Soooo....

[Andrew]

Powdered "creamer" is the Devil's instrument!
Agreed! Buy a bag of shelf-stable creamer tubs and keep it at your desk. That powder stuff is only good for flaming dragon breath.

[Princess Dala]

Or you could just bring a cow to work with you.

[Betty]

It is! It's highly flammable.

[katiesue]

Mr. Bell also founded Bell Gardens in Valley Center. A working farm you could tour. I'm finding confliciting information on if it's still operational. We took Madz there a few times.

[Capt Jack]

Powdered "creamer" is the Devil's instrument!

nah, not even the devil himself is THAT evil

[Alex]

Looking at reviews on a Yahoo travel review site it closed in 2005. I just called the number listed for it online and it rang without answer.

[Morrigoon]

Prior to opening it, give the "creamer" container a good shake, and maybe tap the side of it against the side of the counter/table. That'll help separate the grains. Also, when you pour it out, don't tip it upside down, as that forces all the contents down against the lid, compressing it back into a near-solid block. Instead, tip it sideways and give it a gentle sideways shake like you would a glass ketchup bottle.

[alphabassettgrrl]

So the next two fun things are being held on nights that I have to work. Normally I don't mind work but right now it's getting in the way of having fun. And the one show I'd like to work I can't because I have a conference to attend during day I of the performances. Pout.

Maybe that should go in the vent thread. Or not.

[JWBear]

I have fond memories of the Naugles in Placentia... It was our after school teenage hang-out...

[Kevy Baby]

Amusing sequence of posts that actually aren't relatedOr you could just bring a cow to work with you.It is! It's highly flammable.

[Snowflake]

I did it! I finally broke down due to an unexpected windfall 75% to bills 25% for me as a treat, I bought a laptop!

790

Inspiron 1525
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T2390 (1.86GHz/533Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Business Bonus XP3VBME
(so I can use XP rather than Vista)
System Color Ruby Red RED
Memory 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz 4G2D
LCD Panel Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800) 15XGAT
Video Card Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 INTAC
Hard Drive Size: 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) 250GB
Network Integrated 10/100 Network Card INTNIC
Modem Integrated Modem I56NM
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 ADOBER
Combo or DVD+RW Drive CD / DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW Drive) 8XDVDRW
Sound Card High Definition Audio 2.0 IS
Wireless Networking Cards Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini-Card DW1395
Camera Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam DCAMERA
Battery Options 6 cell battery 6BAT

I'm so excited, this is my first laptop and my first PC since 2000. I can finally retire the old Dell 8200 (which is still chugging along).

My inner geek is very happy right now. I know, it's not a Macbook pro, (nor is it a hand built masterpiece from the Nuclear Muffin Test Kitchen) but this will last me quite a while and it was $800 thanks to the employee discount we get through the firm. And, it's RED!

[JWBear]

Cool! Congrats!

[Morrigoon]

Cool!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Communist elitist, if you must know.Damn commies, spreading the creamer around.

[madmonkeygirl]

Congrats on the laptop. I love my little Acer and it works does nicely for what i need it to do. Loving the fact i can sit and lay on the couch and type rather than at a desk like previously. :) I would have never managed without it for this last tour for tickets and to upload all my pics and video from one night before the second night's show.

[madmonkeygirl]

Snowflake thanks for the mojo comment. :) I love sharing my tour stories and everything. :) This laptop wouldn't have made last tour as easily accessible in things i needed prior to not having a laptop. :) Now if only i can actually meet Jon and Richie in person then i would be fullfilled...lol but hey having part of a dream come true can't ask for more...lol

[lashbear]

YAY for Lapflake's Snowtop !! Er, you know.. Once you go Laptop, you never go back.

and....

Guess who's getting a 16Gig Black iPhone tonight ???
:D :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

lil bit happy, I is.

[wendybeth]

Congrats on the new tech, Snow and Lash!:cheers:


Soooo....I was reading the local news, and they had a series of photos from a movie that is being filmed here. They had to close a good part of downtown for some stunt scenes, which no doubt pissed a lot of people off, but what I found amusing was all the pictures of cast and crew in Nanuck gear. I shyt thee not- just about every person was wearing heavy duty coats and such. I think our low was about 40 last night, but today it was about 55 or better. What a bunch of pansies.:D

[CoasterMatt]

You should see all the people from Washington that are complaining about "melting" when it's 90 degrees out at Universal.

[Not Afraid]

I think this board is going to be one dull place come November 5.

[CoasterMatt]

naw.

[wendybeth]

You should see all the people from Washington that are complaining about "melting" when it's 90 degrees out at Universal.
Lol- I wasn't aware Washington had all that many people. Must be Seattleites, as Spokanites are tough. We're used to 100 degree plus temps. We're also used to monster snowfalls. It snows an inch over there and the whole city shuts down.

[CoasterMatt]

Probably - I don't recall anybody from Spokane being anything but cool.

[lashbear]

I've got nothing planned Nov 5th ?

[JWBear]

I think this board is going to be one dull place come November 5.

Naw... We'll just find something else to argue about.

[wendybeth]

Probably - I don't recall anybody from Spokane being anything but cool.



I would have to say the same about all the (1) Universal employees I know;).:cheers:

[wendybeth]

Naw... We'll just find something else to argue about.


What if I don't feel like arguing, eh? You ever think of that? Noooo...it's all about the JW Bear, isn't it? Never mind what other people want to do. Maybe I won't want to argue anymore. Maybe I just want to, like, sing or something.

You gotta problem with that, mister?









(You should- I'm a terrible singer.)

