Lively Case Discussion #497 7/18 - 7/19/2006

[KatzHome]

Hello None, Kimmy, Jackie, and of course, Katz!!    It's "hump day", right??  

Nope....  first day of my vacation, Strike...

I'm going up to Guardian Angel, just because I like to...  and then heading over to the Convention Center...

Going in my best, business casual ~ compliments of my sister...  all the stuff like that in my closet was at one time hers...

[mrs. red]

San did you see my earlier post about why??

OK off to work.. BBL ...keep the faith monkeys...[/quote]
Yes mrs. red I saw it after I made my post.[/quote]

I thought that maybe that was the case... but sometimes I miss something when I post and didnt' want you to!!

[thirdstrike]

Hey miss twinkletoes  

BIG O/T

So we got that purple haze going on now?   Did you see he was flirting with Lala's last night? hmmmm, I think third should do match.com and then we could see him on one of those commercials one day hugging and smiling all in purple?   COOL !!!

C'mon None...I already got my Queen!  Can't be doing no "match.com" commercials.  Well, I guess I could...if I moved to Utah!!  

It's not flirting at all.  I'm just very friendly...

[SunnyinTX]

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good Morning Monks!  And FM!!!  Boring white

We went to dinner with friends last night and one of the couples were new to my husband and I...friends of friends....one in the group asked me what was the latest on Natalee.....the new couple immediately jumped in and said they were planning a late summer vacation to the Caribbean...their travel agent advised them NOT to go to Aruba...as they have 2 teenage daughters..and he felt the Natalee story was serious enuf that he is not selling Aruba and when people inquired he does everything possible...very successfully ...to divert them to another island..he instead booked them to St. Martin...the wife said the TA said they haven't booked a trip to Aruba in over 6 months...and in fact had NO Aruba posters on the wall...this is a HUGE TRAVEL agency btw....

[nonesuche]

Hi Mrs !

Katz I bet you'll look lovely and I'm hopeful they make a place for you. I'd love to hear if natalee's case is mentioned in his presentation too, or if they have a Q & A with him, it surely is likely to come up?

Off to get busy with work but hope everyone does have a great day despite heat and tropical depressions.

Hi to San too !!

[KatzHome]

Hi Katz-

Good to see you!!  

Is today when Skeeters speaks? He might not have authority to get you a freebie since he's likely the paid speaker, but it can't hurt to show up for the event for if all the seats aren't filled, then the program director just might allow one to be filled with a smiling face like yours? I think it was Sunny who told me Skeeters truly is a very nice and engaging person too.

He is a wonderful person, None...  I've talked with him a bit in email back when I was still posting on WS...

I didn't deal to any guys in for the Polygraph Convention last night...  but the guy from the night before said that I should be able to meet with him during a break ~ and who knows, I might get lucky and get in...

[San]

San did you see my earlier post about why??

OK off to work.. BBL ...keep the faith monkeys...

Yes mrs. red I saw it after I made my post.[/quote]

I thought that maybe that was the case... but sometimes I miss something when I post and didnt' want you to!![/quote]
Thanks mrs. red.  I am famous for missing/scroll past a lot of posts.  It takes me to look to read everything.

[thirdstrike]

Good Morning Monks!  And FM!!!  Boring white

We went to dinner with friends last night and one of the couples were new to my husband and I...friends of friends....one in the group asked me what was the latest on Natalee.....the new couple immediately jumped in and said they were planning a late summer vacation to the Caribbean...their travel agent advised them NOT to go to Aruba...as they have 2 teenage daughters..and he felt the Natalee story was serious enuf that he is not selling Aruba and when people inquired he does everything possible...very successfully ...to divert them to another island..he instead booked them to St. Martin...the wife said the TA said they haven't booked a trip to Aruba in over 6 months...and in fact had NO Aruba posters on the wall...this is a HUGE TRAVEL agency btw....

