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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Inspiration


by iteach

Hubby and I have this story below hanging on our bedroom wall, we look at it often for strength.


He FAILED in Business in 1831.

He was DEFEATED for State Legislation in 1832.

He tried another Business in 1833. It FAILED.

His fiancee died in 1835.

He had a nervous BREAKDOWN in 1836.

In 1843 he ran for Congress and was DEFEATED .

He tried again in 1848 and was DEFEATED again.

He tried running for the Senate in 1855. He LOST.

The next year he ran for vice-president and LOST.

In 1859 he ran for the senate again and was DEFEATED.

In 1860, the man who signed his name A. Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the United States.

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159 comments:

Bebbilane said...

YES! ha!

Tina~in_ut said...

lol~

Tina~in_ut said...

u made me laugh!!~

MEK in AZ said...

Fine - i go to the bathroom and the blog posts!!!

LOL

Bebbi -congrats on FIRST!!

Tina - congrats on third and FORE!!

Tina~in_ut said...

iteach~ that is so cool~ thank you for sharing~

Bebbilane said...

hehe ;) Man, I got all tingly when I got it..shoot Carol, that is better than sex!

Tina~in_ut said...

good morning mek~ off to work for me~

Tina~in_ut said...

no porn! :)~

Tina~in_ut said...

10~

Bebbilane said...

bbl..take care all.

MEK in AZ said...

Tina - congrats on TEN!!! don't work too hard.....

Iteach - thank you for sharing - I had read that recently and found it VERY interesting...

Okay - I need to get ready for my day!!!

i hope everyone has an excellent day!!

:-)

Zona said...

ITEACH: I love this kind of stuff, thank you so much for posting it for us. I can see how this would help give you strength and hope!!

BEBBI: Congrats on FIRST!

TINA: Have a howlin' good day! :D

Good Morning MEK!

Zona said...

TINA: I'm confused..why no porn?

JODI: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

I hope everyone has a groovy day.. :D

Tina~in_ut said...

Happy Birthday, Jodi~

I hope my singing didn't wake up the dead~ :)~

goldie said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JODI!!!!!!!!!!!!! I left you a little prezzie on your phone :) Can't wait to take you out for lunch on Friday!

Good morning Hooters, and congrats on 1st Bebbi.

That was cool iteach, thanks for sharing. I think we all need something to look at sometimes for strength!

Feeling a cold coming on, this is not good. I have things to do! I have Sam's WYSO concert on Saturday and I have to clean and get the guest rooms ready and shop and yadda, yadda before the masses start to decend on me next week. Kids and grandkids on THurs. My mom and 1 nephew on Friday and then a gaggle more on Saturday.

Good morning to tina and MEK and Zona too!

night.owls.sb said...

Bebbi,
Congrats on First!

How fun!

I know, its a spingly feeling to get first..

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

Happy Birthday JodiHO!!!!

Lynn D said...

Morning Glory Jodi...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Good morning to all the other Morning Glories!

Bebbi got first neener neener neener! Congrats Bebbi!

Iteach first thing I thought was "That what does not kill you only makes you stronger". Amazing man with an amazing life.

Goldie do not get the flu crap!

Mo thinking about you today! Saying prayers and sending all positive thoughts your way!

JoeyfromSC said...

Iteach: that was wonderful!! thanks!!

I am not well versed in history, so I didn't know most of that lol

Congrats on 1st Bebbi!

MEK, I feelya...I was refreshing until about 9:10(5 mins. before it posted) then gave up and went elsewhere lol

I just found out that PAULA ABDUL answered MY question on the blue carpet!! OMG lol...It was asked to her by the guy who recently moved his blog;) lol

It just felt cool lol
Btw, I'm officially back to JOEYFROMSC since I have been back here a couple months lol

JoeyfromSC said...

Happy Birthday Jodi!! Glad you liked your comment I sent to your myspace yesterday:)

Yahee, I got 20 lol

JoeyfromSC said...

dangit, I meant to say to Tina: Eunice is so festive!! lol

I love that you dress her up for all of the holidays:)
She does look a little like Boy George(someone said it in Area 51 lol)

night.owls.sb said...