[blueerica]

Lol- I wasn't aware Washington had all that many people. Must be Seattleites, as Spokanites are tough. We're used to 100 degree plus temps. We're also used to monster snowfalls. It snows an inch over there and the whole city shuts down.

Sounds kinda like where I live. L. O. L. Har. Har. :)

Probably - I don't recall anybody from Spokane being anything but cool.

At my company, the Spokanites are among my favorites.

[Kevy Baby]

Update from DisneylandNews (https://twitter.com/DisneylandNews) on Twitter:

Disneyland Fact: In one year guests will consume over 3 million hamburgers, 2 million hot dogs, and 1.9 million gallons of soft drinksI want to know how many Churros are wolfed down.

[RStar]

Update from DisneylandNews (https://twitter.com/DisneylandNews) on Twitter:

I want to know how many Churros are wolfed down.

I want to know how many come back up! :eek:

[Morrigoon]

One of the articles on the MSN main page is described as:

"Trick or treat?
Find out if that candy is good or bad for you"

Really? ... REALLY? Can I get a HELL YEAH from the Obvious Department of Obviousness?

(It's actually a comparison of "best and worst" Halloween candy (http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100218844&GT1=31036))

[Chernabog]

So has anyone read anything concrete on the "pay as you go" AP plan? Al said it's coming fo' sho' in November but I don't recall an official date....

[Betty]

I'm suprised at the Twizzlers and the Skittles - I would have thought those not as bad as some of the chocolate. Perhaps it's the serving size... I wasn't paying much attention to that and now that the windows closed, I'm too lazy to go back and look.

[Morrigoon]

World's Heaviest Man Gets Married (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27399979/)

Sounds like his diet's going pretty well, too. (that's not snarky, he's lost hundreds of pounds)

[RStar]

I'm suprised at the Twizzlers and the Skittles - I would have thought those not as bad as some of the chocolate. Perhaps it's the serving size... I wasn't paying much attention to that and now that the windows closed, I'm too lazy to go back and look.

Yes, but chocolate has antioxidants. That evens out the playing field......

;) :snap:

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yes, chocolate in the proper dose is healthy.

[alphabassettgrrl]

So every day I say to myself that I'm not going to read the political threads.

And every day I do.

[Arwin]

I came to get my sister at her middle school today and those "Yes On 8" dads were picketting in front, causing traffic. Does that mean the 'noose' is back in fashion?

[innerSpaceman]

I don't know about that ... but does your posting in the Soooo thread mean you've fulfilled the membership requirement of reading it in its entirety?? ;)

[CoasterMatt]

I'm watching Purple Rain for what seems about the 1,000th time tonight.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Causing trouble in traffic, huh? Good job for the cause! I know I'd vote "no" just to annoy people who caused me to wait in traffic.

[Arwin]

Causing trouble in traffic, huh? Good job for the cause! I know I'd vote "no" just to annoy people who caused me to wait in traffic.

sweet. I jus wish i could do something more drastic . . any suggestions?

[CoasterMatt]

Bake Exlax brownies for the Yes on 8 supporters.

[Isaac]

Bake Exlax brownies for the Yes on 8 supporters.
That and carry a "Protect Marriage. Vote No on Divorce" sign. :D

[CoasterMatt]

That and carry a "Protect Marriage. Vote No on Divorce" sign. :D

A guy who works with my dad HAS that on a bumper sticker.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm not sure if I'm amused or frightened.

[CoasterMatt]

The guy with that sticker also has a "Obama Has My Vote, He Can Fvck My Sister, too" sticker - he's a real winner :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm not even entirely sure I understand that one. Nor am I sure I want to understand it. Some things just ought to be looked at funny and left alone.

[Mousey Girl]

Ah carp! You just reminded me that in order to get my paycheck and drop off my time sheet I have to brave protester's corner. There is a major intersection that is really popular with protesters. Luckily my mind is already made up to vote no on 8, if not the antics of last week would have made me vote yes.

[Betty]

I'm watching Purple Rain for what seems about the 1,000th time tonight.

I saw that on the tube yesterday afternoon. I don't think I've ever watched the entire thing at once. I was reminded just how much the acting sucked even though I love the music. Or at least I did back in the day...

[Gemini Cricket]

Rainin' in Burbank.

[Gemini Cricket]

Rain in Burbank.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Well, it's Halloween. Of course it's raining! Since I've been out here, it almost always does.

[Moonliner]

Clear and in the 60's tonight. Perfect weather for this evenings festivities.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

is it purple?

[Betty]

Are we going to party like it's 1999?

[CoasterMatt]

It's a Dead Man's Party!

[Morrigoon]

Ah carp! You just reminded me that in order to get my paycheck and drop off my time sheet I have to brave protester's corner. There is a major intersection that is really popular with protesters. Luckily my mind is already made up to vote no on 8, if not the antics of last week would have made me vote yes.
Whose antics would make you vote yes?

[Gn2Dlnd]

Ah carp! You just reminded me that in order to get my paycheck and drop off my time sheet I have to brave protester's corner. There is a major intersection that is really popular with protesters. Luckily my mind is already made up to vote no on 8, if not the antics of last week would have made me vote yes.

You may not remember the traffic snarling street marches over AB101 (http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,974022,00.html) several years ago. If Prop. 8 passes, I'm guessing the peaceful street marches of then will be a fond memory of the past. If 8 passes, you might want to avoid "protester's corner, " it will probably be like trying to drive through New Orleans Square during Fantasmic.

Then again, my hope would be that you'd get out of your car and join the protest. This is a truly fvcked up bit of hatery.

BTW, let me point out, the yes on 8 ads have exposed more children to the concept of gay marriage than leaving us alone would ever have. Good jorb, ProtectMarriage.aholes.

