COTH caps!

[Erin]

Gofer has informed me that the much-anticipated Chronicle caps should be arriving in Middleburg today! We have a first batch of about 150, so we're letting the BBers have first crack at them.

Since Melinda's off at Rolex, I'll work on getting an online ordering form set up tonight. We don't have photos of the two different caps available yet... although I think they might try to take some with the digital camera at Rolex.

If you want to see what the caps look like before ordering, wait a few days and we'll try to put photos up. If you don't mind buying sight-unseen, you should be able to order this week.

When I get the online ordering set up (assuming I remember how! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ) I'll post here and let everyone know.

[Erin]

Gofer has informed me that the much-anticipated Chronicle caps should be arriving in Middleburg today! We have a first batch of about 150, so we're letting the BBers have first crack at them.

Since Melinda's off at Rolex, I'll work on getting an online ordering form set up tonight. We don't have photos of the two different caps available yet... although I think they might try to take some with the digital camera at Rolex.

If you want to see what the caps look like before ordering, wait a few days and we'll try to put photos up. If you don't mind buying sight-unseen, you should be able to order this week.

When I get the online ordering set up (assuming I remember how! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ) I'll post here and let everyone know.

[Lavender Menace]

How much are they going to be? We should get preferred-customer discounts, methinks...

[Sweet Pea]

Yippee!!

[Merry]

(Scene of Merry jumping up and down and clapping her hands with glee):"Goody-goody! I get a new cap!" /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[FirstCry]

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[msj]

Now when those of us on the bb get together for the first time, we can recognize each other easily.

FIRST CRY - since we are both in the Rochester area, one of these days we will get to meet.

msj

[Indy]

wooo hoo! I need a new hat, and I'll be so fashionable wearing it at shows this summer, me thinks /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

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I'm FIRST!!!!

[This message was edited by Everythingbutwings on Apr. 26, 2001 at 12:10 PM.]

[dublin]

Another cool new hat for my collection!! Can't wait..... /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[SGray]

re: We have a first batch of about 150, so we're letting the BBers have first crack at them.

wait a minute - there are 3298 registered members on bb - how does 150 cover that? unless you think that there are actually 150 members with ooodles of alias'?

[Winglet]

WE are first- remember your loving son who was tragically displaced before the caps were delivered... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

JoHn (WiNgLeT)

"A horse is a horse, of course, of course..."

[Erin]

SGray, there will be more shipments coming... this is just the first one. They have to be embroidered with the logo and all that, and I guess that takes a while.

I think the Chron folks tried to rush this first small shipment so they could have some caps for Rolex as well. That's why I'm only going to post about it here, and not put a notice up on the Chronicle website just yet.

No cap hoarding please! There will be plenty to go around, eventually. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[JellyBean]

OOOHHHH,
I want one! Just one Erin!

[LaurieB]

Erin, can you describe the two different caps?

[rescuemom]

And what color are they?

[SGray]

well I guess you will be holding some back if you want any for Rolex since you'll be able to see 150 here in about 1/2 hour

I'm in - although I have forgotten what our choices are (thyroid moment here - sometimes it's nice to have an excuse)

[Mazzy]

Hey, Erin, can people with busted limbs get just a little, tiny preferential treatment? Like say, next in line behind Wingsy?

[Deb413]

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[Sleepy]

ETBW is second since she posted that we were willing to pay and got the idea snowballing.

http://chronofhorse.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=691099205&f=1970907951&m=4410967951

Seriously, Erin, you should reserve the first 2 for us. And great job getting these caps done so quickly. It's been less than a month since my original post!

[Erin]

I think this was the final decision on colors:

A) A stonewashed hunter green hat with a tan suede bill for those who enjoy a two-tone look.

B) A solid-colored khaki hat of cotton twill, for those who want a traditional, cooler summer hat.

I'll doublecheck with Gofer. And remember, we will have photos available sometime soon. If you're not sure which one you want, just wait a few days til we have the photos up, and you'll be able to see how they turned out.

