Hey, David, there's a whole lotta shakin' going on!

sally2_gw

12 years ago

For one thing, haven't seen you posting lately. Are you still around? For another, did you feel the quake? Any damage?

Sally

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mustangs81
12 years ago
Hey Buddy, I know you are really busy with the business but if you don't check in, I'll have to post the "David in a Speedo" picture to satisfy all who are missing you.
booberry85
12 years ago
Hope your ok! Just heard they had a 4.0 aftershock in Oklahoma. Fingers crossed, that you're ok.
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Okay Cathy....I'll wear that Speedo if you wear a cheerleader uniform again....current hem lines included..LOL! You, Shaun, and EJ were the first that came to mind when I received that package..LOL!! Sorry for those that missed the pics but I deleted them from picture trail and the computers at work....I guess some have saved them...I was clueless that you could do that! Steelers and Cardinals for the SB and I see you are hosting this year Cathy...NO BETS from me on this game. That hot tub was "HOT" for sure but what happened at PFPP stays at PFPP....I'll leave it at that.....LOLOLOLOLOLOL! David
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annie1992
12 years ago
I also heard about the earthquake and aftershocks via Yahoo news. Boy, you've lived in some exciting times lately, I hope you're safe and sound and don't have any more yard cleanup!

Oh, and I miss you.

Annie
lakeguy35
12 years ago
I felt the earth move under my feet two nights in a row this weekend Sally. Crazy! Last night it really rattled the dishes and chandlier. No damage here but one of my sisters had two corner tiles fall off her shower wall. LOL! Don't lol all you on the west coast. They are telling people to check their structures for cracks though because of the drought. It alone has caused damaged to some homes if they didn't water around their foundations this year.

Life in general has been crazy busy here. Work is taking much more of my time as of late, plus I have my nephew staying with me trying to get his act back together after a walk on the wild side. Long story....but he is doing great and will have his DL back in six weeks. I can't wait, not sure who is more excited. He has been living with me since the first of summer.

I miss all y'all too and hope to hang out here more often after things settle down to some kind of normal again. Whatever normal is. : )

Hope everyone here is doing okay and late Happy Birthday wishes to all I've missed, I'm sure there have been a few.

Cathy, don't you dare even go there my friend....LOL!

Thanks for the heads up EJ!

David
compumom
12 years ago
Hey David, so great to "see" you again! You've definitely been missed! Come back soon!
E
shaun
12 years ago
Good to see you're alright. Hurry back~
sally2_gw
Original Author
12 years ago
Glad you and your house made it through the quake. I heard on NPR that "no damage" was reported. Boy, were they wrong. On TV they showed video of people's bricks falling off their chimneys and through their roof, and other similar damage.

I hope things continue to improve for your nephew. It sounds like you're the best Uncle.

Sally
centralcacyclist
12 years ago
Hi David! I'm glad to hear from you. You are very much missed. There is nothing more disconcerting than feeling the world wobble while you're sober and standing still.
chase_gw
12 years ago
Hey big guy! Wonderful to hear from you and glad to hear all is going well with you and your nephew. I hear you about the DL ; it's sorta like grounding your kid, not sure who is punished more us or them!

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lsr2002
12 years ago
I'm so glad you're OK.

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sooz
12 years ago
Glad you're okay!

Smiles,
Sooz - a So Cal west coastie who still doesn't like the rock and roll, even though I grew up with them!
ann_t
12 years ago
David, add me to the list of those that have missed you. Your nephew is very lucky to have you in his life.

Ann
momto4kids
12 years ago
Hi David!
I thought of you, too, the other day! I had another vulture convention on my roof! You "recently" remembered that picture I posted ages ago! Funny, because no one in MY family even remembers the earlier convention! I had to drag out the pictures!

I hear ya about the earthquake. I felt the one we had in VA over the summer. Don't know how the Californians do it!

Your nephew is very lucky!
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wizardnm
12 years ago
David, I've been missing you too. I thought about you as soon as I heard about the earthquake.

You must be baking something...

Nancy

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