[Kevy Baby]

I saw that on the tube yesterday afternoon. I don't think I've ever watched the entire thing at once. I was reminded just how much the acting sucked even though I love the music. Or at least I did back in the day...As long as I see the segment with Appollonia's boobies, I am happy.

Rainin' in Burbank.

Rain in Burbank.Glad to know the weather in Burbank remained consistent for a whole minute :D

[Gemini Cricket]

As long as I see the segment with Appollonia's boobies, I am happy.



Glad to know the weather in Burbank remained consistent for a whole minute :D
I can explain. It was two specific posts that targeted two different audiences. The first was for Joe Six Pack and Sarah Hockey Moms. The second was for everyone else.

:D

[Strangler Lewis]

I saw that on the tube yesterday afternoon. I don't think I've ever watched the entire thing at once. I was reminded just how much the acting sucked even though I love the music. Or at least I did back in the day...

Maybe you're just like my mother. She's never satisfied.

[Kevy Baby]

Maybe you're just like my mother. She's never satisfied.Why do we scream at each other?

[katiesue]

This is what it sounds like

[Strangler Lewis]

When pugs fly.

[Ghoulish Delight]

http://thumbnails.hulu.com/8/700/25211_145x80_manicured__Zpzgf0MKnEC9T7VfOclphQ.jpg

[Betty]

That was the exact scene I saw - the one with the blurred out breast-eses.

[blueerica]

Actually, no snow here, which I would imagine the first layers start to fall. Of course we were a few weeks early with our first snow, which ended up massive, followed by 70 degree temps.

We'll be getting snow/rain on Sat/Sun.

[Andrew]

Overcast and rainy in Palo Alto / Mountain View. Lovely day!

[Kevy Baby]

We have weather here in Costa Mesa

[Gemini Cricket]

http://thumbnails.hulu.com/8/700/25211_145x80_manicured__Zpzgf0MKnEC9T7VfOclphQ.jpg
That's hysterical because that's whose voice I heard when we were going the whole "When Doves Cry" route.

:D

[alphabassettgrrl]

It's the usual cool evening here in Camarillo. Should be lovely weather tonight.

[Morrigoon]

Why I love the Science Channel:

Who else would do a Halloween show called "Punkin' Chunkin'" all about people building catapults, trebuchets and slingshots for the purpose of competitive pumpkin tossing?

[alphabassettgrrl]

"competitive pumpkin chucking" makes me giggle.

[Morrigoon]

They're re-showing it later, if you get the channel

[Andrew]

They're re-showing it later, if you get the channel
Junkyard Wars did that a few years ago. Pretty crazy.

[Prudence]

Apparently I am too old to stay up this late. I'm exhausted.

[Morrigoon]

Not just you, I'm dyin'. Why am I still awake?

[Gn2Dlnd]

Hey! It's raining!

[Snowflake]

Hey! It's raining!

In SF too, with howling wind gusts, too! It's fabulous! :)

[alphabassettgrrl]

I like the rain. The lightning scared the daylights out of my dog, though. I sat with her for a bit at 5 this morning.

[Morrigoon]

Okay I almost never click on random photos on the first page of photobucket, but this one was too cool not to:
http://gs54.photobucket.com/groups/g83/AAQCV9HTBO/?action=view&current=foodartcarved.jpg

[RStar]

Its raining here in Garden Grove right now. Boy, it seems like years since we got rain....

[Morrigoon]

Hmm... maybe I should bring my jacket to work today...

[Ghoulish Delight]

So at first 2AM last night I glanced at my cell phone. It was displaying a message. "Windows Mobile has reset your clock for daylight savings time." And sure enough the clock read 1AM.

When we got home, shortly after second 2AM, I pulled my phone out of my pocket. And there again was the same message. And sure enough the time was now two hours back!

[wolfy999]

Hmm... maybe I should bring my jacket to work today...

I sure am!

[lindyhop]

So at first 2AM last night I glanced at my cell phone. It was displaying a message. "Windows Mobile has reset your clock for daylight savings time." And sure enough the clock read 1AM.

When we got home, shortly after second 2AM, I pulled my phone out of my pocket. And there again was the same message. And sure enough the time was now two hours back!

Wow, Microsoft has conquered time travel. How is it back there in the past? Here is the present/future it's very cool. Flying cars and jet packs and everything.

[alphabassettgrrl]

I got two hours of radio this morning instead of one. It went off like normal, I listened to it for an hour, it went off just as the DJ suggested everybody remember to turn their clocks, I turned the clock back, and the radio-alarm went off again so I had a second hour of music this morning. Hubby slept through it all. I still have clocks to change: kitchen, and one of the cars. My cell phone and my watch are switched, so those are the ones that matter most.

[bewitched]

I've been awake all night for no good reason.


I knew you'd all want to know.

[bewitched]

Oh, and my hands smelly weird. Not bad. Just weird. :rolleyes:

[Andrew]

I've been awake all night for no good reason.


I knew you'd all want to know.
Sorry to hear that. My insomnia comes and goes but, with one exception last week, has been relatively quiescent lately. Tonight might be a different story.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I feel weird. It's election day. Seems like a normal day so far, but it's not.

I don't even have something patriotic to wear today except my "I voted" sticker. Partisan stuff not allowed at my job. I need more red white and blue stuff.

[Snowflake]

I feel weird. It's election day. Seems like a normal day so far, but it's not.

I don't even have something patriotic to wear today except my "I voted" sticker. Partisan stuff not allowed at my job. I need more red white and blue stuff.