[SGray]

can't decide

I'll just have one of each

just tell me how to send you money for them

[Jo]

Yes yes, what about PRICE? I'm a starving college student who also happens to collect hats... /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Sleepy]

A change of tune? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Methinks you need to get in line. Sheeesh!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> The CA clique don't need no stinkin' ballcaps.... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Jo]

I want one khaki colored one to start with... then will probably add more to the collection. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Erin]

Yeesh, I should have known you all wouldn't be happy with the bare details. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I don't yet know what the price is. I'll post when I find out.

I'll set up an online ordering form where you can enter a credit card number, and I'll post the URL here when I finish it. (Probably tomorrow morning, if I get all the pertinent info from the Chronicle today.) Believe me, you all will be the first to know when the ordering process is in place. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HN73]

Thanks Erin!

I can't wait for pictures!

[AHC]

I want a hat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SGray]

oh Erin you are such a tease

telling us they're ready - but we can't have them yet

I bet that you are wearing one right now - aren't you?

[Jo]

Now Erin, it will be a secure ordering form, yes? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[ljo]

Mazzy(of the broken wing) can get in line before me.

[Erin]

Actually Jo, we thought it would be easier if everyone just posted their credit card numbers here on the BB, and the Chron folks will just jot them down. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Yes, it will be a nifty secure form. Again, assuming that I remember how to do it from my days as COTH webmaster. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

SGray, I have NO hat! But... I'll bet Portia and Robby are wearing theirs right now, since they're at Rolex. /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Anyway, I wanted to make sure everyone had fair warning... if you REALLY want to make sure you have one of the first hats, be sure to check the BB tomorrow morning. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Coreene]

One of each! Just tell me where to send the $$$.

[Beezer]

Beezer gets dibs on one of these, Erin:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>A) A stonewashed hunter green hat with a tan suede bill for those who enjoy a two-tone look.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Not only is Beezer fond of that two-tone look, but she has always gone for A's. As all of her teachers (from way back when) well know. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

But Erin ... those of us, your LOYAL FRIENDS, on the West Coast will be at a distinct disadvange here! Our morning is later than your morning! All the Eastern types will get there before us!! So can you either hold back some for us or else drop the ordering flag at a standard time?? Huh? Can you huh?? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif PLEASE?!?!? /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Jo]

Well you know Erin, I'm sure one of Colin's alters is a master credit card thief, so I was just wondering. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Inverness]

Oh how cool! I want one of each and I don't care how much they cost (almost! - my Billy does need shoes). I'm going to embroider (sp?) my screen name on one side and Billy's show name on the other. -- How's that for a commitment to show Kennett Square!!!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Paige, I'll need your consultation re appropriate embroidery colors!

[Erin]

Y'know, as soon as I posted that last message, I just KNEW a Californian was going to complain... /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Okay. The online ordering form will be available no earlier than noon Eastern time, 9 a.m. Pacific time, tomorrow.

Now, I'm not guaranteeing it will be up at that time... but that's the goal. (Barring any unforseen technical or logistical difficulties. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ) I'll do my very best to have it available by then.

Good grief, what have we gotten the poor Chronicle into... /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

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[Sleepy]

You will remember that Dublin speaking on behalf of the Ca. Clique said they didn't need caps. See above. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I can tell no work will get done tomorrow afternoon until you get the link up. Those who are off at a show will be at a distinct disadvantage. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[AHC]

But Erin, I usually leave by noon eastern on Friday to go ride my horse.... /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[EarthTo?]

. . . when it is questionable whether at any given time they actually will have electricity to power up their computers?

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[Inverness]

Hey! Isnt there a new member from Alaska?

[Sleepy]

Shhhh! You're supposed to be on our side. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[dublin]

I was just joking around.... can't I have a hat, pretty pretty please with sugar on top??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

And the rest of the CA clique as well???

[This message was edited by dublin on Apr. 26, 2001 at 04:12 PM.]

[Everythingbutwings]

Is Ireland ahead or behind us? Do foriegn correspondants get precedence? /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Sleepy]

we will be gracious about the caps as the Ca. Clique has kept us all so royally entertained with their threads. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Kryswyn]

and maybe a second one that says "Little Beezer" /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Can I drive up to M'burg and get one?

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[SoEasy]

is not currently in Ireland! She is at the FEI meeting in California /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif and when she gets back, it will only be as far east as New Jersey for a while!

[Trooper]

I want one!!!

