http://www.idkfa.com/v3 idkfa: syndicated http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4371&msg_id=4378 I think a quicker way to your drink would be to use a bottle opener or buy twist tops. Though a quicker way to the ER would be this method. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:54:28 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4371&msg_id=4378 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4373&msg_id=4376 Wow. Y'all saw some gorgeous places. Did anyone ever tell you if turtles with mudflaps are a normal occurrence in Greece? J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:54:09 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=4373&msg_id=4376 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2444&msg_id=2446 Me too. To be so far from your loved one is heartbreaking. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Machiavellian Cocktail Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:12:51 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2444&msg_id=2446 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2444&msg_id=2444 Monty Dickson's body has been recovered in Japan according to the Anchorage Daily News. It's better to know for sure, right? http://www.adn.com/2011/04/05/1794259/body-of-alaska-teacher-found-in.html J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Machiavellian Cocktail Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:42:34 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2444&msg_id=2444 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2322&msg_id=2330 Dave, I remember him being in band with me at Hanshew and Service. Did he go to Hanshew or am I mixing up my trumpet sections? J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:27:39 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2322&msg_id=2330 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2322&msg_id=2329 My friend in the Army over there said he'd look into it for me (he works PR so he knows how to get people talking) but since the Air Force and State Department + Monty's GF have looked my friend told me not to get my hopes up. :( J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:19:02 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2322&msg_id=2329 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2122&msg_id=2328 Congratulations! I looked up the astrological sign for Sept. 4. :) According to howstuffworks.com "Virgos born on September 4 often display extraordinary bravery in the simple act of living their lives. Though they have common sense, they are natural risk-takers. These unique, independent-thinking people possess a rare sort of charisma, which makes them appealing to everyone they meet." J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:13:47 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2122&msg_id=2328 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2122&msg_id=2327 Ooh, a countdown clock would be fun! J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:10:57 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=2122&msg_id=2327 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1602&msg_id=1659 What made your niece and nephew the most nuts on Christmas? J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) idkfa Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:44:03 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1602&msg_id=1659 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1602&msg_id=1658 Where did you go in Australia? J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) idkfa Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:41:19 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1602&msg_id=1658 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1602&msg_id=1657 How do you like living alone? J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) idkfa Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:39:20 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1602&msg_id=1657 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1602&msg_id=1656 1. What did you do in 2010 that you'd never done before? Ate vegetables every day for three months. 2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Not really & nope. 3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes a friend of mine from grad school. 4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes. 5. What countries did you visit? I stayed in the USA in 2010. 6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010? A sleep schedule that I feel rested with. 7. What date from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? I can't just pick one. 8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Finding my spirituality again, I feel better feeling connected to something bigger than myself. 9. What was your biggest failure? Procrastinating away when I could have just gotten stuff done. 10. Did you suffer illness or injury? None that are noteworthy. 11. What was the best thing you bought? My kindle. 12. Whose behavior merited celebration? My mother's, she has more patience than anyone I know. 13. Whose behavior made you appalled? My sister, she was an a rampage this summer and I have yet to figure out why. 14. Where did most of your money go? Eating out with friends. 15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Harry Potter 7: Part I. 16. What song will always remind you of 2010? "Who you are when I'm not looking" by Blake Shelton 17. Compared to this time last year, are you: - i. happier or sadder? Happier - ii. thinner or fatter? The same - iii. richer or poorer? Poorer 18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Hiked more 19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Spent time with people I don't enjoy 20. How did you spend Christmas? With my parents in Anchorage 22. Did you fall in love in 2010? No. I'll keep my fingers crossed for 2011. 23. How many one-night stands? Zero. 24. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) idkfa Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:37:32 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1602&msg_id=1656 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1601 She seems to be doing well. She has Gonzo now and is taking care of him per JImbo's wishes. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:07:12 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1601 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1594 Very true. There were probably about 50 people there. It was great to meet you in person. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:07:37 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1594 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1565&msg_id=1567 That's cute. Did this happen on purpose or did the middle strand of lights go out? J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:01:59 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1565&msg_id=1567 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1566 Me too. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:01:14 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1566 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1560 There is going to be a Celebration of Life in Anchorage next week. Here is the information from the FB invite. Time Wednesday, December 29 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location American Legion Post 1 840 W Fireweed Lane Anchorage, AK Created By Daniel Zeiger More Info This is a celebration of Jimbo's life. Everybody is welcome to come. It's a potluck, so bring a small dish. There will be a bar open. Please send me any photos you have of Jimbo and friends. I am also looking for a projector, if you have on we can use, I'd really appreciate it. Email me, facebook me, or call me if you have any questions or would like to help out. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:25:41 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1560 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1424&msg_id=1438 If you can support them financially, or at least you could at the time you were having them, I'm okay with people popping out as many offspring as they want. But the people who have them knowing that they will be relying on government support for medical, food, childcare for the entirety of their kids' lives drive me a bit bonkers. Oh alright, a lot bonkers. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Machiavellian Cocktail Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:04:15 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1424&msg_id=1438 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1437 There is going to be a Celebration of Life on Monday put on by Melanie and family in FL. That's the latest from FB. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:00:19 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1437 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1435 Nothing new has been posted by Melanie. But by the comments on Bill's page the family is gathering in FL a.s.a.p. so I would guess that she is on her way south right now. I'll be Anchorage next week and I'll try to call her and set up a dinner or something. I'll keep y'all posted if I manage to get something set up. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:03:01 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1435 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1431 Me too. Melanie just posted about it. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:56:19 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1431 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1430 Me too. I hope I get to see his mom on my visit to give her a big hug. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:54:53 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1427&msg_id=1430 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=577&msg_id=1416 Are you saying that wasn't the take home message? Ha. That's what my mother remembers about that film. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Language; Literature; Writing Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:03:44 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=577&msg_id=1416 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1327&msg_id=1415 Speakers from the US State Department told Columbia University students that if they ever wanted jobs at the State Department they strongly suggested not posting information or discussing Wikileaks on their online social networking sites. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2373889,00.asp http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/04/state-department-to-colum_n_792059.html http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/04/dont-mention-the-cables-future-diplomats/?scp=3&sq=columbia%20university&st=cse J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Machiavellian Cocktail Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:59:10 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1327&msg_id=1415 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1403&msg_id=1411 #1 J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) The Good Books Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:37:24 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1403&msg_id=1411 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1327&msg_id=1410 I wonder if this will get the U.S. to limit the number of people with the level of clearance that one had to have to access the communications. If it's not treason it's at least a violation of their service agreement which they sign when they join the military and that can get them into major hot water. What do you think of the development where universities are telling students not to post about it on social media sites? J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Machiavellian Cocktail Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:36:09 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1327&msg_id=1410 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1404&msg_id=1409 I'm officially scared to click the shiny new link I see on the other webpage I have open. Eak! J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Indiscernible from Magic Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:33:23 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1404&msg_id=1409 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1368&msg_id=1408 This kind of weirds me out. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:31:57 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1368&msg_id=1408 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1327&msg_id=1327 Wikileaks? Noble effort, illegal annoyance, or something else? Here is an article about their latest release: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11858895 J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Machiavellian Cocktail Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:55:15 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1327&msg_id=1327 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1317&msg_id=1326 I'm thankful for people who put up with me on a regular basis and keep doing so long enough for me to count them as friends. I'm thankful that I can call three states home and each has their bonuses. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:52:55 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1317&msg_id=1326 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1232&msg_id=1236 I use Afrin nasal spray before I fly. Everything drains, slightly icky, but my head no longer feels like it's going to explode. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:53:49 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1232&msg_id=1236 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1171&msg_id=1175 I loved that the guy holding it was in a banana costume. :) J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:22:29 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1171&msg_id=1175 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1171&msg_id=1173 Here are some of them. I have more but I got tired of uploading them this evening. :) http://picasaweb.google.com/Jessica.Bogard/RallyToRestoreSanity?authkey=Gv1sRgCLSMjeTxioqmeQ&feat=directlink J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:07:59 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1171&msg_id=1173 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1171&msg_id=1171 The Rally to Restore Sanity today in DC was bigger than the Glenn Beck rally. I am SO excited! I had to share. Happy dance, happy dance. I'm uploading pics to a google album now, I'll post a link if y'all want to see pictures. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:26:45 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1171&msg_id=1171 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1107&msg_id=1114 I am surprised that you have watched as many as you have. I've only ever managed to get through an episode. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Language; Literature; Writing Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:52:25 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1107&msg_id=1114 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1104&msg_id=1113 I think I may need to change my diet or something because last night I dreamed that my neighbors were FBI agents and had a bunch of pot they'd confiscated from somewhere that they put in kitchen pots in my backyard so they could take photos of it. And the only dialogue I remember is me saying "wow, they look like lilly pads." Maybe less chocolate? Or maybe more chocolate would help? J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Perchance to Dream Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:37:23 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1104&msg_id=1113 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1104&msg_id=1104 I dreamed that there was a small scorpion in my bed with me and when I saw the covers moving I lifted them and it fell to the floor. It didn't sting me but I watched it disappear from my bedroom. There was also a worm, at first I thought it was a snake, perhaps it was but a tiny one. Eak. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Perchance to Dream Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:32:30 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1104&msg_id=1104 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1102&msg_id=1103 I always go with ultra thin and scratch resistant. I've had good luck with Lucky and Guess brand frames, probably because they are full frames (plastic/metal around the whole lens) instead of 1/2 frames (lens on top with just fishing wire underneath). Pearle Vision has a fun feature where you can upload your pic and try different frames on. http://www.pearlevision.com/tryonframes/try-ontool.action J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Asked and Answered Sun, 24 Oct 2010 16:02:25 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1102&msg_id=1103 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1097&msg_id=1101 I bribe myself. If I get done with X-project then I get a new hard cover book and reading said book usually makes me happier. Going on hikes gets me over the homesickness. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Asked and Answered Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:29:06 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1097&msg_id=1101 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1072&msg_id=1072 Have y'all seen the story about the ADN Editor who was handcuffed by Miller's private security force? If so, what do you think of it? If not, here's the article and video that was shot at the incident: http://www.adn.com/2010/10/17/1506223/miller-security-guards-handcuff.html J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Machiavellian Cocktail Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:58:09 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1072&msg_id=1072 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1056&msg_id=1057 It looks like y'all had a blast. How many pineapples did you consume? Hawaii = a better spot than Tulsa, OK. That's where my family had a reunion this year. Ha. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Mercy General Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:16:25 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1056&msg_id=1057 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1052&msg_id=1054 My dad said there were tickets that weren't too bad on cheaptickets.com for November but I think for the rally weekend the prices are in the 700-800 range. :( Yeah, it's my big splurge for the year. I am saving money by staying with a friend who was in my grad program while in DC. It should be fun, she's going to show me around Quantico Marine Base where she teaches communication studies courses. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Asked and Answered Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:12:36 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1052&msg_id=1054 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1052&msg_id=1052 Anyone else going to the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear? J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Asked and Answered Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:32:47 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1052&msg_id=1052 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=314&msg_id=393 Why Tuesday? That seems silly. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Indiscernible from Magic Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:45:10 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=314&msg_id=393 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=382&msg_id=390 Very nifty. Happy birthday, IDKFA! J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) idkfa Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:32:24 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=382&msg_id=390 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=389 I have my job through May 2011 so I don't think she can fire me as I'm on contract but she could make my work days hell so I'll just leave the defriending and snarky FB statuses about her until May when she can't bug me too much. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Asked and Answered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:24:52 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=389 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=388 Yeah, it scared me. She was between me and the doorway. Eak! J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Asked and Answered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:23:46 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=388 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=387 Not really. I work in a department at a college where it's pretty even between the sexes. I think we've 10 male profs and 8 female profs and 3 female full time staff workers and 3 male undergrad staff workers and then about even between men and women grad students. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Asked and Answered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:22:51 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=387 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=386 So true. Cause if I put what was really on my mind on FB she'd stab me with a pencil. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Asked and Answered Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:20:25 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=386 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=367 She just left my office after confronting me about limiting her view of my FB profile. I was informed that she had said the earlier comments as a friend and that it was sad that I had blocked her from seeing my wall. Though she commented that it was "your right" to do that. I apparently can't win today with her. J_Maru@idkfa.com (J_Maru) Asked and Answered Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:57:01 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=352&msg_id=367