Well, I'm wearing blue and my Obama 08 & No on 8 buttons. While it is not encouraged at work, several staffers have had things up at their desks (mine has only been a print of the NYTIMES Bullwinkle Assasinated) my leanings have been obvious. Since it is election day, I figure I can wear some more obvious buttons. How typical, one of the attorneys asked me, how did you vote on Prop K (prop to rename the sewage plant after W)? While I find it amusing, I voted no, it's a waste of funds.

Absentee, they do not give us I Voted stickers in the package (damn) and I did not want to stop in a polling place and try to get one.

[Capt Jack]

I don't even have something patriotic to wear today except my "I voted" sticker.

what more does one really need?

[Moonliner]

In honor of the United States long standing policy of generous foreign aid packages, I gave my "I Voted" sticker to a foreign devil that works in my office. She wanted the free Starbucks coffee.

[Capt Jack]

and did you inform them that all they had to do is walk in and ask for some coffee?

the giveaway being tied to the sticker was abandoned after it determined that it was against campaign law...so SB decided anyone who asked for a free coffee, could have it...sticker or no.

[Kevy Baby]

Krispy Kreme is doing the free giveaway as well.

http://www.krispykreme.com/images/hot_vote_now08_pop.jpg

[Moonliner]

and did you inform them that all they had to do is walk in and ask for some coffee?

the giveaway being tied to the sticker was abandoned after it determined that it was against campaign law...so SB decided anyone who asked for a free coffee, could have it...sticker or no.

No. :evil:

[Capt Jack]

excellent. just checking ;)

[Moonliner]

Krispy Kreme is doing the free giveaway as well.

http://www.krispykreme.com/images/hot_vote_now08_pop.jpg

I COULD HAVE GOTTEN A DONUT??? *&!$*#*$&##!!!

[Gemini Cricket]

Don't forget that today is that Starbucks give away too. Show them proof that you voted and they give you a free tall brewed coffee. I don't drink their brewed coffee so I don't know if it's good or not.
:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I COULD HAVE GOTTEN A DONUT??? *&!$*#*$&##!!!
That's what you get for committing voter fraud.

[Moonliner]

Don't forget that today is that Starbucks give away too. Show them proof that you voted and they give you a free tall brewed coffee. I don't drink their brewed coffee so I don't know if it's good or not.
:)

I think someone needs a good cup of coffee this morning.

[Moonliner]

That's what you get for committing voter fraud.

Technically it was not "voter fraud", it was retail fraud.


(Plus the nearest Krispy Kreme is over 10 miles away.... )

[Ghoulish Delight]

You helped someone lie about voting. Sounds like vote fraud to me. Criminal.

[Moonliner]

You helped someone lie about voting. Sounds like vote fraud to me. Criminal.

All the sticker says is "I voted". I happen to know for a fact that she voted absentee in the most recent election held in her God forsaken homeland. If the staff at Starbucks choose to interperate the sticker as relating to one specific election, that's not my problem.

[Stan4dSteph]

My polling place didn't have any stickers.

[Andrew]

My sticker:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Wha? you get fancy stickers!

[JWBear]

Sorry to interrupt LoT's 2587’th election discussion… But…

I was just selected as the new representative for my district for the OC chapter of NEW-PATHS (http://www.nationalnew.org/)!

[BarTopDancer]

I want a fancy sticker! /cries

[Moonliner]

Sorry to interrupt LoT's 2587’th election discussion… But…

I was just selected as the new NEW-PATHS (http://www.nationalnew.org/)representative for my district!

Congrats to you JW!!

We should celebrate with free coffee, donuts and ice cream!

[wendybeth]

Happy, happy, happy girl today.


I got my braces off! It's looks (and feels) great! I'm going to go out and buy a bag of caramel corn and some beef jerky.:D

[Betty]

Happy, happy, happy girl today.


I got my braces off! It's looks (and feels) great! I'm going to go out and buy a bag of caramel corn and some beef jerky.:D

That is fabulous. I remember when I got mine off - my teeth felt very slippery and I couldn't help but run my tongue over them again and again. :cheers:

[Andrew]

I want a fancy sticker! /cries

Then move here.

[Snowflake]

Happy, happy, happy girl today.


I got my braces off! It's looks (and feels) great! I'm going to go out and buy a bag of caramel corn and some beef jerky.:D

I hope you won't be comsuming them at the same time!

Congrats! This brings to mind a quote from Soupy Sales, be true to your teeth and they'll never be false to you.

Skulking away now......

[Snowflake]

That is fabulous. I remember when I got mine off - my teeth felt very slippery and I couldn't help but run my tongue over them again and again. :cheers:

Emancipated teeth?

[CoasterMatt]

I'm going to Albuquerque in January, for a BIG dealie Union meeting.

[innerSpaceman]

Albuquerque should be pretty in January ... they might have snow.


Wenchy ... congrats big time on your braces-be-gone. Come down here and show us your freedom-teeth!


Now ... would everyone please stop posting in anything but the Daily Grind today! Sheesh, folks!

[Kevy Baby]

I was just selected as the new representative for my district for the OC chapter of NEW-PATHS (http://www.nationalnew.org/)!Congrats!

What was wrong with the old paths?

I got my braces off! It's looks (and feels) great!Yeah - no more organ grinders!

Now ... would everyone please stop posting in anything but the Daily Grind today! Sheesh, folks!No

[BarTopDancer]

Now ... would everyone please stop posting in anything but the Daily Grind today! Sheesh, folks!

I hear there is free coffee to be had.

[JWBear]

...And doughnuts!

[Capt Jack]

Now ... would everyone please stop posting in anything but the Daily Grind today! Sheesh, folks!

huh? free coffee? why? is something going on today?

[Prudence]

Thanks to fancy sticker photo, I now realize who Andrew is.