Very good thing to hear Sunny!  I think the message is being heard...loud and clear!  Hopefully, soon the island itself will hear it as well...

[nonesuche]

Yikes Third, you are married?  

I guess I missed that!! Oops!  

Sunny-

That is huge news isn't it? For an agency to make a blanket decision like that, more proof that the family has succeeded in their mission to alert parents and teens of their risks. Go boycott !!

Again, everyone have a great day !

[San]

Hi Mrs !

Katz I bet you'll look lovely and I'm hopeful they make a place for you. I'd love to hear if natalee's case is mentioned in his presentation too, or if they have a Q & A with him, it surely is likely to come up?

Off to get busy with work but hope everyone does have a great day despite heat and tropical depressions.

Hi to San too !!

Hi None, you didn't save me any questions to ask Larry Garrison  

[thirdstrike]

Yikes Third, you are married?  

I guess I missed that!! Oops!  

Sunny-

That is huge news isn't it? For an agency to make a blanket decision like that, more proof that the family has succeeded in their mission to alert parents and teens of their risks. Go boycott !!

Again, everyone have a great day !

Happily, I might add.

You have a great day as well!

[hubbylove]

Good morning monkeys
Its great to see None in here.  Its been a while since I saw you posting while I was here.
Good Morning Third!  Is it raining down there?  I heard there was a chance for thunderstorms or something.  They are so rare that I always look forward to them.  We are supposed to get them on Friday!

I am going to go read on the FP and see what the dutchies are saying.  I have always wanted to go to Amsterdam but now I think it is being removed from my must see list.  Until there is a resolution of some sort in this case no one in Aruba or the Neatherlands will be seeing any of my good old American dollars!!

[thirdstrike]

Good morning monkeys
Its great to see None in here.  Its been a while since I saw you posting while I was here.
Good Morning Third!  Is it raining down there?  I heard there was a chance for thunderstorms or something.  They are so rare that I always look forward to them.  We are supposed to get them on Friday!

I am going to go read on the FP and see what the dutchies are saying.  I have always wanted to go to Amsterdam but now I think it is being removed from my must see list.  Until there is a resolution of some sort in this case no one in Aruba or the Neatherlands will be seeing any of my good old American dollars!!

Hey hubby!!  To answer your question...it's not raining over here.  Just hot!!    I did here there was a chance it might, but as of now...none so far...

[hubbylove]

Hey miss twinkletoes  

BIG O/T

So we got that purple haze going on now?   Did you see he was flirting with Lala's last night? hmmmm, I think third should do match.com and then we could see him on one of those commercials one day hugging and smiling all in purple?   COOL !!!

C'mon None...I already got my Queen!  Can't be doing no "match.com" commercials.  Well, I guess I could...if I moved to Utah!!  

It's not flirting at all.  I'm just very friendly...

as a married lady i never considered your friendliness to be flirting.  people always call me a flirt but i just think of myself as friendly and outgoing.  lucky for me my husband thinks its cute and knows its all in good fun!!

[hubbylove]

good Morning Monks!  And FM!!!  Boring white

We went to dinner with friends last night and one of the couples were new to my husband and I...friends of friends....one in the group asked me what was the latest on Natalee.....the new couple immediately jumped in and said they were planning a late summer vacation to the Caribbean...their travel agent advised them NOT to go to Aruba...as they have 2 teenage daughters..and he felt the Natalee story was serious enuf that he is not selling Aruba and when people inquired he does everything possible...very successfully ...to divert them to another island..he instead booked them to St. Martin...the wife said the TA said they haven't booked a trip to Aruba in over 6 months...and in fact had NO Aruba posters on the wall...this is a HUGE TRAVEL agency btw....

that is awesome Sunny! I hope you told him to keep up the good work!

[thirdstrike]

Hey miss twinkletoes  

BIG O/T

So we got that purple haze going on now?   Did you see he was flirting with Lala's last night? hmmmm, I think third should do match.com and then we could see him on one of those commercials one day hugging and smiling all in purple?   COOL !!!