Zona,
Tina told me I had to give up porn of lent, I did not want to but she made me.. So, that is why "no porn" I am really very sad about the whole ordeal.. But the good news is.. only 32 days till Easter, and then I can have my porn back..

In the meantime I eat cookies... Lots of them..

Oh! and take cold showers..

night.owls.sb said...

Hi Joey!

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

of should be for

night.owls.sb said...

Mek,

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

Bebbi,
I would rather have sex than get first, but I can't talk about it..

:(

night.owls.sb said...

Iteach,
Way kewl, love it, def a inspiration to let someone know, even if you are down, you can always come back up..

Well unless you are down for a reason that I can't talk about..

Crap!!!

I am going to get in trouble..

night.owls.sb said...

Iteach,
Thanks for the blog today, and can I say, loved the pic, he was great man..

♥♥

night.owls.sb said...

Ok, off to start my day..

See ya later..

MEK in AZ said...

cpgem - I didn't give anything up!!
:-)

Zona - I will start a running tab for you !!!LOL
love ya,

Goldie - hope you DON'T catch that cold!!

okay - I MUST get going --- got places to be today!!

waving howdy to EVERYONE!!!

Bebbilane said...

Carol: Why can't you talk about it? Did you give it up for Lent too??

And, Hello to Tina, Mek, Carol, Zona, Goldie, LynnD, Joey

Happy Birthday Jodi!

okay, back to work

goldie said...

MEK- Thank you, but I am not trying to catch the cold, it is chasing ME! LOL

Joey, how the world did I not know you moved back to SC???? OY

Sandie- cute pic of Luc!

JoeyfromSC said...

lol@Goldie..It's my fault!! I haven't ever really made an official announcement about moving back home lol

I just kept talking about spending time with my brothers before they moved to California, etc. lol

bonachichi said...

iteach, what an epiphany about Lincoln! I happened upon some news about him recently; someone found one of the last pics ever taken of him.

Goldie, if you keep telling yourself it's just allergies, you may trick your body. I haven't had a cold in years, but my allergies sure have acted up now and again. That's my story and I'm sticking to it, anyway.

Happy birthday to Jodi. 29 today?

Congrats JoeySC on becoming a star! That place has become better since moving, but I've noticed traffic seems to be down. I'm boycotting the video site. Silent protest, you know.

Have a wonderful day, hooters! I have some business to attend to, so I think I won't be so tedious as yesterday.

Sandie said...

Congrats on first, Bebbi!

iteach, when I read your blog it reminded me to never give up! Thanks!

Thanks for the Luc comment, Goldie! He's my big giant baby. :)

Happy Birthday, Jodi!!!

Sandie said...

Is sacbarb's computer still down? I miss her!

whabbear said...

Pssst! Abe Lincoln was gay! Pass it on...

bonachichi said...

Whab, I knew there was a reason I liked Lincoln!

Lois Lane said...

Great reminder to never give up Iteach. Thank you!

Happy birthday Jodi Ho!!!

Congratulations Bebbi #1 Hooter!

Whabbear, you reminded me of the Little Rascals, "Don't drink the milk." "Why?" "Cause it's spoiled." LOL!

Lani said...

Good Morning Everyone.
Thank you for your blog this AM ITEACH. I knew Lincoln had a few failed attempts, but I didn't realize how many.

I am going to print this for my soon to be grandchild. Every child should read and comprehend this early on, and know anything is possible.

Thank you, xoxoxo

Lani said...

I think I am starting of rather dull today, so I will just say hello & happy wishes to -

BEBBI
TINA
EUNICE
MEK
ZONA
CAROL
JOEY
GOLDIE
BONACCI
BEAR
SANDIE
NN/LL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JODI

whabbear said...

LOL! Lois, check out Ross's latest comment section for more involving spoiled milk, myself, and Bonacci! LOL!

Lani said...

To all of the OWLS who haven't posted in a while...you are not forgotten.

whabbear said...

Good morning, Lani!

It's going to be another beautiful day in the desert... high of 72!

goldie said...

bonnaci- Thats it! I have developed allergies. If it works for you, it will work for me.