And I've spent all day with a stomach ache.

And I hate my job again.

But my old vet will mail me my cat's potassium powder, so I can put off finding a new vet for at least another month! Yay!

[Kevy Baby]

Thanks to fancy sticker photo, I now realize who Andrew is.

And I've spent all day with a stomach ache.Andrew does have that effect on people

[CoasterMatt]

I think I'm gonna have the "I Voted" sticker tattooed on my chest.

[Andrew]

Andrew does have that effect on people
Guess I should have shaved.

[Disneyphile]

I just finished my free coffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[BarTopDancer]

Was there free coffee?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Free coffee??? Somebody should have said something!

[Morrigoon]

Starbucks gave free drip coffee to anyone who went in & said they voted.

[Kevy Baby]

Something tells me that it's going to be a long and repetitive election day.

[Disneyphile]

I'm still feeling the coffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

This is kinda bad though. I have a trade show tomorrow, and therefore, a very early morning.... :eek:

[wendybeth]

Emancipated teeth?
Lol- emancipated teeth overshadowed by emancipated voter euphoria. Happy, happy girl tonight. I was irked when they moved my ortho appointment to today, but as things turned out it helped make it into a very great day.:D


Now, I just have to remember to wear the damn retainer.

[CoasterMatt]

I sleep now.

[Not Afraid]

Gingerbread Lattes at Starbucks are here!!!!!!

[BarTopDancer]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I feel a mess due to lack of sleep. But still, I've got a small smile on my face today. :)

[JWBear]

The Good: Seeing all the happy faces at work today.

The Bad: Having to tell a group of employees to stop discussing the outcome of the election. (Political discussions are not allowed in County offices.)

[bewitched]

I COULD HAVE GOTTEN A DONUT??? *&!$*#*$&##!!!

You could have also gotten free Ben and Jerry's and free Chic-fil-a (or however they spell it).

[Gemini Cricket]

Hey, did you hear they were giving away free coffee at Starbucks and free ice cream at Ben & Jerry's on Nov. 4th? Man, I wish I had a time machine.






:D

[bewitched]

Happy, happy, happy girl today.


I got my braces off! It's looks (and feels) great! I'm going to go out and buy a bag of caramel corn and some beef jerky.:D


Don't forget fresh corn on the cob! :D

[Moonliner]

You could have also gotten free Ben and Jerry's and free Chic-fil-a (or however they spell it).

:(

Still it was a great win for democracy so I expect I'll get over it. After all, it's not like I could have had free coffee from Starbucks.

[bewitched]

:(

Still it was a great win for democracy so I expect I'll get over it. After all, it's not like I could have had free coffee from Starbucks.

Very true...damn Starbucks! :p

[Morrigoon]

S'mores sounds really tasty right now, doesn't it?

[Snowflake]

S'mores sounds really tasty right now, doesn't it?

In desperation last weekend whil it was raining, I used Pepperidge Farms Chessmen cookies topped with marshmallows and broiled them in the toaster oven. I can say, they were incredible. I had no chocolate, but these really did not need it.

[Betty]

We're getting ready to go camping. S'mores it is!

[Kevy Baby]

Hey, did you hear they were giving away free coffee at Starbucks and free ice cream at Ben & Jerry's on Nov. 4th? Man, I wish I had a time machine.Something tells me that it's going to be a long and repetitive election day.

[CoasterMatt]

I found my pants.

[€uroMeinke]

I found my pants.

You got some of that GPS underwear didn't you?

[bewitched]

I found my pants.

What did you do in the interim? Wear a kilt?

[Betty]

He enjoyed the breeze.

[Stan4dSteph]

I'll be on my way to CA in one week! :D

[swanie]

I'll be on my way to CA in one week! :D

Are you coming out for MA? :)

[Stan4dSteph]

Are you coming out for MA? :)Yes! I'll be part of the staff. Perhaps I will finally get to meet you. :)

[Kevy Baby]

I'll be on my way to CA in one week! :DAre you coming out for MA? :)She's hoping to catch a glimpse of CM without pants.

[bewitched]

She's hoping to catch a glimpse of CM without pants.

Or in his kilt.

[bewitched]

Why must my dogs frolic in the mud and then deem it their mission to run upstairs and jump on my bed the moment they come back in the house? :rolleyes:


This does not make for a happy doggie mommy. :mad:

[swanie]

Yes! I'll be part of the staff. Perhaps I will finally get to meet you. :)

Very cool. Mr. Swanie and I are flying in Saturday morning and this time we'll be staying at the Pier.

Regardless of what the rest of the staff says about me...keep an open mind, ;)

[CoasterMatt]

Well, I'm going to Alberquerque in January - but I may be hopping on a plane to Sacramento this next week, to give Mr. Governator some "input" on his new budget ideas.

[JWBear]

This just makes me sad (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27221362/)

Now, more than 95 years later, Dean, the last living survivor of the disaster, is hoping to help pay her nursing home fees by selling artifacts of her rescue...

[bewitched]

O and I went to see RENT (the HS version) at her school this weekend. Public kudos to her school for being bold enough to produce a controversial musical with thought provoking themes and for encouraging a bunch of upper-class kids to think outside of their narrowly defined lives (they tied the production to several charitable causes supporting AIDS/homelessness and drug addiction). I love O's school but sometimes I am so proud she belongs to such a great community which encourages the kids to think beyond themselves. :snap:

[Moonliner]

This I have learned this bright crisp morning...

The world is a larger place that one might think. Even things in your own neighborhood are more distant than expected.

My new suede coat, while the height of business casual style, is not as warm as I thought.

Change is actually good for some things.

Having a driver take you to work is really quite relaxing.