C'mon None...I already got my Queen!  Can't be doing no "match.com" commercials.  Well, I guess I could...if I moved to Utah!!  

It's not flirting at all.  I'm just very friendly...

as a married lady i never considered your friendliness to be flirting.  people always call me a flirt but i just think of myself as friendly and outgoing.  lucky for me my husband thinks its cute and knows its all in good fun!!

No, I think I do flirt a little bit.  But, really..it's harmless flirting...but genuine in terms of friendliness shown.  Does that make any sense?  I guess what I'm trying to say is that there's nothing wrong with making someone feel special, is there?  

[SunFreak2]

Tacopina represents teenager who has affair w/ Christie's husband because it is believed she has a strong claim for sexual harrassment in workplace.  This young girl was a former employee of the husband (whose name is Cook, I believe), and evidently the relationship started there.  

Oh puh-leez. This girl had to know what she was doing messing around with her her boss, a married man. The gifts and money she accepted from him scream volumes. I think PinHead would sue his own parents if he thought he could make some money or gain notariety. He's a vain, egotistical snake in the grass who speaks with a forked tongue.  One could say he's just doing his job.  I say BS.  Lawyers can have ethics & integrity when they decide who to accept as a client.  Unfortunately, very few do.

[hubbylove]

Hey miss twinkletoes  

BIG O/T

So we got that purple haze going on now?   Did you see he was flirting with Lala's last night? hmmmm, I think third should do match.com and then we could see him on one of those commercials one day hugging and smiling all in purple?   COOL !!!

C'mon None...I already got my Queen!  Can't be doing no "match.com" commercials.  Well, I guess I could...if I moved to Utah!!  

It's not flirting at all.  I'm just very friendly...

as a married lady i never considered your friendliness to be flirting.  people always call me a flirt but i just think of myself as friendly and outgoing.  lucky for me my husband thinks its cute and knows its all in good fun!!

No, I think I do flirt a little bit.  But, really..it's harmless flirting...but genuine in terms of friendliness shown.  Does that make any sense?  I guess what I'm trying to say is that there's nothing wrong with making someone feel special, is there?  

I agree 100%.  My dad is one of the most genuine and friendly people in the world and I think I got this trait from him.  Just last week a 20 something stewardess (sp?) gave her his phone number while my mom was sitting right next to him (they are in their 60s)!! He handed it back to her and told her she had the wrong idea!!!  I don't think there is anything wrong with a little flirting, it keeps life interesting but it has to stop there!

[KatzHome]

Good Morning Monks!  And FM!!!  Boring white

We went to dinner with friends last night and one of the couples were new to my husband and I...friends of friends....one in the group asked me what was the latest on Natalee.....the new couple immediately jumped in and said they were planning a late summer vacation to the Caribbean...their travel agent advised them NOT to go to Aruba...as they have 2 teenage daughters..and he felt the Natalee story was serious enuf that he is not selling Aruba and when people inquired he does everything possible...very successfully ...to divert them to another island..he instead booked them to St. Martin...the wife said the TA said they haven't booked a trip to Aruba in over 6 months...and in fact had NO Aruba posters on the wall...this is a HUGE TRAVEL agency btw....

Very good thing to hear Sunny!  I think the message is being heard...loud and clear!  Hopefully, soon the island itself will hear it as well...

Yeah ~ that is the true goal of all this...  that Aruba clean its act up ~ and at the same time, prosecute all who are involved in Natalee's death and disappearance.


Please note that I don't entertain speculation on her being traded out... or in movies ~ thoughts like that make me want to throw up with worry...  and I can't imagine how that would make her family feel to read...

[nonesuche]

Hey ya'll !!

Can we say J O K E ????? golly !!

I guess Klaas is busy so hey O/T - time-out !!    

Gotta laugh, take care all !!!