Joey- thank goodness I wasn't losing my mind and forgot!

Now what did you ask Paula Abdul and what did she answer?????????

Whab- I heard that too, something about big hairy men that gay...what are called?? LOL
Son was in Syndey for the HUGE parade and party- had a blast!

Did you guys read about the secret inscription in Abe's watch that was just recently found after all these years of rumor? Cool beans.

East Bay J said...

Hey hooters!

I read those facts about Lincoln and had no idea. It really gives encouragement that anything is possible.

Thank you for posting that Iteach!

Happy birthday to our Jodi!

Love Eunice's leprechaun attire, however I think she looks better in lavendar.

Yes, she does resemble boy George in this picture!

Sandie, I LOVE the pic of Luc wearing the necklace! He is very handsome!

I'll check back later, have a nice day everyone!

Just_Lin said...

Happy Birthday, Jodi! I hope you have a spectacular day.

Bebbi Congrats on steppin' into first today!

Iteach Thank you for the blog today. It is truly very inspirational and also so timely. So many people are having difficulties now.

I am really dragging today. I started coughing at about 2:30 a.m. and never stopped. I think I may have to go guy some cough syrup. :(

Just_Lin said...

Um....that would be "go BUY some cough syrup". Blame it on lack of sleep.

bonachichi said...

Uh oh, Whab. I've been outed! I finished that breast milk story for you. So you could use your superior intellect to massage it. I'm sure it'll be much funnier when you tell it. As for you enjoying 72 and sunny, BITE ME!

bonachichi said...

I'm sorry to hear 2 owls are down. Goldie & JustLin, I'm pullin' for you. ALLERGIES!! Now Lin, are you sure you need to go buy more cough syrup? Or have you been taking that special 1960's version with the codiene in it? I had that stuff once and couldn't remember my own name.

JoeyfromSC said...

To the sick owls, I hope you get well soon!!

OMG I am watching People's Court and a lady fainted!! She almost hit her head on the podium!(that word looks misspelled and reminds me of immodium..LMAO)

ROFLMAO@Bonnaci!! You are too funny!! I will have to peep that;)

Goldie, I asked what was one of her fave music artists and who were her music influences...She answered:"growing up, I liked Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight,and the Jacksons..I really liked Motown"

whabbear said...

LOL@Bonacci!

Happy Birthday, HOdi!!

Goldie: I've always wanted to go to Sydney Mardi Gras! It sounds like a gas!

Just_Lin said...

Bonacci So far, I haven't had any cough syrup. That's part of the problem.

Just_Lin said...

MEK Tomorrow morning, let me know when you are going to the bathroom so I'll know when the blog is going up. Maybe I can get to be first that way. LOL

Jodi said...

ITEACH - Luv this!!! What an inspiration!! Also thanks for the b'day text this morning. :O)

ZONA - Thanks for the b'day countdown, the MANY comments, and especially the song!!! LUV'D IT!!!

TINA - Thanks for the b'day....um, er, well...I guess you could call it a song....HOLY CRAP!!! lol!!

DIANNE - Thanks for the song....what a nice surprise when I got home from work!!

GOLDIE!!! I can't believe they only let you sing on Christmas!!! You did a fine job. Can't wait til Friday....good food, a great friend....and maybe a beer?!!?

March 11, 2009 4:13 PM

Jodi said...

MARY/MI - I soooooooooo love the card you sent!!! How very appropriate!!!

And a big thank you to CAROL, LYNN D, JOEY, BEBBI, BONACCI (the 14th anniversary of my 29th!!!), SANDIE, NN/LL, LANI, EBJ, JUST LIN & WHABBY for the b'day wishes!!! You guys are the best. :O)

I best get going. The family is taking me out for a b'day supper!!!

goldie said...

shit, I'm never gonna get 69

kahonugrl said...

That was for the Birthday HO.

Hauoli la Hanau Jodi, wishing you much laughter and love today~

goldie said...

damn!

Glad you got k-girl!! How is our buddy Fat Stanley doing?

kahonugrl said...

Oh yes you will. How the hell are you Goldie?

I think it's time for Fat Stanley to go Ho'ing around~

kahonugrl said...

