Chit Chat Thread for the week of January 19th 2009

I go away with the kids for a couple of days and it's already Thursday?

I think a break at an indoor waterpark was great for the kids - lots of physical activity and getting them out and about.

Now, it's back from the 70's and 80's of the waterpark to the teens of reality! brrrrr...

hi, we were supose to have snow on tuesday... not a lick... the air was too dry... what a crock... maybe next year. it dont snow much in the hampton roads area. thanks.

Going back to 60's today in FL.Hope this is the last of the cold fronts.

But I guess we need it in good ol' Silver Lake... and I watered ysterday.

Colder than *********** Got up this morning and the temp showed 29 deg, thats cold for Florida. I feel for the ones up north with the minus factor thrown in.

Here in Northern Michigan we're getting warm temps in the mid to upper 20's today.

It won't last long as it's supposed to get cold by Saturday and back to windchills -30+ below.

I'm thinking of taking a little trip and visiting my parents in Florida before winter is over.

32 degrees today. Getting out the bathing suit and sun tan lotion.

This w/end back into the single digits.

Lucky we have a wood stove!

It seems the government officials should have a bit of leeway with how they accept bids on infrastructure contracts. But, then again, I live in Illinois. Our officials seem to take all the leeway in the world to pick the highest bidder (of sorts). We still have similar results.

In honor of the big event coming up in Tampa Bay, FL I have promoted the Metro page to the front page of the site.

Huge thanks to everyone who has been a part of this project, especially Gary A and Flaco.

Miss POI

Finally, some moisture from above. How long it will be here and how much we will get is anyones guess. Lets hope it keeps coming here. This 70* weather in January dont quite cut it. Dont get me wrong, its beautiful weather, but it sure can be hard on the crops and things, because cold weather still lies ahead.

With weather once again warming into the 70's I'm getting anxious to begin the Spring garden.

Walked to the library in the rain... Nice change from the hot weather...

After several days of low 20's and below, NYC went up to 42 today. Tomorrow we start to slide down again.

HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO

We just got back from California yesterday. Hope everybody had a good week.

Take care.

I not much of a football fan but I think Az will win I like the underdog.

I doubt gas prices will hit $5. I would guess $3.50 by Aug if things turn around with the econonmy. If not, likely stick to around $2.50

Every week I update the POI I manage (Mom & Pop Burgers) but looking at my acct. I've lost active status. I read post all the time but very seldom have anything to add. I guess I better drop in here (Chit Chat Thread) weekly even to just say HI. What a great day to be a POI-Factory member.

wow ... go away for a week and have 13 pages of threads to read through!

with all the new members recently, you can fall behind quickly around here!! LOL

I stayed off for one day and had 6 pages of unread post. There is always something going on here.

To bad you have to go back to VA. should stick around for all the hot weather coming up soon.

I think gas with be up for the holidays and down the rest of the time

Will be here until late April.If I could talk the wife into moving here I would.

back in the deep freeze!

I was looking at the MagicJack for the telephone.It was interesting.After coming home and looking it up on the computer The reviews seem to be split on how good it really is.Any users who can give me first hand experience on it?

woohoo

Happy New Year - Year of the Ox!

I made it with no football Sunday.Sure glad the Super Bowl is close.

The local news station here did a consumer report on the MagicJack the other day, basically said it was a piece of crap and interviewed a bunch of ticked off customers.

Anyone out there actually like it?

I have heard that the device actually does what they say it does.
JeffSh

Hello to everyone for the newer week... Happy Monday!

I wouldn't get a MagicJack simply because you have to leave your computer on 24/7 to make or receive calls. I don't want to do that.

I have VOIP that I got from the cable co. for $15/mo for the first year. Had some problems at first, but lately it's been very good and reliable.

Reviews on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/magicJack-PC-to-Phone-Jack/dp/B0011UXS...