Overall, taking the bus because of car troubles, not that bad.

[Capt Jack]

O and I went to see RENT (the HS version) at her school this weekend. Public kudos to her school for being bold enough to produce a controversial musical with thought provoking themes and for encouraging a bunch of upper-class kids to think outside of their narrowly defined lives (they tied the production to several charitable causes supporting AIDS/homelessness and drug addiction). I love O's school but sometimes I am so proud she belongs to such a great community which encourages the kids to think beyond themselves. :snap:

a HS production of Rent....wow. bold. truly bold. :snap:

[Kevy Baby]

Overall, taking the bus because of car troubles, not that bad.I really wish this were an option for me (without being a 2-1/2 hour commute with multiple bus changes.). Color me jealous!










Oh, and your estimated arrival date is still wrong (in your signature). According to my calculations, you aren't arriving until 6/14/17.

[Morrigoon]

Haha, this travel show just drew a comparison between Salzberg's worship of Mozart and Memphis' Elvis mania.

Mozart... the Elvis of Austria.

This amuses me.

[wendybeth]

I'm pretty sure I saw Mozart at the 7-11 last week.

[BarTopDancer]

If any of our resident hockey fans are interested, I have 2 Ducks tickets available for December 14th game against Minnesota. These aren't my tickets (a friend has 2 seats and will be missing the game) and I'll be in Vegas.

Section 433, I think row E or F $32 each.

PM me if you're interested.

[Gemini Cricket]

SFW
For GD & CP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZszXLw8u0V0)

[Kevy Baby]

Section 433, I think row E or F $32 each.That's nose bleed territory (http://www.hondacenter.com/seating_hockey.aspx)

[CoasterMatt]

I thought nose bleed territory at a hockey game is down low when a puck goes flying into the crowd?

[Kevy Baby]

I thought nose bleed territory at a hockey game is down low when a puck goes flying into the crowd?With the stinkin' nets they have put up at NHL games, the chance of a puck coming anywhere near spectators is nil.

Me no likey the stupid nets. So what if some little girl got killed? It's HOCKEY for cryin' out loud!!!

[Gemini Cricket]

Ha! My friend Cam wants me to be friends with T.O. on Facebook. I think not. I'm alright with Dallas but the guy has some mega-attitude. Screw him. But I am a Romosexual, baby! And I really love the Patriots. T.O... psssh.

[CoasterMatt]

I don't think I'll ever go see a hockey game again. :(

[LSPoorEeyorick]

a HS production of Rent....wow. bold. truly bold. :snap:

Totally! Though I bet the kids loved it. I was a high school senior when it came out, and I was full-time obsessed with it.

[bewitched]

a HS production of Rent....wow. bold. truly bold. :snap:

Totally! Though I bet the kids loved it. I was a high school senior when it came out, and I was full-time obsessed with it.

The kids and parents both loved it, it was sold out all 3 nights. O and her friend loved Angel and really "got" all of it except for Angel's death. They didn't really get the symbolism and asked what happened to him (although they know what AIDS is they just didn't get that he had died). The school had rated it PG13 but really there was nothing in it that I would deem inappropriate for 3rd graders, unless you haven't (or don't want) to discuss issues like homosexuality, homelessness or AIDS with your kid yet (which is cool-- you teach your kid things when they are ready to learn it).

Again, proud of the kids, proud of the school, proud of the theater director and proud of the head of school. :snap:

[blueerica]

Sooo... I think the hospital elevator needs to pump up the lounge music and do something with the lights overhead. They're way too retro to do nothing with them.

Just saying...

Plus, it would totally take away that herbal-medicinal-mint-depressant affect the hospital has on me as I leave the building.

[bewitched]

I just discovered a little baby catfish in our fishtank swimming around w/Mommy and Daddy catfish.

It looks just like this big one (http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Image:Pepperedcory.jpg), only it's about this big: <-->.

Okay, so it's no puppy or kitteh...but it's still pretty darn cute. :D

[Deebs]

I just discovered a little baby catfish in our fishtank swimming around w/Mommy and Daddy catfish.


Ooooh, that is teh cuteness, a baby catfish. Sweet.

[blueerica]

I sneezed so hard I split my lips in four frigging places! And of course everyone around me is funny and in a good mood. OF COURSE!

[BarTopDancer]

That's nose bleed territory (http://www.hondacenter.com/seating_hockey.aspx)

Ya, not so much. Not as cool as club level but you can see the entire game from the seats without having to watch the jumbotron. There are no bad hockey seats in Honda Center. It's too small.

But thanks for playing ;)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I just discovered a little baby catfish in our fishtank swimming around w/Mommy and Daddy catfish.

It looks just like this big one (http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Image:Pepperedcory.jpg), only it's about this big: <-->.

Okay, so it's no puppy or kitteh...but it's still pretty darn cute. :DAww! Get a picture! Yay fish. :)

[Gn2Dlnd]

Totally! Though I bet the kids loved it. I was a high school senior when it came out, and I was full-time obsessed with it.

I read this as I was a high school senior when I came out, and I was full-time obsessed with it. and I was like, wut? Cause, like, me too!

LSPEFTG!

[Sohrshah]

I have finally returned to LoT! It's been awhile- I was busy with my new man, costuming, work, moving, cleaning, partying, being sick, etc.

Sorry I missed Bat's Day. :( I am planning to get a new Annual Pass soon!

~G.

[blueerica]

HAHA! I just heard "The Best of Both Worlds" and immediately thought Clerks... NOT Hannah Montana!

Whoops!:blush: Good thing I keep my mouth shut!

[bewitched]

I read this as and I was like, wut? Cause, like, me too!

LSPEFTG!