Tho I think the saxaphone sit in was a pretty good one.

goldie said...

I'm doing good. Little cold coming on, but no biggie. How are you my friend in sunny warm Hawaii???

I think he needs a little ho'ing around too. Don't let him get in too much trouble.

goldie said...

true- that was a good one. Nothing like having someone blow up your ass..... just saying....

kahonugrl said...

It hasn't been all that sunny. Actually windy, rainy and way below our normal temperature.

I think Fat Stanley will be getting around on St. Patty's day, and maybe a lil before then.

Lots of Vitamin C and fluids for you young lady~

Jodi said...

TURTLE - Thanks from the Birthday HO!!!

GOLDIE - lol @ blowing up your ass!!!

goldie said...

yes ma'am

Jodi- :) and a beer is in order for SURE!!

Jodi said...

80!!!

JoeyfromSC said...

OMG did y'all hear the reason they couldn't use 1 866 IDOLS 13 for the xtra phone number(they used 36 instead)?

It was to a SEX LINE!! ROFLMAO

Idol already owned the 1-12 numbers

too funny!

bonachichi said...

Happiness is thinking you're out of Mountain Dew, then finding 3 12-pks in the closet.

Boing, boing, boiiiiinggg!

Maureen said...

Good evening feathered friends.

ITEACH..very interesting and poignant facts about Lincoln. I am trying to think in a Lincolnian manner, but I am afraid I am not doing too well at it. Thanks for the blog.

JUST LIN and GOLDIE...feel better soon.

HODI...Happy Birthday! I can't seem to be able to post comments on ms. Hope you days was magical.

Thanks to all of you for your positive wishes and thoughts. I am not feeling too positive. I'm trying, but it is hard. Two more hospitals in the area laid off another 200 people. The scary part of that is that they are hospitals we partner with. I am going to try to think positive as not to induce a negative self fulfilling prophecy.

OY!

bonachichi said...

Maureen, is it possible for you to just ask one of the admin people about this? It seems so cruel to keep good workers hanging on the line that way.

Maureen said...

BONACCI...I did ask one of the directors this afternoon and she just shrugged it off. I guess when you are part of a 2 income family where both of you make good salaries...make that great salaries...it doesn't seem as crucial as it is to those of us forced to live paycheck to paycheck.

Bebbilane said...

Hi Everybunny!

Bebbilane said...

I don't think I mentioned to you all that I won a Block Party from Farm Rich Foods for Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Block Party

Bebbilane said...

The party is this Saturday. :)

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Bebbilane said...

Iteach: I want to tell you, I loved your blog today! Lincoln is my favorite president and when we lived in Washington Dc area, I LOVED the Lincoln Memorial. It is my favorite!! Did you hear about the watch that they found inscribed on the inside with the date of the start of the war! That was so interesting! Also, they found the last known picture taken of Lincoln. It was taken in front of the White house.

Bebbilane said...

Joey: I knew about the sex line. I heard it on the radio and, of course, I had to call it to hear it for myself..LOL. Too funny.


Think of all those kids who dialed "13" by mistake and heard *THAT*...terrible, just terrible

Lani said...

Well BEBBI, that was a tear jerker. I just looked at the Block Party Site. You will be in the hearts of the children you have loved and mentored forever. xoxoxo

night.owls.sb said...

Bebbi,
That is terrific, Kudos to you, for taking the time to help others..

WOW..

night.owls.sb said...

J/L,
I was worried about you this morning, keep taking the meds, and feel better soon..

bonachichi said...

Maureen, I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. It doesn't matter how it turns out because you're already suffering. Health care was supposed to be one of the safe places.

I will keep you in my thoughts. Please keep us posted, will you?

night.owls.sb said...

does anyone know how many ppl are being voted off idol 2nite?

Mo,
You have ms msg..

Maureen said...

CAROL...one or two...does that clear it up for you? LOL! Don't wanna give up a spoiler!!

You do too...

night.owls.sb said...

Oh yea mo, that really clears it up..

LOL...

night.owls.sb said...

I love Kelly Clarkson.. :O)

bonachichi said...