AHC - If the order form isn't posted until noon -- I'll order you one! Just tell me what you want!

[SGray]

Erin - you are so BAD

when I read "Actually Jo, we thought it would be easier if everyone just posted their credit card numbers here on the BB, and the Chron folks will just jot them down" I had a mouth full of my lunch - rather than spew a turkey-bacon club sandwich all over my monitor as I laughed I made a ridiculous noise which all co-workers in the immediate vicinity remarked upon

you're gonna get me in trouble

[DMK]

Now Erin, shouldn't valuable sources who speak authoritatively on subjects of great importance (not mentioning insurance by name) get REALLY preferential treatment? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Erin]

Okay... we think the hats will be $15 apiece (US$), postage included. With half the Chronicle office in Kentucky, it's hard to come up with a definitive answer on this. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

We will probably have to charge a few extra bucks for postage to Canada or overseas, but we're not sure about that yet. I'll let y'all know when an official decision is made about that.

Geez, between Rolex and hat ordering, I hope the Chronicle's server doesn't crash tomorrow. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[This message was edited by Erin on Apr. 26, 2001 at 03:29 PM.]

[JellyBean]

Oh no. I have a job interview tomorrow afternoon.

Job or hat?
Job or hat?

Should I flip a coin?

[DMK]

Very sneaky how you ignored me Erin /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Beezer]

Erin, on behalf on the entire California Clique, I bow and scrape before you in deep, deep, DEEP gratitude for your fairness and kindness. You are a goddess. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

As for the REST of you who badgered Erin for being so fair, I have just one thing to say: "Neener neener neener!" /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[B.G.M. heidi]

DMK, clearly if preference is given to posters in possession of erudition, you and I will be first in line. In fact, COTH should probably pay us vast sums to wear the hats. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DMK]

I yield the floor to my esteemed colleague in the North. Excellent point, as always Heidi.

I think we should seek another erudite soul to help us in our quest for justice in this matter. And who better to opine on these weighty matters, but our own dear Alan Greenspan?

[Teddy Kennedy]

Can the various members of the Washington Political Clique have ones -- for free of course? (We're just not used to paying for anything!)

Think of all the great publicity you'd be getting from our wearing them in the Senate, House and White House, amongst other places .... /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I'm sure Bill and Hill, Chelsea, Alan, and Dubya (any other political notables I'm forgetting?) will all be joining me in this request!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[B.G.M. heidi]

It's a good thing Teddy that COTH decided on baseball hats and not Speedos.

[Trooper]

Thank heaven for small favors!

Besides on a speedo - where exactly would you put your screen name?

[B.G.M. heidi]

Trooper, I have a feeling that Teddy's speedo would be capacious enough to fit the names of all 3300 registered members of the BB.

[Teddy Kennedy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Trooper, I have a feeling that Teddy's speedo would be capacious enough to fit the names of all 3300 registered members of the BB. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

HEY!!!!!! I resemble that remark!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
(Or is that more properly Dubya-speak???)

[Babaganoosh]

Count me in and thank you for the complement, Ted!

[B.G.M. heidi]

Even as a neighbour to the north, I am extremely honoured to be joined on this BB by the most best oracutor that the American States have ever had pause to witness.

[Alan Greenspan]

All I can say is that if anyone gives that man a speedo, I will be forced to raise interest rates high enough to cover him...

In truth, when considering the fluctuations of an Adam Smith marketplace, and the failure of Keynesian economics, not to mention the diminishing return on political intelligence so rampant in our leadership in these times of modern dementia, the only real hope of stopping me from continuing on in the quest of producing the longest, most incomprehensible, run on sentence to be issued since William Jefferson Clinton gave his acceptance speech, would be to honor Heidi and DMK with a hat to commemorate their brief, yet surprisingly lucid take on all matters relevent to the populace at large. Should I elaborate?

[B.G.M. heidi]

Oh swoon. I love it when you talk dirty Alan.

[Teddy Kennedy]

Oh Heidi, once again you have shown that Alan occupies that special place in your heart, rather than me. I am getting terribly depressed just thinking about it. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

I will certainly need a COTH hat or speedo to lift my spirits!

[Teddy Kennedy]

How about the two of us having a big party once we graduate from New Members to just plain Members?