LOL! ;)

[Morrigoon]

Aw, man... this would've been fun to go to (http://www.laphil.com/tickets/special_events/nye.cfm).

[Sohrshah]

Aw, man... this would've been fun to go to (http://www.laphil.com/tickets/special_events/nye.cfm).

Would have? Is it Sold Out?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Would have? Is it Sold Out?NYE is spoken for.

[Sohrshah]

NYE is spoken for.


Oh.

Well, maybe I'll go then.

[innerSpaceman]

What? Not come to the Lot New Years Eve party?!? Blasphemy!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Oh.

Well, maybe I'll go then.Guess you missed the open invite. (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showthread.php?t=8575) :)

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I didn't wanna go anyway...

[Not Afraid]

I didn't wanna go anyway...

You never go anyways.

[madmonkeygirl]

I'm not going either. Yes partly due to NYE tradition of attending the park opening all the way thru closing plus we have the doggies again to come home to. Not only that but the theme of the party (i don't wanna go into detail here) just in my past it's not something i like to discuss either. A time in my life i'd rather forget.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

You never go anyways.

Well, maybe I will go this time...

[Not Afraid]

I'm not going either. Yes partly due to NYE tradition of attending the park opening all the way thru closing plus we have the doggies again to come home to. Not only that but the theme of the party (i don't wanna go into detail here) just in my past it's not something i like to discuss either. A time in my life i'd rather forget.

You were once a Bollywood starlet?

[JWBear]

Bill and I went to the Orange Circle today (because I realized we haven't been in a couple years). I picked up some vintage Shiny Brites and a large Hazel-Atlas Colonial Capri bowl. Oh, and we ate lunch at Watson's Drug. Happiness.



(I just realized that Hazel Atlas would make a good drag name....)

[JWBear]

Me again...

Just saw this on Ebay.. (http://cgi.ebay.com/QUEEN-MARY-1-ACTUAL-PHONE-1930s-CUNARD-TELEPHONE-WORKS_W0QQitemZ110294908219QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCord ed_Phones?hash=item110294908219&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318). Christmas and my birthday are coming up..... :D

[CoasterMatt]

That's super cool JWBear, but I'd rather have the candlestick phone.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Bill and I went to the Orange Circle today (because I realized we haven't been in a couple years). I picked up some vintage Shiny Brites and a large Hazel-Atlas Colonial Capri bowl. Oh, and we ate lunch at Watson's Drug. Happiness.



(I just realized that Hazel Atlas would make a good drag name....)

Hazel Atlas-Colonial-Capri makes a better drag name!

[RStar]

When I was a boy, I had a female cat named Atlas. It seemed like a good idea at the time......:)

[bewitched]

When I was a boy......:)


Are you a girl now?

[bewitched]

Dogs Catch Human Yawns (http://www.livescience.com/animals/080917-dogs-yawn.html)



Of course, the cats could give a rat's ass...:D

[BDBopper]

My weekend just got much more exciting!

As are most of you I am definitely looking forward to Brad's farewell party on Skype on Saturday night but my Sunday just got really good really fast...well potentially.

Last night I started getting E-mails and calls letting me know that Mike Huckabee is coming to the local convention hall on Sunday afternoon to participate in a FairTax rally. I thought I might have to wait until Thanksgiving weekend when he comes through here on his book tour. Now I might be able to have a personal meeting with my hero this weekend!

It's like Christmas is happening early! I am so excited I might just burst!

[Ghoulish Delight]

There's something wrong with me. I've had 3 nights in a row of normal sleep. No insomnia. I'm scared.

[Betty]

There's something wrong with me. I've had 3 nights in a row of normal sleep. No insomnia. I'm scared.

Yeah... I think I got it. Although last night was good - the few nights before that? not so much.

[Not Afraid]

I've been sleeping like a baby as well. WTF?

[CoasterMatt]

I've been sleeping like a baby as well. WTF?

You've been screaming at random and pooping all over yourself?

[lashbear]

There's something wrong with me. I've had 3 nights in a row of normal sleep. No insomnia. I'm scared.
Separate beds?

[Alex]

We have friends that are a married couple and they went to separate bed(room)s and found that their sleeping improved dramatically.

They were shy about letting it be known because they thought it made them look loveless but when they said it a bunch of other friends replied that they'd done similar.

[Prudence]

I might have to be traveling for work 4 weeks in a row in January/February. Grrr.

[Andrew]

We have friends that are a married couple and they went to separate bed(room)s and found that their sleeping improved dramatically.
On the other hand, I have trouble sleeping when Jen is not with me.

Or if the pillows are wrong, or if there aren't enough (or too many) blankets, or if the cat under the covers is too far over on my side, or if I saw a spider any time in the last three hours before going to bed. Hmm, I have issues.

[Moonliner]

We have friends that are a married couple and they went to separate bed(room)s and found that their sleeping improved dramatically.

They were shy about letting it be known because they thought it made them look loveless but when they said it a bunch of other friends replied that they'd done similar.

Plus the whole "sneaking in after midnight" thing would be kind of cool....

[Kevy Baby]

On the other hand, I have trouble sleeping when Jen is not with me.Same for me.




Well, to clarify, I don't sleep as well when Susan (my wife) is not in bed with me. I am not sure how well I would sleep with Jen in bed with me.

[JWBear]

On the other hand, I have trouble sleeping when Jen is not with me.

How does Greg feel about that?

[Andrew]

How does Greg feel about that?
He understands.

[Alex]

I wouldn't say I have trouble sleeping. Other than an occasional single night where I just can't get to sleep I've proven I can sleep anywhere anywhen under pretty much any conditions. Back in college our room was the eternal party room because me and my roommate, if we got tired would just crawl under our desks and go to sleep.