Carol, I changed my Avatar for your Lent. No more T&A.

kahonugrl said...

cAROL:

It's not a spoiler, they said last night that two of them would be going home tonite....

Tina~in_ut said...

carol~ 2!!!! that's what they said on yesterday's show~

Tina~in_ut said...

bebbi~ myspace msg~

night.owls.sb said...

Turtle,
Thanks... yep you were right two just got kicked off..

Bonacci,
Thanks... Yes it is lent season, so no T&A or porn..

Tina,
I have been good all day, do I get a star.. :O)

night.owls.sb said...

Tina,
Yep 2, and I know who the 2 are..

Hint..
They are part of the 13..

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

I crack myself up..

JodiHO!
So glad you went out to dinner with the fam.. Fun.. Hope you had a fantastic day...

night.owls.sb said...

Oh, and Kayne West was pretty good, I actually like that song "heartless"

I just don't think he has a great voice as he always uses those crazy vocal helpers.. not sure what they are called...

Tina~in_ut said...

carol~ they are called cheaters! :)~ And REALLY??? two got kicked off? I just heard one I REALLY REALLY like....omg!!! He/She was fantastic~....still on yesterday's~

Mo~ I'll let my mom know about ur job~ k?~

night.owls.sb said...

Tina,
Please fast forward yesterday's and get to 2nites.. You have to see Kelly, all tho you did hear her sing..

:O)

Tinkatia said...

Sorry I was MIA today. I wanted to wish everyone a good night and Jodi a Happy Birthday.
Love, Tinka

Tinkatia said...

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East Bay J said...

Hey hooters!

Mo I will be thinking huge, positive thoughts for you, my dear!

Our manager told our dept. recently that no one is safe, there is a hiring freeze and possible cuts in staff. It is very unsettling.

Jodi, hope you had a fabulous birthday today!

We were watching the local news a while ago, the San Francisco food bank got a big, huge donation from Kelloggs today.

Seems they dropped Michael Phelps, and donated all the boxes of corn flakes and frosted flakes to the food bank.

So lots of people will benefit and get some (collectable?) cereal.

Bonacci you crack me up! :)

East Bay J said...

OOPS I meant to say that Kelloggs donated their boxes of cereal with Michael P's picture on them.

night.owls.sb said...

EBJ,
I saw the about Kelloggs, glad they donated it all to a food bank. That should make LynnD very happy..

iteach said...

Hello everyone!

I'm so exhausted, darn it, and it is on the day I wrote the blog.

We just got back from my MIL's house. Dinner and TV night.

It has been a long day.

night.owls.sb said...

OMG..
I am watching "life on mars" and they have a Partridge Family song playing in the backround.. I am have a major teen flashback..

iteach said...

I'm so glad you enjoyed a tibit of Lincoln's life today.

Visiting Lincoln's library in Springfield was truly one of the most amazing days for me.

I had been to Kennedy's Presidential Library and had alway thought that was remarkable, but Lincoln's was way better.

iteach said...

Oh, shoot I missed Life on Mars, my favorite new show.

Bonacci thank you for that update! Now if you could only get rid of the virus inside my body that won't let me weight! :)

I've walked three days in a row, I'm giving it the old Girl Scout try.

iteach said...

Bebbi- I did see the two articles this week about Lincoln in regards to the picture and his watch. I loved it!

iteach said...

I could talk forever about Lincoln.

He was also a wonderful father. Sadly, he watched a couple of his sons die in youth. One of them died in the White House while he was president.

iteach said...

On Friday it is my turn to bring treats to the teacher's lounge.

I'm coming up with a menu that is all "green" in honor of St. Patty's Day that is coming up.

Do you think my principal will notice the green beer?

Tina~in_ut said...

lol iteach~ yes...ur principal will notice.....he'll be the first in line for it! :D

bonachichi said...

iteach; I am in posession of a brand-spankin' new pedometer thingy. You enter your weight and measure how long one of your "steps" is. Then just wear it. It keeps track of how many steps you take, how far you walk and how many calories you burn. Want it? If so, let me know where to send it!

Bebbilane said...