I'll supply the girls, and you can supply the...oh wait, I just remembered you don't do that anymore.

[Hillary Clinton]

On the bright side, though, Ted, Dubya hasn't sworn off women, and you haven't sworn off drink, so I guess the party's still on.

Ted's speedo is, shall we say, capacious, because it's monogrammed with the names of all his previous conquests. His continued success in romantic pursuits has necessitated a gain of at least 10 pounds a year.

Alan, perhaps it's rude to ask, but don't you wear a rather petite speedo? Or was that you in a thong on the beach at the Vineyard last summer?

[LaurieB]

That lets me out. I have to be at the Georgia Horse Park by 11:30 (horse show this weekend, yay!) I guess I'll have to wait for the second batch.

Unless one little order could be snuck in ahead of time? /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Mad Mission]

My turn to whine- you know some of us acutally have to work and stuff- well not me but I am sure there is someone out there who can't order straight from their desk! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I think this needs to be fair and...

Just kidding.

I guess I will just have to wait until the next batch - I have class all morning. Now if you were to make it Noon Pacific time... /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

No, really I want one but somehow I think I will live.

"It's a mad mission, but I got the ambition, mad mad mission, sign me up."

[Kryswyn]

AS LONG AS Erin hasn't told the ENTIRE BB! At least there better be one for me because I intend to wear it (thereby forcing me to plan my outfit AROUND it) to the Virginia Gold Cup! And all weekend long at the Hi-Bid Terrier Trial in MALVERN PA.

Will the order form have a check off box for:

Green w/ Tan
Khaki
Which ever color we can ship NOW

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~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Everythingbutwings]

Post the forms NOW /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif I have been devious and it is killing MEEEEE!

[SoEasy]

when exactly is the Hi Bid terrier trial???
Pas Petit Detail boards there ... and I only live a few miles away (she came to the show at our place last weekend, so I got to put a face to one of the 'youngers')... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[daytimedrama]

my mom's going to think i'm nuts..
"but honey why do you need a cap that says a website name?"
Mom, at horse shows, how are my friends going to recognize me?
"what friends know you only with a hat?"
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~Christina~
"Chaos is what killed the dinosaurs, Darling!" JD;Heathers

[Kryswyn]

Hi-Bid trial is May 5 & 6. Unfortunately, competitors may not go to or through the barns as our prize list clearly states: "Please remember that this is a working horse facility. Barns and paddocks are off limits."

So if Pas Petite Details wants to look me up, she'll have to come down to the terrier site. My dogs will be there both days; however, I will arrive in the BigBlueVan late Saturday (with MORE dogs) and stay till Sunday early afternoon.

Maybe you can drop by too??? Hopefully, I'll be the one in the COTH hat! LOLOLOL

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

[Babaganoosh]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>
Dubya
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How about the two of us having a big party once we graduate from New Members to just plain Members?
I'll supply the girls, and you can supply the...oh wait, I just remembered you don't do that anymore.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Teddy,
I've been busy sensoring the 'R' rated movies that they show on Air Force One. Also, I've been thinking that a set of longhorns would look good on the nose of the plane. Any thoughts on that, Alan? Oh, and could you please translate what you said earlier into layman's terms? Thanks. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Babaganoosh]

Yee Haw! I've done gone and become a Regular Member. Teddy, when should we start the party?

To keep this horse related, I'm going to the ranch (I like to call it Compound Dubya) this weekend to practice my trick riding.

[Maria]

I want one!!! What's one more thing on my credit card. sigh

[Everythingbutwings]

TICK, TICK, TICK.......

[AHC]

Compound Dubya -- hee heee heeee

When he gets ready for a meeting at home is that Preparation H?????????

[JellyBean]

Patiently watching the clock, VISA in hand.

[FirstCry]

Just sitting here watching the clock. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif God I love my job!!!!!!

[Erin]

Good grief... /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Now notice that there have only been 80 posts on this thread. I don't think a mad rush is really going to be necessary to get one of the first 150 caps. And remember, we've got more coming... there will be plenty to go around! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Man, the Chronicle is really going to hate me for this...

[Everythingbutwings]

from all of us!

