'm really flattered! On Sunday, Stefani was featured, so I'm in good company! "Blog! Can't help but adore anything called 'Ain't too proud to blog' especially when it's this lush to look at. The attention to detail is stunning, almost everything everywhere curious and amusing -- from quotes ('You're so vain, you probably think this blog is about you' a particular favourite) to a link list which is entertaining in itself (you can be sure 'My So-called Wife' will find itself listed here before long). The blog proper is a heady mix of the domestic and striking writing about current world events. For once, my hyperbole is justified." posted by Stu 11:16:55 PM
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Congrats Lychael!
You might remember me saying our friends Lynn and Michael were being transferred from NYC to Dallas. They just bought a house -- and it's beautiful! Congrats Lychael!
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BlogBack
For those of you using Blogger, looks like there's a new free comment system (similar to Reblogger). It's called BlogBack -- and it looks like you can even customize the colors (unlike Reblogger). Just thought I'd let ya' know...the coding looks rather simple!
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Webring
In case you never moved your Yahoo/Webring ring to Ringsurf -- heads up! Your life is about to become hell. Webring is no longer a part of Yahoo, which is a good thing, but have fun moving your rings. If you need to sing the blues along with me, I'm available by appointment. My OU Ring members recently voted to STAY at Webring. Ugh!
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More OU/texas pics
I finished adding the OU/texas pics to the Suncoast Sooner site tonight.
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It's White!
James Hale at OUinsider.com is reporting that Jason White will start at QB for OU on Saturday against Baylor. Dean Blevins is also reporting the same thing on the Sports Animal! I have to say I'm very excited about this...
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Sweet Harmony
The song "Sweet Harmony" by The Beloved is currently playing on my WinAmp playlist, which I just installed today. (I'd been using RealJukebox 'til now...I'm slow...I know...) I just thought the lyrics were especially fitting.

Is it right or wrong Try to find a place We can all belong? Be as one Try to get on by If we unify We should really try... All this time Spinning round and round Made the same mistakes That we've always found Surely now We could move along Make a better world? No it can't be wrong

Let's come together Right now Oh yeah In sweet harmony

Time is running out Let there be no doubt We should sort things out If we care Like we say we do Not just empty words For a week or two Make the world Your priority Try to live your life Ecologically Play a part In a greater scheme Try to live the dream On a wider scene

Let's come together Right now Oh yeah In sweet harmony

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That does it!
I swear, it's my fault for turning on the noon news each day...things were going fine...ordinary boring news day. I sit down with my Diet Coke, and this is now breaking news on all of the news channels: "President Bush says Sen. Majority Leader Daschle's office received letter that tested positive for anthrax. Details soon." [Updated: Here an article from CNN]
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Fifteen Minutes for October
The October Fifteen Minutes of Fame site is now up! Go ahead and apply yourself. You know you want to! Ahhhh...nothing like happy wedding things to start off the week!
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Staying on the ground
Here's another reason why I don't think I can ever fly again (from MSNBC.com): "About 80 passengers were held aboard a jetliner Saturday afternoon in San Jose, Calif., after a man reportedly stood up in mid-flight and released a powdery substance into the air ventilation system. Police, FBI and emergency crews set up a decontamination tent for the passengers of United Airlines Flight 1669 from Chicago. 'There was apparently a report of a Middle Eastern male who went to the rear of the plane and opened up an envelope. It had some powder in it and it went through the air duct system,' said police spokesman Rubens Dalaison. On another United Flight, this one from London to Virginia’s Dulles Airport, a powdery substance was found in a restroom after landing and was being tested at an Army laboratory in Maryland. Spokeswoman Tara Hamilton said the flight was met Saturday by a hazardous materials team and FBI agents, who determined that 17 people had used the bathroom. Everyone on the flight was eventually released. A US Airways flight from Charlotte, N.C., to Denver was diverted to Indianapolis Saturday after a flight attendant found a powdery substance in the trash can on the plane. The flight attendant was believed to be the only person exposed to the substance, said airport spokesman Dennis Rosebrough." Sure some of it ends up being Jell-O pudding, Sweet 'N' Low, and the like by copycat idiots in dire need of a few extra working brain cells. But not all of it. And not all of it is testing positive for anthrax (or whatever else becomes the chosen bio-terror weapon of the week) the first time around either. Not worth the gamble to me... Unlike a lot of people in this country, I don't have the luxury of a working immune system -- and I can't receive live-virus vaccinations -- including flu shots. If there's an outbreak of smallpox or the like, I'm dead, along with an estimated 30% of the U.S. population. End of story. I'm just dead. Nice knowin' ya'. So how long 'til the NFL games kick-off on Sunday afternoon?
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(Gator) tail spin and more football ramblings by a girl
What the hell happened to Florida tonight? I can't believe they lost -- we listened to the end of the game on the radio on the way home, and wouldn't get out of the car when we got to the grocery store. We just sat in the parking lot transfixed and in disbelief. At least it helps OU in the polls -- we should definitely be #2 tomorrow -- and closing in on #1! We're a solid #1 in the unofficial BCS as well. There were a few other losses that shocked me today as well. I expected South Carolina, Ohio State (*snicker*), and Kansas State to walk away with "W's", but that didn't happen... Oh yeah. I have to give props to texas for shredding Oklahoma State today. It's a real accomplishment for Brown, Simms, & Co. after their heart-breaking loss to OU last week. (*snickering again*) No seriously, there's no one better to pound away your frustrations on than the 'Pokes. Proudly serving as OU's whipping boy since 1904 (74-14-7)!

OU easily knocked off Kansas tonight 38-10. We had a good turn out at the watch party -- it sucks we'll have to listen to the Baylor game at home on the 'net next week! Some might say we have a QB controversy brewing, but I don't see it that way at all. I'm not sure what the coaches are thinking, but in my (not so humble) opinion, Jason is most definitely the man. He stepped up and took control over texas, and when called on tonight, all he did was produce TDs (and over 100 yards rushing). Sure he threw a couple of picks, but he hasn't even played a full game yet. I like watching him play -- and I was a true "Hybl-for-starter" fan when the season started. (And not just because he was the "cute one", even though I did find myself sighing that over and over.) Jason White is a scrapper. There are times when Nate just kind of stands there doing his check-routes with a "deer in the headlights" expression -- or dumps the ball off in the middle of nowhere. Jason will take off and get the yards in those situations. There are times I feel he's too quick to scramble and run -- but I also feel these rough edges can be polished out with a little work on the starting practice squad. I like the fact he's a sophomore, too -- and he was the recruit for Miami, and we nabbed him instead.

After the game when Stoops was asked who would start next week, he said that they would evaluate the film Sunday and Monday and make the decision best for the team. He also added that at OU every job is up for grabs every week for whoever plays better and earns the job. I trust 'im.
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