Back...and going to bed. Idol was great. Kelly Clarkson is coming to Louisville in August. I have to get tickets for that concert but the problem is, Taylor Swift is coming tooo and I want to go to that one too. Oh well, maybe I will win the lottery before then and get to go to both..ha!

Bonacci: Those viruses...ohh..man, they give me nightmares. I hate cleaning those out of my system. Scary stuff!

Lani: Thanks, I am so excited about Saturday. I hope we get a good turnout.

Night all! Sweet Dreams.

Bebbilane said...

Hey, iteach, way to go on the walking. Keep it up! :)

night.owls.sb said...

Iteach,
Yes I think he will notice the green beer, however I think he will like it.. :O)

night.owls.sb said...

I can't sleep, and I can't talk about porn, so now what do I do???

Oh, maybe I will eat..

night.owls.sb said...

I change my myspace page, that was fun. Maybe I will make a late nite vid, that will be fun too.

bonachichi said...

I don't normally watch AI, but I thought I'd give it a try tonight. They're so mean!! Those kids are on stage, scared to death and they play with them, like a cat toying with a mouse! Is it always like that?

Kanye West looks and sounds like he's using PowerTools. You could step on a cat's tail and make it sound like Celine Dione with that app. It's like steroids in baseball.

night.owls.sb said...

Bonacci,
Yes, I think Kayne uses those power tools, however I love words, his song heartless, has great words..

And yes, the judges can get mean, but they do help the contestants to improve, and in the end, a American Idol is born. The music industry is very hard, and many musicians get knocked down all the time, I truly think its the nature of the beast.

Zona said...

CPGEM: You can try counting sheep. Ya know, it wouldn't be your fault if instead you imagined a nekkid George Clooney jumping over that fence...you could blame me for putting that thought out there.. ;)

Sweet dreams... :D

night.owls.sb said...

Zona,
Hi!!! I can't Tina has spies..

:(

night.owls.sb said...

Instead of Sheep can I count popsicles, love those suckers..

night.owls.sb said...

And cherry is my fav...

Zona said...

CPGEM: LOL...I think she's asleep..

night.owls.sb said...

Bonacci,
I sent you a e-mail to your gmail acct..

night.owls.sb said...

No, Zona, she is wide awake, I just got a e-mail from her.. In Caps...

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

So this is what its like to be a nightowl????

I don't consider this tedious at all..

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

The worst is I have to work tomorrow and will be dragging my ass..

I better buy 7 cups of "cawfee"

:O)

Zona said...

Uh-oh...not the caps!! Well, better stick with the cherry popsicles then...watch out for the drips... ;)

night.owls.sb said...

First!

Yay...

night.owls.sb said...

I am making believe its morning..

:O)

Zona said...

ROFL!!!

night.owls.sb said...

Yes dear Zona, I got the CAPS....

night.owls.sb said...

Zona,
The drips are the best part..

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

Crap, Crap, Crap...

don't show Tina that last comment..

Zona said...

I know..

Zona said...

You're cracking me up!! :D

Zona said...

Can I interest you in a march??

Zona said...

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night.owls.sb said...

Go...

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Zona said...

169

night.owls.sb said...

crap, crap, crap I need this

Zona said...

169

night.owls.sb said...

OMG, OMG, OMG..I got it..

HA!

I think I can sleep now...

Zona said...

CONGRATS CPGEM!! You got 169..and TINA didn't see...shhhhh... :)

night.owls.sb said...

Zona,
I did it... thanks you were my sheep

night.owls.sb said...

Zona,
No she did not see it..thank goodness.. this will stay between you me and the lurkers..

:O)

Zona said...

Good night CPGEM...sleep well..dream better.. ;)

night.owls.sb said...

Thanks Zona,

I am off to try and sleep...

Happy Blue

♥♥♥

Lani said...

Good evening. I hope everyone knows that the OWLS never wish any unpleasantness to come to anyone no matter what they have said or done. This is a kind place to be.

Just_Lin said...

Bebbi Congrats on the block party. That's really admirable. I hope you have a great turnout.

Iteach I love Life on Mars, too. Unfortunately, it's being cancelled. Boo, hiss! They promise to explain it all, though. I am really going to miss it as it is one of the most interesting things on TV.