But I much prefer Lani there than not.

But so do our friends, they much prefer the idea of it, but in reality they just have vastly different needs for good sleep (temperature, light, covers, etc.). I think it's good that they realized it.

And, apparently, there is plenty of sneaking over in the middle of the night. They just get to relive their youth. When it is over you kick him/her out.

[Morrigoon]

I just realized how close this thread is to its 25,000th post!

[JWBear]

I just realized how close this thread is to its 25,000th post!

We need to plan a party! ;)

[Kevy Baby]

We need to plan a party! ;)We all need to get a life!

[alphabassettgrrl]

I've had one night of decent sleep, preceded by a few of really terrible sleep. The kind of night that I'm awake in the middle of the night and it's too cold to go out and play on the computer. I get back to sleep just in time to wake up for the morning.

I know I've been an insomniac in the past but I thought it was well and truly kicked for a while. I used to use my time more productively. Now i just stare at the walls.

[Disneyphile]

OMFG!!!

I just got an email in response to a drawing that I entered at last week's trade expo:

Congratulations on winning CS4 Production Premium compliments of DVPA and Adobe.

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

It's about damn time the universe has stopped taking a giant crap on my life. :)

[BarTopDancer]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Nice!


Though it took me a minute to figure out what kind of drawings CES was having people draw for a contest and why you didn't post yours.

[Disneyphile]

Though it took me a minute to figure out what kind of drawings CES was having people draw for a contest and why you didn't post yours.Funny!! ;) It was the little DVExpo at the LA Convention Center last week, actually.

I'm so friggin stoked right now. :D

[Morrigoon]

So... I filled out the thing requesting to apply for a spot with Obama's administration, and today they sent me a link to the application :)

Doesn't mean, much, but the idea of applying is cool, even if I don't get a job.

[bewitched]

Or if the pillows are wrong, or if there aren't enough (or too many) blankets, or if the cat under the covers is too far over on my side, or if I saw a spider any time in the last three hours before going to bed. Hmm, I have issues.


I have issues too. Everything has to be perfect. Even then, sleeping is an iffy proposition.


I know I've been an insomniac in the past but I thought it was well and truly kicked for a while. I used to use my time more productively. Now i just stare at the walls.

Sorry it came back. :(

I've been an insomniac my whole life. My parents say that even when I was little I had trouble sleeping.

It's about damn time the universe has stopped taking a giant crap on my life.

YAY and congratulations! (both on the win and the interruption in the giant crap ;) )

[Ghoulish Delight]

I don't think separate quarters would help me much. When I'm not sleeping, there's really nothing in the environs that seems to be a factor, my brain just doesn't shut up. I just need to get up and occupy my brain for a while longer until it's satisfied and shuts down. Once I do that, I have no trouble sleeping with CP next to me.

[Not Afraid]

Contratulations DP!

[Kevy Baby]

...compliments of DVPA and AdobeAt first I read this as "compliments of DVDA and Adobe" and that would take on a whole new meaning!

I'm so friggin stoked right now. :DNot to rain on your parade, but don't forget that this "win" is taxable as income (based on the retail value of the item). Since it is over $600, they WILL be filing a 1099MISC with the IRS and you will have to report it as $1,699 (http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/production/) in income.

But, congratulations!

[Disneyphile]

Since it is over $600, they WILL be filing a 1099MISC with the IRS and you will have to report it as $1,699 (http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/production/) in income.Ah, but thanks to the universe crapping on me most of this year, I've seriously made less than $6,000, so I won't really be owing much anyway. ;) I suppose that's my silver lining, making it the perfect year to win stuff. Heh. :)

I also just noticed that it's full moon tonight.

So, yeah... with that, I'm definitely lighting some candles on the altar, because there's apparently some damn good energy coming from this one. Anyone have a wish/miracle/prayer they'd like me to light for them too? :)

[Moonliner]

OMFG!!!

I just got an email in response to a drawing that I entered at last week's trade expo:



SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

It's about damn time the universe has stopped taking a giant crap on my life. :)

Score!

Just out of curiosity, how many "employees" did you have at the show?

[lashbear]

or if I saw a spider any time in the last three hours before going to bed.
I'm with you on THAT one, having removed a white-tail spider from Stoat's bed recently......

I just realized how close this thread is to its 25,000th post!
Pshaw!! That's just 25 Losers worth...

[Disneyphile]

Just out of curiosity, how many "employees" did you have at the show?Just me, and it was a single entry. :)

[BarTopDancer]

Would someone mojo GD for the informative thread title/warning in Beatnik please?

[Moonliner]

Just me, and it was a single entry. :)

Nobody? Seesch. What a bunch of wussies!

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm feeling a little better. Still a little congested. But I got my energy back.
:)

[Not Afraid]

I'm feeling a little better. Still a little congested. But I got my energy back.
:)

Good. Sluts need energy to keep it up.

[Disneyphile]

Nobody? Seesch. What a bunch of wussies!I didn't want anyone there with me. :p

I'm not sure how many people were entered in the drawing though. The expo was pretty full.

[Gemini Cricket]

Good. Sluts need energy to keep it up.
I suppose.

[Morrigoon]

Isn't that what Viagra is for? Or did you discontinue use after experiencing a 4-year election? :P

[JWBear]

24993!

[CoasterMatt]

If I ever meet the person who invented Soapnet, I'm gonna kick him in the balls.

[JWBear]

Who's going to get # 25,000?

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Me

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Oh, wait a sec.

[JWBear]

maybe...

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Damn. let me try that again...

[JWBear]

25,000 posts!!!

:snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap: :snap:

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