Besides, there have been 1220 views which means that some of the more restrained among us are gathering the info and biding their time.

Tick Tick Tick

[This message was edited by Everythingbutwings on Apr. 27, 2001 at 09:56 AM.]

[havaklu]

ONLY 80 posts - well I was just lurking on this thread but I'm watching the clock as well.

I bet all 150 caps sell out in one day - /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Alan Greenspan]

Dubya...

I thought that explanation WAS in layman's terms... NO wonder I always meet with the veep.

[brilyntrip]

I've been lurking too just waiting
TICK TICK TICK!!
I am adopting WINGS" method of irritation!

[Everythingbutwings]

Will it be on the main page or hidden like treasure?

[Sleepy]

There won't be enough to go around since we all want one of each.

I really need mine for next weekend so Jreventer and I can find each other at Brookhill.

Impatiently watching the clock... tick, tick, tick

[FirstCry]

To be fair, we should all just order one today, then get another one later.

Wouldn't that be nice? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Chief2]

I have to go out of town this weekend, and I'm not going to be able to get one because everyoneis going to get there first! /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

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[Erin]

Yes Firstcry, that would be VERY nice! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Please please please just order one hat, if you order today. There will be more coming in the next few weeks, and there's no shipping charge in the U.S., so it won't cost you any more to place two separate orders.

Hmm. If I'd thought of this last night, I would have set the form up to only allow one hat per person! But... I will just have to TRUST that all of you will be nice and fair to your fellow BBers! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I'll start a new thread with the URL for the form when it's ready. The link will only be posted here on the BB, not on the Chronicle's main site, since we only have this limited number of hats for the first batch.

and am WIPED OUT!!!! I need a nap.

Could someone cover for me???

Hint hint (um Louise?)

[Van Teal]

I'll be a good poster and wait for the next batch of hats, but then I'M ORDERING TWO.. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[FirstCry]

thirty minutes and counting, tick tock tick tock. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Everythingbutwings]

Better triple the next order /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Erin]

I said "no earlier than noon"... I can say right now it will NOT be going up on the dot at 12. I have to do some work here, y'know. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Heh heh... this is kind of fun. Wonder how long I could string you people along... /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Just kidding... I'll get the form up soon.

[FirstCry]

Where the form??? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[beameup]

i'm a faithful lurker can i have a hat too? /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Teddy Kennedy]

I'm not going to get a thing accomplished today until I get my cap!! (or my Speedo). Wahhhhhhh!!
I'm throwing a big boy tantrum right now..

[havaklu]

why don't you go and have a 3 martini lunch - that should calm you down...

LOLOLOLOL

[FirstCry]

Big boy tantrum? Whats the difference between that and a little boy tantrum? /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Teddy Kennedy]

Got my Coth cap, am going to have the 3 martini lunch in celebration. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Babaganoosh]

........and I'm going to have a big BBQ down at Compound Dubya! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Hillary Clinton]

Just how effective is Compound Dubya at removing unsightly lumps?

Perhaps the Democratic National Committee would be interested in funding a study.

[Alan Greenspan]

Not with my budget you won't!

I do, however, have the names of a few helpful foreign folks that would be delighted to contribute to what appears to be a worthy cause /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Beezer]

It would appear that the partying has already started down at ol' Compound Dubya (love the name, btw ... about the cleverest thing you've ever come up with! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif ):

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- President Bush's 19-year-old daughter, Jenna, was cited early Friday for alcohol possession by a minor, police said.

The ticket was issued by Austin police who were checking for minors in possession of alcohol at nightclubs along the city's popular East Sixth Street.

Methinks you need to forget about the COTH hats and head on home to Texas and take care of some family matters!

[ljo]

I'm voting for the SPAAANNNNING speedo for Teddykins.

[Mary Jo K]

Teddy...don't make me come down there...you in a speedo is certainly a SIN....Haven't you done enough damage already?

[Everythingbutwings]

Mr. Wings and I wore our beautifully monogramed COTH caps to Frying Pan on Sunday. Winglet still complains that I sent caps to Heidi and Jair and left him with none of his own. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Bumpkin]

I wear my COTH Shirts all the time. But I am due to replace them, they do snag easily....so I have retired two of them thus far.
When are we getting new shirts and caps?