Sunday, June 11, 2006

Exhale News Update!

A long overdue update is about to be made...please stand by.




Former "buddies" Reinstated as Official Exhale Members
It has been noted that bloggers who held the rank of "buddy" have received a much more prestigious title due to the exclusive nature of their presence on the Exhale blog, and are now considered official members of said blog. These individuals are not just members, but also valuable contributers to the prestigiousness and exclusiveness of Exhale. Exhale is also proud to acknowledge it's newest members: Mike, Kelsey, and Angela who no doubt will prove to contribute witty shouts and thoughtful comments for the enjoyment of all members!

Annual Camping Adventure an Anticipated Success
The dates have finally been released for the fifth annual camping excursion of the "Smoking Fire" camping club at a most secretive spot. At the risk of exposure to the fragile privacy of it's high profile guests, security will be stepped up on the camp grounds in anticipation of their arrival. Please make note of these dates as they will not be repeated due to their highly classified nature: July 24-28, 2006.

Sanity of Author Validated
While there was some concern for the sanity of the author of this blog, it has come to the attention of those closest to the author that her faculties are indeed intact. She is neither insane, nor retarded. The fault lies with the fact that she is indeed a woman and subject to unannounced mood swings! There is no cause for alarm as this is all normal. The author does, however, wish to convey her sympathy to any one (or more) person (s) to whom she may have caused pain due to the violent swinging (particularly this weekend in a certain social setting).

Shoutbox Grand Opening
It was brought to the attention of User Control that the smilies in the shoutbox were popping up of their own accord and tormenting users in their various mannerisms and idiosyncrasies. The shoutbox was promptly re-installed so as to correct this problem. All smilies are now subject to behave. Any smilie who defies this order will be promptly shot by the smilie with the gun!

Sidebar Entertainment A Big Hit
New sidebar additions continue to increase the entertainment and intellect of the Exhale website. While more is planned for the future, the author would like to encourage the reader to "...take advantage of what is there." The author was also quoted to say, "When in doubt of what to shout [in the shoutbox] the reader can draw from the sidebar quotes, questions, and links to spark new, wild, and random shouting."

15 comments:

anna said...

I love this post!
I am geeked about camping too. I just posted about it.
I never doubted your insanity. I mean that your not. : )
Mood swings....poor Chris has already been a victim of mine.
Thanks for fixin' the smilies, now if I can convince Jeff to turn off his "open links in a new window" option we'll be in fine shape :))
Love all the work you've put into the sidebar! You rock!!!

Jeff said...

-Thanks for the upgrade to "Member"!

-I have a feeling the paparazzi cellphones are ringing off the hook this morning as they are now planning a trip on July 24-28

-I believe I was one who participated in the "not retarted" diagnosis. Sounds like it is indeed just a "swing thing" although I'm glad I left before the fury was unveiled!

-I love that the smilies are working like new!

-My eye will be on the sidebar!

Stephenie said...

Jeff, we have openings for personal body gaurds that week if you're interested!

Jeff said...

I would be delighted! Also, if you would be so kind as to consider it, I would even more importantly and eagerly like to also act as the official public relations spokesperson for the Smoking Fire Club.

I could fight off the paprazzi and then hold a formal press conference just outside the campground property. At that time I could also release a few pre-approved, produced, and signed photos of the Smoking Fire Club around the campfire, etc.

We could do the press photos upon arrival as to insure that everyones hair, makeup, etc was in prper order. :)

anna said...

Hmmmm. Interesting proposition Jeff.
What are your fees?
Do you have any references?

Jeff said...

Fees are negotiable. I require rental of mid-size luxury motorhome for a gig like this, but that's included in the fee structure. It will be parked up the trail a couple of hundred yards between your site & the campground entrance and be equipped with radio communications and satalite internet for use by all!

References are available! ;)

Jeff said...

...clarification about "internet for use by all"

"internet use for all APPROVED by Smoking Fire Club."

:>)

Stephenie said...

I think we could actually make some good money with your marketing strategy Jeff. With our popularity and demand we could offset the cost of your trailer I'm sure!

Of course this means that we will have to step up the quality of our living quarters as well. Maybe upgrade to one of those tents with 3 rooms! Maybe we should hire peple to start our fires for us too?!

Jeff said...

Indeed! And we could burn all of the rolls of film that I confiscate from the paparazzi. What...did I say rolls of film? I meant memory cards! :)

Honestly, I believe the the campground we are staying at in Mackinaw City this weekend has WIFI internet throughout. I may just be blogging from my tent!!!

anna said...

I'm mildly envious of you Jeff. I hope you guys have a great weekend!

Stephenie, does Mel still have our Mega Luxury camper 5000 or did he return it? I think he borrowed it to use on the set of some movie he was making but I don't remember if he returned it. Jeff could stay in that if we hire him. It's not much Jeff, but it's better than nothing.
It only has three bedrooms but you could convert the study if you needed to. I know the two fireplaces won't be much good to you in the heat of summer but you could use the whirlpool and the marble flooring would feel nice and cool on your feet. Of course the air conditioning is perfectly good so you might want the warmth of the heated leather recliners after all. Anyway, We hardly ever use it, it's too, shall we say, "quaint" for us but you might like it. Your so..."normal" in an odd sort of way. Tah tah dahling.

Jeff said...

You make me not want to stay in my tent this weekend! You watch, I'll probably pop my tent up in a site next to a million $ motor home like the one you describe!

Since we're on the subject...I've always said I would love to own a Prevost motorhome some day. :) You never know. I could live in it when I retire, but don't know if I could convince Lisa. ;)

Here's a link to one that's actually current on sale / specail pricing of $729,000

Pretty please copy & past this link & wait for it to load. It takes a few minutes for the pics to load but they are so worth it!! The inside photos will be at the bottom!

http://www.staleycoach.com/48621.htm

Cheers!

Stephenie said...

Wow, that looks nicer than my house! I think our campground needs to upgrade b/c I don't even get cell phone service out there!! I mean COME ON!

Mel returned that camper, but I suspect it was bugged with hidden cameras and the like. Mel never was a straight shooter. We should have never trusted him.

anna said...

Oh well, we can just ditch the coach and get something else for Jeff. Maybe it would be better anyway if he didn't stick out so much. We could put him in the cute little one man pup tent we had Dave sleep in when we hired him. There's no room for a cot but it's soooo cozy. He can always keep his stuff in his car and shower and change in the regular camp bathrooms. It's so rustic, how could he not like it.

Stephenie said...

I forgot about the time we hired Dave! Maybe your right about the pup tent. We wouldn't want Jeff to miss out on the total experience.

Jeff said...

Our trip went well, and I got the full dose of the experience since we all stayed in a tent. Well...it wasn't totally "roughing it" as we all had our own comfortable air matresses and you would have noticed an extension cord poking in through the zipper on the tent :)

We had a blast camping...but now I know I'd prefer the motorhome if we can make arrangements. :)